JP2012250025A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko machine for enhancing the interest of a game by executing read-ahead presentation that sufficiently reflects a player's intention.SOLUTION: The Pachinko machine moves a position of a cursor to a position of a reserved pattern corresponding to any of second reserved memory occurring by entrance in a second start pocket in response to a player's operation of a jog dial while selection presentation generated during an ST (special time) is performed (S860), and performs support presentation for giving advance notice of a content of read-ahead presentation based on the second reserved memory corresponding to the reserved pattern where the cursor is positioned (S865). Then, when a presentation button is pressed, the reserved pattern where the cursor is positioned is changed, and read-ahead presentation for giving advance notice of a result of jackpot lottery based on the second reserved memory corresponding to the reserved pattern is performed (S880).

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  Random numbers are extracted due to the ball entering the start opening provided in the game area, and the random numbers are stored in a reserved manner up to a predetermined number, and the random numbers related to the stored storage in order from the previously stored storage. A ball game machine that performs a lottery lottery based on this is known. In such a ball game machine, the result of the jackpot lottery is notified through a special symbol variation display, and the player for the jackpot lottery is performed by performing the symbol effect by the effect symbol display device arranged in the center of the game area. Has increased expectations. Further, the ball game machine is configured to inform the player of the number of reserved memories in an easy-to-understand manner by displaying the reserved symbols on the effect symbol display device.

  Further, in recent years, it is determined whether or not a big hit lottery is made based on the random number immediately after a random number is extracted (before the big hit lottery based on the random number is performed), and a corresponding holding symbol is determined according to the determination result. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a ball game machine that performs an effect (pre-reading effect) that enhances a sense of expectation for a big hit lottery based on reserved memory by a method such as changing.

  However, since whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect is determined by the ball game machine, the player simply waits for the appearance of the pre-reading effect, and the degree of intervention in the pre-reading effect is low and it is not interesting. There was a problem.

  Here, an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided, and the mode of the design effect is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation means so that the effect is as if a big hit has occurred due to the player's operation. A ball game machine is also known (however, the lottery result is not changed by the operation of the operating means). However, in the conventional configuration, since the operation means is only operated as instructed from the ball game machine (as displayed), the player's intention is greatly reflected in the design effect mode. There was no.

  On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, the operation of the operating means becomes effective when there are three or more reserved memories, when a big hit is caused by the reserved memories, or when a specific symbol effect is performed, A pachinko gaming machine is described in which a player operates the operation means a predetermined number of times to perform pre-reading effects in order from the oldest hold memory.

JP 2003-340042 A

  According to the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the operation of the operation means by the player can be reflected in the pre-reading effect, and it is not a game that simply waits for the occurrence of the pre-reading effect. Can do.

  However, even in the invention described in Patent Document 1, the player only operates the operating means in response to an instruction from the pachinko gaming machine, and selects “perform” or “do not perform” the operation (prefetching effect is performed). Only the player's intention to determine whether or not to perform the process can be reflected in the look-ahead effect. For this reason, the player's intention cannot be sufficiently reflected in the pre-reading effect, and the above problem has not been solved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a ball game machine capable of enhancing the fun of the game by performing a pre-reading effect that sufficiently reflects the player's intention. To do.

  The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problem, is a main controller that performs a big hit lottery based on a random number extracted due to a game ball entering a start opening, and receives from the main controller It is related with a bullet ball game machine provided with the sub-control device which reports the result of the big hit lottery by performing the symbol production of the contents determined based on the random number according to the production control command.

  Then, the main control device performs a holding storage unit for storing random numbers, performs a lottery lottery based on the random number related to the holding storage, and draws the holding memory, and the above-described random number based on the random number related to the holding storage. Pre-fetch control means for transmitting a pre-read command indicating whether or not the random number is a specific value to the sub-control device before the big hit lottery is performed, and a hold number indicating the number of reserved memories not digested to the sub-control device And a holding number notifying means for transmitting a command.

  In addition, the sub-control device is connected to operation means operated by the player, and on the basis of the number-of-holds command, the on-hold symbol display means for displaying the on-hold symbol corresponding to the on-hold memory that has not been digested, and the operating means Based on the pre-read command corresponding to the reserved memory, the selecting means for selecting one or more held symbols being displayed on the basis of the operation performed on and the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbols selected by the selecting means And a selection pre-reading effect means for performing a selection pre-reading effect for notifying about the result of the big hit lottery performed based on the hold storage.

  Then, the selected pre-reading effect means changes the reserved symbol selected by the selecting means based on the pre-read command in the selected pre-reading effect, and the operating means specifies one of the displayed reserved symbols from the player. The sub-control device is designated by the designation operation received via the operation means. Further, a support effect means for performing a support effect for notifying the content of the selected pre-reading effect for the reserved symbol being held is further provided.

  For example, when the random number related to the hold storage is the big hit determination random number used for the big hit lottery, the specific value may be the value of the big hit determination random number to be won. In addition, for example, when the random number related to the hold memory is a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach in the design effect when it is out of the big hit lottery, the specific value is the reach May be a reach determination random number value or a super reach reach random number value.

  Further, the prefetch command may be configured as information indicating a determination result of whether or not the random number related to the hold storage is a specific value, or may include the random number as a part (or as the random number itself) ) It may be configured.

  In addition, the selection pre-reading effect means, based on the pre-read command, when it becomes clear that the design memory is reached by the hold memory corresponding to the selected hold memory, or the big hit lottery, the degree of expectation to win High selection prefetching effects may be performed. In addition, when the big win lottery is not achieved without reaching the symbol effect, the selection prefetch effect with a low expectation may be performed, or the selection prefetch effect may not be performed. In addition, the selection pre-reading effect means may not perform the selection pre-reading effect when the player does not select a reserved symbol.

  According to such a configuration, since it is possible to select a holding memory for announcing the result of the jackpot lottery, it is possible to cause the player to perform a pre-reading effect on the holding memory that the player thinks he can expect the jackpot. The result of the jackpot lottery will be announced in a state that fully reflects the intention of the person. For this reason, the degree of intervention by the player in the game can be increased, and the fun of the game can be increased.

  On the other hand, it seems that there are some players who do not like to know the degree of expectation to win before the big hit lottery is performed and do not like the advance notice of the big hit lottery result, but if the reserved symbol is not selected It is possible to eliminate the selection pre-reading effect, and it is possible to give a notice of the result of the big hit lottery according to the player's preference.

  In addition, in the selection prefetching effect, since the holding symbol selected by the selection means changes, it is possible to express the degree of expectation for the big win lottery based on the selected holding memory in an easy-to-understand manner. It is possible to make it easy to understand whether the production has been performed.

  In addition to this, as a mode of the selected pre-reading effect, it is selected in the design effect for the reserved memory that is digested earlier than the reserved memory after the reserved memory as the target of the selected pre-reading effect is selected. Consecutive notices may be conceived to announce that the winner will be a lottery lottery.

  By the way, even if the player selects the reserved memory based only on intuition, it is extremely difficult to select the reserved memory to be a hit, and there is a possibility that only the pre-reading effect with a low level of expectation will be performed, or There is also a possibility that the selection pre-reading effect is hardly performed.

On the other hand, in the ball and ball game machine according to the first aspect, a support effect for notifying the content of the selected prefetch effect for the reserved symbol designated by the designation operation is performed.
More specifically, for example, the cursor for designating the reserved symbol can be moved according to the designation operation performed on the operation unit during the period in which the selection unit can select the reserved symbol, When it is displayed at the display position of one of the reserved symbols and the reserved symbol is designated by the cursor, it becomes a material for determining whether or not it is appropriate to perform the pre-reading effect for the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol. It can be considered that the production is performed as a support production.

  For this reason, the player can grasp the reserved memory that is highly likely to be subjected to the selection look-ahead effect with high expectation, and only the selection look-ahead effect with low expectation is performed, It is possible to prevent almost no performance.

In addition, the reserved memory that is the target of the selection prefetch effect may be always selectable, but the reserved memory may be selectable only during a predetermined period.
That is, the sub control device further performs a selection effect indicating that the selection of a reserved symbol for performing the selection prefetch effect is possible, and the sub control device determines whether or not to perform the selection effect. The information processing apparatus may further include a determination unit, and the selection unit may select the reserved symbol based on an operation performed on the operation unit when the selection effect is being performed.

  By doing so, the configuration of the ball game machine can be simplified and the processing load can be reduced as compared with the case where the reserved storage that is the target of the selection prefetch effect can be always selected. Further, it is possible to make the player clearly grasp the period during which the reserved storage can be selected.

  Furthermore, the sub-control device has a normal selection effect as a selection effect, and a specific selection effect that makes it easier to perform a pre-reading selection effect indicating that there is a higher possibility of winning the big hit lottery than when the normal selection effect is performed. The selection effect determining means may further determine which of the normal selection effect and the specific selection effect is to be performed based on the prefetch command corresponding to the pending storage that has not been digested.

  In this way, the player can select the hold storage for performing the selection prefetching effect only when the specific selection effect that facilitates the highly anticipated selection prefetching effect is performed. Can be improved.

  The selected prefetching effect means performs the selected prefetching effect during a predetermined selection prefetching period, and the sub-control device counts the number of times the selected prefetching effect is performed during the selected prefetching period, and the counting means counts In the case where the number of selected pre-reading effects has reached a predetermined limit number, selection pre-reading effect prohibiting means for prohibiting selection pre-reading effects by the selected pre-reading effect means may be further provided.

  By doing so, only the limited number of selection pre-reading effects are performed during the selection pre-reading period, and therefore the importance of selecting the reserved storage for performing the advance notice of the jackpot lottery result increases. For this reason, the player becomes cautious about the selection and comes to the selection with a strategy according to the gaming state, so that new fun can be generated.

The limited number of times may be determined by lottery.
By doing so, the player can play the game while desiring to increase the number of times of restriction, and the game preference can be improved.

  Further, the sub-control device has a pre-reading effect determining means for determining whether or not to perform a normal pre-reading effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery performed based on the holding memory, and a normal for any holding memory by the pre-reading effect determining means. When it is decided to perform the prefetching effect, it further comprises normal prefetching effecting means for performing the normal prefetching effect based on the prefetching command corresponding to the reserved storage, and the counting means is the selected prefetching performed by the selected prefetching effecting means. The number of effects and the number of normal prefetch effects performed by the normal prefetch effect means may be counted.

  The normal prefetching effect performed by the normal prefetching effect unit and the selection prefetching effect performed by the selected prefetching effecting unit may be the same or different. In addition, when these aspects of the pre-reading effect are made different, one of the pre-reading effects may be set as a continuous notice, and the other of the pre-reading effects may be set as a notice due to a change in the reserved symbol. Further, both prefetch effects may be notified by a change in the reserved symbol, and in each prefetch effect, the reserved symbols may be changed to different symbols.

  By doing so, the number of times that the selection pre-reading effect that is performed based on the player's selection can be executed in the selection pre-reading period is reduced regardless of the player's intention, and the player becomes more careful with the selection. At the same time, it becomes possible to select with a more advanced strategy, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, the sub-control device further includes a normal prefetching effect prohibiting unit for prohibiting the normal prefetching effect by the normal prefetching effecting unit when the selected prefetching effect and the normal prefetching effect counted by the counting unit reach the limit number of times. May be.

  By doing so, no pre-reading effects are performed after the number of times of performing the selected pre-reading effects and the normal pre-reading effects reaches the limit number in the selected pre-reading period. For this reason, the player can be more careful about the selection of the reserved memory for performing the selection prefetching effect, and can improve the fun of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart about a main routine. It is a flowchart about a start winning confirmation process. It is a flowchart about a 1st prefetch determination process and a 2nd prefetch determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart about jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart about jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart about a pending | holding display process. It is a flowchart about a 1st pending | holding display selection update process and a 2nd pending | holding display selection update process. It is a flowchart about effect setting processing. It is a flowchart about selection prefetch processing. It is a flowchart about effect design confirmation display processing. It is a flowchart about a big hit game end process. It is a table | surface for demonstrating the content of the privilege provided to a player according to a winning symbol. It is a table | surface for demonstrating a holding | maintenance symbol etc. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the display of the holding | maintenance symbol corresponding to a 1st holding | maintenance memory | storage is updated. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the display of the holding | maintenance symbol corresponding to 2nd holding | maintenance memory | storage is updated. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed in the case of selection production. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed in the case of selection production. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed in the case of a selection effect, a support effect, and a selection prefetch effect. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed in the case of selection prefetching production. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed in the case of selection prefetching production. It is explanatory drawing about the design effect screen after selection pre-reading effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed in the case of normal prefetching production. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed in the case of a selection effect and a selection prefetch effect. It is a table | surface which shows the cursor used for support production. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed in the case of the support production in a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[Description of configuration]
(1) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment has a structure which hold | maintains each structure with the outer frame 51 which makes a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 is configured so that a front frame (glass frame) 52 into which a glass sheet 61 is fitted and an inner frame to be described later can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a game abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is placed on the game board 1. Fired towards.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are moved to a dollar box provided in the game store by operating a ball removal lever. Can do. An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball rental button 57, a settlement button 58, a balance on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display 59 is provided.

  1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is mounted at the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 17 is installed on the left side of the game case 3. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 17, a plurality of types of random numbers for the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is correct is extracted, and whether or not the determination is correct (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random number is performed.

  Immediately below the center case 5 are the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 where a big hit lottery with a change display of a special symbol (also described as a special drawing) is performed due to the entrance of a game ball. Are arranged side by side. The pachinko machine 50 has a first special symbol (first special figure) that changes due to entering the first starting port 11 and a second special symbol (second special symbol) that changes due to entering the second starting port 12. 2 types of special symbols. The first start port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, while the second start port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery. You can enter the ball only when you win the lottery.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored, and when a game ball enters the second start port 12, A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the figure are extracted and stored on hold.

  The second start port 12 configured as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times when winning in the normal symbol lottery. Specifically, in a normal gaming state, approximately 2.6 seconds are released twice by one winning.

  Below the second start opening 12, a big winning opening 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened in a big hit game performed when a big hit lottery is won is arranged. In the lower left area of the game area 3, a plurality of normal winning ports 31 to 34 are arranged.

  In the lower right area of the game board 1, a 7-segment first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reservation number display device 18 composed of four LEDs, and a first special figure display device 18. A 2 special figure hold number display device 19, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs, and a general figure hold number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

  The center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. By performing, the symbol effect which alert | reports the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to a 1st, 2nd special figure is performed.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.
A number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (ball rental) in accordance with the operation of the loan button.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port SW12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and normal symbol operation. A normal symbol operation SW 17a that detects a game ball that has entered the gate 17, a first count SW 14a that counts the game balls that have entered the big prize opening 14, and a game ball that has entered the general prize openings 31 to 34 are detected. A detection signal is input from the general prize opening SW31a or the like.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  In addition, the main controller 80 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reservation number display device 18, and a second connected to each other via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. The display of the special figure hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7, and the universal figure hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the ordinary accessory solenoid 12b.

An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.
The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In the present embodiment, a configuration is used in which a detection signal of the payout SW 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control apparatus 81 and the payout control apparatus 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW35, the inner frame closing SW36, the ball cut SW23, the payout SW21, and the full SW22, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW22. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball cut SW 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 22 and the ball break SW 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 because the signals are not output. To resume.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display device 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The checkout display device 25 has a ball rental button 57 for requesting a game ball to be rented, and a request for payment. A settlement button 58 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, as well as the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.

In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, it is also possible to adopt a sealed configuration in which the prize balls generated according to winnings are stored without being paid out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW29.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop SW29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

  Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device includes the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

  The sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68. When the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment will be described.
The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is provided with a first start port 11 that can always win a prize, and a second start port 12 that is opened for a certain period of time by winning in the above-described normal symbol lottery and can win a prize. Yes. Then, a big win lottery with a change display of the first special figure is performed due to the winning at the first start opening 11, and a change display of the second special figure is displayed due to the winning at the second start opening 12. The common big hit lottery is performed, and the maximum number of reserved memories corresponding to each start port is four. In addition, when a big hit lottery is won, a big hit game is performed in which the big winning opening 14 is opened, but the number of rounds of the big hit game is set to any of 2R, 7R, 15R depending on the type of the big hit symbol The

  Further, the pachinko machine 50 is configured as a so-called ST machine, and is in an advantageous state for the player for a predetermined period (for example, a period until 70 big hit lotteries are performed) after the big hit game ends. It becomes. In ST, a probability variation mode in which the probability of a big win lottery increases, and at the same time, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery increases, and the opening time of the second start port 12 at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery is extended. When the symbol variation time is shortened, the mode becomes short mode (open extension mode), and the second start port 12 is easily opened. As a result, during ST, the winning frequency to the second start port 12 is higher than that of the first start port 11 compared to when it is not ST (normal gaming state).

  And during ST, the big hit lottery based on the hold memory (second hold memory) corresponding to the second start port 12 is more than the big hit lottery based on the hold memory (first hold memory) corresponding to the first start port 11. Prioritized, the second reserved memory is preferentially digested over the first reserved memory. In addition, when the big hit lottery based on the second reserved memory is won, there is a higher possibility that a big hit game with a long round number will be performed than in the case where the big hit lottery based on the first reserved memory is won. The inside is configured so that the player can win more prize balls.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50, in the normal gaming state, a prefetch effect (normal prefetch effect) for notifying the result of the big hit lottery for the first reserved memory is randomly performed. On the other hand, during ST, the pre-reading effect (normal pre-reading effect) for the second reserved memory is randomly performed, and the second selected by the player when the selection effect is performed in parallel with the symbol effect. A prefetching effect (selected prefetching effect) for the hold storage is performed.

  Needless to say, the pre-reading effect does not always accurately predict the results of the jackpot lottery, and the notice may be missed. There is also.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail, and pre-reading effects will be described.
(1) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings of the CPU, I / O, etc., and proceeds to S70.
On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

  Then, main controller 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting a winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a determination process for determining whether or not to win a big hit due to winning at the starting opening (S55). )I do. Further, a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S60), an output process for transmitting various information to the hall computer 87, and the like (S65) are executed.

In S70, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.
(2) Start Winning Confirmation Process Next, a start winning confirmation process for detecting a winning at the first and second start ports 11 and 12 and performing a storage for holding according to the winning is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Will be described. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

  In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11 has occurred based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S130.

  In S105, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of first reserved memories is the maximum value (4 in the present embodiment). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S130. If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110.

  In S110, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol (winning symbol) to be stopped and displayed when the big hit lottery is won, , Reach determination random number for determining whether or not to perform an effect (reach miss) to stop and display an effect design indicating a release after entering the reach state, a change to determine the variation time of a special symbol, etc. Pattern determination random numbers and the like are extracted and stored in a reserved manner (first reserved storage), and the process proceeds to S115.

  In S115, main controller 80 determines whether or not the game state is normal, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S115: Yes), the process proceeds to S120 and a negative determination is obtained. (S115: No), the process proceeds to S125.

  In S120, main controller 80 executes a first prefetch determination process for determining a value such as a big hit determination random number corresponding to the newly generated first reserved memory, and shifts the process to S125.

  In S125, the main controller 80 instructs the sub integrated controller 83 to obtain a first prefetch command (first prefetch command) indicating the number of first hold memories and the result of the first prefetch determination process for the newly generated first hold memory. 1 hold information) is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S130.

  In S130, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the second starter 12 based on the detection signal of the second starter SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S130: Yes), the process proceeds to S135. If the determination is negative (S130: No), the process ends.

  In S135, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of second reserved storage is the maximum value (4 in the present embodiment). If the determination is affirmative (S135: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S135: No), the process proceeds to S140.

  In S140, main controller 80 extracts the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, and the like and holds them in a stored state (second hold storage). Migrate processing.

  In S145, main controller 80 executes a second prefetch determination process for determining a value such as a big hit determination random number corresponding to the newly generated second reserved memory, and shifts the process to S150.

  In S150, the main controller 80 instructs the sub integrated controller 83 to obtain a second prefetch command (second prefetch command) indicating the number of second reserved memories and the result of the second prefetch determination process for the newly generated second reserved memory. 2 pending information) is transmitted, and this processing is terminated.

(3) First Prefetch Determination Process Next, a first prefetch determination process for determining a value such as a jackpot determination random number related to a newly generated first reserved memory will be described with reference to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. I will explain. This process is called from the start winning confirmation process.

  In S200, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit relating to the first reserved memory that has been newly generated is a specific value (a value that is a hit in the big hit lottery), and an affirmative determination is obtained. In this case (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205, and when a negative determination is obtained (S200: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S205, the main control device 80 indicates that the newly generated jackpot determination random number related to the first reserved memory is the specific value, and outputs the first prefetch command 3 indicating the number of the first reserved memory. Generate and finish this process.

  On the other hand, in S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the random number for reach determination relating to the newly generated first reserved memory is a specific value (a value that is out of reach in the design effect), and an affirmative determination is made. If it is obtained (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S215, and if a negative determination is obtained (S210: No), the process proceeds to S220.

  In S215, main controller 80 indicates that the value of the random number for reach determination relating to the newly generated first reserved memory is the specific value, and outputs first prefetch command 2 indicating the number of first reserved memories. Generate and finish this process.

  In S220, main controller 80 indicates that the newly generated jackpot determination random number and reach determination random number related to the first reserved memory are not the specific values, and indicates the number of first reserved memories. 1 Prefetch command 1 is generated, and this process is terminated.

(4) Second Prefetch Determination Process Next, a second prefetch determination process for determining a value such as a jackpot determination random number related to the newly generated second reserved memory is described with reference to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. I will explain. This process is called from the start winning confirmation process.

  In S250, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit relating to the second reserved memory that has been newly generated is a specific value (a value that is a hit in the big hit lottery), and an affirmative determination is obtained. In this case (S250: Yes), the process proceeds to S255, and when a negative determination is obtained (S250: No), the process proceeds to S260.

  In S255, main controller 80 indicates that the newly generated jackpot determination random number related to the second reserved memory is the specific value, and outputs second prefetch command 3 indicating the number of second reserved memories. Generate and finish this process.

  On the other hand, in S260, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the random number for reach determination relating to the newly generated second reserved memory is a specific value (a value that is out of reach in the design effect), and an affirmative determination is made. If it is obtained (S260: Yes), the process proceeds to S265, and if a negative determination is obtained (S260: No), the process proceeds to S270.

  In S265, main controller 80 indicates that the value of the random number for reach determination relating to the newly generated second reserved memory is the specific value, and outputs second prefetch command 2 indicating the number of second reserved memories. Generate and finish this process.

  In S270, main controller 80 indicates that the big hit determination random number and reach determination random number related to the newly generated second reserved memory are not the specific values, and indicates the number of second reserved memories. 2 Pre-read command 1 is generated and this process is terminated.

(5) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process in which the big hit lottery is performed using the jackpot determination random numbers stored on hold will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine. Further, after the end of this process, a big hit game process (details will be described later) for controlling the progress of the big hit game is executed.

  First, with reference to FIG. 8, in S300, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S300: No), the process proceeds to S305.

  In S305, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S305: Yes), the process proceeds to S385 in FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative (S305: No), the process proceeds to S310.

  In S310, main controller 80 determines whether or not the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S395 in FIG. 11. If the determination is negative (S310: No), the process proceeds to S315 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 9, in S315, the main control device 80 determines whether or not there is the second reserved storage. If the determination is affirmative (S315: Yes), the process proceeds to S320 and if the determination is negative. (S315: No), the process proceeds to S325.

In S320, main controller 80 decrements the number of second reserved memories, selects the oldest second reserved memory, and shifts the process to S335.
In S325, the main control device 80 determines whether or not there is the first reserved storage. If the determination is affirmative (S325: Yes), the process proceeds to S330, and if the determination is negative (S325: No). This process is terminated.

In S330, main controller 80 decrements the number of first reserved memories, selects the oldest first reserved memory, and shifts the process to S335.
In S335, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode (ST) is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S335: Yes), the process proceeds to S340, If the determination is negative (S335: No), the process proceeds to S345.

  In S340, main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change mode. Digest reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S350.

  On the other hand, in S345, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected holding storage and the determination table (normal table) corresponding to the normal gaming state. And the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S350.

  In S350, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S350: Yes), the process proceeds to S355, and if the determination is negative (S350: No). ), The process proceeds to S370.

  In S355, the main controller 80 determines the number of rounds of the jackpot game by determining the winning symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the reserved storage that has been digested. Then, the process proceeds to S360.

In S360, main controller 80 determines a special symbol variation time based on the variation pattern determination random number related to the digested pending storage, and proceeds to S365.
In S365, the main controller 80 sets the number of rounds of the big hit game and sets to be ST (probability change mode and short time mode) after the big hit game, and shifts the processing to S380.

  On the other hand, in S370 when the negative determination is obtained in S350 (that is, when the big hit lottery is removed), the main control device 80, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digested reserved memory, etc. The variation time of the special symbol is determined, and the process proceeds to S375.

In S375, main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during ST, and the process proceeds to S380.
In S380, the main control device 80 starts to display the fluctuation of the special figure corresponding to the reserved memory that has been digested, and also the fluctuation indicating the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the result of the big hit lottery by the reserved memory to the sub integrated control device 83. By transmitting the start command, the symbol effect is started, and this process is terminated.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 10, in S385, during transition display during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has passed, and in the case of a positive determination (S385: Yes), the process proceeds to S390, and in the case of a negative determination (S385: No), this process ends.

  In S390, the main control device 80 terminates the special symbol variation display, displays the special symbol fixed symbol, and transmits a symbol fixed command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the final symbol display. This process ends.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, in S <b> 395 that shifts during the special figure confirmation display, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S395: Yes), the process proceeds to S400. If the determination is negative (S395: No), this process ends.

In S400, the main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S405.
In S405, the main controller 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is a big hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S415 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S405: No), the process proceeds to S450.

In S415, main controller 80 refers to the probability variation flag, and when probability variation flag is 1, clears the probability variation flag (S420), and then proceeds to S425.
In S425, main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that it is in the time reduction mode (ST), and if the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S430), and then the process proceeds to S435. To do.

  Then, the main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S435), an accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S440), and a big hit start effect process (S445) in sequence, thereby showing a command indicating a big hit game mode. Alternatively, the jackpot game is started by transmitting a command for instructing the start of the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S450 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S405, the main controller 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is 1 (S450: Yes), during the ST (probability change mode). The remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed (in the middle) is referred to (the number of chances of variation) (S455). If the probability variation count is 0 (S455: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S460), and the process proceeds to S465.

  In S465, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and when the flag is 1 (S465: Yes), the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during ST (in the time reduction mode) (number of time reductions). (S470). If the number of time reductions is 0 (S470: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S475), and the process proceeds to S480.

In S480, the main controller 80 executes a state designation command transmission process, and ends this process.
(6) About jackpot game processing Next, the jackpot game processing for controlling the progress of the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Note that this process is a process that is executed after completion of the success / failure determination process.

  In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous action device is in operation, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505. If the determination is negative (S500: No), the process ends.

  In S505, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. In the case of (S505: No), the process proceeds to S510.

  In S510, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during each round interval in the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. In the case of determination (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515.

  In S515, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. In the case (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S525 and in the case of a negative determination. (S520: No), this processing is terminated.

In S525, the main control device 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, in S550, which proceeds while the special winning opening 14 is opened, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 14 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S550: Yes), the process proceeds to S560. If the determination is negative (S550: No), the process proceeds to S555.

  In S555, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S560 and the determination is negative. (S555: No), this process is terminated.

In S560, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S565.
In S565, the main controller 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S570 that shifts during the interval of each round, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S570: Yes), the process proceeds to S575. If the determination is negative (S570: No), this process is terminated.

  In S575, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S575: Yes), the process proceeds to S580, and if the determination is negative (S575: No), the process proceeds to S585.

In S580, main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the jackpot game is ended, and ends the present process.
On the other hand, in S585, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening release process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, in S600 that shifts to the end effect of the jackpot game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S600: Yes). , The process proceeds to S605, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S605 and S610, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S615.
In S615, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probability change mode after the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S615: Yes), the big hit lottery that can be executed during the probability change mode (during ST). The number of times (the number of times of probability change) is set (S620), the probability change flag is set (S625), and the process proceeds to S630.

  In S630, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time reduction mode after the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S630: Yes), the big hit lottery that can be executed in the time reduction mode (during ST) is determined. The number of times (number of time reductions) is set (S635), the time reduction flag is set (S640), and the process proceeds to S645.

In the present embodiment, since the probability change mode and the time reduction mode are set in ST, the same number is set as the number of times of probability change and the number of time reductions.
In S645 and S650, main controller 80 executes a process for transmitting a jackpot end command for terminating the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process to sub integrated control apparatus 83, and ends this process. .

(7) On-hold display processing Next, on-hold display processing for displaying the on-hold symbols corresponding to the first and second on-hold memories on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83.

  In S700, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the first prefetch command (first hold information) is received from the main control device 80, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S700: Yes), When the process proceeds to S705 and a negative determination is obtained (S700: No), the process proceeds to S720.

  In S705, the sub integrated control device 83 refers to the probability change flag to determine whether or not the normal gaming state is set, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S705: Yes), the process proceeds to S715. If a negative determination is obtained (S705: No), the process proceeds to S710.

  In S710, based on the first prefetch command, the sub integrated control device 83 instructs the effect design control device 82 to have the normal hold symbol corresponding to the newly generated first hold memory (the hold symbol when the prefetch effect is not performed). ) Is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the process proceeds to S720.

  On the other hand, in S715, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a first hold display selection update process for displaying a hold symbol corresponding to the first hold memory based on the received first prefetch command, and shifts the process to S720.

  In S720, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the second prefetch command (second hold information) is received from the main control device 80, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S720: Yes), The process proceeds to S725, and if a negative determination is obtained (S720: No), this process ends.

  In S725, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the prefetch limit count that is the remaining number of prefetch effects that can be executed during ST is 1 or more, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S725: Yes), the process proceeds to S730, and if a negative determination is obtained (S725: No), the process proceeds to S735.

  In S730, the sub integrated control device 83 refers to the probability variation flag to determine whether or not the probability variation mode (ST) is in effect, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S730: Yes), the process proceeds to S740. In addition, if a negative determination is obtained (S730: No), the process proceeds to S735.

  In S735, based on the received second look-ahead command, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to display the normal hold symbol corresponding to the newly generated second hold memory on the effect symbol display device 6. This process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S740, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a second hold display selection update process for displaying a hold symbol corresponding to the second hold memory based on the received second prefetch command, and ends this process. .

(8) About 1st pending | holding display selection update process Next, the 1st pending | holding display selection update process which displays the pending | holding symbol corresponding to 1st pending | holding memory is demonstrated using the flowchart as described in Fig.16 (a). This process is configured as a subroutine called from the hold display process.

  In S750, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the type of the first look-ahead command (in other words, whether the value of the big hit determination random number and reach determination random number related to the first generated reserved memory is the specific value described above. And whether or not to perform the normal prefetching effect on the newly generated first reserved memory based on the lottery result of the random number extracted by itself. If the normal prefetch effect is performed (S755: Yes), the process proceeds to S760. If the normal prefetch effect is not performed (S755: No), the process proceeds to S765.

  In S760, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the normal prefetch hold symbol corresponding to the newly generated first hold memory on the basis of the lottery result based on the type of the first prefetch command and the extracted random number, and the production symbol control device 82. On the other hand, the normal look-ahead reserved symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 and the present process is terminated. In addition, what kind of normal prefetch hold symbols are displayed will be described later.

  On the other hand, in S765, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to display the normal reserved symbol corresponding to the newly generated first reserved memory on the effect symbol display device 6, and ends this processing.

Note that the sub integrated control device 83 may perform normal prefetching effects on the first reserved memory other than the newly generated first reserved memory.
(9) Second Hold Display Selection Update Process Next, a second hold for displaying a hold symbol corresponding to the second hold memory, setting a hold symbol corresponding to the second hold memory when performing the prefetch effect, and the like. The display selection update process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the hold display process.

  In S770, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the type of the second look-ahead command (in other words, whether the value of the big hit determination random number and the reach determination random number related to the newly generated second reserved memory is the specific value described above. And whether or not the normal pre-reading effect is to be performed for the newly generated second reserved memory based on the lottery result of the random number extracted by itself. Further, based on the lottery result based on the type of the second prefetch command and the random number extracted by itself, the selection prefetch hold symbol corresponding to the newly generated second hold memory displayed in the selected prefetch effect is set. When the normal prefetch effect is performed (S775: Yes), the process proceeds to S780, and when the normal prefetch effect is not performed (S775: No), the process proceeds to S790.

  In S780, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the normal prefetch hold symbol corresponding to the newly generated second hold memory, based on the lottery result based on the type of the second prefetch command and the extracted random number, and the production symbol control device 82. On the other hand, the normal prefetch hold symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Then, the prefetch limit count is decremented (S785), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S790, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to display the normal reserved symbol corresponding to the newly generated second reserved memory on the effect symbol display device 6, and shifts the processing to S795. .

In S795, the sub integrated control device 83 stores the selected prefetch hold symbol corresponding to the newly generated second hold memory set in S770, and ends this process.
Note that the sub integrated control device 83 may perform normal prefetching effects on the second reserved memory other than the newly generated second reserved memory.

(10) About Effect Setting Processing Next, effect setting processing for starting a symbol effect will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83.

  In S800, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805. If a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), this process ends.

  In S805, the sub integrated control device 83 refers to the probability variation flag and determines whether or not the probability variation mode (ST) is set. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S810, and when a negative determination is obtained (S805: No), the process proceeds to S835.

  In S810, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the prefetch limit count is 1 or more. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S820. If a negative determination is obtained (S810: No), the process proceeds to S815. Note that the sub-integrated control device 83 also shifts the process to S815 when performing the symbol effect corresponding to the first reserved storage.

  In S815, the sub-integrated control device 83 executes a first certain variation effect selection process for determining a design effect mode based on the received variation start command, and the process proceeds to S840. In the first certain change effect selection process, it is not determined to perform the selection effect.

  On the other hand, in S820, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the aspect of the symbol effect based on the received change start command. Further, based on the prefetch command received in the past, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number and the reach determination random number related to the second pending storage that have not been digested are the specific values described above, and the determination result and Based on the lottery result of the random number extracted by itself, it is determined whether or not to perform the selection effect that enables selection of the second reserved memory for performing the pre-reading effect.

  Note that the selection effect may be performed even when there is no second reserved memory that is a hit in the big win lottery or a second reserved memory that is out of reach in the symbol effect. Further, when there is no second reserved memory, the decision to perform the selection effect is not made.

  Although details will be described later, there are two types of selection effects, a normal selection effect and a specific selection effect, and the sub integrated control device 83 performs either selection effect based on the determination result and the lottery result. To decide.

When it is determined to perform the selection effect (S825: Yes), the sub integrated control device 83 sets a selection prefetch flag (S830), and the process proceeds to S840.
On the other hand, in S835, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a normal effect selection process for determining a design effect mode based on the received variation start command, and the process proceeds to S840. In the normal stage effect selection process, it is not determined to perform the selection effect.

  In S840, the sub integrated control device 83 starts the determined symbol effect for the effect symbol control device 82, and when it is determined to perform the selection effect, starts the selection effect, and the process proceeds to S845. .

  In S845, the sub integrated control device 83 deletes the reserved symbols for the reserved memory corresponding to the started symbol effect from the effect symbol display device 6 and displays the remaining reserved symbols for the effect symbol control device 82. The hold display update process for shifting the position is executed, and this process ends.

(11) Selection Prefetch Processing Next, the selection prefetch processing for receiving the selection of the second hold memory during the selection effect and performing the selection prefetch effect for the selected second hold memory is illustrated in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. It explains using. This process is a process periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83.

  In S850, the sub integrated control device 83 refers to the selection prefetch flag and determines whether or not the selection effect is being executed. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S850: Yes), the process proceeds to S855, and if a negative determination is obtained (S850: No), this process ends.

  In S855, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the jog dial 68 is operated based on the signal from the jog dial 68. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S855: Yes), the process proceeds to S860, and when a negative determination is obtained (S855: No), the process proceeds to S870.

  In S860, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to display a cursor for selecting the reserved symbol (second reserved symbol) corresponding to the second reserved memory on the effect symbol display device 6, and In response to the signal from the jog dial 68, the display position of the cursor is moved to a state where any second reserved symbol is designated, and the process proceeds to S865.

  In S865, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the big hit determination random number and the reach determination random number related to the second reserved memory corresponding to the second reserved symbol designated by the cursor based on the prefetch command received in the past. In addition, it is determined whether or not the specific value is described above, and a random number is extracted. Then, based on the determination result and the lottery result based on the random number, a notice of the selection pre-reading effect for the designated second reserved memory is made in advance (in other words, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second reserved memory is notified in advance). In addition to determining whether to perform a support effect, when performing the support effect, the effect symbol control device 82 is caused to perform a support effect in a mode (details will be described later) according to the determination result and the lottery result. Note that when the pre-reading effect is already performed in the designated second reserved symbol, the support effect is not performed. Then, the process proceeds to S870.

  In S870, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the effect button 67 is operated based on the signal from the effect button 67. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S870: Yes), the process proceeds to S875, and if a negative determination is obtained (S870: No), this process ends.

  In S875, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a pre-reading effect is performed with the second reserved symbol designated by the cursor, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S875: Yes), When the process proceeds to S880 and a negative determination is obtained (S875: No), this process ends.

  In S880, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the selection of the second reserved symbol designated by the cursor, and performs the selection prefetching effect for the second reserved memory corresponding to the designated second reserved symbol. Specifically, the designated second reserved symbol (normally reserved symbol) displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is set to the effect symbol control device 82 in S770 of the second hold display selection update process. The selected prefetch hold symbol is changed (details will be described later), and the process proceeds to S885.

  In S885, the sub integrated control device 83 decrements the prefetch limit count, clears the selection prefetch flag (S890), ends the selection effect (S895), and ends this processing.

(12) About Effect Symbol Confirmation Display Processing Next, effect symbol confirmation display processing for performing effect symbol confirmation display will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83.

  In S900, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905. If a negative determination is obtained (S900: No), this process ends.

In S905, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control apparatus 82 to perform a final display of the effect symbol, and the process proceeds to S910.
In S910, the sub integrated control device 83 refers to the selection prefetch flag to determine whether or not a selection effect is being performed. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S910: Yes), the process proceeds to S915. In addition, if a negative determination is obtained (S910: No), this process is terminated.

  In S915, the sub integrated control device 83 clears the selection prefetch flag, and then performs a process of ending the selection effect (S920), and ends this process. If the second reserved symbol is not selected in the selection effect, the selection effect ends in S915 and S920.

(13) About the jackpot game end processing Next, the jackpot game end processing for ending the effect during the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 when a big hit game is being performed.

  In S950, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a big hit end command has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S950: Yes), the process proceeds to S955. If a negative determination is obtained (S950: No), this process ends.

  In S955, the sub-integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to execute a jackpot game ending process for ending the effect during the jackpot game by causing the effect symbol display device 6 to display a jackpot game end screen. , The process proceeds to S960.

  In S960, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the number of rounds of the finished jackpot game is 15R, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S960: Yes), the process proceeds to S965 and is denied. If the determination is obtained (S960: No), the process proceeds to S970.

In S965, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the prefetch limit count to 5 times, and ends this processing.
In S970, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the number of rounds of the jackpot game that has ended is 7R, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S970: Yes), the process proceeds to S975 and is denied. If the determination is obtained (S970: No), the process proceeds to S980.

In S975, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the prefetch limit count to 10 times, and ends this processing.
On the other hand, in S980, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the prefetch limit count to 15 times, and ends this processing.

  As described above, in the big hit game end process, the smaller the number of rounds of the big hit game, the larger the number of prefetch restrictions. For this reason, the disappointment of the player due to the small number of rounds can be eased.

(14) About the types of winning symbols Next, the types of special symbols (winning symbols) that are displayed when winning in the big hit lottery, and the benefits that are given to players when winning according to each winning symbol Will be described using the table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (a), as a winning symbol corresponding to the first special symbol, a 15R probability variable symbol with a round hit game number of 15R, a 7R probability variable symbol with a round number of 7R, and a round A 2R probability variation symbol having a number of 2R is provided. The probabilities that the winning symbol is a 15R probability variation symbol, a 7R probability variation symbol, and a 2R probability variation symbol are 40/100, 30/100, and 30/100, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), the 15R probability variation symbol, the 7R probability variation symbol, and the 2R probability variation symbol are also provided for the winning symbol corresponding to the second special symbol, and the winning symbol is the 15R probability variation symbol. The probabilities of 7R probability variation symbol and 2R probability variation symbol are 50/100, 30/100, and 20/100, respectively.

  In addition, as described above, in any case of winning the big hit lottery of the first and second special drawings, the big hit lottery will be held 70 times after the big hit game regardless of the type of the winning symbol. During this time, ST (probability change mode and time reduction mode) continues. When the 15R probability variation symbol, the 7R probability variation symbol, and the 2R probability variation symbol are hit, the prefetch limit counts during ST are set to 5, 10, and 15 respectively after the end of the big hit game.

  Note that the number of times of prefetching remaining at the end of the ST is stored as the number of carry-overs, and when a new ST is started, the number of times obtained by adding the number corresponding to the winning symbol and the number of carry-overs is prefetched. It is good also as a limit number of times.

  Also, if the winning symbol is a 15R probability variation symbol, the big winning lottery is 100 times, if it is a 7R probability variation symbol, the big winning lottery is 70 times, and if it is a 2R probability variation symbol, the big winning lottery is 50 times. Accordingly, the duration of ST may be varied. For example, if the winning symbol is a 15R probability variable symbol, the prefetch limit number is 15 times. If the symbol is a 7R probability variable symbol, the prefetch limit number is 10, and if it is a 2R probability variable symbol, the prefetch limit number is 5. For example, the number of times of prefetching may be set according to the duration of ST.

  Further, as described above, instead of determining the prefetch limit count according to the winning symbol determined by the main control device 80, for example, according to the lottery result by random numbers extracted by the sub integrated control device 83. For example, the number of times of prefetching may be determined by the sub integrated control device 83 such that the number of times of prefetching is selected at the start of ST.

  In addition, during the ST, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not to perform a symbol effect in a predetermined manner by lottery, for example. If the symbol effect is performed, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the prefetch limit count in advance. The predetermined number of times may be added to increase the number of times of prefetching limit.

(15) About reserved symbols Next, the reserved symbols will be described.
The table shown in FIG. 22A describes the normal hold symbol used to indicate the first and second hold memories when the pre-reading effect is not performed.

  In the table shown in FIG. 22B, normal prefetch hold symbols used in normal prefetch effects performed on the first and second hold memories are described. As described in the table, four types of reliability that are the probabilities of winning the big hit lottery performed based on the corresponding reserved memory (in other words, the expectation level of winning the big hit lottery) as the normal look-ahead reserved symbols are as follows. Things are provided. Note that there are four levels of reliability: “Small”, “Medium”, “Large”, and “Confirmed” (meaning that a big win lottery must be won).

  In the table, the normal look-ahead reserved symbols of each reliability are determined to be a big hit lottery with the corresponding reserved memory, when the symbol production by the reserved memory is out of reach, and out of the normal (excluded with the big hit lottery) In this case, the probability (appearance rate) of displaying on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 by the normal prefetching effect is described.

  Further, the table shown in FIG. 22C describes selection prefetch hold symbols used in the selection prefetch effect performed for the second hold memory. As described in the table, as the selection pre-read hold symbols, there are provided three types having different reliability levels for the big hit lottery with the corresponding second hold memory. Note that there are three levels of reliability: “small”, “medium”, and “large”.

  The table describes the appearance rate of the selected pre-reading effect in the case of hitting by the corresponding holding storage, the case of being out of reach, and the case of being out of normal for the selected pre-reading holding symbol of each reliability. Has been.

  In addition, as described above, there are two types of selection effects, a normal selection effect and a specific selection effect. In the specific selection effect, a selection look-ahead hold pattern with higher reliability than the normal selection effect appears. It is easy to do.

  Specifically, as shown in the table of FIG. 22D, when all the second reserved memories are out of normal, 2/3 of the generated selection effects are normal selection effects. / 3 is the specific selection effect. In addition, when the second hold memory includes a thing that is out of reach, 1/2 of the selection effects is a normal selection effect, 1/2 is a specific selection effect, and the second hold memory. If the winning combination is included, 1/3 of the selection effects is a normal selection effect, and 2/3 is a specific selection effect.

(16) About Renewal of Held Symbol Next, how the retained symbol display is updated on the screen in the effect symbol display device 6 according to the occurrence or digestion of the pending memory will be described.

  First, the update of the display of the holding symbol corresponding to the first holding memory will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram shown in FIG. On the symbol effect screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, four display areas 100a to 100d are provided as display areas for the reserved symbols corresponding to the first reserved memory. When the first reserved memory is generated, Corresponding reserved symbols are displayed in order from the display area located on the left side of the screen.

  The explanatory diagram of FIG. 23 (a) corresponds to the first reserved memory that is generated first and second, while the reserved symbols 101 to 103 corresponding to the three first reserved memories are displayed on the symbol effect screen. As the reserved symbols 101 and 102, a normal reserved symbol is displayed. Further, it is shown that the normal prefetching effect is performed on the first reserved memory that occurs third, and the normal prefetching reserved symbol having a low reliability is displayed as the corresponding reserved symbol 103 as an example.

  When the first reserved memory generated first is digested and the symbol effect is started, the corresponding reserved symbol 101 is deleted, and the display positions of the reserved symbols 102 and 103 are adjacent to the left side of the screen. It moves to the display areas 100a and 100b, and the display positions of the reserved symbols 102 and 103 are shifted to the left side (see FIG. 23B).

When a new first hold memory is generated, the corresponding hold symbol 104 is displayed in the display area 100c (see FIG. 23C).
Next, the update of the display of the holding symbol corresponding to the second holding memory will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram shown in FIG. Similar to the first reserved memory, on the symbol effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6, four display areas 110a to 110d are provided as display areas for the reserved symbols corresponding to the second reserved memory. When the storage occurs, the corresponding reserved symbols are displayed in order from the display area located on the left side of the screen.

  The explanatory diagram of FIG. 24A corresponds to the second reserved memory generated first and second, while the reserved symbols 111 to 113 corresponding to the three second reserved memories are displayed on the symbol effect screen. As the reserved symbols 111 and 112, it is indicated that a normal reserved symbol is displayed. Moreover, it shows that the selection prefetch effect is performed with respect to the 2nd hold memory which arises 3rd, and the selection prefetch hold design with a small reliability is displayed as an example as a corresponding hold design 113. FIG.

  When the second reserved memory generated first is digested and the symbol effect is started, the corresponding reserved symbol 111 is erased and the display positions of the reserved symbols 112 and 113 are adjacent to the left side of the screen. It moves to the display areas 110a and 110b, and the display positions of the reserved symbols 112 and 113 are shifted to the left (see FIG. 24B).

When a new second reserved memory is generated, the corresponding reserved symbol 114 is displayed in the display area 110c (see FIG. 24C).
In this way, the first and second reserved memories have the display positions of the corresponding reserved symbols determined based on the order in which they occur, and correspond to the reserved memories when the first generated reserved memory is digested. While the reserved symbols are deleted, the display positions of these reserved symbols are changed while maintaining the relative positional relationship of the reserved symbols corresponding to the remaining reserved memories.

(17) Pre-reading effect First, the flow up to the selected pre-reading effect will be described.
FIG. 25A shows a normal symbol effect screen (symbol effect screen on which no selection effect is performed) displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 during ST. On the normal symbol effect screen, a change display of the effect symbol is performed, and the hold symbol 100 corresponding to the first hold memory and the hold symbol 110 corresponding to the second hold memory are displayed, and further, the look-ahead restriction during ST The number of times is displayed.

  On the other hand, FIG. 25 (b) shows a symbol effect screen when the normal selection effect is started together with the symbol effect, and FIG. 25 (c) is a symbol effect when the specific selection effect is started together with the symbol effect. The screen is shown. As shown in FIGS. 25B and 25C, when a normal selection effect or a specific selection effect is performed in parallel with the symbol effect, the background image of the effect symbol is a normal symbol effect. (The color of the background image of the effect design is partially different between the normal selection effect and the specific selection effect). A rectangular cursor 115 for selecting one of the reserved symbols corresponding to the second reserved memory (second reserved symbol) is displayed, and the cursor 115 can be moved to the left and right in accordance with the operation of the jog dial 68. The cursor 115 is displayed in a state where any of the second reserved symbols is designated.

  After that, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, an explanation is given that any of the second reserved symbols can be designated by operating the jog dial 68 (see FIG. 26A), and designation is made by pressing the effect button 67. The description that the selection of the second reserved symbol can be determined will be made sequentially (see FIG. 26B).

  After these explanations, the change display of the effect symbol at the center of the screen is resumed (see FIG. 27A). When a second reserved symbol corresponding to the second reserved memory that is likely to be subjected to a highly reliable selection prefetch effect is designated, a support effect is performed, and the rectangular cursor 115 becomes a circular cursor 116a. (See FIG. 27B).

  The support effect of the above aspect is for notifying the content of the selected prefetch effect for the second reserved memory corresponding to the designated second reserved symbol, but needless to say, this notification is not always true. . Of course, even when the support effect is not performed, the selected prefetch hold symbol with high reliability may be displayed in the selected prefetch effect.

  Then, by depressing the effect button 67, the selection of the second reserved symbol designated by the cursor is determined, the selected prefetching effect for the corresponding second reserved memory is started, and the prefetching limit count being displayed is decremented. . In the pre-reading effect, the second reserved symbol is changed to the changing symbol 120a (see FIG. 27C), and then the selected pre-reading reserved symbol 120b having a high reliability is displayed as an example (FIG. 28A). )reference).

  In addition, although the background image of the effect design in FIGS. 27A to 27C corresponds to the normal selection effect, even when the specific selection effect is being performed, the background image is the specific selection effect. The production proceeds in the same manner in a state corresponding to.

  Thereafter, when the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed, the second reserved memory is sequentially digested, the symbol effect is performed accordingly, and the second reserved symbol is deleted (FIGS. 28B to 29C). )). Then, when the second reserved memory corresponding to the selected pre-reading reserved symbol is digested and the symbol effect is started, the selected pre-reading reserved symbol is erased from the screen (FIG. 30 (a)), and the second reserved memory is hit. In such a case, the same effect design symbols are arranged and displayed in a fixed state (FIG. 30B).

  When a new second reserved memory is generated at the time of the selection effect and a new second reserved symbol is displayed on the screen, the second reserved symbol may be designated by operating the jog dial 68. .

  In addition, if the selection of the second reserved symbol is not confirmed at the time of the selection effect, the selection effect ends with the end of the symbol effect. In such a case, the number of times of prefetching can be reduced. There is no.

  In the present embodiment, the selection pre-reading effect for the second reserved memory corresponding to the selected second reserved symbol is performed by selecting one second reserved symbol during the selection effect. A plurality of second reserved symbols may be selected at the time of presentation, and a selection prefetching effect may be performed for the second reserved memory corresponding to the selected plurality of second reserved symbols.

  In this embodiment, the selection effect is not performed when the prefetch limit number is 0. However, the selection effect may be performed even when the prefetch limit number is 0 (however, In the selection effect, the second reserved symbol can be selected, but the support effect and the prefetch effect are not performed).

  Next, the flow of normal prefetching effects will be described. FIG. 31A shows a normal symbol effect screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 during ST. Then, when the second reserved memory is generated during the symbol production, and it is decided to perform the normal prefetching effect for the second reserved memory, the normal prefetching having a low reliability as an example as the corresponding second reserved symbol. The reserved symbol is displayed and the displayed prefetch limit count is decremented (FIG. 31 (b)).

  By doing so, the number of times that the selection pre-reading effect can be executed during the ST is reduced regardless of the player's intention, so that the player becomes more cautious about the selection of the second reserved memory at the time of the selection effect. At the same time, it becomes possible to select with a more advanced strategy, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the selection prefetch effect described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 30, a selection prefetch hold symbol with high reliability is displayed, and it is a win in the big hit lottery by the second hold memory in which the selection prefetch effect is made. On the other hand, when the target second reserved memory is out of normal, a support effect or a prefetch effect is performed as follows.

  That is, in the selection effect, the cursor 115 is similarly moved according to the operation of the jog dial 68 (see FIGS. 32 (1-a) and (1-b)). At this time, since the selected prefetch hold symbol with high reliability is not displayed in the prefetch effect corresponding to each second hold memory, the support effect is not performed and the shape of the cursor 115 does not change. When the selection of the second reserved symbol designated by the cursor 115 is determined by the operation of the effect button 67, the selection pre-reading effect is started and the second reserved symbol is changed to the changing symbol 120a. As shown in FIG. 32, the selected prefetch hold symbol 120c having a low reliability is displayed (see FIGS. 32 (1-c) and (1-d)).

  In addition to this, after changing the second reserved symbol (normally reserved symbol) selected by operating the jog dial 68 or the production button 67 to the changing symbol 120a, the normal reserved symbol may be displayed again ( FIG. 32 (2-a) to (2-d)).

  In addition, since these selection prefetch effects are low in reliability, it is assumed that the support effects are not performed. However, as described above, whether or not the support effects are performed is determined by lottery or the like. Even when a selection prefetch hold symbol with low reliability is displayed, a support effect may be performed.

  Further, in the description of the flow up to the selection prefetch effect described above, an example in which a rectangular cursor is deformed into a circle as a support effect has been described. However, a plurality of aspects are provided as support effects, and the reliability of each aspect (in other words, The probability that a highly reliable selection pre-reading effect is performed or the probability of winning in the big hit lottery by the second reserved memory corresponding to the designated second reserved symbol may be varied.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, a plurality of cursor shapes at the time of support production are provided. For example, the reliability when the rectangular cursor changes to a circle (support 1) changes to a triangle. It may be set higher than the reliability of the case (support 2).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34, instead of changing the shape of the cursor, the support effect may be performed by changing the image around the second reserved symbol 116b designated by the cursor 115. .

In addition to the change in the shape of the cursor or the like (or in place of the change in the cursor shape or the like), a support effect may be performed by the speaker 66, various LEDs, or the lamp 26.
Further, the number of presses of the effect button 67 that determines the selection of the second reserved symbol designated by the cursor may be changed. That is, for example, when performing a highly reliable support effect, the selection of the second reserved symbol is determined by pressing the effect button 67 once (that is, the selection prefetch effect is started), and the support effect having a low reliability is performed. In the case of performing the selection, the selection may be determined by pressing the effect button 67 a plurality of times.

  When the support effect is performed in such a manner, even if the player presses the effect button 67 in a state where the second reserved symbol in which the selection prefetch effect with low reliability is performed is designated by the cursor, 1 The selection may not be confirmed by pressing once. In response to this, the player can move the cursor to the position of another second reserved symbol and select the second reserved symbol again, or no selection can be made. Can be prevented from being reduced unnecessarily, and the interest of support production can be enhanced.

  On the contrary, when performing a highly reliable support effect, when the second reserved symbol is selected by pressing the effect button 67 a plurality of times, and when a support effect with low reliability is performed. The selection may be determined by pressing the effect button 67 once. Even in such a case, it is possible to enhance the interest of the prefetching effect.

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According to the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, it is possible to select the second reserved memory that is the target of the selection pre-reading effect while the selection effect is being performed, so that the player can expect a big hit. A pre-reading effect on the second reserved memory can be performed, and the pre-reading effect is performed in a state that sufficiently reflects the player's intention. For this reason, the degree of intervention by the player in the game can be increased, and the fun of the game can be increased.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the present embodiment, the main control device 80 sends the big hit determination random number and the reach determination random number related to the hold storage to the sub integrated control device 83 when the hold storage occurs, respectively. A prefetch command indicating whether or not the specific value is present is transmitted. However, the main control device 80 may transmit the jackpot determination random number or the reach determination random number related to the reserved storage to the sub integrated control device 83 instead of the prefetch command. Even in such a case, the sub-integrated control device 83 can determine whether or not these random numbers are the above-described specific values, so that a pre-reading effect similar to this embodiment can be performed. .

  (2) In this embodiment, the selection effect and the selection prefetching effect for the second reserved memory are performed during the ST, but the selection effect and the selection prefetching effect for the first reserved memory are performed during the normal gaming state. May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of prefetching restrictions for limiting the number of selected prefetching effects during ST is provided, but it is configured such that the selection prefetching effects are performed indefinitely during ST without providing the number of prefetching restrictions. May be.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(3) In this embodiment, the selection effect is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol effect, and the selection effect is also ended when the symbol effect ends. The execution time of the selection effect may be set at random. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether the jackpot determination random number related to the first or second reserved memory is the above-mentioned specific value and the reach determination random number related to the reserved memory. The prefetch effect is performed based on the determination result of whether or not the above-mentioned specific value, but the prefetch effect may be performed only based on the determination result of the big hit determination random number, or only the determination result of the reach determination random number A prefetching effect may be performed based on the above.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main controller 80 prefetches the determination result of the jackpot determination random number related to the newly generated first or second reserved memory and the number of the first or second reserved memory. The command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control device 80, for example, a command indicating a determination result for the jackpot determination random number related to the newly generated first or second reserved memory, and the first or second Two commands indicating the number of reserved memories may be transmitted separately.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

  In the pachinko machine 50, the sub integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol display device 6 correspond to the sub control device, and the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 correspond to the operation means. Needless to say, the processing corresponding to the reserved symbol display means, the selection means, the selection prefetch effect means, and the support effect means included in the sub-control device in the claims is performed by each device corresponding to the sub-control device. There is no particular limitation on how to perform the sharing. Specifically, for example, the processes corresponding to the reserved symbol display means and the selection means may be performed by a plurality of different devices, or may be performed by a single device.

The change start command and the symbol confirmation command correspond to the effect control command, and the first prefetch command and the second prefetch command correspond to the prefetch command and the hold number command.
The operation of the jog dial 68 corresponds to the designation operation, and the operation of the effect button 67 corresponds to the determination operation.

S110 and S140 of the start winning confirmation process correspond to the hold storage means, and S125 and S150 correspond to the prefetch control means and the hold number notification means.
Moreover, S340 and S345 of the success / failure determination process correspond to the lottery means.

  Further, S710 and S735 of the hold display process, S765 of the first hold display selection update process, S790 of the second hold display selection update process, and S845 of the effect setting process correspond to the hold symbol display means.

  In addition, S855, S860, and S870 of the selection prefetch process correspond to selection means, S880 corresponds to selection prefetch effect means, and S865 corresponds to support effect means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2a ... Outer rail, 2b ... Inner rail, 3 ... Game area, 4 ... Game nail, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production | presentation symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... The number of usual figure hold Display device, 9 ... first special drawing display device, 10 ... second special drawing display device, 11 ... first start port, 11a ... first start port SW, 12 ... second start port, 12a ... second start port SW , 12b ... Normal actor solenoid, 14 ... Large winning opening, 14a ... First counting SW, 14b ... Large winning opening solenoid, 17 ... Normal symbol operating gate, 17a ... Normal symbol operating SW, 18 ... First special figure holding number Display device, 19 ... second special figure reservation number display device, 20 ... payout motor, 21 ... payout SW, 22 ... full SW, 23 ... out of ball SW, 24 ... CR unit terminal board, 25 ... checkout display device, 28 ... Touch SW, 29 ... Launch stop SW, 30 ... Launch motor 35 ... Glass frame closing SW, 36 ... Inner frame closing SW, 39 ... Cylinder lock, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 51 ... Outer frame, 52 ... Front frame, 53 ... Hinge, 55 ... Upper plate, 56 ... CR unit, 57 ... Ball lending button, 58 ... Check button, 59 ... Balance indicator, 61 ... Flat glass, 63 ... Bottom plate, 64 ... Launch handle, 65 ... Frame side decorative lamp, 66 ... Speaker, 67 ... Production button, 68 ... Jog dial, 70 ... inner frame, 71 ... ball tank, 72 ... tank rail, 73 ... payout unit, 78 ... external connection terminal plate, 80 ... main control device, 81 ... payout control device, 82 ... effect symbol control device, 83 ... sub integrated control Device: 84 ... Launch control device, 85 ... Power supply board, 90 ... Symbol display device relay terminal board.

Claims (1)

A main control device that performs a big win lottery based on a random number extracted due to a game ball entering the starting port, and a design having contents determined based on the random number in accordance with an effect control command received from the main control device A ball game machine comprising a sub-control device that informs the result of the jackpot lottery by performing an effect,
The main controller is
A storage unit for storing the random number;
The lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery based on the random number related to the reserved memory, and digesting the reserved memory;
Prefetch control means for transmitting a prefetch command indicating whether or not the random number is a specific value to the sub-control device before the jackpot lottery based on the random number related to the holding storage is performed;
Holding number notifying means for transmitting a holding number command indicating the number of the holding memories that have not been digested to the sub-control device,
The sub-control device
The operation means operated by the player is connected,
Based on the number-of-holding command, a holding symbol display means for displaying a holding symbol corresponding to the holding memory that has not been digested;
Selection means for selecting one or more of the reserved symbols being displayed based on an operation performed on the operation means;
For the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol selected by the selection means, based on the pre-read command corresponding to the reserved memory, a selection pre-reading effect for giving a notice about the result of the jackpot lottery performed based on the reserved memory is performed. Selection pre-reading production means,
With
The selected prefetch effect means changes the reserved symbol selected by the selection means based on the prefetch command in the selected prefetch effect,
The operation means receives from the player a designation operation for designating one of the on-hold symbols being displayed and a decision operation for deciding to select the on-hold symbol designated by the designation operation. It is configured as
The sub-control device further comprises a support effect unit that performs a support effect of notifying the content of the selected prefetch effect for the reserved symbol specified by the specifying operation received through the operation unit,
A ball game machine characterized by

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