JP6625940B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a hit game is performed after a symbol variation effect has been completed, when a hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation effect.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has an outer frame as a fixed frame installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game store, and a middle frame as a main body frame on which various members such as a game board and a control device are installed. And a front frame as a decorative frame provided with a glass plate for see-through protection of the game board is openably and closably mounted on the front side of the middle frame. In the game board, a game area in which a pachinko ball (game ball) flows down is defined, and a symbol display device such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that performs a symbol variation effect by displaying symbols in a variable manner (symbol display means) When the pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins a prize portion of the starting prize winning device (starting prize winning means) arranged on the game board, a symbol variation effect starts on the symbol display device. It is supposed to. Then, when the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display device are in a specific combination (for example, a triple of the same symbol), a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is given, and the player wins the prize ball. Has been given the opportunity to win. Also, a pachinko machine in which two winning portions are provided in the start winning device and one of the winning portions can be opened and closed by an opening / closing means is widely known (for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, in the above-described pachinko machine, when the pachinko ball is awarded to the winning section, the probability that a big hit occurs (big hit probability) becomes higher than normal, and the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the winning section is usually higher. It is configured to be able to give a short state (winning rate improvement state) that is higher than a certain state, and a plurality of types of game states combining the certain state and the short state are set, and when a big hit is won , Is configured to determine the game state after the big hit. Specifically, the normal game state in which neither the probable change state nor the shortened state is provided, the probable game state in which the probable state and the shortened state are provided, the special probable game state in which only the probable state is provided, A game state that can be determined from four types of game states of the short and short game state to which only the state is given is set in advance for each model of the pachinko machine.

JP 2006-116016 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko machine, the game state that can occur after the big hit game is extremely limited, and there is an inherent problem that the game tends to be monotonous.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machines according to the prior art, and has been proposed to appropriately solve the problems. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention
Display means (17) capable of displaying a game, display content control means (65a) for controlling the display content of the display means (17), a variable start winning part (32) having a variable winning probability of the game ball, and viewed including the winning probability is fixed start winning part unchanged (31), a plurality of start winning portion serving as execution timing of symbol variation display on said display means winning the game ball (17) and (31, 32), A hit judging means (60a) for judging whether or not to generate a hit game triggered by a prize to the start winning prize section (31, 32), and in the case where the hit judging means (60a) is a hit judgment result, A hit game determining means (60a) for determining a hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games, and in the case where the hit determining means (60a) determines a hit, the hit game determining means (60a) Is configured to award a winning game determined by the player, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out at the time of the winning as a winning section. In a gaming machine provided with a plurality of winning sections including a starting winning section (31, 32),
When the hit determination means (60a) is a hit determination result, the winning probability of the variable start winning unit (32) is improved from the non-privilege advantageous state, so that the frequency of occurrence of the determination by the hit determination means (60a) is increased. There the non-award is higher than the advantageous state benefits advantageously state, privilege advantageous condition applying means for symbol variable display of the specific number eyes definitive after the per game is awarded in response to a period until the end of the (60a),
Effect mode determining means (65a) for determining an effect mode corresponding to the privilege advantage state from a plurality of different effect modes,
As the privilege advantage state, a first privilege advantage state in which the probability that the determination by the hit determination means (60a) is a hit determination result is the same as that of the non-privilege advantage state, and a determination by the hit determination means (60a). Is higher than the first privilege advantage state, and is paid out when a predetermined number of game balls are provided for a game in a state where the hit game is not performed. expected value of the payout award balls total number, the a non-award the higher than advantageous state by the first privilege advantageous condition Ri low There second privilege advantageous conditions, is determined by the per determination means (60a) as the determination result of the per A third privilege advantage state whose probability is higher than the first privilege advantage state and the expected value of the total number of payout prize balls is higher than the second privilege advantage state, and the hit determination means (60a ) Is the probability of a hit result Benefits are higher probability than Advantageously state and the fourth benefits advantageous state and including at least a plurality of types of expected value of the payout award balls total number is higher than the third benefits advantageous state is set,
As the hit game that can be determined by the hit game determining means (60a), a plurality of types of hit games different in the number of prize balls obtainable in the hit game are set, and the number of prize balls obtainable in the hit game is large. In the case of a game, it is configured such that the expected value of the total number of payout prize balls in the privilege advantage state given after the hit game is higher than that of the hit game in which the number of prize balls obtainable in the hit game is smaller,
The display content control means (65a) is configured to cause the display means (17) to execute an effect based on the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining means,
The effect mode determination means (65a) is configured to be able to determine different types of effect modes according to the type of the hit game,
Irrespective of the awarded state of the privilege advantage state when the hit determination means (60a) executes the determination, the hit determined by the hit game determination means (60a) triggered by the execution of the determination by the hit determination means (60a) depending on the type of game, the award Ri advantageous condition applying means (60a) is Sadama uniquely grant possible benefits advantageous state immediately after the end of the per game, the privilege advantageous state providing means (60a) is the In the case where the third privilege advantage state is given immediately after the end of the hit game in accordance with the determination of the hit game of a specific type by the hit game determining means (60a), the symbol variation display of a number smaller than the specific number of times ends. As a result, whether or not to shift from the third privilege advantage state to the second privilege advantage state depends on the grant advantage state grant state when the hit determination means (60a) executes the determination. Is determined and the privilege advantage state In a case where the giving means (60a) gives the fourth privilege advantage state immediately after the end of the hit game, the determination by the hit determination means (60a) is a determination of a hit in the grant state of the fourth privilege advantage state. unless results, and summarized in that the fourth benefits advantageous state is so that configured continues until symbol variable display of the specific number eye is completed.
In this way, by setting a plurality of privileged advantageous states having different expected values of the total number of payout prize balls, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the privileged advantageous state which is shifted after the hit game, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, regardless of the state of granting of the privilege advantage state when the hit determination is made, the bonus is provided after the hit game in a plurality of privilege advantage states according to the type of the hit game determined in response to the hit determination. By uniquely determining the possible privilege advantageous state, it is possible to increase interest in the type of the hit game.

To this cancer, it includes technical ideas such as the following.
Display means (17) capable of displaying the game,
Display content control means (65a) for controlling display content in the display means (17),
Effect mode determining means (65a) for determining an effect mode corresponding to the privilege advantage state from a plurality of different effect modes,
The display content control means (65a) is configured to cause the display means (17) to execute an effect based on the effect mode determined by the effect mode determination means (65a),
The gist is that the effect mode determination means (65a) is configured to be able to determine different types of effect modes when different privilege advantageous states are given after the hit game.
In this way, when different privilege advantageous states are given after the hit game, different types of effect modes can be determined, so that the given privilege advantageous state is suggested from the effect contents of the display means, or determined. Can be reported.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
Display means (17) capable of displaying the game,
Display content control means (65a) for controlling display content in the display means (17),
With effect mode determination means (65a) for determining an effect mode from a plurality of different effect modes,
The display content control means (65a) is configured to cause the display means (17) to execute an effect based on the effect mode determined by the effect mode determination means (65a),
The gist is that the effect mode determination means (65a) is configured to be able to determine the same type of effect mode when different privilege advantageous states are given after the hit game.
As described above, when different privilege advantageous states are given after the hit game, the same type of effect mode can be determined, so that it is possible to prevent the provided privilege advantageous state from being determined from the effect contents. Thereby, in the process of playing the game, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the winning mode of the game ball in the variable winning section, the winning frequency, and the like. In other words, it is possible to disperse the interest of the player who tends to turn to the display content on the display means, and to enhance the interest of the game.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
As the hit game that can be determined by the hit game determining means (60a), a plurality of types of hit games with different numbers of prize balls obtainable in the hit game are set,
The gist is that the number of prize balls obtainable in the hit game corresponds to the expected value of the total number of payout prize balls in the privilege advantage state provided after the hit game.
In this way, by configuring the number of award balls obtainable in the hit game and the expected value of the total number of payout award balls in the privilege advantage state that can be given after the hit game, the characteristics of the gaming machine can be improved. By standing, the interest of the game can be improved. For example, in the case of a winning game with a large number of prize balls that can be obtained, by giving a privilege advantage state having a lower degree of advantage after the hit game as compared with the case of a winning game with a small number of prize balls that can be acquired, It can be a gaming machine with small waves. On the other hand, in the case of a hit game having a large number of prize balls that can be obtained, a higher privilege advantage state is provided after the hit game than in a case of a hit game having a small number of prize balls that can be obtained. A sharp gaming machine can be obtained.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
In the case of a hit game in which the number of prize balls obtainable in the hit game is large, the total number of payout prize balls in the privilege advantage state given after the hit game is smaller than the hit game in which the number of prize balls obtainable in the hit game is small. The gist is that the expected value is increased.
Thus, if the acquisition possible winning balls large number of per game, to confer high advantageous degree benefits advantageous state after per game compared with the case of obtainable prizes counts less per game, sharp It is possible to play games with a certain degree .

The present application includes the following technical concept.
Irrespective of the awarded state of the privilege advantage state when the hit determination means (60a) executes the determination, the hit determined by the hit game determination means (60a) triggered by the execution of the determination by the hit determination means (60a) The gist is that the privilege advantageous state that can be given by the privilege advantage state giving means (60a) is uniquely determined according to the type of game.
In this manner, for each type of the hit game given in accordance with the hit, by allowing the predetermined privilege advantageous state to be uniquely given after the hit game, the player of the type of the hit game given is given. It can be very interesting.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the gaming machine concerning this invention, the interest in the game state after a hit game can be raised and the interest of a game can be improved.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows a game board, and shows the special figure display part, the special figure reservation display part, the general figure display part, and the general figure reservation display part on an enlarged scale. It is an explanatory view showing types of big hit games. 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. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing subsequent to step B15 in FIG. 5. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing following Step B19 in FIG. 5. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a gaming state according to the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit game which concerns on Example 1, and the game state shifted to after a big hit game. It is an explanatory view showing the relation between the jackpot game and the effect mode after the jackpot game according to the first embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a game state according to the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit game which concerns on Example 2, and the game state shifted after a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit game which concerns on Example 2, and the effect mode after a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit game which concerns on Example 3, and the game state shifted after a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit game and the effect mode after a big hit game which concerns on Example 3.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and is an outer frame as a fixed frame that is installed in an installation frame (not shown) of a game store in a vertical position. On the front side of the opening 11, a middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is removably assembled. Then, on the back side of the gaming board 20, a symbol for effect (hereinafter, referred to as a decorative figure) is changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (a pachinko ball is awarded to the starting winning ports 31, 32 of the starting winning section 30, which will be described later). An effect display section (display means) 17 as an effect executing means capable of displaying and displaying a game such as a symbol fluctuation effect is detachably provided. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a window plate 13a that opens front and rear is covered with a glass plate for protecting the game board 20 in a see-through manner or a see-through protective plate (not shown) formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. A front frame 13 as a configured decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a tray capable of storing pachinko balls is provided below the window 13a, and the ball trays 14, 15 are integrally formed with the front frame 13. It can be opened and closed. An upper ball tray 14 and a lower ball tray 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the first embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. The ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13.

  A lamp device (light emitting means) 18 is provided on the front frame 13 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13a, and a speaker (sound output sound) capable of outputting sound and sound effects is provided above the front frame 13. Means) 19 are provided. That is, a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided on the lamp device 18 is turned on and off, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 19, so that the symbol display effect on the effect display unit 17 is achieved. It is configured to be able to perform a luminous effect and a sound effect in accordance with. That is, the lamp device 18 disposed on the front frame 13 and the speaker 19 disposed on the middle frame 12 also function as the effect executing means.

  At the lower right position on the front of the pachinko machine 10, an operation handle 16 for operating a hit ball launching device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a biased in the left rotation direction, and the player operates the hitting ball launching device by rotating the operation lever 16a clockwise to rotate the operation lever 16a clockwise. The pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 20a of the game board 20. In the first embodiment, the pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 can be continuously fired toward the game board 20 at 0.6 (second) intervals. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is configured to vary strongly according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the amount of rotation. A so-called “left-handed” in which a pachinko ball flows down a first ball falling area (described later) in a game area 20a formed on the game board 20, and a second ball falling area (described later) in the game area 20a. ) Can be distinguished from the so-called “right-handed (rubber hit)” in which a pachinko ball flows down. Further, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is configured to vary strongly according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a. The firing position of the pachinko ball to 20a can be arbitrarily changed. In the first embodiment, as the effect display unit 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various patterns, characters, and the like in addition to a decorative drawing is accommodated in an accommodation case is employed. It is not a drum type display device configured to perform a symbol variation effect by rotating a rotating body that displays a plurality of decorative figures on the outer surface, and a plurality of decorative figures such as a dot matrix type effect display unit Various known display devices capable of stopping and varying display can be employed.

  Also, on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, a payout control board (payout control means) 75 (see FIG. 17) for driving and controlling the ball payout device 76, a launch control board (not shown) for driving and controlling the hit ball launching device, etc. Are arranged. The payout control board 75 is hard-wired to a main control board 60 disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and receives a payout control signal input from the main control board 60 when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. Based on this, the payout control board 75 controls the ball payout device 76 to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls as prize balls.

(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 effect display unit 17 is detachably attached to the back side of the game board 20. Has been. On the front surface of the gaming board 20, a guide rail 21 formed in a substantially circular shape is disposed, and a game area 20a in which a pachinko ball flows down is defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played by a pachinko ball fired from a hit ball firing device (not shown) disposed in the game area 20a. Further, the game board 20 is provided with mounting holes (not shown) penetrating front and rear at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts (specifically, frame-like The decorative body 25, various winning portions 30, 34, 45, the gate portion 48, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the lowermost position of the game area 20a is an outlet for discharging the pachinko balls hit into the game area 20a. 22 have been established. The number of the mounting openings is appropriately determined as necessary according to the number of the various game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions thereof.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 20 of the first embodiment also has a center part formed in a frame shape that opens frontward and rearward at substantially the center of a game area 20 a surrounded by the guide rails 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached, and various game effect parts are arranged so as to face a display window 25a defined inside the opening of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The image display surface 17 a of the effect display unit 17 is configured to face the front side of the game board 20 via the display window 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The gaming board 20 is provided with a large number of gaming nails 23 in the gaming area 20a, and is rotated on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 with the contact of the pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 20a. A rotatable guide member 24, also referred to as a “windmill”, is rotatably supported, and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20 a comes into contact with the game nail 23 and the rotatable guide member 24, so that the flowing direction is irregular. Is configured to change.

  That is, the game area 20a defined outside the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is a first ball falling area where the pachinko ball flows down on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a pachinko ball on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko ball, which is divided into a second ball falling area where the ball flows down, and is launched into the game area 20a, flows down either the first ball falling area or the second ball falling area depending on the arrival position. Is done. Thus, by operating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force, the operation mode of a so-called left-handed game in which the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow-down region and the pachinko ball is moved to the second ball The player can arbitrarily select any one of the so-called right-handed game operation modes that flow down the flow-down region.

  In addition, the gaming board 20 is provided with a prize portion 30, 40, 45 provided with a prize port 31, 32, 41, 46 in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be awarded at an appropriate position, The winning of pachinko balls into each of the winning ports 31, 32, 41, and 46 (specifically, the detection of each of the winning detection sensors 35, 36, 44, and 47 described later) is set as a prize ball payout condition. The number of prize balls set out in (1) is paid out. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the payout condition of the prize ball is established and the symbol variation effect (the feature described later) is triggered by the win of the pachinko ball (specifically, the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensors 35 and 36). (Starting winning prize means) 31 and 32 in which the starting conditions of (figure fluctuation display) are satisfied, and the occurrence of a hit game as a special game to be described later enables a pachinko ball to win and a pachinko ball winning ( More specifically, a special prize port (special prize means) 41 in which a prize ball payout condition is satisfied triggered by the detection of a pachinko ball by the special prize detection sensor 44, and a prize of a pachinko ball (specifically, a normal prize detection sensor) 47 for detecting a pachinko ball), and a normal winning port 46 in which a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a start winning section 30 having the start winning ports 31 and 32 is provided below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and a special winning section 40 having the special win section 41 starts. A normal winning section 45 provided below the winning section 30 and having the normal winning port 46 is provided on the left side of the special winning section 40. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a big hit game in which the game state after the hit game is determined according to the type of the hit game is set as the hit game.

(About the start winning section 30)
As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning section 30 is provided with two start winning ports 31, 32 in a vertical positional relationship. Here, the first start winning port (first start winning section) 31 located on the upper side is always opened upward with a fixed opening width in the game area 20a so that a pachinko ball can win. The second start winning opening (second starting winning portion) 32 located on the lower side is provided with opening / closing members (opening / closing means) 34, 34 configured to open and close the second starting winning opening 32. The opening and closing members 34, 34 are configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 32 and an open position for opening the second winning opening 32 in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 33 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means. In the first embodiment, a pair of opening / closing members 34 and 34 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 32 are disposed on left and right sides of the second starting winning opening 32, respectively. The opening and closing members 34, 34 are pivoted so as to approach and separate from each other. Further, the first start winning opening 31 and the second start winning opening 32 do not need to have a configuration provided in one start winning unit 30, and each start winning opening 31 and 32 can be provided individually. is there.

  That is, in the first embodiment, the first start winning opening 31 is configured such that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can always win with a certain probability, and the second start winning opening 32 drives the start winning solenoid 33. By doing so, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. As described above, in the start winning section 30 of the first embodiment, the first starting winning port 31 located on the upper side functions as a fixed starting port that cannot change the winning mode of the pachinko ball, and the second starting winning port located on the lower side. The mouth 32 is configured to function as a variable starting port provided with opening / closing means capable of changing a winning mode of the pachinko ball. Here, in a state in which the opening / closing members 34, 34 are displaced to the closed position, winning of the pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 32 is prevented, and the pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 20a is given the first starting winning. The probability of winning in the second starting winning opening 32 is set to be lower than the probability of winning in the mouth 31. On the other hand, in a state where the opening / closing member 34 is displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the opening / closing member 34 is guided to the second starting winning opening 32, so that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a is moved. It is set so that the probability of winning in the second start winning opening 32 is higher than the probability of winning in the first starting winning opening 31. In the first embodiment, the pachinko ball does not enter the second starting winning opening 32 when the opening / closing member 34 is displaced to the closed position (the winning probability is 0%). Alternatively, the second start winning opening 32 may be opened.

  In addition, the gaming board 20 of the first embodiment has a first start-up time when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow-down area (when hitting left), compared to when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow-down area. The pachinko ball is configured so as to have a high possibility of winning (entering) the winning hole 31 and, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flowing region (when hit right), the pachinko ball is placed in the first position. It is configured such that the likelihood of a pachinko ball winning (entering) the second starting winning port 32 is higher than in the case of flowing down the ball flowing region. Specifically, a plurality of games are provided on the gaming board 20 at the lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 so as to restrict the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball falling area from heading toward the first starting winning opening 31. The nail 23 is arranged so that the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow-down area does not win the first start winning opening 31.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with start winning detection sensors 35, 36 (see FIG. 8) as start winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls winning in the first and second start winning ports 31, 32. I have. The start winning detection sensors 35 and 36 are wired and connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the prize ball by setting the input of the ball detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 35 and 36 to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 as a prize ball payout condition. A payout control signal is output from the main control board 60 to the payout control board 75 based on the determination. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as prize ball number determining means for determining the number of payout prize balls when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the first start winning port 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the first start winning port 31). Is set so that the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. Further, when the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning port 32 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the second start winning port 32). The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. It should be noted that the number of payout prize balls at the time of winning at the second starting winning opening 32 is larger than at the time of winning at the first starting winning opening 31, or the second starting winning is higher than at the time of winning at the first starting winning opening 31. The number of payout prize balls at the time of winning a prize to the mouth 32 may be reduced.

  The main control CPU 60a uses the detection of the pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 35 and 36 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls in the first and second start winning ports 31 and 32) as a start condition of the game, and the main control CPU 60a executes various kinds of winning information ( Various random number information described later) are acquired, and a special figure hit determination (hit determination) described later is performed based on the obtained winning information. Then, based on the result of the special figure hit determination, a symbol change effect is executed in the effect display unit 17 and a special figure change display is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol fluctuation effect in the effect display unit 17, the decoration display is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect display unit 17 in a symbol combination that is a predetermined hit display (for example, three identical decorations are arranged). In this configuration, a winning game advantageous to the player is provided, and the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition with the occurrence of the winning game, so that an opportunity is provided for the player to obtain a prize ball. ing. The start winning detection sensors 35 and 36 are provided for each of the starting winning openings 31 and 32. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first starting winning opening 31 will be referred to as a first start winning detection sensor (first start winning detection sensor). In some cases, the sensor corresponding to the second starting winning opening 32 is referred to as a second starting winning detection sensor (second starting winning detecting means) 36.

(About special prize section 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special prize section 40 includes an opening / closing door (opening / closing means) 43 for opening and closing a special prize port 41 as a special prize means opening in the game area 20a. The opening and closing member 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the opening / closing member 43 is closed and an open position where the opening / closing member 43 is opened as the special winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 8) is driven. In the first embodiment, the special winning opening 41 is configured to be opened and closed by swinging the opening / closing member 43 in the front-rear direction. FIG. 2 shows a state where the special winning opening 41 is closed by the opening / closing member 43. . The special prize section 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as a special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize port 41. Are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the prize ball by setting the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 as a prize ball payout condition. A payout control signal is output from the main control board 60 to the payout control board 75 based on the control signal. If the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the special prize detection sensor 44 corresponding to the special prize port 41 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the special prize port 41), the main control CPU 60a performs the predetermined operation. The setting is made so as to determine the payout of a number (15 in the first embodiment) of winning balls. Here, when the special prize solenoid 42 is provided with a hit game for opening the special prize part 40 triggered by the prize of the pachinko ball to the start prize part 30, according to the opening / closing condition according to the type of the hit game. The drive is controlled by the main control board 60 so as to open and close the special winning opening 41.

(About the normal winning section 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning portion 45 has a normal winning opening 46 which always opens upward with a constant opening width in the gaming area 20a of the gaming board 20, and flows down the gaming area 20a. The pachinko ball is configured to be able to always win the regular winning opening 46 with a certain probability. The normal winning opening 46 is provided with a normal winning detecting sensor 47 (see FIG. 8) as a normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball winning in the normal winning opening 46. Are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the prize ball, with the input of the ball detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 47 to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 as a prize ball payout condition. A payout control signal is output from the main control board 60 to the payout control board 75 based on the control signal. When the payout condition of the prize ball is established by the detection of the pachinko ball by the normal prize detection sensor 47 corresponding to the normal prize opening 46 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the normal prize opening 46), the main control CPU 60a determines the predetermined value. The setting is made so as to determine the payout of eight (eight in the first embodiment) prize balls.

(About gate section 48)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming board 20 has a left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (a first ball flowing down area) and a right side of the start winning section 30 (a second ball flowing down area). Each is provided with a gate portion 48 as a ball passing portion through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can pass. A gate sensor (ball passage detecting means) 49 (see FIG. 8) is provided in each of the gate sections 48, and the pachinko ball passing through the gate section 48 is configured to be detected by the corresponding gate sensor 49. I have. The gate sensor 49 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and inputs a ball detection signal from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 is detected). Along with this, various pass detection information (random number information such as a random number pertaining to a general figure hit determination described later) is acquired, and a general figure hit determination (a general figure per lottery described later) is performed based on the acquired information. ing. Then, the start winning prize solenoid 33 is driven and controlled in accordance with the result of the lottery per ordinary drawing, so that the opening and closing members 34, 34 open and close. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment functions as a winning opening determination unit that determines whether to open the second starting winning opening 32 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49.

(About the game information display section M)
At a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the first embodiment, at the lower right position outside the game area 20a in the first embodiment), a game information display section M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided. By checking the game information display section M, game information necessary for the game can be appropriately checked. Here, in the game information display section M of the first embodiment, special figure display sections 50A and 50B, special figure reservation display sections 52 and 53, and general figure display section 55 are provided as game state display sections for displaying the game information. , A general-purpose hold display section 56, a round display section 57, and a state display section 58. A front surface of the game information display section M is protected by a light-transmitting cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game state display section M can be confirmed through the cover body Ma. Have been.

(About special figure display part 50A, 50B)
The special figure display units (display means) 50A and 50B show the results of the special figure hit determination (special figure hit lottery) performed when the first starting winning opening 31 and the second starting winning opening 32 are won. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol) so as to be specified. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display sections 50A and 50B are displayed in a fluctuating manner (hereinafter referred to as “figure fluctuating”) when a winning in the first starting winning opening 31 (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor 35) is triggered. (Which may be referred to as display) and a second special feature that starts the special figure variation display triggered by a winning in the second starting winning opening 32 (detection by the second starting winning detection sensor 36). Each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality (eight in the first embodiment) of light emitting display sections. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning opening 31, a special figure variation display in which the light emitting display section of the first special figure display section 50A is sequentially turned on and off is performed, and finally the light emitting display section , One of a plurality of types of special figures is displayed by a lighting position (lighting pattern) where the lighting is definitely performed. Also, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball into the second start winning opening 32, a special figure change display in which the light emitting display section of the second special figure display section 50B is turned on / off is performed, and the light emitting section is finally determined. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special figures according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light is turned on. Each light-emitting display unit of the first embodiment is configured by an LED, but is not limited to this, and may be any form that can change a display mode by appropriately changing a lighting position, and a 7-segment display or a dot matrix. A small liquid crystal display and other display means capable of displaying a special map can be employed.

  Specifically, as the special figure that can be displayed in each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, there are 100 kinds of special figure as a special figure hit display (big hit design) that can recognize a winning, and a recognition of a loss. One type of special figure as a resulting special figure deviation display (losing pattern) is set corresponding to each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, and is determined according to the judgment result of the special figure hit judgment. One special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure change display. It should be noted that the number of special figures as the big hit symbol or the off symbol that can be displayed in each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be appropriately changed. Then, a special map as a big hit display is displayed on one of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, so that a big hit game corresponding to the hit display is continuously given to the player. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described later in detail. In the following description, the special figure change display performed by the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as “first special figure change display”, and as a result of the first special figure change display, the first special figure display unit 50A May be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure change display performed on the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure change display”, and as a result of the second special figure change display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be performed may be referred to as special figure 2 in some cases. In other words, the special figure display units 50A and 50B of the first embodiment perform the symbol change according to the detection of the start winning detection sensors (start winning detection means) 35 and 36, and perform the special figure hit determination (first hit determination). It functions as first symbol display means for displaying the determination result.

(About the special map suspension display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure reservation display sections 52 and 53 store winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins in the first starting winning port 31 and the second starting winning port 32, and store the information in the machine. In the first embodiment, when the special figure start suspension information (start suspension information) is stored in the main control RAM 60c, it is a display unit for identifiably displaying the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension information. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53 store winning information (various random number information) obtained when a pachinko ball wins in the first starting winning opening 31 in the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display section 52 displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins in the second starting winning opening 32. And a second special figure reservation display section 53 for displaying the number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 60c as the second special figure start suspension information. , Two light emitting display units). A first special figure reservation display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) for displaying the number of reservations of the first special figure start suspension information is provided, and the second special figure A second special figure suspension display section 53 is provided, in which a light emitting display section is constituted by a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) for displaying the number of suspensions in the diagram start suspension information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53 notify the number of times of the suspended first special figure fluctuation display and second special figure fluctuation display (the number of symbol fluctuation effects). You.

  Here, the number of reservations of the first special figure start reservation information displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 52 is increased by one when the pachinko ball wins in the first start winning opening 31, and the first number is added. Each time the special figure change display (symbol change effect) is performed, 1 is subtracted. Similarly, when the pachinko ball wins in the second start winning opening 32, the number of reservations of the second special figure start reservation information displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 53 is increased by one, and Each time the special figure change display (symbol change effect) is performed, 1 is subtracted. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” for both in the first embodiment) is set for the number of suspensions of the first and second special figure start suspension information, and the first and second up to the upper limit number are set. It is set so that the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension information can be added respectively. Each of the first and second special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) LEDs adjacent to each other, and each of the number of start suspension memories is "1" to "1". In the case of "2", the corresponding special figure suspension display sections 52, 53 are lit sequentially from the left, and in the case where the number of storages for starting suspension is "3" to "4", the corresponding special figure suspension display sections 52, 53. Blink in order from the left, so that the player can grasp the number of suspensions in the suspension information.

(About the general map display section 55)
The general symbol display unit (second symbol display means) 55 is a general symbol hit determination (lottery symbol lottery) performed when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball (the pachinko ball passes the gate unit 48). This is a display unit for displaying an ordinary symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as ordinary symbol) indicating the result of the above. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, the detection of the pachinko sphere by the gate sensor 49 (the passage of the pachinko sphere by the gate unit 48) triggers a plurality of types of general-purpose figures to fluctuate. A fluctuation display for deriving a general figure (hereinafter, also referred to as a general figure fluctuation display) is performed. In the first embodiment, a plurality of types (three types in the first embodiment) of general-purpose figures are displayed in a light emitting mode of two LEDs. Specifically, three types of general views are shown by a light emission mode in which only the right LED is turned on, a light emission mode in which only the left LED is turned on, and a light emission mode in which the left and right LEDs are turned on. In the following description, the general view indicated by lighting only the right LED is referred to as general figure A, the general figure indicated by lighting only the left LED is referred to as general figure B, and the display is performed by illuminating the left and right LEDs. The public figure to be performed is called public figure C. Then, from the final lighting result of the general-purpose display section 55, it is possible to recognize a hit or a deviation from the general-purpose figure. Specifically, when the result of the general figure hit determination is out of order, the general figure A is displayed on the general figure display unit 55, and in the case of a hit, the general figure B or the general figure C is displayed on the general figure display unit 55. It is configured as follows. In other words, the ordinary figure that can recognize the ordinary figure is displayed as the ordinary figure, and the ordinary figure that can recognize the deviation is the irregular figure display. That is, the ordinary figure display unit 55 of the first embodiment performs a symbol change according to the detection of the gate sensor 49 (the ball passing detection unit) and displays the determination result of the ordinary figure hit determination (second hit determination). The second function is to function as symbol display means.

(Regarding the public figure hold display section 56)
The general figure hold display section 56 stores ball passage detection information (various random number information such as a random number for judging a general figure hit) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the gate section 48, in a storage means inside the machine (implementation). In Example 1, when the main figure is stored in the main control RAM 60c) as the general-purpose start-hold information (start-hold information), the display unit displays the number of reserved general-purpose start-hold information in a identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general-purpose reservation display unit 56 includes a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) light-emitting display units. The number of times of the change of the reserved general map is notified. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 48, 1 is added to the stored number of the reserved figure starting display displayed on the reserved figure display section 56, and 1 is subtracted by starting the variable figure display. It should be noted that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the first embodiment) is set as the number of times of storing the general-purpose start hold, and the setting is made so that the number of times of storing the general-purpose start hold can be added up to the upper limit. More specifically, when the number of stored general-purpose start storages is 1 or 2, the general-use pending display unit 56 of the first embodiment lights up in order from the top. In the case of 3 to 4, the general-purpose reservation display unit 56 blinks in order from the top, so that the number of reservations in which the general-purpose change display is performed can be grasped.

(About effect display section 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the effect display section 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c capable of variably displaying the decorative figure, and the first start winning opening 31 or the second start win. When the winning of the mouth 32 is triggered, the decoration of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change. In the effect display section 17 of the first embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions 27 at which one decorative figure can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set in each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c. The effect is to derive a symbol combination of a decorative symbol which is determined and stopped and displayed on a stop symbol effective line obtained by combining the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. In the effect display unit 17 of the first embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a side-by-side manner, and an effective stop position 27 of the decorative figure is provided for each symbol row 26a, 26b, and 26c. Are determined one by one, and the symbol variation effect is performed in a state where the three decorative figures can be stopped and displayed at the same time. In the following description, a left symbol row 26a, a middle symbol row 26b, and a right symbol row 26c may be referred to in order from the left.

  Also, the display area of the decorative figure in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display section 17 is configured as a larger area than the first special figure display section 50A and the second special figure display section 50B, The decorative figure is displayed much larger than the special figure. For this reason, the player can recognize whether it is a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol active line of the effect display unit 17.

  The effect display unit 17 is variably displayed so that the decoration diagram moves along a predetermined change direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the first embodiment) together with the start of the symbol change effect. The variably displayed decorative figures are fixedly stopped in the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c in a predetermined stop order. In the first embodiment, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the decoration symbol starts to vary in the order of the left symbol column 26a, the middle symbol column 26b, and the right symbol column 26c, and the left symbol column 26a, the right symbol column 26c, and the middle symbol On the basis of the variation timing of the decoration diagram that is fixed and stopped in the order of the column 26b, the decoration diagram is displayed in accordance with the effect content of the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display unit 17 and the number of stored special figure start suspension information (described later). The change timing is configured to be changed as appropriate.

  The "variable display" is a state in which the decorative figures displayed at the effective stop positions 27 are changed in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The “fixed stop” is a state in which the decorative figure is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c in a state where it is continuously stopped for a predetermined special figure change interval time. In the first embodiment, 1000 ms (millisecond) is set as the special figure change interval time of the symbol change effect (first special figure change display) based on the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 35, and the second start winning detection is performed. 1000 ms is set as the special figure change interval time of the symbol change effect (the second special figure change display) based on the detection of the sensor 36. In the effect display unit 17 according to the first embodiment, the decorative figure is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in a “temporary stop” state in which the stop is not continuously performed for the special figure change interval time. The display is configured to be able to be stopped and displayed, and the decoration is temporarily stopped and displayed in accordance with the contents of the effect of the symbol change effect executed by the effect display unit 17 and the display mode of restarting the change display is performed. It has become. In other words, the temporary stop of the decorative figure includes a state in which the decorative figure is displayed in the swing fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative figure is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special figure fluctuation interval time.

  Here, in the first special figure display section 50A and the effect display section 17, the first special figure change display and the design change effect relating to the first special figure change display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decoration figure are fixed and stopped. Is done. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the effect display unit 17, the second special figure change display and the design change effect related to the second special figure change display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decoration figure are fixed and stopped. Is done. Note that the special figure change display is not performed simultaneously on the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, and when the special figure change display is performed on one of the special figure display units 50A and 50B, The main control RAM 60c is held and stored as the first or second special figure start holding information.

  In the effect display unit 17 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of types of decorative figures that are variably displayed in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set, and the basic decorative figure is displayed in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. They are displayed in order. The decorative figures are displayed in a form that allows the player to distinguish and identify each decorative figure by an arbitrary number, character, picture, or the like. In the present embodiment, the probable change state that can be given after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail later.

  Then, the decorative figures of the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c displayed at the effective stop positions 27 (stop symbol effective lines) of the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display section 17 are the winning symbol combinations. If there is, a big hit game can be grasped. Here, in the first embodiment, as the symbol combination of the big hit, the symbol combination in which the same decorative figure is fixedly displayed on the stop symbol effective line is set. The symbol combination of the decorative figure that can recognize the big hit is a big hit display displayed on the effect display unit 17, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol change effect. On the other hand, in the case where at least one of the symbols in the all rows displayed as the fixed stop at the effective stop position 27 of the effect display unit 17 is of a different type, a big hit game is not basically given from the symbol combination. Can be recognized. The pattern combination of the decorative figure that can recognize the loss is the loss display of the effect display unit 17.

  Further, in the symbol variation effect, the same decorative figure is stopped and displayed on a specific symbol row (in the first embodiment, the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) among a plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows ( In the first embodiment, the middle symbol row 26b) is displayed in a variably displayed manner (reach display), so that the player can recognize that the reach has occurred. As a specific example of the reach display, a symbol combination in which the same decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol column 26a and the right symbol column 26c is displayed ("1 ↓ 1", "4 ↓ 4", etc.). In addition, "↓" represents that it is changing. Also, the decorations of the specific symbol rows (the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) forming the reach display are in a temporarily stopped state, and the decorations are stopped and displayed on the remaining symbol rows (the middle symbol row 26b). After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol columns are fixedly stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the effect display unit 17 displays a symbol combination of a decorative figure corresponding to the displayed special figure as a result of the special figure change display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. Is done. In other words, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the decorative figure displayed on the effect display unit 17 correspond to each other. Upon completion, the special figure is fixedly stopped on the first special figure display section 50A and the second special figure display section 50B, and the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display section 17. It has become. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative figure with respect to the special symbol is not limited to one-to-one, and a symbol combination by one decorative figure is selected from a symbol combination by a plurality of decorative figures for one special symbol. I have.

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

  The probability change function is a lottery probability (big hit) after the end of the big hit game, provided that the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) displayed as the fixed stop is a predetermined probability variable pattern (specific symbol). This is a function of giving a probable change state in which the probability changes from a low probability (for example, 509/65536) to a high probability (for example, 5090/65536). Note that a state in which a probable change state is not provided is referred to as a non-probable state. As described above, when the probability change state is given, the jackpot winning probability fluctuates to a high probability and a jackpot game is easily generated, so the probability change state is advantageous to the player, and the player becomes the probability change jackpot. Playing while expecting. Here, as the probability change granting condition for granting the probability change state, the type of the jackpot symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) displayed as the fixed stop is a predetermined probability variable symbol (specific symbol) (that is, (Special area) may be set as a condition, and a special area is formed in a prize section (special prize section 40) which is opened during a big hit game, and pachinko balls pass through the special area. You can also. In addition, the probable change state is continuously provided until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the end of the big hit game, and the state is changed to the non-probability state on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. In the first embodiment, the setting is made so that the probable change state is continuously provided until the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is executed a predetermined number of times (probable change number) after the end of the big hit. The period during which the probable change state is given is not limited to the above. For example, a probable change state may be continuously provided until the next big hit game occurs. Also, whether to shift to the non-probable change state for each symbol change effect (special figure change display) is determined based on the random number obtained when the pachinko ball is won to the start winning means (fall lottery), and the fall lottery is performed. It is also possible to make a transition to the non-probable change condition on the condition of winning. Here, in the first embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not to apply the probable change state after the big hit game, according to the type of the big hit game, and a predetermined number of times of the certain change (for example, 50 times) after the big hit game ends. Whether a symbol variation effect is performed, a jackpot game is generated until the symbol variation effect of the certain number of changes is performed, or a fall lottery is won before the symbol variation effect of the certain number of changes is performed. , Is satisfied so that the probable change state ends.

(About the short state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege game state (advantageous game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. Here, as the second privilege gaming state, the timing of winning a pachinko ball into the second starting winning port 32 is increased as compared to a state in which the second privilege gaming state is not provided (first gaming state). The winning rate has been improved. In other words, the winning rate improvement state is a state in which the ratio of being determined to be per-figure per unit time in per-figure perch determination performed in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 49 is improved. Specifically, in the second privilege gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation display, (2) changing the probability per general figure from low probability to high probability, (3) once per general figure By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 for opening the second start winning opening 32, the chance of winning a pachinko ball in the second starting winning opening 32 can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 for opening the second start winning opening 32 per time, the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 may be simply extended, or the opening / closing member may be increased. 34 can be realized by increasing the number of times of opening, or these may be combined. In the first embodiment, the second privilege game state is referred to as a short state, and the short state in the first embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). Further, a state in which the shortened state is not given is referred to as a non-shortened state. In the variation state of the first embodiment, the fluctuation time of the general figure change display performed in the general figure display unit 55 after the end of the hit game is shortened, and the probability of the general figure hit is reduced to a low probability (13800 / in the first embodiment). 65536) to a high probability (65535/65536 in the first embodiment). In addition, the probability per ordinary figure in the non-variable state may be “0”. Note that the period from the time when the general figure is fixed and stopped until the next general figure change is performed (the general figure change interval) is set to 500 ms.

  Further, in the first embodiment, at least a part of the fluctuating time of the general figure fluctuation display and the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 accompanying the general figure are different, and a plurality of types (specifically, three types) of different degrees of advantage are provided. The short state is set. Therefore, in the following description, the first and second variable states may be distinguished as the first and second variable states. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the fluctuating time (floor fluctuating time) of the foliage fluctuating display in the non-variable state is set to 2400 milliseconds, and the fluctuating time in the first fluctuating state is set. Is set to 1500 milliseconds, the general figure fluctuation time in the second variable state is set to 500 milliseconds, and the fluctuation time of general figure fluctuation display in the third variable state is set to 300 milliseconds. In addition, the opening / closing member 34 is set to open once with an opening time of 100 milliseconds in accordance with one ordinary drawing in the non-variable state, and with one ordinary drawing in the first variable state. The opening / closing member 34 is set to open once with an opening time of 300 milliseconds (total opening time 1000 milliseconds). The opening / closing member 34 is set to be opened twice in the opening time (total opening time 2000 msec), and the opening / closing member 34 is opened three times in the opening time of 800 msec in accordance with one ordinary drawing in the third variable state ( (Total open time 2400 milliseconds). In addition, the general figure fluctuation time and the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 in the non-shortened state and each shortened state are not limited thereto, and the non-shortened state, the first shorted state, the second shorted state, The pachinko balls can be appropriately set so that the pachinko balls easily enter the second starting winning opening 32 in the order of the third variable state.

  In addition, the maximum number of winnings (10 in the first embodiment) that allows winning in the second starting winning opening 32 is set for each ordinary drawing, and the opening and closing members 34, 34 are opened. When the winning number reaches the winning upper limit number, the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing members 34, 34 is forcibly terminated and closed. Here, in the first embodiment, depending on the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) (big hit game type) which has won the big hit, the shortened state (first to third shortened state) after the big hit game ) Is provided (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of change). Specifically, when the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A, B, C, and a, which will be described later in the first embodiment), the predetermined number of times Until the symbol variation effect (total number of the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display) of 100 times in the first embodiment is executed, the shortened state (the first to third shortened states) Is set to be given, and the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is another predetermined symbol (symbol D, symbol E, and symbol b described later in the first embodiment). In this case, until the symbol variation effect (the total number of the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display) is performed a different number of times (50 times in the first embodiment), the shortened state (the first variation) is performed. To any of the third variable state). In addition, the number of times of change can be set to a fixed number (for example, 100 times) in each big hit symbol that has won the big hit.

(About game state)
As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment switches the plurality of (in the embodiment, six) different gaming states having different base values by combining the imparting state of the probable change state and the imparting state of the shortened state to play the game. It is configured to do so. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the embodiment, the normal game state in which the non-probable state and the non-short state are combined, the first advantageous game state in which the probable state and the first state are combined, A second advantageous game state combining the state and the second variable state, a third advantageous game state combining the positive variable state and the third variable state, and a fourth advantageous state combining the non-probable variable state and the second variable state. The game is configured to be able to be played in any of the game states. Here, which game state is given is determined by the main control CPU 60a according to the type of symbol per special figure as described later, which will be described later in detail. Here, a game state flag corresponding to each game state is set in a storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and a game state flag corresponding to the game state determined by the main control CPU 60a is set to "1". The other game state flags are set to "0", and the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to recognize the current game state based on the state of each game mode flag.

  Here, the base value is an expected value of the total number of payout prize balls paid out when a predetermined number of pachinko balls are provided for the game in a state where the big hit game is not performed, and specifically, the big hit game state. In a game state other than the above, it is a value represented by a ratio (M / N × 100) of the number (M) of prize balls to the number (N) of pachinko balls hit in the game area 20a. More specifically, the number of pachinko balls hit into the game area 20a in a unit time and a winning opening in which a prize ball payout condition is satisfied in the unit time (in the embodiment, the first and second starting winning opening 31, 32, the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out after the pachinko ball has won the normal winning opening 46). Here, the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a wins the first start winning opening 31 and the normal winning opening 46 provided on the game board 20 at a constant rate, while the second start winning win In the mouth 32, the ratio of winning of the pachinko balls changes depending on the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation display and the difference in the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 due to the normal figure. That is, the base value differs depending on the state of giving the short state in each game state and the type of the state given.

  Here, in the normal gaming state, a game accompanying a prize to the starting winning opening (the first and second starting winning openings 31 and 32) can be efficiently performed by performing a game with a left-handed game rather than a right-handed game. In the second and third advantageous game states, the game is performed in the right-handed game rather than the left-handed game, and the game accompanying the winning in the start winning port (the second start winning port 32) is performed. It is configured to be a game state that can be performed efficiently. On the other hand, in the first advantageous gaming state, the pachinko ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 32 than in the normal gaming state by providing the first shortened state. The increase in the base value due to the increase in the winning chances of the game is set to be small, and the player plays the game with the left-handed game rather than the right-handed game, thereby winning the starting winning opening (the first and second starting winning opening 31, 32). Is configured to be in a game state in which a game accompanying the game can be efficiently performed. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the base value in the normal gaming state is 20, the base value in the first advantageous gaming state is 30, the base value in the second advantageous gaming state is 90, and the base value in the third advantageous gaming state. Is set to 95, and the base time in the fourth advantageous game state is set to 90, and the fluctuation time of the general figure change display in each game state and the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 per the general figure are set. That is, in the normal gaming state, the first advantageous gaming state, the second and fourth advantageous gaming states, and the third advantageous gaming state, there is a possibility that more prize balls will be paid out in a state where the big hit game is not performed. It is configured to be in an advantageous state advantageous to a high player.

(About big hit games)
Next, a jackpot game provided by the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described. The big hit game is set to be started after the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B as a result of the special figure change display. The opening and closing member 43 of the special winning section 40 is opened and closed according to the type of the big hit symbol. In the big hit game of the first embodiment, the round game for opening the opening / closing member 43 of the special winning section 40 is performed a specified number of rounds (10 or 16 times in the first embodiment) so that the big hit game is completed. Has become. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls are won in the special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the opening / closing member 43 is held in the closed state for a predetermined time is set. Here, the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing member 43 of the special winning section 40 in each round game of the big hit game is such that pachinko balls are continuously fired at predetermined intervals (0.6 second intervals in Example 1). Under the conditions, a long-time opening operation in which a specified number of pachinko balls (for example, 9) specified in a round game are opened for a prize-winning time in one opening operation (operation from opening to closing) And a short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the opening / closing member 43 is set shorter than the long-time opening operation. In the first embodiment, the opening / closing member 43 is set to be opened for a maximum of 25 seconds in a long-time opening operation, and the opening / closing member 43 is set to be opened for a maximum of 0.04 seconds in a short-time releasing operation. .

(About the types of big hit games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when a big hit determination is made, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games having different values given to the player, and the determined big hit game is determined. Jackpot game is given. Here, which jackpot game is given out of a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of the jackpot symbol (special figure 1 and special figure 2) determined at the time of winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the first embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is classified into five groups of a pattern A, a pattern B, a pattern C, a pattern D, and a pattern E. The big hit game corresponding to the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol which is determined and stopped and displayed on the first special figure display section 50A is provided. Similarly, in the first embodiment, the special figure 2 as the 100 kinds of big hit symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is classified into two groups, a pattern a and a pattern b. The big hit game corresponding to the special map 2 as the big hit symbol displayed as the fixed stop is displayed in the section 50B.

(Relationship between big hits and big hits)
If the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the first special map start suspension information (the winning of the pachinko ball into the first startup winning opening 31) is a positive determination, the main control CPU 60a determines a plurality of types of predetermined predetermined types. It is set so as to determine one big hit symbol from the big hit symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, based on the special figure determining random numbers acquired when the pachinko ball has won the first starting winning opening 31, five types of big hit symbols (symbol A , Symbol B, symbol D, symbol D, symbol E) to determine one big hit symbol. In the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the first special figure start suspension information is an affirmative determination, the symbol A as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 33%, and the jackpot is determined at a rate of 4%. The symbol B is selected as a symbol, the symbol D as a big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 15%, the symbol E as a big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 15%, and the symbol E as a big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 33%. Is assigned to determine the special figure. Similarly, if the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special map start suspension information (winning of the pachinko ball into the second startup winning opening 32) is a positive determination, the main control CPU 60a sets a predetermined value. It is set to determine one big hit symbol from a plurality of types of big hit symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, two types of big hit symbols (symbol a) are set based on the special figure determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning port 32. , One of the symbols b) is determined. In the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start suspension information is a positive determination, the symbol a as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 67%, and the jackpot is determined at a rate of 33%. The determination value for special figure determination is assigned so that the symbol b as the symbol is selected. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol described above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About the 1st and 2nd jackpot games)
In the first big hit game corresponding to the symbol A and the second big hit game corresponding to the symbol a, when the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit game, the probable state and the short state are changed after the end of the big hit game. It is set as a jackpot game to be given. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A and the symbol a (first and second big hit games) are determined, the predetermined number of changes (the It is set so that the probable change state is continuously given until the symbol fluctuation effect (the first or second special figure fluctuation display) is executed 50 times in 1). Further, when the symbol A and the symbol a (the first and second big hit games) are determined, after the big hit game ends, a predetermined number of change times (100 times in the first embodiment) of the symbol change effect (the first or the second big hit game). The setting is made so that the shortened state is continuously provided until the execution of (2 special figure fluctuation display).

  The first and second big hit games are set so that the opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation to open the special winning opening 41 continuously from the start to the end of each round game. That is, all round games of the special probability variable big hit game are constituted by full opening round games in which the opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation of opening from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the special probability changing big hit game, the opening / closing member 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the opening / closing member 43 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (the specified number of rounds) in the entire big hit game. Specifically, the first and second jackpot games are jackpot games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to "16", and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to "9". . In the first and second big hit games, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and the opening / closing member 43 is set to “25.0 (max)” in each round game. (Seconds) ". That is, in the first and second big hit games, the opening and closing member 34 is configured to perform the long-time opening operation in each round game. The interval time between rounds in the first and second big hit games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In the first and second big hit games, “10.0 (second)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (second)” is set as the ending effect time.

(About the third big hit game)
The third big hit game corresponding to the symbol B is a big hit game in which when the third big hit game is determined by the main control CPU 60a, a probable state and a shortened state are given after the end of the third big hit game. Is set. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol B (third big hit game) is determined, the predetermined number of changes (50 in the first big game) after the end of the third big hit game. It is set so that the probable change state is continuously given until the symbol change effect (the first or third special figure change display) is executed. When the symbol B (third big hit game) is determined, a symbol change effect (first or third special figure) of a predetermined number of times (100 times in the first embodiment) after the end of the third big hit game. The variable state is set so as to be continuously provided until the variable display is executed.

  The third big hit game is set so that the opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation for opening the special winning opening 41 continuously from the start to the end of each round game. That is, all round games of the special probability variable big hit game are constituted by full opening round games in which the opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation of opening from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the special probability changing big hit game, the opening / closing member 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the opening / closing member 43 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (the specified number of rounds) in the entire big hit game. Specifically, the third big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to "4", and the winning maximum number of each round game is set to "9". In the third jackpot game, “0.04 (second)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and the opening / closing member 43 is set to “0.04 (second)” at the maximum in each round game. Open operation. That is, in the third big hit game, the opening and closing member 34 is configured to perform the short-time opening operation in each round game. Here, one opening time (0.04 (second)) of the opening / closing member 34 in the third big hit game is a time when the possibility that the pachinko ball will win the special winning opening 41 is extremely low (a time when almost no winning). Is set to In this way, the third big hit game is set as a big hit game in which prize balls are hardly generated and prize balls are hardly obtained. The interval time between rounds, opening effect time, and ending effect time in the third big hit game are set to the same time as the first big hit game described above.

(4th or 5th big hit game)
In the fourth big hit game corresponding to the symbol C and the fifth big hit game corresponding to the symbol D, when the big control game is determined by the main control CPU 60a, the probable state and the short state are changed after the end of the big hit game. It is set as a jackpot game to be given. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when symbols B and C (fourth and fifth big hit games) are determined, a predetermined number of changes after the end of the second big hit game It is set so that the probable change state is continuously given until the symbol change effect (first or second special figure change display) is executed (50 times in the first embodiment). When the symbol C (fourth big hit game) is determined, a symbol change effect (first or second special figure change display) of a predetermined number of changes (100 times in the first embodiment) after the big hit game is completed. Is performed until the symbol is executed, and when the symbol D (fifth big hit game) is determined, a symbol having a predetermined number of changes (50 times in the first embodiment) after the big hit game is completed. It is set so that the shortened state is continuously given until the fluctuation effect (first or second special figure fluctuation display) is executed.

  The fourth and fifth big hit games are set so that the opening and closing member 43 performs an opening operation of opening the special winning opening 41 a plurality of times in each round game. The hemorrhoid 4 and the fifth second big hit game are big hit games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to "4", and the winning maximum number of each round game is set to "9". . Specifically, in the fourth and fifth big hit games, in each round game, the opening time is set to “0.04 (second)”, and the opening and closing member 43 is caused to perform two opening operations. “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time in the round. Thereby, each round game time of the fourth and fifth big hit games is set to “2.04 (sec)” composed of “0.04 (sec) × 2 + 2.0 (sec)”. That is, in the fourth and fifth big hit games, the opening and closing member 34 is configured to perform the short-time opening operation in each round game. Here, one opening time (0.04 (second)) of the opening / closing member 34 in the fourth and fifth big hit games is a time when the possibility that the pachinko ball will win the special winning opening 41 is extremely low (substantially winning). Not set). As described above, the fourth and fifth big hit games are set as big hit games in which prize balls are hardly generated and prize balls are hardly obtained. The interval time between rounds in the fourth and fifth big hit games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. Further, the interval time between rounds, opening effect time, and ending effect time in the fourth and fifth big hit games are set to the same time as the first big hit game described above.

(About the 6th and 7th jackpot games)
In the sixth big hit game corresponding to the symbol E and the seventh big hit game corresponding to the symbol b, when the big hit game is determined by the main control CPU 60a, only the shortened state is given after the end of the big hit game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol E and the symbol b (the sixth and seventh big hit games) are determined, the predetermined number of changes (the It is set so that the shortened state is continuously given until the symbol fluctuation effect (first or second special figure fluctuation display) is executed 50 times in 1).

  The sixth and seventh big hit games are set so that the opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation for opening the special winning opening 41 continuously from the start to the end of each round game. That is, all round games of the special probability variable big hit game are constituted by full opening round games in which the opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation of opening from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the special probability changing big hit game, the opening / closing member 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the opening / closing member 43 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (the specified number of rounds) in the entire big hit game. Specifically, the sixth and seventh jackpot games are jackpot games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to "10", and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to "9". . In the sixth and seventh big hit games, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and the opening / closing member 43 is set to “25.0” at the maximum in each round game. (Seconds) ". That is, in the sixth and seventh big hit games, the opening and closing member 34 is configured to perform the long-time opening operation in each round game. The interval time between rounds, opening effect time, and ending effect time in the sixth and seventh big hit games are set to the same time as the first big hit game.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the third to fifth jackpot games, the sixth jackpot game, and the first jackpot game among the jackpot games awarded when the first starting winning port 31 is won. The bonuses (ie, prize balls) granted during the jackpot game are configured to increase in the order of the jackpot game. In the order of the second big hit game, the bonuses (ie, prize balls) given during the big hit game are configured to increase.

(About the control configuration of pachinko machines)
Next, a control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a main control board (main control means) 60 as control means for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 and a control signal from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control target based on the control information. 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. The signals are output to the sub-control boards 65, 70, 72, 73.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls the entire game effect, and a lamp that controls light emission of various light emitting effect means (the lamp device 18 and the like) included in the pachinko machine 10. The control board 72 includes a sound control board 73 for controlling sound output of the speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (symbol change effect, light emission effect, voice effect) executed in 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 (decorative figure) displayed on the effect display unit 17 and a pattern variation effect such as a background image. It is configured to control the content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the timing of turning on / off various light emitting means provided in the pachinko machine 10 and the light emission intensity based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and output contents of sound output from various speakers 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(About the main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for the processing of the main control CPU 60a. And a main control RAM 60c capable of reading and writing data. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 35 and 36, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 47, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, the first and second special figure reservation display units 52 and 53, the general figure display unit 55). , The general-purpose reservation display unit 56, the round display unit 57, and the state display unit 58) are connected, and based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each of the detection sensors 35, 36, 44, and 49. The display control of each of the display units 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58 of the game information display unit M is executed. The main control CPU 60a is connected to a start winning solenoid 33 connected to the opening / closing members 34, 34 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 32 and a special winning solenoid 42 connected to the opening / closing member 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41. By driving each of the solenoids 33 and 42 based on the result of the control processing by the main control CPU 60a, the corresponding opening and closing members 34 and 34 and the opening and closing member 43 are opened and closed.

  The main control CPU 60a determines that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31 or the second start winning opening 32 (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 35 or the second start winning detection sensor 36 Detected) is set to obtain various random numbers as winning information. Here, the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon detection of the start winning detection sensors 35 and 36 include a random number for determining a special figure (a random number for determining a special figure), a random number for determining a special figure, Various random numbers such as a random number (a random number for reach determination) and a random number for distributing a special figure variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random numbers at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random numbers in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. Random numbers are obtained in accordance with the timing at which the detection signals of the first or second start winning detection sensors 36, 36 are input to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (such as a random number value, a timer value, and a flag) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The winning information (various random numbers) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 31 and the second starting winning opening 32 is the corresponding first special figure start holding information and second special figure The main control RAM 60c is configured to temporarily store and hold the information as a start suspension information in a predetermined start suspension area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c. In the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information, a start suspension area to be stored is determined in the order in which they are stored in the main control RAM 60c. When performing (variation display), the special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the first embodiment, the first special view start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information are individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start suspension information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. In this case, the main control CPU 60a reads out the second special figure start suspension information with priority over the first special figure start suspension information, and executes the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display).

  Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first start suspension area in which the first start suspension information can be stored and a second start suspension area in which the second start suspension information can be stored. Winning information (various random values) acquired upon detection of the winning detection sensor 35 is stored in the first start holding area, and winning information (various random values) acquired upon detection of the second start winning sensor 36 is detected. ) Is stored in the second start suspension area. The first start suspension area and the second start suspension area are composed of four storage areas from a first special figure storage area to a fourth special figure storage area. Winning information (various random numbers) acquired upon detection is sequentially stored in the first area to the fourth area, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c when performing a symbol variation effect (special figure variation display). The special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in order.

  The special figure hit determination random number is a random number used in a hit determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not a hit game (big hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, a total of 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determining the special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). . The special figure determination random number determines the special figure 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number used at the time. Here, in the first embodiment, as the special figure determination random numbers, all 101 integer values from “0” to “100” are set, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). ing. For each value of the special figure determining random number, a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure indicating the above-mentioned loss and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure indicating the winning of the big hit are set. The special figure 1 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the figure determination random number. . That is, the special figure 1 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determining random number acquired upon detection of the first start winning detection sensor 35, and the second start winning is achieved. The special figure 2 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 36. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the big hit symbols are classified for each type of the big hit game, and when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, the symbol change effect is achieved. The type of the big hit game given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of the hit game (big hit game). In addition, as described above, it is determined whether the probability change state and the change state are given after the big hit game for each type of the big hit game, and whether the special figure determination random number gives the probability change state and the change state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to make a decision. Furthermore, a period of change (number of times of change) to be given after the big hit game is determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determination random number functions as a random number for determining the change period of the change state. Also have.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination, if the determination result in the hit determination (big hit determination) described above is negative (in the case of a loss that did not win the big hit game), the possibility of hit display is displayed This is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) of whether or not to perform a suggested performance. In the first embodiment, 239 integer values of “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 indicating the possibility that the hit display is displayed, a reach effect performed in response to a reach display displayed in the process of changing symbols on the effect display unit 17 or displayed on the effect display unit 17 is performed. This includes an announcement effect that suggests the possibility of the hit display, and an announcement effect that suggests the possibility that the hit display is displayed by the light of the lamp device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19 to the player.

  The special figure variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of special figure variation patterns that specify the effect content in the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, as the primary distribution random numbers, all 254 integer values from “0” to “253” are set, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the random number for determining the special figure per hit, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the execution of the effect, and the random number for distributing the special figure variation pattern are the first starting winning opening 31 or the second starting winning opening. When the pachinko ball is awarded to the player 32 (more specifically, the pachinko ball is detected by the first start winning detection sensor 35 or the second start winning detection sensor 36), the pachinko ball is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a acquires each random number at the same timing. The random numbers acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 31 are the same as the random numbers acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 32. Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number corresponding to a winning timing to each of the starting winning ports 31 and 32.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the passage of the pachinko ball through the gate unit 48 (more specifically, the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49). ing. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a in response to the detection of the gate sensor 49, various random numbers such as a random number for judging a general figure hit and a random number for determining a general figure change pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random numbers at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random numbers in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, so that the gates are updated. A random number is obtained in accordance with the timing at which the detection signal of the sensor 49 is input to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (such as a random number value, a timer value, and a flag) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Passage detection information (various random numbers) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the gate sensor 49 is temporarily stored in a predetermined general-purpose storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as general-purpose start-up suspension information. Is stored. The general-purpose start storage information is stored in the main control RAM 60c when the general-purpose storage area is stored in the order of storing in the main control RAM 60c. The normal-drawing start suspension information is read out in order by the main control CPU 60a.

  The random number for judging the general figure hit is a random number used in the general figure judgment (second hit determination) as to whether or not the second start winning opening 32 is opened as a result of the general figure change. In this embodiment, 65536 integers of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for judging per-drawings, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The random number for distributing the general figure fluctuation pattern is a random number used for determining a general figure fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation in the general figure fluctuation display. In the embodiment, nine random integers “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for distribution of the normal figure fluctuation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). I have. Then, when the pachinko ball has passed through the gate unit 48 (more specifically, the pachinko ball has been detected by the gate sensor 49), the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c) is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a acquires a random number for hit determination and a random number for distribution of a normal figure fluctuation pattern at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in determining whether or not a jackpot has been determined using the special figure hit determination random number (big hit determination), and is a value from “0” to “65535” that the special figure hit determination random number can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers. Here, the set number of the big hit determination values differs depending on whether or not the above-described probable change state is given at the time of performing the big hit determination. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values in the case of the probable change state (5090 in the first embodiment) is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the case of the non-probable state (509 in the first embodiment). I have. That is, by increasing the set number of the jackpot determination values in the probable change state, a jackpot game is easily generated.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure. When the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the special figure determination determination value is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display section 50A as the special figure 1 or the second special figure display section 50B as the big hit symbol. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol using the special figure determination random number. Here, in the first embodiment, as the special figure determination determination value, an integer value of “0” to “100” corresponding to the 101 kinds of special figure determination random numbers described above is set. Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2 are individually associated with the respective judgment values.

  The main control ROM 60b stores an effect execution determination value (reach determination value). The effect execution determination value is an effect execution determination (reach) indicating whether or not to execute a reach effect indicating that the hit display may be displayed on the effect display unit 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in lottery), and is determined from a total of 239 integers from "0" to "238" that can be taken by the effect execution determination random number. In other words, when the value of the acquired effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value, the main control CPU 60a determines to execute an effect such as a reach effect.

  Here, the effect execution determination value differs in the set number of the determination value according to the game state (whether the state is the probable state or the short state) at the time of performing the performance execution determination. That is, in the case of the effect execution determination performed based on the first start-hold information and the second start-hold information, the number of the effect execution determination values set in the non-variable state in which the shortened state is not provided is determined. Is also set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in the short state is greater. The effect execution determination value is set so that the set number of the effect execution determination values fluctuates according to the storage number of the special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c. Specifically, it is set such that the set number of the effect execution determination values decreases as the number of special figure start-up suspension information and the number stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the setting number of the effect execution determination values is set to decrease as the total number of the storage numbers of the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information increases. .

  Specifically, in the non-probable variable state and the non-variable state (low-probability non-variable state) or the probable-variable state and the non-variable state (high-probability non-variable state), the total number of the special figure start pending information is “0”. In the case of, 32 effect execution judgment values are set, when the total number is "1", 25 effect execution judgment values are set, and when the total number is "2", 22 effect execution judgment values Are set, and when the total number is “3” to “7”, 20 effect execution determination values are set. Similarly, in the probable change state and the fluctuating state (high probable change state), when the total number of the special figure start suspension information is “0”, 40 effect execution determination values are set, and the total number is “1”. In this case, 30 effect execution determination values are set, and when the total number is “2”, 25 effect execution determination values are set. When the total number is “3” to “7”, 20 effects are determined. An execution judgment value has been set. That is, in the short state, the reach effect is configured to be more likely to occur than in the non-short state, and the expectation that a big hit occurs in the symbol change effect performed in the short state is increased. It has become.

  Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for special figure variation pattern distribution. The special figure variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used to determine one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns using the random number for the special figure variation pattern distribution. A predetermined predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each pattern, and the main control CPU 60a selects a special figure variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure variation pattern distribution random number is assigned. Has become.

(About special figure fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns. The special figure fluctuation pattern is the effect contents (display contents of the symbol fluctuation effect, which are executed from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display to the time when the decorative figure is fixed and stopped and displayed. This is to specify the basic contents of the light-emitting effect and the sound effect. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation time (a symbol fluctuation effect and a special figure fluctuation display) from when the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display starts to when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is confirmed and stopped. (Variable display time) is specified.

  Here, as the special figure variation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns for big hits, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns for off-reach in which a reach effect is performed, and a non-reach non-reach for which no reach effect is performed. The special figure variation pattern is provided. The special figure change pattern for the big hit is a special figure change pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. When the result is affirmative, the special figure change pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a, and the special figure change pattern for no-reach and no-reach can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. It is a fluctuation pattern. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed on the effect display unit 17 and before the symbol combination of the decorative figure that is a big hit or a loss is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a general figure hit determination value indicating that a hit / fail hit is generated as a result of the general figure fluctuation effect. The universal figure hit determination value is a determination value used in determining whether or not it is a hit / no hit using the general figure hit determination random number (normal figure hit determination). A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers up to “65535”. In the embodiment, the number of judging values for the general figure is set to 32,767, and the game for the general figure, in which the opening and closing member 34 of the second starting winning opening 32 is opened and closed, occurs with a probability of 32,767 / 65536. It is set as follows. It should be noted that the number of the judgment values per ordinary drawing is merely an example, and can be set to an arbitrary number.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of general-purpose variation patterns, and stores a general-purpose variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to each general-purpose variation pattern. Here, the general figure fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation display from the start of the general figure fluctuation display executed by the general figure display unit 55 to the time when the general figure fluctuation display is stopped. I have. The general figure variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the general figure variation pattern using the general figure variation pattern distribution random number, and is a numerical value “0” to which the general figure variation pattern determination random number can take. It is determined from all nine integers up to “8”. A predetermined determination value is assigned to each of the general-pattern variation patterns, and the main diagram variation pattern to which the general-pattern variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired general-purpose variation pattern distribution random number is assigned is the main. It is specified by the control CPU 60a. In the embodiment, the setting is made such that all the general figure fluctuation pattern determination values are assigned to one general figure fluctuation pattern, and the general figure fluctuation pattern that determines the fluctuation time of a predetermined time (for example, 240 ms) is determined. Have been. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the variation time of the general-purpose variation display is set to be constant for each gaming state. It is also possible to make the fluctuating time of the fuji fluctuating display different by assigning the determination value for the fuji fluctuating pattern determination at a predetermined ratio to each of the plurality of fuji figure fluctuating patterns having different fluctuating times.

(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 values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern that specifies the specific effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed in the symbol variation effect. Each effect pattern is associated with the special figure change pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines a corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure change pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the effect display unit 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. Have been. Note that the effect patterns are not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. The effect control CPU 65a determines one effect pattern from the effect patterns associated with the variation patterns. In addition, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative figure of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the symbol fluctuation effect is determined, and the decorative figure is stopped in each row according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. An appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decorative drawing, and the lamp device 18 emits an appropriate light.

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

(About display control board 70)
The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The effect display unit 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 effect display unit 17. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data of patterns, various background images, characters, characters, and the like). Further, the display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, a process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be described. The main control CPU 60a executes an initial setting process such as a security check when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and then shifts to a state in which the pachinko machine 10 can play a game. In this state, the normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, a game information display unit M In addition to executing processing relating to display contents, processing for setting a flag, processing relating to execution of a winning game, etc., special figure input processing relating to winning in the start winning prize ports 31 and 32, special figure starting processing relating to special figure hit determination, Special figure input processing relating to winning in the gate unit 48 and special figure starting processing relating to special figure hit determination are executed. Hereinafter, the special figure input processing, the special figure start processing, the general figure special figure input processing, and the general figure start processing will be specifically described.

(About special figure input processing)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the first starting winning port 31 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the first start winning opening 31 detects a pachinko ball is input. If the result of the determination in step A11 is negative, the process proceeds to step A15. If the determination result in step A11 is positive, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result in step A12 is negative (that is, the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information <4), the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information is added by 1, and the first special memory stored in the main control RAM 60c is added. The number of holdings in the start holding information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, prize information (a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining execution, a value of a random number for a primary distribution, a random number for a secondary distribution, etc.) are stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out the values of the various random numbers), and the winning information (the value of the random number) is associated with the number of holdings as the first winning start holding information at the time of the first winning in the first start holding area in the main control RAM 60c. It is set in the fourth area (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether a pachinko ball has won the second start winning port 32. 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 36 corresponding to the second start winning opening 32 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the result of the determination in step A15 is negative, the special figure input processing ends. If the determination result in step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the number of suspensions of the second special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the result of the determination in step A16 is negative (that is, the number of suspensions of the second special figure start suspension information is 4), the special figure input processing is terminated.

  If the result of the determination in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holds of the second special map start hold information <4), the number of holds of the second special map start hold information is incremented by 1, and the second control stored in the main control RAM 60c. The number of holdings in the figure start holding information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, prize information (a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining execution, a value of a random number for a primary distribution, a random number for a secondary distribution, etc.) are stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out the values of the various random numbers), and the winning information (the value of the random numbers) is associated with the number of holdings as the second winning start holding information as the second winning start holding information. The fourth area is set (step A18), and the special figure input processing ends.

(About special map start processing)
Next, the special figure start processing will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start processing at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment). In the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is being displayed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the effect display unit 17 in a variable display or a big hit game. (Step B11). If the result of the determination in step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start-hold information is read out (step B12), and whether or not the number of holds in the second special-figure start hold information is greater than "0" Is determined (step B13). When the result of the determination in step B13 is negative (when the number of suspensions in the second special figure start suspension information = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the processing in step B16. When the result of the determination in step B13 is affirmative (the number of holds of the second special map start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the special map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “1” indicating that the second special figure fluctuation effect is to be executed is set in the fluctuation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the hold number of the second special map start hold information (step B14), and stores the second special map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a stores the figure start suspension information (the value of the random number for the special figure determination, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the effect execution determination random number, and the value of various random numbers such as the special figure variation pattern distribution random number). Obtain (step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the second special figure start suspension information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the second special figure start suspension information stored earlier is stored. Then, after acquiring the random number associated with the second special figure start suspension information, the main control CPU 60a stores the random number associated with the second special figure start suspension information and stores the second special figure start suspension information in the second special figure storage area in which the second special figure start suspension information is stored. (2) The special figure start suspension information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start suspension information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the second special figure start suspension information stored third third is stored. The second special figure start suspension information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the second special figure start suspension information stored fourthly (ie, the newest) is stored in the third special figure. It is stored in the figure storage area. That is, the second 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 second special figure suspension display section 53 so as to correspond to the number of suspensions of the second special figure start suspension information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired as the second special figure start suspension information by the process of the step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure hit determination random number in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) for determining whether or not the stored big hit determination value matches (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the big hit determination is positive (that is, the big hit probability) in the non-probable state (when the probability is low) is set to 509/65536, ), The probability of a positive determination result (big hit probability) is set to 5090/65536. Then, when the result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (when a big hit occurs), the big hit flag indicating the change of the big hit is set to "1" (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2) to be the big hit symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B based on the acquired value of the special symbol determining random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the big hit symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random value. By deciding, the big hit symbol will be decided. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state to “1” after the end of the big hit game when the big hit symbol is the big hit symbol that gives the probability change state, and sets the probability change flag not to give the probability change state. Is set to "0". In addition, in the case of a big hit symbol in which the big hit symbol gives the shortened state, the variable flag indicating the short state is set to “1” after the big hit game ends, and in the case of the big hit symbol in which the short state is not given. The variable length flag is set to “0”. When the condition for terminating the shortened state is satisfied, the shortened flag is set to “0”. When the big hit symbol (special figure) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for winning based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution ( Step B25).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) to determine whether or not to execute the reach effect ( Step B27). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a performs the winning determination based on whether or not the value of the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c at the time of the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the result of the determination in step B27 is affirmative (if a reach effect is to be performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the lost symbol displayed as the final stop on the second special figure display unit 50B as a final stop symbol (special stop). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for outreach based on the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B29).

  Further, when the result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a determines that the out-of-position symbol is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special figure 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special-figure variation pattern from the special-figure variation patterns for outliers based on the value of the special-figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31 outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates a special figure variation pattern, outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the variation time specified by the special figure variation pattern. I do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 50B to start the second special figure change display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for designating a special figure 2 which is a final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start processing. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start processing, the main control CPU 60a displays the second final special figure so as to display the final stop symbol determined based on the fluctuation time defined in the specified special figure fluctuation pattern. The display content of the display unit 50B is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stop of the fluctuation of the decorative figure based on the fluctuation time specified in the designated special figure fluctuation pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop. .

  On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step B13 is negative (when the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information = 0), the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is read (step B16), and the first special figure start hold information is read. It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is greater than “0” (step B17). If the result of the determination in step B17 is affirmative (the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure variation stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure fluctuation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information (step B18) and stores the result in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start suspension information. The main control CPU 60a acquires the value of the special figure hit determination random number, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the effect execution determination random number, and the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B19), Next, a hit determination process is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the second special figure start suspension information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 32 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning is achieved. Even if the first special figure start suspension information acquired in response to the winning of the mouth 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start suspension information is preferentially executed. It has become.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the first special figure start suspension information (random number) from the first special figure storage area where the first special figure start suspension information stored earlier is stored. Then, after acquiring the random number associated with the first special figure start suspension information, the main control CPU 60a stores the random number associated with the first special figure start suspension information, and stores the first special figure start suspension information stored second-first in the second special figure storage area. (1) The special view start suspension information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start suspension information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start suspension information stored third is stored in the second special figure storage. The first special figure start suspension information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start suspension information stored fourth (ie, the newest) is stored in the third special area. It is stored 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 suspension display unit 52 so as to correspond to the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are obtained by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines that the acquired value of the special figure hit random number matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step B32). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the big hit determination is positive (that is, the big hit probability) in the non-probable state (when the probability is low) is set to 509/65536, The probability (big hit probability) that the determination result becomes affirmative at the time of () is set to 510/65536. If the result of the big hit determination in step B32 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), "1" is set to a big hit flag indicating that the change is a big hit (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 1) as the big hit symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired value of the special symbol determining random number (step B34) ). Here, the value of the special figure determining random number is associated with the big hit symbol for each special figure 1, so the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determining random number value. Is determined to determine the jackpot symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 60a sets, after the big hit game, a probability change flag and a variable length flag indicating a game state after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol 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 patterns for hitting based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution. (Step B35).

  On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination in step B32 is negative (if not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) to determine whether or not a reach effect is to be executed (reach determination). Step B37). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a performs the winning determination based on whether or not the value of the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c at the time of the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the result of the determination in step B37 is affirmative (if a reach effect is to be performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the lost symbol displayed as the final stop on the first special figure display unit 50A as the final stop symbol (special stop). 1) (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for outreach based on the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B39).

  Further, when the result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a determines that the first symbol map display unit 50A has determined that the out-of-position symbol is displayed. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special figure 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special-figure variation pattern from the special-figure variation patterns for outliers based on the value of the special-figure variation pattern distribution random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41 outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates a special figure variation pattern, outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the variation time specified by the special figure variation pattern. I do. 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 change display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for designating the special figure 1 which is the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start processing. 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 specified in the designated special figure variation pattern so as to display the first special symbol. The display content of the display unit 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stop of the fluctuation of the decorative figure based on the fluctuation time specified in the designated special figure fluctuation pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop. .

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

(About ordinary figure input processing)
In the general-purpose input process, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 60a determines whether a pachinko ball has passed through the gate section 48 (step C11). That is, in step C11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the gate sensor 49 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the result of the determination in step C11 is negative, the main control CPU 60a ends the ordinary drawing input process. When the determination result of step C11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of suspensions of the general-purpose start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step C12). ). If the result of the determination in step C12 is negative (that is, the number of times the general-purpose start suspension information is retained is four), the main control CPU 60a ends the general-purpose input process.

  If the determination result in step C12 is affirmative (the number of reservations of the general-purpose start-hold information <4), the number of reservations of the general-purpose start-hold information is added by 1, and the general-purpose start-hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is retained. The number is rewritten (step C13). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads out the winning information (the value of the random number for judging the general figure hit and the random number such as the random number for distributing the general figure changing pattern) from the main control RAM 60c, and reads the winning information (the value of the random number). Is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of suspensions as general-purpose start suspension information (step C14). Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the ordinary map input processing.

(About general map start processing)
Next, the general map starting process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the routine drawing start process at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the general figure start process, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the general figure is being displayed on the general figure display unit 55 (step D11). If the result of the determination in step D11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the general drawing start process. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step D11 is negative, the number of reservations in the general-purpose start-hold information is read out (step D12), and it is determined whether the number of reservations in the general-purpose start-hold information is greater than "0". (Step D13). When the result of the determination in step D13 is negative (when the hold number of the general-purpose start-hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a ends the general-purpose start process. When the result of the determination in step D13 is affirmative (the number of times of holding the general-purpose start-hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a executes the general-purpose variation processing stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “1” is set to the flag, indicating that the normal figure fluctuation display is executed. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the reserved number of the general-purpose start suspension information (step D14), and stores the general-purpose start suspension information stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the reserved number. The main control CPU 60a acquires (values of the random number for judging the general figure hit and random numbers such as the random number for distributing the general figure fluctuation pattern) (step D15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the general-purpose start suspension information (random number) from the first general-purpose storage area in which the general-purpose start suspension information stored first is stored. Then, after acquiring the random number associated with the general-purpose start suspension information, the main control CPU 60a stores the general-purpose start suspension information in the second general-purpose storage area in which the general-purpose start suspension information stored second-earlier is stored. (Random number) is stored in the first ordinary map storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the general-purpose start suspension information (random number) in the third general-purpose storage area in which the third-priority general-purpose start suspension information stored is stored in the second general-purpose storage area. And storing the general-purpose start suspension information (random number) in the fourth general-purpose storage area in which the fourth-first stored (ie, newest) general-purpose start suspension information is stored in the third general-purpose storage area. That is, the general-purpose 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 general-purpose hold display unit 56 so as to correspond to the number of reservations of the general-purpose start hold information after the subtraction.

  When the various random numbers as the general-purpose starting hold information are obtained by the process of the step D15, the main control CPU 60a determines the obtained general-purpose-hit determining random number stored in the main control ROM 60b. Is performed (step D16). When the result of the determination of the general figure contact in step D16 is affirmative (the general figure contact) (when the opening / closing members 37, 37 are opened), the main control CPU 60a causes the general figure display unit 55 to stop the confirmation. A final stop symbol to be a displayed symbol is determined (step D17). Note that the main control CPU 60a determines the general figure “1” as the final stop symbol in the case of the general figure.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the general symbol hit determination in step D16 is negative (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 60a determines the final symbol displayed as the final stop symbol on the general symbol display unit 55 as the final stop symbol ( (Step D18). In the case of a loss, the main control CPU 60a determines the ordinary figure “0” as the final stop symbol. Then, when the winning / failing symbol (normal figure) or the out-of-position symbol is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one general figure fluctuation pattern from among the general figure fluctuation patterns based on the value of the general figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number. Determine (Step D19).

  The main control CPU 60a, which has determined the general-figure variation pattern in step D19, proceeds to step D20 and executes various processes related to the general-figure variation display. That is, the main control CPU 60a sets the fluctuation time specified in the determined general-figure fluctuation pattern in the general-figure fluctuation timer provided in the main control RAM 60c, and the main control CPU 60a starts the general-figure fluctuation display so as to start the general-figure fluctuation display. The section 55 is controlled. Further, when the fluctuation timer measures the fluctuation time (when the time of the fluctuation timer becomes “0”), the main control CPU 60a displays the general symbol display unit 55 so that the determined final stop symbol is displayed. Control the content.

(About processing on the production control board)
Next, a process executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 based on the control program will be described. The effect control CPU 65a executes an initial setting process such as a security check when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and then shifts to a state in which the pachinko machine 10 can play a game. In this state, the normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal processing executed by the effect control CPU 65a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers for effect control, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, a symbol input / output process, and the like. Processing related to effect execution at the time of change, flag setting processing, processing related to effect execution during a hit game, and the like are executed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the special figure change pattern designation command input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). The effect pattern designating command for designating the effect pattern is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a causes each of the symbol columns 26a, The decorative drawings of 26b and 26c are determined. That is, when the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is a special figure per symbol, the effect control CPU 65a sets each symbol row 26a, 26b so as to be a combination of decorative figures to be hit display. , 26c are determined.

  Further, based on a command output from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a sets a probable variation information flag and a variation information flag. 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 a symbol per special figure to which the probability change state is given, a probability change information flag indicating the probability change state is set. Set to "1" and set the probability change information flag to "0" when corresponding to a symbol per special figure to which no probability change state is given. Further, when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or the special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the special figure per special figure to which the shortening state is given, a variable length information flag indicating the shortened state is set. The variable information flag is set to "0" when the variable information flag is set to "1" and corresponds to a symbol per special figure to which the variable state is not added. The variable information flag is set to “0” based on the variable end command output from the main control board 60, and the variable information flag is set to “0” based on the variable end command. That is, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured so that the effect control CPU 65a can specify the gaming state.

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

  Further, when the stop symbol specified by the special figure designation command is a lost symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a combination that can recognize the lost symbol. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern for the outreach is instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines a combination that can recognize the outreach including the reach forming symbol. On the other hand, when a special figure variation pattern for a loss effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines a combination that can recognize a loss that does not include the reach forming symbol. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a inputs the all symbol stop command, it outputs the command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73 and the like.

  Here, the effect patterns are not associated with the special figure change pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one special figure change pattern. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the special figure effect symbol of each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c in the symbol variation effect is determined, and each of the columns 26a, 26b, 26c in accordance with the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. When the decorative drawing is stopped, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stop of the decorative drawing, or the lamp device 18 emits an appropriate light. The effect patterns that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a are determined for each effect mode described later, and are selected from the effect patterns included in the effect patterns corresponding to the effect modes when the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect patterns. The effect control CPU 65a determines one effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern. Here, the effect patterns included in each effect mode are set so that at least a part thereof is different, and by determining an effect pattern corresponding to the game effect mode based on the special figure variation pattern, the effect pattern is unique to each effect mode. Production is being performed. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as display content control means for controlling display contents on the effect display unit (display means) 17, and also functions as effect mode determination means for determining an effect mode from a plurality of different effect modes. It is.

(Relationship between the jackpot game and the game state that shifts after the jackpot game)
Next, the relationship between the big hit game and the game state shifted to after the big hit game will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the big hit symbol (the type of the big hit game) determined in response to the result of the hit determination in the special figure hit determination and the game state at the time when the special figure hit determination is performed. Based on this, a game state to be shifted to after the big hit game is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol A (first big hit game) to be determined is a normal game state (non-variable / non-shortened state) and a first advantageous game. State (probable change / first change state), second advantageous game state (probable change / second change state), third advantageous game state (probable change / third change state), and fourth advantageous game state (probable change / first change state) When the game is performed in any one of the game states of the four variable states, the symbol fluctuation effect (the first and second special figure fluctuation displays of the first and second special figure fluctuation displays) of the number of times of the fluctuation (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) from the big hit game is performed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the gaming state until the total is performed is set to the second advantageous gaming state. In other words, the first big hit game is a hit game set as the first specific hit game that gives the second changed state (first privilege advantageous state) irrespective of the given state of the changed state. .

  The special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol a (the second big hit game) to be determined is a normal game state (non-probable / non-short state), a first advantageous game state (probable / first fate state), Any one of the second advantageous game state (probable change / second shortened state), the third advantageous game state (probable change / third variable state), and the fourth advantageous game state (probable change / fourth shortened state) In the case where it is performed, the gaming state until the symbol variation effect (the sum of the first and second special figure variation display) of the number of times of variation (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) from the big hit game is performed Is set to the third advantageous gaming state by the main control CPU 60a.

  In addition, when the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol B (third big hit game) is made in the normal game state (non-probable change / non-shortening state), the number of times of change from the big hit game is determined. The game state until the symbol fluctuation effect (sum of the first and second special figure fluctuation display) of the shorter game state switching number (that is, 1 to 50 times in the embodiment) is performed is set as the second advantageous game state. The main control CPU 60a determines this, and the symbol variation effect (the sum of the first and second special figure variation displays) of the variation number (that is, 51 to 100 times in the embodiment) after the variation of the game state switching number is changed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the gaming state until the game is performed is set to the first advantageous gaming state. In addition, the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol B (third big hit game) to be determined includes a first advantageous game state (probable change / first variable state) and a second advantageous game state (probable change / second variable state). Short game), the third advantageous game state (probable change / third variable state) and the fourth advantageous game state (probable change / fourth variable state), Mainly setting the gaming state until the symbol variation effect (the sum of the first and second special figure variation display) of the number of variations (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed is the second advantageous gaming state. The control CPU 60a is configured to be determined. That is, when the symbol B (third big hit game) is determined by the special figure hit determination performed in the normal game state (non-probable change / non-short state), the number of game state switching times from the big hit game By performing the symbol fluctuation effect, the base value is reduced by switching from the second variable state to the first variable state, and the player's interest in the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is raised.

  In addition, when the special figure hit determination which is a trigger for determining the symbol C (the fourth big hit game) is made in the normal game state (non-probable change / non-shortening state), the number of times of change from the big hit game is determined. The main control CPU 60a determines that the gaming state until the symbol variation effect (the sum of the first and second special figure variation display) of (51 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed is the first advantageous gaming state. Is configured to determine. Also, when the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol C (fourth big hit game) to be made is made in the first advantageous game state (probable change / first shortened state), the change from the big hit game is made. The game state until the symbol state change effect (sum of the first and second special figure change display) of the game state switching number shorter than the short number (that is, 1 to 50 times in the embodiment) is performed is changed to the second advantageous game state. The main control CPU 60a determines that the pattern change effect (the sum of the first and second special figure change displays) of the number of changes (i.e., 51 to 100 in the embodiment) after the change of the game state switching number. ) Is performed by the main control CPU 60a to set the gaming state to the first advantageous gaming state. Furthermore, the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol C (fourth big hit game) to be determined includes a second advantageous game state (probable change / second shortened state) and a third advantageous game state (probable change / third change state). Short game) and the fourth advantageous game state (probable change / fourth change state), when the game is played in any of the big hit games, the number of changes from the big hit game (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the game state until the fluctuation effect (total of the first and second special figure fluctuation display) is performed is the second advantageous game state. That is, when the symbol C (fourth big hit game) is determined by the special figure hit determination performed in the first advantageous game state (probable change / first short state), the game state is switched from the big hit game to the game state. By performing the symbol change effect of the number of times, the base value is reduced by switching from the second variable state to the first variable state, and the player's interest in the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is raised. I have. That is, the third big hit game, when the gaming state at the time of executing the big hit determination is a non-shortened state (non-benefit advantageous state), gives the first short-shortened state (second bonus advantageous state), A second specific win game in which the second short state (first advantage state) is given when the game state at the time of executing the hit determination is the first short state (second advantage state). It is a hit game set as.

  In addition, the special figure hit determination which triggers the symbol D (fifth big hit game) to be determined is a normal game state (non-probable change / non-short state), a first advantageous game state (probable change / first short state) ), A symbol variation effect (sum of the first and second special figure variation display) of the number of times of variation (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed from the big hit game. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the gaming state until the game is played is set to the first advantageous gaming state. Then, the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol D (fifth big hit game) to be determined is a second advantageous game state (probable change / second shortened state) and a third advantageous game state (probable change / third change state). Short game) and the fourth advantageous game state (probable change / fourth change state), when the game is played in any of the big hit games, the number of changes (i.e. 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the game state until the fluctuation effect (sum of the first and second special figure fluctuation display) is performed is set to the second advantageous game state.

  In addition, the special symbol hit determination which is a trigger for determining the symbol E (sixth big hit game) and the special symbol hit determination which is a trigger for determining the symbol b (seventh big hit game) are in the normal game state ( Non-probable / non-variable state), first advantageous game state (probable / first variable state), second advantageous game state (probable / second variable state), third advantageous game state (probable / third variable state) Short game) and the fourth advantageous game state (probable change / fourth change state), when the game is played in any of the big hit games, the number of changes (i.e. 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the gaming state until the fluctuation effect (total of the first and second special figure fluctuation display) is performed is set to the fourth advantageous game state.

(Relationship between the jackpot game and the production mode after the jackpot game)
As shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of (five in the present embodiment) effect modes in which the effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display unit 17 are different. ing. Here, as the effect mode of the first embodiment, an effect pattern that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the case of the normal game state to which the probable change state and the shortened state are not provided is referred to as a normal effect mode (not shown). The first to fourth advantageous effect modes that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the case of the advantageous game state to which the state and the shortened state (first to third shortened state) are assigned are set, and the main control CPU 60a The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the effect mode based on the command output from the CPU.

  Here, in each effect mode, the background image displayed as the back of the special figure effect symbol on the effect display unit 17 is set differently, and the player can recognize the current effect mode from the type of the background image. It has become. In each effect mode, part or all of the effect content (effect pattern) of the symbol variation effect performed in the effect display unit 17 is different, and settings are made so that an effect unique to each effect mode can be executed. . Note that the effect mode is not limited to these, and the effect control CPU 65a can determine the effect mode according to the type of the game state to which the pachinko machine 10 can shift in the case of the game state in which only the probable change state is given. The effect control CPU 65a may set an effect mode that can be determined in the effect mode or in a game state in which only the shortened state is given. Moreover, the effect mode corresponding to each game state does not need to be one, and it is also possible to provide a plurality of effect modes for the same game state and change the effect mode. In addition, in the same game state, the change of the effect mode may be configured to be triggered by execution of a predetermined number of special figure hit determinations (special figure change display), or the effect mode may be triggered by the special figure hit determination being performed. The change lottery can be performed, or the change can be made in response to the execution of a specific effect.

  In the advantageous effect mode of the first embodiment, an effect mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a for each game state is determined. That is, similar to the above-described gaming state to which the game shifts after the big hit game, the big hit symbol (the type of the big hit game) determined when the result of the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, and the special figure hit determination is performed. An advantageous effect mode determined by the effect control CPU 65a is determined based on the game state at the time of the start. Specifically, in the first embodiment, a first advantageous effect mode determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the case of the first advantageous game state, a second advantageous effect mode determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the case of the second advantageous game state, A third advantageous effect mode determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the case of the third advantageous game state, and a fourth advantageous effect mode determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the case of the fourth advantageous game state are provided. The effect control CPU 65a determines the first to fourth advantageous effect modes in accordance with the game state to be shifted, and the symbol control effect of a variable number of times is performed after the big hit game to shift to the normal game state. The normal production mode is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, in any game state, when the special figure hit determination is performed and the symbol A (the first big hit game) is determined, the number of times of change (that is, The effect control CPU 65a determines that the effect mode until the symbol change effect (sum of the first and second special figure change displays) of 1 to 100 times in the example is performed is the second advantageous effect mode. It is configured. Similarly, in any game state, when the special figure hit determination is performed and the symbol a (the second big hit game) is determined, the number of times of variation (i.e., 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) from the big hit game is determined. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine that the effect mode until the symbol change effect (sum of the first and second special figure change displays) is performed is the third advantageous effect mode.

  In addition, when the special figure hit determination is performed in the normal game state (non-probable change / non-short state) and the symbol B (third big hit game) is determined, the number of game state switching from the big hit game (that is, The effect control CPU 65a determines that the effect mode until the symbol change effect (sum of the first and second special figure change displays) of 1 to 50 times in the example is performed is the second advantageous effect mode. The effect mode between the time when the number of game state switching times fluctuates and the time when the symbol fluctuating effect (i.e., the total of the first and second special figure fluctuating displays) of the number of fluctuating times (i.e., 51 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed is set. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the first advantageous effect mode. In addition, the first advantageous game state (probable change / first variable state), the second advantageous game state (probable change / second variable state), the third advantageous game state (probable change / third variable state), and the fourth advantageous state When a special figure hit determination is made in any of the game states of the game state (probable change / fourth change state) and the symbol B (third big hit game) is determined, That is, in the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the effect mode until the symbol variation effect (sum of the first and second special figure variation display) of 1 to 100 times is performed is set to the second advantageous effect mode. It is configured to be. That is, when the symbol B (third big hit game) is determined by the special figure hit determination performed in the normal game state (non-probable / non-short-form state), the number of times of switching from the big hit game to the game state is determined. The player can determine from the effect performed on the effect display unit 17 that the symbol change effect has been performed and the base value has been reduced by switching from the second variable state to the first variable state.

  Further, when the special figure hit determination is performed in the normal game state (non-probable change / non-shortening state) and the symbol C (the fourth big hit game) is determined, the number of times of change (i.e. In this configuration, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the effect mode until the symbol change effect (total of the first and second special figure change displays) of 51 to 100 times is performed is the first advantageous effect mode. Have been. In addition, when the special figure hit determination is made in the first advantageous game state (probable change / first change state) and the symbol C (fourth big hit game) is determined, it is shorter than the number of changes from the big hit game. It is assumed that the effect mode until the symbol change effect (the sum of the first and second special figure change displays) of the game state switching number (that is, 1 to 50 times in the embodiment) is performed is the second advantageous effect mode. The effect control CPU 65a determines, and after the change of the number of game state switching, a symbol change effect (a total of the first and second special figure change display) of the number of changes (i.e., 51 to 100 in the embodiment) is performed. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine that the effect mode until the first advantageous effect mode is set. Further, any one of the second advantageous game state (probable change / second shortened state), the third advantageous game state (probably changed / third variable state), and the fourth advantageous game state (probable change / fourth shortened state) When the special figure hit determination is performed in the game state and the symbol C (the fourth big hit game) is determined, the symbol change effect (the first to 100 times in the embodiment) of the symbol change effect (i.e., 1 to 100 times) from the big hit game is performed. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine that the effect mode until the first and second special figure fluctuation displays are performed is the second advantageous effect mode. In other words, when the symbol C (fourth big hit game) is determined by the special figure hit determination performed in the first advantageous game state (probable change / first short state), the game state is switched from the big hit game to the game state. By performing the symbol change effect of the number of times, the player can determine from the effect performed by the effect display unit 17 that the base value has been reduced by switching from the second variable state to the first variable state. Has become.

  In addition, a special figure hit determination is performed in any of the normal game state (non-probable change / non-short state) and the first advantageous game state (probable change / first short state), and the symbol D (fifth state) When the "big hit game" is determined, a period from the hit game until the symbol change effect (the sum of the first and second special figure change displays) of the number of times of variation (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine that the effect mode is the first advantageous effect mode. Then, any one of the second advantageous gaming state (probable variation / second shortening state), the third advantageous gaming state (probable variation / third varying state), and the fourth advantageous gaming state (probable variation / fourth varying state) When the special figure hit determination is performed in the game state and the symbol D (fifth big hit game) is determined, the symbol variation effect (first to 100 times in the embodiment) of the symbol change effect (i.e., 1 to 100 times) from the big hit game is performed. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine that the effect mode until the first and second special figure fluctuation displays are performed is the second advantageous effect mode.

  Further, in any game state, when the special figure hit determination is performed and the symbol E (sixth big hit game) and the symbol b (seventh big hit game) are determined, the number of times of change (ie, The effect control CPU 65a determines that the effect mode until the symbol fluctuation effect (sum of the first and second special figure fluctuation display) of 1 to 100 times in the embodiment is performed is the fourth advantageous effect mode. It is configured as follows.

  That is, based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means and the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means, the winning information is acquired in response to the winning of the starting winning ports 31 and 32 including the second starting winning port 32 as a variable winning port ( (When triggered by either the first start winning detection means or the second start winning detection means) The main control CPU 60a has respective functions as a hit game determining means for determining a hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game providing means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special figure change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). The main control CPU 60a has a function as a fluctuation pattern determining unit that determines a fluctuation pattern that specifies a fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect performed by the effect display unit 17. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to apply a probability change state in which a probability of occurrence of a hit (probability that the determination result by the hit determination means is positive) is higher than usual, or not, in a first game state determination. In addition to functioning as a means, it is configured to function as a first game state giving means for giving a certain change state after the end of the hit game.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a has a high probability that a pachinko ball will win the second starting winning opening 32 when a hit occurs (when the result of the determination by the hit determining means is affirmative) (second starting winning). It functions as a second game state determining means for determining whether or not to give the winning rate improvement state (shortened state) to the mouth 32. When the winning rate improvement state is given, the winning rate is increased. In addition to functioning as period determining means for determining a period in which the improvement state is provided, it also functions as second game state providing means for providing the shortened state only during the period in which the winning rate improvement state determined after the end of the hit game is provided. I have. Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to execute a predetermined number of special figure change displays (symbol change effects) after the end of the hit game or until the next hit game is given. Is determined as an award period of the winning rate improvement state. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines a plurality of types of periods as the winning period of the winning rate improvement state in accordance with the determined hit game type. As described above, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to provide a privilege state (probable change state, shortened state) advantageous to the player after the hit game when the hit determination is affirmative. As a function. Further, the main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol change effect is being performed on the effect display unit 17 (that is, while the special figure change display is being performed on the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of pieces of the winning information as the start holding information. Specifically, the prize information acquired upon detection of the first start prize detection sensor 35 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the effect display unit 17 or the first special figure display unit 50A) is the first prize information. While the fluctuation display is being performed on the first hold storage unit and the display unit (the effect display unit 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) that store the start hold information, the detection by the second start winning detection sensor 36 is an opportunity. It functions as second holding storage means for storing the obtained winning information as the second start holding information. Further, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means.

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

  When the player rotates the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball fired from the hit ball firing device is launched into the game area 20a. 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 down area or the second ball down path area of the game area 20a according to the launch position. When a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a wins the first start winning opening 31 or the second start winning opening 32, the ball detection by the first start winning detection sensor 35 or the second start winning detection sensor 36 is performed. As an opportunity, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information), and a special figure hit determination is performed based on the acquired winning information, and the special figure hit determination is performed according to the hit determination result. The symbol change effect in the effect display section 17 is started. Then, when the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, a decorative pattern is displayed in a predetermined symbol combination on the effect display unit 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect, and a big hit game is generated.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the special figure hit determination performed based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 31 becomes a hit determination result, the big hit given in response to the special figure hit determination is triggered. After the game, a transition is made to a first advantageous game state (probable change / first variable state) or a second advantageous game state (probable change / second variable state). In this case, when the first or third winning game (symbol A, symbol B) is awarded in the normal gaming state triggered by the special figure hit determination performed based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 31, In the first advantageous gaming state, the first, third, or fourth big hit game (symbol A, symbol B, symbol C) is awarded upon a special figure hit determination performed based on winning in the first starting winning opening 31. Or the first, third to fifth jackpot games (in the case of a special figure hit determination performed based on winning in the first starting winning port 31 in any of the second to fourth advantageous game states) In any of the cases where symbols A, symbols B, symbols C, and symbols D) are given, it is possible to shift to the second advantageous game state (probable change / second shortened state) most advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the case where the fourth to fifth hit games (symbol C, symbol D) are given in response to the special figure hit judgment performed based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 31 in the normal gaming state, or Any of the cases where the fifth big hit game (symbol A, symbol B, symbol C) is awarded in the first advantageous gaming state by the special symbol hit determination performed based on the winning in the first start winning opening 31 In the case of, the first advantageous game state (probable change / first change state) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state but has less profit for the player than the second advantageous game state (probable change / second variable state) (Short state).

  Thus, according to the type of the jackpot game determined when the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, a game state that can be given after the big hit game among a plurality of game states (a plurality of shortened states) By defining (probable change state, first or second change state), interest in the type of the big hit game can be increased. In addition, when a special jackpot game (in the embodiment, a third jackpot game) is granted when the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, the game when the special figure hit determination is performed is performed. According to the state (that is, the state of imparting the second variable state), different game states (probable / first variable state or positive / second variable state) can be provided after the hit game, so that the same type is provided. Even in the case of the hit game, the game state after the big hit game changes, and the interest in the game state after the big hit game can be increased.

  Further, as described above, the first or third hit game (the first specific hit) is performed when the big hit determination executed in the normal game state (probable change / non-shortened state) is a hit determination result. In the case where a game is awarded, a second advantageous game state (probable change / second shortened state) which is the most advantageous among the first prize winning openings 31 through one special figure per game is triggered. It becomes. On the other hand, when the fourth hit game (the second specific hit game) is granted when the special figure hit judgment executed in the non-privilege advantageous state is a hit judgment result, once The first advantageous game state (probable change / first shortened state) is set, and the special figure hit determination executed in the first advantageous game state (probable change / first shortened state) becomes a win determination result. When the fourth hit game (second specific hit game) is given, a second advantageous game state (probable change / second shortened state) is set. In other words, since the process of shifting from the non-shortened state to the second advantageous game state to which the most advantageous second shortened state (first privilege advantageous state) is given can be diversified, interest in the gaming state after the big hit game can be considered. To enhance the interest of the game.

  The fourth winning game (the second specific winning game) is triggered by the fact that the special figure hit determination executed in the first advantageous gaming state (probable variation / first variation state) is a winning determination result. Is given, the second advantageous game state (probable change / second variable state) to the first advantageous game state (probable change / After transitioning to the first advantageous game state (probable variation / first variation state), when the fourth hit game (the second specific hit game) is awarded, , The first advantageous game state (probable change / first changeable state). That is, when the fourth hit game (the second specific hit game) is given, the state of the game that can be shifted to when the big hit game is generated changes according to the number of changes after the big hit game. In addition, since the process of shifting from the non-shortened state to the second advantageous game state to which the most advantageous second shortened state (first privilege advantageous state) is given can be diversified, interest in the gaming state after the big hit game can be considered. To enhance the interest of the game.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the number of prize balls obtainable during each big hit game and the degree of advantage of the game state given after each hit game (that is, the type of the short state) Since the relationship is established, the characteristics of the gaming machine can be emphasized and the interest of the game can be improved. More specifically, in the first embodiment, in the case of a jackpot game with a large number of prize balls that can be acquired (first jackpot game), a jackpot game with a small number of prize balls that can be acquired (third to sixth jackpots) Compared to the case of (game), by making it easier to give a game state with a high degree of advantage (probable change / second change state) after the big hit game, a sharp game can be realized. Further, in the case of the sixth big hit game in which the number of prize balls obtainable is larger than that of the third to fifth big hit games, a change having a higher degree of advantage after the big hit game than in the third to fifth big hit games. By making the short state (second variable state) easy to be given and increasing the base value, it is possible to increase the prize balls paid out after the big hit game, thereby enabling a sharp game. In the case of a jackpot game (fourth to fifth jackpot games) in which the number of prize balls that can be acquired is small (cannot be acquired substantially), a game state in which a probable change state is given and a base value higher than the normal game state is provided. As a result, it is possible to play a game while causing a sense of expectation to shift to a more advantageous gaming state (second advantageous gaming state).

  Further, in the first embodiment, when a different game state (variable type of short state) is given after the big hit game, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect mode of different types, and the effect is performed. The provided gaming state (variable state) can be suggested to the player from the effect contents of the effect display unit 17. Then, the effect mode is different for each gaming state of the big hit game, so that the player can accurately determine the first advantageous gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state, and the left-hitting game and the right-hitting gaming state are distinguished. Can be selected and played in accordance with the game.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a second embodiment will be described. Note that the basic configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, and only different parts will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, in addition to the above-described first to third variable states, as the variable state, the variable time of the general figure variable display and the opening time of the opening / closing member 34 due to the general figure are set. A fourth variable state that is at least partially different is set. In this fourth variable state, for example, the normal time fluctuating time is set to 800 milliseconds, and the opening / closing member 34 opens twice with a normal time per open time of 1000 milliseconds (total open time). This is a variable state set to be 1500 milliseconds. That is, in the fourth variable state, the pachinko ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening 32 than in the non-variable state and the first variable state, and the pachinko ball is more than in the second variable state and the third variable state. Are set so that it is difficult to win the second start winning port 32. In the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, in addition to the above-described first to fourth advantageous game states, a fifth advantageous game state in which the positive change state and the fourth variable state are combined is set (see FIG. 12). ). In the fifth advantageous game state, similar to the first variable state, the pachinko ball is more likely to win in the second start winning opening 32 than in the normal game state by providing the fifth variable state, The increase in the base value in accordance with the increase in the winning opportunity to the second start winning opening 32 is set to be small, and the game is performed in the left-handed game rather than the right-handed game. (31, 32)). Specifically, the base value in the fifth advantageous gaming state is configured to be 40.

  Next, the relationship between the jackpot game and the gaming state to which the game shifts after the jackpot game in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, based on the jackpot symbol (kind of jackpot game) determined in response to the result of the hit determination in the special figure hit determination, the game state to be shifted after the jackpot game is uniquely defined. Stipulated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when symbols A and B (first and third big hit games) are determined, the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit games to the second advantageous game state. Is determined and the symbol C (fourth big hit game) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines that the big hit game is set to the fifth advantageous game state, and the symbol D (fifth big hit game) is set. Is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines that the big hit game is set to the first advantageous gaming state, and if the symbols E and b (the sixth and seventh big hit games) are determined, When the main control CPU 60a determines that the big hit game is in the fourth advantageous game state, and the symbol a (the second big hit game) is determined, the big hit game is in the third advantageous game state. Is determined by the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to. In addition. In the second embodiment, the game state determined based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit game), the symbol change effect of the number of times of change (i.e., 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) from the end of each big hit game (first and This is configured to continue until the second special figure fluctuation display is performed. When the symbol C (the fourth big hit game) is determined, the symbol change effect (first and second special figure change display) of the number of times of variation (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) from the big hit game is determined. (Total) is performed by the main control CPU 60a to set the gaming state until the fifth advantageous gaming state. Then, when the symbol A and the symbol B (the first and the third big hit game) are determined, the symbol variation effect (the first and the third big hit game) of the number of times of change (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the gaming state until the second special figure fluctuation display is performed is set to the second advantageous gaming state.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a can determine an advantageous effect that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a based on the big hit symbol (the type of the big hit game) determined when the result of the hit determination is obtained in the special figure hit determination. The mode is defined. That is, when different game states (short-form states) are given after the big hit game, the effect mode is configured to determine the same type of advantageous effect mode.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, when the symbols A and B (first and third big hit games) are determined (when the second advantageous game state is set after the big hit game), the big hit games are The effect control CPU 65a determines that the effect mode is the second advantageous effect mode, and when the symbol C (the fourth big hit game) is determined (when the fifth advantageous game state is set after the big hit game), the symbol D ( When the fifth big hit game is determined (when the first advantageous game state is set after the big hit game), and when the symbol E (sixth big hit game) is determined (after the big hit game, the fourth advantageous game state is set). In each case, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the effect mode of the big hit game is the first advantageous effect mode, and the symbol a (the second big hit game) is determined (the third hit after the big hit game). (If it is in an advantageous gaming state), The effect control CPU 65a determines that the effect mode of the game is the third advantageous effect mode, and the symbol b (the seventh big hit game) is determined (when the fourth advantageous game state is set after the big hit game). The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine that the effect mode of the big hit game is the fourth advantageous effect mode.

(Operation of Embodiment 2)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when different game states (variable states) are given after the big hit game, the same kind of advantageous effect mode can be determined, so that the given game state is given. It is possible to prevent the player from discriminating the (variable state) from the effect contents of the effect display unit 17. In other words, in the second embodiment, when any of the first, fourth, and fifth advantageous game states occurs after the big hit game, the effect mode after the big hit game is configured to be the first advantageous effect mode. The player cannot determine which of the first, fourth, and fifth advantageous game states the game state is based on the display content of the display unit 17. Thereby, in the process of playing the game, the player's interest in the winning mode of the pachinko balls in the second starting winning port 32, the winning frequency, and the like can be increased. That is, the interest of the player who tends to be biased in the display content on the effect display unit 17 can be distributed to the second starting winning opening 32, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In the second embodiment, the first, fourth, and fifth advantageous game states that shift to the same advantageous effect mode are all set as game states suitable for a left-handed game. For this reason, even though the configuration is such that the game state cannot be determined from the display content of the effect display unit 17, the game form such as right-handed play or left-handed play is not misunderstood, and an unexpected disadvantage occurs to the player. I won't let you. Thereby, in the process of playing the game, the player's interest can be concentrated on estimating the game state from the winning mode and the winning frequency of the pachinko ball with respect to the second starting winning opening 32, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to. Further, with respect to the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the pachinko machine 10 according to the above-described first embodiment can be expected.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a third embodiment will be described. Note that the basic configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, and only different parts will be described.

(Relationship between the jackpot game and the game state that shifts after the jackpot game)
The relationship between the jackpot game and the gaming state shifted after the jackpot game in the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the big hit symbol (the type of the big hit game) determined when the result of the special figure hit is determined to be a hit determination result, and the special figure hit determination is performed. Based on the gaming state at the time of execution, a gaming state to be shifted to after the big hit game is determined. Therefore, a relationship different from the first embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol A (the first big hit game) to be determined is a normal game state (non-variable / non-variable state) and a first advantageous gaming state (probable / variable). The first advantageous state (the first variable state), the second advantageous game state (the positive / second variable state), the third advantageous game state (the positive / third variable state), and the fourth advantageous game state (the positive / fourth variable state) ), A symbol variation effect (sum of the first and second special figure variation display) of the number of times of variation (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed from the big hit game. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the gaming state until the game is played is set to the first advantageous gaming state.

  In addition, the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol B (third big hit game) to be determined is a normal game state (non-probable change / non-short state), a first advantageous game state (probable change / first shrink state). ), Any one of the second advantageous gaming state (probable variation / second varying state), the third advantageous gaming state (probable variation / third varying state), and the fourth advantageous gaming state (probable variation / fourth varying state) When performed in the gaming state, the period from the hitting game until the symbol variation effect (the sum of the first and second special figure variation display) of the number of variations (i.e., 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the gaming state is set to the second advantageous gaming state.

  If the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol C (fourth big hit game) is made in the normal game state (non-probable / non-shortening state), it is shorter than the number of changes from the big hit game. It is assumed that the game state until the symbol change effect (the sum of the first and second special figure change displays) of the number of game state switching times (that is, 1 to 50 times in the embodiment) is performed is the second advantageous game state. The main control CPU 60a decides, and after the fluctuation of the game state switching frequency, the symbol fluctuation effect (the sum of the first and second special figure fluctuation display) of the frequency of the variation (that is, 51 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the gaming state up to the first advantageous gaming state is set. In addition, the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol C (fourth big hit game) to be determined includes a first advantageous game state (probable change / first variable state) and a second advantageous game state (probable change / second variable state). Short game), the third advantageous game state (probable change / third variable state) and the fourth advantageous game state (probable change / fourth variable state), Mainly setting the gaming state until the symbol variation effect (the sum of the first and second special figure variation display) of the number of variations (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed is the second advantageous gaming state. The control CPU 60a is configured to be determined. That is, when the symbol C (fourth big hit game) is determined by the special figure hit determination performed in the normal game state (non-probable change / non-short state), the number of times of switching from the big hit game to the game state is determined. By performing the symbol fluctuation effect, the base value is reduced by switching from the second variable state to the first variable state, and the player's interest in the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is raised.

  In addition, the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol D (fifth big hit game) to be determined is a normal game state (non-probable change / non-shortening state) and a first advantageous game state (probable change / first shrinkage state). ), The symbol variation effect (the sum of the first and second special figure variation displays) of the game state switching frequency (ie, 1 to 50 times in the embodiment) shorter than the variation frequency from the big hit game. ) Is performed by the main control CPU 60a to set the gaming state to the second advantageous gaming state, and the number of times of variation (i.e., 51 to 100 in the embodiment) after the variation of the number of gaming state switching. The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the gaming state until the symbol variation effect (total of the first and second special figure variation displays) is performed is the first advantageous gaming state. In addition, the special figure hit determination that triggers the symbol D (fifth big hit game) to be determined includes a second advantageous game state (probable change / second shortened state) and a third advantageous game state (probable change / third change state). Short game) and the fourth advantageous game state (probable change / fourth change state), when the game is played in any of the big hit games, the number of changes from the big hit game (that is, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine that the game state until the fluctuation effect (sum of the first and second special figure fluctuation display) is performed is set to the second advantageous game state. That is, when the symbol D (fifth big hit game) is determined by the special figure hit determination performed in the normal game state (non-probable change / non-short state), the number of times of switching from the big hit game to the game state is determined. By performing the symbol fluctuation effect, the base value is reduced by switching from the second variable state to the first variable state, and the player's interest in the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is raised.

(Relationship between the jackpot game and the production mode after the jackpot game)
Next, the relationship between the jackpot game according to the third embodiment and the effect mode after the jackpot game will be described. In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the special figure hit determination is performed in any game state and the symbol A (the first big hit game) is determined, the number of times of change from the big hit game (ie, The effect control CPU 65a determines that the effect mode until the symbol change effect (sum of the first and second special figure change display) of 1 to 100 times in the embodiment is performed is set to the first advantageous effect mode. It is configured as follows. Similarly, when the special figure hit determination is performed in any game state and the symbol B (third big hit game) is determined, the number of times of change (i.e., 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) from the big hit game is determined. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine that the effect mode until the symbol change effect (the sum of the first and second special figure change displays) is performed is the second advantageous effect mode.

  Further, in the normal game state (non-probable change / non-short state) and the first advantageous game state (probable change / first short state), a special figure hit determination is performed and symbols C and D (fourth and fifth When the "big hit game" is determined, a period from the hit game until the symbol variation effect (the sum of the first and second special figure variation display) of the number of variations (i.e., 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) is performed. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine that the effect mode is the first advantageous effect mode. In addition, any one of the second advantageous gaming state (probable variation / second shortening state), the third advantageous gaming state (probable variation / third varying state), and the fourth advantageous gaming state (probable variation / fourth varying state) When a special figure hit determination is performed in the game state and symbols C and D (fourth and fifth big hit games) are determined, the number of times of change (ie, 1 to 100 times in the embodiment) from the big hit game is determined. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine that the effect mode until the symbol change effect (total of the first and second special figure change displays) is performed is the second advantageous effect mode. Note that the description of other advantageous effect modes associated with the determination of the big hit game is omitted because of the same relationship as in the first embodiment.

(Operation of Embodiment 3)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the number of prize balls that can be acquired during each big hit game and the degree of advantage of the game state given after each hit game (that is, the type of the short state) Since the correlation is provided, the characteristics of the gaming machine can be emphasized and the interest of the game can be improved. More specifically, in the third embodiment, in the case of a jackpot game with a large number of prize balls that can be acquired (first jackpot game), a jackpot game with a small number of prize balls that can be acquired (third to sixth jackpots) (Gaming), by making it easier to provide a gaming state (probable variation / first variation state) with a lower degree of advantage after the jackpot game, it is possible to make a gaming machine with small waves throughout the entire game. In this way, in the case of the first big hit game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained during the big hit game, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the state in which the shortened state after the big hit game is given is reduced (the base value If the number of prize balls that can be acquired during the jackpot game is small (cannot be acquired almost), the jackpot game (fourth to fifth jackpot games) will give the shortened state after the jackpot game By increasing the number of prize balls that can be acquired in the played state (the base value is increased), the number of prize balls that can be acquired in the entire game can be made uniform. In other words, in the case of a jackpot game (fourth to fifth jackpot games) in which the number of prize balls that can be acquired is small (cannot be acquired substantially), the jackpot game (the first jackpot game) in which the number of prize balls that can be acquired is large while giving a certain change state (Second big game state) after the first big game state after the (big hit game), the next big hit game occurs while suppressing the decrease of the pachinko balls held by the player It can create a sense of expectation.

  Further, in the third embodiment, the effect is performed in the same type of the advantageous effect mode while shifting to the different advantageous game state (variable state) while the modified state after the big hit game is provided. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from discriminating the transition of the gaming state from the effect contents of the effect display unit 17. That is, in the third embodiment, when the symbol C and the symbol D (the fourth and fifth big hit games) are won, after the big hit game, the symbol change effect of the game state switching frequency is performed, so that the game state is changed to the second state. While the first advantageous mode can be shifted from the 2 advantageous game state to the first advantageous game state, the first effect mode is maintained in the effect mode, so the display contents of the effect display unit 17 indicate the second advantageous game state to the first advantageous game state. Cannot be determined by the player. Thereby, in the process of playing the game, the player's interest in the winning mode of the pachinko balls in the second starting winning port 32, the winning frequency, and the like can be increased. That is, the interest of the player who tends to be biased in the display content on the effect display unit 17 can be distributed to the second starting winning opening 32, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In the third embodiment, the same advantageous effect mode is maintained when the state shifts from the second advantageous game state suitable for the right-handed game to the first advantageous game state suitable for the left-handed game. For this reason, by making a configuration in which the game state cannot be determined from the display contents of the effect display unit 17, the game is executed in order to grasp a game mode suitable for the game (whether to play right-handed or left-handed). In the process of playing, the player's interest in the winning mode of the pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 32, the winning frequency, and the like is further increased, and the player's interest can be effectively dispersed from the effect of the effect display unit 17. Further, with respect to the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the pachinko machine 10 according to the above-described first embodiment can be expected.

(Modification example)
Note that the gaming machine is not limited to the one described above, and various changes can be made.

(1) In the first and third embodiments, three types of the winning rate improvement state (shortened state) are provided as the privilege advantage state, and in the second example, the four types of the winning rate improvement state (shortened state) are provided as the privileged advantage state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be realized by setting two or more winning rate improvement states (shortened states) having different degrees of advantage.
(2) In each of the embodiments, the game state after the hit game (provided state of the probable change state or the short state change state) is determined according to the type of the hit game. When a special area is formed in the special section (special winning section 40), and a game ball is passed through the special area during the hit game, the provision of the probable change state is determined. You may be comprised so that the provision state of a shortened state and the number of times of change may be determined according to whether the game ball passed. For example, in the first embodiment, when a game ball passes through a special area during a first hit game, a positive change state is given after the hit game, and a shortened state of 100 times is given. When the game ball does not pass through the special area during the game, only the 50 shortened states can be given after the hit game. Note that the number of times of change is an example and is not limited to this. Further, the number of changes may be set to 0 in one or both of a case where the game ball passes through the special area and a case where the game ball does not pass through the special area.
(3) In addition, a special area is formed in a prize section (special prize section 40) which is opened during the execution of the hit game, and the game ball passes through the special area during the hit game to change the state. May be determined according to whether the game ball has passed through the special area or not, the type of the privilege advantage state (shortened state) after the hit game. . That is, it is possible to make the base value different depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the special area. Here, when the base value is made different depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the special area, a privilege advantage state having a high base value when the game ball has passed through the special area (for example, the second variable state) And a bonus advantage state (first variable state) having a low base value may be provided when the game ball does not pass, and a low base value may be provided when the game ball passes through the special area. The privilege advantage state (for example, the first variable state) may be provided, and the bonus advantage state (the second variable state) having a high base value may be provided when the game ball does not pass. For example, in the first embodiment, when a game ball passes through a special area during a first hit game, a game state (a second advantageous game state is given while a second advantageous game state is given) in which the hit state is changed to a probable change / second change state after the hit game. When the game ball does not pass through the special area during the first hit game, a game state in which the game state becomes the first variable state in the non-probable state can be provided.
(4) In the embodiment, one big hit is set as a hit game in which the advantageous game state (type of privilege advantageous state) after the hit game changes according to the game state when the hit judgment (special figure hit judgment) is performed. Although the game (fourth big hit game) is provided, a plurality of such hit games may be provided.
(5) In the first embodiment, the type of the advantageous effect mode after the hit game is determined according to the game state after the hit game state (first, third to fifth advantageous game states). Instead, the type of the advantageous effect mode after the hit game may be determined according to the type of the hit game.

(6) In the present embodiment, the expected value (base value) of the total number of payout prize balls in the privileged advantage state given after the hit game is made different for each advantageous gaming state (shortened state), so that each privileged advantageous state (shortened state). Status), but the period during which the bonus advantage state is reached after a hit game (i.e., the number of times of change) is changed for each advantageous game state (change state). ) May have different degrees of advantage.
(7) In the embodiment, the first variable state is configured to be a gaming state suitable for a left-handed game. However, the first variable state may be configured to be a gaming state suitable for a right-handed game. Good. For example, the expected value (base value) of the total number of payout prize balls in the first variable state can be set within a range not exceeding the expected value (base value) of the total number of payout prize balls in the second variable state.
(8) In the embodiment, a game ball can be won in each of the first and second starting winning portions when a left-handed game is played, and a game ball can be won in the second starting winning portion when a right-handed game is played. Although it is configured to obtain the game ball, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the game ball can win only in the first start winning section when playing left-handed game, or the game ball can be provided in each of the first and second start winning section when playing right-handed game. May be configured to win a prize. In addition, when a left-handed game is played, a game ball can win each of the first and second starting winning portions, and when a right-handed game is played, a gaming ball wins both the first and second starting winning portions. It may be configured so as not to be obtained (discharged from the outlet).
(9) In the embodiment, all or a part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (production control CPU). 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 provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub-control unit in the embodiment may be provided by a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided so that all or some of the functions of the main control means and the sub-control means of the embodiment are provided in another control means.
(10) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may have all or a part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely, the display control means (display means CPU). The effect control means (effect control CPU) may include all or a part of the functions of the CPU. In the embodiment, the effect control means (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board in the embodiment may be shared by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the effect control means can also be used for the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.

(11) In the embodiment, the first to fourth areas are set in the storage means (main control ROM) as areas in which the first and second special figure start suspension information can be stored, and the special figure start suspension information is stored. Each time and every time the special figure start suspension information is acquired (read), the area storing the special figure start suspension information is sequentially moved (shifted). The figure start suspension information may be stored, and the special figure start suspension information may be acquired (read) from the first to fourth areas in the order of storage.
(12) In the embodiment, the special figure display means (special figure display) for displaying the special figure is provided independently of the effect display unit for displaying the design for the effect (decorative figure). It is not limited to. For example, both the decorative figure and the special figure may be displayed on the symbol display means. Further, the decorative figure and the special figure may be shared and displayed on the symbol display means.
(13) In the embodiment, the pachinko machine configured to perform a hit determination as to whether or not to generate a game in response to a prize of a game ball to the start winning section has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine (a spinning-type game machine) can be adopted.

17 Effect display section (display means)
31 1st start winning opening ( fixed starting winning section, starting winning section)
32 2nd starting winning opening (variable starting winning section, starting winning section)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means, hit game determination means, privilege advantage state giving means)
65a effect control CPU (display content control means, effect mode determination means)

Claims (1)

Display means capable of displaying a game, display content control means for controlling the display content of the display means, a variable start winning part in which the winning probability of the game ball is variable , and a fixed start winning part in which the winning probability is invariable. A plurality of start winning portions, where the winning of the game ball is the execution of the symbol change display on the display means, and a hit determination for determining whether or not to generate a game by activating the winning in the start winning portion. Means, and a hit game determining means for determining a hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games when the hit determination means is a hit determination result, wherein the hit determination means is a hit determination result. A plurality of winning parts including the starting winning part are provided as a winning part in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out at the time of winning, and the winning game determined by the winning game determining means is provided. In tricks machine,
If the per determination means of contact of the determination result, the compared prize probability variable starting winning part and the non-privilege advantageous condition occurrence frequency of the determination by the per determination means be improved than non Benefits advantageous state the higher becomes benefits advantageous conditions, and benefits advantageous condition applying means for symbol variable display of the specific number eyes definitive after the per game is awarded in response to a period until the end of,
Effect mode determination means for determining an effect mode corresponding to the privilege advantage state from a plurality of different effect modes,
As the privilege advantage state, a first privilege advantage state in which the probability that the determination by the hit determination means is a hit determination result is the same as the non-privilege advantage state, and the determination by the hit determination means is a hit determination result. Is higher than the first privilege advantage state, and the expected number of payout prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined number of game balls are provided for a game in a state where the hit game is not performed. value, the non-privilege advantageous state high and the second privilege advantageous state first had low Ri by privilege advantageous than that, the per determination unit probability determination as a determination result of the hit by said first privilege advantageous conditions And the third privilege advantage state, in which the expected value of the total number of payout prize balls is higher than the second privilege advantage state, and the probability that the determination by the hit determination means is a hit determination result. The first privilege advantage A high probability than, and fourth Benefits advantageous state and including at least a plurality of types of expected value of the payout award balls total number is higher than the third benefits advantageous state is set,
In the case of a win game in which a plurality of types of win games having different numbers of prize balls obtainable in the hit game are set as the hit games that can be determined by the hit game determination means, and the number of prize balls obtainable in the hit game is large. In the winning game, the number of prize balls obtainable in the winning game is smaller than the winning game, the expected value of the total number of payout prize balls in the privilege advantage state given after the winning game is configured to be higher,
The display content control means is configured to cause the display means to execute an effect based on the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining means,
The effect mode determination means is configured to be able to determine different types of effect modes according to the type of the hit game,
Regardless of the state of grant of the privilege advantage state when the hit determination unit executes the determination, the execution of the determination by the hit determination unit triggers the bonus according to the type of the hit game determined by the hit game determination unit. advantageously condition applying means Ri Sadama uniquely grant possible benefits advantageous state immediately after the end of the per game, the privilege advantageous condition applying means, depending on the determination of the specific type of per game by the per game determining means In a case where the third privilege advantage state is provided immediately after the end of the hit game, the third privilege advantage state is changed from the third privilege advantage state as the symbol variation display of a number smaller than the specific number of times is completed. Whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is determined according to the awarded state of the award advantageous state when the hit determination means executes the determination, and the award advantageous state providing means determines whether or not the award game is performed. In the case where the fourth privilege advantage state is provided immediately after the completion, the symbol variation display of the specific number of times is performed as long as the determination by the hit determination means does not become a hit determination result in the provision state of the fourth privilege advantage state. There gaming machine, characterized in that said fourth benefits advantageous state is so that configured continues until terminated.

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