JP6869873B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a speaker.

For example, in a pachinko machine, which is one of the typical examples of a game machine, a game area in which a pachinko ball as a game ball is launched is defined on the board surface of a game board set in the machine. A frame-shaped decorative member, which is also called a center accessory, is arranged at a substantially central position of the game area, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed through the openings of the frame-shaped decorative member to produce a symbol variation effect. A liquid crystal type, drum type, or other symbol display device (symbol display means) is made to face from behind, and a pachinko ball is awarded to start fluctuations in the symbol display device at a position below the frame-shaped decorative member on the game board. A large number of devices have been proposed in which a starting winning device (starting winning means) is arranged. In such a pachinko machine, the pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area win a prize in the start winning device to start the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device and pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls as prize balls. It is configured as. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same symbol) on the symbol display device, a winning game that is advantageous to the player occurs, and the special winning opening of the special winning device is opened. You will be given the opportunity to open up and win a prize ball.

In the pachinko machine, speakers that output various sound effects are arranged, and various sound effects are output from the speakers according to the effect performed by the symbol display device, thereby enhancing the presence and interest of the game. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-187911

In conventional pachinko machines, in order to produce a powerful effect, it is widely used to output low-pitched sound (specific sound, low-pitched sound) from a speaker. Therefore, it is pointed out that the player becomes accustomed to the bass and cannot expect a sufficient effect of the bass.

Therefore, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the game machine according to the conventional technique, and is proposed to solve the problem suitably, and provides a game machine capable of improving the interest by a specific sound. The purpose.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is:
When the first speaker (19) for mid-high range output and the second speaker (81) for bass output are provided, and the judgment result of the hit determination means (60a) for hit determination when a predetermined condition is satisfied is a hit. In a gaming machine configured such that a hit game in favor of the player is played after the end of the variable game.
Fluctuation pattern determination means (60a) for determining the variation pattern of a variation game from multiple types,
With the effect control means (65a) that specifies the effect of the variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means (60a) and controls the first speaker (19) and the second speaker (81). With
The effect control means (65a) can control the execution of the fluctuation game capable of outputting bass based on a specific fluctuation pattern, while controlling the execution of the fluctuation game based on other fluctuation patterns. Configured to control the execution of variable games that cannot output bass
When the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) is wrong, the determination probability of the specific variation pattern by the variation pattern determination means (60a) is set to a lower probability than the determination probability of the other variation patterns. , The variable game that can output bass is set so that the expected value that the judgment result of the hit determination means (60a) is hit is higher than that of the variable game that cannot output bass.
When the specific variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determining means (60a), the effect control means (65a) determines and determines the effect pattern for specifying the display content of the variation game from a plurality of types. When the effect pattern is an operation effect pattern that includes an effect content that executes a specific effect based on the operation of the operation means (85), a variable game capable of outputting bass by lottery according to the type of the operation effect pattern is created. The gist is to decide whether or not to control.

According to the invention of claim 1, incidence of production which low sound is output is low, it is possible to improve the playability by scarcity of effects by the low sound.
In addition, the bass effect is not uniform, which can improve the interest.

The invention according to請Motomeko 2,
Before SL variation pattern determination means (60a) includes a gist that the judgment result of the per determination means (60a) is in the case of per are easily set by determining the specific change pattern from the other variation pattern To do.
According to this configuration, because it is easy low sound is output when a hit advantageous for the player, capable of improving interest by increasing the expectations for per when the low sound is outputted.

The invention according to claim 3 is
When the effect control means (65a) decides to control a variable game capable of outputting bass, the effect control means (65a) executes the first effect in the first period from the start of the variable game until a predetermined time elapses. The gist is that the second effect is executed in the second period after the lapse of a predetermined time, and the bass is output only in the second period.

The invention according to claim 4 is
Equipped with an operating means (85) that can be operated by the player
The presentation control means (65a) shall be triggered by the operation of your Keru said operating means during variation game (85) to be executed based on the specific pattern of variation, was started configured to be able to effect outputting the bass Is the gist.
According to this configuration, it is possible to produce at low sound depending on the player's preference, capable of improving interest.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the effect of producing a specific sound and enhance the interest of the game.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on a preferred embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type of a jackpot game. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on Example. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process which follows step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process which follows step B19 of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern and the decision probability. This is an explanation showing the type and state of the effect during the pattern variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation effect pattern and a speaker. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing a winning effect table used for the lottery of the effect pattern, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect table for losing effect used for the lottery of the effect pattern.

Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to suitable examples. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", and "right" mean that the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It shall be designated in the state of being.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described later on the opening front side of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame formed in a rectangular frame shape and fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of a game store. The middle frame 12 as a main body frame for holding (supporting) the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) in a detachable manner can be opened and closed and detachably assembled, and an effect of variablely displaying a symbol on the rear side of the game board 20 is executed. A symbol display device (display means) 17 as a possible effect executing means is arranged so as to be detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame provided with a transparent member 13b for transparently protecting the game board 20 at the window 13a is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and below the front frame 13. The lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled so as to be openable and closable. In the embodiment, the upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at the lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is integrally opened and closed in accordance with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Is configured.

The symbol display device 17 is a symbol that causes a display unit (image display surface) 17a to display a variable display of a design for production (sometimes referred to as a decorative drawing) triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting winning openings 30 and 31, which will be described later. It is configured to perform a variable effect. Further, in the symbol display device 17, various display effects executed in connection with the symbol variation can be displayed on the display unit 17a. In the embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a storage case is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum type display device or a dot matrix is adopted. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variable display of various symbols such as a type display device can be adopted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the window 13a, and a voice or sound effect can be output at an upper position of the front frame 13. One speaker 19 is arranged. Then, by turning on / blinking a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting an appropriate sound from the first speaker 19, various types performed by the symbol display device 17 are performed. It is configured so that it is possible to perform an effect by light or an effect by sound according to the display effect (design variation effect, etc.) of. That is, the lamp device 18 and the first speaker 19 have a function as an effect executing means like the symbol display device 17. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. As the first speaker 19, a speaker for mid-high range output is adopted in the embodiment.

A first sound emitting port 80 is provided at a position biased toward the left end of the lower ball saucer 15, and an effect execution capable of outputting voice or sound effect to the middle frame 12 facing the back side of the lower ball saucer 15. A second speaker 81 that functions as a means is arranged with the output unit facing the first sound outlet 80. The second speaker 81 is a speaker in which the output amount of the specific sound is set to be larger than that of the first speaker 19, and like the first speaker 19, various display effects (symbols) performed by the symbol display device 17 are performed. It is configured so that a sound effect can be performed according to (variable effect, etc.). In the embodiment, the speaker for bass output, which has a large amount of bass output as a specific sound, is adopted as the second speaker 81, as opposed to the first speaker 19 for which the speaker for middle and high frequency output is adopted. Further, the second speaker 81 is arranged in an enclosure, and the first space S1 defined in the enclosure provides a duct 82 in the second space S2 defined on the back side of the design plate 83, which will be described later. It is communicated via (see FIG. 1). That is, the second speaker 81 is arranged in a bassless type enclosure and is configured so that the bass can be enhanced.

A second space S2, which is a closed space whose front surface is closed by a design plate 83 and extends in the left-right direction, is defined in the lower frame material extending below the lower ball tray 15 in the outer frame 11. The second space S2 communicates with the first space S1 of the enclosure via the duct 82. Further, at the center position in the left-right direction of the design plate 83, a second sound emitting port 84 communicating with the second space S2 is formed so as to penetrate back and forth (see FIG. 1). That is, the sound output from the back side of the second speaker 81 is enhanced in its bass range and output from the second sound outlet 84 to the front (player side). The first speaker 19 and the second speaker 81 are connected to a sound control board 73 (see FIG. 4) described later, and the first speaker 19 and the second speaker 81 are controlled by the sound control board 73. It is designed to output various sounds from. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first speaker 19 is used as the speaker for outputting the BGM during the game, and the second speaker 81 is executed when the specific conditions described later are satisfied. It is used only when outputting the sound of the speaker effect.

As shown in FIG. 1, an operation button 85 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the upper ball saucer 14. The operation button 85 is connected to the effect control board 65, which will be described later. Then, when the operation button 85 is pressed, a detection signal (operation signal) is output from the operation detection sensor (not shown) included in the operation button 85 to the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65, and the effect control CPU 65a is output. Is configured to control various effect executing means (17,18,19,81) so as to execute various effects based on the input detection signal. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to receive a detection signal during the validity period E described later.

A lamp device (not shown) in which a light emitting body such as an LED is arranged is arranged inside the operation button 85, and by emitting light from the light emitting body of the lamp device, it is possible to notify the operation time of the operation button 85 or the like. It is configured as. Specifically, when the operation is valid (valid period E in which the effect control CPU 65a receives the detection signal of the operation detection sensor), the light emitting body is turned on, and when the operation is invalid, the light emitting body is turned off. It has become like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with an operation handle (handle) 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) arranged in the middle frame 12 on the right side of the lower ball tray 15. Be done. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the counterclockwise rotation direction, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to rotate clockwise to operate the ball striking device to operate the upper ball. The pachinko balls stored in the saucer 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the striking force of the pachinko ball by the striking ball launching device (launching intensity of the pachinko ball by the striking ball launching device) is configured to change strongly according to the rotation amount of the operating lever 16a, and the player can perform the operating lever 16a. By adjusting the amount of rotation by operating the above, the driving position with respect to the game area 21 formed on the game board 20 can be changed.

On the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, a payout control board (payout control means) for driving and controlling a ball payout device (not shown) and a launch control board for driving and controlling the ball launching device are arranged. The payout control board is wired and connected to a main control board (see FIG. 4) 60 arranged on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and a control signal output from the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 is transmitted. It is input to the payout control board, and the payout control board controls the ball payout device based on the control signal, so that the required number of pachinko balls are paid out 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 can be attached to and detached from the rear surface side of the game board 20. It is assembled. A guide rail 22 curved in a substantially circular shape is arranged on the front surface of the game board 20, and is launched from the ball launching device into a substantially circular game area 21 defined by the guide rail 22. The game is played by launching a pachinko ball. Further, the game board 20 is provided with mounting ports (not shown) penetrating the front and rear at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape described later) are provided for each mounting port. The decorative body 25, the starting winning device 29, the special winning device 40, the gate member 48, the ordinary winning section 45, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the pachinko machine launched into the game area 21 is located at the lowermost position of the game area 21. An out port 24 for discharging the ball is opened.

Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 of the embodiment is formed with a display window 25a that opens back and forth at a mounting opening that opens at substantially the center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 22. A frame-shaped decorative body 25, which is also referred to 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. Rail. In addition, a special winning device having a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 capable of winning a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 at a mounting opening provided at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 on the game board 20. (Winning means) 40 is attached. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 21, and a rotation guide member 23a that rotates with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 is rotatably supported. It is configured so that the flow direction of the pachinko ball changes irregularly due to contact with the game nail 23 and the rotation guide member 23a. The rotation guide member 23a is a member also called a so-called "windmill" having a plurality of contact pieces radially from the center of rotation, and the rotation guide member 23a rotates with the contact of the pachinko ball with the contact pieces. It is designed to be released in the left-right direction as if playing a pachinko ball. In the embodiment, the rotation guide member 23a is arranged on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25.

(About frame-shaped decorative body 25)
The frame-shaped decorative body 25 has a frame-shaped base portion (not shown) formed in an annular shape extending along the inside of the mounting opening, and a frame-shaped base portion provided on the frame-shaped base portion and is provided in front of the front surface of the game board 20. It is provided with an eaves-shaped portion 25b that protrudes into the game area 21 and separates the display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17, and a thin plate-shaped base plate portion 25c that extends outward from the trailing edge of the eaves-shaped portion 25b. (See Fig. 2). Then, with the frame-shaped base portion inserted into the mounting port and the base plate portion 25c in contact with the front surface of the game board 20, the base plate portion 25c is fixed to the game board 20 by a fixing means such as a screw. , The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached to the game board 20, and the game area 21 on which the pachinko ball flows down is drawn between the outside of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, specifically, the eaves-shaped portion 25b and the guide rail 22. Made. With the frame-shaped decorative body 25 attached to the gaming board 20, the base plate portion 25c extending outward from the rear end edge of the eaves-shaped portion 25b extends along the front surface of the gaming board 20. A pachinko ball can pass through the front side of the base plate portion 25c.

The eaves-shaped portion 25b of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided so as to extend continuously from a substantially intermediate position of the left side edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (base plate portion 25c) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17. Further, the eaves-shaped portion 25b is formed so as to incline downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 does not stay on the eaves-shaped portion 25b on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 or. It is formed so that it is guided to the right side. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area 21 defined on the outside of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is the first ball flow path 21a on which the pachinko ball flows down on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and the frame-shaped decoration. The right side of the body 25 is divided into a second ball flow path 21b through which the pachinko ball flows down, and the pachinko ball launched toward the game area 21 by the hitting ball launching device flows down the first ball according to the arrival position. It is configured to flow down either the path 21a or the second ball flow down path 21b. Then, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b (in the case of right-handed hitting), it is special as compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a. The pachinko ball is configured to increase the possibility of winning a prize in the special winning opening 41 of the winning device 40.

As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 26 on the lower side of the display window 25a (the lower edge of the inner circumference of the frame-shaped decorative body 25) and on the left side of the display window 25a. A ball introduction portion 27 is provided which opens into the first ball flow path 21a (game area 21) and takes in a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21a inside the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (stage 26). The ball introduction unit 27 is configured to communicate with the stage 26. Then, the pachinko balls transmitted from the ball introduction unit 27 to the stage 26 are rolled left and right on the stage 26, and then discharged to the game area 21 provided with the starting winning openings 30 and 31.

The game board 20 is provided with prize openings 30, 31, 41, 46 in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can be awarded at appropriate positions, and the winning openings 30, 31, 41, 46 are provided at appropriate positions. With the winning of pachinko balls (specifically, the detection of each winning detection sensor 34, 35, 44, 47 described later) as the payout condition of the winning balls, the number of winning balls specified for each winning opening will be paid out. It is configured. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the starting prize opening (starting winning means) 30 in which the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied and the start condition of the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display described later) is satisfied when the pachinko ball is won. , 31 and the special winning opening (special winning means) 41, in which the pachinko ball can be won in the wake of the winning game as a special game described later and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied in the wake of the pachinko ball winning. And the ordinary winning opening 46, in which the conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied when the pachinko balls are won. Specifically, the starting winning openings 30 and 31 are provided at the confluence of the first ball flow path 21a and the second ball flow path 21b (directly above the out port 24), and the special winning opening 41 is said. The normal winning opening 46 is provided in the second ball flow path 21b of the game area 21, and the normal winning opening 46 is provided in the first ball flow path 21a of the game area 21. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as a hit game, a big hit game in which the game state after the hit game is determined according to the type of the hit game is set.

(About the start winning device 29)
A start winning device 29 is provided below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 at a central position in the left-right direction of the game board 20. The start winning device 29 is provided with a first start winning opening (starting winning means) 30 on the upper side and a second starting winning opening (starting winning means) 31 on the lower side of the first starting winning opening 30. ing. The first start winning opening 30 is a constantly open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 21, and a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is configured to be able to win a prize. To. The start winning device 29 is provided with opening / closing members (opening / closing members) 33, 33 for opening and closing the second starting winning opening 31, and is accompanied by driving of the starting winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 4) as a driving means. The starting opening / closing members 33, 33 are configured to be displaced to the closing position for closing the second starting winning opening 31 and the opening position for opening, and the pachinko machine flowing down the game area 21 by opening the starting opening / closing members 33, 33. The ball is configured to be able to win in the second starting winning opening 31. That is, in the embodiment, the first starting winning opening 30 is configured so that the pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 21 can always win a prize with a certain probability, and the second starting winning opening 31 drives the starting winning solenoid 32. This is configured so that the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be changed. Then, in the state where the starting opening / closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed positions, the pachinko balls are prevented from winning the second starting winning opening 31, and the pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 21 are first started. It is set that the probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 will win the second starting winning opening 31 is lower than the probability of winning the winning opening 30. On the other hand, in a state where the starting opening / closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the starting opening / closing members 33, 33 is guided to the second starting winning opening 31, and the game is played. It is set that the probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 will win the second starting winning opening 31 is higher than the probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the area 21 will win the first starting winning opening 30. .. In the embodiment, when the starting opening / closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position, the pachinko ball is configured so as not to win the second starting winning opening 31 (winning probability 0%), but the pachinko ball is The second start winning opening 31 may be opened to the extent that a prize can be won.

Further, the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31 are start winning winning detection sensors 34, 35 as winning detecting means for detecting pachinko balls that have won in the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31 (FIG. 4) is provided. The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are wired and connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) arranged on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the prize balls on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning prize detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 as a condition for paying out the prize balls. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determining means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied.

Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the winning information (described later) with the detection of the pachinko balls by the starting winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls in the first and second starting winning openings 30 and 31) as the start condition of the game. Various random number information such as a random number for determining a special figure hit is acquired, and a lottery for a special figure (big hit determination) described later is performed based on the acquired information. Then, based on the result of the lottery per special figure, the symbol variation effect (variation game) is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special symbol variation is executed in the special symbol display units 50A and 50B, which will be described later. ing. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decorative figure is fixedly stopped at the symbol combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative figure) that becomes a predetermined hit display (big hit display) on the symbol display device 17. By being displayed, a winning game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol variation effect (variable game), and the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition as the winning game occurs. The game is played to open the game, and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball.

Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are provided for each of the starting winning openings 30 and 31, and in the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first starting winning opening 30 is detected as the first starting winning entry. The sensor 34 is designated, and the sensor corresponding to the second starting winning opening 31 is referred to as the second starting winning detection sensor 35. Further, when the detection signal from the first start prize detection sensor 34 or the second start prize detection sensor 35 is input, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to the payout control board and outputs the control signal to the ball payout device. It is configured to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. The number of prize balls to be paid out from the ball payout device is preset for each starting port in which the pachinko balls have won a prize.

(About special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device 40 is arranged in the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) at the 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 rotatably closes the special winning opening 41 as a special winning means that opens in the game area 21, and a special winning solenoid as a driving means. The special opening / closing member 43 is configured to be displaced to a closing position where the special opening / closing member 43 is closed and an opening position where the special opening / closing member 43 is opened as the 42 (see FIG. 4) is driven. 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 a prize in the special winning opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired and connected to the main control board 60, and when the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, a detection signal is output to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a , The input of the ball detection signal from the special prize detection sensor 44 is used as the payout condition of the prize ball, and the control signal is output to the payout control board to obtain a preset number (15 in the embodiment) of the ball payout device. The ball is to be paid out. Here, when the special winning solenoid 42 is given a hit game (big hit game) that opens the special winning opening 41 when the pachinko ball wins the first and second starting winning openings 30, 31. , Drive-controlled by the main control board 60 according to predetermined opening / closing conditions according to the type of hit.

(About the regular prize section 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a normal winning portion 45 so that a normal winning opening 46 capable of winning (winning) a pachinko ball opens at a lower left position of the game area 21. ing. The normal winning section 45 is provided so that the normal winning opening 46 opens in the game area 21 with a constant opening width, and the game area 21 (specifically, the first ball flows down) to the arrangement position of the normal winning section 45. The pachinko ball that has flowed down the path 21a) can enter the normal winning opening 46, which is always open, with a certain probability. In the embodiment, three ordinary winning portions 45 are provided on the first ball flow path 21a of the game board 20. Here, the ordinary winning unit 45 is provided with an ordinary winning detection sensor 47 (see FIG. 4) as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 46, and the ordinary winning detection sensor 47 is the main. It is connected to the control board 60 by wiring. Then, the payout condition of the prize ball is set to be satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the normal winning opening 46 (detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor 47), and the main control is performed from the normal winning detection sensor 47. When the detection signal is input to the board 60, the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to the payout control board and outputs a number (4 in the embodiment) preset to the ball payout device. The prize balls are to be paid out.

(About gate member 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow-down path 21b of the game area 21 can pass is provided. A gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 4) is arranged on the gate member 48, and the gate sensor 49 is configured to detect a pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48. The gate sensor 49 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and an input of a ball detection signal from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 (that is, detection of a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49) Various passage detection information (random information such as a random number for determining a normal figure hit, which will be described later) is acquired along with the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48, and based on this acquired information, a lottery for a normal figure (general figure), which will be described later. The hit determination) is performed. Then, the start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled according to the result of the lottery for hitting the normal drawing, and the start opening / closing members 33, 33 are opened / closed. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as a winning opening opening determining means for determining whether or not to open the second starting winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, various prize information (various random number information described later) is acquired by the main control CPU 60a when any of the start prize detection sensors 34 and 35 detects the pachinko ball, and the acquired information is obtained. A special figure hit judgment (hit judgment) is performed based on the information. Specifically, various winning information acquired with the detection of the sensors 34 and 35 is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c as the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information, and is predetermined. The first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read out at the timing of executing the special figure hit determination, and the determination is performed. Then, based on the result of the special figure hit determination, the special figure display units 50A and 50B (described later) execute the special figure variation display, and the symbol display device 17 executes the symbol variation effect. .. Further, as a result of the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B, a symbol having a predetermined hit display (big hit display) is fixedly stopped and displayed, and as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. , The decorative drawing is fixedly stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 with a combination of symbols that becomes a predetermined hit display (for example, three sets of the same decorative drawing), so that a winning game advantageous to the player is given and a hit is given. The special winning device 40 (special winning opening 41) is opened under a predetermined opening condition as the game occurs, so that the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball.

(About the game information display section)
At a predetermined position of the game board 20, a game information display unit for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided, and by visually observing the game information display unit, a game required for the game is provided. The information can be confirmed by the player as appropriate. In the game information display unit, as each game state display unit for displaying the game information, special figure display units 50A, 50B, special figure hold display units 52, 53, normal figure display unit 55, normal figure hold display unit 56, etc. Is provided (see FIG. 4).

(About special figure display units 50A and 50B)
The special figure display units 50A and 50B operate on the occasion of winning the starting winning openings 30 and 31, and in the embodiment, the first starting winning opening 30 is awarded (first starting winning detection). The fluctuation display is started when the first special figure display unit 50A which starts the fluctuation display triggered by the detection of the sensor 34) and the prize in the second start winning opening 31 (detection of the second start winning prize detection sensor 35). It is composed of a second special figure display unit 50B. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting winning opening 30, the variation display of the first special figure display unit 50A (hereinafter, may be referred to as the special figure variation display) is performed, and finally a plurality of types are displayed. One of the special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special symbols) is displayed. In addition, with the winning of the pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 31, the variation display of the second special figure display unit 50B (hereinafter, may be referred to as the special figure variation display) is performed, and finally a plurality of types are displayed. It is configured to display one of the special figures of.

Here, the special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B can display a plurality of types of special figures. There is. Specifically, the special figures that can be displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B include 100 types of special figures as a big hit display (big hit symbol) that can recognize a big hit, and an outlier display that can recognize a missed figure (big hit symbol). One type of special figure as an outlier pattern) is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A and 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of the lottery per special figure, and the special figure changes. As a result of the display, the determined special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. The number of jackpot symbols and special symbols that can be displayed on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, by displaying the special figure as the big hit display (hit display) on any of the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the big hit game (hit game) corresponding to the big hit display is continuously given to the player. It is supposed to be done. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described later. In the following description, the special figure variation display performed by the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure variation display", and as a result of the first special figure variation display, the first special figure display unit 50A The special figure displayed as a fixed stop may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed by the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as a "second special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, a fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure reservation display units 52 and 53)
The winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 is stored in the storage means (in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) of the first special figure start holding information (the first special figure start holding information). 1 Start hold information) is stored. Similarly, the information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the storage means inside the machine (in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) as the second special figure start hold information. It is stored as (second start hold information). Then, on the game information display unit, the first special figure hold display unit 52 for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure hold display for displaying the hold number of the second special figure start hold information are displayed. A section 53 is provided (see FIG. 4). That is, the number of times of the reserved first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display (number of symbol variation effects) is notified by the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53. To.

Here, the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information displayed by the first special figure hold display unit 52 is added by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, and the first 1 is subtracted each time the special figure variation display (design variation effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information displayed by the second special figure hold display unit 53 is added by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, and the second 1 is subtracted each time the special figure variation display (design variation effect) is performed. A predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") is set for the number of hold information of the first and second special figure start hold information, and the number of hold of the first and second special figure start hold information up to the upper limit. Are set to be able to be added respectively.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, in the symbol display device 17, three rows of symbol rows L, a middle symbol row C, and a right symbol row R capable of variablely displaying the decorative figure are set in a left-right side-by-side arrangement. With the winning of the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31, the decorative drawings of the symbol rows L, C, and R start to fluctuate. The symbol display device 17 of the embodiment is set with an effective stop position capable of stopping and displaying one decorative figure as a result of the symbol variation effect, and the symbol variation effect causes the effective stop of each symbol sequence L, C, R. The symbol combination of the decorative figure that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line that combines the positions is derived. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment. Further, the symbol display device 17 uses the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31 (specifically, the ball detection by the starting winning detection sensors 34 and 35) as the starting condition, and the symbol variation effect is triggered by the establishment of the starting condition. Is configured to run.

Further, in the symbol display device 17, the decorative symbols are temporarily temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions of the symbol rows L, C, R before the symbol variation effect is completed, and the symbol rows L, C, R are displayed. When the decorative drawing of is displayed as a fixed stop, one symbol variation effect is completed. That is, the symbol fluctuation effect (first special figure fluctuation display and second special figure fluctuation display) is confirmed from the start of fluctuation of the decorative drawings (special figure 1 and special figure 2) performed based on one special figure start hold information. It is designed to be executed once until it is stopped. The "variable display" is a state in which the decorative figures displayed at the effective stop positions are changed in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows L, C, and R. The "fixed stop" of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position in each of the symbol rows L, C, and R for a predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time. Further, the "temporary stop" of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing displayed so as to stay at the effective stop position in each of the symbol rows L, C, and R is not continuously stopped for the special figure fluctuation interval time. .. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a fluctuating state at the effective stop position and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing 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 related to the first special figure variation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are fixed stop display. Will be 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 decorative figure are fixed stop display. Will be done. In addition, when the special figure variation display is not performed simultaneously in the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, and the special figure variation display is performed in one of the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure variation display is performed. The first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is held and stored.

In the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 types of numbers "0" to "9" are set as basic decorative drawings in each of the symbol rows L, C, and R, and each of the basic decorative drawings is set. The symbols L, C, and R are displayed in a variable manner in order. The decorative drawing is not limited to this, and is a form in which the player can distinguish and identify each decorative drawing, such as an arbitrary number, character, or pattern.

Then, the decorative symbols of the symbol rows L, C, and R that are fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions (stop symbol effective lines) of the symbol rows L, C, and R in the symbol display device 17 are the winning symbol combinations. In that case, it is possible to grasp that the big hit game (hit game) is given. Here, in the embodiment, as the jackpot symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, "222", "777", etc.) in which the same decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol row is set. The symbol combination of the decorative figure that can recognize the jackpot becomes the jackpot display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect is completed. The symbol combination of the decorative figure that can recognize the possibility that the jackpot game will occur becomes the jackpot suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, when the symbols in all the rows displayed at the effective stop position of the symbol display device 17 are different types, the symbol combinations (for example, "123", "734", "171", etc.) Therefore, in principle, it can be recognized that the jackpot game is not given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the deviation is the deviation display of the symbol display device 17.

Further, in the symbol variation effect, the same decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol row (in the embodiment, the left symbol row L and the right symbol row R) among the plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows (implementation). In the example, the middle symbol string C) is displayed in a variable 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 pattern is stopped and displayed in the left symbol column L and the right symbol column R. In addition, "↓" indicates that it is changing. Further, the decorative symbols of the specific symbol rows (left symbol row L and right symbol row R) forming the reach display are in the state of temporary stop display, and the decorative symbols are stopped at the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row C). After being displayed (temporary stop display), the decorative drawings of all the symbol columns are displayed as a fixed stop display.

As a result of the special figure variation display on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, the symbol display device 17 displays a symbol combination of decorative figures according to the special figure to be displayed. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the decorative figure displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and the symbol variation effect is produced. When finished, 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 L, C, and R of the symbol display device 17. It has become like. It should be noted that the symbol combination of the decorative pattern for the special symbol is not limited to one-to-one, and the symbol combination of one decorative pattern is selected from the symbol combinations of a plurality of decorative symbols for one special symbol. There is.

(About the general map display unit 55)
The game information display unit is provided with a normal map display unit 55 that operates when the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 is detected (see FIG. 4). In the normal figure display unit 55, a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter, may be referred to as "normal figure") are changed, triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48). The fluctuation display of the normal map is performed so that one normal map is derived. Then, the hit or miss of the normal map can be recognized from the final display result of the normal map display unit 55. That is, the normal symbol display unit 55 is a normal symbol display means for fluctuating and stopping the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal map hit determination. In the embodiment, the normal map display unit 55 is configured to display two types of normal map hits and one type of normal map deviation.

(About the general drawing hold display unit 56)
Further, in the game information display unit, information acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 (various random number information described later) is stored as start hold information by the storage means (main control RAM 60c) inside the machine. When this is done, a normal figure hold display unit 56 that displays the number of hold information of the normal figure hold information is arranged (see FIG. 4), and the normal figure hold display unit 56 is held by the display contents of the normal figure hold display unit 56. The number of fluctuations in the figure is notified. The number of stored normal figure start hold displayed by the normal figure hold display unit 56 is added by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48, and is subtracted by 1 when the normal figure variation display is started. A predetermined upper limit (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the normal figure start hold storage number, and the normal figure start hold storage number can be added up to the upper limit number.

(About probabilistic state)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of imparting a first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is completed. Here, as the first privilege game state, the chance of winning the pachinko ball to the special prize opening 41 is increased as compared with the state in which the first privilege game state is not given. Specifically, in the first privilege game state, the probability of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 can be increased by changing the probability of hitting a special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege game state is referred to as a "probability change state" for convenience.

The probability variation function is a jackpot lottery probability (big hit) after the end of the jackpot game, provided that the type of the jackpot symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) displayed as fixed stop is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). It is a function of giving a probability variation state in which the probability) changes from a low probability (168/65536 in the example) to a high probability (1516/65536 in the example). The state to which the probabilistic state is not given is defined as the non-probability state. The jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the jackpot game is the probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot to which the probability variation state is not given is the non-probability variation jackpot. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the lottery probability of the jackpot fluctuates to a high probability and the jackpot game is likely to occur. Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player becomes the probability variation jackpot. I am playing the game while expecting. Further, in the embodiment, in the case of the jackpot game to which the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is set to be continuously granted until the next jackpot game occurs (see FIG. 3). The period for which the probabilistic state is given is not limited to the above.

Here, as will be described later, when the probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game, "1" is set in the probability change flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and when the probability change state is not given. The probability variation flag is set to "0". When the period in which the probability variation state is given is set to the number of symbol variation effects (special figure variation display) (probability variation number), the probability variation number is set in the probability variation number counter in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the counter is used. The value may be subtracted by 1 for each symbol variation effect (for each special symbol variation display), and when it becomes "0", the probability variation flag may be set to "0".

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of imparting a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is completed. Here, as the second privilege game state, the chance of winning the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31 is increased as compared with the state in which the second privilege game state is not given (the first game state). It is in a state where it is easy to win (it becomes easy to win). Specifically, in the second privilege game state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display, (2) changing the normal figure hit probability from a low probability to a high probability, and (3) once per normal figure. By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing members 33, 33 for opening the second starting winning opening 31, it is possible to increase the chance of winning the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31. In the second privilege game state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination of two or more. When increasing the opening time of the starting opening / closing members 33, 33 for opening the second starting winning opening 31 once per drawing, it is realized by simply extending the opening time of the starting opening / closing members 33, 33. It may be realized by increasing the number of times the opening / closing members 33, 33 for starting are opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a variable state, and the variable state of the embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, the state in which the variable short state is not given is defined as the non-variable short state. That is, the variable / short state is a winning state in which the pachinko ball is easily won in the second starting winning opening 31.

Here, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) that has won the jackpot, the period during which the variable / shortened state is granted (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable / shortened times) is determined. Specifically, when the type of the jackpot symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol a, symbol b described later in the embodiment), a probabilistic state is given. The number of changes is set so that the change state is continuously given while the change is made. Further, when the type of the jackpot symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is another predetermined symbol (symbol C, symbol c described later in the embodiment), the number of variations given after the end of the jackpot game is It is set to 50 times.

Here, as will be described later, when the variable / short state is given after the jackpot game ends, "1" is set in the variable / short flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the variable / short state is given. If not, the variation flag is set to "0". Further, the variable number of times is set in the variable number of times counter set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the counter is decremented by 1 for each symbol variation effect (for each special figure variation display), and is set to "0". When it becomes "", the variable length flag is set to "0".

(About big hit game)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display section 50A or the second special figure display section 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed according to the type of the jackpot symbol). In the jackpot game of the embodiment, the jackpot game is completed by executing the round game of opening the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 for a specified number of rounds (4 or 16 times in the embodiment). It has become. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, 7) of pachinko balls wins 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 jackpot game, an interval time between rounds is set in which the special opening / closing member 43 is held in the closed state for a predetermined time.

Here, the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game is a condition in which the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval in the embodiment). In the single 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 continue to be opened for a winning time, and the long-time opening It 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 operation, or can be configured by appropriately combining the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation. As this short-time opening operation, under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at predetermined firing intervals, the pachinko balls may be set to a time at which it is practically impossible to win a prize in one opening operation, or the pachinko balls may be opened. Even if the opening time allows winning, the winning of the specified number of pachinko balls can be set to a time that is practically impossible. In the jackpot game of the embodiment, the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 is set to consist only of a long-time opening operation, and the special opening / closing member 43 is opened for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation. Is set to. In addition, the interval time between rounds of the jackpot game is set to "2.0 (seconds)".

(About the types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the jackpot determination is won (winning), one jackpot game is selected from a plurality of types of jackpot games (winning games) having different values given to the player. (Hit game) is decided, and the decided big hit game is given. Here, which of the plurality of types of jackpot games is awarded is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (special figure 1 and special figure 2) determined when the jackpot determination is won. It has become so. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A is classified into three groups of symbol A, symbol B, and symbol C, and the first special symbol display unit A jackpot game according to special figure 1 as a jackpot symbol displayed as a fixed stop display on 50A is given. Similarly, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B is classified into three groups of the symbol a, the symbol b, and the symbol c, and the second special symbol. A jackpot game according to special figure 2 as a jackpot symbol displayed as a fixed stop display is given to the figure display unit 50B. Here, as for the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols, 20 types are assigned to symbol A, 40 types are assigned to symbol B, and 40 types are assigned to symbol C, respectively. Further, in the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols, 50 kinds are assigned to the symbol a, 10 types are assigned to the symbol b, and 40 types are assigned to the symbol c. In addition, regarding the fact that the jackpot game is decided by winning the jackpot determination, there is a case where the jackpot game is simply won thereafter.

(About the relationship between the jackpot design and the jackpot game)
When the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning in the first start winning opening 30) is affirmative (hit), the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined main control CPUs 60a. It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from among the types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol A, symbol A, based on the random number for determining the special figure acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 One jackpot symbol is determined from the symbols B and C). In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment 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 symbol A as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 40%. Symbol B is selected, and a judgment value for determining a special symbol is assigned so that symbol C as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 40%. Similarly, when the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold information (the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31) is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is predetermined. It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol a, symbol a,) are used based on the random numbers for determining the special figure acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 31. One jackpot symbol is determined from the symbols b and c). In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment based on the second special figure start hold information is a positive judgment (hit), the symbol a as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 50%, and the rate of 10%. In, the symbol b as the jackpot symbol is selected, and the judgment value for determining the special symbol is assigned so that the symbol c as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 40%. The distribution ratio of the jackpot 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 C and the symbols a to c will be described first, and the configuration peculiar to each jackpot game will be described individually. That is, each big hit game corresponding to the symbols A to C and the symbols a to c is set so that the special opening / closing member 43 continuously opens the special winning opening 41 from the start to the end of each round game. Has been done. That is, all the round games of the jackpot game are composed of a fully open round game 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 a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the whole big hit game. .. Further, in each jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 3, "25.0 (seconds)" is set as the round game time of one round game, and the special opening / closing member 43 is the maximum in each round game. It is designed to open for "25.0 (seconds)". The interval time between rounds in the jackpot game is set to "2.0 (seconds)". Further, in the jackpot game, "6.0 (seconds)" is set as the opening effect time, and "10.0 (seconds)" is set as the ending effect time.

(About the first jackpot game)
In the first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A and the symbol a, when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game, a probabilistic state and a shortened state are given after the end of the first jackpot game. It is set as a jackpot game. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when symbol A or symbol a (first jackpot game) is determined, until the next jackpot game is won after the end of the first jackpot game. It is set so that the probabilistic state is continuously granted and the probabilistic state is continuously granted while the probabilistic state continues. That is, in the first jackpot game, after the jackpot game is completed, the probability variation state and the variation state are continuously granted until the next jackpot game is won. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to "16 times", and the maximum number of winnings in each round game is set to "7".

(About the second jackpot game)
In the second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B and the symbol b, when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game, a probabilistic state and a shortened state are given after the end of the second jackpot game. It is set as a jackpot game. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when symbol B or symbol b (second jackpot game) is determined, until the next jackpot game is won after the end of the second jackpot game. It is set so that the probabilistic state is continuously granted and the probabilistic state is continuously granted while the probabilistic state continues. That is, in the second jackpot game, after the jackpot game is completed, the probability variation state and the variation state are continuously granted until the next jackpot game is won. The second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to "4 times", and the maximum number of winnings in each round game is set to "7". As described above, in the second big hit game, the privilege given to the player in one big hit game is set to be smaller than that in the first big hit game.

(About the third big hit game)
The third jackpot game corresponding to the symbol C and the symbol c is set as a jackpot game that does not give a probability change state after the end of the third jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game. ing. In addition, the third jackpot game is set so that the variable / shortened state is continuously given after the end of the third jackpot game until the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed 50 times. Has been done. That is, in the third jackpot game, after the jackpot game is completed, only the variable and shortened states are given for a predetermined period. The third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to "4 times", and the maximum number of winnings in each round game is set to "7". As described above, the third jackpot game has less benefits given to the player in one jackpot game than the first jackpot game, and the jackpot game ends as compared with the second jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game with few benefits given later.

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

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls the game effect as a whole, a display control board 70 that controls the display contents on the symbol display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10 The pachinko machine 10 includes a lamp control board 72 that controls light emission of various light emitting effect means (lamp device 18 and the like), and a sound control board 73 that controls sound output of various speakers 19 and 81 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, and is a pachinko machine. It is possible to comprehensively control various game effects (design variation effect, light emission effect, sound effect) executed in 10. Here, the display control board 70 displays a symbol variation effect such as a symbol (decorative diagram) or a background image displayed on the symbol display device 17 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is configured to control the content. Further, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting / extinguishing timing, the light emission intensity, and the like of various light emitting effect means included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. There is. Then, the sound control board 73 controls the timing and output contents of the sound output from the various speakers 19, 81 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. is there.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 includes a power supply board to which a main power supply of a predetermined voltage (AC24V) is supplied from the outside, and a power supply generation circuit of the power supply board generates a drive power supply required for various electric components from the main power supply. It is configured to supply the corresponding electrical components. The first speaker 19 and the second speaker 81 are connected to the sound control board 73 via an amplifier that amplifies the sound signal output from the sound control board 73, and is driven from the power supply board to the amplifier. Power is supplied via the sound control board 73. In the embodiment, since the second speaker 81 is configured to output the bass from the first speaker 19, the second amplifier for driving the second speaker 81 is higher than the first amplifier for driving the first speaker 19. It is preferable to use the output one. Further, regarding the drive power supply supplied to each amplifier, the drive power supply supplied to the first amplifier of the first speaker 19 and the drive power supply supplied to the second amplifier of the second speaker 81 shall be separate systems. Is preferable. For example, DC12V is supplied to the first amplifier, and DC24 is supplied to the high output second amplifier.

(About the main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 writes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing the main control CPU 60a. -A main control RAM 60c or the like capable of reading is provided. Then, various sensors such as the starting prize detection sensors 34 and 35, the special prize detection sensor 44, the normal prize detection sensor 47, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, in the main control CPU 60a, each display unit of the game information display unit (first and second special figure display units 50A, 50B, first and second special figure reservation display units 52, 53, normal map display unit 55, Each of the game information display units is connected and based on the control process executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each detection sensor 34,35,44,48,47,49. The display control of the display units 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56 is executed. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a special prize connected to a start winning solenoid 32 connected to the starting opening / closing members 33, 33 for opening / closing the second starting winning opening 31 and a special opening / closing member 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41. A solenoid 42 is connected, and by driving each solenoid 32, 42 based on the control processing result of the main control CPU 60a, the corresponding opening / closing members 33, 43 are opened / closed. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special winning solenoid 42 so that the special opening / closing member 43 opens / closes in an opening / closing mode according to the type of the jackpot game, and opens the special opening / closing member 43 for a long time. It is configured to perform control.

(About fluctuation pattern)
A plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 60b. The special figure fluctuation pattern is the effect content of the variation game executed between the start of the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display and the confirmation stop display (display content of the symbol variation effect, It specifies the basic contents of the light effect mode and the sound effect mode). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the fixed stop display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 (design variation effect and special figure). The time of variable display) is specified.

Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for big hits, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for reach loss, and a normal missance pattern for which reach effect is not performed are used. A special figure fluctuation pattern is provided. The special figure fluctuation pattern for big hit is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for loss of reach is the effect execution determination described later. The special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result is affirmative, and the special figure variation pattern for normal deviation is a special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the effect execution determination is negative. It is a pattern. The reach effect is an effect performed between the time when the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 and the time when the symbol combination of the decorative figure which is a big hit or a miss is stopped and displayed. The special figure fluctuation pattern may be simply referred to as a fluctuation pattern hereafter.

The types of special figure variation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a based on the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31 (triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition) will be specifically described with reference to FIG. Normally, the deviation variation pattern P1 is set as a special figure variation pattern for the deviation effect that can be determined when the jackpot determination triggered by winning the starting winning openings 30 and 31 is a negative determination (missing). In the symbol variation effect executed by the variation pattern P1 for the loss effect, a normal background (normal variation image) is displayed as a background image. The normal background is a basic background image that is displayed in a normal symbol variation effect without a special effect, and is displayed as an out-of-order effect without a reach effect, or the symbol variation effect is completed. It means what is displayed until the next symbol variation effect is started. Further, the normal background is displayed between the start of the fluctuation and the formation of the reach display in the symbol variation effect accompanied by the reach effect.

As shown in FIG. 9, as a special figure variation pattern for the out-of-order reach effect that can be determined based on the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31, the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped after the normal reach effect (described later) is executed. 1 The normal reach deviation variation pattern P2 and the second normal reach deviation variation pattern P3, and the super reach deviation variation pattern P4 that confirms and stops the deviation symbol after executing the super reach effect (described later) after the normal reach effect are set. The production content of each variation game specified by the first normal reach deviation variation pattern P2 and the second normal reach deviation variation pattern P3 is at least one of the display content of the symbol variation effect, the light effect mode, and the sound effect mode. , Or two or all are different.

As a special figure variation pattern for the jackpot effect that can be determined when the jackpot determination triggered by the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31 is an affirmative determination (hit), a normal reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. The first normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P5 and the second normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P6, which later confirm and stop the jackpot symbol, and the super reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P7, which confirms and stops the jackpot symbol after executing the super reach effect through the normal reach effect, are set. ing. The effect content of each variation game specified by the first normal reach jackpot variation pattern P5 and the second normal reach jackpot variation pattern P6 is at least one of the display content of the symbol variation effect, the light effect mode, and the sound effect mode. , Or two or all are different. The type of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 9 is an example, and a plurality of types can be set for each of the normal reach deviation variation pattern, the super reach deviation variation pattern, the normal reach jackpot variation pattern, and the super reach jackpot variation pattern.

In the symbol variation effect specified by the first and second normal reach outlier variation patterns P2 and P3, the normal reach effect is performed after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the left symbol column L and the right symbol column R and the reach display is displayed. Will be executed. Then, the decorative symbol temporarily stops in the middle symbol row C, and after the out-of-order symbol is derived, the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped. Further, in the normal reach effect, a normal background is displayed as a background image as in the above-mentioned normal out-of-range effect, and the reach effect is performed under the normal background. That is, the normal reach effect is a reach effect that is usually executed under a background.

In the symbol variation effect specified by the super reach deviation variation pattern P4, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the left symbol row L and the right symbol row R in the same manner as in the first and second normal reach deviation fluctuation patterns P2 and P3. , The normal reach effect is executed. Then, the background image is switched from the normal background to the reach effect image, and the super reach effect is executed (see FIG. 10). The reach effect image is a background image that is one of the special backgrounds and is displayed in a mode different from the normal background to make the player recognize that it is a super reach effect. As the reach effect image, for example, an animation image (moving image) in which a specific character appears, a gradation image in which light and darkness and color tone are changed stepwise, and the like are set. Then, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row C, the out-of-order symbol is derived, and the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped. That is, the super reach effect is a reach effect that is progressively executed after the normal reach effect, and the reach effect image is displayed as a background image.

The symbol variation effects specified by the first and second normal reach jackpot fluctuation patterns P5 and P6 are displayed in the left symbol row L and the right symbol row R in the same manner as the first and second normal reach deviation fluctuation patterns P2 and P3. Is temporarily stopped and the reach display is displayed, and then the normal reach effect is executed. Then, the decorative symbol temporarily stops in the middle symbol row C, and after the jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped. Further, in the normal reach effect, a normal background is displayed as a background image as in the above-mentioned normal out-of-range effect, and the reach effect is performed under the normal background.

Similar to the super reach loss variation pattern P4, the symbol variation effect specified by the super reach jackpot variation pattern P7 is such that after the normal reach effect is executed after the reach display is displayed, the background image is a reach effect from the normal background. The image is switched to and the super reach effect is executed. Then, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row C, the jackpot symbol is derived, and the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped. In the embodiment, the super reach effect is specified from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol variation effect (variable game) specified by the super reach out-of-reach variation pattern P4 and the super reach jackpot variation pattern P7, which specifies the effect content in which the super reach effect is performed after the normal reach effect. Is set as the first period, and as will be described later, the sound effect by the first speaker 19 can be executed in the first period, and the fluctuation ends from the start of the super reach effect. The period up to is set as the second period, and as will be described later, the sound effect by the first speaker 19 and the second speaker 81 can be executed in the second period. That is, both the first period and the second period are set as a period for specifying the effect content capable of producing sound by the speakers 19, 81. It should be noted that the first and second normal reach deviation fluctuation patterns P2 and P3 and the first and second normal reach jackpot fluctuation patterns P5 and 6 for specifying the production content in which the super reach effect is not performed perform only the first period. It is a fluctuation pattern specified as the production content. Then, in the embodiment, the second period is produced as a type of variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a when the predetermined conditions are satisfied, with the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31 as the establishment of the predetermined conditions. The ratio of the fluctuation pattern (P4, P7) specified as the content is set to be smaller than the ratio of the fluctuation pattern (P2, P3, P5, P6) specifying only the first period as the production content.

Further, a plurality of types of normal map fluctuation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 60b. The normal map fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display from the start of the normal map fluctuation display to the fixed stop display of the normal map.

(About random numbers)
In the main control CPU 60a, the pachinko ball has won a prize in the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first starting winning detection sensor 34 or the second starting winning detection sensor 35 has a pachinko ball. It is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information with the detection) as an opportunity. Here, the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 include a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining an effect execution (random number for reach determination), and the like. Various random numbers such as random numbers for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values in a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. Random numbers are acquired according to the timing when the detection signals of the 1st or 2nd start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring the time. Various information (random value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stored (set) in the main control RAM 60c.

Further, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 is the corresponding first special figure start pending information and the second special figure. It is configured to be temporarily stored in a predetermined special figure storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as start hold information. The first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information have a special figure storage area to be stored in the order of being stored in the main control RAM 60c, and a symbol variation effect (special figure change effect) is determined based on each special figure start hold information. When the figure variation display) is executed, the special figure start hold information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information are individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. If so, the main control CPU 60a is set to read the second special figure start hold information with priority over the first special figure start hold information and execute the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display).

The special figure hit determination random number is a random number used in the 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 embodiment, a total of 65536 integer values of "0" to "65535" are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Further, the random number for determining the special figure 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 jackpot determination. It is a random number used in this case. Here, in the embodiment, all 124 integer values of "0" to "123" are set as random numbers for determining the special figure, and they are updated one by one in a predetermined period (4 ms). There is. For each value of the special figure determination random number, a random number corresponding to one type of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figure display indicating winning of a big hit are set. Based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure, 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 can be specified. ing. That is, the special figure 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the random number for determining the special figure acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34, and the second start winning is won. The special figure 2 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by 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 according to the type of the big hit game, and by specifying the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the symbol variation effect is produced. The type of jackpot game given after the end is specified. That is, the random number for determining the special figure has a function as a random number for determining the type of the jackpot game. Further, as described above, it is uniquely determined whether or not the probability variation state and the variation state are given after the jackpot game for each type of the jackpot game, and the random number for determining the special figure is the probability variation state and the variation state. It also has a function as a random number that determines whether or not to give. Furthermore, the grant period (number of variations) of the variable state given after the big hit game is determined for each type of big hit game, and the random number for determining the special figure functions as a random number that determines the period of grant of the variable state. Also has.

In addition, the random number for determining the execution of the effect is an effect that suggests that the hit display may be displayed when the determination result in the above-mentioned jackpot determination is negative (in the case of a loss that did not win the jackpot). It is a random number used in the effect execution judgment (reach judgment) of whether or not. In the embodiment, a total of 239 integer values of "0" to "238" are set as random numbers for determining the execution of the effect, and the random numbers are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as the effect suggesting the possibility that the hit display is displayed, the reach effect performed by the reach display displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the process of the symbol change, and the change stop from the start of the change of the decorative figure. A continuous advance notice effect (pre-reading advance notice effect) that enables the variable cycle to be executed a plurality of times in succession, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed by hitting the symbol display device 17, and a lamp device 18 It includes a warning effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light or the sound output from the speakers 19, 81.

The special figure variation pattern determination random number is a random number used when determining one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of special figure variation patterns that specify the effect content in the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, a total of 229 integer values from "0" to "228" are set as random numbers for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, and are updated one by one in a predetermined period (4 ms). ..

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the random number for determining the special figure hit, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the effect execution, and the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern are sent to the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31. The pachinko ball is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects the pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a acquires each random number at the same timing. Further, each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 31. Is commonly used, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers according to the winning timings to the starting winning openings 30 and 31.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 (more specifically, the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a when the gate sensor 49 is detected, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure hit and a random number for determining a normal figure fluctuation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values in a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update to perform the gate. Random numbers are acquired according to the timing at which the detection signal of the sensor 49 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring the time. Various information (random value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stored (set) in the main control RAM 60c.

Further, the passage detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate sensor 49 is temporarily stored in a predetermined normal map storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as the normal map start hold information. It is configured to be stored in memory. The normal map start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which it is stored in the main control RAM 60c. The normal figure start hold information is read out in order by the main control CPU 60a.

The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the normal figure hit judgment (lottery per normal figure) as to whether or not the opening of the second starting winning opening 31 (per normal figure) is generated as a result of the fluctuation of the normal figure. .. In the embodiment, a total of 65536 integer values of "0" to "65535" are set as random numbers for determination per drawing, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The random number for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern is a random number used for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation in the normal map fluctuation display is determined. In the embodiment, a total of nine integer values from "0" to "8" are set as random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern of the normal map, and are updated one by one in a predetermined period (4 ms). .. Then, when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 (more specifically, the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball), the passage detection information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c (general drawing). The main control CPU 60a acquires the hit determination random number, the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination random number, and the like) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the judgment (big hit judgment) of whether or not it is a big hit by using the special figure hit judgment random number, and is from "0" to "65535" that the special figure hit judgment random number can be taken. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 random numbers. Here, as for the jackpot determination value, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-mentioned probability variation state is given at the time of performing the jackpot determination. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probabilistic state (1516 in the example) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability state (168 in the embodiment). Many are set. That is, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, the jackpot game is likely to occur.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure. When the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the special figure determination determination value is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A as a fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as the jackpot symbol. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using a random number for determining the special figure. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determination determination value is set to an integer value of "0" to "123" corresponding to the above-mentioned 124 types of special figure determination random numbers, and the special figure determination determination value is set. A special figure 1 and a special figure 2 are individually associated with each value.

Further, the effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM 60b. The effect execution determination value is the effect execution of whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests 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. It is a determination value used in the determination (reach lottery), and is determined from a total of 239 integers from the possible numerical values "0" to "238" of the random number for determining the effect execution. That is, when the acquired value of the effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value, the main control CPU 60a determines to execute the effect such as the reach effect.

(Judgment value for determining special figure fluctuation pattern)
Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern. The judgment value for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern is a judgment value for determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns, and a random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern can be taken from "0" to "0". A total of 229 integers of "228" are assigned a predetermined number of determination values for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern for each special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern to which the determined value corresponding to the acquired special figure variation pattern determination random number is assigned, so that the effect content and the effect time (special figure) executed in the symbol variation effect are determined. Fluctuation pattern) is identified.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is affirmative, the probability that the main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation pattern (decision probability in FIG. 9) is higher than that of the normal reach jackpot fluctuation patterns P5 and P6. The reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P7 is set to be higher. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is negative, the probability that the main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation pattern is set to be higher in the order of super reach deviation variation pattern P4, normal reach deviation variation pattern P2, 3, and normal deviation variation pattern P1. Has been done. By setting the probability of determining each fluctuation pattern P1 to P4 and P5 to P7 in this way, the reliability (expectation) of the player's jackpot is higher after the reach display is displayed. Further, after the normal reach effect is executed, the background image becomes higher after the normal background is switched to the reach effect image. In other words, when the jackpot determination result is affirmative (in the case of a hit), the main control CPU 60a is based on a variation pattern (P1, P2, P3, P5, P6) in which the second period is not specified as an effect content. The second period is set so that the fluctuation pattern (P4, P7) specified as the effect content can be easily determined.

Further, in the main control ROM 60b, a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure fluctuation effect is stored. The normal figure hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the judgment of whether or not it is a normal figure hit using the normal figure hit judgment random number (normal figure hit judgment), and is a possible "0" of the normal figure hit judgment random number. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 kinds of integers up to "65535". Here, the number of determination values set for the normal figure hit determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-mentioned variation state is given at the time of performing the normal figure hit determination. Specifically, the number of judgment values per normal figure set in the non-variable state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per normal figure set in the non-variable state (Example). Is set more than 1). That is, by increasing the number of settings of the normal figure hit determination value in the variable state, the normal figure hit is likely to occur.

Further, in the main control ROM 60b, determination values for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern are stored corresponding to a plurality of types of normal map fluctuation patterns. The judgment value for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern is a judgment value used for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern using the random number for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern, and the possible numerical values "0" to "0" to "random number for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern". It is defined from all nine types of integers up to "8". Then, a predetermined judgment value is assigned to each of the normal map fluctuation patterns, and the normal map fluctuation pattern to which the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination judgment value corresponding to the acquired random number for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern is assigned is the main control. It is designed to be specified by the CPU 60a. Here, the judgment value for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern is the type and the number of allocations of the normal map fluctuation pattern to be assigned depending on whether the game state at the time of performing the normal map hit judgment is the variable state or the non-variable state. Is different. Specifically, in the embodiment, in the case of a non-variable short state, a judgment value for determining a normal map fluctuation pattern is assigned to one normal map fluctuation pattern, and a fluctuation time (for example, 2000 ms) for a predetermined time is determined. While the fluctuation pattern is determined, in the case of the variation state, a judgment value for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern is assigned to a plurality of (two in the embodiment) normal map fluctuation patterns, and each normal map fluctuation pattern is determined. Of the normal map fluctuation pattern that determines the fluctuation time (for example, 820 ms) for a predetermined time and the normal map fluctuation pattern that determines a different fluctuation time (for example, 200 ms) at a ratio according to the number of assigned judgment values for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern. One of the normal map fluctuation patterns is determined.

(About the production control board 65)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control ROM 65b and the effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. Further, the effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined cycles, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update. The operation button 85 is connected to the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, the operation button 85 includes a switch that outputs an operation signal when the operation button 85 is operated (pressed), and the switch is connected to the effect control CPU 65a.

The effect control ROM 65b stores the effect pattern that specifies the specific effect content of the symbol variation effect to be executed in the symbol variation effect. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. It should be noted that the effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but one of a plurality of effect patterns is determined for one special figure variation pattern. It has become. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row L, C, R is defined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each row according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. The speakers 19, 81 output appropriate sound effects, and the lamp device 18 emits appropriate light when the decorative drawing is stopped. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as the effect patterns, a plurality of types of operation effect patterns 1a to 1c associated with the operation of the operation button 85 and a plurality of types of non-operation effect patterns 1k not associated with the operation of the operation button 85 are used. ~ 2k is set, but the operation effect patterns 1a to 1b and the non-operation effect patterns 1k to 2k will be described later.

Further, 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 various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a random number acquisition means for acquiring various random numbers when the start winning openings 30 and 31 are won, and the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation effect. A function as a hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit game (big hit game) is granted by determining whether or not the value matches a predetermined hit determination value (big hit determination value). It has. In addition, a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning is achieved by winning a prize in the starting winning openings 30 and 31, a winning game determining means for determining the type of winning game to be given from among a plurality of types of winning games, and a determined type. The main control CPU 60a is provided with each function as a winning game giving means for giving the winning game after the end of the special figure variation display (after the end of the symbol variation effect and after the end of the variation game). The main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns (variation patterns) stored in the main control ROM 60b based on the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31. It has a function as a fluctuation pattern determination means (variation pattern determination means). Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a probability variation determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability of occurrence of a hit (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means is a hit) is higher than usual. At the same time, it is configured to function as a probability variation granting means for imparting a probability variation state after the hit game is completed. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is a hit). It should be noted that the winning of the pachinko balls in the starting winning openings 30 and 31 is set as the establishment of the starting condition (predetermined condition), and the main control CPU 60a is hit as a hit determination means when the starting condition (predetermined condition) is satisfied. In addition to making a determination, a variation pattern that specifies the effect content of the variation game is determined from a plurality of types.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is in a winning rate improved state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 31 is high when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is a hit). It functions as a means for determining the winning rate improvement state to determine whether or not to give the winning rate improvement state), and determines the period for granting the winning rate improvement state when the winning rate improvement state is given. In addition to functioning as a determination means, it also functions as a variation state imparting means for imparting a variation state only for a period during which the determined winning rate improvement state is granted after the winning game is completed. Here, the main control CPU 60a is from the end of the winning game until the special figure variation display (design variation effect) of a predetermined number of times is executed, or until the next winning game is given. Any of the above periods is determined as the winning rate improvement status grant period. As described above, when the hit determination is a hit (affirmative determination), the main control CPU 60a has a privilege state (probability change state, change shortness) which is advantageous to the player after the hit game based on the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31. It has a function as a privilege state determination means for determining whether or not to give a state). Then, the main control CPU 60a, which determines whether or not to give the player an advantageous privilege state (probability variation state, variation state) after the winning game, is a gaming state from among a plurality of types of gaming states provided in the pachinko machine 10. It has a function as a game state control means for setting. Further, the main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a hold storage means that can store a plurality of the winning information as start hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first starting winning winning detection sensor 34 while the variable display is being performed by the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special figure display unit 50A) is first. With the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 as a trigger while the variable display is being performed by the first hold storage means and the display means (design display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) that are stored as start hold information. It functions as a second hold storage means for storing the acquired winning information as the second start hold information.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, a process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be described. The main control CPU 60a executes initial setting processing such as a security check when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 10, and then shifts to a state in which the pachinko machine 10 can play a game. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 milliseconds). Here, in the normal processing executed by the main control CPU 60a, random number update processing for updating various random numbers, timer update processing for measuring time, command input / output processing for inputting / outputting various commands, and game information display unit Processing related to the display contents of, flag setting processing, processing related to execution of big hit game, etc., special figure input processing related to winning to the starting part (starting winning opening), special figure hit judgment (big hit judgment) The figure start process is executed. Hereinafter, the special figure input process and the special figure start process 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 the pachinko ball has won a prize in the first start winning opening 30 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 detects the pachinko ball is input. If the determination result in step A11 is negative, the process proceeds to step A15. If the determination result in step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number 4. Step A12). If the determination result in step A12 is negative (that is, the number of reserved information for starting the first special figure is 4), the main control CPU 60a shifts to step A15.

If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of reserved information for starting the first special figure <4), the number of reserved information for starting the first special figure is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. Figure Rewrites the number of held start hold information (step A13). Subsequently, the winning information (value of random number for determining special figure hit, value of random number for determining special figure, value of random number for determining effect execution, value of various random numbers such as random number for determining special figure fluctuation pattern) is input from the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (random number value) in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds as the first special figure start hold information (step A14). As a result, the process proceeds to step A15.

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

If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of reserved information for starting the second special figure <4), the number of reserved information for starting the second special figure is added by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. Figure Rewrites the number of held start hold information (step A17). Subsequently, the winning information (value of random number for determining special figure hit, value of random number for determining special figure, value of random number for determining effect execution, value of various random numbers such as random number for determining special figure fluctuation pattern) is input from the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out and sets the winning information (random number value) in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds as the second special figure start hold information (step A18). As a result, the special figure input process is completed.

(About special figure start processing)
Next, the special drawing start processing will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is in the variable display or the big hit game in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17. (Step B11). Then, if the determination result 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 holds for the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether or not the number of holds for the second special figure start hold information is larger than "0". (Step B13). If the determination result in step B13 is negative (when the number of holdings of the second special figure start hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a shifts to the process of step B16. Further, the main control CPU 60a is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c when the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value "1" indicating that the second special figure variation effect is to be executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the second special figure start hold information (step B14), and the second special figure is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holds. The main control CPU 60a acquires the figure start hold information (the value of the random number for determining the special figure hit, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the effect execution, the value of various random numbers such as the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern). (Step B15).

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

When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a transfers the acquired value of the special figure hit determination random number to the main control ROM 60b. A jackpot determination (win lottery) for determining whether or not the value matches the stored jackpot determination value is performed (step B22). As described above, the probability that the judgment result of the jackpot judgment becomes affirmative (that is, the jackpot probability) in the non-probability state (low probability) is set to 168/65536, and in the probability variation state (high probability). The probability that the determination result is affirmative (big hit probability) is set to 1516/65536. Then, when the determination result of the jackpot determination in step B22 is affirmative (when a jackpot occurs), "1" is set in the hit flag indicating the fluctuation of the jackpot (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special figure 2) which is the jackpot symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B based on the acquired value of the special figure determination random number (step B24). ). Here, since the value of the random number for determining the special figure is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60a assigns the special figure 2 associated with the value of the acquired random number for determining the special figure. By deciding, the jackpot symbol will be decided. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state to "1" after the end of the big hit game in the case of the big hit symbol that gives the probability change state, and in the case of the big hit symbol that does not give the probability change state. Set the probability change flag to "0". In addition, in the case of a jackpot symbol that gives a variable / short state to the jackpot symbol, the variable / short flag indicating the variable / short state is set to "1" after the end of the big hit game, and in the case of a big hit symbol that does not give the variable / short state. Set the variable / short flag to "0". The variable / short flag is set to "0" when the end condition of the variable / short state is satisfied. When the jackpot symbol (special figure) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the hit figure variation patterns based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern (step B25). ).

On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination in step B22 is negative (if it is not a jackpot), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines the winning depending on whether or not the value of the random number for effect execution determination acquired from the main control RAM 60c at the time of processing in step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. Then, when the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (when performing a reach effect), the main control CPU 60a sets the out-of-order symbol (special stop symbol) displayed as a fixed stop display on the second special symbol display unit 50B. It is determined as FIG. 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for out-of-reach based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern (step B29).

Further, if the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a is displayed as a definite stop 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 fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for deviation based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern (step B31).

Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31, sets a predetermined control command (step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a determined special figure fluctuation pattern, a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and a special figure for instructing special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. 2 Set the specified command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special drawing start process.

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

Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the first special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. Then, the main control CPU 60a acquires the random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then stores the first special figure start hold information stored second earliest in the second special figure storage area. 1 The special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third earliest is stored in the second special figure storage area. The first special figure start hold information (random number) of the fourth special figure storage area, which is stored in the area and stores the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) first special figure start hold information, is stored in the third special figure. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the first special figure start hold information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display unit 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after subtraction.

When various random numbers as the first special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 60a transfers the acquired value of the special figure hit determination random number to the main control ROM 60b. A jackpot determination (win lottery) for determining whether or not the value matches the stored jackpot determination value is performed (step B32). Then, when the determination result of the jackpot determination in step B32 is a jackpot (when a jackpot game occurs), "1" indicating that the jackpot fluctuates is set in the hit flag (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special figure 1) which is the jackpot symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A based on the acquired value of the special figure determination random number (step B34). ). Here, since the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 is associated with the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the main control CPU 60a is associated with the value of the acquired random number for determining the special figure 1. By deciding, the jackpot design will be decided. Then, when the jackpot symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for the jackpot based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern. (Step B35).

On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination in step B32 is negative (if it is not a jackpot), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines the winning depending on whether or not the value of the random number for effect execution determination acquired from the main control RAM 60c at the time of processing in step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. Then, when the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when performing a reach effect), the main control CPU 60a sets the out-of-order symbol (special) as the final stop symbol displayed as a fixed stop on the first special symbol display unit 50A. It is determined as FIG. 1) (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for out-of-reach based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern (step B39).

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

Here, the main control CPU 60a, which 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). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a determined special figure fluctuation pattern, a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and a special figure for instructing special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. 1 Set the specified command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special drawing start process.

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

Here, each control command set in the special figure start process is output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input / output process in the above-mentioned normal process, and is in the special figure variation pattern in the timer update process. The main control CPU 60a starts the measurement of 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 to stop the fluctuation of the decorative drawing based on the fluctuation time defined in the designated special symbol fluctuation pattern, and directs and controls all the symbol stop commands for displaying the symbol combination as a fixed stop. Output to the board 65.

Here, in the case of a type of jackpot symbol (big hit symbol A, B, a, b) to which the jackpot symbol gives a probability variation state, the main control CPU 60a shows a probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game in the flag setting process. Set the flag to "1". The probabilistic flag is set to "0" by the main control CPU 60a in the flag setting process when the end condition of the probabilistic state is satisfied. In the embodiment, the end condition of the probability change state is satisfied when the next big hit game starts, and the probability change flag is set to "0" at the timing when the main control CPU 60a starts the big hit game. It has become. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the probability change flag as the game state identification information.

(About production control)
Next, the process executed by the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines the effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special figure variation 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 that specify the effect content corresponding to each effect mode, and stores the effect pattern distribution determination value corresponding to each effect pattern. The effect pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used by the effect control CPU 65a to determine the effect pattern using a random number for effect pattern distribution, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each effect pattern and is acquired. The effect pattern to which the effect pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the effect pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a based on the set value of the input effect mode flag. That is, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as an effect pattern determining means for determining a predetermined effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns according to the effect mode based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. doing.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, three types of gaming states are provided: a normal gaming state (non-probability / non-variable short game state), a probabilistic / variable short game state, and a non-probable / variable short game state. As the effect mode corresponding to each gaming state, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, and a variation effect mode are set. The effect mode corresponding to each game state is such that the game state can be recognized by the background image or the like displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, but it may be in a probable change state. It is possible to provide a latent effect mode in which a background image or the like that cannot be identified is displayed. Further, the effect mode corresponding to the game state is not limited to one-to-one, and for example, a plurality of types having the same background image but different types of characters to be displayed may be provided and selected by the effect control CPU 65a 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 device 17 to display the final stop of each symbol according to the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. Determine the decorative drawing of columns L, C, R. That is, when the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 65a has each symbol sequence L, C, so as to be a symbol combination of the decorative symbols which is the jackpot display. Determine the decorative pattern (big hit pattern) of R. Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row L, C, R specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. To do. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring the time by the sub-timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and at a predetermined timing set in the determined effect pattern. , Outputs a temporary stop symbol specification command that temporarily stops the decorative symbols of each symbol sequence L, C, R. Then, when the all symbol stop command is output from the main control CPU 60a, the decorative drawing is fixedly stopped.

(Display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the effect pattern is set to the effect pattern. 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 the 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 for each measured time. Switch every cycle of. Then, when the temporary stop symbol designation command of each symbol sequence L, C, R is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a receives the temporary stop symbol designation command at the effective stop position of the corresponding symbol sequence L, C, R. When the decorative drawing specified in is temporarily stopped and the stop command for all symbols is input, the decorative drawing specified by the decorative symbol designation command is displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the effective stop position of each symbol sequence L, C, R. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled so that the fixed stop display is displayed, and the symbol variation effect is terminated. Further, when the mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays the background image corresponding to the instructed effect mode.

(About the notice execution period)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal reach loss variation patterns P2, P3, the super reach loss variation pattern P4, and the normal reach jackpot variation pattern are based on the result of the jackpot determination triggered by the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31. When P5, P6 and the super reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P7 are determined, there is a possibility of reaching a reach state, there is a possibility of developing a super reach effect, or a symbol combination of a decorative drawing that will be a jackpot is displayed. It is configured so that a notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of being played (that is, a big hit game may be given) can be executed during the symbol variation effect (during the variation game) of the symbol display device 17. There is. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of periods (executable periods) during which the advance notice effect can be executed are set. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the pre-reach execution period K1 at which the advance notice effect can be executed before the reach state is displayed on the image display surface of the symbol display device 17 and the image display surface of the symbol display device 17 After the reach state is displayed in, the post-reach execution period K2 at which the advance notice effect can be executed is set. In the embodiment, it is suggested that the advance notice effect may be reached by executing the advance notice effect in the pre-reach execution period K1 during the normal reach effect, and the advance notice effect is performed in the post-reach execution period K2 during the super reach effect. When executed, it is set to suggest the possibility of developing into a super reach production. Hereinafter, the configuration and the like related to the advance notice effect will be mainly described in the case of the advance notice effect executed in the post-reach execution period K2. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of operation effect and non-operation effect are set as the advance notice effects that can be executed in the post-reach execution period K2. An operation effect and a non-operation effect may be set as the advance notice effects that can be executed in the pre-reach execution period K1.

In the embodiment, a button effect is set as the operation effect. In this button effect, a button image is displayed on the symbol display device 17, the player is prompted to operate the operation button 85, and the presence or absence of the operation of the operation button 85 by the player (specifically, the operation detection of the operation detection sensor). It is an effect in which a predetermined effect (specific effect) is executed by the effect executing means (design display device 17, lamp device 18, first speaker 19, second speaker 81) according to the presence / absence). On the other hand, in the non-operation effect, the effect execution means (symbol display device 17, lamp) for performing the preset effect without displaying the effect for prompting the player to operate the operation button 85 on the symbol display device 17. This is an effect performed by the device 18, the first speaker 19, and the second speaker 81). Then, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of operation effects and non-operation effects are provided, these operation effects and non-operation effects are determined by the effect control CPU 65a, and the determined operation effects and non-operation effects are used as the effect execution means. It is configured to be executed.

(About operation production pattern)
As the effect pattern stored in the effect control ROM 65b, the jackpot determination performed based on the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31 is either positive determination (hit) or negative determination (missing) (main). A plurality of types of operation effect patterns that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a are set (whether the special figure variation pattern designation command input from the control CPU 60a is for hitting or for hitting). This operation effect pattern is triggered by the operation (pressing) of the operation button 85 during the symbol variation effect to produce a specific effect suggesting the possibility of development into a super reach effect (symbol display device 17, lamp device). 18, the effect content that can be executed by the first speaker 19 or the second speaker 81) is set. Specifically, in the post-reach execution period K2 during the symbol variation effect, the effective period E for receiving the detection signal from the operation detection sensor is set by the effect control CPU 65a, and the operation detection sensor during the effective period E sets the effective period E. Based on the detection signal, the specific effect can be executed by the symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, the first speaker 19, or the second speaker 81. That is, the operation effect pattern is an effect pattern that specifies an effect including a button effect (operation effect) in which a specific effect is executed based on the operation of the operation button 85 (detection of the operation detection sensor) during the symbol variation effect. Further, in the button effect specified by the operation effect pattern, when the operation button 85 is not operated during the valid period E (when the operation detection sensor is not detected), a non-specific effect having a content different from the specific effect is obtained. Is set so that the effect control CPU 65a can be executed by the symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the first speaker 19. In the effect specified by the operation effect pattern, various effects such as suggestion effect and notification effect are set to be executed in the portion other than the button effect. It should be noted that the specific effect specified by the operation effect pattern can be used as an effect suggesting the possibility of reaching a reach state or displaying a jackpot display.

Here, in the button effect specified by the operation effect pattern of the embodiment, the image imitating the operation button 85 and the image of the operation button 85 are operated (pressed) on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 during the valid period E. An instruction image consisting of an image of an arrow prompting you to do so is displayed. Then, whether or not the detection signal from the operation detection sensor is input to the effect control CPU 65a while the instruction image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 (specifically, during the valid period E) (of the operation button 85). Depending on whether or not there is an operation), a specific effect or a non-specific effect is executed.

(About the types of operation effect patterns)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of types (three in the embodiment) of operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c are used in the effect control ROM 65b as operation effect patterns in which the effect control CPU 65a can be determined. It is remembered. The specific contents of the specific effect and the non-specific effect in the button effect specified by the operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c are different from each other, and the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is specified based on the operation of the operation button 85. There are multiple types of operation effects (button effects) in which the effects are performed.

As the operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c, in the embodiment, the first operation effect pattern 1a, the second operation effect pattern 1b, and the third operation effect pattern 1c are set. The effect content of the button effect based on the first to third operation effect patterns 1a to 1c, the effect content to be executed incidentally after the button effect, and the like will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

In the button effect specified by the first operation effect pattern 1a, the first operation effect pattern 1a causes the symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the first speaker 19 to execute the corresponding effects, and in the button effect, the corresponding effect is executed. When the operation button 85 is operated, the super reach effect is started, the effect corresponding to the super reach effect is executed by the symbol display device 17 and the lamp device 18, and the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is executed. Is set to be done. Further, in the second operation effect pattern 1b, in the button effect specified by the second operation effect pattern 1b, the symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the first speaker 19 execute the corresponding effects, and the button. When the operation button 85 is operated in the effect, the super reach effect is started, the effect corresponding to the super reach effect is executed by the symbol display device 17 and the lamp device 18, and the sound effect by the first speaker 19 is performed. Is set to run. Further, the third operation effect pattern 1c is the same as in the case of the second operation effect pattern 1b, in the button effect specified by the third operation effect pattern 1c, the symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the first. When the operation button 85 is operated in the button effect while the speaker 19 executes the corresponding effect, the super reach effect is started, and the symbol display device 17 and the lamp device 18 provide the effect corresponding to the super reach effect. At the same time as the execution, the sound effect by the first speaker 19 is set to be executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the operation button 85 is operated in the button effect based on the first operation effect pattern 1a (when a specific condition is satisfied), the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is executed. It is possible.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as the operation effect pattern, one operation effect pattern 1a that executes the sound effect by the second speaker 81 during the super reach effect (during the second period) and the super reach effect are being performed. Two operation effect patterns 1b and 1c that do not execute the sound effect by the second speaker 81 are set during (during the second period), and the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is during the super reach effect (during the second period). ) Can only be executed. In other words, the ratio of the sound effect by the second speaker 81 based on the operation effect pattern is higher after (the second period) than before (the first period) when the super reach effect is started. In the embodiment, the ratio of the sound effect being executed by the second speaker 81 in the first period is set to zero, but as the operation effect pattern, the one in which the sound effect is executed by the second speaker 81 in the button effect is set. You may. Then, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the super reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern P4 and the super reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P7 are determined as the fluctuation patterns, and the operation effect pattern for specifying the operation effect is determined as the advance notice effect, With the operation of the operation button 85 in the button effect, the process shifts to the super reach effect (second period) in which the sound effect by the second speaker 81 may be executed.

(About non-operation production pattern)
As the effect pattern stored in the effect control ROM 65b, the jackpot determination performed based on the winning of the starting winning openings 30 and 31 is either positive determination (hit) or negative determination (missing) (main). A plurality of types of non-operation effect patterns that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a are set (whether the special figure variation pattern designation command input from the control CPU 60a is for hitting or for hitting). This non-operation effect pattern is an effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the non-operation effect as the advance notice effect, and is preset in the post-reach execution period K2 without going through the button effect as described above. It is set to start the advance notice production that suggests the possibility of development to the super reach production at the timing. That is, the non-operation effect pattern is an effect pattern (effect pattern that does not include the button effect) in which the advance notice effect is executed without the operation of the operation button 85 (detection of the operation detection sensor) as a trigger during the symbol variation effect. ..

(About the types of non-operation effect patterns)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of types (two in the embodiment) of non-operation effect patterns 1k and 2k are used in the effect control ROM 65b as non-operation effect patterns in which the effect control CPU 65a can be determined. It is remembered. The specific contents of the advance notice effects specified by the non-operation effect patterns 1k and 2k are different from each other. As the non-operation effect pattern 1k and 2k, the first non-operation effect pattern 1k and the second non-operation effect pattern 2k are set in the embodiment. The first and second non-operation effect patterns 1k and 2k are all set so that the symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the first speaker 19 execute the corresponding effects. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the advance notice effect based on the non-operation effect patterns 1k and 2k, the sound effect is executed by the first speaker 19, while the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is not executed. It has become. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is set to be executable only when the operation effect pattern (1a) is determined, and the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is rare. The sex (premium feeling) is enhanced.

(About determining the production pattern)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the type of effect pattern by lottery with reference to the effect tables V1A and L1A stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Then, the effect specified by the determined effect pattern is transmitted to the symbol display device 17 and the lamp via the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 under the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It is designed to be executed by the device 18, the first speaker 19, and the second speaker 81.

As the effect tables V1A and L1A, the hit effect table V1A referred to when the jackpot determination is a positive determination (hit) and the miss effect table L1A referred to when the jackpot determination is a negative determination (miss) It is stored in the effect control ROM 65b. Further, the hit effect table V1A and the disengagement effect table L1A are stored in the effect control ROM 65b separately from the hit effect table V1A and the disengagement effect table L1A that can determine the operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c. There is.

(About production tables V1A and L1A)
In the effect tables V1A and L1A, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, a first operation effect pattern 1a capable of executing a specific effect based on the operation of the operation button 85 during the valid period E. , The second operation effect pattern 1b, the third operation effect pattern 1c, the first non-operation effect pattern 1k without using the operation button 85, and the second non-operation effect pattern 2k are set. Explaining a specific configuration for determining the effect pattern, the effect control CPU 65a uses the random numbers and determination values stored in the effect control ROM 65b to set the type of effect pattern to the first operation effect pattern 1a and the second operation. It is configured to be determined by lottery from the effect pattern 1b, the third operation effect pattern 1c, the first non-operation effect pattern 1k, and the second non-operation effect pattern 2k. Random numbers and determination values used when determining the type of effect pattern may be referred to as effect pattern lottery random numbers and effect pattern lottery determination values. A predetermined number of integer values are set for the random number for the effect pattern lottery, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the random number for the effect pattern lottery one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms), and the updated value is used in the effect control RAM 65c. It is configured to temporarily store and rewrite the value before updating. Further, on the effect tables V1A and L1A, each effect pattern of the first operation effect pattern 1a, the second operation effect pattern 1b, the third operation effect pattern 1c, the first non-operation effect pattern 1k, and the second non-operation effect pattern 2k The production pattern lottery determination value of an integer value that can be taken as a random number for the effect pattern lottery is distributed according to the type of. Then, the effect control CPU 65a acquires the effect pattern lottery random number at the input timing of the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and the value of the acquired effect pattern lottery random number is used as the effect table V1A, L1A. It is configured to determine the type of effect pattern by comparing with the effect pattern lottery determination value set in.

(About the distribution ratio of the judgment value for the production pattern lottery in the production table)
Next, the distribution ratio of the effect pattern lottery determination values in each of the first effect tables V1A and L1A will be specifically described.

(Distribution ratio of production table V1A for hitting)
In the hit effect table V1A, the first operation effect pattern 1a is determined at a rate of 40%, the second operation effect pattern 1b is determined at a rate of 25%, and the third operation effect pattern 1c is determined at a rate of 15%. The first non-operation effect pattern 1k is determined at a rate of 15%, and the second non-operation effect pattern 2k is set at a rate of 5%. That is, regarding the determination ratio of each effect pattern when referring to the first effect table V1A for hitting, the operation system effect patterns such as the first to third operation effect patterns 1a to 1c, the first non-operation effect pattern 1k, and the first non-operation effect pattern 1k and the first. 2 Non-operation type effect pattern Comparing with the non-operation type effect pattern such as 2k, the ratio of the operation type effect pattern is determined is set to 80%, and the ratio of the non-operation type effect pattern is determined is set to 20%. It is easier to determine the operation system effect pattern than the non-operation system effect pattern. Further, when comparing only a plurality of types of operation effect patterns, the determination ratio increases in the order of the third operation effect pattern 1c, the second operation effect pattern 1b, and the first operation effect pattern 1a (1c <1b <1a). It is set.

(Distribution ratio of production table L1A for detachment)
In the disengagement effect table L1A, the first operation effect pattern 1a is determined at a rate of 2%, the second operation effect pattern 1b is determined at a rate of 10%, and the third operation effect pattern 1c is determined at a rate of 15%. The first non-operation effect pattern 1k is determined at a rate of 20%, and the second non-operation effect pattern 2k is set at a rate of 47%. That is, regarding the determination ratio of each effect pattern when referring to the disengagement effect table L1A, the operation system effect patterns such as the first to third operation effect patterns 1a to 1c and the first non-operation effect pattern 1k and the second non-operation effect pattern 1k and the second non-operation effect pattern 1k. Comparing with the non-operational effect pattern such as the operation effect pattern 2k, the ratio of the operation system effect pattern is determined is 37%, and the ratio of the non-operation system effect pattern is determined is 67%. It is easier to determine the non-operation type production pattern than the production pattern. Further, when comparing only a plurality of types of operation effect patterns, the determination ratio increases in the order of the first operation effect pattern 1a, the second operation effect pattern 1b, and the third operation effect pattern 1c (1a <1b <1c). It is set.

That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the ratio of determining the operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, 1c is set to be different in each of the effect tables V1A, L1A, and the operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, 1c are set. As an effect table in which a plurality of types of effects including the button effect specified in the above are set, a plurality of types are provided in which the ratio of the effect control CPU 65a determining the button effect is different.

(Regarding the relationship between the hit effect table and the off effect table in the determination ratio of the operation system effect pattern)
Next, the relationship between the ratios at which the operation system effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c are determined in the hit effect table V1A and the off effect table L1A will be described. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a is hit when a fluctuation pattern designation command for specifying the super reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern P4 or the super reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P7 is input from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to determine the effect pattern with reference to the effect table V1A or the effect table L1A for removal. Specifically, when the jackpot determination result is affirmative (hit) (when a variation pattern specification command for specifying the super reach jackpot variation pattern P7 is input), the effect pattern is determined with reference to the hit effect table V1A. , When the jackpot judgment result is negative (missing) (when the fluctuation pattern specification command for specifying the super reach losing fluctuation pattern P4 is input), the effect pattern is determined by referring to the effect table L1A for deviation. There is.

As described above, when the ratios (probabilities) at which the first to third operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c are determined in the hit effect table V1A and the off effect table L1A are compared, when the jackpot determination result is affirmative. The ratio of the effect control CPU 65a determining the first operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c is set to increase in the order of the third operation effect pattern 1c, the second operation effect pattern 1b, and the first operation effect pattern 1a. .. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is negative, the ratio (probability) of the effect control CPU 65a determining the first to third operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c is the first operation effect pattern 1a, the second operation effect pattern 1b, and the like. The third operation effect pattern 1c is set to be higher in this order. By setting the ratios for determining the first to third operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c in this way, the reliability (expectation degree) of the player for the jackpot can be determined by the third operation effect pattern 1c and the second operation. The effect pattern 1b and the first operation effect pattern 1a become higher in this order (depending on the type). The ratio in which the first to third operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c are determined with reference to the hit effect table V1A and the disengagement effect table L1A is an example, and the first to third operation effect patterns are determined. The expectation that the jackpot display (given the jackpot game) when the specific effect specified by 1a, 1b, and 1c is executed is the third operation effect pattern 1c <second operation effect pattern 1b < As long as the relationship is the first operation effect pattern 1a, the present invention is not limited to this.

Here, in the super reach effect after the operation button 85 is operated in the button effect specified by the second operation effect pattern 1b and the third operation effect pattern 1c, the sound effect by the first speaker 19 is executed. On the other hand, in the super reach effect after the operation button 85 is operated in the button effect specified by the first operation effect pattern 1a, the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is executed. That is, in the super reach effect, the jackpot display is displayed when the low-pitched sound effect is executed by the second speaker 81 than when the mid-high range sound effect is executed by the first speaker 19 (large hit display). This game is granted) Expectations are high.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a that determines the operation effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the speakers 19, 81 by lottery based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a as the variation pattern determination means , Has a function as an effect control means for controlling the speakers 19, 81. In addition, the sound effect by the first speaker 19 is executed in the button effect (first period), and the sound effect by the first speaker 19 is executed during the super reach effect after the button effect (second period). The effect control CPU 65a, which determines the operation effect patterns 1b and 1c to be performed by lottery, controls the first speaker 19 so as to output sound from the first speaker 19 in the first period and the second period. Further, in the hit effect table V1A, the first operation effect pattern 1a in which it is set as the effect content to execute the sound effect by the second speaker 81 during the second period (during the super reach effect) is the first period. The effect control CPU 65a is easily determined from the second and third operation effect patterns 1a and 1c in which the execution of the sound effect by the second speaker 81 (before the start of the super reach effect) is not set as the effect content. The effect control CPU 65a as the effect control means outputs the bass (specific sound) from the second speaker 81 in the second period from the ratio of outputting the bass (specific sound) from the second speaker 81 in the first period. It can be said that the second speaker 81 is configured to be controllable so as to increase the value.

Further, in the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a as the fluctuation pattern determining means determines the super reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern P4 or the super reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P7 (when the fluctuation pattern specifying the second period as the effect content is determined). In addition, on the effect tables V1A and L1A in which the effect control CPU 65a as the effect control means determines the effect pattern by lottery, a sound effect (output of a specific sound) is performed by the second speaker 81 during the super reach effect (second period). The first operation effect pattern 1a set as the effect content to be executed and the effect content for executing the sound effect (output of a specific sound) on the second speaker 81 during the super reach effect (second period) are not set. The second and third operation effect patterns 1b and 1c are set. That is, when the main control CPU 60a as the fluctuation pattern determining means determines the fluctuation pattern that specifies the second period as the effect content, the effect control CPU 65a as the effect control means is specified from the second speaker 81 in the second period. It can be said that it is configured to determine whether or not to output sound (bass) by lottery.

[Action of Example]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment configured as described above will be described.

When the player rotates the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, the pachinko ball launched from the ball launching device is launched into the game area 21. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operating lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a or the second ball flow path 21b of the game area 21 according to the launch position. ..

When the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 of the game board 20 wins the start winning openings 30 and 31 of the starting winning device 29, the starting winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect the winning of the pachinko ball. When a detection signal is input to the main control CPU 60a from the start winning winning detection sensors 34 and 35, a jackpot determination (hit determination) is executed in the main control CPU 60a, and if the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (big hit). (When a game is given), the main control CPU 60a determines a special figure variation pattern for a big hit. Further, when the determination result of the jackpot determination (hit determination) is negative (when the jackpot game is not given), the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern for disengagement.

The main control CPU 60a that determines the special figure variation pattern outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command (control command) that specifies the determined special figure variation pattern to the effect control CPU 65a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern based on the input special figure variation pattern designation command, and displays the effect pattern designation command for specifying the effect pattern, the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. Output to. Under the control of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to which the effect pattern designation command is input, the symbol display device 17 starts the symbol variation effect, and the lamp device 18, the first speaker, and the like. 19. The second speaker 81 also executes an effect related to the symbol variation effect. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the second speaker 81 is controlled by the sound control board 73 (effect control CPU 65a) so that the sound effect is produced only when a specific condition is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs to stop the fluctuation of the decorative drawing based on the fluctuation time defined in the special symbol fluctuation pattern specified above, and outputs a command to stop all symbols to display the symbol combination as a fixed stop. As a result, the decorative drawing is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as a hit display or a missed display. When a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect in which the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed, a big hit occurs after the symbol variation effect is completed. When a big hit occurs, the special opening / closing member 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41 of the special winning unit 40 provided on the game board 20 is controlled to be opened under a predetermined condition according to the combination of symbols displayed on the display unit 17a. The big hit game is executed, and the big hit effect is performed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 based on the control of the sub control means 65 and 70.

(About button production)
Next, the operation from the main control CPU 60a to the determination of the button effect based on the special figure variation pattern designation command input to the effect control CPU 65a will be described. As described above, in the embodiment, the case where the button effect is executed in the post-reach execution period K2 will be described.

When a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for specifying the super reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern P4 is input to the effect control CPU 65a, the effect control CPU 65a acquires a random number for the effect pattern lottery and the acquired random number for the effect pattern lottery. The value of is compared with the effect pattern lottery determination value set in the effect table L1A for loss, and the type of effect pattern is determined. In the disengagement effect table L1A, as described above, the first to third operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, 1c, the first non-operation effect pattern 1k, and the second non-operation effect pattern 2k are shown in FIG. 12B. It is set to be determinable at the ratio shown, and each of the first operation effect pattern 1a, the second operation effect pattern 1b, the third operation effect pattern 1c, the first non-operation effect pattern 1k, and the second non-operation effect pattern 2k Determined by the corresponding percentage. Then, when the effect control CPU 65a determines any of the first to third operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c, the effect control CPU 65a executes the button effect specified by the operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c after the reach. The symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the first speaker 19 are controlled via the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 so as to be executed in the period K2. When the effect control CPU 65a determines any of the non-operation effect patterns 1k and 2k, the effect control CPU 65a causes the non-operation effect specified by the non-operation effect patterns 1k and 2k to be executed in the post-reach execution period K2. The symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the first speaker 19 are controlled via the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73.

When a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for specifying the super reach jackpot fluctuation pattern P7 is input to the effect control CPU 65a, the effect control CPU 65a acquires a random number for the effect pattern lottery and the acquired random number for the effect pattern lottery. The value of is compared with the effect pattern lottery determination value set in the hit effect table V1A to determine the type of effect pattern. In the hit effect table V1A, as described above, the first to third operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, 1c, the first non-operation effect pattern 1k, and the second non-operation effect pattern 2k are shown in FIG. 12A. It is set to be determinable at the ratio shown, and each of the first operation effect pattern 1a, the second operation effect pattern 1b, the third operation effect pattern 1c, the first non-operation effect pattern 1k, and the second non-operation effect pattern 2k Determined by the corresponding percentage. Then, when the effect control CPU 65a determines any of the first to third operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c, the effect control CPU 65a executes the button effect specified by the operation effect patterns 1a, 1b, and 1c after the reach. The symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the first speaker 19 are controlled via the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 so as to be executed in the period K2. When the effect control CPU 65a determines any of the non-operation effect patterns 1k and 2k, the effect control CPU 65a causes the non-operation effect specified by the non-operation effect patterns 1k and 2k to be executed in the post-reach execution period K2. The symbol display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the first speaker 19 are controlled via the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73.

The effect control CPU 65a starts the super reach effect when the detection signal from the operation detection sensor of the operation button 85 is input during the valid period E of the button effect executed in the post-reach execution period K2. Controls the symbol display device 17 and the lamp device 18. In this case, when the detection signal from the operation detection sensor is input to the effect control CPU 65a in the button effect based on any of the second or third operation effect patterns 1b and 1c, the effect control CPU 65a is the sound control board 73. The first speaker 19 is controlled via the above to execute the corresponding sound effect in the super reach effect. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the operation detection sensor is input to the effect control CPU 65a in the button effect based on the first operation effect pattern 1a, the effect control CPU 65a sends the second speaker 81 via the sound control board 73. Control and execute the corresponding sound effect in the super reach effect.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the jackpot determination is a hit, the first operation effect pattern 1a is easier to determine than the other operation system effect patterns 1b, 1c, and when the jackpot determination is not correct, the first operation effect pattern 1a is the first. Since the operation effect pattern 1a is set to be more difficult to determine than the other operation system effect patterns 1b and 1c, it is highly expected that a big hit will be given when the effect based on the first operation effect pattern 1a is executed. Then, when the detection signal from the operation detection sensor is input to the effect control CPU 65a in the button effect based on the first operation effect pattern 1a, the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is executed, so that the player can perform the sound effect. It is possible to recognize that there is a high degree of expectation that a big hit will be given by the sound production by the bass by the second speaker 81, and it is possible to improve the interest. That is, in the case of a jackpot that is advantageous to the player, the bass is likely to be output from the second speaker 81, so that the expectation that the jackpot game will be given when the bass is output can be increased and the interest can be improved. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the operation button 85 is operated in the state where the first operation effect pattern 1a is determined, the sound effect in the bass by the second speaker 81 is satisfied. In combination with the rarity of the low-pitched sound produced by the second speaker 81, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the super reach deviation variation pattern P4 and the super reach that specify the super reach effect (second period) in which the sound effect by the second speaker 81 may be executed as the effect content. The type of jackpot variation pattern P7 is not specified as the super reach effect (second period) in which the sound effect by the second speaker 81 may be executed. Since it is set to be less than the types of the effect variation patterns P5 and P6 (see FIG. 9), the appearance rate of the effect in which the bass is output from the second speaker 81 in the symbol variation effect (variation game) is low, and the effect by the bass is used. The rarity of the speaker can improve the interest. Moreover, even when the main control CPU 60a determines the super reach out-of-reach variation pattern P4 and the super reach jackpot variation pattern P7 that specify the super reach effect (second period) as the effect content, the effect control CPU 65a is the second speaker. Since there are cases where the first operation effect pattern 1a for executing the sound effect by the 81 is determined and cases where the first operation effect pattern 1a for executing the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is not determined, the second speaker 81 is used. The appearance rate of the sound production is lower, and the rarity of the production by the bass can be further increased to improve the interest.

When the super reach jackpot variation pattern P7 is determined as the variation pattern that specifies the effect content of the symbol variation effect, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning openings 30 and 31 (the establishment of the predetermined conditions), the operation effect is produced. When the first operation effect pattern 1a is determined as the pattern, the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is executed, whereas when the first operation effect pattern 1a is determined as the operation effect pattern, the second speaker Since the sound effect by 81 is not executed, even if the same fluctuation pattern is determined, the effect by the bass (specific sound) is not uniform, and the interest can be improved.

[Another Example]
Regarding another embodiment, only a configuration different from that of the above embodiment will be described. In another embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines the super reach out-of-reach variation pattern P4 or the super reach jackpot variation pattern P7, the effect control CPU 65a determines the operation effect pattern in the button effect specified by the operation effect pattern. When the operation button 85 is operated, the process shifts to the super reach effect (second period), and the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is executed in the super reach effect (second period). If the operation button 85 is not operated, a specific operation effect pattern set to the effect content in which the sound effect by the second speaker 81 is not executed without shifting to the super reach effect (second period) is set. That is, according to the configuration in which the specific operation effect pattern is set, the sound effect by the second speaker 81 can be selected depending on the presence or absence of the player's operation button 85 in the button effect. It is possible to produce and improve the interest.

In another embodiment, it is not necessary that the button effect and the subsequent effects are all specified by the specific operation effect pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a can determine the sub-effect pattern depending on the presence or absence of the operation button 85 in the button effect. As a first sub-effect pattern that specifies the super reach effect and the sound effect by the second speaker 81, and a second sub-effect that specifies another effect content without executing the super reach effect and the sound effect by the second speaker 81. Set the pattern. Then, the effect control CPU 65a determines the first sub-effect pattern when the operation button 85 is operated in the button effect, and determines the second sub-effect pattern when the operation button 85 is not operated in the button effect. The configuration to be determined can be adopted.

[Change example]
The present application is not limited to the configurations of the above-described examples and the like, and other configurations can be appropriately adopted. In addition, each of the following modification examples can be combined with each other if possible.
(1) In the embodiment, the period from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the super reach effect in the fluctuation time specified by the super reach out-of-range fluctuation pattern or the super reach jackpot fluctuation pattern is set as the first period, and the super reach effect is performed. The execution period is set as the second period, and the sound effect by the second speaker is enabled to be executed in the second period, but the second period in which the sound effect by the second speaker is possible is not limited to this. For example, the period in which the pre-reach effect is executed can be set as the first period, and the period in which the normal reach effect is executed can be set as the second period.
(2) In the embodiment, the operation of the operation button in the button effect is mentioned as a specific condition for executing the sound effect using the second speaker. It may be a condition that a sudden big hit game set in the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening that cannot be obtained is given, a condition that an advantageous state (RUSH state) using the small hit game is given, or the like. In the effect of notifying the player that the state is advantageous, the sound effect using the second speaker may be executed. That is, the period during which the effect of notifying the player that the player is in an advantageous state can be executed is set as the second period, the other period is set as the first period, and the sound effect by the first speaker is set in the first period and the second period. It is set to be possible, and the sound effect by the second speaker is set to be possible only in the second period.
(3) The sound effect using the first speaker and the sound effect using the second speaker are the same even if the type of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device is different. May be good. For example, in a situation where the same type of symbol variation effect is being executed, the sound effect in the mid-high range using the first speaker and the sound effect in the low range using the second speaker are used as the judgment result of the hit determination. It is possible to adopt a configuration that is selected and executed according to the situation. That is, when the judgment result of the hit determination is a hit, the sound effect in the low tone using the second speaker is more likely to be determined than the sound effect in the mid-high range using the first speaker, and the judgment result of the hit determination is out of order. In this case, by setting it so that it is more difficult to determine the sound effect in the bass using the second speaker than the sound effect in the mid-high range using the first speaker, even if the same type of symbol variation effect is executed, the sound is produced. It is possible to make the player recognize that the degree of expectation that a hit is given to the player differs depending on the type of sound (pitch of sound) in the production.

(4) In the embodiment, the effect accompanying the button effect (super reach effect in the example) is configured to execute the low-pitched sound effect using the second speaker, but as a notice effect, the model of the pachinko machine. In, a specific notice effect that displays a characteristic item or character and a non-specific notice effect that does not display the characteristic item or character are set, and the characteristic item or character in the specific notice effect is displayed. At the same time, it may be configured to perform a low-pitched sound effect using the second speaker. Then, in this configuration, the hit expectation degree when the specific advance notice effect is executed (when determined by the effect control means (effect control CPU)) is set, and when the non-specific notice effect is executed (effect control means (effect). By setting it higher than the hit expectation (when determined by the control CPU), it is possible to improve the interest of the sound production in the bass using the second speaker.
(5) The bass sound effect using the second speaker may be one that is used when the expectation that a hit game is given is high. For example, in the button effect, the operation of the operation button is encouraged. When the operation button is configured to vibrate and a production pattern (fluctuation pattern) with a high expectation that a hit game is given is determined, the bass is output from the second speaker at the timing when the operation button vibrates. When an effect pattern (fluctuation pattern) with a low expectation for which a hit game is given is determined, the middle and high frequencies may be output from the first speaker at the timing when the operation button vibrates.
(6) In the embodiment, the ratio at which the sound effect is executed by the second speaker (specific sound is output) is set to zero in the first period, but the sound effect is executed by the second speaker in the first period. If the ratio of sound production being executed (specific sound is output) by the second speaker in the second period is higher than the ratio of sound (specific sound is output), the second speaker is used in the first period. The sound effect may be executed.

(7) A non-deterministic effect that non-deterministically suggests that the judgment result of the hit judgment is a hit and a definite effect that deterministically suggests that the judgment result of the hit judgment is a hit are set and non-determined. In the final effect, a configuration is adopted in which the sound effect in the mid-high range using the first speaker is executed, while the sound effect in the low range using the second speaker is executed in the final effect.
(8) In the embodiment, the case where the second speaker outputs the bass from the first speaker has been described, but the output amount of the second speaker is set to be larger than the output amount of the first speaker for the predetermined specific sound. It may be a speaker. The specific sound may be of other types, for example, a sound of a specific scale, a sound of a specific range, a specific sound effect, or the like. Examples of the specific sound effect include setting the output amount of the second speaker to be larger than that of the first speaker for the sound effect characteristic of the pachinko machine in the advance notice effect of the pseudo-ream or the like. Further, both the first speaker and the second speaker are used together, not limited to those in which the output amount of the specific sound is different when the first speaker and the second speaker are used independently (the second speaker is large). In this state, the output amount of the specific sound may be larger in the second speaker than in the first speaker. The loudness of the specific sounds of the first and second speakers may be set according to the fluctuation pattern or the effect pattern.
(9) In the embodiment, whether or not the sound effect of the second speaker is possible is uniquely determined by the operation effect pattern, but after the operation effect pattern is determined, the sound effect of the second speaker is determined. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the propriety is decided by lottery. Then, when the propriety of the sound effect on the second speaker is determined by lottery after the operation effect pattern is determined, the probability of executing the sound effect on the second speaker may be changed depending on the type of the operation effect pattern. ..
(10) As the effect mode, a mid-high range effect mode (first period) in which the sound effect using the first speaker is performed and a bass effect mode (second period) in which the sound effect using the second speaker is performed are set. In the configuration set to the mid-high range effect mode by default (initial state), the effect pattern for executing the button effect is determined, and the button effect executed during the symbol variation effect (during the variable game) or during the jackpot game It is possible to adopt a configuration that shifts to the bass effect mode when the operation buttons are operated.

(11) In the embodiment, the button effect is executed in the post-reach execution period, and the super reach effect is started (shifted to the second period) in the button effect triggered by the operation of the operation button. However, the button effect may be executed during the super reach effect (during the second period).
(12) In the embodiment, the button effect (operation effect) has been described for the button effect (operation effect) executed during the symbol variation effect, but the button effect (operation effect) is a big hit game (hit game). It may be a button effect (operation effect) executed by the jackpot effect (hit effect) executed during. Then, when the button is operated in the button effect in the jackpot effect, the sound effect by the second speaker is executed, which suggests the degree of expectation that a probability variation state or a variation state may be given after the end of the jackpot game. You may try to do it.
(13) In the button effect (operation effect), whether or not the random number value (winning information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the starting winning opening matches the preset jackpot judgment value (hit judgment value). In the symbol variation effect that is executed based on the start hold information stored at the time when the pachinko ball wins a prize, it is executed according to the judgment result of the pre-judgment. You may.
(14) In the embodiment, the second speaker is arranged in the middle frame, but the place where the second speaker is arranged may be a front frame, an outer frame, or a design plate.
(15) The operation means is not limited to the operation buttons in the pressing form, and the operation actions by the player, such as those capable of contact operation and pressing operation such as Joyce Tech controller and touch panel, are mechanically and electrically performed. , Various forms of operating means can be adopted as long as they can be detected magnetically. Further, the operating means may be arranged at a position other than the upper ball tray, for example, the upper side of the window portion or the left and right side portions of the front frame, which can be operated by the player.

(16) In the embodiment, as the non-operation effect pattern, only the effect pattern for executing the sound effect by the first speaker is set, but the non-operation effect pattern for executing the sound effect by the second speaker may be set. Then, similar to the relationship between the operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the first speaker and the operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the second speaker, the jackpot of the non-operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the second speaker. By setting the degree of expectation such as being given higher than the degree of expectation such as being given a big hit of the non-operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the first speaker, the operation effect and the non-operation effect can be set as a notice effect. Regardless of which notice effect is performed, it is possible to enhance the interest by executing the sound effect on the second speaker.
(17) In the configuration for setting the non-operation effect pattern for executing the sound effect by the second speaker specified in (16) above, in the pre-reach execution period set as the advance notice execution period, the advance notice effect is determined by lottery. As an option, the non-operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the first speaker and the non-operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the second speaker are determined, and the execution period after reach is executed. Then, as an option when the advance notice effect is determined by lottery, the operation effect pattern is determined from the operation effect pattern for executing the sound effect by the first speaker and the operation effect pattern for executing the sound effect by the second speaker. Configure. Then, the degree of expectation that the non-operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the second speaker will be in the reach state is set to be higher than the degree of expectation that the non-operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the first speaker will be in the reach state. At the same time, the expectation that the operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the second speaker may develop into the super reach effect of the operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the first speaker may develop into the super reach effect of the operation effect pattern that executes the sound effect by the first speaker. If it is set to be higher than the expected degree of, the expected degree of the possibility of shifting to the state desired by the player (the state where the jackpot display is displayed) can be increased by the sound production by the second speaker, which makes it interesting. Can improve.
Further, in the configuration in which the non-operation effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types in the pre-reach execution period, the period from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol variation effect (variable game) to the reach state is set as the first period, and the reach state is reached. The period from the start to the end of the fluctuation is set as the second period, and the ratio at which the non-operation effect pattern for executing the sound effect by the second speaker is determined by the lottery of the non-operation effect pattern in the first period is the operation effect in the second period. By setting the operation effect pattern for executing the sound effect by the second speaker to be lower than the ratio determined by the pattern lottery, the sound effect by the second speaker is executed in the first period, but the second speaker is used. It is possible to suppress that the sound effect by the second speaker is not executed during the period and the process does not shift to the super reach effect, or the jackpot display is not displayed. That is, the sound effect by the second speaker is executed at an early stage after the symbol variation effect is started, so that the player is not given the big hit even though the expectation that the big hit is given is increased. It is possible to suppress disappointment and a decrease in motivation to play.

(18) In the embodiment or the like, the sub control means (effect control CPU) may have all or part of the functions provided by the main control means (main control CPU), and conversely, all the functions provided by the sub control means. Alternatively, a part may be provided by the main control means. In the examples and the like, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are provided separately, but a single control board can also be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means in the examples and the like may be provided by the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a control board may be separately provided, and all or a part of the functions provided by the main control means and the sub control means as in the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(19) In the embodiment or the like, the display control means (display control CPU) may have all or part of the functions provided by the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely, all the functions provided by the display control means. Alternatively, a part may be provided by the effect control means. In the examples and the like, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided, but a single control board can also be used. That is, the functions of the effect control means and the display control means in the examples and the like may be provided by the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the effect control means can also be used for the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(20) The gaming machine is not limited to the pachinko machine, but may be an arrangement ball machine, a slot machine using a gaming medium such as a pachinko ball or a coin, and various other gaming machines.

19 First speaker 60a Main control CPU (variation pattern determination means, hit determination means)
65a effect control CPU (effect control means)
81 2nd speaker 85 Operation button (operation means)

Claims (4)

A first speaker for mid-high range output and a second speaker for low-pitched sound output are provided, and when the judgment result of the hit determination means for hit determination is a hit when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the hit is advantageous to the player. In a gaming machine configured for the game to be played after the end of the variable game
Fluctuation pattern determination means for determining the variation pattern of a variation game from multiple types,
The first speaker and the second speaker are provided by specifying the effect of the variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means.
The effect control means can control the execution of the fluctuation game capable of outputting the bass based on a specific fluctuation pattern, while outputting the bass when controlling the execution of the fluctuation game based on another fluctuation pattern. Configured to control the execution of impossible variable games,
When the determination result of the hit determination means is wrong, the determination probability of the specific variation pattern by the variation pattern determining means is set to a lower probability than the determination probability of the other variation patterns, and the bass cannot be output. The variable game that can output bass is set so that the expected value that the judgment result of the hit determination means is a hit is higher than that of the variable game.
When the specific variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determining means, the effect control means determines an effect pattern for specifying the display content of the variation game from a plurality of types, and the determined effect pattern is an operation means. In the case of an operation effect pattern that includes an effect content that executes a specific effect based on the operation of, it is determined whether or not to control a variable game capable of outputting bass by a lottery according to the type of the operation effect pattern. A game machine featuring. Before SL variation pattern determination means, the per if the determination means determination is per gaming machine of claim 1 wherein is easily set by determining the specific change pattern from the other variation pattern. When the effect control means decides to control a variable game capable of outputting bass, the effect control means executes the first effect in the first period from the start of the variable game to the elapse of a predetermined time, and the predetermined time The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second effect is executed in the second period after the lapse of time, and the bass is output only in the second period. Equipped with operating means that can be operated by the player
The presentation control means in response to operation of your Keru said operating means during variations game to be executed based on the specific pattern of variation, any of claims 1 to 3 which is initiated configured to be able to effect outputting the bass The game machine described in item 1.

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