JP2011189188A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To properly manage a reservation period until a reserved memory is supplied to a pattern variation when an advance-notice performance on the reserved memory of a non-preferential side is carried out in a pinball game machine in which the pattern variation is carried out with preference to either of the reserved memories in two special pattern display devices. <P>SOLUTION: A specific determination result is obtained by an advance determinator for a jackpot determining random number value obtained during a detection of a game ball by a first special pattern starter of the non-preferential side. On the ground thereof, an advance-notice-performance controller is provided for carrying out the advance-notice performance (S33) during the reservation period until the jackpot determining random number value corresponding to the specific determination result is supplied to the variation of a first special pattern. A counter is provided, while the value of the number of first special reserved balls is set when the specific decided result is obtained, so as to subsequently subtract one by one for every time the variation of the first special pattern is started. When the value of the counter is larger than 0 (S32:Yes), the advance-notice-performance controller determines that it is in the reservation period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine including, for example, two sets of special symbol display means and corresponding start means.

  In the pachinko machine before the revision to the current rules, more than one so-called special symbol display device could not be installed, but the regulation was relaxed by the rule revision, and now special symbol display means and corresponding to it A pachinko machine having two sets of starting ports has also appeared (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In this type of pachinko machine, the type that can perform symbol variation by two special symbol display devices in parallel and the other variation during the symbol variation by one special symbol display device as in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1. Some types cannot start. Furthermore, in the latter case, when there is reserved memory for both of the two special symbol display devices, priority is given to the type in which the symbols are changed in accordance with the order in which they are stored as in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, and either one of the reserved memories. The type that changes the design is considered.

  Further, for example, in Patent Document 2, it is determined in advance whether or not the random number acquired at the time of winning the start opening corresponds to the jackpot, and the determination result, that is, each reserved memory is stored. A pachinko machine configured to perform a notice effect based on the contents of the above has been proposed.

JP 2005-31627 A JP 2004-147767 A

  By the way, what is described in Patent Document 2 is a pachinko machine equipped with only one special symbol display device, but the notice effect function as described in Patent Document 2 is disclosed in Patent Document 1. It can be considered to be mounted on a pachinko machine equipped with two special symbol display devices as described.

  In this case, if, for example, an attempt is made to continuously perform a notice effect related to a specific reserved memory until the reserved memory is subjected to symbol fluctuation, the reserved memory related to the notice effect is changed on the sub-board side that controls the notice effect. It is necessary to manage the holding period until it is served. However, in the case of a specification in which the symbol variation is performed with priority given to one of the two special symbol display devices among the ball game machines equipped with the two special symbol display devices, Since it is not necessarily digested in the order of storage, when performing a notice effect on reserved memory related to a special symbol on the non-priority side, the number of symbol changes until the reserved memory is subjected to symbol fluctuation at the start of the notice effect. That is, the holding period is not fixed, and the holding period cannot be correctly managed simply by counting the number of symbol fluctuations.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to provide two special symbol display devices and perform symbol fluctuations with priority given to any one of the reserved memories. It is an object of the present invention to be able to correctly manage a holding period until the reserved memory is subjected to symbol variation when performing a notice effect regarding the reserved memory on the non-priority side.

  The present invention is obtained based on the first and second special symbol starting means 27a and 27b capable of detecting a game ball and the first and second special symbol starting means 27a and 27b detecting the game ball. First and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b for variably displaying the first and second special symbols based on the jackpot determination random number value, and the jackpot determination random number value for the first and second special symbol display means 23a, First and second special random number storage means 53a and 53b for storing a predetermined upper limit number as a limit until symbol variation by 23b, and the first and second special random number storage means 53a and 53b stored in the first and second special random number storage means 53a and 53b. Based on the fact that the jackpot determination random number value coincides with a predetermined jackpot determination value, and the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b becomes a predetermined jackpot mode, the special profit state is determined. A special profit state generating means 55 for generating the first special symbol display means 23a and 23b, and the first special symbol display means 23a and 23b are configured such that the first symbol variation does not start during the first symbol variation. When the first and second special reserved numbers, which are the numbers of the jackpot determination random numbers stored in the second special random number storage means 53a and 53b, are both 1 or more, the first special symbol display means 23a. In the bullet ball game machine configured to give priority to the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 23b over the symbol variation of the first and second special symbol start means 27a, 27b detect the game ball The jackpot determination random number value acquired by the detection, a pre-determination means 58 for determining the contents of the jackpot determination random number value, and the jackpot acquired by the game ball detection by the first special symbol starting means 27a On the basis of the fact that the specific determination result is obtained by the prior determination means 58 for the determination random value, the hold until the jackpot determination random value corresponding to the specific determination result is subjected to the fluctuation of the first special symbol A notice effect control means 89 that performs a notice effect during the period, and the notice effect control means 89 has the first special reserved number after the first determination result when the specific determination result is obtained. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is smaller, it is determined that the holding period is in progress.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to correctly manage the hold period until the hold memory on the first special symbol side is subjected to symbol fluctuation even when the hold memory is not digested in the order of storage.

1 is an overall perspective view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram of a control system. It is a figure which shows the jackpot symbol about the 1st, 2nd special symbol, the special profit state corresponding to it, and a special game state. It is a figure which shows the opening and closing pattern of the 2nd special start opening, the hit probability and fluctuation time of the normal symbol for every gaming state. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st, 2nd special reservation number designation | designated command. It is a flowchart of an instruction | indication effect control process. It is a flowchart of a counter setting process during the instruction effect control process. It is a flowchart of the counter calculation process during the instruction effect control process. It is a flowchart of the instruction | indication effect process in an instruction | indication effect control process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display by a 1st, 2nd special reservation number display means and an instruction | indication effect display means. It is a figure which shows an example of the display by a 1st, 2nd special reservation number display means and an instruction | indication effect display means. It is a flowchart of the counter setting process in the instruction | indication effect control process in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, it is a flowchart of the counter calculation process during the instruction effect control process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 12 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is employed in a pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, a gaming machine main body 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. On the front side of the front frame 3, a glass door 4 and a front plate 5 are arranged vertically and are pivotally supported by the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The front plate 5 is provided with a storage tray 6 for storing game balls to be supplied to the launching means (not shown), a launching handle 7 for operating the launching means, and the like on the front side.

  A game board 11 shown in FIG. 2 is detachably mounted on the back side of the glass door 4. On the front side of the game board 11, a guide rail 12 for guiding a game ball launched from the launching means is annularly mounted, and a center case 14, a normal symbol start is provided in a game area 13 inside the guide rail 12. Various game parts such as means 15, special symbol starting means 16, big winning means 17, and normal winning means 18 are arranged.

  The center case 14 is provided with a normal symbol display means 22, first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b, a normal reserved number display means 24 and the like in addition to an image display device 21 such as a liquid crystal type.

  The image display device 21 constitutes first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b, first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b, instruction effect display means 30 and the like.

  The normal symbol display means 22 is for variably displaying the normal symbol, and is composed of, for example, two light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to two types of normal symbols “O” and “X”. On condition that the normal symbol starting means 15 comprising a gate or the like detects a game ball, the two light emitters blink alternately for a predetermined time, and the hit determination random number value acquired when the normal symbol starting means 15 detects the game ball In the state where the “◯” side illuminant corresponding to the hit mode emits light when it matches the predetermined hit determination value, and the “×” side illuminant corresponding to the off mode otherwise The flashing stops when is emitted.

  Further, when the normal symbol starting means 15 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display means 22 or during the normal profit state described later, a hit determination random number value acquired at the time of detection is determined in advance. The upper limit number, for example, 4 is stored as a limit, and the normal number-of-holds display means 24 made up of, for example, the same number of light emitters as the upper limit number of reservations determines the number of stored random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the normal number of reservations). ) Is displayed to inform the player of the number of normally reserved items at that time.

  The special symbol starting means 16 is for starting the symbol variation by the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b, and has two upper and lower first and second special starting ports (first and second special symbol starting). Means) 27a and 27b, and an opening / closing means 28 for opening and closing the second special start port 27b on the lower side, and is disposed, for example, on the lower side of the center case 14.

  The first special start port 27a is a non-actuated winning port that does not have an opening / closing means or the like. The second special start opening 27b is an actuated winning opening that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by the opening / closing means 28. When the normal profit state occurs in the hit mode, the opening / closing means 28 is configured to change from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times.

  Each of the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b is composed of one or a plurality of display means, for example, a seven-segment type display means capable of variably displaying each one special symbol. The display means 23a displays the first and second special symbols fluctuating for a predetermined time on the condition that a game ball wins the first special start port 27a and the second special start port 27b, When the jackpot determination random number value acquired at the time of winning the first and second special start ports 27a, 27b matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, it is a predetermined jackpot mode. It stops in the mode.

  For example, 10 kinds of numerical symbols “0” to “9” and a symbol symbol “−” are used for the first and second special symbols, “0” to “9” are jackpots, “−” Is set to an off mode. It should be noted that the first and second special symbols only need to exist in a plurality of types and are different from each other, and it is not always necessary for the player to be easily discriminable like a numeric symbol.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the first and second special start ports 27a and 27b during the first and second special symbol fluctuation display or the special profit state described later, the jackpot acquired at the time of winning the prize The determination random number value and the like are respectively stored with a predetermined upper limit reserved number, for example, 4 each as a limit, and the first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b respectively store the number of jackpot determination random number values (hereinafter referred to as the first number). 1 and 2nd special reserved number), and the player is notified of the first and second special reserved numbers at that time.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol variation of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is not started during the special profit state, and one of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is not started. During the symbol variation, the other symbol variation is not started, and both are controlled so as not to vary simultaneously. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when both the first and second special reserved numbers are 1 or more, the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 23b is prioritized over the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means 23a. Is configured to do.

  The first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b are synchronized with the change display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b, for example. The effect design is displayed in a variable manner, and one or a plurality of, for example, three first and second effect designs in the horizontal direction can be displayed on the display screen 21a of the image display device 21 together with various effect images, for example. The first effect symbol display means 25a is the first special start port 27a, and the second effect symbol display means 25b is the first and second on condition that the game ball wins the second special start port 27b. The first and second effects so that the first and second effect symbols start to change according to a predetermined change pattern at the same time as the special symbol change starts and the final stop simultaneously with the first and second special symbols change stop. Designs in a predetermined order such as left, right, middle In has to be stopped. As described above, since the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b do not change at the same time, the first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b simultaneously display the symbol change display on the display screen 21a. Never do.

  For example, 10 kinds of numerical symbols from “0” to “9” are used for the production symbol, and all three symbols, such as “6, 6, 6” and “7, 7, 7”, are all in the same pattern. Is a big hit mode, and at least one pattern is different. The stop symbols after the first and second effect symbols are changed by the first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b are the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b. Is a big hit mode consisting of the same numerical symbol as the second special symbol, for example, and when the first and second special symbols are stopped in the off mode, it is an arbitrary off mode. For example, when the first special symbol is stopped at “7”, the first effect symbol is stopped at “7 · 7 · 7”, and when the first special symbol is stopped at “−”, the first effect symbol is stopped. Is stopped in any disengagement mode such as “3, 4, 5”. In addition, you may make it the 1st, 2nd effect symbol display means 25a, 25b perform the effect which is not directly related to the fluctuation | variation content of a 1st, 2nd special symbol.

  The first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b display the first and second special reserved numbers based on the displayed numbers of the first and second symbols X and Y corresponding to the first and second special reserved numbers. Thus, the first and second reserved symbols X and Y corresponding to the first and second reserved numbers are displayed on the same display screen 21a, for example, on the lower side, corresponding to each other vertically.

  The instruction effect display means 30 performs an instruction effect display for instructing (or suggesting) a predetermined action to the player. For example, the instruction effect display means 30 is configured to output an instruction effect display on a predetermined portion on the display screen 21a, for example, on the lower side. Has been.

  The big winning means 17 is an open / close-type winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 29 that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won, and the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b. When the special profit state occurs based on the fact that the first and second special symbols after the change are in a big hit mode, the opening / closing plate 29 opens to the front side according to any of a plurality of types of opening patterns, The game balls that have fallen into are awarded to the inside.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. In FIG. 3, 31 is a main control board, 32 is an effect control board, and each of these control boards 31 and 32 collects the center case 14 mounted on the game board 11 and a plurality of other game parts from the back side. Each of them is housed in a substrate case that is detachably attached to appropriate positions on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 11 such as the back side of the back cover to be covered.

  The main control board 31 mainly performs control related to the game operation on the game board 11 side, and includes a normal random number generation processing means 41 constituted by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc., a normal start port check processing means 42, Ordinary random number storage means 43, ordinary symbol processing means 44, ordinary profit state generation means 45, ordinary symbol display control means 46, first and second special random number generation processing means 51a and 51b, and first and second special start port check processing Means 52a, 52b, first and second special random number storage means 53a, 53b, first and second special symbol processing means 54a, 54b, special profit state generating means 55, first and second special symbol display control means 56a, 56b, special gaming state generation means 57, pre-determination means 58, control command transmission means 59, and the like.

  The normal random number generation processing means 41 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the changed normal symbol is set as a hit mode at predetermined time intervals.

  The normal starting port check processing means 42 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 15. Based on the fact that the normal symbol starting means 15 detects the game ball, the normal random number generating processing means 41. One hit determination random number value is acquired, and the hit determination random number value is stored in the normal random number storage means 43 up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four).

  The normal symbol processing means 44 performs processing related to the normal symbol fluctuation display, and includes a hit determination means 61, a normal stop symbol selection means 62, a fluctuation time selection means 63, and the like.

  The hit determination means 61 determines whether or not the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is used as a hit state. The normal symbol display means 22 is in a state where the variable symbol display is possible and one is stored in the normal random number storage means 43. On condition that the above hit determination random number value is stored (the number of normal holdings is 1 or more), the hit determination random value stored in the normal random number storage means 43 is taken out first, and the hit determination random value Is configured to make a hit / miss determination according to whether or not matches a predetermined hit determination value.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of hit determination values used for the hit determination by the hit determination means 61 is different between the special game state described later and the other normal game state. The winning probability (for example, 1 / 1.3) in the special gaming state is set higher than the winning probability (for example, 1/10) in the normal gaming state.

  The normal stop symbol selection means 62 selects the type of stop symbol after the normal symbol changes. In this embodiment, only one type of symbol corresponds to the hit mode and the miss mode. Therefore, based on the hit / miss judgment result by the hit judgment function, “○” In the case of determination of detachment, “×” is selected uniformly.

  The variation time selection means 63 is for selecting the variation time of the normal symbol. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation time (for example, 2.7 seconds) during the special gaming state is set to be shorter than the variation time (for example, 27 seconds) during the normal gaming state.

  The normal profit state generation means 45 performs the second special start when the determination result by the hit determination means 61 of the normal symbol processing means 44 is a hit determination and the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 22 is in a hit state. The opening / closing means 28 of the mouth 27b is changed to an open state according to any of a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × opening once) and the opening time and / or the number of opening times are set to be longer than the normal opening / closing pattern. Two types of opening / closing patterns (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening) are set, and the normal opening / closing pattern is selected during the normal gaming state, and the special opening / closing pattern is selected during the special gaming state. Yes.

  The normal symbol display control means 46 controls the display of the normal symbol display means 22 based on the normal symbol processing by the normal symbol processing means 44. The normal symbol display means 22 is in a state in which the normal symbol display means 22 can be variably displayed and the normal random number storage means. The normal symbol display means 22 starts to change the normal symbol on the condition that one or more hit determination random number values are stored in 43 (the normal holding number is 1 or more). Based on the elapse of the selected variation time, the variation of the normal symbol is stopped at the stop symbol selected by the normal stop symbol selecting means 62.

  The first and second special random number generation processing means 51a and 51b receive the jackpot determination random number used for determining whether or not the first and second special symbols after change are to be the big hit mode, and the special symbols after change are jackpots. It is configured to perform a special random number generation process that repeatedly generates a predetermined random number, such as a jackpot symbol random number used to select a stop symbol when it becomes an aspect, a variation pattern selection random number used to select a variation pattern of a special symbol . In this embodiment, it is assumed that the jackpot determination random number is set in the range of 0 to 349 and the jackpot symbol random number is set in the range of 0 to 9, respectively.

  The first and second special start port check processing means 52a and 52b perform processing based on winning of game balls to the first and second special start ports 27a and 27b, and the first and second special start port 27a. , 27b is detected by the first and second special random number generation processing means 51a, 51b based on the detection of the game ball, that is, the game ball wins the first and second special start ports 27a, 27b. The jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are acquired one by one, and the first and second special random numbers are limited to a predetermined upper limit holding number (for example, four each). The storage means 53a and 53b are configured to be stored.

  The first and second special symbol processing means 54a and 54b perform processing related to the variable display of the first and second special symbols, and the first and second big hit determination means 71a and 71b and the first and second special stops. Symbol selection means 72a, 72b, first and second variation pattern selection means 73a, 73b and the like are provided.

  The first and second jackpot judging means 71a and 71b are jackpot judgments as to whether or not the changed first and second special symbols are to be jackpots by random lottery, and the first and second special symbol displays. The means 23a, 23b can be displayed in a variable manner, and at least one jackpot determination random number value is stored in the first and second special random number storage means 53a, 53b (the first and second special reserved numbers are 1). The jackpot determination random number value stored first in the first and second special random number storage means 53a and 53b is taken out, and the jackpot determination random number value matches the predetermined jackpot determination value. Depending on whether or not, it is configured to determine whether or not big hit.

  In the present embodiment, for example, “7” out of 0 to 349 during normal probability states other than the high probability state described later, and “17” and “27” in addition to “7” during the high probability state. Etc. (for example, a total of 10) are set as jackpot determination values.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol variation of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is not started during the special profit state, and one of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is not started. If the other symbol variation is not started during symbol variation and both are not varying simultaneously, and the first and second special reserve numbers are both 1 or more, the first The symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 23b is prioritized over the symbol variation of the special symbol display means 23a. That is, when any of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is finished and the next change display is possible, the first special hold number is 1 or more. The processing by the big hit determination means 71a is performed, and the processing by the second big hit determination means 71b is performed if at least the second special reserve number is 1 or more.

  The first and second special stop symbol selection means 72a and 72b select the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, and the first and second big hit determination means 71a and 71b Based on the determination result and the jackpot symbol random number value stored together with the jackpot determination random number value in the first and second special random number storage means 53a and 53b, the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is selected. Is configured to do.

  For example, when the determination result by the first and second jackpot determination means 71a and 71b is a jackpot determination, any one of “0” to “9” that is a jackpot symbol is selected based on the jackpot symbol random number value. When the determination result by the first and second big hit determination means 71a and 71b is a determination of losing, “−” which is a losing symbol is selected.

  The first and second variation pattern selection means 73a and 73b select variation patterns of the first and second effect symbols, and are based on the determination result of big hit / loss from the first and second big hit determination means 71a and 71b. Thus, one of a plurality of types of special symbol variation patterns is selected.

  In the special profit state generating means 55, the determination result by the first jackpot determining means 71a or the second jackpot determining means 71b is a jackpot determination, and the stop symbol after the first special symbol display means 23a or the second special symbol display means 23b is changed. Is a special profit state that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game becomes a big hit mode.

  During the special profit state, the special winning means 17 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. For example, a plurality of types of opening patterns of the special winning means 17 are prepared, and one of them is selected by the special profit state generating means 55.

  In the present embodiment, two types of opening patterns A and B are provided as shown in FIG. 4, and the special profit state generating means 55 is configured to receive a jackpot when the first special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol. Depending on the type of symbol, ie, the jackpot symbol random number value, either open pattern A or B is selected (FIG. 4 (a)), and if the second special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot symbol Regardless of this, only the open pattern B is selected (FIG. 4B).

  The opening pattern A is set so that the operation of releasing the special winning means 17 for 0.2 seconds is performed for two rounds. In this opening pattern A, since the opening time of one time is as short as 0.2 seconds and the number of rounds is as small as two rounds, the possibility that a game ball wins during the opening is very small.

  The release pattern B is an operation of closing the big winning means 17 on condition that a predetermined number of times (for example, 28 seconds) has elapsed since the opening or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have been won. It is set to perform a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). In the case of this open pattern B, if there are 15 prize balls for one winning prize to the big winning means 17, in most cases 9 × 15 × 15 = 2025 pieces of the ball simply by continuing the shooting operation. The direct profit that the player can expect compared to the opening pattern A can be expected to be greatly increased.

  The first and second special symbol display control means 56a and 56b control the display of the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b. The first special symbol processing means 54a or the second special symbol processing means 54b. Based on the special symbol processing by, the first special symbol display means 23a or the second special symbol display means 23b starts to change the first and second special symbols and is selected by the first and second fluctuation pattern selection means 73a and 73b. The first and second special symbols of the stop symbols selected by the first and second special stop symbol selection means 72a and 72b based on the passage of the variation time corresponding to the first and second variation patterns. The fluctuation is stopped.

  The special gaming state generating means 57 is for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player during a predetermined period after the occurrence of the special profit state, and includes a short time state generating means 57a and a high probability state generating means 57b. Yes.

  The short-time state generating means 57a has the jackpot determination random number value stored in the first and second special random number storage means 53a and 53b matches the jackpot determination value and the jackpot symbol random number value does not match the predetermined high probability determination value. In the case of a special game state (a value other than the high probability determination value is an example of a special game determination value), a short time state is generated as one of the special game states.

  In this embodiment, for example, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are set as the high probability determination values, and the jackpot symbol random number value matches any of the other 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 In some cases, a short time state is generated as a special game state.

  During the short-time state, the fluctuation time of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is switched to a shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time for the first and second special symbols. Probability from normal probability (eg 1/10) to high probability (eg 1 / 1.3), change time from normal change time (eg 27 seconds) to reduced change time (eg 2.7 seconds), second special The opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing means 28 of the start port 27b is switched from a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time opening) to a special opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening).

  In addition, there are two types of time-short states with different durations. As shown in FIG. 4, for example, the time-short state a that occurs when a big hit mode with either “0” or “2” is achieved. For example, when the first and second special symbols fluctuate 50 times, the time-short state b that occurs when, for example, a big hit mode with any of the symbols “4”, “6”, and “8” occurs is the first and second short states b. The special symbol is continuously ended until it changes 100 times.

  The high probability state generation means 57b has a jackpot determination random number value stored in the first and second special random number storage means 53a and 53b matches the jackpot determination value and the jackpot symbol random number value is a predetermined high probability determination value (special game) An example of a determination value) is configured to generate a high probability state as one of the special gaming states when it coincides with any one of 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 for example.

  During the high probability state, the probability that the first and second special symbols will be a big hit mode is increased by increasing the number of jackpot judgment values from 1 to 10, for example, compared to other normal probability states. It is switched to a high probability (for example, 1/35) higher than (for example, 1/350), and at the same time, the same processing as in the time-short state is performed.

  When the first and second special start ports 27a and 27b detect game balls, the pre-determination means 58 determines the contents of the jackpot determination random number value acquired by the detection, and the jackpot determination random number value is , One that matches only the jackpot judgment value in the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability jackpot holding memory”), one that matches the jackpot judgment value in the normal probability state (hereinafter “normal probability jackpot holding memory”) ”), Which is not coincident with the jackpot determination value (hereinafter referred to as“ outgoing hold storage ”).

  The control command transmission means 59 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board side such as the effect control board 32 by one-way communication and giving a control command. The first and second special symbol processing means 54a, Based on the first and second special symbol processing by 54b, first and second variation pattern designation commands for designating the first and second variation patterns, and first and second for designating the first and second special stop symbols. Special stop symbol designation command, first and second variable stop designation commands for designating the stop of the first and second special symbols, etc., to the effect control board 32 side, the special game state generation means 57 of the special game state A function for transmitting a special game state generation command, a special game state end command, etc. to the effect control board 32 side according to the special game state at the time of occurrence and termination, based on the determination result by the prior determination means 58 In addition to the function of transmitting the first and second special reserved number designation commands for designating the first and second special reserved numbers to the effect control board 32 side, for example, based on various gaming states such as a special profit state, the image , A function of transmitting voice and lamp control commands to the effect control board 32 side, and the like.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, the first and second special reserved number designation commands include four types of commands corresponding to the four reserved memories from the reserved 1 to the reserved 4, when the out-of-hold stored, normal probability Three sets are provided corresponding to the three types of jackpot holding memory and high probability jackpot holding memory.

  The effect control board 32 controls various effect means such as the first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b, the first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b, the sound output means 81 and the lamp means 82. It includes an effect symbol display control means 83, a special reserved number display control means 84, a gaming state determination means 85, an instruction effect control means 86, an audio control means 87, a lamp control means 88, and the like.

  The effect symbol display control means 83 controls the display of the first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b, and receives either the first or second variation pattern designation command from the main control board 31 side. In addition, on the display screen 21a of the image display device 21 based on the designated variation pattern, the variation of the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol is started, and the first variation stop designation command or the second variation stop designation command is issued. When the first special stop symbol designation command or the second special stop symbol designation command and the first variation pattern designation command or the second variation pattern designation command are received, 2 Variation of the effect design is stopped.

  The special reserved number display control means 84, the gaming state determination means 85, and the instruction effect control means 86 constitute a notice effect control means 89 that performs a notice effect based on the determination result by the prior determination means 58.

  The special reserved number display control means 84 controls the display of the first and second special reserved number display means 26a, 26b, and the first and second special reserved numbers on the display screen 21a in the following procedure. The display of the first and second symbols X, Y on the display means 26a, 26b is controlled.

  That is, when the first and second special start ports 27a and 27b newly detect a game ball, the special reserved number display control means 84 designates the first and second special reserved numbers transmitted from the main control board 31. Based on the command, it is determined how many reserved memories it is and whether the reserved memory is out-of-hold memory, normal probability jackpot memory, or high probability jackpot memory, and those are The first and second symbols X and Y are placed at predetermined positions on the display screen 21a of the image display device 21 in a state in which the types of the hold memory, the normal probability jackpot hold memory, and the high probability jackpot hold memory are distinguished by colors, for example. One is additionally displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the colors of the first and second symbols X and Y are green (indicated by hatching in the drawing) for out-of-order storage, and yellow (in the drawing for normal probability jackpot storage). In the case of high-probability jackpot reservation storage, it is red (shown in black on the drawing) (see FIG. 6), for example, the size and pattern of the first and second symbols X and Y, for example The types of out-holding storage, normal probability jackpot holding memory, and high probability jackpot holding memory may be distinguished by different shapes.

  When the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b start a new symbol change and the first and second special reserved numbers decrease, the special reserved number display control means 84 The first and second special reserved numbers on condition that a command transmitted from the main control board 31 at the start of symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 23a and 23b, for example, a first and second variation pattern designation command is received. The first and second symbols displayed on the display means 26a and 26b are erased, and when the second and subsequent first and second symbols are displayed, they are shifted forward one by one. It is supposed to be.

  The gaming state determination unit 85 is configured to determine whether or not a high probability state is in effect based on a special gaming state generation command, a special gaming state end command, and the like transmitted from the main control board 31.

  The instruction effect control means 86 performs display control of the instruction effect display means 30 and executes, for example, an instruction effect control process as shown in FIG. 7 for each periodic interruption performed at a minute time interval (for example, every 4 msec). Is configured to do. As shown in FIG. 7, in the instruction effect control process by the instruction effect control means 86, for example, a counter setting process (S1), a counter calculation process (S2), and an instruction effect process (S3) are executed.

  In the counter setting process (S1), for example, as shown in FIG. 8, it is first determined whether or not the first special hold number designation command has been received (S11). It is determined whether or not the reserved number designation command is any one of B421H to B424H corresponding to the jackpot at the high probability (S12). If the received first special reserved number designation command is any one of B421H to B424H corresponding to the high probability big jackpot, the value of the first special reserved number at that time, for example, the first special reserved number, If the special hold number designation command is B423H corresponding to hold 3, 3 is set (S13).

  In the counter calculation process (S2), for example, as shown in FIG. 9, it is first determined whether or not the value of the high probability jackpot counter is greater than 0 (S21). If it is large, it is determined whether or not the variation of the first special symbol is started, that is, for example, whether or not a first variation pattern designation command is received (S22). Then, when it is determined that the value of the high probability jackpot counter is greater than 0 and the first special symbol variation has started, 1 is subtracted from the value of the high probability jackpot counter (S23).

  As described above, when the high-probability jackpot counter receives the first special hold number designation command corresponding to the high-probability jackpot, the value of the first special hold number at that time is set (S13 in FIG. 8). Then, every time the first special symbol changes, 1 is subtracted (S23 in FIG. 9). That is, when the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the high probability jackpot (an example of a specific determination result) exists in the hold memory on the first special symbol side, the value of the jackpot determination random number value is The number of times the first special symbol changes until it is subjected to symbol variation is shown, and the period during which the value of the high probability jackpot counter is greater than 0 is only determined during the high probability state by the prior decision means 58. The jackpot determination random number value determined to match the jackpot determination value (the jackpot determination random value corresponding to the specific determination result) is the high probability jackpot holding period (holding period) until it is subjected to the fluctuation of the first special symbol .

  In the present embodiment, when the first special hold number designation command corresponding to the high probability jackpot is newly received during the high probability jackpot holding period, the value of the high probability jackpot counter is set to the value at the time. The value is updated to the value of one special reserved number (FIG. 8), and the high-probability jackpot holding period is extended until the new jackpot determination random number value is subjected to the fluctuation of the first special symbol.

  When the value of the high-probability jackpot counter after subtraction in S23 is 0 and the high-probability jackpot holding period ends (S24: Yes), the high-probability jackpot holding period has been started from the beginning. The instruction effect display such as “Stop firing!” Is stopped (S25). The instruction effect display start process is performed in an instruction effect process (S3) described later.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the instruction effect process (S3) is performed by determining whether or not the high probability state is in effect (S31) and whether or not the value of the high probability big hit counter is greater than zero. It is determined whether or not it is during the high probability jackpot holding period (S32), and if it is determined that the high probability state and the jackpot holding period is during the high probability, the instruction effect display means 30 is displayed. An instruction effect display that suggests that it is advantageous to quickly eliminate the reserved memory of the second special symbol display means 23b on the priority side, such as “Stop firing!” Is performed (S33).

  Here, if it has been in a high probability state from before then and during the high probability jackpot holding period, the instruction effect display that has been performed before that may be performed continuously, for example, high probability When a new high probability jackpot holding period is started during the state, or when the normal probability state is shifted to the high probability state during the high probability jackpot holding period, the instruction effect display may be newly started. .

  In addition, the instruction effect display displayed on the instruction effect display means 30 in the case of the high probability jackpot holding period and the high probability state is an example of the notice effect display.

  The audio control unit 87 performs audio output control of the audio output unit 81 such as a speaker, and outputs a predetermined sound effect or the like from the audio output unit 81 based on an audio control command from the main control board 31 side. It has become. The lamp control means 88 controls the display of the lamp means 82 and the like, and causes the lamp means 82 and the like to emit light in a predetermined pattern based on a lamp control command from the main control board 31 side.

  In this pachinko machine as described above, the opening / closing pattern (normal opening / closing pattern) of the second special start port 27b in the normal gaming state is, for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time. As compared with winning in the starting port 27a, the winning number in the second special starting port 27b is very small. Therefore, most of the special symbol variation is the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display means 23a.

  In the case of a change in the first special symbol by the first special symbol display means 23a, a special profit state occurs if the stop symbol after the change becomes a big hit mode, and the big winning means 17 is released according to any of the opening patterns A and B. To do. Here, when the release pattern B is selected, the operation of closing on the condition that 28 seconds have passed after the big winning means 17 is released or 9 game balls have been won by that time is performed for 15 rounds. Therefore, the player can easily obtain a large amount of prize balls. However, when the release pattern A is selected, the player performs only two rounds of the release operation for 0.2 seconds. Almost no prize ball can be obtained.

  When the special profit state ends, either a high probability state or a short time state a or b occurs as a special game state over a predetermined period. During the special game state, whether it is a high probability state or a short time state a, b, the open / close pattern of the second special start port 27b is a special open / close pattern of 2 seconds × 3 times, and the normal symbol is Since the winning probability is high and the variation time is shortened, the winning probability to the second special start port 27b is remarkably increased as compared with the normal gaming state. In addition, when both the first special reserved number and the second special reserved number are 1 or more, the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 23b is prioritized over the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means 23a. .

  In this way, during the special game state, since the game ball that has been launched wins the second special start opening 27b with a high probability, if the player continues to fire as it is, the second special reserve number on the priority side is easily maintained. Thus, the symbol variation on the first special symbol side can be prevented, and if the player interrupts the launch, the symbol variation on the first special symbol side can be performed after the second special reserved number is lost. That is, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, during the special game state, the player controls the maintenance / digestion of the reserved memory of the second special symbol display means 23b on the priority side to some extent by switching the continuation / interruption of the launch operation. Is possible.

  In addition, during the special game state, for example, most of the symbol changes in the second special symbol by the second special symbol display means 23b, but the stop symbol after the change in the symbol variation of the second special symbol becomes a big hit mode. When the special profit state occurs, the release pattern B is always selected, so that the player can easily obtain a large amount of prize balls.

  When the special game state occurs and ends, a special game state generation command and a special game state end command are transmitted from the main control board 31 side to the effect control board 32 side, and the game state determination means 85 on the effect control board 32 side. Determines whether or not it is in a high probability state based on those commands.

  When the first special start port 27a or the second special start port 27b detects a game ball, the jackpot determination random number value acquired by the first special start port 27a or the second special start port 27b is stored by the pre-determination means 58 when it is acquired. It is determined whether it is memory or high probability big hit hold storage, and based on the determination result, the first special hold number designation command or the second special hold number designation is sent from the control command transmission means 59 to the effect control board 32 side. A command is sent.

  Then, on the production control board 32 side, the special reserved number display control means 84 is based on the first special reserved number designation command or the second special reserved number designated command received from the main control board 31 to determine what number. It is determined whether the stored memory is a stored memory, and whether the stored memory is out-of-hold memory, normal probability jackpot stored memory, or high probability jackpot stored memory, and is placed at a predetermined position on the display screen 21a of the image display device 21. Further, the first and second symbols X and Y of colors corresponding to the types of out-hold storage, normal probability jackpot storage, and high probability jackpot storage are additionally displayed.

  For example, the first special reserved number is 1 and the second special reserved number is 1 (all are stored as out-of-hold storage), that is, the green first symbol X is 1 on the first special reserved number display means 26a. In the state where one second green reserved symbol Y is displayed on the second special reserved number display means 26b (FIG. 11 (a)), B422H is transmitted from the main control board 31 as the first special reserved number designation command. In this case, since the first special reserved number designation command B422H is the second special reserved number and corresponds to the big probability time big hit (FIG. 6), it is controlled by the special reserved number display control means 84. A red first symbol X is additionally displayed at the second display position of the first special reserved number display means 26a (FIG. 11B).

  Further, when the first special reserved number designation command is received from the main control board 31 (S11: Yes in FIG. 8), the instruction effect control means 86 determines that the first special reserved number designation command is a big hit when the probability is high. On condition that it is one of the corresponding B421H to B424H (S12 in FIG. 8: Yes), the value of the first special reserved number is set in the high probability jackpot counter (S13 in FIG. 8). For example, in the case of FIG. 11B, 2 is set in the jackpot counter at high probability.

  And the instruction | indication effect control means 86 is in a high probability state (S31 of FIG. 10), and when the value of the high probability big hit counter is larger than 0 (S32: Yes of FIG. 10), For example, an instruction effect display such as “Stop firing!” Is continuously performed on the instruction effect display means 30 (S33 in FIG. 10, FIG. 11B).

  Here, for example, when the player continues to fire without following the instruction effect display, and when the high probability state is ended in a big hit mode that does not become a high probability state on the second special symbol display means 23b side. After that, even if the symbol variation related to the second high probability jackpot holding memory by the first special symbol display means 23a is performed, it does not become a jackpot mode, but the player interrupts the firing according to the instruction effect display, and has priority If all the reserved memory on the side of the second special symbol display means 23b on the side disappears as it is, the symbol variation related to the second high probability time big hit reserved memory by the first special symbol display means 23a is performed in the high probability state, It becomes a big hit mode.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, when there is a jackpot determination random number value that matches the jackpot determination value only in the high probability state in the reserved storage of the first special symbol display means 23a on the non-priority side, the priority side An instruction effect display such as “Stop firing!” Is suggested, which suggests that it is advantageous to eliminate the reserved memory of the second special symbol display means 23b earlier, and the player makes a so-called stoppage. Since it is possible to eliminate the reserved memory of the second special symbol display means 23b according to the suggestion by the instruction effect display, the technical intervention of the player is substantially possible.

  When the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 23b is completed (FIG. 11 (c)), a second variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 31 to the effect control board 32 and the second special symbol display means 23b. Although the next symbol variation is started (FIG. 11 (d)), it is displayed on the second special reserved number display means 26b under the control of the special reserved number display control means 84 that has received the second variation pattern designation command. The second symbols Y are shifted forward one by one, and as a result, all the second symbols Y of the second special reserved number display means 26b are extinguished in FIG. 11 (d).

  The last symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 23b is completed (FIG. 11 (e)), and then the first variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 31 to the effect control board 32 side. When the next symbol variation by the display means 23a is started (FIG. 11 (f)), the first symbol X displayed on the first special reserved number display means 26a by the special reserved number display control means 84 one by one. A high probability is obtained on the condition that the value of the high-probability jackpot counter at that time is greater than 0 (S21: Yes → S22: Yes in FIG. 9) by the instruction effect control means 86 while being shifted to the front side. The value of the hourly jackpot counter is decremented by 1 (S23 in FIG. 9). In FIG. 11F, the value of the jackpot counter at high probability is subtracted from 2 to 1.

  When the symbol variation on the first special symbol display means 23a corresponding to the high probability jackpot is started (FIGS. 11 (g), (h)), the value of the high probability jackpot counter becomes zero ( S24 in FIG. 9: Yes), it is determined that the high-probability jackpot holding period has ended, and the instruction effect display such as “Stop firing!” Displayed on the instruction effect display means 30 by the instruction effect control means 86 is displayed. Is stopped (S25 in FIG. 9).

  On the other hand, even when the first special reserved number designation command received from the main control board 31 is one of B421H to B424H corresponding to the high probability jackpot, and a value greater than 0 is set to the high probability jackpot counter. (S32 in FIG. 10) If not in the high probability state (S31 in FIG. 10), an instruction effect such as “Stop firing!” Is displayed on the instruction effect display means 30 as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b). No display is done.

  After that, until the value of the high-probability jackpot counter becomes 0, for example, in the symbol variation on the second special symbol side (FIG. 12 (c)), when the high probability state occurs after the end of the special profit state At that time, that is, at the time of transition from the normal probability state to the high probability state, an instruction effect display such as “Stop firing!” Is performed on the instruction effect display means 30 (FIG. 12D). Subsequent display effects are similar to those shown in FIGS. 11 (e) to 11 (h), for example.

  As described above, when the first and second special symbol starting means 27a and 27b detect a game ball, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment determines the contents of the jackpot determination random number obtained by the detection. The jackpot determination random number value obtained by detecting the game ball by the pre-determination means 58 and the first special symbol starting means 27a is stored in the high-probability jackpot storage that matches the jackpot determination value only during the high-probability state by the pre-determination means 58. Based on the fact that the determination result (specific determination result) is obtained, the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the specific determination result is during the high probability jackpot holding period until it is subjected to the fluctuation of the first special symbol A notice effect control means 89 for performing a notice effect, and the notice effect control means 89 is set with the value of the first special reserved number when a specific determination result is obtained. When the value of the high probability jackpot counter, which is decremented by 1 every time the first special symbol changes later, is greater than 0, that is, when the specific determination result is obtained, When the number of changes in the first special symbol thereafter is smaller than the value, it is determined to be in the high probability big hit holding period, so even if the holding memory is not digested in the storage order, the first There is an advantage that it is possible to correctly manage the high probability jackpot holding period until the high probability jackpot holding memory on the special symbol side is subjected to symbol fluctuation.

  FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate the second embodiment of the present invention. When a specific determination result is obtained by the prior determination means 58, the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are displayed in the high probability big hit counter. Is added to the value of the high-probability jackpot counter each time the second special symbol holding number increases, and each time the first and second special symbols start to change, the probability increases. An example is shown in which the value of the hourly jackpot counter is subtracted by one.

  The instruction effect control means 86 of the present embodiment is, for example, in the same manner as in the first embodiment, an instruction effect control process (S1), a counter calculation process (S2), and an instruction effect process (S3). FIG. 7) is configured to be executed for each periodic interrupt. In this embodiment, the counter setting process (S1) and the counter calculation process (S2) are partially different from those in the first embodiment. Yes.

  That is, in the counter setting process (S1), for example, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined that the first special reserved number designation command has been received (S11: YEs), and the first special reserved number designation command is hit with high probability. If it is any one of B421H to B424H corresponding to (S12: No → S14: Yes), the total value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number at that time is set in the high probability big hit counter (S13a).

  Further, in the counter calculation process (S2), for example, as shown in FIG. 14, if it is determined in S21 that the value of the high probability jackpot counter is greater than 0 (S21: Yes), the second special On the condition that it is determined that the hold number designation command has been received, that is, the second special hold number has increased (S21a: Yes), 1 is added to the value of the high probability big hit counter (S21b).

  Further, it is determined whether or not the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, that is, for example, whether or not a first variation pattern designation command or a second variation pattern designation command is received (S22a), If it is determined that the change of the special symbol or the second special symbol is started, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot counter at the time of high probability (S23).

  As described above, when the high probability jackpot counter receives the first special hold number designation command corresponding to the high probability jackpot, the first special hold number and the second special hold number at that time are received. Is set (S13a in FIG. 13), and thereafter, incremented by 1 each time the second special symbol holding number increases (S21a, S21b in FIG. 14), the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols Every time it is started, the value of the high probability jackpot counter is decremented by 1 (S22a, S23 in FIG. 14). That is, the value of the high-probability jackpot counter of the present embodiment is the jackpot determination random number corresponding to the high-probability jackpot (an example of a specific determination result) in the reserved memory on the first special symbol side. The number of changes between the first special symbol and the second special symbol until the determination random number value is subjected to symbol variation is shown, and the period during which the value of the high probability jackpot counter is greater than 0 is high probability It becomes the time bonus hit holding period (holding period).

  By configuring in this way, since the number of changes in the second special symbol on the priority side is reflected in the value of the high probability jackpot counter, the value of the high probability jackpot counter will cause the end of the high probability jackpot holding period. The number of symbol fluctuations of the first and second special symbols can be known, and for example, it can be used for new effects.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the embodiment, the jackpot determination random number acquired when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol starting means 27a on the non-priority side coincides with the jackpot determination value only during the high probability state (the high probability jackpot reservation memory) ) Is displayed by the predetermining means 58 and in the high probability state, the instruction effect display is displayed to indicate that it is advantageous to quickly remove the reserved storage of the second special symbol display means 23b on the priority side. However, the content of the notice effect may be any as long as it relates to the reserved memory on the first special symbol side on the non-priority side.

  For example, it is determined in advance that the jackpot determination random number value acquired when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol starting means 27a on the non-priority side matches the jackpot determination value during the normal probability state (normal probability hold storage). When it is determined by the means 58 and is in a high probability state, an instruction effect display indicating that it is advantageous not to keep the reserved memory of the second special symbol display means 23b on the priority side, such as “continue to fire” is performed. You may do it. In this case, for the following reasons, regardless of whether or not the reserved memory is in a high probability state after the big hit, the player does not end the reserved memory of the second special symbol display means 23b according to the instruction effect display. It is advantageous to continue firing.

  First, when the normal probability jackpot reserved memory becomes a normal probability state after the jackpot, that is, when the corresponding jackpot symbol random number value does not match the high probability judgment value, it is stored in the reserved memory during the high probability state. When the corresponding symbol change is made, the high probability state ends at that time, so that the high probability state is maintained while maintaining the high probability state so as not to release the reserved memory on the second special symbol display means 23b side on the priority side. Aiming is more advantageous for the player.

  Further, when the normal probability jackpot reserved memory becomes a high probability state after the jackpot, that is, when the corresponding jackpot symbol random value matches the high probability judgment value, the variation of the symbol corresponding to the reserved memory Even if, for example, the second special symbol display means 23b on the priority side is a big hit that does not become a high probability state, it is guaranteed that the non-priority side reserved memory can be restored to the high probability state without fail. Therefore, as long as the high probability state continues, it is more advantageous for the player to aim for the big hit so as not to keep the reserved memory on the second special symbol display means 23b side on the priority side.

  In the embodiment, as the notice effect control means 89, the contents of the reserved memory are displayed depending on the display mode (for example, color) of the first and second symbols X and Y displayed on the first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b. For example, the special hold number display control means 84 for informing the distinction between the missed hold memory, the normal probability jackpot hold memory, and the high probability jackpot hold memory, and the instruction effect display means 30 according to the contents of the hold memory, the player The instruction effect control means 86 for displaying the instruction effect to instruct (or suggest) a predetermined action is provided. For example, only one of the special reserved number display control means 84 and the instruction effect control means 86 is provided. May be.

  For example, the first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b display only the first and second special reserved numbers, and the instruction effect display means 30 displays the instruction effect according to the contents of each reserved memory. It may be.

  In addition to the above, the notice effect performed by the notice effect control means 89 may be performed based on the result of the advance judgment by the prior judgment means 58, and a predetermined notice is given on the display screen 21a or the like according to the result of the advance judgment. A specific sound is output when an image is displayed, a background image of the display screen 21a is changed according to the prior determination result, or a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the jackpot is acquired according to the prior determination result, for example. Alternatively, a device that operates a specific movable body may be used.

  The instruction effect display by the instruction effect control means 86 is advantageous in that it is advantageous for the player to take a predetermined action such as “Stop / Continue launch” and “Eliminate / maintain the second symbol hold”. Any instruction or suggestion may be used. Further, a predetermined action may be suggested by turning on a lamp corresponding to one of the first and second special symbols.

  The timing and duration of the presentation by the notice presentation control unit 89 are arbitrary, and the instruction presentation display by the instruction presentation display unit 30 is continuously or intermittently performed until the reserved memory as the target is digested as in the embodiment. It may be performed for a predetermined period shorter than that. Further, the effect by the notice effect control means 89 may be performed with a predetermined probability by random number lottery or the like, or may be performed only during a predetermined gaming state, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The high probability jackpot counter may be configured to clear to 0 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when the gaming state changes (for example, when a big jackpot occurs on the second special symbol side).

  The notice effect control means 89, for example, displays the symbol X in a display mode corresponding to out-of-hold storage despite receiving the first special on-hold number designation command corresponding to the jackpot on-hold storage, or corresponds to out-of-hold storage A notice effect that does not correspond to the pre-determination result by the pre-determination means 58, such as displaying the symbol X in a display mode corresponding to the jackpot hold storage despite the reception of the first special hold number designation command to be performed, for example, has a predetermined probability You may make it carry out. In addition, although a so-called “gasse” instruction effect display that indicates or suggests an action that is not advantageous to the player may be performed, it is not preferable in view of the purpose of the instruction effect display.

  The prior determination means 58 may determine only the jackpot determination random number value, or may determine the jackpot determination random number value and other, for example, the jackpot symbol random number value. The contents determined by the pre-determination means 58 regarding the jackpot symbol random number value include, for example, a high probability jackpot (which is in a high probability state after a jackpot such as the usual 15 rounds, and in FIG. 4, the jackpot symbol disorder on the first special symbol side Whether the value is 5, 7, 9, corresponding to jackpot symbol random value 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 on the second special symbol side, normal probability jackpot (ordinary time after big jackpot such as 15 rounds) In FIG. 4, the jackpot symbol random number values 4, 6, and 8 on the first special symbol side correspond to the jackpot symbol random number values 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 on the second special symbol side). Or so-called sudden probability change (high probability state after two rounds of jackpots where almost no winning ball can be obtained, corresponding to jackpot symbol random numbers 1 and 3 in FIG. 4 (a)). Suddenly short time (almost no prize ball) It made of a time reduction state after the jackpot round, such as whether the FIGS. 4 (a) in response to a jackpot symbol random number 0,2) are considered.

  In addition, in a pachinko machine of a type that draws so-called small hits (those that are open for a short time in the same pattern as when the big winning means suddenly changes) based on the big hit determination random number value, the prior determination means 58 is a big hit determination disorder. You may comprise so that it may determine whether it becomes a small hit based on a numerical value.

  What is necessary is just to comprise the 1st, 2nd special reservation number designation | designated command so that the arbitrary information regarding each holding storage can be distinguished according to the content of the notice effect. For example, in the case of configuring to perform different effects, for example, different instruction effects display, in the case of the hold memory corresponding to the jackpot mode that becomes the normal probability state and the case of the hold memory corresponding to the jackpot mode that becomes the high probability state The first and second special reserve number designation commands can be distinguished not only from the three types of miss hold memory, normal probability jackpot hold memory, and high probability jackpot hold memory, but also based on the jackpot symbol random number value. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it can distinguish whether it is the pending | holding memory | storage corresponding to the jackpot which will be in a probability state.

  In the embodiment, when the symbol variation by the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b is newly started and the first and second special reserved numbers decrease, the special reserved number display control means 84 The first and second special reserved number display means are provided on the condition that the first and second variation pattern designation commands transmitted from the main control board 31 are received when the symbol variation is started by the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b. Although the display of 26a, 26b is configured to be updated, for example, a command specifying the first and second special reserved numbers after reduction is provided, and the first and second special reserved numbers are provided on the condition that the command is received. You may comprise so that the display of the display means 26a, 26b may be updated.

  In the embodiment, the first special random number creation processing means 51a on the first special symbol display means 23a side and the second special random number creation processing means 51b on the second special symbol display means 23b side are provided separately, and the big hit determination random number, big hit The random numbers such as the design random numbers and the variation pattern selection random numbers are all generated separately by the first and second special random number generation processing means 51a and 51b. However, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot design random number and the variation pattern selection are selected. At least a part of a random number or the like may be shared between the two first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b.

  Regarding the gameability of the ball game machine, when both the first and second special reserve numbers are 1 or more, the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 23b is more than the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means 23a. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that it may carry out preferentially, and other playability is arbitrary.

  The present invention is not limited to pachinko machines and can be similarly implemented in various ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

23a first special symbol display means 23b second special symbol display means 27a first special start port (first special symbol start means)
27b Second special start port (second special symbol start means)
53a First special random number storage means 53b Second special random number storage means 55 Special profit state generation means 58 Advance determination means 89 Advance effect control means

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Acquired based on the first and second special symbol starting means (27a, 27b) capable of detecting a game ball and the first and second special symbol starting means (27a, 27b) detecting the game ball. First and second special symbol display means (23a, 23b) for variably displaying the first and second special symbols based on the jackpot determination random number value, and the jackpot determination random number value for the first and second special symbol display means First and second special random number storage means (53a, 53b) for storing a predetermined upper limit number until it is subjected to symbol variation according to (23a, 23b), and the first and second special random number storage means (53a) , 53b) the jackpot determination random number value stored in a predetermined jackpot determination value matches, and the first and second special symbol display means (23a, 23b) after the change stop symbol is determined in advance Based on becoming Special profit state generating means (55) for generating a special profit state, and during the change of one of the first and second special symbol display means (23a, 23b), the other symbol change is started. The first and second special reserved numbers, which are the numbers of the jackpot determination random number values stored in the first and second special random number storage means (53a, 53b), are both 1 or more. In the bullet ball game machine configured to give priority to the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means (23b) over the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means (23a), , When the second special symbol starting means (27a, 27b) detects a game ball, the prior determination means (58) for determining the contents of the jackpot determination random number obtained by the detection, and the first special symbol Starting means (2 Based on the fact that the specific determination result is obtained by the prior determination means (58) for the jackpot determination random value acquired by the game ball detection in a), the jackpot determination random value corresponding to the specific determination result is A notice effect control means (89) for performing a notice effect during a holding period until the first special symbol is changed, and the notice effect control means (89) obtains the specific determination result. When the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol thereafter is smaller than the value of the first special reserved number at the time, it is configured to determine that the holding period is in progress. A ball game machine. The notice effect control is provided by providing a counter that is set when the specific determination result is obtained, and that is decremented by 1 each time the first special symbol starts to be changed. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the means (89) is configured to determine that the holding period is in progress when the value of the counter is greater than zero. When the specific determination result is obtained, a total value of the first special reserve number and the second special reserve number is set, and thereafter, every time the second special symbol reserve number increases, it is incremented by one, A counter is provided which is decremented by 1 each time the first and second special symbols start to change, and the notice effect control means (89) provides the holding period when the value of the counter is greater than 0. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is configured to be determined to be in the middle.

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