JP6629663B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with operation means that can be operated by a player.

  For example, in a pachinko machine, which is one of the representative examples of a gaming machine, a game area in which a pachinko ball as a game ball is launched is defined on a board of a game board set in the machine. At a substantially central position of the game area, a frame-shaped decorative member also called a center accessory is provided, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed through the opening of the frame-shaped decorative member to perform a symbol variation effect. A liquid crystal type or a drum type symbol display device (symbol display means) to be performed is made to face from the rear, and at the position below the frame-shaped decorative member in the game board, the fluctuation in the symbol display device is started by winning a pachinko ball. There have been proposed a number of arrangements in which a start winning device (start winning means) is provided. The pachinko balls flowing down the game area start the winning prize device, thereby starting a symbol change effect on the symbol display device, and paying out a predetermined number of pachinko balls as prize balls. Then, as a result of the symbol fluctuation effect, when the symbol is stopped in a predetermined combination on the symbol display device (for example, three identical symbols, etc.), a hit game advantageous to the player occurs, and a special winning opening of the special winning device. Is open and an opportunity to obtain a prize ball is provided.

  In this type of pachinko machine, in order to enhance the interest of the player, the player operates the operation buttons (operating means) provided on the game machine to change the type of effect such as a favorite music or sound effect. There has been known one configured to be selectable (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-124693 A

  However, it is not unusual for models such as the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 to be able to select a desired effect from among a plurality of types. Could not be improved.

  Therefore, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the conventional technology, and has been proposed to appropriately solve the problem. The purpose is to provide a machine.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application
A hit judging means (60a) for executing a hit judgment in response to the establishment of the start condition is provided. In a gaming machine in which a hit game which is advantageous to a player after being displayed is given,
Operation means (36, 37) operable by a player;
Selection effect control means (65a) capable of controlling the selection effect to display the option of the effect on the display unit (17a) during the hit game,
Option determining means (65a) for determining an option selected by the operation of the operation means (36, 37) from options displayed in the selected effect performed under the control of the selection effect control means (65a),
Display option determining means (65a) for determining a plurality of options to be displayed in the selected effect performed by the control of the selected effect control means (65a),
An effect corresponding to the option determined by the option determining means (65a), an effect execution control means (65a) controllable during the symbol change or during the hit game,
A prize information acquiring means (60a) for acquiring prize information when the start condition is satisfied,
Holding storage means (60c) for storing start-hold information based on the winning information obtained by the winning information obtaining means (60a),
Prior to the execution of the symbol change based on the start-hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c), the prior determination means (60a ) And
It said display choice decision unit (65a) is a lottery the pre judging means (60a) of the determination result in the execution of the selected effect to have based is determined, and that is executed when determining the said actual line, the option of displaying When the execution of the additional selection to increase is determined, a plurality of types of specific options different from the specific options that can be determined as the options to be displayed when the selection effect is performed based on the determination result of the hit determination unit (60a) are determined. The option including any one of the specific options is determined, and the execution of the selected effect is determined based on the determination result of the preliminary determination means (60a), and the non-execution of the additional selection in the lottery is performed. If determined, it is set to determine an option from a normal option that can be determined as an option to be displayed when performing the selection effect based on the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) ,
The execution mode of the effect when the effect corresponding to the option selected by the operation of the first operation means (37) during the execution of the selected effect is changed to the first mode during the execution of the selected effect. The gist is that it can be changed in accordance with the operation of the second operation means (36) different from the operation means (37).

  As described above, the degree of expectation as to whether or not there is a hold for which the hit display is displayed can be suggested depending on the type of option displayed in the selection effect for selecting the effect mode, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to. In other words, the expected degree of whether or not there is a hold where the hit display is displayed in the selected effect, which does not normally indicate the degree of expectation of whether or not there is a hold where the hit display is displayed, is suggested. Surprise the player and enhance the interest.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
A hit judging means (60a) for executing a hit judgment in response to the establishment of the start condition is provided. In a gaming machine in which a hit game which is advantageous to a player after being displayed is given,
Operation means (36, 37) operable by a player;
Selection effect control means (65a) capable of controlling the selection effect for displaying the effect options on the display unit (17a) during the symbol change,
Option determining means (65a) for determining an option selected by the operation of the operation means (36, 37) from options displayed in the selected effect performed under the control of the selection effect control means (65a),
Display option determining means (65a) for determining a plurality of options to be displayed in the selected effect performed by the control of the selected effect control means (65a),
An effect corresponding to the option determined by the option determining means (65a), an effect execution control means (65a) controllable during the symbol change or during the hit game,
A prize information acquiring means (60a) for acquiring prize information when the start condition is satisfied,
Holding storage means (60c) for storing start-hold information based on the winning information obtained by the winning information obtaining means (60a),
Prior to the execution of the symbol change based on the start-hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c), the prior determination means (60a ) And
The display option determining means (65a) is based on the result of the hit determination based on the start suspension information corresponding to the symbol variation at which the execution start timing has arrived, based on the start suspension information that has been determined as a hit determination. Determine the option displayed in the selection effect that is executed during the symbol change, or of the advance determination means (60a) based on the start suspension information corresponding to the symbol change for which the execution start timing has not arrived Based on the determination result, the prior determination means (60a) is configured to determine an option to be displayed in the selected effect that is performed during the symbol change until the symbol change that was the determination target of the start,
The display option determining means (65a), when determining an option based on the result of the hit determination, determines a plurality of normal options in a non-specific case different from a specific case based on the result of the hit determination On the other hand, in the case of a specific case based on the result of the hit determination, an option obtained by adding a first specific option to the normal option is determined,
The display option determining means (65a), when determining an option based on the determination result of the preliminary determination means (60a), is different from a specific case based on the determination result of the preliminary determination means (60a). In the case of, a plurality of normal options are determined, while in the specific case based on the determination result of the preliminary determination means (60a), a second type different from the first specific option is added to the normal option. The gist is that it is set to determine the option to which the specific option is added.
As described above, the degree of expectation as to whether or not there is a hold in which the hit display is displayed can be suggested depending on the type of option displayed in the selection effect for selecting the effect mode, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to. That is, the expected degree of whether or not there is a hold where the hit display is displayed is not suggested in the selected effect, which does not normally indicate the degree of expectation of whether or not there is a hold where the hit display is displayed, Surprise the player and enhance the interest.
The present application includes the following technical concept.
The startable period of the selected effect is set during the hit game,
The selection effect control means (65a) is configured to execute the selection effect by the selection effect execution means (65a) when the operation means (36, 37) is operated during the startable period. Is the gist.
As described above, the degree of expectation as to whether or not there is a hold in which the hit display is displayed in the selection effect started by the player operating the operation means is suggested, so that it is more surprising to enhance the interest. Can be.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
The display option determining means (65a) determines the first specific option from a plurality of types in a specific case based on the result of the hit determination, and determines the first specific option based on the determination result of the preliminary determination means (60a). In a specific case, the gist is to determine the second specific option from a plurality of types.
The present application includes the following technical concept.
The effect means for effecting the effect of the type of effect indicated by the option is a speaker (19) or a light emitting means (18).
As described above, the expectation is suggested in the selection effect of the sound or light production mode which is not related to the suggestion of whether or not there is a hold in which the hit display is normally displayed. It can surprise people and increase their interest.

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

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on Example 1, and has expanded and shown the special figure display part, the special figure reservation display part, the general figure display part, and the general figure reservation display part. It is an explanatory view showing the type of big hit game. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing subsequent to step B15 in FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing subsequent to step B19 in FIG. It is an explanatory view showing a relation between a fluctuation pattern and an effect pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows a prefetch command setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a prefetch start suspension information storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a prefetch notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the option in a music selection effect, (a) shows a normal option, (b) shows the said specific option (the said big hit specific option), (c) shows the look-ahead specific option. ing. It is explanatory drawing which shows roughly the display part of the symbol display device on which the music selection effect was displayed, (a) shows the state where only the normal option is displayed, (b) is the specific option with the normal option (The special option for the big hit) is displayed, and (c) shows a state where the specific option for pre-reading is displayed together with the normal option. It is explanatory drawing which shows the ratio of the execution possibility of additional selection of a specific option, when a music selection effect is performed during a symbol fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the addition selection lottery table referred when adding a specific option. It is explanatory drawing which shows the ratio of the execution possibility of additional selection of a specific option, when a music selection effect is performed during a big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows a sound adjustment start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen for sound adjustment displayed on a symbol display device. It is a flowchart which shows a light adjustment start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen for light adjustment displayed on a symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effective / ineffective period of a sound adjustment function and a light adjustment function. It is explanatory drawing which shows the validity / invalidity relationship of the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function with respect to a game state and an effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the frame in the music selection effect of Example 2, (a) shows the said specific display mode (the said big hit specific display mode), (b) shows the specific display mode for pre-reading. Is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection lottery table referred when selecting a specific display mode.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a rectangular frame shape, which is fixed to an installation frame (not shown) of a game store. Frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding (supporting) a game board 20 (see FIG. 2) that can be opened and closed and detachably assembled, and an effect of variably displaying symbols on the rear side of the game board 20. A symbol display device (selection effect execution means) 17 as an effect effect execution means that can be executed is provided so as to be detachable. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame having a window 13a provided with a transparent member 13b that protects the game board 20 so that the game board 20 can be seen through is assembled to be openable and closable. A lower ball receiving tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is openably and closably mounted. In the first embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally attached to a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also integrally opened and closed in accordance with opening and closing of the front frame 13. It is configured to

  The symbol display device 17 is a symbol that fluctuates and displays a design symbol (sometimes referred to as a decorative symbol) on a display unit (image display surface) 17a in response to a winning of a pachinko ball to a start winning port 30 or 31 described later. It is configured to perform the fluctuation. Further, in the symbol display device 17, various display effects executed in association with the symbol variation can be displayed on the display unit 17a. In the following description, a symbol variation effect may be referred to as a symbol variation effect including a symbol variation performed by the symbol display device 17 and a display effect displayed in association with the symbol variation. In the first embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is accommodated in an accommodation case is adopted, but the invention is not limited to this. Conventionally known various display devices capable of stopping and changing and displaying various symbols such as a matrix type display device can be adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means, light output means, effect means) 18 capable of outputting effect light so as to surround the window 13a. At an upper position, a speaker (sound output means, effect means) 19 capable of outputting effect sounds such as voices and sound effects is provided. Then, by lighting / flashing a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting an appropriate effect sound from the speaker 19, various types of operations performed by the symbol display device 17 are performed. It is configured so that an effect by light (effect light) and an effect by sound (effect sound) can be performed in accordance with the display effect (design variation effect or the like). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as an effect executing means (selection effect executing means), similarly to the symbol display device 17. Further, the upper ball receiving tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 so as to be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided on the right side of the lower ball tray 15 with an operation handle 16 for operating a hit ball launching device (not shown) disposed in the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 is provided with an operation lever 16a biased in the left rotation direction, and the player operates the ball to launch the ball by rotating the operation lever 16a clockwise to rotate the operation lever 16a clockwise. The pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is configured to vary strongly according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the amount of rotation. The so-called "left-handed" in which the pachinko ball flows down a first ball flowing path described later formed in the game board 20, and the pachinko ball flows down a second ball flowing path described later formed in the game board 20. The so-called “right-handed” can be distinguished.

  As shown in FIG. 1, operation means 36 and 37 operable by a player are provided on the upper surface of the upper ball receiving tray 14. In the first embodiment, the operation means 36 and 37 include the first operation button 36 as the first operation means and the second operation button 37 as the second operation means. The operation buttons 36 and 37 are connected to an effect control board 65 described later. Then, when each of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is pressed, an operation signal is output to the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65, and the effect control CPU 65a executes various effects based on the input operation signal. It is configured to control various effect executing means. The control configuration of various effect execution means by the effect control CPU 65a will be described later. Inside the first operation button 36 and the second operation button 37, a lamp device (not shown) provided with a light-emitting body such as an LED is provided, and by emitting light from the lamp device, the operation buttons 36, 37 It is configured to be able to notify operation timing and the like.

  On the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, although not shown, a payout control board (payout control means) for driving and controlling the ball payout device, a launch control board for driving and controlling the hit ball launching device, and the like are provided. The payout control board is wired and connected to a main control board (see FIG. 4) 60 disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and a control signal output from a main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 is provided. The payout control board is input to the payout control board, and the payout control board controls the ball payout device based on the control signal, thereby paying out a required number of pachinko balls as prize balls.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachably attached to a rear side of the game board 20. It is assembled. On the front surface of the game board 20, a guide rail 21 curved and formed in a substantially circular shape is provided, and the ball is fired from the hitting ball firing device into a substantially circular game area 20a defined by the guide rail 21. Pachinko balls are launched to play games. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with mounting holes (not shown) which penetrate back and forth at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts (specifically, frame-like The decorative body 25, the special winning device 40, the gate member 48, the normal winning device 45, etc.) are attached from the front side, and at the lowest position of the game area 20a, the pachinko balls discharged into the game area 20a are discharged. The mouth 22 is opened. The number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary according to the number, arrangement position, and the like of the various game board installation parts attached to the game board 20.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25a opened front and rear is provided at a mounting opening opened substantially at the center of the game area 20a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25, which is also formed as a center role, is attached, and the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 via the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Have been. A special prize device having a special prize port (special prize means) 41 in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be awarded in a mounting port opened at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. (Winning means) 40 is attached. The gaming board 20 is provided with a large number of gaming nails 23 in the gaming area 20a, and rotatably supports a rotation guide member 24 that rotates with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 20a. The flowing direction of the pachinko ball changes irregularly due to contact with the game nail 23 and the rotation guide member 24. The rotation guide member 24 is a so-called “windmill” having a plurality of contact pieces radially from the center of rotation, and the rotation guide member 24 rotates with the contact of the pachinko ball with the contact pieces. The ball is released to the left and right as if playing a pachinko ball. In the first embodiment, the rotation guide member 24 is disposed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (that is, the first ball flowing-down path).

  Here, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the game board 20 over the entire periphery thereof, and is configured to partition the game area 20a and the display window 25a. The pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a does not enter the inside of the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. That is, the game area 20a of the first embodiment includes a first ball flow-down path defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a second ball flow-down path defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko ball flows down the first ball down flow path or the second ball down flow path depending on the position and the launching intensity of the pachinko ball hit into the game area 20a of the game board 20.

  The gaming board 20 is provided with prize holes 30, 31, 41, and 46 at which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can be awarded at appropriate positions, and each of the prize holes 30, 31, 41, and 46 is provided. A payout of pachinko balls (specifically, detection of each of the win detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 47a, and 47b described later) is set as a prize ball payout condition, and a payout number of payout balls determined for each winning opening is paid out. It is configured to be. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the payout condition of the winning prize ball is established in response to the winning of the pachinko ball, and the starting condition of the symbol variation effect (the special figure variation display described later) is established. A special prize port (30, 31) in which a pachinko ball can be awarded upon the occurrence of a hit game (big hit game) as a special game to be described later and a prize ball payout condition is established upon the award of the pachinko ball Special prize winning means) 41 and a normal prize port 46 in which a prize ball payout condition is satisfied when a pachinko ball is won. Specifically, the starting winning ports 30 and 31 are provided in each of the first ball flowing path and the second ball flowing path, and the special winning port 41 is provided in the second ball flowing path of the game area 20a. In addition, the normal winning opening 46 is provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path in the game area 20a (see FIG. 2).

(About the first starting winning port 30 and the second starting winning port 31)
A first starting winning opening (starting winning means) 30 is provided below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 at a center position in the left-right direction of the gaming board 20, and a second starting winning opening (right starting means) 30 is provided at a position on the right side of the first starting winning opening 30. A start winning port (start winning means) 31 is provided. The first start winning port 30 is a normally open winning port that always opens upward in the game area 20a, and the pachinko machine that flows down the lower game area 20a (first ball flow path) below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The ball is configured to be able to win. As shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning opening 31 is provided in a start winning device 29 disposed on the right side below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20, and is formed on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It is open in the formed game area 20a (the second ball downflow path). Further, the start winning device 29 is provided with a start opening / closing member (open / close member) 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31. The start prize solenoid 32 (see FIG. 4) as a driving means is driven. The opening / closing member 33 is configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 31 and an open position for opening.

  That is, in the first embodiment, the first start winning port 30 is configured such that pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a (first ball flowing path) can always win with a certain probability, and the second start winning port 31 is By driving the start winning solenoid 32, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, when the opening / closing member 33 for starting is displaced to the closed position, winning of the pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 31 is prevented, and the starting opening / closing member 33 flows down the game area 20a (first ball flowing down path). It is set so that the probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow-down path in the game area 20a wins the second starting winning opening 31 is lower than the probability that the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30. I have. On the other hand, in the state where the opening / closing member 33 for starting is displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the opening / closing member 33 for starting is guided to the second starting winning opening 31, and the gaming area 20 a (the The probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a wins the second start winning port 31 is less than the probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the one ball flow path) wins the first start winning port 30. Is set to be higher. In the first embodiment, when the opening / closing member 33 for starting is displaced to the closed position, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second starting winning opening 31 (winning probability 0%), but the pachinko ball wins. The second start winning opening 31 may be opened as much as possible.

  Further, the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31 are provided with starting winning detecting sensors 34, 35 (FIG. 3) as winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball which has won the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31, respectively. 4) is provided. The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are wired and connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) provided on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the prize ball, based on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 as a prize ball payout condition. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as prize ball number determining means for determining the number of payout prize balls when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first start winning port 30 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the first start winning port 30). Is set so that the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, in the case where the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning port 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the second start winning port 31). The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of prize balls. The number of payout balls to be paid out when the pachinko balls are paid to the first start winning port 30 and the second start winning port 31 may be different.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (that is, the win of pachinko balls in the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31) as a start condition of the game, and the main control CPU 60a sets winning information (described later). Various random number information such as a special figure hit determination random number) is obtained, and a special figure lottery (hit determination, big hit determination) described later is performed based on the acquired information. Then, based on the result of the lottery per special figure, a symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and a special figure change is executed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol fluctuation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decoration display is fixed and stopped on the symbol display device 17 in a symbol combination (for example, all three of the same decoration diagram, etc.) which becomes a predetermined hit display (big hit display). By being displayed, a big hit game (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and a big hit game in which the special winning opening 41 is opened under predetermined opening conditions is performed with the occurrence of the big hit game, The player is provided with an opportunity to obtain a prize ball.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the start winning detecting sensors 34 and 35 are provided for each of the starting winning ports 30 and 31. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first starting winning port 30 will be referred to as the first start winning port. The sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 will be referred to as the second start winning detection sensor 35. When a detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 is input, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to a payout control board (not shown), The ball payout device is configured to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. The number of prize balls paid out from the ball payout device is set in advance for each starting port where the pachinko ball has won as described above.

(About special winning device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special prize winning device 40 is disposed in a game area 20 a at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 on the game board 20. The special winning device 40 includes a special opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 43 that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a, and a special winning as a driving means. The special opening / closing member 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position in which it is closed and an open position in which it is opened with the driving of the solenoid 42 (see FIG. 4). Further, the special winning device 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 4) as a special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 41. The special prize detection sensor 44 is wired and connected to the main control board 60. When the special prize detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, it outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a A control signal is output to the payout control board using the input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a prize ball payout condition, and a predetermined number (15 in the first embodiment) of the ball payout device is set. Prize balls are paid out. Here, the special prize solenoid 42 is used when a jackpot game for opening the special prize port 41 is given when a pachinko ball is entered into the first and second start prize ports 30 and 31, and a type of a hit is provided. The drive is controlled by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to.

(About the normal winning device 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning opening 46 provided in the normal winning device 45 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the gaming area 20a of the gaming board 20. The pachinko ball flowing down 20a is configured to always win with a certain probability. The ordinary winning device 45 is provided with ordinary winning detection sensors 47a and 47b (see FIG. 4) as ordinary winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the ordinary winning opening 46.

  Here, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of normal winning devices 45 provided with a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) on the first ball flow path in the game area 20a. Are provided, and a normal winning device 45 provided with a predetermined number (one in the first embodiment) of normal winning ports 46 is provided on the second ball flow path in the game area 20a. Further, the normal prize detection sensors 47a and 47b are provided for each of the left and right normal prize devices 45, 45. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the left normal prize device 45 is referred to as a first normal prize detection sensor 47a. Then, the sensor corresponding to the right side normal winning device 45 is referred to as a second normal winning detection sensor 47b. The two normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and the prize ball detects that a detection signal from the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. As the payout condition, the main control CPU 60a determines payout of award balls. Specifically, detection of a pachinko ball by the first normal winning detection sensor 47a corresponding to the left normal winning device 45 (that is, winning of a pachinko ball into the normal winning port 46 of the left normal winning device 45) triggers the prize ball. Is set, the main control CPU 60a determines to pay out a predetermined number (seven in the first embodiment) of prize balls. The payout of the prize ball triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the second normal prize detection sensor 47b corresponding to the right normal prize device 45 on the right side (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the normal prize port 46 of the right normal prize device 45). When the condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (eight in the first embodiment) of prize balls. Note that the number of payout prize balls at the time of winning a pachinko ball into the normal prize holes 46, 46 of the left and right normal prize devices 45, 45 may be the same.

(About the gate member 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, there is provided a gate member 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flowing down path in the game area 20a can pass. A gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 4) is provided on the gate member 48, and the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48 is detected by the gate sensor 49. The gate sensor 49 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and inputs a ball detection signal from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (i.e., detects a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 ( With the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48), various kinds of passage detection information (random number information such as a random number for a general figure hit determination described later) are acquired, and based on the acquired information, a lottery selection (figure The start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled to open and close according to the result of the lottery per drawing. The main control CPU 60a according to the first embodiment determines whether to open the second starting winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49. It is functioning as a prize opening open determination means.

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

(About special figure display part 50A, 50B)
The special figure display units (display means) 50A and 50B show the results of the special figure hit determination (lot drawing per special figure) performed when the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 are won. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol) so as to be specified. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display sections 50A and 50B are displayed in a fluctuating manner (hereinafter referred to as special figure fluctuating) when a winning in the first starting winning opening 30 (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor 34) is triggered. (Which may be referred to as "display"), and a second special figure variation display that starts the special figure variation display triggered by winning in the second starting winning opening 31 (detection by the second starting winning detection sensor 35). Each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the first embodiment) light emitting display sections. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball into the first start winning port 30, a special figure variation display in which the light emitting display section of the first special figure display section 50A is sequentially turned on and off is performed, and finally the light emitting display section One of a plurality of types of special figures is displayed according to a lighting position (lighting pattern) where lights are definitely turned on. Also, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball into the second start winning opening 31, a special figure change display in which the light emitting display section of the second special figure display section 50B is turned on / off is performed. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special figures according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the lighting is definitely performed. Each light-emitting display unit of the first embodiment is constituted by an LED, but is not limited to this, and may be any form that can change the display mode by appropriately changing the lighting position. A display, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a special map can be employed.

  Here, the special figure is a symbol for information indicating a result of an internal lottery such as a win (big hit) or the like. Special map can be displayed. Specifically, as the special figure that can be displayed on each of the special figure display devices 50A and 50B, 100 kinds of special figures as a hit display (a hit symbol, a big hit symbol) that can recognize a big hit and a loss can be recognized. One type of special figure as a loss display (a loss pattern) is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of the lottery per special figure, As a result of the special figure fluctuation display, the determined special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each of the special figure indicators 50A and 50B. In addition, the number of the special figures as the big hit symbol and the loss symbol which can be displayed in each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be appropriately changed. Then, by displaying a special figure as a hit display on any of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, a big hit game corresponding to the hit display is continuously provided to the player. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described later in detail. In the following description, the special figure change display performed by the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as “first special figure change display”, and as a result of the first special figure change display, the first special figure display unit 50A May be referred to as a special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure change display performed on the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure change display”, and as a result of the second special figure change display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be performed may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About the special map suspension display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure reservation display sections 52 and 53 display winning information obtained when a pachinko ball wins in the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 (various types of random numbers for determining a special figure hit described later). When the random number information) is stored in the storage means inside the machine (in the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) as special view start suspension information (start suspension information), the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension information can be specified. It is a display unit for displaying. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure reservation display sections 52 and 53 store winning information (various random number information) obtained when a pachinko ball wins in the first starting winning opening 30 in the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display section 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random number information) obtained when a pachinko ball wins in the second starting winning opening 31 And a second special figure reservation display section 53 for displaying the number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 60c as the second special figure start suspension information. , Two light emitting display units). A first special figure reservation display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) for displaying the number of reservations of the first special figure start suspension information is provided, and the second special figure There is provided a second special figure suspension display section 53 in which a light emitting display section is constituted by a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) for displaying the number of suspensions of the diagram start suspension information. That is, the number of times of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display (the number of symbol change effects) that are held is notified by the display contents of the first and second special figure change display sections 52 and 53. You.

  Here, the number of reservations of the first special figure start reservation information displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 52 is increased by one when the pachinko ball wins in the first start winning opening 30 and the first number is added. Each time the special figure change display (symbol change effect) is performed, 1 is subtracted. Similarly, the number of reservations of the second special figure start reservation information displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 53 is increased by one when the pachinko ball wins in the second start winning opening 31, and the second number is added. Each time the special figure change display (symbol change effect) is performed, 1 is subtracted. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” for both in the first embodiment) is set as the number of suspensions of the first and second special map start suspension information, and the first and second up to the upper limit number are set. The setting is made such that the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension information can be added respectively. Each of the first and second special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) LEDs adjacent to each other, and each of the number of start suspension memories is "1" to "1". In the case of "2", the corresponding special figure suspension display sections 52, 53 are lit sequentially from the left, and in the case where the number of storages for starting suspension is "3" to "4", the corresponding special figure suspension display sections 52, 53. Blink in order from the left, so that the player can grasp the number of suspensions in the suspension information.

(About the general map display section 55)
The general figure display unit 55 is a notification general indicating a result of a general figure hit determination (a general figure lottery) performed in response to the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49 (the passage of the pachinko ball by the gate member 48). This is a display unit that displays a symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a general symbol) so that it can be specified. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, triggered by detection of the pachinko sphere by the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko sphere by the gate member 48), a plurality of types of general-purpose figures are changed to one. A fluctuation display for deriving a general figure (hereinafter, also referred to as a general figure fluctuation display) is performed. In the first embodiment, a plurality of types (two types in the first embodiment) of general-purpose figures are displayed in a light emitting mode of two LEDs. More specifically, a light-emitting mode in which only the left LED is turned on and a light-emitting mode in which only the right LED is turned on are shown in general. In the following description, the general figure indicated by turning on only the right LED is referred to as general figure “0”, and the general figure indicated by turning on only the left LED is referred to as general figure “1”. Then, from the final lighting result of the general-purpose display section 55, it is possible to recognize the contact or the deviation from the general-purpose figure. Specifically, the general figure "1" is displayed on the general figure display section 55 when the general figure is hit, and the general figure "0" is displayed when it is out of place. In other words, the ordinary figure that can recognize the ordinary figure is the display result of the ordinary figure, and the ordinary figure that can recognize the misalignment is the display result of the unusual figure. That is, the ordinary figure display unit 55 of the first embodiment performs a symbol change according to the detection of the gate sensor 49 (the ball passing detection unit) and displays the determination result of the ordinary figure hit determination (second hit determination). The second function is to function as symbol display means.

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

(About the right-hand display unit 58)
The right-handed display section 58 is a display section for identifiably displaying a specific game state in which a right-handed game for launching a pachinko ball into the second ball flow-down path is planned. In the first embodiment, the opening / closing member 33 for the start is triggered by the gaming state in which the jackpot game is provided in the pachinko machine 10 in which the special prize device 40 is arranged on the second ball flow path, or the winning in the second starting winning opening 31. A game state to which a shortened state (described later) in which the opening operation of is allowed is given corresponds to a specific game state. Note that the right-handed display section 58 is configured by one LED lamp. Then, in the case of the specific game state, the right-handed display section 58 is notified by lighting, and in the case of the non-specific game state which is not the specific game state, the right-handed display section 58 is notified by turning off the light. The right-handed display section 58 is turned on at the same time as the transition to the specific game state, and is turned off at the same time as the end of the specific game state. Also, the right-handed display section 58 is continuously lit during the specific game state (big hit game state, short-form state), and the right-handed display section 58 is continued during the non-specific game state (non-short-form state). The main control CPU 60a controls the light emission of the right-hand display unit 58 so that the light is turned off.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c capable of variably displaying the decorative figure, and the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning. When the winning in the mouth 31 is triggered, the decoration of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change. In the symbol display device 17 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions 27 capable of stopping and displaying one decorative figure as a result of the symbol variation effect are respectively set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b is set by the symbol variation effect. , 26c is derived from the combination of the effective stop positions 27 of the decorative symbols displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28. In the symbol display device 17 of the first embodiment, three symbol columns 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a side-by-side manner, and an effective stop position 27 of the decorative diagram is provided for each symbol column 26a, 26b, and 26c. Are determined one by one, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decorative figures is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line 28 is set in the symbol display device 17 of the first embodiment. In the following description, the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to in order from the left.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative figure in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured as a larger area than the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, The decorative figure is displayed much larger than the special figure. Therefore, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol valid line 28 of the symbol display device 17.

  The symbol display device 17 is variably displayed so that the decoration diagram moves along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the first embodiment) along with the start of the symbol variation effect, The decorative figure variably displayed in a predetermined stop order is stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. In the first embodiment, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the decoration symbol starts to vary in the order of the left symbol column 26a, the middle symbol column 26b, and the right symbol column 26c, and the left symbol column 26a, the right symbol column 26c, and the middle symbol On the basis of the variation timing of the decoration diagram that is stopped and displayed in the order of the column 26b, the decoration diagram is displayed in accordance with the effect content of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 and the number of stored special figure start suspension information (described later). The change timing is configured to be changed as appropriate.

  Further, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect is finished, the decoration symbol is temporarily temporarily displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol column 26 a, 26 b, 26 c, and each symbol column 26 a, 26 b, One symbol variation effect ends when the decoration figure 26c is displayed as fixed stop. In other words, the design fluctuation effect (the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display) is determined from the start of the fluctuation of the decoration map (the special figure 1 and the special figure 2) performed based on one special figure start suspension information. It is executed once until the stop. The "variable display" is a state in which the decorative figures displayed at the effective stop positions 27 are changed in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative figure is a state in which the decorative figure is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c for a predetermined special figure changing interval time. . In the first embodiment, 500 ms (millisecond) is set as the special figure change interval time of the symbol change effect (first special figure change display) based on the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34, and the second start winning detection is performed. 500 ms is set as the special figure change interval time of the symbol change effect (the second special figure change display) based on the detection of the sensor 35. The "temporary stop" of the decorative figure means that the decorative figure displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c has not been stopped for the special figure changing interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative figure includes a state in which the decorative figure is displayed in the swing fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative figure is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special figure fluctuation interval time.

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

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the first embodiment, ten types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic decorations in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the basic decorations are set. The decorative figures are displayed so as to be changed in order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. In addition, the decorative figure is not limited to this, and has a form in which the player can distinguish and identify each decorative figure, such as an arbitrary number, character, picture, or the like. The decorative figure according to the first embodiment can be provided with a first identification symbol that can be recognized by the player definitively after the end of the big hit game, and a first changeable state after the big hit game is over. Are classified into a second identification symbol that can be recognized non-deterministically. In the present embodiment, the probable change state that can be given after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail later. Here, as the first identification symbol, a special decorative figure other than the basic decorative figure can be used, even if it is appropriately set from among the basic decorative figures. In the first embodiment, the odd symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are used as the first identification symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, An example in which even-numbered symbols of “6” and “8” are used as the second identification symbol will be described.

  Then, the decorative diagram of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c displayed at the effective stop position 27 (stop symbol effective line 28) of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the symbol display device 17 is a big hit (hit). It can be understood that a big hit game is awarded when the symbol combination is. Here, in the first embodiment, as the symbol combination of the big hit, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set. I have. The symbol combination of the decorative figure that can recognize the big hit becomes a big hit display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol change effect. Further, in the first embodiment, a special decoration figure (special design) is set to be able to be displayed separately from the above-described basic decoration figure which is variably displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the effective stop position of each symbol row is set. The special decoration figure is fixedly stopped and displayed at any one of the positions 27 (for example, the effective stop position of the middle symbol row), so that it is possible to recognize that a predetermined big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decoration diagram that can recognize the possibility of occurrence of the big hit game is a hit suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, if at least one of the symbols in all columns displayed and fixedly stopped at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) ), It can be recognized that the game is "outside" in which the jackpot game is not provided in principle. The symbol combination of the decorative figure that can recognize the loss is the loss display of the symbol display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination among the symbol combinations in which the three rows of decorative figures are not all the same as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined big hit game). The specific symbol combination is one that allows the player to recognize or associate some rule or meaning from the symbol combination. As a specific example of the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, “123”, “321”) in which three rows of decorative figures are arranged in ascending or descending order, or a decorative figure of the left symbol row 26a and the middle symbol row 26b Are the same, and the symbol combination of the right symbol row 26c is shifted by one (eg, “778”), and the symbol combination of the three rows is a predetermined word combination (eg, “758” (Nagoya) ) And the like. As described above, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of the decorative figure that can be selected not only as a loss display result but also as a jackpot display result.

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

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

(About probable change state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving a first privilege game state as a game state advantageous to a player after the end of the big hit game. In the first privilege game state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball in the special winning opening 41 can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability change function is a lottery probability (big hit) after the end of the big hit game, provided that the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) displayed as the fixed stop is a predetermined probability variable pattern (specific symbol). This is a function of giving a probable change state in which the probability changes from a low probability (168/65536 in the first embodiment) to a high probability (1516/65536 in the first embodiment). Note that a state in which a probable change state is not provided is referred to as a non-probability state. In the first embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability change state is given after a jackpot game is finished is a probability change jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability change state is not given is a non-probability change jackpot. As described above, when the probability change state is given, the jackpot lottery probability fluctuates to a high probability, and the jackpot game is easily generated. Therefore, the probability change state is advantageous to the player, and the player becomes the probability change jackpot. Playing while expecting. Further, in the first embodiment, in the case of a jackpot to which the probability change state is given, it is set so that the probability change state is continuously given after the big hit game is completed and until the next big hit occurs. 3). The period during which the probable change state is given is not limited to the above. For example, a probable change state may be continuously provided from when the probable change state is provided until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a transition to a non-probability state may be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition may be the number of symbol fluctuation effects (special figure fluctuation display) executed after the probable change state is given. Also, whether to shift to the non-probable change state for each symbol change effect (special figure change display) is determined based on the random number obtained when the pachinko ball is won to the start winning means (fall lottery), and the fall lottery is performed. It is also possible to make a transition to the non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

(About the short state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. Here, as the second privilege game state, the timing of winning a pachinko ball into the second start winning port 31 is increased as compared with the state where the second privilege game state is not provided (the first game state). The winning rate is in a state of improvement. Specifically, in the second privilege gaming state, (1) shortening of the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation display, (2) the probability of changing the general figure from a low probability to a high probability, (3) once per general figure By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 for opening the second start winning opening 31, the chance of winning a pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 31 can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the starting opening / closing member 33 that opens the second starting winning opening 31 for one time per ordinary drawing, it can be realized by simply extending the opening time of the starting opening / closing member 33. Also, it can be realized by increasing the number of times of opening of the opening / closing member 33 for starting, or these may be combined. In the first embodiment, the second privilege game state is referred to as a short state, and the short state in the first embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). Further, a state in which the shortened state is not provided is referred to as a non-shortened state. That is, the shortened state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31 is improved.

  In the first embodiment, in the non-variable state, the change is performed on the general figure display unit 55 in the variable state than in the change time of the general figure change display performed in the general figure display unit 55 (non-variable time general figure change time). The fluctuating time of the fluctuating display (fluctuating time fluctuating time) is set to a shorter time, and the fluctuating time of the fluctuating display performed in the fluctuating display unit 55 in accordance with the provision of the fluctuating state is set. It is being shortened. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the non-variable-time general-purpose fluctuation time is set to 2000 ms, and the variable-time general-purpose fluctuation time is set to 820 ms. In addition, the probability of hitting the figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (1/65536 in the first embodiment), and the probability of hitting the figure in the variable state is high (65535/65536 in the first embodiment). ) Is set, and the probability of per-drawing per figure fluctuates from a low probability to a high probability with the provision of a short state. In the first embodiment, a period from the time when the general-purpose figure is fixed and stopped until the next general-purpose change is performed (the general-purpose change interval) is set to 700 ms.

  Further, in the state where the shortened state is given, the opening / closing member 33 for starting is opened / closed in an operation pattern different from the state where the shortened state is not given. Specifically, in a state in which the short-form state is not given, when a winning is made in the normal figure fluctuation display (in the case of a normal figure), a predetermined time (200 ms in the first embodiment) after the opening and closing member 33 is opened. Is performed once to maintain the open state until elapses. On the other hand, in the state where the shortened state is given, when the normal figure fluctuation display is won (in the case of per normal figure), the opening / closing member 33 for starting is opened until a predetermined opening time elapses after opening. The opening operation for maintaining the state is performed five times. Specifically, while performing the opening operation of 896 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, 960 ms, and 1024 ms, the interval time during which the starting opening / closing member 33 is held in the closed state during each opening operation is 640 ms, 560 ms, 560 ms, and 560 ms. Is set to That is, in the state where the shortened state is provided, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 33 for starting is longer than that in the state where the shortened state is not provided, so that it is set to operate advantageously for the player. ing. A maximum number of winnings (three in the first embodiment) that allows winning in the second starting winning opening 31 per one time is set, and after the starting opening / closing member 33 is opened. When the number of winnings reaches the maximum number of winnings (closing condition), the opening / closing operation of the startable opening / closing member 33 is forcibly terminated and closed.

  Here, a period (hereinafter, referred to as the number of times of change) in which the shortened state is given is determined according to the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) which has won the big hit. Specifically, when the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol a, symbol b described later in the first embodiment), the probability change state is The number of times of change is set so that the change state is continuously provided while the change is provided. In addition, when the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is another predetermined symbol (symbol C, symbol c described later in the first embodiment), the number of times of change which is given after the end of the big hit game Is set to 50 times. Further, when the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is another predetermined symbol (symbol D, symbol d described later in the first embodiment), the shortened state is given after the big hit game ends. Is set not to be.

(About game state)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, a plurality of types of game states having different game control conditions such as the jackpot lottery probability and the per-day chart probability are provided. The game state is set from the game state. In the pachinko machine 10, as the game state, the normal game state in which the probable state and the shortened state are not provided, and the probable / non-variable game state in which the probable state is provided but the falsified state is not provided. There is provided a non-probable change / short game state in which a probable state is not provided and a change state is provided, and a probable change / short game state in which a probable state and a change state are provided. . Of these four types of game states, the probable / non-variable game state, the non-probable / variable game state, and the probable / variable game state are more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (normal game state). This is a gaming state in which a special privilege state (probable state, short state) is provided. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the probable / non-variable game state is not provided, but the probable / non-variable game state can be provided.

(About big hit games)
Next, a jackpot game provided by the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described. The big hit game is set to be started after the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B as a result of the special figure change display. The special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed according to the type of the big hit symbol). In the big hit game of the first embodiment, the round game for opening the special opening / closing member 43 of the special prize device 40 is executed a specified number of rounds (four or six times in the first embodiment), thereby completing the big hit game. It has become. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, seven) of pachinko balls is won in the special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. During each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the special opening / closing member 43 is held in the closed state for a predetermined time is set.

  Here, the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 of the special prize device 40 in each round game of the big hit game continuously fired the pachinko balls at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval in the first embodiment). Under the condition, in one opening operation (operation from opening to closing), a long-time opening operation in which the specified number of pachinko balls specified in the round game are kept open for a prize-winning time, and the long-time opening operation The opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 can be configured by any of the short-time opening operations in which the opening time of the special opening / closing member 43 is set shorter than the opening operation, or the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation can be appropriately combined. As the short-time opening operation, the pachinko ball is set to a time at which it is substantially impossible to win a pachinko ball in one opening operation under the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval, or Can be set to a time in which it is substantially impossible to win the specified number of pachinko balls even if the open time is available for winning. In the big hit game according to the first embodiment, the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 is set to include only the long-time opening operation. In the long-time opening operation, the special opening / closing member 43 is opened for a maximum of 25 seconds. Is set to The interval time between rounds of the big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

(About types of big hit games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when a big hit determination is made, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games having different values given to the player, and the determined big hit game is determined. Jackpot game is given. Here, which jackpot game is given out of the plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of the jackpot symbol (special figure 1 and special figure 2) determined at the time of winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the first embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is classified into four groups of a pattern A, a pattern B, a pattern C, and a pattern D. The big hit game corresponding to the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol that is determined and stopped and displayed on the special figure display section 50A is provided. Similarly, in the first embodiment, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is classified into four groups of a symbol a, a symbol b, a symbol c, and a symbol d. The big hit game corresponding to the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol that is determined and stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is given. Here, as for special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols, 20 types are assigned to symbol A, 30 types are assigned to symbol B, 30 types are assigned to symbol C, and 20 types are assigned to symbol D. As for the special figure 2 as 100 types of big hit symbols, 50 types are assigned to the symbol a, 10 types are assigned to the symbol b, 30 types are assigned to the symbol c, and 10 types are assigned to the symbol d. In addition, regarding the fact that the big hit game is determined by winning the big hit determination, there is a case where the big hit game is simply won thereafter.

(Relationship between big hits and big hits)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start suspension information (the winning of the pachinko ball into the first startup winning opening 30) is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines a plurality of types of predetermined big hits. It is set to determine one big hit symbol from the symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, based on the special figure determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30, four types of big hit symbols (symbol A , Symbol B, symbol C, symbol D) to determine one big hit symbol. In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the first special figure start suspension information is affirmative, the symbol A as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 20%, and the jackpot symbol at a rate of 30%. , And a special figure determination value is assigned so that a symbol C as a big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 30% and a symbol D as a big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 20%. Similarly, when the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special map start suspension information (winning of the pachinko ball into the second startup winning opening 31) is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a sets a predetermined value. It is set so as to determine one big hit symbol from a plurality of types of big hit symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, three types of big hit symbols (symbols a) are determined based on the special figure determining random numbers acquired when the pachinko ball is awarded to the second starting winning port 31. , Symbol b, symbol c, symbol d) to determine one big hit symbol. In the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the second special map start suspension information is a positive determination, the symbol a as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 50%, and the jackpot is determined at a rate of 10%. The special figure determination value is assigned so that the symbol b as the symbol is selected, the symbol c as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 30%, and the symbol d as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 10%. I have. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol described above is an example, and is not limited to this.

  Here, the common parts of the jackpot games corresponding to the symbols A to D and the symbols a to d will be described first, and the configuration specific to each of the jackpot games will be described individually. That is, the big hit games corresponding to the symbols A to D and the symbols a to d are set so that the special opening / closing member 43 performs the opening operation of continuously opening the special winning opening 41 from the start to the end of each round game. Have been. That is, all round games of the big hit game are configured as full open round games in which the special opening / closing member 43 performs an opening operation of opening from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the big hit game, the special opening / closing member 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the special opening / closing member 43 repeats the opening / closing operation of a predetermined number of times (the specified number of rounds) in the entire big hit game. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, for each big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as a round game time of one round game, and in each round game, the special opening / closing member 43 is the maximum. The opening operation is performed over "25.0 (seconds)". The interval time between rounds in the big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In the big hit game, “6.0 (second)” is set as the opening effect time, and “10.0 (second)” is set as the ending effect time.

(About the first big hit game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the first big hit game, the first big hit game corresponding to the symbol A and the symbol a is given a probable change state and a shortened state after the end of the first big hit game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A or the symbol a (the first big hit game) is determined, after the first big hit game is finished, the next big hit game is won. It is set so that the probable change state is continuously provided until the probable change state is continued and the short state is continuously provided while the probable change state continues. That is, in the first big hit game, after the big hit game ends, the probable change state and the short / short state are continuously provided until the next big hit game is won. In other words, the first big hit game is a big hit game in which the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the probable / variable short game state. In addition, the first big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the maximum winning number of each round game is set to “7”.

(About the second big hit game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the second big hit game, the second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B and the symbol b is given a probable change state and a shortened state after the end of the second big hit game. It is set as a big hit game. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol B or the symbol b (the second big hit game) is determined, after the second big hit game is finished, the next big hit game is won. It is set so that the probable change state is continuously provided until the probable change state is continued and the short state is continuously provided while the probable change state continues. That is, in the second big hit game, after the big hit game ends, the probable change state and the short / short state are continuously provided until the next big hit game is won. In other words, like the first big hit game, the second big hit game is a big hit game in which the game state after the end of the big hit game is a probable change / short-term play state. The second big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “four times”, and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to “7”. As described above, in the second big hit game, less privilege is given to the player in one big hit game than in the first big hit game.

(About the third big hit game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the third big hit game, the third big hit game corresponding to the symbol C and the symbol c is set as a big hit game that does not give a probable change state after the end of the third big hit game. ing. In addition, the third big hit game is set so that the shortened state is continuously given after the third big hit game is completed, until the symbol change effect (special figure change display) is performed 50 times. Have been. That is, in the third big hit game, after the big hit game ends, only the variable state is given for a predetermined period. In other words, the third big hit game is a big hit game in which the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the non-probable change / variable short game state. The third big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4 times”, and the maximum winning number of each round game is set to “7”. As described above, the third big hit game has less privilege given to the player in one big hit game than the first big hit game, and the big hit game ends compared to the second big hit game. It is set as a jackpot game with few bonuses given later.

(About the fourth big hit game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth big hit game, the fourth big hit game corresponding to the symbol D and the symbol d is a big hit that does not give a probable change state and a shortened state after the end of the fourth big hit game. Set as a game. That is, the fourth big hit game is a big hit game that returns to the normal game state after the big hit game ends. The fourth big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “four times”, and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to “7”. As described above, the fourth jackpot game has a smaller number of benefits given to the player in one jackpot game than the first jackpot game, and has a larger jackpot than the second and third jackpot games. It is set as a jackpot game in which few benefits are given after the game ends (the benefits are not given in the first embodiment).

  That is, in the first embodiment, the first to third big hit games are specific hit games in which a privilege state is given after the end of the hit game, and the fourth big hit game does not give a privilege state after the end of the hit game. It is a non-specific hit game.

(About production mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of effect modes (four in the first embodiment) in which the effect contents of the symbol change effect (the effect execution mode (display content) and the like) executed by the symbol display device 17 are different. Have. Here, the effect mode suggests or informs the player whether or not the gaming state at that time is the probable state, and suggests or informs the player whether the state is the short state. An image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 to perform a game effect. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the mode transition condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to set an effect mode according to the gaming state from among a plurality of effect modes.

  The effect mode according to the first embodiment includes a normal mode in which a probable state and a short state are not provided, and a game state in which a probable state is provided (probable / variable game state, probable / non-problem state). A probable mode in which the probable state is provided, and a latent mode in which the game state indicates that the probable state is provided (i.e., a state in which the probable state is provided and a state in which the probable state is not provided). In addition, a non-probable change / shortening game state in which a short state is given in the non-probable change state is set. Then, on the symbol display device 17, game state suggestion images having different contents corresponding to the effect mode are displayed. Specifically, the background image projected on the back of the decorative figure of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each effect mode, so that the player can recognize the current effect mode from the type of the background image. Has become. In each effect mode, part or all of the effect contents (fluctuation patterns and effect patterns to be described later) of the symbol change effect performed by the symbol display device 17 are different, and an effect unique to each effect mode can be executed. It is set as follows.

(About the control configuration of the pachinko machine)
Next, a control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a main control board (main control means) 60 as control means for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 and a control signal from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control target based on the control objects. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. The signals are output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

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

(About the main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A read-out main control RAM 60c and the like are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensors 47a and 47b, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, the first and second special figure reservation display units 52 and 53, the general figure display unit 55). The general-purpose reservation display unit 56 and the right-hand display unit 58) are connected, and based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each of the detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 48, 47a, 47b. The display control of each of the display units 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 of the game information display unit M is executed. The main control CPU 60a includes a start winning solenoid 32 connected to a start opening / closing member 33 for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31 and a special winning solenoid 42 connected to a special opening / closing member 43 for opening / closing a special winning opening 41. Are connected, and the corresponding opening / closing members 33, 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32, 42 based on the control processing result of the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a controls the drive of the special winning solenoid 42 so that the special opening / closing member 43 opens and closes in an opening / closing mode according to the type of the big hit game, and performs the long-time opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 for a long time. It is configured to perform control.

  The main control CPU 60a determines that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 Detected) is set to obtain various random numbers as winning information. Here, as the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, a special figure hit determination random number, a special figure determination random number, an effect execution determination random number (a reach determination random number), Various random numbers such as a random number for determining a special figure variation pattern, a random number for determining a general figure hit, and a random number for determining a general figure are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random numbers at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random numbers in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. Random numbers are obtained in accordance with the timing at which the detection signals of the first or second start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (such as a random number value, a timer value, and a flag) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The winning information (various random numbers) acquired when the pachinko ball wins in the first starting winning port 30 and the second starting winning port 31 is the corresponding first special figure start holding information and second special figure. It is configured to be temporarily stored and held in a predetermined special figure storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as start suspension information. In the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information, a special figure storage area to be stored in the order in which the special figure start suspension information is stored in the main control RAM 60c is determined. When executing the figure fluctuation display), the special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the first embodiment, the first special view start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information are separately stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start suspension information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. In this case, the main control CPU 60a reads out the second special figure start suspension information in preference to the first special figure start suspension information, and performs a symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display).

  The special figure hit determination random number is a random number used in a big hit determination (hit determination) as to whether or not a big hit game is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, a total of 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determining the special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). . The special figure determination random number determines the special figure 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number used at the time. Here, in the first embodiment, as the special figure determination random numbers, a total of 124 integer values of “0” to “123” are set, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). ing. For each value of the special figure determination random number, a random number corresponding to one type of special figure display indicating the above-described loss and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figure display indicating the jackpot winning are set. The special figure 1 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number. ing. That is, the special figure 1 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determining random number acquired in response to the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34, and the second start winning is achieved. The special figure 2 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determining random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the big hit symbols are classified for each type of the big hit game, and when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, the symbol change effect is achieved. The type of the big hit game given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of the big hit game. In addition, as described above, whether or not the probable change state and the shortened state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit game, and the special figure determination random numbers are set in the probable change state and the fluctuated state. Also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to add a symbol. Furthermore, a period of change (number of times of change) to be given after the big hit game is determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determination random number functions as a random number for determining the change period of the change state. Also have.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination, when the determination result in the above-mentioned jackpot determination is negative (in the case of a loss that did not win the jackpot), performs an effect that suggests the possibility that the hit display is displayed It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) of whether or not the effect is performed. In the first embodiment, 239 integer values of “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility that the hit display is displayed, a reach effect performed in response to a reach display displayed in the process of symbol change on the symbol display device 17 or a change stop from the start of the change of the decoration diagram is performed. Up to one fluctuating cycle can be continuously executed a plurality of times in advance (pre-reading notice effect), a notice effect indicating the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a lamp device 18 This includes a preview effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by light or sound output from the speaker 19.

  The random number for determining the special figure variation pattern is a random number used when determining one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of special figure variation patterns for specifying the effect content in the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, 229 integer values of “0” to “228” are set as random numbers for determining the special figure variation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). I have.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the random number for special figure hit determination, the random number for special figure determination, the random number for effect execution determination, and the random number for special figure variation pattern determination are the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31. When the pachinko ball wins (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects a pachinko ball), the main control RAM 60c temporarily stores the win. The main control CPU 60a obtains each random number at the same timing. The random numbers obtained when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 are the same as the random numbers obtained when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 31. Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number corresponding to the winning timing of each of the starting winning ports 30 and 31.

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

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

  The random number for judging the general figure is a random number used in the general figure judgment (lottery per lot drawing) as to whether or not to open the second starting winning opening 31 (genuine figure) as a result of the general figure change. . In the first embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for the per-drawing determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). . The above-mentioned random number for deciding on the general figure fluctuation pattern is a random number used for determining the general figure fluctuation pattern which defines the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation in the general figure fluctuation display. In the first embodiment, nine integer values of “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for determining a normal pattern variation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). I have. Then, when the pachinko ball has passed through the gate member 48 (more specifically, the pachinko ball has been detected by the gate sensor 49), the passage detection information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c (usually The main control CPU 60a acquires the hit determination random number and the ordinary figure variation pattern determination random number at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the determination of a jackpot or not using the special figure hit determination random number (big hit determination). A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers. Here, the set number of the big hit determination values differs depending on whether or not the above-described probable change state is given at the time of performing the big hit determination. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probable state (1516 in the first embodiment) is the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probable state (168 in the first embodiment). It is set more than. That is, by increasing the set number of the jackpot determination values in the probable change state, a jackpot game is easily generated.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure. When the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the special figure determination determination value is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display section 50A as the special figure 1 or the second special figure display section 50B as the big hit symbol. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol using the special figure determination random number. Here, in the first embodiment, an integer value of “0” to “123” corresponding to the above-mentioned 124 kinds of random numbers for determining the special figure is set as the determination value for determining the special figure. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are individually associated with each of the determination values.

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

(About special figure fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns. The special figure fluctuation pattern is an effect content (display contents of a symbol fluctuation effect, a light emission effect mode) executed from when the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display is started to when the final stop display is performed. , Sound production mode). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation time (from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display) to the time when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is confirmed and stopped and displayed (symbol fluctuation effect and special figure fluctuation display). (Variable display time) is specified.

  Here, as the special figure variation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns for big hits, a plurality of types of reach figure deviation special pattern variation patterns for performing a reach effect, and a normal deviation variation pattern for which a reach effect is not performed. A special figure variation pattern is provided. The special figure change pattern for the big hit is a special figure change pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. When the result is affirmative, the special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a, and the special figure variation pattern for a normal deviation is a special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. is there. The reach effect is an effect that is performed from the time when the reach display is displayed in the symbol fluctuation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 to the time when the symbol combination of the decorative diagram that is a big hit or a loss is stopped and displayed.

  Here, a special figure variation pattern (variation pattern) set specifically for the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 9, a special figure variation pattern for music selection and a variation pattern for music output are set as special figure variation patterns selectable by the main control CPU 60a. The song selection variation pattern is a special figure variation pattern capable of executing a song selection effect described later during the big hit game, and the music output special figure variation pattern is a song selected in the music selection effect during the big hit game. Is a special-figure variation pattern that is specified to be output from the speaker 19. Note that the song selection variation pattern and the song output special figure variation pattern include a big hit special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the big hit determination result is affirmative, and a negative big hit determination result of negative. In this case, a special figure variation pattern for a loss that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a is set.

(Judgment value for determining special figure fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure variation pattern. The judgment value for determining a special figure variation pattern is a determination value for determining one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns. A total of 229 integers of “228” are assigned a predetermined number of special figure variation pattern determination determination values for each special figure variation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure variation pattern determining random number is assigned, so that the effect content and the effect time (the special figure Fluctuation pattern) is specified.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the special figure variation pattern is determined by a one-stage lottery process, but the special figure variation pattern may be determined by a two-stage lottery process. For example, in the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns are set in which a plurality of special figure variation patterns are grouped according to the characteristics of the variation modes, and the special figure variation patterns are set as random numbers for determining the special figure variation patterns. A random number for determining a type and a random number for determining a special figure variation pattern are set. Then, after determining the special figure variation pattern group using the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern, any of the special figure variation patterns included in the determined special figure variation pattern group is determined using the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern. Determine the pattern. When the special figure variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process, a predetermined number of special figure variation pattern type determination determination values corresponding to the special figure variation pattern type determination random number are assigned to each special figure variation pattern group. At the same time, by allocating a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation pattern determination judgment values corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number to each special figure fluctuation pattern included in each special figure fluctuation pattern group, two-step The special figure change pattern is determined in the lottery process. As described above, when the special figure variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process, the special figure variation pattern group is determined based on the special figure variation pattern type determination random number, so that the effect contents can be easily selected for each system. By adjusting the special figure variation pattern from each special figure variation pattern group based on the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern, the ease of selection of each special figure variation pattern is improved. Can be adjusted. Note that the special figure variation pattern groups can be grouped by reach types such as normal reach and super reach, or by other types of notices.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a general figure hit determination value indicating that a general figure hit is generated as a result of the general figure change effect. The general figure hit determination value is a determination value used in the determination of whether or not the general figure hit is determined using the general figure hit determination random number (general figure hit determination). A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers from “65535” to “65535”. Here, the set number of the judgment values of the general figure hit differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortened state is given at the time of performing the general figure hit determination. More specifically, the number of judge-per-judgment values set in the variable-short state (65,535 in the first embodiment) is equal to the number of judge-per-judgment values set in the non-change state (implementation). (In the example 1, one is set.) In other words, by increasing the set number of the normal figure hit determination values in the short state, the general figure hit easily occurs.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of general-purpose variation patterns, and stores a general-purpose variation pattern determination determination value corresponding to each general-purpose variation pattern. Here, the general-figure fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the general-figure fluctuation display from the start of the general-figure fluctuation display to the time when the general-figure fluctuation display is stopped. The determination value for determining the general pattern variation pattern is a determination value used for determining the general pattern variation pattern using the random number for determining the general pattern variation pattern. It is determined from all nine integers up to "8". A predetermined determination value is assigned to each of the general-pattern variation patterns, and the general-control variation pattern to which the general-purpose variation-pattern determination value corresponding to the acquired general-purpose variation pattern determination random number is assigned is the main control. It is specified by the CPU 60a. Here, the decision value for determining the general figure variation pattern is determined by the type of the general figure variation pattern and the number of allocations depending on whether the gaming state at the time of performing the general figure hit determination is the variable state or the non-variable state. Are different. Specifically, in the first embodiment, in the case of the non-shortened state, the determination value for determining the general-purpose variation pattern is assigned to one general-purpose variation pattern, and the general-purpose variation pattern determines a variation time of a predetermined time (for example, 2000 ms). While the figure fluctuation pattern is determined, a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) normal figure fluctuation pattern determination values are assigned to a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) A general pattern fluctuation pattern that determines a fluctuation time of a predetermined time (for example, 820 ms) and a general pattern fluctuation that determines a fluctuation time different from this (for example, 200 ms) at a rate corresponding to the number of allocated judgment values for general pattern fluctuation pattern determination with respect to the fluctuation pattern. Any normal pattern fluctuation pattern of the pattern is determined.

(About effect control board 65)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control CPU 65a is connected to an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern that specifies the specific effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed in the symbol variation effect. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure change pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines a corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure change pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. The effect patterns are not associated with the special figure change pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one special figure change pattern. In addition, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the ornamental display of each symbol display column 26a, 26b, 26c in the symbol variation effect is determined, and the ornamental diagram is stopped in each column according to the stop timing defined by the effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decorative drawing, and the lamp device 18 emits an appropriate light.

(About production patterns)
Here, a description will be given of an effect pattern that specifies the contents of the symbol variation effect set specifically for the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 9, a music selection effect pattern and a music output effect pattern are set as effect patterns selectable by the effect control CPU 65a. The music selection effect pattern is an effect pattern that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines the song selection special figure variation pattern. This is an effect pattern selectable by the effect control CPU 65a when the special figure variation pattern is determined. The music selection effect pattern is an effect pattern that can execute a music selection effect described later during the symbol change effect, and the music output effect pattern is a music item selected in the music selection effect during the symbol change effect. Is an effect pattern that specifies that is output from the speaker 19. When the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern for song selection, the song selection effect can be executed at a predetermined timing during the symbol variation effect (when the condition for executing the song selection effect described later is satisfied). Have been.

(About the jackpot effect pattern)
In addition, in the effect control ROM 65b, when the jackpot determination is affirmative with the winning of the pachinko ball in the first and second starting winning ports 30, 31 being affirmative and the jackpot game is given, during the big hit game, As a jackpot effect pattern (hit effect pattern) for specifying the specific content of the effect executed by the symbol display device 17, a song selection jackpot effect pattern and a song output jackpot effect pattern are set (FIG. 10). reference). The song selection jackpot effect pattern is a jackpot effect pattern that can execute a song selection effect described later during the jackpot game. This is a jackpot effect pattern output from the speaker 19. As the big hit effect pattern, a plurality of big hit effect patterns different from the song selection big hit effect pattern and the music output big hit effect pattern are provided, and the effect control CPU 65a starts the big hit game (input of an opening command). ), A jackpot effect pattern is determined from a plurality of types. Then, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the song selection jackpot effect pattern, it is configured to be able to execute the song selection effect in a specific round (for example, the first round or the last round, etc.) during the jackpot game. .

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

(About display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling display contents of the symbol display device 17. Further, the display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data of patterns, various background images, characters, characters, and the like). Further, the display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Further, the display control ROM 70b stores a plurality of types of songs A-1 to A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3 as options selectable in a song selection effect described later. Display data corresponding to E is stored. Although details of these songs will be described later, display data indicating roughly a plurality of types of songs A-1 to A-5 as general options, and a plurality of types of B-1 to B-3 as specific options, C, D-1 to D-3, and display data indicating E, are stored, and the plurality of types of music A-1 to A-5, depending on a specific case and a non-specific case described later. A plurality of types of display data determined from the display data of B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, and E are selected as options selectable in the music selection effect of the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be able to be displayed on the display unit 17a. The display data of the songs A-1 to A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, and E displayed on the display unit 17a will be hereinafter simply referred to as songs A-1 to A-1. A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, and E may be referred to.

(About the lamp control board 72)
The lamp control board 72 includes a lamp control CPU, and a lamp control ROM and a lamp control RAM are connected to the lamp control CPU. The lamp device 18 is connected to the lamp control board 72 (lamp control CPU). Further, the lamp control ROM stores a light emission pattern that specifies the content of a light emission effect such as lighting or blinking of the lamp device 18 that is executed in the symbol change effect or the big hit effect during the big hit game. The light emission pattern is associated with the effect pattern, and the lamp control CPU determines a corresponding light emission pattern based on the effect pattern determined by the effect control CPU 65a.

(About the sound control board 73)
The sound control board 73 includes a sound control CPU that executes a sound control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sound control ROM that stores a sound control program executed by the sound control CPU, and data necessary for processing by the sound control CPU. A writable / readable sound control RAM and the like are provided. The speaker 19 is connected to the sound control board 73 (sound control CPU). When inputting various control commands, the sound control CPU executes various controls based on the sound control program. Various sound data and music data are stored in the sound control ROM. Specifically, in the sound control ROM, a plurality of types of songs A-1 to A-5 and B-1 to B-3 are stored in the display control ROM 70b and can be selected in a song selection effect described later. , C, D-1 to D-3, and E, are stored. Then, the sound control CPU reads out the music data corresponding to the music selected (decided) in the music selection effect from the sound control ROM, and outputs the music selected during the symbol change effect or the big hit game from the speaker 19. The sound control CPU controls the speaker 19. The sound control ROM also stores a sound pattern or the like that specifies the content of the sound effect by the effect sound output from the speaker 19 that is executed in the symbol fluctuation effect and the big hit effect during the big hit game. The sound pattern is associated with the effect pattern, the sound control CPU determines a corresponding sound pattern based on the effect pattern determined by the effect control CPU 65a, and a speaker based on sound data corresponding to the determined sound pattern. The sound control CPU controls the speaker 19 so that the effect sound is output from the speaker 19. In the first embodiment, the sound control CPU that outputs the effect sound from the speaker 19 functions as sound control means, and the sound control ROM that stores music data functions as music data storage means. The output of the music from the speaker 19 corresponds to a music output effect.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a random number acquisition unit that acquires various random numbers in response to a winning in the start winning prize port 30, 31 and, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit. A function as a hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit game (big hit game) is given by determining whether or not the value matches a predetermined hit determination value (big hit determination value). It has. Further, a hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit is made in response to a winning in the starting winning openings 30, 31; a hit game determining means for determining a type of a hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games; The main control CPU 60a has respective functions as a hit game giving means for giving a hit game after the end of the special figure change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). The main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of special figure variation patterns (variation patterns) stored in the main control ROM 60b based on the winning in the start winning prize port 30, 31. It has a function as a variation pattern determining means (variation pattern determining means). Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a probability change determination means for determining whether or not to provide a probability change state in which a probability of occurrence of a hit (probability that the determination result by the hit determination means becomes positive) is higher than a normal probability. In addition, it is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state after the end of the hit game. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to apply the probable change state only when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination unit is affirmative). The winning of the pachinko ball in the start winning ports 30 and 31 is set as the establishment of the start condition, and the main control CPU 60a performs the hit determination as hit determination means when the start condition is satisfied. .

  Further, when a hit occurs (when the result of the determination by the hit determination means is affirmative), the main control CPU 60a increases the winning rate in which the probability that the pachinko ball will win the second starting winning port 31 becomes high. (Shortened state) functions as a prize rate improvement state determining means for determining whether or not to provide the prize rate improvement state, and determines a period in which the prize rate improvement state is provided when the prize rate improvement state is provided. In addition to functioning as the determining means, it also functions as the short-term state giving means for giving the short-term state only during the period of giving the winning rate improvement state determined after the end of the winning game. Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to execute a predetermined number of special figure change displays (symbol change effects) after the end of the hit game or until the next hit game is given. Is determined as the winning rate improvement state giving period. As described above, when the hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a changes the privilege state (probable change state, shortened state) advantageous to the player after the hit game based on the winning in the start winning opening 30, 31. It has a function as privilege state determination means for determining whether or not to grant. Then, the main control CPU 60a that determines whether or not to provide a privilege state (probable change state, short change state) that is advantageous to the player after the hitting game is a game state among a plurality of types of game states provided in the pachinko machine 10. Is provided as a game state control unit for setting the game state. The main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of pieces of the winning information as the start holding information. Specifically, while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special figure display unit 50A), the winning information acquired upon detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 is used as the first winning information. While the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage unit and the display unit (symbol display device 17 or the second special figure display unit 50B) that store the start hold information, the detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35 is triggered. It functions as second holding storage means for storing the obtained winning information as the second start holding information.

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

(About special figure input processing)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the first starting winning port 30 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the result of the determination in step A11 is negative, the process proceeds to step A15. If the determination result in step A11 is positive, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result in step A12 is negative (that is, the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information <4), the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information is added by 1, and the first special memory stored in the main control RAM 60c is added. The number of holdings in the start holding information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the winning information (the value of the random number for determining the special figure per hit, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance execution, the value of the various random numbers such as the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern) is read from the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out the winning information (the value of the random number) and sets the winning information (the value of the random number) in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holdings as first special figure start holding information (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

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

  If the result of the determination in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holds of the second special map start hold information <4), the number of holds of the second special map start hold information is incremented by 1, and the second control stored in the main control RAM 60c. The number of holdings in the figure start holding information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the winning information (various random number values such as the value of the random number for judging per special figure, the value of the random number for determining special figure, the value of the random number for effecting execution determination, and the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern) are read from the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (the value of the random number) in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holdings as the second special figure start holding information (step A18). Thereby, the special figure input processing is completed.

(About special map start processing)
Next, the special figure start processing will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start processing at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment). In the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is being displayed in the special figure display unit 50A, 50B and the symbol display device 17 in a variable display or a big hit game. (Step B11). If the result of the determination in step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of reservations in the second special figure start-hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of reservations in the second special figure start-hold information is larger than "0" is determined. Is determined (step B13). When the result of the determination in step B13 is negative (when the hold number of the second special figure start hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. When the result of the determination in step B13 is affirmative (the number of holds in the second special map start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the special map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “1” indicating that the second special figure fluctuation effect is to be executed is set in the fluctuation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the hold number of the second special map start hold information (step B14), and stores the second special map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a acquires the figure start suspension information (values of various random numbers such as a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining execution of performance, and a random number for determining a special figure variation pattern). (Step B15).

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

  When the various random numbers as the second special figure start suspension information are obtained by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a stores the obtained special figure hit determination random number in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination is made to determine whether or not the stored hit value matches the big hit determination value (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the big hit determination becomes positive (that is, the big hit probability) at the time of the non-probable change state (at the time of low probability) is set to 168/65536, and at the time of the positive change state (the high probability ), The probability of a positive determination result (big hit probability) is set to 1516/65536. If the result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), "1" is set to the big hit flag indicating that the change is a big hit (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2) to be the big hit symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B based on the acquired value of the special symbol determining random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the big hit symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random value. By deciding, the big hit symbol is decided. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state to “1” after the end of the big hit game when the big hit symbol is the big hit symbol that gives the probability change state, and sets the probability change flag not to give the probability change state. Is set to "0". In addition, in the case of a big hit symbol in which the big hit symbol gives the shortened state, the variable flag indicating the short state is set to “1” after the big hit game ends, and in the case of the big hit symbol in which the short state is not given. The variable length flag is set to “0”. When the condition for terminating the shortened state is satisfied, the shortened flag is set to “0”. When the big hit symbol (special figure) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for winning based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determining random number (step B25).

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

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31 sets a predetermined control command (step B26). More specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a determined special figure variation pattern and a special figure variation pattern designation command for instructing start of symbol variation, and a special figure for designating a special figure 2 which is a final stop symbol. 2 Set the specified command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start processing.

  On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step B13 is negative (when the hold number of the second special figure start hold information = 0), the hold number of the first special figure start hold information is read (step B16), and the first special figure start hold information is read. It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is greater than “0” (step B17). When the result of the determination in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holds of the first special map start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the special map variation stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure fluctuation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information (step B18) and stores the result in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start suspension information. The main control CPU 60a acquires the value of the special figure per-judgment determination random number, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the effect execution determination random number, and the value of the special figure variation pattern determination random number (step B19). Execute the hit determination process. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, if the second special figure start suspension information acquired upon winning a prize in the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start prize is won. Even if the first special figure start suspension information acquired at the time of winning of the mouth 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start suspension information is preferentially executed. It has become.

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

  When the various random numbers as the first special figure start suspension information are obtained by the process of the step B19, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 60a stores the obtained special figure hit determination random number in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination is made to determine whether or not it matches the stored big hit determination value (step B32). Then, when the result of the big hit determination in step B32 is a big hit (when a big hit game is generated), "1" indicating a big hit change is set in the big hit flag (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 1) as the big hit symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired value of the special symbol determining random number (step B34). ). Here, since the big hit symbol of the special figure 1 is associated with the value of the special figure determining random number, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determining random value. Is determined to determine the jackpot symbol. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure changing pattern from the special figure changing patterns for the big hit based on the value of the special figure changing pattern determining random number. (Step B35).

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

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41 sets a predetermined control command (step B36). More specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates a special figure variation pattern designation command for designating the determined special figure variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation, and a special figure for designating the special figure 1 which is the final stop symbol. 1 Set the specified command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start processing.

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a outputs the control commands set in the special figure start processing to the effect control board 65 in the command input / output processing in the above-described normal processing, and the special figure change pattern in the timer update processing. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring the specified fluctuation time, and at the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the corresponding special figure display units 50A and 50B so as to start the special figure fluctuation display. Then, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stop of the variation of the decorative figure based on the variation time specified in the designated special figure variation pattern, and performs an all-symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed. Output to the substrate 65.

  Here, in the case of the big hit symbol (big hit symbol A, B, a, b) of the type in which the big hit symbol gives the certainty change state, the main control CPU 60a determines the certainty change state after the end of the hit game in the flag setting process. Set the flag to "1". The main control CPU 60a sets the probable change flag to “0” in the flag setting process when the probable change state end condition is satisfied. In the first embodiment, the end condition of the probability change state is established when the next big hit game starts, and the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change flag to “0” at the timing of starting the big hit game. It has become. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the probable change flag as the game state specification information.

(About production control)
Next, a process executed by the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 specifies the game state with reference to the probable change flag and the short / short flag as the game state specifying information, and displays a mode designation command corresponding to the game state on the display control board 70 and the lamp control. Output to the board 72 and the sound control board 73 and the like. Thus, the effects in the effect mode corresponding to the game state are executed in the various effect executing means 17, 18, and 19. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the change pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies the determined effect pattern. The designated command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. The effect control ROM 65b stores a plurality of types of effect patterns for specifying effect contents for each effect mode, and stores effect pattern distribution determination values corresponding to each effect pattern. The effect pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used by the effect control CPU 65a to determine an effect pattern using the effect pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each effect pattern, and is acquired. An effect pattern to which an effect pattern allocation determination value corresponding to the effect pattern allocation random number is assigned is specified. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, according to the effect mode specified from the game state specifying information (probable change flag or variable length flag). That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as an effect pattern determining unit that determines a predetermined effect pattern from among a plurality of effect patterns in accordance with the effect mode based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. I have. In addition, an effect control CPU 65a that outputs a mode designation command corresponding to the game state to effect execution means 17, 18, 19, and causes the effect execution means 17, 18, 19 to execute an effect in the effect mode corresponding to the game state. Has a function as an effect mode control means for setting an effect mode from among a plurality of effect modes that determine an effect execution mode.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is provided with three types of gaming states: a normal gaming state, a probable / variable gaming state, and a non-probable / variable gaming state. Are set as the normal effect mode, the positive variation effect mode, and the variable speed effect mode (see FIG. 24). In the effect mode corresponding to each game state, the game state can be recognized by a background image or the like displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, but it may be in a certain state. A latent effect mode for displaying a background image or the like that cannot be identified can be provided. The effect mode corresponding to the game state is not limited to one-to-one. For example, a plurality of types of characters having the same background image and different types of displayed characters may be provided, and the effect control CPU 65a may select the effect mode by lottery.

  Further, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the designation of the stop symbol of the special figure corresponding to the command. The decorative drawings of 26a, 26b, 26c are determined. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is a big hit symbol, the effect control CPU 65a sets each symbol row 26a, 26b, The decoration figure (big hit design) of 26c is determined. Then, at the stop timing of the decorative figure of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decorative figure designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. I do. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring time by sub-timer means (not shown) at the same time as the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, and at a predetermined timing set in the determined effect pattern, The temporary stop symbol designation command for temporarily stopping the decorative figures of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c is output. When the all-symbol stop command is output from the main control CPU 60a, the decorative figure is fixedly stopped.

(Display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern specifying command is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect contents corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol variation effect with the corresponding display contents. Then, the display control CPU 70a measures an elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the symbol variation effect, and determines an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed at each measured time. Switch every cycle of. When the display control CPU 70a receives a temporary stop symbol designation command for each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a designates a temporary stop symbol at the effective stop position 27 of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. When the decorative pattern specified by the command is temporarily stopped and the all symbol stop command is input, the decorative figure specified by the decorative figure specifying command is displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c on the symbol display device. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to cause the symbol 17 to stop and display, and the symbol variation effect is ended. Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the designated effect mode.

(About pre-reading notice production)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured to be able to execute a music selection effect described later as a pre-read notice effect as a pre-read notice indicating a possibility of displaying a big hit display on the symbol display device 17. In addition, with respect to a plurality of special figure start suspension information (first special figure start suspension information, second special figure start suspension information) stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol fluctuation effect when the symbol fluctuation effect is performed is specified. The special figure start hold information is referred to as the special figure start hold information at the start of the change, and the special figure start hold information at the time of the prize is held for other special figure start hold information for which the start (start) of the symbol change effect is held. And may be distinguished. Then, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured such that the special figure start holding information (the winning special information) corresponding to the winning information acquired every time the winning information (random number value) is acquired upon the detection of the starting winning detecting sensors 34 and 35. It is configured to create a look-ahead command based on the (read start information) and to determine whether or not to perform a look-ahead announcement effect based on information specified by the look-ahead command (see-read start-hold information described later). I have. In other words, when the winning information (random number value) acquired by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 is used as the fluctuation start time special figure start suspension information, the symbol fluctuation effect (the main fluctuation effect of the pre-reading notice effect) is performed. It is configured to be able to suggest in advance the possibility that a big hit display will be displayed on the symbol display device 17 (the possibility of a big hit).

(About prefetch command setting processing)
Here, a prefetch command setting process for executing the prefetch notice effect described above will be described. The pre-reading command setting process is performed when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (when the special figure input process is executed). In other words, after the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31, before the next symbol change effect (first or second special figure change display) is started (special figure change). Before the start process is performed), the prefetch command setting process is executed. In other words, the look-ahead command setting process is configured to be executed before the symbol variation effect. Here, the pre-reading command setting process is based on the winning special map start suspension information corresponding to the acquired winning information each time the winning information (random number value) is acquired upon detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35. The main control CPU 60a sets a prefetch command (specific information) to be transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the first embodiment is configured such that each time the winning information is acquired in response to the winning in the starting winning openings 30 and 31, the specific information for identifying the prefetch command (specific information) based on the acquired winning information. Functions as setting means.

  FIG. 11 shows the prefetch command setting processing. The main control CPU 60a determines the first or second winning special figure start suspension information corresponding to the winning information acquired at the time of winning in the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 based on the winning. Before the time special figure start suspension information is set as the fluctuation start special figure start suspension information (before the symbol fluctuation effect (symbol fluctuation) is started based on the fluctuation start special figure start suspension information), the effect control CPU 65a performs the fluctuation. A pre-reading command is created for determining in advance whether a big hit display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect (first or second special figure variation display) based on the start-time special figure start suspension information. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets the game state (probable change state or non-probable change state) at the time of winning the winning information as pre-game state information (step C11). Further, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure big hit determination random number stored in the main control RAM 60c when the winning information is obtained, and the special figure big hit determination value corresponding to the gaming state at the time the winning information is obtained. , And sets the prior or non-permission information (whether or not a big hit) (step C12). Further, at the time point when the winning information is acquired, the special figure information (kind of special figure) is set from the special figure determining random number and the special figure determining judgment value stored in the main control RAM 60c (step C13), and the winning information is set. At the time of acquisition, pre-production effect information (whether to reach or not) is set from the production execution random number and the production execution determination value stored in the main control RAM 60c (step C14). Preliminary special figure variation pattern information is set from the special figure variation pattern distribution random number and the special figure variation pattern distribution determination value stored in the main control RAM 60c (step C15), and the prefetch command setting processing ends. As a result, a look-ahead command including various kinds of information necessary for specifying a symbol variation effect (symbol variation) when the winning special figure start suspension information is the variation start special figure start suspension information is set. The pre-read command is output from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control board 65 before the next special figure start process is performed, so that various information is transmitted to the effect control CPU 65a.

  Here, the look-ahead command indicates the number of the corresponding first or second special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the first start winning port 30 or the second start winning port 31 is won. The information includes the number-of-reservations information and special figure type information indicating which one of the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 is a prefetch command based on winning of the pachinko ball. Note that the number-of-reservations information specified by the pre-read command is the storage number information of the special figure start-reserve information corresponding to the first or second start winning prize port 30, 31 specified by the special figure type information. Therefore, when the special figure type information specifies that the command is a look-ahead command triggered by a prize in the first start winning opening 30, the number-of-reservations information indicates the number of stored pieces of the first special-figure start-reservation information. If the special figure type information specifies that the command is a prefetch command triggered by a prize in the second start winning opening 31, the number-of-reserved information indicates the number of stored pieces of second special-figure start-reserved information. I have.

(About pre-reading start pending information storage processing)
Next, a prefetch start suspension information storing process for storing the prefetch command as prefetch start suspension information will be described with reference to FIG. When the prefetch command output from main control CPU 60a is input (step D11), effect control CPU 65a stores the prefetch command in a predetermined storage area of effect control RAM 65c as prefetch start suspension information (step D12). Then, the pre-reading start-hold information stored in the effect control RAM 65c is read out in the pre-reading advance notice determination described later to determine in advance whether to execute the pre-reading advance notice.

  In the effect control RAM 65c, a plurality of storage areas for storing prefetch start suspension information are set. In the first embodiment, the number (eight) of storage areas corresponding to the sum of the upper limit numbers of the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information is set, and the effect control CPU 65a is stored in the storage area. The pre-reading start suspension information is stored in the same order as the pre-reading command is input. Specifically, the effect control RAM 65c includes a first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, a fourth storage area, a fifth storage area, a sixth storage area, a seventh storage area, and an eighth storage area. The set prefetch start suspension information is stored in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, the fourth storage area, the fifth storage area, the sixth storage area, the seventh storage area, and the eighth storage area. It is memorized. Then, in response to the special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c being read out in the order of early storage by the special figure start processing of the main control CPU 60a, the production control RAM 65c In addition to deleting the prefetch start suspension information in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, the fourth storage area, the fifth storage area, the sixth storage area, the seventh storage area, and the eighth storage area, The remaining prefetch start suspension information is sequentially shifted to the youngest storage area. That is, when the prefetch start suspension information in the first storage area is deleted along with the special figure start processing, the prefetch start suspension information stored in the second storage area is stored in the first storage area, and is stored in the third storage area. The prefetch start suspension information stored in the second storage area, the prefetch start suspension information stored in the fourth storage area is stored in the third storage area,..., Stored in the eighth storage area. The prefetch start suspension information is sequentially shifted so as to be stored in the seventh storage area. As for the prefetch start suspension information, information stored in the first storage area is stored as first prefetch start suspension information, information stored in the second storage area is stored as second prefetch start suspension information, and information stored in the third storage area. Are stored in the fourth storage area, the fourth prefetch start suspension information, those stored in the fifth storage area are fifth prefetch start suspension information, and the sixth prefetch start suspension information. What is stored in the storage area is the sixth look-ahead start suspension information, what is stored in the seventh storage area is the seventh look-ahead start suspension information, and what is stored in the eighth storage area is the eighth look-ahead start suspension. May be distinguished as information.

  Here, the pre-reading start suspension information (pre-reading command) is set based on the prize winning special map start suspension information corresponding to the prize information acquired when the first prize winning opening 30 or the second starting prize winning opening 31 is won. In addition, the information includes the pre-game state information, pre-acceptance information, pre-special figure information, pre-production effect execution information, pre-special figure change pattern information. Therefore, by referring to the look-ahead start-hold information, the effect control CPU 65a uses the winning information acquired when the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 is won as the special start start change information at the time of the fluctuation start. It is possible to identify whether or not a big hit occurs in the performed symbol fluctuation effect (the first or second special figure fluctuation display) based on the pre-game state information and the prior hit / fail information, and the reach effect is performed in the symbol fluctuation effect. The effect control CPU 65a can determine whether or not to be performed based on the preliminary effect execution information. Further, the effect control CPU 65a can identify the effect contents and the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect based on the advance special figure fluctuation pattern information.

(About music selection production)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured so that the various effects determined by the effect control ROM 65b can be executed by the effect execution units 17, 18, and 19 during a symbol change effect (symbol change) or a big hit game. I have. As various effects that can be executed during the symbol change effect (symbol change) or during the jackpot game, a song effect of outputting various songs from the speaker (effect unit) 19 can be performed. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a music selection effect (selection effect) in which a player can select a song (a type of effect mode) output from the speaker 19 during a symbol variation effect or a big hit game from a plurality of types. ) Can be performed. That is, the effect control ROM 65b stores the music selection effect pattern and the song selection jackpot effect pattern that specify the content of the song selection effect. When an effect pattern for music selection or a jackpot effect pattern for music selection is selected (determined) as an effect pattern for specifying the contents of an effect that can be executed during the game, a corresponding music selection effect is executed on the symbol display device 17. It is configured as follows. Specifically, when the music selection effect pattern or the song selection jackpot effect pattern is selected, a song selection effect pattern designation command (control command) or a song selection jackpot effect pattern that specifies the music selection effect pattern is specified. The song selection jackpot effect pattern designation command (control command) to be specified is output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). In the display control board 70, when the music selection effect pattern designation command or the song selection big hit effect pattern designation command is input, the display control board 70 corresponds to the music selection effect pattern or the song selection big hit effect pattern specified by the command. The display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content to be performed, and controls the symbol display device 17 so as to display the display content corresponding to the song selecting effect pattern or the song selecting jackpot effect pattern.

  Here, the production control CPU 65a outputs the production pattern designating command for music selection or the jackpot production pattern designating command for music selection, and a music selection start valid period (starting) for validating the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37. (Possible period) is set during the symbol fluctuation effect or during the jackpot game (during the jackpot effect). Then, the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 based on the display data corresponding to the music selection effect pattern specification command or the music selection jackpot effect pattern specification command, so that the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is provided. , Images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed at a predetermined timing, and it is suggested that an effect of selecting the type of music output from the speaker 19 by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37 can be executed. . Then, when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 before the music selection start effective period elapses, that is, the operation signal from the operation buttons 36 and 37 is input to the effect control CPU 65a within the music selection start effective period. In this case, an image of the music selection effect is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and it is possible to select one music from the displayed plural types of music. If the operation signals from the operation buttons 36 and 37 are not input to the effect control CPU 65a within the music selection start effective period, the image of the music selection effect is not displayed on the display unit 17a, and the music selection effect is performed. Not to be. That is, the satisfaction of the execution condition for executing the music selection effect in the first embodiment means that the operation signal from the operation buttons 36 and 37 is input to the effect control CPU 65a within the music selection start effective period. In the first embodiment, the execution condition of the music selection effect is satisfied regardless of the operation signal from either the first operation button 36 or the second operation button 37. It may be determined that the execution condition of the music selection effect is satisfied by an operation signal from one of the two operation buttons 37.

  An image displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 when the execution condition is satisfied will be specifically described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the music selection effect, a plurality of types of music (options indicating the type of the effect mode) and images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed on the display unit 17 a, and the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed. It is suggested that a song can be selected. In the first embodiment, the image of the second operation button 37 is displayed in the music selection effect, and it is suggested that the music can be selected by pressing the second operation button 37. 15A, 15B, and 15C, the image of the operation button displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is denoted by reference numeral 37.

  In the music selection effect, as the music that can be selected by the player, music A-1, music A-2, music A-3, music A-4, and music A-5, which are always selectable, are provided. (See FIG. 14A). Further, in the music selection effect, as a specific option that is added as a music that can be selected only by the player in a specific case, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, the music B-1 and the music B-2. , Music B-3, music C, music D-1, music D-2, music D-3, and music E are set. For the music B-1, music B-2, music B-3, and music C as the specific options shown in FIG. 14B, the fluctuation start corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect in which the fluctuation is disclosed by the symbol display device 17 is started. The specific options, which are selectable when the music selection effect is executed based on the time special map start suspension information, are shown as specific options shown in FIG. The music D-3 and the music E can be selected when the music selection effect is executed based on the winning special figure start suspension information obtained by pre-reading the special figure start suspension information in which the symbol variation effect is suspended. Is an option. When the music selection effect is executed based on the fluctuation start special figure start suspension information corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect in which the fluctuation is disclosed on the symbol display device 17, the effect is performed in the additional selection of a specific option described later. The specific option selected from the plurality of types of specific options by the control CPU 65a is added as an option selectable by the player in the music selection effect (see FIG. 15B). In addition, when the music selection effect is executed based on the winning special figure start-hold information obtained by pre-reading the start-hold information in which the symbol change effect is on-hold, the effect control CPU 65a may use a plurality of types of look-ahead for additional selection of a specific option. The look-ahead specific option selected from the specific options is added as an option selectable by the player in the music selection effect (see FIG. 15C). That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a case where the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination unit based on the winning information corresponding to the symbol variation effect in which the change has started is determined, and The case in which the main control CPU 60a makes a preliminary determination of the start-hold information is set as a specific case, and in this specific case, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the option including the specific option or the pre-read specific option is a music piece. In the selection effect, the player can determine the selection as a selectable (displayable on the symbol display device 17) option. Note that the numbers and types of the normal options and the specific options shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C are merely examples, and can be set arbitrarily. In the following description, in a specific case, a case where the music selection effect is executed based on the fluctuation start special figure start suspension information corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect in which the fluctuation is disclosed on the symbol display device 17 is described. A case where the first specific case is referred to, and a case where the music selection effect is executed based on the winning start-up information obtained by pre-reading the start-hold information in which the symbol variation effect is on hold is referred to as a second specific case. There is.

  Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts counting the selection effective time when the execution condition of the music selection effect is satisfied, and outputs a selection effect command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). Then, in the display control board 70, when a selection effect command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the song selection effect specified by the command, and the display control CPU 70a responds to the song effect. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to display the effect contents. Specifically, in the music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15, a panel 76 indicating each selectable music is displayed side by side on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 inside a frame 75 as an image. Then, every time the second operation button 37 is pressed (each time an operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a), the color of the panel 76 is changed to the selected color in a predetermined order, and when the selection effective time has elapsed. Assuming that the music indicated on the panel 76 in the selected color has been selected, the effect control CPU 65a determines the music as a music to be output during the symbol fluctuation effect or during the big hit game. The manner in which the music is selected in the music selection effect is not limited to the above, and the color of the panel 76 is automatically changed to the selected color in a predetermined order, and the player presses the second operation button 37 ( The music indicated on the panel 76 in the selected color may be determined at the timing when the operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a).

(About lottery to decide whether to execute additional selection of specific options)
In a non-specific case other than the specific case, the effect control CPU 65a uses only the songs A1 to A5, which are the normal options, in the song selection effect without adding a type of song in the song selection effect. This is determined as an option that can be selected by the user (can be displayed on the symbol display device 17). On the other hand, in a specific case, the effect control CPU 65a, as described above, sets the type of music in the music selection effect to the specific options of the songs B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-. 3, E, and can be added separately from the normal options as options that can be selected by the player (can be displayed on the symbol display device 17) in the music selection effect. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, in a specific case, first, it is determined whether or not to execute the additional selection of the specific option by lottery, and when the execution is determined, the specific option can be added. It has become. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the music selection effect can be executed during the symbol change effect and the big hit effect. The flow of additional selection of an option and the flow of additional selection of a specific option when a music selection effect is executed during a jackpot effect will be described separately. In the first embodiment, whether or not to execute the additional selection of the specific option is determined by lottery, and when it is determined that the specific option is to be executed, the specific option can be added, while when it is determined not to execute the specific option. Is configured so as not to add a specific option. Therefore, a non-specified case is also obtained when the lottery for determining whether to execute the additional selection of the specific option is negative. In addition, in the case of non-specification, it includes a case where the symbol fluctuation effect is not executed (state), a case where the big hit game is not executed (state), and a case where the demonstration effect is executed (state, demonstration). In.

(When the song selection effect is executed during the design change effect)
In the effect control CPU 65a, in the first specific case, when a music selection effect pattern is determined as the effect pattern for specifying the content of the symbol change effect, in the music selection effect performed during the symbol change effect. An execution feasibility determination lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the specific options (music pieces B-1 to B-3, music piece C) as displayed options. The execution availability determination lottery is configured to be performed using the execution availability determination random number and the execution availability determination determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. In the first embodiment, the execution controllability random number is set to all 100 integer values from “0” to “99”, and the effect control CPU 65a sets the execution controllability random number at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The value is updated one by one, the updated value is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before the update is rewritten. Then, the effect control CPU 65a compares the execution possibility determination random number acquired when the music selection effect pattern is determined, with the execution possibility determination determination value assigned to add or not add the specific option. Thus, it is configured to determine whether to execute or not execute the additional selection of the specific option. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit), the execution of additional selection of the specific option is determined at a rate of 80%, and The non-execution of the additional selection of the specific option is determined at a rate of%, and the execution of the additional selection of the specific option is determined at a rate of 30% when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (out). At the same time, non-execution of additional selection of the specific option is determined at a rate of 70%. That is, the music selection effect to which the specific option is added is set to be more easily executed by the symbol display device 17 in the case of affirmative than in the case of a negative hit determination.

  In addition, when it is determined that the specific options such as the songs B-1 to B-3 and the song C are to be executed in the execution possibility determination lottery, the options of the song selection effect in the additional selection lottery of the specific options described later. On the other hand, when non-execution is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery, the additional selection lottery of the specific option is not executed, so that there is no possibility of being selected as a music selection effect option (0 %), And the execution possibility determination lottery is determined to be performed or not performed according to the determination result of the jackpot determination. Therefore, the specific options such as the songs B-1 to B-3 and the song C are: The effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a is an option that can be determined according to the result of the hit determination. On the other hand, the normal options such as the songs A-1 to A-5 are always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as options of the song selection effect when the execution of the song selection effect is determined. The normal option is an option that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a regardless of the result of the hit determination.

  Here, in the second specific case, the execution possibility determination lottery of whether or not to add the pre-reading specific options (music D-1 to D-3, music E) executed by the effect control CPU 65a includes: It is basically the same as the first specific case. However, in the second specific case, when a pre-read command is input to the effect control board 65 from the main control CPU 60a, the pre-read specific options (music D-1 to D-3, music The difference is that a lottery for determining whether or not to add E) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a compares the execution possibility determination random number acquired when the prefetch command is input, with the execution possibility determination value assigned to adding or not adding the prefetching specific option. Then, it is configured to determine either execution or non-execution of additional selection of the specific option for prefetching. When the effect control board 65 decides to execute the additional selection of the specific option for prefetching, the effect control board 65 sets the prefetch starting suspension information including the information for executing the additional selection, stores the information in the effect control RAM 65c, When the non-execution of the additional selection of the option is determined, the pre-reading start suspension information including the information not performing the additional selection is set and stored in the effect control RAM 65c. In the first embodiment, the ratio of execution and non-execution of additional selection of the specific option for pre-reading is set to be the same as the ratio of execution and non-execution of additional selection of the specific option for pre-reading. That is, when the pre-authorization information is affirmative (big hit), the execution of the additional selection of the prefetching specific option is determined at a rate of 80%, and the non-execution of the additional selection of the prefetching specific option is performed at a rate of 20%. When it is determined and the preliminary success / failure information is negative (out), the execution of the additional selection of the specific option for prefetching is determined at a rate of 30%, and the additional selection of the specific option for prefetching is not performed at a rate of 70%. Is determined (see FIG. 16). Note that the ratio of the execution and non-execution of the additional selection of the specific option may be set to be different from the ratio of the execution and non-execution of the additional selection of the prefetch specific option.

  In addition, when it is determined that the specific options for pre-reading such as the music pieces D-1 to D-3 and the music piece E are to be executed in the execution possibility determination lottery, the option of the music selection effect in the additional selection lottery of the specific option described later. On the other hand, when non-execution is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery, the additional selection lottery of the specific option is not executed, so that there is no possibility of being selected as a music selection effect option (0 %), And the execution possibility determination lottery is determined to be executed or not performed according to the result of the preliminary determination (determination result) in the preliminary success / failure information, so that the songs D-1 to D-3, the song E, etc. Is determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a in accordance with the result of the preliminary determination in the preliminary success / failure information (the result of the preliminary determination by the main control CPU 60a). It is a function choice. On the other hand, the normal options such as the songs A-1 to A-5 are always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as options for the song selection effect when the execution of the song selection effect is determined. The normal option is an option that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a irrespective of the result of the preliminary determination (priority determination result by the main control CPU 60a) in the preliminary appropriateness information. It is.

(About additional selection of specific options)
When the execution of the additional selection of the specific option (the specific option for use, the specific option for pre-reading) is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery, the effect control CPU 65a sets the random number for selection and the determination for selection stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Using the value, an additional selection lottery for determining the type of the specific option to be added is executed. Note that the additional selection lottery of the specific option and the additional selection lottery of the specific option for pre-reading are the same, and thus the additional selection lottery of the specific option will be mainly described.

  In the first embodiment, as selection random numbers, all 100 different integer values from “0” to “99” are set, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the selection random numbers one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). , The updated value is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before the update is rewritten. FIG. 17 shows an additional selection lottery table T1 used for additional selection of a specific option (the specific option for use, the specific option for pre-reading). ) And tune C (tunes D-1 to D-3 and tune E) as specific selection values, which are different integer values depending on the type of jackpot game (contents of advance special map information) and the jackpot game. Has been assigned to. More specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is negative (the pre-authorization information is out of order) (in the case of an out-of-office), 60 selection values for selection are allocated to music B-1 (music D-1), Twenty-five selection decision values are allocated to B-2 (music D-2), and fifteen selection judgment values are allocated to music B-3 (music D-3). Indicates that the judgment value for selection is not assigned. When the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (prior hit information is a jackpot) (in the case of a jackpot) and the main control CPU 60a determines that the first jackpot game is to be given (when the advance special map information is In the case of symbols A and a), fifteen selection judgment values are allocated to music B-1 (music D-1), and twenty-five selection judgment values are allocated to music B-2 (music D-2). 55 selection values are assigned to song B-3 (music D-3), and five selection values are assigned to song C (music E). When the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the prior hit / fail information is the big hit) (in the case of a big hit) and the main control CPU 60a determines to give the second big hit game, the In the case of symbols B and b), 20 selection judgment values are allocated to music B-1 (music D-1), and 27 selection judgment values are allocated to music B-2 (music D-2). Then, 50 kinds of selection determination values are allocated to the music B-3 (music D-3), and three types of selection determination values are allocated to the music C (music E). When the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (prior hit information is a jackpot) (in the case of a jackpot), and when the main control CPU 60a determines that the third jackpot game is to be given (when the prior special map information is In the case of symbols C and c), 25 kinds of selection judgment values are allocated to music B-1 (music D-1), and 32 selection judgment values are allocated to music B-2 (music D-2). Then, forty-five selection values for selection are allocated to music B-3 (music D-3), and two types of determination values for selection are allocated to music C (music E). Furthermore, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the prior hit / fail information is a big hit) (in the case of a big hit) and the main control CPU 60a determines that the fourth big hit game is to be given (when the advance special map information is In the case of symbols D and d), 50 kinds of selection judgment values are allocated to music B-1 (music D-1), and 30 selection judgment values are allocated to music B-2 (music D-2). Thus, twenty different selection determination values are allocated to the music B-3 (music D-3), and no selection determination value is allocated to the music C (music E). Then, the effect control CPU 65a obtains the selection random number when the execution of the additional selection of the specific option is determined, and uses the obtained value of the selection random number for the selection set in the additional selection lottery table T1. The type of the specific option to be added is determined by comparing with the determination value.

  As shown in the additional selection lottery table T1, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of a loss), the determination value for selection is not allocated to the music C, and in the case of the loss, the music C is not determined. In the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit) and the first to third big hit games are provided, the determination value for selection is also distributed to the music C while not being added as the specific option for use. If the song C is set as the specific option in the song selection effect, it is determined that the big hit game is given. In other words, the song C as the specific option is a notification option that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines that a hit has occurred. When the first to third jackpot games are given to the music C, the selection determination values are assigned, while when the fourth jackpot game is given, the selection determination values are assigned. Not been. As described above, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the certainty state or the short-term state, which is the privilege state, is not provided after the end of the fourth jackpot game, whereas the first to third jackpot games are As described above, a jackpot game (special hit game) that provides a probable state or a short-term state that is a privilege state after the end of the first to third jackpot games, and a tune as the specific option in the music selection effect. When C is set, it is determined that the big hit game to which the privilege state is given is given. That is, the music C as the specific option is a privilege notification option (notification option) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines a specific hit game as a hit game.

  Here, comparing the distribution ratios of the determination values for selection in the songs B-1 to B-3 as the specific options, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (out of place), the song B-3 , B-2, and B-1 in the order, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases, whereas when the determination result of the big hit determination is positive (when the first to third big hit games are given) , Songs B-1, B-2, and B-3 are set in such a manner as to increase the distribution ratio of the selection determination value. In other words, when the jackpot determination result is affirmative, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a will determine the songs B-1 to B-3 increases in the order of the song B-1 <the song B-2 <the song B-3. Is set. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is negative, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the songs B-1 to B-3 is set so as to increase in the order of the song B-3 <the song B-2 <the song B-1. Have been. By setting the probability of determining each of the songs B-1 to B-3 in this manner, the reliability (expectation) of the player to the jackpot is determined to be song B-1 <song B-2 <song B-3. Will increase in that order. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one piece of music from a plurality of types of music B-1 to B-3 and music C having different jackpot expectations. In addition, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative and the fourth big hit game is provided, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is the order of the determination values for selection in the order of the songs B-3, B-2, and B-1. Although the distribution ratio is increased, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value for the song B-1 in the case where the fourth big hit game is provided is larger than that in the case of the big hit determination, as compared with the case where the big hit determination result is negative. The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection to the music B-3 when the determination result is smaller than the case of the negative and the fourth big hit game is provided is set to be larger than the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. Have been. That is, even when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative and the fourth big hit game is awarded, the music B-1 is harder to be selected and the music B-3 is smaller than the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. It is easier to select. As described above, the songs B-1 to B-3, C have different degrees of reliability (expectations) for which the jackpot determination result is positive, and any one of the songs B-1 to B-3, C is different. One of the music pieces B-1 to B-3, C is determined as an option, and the music pieces A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a in the music piece selection effect as shown in FIG. Is displayed together with the music selection effect, the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol change effect changing during the song selection effect is suggested.

  Also, comparing the distribution ratios of the determination values for selection in the songs B-1 to B-3 as the specific options when the determination result of the big hit determination is positive, the first to third big hit games are given. When the fourth big hit game is provided, the song B-3, the song B-3, the song B-2, and the song B-3 are distributed in the order of the song B-1, B-2, and B-3. It is set such that the distribution ratio of the selection determination value increases in the order of B-2 and B-1. In other words, when a big hit game of a type that gives a privilege state such as a certain state or a short state after the end of the big hit game is given, the probability that the staging control CPU 65a determines the songs B-1 to B-3 is: The music is set to be higher in the order of music B-1 <music B-2 <music B-3. On the other hand, when a jackpot game of a type that does not give a bonus state, such as a probable state or a short state, is given after the end of the jackpot game, the probability that the staging control CPU 65a determines the songs B-1 to B-3 is B-3 <song B-2 <song B-1. Note that, as described above, the reliability (expectation) of the jackpot game to which the privilege state in the music C is given is 100%. As described above, the songs B-1 to B-3, C have different degrees of reliability (expectations) to which the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. Is determined as an option, and the determined music B-1 to B-3, C are displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect as shown in FIG. When displayed together with, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the big hit game is terminated by the music selection effect is suggested.

  Here, as shown in the additional selection lottery table T1, if the pre-acceptance information is out of order, the determination value for selection is not assigned to the song E, and if the pre-acceptance information is out of order, the song E is pre-read. In the case where the information is not added as a specific option, but the pre-acceptance information is a big hit and the pre-special figure information is symbols A, B, C, a, b, c (symbols corresponding to the first to third big hit games) , The selection value for selection is also assigned to the song E, and if the song E is set as the specific option for pre-reading in the song selection effect, the prize-on-hold special figure start reservation information on hold indicates It is notified that there is information that is a big hit display in the symbol fluctuation effect based on the special figure start suspension information. That is, the music piece E as the specific option for pre-reading is a notification option that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines in the preliminary determination that a big hit has occurred. Also, in the case of the song E, if the advance special figure information is the symbols A, B, C, a, b, c (symbols corresponding to the first to third jackpot games), the determination value for selection is assigned. In the case where the advance special figure information is the symbols D and d (symbol corresponding to the fourth big hit game), the determination value for selection is not allocated. As described above, the fourth big hit game is a big hit game that does not provide the certainty change state or the short / short state which is the privilege state after the end of the fourth big hit game, whereas the first to third big hit games are As described above, a jackpot game (special hit game) in which a probable state or a short state, which is a privilege state, is given after the end of the first to third jackpot games. If E is set, it is notified that there is information that has been won in the jackpot game in which the privilege state is given to the special winning start-up information at the time of prize being held. That is, the song E as the pre-reading specific option is a privilege notification option (notification option) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines a specific hit game as a hit game.

  Comparing the distribution ratios of the determination values for selection in the songs D-1 to D-3 as the specific options for pre-reading, the songs D-3, D-2, and D-1 are found if the pre-authorization information is incorrect. , While the distribution ratio of the determination values for selection increases in the order of, the case where the preliminary hit information is a big hit (when the first to the third big hit game is given), the music D-1, D-2, It is set so that the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of D-3. In other words, when the preliminary success / failure information is a big hit, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a will determine the songs D-1 to D-3 increases in the order of the song D-1 <the song D-2 <the song D-3. Is set. On the other hand, in the case where the advance right / wrong information is out of order, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a will determine the songs D-1 to D-3 is set to be higher in the order of the song D-3 <the song D-2 <the song D-1. Have been. By setting the probability of determining each of the music pieces D-1 to D-3 in this manner, the reliability (expected degree) of the player to the jackpot with respect to the hold is music D-1 <music D-2 <music D -3. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one piece of music from a plurality of types of music D-1 to D-3 and music E having different jackpot expectations. In addition, in the case where the prior hit / fail information is the big hit and the fourth big hit game is given, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value is the distribution ratio of the selection determination value in the order of the songs D-3, D-2, and D-1. However, when compared with the case where the preliminary hit information is out of order, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value to the music D-1 in the case where the fourth big hit game is awarded is the case where the prior hit information is out of order. The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection to the music D-3 in the case of the smaller and the fourth big hit game being provided is set to be larger than that in the case where the prior authorization information is out. That is, even in the case where the preliminary hit information is the big hit and the fourth big hit game is given, the music D-1 is hard to be selected and the music D-3 is easily selected as compared with the case where the prior hit information is out. ing. As described above, the songs D-1 to D-3, E have different degrees of reliability (expectations) in which the prior hit information is a big hit, and any one of the songs D-1 to D-3, E is different. One of the music pieces D-1 to D-3, E is determined as an option, and the music pieces A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display section 17a in the music piece selection effect as shown in FIG. Is displayed together with the music selection effect, the degree of expectation that the winning special figure start suspension information on hold has a big hit is suggested.

  Also, comparing the distribution ratios of the determination values for selection in the songs D-1 to D-3 as the specific options for pre-reading in the case where the preliminary success / failure information is a big hit, the prior special map information shows the first to third big hits. In the case of a symbol corresponding to a game, the distribution ratio of the determination values for selection increases in the order of the songs D-1, D-2, and D-3, whereas the advance special figure information indicates the fourth big hit game. In the case of a corresponding symbol, it is set so that the distribution ratio of the determination values for selection is increased in the order of the songs D-3, D-2, and D-1. In other words, if the advance special map information is a symbol corresponding to a jackpot game of a type in which a bonus state such as a probable state or a short state is provided after the end of the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 65a sets the music pieces D-1 to D-3. Is set to be higher in the order of music D-1 <music D-2 <music D-3. On the other hand, if the advance special map information is a symbol corresponding to a type of a jackpot game in which a bonus state such as a probable state or a short state is not provided after the end of the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 65a causes the music pieces D-1 to D-3 to be played. The probability of determination is set to increase in the order of music D-3 <music D-2 <music D-1. As described above, the reliability (expectation) of the symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot game in which the special bonus information such as the probable state or the short state is provided after the end of the jackpot game, in the song E, is 100%. As described above, the songs D-1 to D-3, E are symbols that correspond to a jackpot game of a type in which the advance special map information provides a bonus state such as a certain state or a short state after the end of the big jackpot game. The degree (expected degree) is different, and any one of the music pieces D-1 to D-3, E is determined as an option, and the determined music pieces D-1 to D-3, E are selected. In the production, when displayed on the display unit 17a together with the music pieces A-1 to A-5 as shown in FIG. The degree of expectation that the jackpot to which the state is given exists is suggested.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the symbol variation effect, the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a determines the specific option or the pre-read specific option in a specific case. In addition to determining the option including the specific option, the option is determined from the normal option in the case of non-specification, and the effect control CPU (selection effect control means) 65a determines the determined option (the specific option including the normal option). The selection effect for displaying the option or the specific option for pre-reading) is configured to be displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  Here, a music selection effect that is usually performed for the purpose of selecting a song is a production that suggests a degree of expectation that a big hit display is displayed in the symbol fluctuation effect that is changing during the symbol fluctuation effect, or a special figure start hold at the time of winning. When used as an effect to indicate the degree of expectation that a jackpot exists in the information, a song selection effect that indicates the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed during the same symbol fluctuation effect, A music selection effect that indicates the degree of expectation that exists can be executed. As described above, even when two music selection effects having different degrees of expectation are indicated, the type of the specific option indicating the degree of expectation is different from the music selection effect indicating the degree of expectation at which the jackpot display is displayed, and the special drawing at the time of winning. The setting is different from the music selection effect (songs B-1 to B-3, C and songs D-1 to D-3, E) that indicates the degree of expectation that the jackpot exists in the start-hold information. The player does not hesitate to indicate the degree of expectation. In the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the additional selection of the specific option, if it is determined that the additional selection of the specific option and the pre-reading specific option is to be performed, the additional selection of any specific option is performed. Can be determined by lottery.

(When the song selection effect is executed during the jackpot effect)
The music selection effect performed during the big hit game is the same as the music selection effect performed during the symbol variation effect described above. In addition, in the music selection effect during the jackpot game, the songs B-1 to B-1, C, which are the specific options, do not indicate whether or not the privilege state is given after the end of the ongoing jackpot game. It is used as the specific option for the jackpot to be notified (specific option). Then, in the effect control CPU 65a, when the song selection jackpot effect pattern is determined as the jackpot effect pattern that specifies the content of the jackpot effect, the song selection effect is displayed in the song selection effect executed during the jackpot game (small hit effect). An execution feasibility determination lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the special jackpot specific options (songs B-1 to B-3, song C) as options. This execution possibility determination lottery is performed using the execution availability determination random number and the execution availability determination value. That is, the effect control CPU 65a compares the execution possibility determination random number acquired when the music selection jackpot effect pattern is determined, and the execution possibility determination value assigned to adding or not adding the special option for the jackpot. By comparison, it is configured to determine whether to execute the additional selection of the special option for the jackpot or not. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when the jackpot game being executed is the first to third jackpot games, the additional selection of the jackpot specific option is executed at a rate of 80%. At the same time, the non-execution of the additional selection of the jackpot specific option is determined at a rate of 20%, and when the jackpot game being executed is the fourth jackpot game, the jackpot identification is specified at a rate of 30%. The execution of the additional selection of the option is determined, and the non-execution of the additional selection of the special option for the jackpot is determined at a rate of 70%. In other words, the song selection effect to which the jackpot specific option has been added is displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the type of the jackpot game is the first to third jackpot games, compared to the case where the type of the jackpot game is the fourth jackpot game. It is set to be easily executed.

  In addition, the specific options for the big hits such as the songs B-1 to B-3 and the song C are determined as the options of the song selection effect in the additional selection lottery of the specific option when it is determined to be executed in the execution possibility determination lottery. While it may be selected, if non-execution is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery, the additional selection lottery of the specific option is not executed, so that the possibility of being selected as a music selection effect option is eliminated (0% ), And whether the execution is determined or not is determined according to the type of the jackpot game (whether the first to third jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game). The big hit specific options such as B-3, music C, etc. are the options that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a according to the type of the big hit game. Furthermore, as described above, the fourth big hit game is a big hit game which does not provide the certainty change state or the short / short state which is the privilege state after the end of the fourth big hit game. The jackpot game No. 3 is a jackpot game (specific hit game) in which a probable state or a short state is given as a privilege state after the end of the first to third jackpot games. Whether the execution of the additional selection lottery of the specific option is selected by (the jackpot game to which the privilege state is given and the jackpot game to which the privilege state is not given), the specific option for the jackpot such as the songs B-1 to B-3 and the song C is selected. The effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a is an option that can be determined according to whether or not a privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, the normal options such as the songs A-1 to A-5 are always displayed on the symbol display device 17 as options of the song selection effect when the execution of the song selection effect during the big hit effect is determined. The normal option is an option that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a irrespective of whether or not the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. is there.

(About additional selection of specific options in the jackpot production)
In the execution feasibility determination lottery, if the execution of additional selection to add a specific option (specific option for the jackpot, specific option for pre-reading) is determined as an option in the music selection effect performed during the big hit game, The control CPU 65a uses the random number for selection and the determination value for selection stored in the effect control ROM 65b to execute an additional selection lottery for determining the type of the specific option to be added. Note that the additional selection lottery for adding a specific option as an option in the music selection effect performed during the big hit game is executed with reference to the additional selection lottery table T1. That is, the effect control CPU 65a obtains the selection random number when the execution of the additional selection of the specific option is determined, and sets the value of the obtained selection random number in the additional selection lottery table T1. The type of the specific option to be added is determined by comparing with the determination value.

  Here, comparing the distribution ratios of the determination values for selection in the songs B-1 to B-3 as the specific options for the big hit, when the types of the big hit games are the first to third big hit games (the privilege state is In the case of the jackpot game to be given), the distribution ratio of the determination values for selection increases in the order of the songs B-1, B-2, and B-3, whereas the type of the jackpot game is the fourth jackpot game. In this case (in the case of a jackpot game in which a privilege state is not given), the distribution ratio of the selection determination values is set to increase in the order of the songs B-3, B-2, and B-1. In other words, in the case of the jackpot game to which the privilege state is given, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the songs B-1 to B-3 is in the order of the song B-1 <the song B-2 <the song B-3. Is set to be higher. On the other hand, in the case of the jackpot game in which the privilege state is not given, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the songs B-1 to B-3 increases in the order of the song B-3 <the song B-2 <the song B-1. It is set to be. By setting the probability of determining each of the songs B-1 to B-3 in this manner, the reliability (expectation) of the player with respect to the award of the privilege state after the end of the big hit game becomes the song B-1. <Song B-2> <Song B-3. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one song from a plurality of types of songs B-1 to B-3 and songs C having different degrees of expectation to which the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. Then, in the music selection effect during the big hit game, any one of the music B-1 to B-3, C is determined as an option, and the determined music B-1 to B-3, C is displayed. In the case where the music pieces A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the section 17a (see FIG. 15B), the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game by the music selection effect is suggested. In addition, the additional selection lottery of the specific option for prefetching in the case where the music selection effect is executed as the prefetch notice effect during the big hit effect is the prefetch in the case where the music selection effect is executed as the prefetch notice effect in the symbol variation effect described above. It is carried out in the same way as the additional selection lottery of the specific option for use.

  Here, the specific case where the option including the specific option is determined as the option in the music selection effect performed during the big hit game is a case where the execution of the additional selection is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery. The case where non-execution of additional selection is determined in the availability determination lottery is a non-specific case. Then, in the first embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the big hit game, the effect control CPU (display option determining means) 65a determines the special option for the big hit, the specific option for the prefetch, etc. in a specific case. The option including the specific option is determined, and in the case of non-specific, the option is determined from the normal option. The effect control CPU (selection effect control means) 65a determines the determined option (the specific option for the jackpot including the normal option). Alternatively, a selection effect for displaying the pre-reading specific option) is displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  In the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a, when a song is selected in the song selection effect, selects the selected songs A-1 to A-5, B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D -3, information indicating the type of E (flag, etc.) is stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and during the symbol change effect and during the big hit game (big hit effect), the music selected by the information is output from the speaker 19. It can output. That is, the music selected by the player can be continuously output unless it is changed in the next music selection effect. That is, for example, when the music A-1 is selected in the music selection effect, the main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation pattern for music output upon winning of the winning prize openings 30 and 31, and the effect control CPU 65a outputs the corresponding music output. When the effect pattern is determined, the music A-1 is output from the speaker 19 in the symbol fluctuation effect. If the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, if the big hit is won, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the music output big hit effect pattern, the music A-1 is output from the speaker 19 during the big hit game.

  In other words, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) determines that the winning in the starting winning ports 30 and 31 is a starting condition, and obtains winning information such as various random numbers when the starting condition is satisfied. As a function. Further, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) executes a symbol change (symbol change effect) based on the start holding information (winning special figure start holding information) stored in the main control RAM 60c as a holding storage means. Before the start, a function as a preliminary determination means for determining in advance whether a symbol change (symbol change effect) based on the start hold information (winning special figure start hold information) results in a hit display (big hit display). In addition, when the winning in the start winning ports 30 and 31 is regarded as the establishment of the starting condition, and when the establishment of the starting condition is triggered, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the hit judging means judges that the winning is a hit. The main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game determining means for determining a (big hit game) from among a plurality of types including a specific hit game to be given after the end of the hit game (big hit game). (Main control board 60).

  The effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) is a selection effect (displaying an option indicating the type of the effect mode (song effect) of the effect (song effect) that can be executed during the symbol variation effect or the jackpot game on the display unit 17a. It functions as a selection effect control means that can control the symbol display device 17 as the selection effect execution means to execute the music selection effect. Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) operates the second operation button 37 as an operation means from the options displayed in the selected effect (song selection effect) executed during the symbol variation effect or the big hit game. It has a function as option determining means for determining the selected option. Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) performs an effect (music effect) of an effect mode (song) of the type indicated by the option determined by the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as option determining means. It has a function as an effect execution control means that can be executed during a variable effect or during a big hit game. Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) has a function as a display option determining means for determining a plurality of options to be displayed in the selected effect (song selection effect) from a plurality of types. Then, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display option determining means, as a specific case, determines whether the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the pre-judgment means has the start holding information (prize winning special figure start holding information). When the preliminary determination is made, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) serving as the preliminary determination means determines a symbol change based on the start-hold information (prize-winning special figure start-hold information). ) Is determined by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as a preliminary determination means as an option displayed in the selected effect (song selection effect) executed during the symbol change (symbol change effect) until the start of the symbol change. It is configured to determine an option including a specific option according to a result.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as a display option determining means determines whether to execute the additional selection in the first specific case, the second specific case, or the execution possibility determination lottery. , An option including specific options (musical pieces B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3, E) such as the specific option for use, the specific option for prefetching, and the specific option for the jackpot is determined. In addition, in the case of non-specification, the setting is made so as to determine the option from the normal options (musical pieces A-1 to A-5). Then, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the selection effect control means selects the selection effect (music selection effect) for displaying the options determined by the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display option determining means. It is configured to be executed by the symbol display device 17 as effect executing means. Further, in the first embodiment, in the selection effect performed during the symbol variation effect or during the big hit game, the type of the music effect output from the speaker 19 can be selected, and the selection effect (song selection effect) In the above, the speaker 19 functions as an effect means for executing an effect (song effect) of an effect mode (song) of the type indicated by the option displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as a selected effect executing means.

(About adjustment function)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment adjusts the characteristics of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 that outputs various effect sounds according to the effect state of the game, etc., based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37. It has a sound adjustment function. The characteristics of the production sound are not limited to the volume and the sound quality, but there are various types such as the tempo and the arrangement of the music when outputting the music selected (determined) in the music selection production. Although it can be adjusted, in the following description, the characteristic will be described with reference to the volume. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment changes the characteristics of the effect light output from the lamp device 18 that outputs various effect lights according to the effect state of the game based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37. It has a light adjustment function that adjusts it. The characteristics of the effect light include various types such as emission color, light amount, luminance, blinking interval, and the like, and these various characteristics can be adjusted. However, in the following description, the light amount will be described as the characteristic.

(About the effect sound adjustment function)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65 a is configured to adjust the volume output from the speaker 19 via the sound control board 73 based on the operation of the first operation button 36. In the effect control ROM 65b, the loudness of a sound indicated by a volume signal output from the effect control ROM 65b to the sound control board 73 is stored as a volume value. That is, the effect control ROM 65b has a function as volume value storage means. In the first embodiment, ten levels of volume values from “1” to “10” are stored in the effect control ROM 65b. The effect control CPU 65a can change the volume value based on the volume value determined by the effect control CPU 65a. The volume value is set to a minimum value at “1”, to increase stepwise as the numerical value increases, and to set to a maximum value at “10”.

  The manner in which the effect control CPU 65a changes the volume value is that the volume value is changed from “1” → “2” → “3”... "→" 10 ". Then, when an operation signal is input from the first operation button 36 when the volume value is “10”, the effect control CPU 65a is set to return the volume value to “1”. That is, when the player operates the first operation button 36, the volume output from the speaker 19 is adjusted stepwise. At the time of power-on, the effect control CPU 65a performs an initial setting to set the volume value to "5".

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the sound adjustment function is enabled when the pachinko machine 10 is in a playable state, and constantly adjusts the volume characteristic based on the pressing (operation) of the first operation button 36. It is configured to obtain. More specifically, the effect control CPU 65a executes an initial setting process such as a security check in the main control CPU 60a when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (power ON), and shifts to a state in which the pachinko machine 10 can play a game. The sound adjustment function is set to be valid from the time when the power is turned off until the power is turned off (see FIG. 23). However, if a character such as "Volume can be adjusted" is always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in order to make the player recognize that the sound adjustment function is effective, the symbol variation effect And may interfere with the performance of the jackpot game, or the player may feel annoying. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the first operation button 36 is operated in a preset operation mode, it is possible to recognize that the sound can be adjusted on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. The display (sound adjustment notification display) is configured to be displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation mode of pressing and holding the first operation button 36 for 3 seconds or more (when the operation signal from the first operation button 36 continues for 3 seconds or more) is the sound adjustment notification condition, A sound adjustment notification display such as "I can do it" is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. Note that the sound adjustment notification condition is not limited to the long press of the first operation button 36, and various other operation modes such as a continuous tapping operation mode in which the first operation button 36 is continuously pressed a predetermined number of times are sound adjustment notification. It can be a condition.

  Then, in a state where the sound adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a, the effect control CPU 65a executes the sound adjustment processing based on the further operation (pressing) of the first operation button 36. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the sound adjustment start process for starting the execution of the sound adjustment process. The effect control CPU 65a determines whether the first operation button 36 has been operated in the above-described operation mode (sound It is determined whether or not the adjustment notification condition has been satisfied (step F11). If step F11 is negative, the sound adjustment start process ends. If step F11 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 60a outputs a sound adjustment notification command to the display control board 70, whereby the sound adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 under the control of the display control CPU 70a. It is displayed (step F12). Next, effect control CPU 60a determines whether or not first operation button 36 has been operated (step F13). If step F13 is negative, the sound adjustment start processing ends. On the other hand, when step F13 is affirmative, effect control CPU 60a executes sound adjustment processing. In the determination process of step F13, the first operation button 36 is not operated from the time when the sound adjustment notification condition is satisfied to the time when the sound adjustment execution notification effective time at which the effect control CPU 60a starts measuring time elapses. (If the operation signal is not input to the effect control CPU 60a), the determination result is negative, and the sound adjustment start processing ends.

  Next, the sound adjustment processing will be specifically described below. Note that the description will be made assuming that the volume value is "5" which is the initial state.

  When an operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a by operating (pressing) the first operation button 36 in the display state of the sound adjustment notification display, the effect control CPU 65a transmits a sound adjustment command to the display control board 70. The display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 so that an image for sound adjustment is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, whereby the sound adjustment effect is started. Is done. FIG. 20 schematically shows an image displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the sound adjustment effect, and a sound meter 80 indicating the volume level is displayed on the display unit 17a. . At this time, it is indicated that the current volume value is "5" (in FIG. 20, the frame indicating the volume value is hatched to indicate that the volume value is "5"). Further, it is suggested that the volume can be adjusted by pressing the first operation button 36. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a volume adjustment start command to the display control board 70, and the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 starts to measure the sound adjustment operation effective time of the first operation button 36.

  Every time the player presses the first operation button 36, the volume value of the displayed sound meter 80 is changed from “5” → “6” → “7” ... “10” → “1” → “2” .., The player presses the first operation button 36 while watching the sound meter 80 until the sound volume reaches a desired value. When the first operation button 36 is not pressed again (an operation signal is not input) until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the first operation button 36 whose volume value is set to “4”, an effect is produced. The control CPU 65a outputs a sound adjustment end command to the display control board 70, whereby the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 so as to switch the image on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. This ends the sound adjustment effect. Then, the effect control CPU 65a selects “4” from the volume value stored in the effect control ROM 65b, and outputs the sound from the speaker 19 based on the volume value (“4”) indicated by the volume signal output from the effect control CPU 65a. By changing the output volume, the sound adjustment processing ends. The sound volume value selected in the sound adjustment processing is stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and thereafter, the effect sound is output from the speaker 19 at the sound volume at the selected sound volume value.

  Here, when the sound adjustment processing is performed during the symbol variation effect, the image for sound adjustment is displayed on the display unit 17a so as not to overlap the variable regions of the three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that are changing. The image for sound adjustment is displayed in a partial area of the portion 17a, or an image for sound adjustment is displayed on the foreground using a flare technique and the image of the symbol variation effect displayed on the background side is displayed in a transparent manner. Be composed. Thereby, the player can pay attention to the symbol fluctuation effect while performing the volume adjustment operation, so that the image of the sound adjustment does not hinder the progress of the game.

  The sound adjustment function is set so as to be effective during the music selection effect. In the music selection effect, the music is selected using the second operation button 37 and the music operation is performed using the first operation button 36. By adjusting the volume, it is possible to suitably select a song and a volume that match the player's preference. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to cause the speaker 19 to output a sound having a volume that changes stepwise each time the first operation button 36 is operated in the sound adjustment processing. As a result, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 changes, so that the player can perform the sound adjustment operation while listening to the actual effect sound volume.

  Also, in the pachinko machine 10, during the symbol fluctuation effect or during the jackpot effect, the effect that suggests or informs that the jackpot game is given or that a privilege state such as a certain change state is given after the end of the jackpot game, It is configured so that an operation effect using the operation buttons 36 and 37 other than the music selection effect can be performed. The effect control CPU 65a does not accept the operation on the first operation button 36 as a sound adjustment operation when the symbol variation effect or the jackpot effect includes an operation effect, but operates the symbol variation effect or the jackpot effect. When an effect is not included, an operation on the first operation button 36 is received as a sound adjustment operation. That is, during the symbol variation effect or the big hit effect, the effect control CPU 65a changes the effect pattern specifying the contents of the running symbol change effect or the big hit effect pattern specifying the content of the big hit effect according to the button operation of the player. If the operation effect to be performed is not included, the operation on the first operation button 36 by the player is accepted as a sound adjustment operation, and a sound adjustment process is performed. In other words, in the case where the running symbol change effect or the big hit effect includes an operation effect performed according to the button operation of the player, the sound adjustment process is not performed, and the first operation button 36 is operated by the player. Even if it is performed, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 is not changed.

(About the directing light adjustment function)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to adjust the amount of light output from the lamp device 18 via the lamp control board 72 based on the operation of the second operation button 37. In the effect control ROM 65b, the brightness of light indicated by the light amount signal output from the effect control CPU 65a to the lamp control board 72 is stored as a light amount value. That is, the effect control ROM 65b has a function as a light amount value storage unit. In the first embodiment, four levels of light values “1” to “4” are stored in the effect control ROM 65b. The effect control CPU 65a can change the light amount value based on the light amount value determined by the effect control CPU 65a. The light amount value is set to be minimum at “1”, to increase stepwise as the numerical value increases, and to be set to maximum at “4”.

  The change mode of the light amount value by the effect control CPU 65a changes the light amount value in the order of “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” every time an operation signal is input from the second operation button 37. It has become. Then, when an operation signal is input from the second operation button 37 when the light amount value is “4”, the effect control CPU 65a is set to return the light amount value to “1”. That is, when the player operates the second operation button 37, the amount of light output from the lamp device 18 is adjusted stepwise. The effect control CPU 65a performs an initial setting when the power is turned on, and sets the light amount value to “2”.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the light adjustment function is enabled only during a preset common valid period, and based on the pressing (operation) of the second operation button 37 during the common valid period. It is configured so that the characteristic of the light amount can be adjusted (see FIG. 23). Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a is set so that the light adjustment function is enabled only when the game state is the normal game state (non-variable state). However, even in the normal gaming state, during the symbol fluctuation effect triggered by winning in the starting winning opening 30, 31 and during the music selection effect (while the second operation button 37 is used for music selection), The light adjustment function is set to be invalid. Except during the music selection effect, the state in which the symbol variation effect is not executed in the normal gaming state is a demonstration in which the demonstration effect is executed on the pachinko machine 10, and therefore the light adjustment function is not provided in the first embodiment. Only valid during the demonstration.

  In addition, if a character such as "light quantity can be adjusted" is always displayed on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 in order to make the player recognize that the light adjustment function is effective, a symbol variation effect is achieved. And may interfere with the performance of the jackpot game, or the player may feel annoying. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the second operation button 37 is operated in a preset operation mode, it is possible to recognize that light adjustment is possible on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. The display (light adjustment notification display) is configured to be displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation mode in which the second operation button 37 is pressed and held for 3 seconds or more (when the operation signal from the second operation button 37 continues for 3 seconds or more) is the light adjustment notification condition, A light adjustment notification display such as "I can do it" is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. Note that the light adjustment notification condition is not limited to the long press of the second operation button 37, and various other operation modes such as a continuous operation mode in which the second operation button 37 is continuously pressed a predetermined number of times can be used. It can be a condition.

  Then, in the state where the light adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to start the light adjustment processing based on the further operation (pressing) of the second operation button 37. . FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the light adjustment start process for starting the execution of the light adjustment process. The effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the second operation button 37 has been operated in the above-described operation mode (light It is determined whether or not the adjustment notification condition has been satisfied (step G11). If step G11 is negative, the light adjustment start process ends. When step G11 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 60a outputs a light adjustment notification command to the display control board 70, whereby the light adjustment notification display is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 under the control of the display control CPU 70a. It is displayed (step G12). Next, effect control CPU 60a determines whether or not second operation button 37 has been operated (step G13). If step G13 is negative, the light adjustment start processing ends. On the other hand, when step G13 is affirmative, effect control CPU 60a executes light adjustment processing. In the determination process of step G13, the second operation button 37 is not operated from the time when the light adjustment notification condition is satisfied to the time when the light adjustment execution notification effective time at which the effect control CPU 60a starts measuring time elapses. When the operation signal is not input to the effect control CPU 60a, the determination result is negative and the light adjustment start process ends.

  Next, the light adjustment processing will be specifically described below. The description will be made on the assumption that the light amount value is “2” which is the initial state.

  When an operation signal is input to the effect control CPU 65a by operating (pressing) the second operation button 37 in the display state of the light adjustment notification display, the effect control CPU 65a transmits a light adjustment command to the display control board 70. The display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 so as to display an image for light adjustment on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, whereby the light adjustment effect is started. You. FIG. 22 schematically shows an image displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the light adjustment effect, and a light meter 81 indicating the amount of light is displayed on the display unit 17a. . At this time, it is indicated that the current light amount value is “2” (in FIG. 22, hatching is shown in a frame indicating the light amount value, indicating that the light amount value is “2”). Further, it is suggested that the light amount can be adjusted by pressing the second operation button 37. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a light amount adjustment start command to the display control board 70, and the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 starts measuring the light adjustment operation effective time of the second operation button 37.

  Each time the player presses the second operation button 37, the light amount value of the displayed light meter 81 changes in the order of “2” → “3” → “4” → “1”. The player presses the second operation button 37 while watching the light meter 81 until the light amount reaches a desired value. When the second operation button 37 is not pressed again (an operation signal is not input) until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the second operation button 37 whose light amount value is set to “4”, an effect is produced. The control CPU 65a outputs a light adjustment end command to the display control board 70, whereby the display control CPU 70a of the display control board 70 controls the symbol display device 17 so as to switch the image on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. This completes the light adjustment effect. Then, the effect control CPU 65a selects “4” from the light amount value stored in the effect control ROM 65b, and based on the light amount value (“4”) indicated by the light amount signal output from the effect control CPU 65a, the lamp device 18. The light adjustment processing is completed by changing the amount of light output from. The light amount value selected in the light adjustment processing is stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and thereafter, the effect light is output from the lamp device 18 with the light amount at the selected light amount value.

  Here, when the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect a pachinko ball during the light amount adjustment, the effect control CPU 65a ends the light adjustment effect (light adjustment processing), and the start winning detection sensor 34, The pattern variation effect based on the 35 ball detection is given priority. In this case, the light amount value adjusted when the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect the pachinko ball is set and stored as a new light amount value. If the operation signal from the second operation button 37 is not input within the light adjustment operation effective time, the effect control CPU 65a ends the light adjustment effect (light adjustment process) without changing the light amount value. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 23, the sound adjustment function is enabled when the pachinko machine 10 is in a playable state. In this state, the volume can be adjusted by the first operation button 36 at all times. As for the function, the light amount can be adjusted by the second operation button 37 only during the demonstration. That is, in the first embodiment, during the demonstration, it is possible to adjust the volume of the effect sound using the first operation button 36 and to adjust the light amount of the effect light using the second operation button 37. Has become. On the other hand, the period other than during the demonstration is a specific effective period in which only the characteristic of one of the effect sound and the effect light (the effect sound in the first embodiment) can be adjusted based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37. ing. In other words, the volume adjustment of the production sound can be adjusted based on the operation of the first operation button (operation means) 36 in the common valid period and the specific valid period, while the light amount adjustment of the production light is performed only in the common valid period. The adjustment can be made based on the operation of the second operation button (operation means) 37. During the demonstration, since the symbol fluctuation effect is not performed, the common valid period set during the demonstration is the non-design fluctuation valid period.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, whether or not the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function can be executed is set according to the game state and the effect mode. In other words, in the normal game state (normal production mode), both the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function are set to be valid. In the non-probable change / short play mode (short play mode), the sound adjustment function is enabled and the light adjustment function is disabled. Specifically, the sound adjustment function is effective regardless of the type of game state and can perform sound adjustment in all game states that can be set in the pachinko machine 10, whereas the light adjustment function is used in the game state. Valid or invalid is set according to the type. That is, the light adjustment function is disabled in a gaming state in which a privilege state such as a probable state or a short state is provided, and is enabled in a gaming state in which a bonus state is not provided (a normal gaming state), The light amount of the effect light can be adjusted only in the normal game state. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a is configured not to adjust the characteristic (light amount) of at least one of the effect sound and the effect light (the effect light in the first embodiment) based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37 in the privilege state. ing.

  In addition, the light adjustment function is valid during the common validity period in which the symbol fluctuation effect is not executed in the normal gaming state, whereas the bonus state is given to the probable / variable game state and the non-probable / variable game state. In the gaming state, it is invalid for the entire period in the state, and the validity period in which the amount of light (characteristics) of the staging light can be adjusted includes the normal gaming state, the probable / short game state, and the non-probable / short game state. The state is different. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, it can be said that there are a plurality of types of effective periods in which the light amount (characteristic) is adjusted based on the operation of the operation means (the second operation button 37). Then, the effect control CPU 65a can adjust the light amount (characteristic) of the effect light based on the operation of the operation means (the second operation button 37) in different effective periods depending on the type of the game state.

  In addition, the light adjustment function is effective during the common validity period in which the symbol fluctuation effect is not executed in the normal effect mode, whereas in the positive variable effect mode and the variable speed effect mode in which the privilege state is provided, the light adjustment function is effective. The effective period during which the light amount (characteristic) of the effect light can be adjusted is invalid in the entire period in the mode, and is different between the normal effect mode, the positive variation effect mode, and the short time effect mode. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, there are a plurality of types of valid periods in which the light amount (characteristic) is adjusted based on the operation of the operation means (the second operation button 37). The effect control CPU 65a can adjust the light amount (characteristic) of the effect light based on the operation of the operation means (the second operation button 37) in different effective periods depending on the type of the effect mode.

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a adjusts the characteristics of the effect sound at the speaker 19 or the characteristics of the effect light at the lamp device 18 based on the operation of the first operation button 36 or the second operation button 37 as the operation means, and adjusts the adjustment. It has a function as an effect execution control means for controlling the corresponding speaker 19 or the lamp device 18 so as to output the effect sound and the effect light performed in the symbol variation effect or the big hit game. The effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means can adjust the characteristics of the effect sound based on the operation of the first operation button 36 as the operation means during the common effective period and the specific effective period, and only during the common effective period. It is set so that the characteristics of the effect light can be adjusted based on the operation of the second operation button 37 as the operation means. Further, the second operation button 37 as the second operation means is configured to be used for selecting a music piece in the music selection effect and to be used for adjusting the light amount in the light adjustment effect, and that the light amount adjustment is effective. Based on the operation of the second operation button 37 as the second operation means outside the common effective period (non-symbol variation effective period), the effect control CPU 65a as the effect control means selects the effect ( Music), and a function of outputting the selected type of production (music) from the speaker 19 as the production means.

  The effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means has a characteristic based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37 as the operation means in different effective periods depending on the type of the game state set by the main control CPU 60a as the game state control means. It is configured to make adjustments. Further, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect execution control means has a characteristic based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37 as the operation means in different effective periods depending on the type of the effect mode set by the effect control CPU 65a as the effect mode control means. It is configured to allow for adjustment.

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

(About the case where the music selection effect is executed during the symbol change effect)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the image of the operation buttons 36 and 37 is displayed during the symbol change effect and it is suggested that the type of the music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, the music selection is performed. The music selection effect is executed when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 during the effective start period. In this music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of panels 76 indicating the types of music that can be selected are displayed inside the displayed image of the frame 75 on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. At the same time, an image of the second operation button 37 is displayed, suggesting that a song can be selected by pressing the second operation button 37. In the music selection effect, the panel 76 indicating the music selected in the previous music selection effect has a selection color, and the panel 76 having the selection color changes each time the player presses the second operation button 37. Go. Then, when the selection effective time elapses in a state where the selected color of the panel 76 does not change, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the music indicated on the selected color of the panel 76 has been selected, and displays the music in a symbol variation effect. The music to be output during the middle or big hit game is determined. That is, the effect control CPU 65a stores information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the selected music in the effect control RAM 65c. Thereby, when performing the effect of outputting music from the speaker 19, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the music selected by the player in the music selection effect based on the music information stored in the effect control RAM 65c. Then, the speaker 19 is controlled via the sound control board 73.

  In the music selection effect, the music A-1 to A-5 as the normal choices set as the types of the music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, regardless of the determination result of the big hit determination The music is set as the music displayed on the display unit 17a. Therefore, when only the songs A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a in the song selection effect as shown in FIG. 15A, in the design variation effect that is changing by the song selection effect. Regardless of the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed, the music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select a favorite music. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the music B-1 to B-3, C as the specific options set as the type of the music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are determined to be the big hit determination. Is set as the music displayed on the display unit 17a in accordance with the determination result of. Accordingly, in the music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), in addition to the music A-1 to A-5, any one of the music B-1 to B-3, C is displayed on the display unit 17a. If one is displayed, the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol variation effect that is changing due to the music selection effect is suggested. That is, when any one of the songs B-1 to B-3 and C is displayed in the song selection effect, the song selection effect is not limited to an effect for the player to select a favorite song. This is an effect indicating the expectation degree at which the big hit display is displayed, that is, the expectation degree at which the big hit game is given. As described above, in the music selection effect, the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol change effect that is changing according to the type of option displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, that is, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is given is Since it is suggested, the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, it is suggested that the jackpot game is given in the music selection effect, which does not normally indicate the jackpot game is given, so that it is possible to surprise the player and enhance the interest. it can.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the song C as the specific option can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 only when the hit is determined in the big hit determination. This is an option (notification option). Therefore, by displaying the panel 76 indicating the music C on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, it is notified that the big hit display is displayed (the big hit game is given) in the changing symbol changing effect during the change. Therefore, the interest of the player can be further enhanced. Further, the musical piece C is a display unit of the symbol display device 17 only when the big hit game is of a type (first to third big hit games (specific hit games)) in which one or both of the probable state and the short state are provided. This is a specific option (notification option) that can be determined to be displayed as an option in 17a. Therefore, by displaying the panel 76 indicating the music C on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, it is notified that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game, so that the interest of the player can be further enhanced. it can.

  Further, as described above, in the music selection effect, it is suggested that the images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed during the symbol change effect, and that the type of the music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, and the music selection starts. The operation is started on condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the valid period. That is, in the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is given may be suggested, so that the music B-1 to B- When the specific options such as 3, C, etc. are displayed on the display unit 17a, the player may be surprised that he / she contributes to the jackpot determination, thereby enhancing the interest. In the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37, a case where only normal options such as the music A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a, In some cases, the specific option related to the jackpot determination of the songs B-1 to B-3, C, etc. may be displayed separately from the normal options, so that interest in the song selection effect is increased and interest in the game is improved. be able to.

  Here, since the music selection effect may be executed as a pre-reading notice, an operation related to a case where the music selecting effect is executed as a pre-reading notice will be described.

  In the music selection effect, the music A-1 to A-5 as the normal choices set as the types of the music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are determined based on the result of the preliminary determination. Regardless of the music, the music is set to be displayed on the display unit 17a. Therefore, when only the songs A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a in the song selection effect as shown in FIG. Regardless of the degree of expectation of whether or not the start suspension information has a hit, the music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select a favorite music. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the music D-1 to D-3, E as the pre-reading specific options set as the type of the music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, The music is set as the music displayed on the display unit 17a according to the result of the judgment. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15C, in the music selection effect, any one of the music D-1 to D-3, E in addition to the music A-1 to A-5 is displayed on the display unit 17a. If one is displayed, the degree of expectation that the winning is present in the prize-winning special map start suspension information on hold by the music selection effect is suggested. That is, when any one of the songs D-1 to D-3, E is displayed in the song selection effect, the song selection effect is not limited to an effect for the player to select a favorite song. This is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a winning exists in the pending winning special map start suspension information. As described above, in the music selection effect, the type of option displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 indicates the degree of expectation that the winning special figure start suspension information on hold has a hit. Can be improved. In other words, it does not indicate the degree of expectation that a winning exists in the on-hold prize time special map start pending information. By doing so, it is possible to surprise the player and enhance the interest.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the song E as the pre-reading specific option can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 only when the hit is determined in advance determination. This is an option (notification option). Accordingly, by displaying the panel 76 indicating the music E on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, it is notified that the winning special figure start suspension information on hold has a big hit. Can be higher. Further, when the music piece E includes information of a type (first to third big hit games (specific hit games)) in which the advance special map information gives either or both of the probable change state and the short change state Is a specific option (option for notifying a privilege) that can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. Therefore, when the panel 76 indicating the music E is displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, the information on the privilege state given after the end of the big hit game is included in the holding special winning start-up information at the time of winning. Is notified, so that the interest of the player can be further enhanced.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the music selection effect that is normally performed as a selection effect that is not related to the jackpot determination or the advance determination is performed. Since it can indicate the expectation degree that the big hit display is displayed in the symbol fluctuation effect (the big hit game is given) or the expectation degree that there is a hit in the pending prize time special map start suspension information on hold This can further enhance the interest in the selection effect.

(About the case where the music selection production is executed during the big hit game (big hit production))
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, during the big hit game, when the images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed and it is suggested that the type of the music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, the music selection starts. The music selection effect is executed when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 during the valid period. The display mode and the selection mode of the music in the music selection effect are the same as those performed during the above-described symbol change effect, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. In this music selection effect, the music A-1 to A-5 as the normal options set as the types of the music displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are in the privilege state (probable change) after the end of the big hit game. Irrespective of whether or not the state is changed, the music is displayed on the display unit 17a. Therefore, when only the songs A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a in the song selection effect as shown in FIG. 15A, the privilege state after the big hit game is terminated by the song selection effect. Irrespective of the degree of expectation to be given, the music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select his favorite music. On the other hand, in the song selection effect, the songs B-1 to B-3, C as the jackpot specific options set as the song types displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are the jackpots. The music is displayed on the display unit 17a in accordance with the type of game (whether or not the privilege state is given). Accordingly, in the music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), in addition to the music A-1 to A-5, any one of the music B-1 to B-3, C is displayed on the display unit 17a. When one is displayed, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the big hit game is finished by the music selection effect is suggested. That is, when any one of the songs B-1 to B-3, C is displayed in the song selection effect, the song selection effect is not limited to an effect for the player to select a favorite song. This is an effect that indicates the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given after the end of the big hit game. As described above, in the music selection effect, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game is suggested by the type of option displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can be. In other words, the player is surprised by the fact that the expectation degree that the privilege state is given in the music selection effect that does not usually indicate the expectation degree that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game is given, It can enhance interest.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the song C as the jackpot specific option is a type in which the jackpot game is given either the positive change state or the short change state or both (first to third big hit games (specific hits). This is a specific option (option for benefit notification) that can be determined to be displayed as an option on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 only in the case of (game)). Therefore, by displaying the panel 76 indicating the music C on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect, it is notified that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game, so that the interest of the player can be further enhanced. it can.

  Further, as described above, in the music selection effect, it is suggested that the images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed during the symbol change effect, and that the type of the music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, and the music selection starts. The operation is started on condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the valid period. In other words, in the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game may be suggested. When the special option for big hits such as -1 to B-3 and C is displayed on the display unit 17a, it is surprising that the player contributes to the determination of the type of the big hit game. It can enhance interest. In the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37, a case where only normal options such as the music A-1 to A-5 are displayed on the display unit 17a, The special option for the big hit may be displayed in relation to whether or not the privilege state of the music B-1 to B-3, C or the like is given separately from the normal option. It can be raised to enhance the interest of the game.

  Here, the music selection effect may be executed as a pre-reading notice during the big hit game, but the operation when the music selection effect is executed as a pre-reading notice during the big hit game is described in the symbol variation effect. Is the same as when executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the music selection effect that is normally performed as the selection effect that is not related to the type of the big hit game (whether or not the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game) and the advance determination is normally performed. About the musical instrument selection effect performed during the big hit game, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the big hit game is indicated, or the special state after the big hit game is ended is indicated in the pending prize time special map start holding information. Can be suggested to the degree of expectation that there is a hit given, so that interest in the selection effect can be further enhanced.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the sound adjustment function that allows the player to adjust the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 is enabled when the pachinko machine 10 is in a playable state. That is, not only during the demonstration, but also during the execution of the symbol fluctuation effect or during the jackpot game, the player can adjust the volume arbitrarily, so the volume can be adjusted according to the player's preference according to the game situation , Can enhance the interest of the game. In addition, during the common valid period, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 19 and the amount of the effect light output from the lamp device 18 can be adjusted based on the operation of the operation buttons 36 and 37. Therefore, the characteristics of the plurality of effects (sound and light) can be adjusted according to the player's preference, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Also, since the volume (characteristic) of the production sound more closely related to the interest of the game can be adjusted over a long period of time over the common valid period and the specific valid period, the volume can be adjusted more freely according to the game situation. Can be adjusted according to the taste of the person, and the interest can be further enhanced. Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is configured to be able to execute a music selection effect of selecting a music output from the speaker 19 during the symbol variation effect and the big hit game. The volume can be adjusted in accordance with the selection of, and the interest can be further improved. In the music selection effect, the performance control CPU 65a selects the music by operating the second operation button 37 and adjusts the volume by operating the first operation button 36, so that the music selection and the volume adjustment are performed. Can be done at the same time.

  Further, the music selection can be performed based on the operation of the second operation button 37 by using a period other than the common valid period in which the amount of the production light can be adjusted. Selection and adjustment of light amount can be shared, and the number of operation buttons required for selection, adjustment, and the like can be reduced.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, both the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function are set to be valid in the normal game state (normal production mode), while the probability change / shortness game state (probability change production mode) and the non-probability -In the variable play state (variable effect mode), the sound adjustment function is enabled and the light adjustment function is disabled. That is, the period (effective period) in which the light amount can be adjusted according to the game state and the effect mode is changed. In this way, the volume of the effect sound that is more closely related to the interest of the game can be adjusted regardless of the game state and the type of the effect mode, thereby increasing the interest by freely adjusting the volume according to the game situation. be able to. In particular, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is characterized by an effect of outputting music from the speaker 19, so that the volume of the music can be adjusted to the player's preference to further enhance interest and motivation to play. it can. On the other hand, regarding the light amount adjustment of the effect light having a lower relation to the interest of the game than the sound volume, since the validity period is changed according to the game state and the effect mode, the control load is increased as compared with the case where the adjustment is always possible. Without having to adjust the amount of light in accordance with the gaming state according to the gaming state or the effect mode, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the light adjustment function is configured to be effective only in the normal game state (normal production mode), and the probable change / short game state in which the probable state or the falt state is provided. (Probable variation effect mode) and non-probable variation / short game state (variable effect mode). In other words, the control load can be reduced by restricting the adjustment of the effect light in a situation where a privilege state such as a probable state or a short state where the player rarely changes is provided. In addition, in the situation where the player does not change, it is not a situation where the effect light is adjusted frequently, so even if the adjustment of the effect light in the situation where the privilege state is given is regulated, the effect for the player who is playing the game. The effect does not decrease.

  In addition, during the non-symbol variation effective period in which the symbol variation effect that is of interest to the player regarding whether or not the jackpot game is given is not performed, the volume and the light amount can be adjusted without worrying about the result of the symbol variation effect. Can be performed with a margin, and the volume and light amount can be adjusted to suit the player's preference.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment will be described. As for the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, only parts different from those of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above will be described, and the same reference numerals will be given to the same or similar members.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a, in a specific case, sets the type of music in the music selection effect to the music B-1 to B-3, C, D-1 to D-3 as the specific options. , E, can be added separately from the normal option as a selectable (displayable on the symbol display device 17) option by the player in the music selection effect. However, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, In both cases and non-specific cases, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to display only the common options (music A-1 to A-5) as the types of music in the music selection effect. In the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, in a specific case, the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect is selected from a plurality of types of specific display modes. Be composed. Note that the display mode of the frame 75 in the non-specific case is set to the normal display mode Z. In the second embodiment, the display mode of the frame 75 will be described as a color representing the frame 75.

  As the types of the specific display modes of the frame 75 selectable by the effect control CPU 65a, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the specific display mode V-1, the specific display mode V-2, and the specific display mode V- 3, a specific display mode W, a specific display mode X-1, a specific display mode X-2, a specific display mode X-3, and a specific display mode Y are set. The specific display mode V-1, the specific display mode V-2, the specific display mode V-3, and the specific display mode W as the specific display modes shown in FIG. This is a specific display mode that can be selected when a music selection effect is executed based on the fluctuation start special figure start suspension information corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect, and as the specific display mode shown in FIG. The special display mode X-1, the specific display mode X-2, the specific display mode X-3, and the specific display mode Y are special figure start suspension information at the time of prize which pre-reads special figure start suspension information in which the symbol variation effect is suspended. This is a look-ahead specific display mode that can be selected when a music selection effect is executed based on the. When the music selection effect is executed based on the fluctuation start special figure start suspension information corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect whose fluctuation is disclosed on the symbol display device 17, the effect is selected in the specific display mode described later. The frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode selected from the plurality of types of specific display modes by the control CPU 65a. Also, in the case where the music selection effect is executed based on the prize winning special figure start-hold information obtained by pre-reading the start-hold information in which the symbol change effect is on-hold, in the selection of the specific display mode, the effect control CPU 65a uses a plurality of types of pre-reading. The frame 75 is displayed in the pre-reading specific display mode selected from the specific display mode. That is, also in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the case where the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination unit based on the winning information corresponding to the symbol variation effect in which the change has started is determined, A case in which the main control CPU 60a performs the preliminary determination of the start-hold information is set as a specific case, and in this specific case, the effect control CPU 65a selects the specific display mode for use or the specific display mode for prefetching, The frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode selected in the music selection effect. The numbers and types of the specific display modes shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B are examples, and can be set arbitrarily.

  Specific examples of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and W and the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 and Y will be described. In the specific display mode V-1, the frame 75 is displayed in blue and the specific display mode is specified. In the mode V-2, the frame 75 is displayed in yellow, in the specific display mode V-3, the frame 75 is displayed in green, in the specific display mode W, the frame 75 is displayed in red, and in the specific display mode X-1, the frame 75 is displayed. Is displayed in pink, the frame 75 is displayed in orange in the specific display mode X-2, the frame 75 is displayed in purple in the specific display mode X-3, and the frame 75 is displayed in gold in the specific display mode Y. It is set as follows. Note that the normal display mode Z is set so that the frame 75 is displayed in white.

(About lottery for determining whether to select specific display mode)
The effect control CPU 65a displays the frame 75 in the normal display mode Z in the music selection effect in a non-specific case other than the specific case. On the other hand, in a specific case, the effect control CPU 65a changes the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect to the specific display modes V1 to V- as described above. A frame 75 is displayed in the selected display mode on the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 in the music selection effect by selecting from 3, W, X-1 to X-3, Y. However, also in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, in a specific case, first, whether or not to execute the selection of the specific display mode is determined by lottery, and when the execution is determined, the selection of the specific display mode is executed. It is possible to do. In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the music selection effect can be executed during the symbol change effect and the jackpot effect, so that the specific display when the music selection effect is executed during the symbol change effect is performed. The flow of selecting a mode and the flow of selecting a specific display mode in the case where a music selection effect is executed during a jackpot effect will be described separately. In the second embodiment, whether or not to execute the selection of the specific display mode is determined by lottery, and when it is determined that the specific display mode is to be selected, the specific display mode can be selected, but it is determined not to be executed. In this case, since the specific display mode is not selected, the case where the selection of the specific display mode is executed or not in the lottery is also a non-specific case. In the case of non-specification, as in the case of the first embodiment, when the symbol variation effect is not executed (state), when the big hit game is not executed (state), the demonstration effect is executed. Includes case (state, demonstration).

(When the song selection effect is executed during the design change effect)
In the effect control CPU 65a, in the first specific case, when a music selection effect pattern is determined as the effect pattern for specifying the content of the symbol change effect, in the music selection effect performed during the symbol change effect. A lottery for determining whether or not to select the specific display mode (specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W) as the display mode of the frame 75 to be displayed is performed. In addition, since the execution possibility determination lottery of whether or not to select the specific use display mode is the same as the execution possibility determination lottery of whether to additionally select the specific use option, the detailed description is omitted. In the second embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (big hit), the execution of the selection of the specific use display mode is determined at a rate of 80%, and the use specific display mode is selected at a rate of 20%. When the non-execution of the selection is determined and the result of the jackpot determination is negative (out), the execution of the selection of the specific use display mode is determined at a rate of 30%, and the specific use of the use is determined at a rate of 70%. Non-execution of the selection of the display mode is determined (see FIG. 16). In other words, the music selection effect in which the frame 75 is displayed in the specific use display mode is set to be more easily executed by the symbol display device 17 in the case of a positive judgment than in the case of a negative judgment.

  In addition, when it is determined that the specific display modes such as the special display modes V-1 to V-3 and the music W are to be executed in the execution determination determination lottery, the frame 75 is used in the specific display mode selection lottery described later. May be selected as the display mode of the frame 75, but if the non-execution is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery, the selection mode of the specific display mode is not executed, so that the frame 75 may be selected as the display mode. (0%), and the execution possibility determination lottery is determined to be executed or not executed according to the determination result of the jackpot determination, so that the special display modes V-1 to V-3, the music W, etc. The display specific display mode is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a according to the result of the hit determination. On the other hand, the normal display mode Z is set to be displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect whenever execution of the music selection effect is determined. The normal display mode Z is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a regardless of the result of the hit determination.

  Here, in the second specific case, whether or not to add a specific display mode for pre-reading (specific display modes X-1 to X-3, music Y) executed by the effect control CPU 65a is determined. The lottery is basically the same as in the first specific case. However, in the second specific case, when a pre-read command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control board 65, the pre-read specific display modes (specific display modes X-1 to X- The difference is that a lottery for determining whether or not to select the music Y) is performed. Note that the execution possibility determination lottery of whether or not to select the specific display mode for prefetching is the same as the execution possibility determination lottery of whether to additionally select the specific option for prefetching, and therefore detailed description is omitted. In the second embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (big hit), the execution of the selection of the specific display mode for prefetching is determined at a rate of 80%, and the specific display mode for prefetching is determined at a rate of 20%. When the non-execution of the selection is determined and the result of the jackpot determination is negative (out), the execution of the selection of the specific display mode for prefetching is determined at a rate of 30% and the specification for prefetching at a rate of 70%. Non-execution of the display mode selection is determined (see FIG. 16). That is, the music selection effect in which the frame 75 is displayed in the specific display mode for pre-reading is set to be more easily executed by the symbol display device 17 in the case of affirmative than in the case of a negative hit determination. It should be noted that the ratio of execution and non-execution of the selection of the specific display mode may be set to be different from the ratio of execution and non-execution of the selection of the specific display mode for prefetch.

  The specific display modes for pre-reading, such as the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 and the music Y, are determined to be executed in the execution determination determination lottery. May be selected as the display mode of the frame 75, but if the non-execution is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery, the selection mode of the specific display mode is not executed, so that the frame 75 may be selected as the display mode. Since the execution is not performed (0%) and the execution determination determination lottery is determined to be performed or not performed according to the result of the preliminary determination (determination result) in the preliminary success / failure information, the specific display modes X-1 to X- 3. The specific display mode for pre-reading of the music Y or the like is determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determination) in accordance with the result of the preliminary determination in the preliminary approval / disapproval information (the determination result of the previous determination by the main control CPU 60a). (Means) 65a is a display mode that can be determined. On the other hand, the normal display mode Z is set to be always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the display mode of the frame 75 when execution of the music selection effect is determined. The normal display mode Z is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a irrespective of the result of the preliminary determination (priority determination result by the main control CPU 60a) in the preliminary success / failure information.

(About selection of specific display mode)
When the execution of the selection of the specific display mode (the specific display mode, the pre-reading specific display mode) is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery, the effect control CPU 65a sets the random number for selection and the selection stored in the effect control ROM 65b. A selection lottery for determining the type of the specific display mode as the display mode of the frame 75 is executed using the use determination value. Since the selection lottery of the specific display mode and the selection lottery of the specific display mode for pre-reading are the same, the selection lottery of the specific display mode will be mainly described.

  In the second embodiment, as the selection random number, all 100 different integer values from “0” to “99” are set, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the selection random number one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). , The updated value is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 65c, and the value before the update is rewritten. FIG. 26 shows a selection lottery table T2 used for selecting a specific display mode (the specific display mode for use, the specific display mode for pre-reading). The specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and the specific display modes W (the specific display modes X-1 to X-3) are different integer values depending on the specific selection value depending on the type of the jackpot game (contents of the information) and the type of the jackpot game (contents of the advance special map information). X-3, specific display mode Y). Specifically, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the advance success / failure information is out of place) (in the case of out of place), the 60 types of selection determination values are set in the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1). The determination is distributed to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2), and the selection determination values are distributed to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3). The values are assigned, and the selection determination value is not assigned to the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y). When the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (prior hit information is a jackpot) (in the case of a jackpot) and the main control CPU 60a determines that the first jackpot game is to be given (when the advance special map information is In the case of the symbols A and a), fifteen types of selection determination values are assigned to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 25 are assigned to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2). The determination values for selection are allocated to 55 types, the 55 determination values for selection are allocated to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3), and the 5 types of determination values are allocated to the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y). The determination value for selection is distributed. When the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (prior hit information is a jackpot) (in the case of a jackpot), and when the main control CPU 60a determines that the second jackpot game is to be given (when the advance special map information is In the case of symbols B and b), 20 kinds of determination values are assigned to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 27 values are assigned to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2). The determination values for selection are allocated to the three types, the determination values for 50 types are allocated to the specific display mode V-3 (the specific display mode X-3), and the three types of the determination values for the specific display mode W (the specific display mode Y) are allocated. The determination value for selection is distributed. When the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (priority information is a big hit) (in the case of a big hit), and when the main control CPU 60a determines that the third big hit game is to be given (if the prior special map information is In the case of symbols C and c), 25 kinds of selection determination values are assigned to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 32 selection values are assigned to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2). The determination values for selection are allocated to 45 types, and the determination values for 45 types are allocated to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3), and the two types of determination values are specified for the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y). The determination value for selection is distributed. Further, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (prior hit information is a jackpot) (in the case of a jackpot), and when the main control CPU 60a determines that the fourth jackpot game is to be given (when the advance special map information is In the case of symbols D and d), 50 kinds of selection determination values are allocated to the specific display mode V-1 (specific display mode X-1), and 30 selection values are assigned to the specific display mode V-2 (specific display mode X-2). The determination values for selection are assigned to 20 types, and 20 determination values for selection are assigned to the specific display mode V-3 (specific display mode X-3), and the selection values are selected for the specific display mode W (specific display mode Y). The judgment value has not been assigned. Then, the effect control CPU 65a obtains the selection random number when the execution of the selection of the specific display mode is determined, and determines the value of the obtained selection random number in the selection determination set in the selection lottery table T2. The type of the specific display mode is determined by comparing with the value.

  As shown in the selection lottery table T2, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (out of place), the determination value for selection is not assigned to the specific display mode W, and in the case of out of place, the specific display mode is While W is not selected as the specific display mode, if the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit) and the first to third big hit games are given, the specific display mode W is also selected. If the value is assigned and the frame 75 in the music selection effect is displayed in the specific use display mode, it is determined that the big hit game is given. That is, the specific display mode W as the use specific display mode is a notification display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines that a hit has occurred. In addition, in the specific display mode W, when the first to third big hit games are given, the determination value for selection is sorted, while when the fourth big hit game is given, the determination value for selection is assigned. Has not been sorted. As described above, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the certainty state or the short-term state, which is the privilege state, is not provided after the end of the fourth jackpot game, whereas the first to third jackpot games are As described above, a big hit game (specific hit game) in which a probable state or a short state is given as a privilege state after the end of the first to third big hit games. When the game is displayed in the display mode, it is determined that the big hit game to which the privilege state is given is given. That is, the specific display mode W as the use specific display mode is a privilege notification display mode (information display mode) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines a specific hit game as a hit game. .

  Here, comparing the distribution ratios of the determination values for selection in the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 as the specific display modes, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of a loss), the specific When the distribution ratio of the selection determination value increases in the order of display modes V-3, V-2, and V-1, the determination result of the big hit determination is positive (the first to third big hit games are awarded. ) Is set so that the distribution ratio of the selection determination values is increased in the order of the specific display modes V-1, V-2, and V-3. In other words, when the jackpot determination result is affirmative, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 is determined as follows: specific display mode V-1 <specific display mode V-2 <specific display mode V The values are set to increase in the order of -3. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is negative, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 is determined as follows: specific display mode V-3 <specific display mode V-2 <specific display mode V- It is set to increase in the order of 1. By setting the probability of determining each of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 in this way, the reliability (expectation) of the player to the big hit is determined by the specific display mode V-1 <the specific display mode V- 2 <the specific display mode V-3. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a determines one specific display mode from a plurality of types of specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and specific display modes W having different jackpot expectations. In addition, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative and the fourth big hit game is given, the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is determined in the order of the specific display modes V-3, V-2, and V-1. Although the value distribution ratio is large, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value to the specific display mode V-1 in the case where the fourth big hit game is given is compared with the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. When the determination result of the big hit determination is smaller than the case where the big hit determination is negative and the fourth big hit game is provided, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value to the specific display mode V-3 is determined when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. It is set to be larger. That is, even when the determination result of the big hit determination is positive and the fourth big hit game is awarded, the specific display mode V-1 is harder to be selected as compared with the case where the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, and the specific display mode V-3 is easier to select. As described above, the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W have different degrees of reliability (expectations) for which the jackpot determination result is positive, and the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W Is determined as the specific display mode, and when the frame 75 is displayed in the determined specific display mode V-1 to V-3, W, in the symbol change effect that is changing by the music selection effect, The degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed is suggested.

  Also, comparing the distribution ratios of the selection determination values in the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 as the specific display modes when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the first to third big hit games Is assigned, the allocation ratio of the selection determination value increases in the order of the specific display modes V-1, V-2, and V-3, whereas, when the fourth big hit game is assigned, The selection display values V-3, V-2, and V-1 are set so that the allocation ratio of the selection determination value increases in the order. In other words, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a will determine the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 when a big hit game of a type that gives a privilege state such as a probable change state or a short change state after the end of the big hit game is given. Are set in the order of the specific display mode V-1 <the specific display mode V-2 <the specific display mode V-3. On the other hand, when a big hit game of a type that does not give a privilege state such as a probable state or a short state after the big hit game is finished is given, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 is , The specific display mode V-3 <the specific display mode V-2 <the specific display mode V-1. As described above, the degree of reliability (expected degree) at which the jackpot game in which the privilege state is provided in the specific display mode W is provided is 100%. As described above, the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W have different degrees of reliability (expectations) to which the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the specific display modes V-1 to V-3. , W is determined as an option, and the frame 75 is displayed in the determined specific display mode V-1 to V-3, W, after the big hit game is completed by the music selection effect. The degree of expectation that a privilege state is given is suggested.

  Here, as shown in the selection lottery table T2, in the case where the advance right / wrong information is out of order, the determination value for selection is not assigned to the specific display mode Y. While Y is not selected as the pre-reading specific display mode, the pre-acceptance information is a big hit, and the pre-special figure information is a pattern A, B, C, a, b, c (corresponding to the first to third big hit games). In the case of (symbol), the determination value for selection is also assigned to the specific display mode Y, and when the frame 75 in the music selection effect is displayed in the specific display mode Y, the special prize at the time of the winning prize being held is started. It is informed that the hold information includes information for displaying a big hit in a symbol change effect based on the winning special figure start hold information. In other words, the specific display mode Y as the pre-reading specific display mode is a notification display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines that a large hit has occurred in advance. Further, in the specific display mode Y, when the advance special figure information is symbols A, B, C, a, b, c (symbols corresponding to the first to third big hit games), the determination value for selection is distributed. On the other hand, when the prior special figure information is the symbols D and d (the symbol corresponding to the fourth big hit game), the determination value for selection is not allocated. As described above, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the certainty state or the short-term state, which is a privilege state, is not provided after the end of the fourth jackpot game, whereas the first to third jackpot games are As described above, after the first to third jackpot games are completed, the jackpot game (special jackpot game) is a bonus jackpot game (special jackpot game) in which a probable state or a short state is given as a privilege state. If it is displayed as Y, it is notified that there is information that has been won in the jackpot game to which the privilege state is given in the on-hold prize time special figure start suspension information. That is, the specific display mode Y as the pre-reading specific display mode is a privilege notification display mode (notification display mode) that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a when the main control CPU 60a determines a specific hit game as a hit game. .

  Also, comparing the distribution ratios of the determination values for selection in the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 as the specific display modes for pre-reading, if the pre-authorization information is incorrect, the specific display modes X-3, X- 2, while the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection increases in the order of X-1, while the prior hit information is a big hit (when the first to third big hit games are given), the specific display mode X It is set so that the distribution ratio of the selection determination value increases in the order of -1, X-2, and X-3. In other words, when the preliminary success / failure information is a big hit, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 is determined as follows: specific display mode X-1 <specific display mode X-2 <specific display mode X The values are set to increase in the order of -3. On the other hand, when the advance right / wrong information is out of order, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 is determined as follows: specific display mode X-3 <specific display mode X-2 <specific display mode X- It is set to increase in the order of 1. By setting the probability of determining each of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 in this manner, the reliability (expectation) of the player to the jackpot with respect to the hold can be determined as specific display mode X-1 <specific display mode X-2 <specific display mode X-3. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines one specific display mode from a plurality of types of specific display modes X-1 to X-3 and a specific display mode Y having different jackpot expectation degrees. In addition, in the case where the prior hit / fail information is the big hit and the fourth big hit game is given, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value is in the order of the specific display mode X-3, the specific display mode X-2, and the specific display mode X-1. , The distribution ratio of the determination value for selection is increased, but when compared with the case where the preliminary success / failure information is out, the distribution of the determination value for selection to the specific display mode X-1 when the fourth big hit game is given. The ratio is smaller than the case where the preliminary hit information is out, and the distribution ratio of the determination value for selection to the specific display mode X-3 in the case where the fourth big hit game is provided is larger than that in the case where the prior hit information is out. It is set to be. That is, even in the case where the preliminary hit / fail information is a big hit and the fourth big hit game is provided, the specific display mode X-1 is hard to be selected and the specific display mode X-3 is compared with the case where the advance hit / fail information is out. It is easier to select. As described above, the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y have different degrees of reliability (expectations) in which the pre-authorization information is a big hit. Is determined as the specific display mode, and when the frame 75 is displayed in the determined specific display mode X-1 to X-3, Y, the special prize at the time of the prize being suspended by the music selection effect. The degree of expectation that the start hold information has a big hit is suggested.

  Further, comparing the distribution ratios of the selection determination values in the specific display modes X-1 to X-3 as the pre-reading specific display modes in the case where the preliminary success / failure information is a big hit, the prior special map information indicates In the case of the symbol corresponding to the big hit game of No. 3, the distribution ratio of the selection determination value increases in the order of the specific display modes X-1, X-2, and X-3, whereas the prior special figure information is In the case of the symbol corresponding to the big hit game of No. 4, the allocation ratio of the determination value for selection is set to increase in the order of the specific display modes X-3, X-2, and X-1. In other words, if the advance special map information is a symbol corresponding to a jackpot game of a type in which a bonus state such as a probable state or a short state is provided after the end of the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 65a sets the specific display mode X-1 to X The probability of determining −3 is set to increase in the order of the specific display mode X-1 <the specific display mode X-2 <the specific display mode X-3. On the other hand, in the case where the advance special map information is a symbol corresponding to a type of a jackpot game in which a bonus state such as a certain state or a short state is not provided after the end of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 65a sets the specific display modes X-1 to X- The probability of determining 3 is set to be higher in the order of the specific display mode X-3 <the specific display mode X-2 <the specific display mode X-1. Note that, as described above, the prior special figure information in the specific display mode Y is a symbol corresponding to a type of a jackpot game in which a bonus state such as a probable state or a short state is given after the end of the big hit game. ) Is 100%. In this manner, the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y are symbols corresponding to the type of jackpot game in which the advance special map information provides a bonus state such as a certain state or a short state after the end of the big jackpot game. Certain degrees of reliability (expectations) are different, and any one of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y is determined as the specific display mode, and the determined specific display modes X-1 to X When the frame 75 is displayed with -3, Y, the degree of expectation that there is a big hit in which a privilege state is given to the prize-winning-time special-drawing start holding information being held by the music selection effect is suggested.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the music selection effect is performed during the symbol change effect, the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a determines the specific use display mode or the pre-reading specific mode in a specific case. The display mode including the specific display mode such as the display mode is determined, and in the case of non-specification, the normal display mode is determined as the display mode, and the effect control CPU (selection effect control means) 65a uses the determined display mode. The selected effect for displaying the frame 75 is configured to be displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  Here, a music selection effect that is usually performed for the purpose of selecting a song is a production that suggests a degree of expectation that a big hit display is displayed in the symbol fluctuation effect that is changing during the symbol fluctuation effect, or a special figure start hold at the time of winning. When used as an effect to indicate the degree of expectation that a jackpot exists in the information, a song selection effect that indicates the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed during the same symbol fluctuation effect, A music selection effect that indicates the degree of expectation that exists can be executed. As described above, even when two music selection effects having different degrees of expectation are indicated, the type of the specific display mode indicating the degree of expectation is different from the music selection direction indicating the degree of expectation at which the big hit is displayed and the special prize at the time of winning. The setting is set differently from the music selection effect that indicates the degree of expectation that the jackpot exists in the start suspension information (specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W and specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y). Therefore, the player does not hesitate which degree of expectation is indicated. Note that in the lottery for determining whether to execute the selection of the specific display mode, when it is determined that the selection of the specific display mode or the pre-reading specific display mode is to be performed, the selection of any of the specific display modes is performed. Can be determined by lottery.

(When the song selection effect is executed during the jackpot effect)
The music selection effect performed during the big hit game is the same as the music selection effect performed during the symbol variation effect described above. In the music selection effect during the jackpot game, the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, which are the specific display modes, are used to determine whether or not the privilege state is given after the end of the ongoing jackpot game. Is used as the specific display mode for the jackpot (specific display mode) that indicates or informs the user. Then, in the effect control CPU 65a, when the song selection jackpot effect pattern is determined as the jackpot effect pattern that specifies the content of the jackpot effect, the song selection effect is displayed in the song selection effect executed during the jackpot game (small hit effect). A lottery for determining whether to select the specific display mode for the big hit (specific display modes V-1 to V-3, specific display mode W) as the display mode of the frame 75 is performed. It should be noted that the execution possibility determination lottery as to whether or not to select the jackpot specific display mode is the same as the execution possibility determination lottery as to whether or not to additionally select the jackpot specific option, and therefore detailed description is omitted. However, in the second embodiment, when the jackpot game being executed is the first to third jackpot games, the execution of the selection of the jackpot specific display mode is determined at a rate of 80%, and the jackpot game is executed at a rate of 20%. The non-execution of the selection of the jackpot specific display mode is determined by the ratio, and the execution of the selection of the jackpot specific display mode is determined by 30% when the running jackpot game is the fourth jackpot game. At the same time, non-execution of the selection of the jackpot specific display mode is determined at a rate of 70% (see FIG. 18). In other words, in the song selection effect in which the frame 75 is displayed in the jackpot specific display mode, the pattern when the type of the jackpot game is the first to the third jackpot game is larger than that when the type of the jackpot game is the fourth jackpot game. It is set to be easily executed on the display device 17.

  In addition, when the specific display mode for the big hit, such as the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and the specific display mode W, is determined to be executed in the execution possibility determination lottery, a music piece is selected in the specific display mode selection lottery. While there is a possibility of being selected as the display mode of the frame 75 in the selection effect, if the non-execution is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery, the selection process of the specific display mode is not executed, so that the frame 75 in the music selection effect is not performed. (0%) and the execution possibility determination lottery is executed according to the type of the jackpot game (whether the first to third jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game), Since the non-execution is determined, the specific display modes for the big hit such as the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and the specific display mode W are determined according to the type of the big hit game. Is like determining means) 65a is determinable display mode. Furthermore, as described above, the fourth big hit game is a big hit game which does not provide the certainty change state or the short / short state which is the privilege state after the end of the fourth big hit game. The jackpot game No. 3 is a jackpot game (specific hit game) in which a probable state or a short-term state, which is a privilege state, is given after the end of the first to third jackpot games. Whether or not to execute the selection lottery of the specific display mode is selected depending on (the jackpot game to which the privilege state is given and the jackpot game to which the privilege state is not given). The display specific display mode is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a depending on whether or not a privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, the normal display mode Z is always displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect when the execution of the music selection effect during the big hit effect is determined. The normal display mode Z is a display mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a irrespective of whether or not the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. .

(About selection of specific display mode in big hit production)
In the execution possibility determination lottery, the execution of the selection of the specific display mode (the specific display mode for the big hit and the specific display mode for the prefetch) as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect performed during the big hit game is determined. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a executes a selection lottery for determining the type of the specific display mode using the selection random number and the selection determination value stored in the effect control ROM 65b. In addition, the lottery for selecting the specific display mode as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect performed during the big hit game is executed with reference to the selection lottery table T2. That is, the effect control CPU 65a obtains the selection random number when the execution of the selection of the specific display mode is determined, and determines the value of the obtained selection random number in the selection determination set in the selection lottery table T2. The type of the specific display mode is determined by comparing with the value.

  Here, comparing the distribution ratios of the determination values for selection in the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 as the specific display mode for the big hit, when the type of the big hit game is the first to the third big hit game ( In the case of the jackpot game in which the privilege state is given), the sorting ratio of the selection determination value increases in the order of the specific display modes V-1, V-2, and V-3, whereas the type of the jackpot game is In the case of the jackpot game of No. 4 (in the case of the jackpot game in which the privilege state is not given), it is set so that the distribution ratio of the determination values for selection is increased in the order of the specific display modes V-3, V-2, and V-1. I have. In other words, in the case of the jackpot game in which the privilege state is given, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 is determined by the specific display mode V-1 <the specific display mode V-2 <. It is set to increase in the order of the specific display mode V-3. On the other hand, in the case of the jackpot game in which the privilege state is not given, the probability that the effect control CPU 65a determines the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 is determined by the specific display mode V-3 <the specific display mode V-2 <the specific display. It is set to increase in the order of the aspect V-1. By setting the probability of determining each of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3 in this manner, the reliability (expectation) of the player with respect to the privilege state being given after the end of the big hit game is determined by the specific display. In the order of aspect V-1 <specific display aspect V-2 <specific display aspect V-3. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a determines one specific display mode from a plurality of types of specific display modes V-1 to V-3 and specific display modes W having different degrees of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game. I have. Then, in the music selection effect during the jackpot game, any one of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W is determined as the specific display mode, and in the determined specific display modes V1 to V3, W. When the frame 75 is displayed, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game by the music selection effect is suggested. In addition, the selection lottery of the specific display mode for look-ahead in the case where the song selection effect is performed as the look-ahead notice effect during the jackpot effect is the look-ahead in the case where the music selection effect is executed as the look-ahead notice effect in the symbol variation effect described above. It is performed in the same manner as the selection lottery of the specific display mode.

  Here, the specific case where the display mode including the specific display mode is determined as the display mode of the frame 75 in the music selection effect performed during the big hit game, and the execution of the selection is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery. The case where the non-execution of the selection is determined in the execution possibility determination lottery is the non-specific case. In the second embodiment, when the music selection effect is executed during the big hit game, the effect control CPU (display mode determining means) 65a determines the specific display mode for the big hit or the specific display mode for the prefetch in a specific case. In addition to determining the display mode including the specific display mode, the normal display mode is determined in a non-specific case, and the effect control CPU (selection effect control means) 65a displays the frame 75 in the determined display mode. The selected effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  That is, in the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a (the effect control board 65) determines the display mode (the display mode of the frame 75) on the display unit 17a in the selection effect (the music selection effect) from a plurality of types. It has a function as a mode determining means. Further, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as a display mode determining means, when the execution of the selection is determined in the first specific case, the second specific case, or the execution availability determination lottery. Are the specific display modes (specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, X-1 to X-3, Y) such as the specific display mode for prefetching, the specific display mode for prefetching, and the specific display mode for the jackpot. The display mode is determined so as to determine the normal display mode Z in the case of non-specification. Then, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the selection effect control means is a selected effect in which (the frame 75) is displayed in the display mode determined by the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as the display mode determining means. (Song selection effect) is configured to be executed by the symbol display device 17 as a selection effect executing means. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) as a display mode determining means, as a specific case, the starting hold information (prize-winning special figure start holding information) by the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as a preliminary determination means. When the preliminary determination is made, the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) serving as the preliminary determination means determines a symbol change based on the start-hold information (prize-winning special figure start-hold information). )) As the display mode displayed in the selected effect (song selection effect) executed during the symbol change (symbol change effect) until the start of the main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) as the preliminary determination means. It is configured so that the display mode can be determined from the specific display mode according to the determination result.

(Operation of Embodiment 2)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described mainly with regard to the operation unique to the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, which is different from the operation performed by the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment.

(About the case where the music selection effect is executed during the symbol change effect)
In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, during the design change effect, when the images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed and it is suggested that the type of the music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, the music selection starts. The music selection effect is executed when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 during the valid period. In this music selection effect, as shown in FIG. 15A, musics A-1 to A-5 as normal options are displayed inside the image of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. The displayed panel 76 is displayed, and the image of the second operation button 37 is displayed, suggesting that the music can be selected by pressing the second operation button 37. Then, as described above, the player can select a music by pressing the second operation button 37.

  In the music selection effect, if the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is white, which is the normal display mode Z, a big hit display is displayed in the symbol change effect changing during the music selection effect. Regardless of the degree of expectation, the music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select his favorite music. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W as the specific display modes are set as the display modes of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. Is set to be determinable as the display mode of the frame 75 according to the result of the big hit determination. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is one of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, which is blue, yellow, green, or red, The degree of expectation that the big hit display is displayed in the symbol change effect during the change by the selection effect is suggested. That is, if the display mode of the frame 75 is any of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W (blue, yellow, green, red) in the music selection effect, the player simply likes the music selection effect. In addition to the effect for selecting the song, the effect indicates the expectation at which the big hit display is displayed, that is, the expectation at which the big hit game is given. As described above, in the music selection effect, the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol change effect that is changing according to the type of the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, that is, the jackpot game is given. Since a high degree of expectation is suggested, the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, it is suggested that the jackpot game is given in the music selection effect, which does not normally indicate the jackpot game is given, so that it is possible to surprise the player and enhance the interest. it can.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, the specific display mode W (red) as the specific display mode can be determined to be displayed as the display mode of the frame 75 only when it is determined that the hit has occurred in the big hit determination. This is a specific display mode (display mode for notification). Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is red, which is the specific display mode W, the big hit display is displayed in the changing symbol changing effect (the big hit game is given. Is notified, so that the interest of the player can be further enhanced. Further, the specific display mode W is a display mode of the frame 75 only when the big hit game is of a type (first to third big hit game (specific hit game)) in which one or both of the variable state and the short state are provided. This is a specific display mode (display mode for privilege notification) that can be determined to be displayed as. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is red, which is the specific display mode W, it is notified that the privilege state will be given after the end of the big hit game. Can be more interesting.

  Further, as described above, in the music selection effect, it is suggested that the images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed during the symbol change effect, and that the type of the music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, and the music selection starts. The operation is started on condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the valid period. That is, in the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37, the degree of expectation that the big hit game is given may be suggested, so that the music displayed on the display unit 17a is displayed. When the display mode of the selected effect frame 75 is the specific display mode such as the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, it is surprising that the player contributes to the jackpot determination. To enhance the interest. In the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37, the display mode of the frame 75 is the normal display mode and the specific display modes V-1 to V related to the big hit determination. -3, W, etc. in some cases, it is possible to enhance interest in the music selection effect and enhance interest in the game.

  Here, since the music selection effect may be executed as a pre-reading notice, an operation related to a case where the music selecting effect is executed as a pre-reading notice will be described.

  In the music selection effect, the normal display mode Z (white) set as the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is a frame regardless of the result of the preliminary determination. 75 display modes are set so that they can be determined. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is white, which is the normal display mode Z, is there a prize winning special figure start suspension information that has been suspended by the music selection effect? Regardless of the degree of expectation, the music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select his favorite music. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y as the pre-reading specific display modes set as the display modes of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 are provided. Is set to be determinable as the display mode of the frame 75 according to the result of the preliminary determination. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is any of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y, pink, orange, purple, or gold, The music selection effect suggests the degree of expectation that there is a hit in the prize-winning special map start suspension information on hold. That is, if the display mode of the frame 75 is any one of the specific display modes X-1 to X-3, Y (blue, yellow, green, and red) in the music selection effect, the player simply likes the music selection effect. In addition to the effect for selecting the song, the effect indicates the degree of expectation that a winning exists in the on-hold prize-winning special map start suspension information. As described above, in the music selection effect, the degree of expectation that a winning exists in the prize-winning-time special-drawing start pending information on hold is suggested by the type of the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. , The interest of the game can be improved. In other words, it does not indicate the degree of expectation that a winning exists in the on-hold prize time special map start pending information. By doing so, it is possible to surprise the player and enhance the interest.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the specific display mode Y as the specific display mode for pre-reading can be determined as the display mode of the frame 75 only when it is determined to be a big hit in the preliminary determination (display mode for notification). ). Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is gold, which is the specific display mode Y, it is notified that the winning special figure start suspension information on hold has a hit. Therefore, the interest of the player can be further enhanced. Further, the specific display mode Y includes information in which the advance special map information is of a type (first to third big hit games (specific hit games)) to which one or both of the probable state and the short state are provided. This is a specific display mode (display mode for privilege notification) that can be determined as the display mode of the frame 75 only when the user is present. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is golden, which is the specific display mode Y, the special state of the prize at the time of holding the prize is displayed in the holding special information at the time of ending the big hit game. Since it is notified that there is information to be provided, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player.

  As described above, also in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the music selection effect that is normally performed as a selection effect that is not related to the jackpot determination or the advance determination is performed in the musical instrument selection effect that is performed during the symbol change effect. Since it can indicate the expectation degree that the big hit display is displayed in the symbol fluctuation effect (the big hit game is given) or the expectation degree that there is a hit in the pending prize time special map start holding information on hold This can further enhance the interest in the selection effect.

(About the case where the music selection production is executed during the big hit game (big hit production))
In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, during the big hit game, images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed, and it is suggested that the type of music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37. In this case, the music selection effect is executed when the player presses the operation buttons 36 and 37 during the music selection start effective period. The display mode and the selection mode of the music in the music selection effect are the same as those performed during the above-described symbol change effect. In this music selection effect, the normal display mode Z set as the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is in a privilege state (probable state or short state) after the end of the big hit game. Is set so that it can be determined as the display mode of the frame 75 irrespective of whether or not is provided. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is white, which is the normal display mode Z, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the big hit game is completed by the music selection effect is Regardless, the music selection effect is simply an effect for the player to select a favorite music. On the other hand, in the music selection effect, the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W as the jackpot specific display modes set as the display modes of the frame 75 are the types of the jackpot game (the privilege state is Is determined so as to determine the display mode of the frame 75 in accordance with whether or not the frame 75 is provided. Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is any of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, which are blue, yellow, green, and red, The degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game by the selection effect is suggested. That is, if the display mode of the frame 75 is any of the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W (blue, yellow, green, and red) in the music selection effect, the player simply likes the music selection effect. This is an effect that suggests not only the effect for selecting the song, but also the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given after the end of the big hit game. As described above, in the music selection effect, the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game is suggested by the type of the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, so that the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved. In other words, the player is surprised by the fact that the expectation degree that the privilege state is given in the music selection effect that does not usually indicate the expectation degree that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game is given, It can enhance interest.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, the specific display mode W (red) as the specific display mode for the big hit is a type (first to third) in which the big hit game is given one or both of the positive change state and the short change state. This is a specific display mode (display mode for notification) that can be determined to be displayed as the display mode of the frame 75 only in the case of the big hit game (specific hit game). Therefore, if the display mode of the frame 75 displayed on the display unit 17a in the music selection effect is red, which is the specific display mode W, it is notified that the privilege state will be given after the end of the big hit game. Can be more interesting.

  Further, as described above, in the music selection effect, it is suggested that the images of the operation buttons 36 and 37 are displayed during the symbol change effect, and that the type of the music can be selected by pressing the operation buttons 36 and 37, and the music selection starts. The operation is started on condition that the operation buttons 36 and 37 are pressed within the valid period. That is, in the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37, the degree of expectation that the big hit game is given may be suggested, so that the music displayed on the display unit 17a is displayed. When the display mode of the selected effect frame 75 is the specific display mode such as the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, it is surprising that the player contributes to the jackpot determination. To enhance the interest. Further, in the music selection effect started by the player pressing (operating) the operation buttons 36 and 37, the display mode of the frame 75 is related to the normal display mode Z and whether or not the privilege state is given. In some cases, the specific display modes such as the specific display modes V-1 to V-3, W, etc., may be used, so that interest in the music selection effect can be increased and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Here, the music selection effect may be executed as a pre-reading notice during the big hit game, but the operation when the music selection effect is executed as a pre-reading notice during the big hit game is described in the symbol variation effect. Is the same as when executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the selection effect that is not normally related to the type of the big hit game (whether or not the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game) and the advance determination. As for the music selection effect that is executed as a, the musical instrument selection effect that is executed during the big hit game indicates the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given after the end of the big hit game, or Since the degree of expectation that there is a hit to which the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game can be suggested, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the selection effect.

(About another embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine according to another embodiment will be described. Regarding the pachinko machine of another embodiment, only the parts different from the pachinko machines of the above-described first and second embodiments will be described, and the same reference numerals will be given to the same or similar members.

(First alternative embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the song selection effect of selecting a song as the selection effect is configured to be executed in the symbol change effect or the big hit effect (big hit game). However, in the first alternative embodiment, the design change This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it is configured to execute a selection effect of selecting the type of effect sound output from the speaker 19 as an effect means in an effect or a big hit effect (big hit game). In the first alternative embodiment, sound quality is described as a selectable type of effect sound (effect mode), and a selection effect for selecting the sound quality is referred to as a sound quality selection effect. Note that, in the first alternative embodiment, the form that triggers the execution of the sound quality selection effect and the form in which the sound quality is selected are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  In the sound quality selection effect, sound quality 1, sound quality 2, and sound quality 3, which are always selectable, are provided as sound quality selectable by the player, and sound quality as a specific option that can be selected only in a specific case. 4, sound quality 5 is set. The sound quality 1, the sound quality 2, and the sound quality 3 correspond to the music pieces A-1 to A-5 in the first embodiment, and the sound quality 4 to the sound quality 5 correspond to the music pieces B-1 to B-3, C in the first embodiment. , And the sound quality 5 corresponds to the music C in the first embodiment. That is, also in the first alternative embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when only the sound quality 1, the sound quality 2, and the sound quality 3 can be selected in the sound quality selection effect, the sound quality selection effect is a simple sound quality selection effect. However, when any of the sound quality 4 to the sound quality 5 is added as an option in the sound quality selection effect, the degree of expectation that the jackpot display is displayed in the symbol fluctuation effect and the degree of expectation that the privilege state is given after the end of the big hit game It is an effect that suggests that the game is interesting. Also, in the first alternative embodiment, by setting the pre-reading specific option, similarly to the first embodiment, an effect indicating the degree of expectation such as the existence of a hit in the on-hold prize time special map start suspension information as in the first embodiment. Can be configured as Further, the display mode of the frame 75 in the sound quality selection effect can be changed as in the second embodiment, and various expectations can be indicated by the display mode of the frame 75. In other words, the degree of expectation is usually suggested in the selection of a sound production mode which is not related to the degree of expectation that a jackpot game or a privilege state is given. Can be enhanced. In the first alternative embodiment, the type of effect sound is not limited to sound quality as the effect mode, but may be any other sound effect.

(Second alternative embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the song selection effect of selecting a song as the selection effect is configured to be executed in the symbol change effect or the big hit effect (big hit game). However, in the second alternative embodiment, the design change This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a selection effect of selecting a type of effect light output from the lamp device 18 as an effect means in an effect or a big hit effect (big hit game) is executed. In the second alternative embodiment, an explanation will be given of an illumination color as a selectable type of effect light (effect mode), and a selection effect for selecting the illumination color will be referred to as an illumination color selection effect. Note that, in the second alternative embodiment, the form that triggers the execution of the illumination color selection effect and the form in which the illumination color is selected are the same as in the first embodiment.

  In the illumination color selection effect, illumination colors 1, illumination colors 2, and illumination colors 3, which are always selectable, are provided as illumination colors that can be selected by the player, and can be selected only in a specific case. Illumination color 4 and illumination color 5 are set as specific options. The illumination color 1, the illumination color 2, and the illumination color 3 correspond to the songs A-1 to A-5 in the first embodiment, and the illumination colors 4 to 5 correspond to the songs B-1 to B-1 in the first embodiment. Illumination color 5 corresponds to music C in the first embodiment, corresponding to B-3, C. That is, also in the first alternative embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, when only the illumination color 1, the illumination color 2, and the illumination color 3 can be selected in the illumination color selection effect, the illumination color selection effect is simply It is a selection effect of the lighting color, but when one of the lighting colors 4 to 5 is added as an option in the lighting color selection effect, the expectation degree at which the big hit display is displayed in the symbol variation effect and the end of the big hit game The effect suggests the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given later, and the interest of the player can be improved. Also, in the first alternative embodiment, by setting the pre-reading specific option, similarly to the first embodiment, an effect indicating the degree of expectation such as the existence of a hit in the on-hold prize time special map start suspension information as in the first embodiment. Can be configured as Further, the display mode of the frame 75 in the illumination color selection effect can be changed as in the second embodiment, and various expectations can be indicated by the display mode of the frame 75. In other words, the degree of expectation is usually suggested in the selection of the light production mode that is not related to the degree of expectation that the jackpot game or the privilege state is given, thereby giving the player surprise and interest. Can be enhanced. In addition, in the second alternative embodiment, the type of the effect light is not limited to the illumination color as the effect mode, but may be any other light effect.

(Modification example)
Note that the gaming machine is not limited to the one described above, and various changes can be made.
(1) In each embodiment, the music selected in the music selection effect is determined as the music in the case of performing the music effect in the symbol change effect and the big hit effect. May be determined as the music in the music production.
(2) In each embodiment, the selection effect is a music selection effect of selecting the type of music output from the speaker in the music effect, but the selection effect includes a plurality of effect modes set on the pachinko machine. May be selected from the list. That is, the effect mode can be set to the effect mode. For example, in a pattern variation effect or a big hit game, a plurality of types of effect modes are provided in which a background image and a character appearing on the display unit of the symbol display device are different, and a normal effect selectable in a non-specific case as the effect mode. A mode and a specific production mode that can be selected in a specific case are set, and the mode selection production is a production that simply selects a production mode, or a production that suggests a degree of expectation that a jackpot game or a privilege state is given. Can be.
(3) In each embodiment, in a symbol fluctuation effect or a big hit effect, an image such as an operation button is displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device at a predetermined timing, and a music selection effect is executed by pressing the operation button. However, the suggestion image for executing the music selection effect during the music selection start effective period set by the effect control CPU may not be displayed. With this configuration, a player who does not recognize that the music selection effect (selection effect) is executed by pressing the operation button happens to be a music selection effect executed by pressing the operation button. In the (selection effect), the degree of expectation that the jackpot game and the privilege state are given may be suggested, so that the player can be surprised and give great pleasure to improve the interest.
(4) In each embodiment, the specific option for use and the specific option for prefetching are displayed in different frames. However, the specific option and the look-ahead specific option can be displayed in the same frame. Can suggest only the degree, or the degree of expectation corresponding to both specific options at the same time.

(5) In the first embodiment, in the music selection effect (selection effect) executed during the symbol change effect, the degree of expectation that the symbol change effect during the change becomes a big hit display because the song as a specific option can be selected. In addition, in order to indicate the degree of expectation that there is a hit in the pending prize winning special map start suspension information, in the second embodiment, in the music selection effect (selection effect) executed during the symbol change effect, the specific display mode The frame is displayed to indicate the degree of expectation that the privilege state will be given after the end of the big hit game and the degree of expectation that the winning exists in the special winning start-up special information at the time of the prize being held. 1 and the second embodiment can be combined. For example, when a song as a specific option can be selected, the changing symbol design effect during the change suggests the expectation of the big hit display, whereas the frame is displayed in the specific display mode, so that when the winning prize is on hold The degree of expectation that a hit exists in the special map start suspension information can be suggested. In addition, while a song as a specific option becomes selectable, it indicates the degree of expectation that a winning exists in the pending prize-winning special map start-holding information, while the frame is displayed in a specific display mode to change. The design fluctuation effect in the middle may indicate the degree of expectation to be a big hit display.
(6) In each embodiment, in the selection effect, the degree of expectation that the privilege state including the probable change state and the shortened state is given is suggested. If a plurality of options and display modes with different degrees are set, and a plurality of options and display modes with different degrees of expectation to which the short state is given are set, the expectation of the type of privilege state given in the selected effect is obtained. Degree can be suggested.
(7) In each embodiment, in the selection effect, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is given is indicated, but the amount of privilege (number of pitches) obtained in the jackpot game is indicated as large or small. be able to. For example, when a 16R jackpot game is provided, a large privilege amount option or a large privilege amount display mode that is easily determined by the effect control CPU is provided as an option or a display mode. What is necessary is just to provide a small privilege amount option and a small privilege amount display mode that are easily determined by the effect control CPU as the display mode.
(8) In the second embodiment, various expectations are suggested by changing the color (display mode) of the frame displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device in the selected effect. As the display mode of, various things such as a frame shape, a size and a place where the selected effect is displayed, and the like can be adopted.

(9) In each of the embodiments, the startable period of the selection effect (music selection effect) is not limited to one type, but a plurality of types can be set. For example, a plurality of startable periods are set at different timings in a symbol fluctuation effect and a jackpot game, and a selection effect indicating various degrees of expectation is set to be executable only in a specific startable period, while other In the startable period, it is possible to configure so that a selection effect in which only a selection effect (a normal option or a normal display mode) is selected that simply selects an option irrespective of whether a jackpot game or a privilege state is given is executed. it can.
(10) In each embodiment, one effect mode is set corresponding to a game state. However, a plurality of effect modes are set for the same game state, and a sound adjustment function and a light adjustment are set for each effect mode. It is possible to configure so that the validity period in which the function is valid is made different.
(11) In each embodiment, the validity period in which the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function are valid is different between the gaming state where the privilege state is given and the gaming state where the privilege state is not given. The validity period during which the sound adjustment function and the light adjustment function are valid can be made different depending on the type of. For example, under the condition that the light adjustment function is set to be invalid in the shortened state, by setting a plurality of types of game states to which the number of times of change to be given is different as the probable change / shortened game state, a substantial change is provided. There can be a plurality of types of game states in which the light adjustment function is effective for different periods.
(12) In each of the embodiments, the design effect is executed by the symbol display device on which the symbol variation effect is executed. However, a display device (selection effect execution means) different from the symbol display device is provided, and another display is performed. A configuration in which a selection effect is executed by the device may be adopted.
(13) The various probabilities (distribution of determination values) and the like described in each embodiment are merely examples, and can be set arbitrarily.
(14) The operation means is not limited to the button type, and various types such as a dial type and an operation lever type such as a joystick can be adopted.
(15) The selected effect can be executed only in a specific game state or effect mode. For example, it is possible to configure so that the selected effect can be executed only in the probable change state or the short state, or to be able to execute the selected effect only in the specific effect mode in the effect mode in which a plurality of types are set in the short state.

(16) In each embodiment, the explanation has been given of the case where the probability of winning in the non-variable state is set to 1/65536 and there is a probability of winning. However, the probability of winning in the non-variable state is 0%. Even in this case, the winning rate is improved by changing from the non-shortened state to the shortened state so that the winning rate is improved.
(17) In each embodiment, in the preliminary determination (read-ahead determination) by the main control CPU, the winning special figure start acquired and stored in the holding storage means when the starting condition is satisfied (ball detection by the starting winning detection sensor) is triggered. Although the preliminary determination is made based on the hold information, the winning information acquired when the start condition is satisfied (detection of the start winning detection sensor) is stored in a storage means different from the hold storage means, and the separate storage means May be determined in advance based on the winning information stored in.
(18) In each embodiment, whether or not to give the probable change state, the type of the big hit game (type of symbol) determined by the hit determination triggered by the winning in the start winning means (ball detection by the start detection sensor) Although it is configured to be uniquely determined by, a special area is provided in the special winning device, and the specific area entering ball detection sensor detects that a game ball has entered the specific area, after the big hit game ends. A configuration for providing a probable change state (a configuration of a so-called V-probability transformer) may be employed. In addition, in the configuration that determines whether or not to give a certain change state depending on whether or not a game ball enters a specific area during a big hit game, a method in which a specific area is provided in one special prize device, and a method in which two special Either of providing a winning device and providing a specific area on one side can be adopted. In the case of employing the configuration of one special winning device provided with a specific area, a switching means capable of guiding a game ball having won a special winning opening to the specific area is provided, and the switching means is switched according to the type of the big hit game. By changing the operation mode, the probability that a game ball enters the specific area is changed, and the degree of expectation that a certain change state is given according to the type of option or the type of display mode displayed in the selection effect is provided. May be adopted. In addition, in a case where a configuration including two special prize devices, a special special prize device provided with a specific area and a normal special prize device not provided, is adopted, the special special prize device is opened only in a predetermined round in the big hit game. Under the configuration that the game ball can enter the specific area, a configuration is adopted that indicates the degree of expectation that the special special prize device is opened in a predetermined round depending on the type of options or the type of display mode displayed in the selection effect. obtain.

(19) All or a part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub control means (effect control CPU), and conversely, all or some of the functions provided in the sub control means may be provided. The main control means may be provided. In each of the embodiments, the main control board and the sub control board (production control board) are provided separately. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board may have the functions of the main control means and the sub-control means. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided so that all or a part of the functions of the main control means and the sub-control means of each embodiment are provided in another control means.
(20) Further, the display control means (display control CPU) may have all or a part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely, the display control means (display control CPU) The effect control means (effect control CPU) may include all or a part of the provided functions. Although the effect control means (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the effect control means can also be used for the light emission control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(21) The special figure display means (special figure display unit) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the design display means (symbol display device) for displaying the design for the effect (decorative figure), It is not limited to this. For example, both the decorative figure and the special figure may be displayed on the symbol display means. Further, the decorative figure and the special figure may be shared and displayed on the symbol display means.
(22) In each embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine can be employed.

17 Symbol display device (selection effect execution means)
17a display unit 18 lamp device (directing means, light emitting means)
19 Speaker (production means)
36 1st operation button (operation means)
37 2nd operation button (operation means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means, winning information acquisition means, prior determination means)
60c Main control RAM (hold storage means)
65a effect control CPU (selection effect control means, option determination means, effect execution control means, display option determination means)
Normal choices Music A-1 to A-5
Specific options (specific options for pre-reading) Music pieces D-1 to D-3, E

Claims (1)

A hit judging means for executing a hit judging when the starting condition is satisfied, and when the hit judging by the hit judging means is a hit judgment result, a player is displayed after a hit display is displayed in a symbol change. In a gaming machine provided with a hit game that is advantageous to
Operation means operable by a player;
Selection effect control means capable of controlling the selection effect for displaying the option of the effect on the display unit during the hit game,
Option determining means for determining an option selected by operating the operation means from options displayed in the selected effect performed under the control of the selection effect control means,
Display option determining means for determining a plurality of options to be displayed in the selected effect performed under the control of the selection effect control means,
An effect corresponding to the option determined by the option determining means, an effect execution control means that can be controlled during the symbol change or during the hit game,
A prize information acquiring means for acquiring prize information when the start condition is satisfied;
Holding storage means for storing start-hold information based on the winning information obtained by the winning information obtaining means,
Prior to the execution of the symbol change based on the start-hold information stored in the hold storage means, a prior determination unit that determines in advance whether or not a hit display with a symbol change based on the start-hold information,
It said display choice decision means, the pre determination result based have the selected effect in the execution of the determining means is determined, and in the lottery, which is executed when the determination of said actual line, execution of additional selection to increase the choices to be displayed Is determined, any one of a plurality of types of specific options different from the specific options that can be determined as options to be displayed when the selection effect is executed based on the determination result of the hit determination unit Is determined, and the execution of the selected effect is determined based on the determination result of the advance determination unit, and when the non-execution of the additional selection is determined by the lottery, the hit determination unit It is set to determine an option from a normal option that can be determined as an option to be displayed when performing the selection effect based on the determination result ,
The execution mode of the effect when the effect corresponding to the option selected by the operation of the first operation means during the execution of the selected effect is executed, and the execution mode of the first operation means during execution of the selected effect. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be changed in response to operating a different second operation means.

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