JP2013009952A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine performing almost complete look-ahead presentation, while inhibiting player's suspension of game ball shooting.SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine has a sub integrated control device. In the integrated control device, it is determined whether the look-ahead presentation is performed or not for a new saved prize ball (S615) based on a look-ahead command representing a determination result about a value such as a jackpot determining random number relating to the new saved prize ball, and when the look-ahead presentation is determined to be performed, a look-ahead timer is set with a predetermined timer value, and a look-ahead counter is set with a number of 1 to 4 (S630, S635). When the look-ahead timer is timed out or new saved prize balls having a number set to the look-ahead counter are generated, a saved prize ball symbol corresponding to the new saved prize ball is changed according to the expectation for a prize.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  Random numbers are extracted as a result of entering the starting hole provided in the game area, and the random numbers are stored as reserved storage with an upper limit of 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 effect symbol display device arranged in the center of the game area performs a big hit effect to notify the result of the big hit lottery, thereby enhancing the player's expectation for the big hit and the production symbol By displaying the reserved symbols on the display device, the player is informed of the number of reserved memories in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Also, in recent years, before the big hit lottery is performed, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery is won based on the random number related to the hold memory, and the corresponding hold symbol is changed according to the determination result. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a ball game machine that performs a pre-reading effect in which a result of a jackpot lottery based on memory is notified in advance.

  However, if a look-ahead effect with a high degree of expectation for winning is performed, the game ball is stopped from firing until the result of the big-hit lottery is revealed by the big-hit effect on the reserved memory subject to the look-ahead effect (hereinafter referred to as “hit”) There is a problem that there is a player and the operation rate of the ball game machine is lowered.

  Here, Patent Document 1 displays a holding symbol that is different from the normal time corresponding to the holding memory (subsequent holding memory) that occurs after the holding memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect. Is described for a ball game machine that performs a pre-reading effect.

  Specifically, in the pre-reading effect in this bullet ball game machine, a design in which characters and symbols are drawn as a subsequent reserved symbol corresponding to the subsequent reserved memory is displayed, and the number of subsequent reserved symbols is a predetermined number (for example, four). At this point, the degree of expectation for winning is determined by the combination of characters and symbols indicated by these subsequent reserved symbols.

JP 2011-207 A

  According to the bullet ball game machine described in Patent Literature 1, even if the pre-reading effect is started, the expectation to win is not determined unless a predetermined number of reserved memories are newly generated. It is considered that the firing is continued, and the player can be prevented from stopping while the pre-reading effect is being performed.

  However, in this ball game machine, when a new reserved memory occurs, it is determined whether or not to start a pre-reading effect for the reserved memory. When the pre-reading effect is started, it corresponds to the reserved memory. Thus, a reserved symbol (prefetch suggestion reserved symbol) different from the case where the prefetching effect is not performed is displayed. Then, a pre-reading effect is performed by displaying a subsequent holding symbol corresponding to the degree of expectation for winning corresponding to the subsequent holding memory generated after the holding memory. For this reason, it turns out that the winning expectation hold symbol is displayed to some extent, so the player may stop at this point, and the operation rate of the ball game machine is May decrease.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said subject, and it aims at providing the bullet ball game machine which can prevent the fall of an operation rate more reliably.

  The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems, performs a big hit lottery based on a random number extracted due to a game ball entering a start opening, and a big hit with contents determined based on the random number The present invention relates to a ball game machine that informs the result of the jackpot lottery by performing a jackpot effect that suggests whether or not to become.

  This ball and ball machine has a holding storage means for storing random numbers as holding storage, a lottery drawing based on the random numbers related to the holding storage, and a lottery means for digesting the holding storage, and a jackpot lottery based on the random numbers related to the holding storage. Pre-reading means for generating pre-reading information indicating whether or not the random number is a specific value, a holding symbol display means for displaying a holding symbol corresponding to the holding memory that has not been digested, After the decision to determine whether to perform a pre-reading effect to be notified in advance with respect to the result of the jackpot lottery based on the random number related to the reserved memory, and to determine the pre-reading effect by the determining unit , Corresponding to the reserved memory based on the pre-read information about the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect at the time when a predetermined new number of reserved memories are generated. Comprising a prefetch effect means for changing the hold pattern, a.

  According to such a configuration, immediately after the occurrence of the hold memory, it is not known whether the pre-reading effect for the hold memory is performed, and after the new hold memory is generated, The pre-reading production is performed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping and to improve the operation rate of the ball game machine.

  In addition, as described in claim 2, the ball game machine further includes setting means for setting a new number of holdings, and the pre-reading effect means is expected to win in the big hit lottery as the number of new holdings increases. You may change a reservation symbol in the aspect which shows that a degree is higher.

By doing so, it is possible to prompt the player to launch a game ball, and the operating rate of the ball game machine can be further improved.
By the way, according to the ball and ball game machine described in Patent Document 1, even if the pre-reading effect is started, the expected degree of winning is not determined unless a predetermined number of reserved memories are newly generated. It is thought that the ball will continue to fire. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operation rate of the ball and ball game machine, but even if the game ball is continuously launched, the hold that is the target of the pre-reading effect before the predetermined number of reserved memories is generated. In some cases, a jackpot effect based on memory (whether or not it will be a big hit, that is, an effect that suggests these results in the process of reaching a result such as a big hit, reach lose, or normal lose) may start. In such a case, the look-ahead effect is incomplete.

  Therefore, the jackpot lottery is performed based on the random number extracted due to the entrance of the game ball into the starting opening, and the content determined based on the random number and suggests whether or not the jackpot will be won Is a bullet ball game machine for notifying the result of the big hit lottery, the holding storage means for storing the random number as the reserved memory, the big hit lottery based on the random number related to the reserved memory, and digesting the reserved memory A lottery means, prefetch means for generating prefetch information indicating whether or not the random number is a specific value before the jackpot lottery based on the random number related to the hold memory, and a hold pattern corresponding to the hold memory that has not been digested Decide whether or not to perform a pre-reading effect in advance for the result of the jackpot lottery based on the random number relating to the reserved memory for the reserved symbol display means to be displayed and any reserved memory that has not been digested The first condition is that a predetermined time elapses after the decision means and the decision means decide to perform the pre-reading effect, or the time determined based on the progress of the jackpot effect comes, Condition determining means for determining whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and setting means for setting the aspect of the prefetch effect based on the prefetch information about the reserved storage that is the target of the prefetch effect before the first condition is satisfied. If the first condition is determined to be satisfied by the condition determination means, the subsequent hold memory, which is a hold memory generated after the hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect, is handled according to the mode set by the setting means. A ball-and-ball game machine characterized by comprising pre-reading effecting means for changing the displayed reserved symbols.

  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 holding storage is a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach the jackpot effect when the jackpot lottery is lost, the specific value is the reach May be a reach determination random number value or a super reach reach random number value.

  According to such a configuration, since the prefetch effect is performed by changing the subsequent hold symbol corresponding to the subsequent hold memory generated after the hold memory for performing the advance notice, it is determined that the prefetch effect is performed, The content of the pre-reading effect cannot be determined unless a new hold memory is generated and the subsequent hold symbol is displayed. For this reason, it is considered that the player continues to fire the game ball even after it is determined to perform the pre-reading effect.

  Further, in the above-mentioned ball game machine, after it is decided to perform the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect is performed using the subsequent reserved symbol displayed when the first condition is satisfied, for example, after a predetermined time has passed. . For this reason, it is possible to perform pre-reading of the completed content according to the number of subsequent reserved symbols displayed when the first condition is satisfied, and incomplete pre-reading because the number of subsequent reserved symbols is insufficient. There will never be a situation where the production is performed.

Therefore, according to such a ball game machine, it is possible to perform a look-ahead effect with a higher degree of completeness while preventing the player from stopping.
In addition, since the pre-reading effect is performed according to a preset mode when the first condition is satisfied, it is not necessary to change the mode of the pre-reading effect according to the number of subsequent reserved symbols displayed when the first condition is satisfied. It is possible to reduce a processing load when performing an effect.

  In addition, since the pre-reading effect is performed by changing the subsequent reserved symbol displayed when the first condition is satisfied, the pre-reading effect is not performed in a small amount, and the player only hits the subsequent reserved symbol at a glance. It is possible to grasp the degree of expectation for. For this reason, the player does not need to confirm the contents of the prefetch effect one by one, and can pay attention to the jackpot effect or the like.

  Here, there is a variation in the pace at which the game balls enter the start opening, and many balls may be generated in a short period of time. In addition, in the short time mode in which it is easy to enter the starting port, the pace of entering the starting port is significantly increased.

  Therefore, the condition determining means further determines that a predetermined number of subsequent reserved memories are generated as a second condition, determines whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, and the prefetch effect means is If the condition determination means determines that one of the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, a prefetch effect may be performed.

  By doing this, it is possible to perform a pre-reading effect when a sufficient number of subsequent reserved memories occur, and after the decision to perform the pre-reading effect is reached, the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit value and enters the starting opening. However, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the pre-reading effect is not performed even though no new hold memory is generated.

  On the other hand, when the pace of entering the start opening is reduced, the pre-reading effect is performed when the first condition is satisfied after a predetermined time elapses from the decision to perform the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect can be performed while suppressing the influence of the pace change.

  The ball game machine has a main control device having a holding storage means, a lottery means, and a pre-reading means, and performs a big hit effect according to an effect control command from the main control device, and a holding symbol display means, A sub-control device having a determining means, a condition determining means, a setting means, and a pre-reading effect means, and the main control device indicates to the sub-control device a number-of-holds command indicating the number of reserved memories that have not been digested The pre-reading means generates pre-read information and transmits a pre-read command indicating the pre-read information to the sub-control device. The hold symbol display means holds the hold based on the hold number command. The symbol may be displayed, and the setting means may set a pre-reading effect mode for the reserved storage related to the pre-read information based on the pre-read information indicated by the pre-read command.

According to such a configuration, since the pre-reading effect is performed mainly by the sub control device, the processing load of the main control device can be reduced.
In addition, in the ball and ball game machine described in Patent Document 1, the subsequent hold symbol corresponding to the degree of expectation for winning is displayed in correspondence with the subsequent hold memory that occurs after the hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect. The player is configured to prevent the player from stopping when the pre-reading effect is being performed.

  However, if the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit during the pre-reading effect, even if the winning entry is won, no new subsequent reserved symbols are displayed and the pre-reading effect will not proceed, so the player There is a possibility of stopping.

Therefore, the following ball game machine may be configured.
That is, the ball game machine has a detecting means for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the starting port, and a random number is extracted when the detecting means detects the incoming ball, and the extracted random number is stored on hold. A holding storage means for storing, a lottery lottery based on the random number related to the holding storage, a lottery means for digesting the holding storage, a content determined based on the random number related to the holding storage, and A jackpot effect means for informing whether or not the jackpot lottery result based on the random number is performed by performing a jackpot effect suggesting whether or not it will be a jackpot, and a reserved symbol for displaying the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory that has not been digested Display means, pre-read means for generating pre-read information indicating whether or not the random number is a specific value before the jackpot lottery based on the random number related to the holding storage, and undigested A determination means for deciding whether or not to perform a pre-reading effect in advance for the result of the jackpot lottery based on the random number related to the holding storage, and the pre-reading effect by the determining means When the entry is detected by the detecting means, the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect is changed in a mode set based on the pre-read information. By doing so, it is provided with the prefetch effect means which performs the said prefetch effect.

  According to such a configuration, regardless of whether or not the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit, each time a game ball enters the start port, the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect is displayed. It can be changed according to the degree of expectation for winning. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping while the pre-reading effect is being performed, and even after the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit, the player can be prompted to launch a game ball, It is possible to prevent a reduction in the operation rate of the ball game machine.

  In the above-mentioned ball game machine, the storage device generates a new storage device when the number of the storage devices that have not been digested is less than a predetermined upper limit number, In the pre-reading effect, when the number of the reserved storages that have not been digested reaches the upper limit number, the pre-reading effect is a target for the pre-reading effect as compared with the case where the number of the reserved memories is less than the upper limit number. The result of the jackpot lottery based on the random number related to the hold storage may be notified more accurately.

  In this way, when the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit during the pre-reading effect, the player can be further urged to launch a game ball.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the prefetch determination process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pending | holding display process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the prefetch execution timer subtraction process in 1st embodiment. It is a table | surface for demonstrating the appearance rate of the prefetch effect in 1st embodiment, selection of the delay time which concerns on 1st condition, the selection rate of the number of subsequent pending | holding numbers which concerns on 2nd condition, etc. It is a table | surface for demonstrating the aspect etc. of the prefetch effect in 1st embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed when the prefetch effect in 1st embodiment is performed. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed when the prefetch effect in 1st embodiment is performed. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed when the prefetch effect in 1st embodiment is performed. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process in 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pending | holding display process in 2nd embodiment. It is a table | surface for demonstrating the appearance rate of the prefetch effect in 2nd embodiment, the aspect of a prefetch effect, etc. FIG. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed when the prefetch effect in 2nd embodiment is performed. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed when the prefetch effect in 2nd embodiment is performed. It is a flowchart about the pending | holding display process in 3rd embodiment. It is a table | surface for demonstrating the appearance rate of the prefetch effect in 3rd embodiment, the aspect of a prefetch effect, etc. FIG. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed when the prefetch effect in 3rd embodiment is performed. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed when the prefetch effect in 3rd embodiment is performed.

  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.

[First embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of 1st 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 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 and second start ports 11 and 12, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted and stored as reserved storage.
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 special figure display device 9, a special figure holding number display device 18 consisting of four LEDs, and a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of two LEDs, A general-purpose holding number display device 8 composed of four LEDs is 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 doing, a big hit effect that informs the result of the big hit lottery 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. In the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (ball rental) in accordance with the operation of the ball rental button 57.

  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 for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 17, a count SW 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 14, and a general prize for detecting the game balls that have entered the general prize ports 31 to 34. A detection signal is input from the mouth SW 31a 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.

  The main controller 80 also includes a special symbol display device 9, a special symbol hold number display device 18, a normal symbol display device 7, and a general symbol hold number display device 8 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90. Control the display.

  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 universal utility 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 opening SW35, the inner frame opening 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 first embodiment will be described.
The pachinko machine 50 according to the first 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 that can win a prize. The jackpot lottery is performed using random numbers extracted due to winning at the first and second start ports 11 and 12. In addition, in the pachinko machine 50, up to four random numbers extracted by winning the first and second start ports 11 and 12 are stored as reserved memory, and a reserved symbol corresponding to each reserved memory is displayed. When a big hit lottery is won, a big hit game with a predetermined number of rounds is played.

  After the jackpot game is over, the probability change mode increases the probability of winning the jackpot lottery over a certain period (the period until a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries are held). As the probability rises, the opening time of the second start port 12 at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery is extended, and the short time mode (open extension mode) in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is further shortened.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 50 performs a pre-reading effect in which the result of the big hit lottery with respect to the reserved memory is notified in advance. In the pachinko machine 50, after it is decided to perform the pre-reading effect, the first condition is satisfied after a lapse of a predetermined time, and after the decision, a predetermined number (the number of subsequent holdings) is newly stored. Occurrence of the second condition is established. Then, when the first condition or the second condition is established, the expectation of winning the holding symbol (subsequent holding symbol) corresponding to the holding memory (subsequent holding memory) generated after the holding memory subject to the pre-reading effect. By changing according to the degree, the result of the big hit lottery is announced.

  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 first 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 S75.
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). ), The big hit game processing for controlling the big hit game performed when the big hit lottery is won (S60). Further, a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S65), an output process for transmitting various information to the hall computer 87, and the like (S70) are executed.

In S75, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.
(2) About the start winning confirmation process Next, the start winning confirmation process for detecting a winning at the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 and generating a hold memory according to the winning is shown in FIG. It demonstrates using the flowchart of these. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) executed from the main routine.

  In S100, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the first and second start ports 11 and 12 based on the detection signals of the first and second start ports SW11a and 12a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process ends.

  In S105, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is an upper limit value (4 as an example). If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110. If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process ends.

  In S110, the main control device 80 determines a big hit determining random number for use in the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol (hit symbol) to be stopped when winning in the big hit lottery, or a big hit effect. , 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 determining random numbers and the like are extracted and stored as reserved storage. Then, a pending number command indicating the number of pending storages that have not been digested is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S115.

In S115, main controller 80 executes a prefetch determination process for determining a value such as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the newly generated pending storage, and ends this process.
(3) Prefetch determination processing Next, prefetch determination processing for determining a value such as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to a newly generated reserved storage will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is called from the start winning confirmation process.

  In S150, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit relating to the newly generated on-hold storage is a specific value (a value that will be won in the big hit lottery), and if an affirmative determination is obtained. (S150: Yes), the process proceeds to S155, and if a negative determination is obtained (S150: No), the process proceeds to S160.

  In S155, the main control device 80 generates a prefetch command 1 indicating that the value of the big hit determination random number related to the newly generated pending storage is the specific value, and transmits the prefetch command 1 to the sub integrated control device 83. Exit.

  On the other hand, in S160, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the reach determination random number related to the newly generated on-hold storage is a specific value (a value that is out of reach in the big hit effect), and an affirmative determination is obtained. If it is determined (S160: Yes), the process proceeds to S165, and if a negative determination is obtained (S160: No), the process proceeds to S170.

  In S165, main controller 80 generates prefetch command 2 indicating that the value of the random number for reach determination relating to the newly generated pending storage is the specific value, and transmits the prefetch command 2 to sub integrated control device 83. Exit.

  In S170, the main controller 80 generates a prefetch command 3 indicating that the jackpot determination random number and reach determination random number related to the newly generated pending storage are not the specific values, and sends them to the sub integrated control apparatus 83. Send this to finish this process.

(4) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process in which the big hit lottery is performed with the big hit determination random number stored as the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine.

  First, with reference to FIG. 8, in S200, 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 (S200: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 in FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not a special figure is being confirmed. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 in FIG. 11. If the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 9, in S215, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is a pending storage, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220 and in the case of a negative determination ( S215: No), this process ends.

  In S220, the main controller 80 decrements the number of reserved memories, selects the oldest reserved memory, and refers to it in S230, S235, S245, S250, S255, S260, and S265, which will be described later. The information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the hold memory is moved to a predetermined buffer for determining the big hit, and the process proceeds to S225.

  In S225, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S225: No), the process proceeds to S235.

  In S230, main controller 80 executes a big win lottery based on the big hit determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change mode, and determines whether or not to win the lottery. And the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  On the other hand, in S235, the main control device 80 executes the jackpot lottery based on the selected jackpot determination random number related to the reserved storage and the success / failure determination table (normal table) corresponding to the normal gaming state. It is determined whether or not it is hit, and the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  In S240, main controller 80 refers to the determination result in S230 or S235 to determine whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S245. If the determination is negative (S240: No), the process proceeds to S260.

  In S245, main controller 80 determines a jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number related to the digested reserved memory, thereby determining a predetermined number of rounds of the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol and the like. . Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  In S250, main controller 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol in the jackpot effect based on the variation pattern determination random number related to the digested hold memory, and shifts the processing to S255.

  In S255, the main controller 80 sets the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the opening pattern of the jackpot, the effect time related to the jackpot game, the interval time, the effect mode of the jackpot game, etc. In order to enter the time reduction mode, the setting state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is set so as to be temporarily saved in the mode buffer until the big hit game ends, and the process proceeds to S270.

  On the other hand, when the negative determination is obtained in S240, the main controller 80 shifts based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digestion of the reserved memory, in S260, which shifts when it is out of the lottery lottery. Then, the special symbol variation time in the big hit effect is determined, and the process proceeds to S265.

  In S265, the main controller 80 updates a counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability variation mode, a counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the time reduction mode, and the like, and processing in S270 To migrate.

  In S270, the main control device 80 transmits a hold number command indicating the number of hold storages decremented in S220 described above to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S275.

  In S275, the main control device 80 starts the variation display of the special symbol and transmits a variation start command indicating the variation time of the effect symbol to be variably displayed corresponding to the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83. In this way, the big hit effect is started, and this processing is terminated.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 10, in S280 that shifts during the special figure fluctuation display, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S280: Yes). The process proceeds to S285, and in the case of a negative determination (S280: No), this process ends.

  In S285, the main control device 80 ends the special symbol fluctuation display, displays the special symbol confirmation symbol, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the effect symbol confirmation display, This process ends.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, in S290 that shifts during the special figure confirmation display, main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295. If the determination is negative (S290: No), the process ends.

In S295, the main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S300.
In S300, main controller 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process proceeds to S340.

  In S305, main controller 80 refers to the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode, and when the probability variation flag is 1, clears the probability variation flag (S310), and then proceeds to S315.

  In S315, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction mode is set, and when the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S320), and then the process proceeds to S325.

  The main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S325), an accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S330), and a jackpot start effect process (S335) in sequence, thereby indicating a command 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 S340 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main controller 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is 1 (S340: Yes), the control is executed during the probability change mode. Reference is made to the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (the number of chances of variation) (S345). If the probability variation count is 0 (S345: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S350), and the process proceeds to S355.

  In S355, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and if the flag is 1 (S355: Yes), refers to the remaining number of lottery lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed in the time reduction mode ( S360). When the number of time reductions is 0 (S360: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S365), and the process proceeds to S370.

In S370, main controller 80 executes state designation command transmission processing, and ends this processing.
(5) 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. This process is a process executed from the main routine.

  In S400, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process ends.

  In S405, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S430 in FIG. In the case of (S405: No), the process proceeds to S410.

  In S410, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S450 in FIG. In the case of determination (S410: No), the process proceeds to S415.

  In S415, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S470 in FIG. In the case (S415: No), the process proceeds to S420.

  In S420, main controller 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425, and if the determination is negative. (S420: No), this process ends.

In S425, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, in S430, which proceeds while the special winning opening 14 is opened, the main controller 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 (S430: Yes), the process proceeds to S440. If the determination is negative (S430: No), the process proceeds to S435.

  In S435, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S435: Yes), the process proceeds to S440 and the determination is negative. (S435: No), this process is terminated.

In S440, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S445.
In S445, the main control device 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 S450 which shifts during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S450: Yes), the process is processed in S455. If the determination is negative (S450: No), the process is terminated.

  In S455, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S455: Yes), the process proceeds to S460, and if the determination is negative (S455: No), the process proceeds to S465.

In S460, 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 S465, the main control device 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, in S470 that shifts to the end effect of the big hit 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 (S470: Yes). , The process proceeds to S475, and in the case of a negative determination (S470: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S475 and S480, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S485.
In S485, 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 (S485: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the probability change mode (the number of probability changes). ) Is set (S490), the probability variation flag is set (S495), and the process proceeds to S500.

  In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time-saving mode after the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the time-saving mode (the number of time reductions) ) Is set (S505), the time reduction flag is set (S510), and the process proceeds to S515.

  In S515 and S520, main controller 80 executes a process for transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process to sub integrated control apparatus 83, and ends this process. .

(6) On-hold display processing Next, the on-hold display processing for displaying the on-hold symbol corresponding to the on-hold storage on the effect symbol display device 6 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 (for example, a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms).

  In S600, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a hold number command (holding number information) has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605. When the process is shifted and a negative determination is obtained (S600: No), this process ends. The number-of-holding command is received when a start winning occurs and the number of held is increased, or when the number of held is reduced when the special symbol change is started and the number of held is reduced.

  In S605, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a prefetch command (prefetch information) has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S605: Yes), the process proceeds to S610. If the determination is negative and a negative determination is obtained (S605: No), the process proceeds to S670.

  In S610, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect by referring to the pre-read flag, that is, whether or not the pre-reading effect is being performed, and an affirmative determination is obtained. If it is determined (S610: Yes), the process proceeds to S615. If a negative determination is obtained (S610: No), the process proceeds to S645.

  In S615, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the type of the prefetch command (in other words, whether the value of the big hit determination random number and the reach determination random number relating to the newly generated pending storage is the above-described specific value). Then, based on the lottery result based on the random number related to whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect on the newly generated reserved memory. If a prefetch effect is performed (S620: Yes), the process proceeds to S625. If a prefetch effect is not performed (S620: No), the process proceeds to S670.

  In S625, the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed based on the reliability of the pre-reading effect to be performed when the first condition is satisfied (the hold storage for performing the pre-reading effect) based on the type of the pre-read command and the lottery result based on the extracted random number. The probability of winning in the big hit lottery, in other words, the expectation to win by the reserved storage) is determined. The number of subsequent hold memories when the first condition is satisfied is assumed to be 1 to 4, but in each case where the number of subsequent hold memories when the first condition is satisfied is 1 to 4, the subsequent read-ahead effect is followed. The symbol displayed instead of the reserved symbol is selected according to the determined reliability and stored in the effect setting buffer.

  Furthermore, based on the type of the prefetching command and the lottery result based on the newly extracted random number, the reliability of the prefetching effect performed when the second condition is established is determined, and the subsequent pending storage when the second condition is established is 1-4. In each case, the symbol displayed in place of the subsequent reserved symbol in the pre-reading effect is selected according to the determined reliability and stored in the effect setting buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S630. Note that the reliability of the prefetch effect and the symbols displayed in the prefetch effect will be described later.

  In S630, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a timer value corresponding to a predetermined delay time to the prefetch execution timer, thereby changing the timing of changing the subsequent reserved symbol as the prefetch effect (hereinafter referred to as change timing). ) Is set when the delay time has elapsed, and the process proceeds to S635. When the delay time has elapsed, it is considered that the first condition is satisfied. Further, what time is used as the delay time will be described later.

  In S635, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the change timing to the subsequent hold number of the subsequent hold number by setting the randomly selected subsequent hold number (any one of 1 to 4) in the prefetch execution counter. Is set to the time point when the error occurs, and the process proceeds to S640. Note that when the number of subsequent pending storage reaches the subsequent pending number, it is considered that the above-described second condition is satisfied.

In S640, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a prefetch flag indicating that it is determined to perform the prefetch effect, and the process proceeds to S670.
On the other hand, in S645 that is shifted when it is determined that the prefetching effect has been determined in S610, the sub-integrated control device 83 decrements the prefetch execution counter, and the process shifts to S650.

  In S650, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the prefetch execution counter is 0 (in other words, whether or not the second condition is satisfied), and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S650). : Yes), the process proceeds to S655, and if a negative determination is obtained (S650: No), the process proceeds to S670.

  In S655, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to display the hold symbol corresponding to the newly generated hold memory, and the subsequent hold symbol according to the number of subsequent holds based on the contents of the effect setting buffer. And the process proceeds to S660.

In S660, the sub integrated control device 83 clears the prefetch flag, clears the prefetch execution timer (S665), and shifts the processing to S670.
In S670, when the second condition is not satisfied, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect design control device 82 to display a hold symbol corresponding to the newly generated hold memory, and to pre-read the hold memory. If it is decided to perform an effect, a pre-read suggestion reserved symbol different from the reserved symbol when the pre-reading effect is not performed (normally reserved symbol) is displayed corresponding to the reserved memory, and this processing is terminated. To do.

(7) Pre-reading execution timer subtraction process Next, a pre-reading execution timer that changes the subsequent reserved symbols when the delay time has elapsed after the decision to perform the pre-reading effect is made (when the first condition is satisfied). The subtraction process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms) by the sub integrated control device 83 following the above-described hold display process.

  In S700, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is determined to perform the prefetching effect by referring to the prefetching flag, and when a positive determination is obtained (S700: Yes), S705. The process is terminated and if a negative determination is obtained (S700: No), this process ends.

  In S705, the sub integrated control device 83 updates the prefetch execution timer and determines whether or not the prefetch execution timer has timed out, that is, whether or not the first condition is satisfied (S710), and an affirmative determination is obtained. If it is determined (S710: Yes), the process proceeds to S715, and if a negative determination is obtained (S710: No), this process ends.

  In S715, the sub integrated control device 83 changes the subsequent reserved symbols in accordance with the number of current subsequent reserved memories, based on the contents of the effect setting buffer, with respect to the effect symbol control device 82, and shifts the processing to S720.

In S720, the sub integrated control device 83 clears the prefetch flag, and ends this processing.
As described above, in the present embodiment, in the same timer interrupt process, the hold display process including the above-described prefetch effect execution process S655 and the prefetch execution timer subtraction process including the prefetch effect execution process S715 are executed subsequently. Therefore, the pre-reading effect is executed based on which one of the first condition and the second condition is established earlier. In addition, even if any of the conditions is satisfied at the same time, that is, within the same timer interrupt processing, in the present embodiment, first, in S655, whether or not the second condition is satisfied is determined by priority. Since it is configured to execute, there is no risk of malfunction. The program may be configured by reversing the priority order of the first condition and the second condition.

(8) Content of prefetch effect Next, the content of the prefetch effect will be described.
The table shown in FIG. 17 (a) shows the probability of being out of reach in the jackpot effect (if the game is out of the jackpot lottery, it should not be out of reach in the jackpot effect), the probability of being out of reach, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery. , The probability of prefetching effects (prefetching appearance rate) is shown for each of the stored memories that are out of normal, out of reach, and hit.

  In addition, the table described in FIG. 17B is the first condition, which is set according to the number of the reserved memory for performing the pre-reading effect as the reserved memory to be digested (digestion order). The delay time concerning is shown. As the table shows, the shorter the digestion order, the shorter the delay time is set. By configuring in this way, when a reserved memory that is digested in a young order, that is, digested relatively quickly, is selected as a target of the prefetching effect, when the delay time elapses, the prefetching effect is already digested. There is an effect that it becomes difficult to generate a problem that it cannot be executed.

The method for setting the delay time is not limited to this, and the delay time may be determined by lottery, for example. By doing so, it is possible to give a change to the prefetching effect.
In addition, the table shown in FIG. 17C shows the selection rate of the number of subsequent suspensions according to the second condition. As shown in the table, a numerical value of 1 to 4 is set as the number of subsequent holds, and each numerical value is selected with a probability of 1/4. It should be noted that the probability that each numerical value is selected as the number of subsequent holds is not necessarily equal, and the probability that any numerical value is selected may be increased. By doing so, it is possible to give a change to the prefetching effect.

  Further, a plurality of types of tables set equally and unevenly may be provided in advance, and any table may be selected according to the gaming state. For example, during a short-time gaming state where the possibility of occurrence of subsequent holdings is relatively high (during electronic support), the selection rate is biased high when the number of subsequent holdings is large (for example, 3 or 4). In the normal gaming state where the possibility of the subsequent holding number is relatively low (in the non-electric Chu support state), the selection rate is biased high when the subsequent holding number is small (for example, one or two). May be configured. By comprising in this way, it becomes possible to implement | achieve the suitable production | presentation according to each game state in which the frequency of generation | occurrence | production of subsequent holding | maintenance has a difference.

Next, how the subsequent reserved symbol changes in the pre-reading effect will be described using the table shown in FIG.
A plurality of types according to the number of subsequent reserved memories when the first condition or the second condition is established are provided as the pre-reading effects, and a plurality of types having different reliability as the pre-reading effects corresponding to each number Is provided.

  Specifically, four types of aspects are provided as pre-reading effects in each case where the number of subsequent reserved memories when the first condition or the second condition is established is 1 to 3, and the reliability of each aspect is “Small”, “Medium”, “Large”, and “Confirmed” (meaning that they are always stored in the reserved memory targeted for the pre-reading effect).

  The table shown in FIG. 18 (a) shows how the subsequent holding symbols are in the pre-reading effect mode of each reliability when the number of the subsequent holding memories when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied is one. It shows whether it changes to a simple design. In addition, the table shows a case where the jackpot effect based on the holding memory for performing the pre-reading effect is “out of normal” and “out of reach”, and the case where the jackpot lottery based on the holding memory is “hit”, respectively. The probability (appearance rate) that the pre-reading effect of the aspect is performed is shown.

  Similarly, in the tables shown in FIGS. 18B and 18C, when the number of subsequent reserved memories when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied is two or three, In the pre-reading effect mode corresponding to, it shows what kind of design the subsequent reserved symbol changes, and the appearance of the pre-reading effect of each mode in each of the cases of “out of normal”, “out of reach”, and “winning” Shows the rate.

  On the other hand, two types of modes are provided as pre-reading effects when the number of subsequent reserved memories when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied is 4, and the reliability of each mode is “small”, “Confirmed”.

  In the table shown in FIG. 18 (d), when the number of subsequent on-hold memories when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied is 4, what is the subsequent on-hold symbol in the prefetch effect mode of each reliability? In addition to showing whether the pattern changes, the appearance rate of the pre-reading effect of each aspect in each case of “out of normal”, “out of reach”, and “winning” is shown.

  In this embodiment, as can be seen from the table shown in FIG. 18, the higher the accuracy, that is, the higher the appearance rate of the “determined” aspect as the reliability, the higher the number of subsequent reserved symbols. ing. By configuring in this way, the player can realize the prevention of stop-off in order to generate more subsequent reserved symbols.

  Next, an example of the flow of the prefetch effect when the first condition is satisfied will be described with reference to the explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 illustrate a big hit effect screen (hit effect display mode) displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 after it is decided to perform the prefetching effect.

  In the effect symbol display device 6, the ornament (decoration) symbol corresponding to the special symbol is stopped as “3” in the left symbol, “4” in the right symbol, and the middle symbol is still changing. When a new hold memory is generated as the hold memory to be digested third (the above-mentioned digest order is the third hold memory), and it is determined to perform a pre-reading effect on the hold memory, The prefetch suggestion pending symbol 102 is displayed as the corresponding pending symbol (see FIG. 19A). At this time, it is assumed that 25 seconds is set as the delay time according to the first condition and three or four are selected as the number of subsequent suspensions according to the second condition by lottery. Then, a look-ahead timer for measuring the passage of the delay time is started, and the remaining time until the first condition is satisfied is displayed in the upper left area 110 toward the big hit effect screen.

  Then, after the above-mentioned fluctuation is confirmed and displayed by losing, the new fluctuation is started based on the first hold memory and the hold memory is digested, and accordingly, the normal hold corresponding to the hold memory is stored. After the symbol 100 is erased (see FIG. 19B), when the first or second subsequent reserved memory occurs during the change, the subsequent reserved symbols 103 and 104 corresponding to the subsequent reserved memory are displayed. It is displayed (see FIG. 19 (c) and FIG. 20 (a)). In FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the subsequent reserved symbols 103 and 104 are different from the normal reserved symbols, but the subsequent reserved symbols and the normal reserved symbols may be similar symbols.

  Further, after the change is confirmed and displayed in a losing manner, a new change is started on the basis of the hold memory generated before the hold memory for performing the pre-reading effect, and the hold memory is digested. If the first condition is satisfied before the second condition (3 or 4 as the number of subsequent holdings) is satisfied before the prefetch timer times out during the production, the subsequent holding symbols 103 and 104 are displayed as “Heat ”And“ I ”, a pre-reading effect is performed (FIGS. 20B and 20C).

  Note that, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 20C, in the flow of the prefetching effect, the reliability corresponds to “high” in the case where there are two subsequent on-hold memories when the first condition is satisfied. The pre-reading production is performed.

Next, an example of the flow of the prefetch effect when the second condition is satisfied will be described with reference to FIGS.
Similarly, when a new hold memory is generated as a hold memory to be digested third, and it is decided to perform a prefetch effect on the hold memory, a prefetch suggestion hold is used as a hold pattern corresponding to the hold memory. A symbol 102 is displayed (see FIG. 19A). At this time, it is assumed that 25 seconds is set as the delay time, 2 is selected as the number of subsequent suspensions according to the second condition by lottery, and 2 is set in the prefetch execution counter.

  Then, after the first reserved memory is consumed and the corresponding normal reserved symbol 100 is erased (see FIG. 19B), the first subsequent reserved symbol is generated and the subsequent reserved symbol 103 is displayed ( In addition, if the second condition is satisfied after the second subsequent storage is established before the above-described first condition (25 seconds have elapsed as the delay time) is satisfied, two subsequent conditions are satisfied. A pre-reading effect is performed by changing the reserved symbols 103 and 104 to “Fine” and “Myo” (see FIG. 21).

  As shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 21, in the flow of the pre-reading effect, the reliability corresponds to “low” in the case where there are two subsequent reserved memories when the second condition is satisfied. Pre-reading production is performed.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, since the pre-reading effect is performed by changing the subsequent holding symbol corresponding to the subsequent holding memory that occurs after the holding memory that has caused the advance notice, the pre-reading effect is performed. After it is determined to be performed, the reliability of the pre-reading effect cannot be determined unless a new on-hold memory is generated and the subsequent on-hold symbol is displayed. For this reason, it is considered that the player continues to fire the game ball even after it is determined to perform the pre-reading effect.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50, after it is determined to perform the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect is performed using the subsequent reserved symbol displayed when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied. For this reason, it is possible to perform a pre-reading effect of the completed content according to the number of subsequent reserved symbols displayed when the first condition is established, and the number of subsequent reserved memories is insufficient. There will never be a situation where a pre-reading effect is performed.

Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 50, it is possible to perform a look-ahead effect with a higher degree of completeness while preventing the player from stopping.
[Modification]
In the first embodiment, when it is determined that the prefetching effect is performed, the prefetching suggestion holding symbol is displayed corresponding to the holding memory to be the target of the prefetching effect, but the prefetching suggestion holding symbol is temporarily displayed. Thereafter, the normal hold symbol may be displayed instead of the prefetch suggestion hold symbol. Even in such a case, it is possible to inform the player that a pre-reading effect will be performed. In addition, by temporarily displaying the prefetch suggestion pending symbol, that is, not continuously displayed, the player will pay more attention to the display mode and not to miss the timing when the prefetch suggestion pending symbol is displayed, It becomes possible to attract the player's interest.

  Moreover, you may display a normal hold symbol instead of a prefetch suggestion hold symbol as a hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory used as the object of a prefetch effect. By doing this, the player can not determine whether the pre-reading effect has been started, can more reliably prevent the player from stopping, and the pre-reading effect is performed abruptly, An unexpected production is possible.

  In the first embodiment, the subsequent reserved symbol changes depending on whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, but it is determined whether only one of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied. The subsequent reserved symbol may be changed by satisfying the above condition. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the first condition is satisfied when a predetermined delay time has elapsed after it is determined to perform the pre-reading effect, but the first condition is reached due to the arrival of timing synchronized with the progress of the jackpot effect. The condition may be satisfied. Specifically, for example, the first condition may be established at the end time of the jackpot effect that was performed when it was determined to perform the prefetch effect, and The first condition may be satisfied at the start time (or end time) of the jackpot effect.

  By doing this, it is possible to change the subsequent reserved symbol in synchronization with the jackpot effect that the player watches, and to make the player pay attention to the prefetch effect, and the player can perform the prefetch effect. You can now see the jackpot production with a sense of expectation and enhance the fun of the jackpot production.

  Further, for example, the first condition may be satisfied when the second start port 12 is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery. By doing so, it is possible to increase the interest by the synergistic effect that the winning to the second starting port 12 becomes easy and the pre-reading effect is performed, and even if the pre-reading effect is not performed, The player can be focused on the normal symbol lottery and the opening operation of the second start port 12.

  In addition, for example, when the second condition is satisfied, a more reliable look-ahead effect may be more easily performed when the number of subsequent reserved symbols when the condition is satisfied is the same as when the first condition is satisfied. . Specifically, for example, when the winning is determined by the target hold storage, the appearance rate of the pre-reading effect whose reliability is “confirmed” or “large” may be increased.

  In this way, after the start of the pre-reading effect is determined, the player launches the game ball with the aim of generating as many reserved memories as possible so that the second condition is satisfied before the delay time elapses. This will increase the interest of the game. Further, after the start of the pre-reading effect is determined, a mission mode such as “Generate x number of reserved memories within ○ second and get a highly reliable pre-reading effect!” Can be provided.

  In addition, the delay time and the number of subsequent suspensions may be set in consideration of whether or not the mode is the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode. By doing so, it is possible to set the time when the pre-reading effect is performed according to the gaming state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment is also configured in the same manner as the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, but the aspect of the pre-reading effect is different. In the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, when the start of the pre-reading effect is determined, it corresponds to the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect due to the ball entering the first and second start ports 11 and 12 By changing the reserved symbol to be performed, a notice is made as to whether or not the reserved memory is hit. Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 of 2nd embodiment is demonstrated centering on difference with 1st embodiment.

[Description of operation]
The main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment operates according to the same main routine as that of the first embodiment, and the same determination processing, special game processing, prefetch determination processing, and the like as those of the first embodiment are performed. However, the content of the start winning confirmation process is different. Further, in the sub integrated control device 83, the hold display process having contents different from those in the first embodiment is performed, and the prefetch execution timer subtraction process is not performed. Hereinafter, these processes will be described.

(1) About the start winning confirmation process With respect to the start winning confirmation process for detecting a winning at the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 and performing a hold storage in accordance with the winning, using the flowchart shown in FIG. explain. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

  In S800, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has been won at the first and second start ports 11 and 12 based on the detection signals from the first and second start ports SW11a and 12a. If the determination is affirmative (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805. If the determination is negative (S800: No), the process ends.

  In S805, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is an upper limit value (4 as an example). If the determination is affirmative (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S810. If the determination is negative (S805: No), the process proceeds to S820.

  In S810, main controller 80 extracts a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, and the like, and stores these random numbers as reserved storage. Then, a pending number command indicating the number of pending storages that have not been digested is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S815.

  In S815, the main control device 80 performs a prefetch determination process similar to that of the first embodiment for determining the result of the jackpot lottery based on the reserved memory based on the jackpot determining random number corresponding to the newly generated reserved memory. Execute this to finish this process.

  On the other hand, in S820, main controller 80 sub-integrates the start opening winning signal command indicating that the entrance into first and second start openings 11 and 12 has occurred when the number of reserved memories is the upper limit value. The data is transmitted to the control device 83, and this process ends.

(2) On-hold display processing Next, on-hold display processing for displaying the on-hold symbol corresponding to the on-hold storage on the effect symbol display device 6 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 (for example, a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms).

  In S850, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a hold number command (holding number information) has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S850: Yes), the process proceeds to S855. When the process is shifted and a negative determination is obtained (S850: No), the process shifts to S885.

  In S855, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a prefetch command (prefetch information) has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S855: Yes), the process proceeds to S860. If the determination is negative (S855: No), the process proceeds to S905.

  In S860, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect by referring to the pre-read flag, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S860: Yes), S865. If the determination is negative (S860: No), the process proceeds to S895.

  In S865, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the type of the prefetch 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 pending storage is the specific value described above). Then, based on the lottery result based on the random number, it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect on the newly generated reserved memory. If the prefetch effect is to be performed (S870: Yes), the process proceeds to S875. If the prefetch effect is not to be performed (S870: No), the process proceeds to S905.

  In S875, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a prefetch effect pattern based on the type of the prefetch command and the lottery result based on the extracted random number, and the process proceeds to S880. The pre-reading effect pattern will be described later.

In S880, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a prefetch flag indicating that it is determined to perform the prefetch effect, and the process proceeds to S905.
On the other hand, in S885 that is shifted when it is determined in S850 that the pending number command has not been received, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the start opening prize signal command has been received from the main control device 80. . When an affirmative determination is obtained (S885: Yes), the process proceeds to S890, and when a negative determination is obtained (S885: No), the process proceeds to S905.

  In S890, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is determined to perform the prefetching effect by referring to the prefetching flag, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S890: Yes), S895 is performed. When a negative determination is obtained (S890: No), the process proceeds to S905.

  In S895, the sub-integrated control device 83 uses the set prefetch effect pattern and the hold symbol (prefetch hold symbol) currently displayed corresponding to the hold memory that is the target of the prefetch effect. It is determined whether or not it can be changed (ranked up). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S895: Yes), the process proceeds to S900, and when a negative determination is obtained (S895: No), the process proceeds to S905.

In S900, the sub integrated control device 83 sets how to change the prefetch pending symbol according to the set prefetch effect pattern, and the process proceeds to S905.
In S905, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to display the reserved symbol corresponding to the newly generated reserved memory and when it is determined to perform the pre-reading effect on the reserved memory. Corresponding to the hold storage, the prefetch hold symbol is displayed according to the set prefetch effect pattern. In addition, when the rank of the prefetch hold symbol is raised, the newly set prefetch hold symbol is displayed instead of the prefetch hold symbol being displayed. Then, this process ends.

(3) Content of prefetch effect Next, the content of the prefetch effect will be described.
The table shown in FIG. 24 (a) shows the probability of being out of normal and out of reach in the big hit effect, and the probability (appearance rate) of winning in the big win lottery, as well as the reserved memory that is out of normal, out of reach, and hit. The probability (prefetch appearance rate) that the prefetch effect is performed is shown.

  Further, as shown in the table of FIG. 24B, eight patterns of patterns 1 to 8 are provided as patterns of prefetching effects. Also in the second embodiment, four levels of “small”, “medium”, “large”, and “confirmed” are provided as the reliability of the pre-reading effect, and the “reliability” in the table indicates the pre-reading effect. Each pattern is an item indicating which level of reliability corresponds to each pattern.

  In addition, the “appearance rate” in the table indicates the prefetching of each pattern in the case of “out of normal”, “out of reach”, and “winning” due to the reserved memory subject to the prefetching effect. It is an item indicating the probability that the production will be performed.

  Further, the “prefetch hold symbol” in the table is an item indicating the prefetch hold symbol displayed in the prefetch effect of each pattern and how the prefetch hold symbol changes due to rank increase.

  As shown in the table, regarding patterns 1, 2, and 4, when it is determined that a prefetching effect is to be performed, it corresponds to the “prefetch hold symbol” of the table as a hold symbol corresponding to the target hold memory. The reserved symbol described in the column to be displayed is displayed, and thereafter, even if a winning is made to the first and second starting ports 11 and 12, the pre-reading reserved symbol does not change (that is, the rank of the pre-reading reserved symbol is increased). Absent).

  For patterns 3, 5, 6, and 8, the pre-reading effect is started, and after the pre-read hold symbol is displayed, the pre-read hold symbol is displayed by the first entry into the first and second start ports 11 and 12. The look-ahead reservation symbol does not change in the second and subsequent entrances (that is, the rank of the one-step pre-read reservation symbol is increased). The column corresponding to the “prefetch hold symbol” for these patterns in the table indicates the prefetch hold symbol displayed corresponding to the target hold memory when the prefetch effect is determined to be performed. In addition, when the first winning is generated at the first and second start ports 11 and 12, it shows how the pre-reading reserved symbols change.

  In addition, regarding the pattern 7, after the pre-reading effect is started and the pre-read hold symbol is displayed, the pre-read hold symbol changes due to the first and second entrances to the first and second start ports 11 and 12. In the third and subsequent entrances, the prefetch reservation symbol does not change (that is, the rank of the prefetch reservation symbol in two stages is increased). The column corresponding to the “prefetch hold symbol” for the pattern 7 in the table indicates the prefetch hold symbol displayed corresponding to the target hold memory when it is determined that the prefetch effect is to be performed. In addition, when the first and second winnings are generated at the first and second start ports 11 and 12, it is shown how the pre-reading suspended symbol changes.

  Next, an example of the flow of the pre-reading effect will be described using the explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS. The explanatory diagrams described in FIGS. 25 and 26 show the big hit effect screen displayed on the effect symbol control device 82 after the start of the prefetch effect.

  When a new hold memory is generated as the hold memory to be digested fourth and it is determined to perform a prefetch effect on the hold memory, a prefetch hold symbol 123 corresponding to the hold memory is displayed (FIG. 25). (See (a) and (b)). Since the prefetch hold symbol 123 is a prefetch hold symbol that is first displayed in any of the prefetch effects of patterns 1, 3, 5, and 7, the player can increase the reliability of the prefetch effect at this point. It cannot be determined.

  Then, after the first reserved memory is digested, the reserved symbol 120 corresponding to the reserved memory is erased and the jackpot effect is started (see FIG. 25C), the newly stored memory is generated and digested. When the number of pending storages not reached the upper limit value (4), the pending symbol 124 corresponding to the new pending storage is displayed, and the prefetch pending symbol 123 changes (see FIG. 26A). Note that since the change in the prefetch hold symbol 123 follows the pattern 3 or 7, it can be seen that the reliability of the prefetch effect is “medium” or “large” at this point.

  Thereafter, before the jackpot effect ends (when the number of reserved memories that have not been digested is the upper limit), a new winning (denoted as excessive winning) occurs at the first and second start ports 11 and 12. However, no new hold memory is generated, but the prefetch hold symbol 123 further changes (see FIG. 26B). At this time, it is found that the change in the prefetch pending symbol 123 is in accordance with the pattern 7, and it is understood that the reliability of the prefetch effect is “large”.

In addition, when an excessive winning occurs in the pre-reading effect, the accuracy of the notice in the pre-reading effect may be improved.
Specifically, for example, a pre-read hold symbol (hit hold symbol) indicating that it will always win in the jackpot lottery and a pre-read hold symbol (miss hold symbol) indicating that it will be removed in the jackpot lottery will be provided, resulting in excessive winnings. In this case, regardless of the pattern of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading reserved symbol may be changed to a winning holding symbol or a missed holding symbol depending on whether or not the big hit lottery with the target holding memory is won.

  In addition, not only this, it is assumed that the winning holding symbol is shown with a probability of 90% in the big hit lottery, and the outlier holding symbol is shown with a probability of 90% in the big hit lottery, If a winning occurs, the look-ahead holding symbol may be changed to a winning holding symbol or an off-holding symbol depending on the result of the big hit lottery with the target holding memory and the lottery result with the newly extracted random number. good.

In this way, even when the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit during the pre-reading effect, the player can be prompted to fire the game ball.
[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, regardless of the number of reserved memories, each time a game ball enters the first and second start ports 11 and 12, it corresponds to the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect. The reserved symbol changes. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping while the pre-reading effect is being performed, and to prompt the player to launch a game ball even when the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the operation rate of the ball game machine.

[Third embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment is also configured in the same manner as the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, but the aspect of the pre-reading effect is different. In the pachinko machine 50 according to the third embodiment, after the start of the pre-reading effect is determined, the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect is changed when a predetermined number of reserved memories are newly generated. A pre-reading effect is performed. Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 of 3rd embodiment is demonstrated centering on difference with 1st embodiment.

[Description of operation]
The main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment operates according to the same main routine as that of the first embodiment, and performs the same processing as that of the first embodiment. On the other hand, in the sub integrated control device 83, the hold display process having contents different from those in the first embodiment is performed, and the prefetch execution timer subtraction process is not performed. Hereinafter, the hold display process will be described.

(1) On-hold display processing The on-hold display processing for displaying the on-hold symbol corresponding to the on-hold storage on the effect symbol display device 6 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 (for example, a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms).

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

  In S955, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a prefetch command (prefetch information) has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S955: Yes), the process proceeds to S960. If the determination is negative (S955: No), the process proceeds to S1010.

  In S960, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is determined to perform the prefetching effect by referring to the prefetching flag, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S960: Yes), S965. If the determination is negative (S960: No), the process proceeds to S990.

  In S965, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the type of the prefetch command (in other words, whether the value of the big hit determination random number and reach determination random number relating to the newly generated pending storage is the above-described specific value). Then, based on the lottery result based on the random number, it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect on the newly generated reserved memory. If a prefetch effect is performed (S970: Yes), the process proceeds to S975. If a prefetch effect is not performed (S970: No), the process proceeds to S1010.

  In S975, the sub-integrated control device 83 sets the pre-reading effect mode based on the type of the pre-read command and the lottery result based on the extracted random number, and the process proceeds to S980. Note that the aspect of the pre-reading effect will be described later.

  In S980, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the number of subsequent suspensions in the prefetch execution counter in accordance with the determined prefetch effect mode, and the process proceeds to S985. Note that what kind of subsequent hold number is set will be described later.

In S985, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a prefetch flag indicating that it is determined to perform the prefetch effect, and the process proceeds to S1010.
On the other hand, in S990 which shifts when it is determined in S960 that it is determined to perform the prefetching effect, the sub integrated control device 83 decrements the prefetching execution counter, and shifts the processing to S995.

  In S995, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the prefetch execution counter is 0, and if a positive determination is obtained (S995: Yes), the process proceeds to S1000 and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S995: No), the process proceeds to S1010.

  In S1000, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the normal reserved symbol displayed corresponding to the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect according to the aspect of the pre-reading effect previously determined with respect to the effect symbol control device 82. The pre-read hold symbol is changed, and the process proceeds to S1005.

In S1005, the sub integrated control device 83 clears the prefetch flag, and proceeds to S1010.
In S1010, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to display a reserved symbol corresponding to the newly generated reserved memory, and ends this processing.

(2) About the content of the prefetch effect Next, the content of the prefetch effect is demonstrated.
The table shown in FIG. 28 (a) shows the probability of being out of normal and out of reach in the jackpot effect, and the probability (appearance rate) of winning in the big hit lottery, and in the reserved memory that is out of normal, out of reach, and hit. Each indicates the probability (prefetch appearance rate) that a prefetch effect is performed.

  In the third embodiment, three types of pre-reading effects are provided, and the reliability of the pre-reading effects of each aspect is one of three levels of “small”, “medium”, and “large”. It has become. The “prefetch hold symbol” in the table shown in FIG. 28B is an item indicating the prefetch hold symbol displayed in the prefetch effect of each aspect. In addition, the “appearance rate” in the table is an item indicating the probability that a pre-reading effect of each aspect is performed in each of cases of deviating from normal, losing reach, and winning.

  Further, in the third embodiment, after the holding storage that is the target of the pre-reading effect occurs, when the holding storage (following holding storage) of the subsequent holding number (the numerical value set in the pre-reading execution counter) newly occurs, The normal hold symbol displayed corresponding to the target hold memory changes to a look-ahead hold symbol, but the “subsequent hold number” in the table is set as the subsequent hold number when the look-ahead effect of each aspect is performed. It is an item that indicates the numerical value to be displayed. The table shows that the number of subsequent reservations increases as the prefetch effect with higher reliability.

  Next, an example of the flow of the pre-reading effect will be described using the explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 show the jackpot effect screen displayed on the effect symbol control device 82 after it is decided to perform the prefetch effect.

  A new reserved memory is generated as the reserved memory that is digested third, and a normal reserved symbol 132 (a reserved symbol when no pre-reading effect is performed) is displayed correspondingly, and the reliability of the reserved memory is high. Assume that it is determined to perform a prefetching effect of “large” (FIGS. 29A and 29B). At this time, 3 is set in the prefetch execution counter as the number of subsequent suspensions. After the determination, the reserved memory is sequentially digested and the subsequent reserved memory is newly generated (FIG. 29 (c), FIG. 30 (a), (b)), and when the number of the subsequent reserved memories becomes three, The normal hold symbol 132 corresponding to the hold memory that is the target of the prefetch effect changes to the prefetch hold symbol 132 (FIG. 30 (c)).

  In the third embodiment, when the number of subsequent reserved memories becomes the subsequent reserved number, the normal reserved symbols displayed corresponding to the reserved memories that are the targets of the prefetch effect change to the prefetched reserved symbols. However, for example, after a decision is made to perform a pre-reading effect, every time a new subsequent hold memory is generated until the number of subsequent hold memories reaches the number of subsequent hold memories, The corresponding reserved symbol may be changed according to the expected level of winning. Even in such a case, the player can be prevented from stopping.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment, it is not known whether or not the pre-reading effect for the reserved memory is performed immediately after the reserved memory is generated, and the pre-reading effect is performed after the new reserved memory is generated. Is called. In other words, even if the pre-reading effect is performed internally by the hold memory generated this time, the pre-read effect is not executed unless the hold memory is generated after the hold memory. The person tries to generate a hold. However, the player is always required to generate further reserved memory until the pre-reading effect is executed, so that the player can be prevented from stopping and the pachinko machine 50 can be operated. The rate can be improved.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first to third embodiments, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs various processes related to the pre-reading effect, such as determining whether to perform the pre-reading effect or determining the mode of the pre-reading effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main controller 80 may perform these processes. By doing so, the main control device 80 can grasp the status of the prefetch effect, and can set the contents of the big hit effect according to the status of the prefetch effect.

(2) Moreover, you may comprise so that at least two of the prefetch effects in 1st-3rd embodiment may be performed with the one pachinko machine 50. FIG.
In addition, as already described, the ball game machine described in Patent Document 1 displays a subsequent reserved symbol different from the normal time corresponding to the subsequent reserved memory, and a predetermined number of subsequent reserved symbols are displayed. At that time, the combination of these subsequent reserved symbols performs a prefetch effect configured so that the expectation degree of the prefetch effect is revealed. Among such prefetch effects and the prefetch effects in the first to third embodiments, At least one may be performed by one pachinko machine 50.

  In addition, by changing the holding symbol corresponding to the target holding memory, at least one of the normal pre-reading effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery by the holding memory and the pre-reading effect in the first to third embodiments. One pachinko machine 50 may be used.

By doing so, it is possible to perform look-ahead effects rich in variations, and to enhance the interest of the game.
(3) Moreover, in 1st-3rd embodiment, when new pending | holding memory | storage generate | occur | produces, although comprised so that it may determine whether to perform a prefetch effect about this pending | holding memory | storage, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may select at random the reservation memory which performs prefetching production from the plurality of reservation memories which are not digested. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (4) Also, in the first to third embodiments, whether or not to win in the jackpot lottery with the hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect, and the result of determining in advance whether or not the reach is lost in the jackpot effect with the hold memory Based on the lottery result based on the random number, the determination as to whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect and the setting of the mode and pattern of the pre-reading effect are performed. However, for example, whether or not to win in the jackpot lottery with the hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect, and whether or not there is a missed reach in the jackpot effect with the hold memory, and the lottery result Based on this, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform a pre-reading effect, and to set a pre-reading effect mode and pattern. 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 first embodiment, S110 of the start winning confirmation process corresponds to the holding storage means, S115 corresponds to the prefetching means, and S230 and S235 of the success / failure determination processing correspond to the lottery means.
In addition, S965 of the hold display process in the third embodiment corresponds to a determination unit, S980 corresponds to a setting unit, S1000 corresponds to a pre-reading effect unit, and S1010 corresponds to a hold symbol display unit.

  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 ... special display device, 11 ... first start port, 11a ... first start port SW, 12 ... second start port, 12a ... second start port SW, 12b ... general electric utility solenoid, 14 ... Grand prize opening, 14a ... Count SW, 14b ... Grand prize opening solenoid, 17 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 17a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 18 ... Special figure hold number display device, 20 ... Discharge motor, 21 ... Discharge SW, 22 ... full SW, 23 ... out of ball SW, 24 ... CR unit terminal board, 25 ... checkout display device, 28 ... touch SW, 29 ... fire stop SW, 30 ... fire motor, 35 ... glass frame open SW, 36 ... inner frame Open SW, 39 ... Cylinder lock, 5 ... Pachinko machine, 51 ... Outer frame, 52 ... Front frame, 53 ... Hinge, 55 ... Upper plate, 56 ... CR unit, 57 ... Ball rental button, 58 ... Checkout button, 59 ... Balance indicator, 61 ... Plate glass, 63 ... Lower 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 ... Dispensing unit, 78 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... External connection terminal board, 80 ... Main control apparatus, 81 ... Discharge control apparatus, 82 ... Production | presentation symbol control apparatus, 83 ... Sub integrated control apparatus, 84 ... Launch control apparatus, 85 ... Power supply board, 90 ... Symbol display apparatus relay terminal Board.

Claims (2)

By performing a jackpot lottery based on random numbers extracted due to the entrance of the game ball into the starting opening, and by performing a jackpot effect that suggests whether or not to win a jackpot with the contents determined based on the random numbers, A ball game machine that informs the result of the jackpot lottery,
Holding storage means for storing the random number as holding storage;
The lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery based on the random number related to the reserved memory, and digesting the reserved memory;
Pre-reading means for generating pre-reading information indicating whether or not the random number is a specific value before the jackpot lottery based on the random number related to the holding storage;
A reserved symbol display means for displaying a reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory that has not been digested;
A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a pre-reading effect in advance for the result of the jackpot lottery based on the random number related to the reserved memory for any of the reserved memories that have not been digested;
After the determination means determines that the pre-reading effect is to be performed, the pre-reading for the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect at the time when the predetermined number of new reservations of the holding memory is newly generated. Based on the information, a pre-reading effect means for changing the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
Further comprising setting means for setting the number of new holds,
The pre-reading effect means changes the holding symbol in a manner indicating that the greater the number of new holdings, the higher the expected degree of winning in the big hit lottery,
A ball game machine characterized by

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