JP4633490B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that performs a notification regarding the provision of a privilege.

  Conventionally, a privilege (for example, probability variation) is given to improve the probability of winning a big hit by establishing a specific condition (such as determining a big hit by a symbol combination of a specific symbol (a symbol that triggers probability fluctuation)). A gaming machine is known. Such a gaming machine indicates that a bonus is granted by displaying a specific symbol as a result of a symbol combination game performed by the symbol display device when the bonus is determined to be given inside the machine. The person is notified. The gaming machine is configured to notify the player through the symbol display device or a lamp that the privilege is currently being granted even when the privilege is being granted. Thereby, since the player can know that the privilege is granted or that the privilege is actually granted, the player is motivated to continue the game.

  However, if the notification that the privilege is granted is performed at the timing as described above, the player knows that the privilege is not granted at an early stage when it is decided not to grant the privilege inside the machine. It will be. As a result, the player is discouraged, and there is a risk that the motivation for continuing the game will be killed.

Therefore, even if it is decided to grant a privilege inside the aircraft, once a non-specific symbol indicating that a privilege is not granted is displayed to start a big hit game, at the stage after the end of the big hit game, A technique for notifying that a privilege is granted has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, a technique has been proposed that maintains a concealed state for a predetermined period without notifying that a privilege has been granted even if the privilege is being given to the player (during probability change) (for example, , See Patent Document 2). With these technologies, the player continues to have a sense of expectation that a privilege will be granted for a long period of time, so that the player can continue to be motivated to continue the game.
JP 2002-315917 A (FIG. 4 etc.) JP 2004-65388 A

  However, it is unlikely that the technology described in each of the above patent documents will be accepted by all players. This is because the preference of the privilege notification timing varies depending on the player, and the degree of familiarity with the new game characteristics varies depending on the age group of the player. For example, when it is determined that a privilege is not granted, there is a player who wants to know quickly that a privilege is not granted. This is because it is not necessary to continue playing the game slowly without knowing whether or not a privilege is given, and it is possible to renew the mood and tackle the game. On the other hand, a player who prefers to be notified at a later stage of the provision of the benefit because the motivation for the continuation of the game is reduced when it is known at an early stage that the benefit is not granted, or the notification itself about the grant of the benefit Some players prefer not to be. Therefore, although it is a technique for increasing the motivation of the player to continue the game, it may be a cause of a decrease in motivation.

  In addition, there are some amusement stores that have adopted a lucky number system (LN system). Here, the LN system means that the game ball (holding ball) acquired at the time of the big hit is not exchanged only when the big win is obtained by the combination of symbols determined by the store (for example, the combination of symbols that changes the probability). It is a system that allows you to continue playing with the ball. When the game store takes such a sales form, the store clerk of the game store must prompt the player to change the ball when it is determined that the probability variation (privilege) is not given. Therefore, the store clerk of the game store needs to know that the privilege is not granted at least by the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the game store does not adopt the LN system, the store clerk of the game store does not need to urge the player to change the ball even if any combination of symbols is a big hit. In this case, in general, from the viewpoint that the player wants to continue the game for a long time, it is not known whether or not the privilege is granted by not performing the notification regarding the grant of the privilege at an early stage. It is preferable to maintain the state for a long time.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately performing notification regarding the provision of a privilege by reflecting the preference of the player and the business form of the gaming store. It is to provide.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a big hit determination random number value compared with a big hit determination value immediately before the start of a symbol combination game for changing a plurality of types of symbols. The jackpot granting means for granting a jackpot gaming state when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value and the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, and the symbol A bonus grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege that increases the possibility that a winning combination of symbols is derived in a combination game, and after determining that a bonus is granted, after the jackpot gaming state is over A privilege granting unit that grants a privilege and a privilege notification unit that can execute a notification effect relating to the granting of a privilege within a predetermined notification period, and the notification period is provided to the privilege grant determination unit. When it is determined to grant a privilege, it is a period from the determination by the privilege grant determination unit to the start of granting of the privilege by the privilege grant unit, and it is determined that the privilege grant determination unit does not grant the privilege. In the first half until the bonus combination is derived as a result of the symbol combination game after the determination by the bonus grant determination means until the player can know that the privilege is not granted. A gaming machine comprising a period and a second half period that is a period until the end of the jackpot gaming state, and stores a plurality of state notification timing determination tables to which state notification timings for notifying the grant of a privilege are allocated When it is determined that the state notification timing determination table storage unit and the privilege are not granted, the privilege notification unit is provided to the player. Setting means for manually setting at least one of the first notification effect that gives expectation for the grant of the script and the second notification effect that notifies that the privilege is not granted to a state that can be executed during the notification period In addition to the symbol combination being derived as a result of the symbol combination game based on the setting state of the setting means, the second notification effect may be executed during the first half period or the second half period. In addition to a mode A having a characteristic or a symbol combination being derived as a result of the symbol combination game, a mode B in which the second notification effect may be executed during the first half period is set. When the set mode type is the mode A, the state notification timing determination table A is selected from the plurality of state notification timing determination tables And determining the state notification timing indicating the first half period or the second half period from the selected state notification timing determination table A based on the value of the state notification timing determination random number distributed to the state notification timing. When the privilege notification means determines execution of at least one of the first notification effect and the second notification effect and the set mode type is the mode B, the plurality of state notification timings By selecting the state notification timing determination table B from the determination table and determining the state notification timing indicating the first half period from the selected state notification timing determination table B based on the value of the state notification timing determination random number. The execution of the second notification effect is determined by the privilege notification means. The gaming machine is characterized in that a privilege notifying contents determining means for the gist thereof.

  Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the setting means is set according to the player's preference and the business form of the game store, the privilege notification content determination means is based on the setting state of the setting means. The execution of at least one of the first notification effect that gives the person expectation for the provision of the privilege and the second notification effect that notifies that the privilege is not granted is determined. Thereby, since the case where a 2nd alerting | reporting effect is performed during an alerting | reporting period and the case where it is not performed arises, the timing which alert | reports that a privilege is not provided comes to differ according to the setting state of a setting means. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately execute the notification regarding the provision of the privilege at a timing reflecting the preference of the player and the business form of the game store.

  In addition, since the fact that the privilege is not granted is notified by the execution of the second notification effect, the player continues to play the game while expecting the grant of the privilege even though it has been decided not to grant the privilege. Disappears. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in motivation for continuing the game due to the fact that the privilege is not given even though the game is continued. In addition, since the player can change his / her feelings before the motivation can be lowered, the player can be motivated to work hard next time.

  Furthermore, before the player can know the information related to the provision of the privilege, the first notification effect or the second notification effect is executed and the notification regarding the provision of the privilege is performed. It is possible to prevent a subsequent report.

  Benefits that increase the likelihood that a winning combination will be derived in the symbol combination game, such as a benefit that directly increases the likelihood that a winning combination will be derived, or a winning combination There is a privilege that indirectly increases the possibility. As a privilege that directly increases the possibility that a winning combination of symbols will be derived, there is a probability variation (so-called probabilistic variation) in which the probability of winning a winning combination varies with a high probability. On the other hand, as a privilege that indirectly increases the possibility of deriving a jackpot symbol combination, there is a variation time reduction in which the variation time of the main digital (special symbol, decorative symbol) is shortened. In this way, the number of symbol combination games to be digested within a predetermined time increases, so it can be said that the possibility of winning a jackpot symbol combination within a predetermined time is indirectly increased. In addition, as a privilege to indirectly increase the probability that a big hit symbol combination will be derived, shorten the variation time to shorten the mini digital (ordinary symbol) variation time and increase the opening frequency of the electric tulip (electric Chu) The extension time of the electric tulip is extended. In this way, the probability that the game ball will win the start winning opening increases, so the probability that the symbol combination game will be performed also increases. Therefore, in these cases, it can be said that the possibility of deriving the jackpot symbol combination is indirectly increased.

  Further, as privilege notification means, a symbol display means for performing a symbol combination game by changing a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns, a sound generating means such as a speaker for generating sound, a light emitting means such as a lamp for generating light, etc. Is mentioned.

  Furthermore, “a state in which a player can know that a privilege is not granted” means, for example, a jackpot symbol with a non-specific symbol (a symbol that does not trigger a privilege such as the probability variation) in a symbol combination game A state in which a player can visually or audibly understand that a privilege is not granted, such as a state in which a combination is derived and the word “sorry” is displayed.

  As the first notification effect, an effect and a symbol display in which characters (“chance”, “probability change? Examples include an effect in which the background color displayed on the means is changed alternately between a bright color and a dark color, and an effect in which the character displayed on the symbol display means supports the player. Furthermore, specific examples of the first notification effect include an effect of generating sound from the sound generating means, an effect of lighting or blinking the light emitting means, and the like.

  Examples of the second notification effect include an effect of deriving a jackpot symbol combination with a non-specific symbol in a symbol combination game. In addition, as a specific example of the second notification effect, an effect or a symbol in which a character indicating that a privilege is not given to the symbol display means (such as “sorry” or “short time” when the privilege is a probability variation) is displayed. Examples include an effect of changing the background color displayed on the display means to a dark color, and an effect that the character displayed on the symbol display means regrets. Furthermore, as a specific example of the second notification effect, an element that is operating when a privilege is given (for example, a character that appears, a lamp that is lit, etc.) is deactivated (for example, the movement of the character). Such as turning off the lamp or turning off the lamp).

  Examples of the setting means include those set by manual operation and those set automatically without manual operation. As a main body that performs manual operation by the setting means, a player, a shop clerk, or the like can be considered. Examples of the setting means that are automatically set include those that are automatically set based on data including information such as date and time. As a specific example of the setting means that is automatically set, a state in which the first notification effect can be executed in the morning, and a state in which the second notification effect can be executed in the afternoon, A weekday is set to a state in which the first notification effect can be executed, and when it is a holiday, it is set to a state in which both the first notification effect and the second notification effect can be executed.

  Further, as the setting means, a mechanical switch (mechanism switch) that outputs a signal only while operating the setting means, for example, an electromagnetic type that outputs a signal when a player or a shop clerk approaches A switch (proximity switch), for example, a touch sensor that outputs a signal when the hand of a player or a store clerk comes into contact. Further, when the setting means is mainly operated by the player, the place where the setting means is provided is preferably on the machine surface side of the gaming machine that can be reached by the player, specifically, an outer frame, a middle frame, Examples include a glass holding frame, an upper ball tray, a lower ball tray, an operation handle used for launching a game ball, and the back side of an ashtray. Further, when the setting means is operated by a store clerk of the game store, a place where the setting means is provided is on a control board (for example, on the overall control board) in the gaming machine. When there are a plurality of setting states of the setting means, a plurality of setting means may be provided so as to correspond to the respective setting states.

  The privilege notification means can execute both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, can execute the first notification effect, but does not execute the second notification effect, Although the second notification effect can be executed, the first notification effect is set to one of the states where the notification effect is not executed.

  The information that the player wants to know most during the notification period is different between the first half period until the jackpot symbol combination is derived and the second half period when the jackpot gaming state is entered. That is, the information that the player wants to know most during the first half period is, for example, whether or not it is a big hit, and the information that the player wants to know most during the second half period is, for example, the possibility that the symbol combination of the big hit is derived. It is whether or not a privilege to increase is not granted. Therefore, for example, if it is informed that a privilege is not granted during the first half of the period when paying attention to whether or not it will be a big hit, there is a possibility that the player will be awakened. Also, it is not preferable for the game store side to awaken the player and lose his willingness to continue the game. In this case, the player or the store clerk may not like the notification that the privilege in the first half period is not granted. However, if the amusement store adopts the lucky number system (LN system), and it is informed that no privilege is granted in the second half period, the store clerk of the amusement store has decided whether or not the privilege is not granted. Cannot be judged quickly. Moreover, even if it has been decided that no special benefits will be granted inside the machine, if the fact that no special benefits are given at the end of the jackpot game has not been announced, Since it is not possible to encourage the exchange of balls, the amusement store side suffers a disadvantage. In this case, the store clerk of the amusement store may not like the notification of granting the privilege in the second half period.

Therefore, in the first aspect of the invention, the notification period is composed of the first half period and the second half period, and the setting means sets the state in which at least one of the first notification effect and the second notification effect can be executed. In addition to the above, the second notification effect is set to be executable during at least one of the first half period and the second half period. For this reason, the timing which alert | reports that a privilege is not provided can be set more finely according to the setting state of a setting means. Therefore, it is possible to make a notification regarding the provision of a privilege at a timing that more accurately reflects the preference of the player and the business form of the game store.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, after the all symbols are temporarily stopped during the first half period, the first half effect is performed in which all the symbols are re-variable and finally stopped, and the privilege notification content determining means When the state notification timing indicating the first half period is determined, regardless of whether the set mode type is the mode A or the mode B, the second notification is performed as the first half effect. When execution of the effect is determined and the state notification timing indicating the second half period is determined, if the set mode type is the mode A, execution of the first notification effect is performed as the first half effect. The gist is to decide.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, during the second half period, a second half effect that is an effect during the jackpot gaming state is executed, and the privilege notification content determination means is the state indicating the first half period. Ending that does not notify whether or not a privilege is given as the latter half effect regardless of whether the set mode type is the mode A or the mode B when the notification timing is determined When execution of the effect is determined and the state notification timing indicating the latter half period is determined, if the set mode type is the mode A, the second notification effect is executed as the latter half effect. The gist is to decide.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the privilege notification content determination means is in a set state of the setting means at a time when the first symbol combination game is performed after power-on. The gist of the invention is to determine execution of at least one of the first notification effect and the second notification effect by the privilege notification means.

Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 4 , the determination by the privilege notification content determination means is performed based on the setting state of the setting means at the time when the first symbol combination game is performed after power-on, and the games thereafter It is not necessarily performed based on the setting state of the setting means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player's confusion and troubles between the game store and the player due to the sudden change of the timing for notifying that the privilege is not given during the game.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, when the first notification effect is executed by the privilege notification means, a privilege is forcibly granted by being operated. Forcible notification operation means for notifying the benefit notification means that it is being performed or that a privilege has not been granted, and the power supply to the gaming machine is started when operated to the on position, and the off position A power switch that cuts off the power supply to the gaming machine when operated in the same way also serves as the forced notification operation means, and after operating the power switch to the off position, The gist is that a promotion effect for notifying that a privilege is granted or a non-elevation effect for notifying that a privilege is not granted is forcibly executed by an operation.

If a game cannot be continued due to closing, etc., even though benefits such as probability fluctuation are given, compensation may be provided from the game store side. However, when it is not notified that the privilege is not given, it cannot be determined whether or not compensation should be performed. Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 5 , the forcible notification operation means is operated to notify that the privilege is forcibly given or that the privilege is not given. This makes it possible to accurately determine whether or not compensation should be performed, so that it is possible to maintain a trust relationship between the player and the game store.

  Here, the compulsory notification operation means may be arranged on the machine front side of the gaming machine or in the gaming machine, but is preferably arranged in the gaming machine. In this way, the forced notification operation means is always hidden and cannot be operated without opening the middle frame, so that the player can be prevented from operating the forced notification operation means. As a place where the compulsory notification operation means is provided, a control board in the gaming machine (for example, on a main control board or an overall control board) can be cited. Further, the function as the forced notification operation means may be provided in an existing switch in the gaming machine, for example, preferably provided in a power switch of the gaming machine. In this way, it is not necessary to provide the forced notification operation means separately from the power switch.

The invention according to claim 6 is the case where it is determined in any one of claims 1 to 5 that the privilege grant determining unit does not grant a privilege, and the privilege notification unit performs the second operation. The gist of the present invention is that it is provided with a notification effect forced execution operation means for forcibly executing the second notification effect by being operated before the notification effect is executed.

Therefore, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, if it is determined that no privilege is given when the notification effect forced execution operation means is operated in a state before the second notification effect is executed, it is compulsory. To execute the second notification effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to know that a privilege is not provided at an arbitrary timing.

  Here, since the notification effect forced execution operation means is mainly operated by the player, the place where the notification effect forced execution operation means is provided is preferably on the machine surface side of the gaming machine that the player can reach, Examples include an outer frame, an inner frame, a glass holding frame, an upper ball tray, a lower ball tray, an operation handle used for launching a game ball, and the back side of an ashtray.

Incidentally, wherein when it is determined not to grant the privilege by privilege granting determining means, it is preferable to Ru with a small privilege providing means for providing the small benefits not advantageous as its benefits.

In this way, when it is determined that the privilege is not granted, the small privilege is given by the small privilege granting means, so even if the player is discouraged because the privilege is not given, the small privilege is for the player. Some comfort. Therefore, it is possible to somehow maintain the motivation for the player to continue the game.

  For example, when the privilege is a probability variation, examples of the small privilege that is not as advantageous as the probability variation include the variation time shortening in which the variation time of the main digital or the mini-digital is shortened, the payout of a prize ball, and the like. In addition, when the benefit is shortening of the variation time, examples of the small privilege that is not as advantageous as the shortening of the variation time include an effect of displaying special characters, colors, and characters on the symbol display means.

  As described in detail above, according to the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to appropriately perform notification related to the provision of a privilege by reflecting the preference of the player and the business form of the game store.

In particular, according to the invention described in claim 6 , it is possible to know that the privilege is not given at an arbitrary timing.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outline of the machine body. The outer frame 11 includes a synthetic resin waist plate unit 11 a that forms a lower portion of the outer frame 11. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a glass holding frame 14 provided with a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and a top ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a horizontally opened state. It is assembled as possible. On the upper front surface of the glass holding frame 14, a top lamp 16 that performs lighting decoration such as lighting (flashing) and extinguishing according to the play mode (big hit, reach, etc.) of the pachinko machine 10 protrudes toward the front side. ing. The top lamp 16 includes a light emitter (such as a light emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light emitter with a lens member. In addition, speakers 17 for outputting various sounds (sound effects, speech sounds, etc.) according to the stage of the game are formed on both the left and right sides on the front side of the waist plate unit 11a. A lower ball tray 19, an operation handle 20, an ashtray 23, and the like are mounted below the upper ball tray 15 on the front side of the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a frame-shaped large decorative member 21 having a rectangular opening is attached to a substantially central portion of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. On the back side of the large decorative member 21, a liquid crystal symbol display device 18 (symbol display means) provided with a visible display portion H (display screen) is disposed. The visible display portion H is exposed from the rectangular opening and is visible. In the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. Further, in the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied in a plurality of columns and a symbol combination is derived is performed in relation to the display effect.

  Also, below the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is provided a start winning opening 22 in which a normal electric accessory 22a is integrally formed. The ordinary electric accessory 22a is composed of a pair of blade members, and is opened and closed by an exciting action of a solenoid (not shown). Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 24 that is opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown) is arranged. When a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 22, a symbol combination game is performed by the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, and a prize ball is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 1, gates 25 having a function of detecting the passage of a game ball are provided on both the left and right sides of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. When a game ball is detected at the gate 25, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven based on a random number lottery. Thereby, since a pair of blade member is opened, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the start winning opening 22.
(2) Display of visible display section H

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the lower left part of the visual display portion H of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, a symbol combination game is displayed in which six types of special symbols B1 are varied in three rows to derive symbol combinations. It has become so. Each special symbol B1 has six symbols indicating “0” to “5”. In the present embodiment, the symbol “Δ” indicates “0”, the symbol “▲” indicates “1”, and the symbol “∴” indicates “2”. The symbol “▽” indicates “3”, the symbol “▼” indicates “4”, and the symbol “∵” indicates “5”. Therefore, these special symbols B1 are difficult for the player to recognize. In addition, each special symbol B1 allows a combination of symbols (for example, “△, △, △”, “▲, ▲, ▲”, “∴, ∴, ∴”, “▽, ▽, ▽”, “▼, ▼, ▼ ”,“ ∵, ∵, ∵ ”) or lost symbol combinations (eg,“ ▽, ∴, ▼ ”,“ ▲, ∵, ∵ ”) are derived as a result of the symbol combination game. It has become. In this embodiment, among the jackpot symbol combinations, “▲, ▲, ▲”, “▽, ▽, ▽”, “∵, ∵, ∵” are specified symbols (designs that trigger probability fluctuations). Symbol combinations “Δ, Δ, Δ”, “∴, ∴, ∴”, and “▼, ▼, ▼” are symbol combinations of non-specific symbols (designs that do not trigger a probability change). Each special symbol B1 indicates only the result of the big hit determination, and does not indicate the variation of the symbol of reach or re-lottery. Each special symbol B1 is stopped and displayed for a moment. For this reason, it is very difficult to determine whether a symbol combination of a specific symbol or a symbol combination of a non-specific symbol by looking at each special symbol B1.

  In addition, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of reserved ball display symbols C1 are displayed in the lower central portion of the visible display portion H shown in FIG. The reserved ball display symbol C1 becomes a symbol “◎” when there is a game ball (special symbol start reserved ball) stored in response to winning at the start winning opening 22, and there is no special symbol start reserved ball. The symbol becomes “○”. Each reserved ball display symbol C1 is for indicating the number of special symbol starting reserved balls. For example, when there are three special symbol starting reserved balls, the three reserved ball display symbols C1 become the symbol “◎” (see FIG. 2).

  Furthermore, a symbol combination game for displaying a symbol combination by changing six types of decorative symbols E1 in three columns is displayed at the center of the visible display portion H. The decorative design E1 is a design showing six numbers “0” to “5”. These decorative symbols E1 are associated with the special symbols B1. Specifically, “0” of the decorative symbol E1 corresponds to the symbol “△” of the special symbol B1, “1” of the decorative symbol E1 corresponds to the symbol “▲” of the special symbol B1, and “ “2” corresponds to the symbol “∴” of the special symbol B1. “3” of the decorative design E1 corresponds to the design “▽” of the special design B1, “4” of the decorative design E1 corresponds to the design “▼” of the special design B1, and “5” of the decorative design E1 is “5”. This corresponds to the symbol “∵” of the special symbol B1. The decorative symbol E1 is designed to derive a symbol combination according to the symbol combination of the special symbol B1. For example, when a symbol combination of “▲, ∴, ▽” is derived from each special symbol B1, a symbol combination of “1, 2, 3” is derived from each decorative symbol E1, and “▽” is derived from each special symbol B1. When the symbol combination “, Δ, ▽” is derived, the symbol combination “3, 0, 3” is derived from each decoration symbol E1. Therefore, the player can recognize reach, jackpot, and the like from these decorative symbols E1.

  In the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the decorative design E1 does not correspond to the special design B1 only when the symbol combination of the specific design is derived by the special design B1. Specifically, when the symbol combination “▽, ▽, ▽” is derived from each special symbol B1, the symbol combination “2, 2, 2” may be derived from each decorative symbol E1. (Originally “3, 3, 3”) (see FIG. 11). In addition, when the symbol combination “▲, ▲, ▲” is derived from each special symbol B1, the symbol combination “0, 0, 0” may be derived from each decorative symbol E1 (originally “ 1,1,1 "). Furthermore, when the symbol combination “∵, ∵, ∵” is derived from each special symbol B1, the symbol combination “4, 4, 4” may be derived from each decorative symbol E1 (originally “ 5, 5, 5 ").

  In addition, when a game ball is detected at the gate 25 shown in FIG. 1, a symbol combination derived by varying a plurality of types of normal symbols D1 in two rows is displayed in the lower right portion of the visible display portion H. It is displayed (see FIG. 2). In addition, the normal symbol D1 of this embodiment has two types of symbol “◯” or symbol “x”. Further, according to each normal symbol D1, a winning symbol combination (for example, “O, O”, “×, X”) or a lost symbol combination (for example, “O, X”, “X, O”) is obtained. Has been derived. When the winning symbol combination is derived, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven for a predetermined time, and the pair of blade members are opened.

In addition, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of reserved ball display symbols F1 are displayed in the lower right portion of the visible display portion H. Each reserved ball display symbol F1 is arranged below each normal symbol D1 in the visible display portion H. The reserved ball display symbol F1 is “◎” when there is a game ball (ordinary symbol start holding ball) stored in response to a winning at the gate 25, and the symbol “◎” when there is no normal symbol start holding ball. ○ ”. Each reserved ball display symbol F1 is for indicating the number of normal symbol starting reserved balls. For example, when there are two normal symbol starting reserved balls, the two reserved ball display symbols F1 are “◎” (see FIG. 2).
(3) Schematic configuration of mode switch SW

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the overall control board 37 disposed inside the machine is provided with a mode changeover switch SW as “setting means”. The mode changeover switch SW is operated by a store clerk of the amusement store in order to set a notification timing of a notification effect related to the provision of the probability variation (a privilege that the lottery probability of big hits varies with a high probability). The mode switch SW of the present embodiment is a dip switch having a switch SW1 and a switch SW2. When the switches SW1 and SW2 are operated to the on position (see the switch SW1 in FIG. 3), the switches SW1 and SW2 are turned on, and an operation signal is output to the overall CPU 37a of the overall control board 37. Further, when the switches SW1 and SW2 are operated to the off position (see the switch SW2 in FIG. 3), the switches SW1 and SW2 are turned off and no operation signal is output. Therefore, the combinations of the switches SW1 and SW2 can be set in four ways: ON-ON, ON-OFF, OFF-ON, and OFF-OFF.
(4) Schematic configuration of the notification effect forced execution switch 26

The upper ball tray 15 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a notification effect forced execution switch 26 as “notification effect forced execution operation means”. The notification effect forced execution switch 26 is operated during the game to forcibly notify that the probability variation is not given before the fact that the probability variation is not given. The notification effect forced execution switch 26 is turned on when operated by the player, and outputs a notification effect forced execution signal to the general CPU 37a (see FIG. 4) of the general control board 37. Further, the notification effect forced execution switch 26 is turned off when not operated by the player, and does not output the notification effect forced execution signal. The notification effect forced execution switch 26 may be provided on the other side of the ashtray 23 or the operation handle 20.
(5) Electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 31, a display control board 33, an audio / lamp control board 32, and an overall control board 37. An overall control board 37 is connected to the main control board 31, and a display control board 33 and an audio / lamp control board 32 are connected to the overall control board 37. The control signal output from the main control board 31 is input to the overall control board 37, and the control signal output from the overall control board 37 is input to the display control board 33 and the sound / lamp control board 32. It has become.
(5-1) Electrical configuration of main control board 31

  The main control board 31 includes a main CPU 31a, and a ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the main CPU 31a. The main CPU 31a uses a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, a lost left design random number, a lost middle design random number, a lost right design random number, and a variation pattern distribution. The values of various random numbers such as random numbers are updated at predetermined intervals. Then, the main CPU 31a rewrites the value before update by setting the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 31c. The RAM 31c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. The ROM 31b stores a control program (main processing program, timer interrupt processing program, power-off processing program, etc.) for controlling the pachinko machine 10.

  The ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores a variation pattern distribution table (see FIG. 5) in which variation patterns for symbol combination games are distributed. Each variation pattern is a symbol in all columns after the symbols (each special symbol B1 and the decorative symbol E1) displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 start varying (the symbol combination game is started). The pattern which becomes the base of the game effect (a display effect, a light emission effect, a sound effect) until is stopped (a symbol combination game is complete | finished) is shown. The variation patterns for the symbol combination game are classified into variation patterns P1 and P2 for loss effect, variation pattern P3 for loss reach effect, and variation pattern P4 for jackpot effect. Each variation pattern P1 to P4 is assigned a variation pattern distribution random number value (in this embodiment, 50 different integers from 0 to 49). The variation pattern P1 indicates a pattern that is a base for the lost effect in the normal state (low probability state) and in the case of the normal variation. The variation pattern P2 indicates a pattern that is the basis of the lost effect in the probability variation state or the variation time shortened state and in the case of the shortened variation in which the symbol variation time is shortened compared to the normal variation. The loss effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so as to stop at the combination of loses without going through the reach effect (see FIG. 6). The variation pattern P3 shows a pattern that is a base of the lose reach effect that is developed so that the symbol combination game is stopped by the combination of loses after reaching the reach effect (see FIG. 6). In FIG. 6, for the convenience of explanation, the reserved ball display symbol C1, the normal symbol D1, and the reserved ball display symbol F1 are omitted, and the special symbol B1 is enlarged. The variation pattern P4 shows a pattern that is a base of a jackpot effect that is developed so that the symbol combination game is stopped by a combination of jackpots through a reach effect. Note that the reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach is formed, until it is stopped or temporarily stopped by a combination of big hits or combinations of losses. Also, the time for the lost effect, the lost reach effect, and the jackpot effect (symbol variation time) is different for each of the variation patterns P1 to P4. Specifically, the loss effect is executed for 10 seconds based on the fluctuation pattern P1, and the loss effect is executed for 5 seconds based on the fluctuation pattern P2. Further, the lose reach effect is executed for 30 seconds based on the fluctuation pattern P3, and the big hit effect is executed for 35 seconds based on the fluctuation pattern P4.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol combination game executed by the main CPU 31a (such as jackpot determination, reach determination, special symbol, variation pattern determination) will be described.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4 uses the value of the jackpot determination random number and the value of the jackpot symbol random number that are updated at predetermined intervals when the winning of the game ball is detected by the start winning opening 22. The data is read from the RAM 31c, and those values are stored (stored) in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c. Then, immediately before the start of the symbol combination game, the main CPU 31a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 31b. A big hit judgment (hit lottery) is performed. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 31a determines the big hit. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “big hit grant means”. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number are 0 to 946 (total of 947 different integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses the three jackpot determination values determined in advance from the numerical values that can be taken as the jackpot determination random number, and sets the jackpot lottery probability to 3/947 (= 315.7 / 1) to the jackpot Make a decision. Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit is triggered, after the big hit, a “privilege” (the probability variation) that increases the possibility that the big symbol combination is derived in the symbol combination game is given. Yes. And this jackpot determination will determine whether a privilege is provided. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “privilege determination unit”.

  When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4 displays the special symbol B1 (special symbol left, middle, right), which is finally stopped by the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, with all columns of the same type. Decide to be a symbol. Specifically, the special symbol left, the special symbol inside, and the special symbol right (each special symbol is the same type) are determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the RAM 31c. The determined special symbol left, special symbol, and special symbol right are derived to the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 as a final symbol combination. In the present embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by the random numbers for the jackpot symbol are six integers from 0 to 5, and one numeric value is associated with each symbol type (for example, the symbol “▽” is for jackpot symbols) Random value “3” is associated). Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol left, special symbol, and special symbol right in the RAM 31c until a process related to the next symbol combination game is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4 determines whether or not each special symbol is the specific symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the RAM 31c. In this embodiment, if the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “1”, “3”, “5”, it is determined that each special symbol is a specific symbol, and the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “0”, If “2” or “4”, it is determined that each special symbol is not the specific symbol but the non-specific symbol. When it is determined that each special symbol is a non-specific symbol, the main CPU 31a starts giving a small privilege (variation time shortening) that is not as advantageous as the probability variation after the big hit gaming effect (big hit gaming state) is finished. . That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “small privilege granting means”. The jackpot game effect is an effect that is performed after all symbols have been confirmed and stopped with a combination of jackpots. The variation time shortening is to shorten the variation time of each normal symbol D1 and increase the opening frequency of the ordinary electric accessory 22a. This variation time reduction is given until 100 symbol combination games are performed in the special symbol B1.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that each special symbol is a specific symbol, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4 starts to give the probability variation after the end of the big hit game effect. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “privilege grant means”. Then, when the probability variation is started, the main CPU 31a performs a jackpot determination using 15 jackpot determination values from among the values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number, with a lottery probability of jackpot being 15/947. . That is, the number of jackpot determination values at the time of probability change is five times that before the probability change. Note that the probability variation may be continued until the next jackpot effect is started, or until the symbol variation display is executed a plurality of times (for example, 10,000 times). , It may be continued. Further, even when the probability variation is given, as in the case where the variation time reduction is given, the variation time of each normal symbol D1 is shortened to increase the opening frequency of the ordinary electric accessory 22a. Things have been done. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the privilege (probability fluctuation) is given unless the notification effect that the privilege notification means is given is not performed.

  Then, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4 reads the variation pattern distribution random number value from the RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect based on the value. Specifically, the main CPU 31a determines the variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect regardless of whether it is a big hit with a specific symbol or a big hit with a non-specific symbol.

  If the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a stores the reach determination random number value read from the RAM 31c and the ROM 31b. The reach determination value is compared with the reached reach determination value to determine whether to execute the lose reach. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number and the reach determination value match), the main CPU 31a determines the loss reach. Then, the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbols from the left and right columns. Specifically, the special symbol left and the special symbol right (both special symbols are of the same type) are determined based on the value of the lost symbol random number. Then, the special symbol is determined based on the value of the lost symbol random number. When the value of the random symbol for losing and the value of the random number for the losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for the losing right symbol) match, the main CPU 31a determines that the special symbol is left and the special symbol left (or the right of the special symbol). ) Is determined so that it does not match. In this embodiment, similar to the value of the jackpot symbol random number, the numerical values that can be taken by each random number of the lost symbol random number, the random symbol for the middle symbol, and the random symbol for the right symbol are set to six integers of 0 to 5. One numerical value is associated with each symbol type. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern P3 for the lost reach effect based on the value.

  If the determination result of reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4 determines a loss (a loss without a reach). Then, the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol left, middle, and right so that all columns do not become the same type of symbol. Specifically, the special symbol left is determined based on the value of the random symbol for the lost symbol, the special symbol is determined based on the random value for the symbol in the middle of the special symbol, and the special symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for the lost symbol. Determine the symbol right. When the value of the random number for the left symbol and the value of the random number for the right symbol are matched, the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol right so that the special symbol left does not match the special symbol right. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the RAM 31c, and determines one of the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the loss effect based on the value. The main CPU 31a determines the variation pattern P1 in the normal state, and determines the variation pattern P2 in the probability variation state or the variation time reduction state.

  Then, the main CPU 31a, which has determined each special symbol and variation pattern, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 31a first generates and outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. Next, the main CPU 31a designates the special symbol left designation command for designating the special symbol left of the special symbol B1, the special symbol right designation command for designating the special symbol right of the special symbol B1, and the special symbol B1. Outputs special symbol designation command. Thereafter, the main CPU 31a outputs all symbol stop commands to stop the special symbol B1 and the decorative symbol E1 to the overall CPU 37a of the overall control board 37.

  When the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4 determines the variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect, the main CPU 31a sends an opening designation command to the general CPU 37a to execute the opening effect for informing the start of the big hit game effect. Output. Next, when the opening effect ends, the main CPU 31a executes a predetermined round game (15 rounds in the present embodiment). In the round game, a chance to acquire a large number of game balls (prize balls) is given by opening the special winning opening 24 (see FIG. 1). Further, the main CPU 31a outputs a round designation command indicating the number of big hits during the round game to the overall CPU 37a. Further, the main CPU 31a outputs an ending designation command for instructing (notifying) the end of the big hit game effect to the overall CPU 37a at the end of a predetermined round game. It should be noted that the ending designation command is output when the jackpot 24 (see FIG. 1) is released at the end of the jackpot game effect, more specifically, at the end of the final round of the jackpot game effect. ing.

  Further, after the output of the ending designation command, the main CPU 31a, based on the current gaming state stored in the RAM 31c, notifies the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming effect or the third state designation command. A designated command is output to the overall CPU 37a. The second state designation command is output when the stored gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), and the word “probability variation” is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. It is for displaying. The third state designation command is output when the stored gaming state is the variation time shortening, and is used to display the characters “shortening the variation time” on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. In other words, in the present embodiment, the probability fluctuation or the fluctuation time reduction is always given after the end of the big hit game effect. Even if the main CPU 31a gives an instruction to display the characters “probability variation” and “variation time reduction”, they may not be displayed.

  Also, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4 is configured to display the first to third state designation commands based on the current gaming state stored in the RAM 31c when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started. Either one is output to the overall CPU 37a. The first state designation command is output when the stored gaming state is a normal state (low probability state) in which the probability variation or the variation time is not shortened. The RAM 31c is a memory that can maintain the current gaming state and the like even when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is interrupted. That is, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is interrupted, the backup power supply is supplied from the backup power supply device (not shown), so that the RAM 31c is maintained in a state in which the current game state is stored. It becomes possible. The backup power supply device is composed of a capacitor and is provided inside the machine. The backup power supply may be omitted and the RAM 31c may be changed to a nonvolatile memory.

When the symbol combination game is played 100 times in the state where the variation time is shortened and the game is not a big hit, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4 instructs the end of the variation time reduction. A short time end designation command is output to the overall CPU 37a.
(5-2) Electrical configuration of overall control board 37

  The overall control board 37 includes an overall CPU 37a, and a ROM 37b and a RAM 37c are connected to the overall CPU 37a. The overall CPU 37a updates the values of various random numbers such as a state notification timing determination random number, a re-lottery effect determination random number, and a bonus unconfirmed notification timing determination random number every predetermined cycle. Then, the overall CPU 37a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 37c and rewrites the value before the update.

  The ROM 37b shown in FIG. 4 stores state notification timing determination tables 1 to 3 (see FIG. 7) to which state notification timings T1 to T3 for notifying the gaming state are distributed. Each state notification timing T1 to T3 is assigned a random number for determining the state notification timing (in this embodiment, 30 integers from 0 to 29). Here, the state notification timing T1 indicates the first half period (see FIG. 8) until the jackpot symbol combination is derived, that is, the period during the symbol combination game. The state notification timing T2 indicates the second half period (see FIG. 8) in which the jackpot gaming state is set, that is, the period during the jackpot gaming effect. The first half period and the second half period constitute a first period (notification period) that is a period from the big hit determination time to the end of the big hit game effect (see FIG. 8). Here, when it is determined that the main CPU 31a gives the probability variation, the first period is a period from the determination by the main CPU 31a until the main CPU 31a starts giving the probability variation. On the other hand, when it is determined that the main CPU 31a does not give the probability fluctuation, that is, when it is judged that the fluctuation time reduction is given, the first period is given the fluctuation time reduction from the determination by the main CPU 31a. This is a period until the player can know the fact (that is, the fact that the probability variation is not given). In addition, the state notification timing T3 is in the second state that is in an unconfirmed state after the jackpot game effect has ended (a state in which the main CPU 31a has reduced the variation time or granted the probability variation, but the player cannot confirm it). (See FIG. 8).

  Further, the ROM 37b shown in FIG. 4 stores a re-lottery effect determination table (see FIG. 9) to which the re-lottery re-lottery patterns SP1 to SP4 are distributed. Each of the re-lottery patterns SP1 to SP4 is assigned the value of the random number for determining the re-lottery effect (in this embodiment, 10 different integers from 0 to 9). In the re-lottery executed based on the re-lottery pattern SP1, after all the symbols are temporarily stopped at the specific symbols, all the symbols are re-variable, and the effect of confirming and stopping by the combination of the specific symbols is performed. (See FIG. 10). In the re-lottery executed based on the re-lottery pattern SP2, after all the symbols are temporarily stopped with non-specific symbols, all the symbols are re-variable and an effect is made to confirm and stop with a combination of specific symbols. (See FIG. 11). In the re-lottery executed based on the re-lottery pattern SP3, after all the symbols are temporarily stopped at the non-specific symbols, all the symbols are re-variable, and the effect of confirming and stopping by the combination of the non-specific symbols is performed. (See FIG. 11). In this case, the word “chance” is displayed because the notification that the probability variation is given or is given during the big hit game effect or the privilege unconfirmed state can be executed. By performing the effect of displaying the characters “chance”, the game state after the end of the jackpot game effect is notified that the player has an expectation for the provision of probability fluctuation (privilege). In addition, the re-lottery executed based on the re-lottery pattern SP3 may be a case where the main CPU 31a determines the provision of the probability variation or the case where the non-giving of the probability variation is determined. This is a common performance. In the re-lottery executed based on the re-lottery pattern SP4, after all the symbols are temporarily stopped at the non-specific symbols, all the symbols are re-variable and the symbols are stopped with the combination of the non-specific symbols, Is displayed (see FIG. 11). By performing an effect that displays the word “sorry”, a probability variation (privilege) is not given as a gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming effect (the gaming time after the end of the jackpot gaming effect is reduced in the variation time) Notification). In FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, for the sake of convenience of explanation, the reserved ball display symbol C1, the normal symbol D1, and the reserved ball display symbol F1 are omitted, and the special symbol B1 is enlarged.

  Further, the ROM 37b shown in FIG. 4 stores a jackpot / medium promotion effect determination table (see FIG. 12) to which the ending pattern ED and the jackpot / medium promotion patterns SK1 to SK3 are distributed. In the effect performed based on the ending pattern ED, notification (whether re-drawing based on any one of the re-lottery patterns SP1, SP2 and SP4) is made as to whether or not the bonus has already been given (probability fluctuation). Since a lottery) is executed, a normal ending effect is performed. Further, in the effect performed based on the jackpot promotion pattern SK1, the character is “probable change” in a state where the plate of “probability change”, “probability change? Short time?”, And “short time” is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. An effect of selecting the plate is performed (see FIG. 13). That is, the effect performed based on the jackpot promotion pattern SK1 is a notification that a privilege (probability fluctuation) is given. In the effect performed based on the big hit promotion pattern SK2, the character is “probability change? Time reduction?” With the “probability change”, “probability change? An effect of selecting the plate is performed (see FIG. 13). In other words, the effect performed based on the jackpot promotion pattern SK2 is a notification that gives the player an expectation for the provision of a privilege (probability fluctuation). Note that the effect executed based on the jackpot promotion pattern SK2 may be the case where the main CPU 31a determines the provision of the probability variation or the case where the non-provision of the probability variation is determined. This is a common notification. In the production performed based on the jackpot promotion pattern SK3, the character pattern “short time” is displayed with the “probability change”, “probability change? An effect to be selected is performed (see FIG. 13). That is, the effect performed based on the jackpot promotion pattern SK3 is a notification that the privilege (probability fluctuation) is not given.

  Then, the overall CPU 37a shown in FIG. 4 turns off the setting state of the mode switch SW at the time when the first symbol combination game after the power is turned on, that is, the operation signal from the switches SW1 and SW2 is turned off. Whether the state is on or on. Thereby, the overall CPU 37a determines the notification timing of the notification effect regarding the provision of the probability variation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, when both the operation signals from the switches SW1 and SW2 are in the on state, the symbol combination is derived as a result of the symbol combination game, and the jackpot game effect is being generated. In the unconfirmed state of privilege, the mode 1 is set in which there is a possibility that a notification that no privilege (probability fluctuation) is given is executed. In this case, the overall CPU 37a turns on the mode flag 1 (stores in the RAM 37c). When the operation signal from the switch SW1 is on and the operation signal from the switch SW2 is off, the symbol combination is derived as a result of the symbol combination game, and only during the big hit game effect It is set to mode 2 in which there is a possibility that notification that a privilege (probability fluctuation) is not given is executed. In other words, mode 2 is a mode in which it is possible to always determine whether or not a privilege is granted after the jackpot game effect ends at the end of the jackpot game effect. In this case, the overall CPU 37a turns on the mode flag 2 (stores in the RAM 37c). Further, when the operation signal from the switch SW1 is in an off state and the operation signal from the switch SW2 is in an on state, whether or not a privilege is granted based on the symbol combination derived as a result of the symbol combination game This is set to mode 3 in which notification that the bonus (probability fluctuation) is not given is not executed during the jackpot game effect and during the bonus unconfirmed state. In other words, mode 3 is a mode in which provision of a privilege is already known when the symbol combination game is completed. In this case, the overall CPU 37a turns on the mode flag 3 (stores in the RAM 37c).

  When the variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4, the overall CPU 37a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the RAM 37c. Further, the overall CPU 37a turns on (stores in the RAM 37c) a changing flag indicating that the symbol is changing. The overall CPU 37a outputs the variation pattern designation command input from the main CPU 31a to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the sub CPU 32a of the sound / lamp control board 32. As a result, specific contents of the symbol combination game executed by the display control board 33 and the sound / lamp control board 32 are comprehensively controlled by the overall control board 37.

  Further, when the special symbol left designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the general CPU 37a stores the special symbol left designated by the command in the RAM 37c. Similarly, when the special symbol right designation command is inputted from the main CPU 31a, the general CPU 37a stores the special symbol right designated by the command in the RAM 37c, and when the special symbol middle designation command is inputted, The special symbol designated by is stored in the RAM 37c. The general CPU 37a outputs a special symbol left designation command, a special symbol right designation command, and a special symbol middle designation command to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33.

  The overall CPU 37a shown in FIG. 4 determines whether or not all of the variation pattern, the special symbol left, the special symbol right, and the special symbol are stored in the RAM 37c. When the variation pattern and each special symbol are stored, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the RAM 37c is the variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect. That is, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern is selected when the big hit effect is executed. In the case of the big hit effect variation pattern P4, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol by using the special symbol left stored in the RAM 37c. . When the special symbol B1 is a specific symbol, the overall CPU 37a turns on the specific symbol flag (stores in the RAM 37c).

  Then, the overall CPU 37a shown in FIG. 4 determines the state notification timing determination tables 1 to 3 based on the type of the mode flag, the presence / absence of the specific symbol flag, and the value of the state notification timing determination random number acquired from the RAM 37c. 3 (see FIG. 7), one of the state notification timings T1 to T3 is determined. When the state notification timing T1 is determined, the overall CPU 37a turns on the state notification timing flag 1 (stores it in the RAM 37c). When the state notification timing T2 is determined, the overall CPU 37a turns on the state notification timing flag 2 (stored in the RAM 37c). When the state notification timing T3 is determined, the overall CPU 37a sets the state notification timing flag 3 It is turned on (stored in the RAM 37c).

  Further, the overall CPU 37a shown in FIG. 4 performs the re-based determination based on the type of mode flag, the type of state notification timing flag, the presence / absence of a specific symbol flag, and the value of the re-lottery effect determination random number acquired from the RAM 37c. Any one of the re-lottery patterns SP1 to SP4 is determined from the lottery effect determination table (see FIG. 9). The re-lottery executed based on the re-lottery patterns SP1 and SP2 is a third notification effect (see FIGS. 8 and 9) for notifying that the probability variation is given during the first period. Become. In addition, the effect in which the word “chance” is displayed in the re-lottery executed based on the re-lottery pattern SP3 is a first notification effect (FIG. 5) that gives the player an expectation for the probability variation during the first period. 8 and FIG. 9). Furthermore, the effect that the word “sorry” is displayed in the re-lottery executed based on the re-lottery pattern SP4 is that the probability fluctuation is not given during the first period, that is, the fluctuation time reduction is given. It becomes the 2nd alerting | reporting effect (refer FIG. 8, FIG. 9) which alert | reports to the effect indirectly. That is, the overall CPU 37a constitutes “privilege notification means”. That is, the overall CPU 37a determines execution of at least one of the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect by the overall CPU 37a based on the setting state of the mode changeover switch SW. ing. That is, the overall CPU 37a has a function as “privilege notification content determination means”. The overall CPU 37a then executes a first re-lottery pattern designation command for designating the re-lottery pattern SP1, a second re-lottery pattern designation command for designating the re-lottery pattern SP2, and a third re-lottery designating the re-lottery pattern SP3. Any one of the pattern designation command and the fourth re-lottery pattern designation command for designating the re-lottery pattern SP4 is sent to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the sub CPU 32a of the sound / lamp control board 32. Output.

  4 is based on the determined re-lottery pattern, the special symbol left designation command, the special symbol right designation command, and the special symbol middle designation command inputted from the main CPU 31a. The decorative design E1 is determined. More specifically, when the re-lottery patterns SP1 and SP2 are determined, the overall CPU 37a displays the decorative symbol E1 corresponding to each special symbol designation command (special symbol left designation command, special symbol right designation command and special symbol middle designation command). To decide. For example, when each special symbol designation command designates “▲” indicating “1”, the symbol combination “1, 1, 1” is determined as the decorative symbol E1. When the re-lottery pattern SP3 is determined, if the special symbols left, right, and middle designated by each special symbol designation command are specific symbols, the overall CPU 37a determines a non-specific symbol as the decorative symbol E1. For example, when each special symbol designation command designates “▲” indicating “1”, the symbol combination “0, 0, 0” is determined as the decorative symbol E1. When the re-lottery pattern SP3 is determined, if the special symbol left, right, and middle designated by each special symbol designation command are non-specific symbols, the overall CPU 37a displays the decorative symbol E1 corresponding to each special symbol designation command. To decide. For example, when each special symbol designation command designates “∴” indicating “2”, the symbol combination “2, 2, 2” is determined as the decorative symbol E1. Further, when the re-lottery pattern SP4 is determined, the overall CPU 37a determines a decorative symbol E1 corresponding to each special symbol designation command. For example, when each special symbol designation command designates “▼” indicating “4”, the symbol combination “4, 4, 4” is determined as the decorative symbol E1. Then, the overall CPU 37a designates an ornament symbol left designation command for designating the ornament symbol left of the ornament symbol E1, an ornament symbol right designation command for designating the ornament symbol right of the ornament symbol E1, and the inside of the ornament symbol of the ornament symbol E1. A design symbol designation command is output to the sub CPU 33a.

  When the all symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4, the overall CPU 37a turns off the changing flag set (temporarily stored) by the overall CPU 37a. . The general CPU 37a outputs all symbol stop commands input from the main CPU 31a to the sub CPU 33a.

  Thereafter, when the jackpot game effect is started and the opening designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the general CPU 37a turns on the jackpot game effect flag indicating that the jackpot game effect is being performed (stored in the RAM 37c). It is like that. The general CPU 37a outputs the input opening designation command to the sub CPU 33a and the sub CPU 32a of the sound / lamp control board 32. Next, when the round designation command is inputted, the general CPU 37a outputs the inputted round designation command to the sub CPUs 32a and 33a. Further, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the ending designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. When the ending designation command is input, the overall CPU 37a turns off (deletes) the big hit game effect flag. The overall CPU 37a also determines the ending pattern ED and the ending pattern ED from the jackpot promotion promotion determination table (see FIG. 12) based on the type of the mode flag, the presence / absence of the specific symbol flag, and the type of the state notification timing flag. Any one of the big hit middle promotion patterns SK1 to SK3 is determined. The effect executed based on the jackpot promotion pattern SK1 is a third notification effect (see FIGS. 8 and 12) for notifying that the probability variation is given during the first period. Further, the effect executed based on the jackpot promotion pattern SK2 is the first notification effect (see FIGS. 8 and 12) that gives the player an expectation for the probability variation during the first period. Furthermore, the effect executed based on the jackpot promotion pattern SK3 is a second notification effect (FIG. 8) that notifies that the probability fluctuation is not given during the first period, that is, that the fluctuation time reduction is given. , See FIG. That is, the overall CPU 37a determines execution of at least one of the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect by the overall CPU 37a based on the setting state of the mode changeover switch SW. ing.

  When the ending pattern ED is determined, the overall CPU 37a shown in FIG. 4 outputs an ending designation command to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the sub CPU 32a of the sound / lamp control board 32. Yes. On the other hand, when the big hit middle promotion pattern SK1 is determined, the overall CPU 37a outputs the big hit middle promotion pattern designation command 1 to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a. When the big hit middle promotion pattern SK2 is determined, the overall CPU 37a outputs the big hit middle promotion pattern designation command 2 to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a. Further, when the big hit middle promotion pattern SK3 is determined, the overall CPU 37a outputs the big hit middle promotion pattern designation command 3 to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a.

  When any one of the first to third state designation commands is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4, the general CPU 37a outputs the state designation command to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a. ing. Specifically, when the re-lottery executed based on the re-lottery patterns SP1 and SP2 has already been informed that the probability variation is given, or when the re-lottery pattern SP4 is executed based on the re-lottery pattern SP4. When it is informed that the probability fluctuation is not given by lottery, or when the fact that the probability fluctuation is already given by the effect executed based on the big hit middle promotion pattern SK1, or during the big hit When the effect executed based on the promotion pattern SK3 has already informed that the probability variation is not given, the overall CPU 37a outputs the input state designation command as it is to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a. On the other hand, when it is not notified that the probability variation is given or the probability variation is not given, the overall CPU 37a outputs a fourth state designation command indicating that the privilege is not confirmed to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a. . The fourth state designation command is for causing the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to display the characters “probable change? Short time?”.

  After the big hit game effect, the overall CPU 37a shown in FIG. 4 determines whether all of the mode flag 1, the state notification timing flag 3 and the specific symbol flag are turned on (stored in the RAM 37c). It is like that. When all the flags are turned on, the overall CPU 37a makes a big hit based on the value of the notification timing determination random number (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment) acquired from the RAM 37c. The number of symbol combination games (number of times of notification) to be performed after the game effect is finished and before the promotion effect (the effect of notifying that the probability variation is given) is executed. When the number of notification times is determined, the overall CPU 37a sets (temporarily stores) the number of notification times in the RAM 37c.

  Then, when the symbol combination game after the end of the big hit game effect is started, the overall CPU 37a starts subtraction of the number of times of notification stored in the RAM 37c. This notification time is subtracted every time the symbol combination game is started.

  Furthermore, the overall CPU 37a shown in FIG. 4 determines whether or not the number of notification times has become 0 after subtracting the number of notification times. If it is determined that the number of notification times is zero, the overall CPU 37a ends the subtraction of the number of notification times and sends a promotion effect designation command during the privilege unconfirmed state to instruct execution of the promotion effect to the display control board. It outputs to 33 sub CPU33a and the sub CPU32a of the said audio | voice control board 32. Note that the promotion effect executed based on the promotion effect designation command during the privilege unconfirmed state is an effect for notifying that the probability variation is given during the second period (see FIG. 8).

  When the short time end designation command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4, the overall CPU 37a outputs the short time end designation command to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a.

A power switch (not shown) is provided on a power supply board (not shown) arranged inside the machine. When this power switch is operated to the on position by a store clerk at the amusement store, power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started. Further, when the power switch is operated to the off position, the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is cut off. Furthermore, the general CPU 37a according to the present embodiment is configured such that when the first notification effect is executed by the general CPU 37a, the power switch is turned on / off (firstly operated to the off position and then to the on position). ), The promotion effect (notification that the probability fluctuation is given) or the non-promotion effect (notification that the probability fluctuation is not given) is forcibly executed. More specifically, since the overall control board 37 (RAM 37c) does not have a backup function, when the power switch is operated to the OFF position, various flags (specifically, as shown in FIG. 18) are set. The state notification timing flag set in step S390 is cleared. In this state, when the power switch is operated to the on position, the overall CPU 37a outputs a state designation command corresponding to the command in step S680 in FIG. Specifically, when the power switch is operated to the on position, the main CPU 31a outputs one of the first to third state designation commands based on the gaming state stored in the RAM 31c. Then, when any one of the first to third state designation commands is input, the overall CPU 37a executes the process of step S630. However, since the state notification timing flag is cleared when the power switch is operated to the off position, the overall CPU 37a determines “NO” in the step S630 in FIG. Therefore, the overall CPU 37a outputs the state designation command input from the main CPU 31a to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a as it is. In addition, the process of step S630 is a process used also in a normal symbol combination game (even when realizing a privilege unconfirmed state). In addition, the process (program) for forcibly executing the promotion effect or the non-promotion effect is simplified by the process of step S630. Then, in response to the output state designation command, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 replaces the characters “probable change? Short time?” Displayed before the power switch is turned on / off, with “probability change”. Characters such as “Medium” and “Variation time shortening” are displayed. In other words, when the third notification effect and the promotion effect are not executed even though the privilege (probability change) is given, when the power switch is turned on / off, the overall CPU 37a Forcibly, promotion promotion is executed. In addition, when the privilege is not granted and the power switch is turned on / off in the privilege unconfirmed state, the characters “changing variable time” are displayed and the privilege is not granted. It will be a notification of the effect (non-promotion effect). That is, the power switch of the present embodiment also functions as “forced notification operation means”.
(5-3) Electrical configuration of display control board 33

  As shown in FIG. 4, the display control board 33 includes the sub CPU 33a, and a ROM 33b and a RAM 33c are connected to the sub CPU 33a. The RAM 33c temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The ROM 33b stores a plurality of types of display effect execution data used when a symbol combination game is performed. Each display effect execution data is stored in association with each of the variation patterns P1 to P4. The display effect execution data is information for the sub CPU 33a to control the display contents (symbol variation, character movement, etc.) of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, that is, the display effect execution on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. It is information for instructing.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input from the overall CPU 37a shown in FIG. 4, the sub CPU 33a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the RAM 33c.

  Further, when the special symbol left designation command is input from the overall CPU 37a, the sub CPU 33a stores the special symbol left designated by the command in the RAM 33c. Similarly, when the special symbol right designation command is input from the general CPU 37a, the sub CPU 33a stores the special symbol right designated by the command in the RAM 33c, and when the special symbol middle designation command is input, The special symbol designated by is stored in the RAM 33c.

  Further, when the decorative design left designation command is input from the overall CPU 37a, the sub CPU 33a shown in FIG. 4 stores the decorative design left designated by the command in the RAM 33c. Similarly, when the decorative design right designation command is input from the overall CPU 37a, the sub CPU 33a stores the decorative design right designated by the command in the RAM 33c, and when the decorative design right designation command is input, Is stored in the RAM 33c.

  After that, when the all symbols stop command is input from the overall CPU 37a, the sub CPU 33a is based on the special symbols left, right, and middle, and the decorative symbols left, right, and middle stored in the RAM 33c input at the start of fluctuation. Thus, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is instructed to stop the special symbol B1 and the decorative symbol E1. As a result, the designated special symbol B1 and decorative symbol E1 are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. At this time, when each special symbol B1 stops and results in a big hit display, the big hit game effect is started.

  Further, when a variation pattern designation command is input, and when the first to fourth re-lottery pattern designation commands are further input, the sub CPU 33a determines which of the plurality of types of display effect execution data stored in the ROM 33b. One is set (generated), and the set display effect execution data is stored in the storage area of the RAM 33c. Thereby, the sub CPU 33a performs display control based on the display effect execution data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command and the first to fourth re-lottery pattern designation commands. More specifically, the sub CPU 33a converts display effect execution data stored in the RAM 33c into a symbol signal and outputs the symbol signal to the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. As a result, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 can perform a predetermined display based on the symbol signal. In particular, when the display effect execution data corresponds to the first and second re-lottery pattern designation commands, the special symbol B1 and the decorative symbol E1 are determined and stopped at a specific symbol after the re-lottery. Will be notified to the player. That is, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 constitutes “privilege notification means”.

  When the display effect execution data corresponds to the second re-lottery pattern designation command, after the decorative symbol E1 temporarily stops at the non-specific symbol, the decorative symbol E1 re-varies and stops with a combination of the specific symbol. Therefore, the decorative design E1 is different between the time when the temporary stop is performed and the time when the fixed stop is performed. Therefore, when the second re-lottery pattern designation command is input, the sub CPU 33a shown in FIG. 4 determines a temporary stop symbol. For example, when the symbol combination “5, 5, 5” is derived by each ornament symbol E1 based on the ornament symbol left designation command, the ornament symbol right designation command, and the ornament symbol middle designation command that are input. Determines the temporary stop symbol to be “4, 4, 4”.

  When the big hit game effect is started and the opening designation command is input, the sub CPU 33a shown in FIG. 4 causes the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to execute the opening effect. When the opening effect is finished and the round designation command is input, the sub CPU 33a causes the effect during the big hit round to be executed. Further, when the final round is finished and the ending designation command is inputted, the sub CPU 33a causes the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to execute the ending effect and finish the jackpot game effect. Further, when the jackpot middle promotion pattern designation command 1 is inputted, the sub CPU 33a displays the characters “probability change”, “probability change? The effect of selecting the “probable change” plate is executed, and the big hit game effect is ended (see FIG. 13). When the jackpot middle promotion pattern designation command 2 is input, the sub CPU 33a executes an effect of selecting a plate whose character is “probable change? reference). When the big hit middle promotion pattern designation command 3 is input, the sub CPU 33a executes an effect in which the character selects the “short time” plate and ends the big hit game effect (see FIG. 13).

  When the second state designation command is input after the end of the big hit game effect, the sub CPU 33a displays the character “probability fluctuation” on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. When the third state designation command is input, the sub CPU 33a displays the characters “currently changing time” on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. Further, when the fourth state designation command is input, the sub CPU 33a displays the characters “probability change? Short time?” On the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. When the promotion effect designation command is input during the privilege unconfirmed state, the sub CPU 33a causes the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to execute the promotion effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 33a changes the plate selected by the character from the “probable change? An effect to change to is executed. The first state designation command is input when power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started.

In addition, when the time-short end designation command is input, the sub CPU 33a deletes the characters “time short / medium” and “probable change? Time short?” Displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18.
(5-4) Electrical configuration of voice / lamp control board 32

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sound / lamp control board 32 includes the sub CPU 32a, and a ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. The RAM 32c temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Various control programs and the like are stored in the ROM 32b.

  Further, the ROM 32b stores a plurality of types of sound effect execution data and a plurality of types of light emission effect data used when the symbol combination game is performed. The sound effect execution data and the light emission effect execution data are stored in association with each of the variation patterns P1 to P4. The sound production execution data is information for the sub CPU 32a to control the sound output mode of the speaker 17 (the type of sound effect, the type of language sound, the sound output time, etc.). The light emission effect execution data is information for the sub CPU 32a to control the light emission output mode of the top lamp 16.

  The sound effect execution data and the light effect execution data have the same data configuration as the display effect execution data. Also, the sound effect execution data and the light emission effect execution data have the same data structure.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input from the overall CPU 37a shown in FIG. 4, the sub CPU 32a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the RAM 32c.

  Further, when a variation pattern designation command is inputted and further the first to fourth re-lottery pattern designation commands are inputted, the sub CPU 32a selects any one of the plurality of types of audio effect execution data stored in the ROM 32b. One is set (generated), and the set sound production execution data is stored in the storage area of the RAM 32c. Further, the sub CPU 32a sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of light emission effect execution data stored in the ROM 32b, and stores the set light emission effect execution data in the storage area of the RAM 32c. ing. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a performs voice control based on the voice effect execution data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command and the first to fourth re-lottery pattern designation commands, and also performs the variation pattern designation command and the first to fourth variations. The light emission control is performed based on the light emission effect execution data corresponding to the re-lottery pattern designation command. More specifically, the sub CPU 32a converts the sound effect execution data stored in the RAM 32c into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined notification operation (sound output) based on the audio signal. Further, the sub CPU 32a converts the light emission effect execution data stored in the RAM 32c into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined notification operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.

  When the big hit game effect is started and the opening designation command is input, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 4 instructs the sound output of the speaker 17 in the effect mode for the opening effect, and the top lamp 16 is turned on and blinked. Etc. are to be instructed. When the round designation command is input, the sub CPU 32a instructs to output sound from the speaker 17 in a round game effect mode, and instructs the top lamp 16 to turn on and blink. Further, when the ending designation command is input, the sub CPU 32a instructs to stop the sound output of the speaker 17 and instructs the top lamp 16 to turn off, thereby terminating the big hit game effect. When the jackpot middle promotion pattern designation command 1, the jackpot middle promotion pattern designation command 2 and the jackpot middle promotion pattern designation command 3 are input, the sub CPU 32a executes voice output from the speaker 17 for a predetermined time and stops. And the top lamp 16 is turned on for a certain period of time to turn it off. Then, the sub CPU 32a ends the big hit game effect.

  When the second state designation command is input after the big hit game effect is finished, the sub CPU 33a causes the speaker 17 to output a sound “probability changing” and also causes the top lamp 16 to flash violently. . That is, the speaker 17 and the top lamp 16 constitute “privilege notification means”. When the third state designation command is input, the sub CPU 33a causes the speaker 17 to output a sound “currently changing time” and also causes the top lamp 16 to flash violently. Further, when the fourth state designation command is input, the sub CPU 33a causes the speaker 17 to output a sound “probability change? Short time?” And also causes the top lamp 16 to blink slowly. When the promotion effect designation command is input during the privilege unconfirmed state, the sub CPU 33a causes the speaker 17 and the top lamp 16 to execute the effect corresponding to the promotion effect.

  When the short time end designation command is input, the sub CPU 33a shown in FIG. 4 instructs to stop the sound output of the speaker 17 and to turn off the top lamp 16.

  Next, processing (mode switching processing) performed by the overall CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed by the overall CPU 37a every predetermined interrupt cycle (every 4 ms).

  When power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the command input completion flag is turned off in the process of step S10 shown in FIG. Since no command is input at the start of power supply, the overall CPU 37a determines that the command input flag is off (step S10: Y), and proceeds to the processing of step S20.

  In step S20, the overall CPU 37a confirms the setting state of the mode changeover switch SW, that is, whether the operation signal input from the switches SW1 and SW2 is in the off state or the on state, and proceeds to the processing in step S30. In step S30, the overall CPU 37a turns on any one of the mode flags 1 to 3 from the set state of the switches SW1 and SW2, and proceeds to the process of step S40. In step S40, the overall CPU 37a displays a currently set probability change notification timing mode (any one of modes 1 to 3) on a 7-segment display (not shown) provided on the overall control board 37. To end the processing here. Specifically, the number “1” is displayed on the 7-segment display in mode 1, the number “2” is displayed in mode 2, and the number “3” is displayed in mode 3. To do. Therefore, the store clerk at the amusement store can confirm the mode with the 7-segment display.

  Next, processing (command check processing) performed by the overall CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed by the overall CPU 37a every predetermined interrupt cycle (every 4 ms).

  In step S110 shown in FIG. 16, the overall CPU 37a receives commands related to symbol variation (variation pattern designation command, special symbol left designation command, special symbol right designation command, special symbol middle designation command, and all symbol stop commands) from the main CPU 31a. It is determined whether any one of them is input. When no command is input from the main CPU 31a or when a command not related to symbol variation is input (step S110: N), the overall CPU 37a performs the processing here without performing the processing of steps S120 to S220. finish. On the other hand, when a command related to symbol variation is input (step S110: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S120. Note that these fluctuation commands are input to the overall CPU 37a at different interrupt cycles. Specifically, one command is input per interrupt.

  In step S120, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the input command is a variation pattern designation command. When the input command is a variation pattern designation command (step S120: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S125. In step S125, the overall CPU 37a turns on the changing flag (stores in the RAM 37c), and proceeds to the process of step S130. In step S130, the overall CPU 37a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing of step S140 (notification effect execution processing in the privilege unconfirmed state).

  In step S140, the overall CPU 37a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine of FIG. 17 includes the processes of steps S710 to S760. In step S710, the overall CPU 37a has a number of symbol combination games (number of times of notification) to be executed from 0 after the end of the jackpot game effect until the promotion effect (the effect of notifying that the probability variation is given) is executed. It is determined whether or not it is larger. In this interrupt, since the process is for starting the first symbol combination game after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the big hit game effect has not yet been executed. For this reason, the overall CPU 37a determines “NO” in step S710, and ends the present subroutine without performing the processes in steps S720 to S760.

  Here, when the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 ends, the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S150 shown in FIG. In the processing of step S150, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the command input completion flag is turned off. When the command input completion flag is turned on (step S150: N), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S170 without performing the process of step S160. However, since this interrupt is a process for starting the first symbol combination game after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the overall CPU 37a assumes that the command input flag is off (step S150). : Y), the process proceeds to step S160. In step S160, the overall CPU 37a turns on the command input completion flag, and the process proceeds to step S170. Note that the command input completed flag remains on until the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is cut off.

  When the command input completion flag is turned on, the overall CPU 37a determines that the command input completion flag is turned on in step S10 (step S10: N), so that the processing in steps S20 to S40 is performed. Disappear. Therefore, the period from when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started until the first symbol combination game is performed becomes the effective period of the switching operation of the mode changeover switch SW. Therefore, for example, when the back side of the pachinko machine 10 is inspected due to the occurrence of a trouble during the game, even if the mode switch SW is operated by mistake, the mode is not switched. Therefore, the player is not confused by the sudden change of mode.

  In step S170, the overall CPU 37a outputs the variation pattern designation command stored in the RAM 37c in step S130 to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the sub CPU 32a of the sound / lamp control board 32, and performs the processing here. finish.

  If it is determined in step S120 that the input command is not a variation pattern designation command (step S120: N), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S180. In step S180, the overall CPU 37a determines whether the input command is the special symbol left designation command, the special symbol right designation command, or the special symbol middle designation command. If the input command is each special symbol designation command (step S180: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S190. In step S190, the general CPU 37a displays the special symbol left designated by the special symbol left designation command, the special symbol right designated by the special symbol right designation command, and the special symbol designated by the special symbol middle designation command. It memorize | stores in RAM37c and transfers to the process of step S200. In step S200, the overall CPU 37a outputs each special symbol designation command to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and ends the processing here.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S180 that the input command is not each special symbol designation command (step S180: N), the overall CPU 37a determines that the input command is the all symbol stop command. The process proceeds to step S210. In step S210, the overall CPU 37a clears (erases) the variation pattern, special symbol left, special symbol right, and special symbol stored in the RAM 37c, and proceeds to the process of step S215. In step S215, the overall CPU 37a turns off the changing flag that was turned on in step S125, and proceeds to the process of step S220. In step S220, the overall CPU 37a outputs an all symbols stop command to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and ends the processing here.

  Next, processing (effect determination processing) performed by the overall CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed by the overall CPU 37a every predetermined interrupt cycle (every 4 ms).

  In step S310 of FIG. 18, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not all of the variation pattern, the special symbol left, the special symbol right, and the special symbol are stored in the RAM 37c. If at least one of the variation pattern and each special symbol is not stored (step S310: N), the overall CPU 37a ends the processing here without performing the processing of steps S320 to S450. When the processes of steps S320 to S450 are executed once, the overall CPU 37a sets “NO” in step S310. On the other hand, when all of the variation pattern and each special symbol are stored (step S310: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S320.

  In step S320, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the RAM 37c in the process of step S130 is the variation pattern P4 for jackpot effect. That is, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern is selected when the big hit is made. When it is the fluctuation pattern P4 (step S320: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S330.

  On the other hand, in step S320, if the variation pattern stored in the RAM 37c is not the variation pattern P4, that is, one of the variation patterns P1, P2, and P3 (step S320: N), the overall CPU 37a Transition to processing. In step S440, the overall CPU 37a determines the decorative symbol E1 based on each special symbol designation command, and proceeds to the processing of step S450.

  In step S330, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the special symbol stored in the RAM 37c is a specific symbol that triggers the probability variation to start. Specifically, the special symbol left stored in the RAM 37c in the process of step S190 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol left is a specific symbol. Since the variation pattern P4 is a pattern for executing the big hit effect, all the symbols are the same. Therefore, instead of using the special symbol left for determining whether or not the symbol is a specific symbol, the special symbol right or the special symbol may be used.

  When the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol (step S330: Y), the overall CPU 37a turns on the specific symbol flag (stores in the RAM 37c) in step S340, and proceeds to the processing of step S360. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is not a specific symbol (step S330: N), the overall CPU 37a turns off (deletes) the specific symbol flag in step S350, and proceeds to the processing of step S360.

  In step S360, the overall CPU 37a checks the mode flag set in the process of step S30, and proceeds to the process of step S370. In step S370, the overall CPU 37a acquires from the RAM 37c the state notification timing determination random number value updated every predetermined cycle, and proceeds to the process of step S380. In step S380, the overall CPU 37a determines any one of the state notification timings T1 to T3 from the state notification timing determination tables 1 to 3 (see FIG. 7). For example, when the mode flag confirmed in the process of step S360 is the mode flag 1 for setting the mode 1, the state notification timing determination table 1 is selected. Then, the overall CPU 37a determines any one of the state notification timings T1 to T3 according to the value of the specific symbol (specific symbol or non-specific symbol) and the state notification timing determination random number. For example, when the value of the random number for determining the state notification timing is 21 and the specific symbol flag is turned on, the overall CPU 37a determines the state notification timing T3. When the value of the state notification timing determination random number is 23 and the specific symbol flag is turned off, the overall CPU 37a determines the state notification timing T2. Even when the state notification timing determination table 2 or 3 is selected, the state notification timing is determined in the same manner as when the state notification timing determination table 1 is selected. However, when the state notification timing determination table 2 is selected, the state notification timing T3 (notification during the privilege unconfirmed state) is not determined. Further, when the state notification timing determination table 3 is selected, the state notification timing T2 (notified during the big hit game effect) and the state notification timing T3 are not determined.

  Then, in step S390, the overall CPU 37a turns on (stores in the RAM 37c) a state notification timing flag corresponding to the state notification timing determined in step S380 (on), and performs the processing in step S400 (decorative symbol / re-lottery pattern). Move to decision processing.

  In step S400, the overall CPU 37a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine of FIG. 19 includes the processes of steps S410 to S430. In step S410, the overall CPU 37a acquires from the RAM 37c the value of the re-lottery effect determination random number that is updated every predetermined period. This re-lottery effect determination random number is used only when the state notification timing T1 (notified during the symbol combination game (during the re-lottery)) is determined in the process of step S380. When the state notification timings T2 and T3 are determined, the re-lottery effect determination random number is acquired but is not used. In step S420, the overall CPU 37a determines one of the re-lottery patterns SP1 to SP4 from the re-lottery effect determination table (see FIG. 9). The re-lottery pattern is determined based on the type of mode flag, the type of state notification timing flag, the presence / absence of the specific symbol flag, and the value of the random number for determining the re-lottery effect. For example, when the mode flag 1 and the state notification timing flag 1 are set and the specific symbol flag is turned on, the overall CPU 37a determines the re-lottery pattern SP1 or SP2. In this case, if the random number for determining the re-lottery effect acquired from the RAM 37c is any one of 0 to 4, the re-lottery pattern SP1 is determined, and the random number for determining the re-lottery effect is any one of 5 to 9. If so, the re-lottery pattern SP2 is determined. When the mode flag 3 and the state notification timing flag 1 are set and the specific symbol flag is turned off, the overall CPU 37a determines the re-lottery pattern SP4.

  In step S430, the overall CPU 37a determines the decorative symbol E1 to be stopped when the all symbol stop command is output, based on the determined re-lottery pattern, and ends the present subroutine. For example, when the re-lottery patterns SP1 and SP2 are determined, the overall CPU 37a determines the decorative symbol E1 based on each special symbol designation command. In particular, when the re-lottery pattern SP2 is determined, the decorative symbol E1 at the time of temporary stop and the decorative symbol E1 (special symbol B1) at the time of final stop are different from each other, so the temporary stop symbol is determined by the sub CPU 33a. The When the re-lottery pattern SP3 is determined, if the special symbols left, right, and middle designated by each special symbol designation command are specific symbols, the overall CPU 37a determines a non-specific symbol as the decorative symbol E1. When the re-lottery pattern SP3 is determined, if the special symbol left, right, and middle designated by each special symbol designation command are non-specific symbols, the overall CPU 37a displays the decorative symbol E1 corresponding to each special symbol designation command. To decide. Further, when the re-lottery pattern SP4 is determined, the overall CPU 37a determines a decorative symbol E1 corresponding to each special symbol designation command.

  Here, when the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 ends, the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S450 shown in FIG. In step S450, the overall CPU 37a performs a decoration symbol left designation command for designating the decoration symbol left of the decoration symbol E1, a decoration symbol right designation command for designating the decoration symbol right of the decoration symbol E1, and a decoration symbol of the decoration symbol E1. A designated design symbol designating command is output to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33. The overall CPU 37a also executes a first re-lottery pattern designation command for designating the re-lottery pattern SP1, a second re-lottery pattern designation command for designating the re-lottery pattern SP2, and a third re-lottery designating the re-lottery pattern SP3. Any one of the pattern designation command and the fourth re-lottery pattern designation command for designating the re-lottery pattern SP4 is output to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the sub CPU 32a of the sound / lamp control board 32. . Thus, the overall CPU 37a ends the process here.

  Next, a process (big hit middle promotion pattern determination process) performed by the overall CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed by the overall CPU 37a every predetermined interrupt cycle (every 4 ms).

  In step S505 shown in FIG. 20, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not a command (opening designation command, ending designation command, round designation command, etc.) relating to the big hit is input from the main CPU 31a. When the command related to the big hit is not input (step S505: N), that is, when the command related to the symbol combination game (variation pattern designation command or the like) is input, the overall CPU 37a does not perform the processing of steps S510 to S560. Finally, the process here ends. On the other hand, if a command related to the big hit is input (step S505: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S510.

  In step S510, the overall CPU 37a determines whether an opening designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. When the opening designation command has not been input (step S510: N), that is, when the ending designation command, the round designation command, or the like has been entered, the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S550. On the other hand, when the opening designation command is input (step S510: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S515.

  In step S515, the general CPU 37a turns on the big hit game effect flag indicating that the big hit game effect is being performed (stored in the RAM 37c), and proceeds to the process of step S520. In step S520, the overall CPU 37a checks the mode flag set in the process of step S30, and proceeds to the process of step S525. In step S525, the overall CPU 37a confirms the specific symbol flag stored in the process of step S340, and proceeds to the process of step S530. In step S530, the overall CPU 37a confirms the state notification timing flag set in the process of step S390, and proceeds to the process of step S535.

  In step S535, the overall CPU 37a determines any one of the ending pattern ED and the jackpot promotion pattern SK1 to SK3 from the jackpot promotion promotion determination table (see FIG. 12). The ending pattern ED and the jackpot middle promotion patterns SK1 to SK3 are determined based on the type of mode flag, the type of state notification timing flag, and the presence / absence of a specific symbol flag.

  In step S540, the overall CPU 37a stores any one of the ending pattern ED and the jackpot middle promotion pattern SK1 to SK3 determined in the process of step S535 in the RAM 37c, and proceeds to the process of step S545. Note that any one of the ending pattern ED and the jackpot middle promotion pattern SK1 to SK3 stored in step S540 is used when executing the process of step S870 in FIG. Further, in step S545, the overall CPU 37a outputs an opening designation command to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the sub CPU 32a of the sound / lamp control board 32, and ends the processing here.

  Thereafter, when a round designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall CPU 37a sets “YES” in step S505, “NO” in step S510, and “NO” in step S550. In this case, the overall CPU 37a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S555 and S560. Furthermore, when an ending designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall CPU 37a sets “YES” in step S505, “NO” in step S510, and “YES” in step S550. In this case, the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S555.

  In step S555, the general CPU 37a turns off (deletes) the jackpot game effect in-progress flag, and proceeds to the process of step S560. Note that the process in step S555 makes a negative determination in step S860 in FIG. Then, in step S560, the overall CPU 37a determines whether the sub CPU 33a and the audio / audio on the display control board 33 are based on any one of the ending pattern ED and the jackpot middle promotion patterns SK1 to SK3 stored in the RAM 37c in the process of step S540. An output is made to the sub CPU 32a of the lamp control board 32, and the processing here ends. When the ending pattern ED is determined, the overall CPU 37a outputs an ending designation command to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a. On the other hand, when the big hit middle promotion pattern SK1 is determined, the overall CPU 37a outputs the big hit middle promotion pattern designation command 1 to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a. Further, the central CPU 37a outputs the jackpot / medium promotion pattern designation command 2 to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a when the jackpot / medium promotion pattern SK2 is determined, and designates the jackpot / medium promotion pattern designation when the jackpot / medium promotion pattern SK3 is determined. Command 3 is output to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a.

  Next, processing (state notification processing and promotion pattern determination processing during a privilege unconfirmed state) performed by the overall CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed by the overall CPU 37a every predetermined interrupt cycle (every 4 ms).

  In step S610 illustrated in FIG. 21, the overall CPU 37a determines whether any one of the first to third state designation commands is input from the main CPU 31a. Note that at the time when power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started, any one of the first to third state designation commands is input. On the other hand, if the big hit game effect is over, the second or third state designation command is input. When the first to third state designation commands are not input (step S610: N), the overall CPU 37a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S620 to S690. On the other hand, when any one of the first to third state designation commands is input (step S610: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S620.

  In step S620, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the mode flag set in the process of step S30 is the mode flag 1. In other words, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the mode changeover switch SW is set to the mode 1 in which there is a possibility that notification that the probability variation is not given even in the privilege unconfirmed state. When the mode flag 1 is set (step S620: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S630.

  In step S630, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the state notification timing flag stored in the RAM 37c is the state notification timing flag 3. In other words, the general CPU 37a determines whether or not it is the state notification timing T3 (notifies during the privilege unconfirmed state), in other words, the general CPU 37a performs notification that the change is a probability change or that the change is not a probability change. Determine whether or not. If it is the state notification timing flag 3 (step S630: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S640.

  In step S640, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the specific symbol flag is turned on. If the specific symbol flag is turned on (step S640: Y), it becomes a probability change, and the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S650. On the other hand, if the specific symbol flag is off (step S640: N), since there is no probability variation, the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S670 without performing the processes of steps S650 and S660.

  In step S650, the overall CPU 37a acquires from the RAM 37c a random number for notification timing determination during the privilege unconfirmed state that is updated every predetermined period. Then, the overall CPU 37a determines the number of notification times based on the value of the notification timing determination random number during the privilege unconfirmed state acquired from the RAM 37c. For example, if the random number for notification timing determination during the privilege unconfirmed state is “0”, the number of notification times is determined to be one, and if it is “1”, the number of notification times is determined to be two. ", The number of notification times is determined to be 100 times. In step S660, the overall CPU 37a sets (temporarily stores) the determined number of notification times in the RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing in step S670. In step S670, the overall CPU 37a outputs a state designation command (fourth state designation command) indicating that the privilege is not confirmed to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the sub CPU 32a of the voice / lamp control board 32, and in step S690. Transition to processing.

  On the other hand, if it is not the mode flag 1 (step S620: N) or not the state notification timing flag 3 (step S630: N), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S680. In step S680, the overall CPU 37a outputs the state designation command input from the main CPU 31a to the sub CPUs 33a and 32a as it is. Specifically, the first state designation command is output when the first state designation command is input, and the second state designation command is output when the second state designation command is input. When the third state designation command is input, the third state designation command is output. Then, the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S690.

  In step S690, the overall CPU 37a clears (deletes) the state notification timing flag and the specific symbol flag stored in the RAM 37c, and ends the processing here.

  Thereafter, when the next symbol combination game is started, the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S10 shown in FIG. In this case, since the command input completed flag is turned on in the previous symbol combination game (step S160), the overall CPU 37a determines “NO” in step S10 and ends the processing here.

  Then, the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S110 shown in FIG. Here, if a change pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall CPU 37a determines “YES” in steps S110 to S130, proceeds to the process in step S140, and performs the process in step S710 shown in FIG. Migrate to

  In step S710, since the number of times of notification is set in the previous symbol combination game (step S660), the overall CPU 37a sets the determination in step S710 to “YES” and proceeds to the process in step S720.

  In step S720, the overall CPU 37a subtracts 1 from the number of times of notification, and proceeds to the process of step S730. Note that the number of notification times is decremented by one each time a variation pattern designation command is input (every time a symbol combination game is started). In step S730, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the number of notification times has become 0 (notification timing) by subtracting the number of notification times in step S720.

  When the number of notification times is not 0 (step S730: N), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S750. In step S750, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the RAM 37c in step S130 is the variation pattern P4 for jackpot effect. If it is the variation pattern P4 (step S750: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S760. In step S760, the overall CPU 37a clears the number of times of notification (sets it to 0) regardless of whether the promotion effect is being performed, and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is not the variation pattern P4 (step S750: N), the overall CPU 37a ends this subroutine without clearing the number of times of notification. In this case, in the next symbol combination game, the number of notification times is subtracted (step S720), and it is determined whether or not the number of notification times has become 0 (step S730). Note that the processes in steps S720 and S730 are repeated until the number of notification times becomes zero unless the variation pattern P4 is input.

  When the number of notification times becomes 0 (step S730: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S740. In step S740, the overall CPU 37a outputs a promotion effect designation command during the privilege unconfirmed state that instructs execution of the promotion effect to the sub CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the sub CPU 32a of the sound / lamp control board 32. The effect executed based on the promotion effect designation command during the privilege unconfirmed state is the promotion effect (see FIG. 8).

  Next, a process (notification effect forced execution process) performed by the overall CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed by the overall CPU 37a every predetermined interrupt cycle (every 4 ms).

  In step S810 shown in FIG. 22, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the notification effect forced execution switch 26 (see FIGS. 1 and 4) is operated, that is, the notification effect forced execution signal from the notification effect forced execution switch 26 is received. It is determined whether or not the state is switched from the off state to the on state. When the notification effect forced execution signal remains in the off state (step S810: N), the overall CPU 37a determines that the notification effect forced execution switch 26 has not been operated, and does not perform steps S820 to S880. Terminate the process. On the other hand, when the notification effect forced execution signal is switched to the ON state (step S810: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S820, assuming that the notification effect forced execution switch 26 is operated. It should be noted that the processing of steps S820 to S880 is forcibly executed to notify that the probability variation is not provided when the second notification effect for notifying that the probability variation is not provided is executed. This is executed by operating the switch 26.

  In the process of step S820, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the changing flag indicating that the symbol is changing (a period from when the changing pattern designation command is input to when all the symbol stop commands are input) is turned on. Determine. When the changing flag is turned on (step S820: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S830. In step S830, the overall CPU 37a determines whether any one of the re-lottery patterns SP1 to SP4 has been determined in the process of step S420 illustrated in FIG. If the re-lottery pattern has not yet been determined, or if the main CPU 31a has determined a loss (step S830: N), the overall CPU 37a does not perform the processes of steps S840 and S850, but performs the process here. finish. On the other hand, when the re-lottery pattern has been determined (step S830: Y), the overall CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S840.

  In step S840, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the determined re-lottery pattern is the re-lottery pattern SP4 that can be determined when it is determined that the main CPU 31a does not give a probability variation. When the determined re-lottery pattern is not the re-lottery pattern SP4 (step S840: N), the determined re-lottery pattern is any of the re-lottery patterns SP1 to SP3 that can be determined when it is determined that the probability variation is given. Or one. In this case, the overall CPU 37a ends the process here without performing the process of step S850. On the other hand, when the determined re-lottery pattern is the re-lottery pattern SP4 (step S840: Y), the overall CPU 37a compulsorily displays the second notification effect (the effect of displaying the word “sorry”) in step S850. To end the process.

  In the process of step S820, when the changing flag is not turned on (step S820: N), the overall CPU 37a determines that the symbol is not changing (during the big hit game effect or the demo effect). Then, the process proceeds to step S860. In the process of step S860, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the big hit game effect flag is on (stored in the RAM 37c), that is, whether or not the big hit game effect is being processed. When the big hit game effect flag is not turned on (step S860: N), the overall CPU 37a determines that the big hit game effect is not being performed (demo effect is being performed). Since the second notification effect is not executed in this demonstration effect (see FIG. 8), the overall CPU 37a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S870 and S880. On the other hand, when the big hit game effect flag is turned on (step S860: Y), the overall CPU 37a determines that the big hit game effect is being performed, and proceeds to the processing of step S870. The big hit game effect flag is turned off (erased) when it is determined “YES” in the step S550 shown in FIG. 20 (when an ending designation command is input).

  In step S870, the overall CPU 37a determines whether or not the determined jackpot middle promotion pattern is a jackpot middle promotion pattern SK3 that can be determined when it is determined that the main CPU 31a does not give a probability variation. When the determined jackpot / medium promotion pattern is not jackpot / medium promotion pattern SK3 (step S870: N), the determined jackpot / medium promotion pattern SK1, SK2 can be determined when it is determined that the probability variation is given. It becomes one of these. In this case, the overall CPU 37a ends the process here without performing the process of step S880. On the other hand, when the determined jackpot promotion pattern SK3 is the jackpot promotion pattern SK3 (step S870: Y), the overall CPU 37a forcibly selects the second notification effect (character is “short time” plate) in step S880. Effect) is executed, and the processing here ends.

  Now, a specific flow of the second notification effect will be described based on FIG. 8, FIG. 11, FIG. For example, if it is decided that no probability variation will be granted, and the player who wants to know quickly that the probability variation will not be granted is the majority of the visitors, the big hit game after starting the symbol combination game It is preferable to notify that the probability variation is not given within the period until the presentation ends (the first period shown in FIG. 8). In addition, even when the game store adopts the lucky number system (LN system), it should be notified that the probability variation is not given within the period (first period) until the big hit game effect is ended. Is preferred. In this case, it is preferable to set the mode 2 (see FIG. 14) by operating the mode switch SW.

  In this way, it can be notified that the probability variation is not given only in the first period. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, after all the decorative symbols E1 temporarily stop with the non-specific symbol combination (“2, 2, 2”), all the decorative symbols E1 change again and become unspecified. There is a possibility that an effect is displayed in which the characters “sorry” are displayed while the symbol combination (“2, 2, 2”) is stopped. The effect of displaying the word “sorry” is a second notification effect that is executed during the first period, specifically during the first half period when the symbol combination game is performed (see FIG. 8). . When the word “sorry” is displayed, the player can know that the probability variation is not given. As a result, since the player knows that the probability variation is not given at an early stage before the expectation for the provision of the probability variation is increased, the player is likely to give up. For this reason, players will be motivated to “change their mood and do their best”. In addition, since the re-lottery is executed in the first half period, it is possible to satisfy the player's desire to “know quickly that the privilege is not granted”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, during the jackpot game effect, the plates of “probability change”, “probability change? Short time?”, And “short time” are displayed, and the character has the effect of selecting the plate with “short time”. there is a possibility. The effect that the character selects the plate is a second notification effect that is executed during the first period, specifically during the latter half of the period when the jackpot game effect is performed (see FIG. 8). When the character performs an effect of selecting a plate, the player can know that the probability variation is not given by knowing that the variation time reduction is given. At this time, even if the player has a slight expectation of “Why is it likely to change?” When all the decorative symbols E1 are confirmed and stopped with non-specific symbols, the probability variation will not be given. Is surely complimented from the word “short time”.

  Therefore, if the mode changeover switch SW is operated to set the mode 2, the game is continued while expecting the provision of the probability variation, but the bonus is not confirmed yet (see FIG. 8). ), It is less likely that motivation will drop at once.

  Also, for example, when a game shop clerk confirms the jackpot symbol (during the second half of the period shown in FIG. 8), a plate of “probable change? Short time?” Is displayed, and after confirmation (second period shown in FIG. 8). Middle) is not notified that the probability fluctuation is not given. Therefore, the store clerk can accurately determine whether or not the probability fluctuation is given. Therefore, if the store clerk makes a mistake, it is not possible to prompt the player to exchange the game ball, and the possibility that the game store will be disadvantaged is reduced.

  On the other hand, when most of the players who come to the store know that the probability change is not granted at an early stage, if the motivation for continuation of the game tends to be killed, the probability change will not be given at a later stage. It is preferable to notify. Specifically, it is preferable to notify that the probability variation is not given within the period after the big hit game effect (second period shown in FIG. 8). In this case, it is preferable to set the mode 1 (see FIG. 14) by operating the mode switch SW.

  In this way, it can be notified that the probability variation is not given in the second period. Specifically, in the first period, after all the decorative symbols E1 temporarily stop with the non-specific symbol combination (“2, 2, 2”), all the decorative symbols E1 re-variate to change the non-specific symbols. When a re-lottery to confirm and stop with the symbol combination (“2, 2, 2”) is performed and the word “chance” is displayed (see FIG. 11), it means that no probability fluctuation is given in the second period. You may be notified. More specifically, all the decorative symbols E1 are fixed and stopped when the symbol combination of non-specific symbols ("2, 2, 2"), and all the special symbols B1 are fixed and stopped when they are non-specific symbols ("∴, ∴, ∴") When this occurs (see FIG. 11), it is notified that the probability variation is not given in the second period. In this case, since it is not notified that the probability fluctuation is not given at an early stage until the big hit game effect ends, the player can continue the game while expecting to be promoted to a certain probability. That is, by notifying that the probability fluctuation is not given at an early stage, it is less likely that the player will stop the game because he / she thinks that this pachinko machine is not expected to be promoted to a certain probability.

  Therefore, if the mode selector switch SW is operated to set the mode 1, the second notification is given during the symbol combination game (the first half period shown in FIG. 8) or during the big hit game effect (the second half period shown in FIG. 8). There is a low possibility that an effect (an effect in which the character “sorry” is displayed or an effect in which the character selects a plate with “short time”) is performed. Therefore, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation that the probability variation is given for a long period of time, so that the player can continue to be motivated to continue the game.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the mode changeover switch SW is set according to the player's preference or the game shop sales form, the overall CPU 37a is based on the setting state of the mode changeover switch SW. The execution of at least one of the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect is determined. As a result, a case where the second notification effect is executed during the first period (during the symbol combination game or jackpot game effect) and a case where the second notification effect is not executed occur. The timing for notifying that the privilege (probability fluctuation) is not given is different.

  Therefore, for example, even if a player says “I want to get rid of disgusting things (notification that a privilege is not given) sooner” or a player who wants to postpone “disgusting things as much as possible”, mode switching Since the notification timing that the privilege (probability fluctuation) is not given can be changed according to the setting state of the switch SW, the mutual requests can be satisfied. Moreover, since the game store side can also change the notification timing that the probability change is not given according to the set state of the mode changeover switch SW, the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be accurately grasped.

  Further, since the first notification effect and the second notification effect are executed and the notification regarding the provision of the probability variation is performed before the player can know the information regarding the provision of the probability variation, the provision of the probability variation is performed. It is possible to prevent the notification related to becoming a subsequent report.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the first notification effect (the effect of displaying the word “chance” and the plate with the character “probability? The effect) is an effect that can be performed in common even when the main CPU 31a determines whether the probability variation is given or not. Therefore, the player can tackle the game while maintaining a sense of expectation for giving the probability variation.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the first period is composed of the first half period and the second half period, and the mode changeover switch SW executes the second notification effect during at least one of the first half period and the second half period. I'm trying to set it to a wet state. For this reason, according to the setting state of the mode changeover switch SW, it is possible to set the timing for notifying that the probability fluctuation is not given more finely. Thus, for example, even a player who wants to know that a privilege is not granted as soon as possible, “I want to know that a privilege is not granted early, but expect a little change in probability” Even a player can satisfy the mutual request because the notification timing that the probability variation is not given can be varied according to the setting state of the mode switch SW.

  (4) In this embodiment, management of timing for notifying whether or not a privilege is given (processing for determining any one of status notification timings T1 to T3) is performed by the central CPU 37a, not the main CPU 31a. It has come to be. Therefore, the processing by the main CPU 31a is not complicated. In addition, since it is not necessary to change any control program stored in the ROM 31b, the processing by the main CPU 31a is the same as that of the conventional model.

  (5) In the present embodiment, even when a privilege such as probability fluctuation is given, a notification that the privilege is given is not performed, or even when a privilege is not given. If there is no notification that the privilege has not been granted, the promotion effect or non-elevation effect is forcibly executed by turning on / off the power switch. It is possible to prevent troubles depending on whether or not a privilege is given to the person (compensation for probability fluctuation at the time of closing). Further, when the promotion effect or the non-elevation effect is forcibly executed, the processing of steps S630 and S680 of the central CPU 37a is performed, so that the processing by the main CPU 31a becomes complicated, or the control program stored in the ROM 31b The possibility of needing changes is reduced. Further, by utilizing the fact that the state notification timing flag set in the RAM 37c is cleared by turning off the power switch, the state designation command input from the main CPU 31a is output as it is, thereby promoting or non-elevating effect. To do. For this reason, it is not necessary to newly add a process performed by the overall CPU 37a in order to make it possible to execute the promotion effect or the non-promotion effect, and when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is interrupted, the power supply to the RAM 37c is performed. There is no need to provide a backup power supply. In addition, since the power switch of the present embodiment also functions as “forced notification operation means”, the forced notification operation means need not be provided separately from the power switch.

  (6) In the present embodiment, when the notification effect forced execution switch 26 is operated in a state before the second notification effect for notifying that the probability change is not given, it is decided not to give the probability change. If so, the second notification effect is forcibly executed. Thereby, it is possible to know that the probability variation is not given at an arbitrary timing. For example, if the mode change switch SW is set and the notification timing that the probability variation is not given is delayed, a player who says “I want to get rid of disgust (notification that a privilege is not given) sooner” Even if the game is performed, the player can immediately know that the probability variation is not given by operating the notification effect forced execution switch 26. Therefore, a player's request can be satisfied more reliably.

  In addition, if the word “unfortunate” is displayed as a result of operating the notification effect forced execution switch 26 during the symbol combination game, the player will be able to win a big hit before the big symbol combination is derived. I can know. In addition, if the word “sorry” is not displayed as a result of operating the notification effect forced execution switch 26 during the symbol combination game, the word “sorry” is not displayed. Is a big hit with probability fluctuation? The player can have an expectation such as “

  Furthermore, when the word “chance” is displayed during the symbol combination game, the player usually wants to know quickly whether or not the probability variation is given. In this case, if the player operates the notification effect forcible execution switch 26, an effect in which the character selects the “short time” plate can be forcibly executed. Therefore, an early stage of the jackpot game effect (for example, during the opening effect) Etc.), it can be known that the probability variation is not given. Therefore, a player's request can be satisfied more reliably.

  In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may abbreviate | omit that the privilege is provided. For example, an effect that is executed based on the jackpot promotion pattern SK1 (a pattern in the case where the character selects the “probable change” plate) may be omitted.

  In the above embodiment, when a big hit is made with a non-specific symbol, the variable time shortening state is given after the big hit game effect ends, but it may not be given. In this case, it is preferable not to shorten the variation time of each normal symbol D1 even if the symbol combination is a big hit. Moreover, it is preferable not to recognize from the appearance whether or not a privilege is given by not increasing the opening frequency of the ordinary electric accessory 22a (only by making the jackpot probability different inside the machine).

  -The decorative design E1 used in the above embodiment may not be particularly required.

  -In the above embodiment, when the big hit determination at the start of fluctuation is performed, it is determined whether or not the bonus is granted. However, when the big hit determination random number or the big hit symbol random number is acquired when winning is detected, the bonus is determined. It may be determined whether or not to give. In this way, since the first half period of the first period is long, it is easy to increase the variation of the privilege notification timing.

  In the above embodiment, there are three types of modes 1 to 3 as modes set by the mode selector switch SW. However, for example, when both the operation signals from the switches SW1 and SW2 are in the off state, a mode in which the third notification effect and the promotion effect are not executed at all may be added.

  In the above embodiment, the mode selector switch SW is provided on the overall control board 37 disposed inside the machine. However, the mode changeover switch SW may be provided on the surface side of the pachinko machine 10 (specifically, the upper ball tray 15 or the like). In this way, the player can operate the mode changeover switch SW by himself / herself to operate the mode change switch SW without telling the store clerk that he / she wants to change the timing for notifying the probability variation or the variation time reduction. And the timing for notifying the reduction of the fluctuation time can be changed.

  In this case, the valid period of the switching operation of the mode switch SW may not be limited to the period from the start of power supply to the pachinko machine 10 until the first symbol combination game is performed. Specifically, the processes of steps S10, S150, and S160 may be omitted. In this way, even when the player gets bored with the current probability change or notification time for reducing the fluctuation time, the notification timing can be changed by operating the mode switch SW during the game. . Therefore, the motivation for continuation of the game can be maintained for a longer period.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation and the variation time reduction are given based on the fact that the symbol combination game is stopped by the big hit combination. However, the probability variation and the variation time reduction may be given regardless of the big hit.

  -You may apply the structure of the pachinko machine 10 of the said embodiment to game machines, such as a slot machine.

  Next, in addition to the technical ideas described in the claims, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In any one of claims 1 to 6, the setting means is arranged on the front side of the gaming machine. In this way, the player can operate the setting means.

  (2) In Claim 4, the power switch of the gaming machine also serves as the forced notification operation means. In this way, it is not necessary to provide the forced notification operation means separately from the power switch.

  (3) A symbol combination game is performed by changing a plurality of types of symbols, and when a jackpot symbol combination is derived, a jackpot granting means for granting a jackpot gaming state, and the symbol combination game is derived by the symbol combination game A privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege that increases the possibility of being granted, a privilege grant means for granting a privilege when it is determined to grant a privilege, and a privilege within a predetermined notification period. A privilege notification unit capable of executing a notification effect relating to the grant, and when the privilege period is determined to be granted by the privilege grant determination unit, the privilege grant unit from the time of determination by the privilege grant determination unit. When it is determined that no privilege is granted by the privilege grant determination unit, the privilege grant determination unit It is a gaming machine that is a period until a player can know that a privilege is not granted from a fixed time, and is a first notification effect that gives the player an expectation for the grant of a privilege, that a privilege is not granted A setting unit that sets the privilege notification unit in a state in which at least one of a second notification effect to be notified and a third notification effect to notify that a privilege is granted can be executed during the notification period; Privilege notification content determination means for determining execution of at least one of the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect by the privilege notification means based on the setting state of the setting means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (4) A jackpot granting means for giving a jackpot gaming state when a symbol combination game is derived by varying a plurality of symbols and a jackpot symbol combination is derived, and a probability that a jackpot symbol combination is derived is high. A probability variation grant determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability variation that varies, a probability variation grant means for granting the probability variation when it is determined to give the probability variation, and within a predetermined notification period And a probability variation notifying unit capable of executing a notification effect relating to the provision of the probability variation, and when the probability period is determined to be imparted by the probability variation provision determining unit, the probability variation provision is performed. It is a period from the time of determination by the determination means to the start of the application of the probability fluctuation by the probability fluctuation applying means, and the probability fluctuation is determined by the probability fluctuation application determining means. When it is determined not to be granted, the gaming machine is a period from the time of determination by the probability variation grant determining means until the player can know that the probability variation is not granted, the probability variation If it is determined not to be granted, at least one of a first notification effect for giving the player an expectation for the provision of the probability variation and a second notification effect for notifying that the probability variation is not given is described above. Setting means for setting the probability variation notifying means in a state that can be executed during the notification period, and the first notification effect and the second notification effect by the probability variation notifying means based on the setting state of the setting means. A game machine comprising: probability variation notification content determination means for determining execution of at least one of the above.

  (5) A jackpot granting means for playing a symbol combination game by changing a plurality of types of symbols and providing a jackpot game state when a bonus combination is derived, and a variation time of each symbol in the symbol combination game A bonus grant judging means for judging whether to give a probability variation in which the probability that a big hit symbol combination is derived is given a high probability, or to grant the variation time reduction. A bonus granting means for granting the fluctuation time when it is determined, and granting the probability fluctuation when it is determined as the probability fluctuation, and reducing the fluctuation time or giving the probability fluctuation within a predetermined notification period. A privilege notification means capable of executing a notification effect on the information, and the notification period is determined to be given by the privilege grant determination means to reduce the variation time. If it is determined to give the probability variation by the privilege granting means, it is a period from the judgment by the privilege granting means until the bonus granting means starts to give the variable time reduction. In addition, it is a period from the time of determination by the privilege grant determination means until the start of provision of the probability variation by the privilege grant means, and when it is determined by the privilege grant determination means that the variation time reduction is not given. , When it is determined that the probability variation is not given by the privilege granting determination unit after the determination by the privilege granting determination unit until the player can know that the variation time reduction is not granted. In addition, the gaming machine has a period from the time of determination by the privilege grant determination means until the player can know that the probability variation is not granted. A first notification effect that gives a person expectation for the provision of the variation time or the probability variation, a second notification effect that informs that the variation time shortening or the probability variation is not provided, and the variation time reduction Or setting means for setting the privilege notification means in a state where at least one of the third notification effects for notifying that the probability variation is given can be executed during the notification period, and based on the setting state of the setting means And a bonus notification content determining means for determining execution of at least one of the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect by the privilege notification means. Machine.

The front view which shows the pachinko machine in this embodiment. The front view which shows a large sized decorative member. The front view which shows a mode switch etc. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control board, a general control board, a display control board, an audio / lamp control board, etc. in a pachinko machine. A variation pattern distribution table used when determining a variation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of a special design and a decoration design. State notification timing determination tables 1 to 3 used when determining the state notification timing. The time chart which shows the 1st period, the 2nd period, the 1st information production, the 2nd information production, the 3rd information production, etc. A re-lottery effect determination table used when determining a re-lottery pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of a special design and a decoration design. Explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of a special design and a decoration design. A jackpot promotion promotion determination table used when determining the jackpot promotion pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the production in which a plate and a character are displayed. The table which shows the setting state of a mode switch. The flowchart which shows the mode switching process performed in the integrated CPU of a general control board. The flowchart which shows the command check process performed in the integrated CPU of a general control board. The flowchart which shows the notification production | presentation execution process in the privilege unconfirmed state performed in the integrated CPU of an integrated control board. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation determination process performed in the integrated CPU of a general control board. The flowchart which shows the decoration symbol and re-lottery pattern determination process performed in the integrated CPU of an integrated control board. The flowchart which shows the big hit middle promotion pattern determination process performed in the integrated CPU of a general control board. The flowchart which shows the status alerting | reporting process and promotion pattern determination process in a privilege unconfirmed state which are performed in the centralized CPU of a centralized control board. The flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting effect forced execution process performed in the overall CPU of the overall control means.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 16 as a gaming machine ... Top lamp 17 constituting privilege notifying means ... Speaker 18 constituting privilege notifying means ... Liquid crystal pattern display device 26 constituting privilege notifying means ... Notification effect forced execution operation means Notification production forced execution switch 31a: Main CPU as jackpot grant means, privilege grant determination means, privilege grant means, and small privilege grant means
37a: General CPU as privilege notification content determination means
SW: Mode selector switch as setting means

Claims (6)

Immediately before the start of the symbol combination game in which multiple types of symbols are changed, the jackpot determination random number value is compared with the jackpot determination value to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined, and the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot are determined. A jackpot granting means for granting a jackpot gaming state when the judgment value matches and the judgment result of the jackpot judgment is affirmative;
Privilege grant determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege that increases the possibility that a jackpot symbol combination is derived in the symbol combination game;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege after the end of the jackpot gaming state when it is determined to grant a privilege;
A privilege notification means capable of executing a notification effect related to the provision of a privilege within a predetermined notification period;
The notification period is
When it is determined that a privilege is given by the privilege grant determination means, it is a period from the determination by the privilege grant determination means until the privilege grant means starts to grant a privilege,
When it is determined that a privilege is not granted by the privilege grant determining means, it is a period until the player can know that the privilege is not granted from the determination by the privilege grant determining means,
A gaming machine comprising a first half period until a jackpot symbol combination is derived as a result of the symbol combination game and a second half period that is a period until the end of the jackpot gaming state,
State notification timing determination table storage means for storing a plurality of state notification timing determination tables to which state notification timings for notification of granting of privileges are assigned;
When it is determined that a privilege is not granted, the privilege notification means is a first notification effect that gives the player an expectation for granting the privilege, and a second notification effect that notifies that the privilege is not granted. Setting means for manually setting at least one of the states to be executable during the notification period;
In addition to the symbol combination being derived as a result of the symbol combination game based on the setting state of the setting means, the second notification effect may be executed during the first half period or the second half period. In addition to a certain mode A or a symbol combination being derived as a result of the symbol combination game, a mode B in which the second notification effect may be executed during the first half period is set.
When the set mode type is the mode A, the state notification timing determination table A is selected from the plurality of state notification timing determination tables, and the state notification timing determination random number assigned to the state notification timing is selected. The state notification timing indicating the first half period or the second half period is determined from the selected state notification timing determination table A based on the first notification effect and the second notification by the privilege notification means. While deciding to execute at least one of the production,
When the set mode type is the mode B, the state notification timing determination table B is selected from the plurality of state notification timing determination tables, and the selected state is determined based on the value of the state notification timing determination random number. A privilege notification content determination unit that determines execution of the second notification effect by the privilege notification unit by determining the state notification timing indicating the first half period from the state notification timing determination table B. A gaming machine. During the first half period, after all the symbols have been temporarily stopped, the first half production is performed in which all the symbols are re-variable and stopped.
The privilege notification content determination means is
When the state notification timing indicating the first half period is determined, regardless of whether the set mode type is the mode A or the mode B, the second notification effect is displayed as the first half effect. Decide to run,
When the state notification timing indicating the latter half period is determined, if the set mode type is the mode A, execution of the first notification effect is determined as the first half effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. During the second half period, the second half production which is the production in the jackpot gaming state is executed,
The privilege notification content determination means is
Whether or not a privilege is given as the latter half effect regardless of whether the set mode type is the mode A or the mode B when the state notification timing indicating the first half period is determined Decide to execute the ending production without any notification,
When the state notification timing indicating the latter half period is determined, if the set mode type is the mode A, execution of the second notification effect is determined as the latter half effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: The privilege notification content determining means is configured to cause the privilege notification means to perform the first notification effect and the second notification effect based on the setting state of the setting means at the time when the first symbol combination game is performed after power-on. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein execution of at least one of the following is determined. When the first notification effect is executed by the privilege notification means, the privilege notification means is notified that a privilege is forcibly given by being operated or a privilege is not given. with forced notifying operation means for,
A power switch that starts supplying power to the gaming machine when operated to the on position and shuts off power supply to the gaming machine when operated to the off position is a function as the forced notification operating means. And
By operating the power switch to the off position and then operating the power switch to the on position, a promotion effect for notifying that a privilege is granted or a non-elevation effect for notifying that a privilege is not given is provided. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the game machine is forcibly executed . When it is determined that the privilege is not granted by the privilege grant determination unit and before the second notification effect is executed by the privilege notification unit, the command is forcibly operated. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising notification effect forced execution operation means for executing a second notification effect.

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