JP2014110914A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of enhancing amusement by allowing a read-ahead performance to understandably report not only magnitude of a possibility that a jackpot will occur, but also the kind of a jackpot game that may occur to a player.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine is configured to include a plurality of jackpot games, where the number of opening times or opening time of a major winning hole is different. When read-ahead determination, which is executed at a point in time when a game ball enters a start pocket, results in a jackpot, the pinball machine also checks the kind of a jackpot game in the read-ahead determination, and suggests a designed number of winning balls acquirable by the checked jackpot game or the number of entry balls by a jackpot game as a read-ahead performance before occurrence of the jackpot on a performance pattern display device.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a symbol for notifying a result of a lottery (whether or not) that is performed due to a game ball entering a starting port.

  The current pachinko gaming machine stores a random number value extracted when the game ball enters the start opening provided in the game area up to a predetermined number, and the stored random number value is determined in advance. The determination whether or not the value is a big hit is made in the order in which it is stored.

  The result of the determination as to whether or not the big hit game is to be generated is notified by a fixed display through a special symbol change. Since the special symbol is only displayed small in the corner of the game area, the special symbol pseudo-effect is provided by the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game area, and the pseudo-effect is given to the player. It gives a sense of expectation for the result of the determination. Note that the number of stored random numbers is displayed on the effect symbol display device so that the number of characters stored is the same as the stored number, thereby making it easy for the player to understand the number of stored memory.

  In recent pachinko machines, the stored random number value is a specific value (a value that is determined to be a big hit, a value that is determined to be reach, etc.) immediately after the extracted random number value is stored (before a determination is made) It is memorized by the player from before the determination of the success / failure by changing the aspect of the character representing the above-mentioned reserved memory number before the determination of the success / failure based on the confirmation result. Corresponding to a random value that is a specific value from an effect that gives a sense of expectation about a random value (popularly speaking, a hold notice), or a pseudo effect that corresponds to a random value that was stored before a random value that is a specific value It is common to perform special effects continuously up to the pseudo-effects, and perform pre-reading effects such as effects that give the player a sense of expectation before the determination of whether or not the stored random number is true (speakingly, continuous notice) It has become.

  In addition, the conventional look-ahead effect is different in the display mode of the reserved memory number (character difference indicating the number of reserved characters) and the continuous notice mode (difference in the number of consecutive or special effects). Since the type of jackpot game that may occur is unknown, the player can only indicate the level of possibility of jackpot occurrence and is monotonous. However, in order to solve such a problem, there is an invention that suggests an opening pattern of a big winning opening at the time of a big hit by pre-reading production <Patent Document 1>

JP 2011-72594 A

  However, in the invention of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the relationship between the opening pattern of the big prize opening and the pre-reading effect is not clear and is difficult to be transmitted to the player. Also, even if the opening pattern is notified at the time of a big hit, it is not known what the notified opening pattern is, and how many game balls actually enter the big winning opening, how many winning balls are It is difficult to grasp even if a player has been playing for a long time on the gaming machine, and there is a problem that the game result due to the difference in the opening pattern is not transmitted to the player.

  Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention informs the player of the type of jackpot game that may occur (not just whether or not the jackpot is likely to occur) in an easy-to-understand look-ahead effect. An object of the present invention is to provide a ball-type game machine capable of enhancing the taste.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value due to the ball entering the starting port;
A storage unit that stores the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit within a predetermined number;
A jackpot game determining means for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot game for opening the jackpot based on the random number value stored in the holding storage means;
Jackpot game type determining means for determining the type of jackpot game to be generated based on a random value stored in the holding storage means;
A special symbol display device for displaying a special symbol indicating a determination result by the jackpot game determination means;
An effect symbol display device for displaying a pseudo effect corresponding to the display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device;
Random number value prefetching means for confirming the random number value stored by the holding storage means or the random number value stored in the holding storage means;
Based on the confirmation contents of the random value prefetching means, prefetching effecting means for performing the effect before the determination by the jackpot game determining means of the random number value stored on hold in the effect symbol display device,
In a ball game machine equipped with
The random number value prefetching means confirms the type of the jackpot game when the random number value stored in the hold storage means is a value confirmed by the jackpot game determination means to generate a big hit. ,
The effect suggesting the occurrence of the big hit by the prefetching effect means is the number of prize balls that can be acquired during the big hit game confirmed by the random value prefetching means, or the generated big hit confirmed by the random value prefetching means A bullet ball game machine characterized by indicating the number of balls that can be entered into the grand prize opening during a game.

  The start opening may be constituted by a variable winning device whose winning rate changes between when it is activated and when it is not activated, and a plurality of start openings may be provided in the game area. In this case, it is desirable that the first starting port where the winning rate does not change constantly and the second starting port formed of a variable winning device are desirable. In this configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the first special symbol is determined based on the ball entering the first starting port, and whether or not the second special symbol is determined based on the ball entering the second starting port. Good. Further, it is preferable that the special symbol display device is provided at the corner of the game area, and the effect symbol display device is provided at the center of the game area to display the pseudo effect of the special symbol.

  There are a plurality of random number values to be extracted by the random number extraction means due to the ball entering the starting port, in addition to the big hit determination random number for determining whether or not to generate the big hit game or the small hit game, the big hit value Any random number may be used to determine the type of the fixed display symbol according to the determination result of the determination random number and the variation content of the symbol. For example, the big hit symbol determination random number, the small hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number Alternatively, a random number for determining a variation pattern may be used. The small hit may be configured so that the number of game balls that can be acquired by executing the small hit game is smaller than the number of acquired game balls that can be expected at the time of the big hit, and the possibility of acquiring a game ball may be low.

  The type of jackpot game to be determined when the jackpot determination random number is a value that causes a jackpot game may be determined according to the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number, or the jackpot symbol determination random number You may determine according to the kind of jackpot symbol determined according to a value.

  The hold storage means may be configured so that the number of stored hold memories increases based on the ball entering the start port and decreases by the determination of the hold memory (implementation of the big hit game determination means). The storage area may be secured so that the order can be specified, and the pending storage may be deleted from the storage area at the time of determination. In addition, when a game ball enters the starting port without a holding memory, it seems that the player started to change without going through the holding memory state where the holding memory means was implemented. Specifically, it may be configured to perform processing for temporarily storing various random numbers extracted at the time of entering the start opening in the storage area.

  The random value prefetching unit may check the extracted random number value before storing it in the holding storage unit, or may check it after storing it. In addition, if the confirmed random number value does not generate a big hit, it is desirable to confirm whether or not reach occurs.

  The random value prefetching means may be configured to be executed every time a random number is extracted, or may be executed on the condition of the gaming state at the time of extraction. In this case, for example, if the gaming state at the time of random number extraction is a high probability state in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot is high, the random value prefetching means is implemented, and in the normal probability state in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot is lower than the high probability state If so, the configuration may be such that the random value prefetching means is not implemented, and vice versa. In addition, the random number prefetching means is configured to perform every time at the time of extraction regardless of the gaming state at the time of random number extraction, and transmission of an instruction signal to the effect control device that controls the effect display of the effect symbol display device, You may implement on condition of the above-mentioned game state.

  The number of winning balls that can be won during the jackpot game and the number of balls that can be entered into the big winning opening during the jackpot game are the number of winning balls for entering one gaming ball into the preset winning opening. And a design numerical value derived from the prescribed number of winnings. In actual games, there may be more winning balls or more winning balls. In addition, in the production by the pre-reading production means indicating the number of winning balls based on winning in the big winning opening on the production symbol display device or the number of winning balls in the big winning opening, the random value is a big hit by the big hit game determining means. It is good also as a structure which changes the display mode of the pending | holding memory display which will be confirmed if it produces | generates.

  The pre-reading effect means, on the condition that there is a random number stored in the holding storage means before the big-hit game determination means is performed before the random number for which the occurrence of the big hit is confirmed by the random value pre-read means The total of the numbers displayed in each of the plurality of pseudo effects including the notification of the determination result of the random number that has been confirmed to be generated is the number of winning balls that can be acquired by the confirmed jackpot game, or the winning prize entrance It becomes the structure which performs the production | presentation which suggests the possible game ball.

  The pre-reading effect means, on the condition that there is a random number stored in the holding storage means before the big-hit game determination means is performed before the random number for which the occurrence of the big hit is confirmed by the random value pre-read means The number of prize balls that can be earned by the confirmed jackpot game, or the number of calculation results based on the number displayed in each of the plurality of pseudo effects including the notification of the determination result of the random number for which the occurrence of It becomes the structure which performs the production | presentation which suggests the game ball which can enter a winning opening.

  The maximum number of wins or the maximum number of balls that can be entered is a design value derived from the number of award balls and the prescribed number of prizes for entering a pre-set big prize opening. A sphere may be obtained. In addition to the effects A and B, an effect indicating the number of winning balls or the number of entered balls may be provided.

  Which jackpot game that activates the jackpot game among multiple jackpots depends on the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number that is determined when the jackpot determination random number is a value that causes the jackpot game to occur And may be determined according to the type of jackpot symbol determined according to the value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol. Moreover, it is good also as a structure using a dedicated random number for determining which big winning opening is operated.

  In the ball game machine according to claim 1, when it is confirmed that a big hit game is generated by the random number pre-reading means of the random number extracted due to the start opening winning, the winning ball that can be obtained by the big hit game Since the performance suggesting the number or the number of entered balls is performed, in addition to the occurrence of the jackpot game due to the acquired reserved memory, it is possible to suggest the standard of the winning ball that can be obtained by the jackpot game, An unprecedented look-ahead production can be realized.

The front view of the game board 8. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main controller 50 performs. The flowchart which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 50 performs. The figure which shows the kind and display content of the jackpot symbol in a special symbol. A chart showing the types and contents of jackpot games. 7 is a flowchart showing a hold number instruction command reception process executed by a sub integrated control device 53. 7 is a flowchart showing prefetch determination command reception processing executed by a sub-integrated control device 53. A chart showing the relationship between the total number of winning balls (number of balls entered) displayed in the pre-reading effect and each jackpot game. The figure which shows an example of the combination of the number displayed by prefetching production. The flowchart which shows the change instruction command reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 53 performs. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing display contents of a pre-reading effect performed by the effect symbol display device 54b. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating display contents of a pre-reading effect performed by the effect symbol display device 54b. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating display contents of a pre-reading effect performed by the effect symbol display device 54b. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing display contents of a pre-reading effect performed by the effect symbol display device 54b. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing display contents of a pre-reading effect performed by the effect symbol display device 54b. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing display contents of a pre-reading effect performed by the effect symbol display device 54b.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and can take various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention, and the contents described in the respective examples are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment is of a type that discharges game balls as prize balls to the outside of the machine, but a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the game balls are circulated in the machine to play a game. It can be used as an enclosed game machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 8 of a pachinko machine in the present embodiment. In addition, since the whole structure of this pachinko machine is based on a well-known technique, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted. The game board 8 is provided with a substantially circular game area 26 surrounded by known guide rails 25a and 25b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are implanted therein. A liquid crystal frame decoration 28 having a window portion 28a is provided substantially at the center of the game area 26, and the LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 54b (corresponding to the effect symbol display device of the present invention) (see FIG. 2) is a game. A known warp inlet, a warp passage, a stage and the like (not shown) are also provided.

  Below the liquid crystal frame decoration 28, a second start port 32 (a normal starter member 40 having a first start port 31 (corresponding to the start port of the present invention) and a vane member that can be opened and closed under the first start port 31 ( (Corresponding to the starting port of the present invention) is arranged, and a normal symbol operating gate 42 is arranged on the left side of the liquid crystal frame decoration 28. The second starting port 32 is configured such that a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 32 unless the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is opened.

  Below the second start port 32, an attacker-type first big winning port 33a is arranged. A second big winning opening 70 is provided on the upper right side of the first starting opening 31, and four general winning openings 35a, which are ordinary winning openings with no change in the winning rate, are provided on the left of the first starting opening 31. One is provided. The number of prize balls to be paid out when one game ball enters each prize opening is three for the first start opening 31 and the second start opening 32, 10 for the first big prize opening 33a, There are 15 second prize winning openings 70 and 10 general winning openings 35a.

  In the lower right part of the game area, a normal symbol display device 41 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 41a, a first special symbol hold number display device 29a, and a second special symbol hold number display device 30a. And a first special symbol display device 29 (corresponding to the special symbol display device of the present invention) and a second special symbol display device 30 (corresponding to the special symbol display device of the present invention) comprising a 7-segment display device. Yes.

  When the first large winning opening 33a and the second large winning opening 70 are arranged at the positions described above, when a known launch handle is adjusted so that the game ball flows down to the left side of the liquid crystal frame decoration 28, Although winning at the winning opening 33a is possible, winning at the second large winning opening 70 is impossible, and when a game ball is to be won at the second large winning opening 70, the launch handle is attached to the liquid crystal frame decoration 28. It is necessary to adjust so that the game ball flows down to the right side.

  By configuring the game board 8 as described above, when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 42 (the normal symbol operation switch 42a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 41 normally The symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is driven according to the mode of the ordinary symbol stopped after a predetermined time so that the ball can enter the second starting port 32. Has been.

  The opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is driven is normally opened once for 0.3 seconds and once opened for 5.0 seconds in the extended extended state.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 31 (the first start port switch 31a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball), the first special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display device 29, and the predetermined ball Stop after hours. Further, when a game ball enters the normal electric accessory 40 which is the second start port 32 (the second start port switch 32a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 30 performs the second operation. The special symbol starts changing display and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a pseudo symbol is linked to the variation of each special symbol in the effect symbol display device 54b (corresponding to the effect symbol display device of the present invention) arranged in the window 28a. The production variation of is displayed. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are implemented with priority on the variation (whether or not) of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do.

  When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the big hit symbol form, either the first big winning port 33a or the second big winning port 70 is driven to enter the ball according to the type of the big hit symbol. It becomes possible. The contents of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the contents of the jackpot game according to the type of the jackpot symbol (including which jackpot will be activated) will be described later with reference to the drawings. The jackpot symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 29 and the second special symbol display device 30 is difficult to be visually recognized by the player and the symbol itself is difficult to discriminate. Further, since the pseudo symbol indicating the jackpot displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b has no correspondence with the special symbol jackpot symbol, the player can determine the type of the jackpot game based on the type of the pseudo symbol indicating the jackpot. Can not. However, there may be a corresponding relationship between the special symbol jackpot symbol type and the pseudo symbol jackpot symbol type. The operation content (type of jackpot game) may be discriminable by the player.

  Subsequently, FIG. 2 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 does not describe a complicated power supply system, but is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from a power supply device (not shown) to a control device or actuator that requires power. ing.

  At the input end of the main controller 50, a first special figure start switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 31 via the game board relay terminal plate 62, and a second start port 32 are provided. A second special figure start switch 32a for detecting a game ball that has entered the electric accessory 40, a normal symbol operation switch 42a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 42, and a first grand prize opening 33a. A first count switch 33b that detects a game ball that has entered a ball, a second count switch 70b that detects a game ball that has entered the second big winning port 70, and a game ball that has entered the general winning port 35a are detected. A general winning opening switch 35b is connected.

  Also, a front frame closing switch for detecting that the front frame is closed and a design frame closing switch for detecting that the design frame is closed are connected via the back wiring relay terminal plate. It should be noted that various winning detection switches (first special figure start switch 31a, second special figure start switch 32a, normal symbol operation switch 42a, first count switch 33b, second count switch connected to the input terminal of the main controller 50. 70b, the general winning opening switch 35b) is a normally closed type (NC type) proximity switch (game ball passage hole) as a switch that is effective for radio waves (electromagnetic waves) (it is affected by radio waves only when the game ball is detected). Shape).

  At the output end of the main controller 50, there are provided a first grand prize opening solenoid 33c for driving the door member of the first big prize opening 33a via the game board relay terminal plate 62 and a door member of the second big prize opening 70. A second big prize opening solenoid 70c to be driven and a normal electric solenoid 42c for driving the blade member of the normal electric accessory 40 are connected, and the first special symbol is displayed via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 64. The first special figure display device 29, the first special figure reservation number display device 29a for displaying the number of reserved storage of the first special symbol, the second special figure display device 30 for displaying the second special symbol, the second A second special figure hold number display device 30a for displaying the number of reserved symbols of special symbols, a normal symbol display device 41 for displaying normal symbols, and a general figure hold number display device 41a for displaying the number of reserved symbols of normal symbols. Connected, back wiring relay terminal board and outside A hall computer (not shown) through a connection terminal board, are connected.

  The main controller 50 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The CPU executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the mounted ROM, and progresses the game based on various input detection signals. Various related commands are generated and output to the payout control device 51 and the sub integrated control device 53. Here, the main control device 50 and the payout control device 51 are configured as bidirectional communication circuits, and the main control device 50 and the sub integrated control device 53 are one-way communication circuits from the main control device 50 to the sub integrated control device 53. It is configured as.

  At the input end of the payout control device 51, a ball break switch that detects the lack of game balls in the ball tank or tank rail via the back wiring relay terminal plate, a back wiring relay terminal plate, and a payout relay terminal A payout switch for detecting a game ball paid out through the board 66 and a full switch for detecting that there are a large number of game balls in the path to the lower plate without using various terminal boards are connected. A payout motor for paying out game balls to the upper plate is connected to the output end of the payout control device 51 via a back wiring relay terminal plate and a payout relay terminal plate 66.

  The payout control device 51 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control device 51 performs processing by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and is input from various detection signals that are input and from the main control device 50. Based on the command, various commands relating to payout of the game ball are generated and output to the main controller 50 and the launch controller 52. Here, the payout control device 51 and the main control device 50 are configured as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the payout control device 51 and the launch control device 52 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 51 to the launch control device 52. Has been.

  Further, the payout control device 51 transmits information relating to the prize ball to the hall computer via the external connection terminal board, and transmits a firing stop signal to the firing control device 52. The launch control device 52 controls the launch motor to launch the game ball into the game area 26. In addition to the payout control device 51, the launch control device 52 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch, and a launch stop switch signal from the launch stop switch.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is output when the player presses the launch stop switch. Is done. Note that if the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 52, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be fired even if the player touches the launch handle. It is like that.

  A game switch 14 a that can be operated by a player is connected to an input terminal of the sub integrated control device 53. The output terminal of the sub integrated control device 53 is connected to a design frame (not shown) and various LEDs / lamps 37 provided in the game board 8 and the speaker 10 provided in the front frame and the speaker unit. The sub integrated control device 53 and the main control device 50 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 50 to the sub integrated control device 53, and the sub integrated control device 53 and the effect symbol control device 54a are sub integrated control. This is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the device 53 to the effect symbol control device 54a.

  The sub-integrated control device 53 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The sub-integrated control device 53 executes processing by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and inputs the game switch 14a and the main control device 50. Various commands related to the production are generated on the basis of the command input from, and are output to the production symbol control device 54a of the production symbol unit 54.

  The sub integrated control device 53 is provided with a volume control switch 10a for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume control switch 10a, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker 10, The sound volume output from the speaker 10 is controlled by software.

  The effect symbol control device 54a displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 53 (both those transmitted from the main control device 50 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 53). The device 54b is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo symbol on the window 28a.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. The pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured as a probability variation machine, and the determination of success / failure based on the game ball entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 32 configured by the ordinary electric accessory 40 is a normal probability game. Implemented in either a state (low probability state) or a high probability gaming state (high probability state) that is a gaming state advantageous to the player (high probability of being a big hit) compared to the normal probability gaming state .

  In this embodiment, the gaming state is controlled from the normal probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state at the end of all the big hit games, and when the special symbol is determined 10 times, the gaming state is controlled again to the normal probability gaming state. Also, at the end of all big hit games, the time is reduced (open extended state) until the special symbol is judged 100 times, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and 1 of the ordinary electric utility 40 The opening time of the times is extended from 0.3 seconds to 5.0 seconds. In addition, the contents of the jackpot game are configured so that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is implemented from among a plurality of types of jackpot games depending on the type of the jackpot symbol. Will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the type of jackpot game to be executed is determined only by the type of jackpot symbol regardless of the game state at the time of jackpot, but the jackpot determined according to the game state at jackpot and the jackpot symbol It is good also as a structure from which the kind of game differs. In addition, the number of times of the high-probability gaming state and the short time state (open extended state) started after the big hit game may be changed depending on the big hit symbol and the big hit game state.

  Next, the start winning process performed by the main controller 50 will be described with reference to FIG. In the start winning process, various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 32, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 42. A random number such as a random number for hit determination obtained in the above is stored (stored) in the main control device 50 as a hold storage, and whether or not the stored random number is a preset value is determined (hit / hit game determination means) The process for confirming before starting is performed, and various commands resulting from the balls entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 32 are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53. The processing includes storage means and random value prefetching means. Thereafter, the holding memory stored when the game ball enters the first starting port 31 is the first holding memory, and the holding memory stored when the game ball enters the second starting port 32 is the second holding. The reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the memory and normal symbol start gate 42 will be described as the normal diagram reserved memory.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the general figure hold number display device 41a, the first special figure hold number display device 29a, and the second special figure hold number display device 30a is four (the maximum hold memory number is 4). Even if the number of stored memories is 0, it is extracted when the game ball enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 32 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 42. Various random numbers such as the big hit determination random number are stored in the main controller 50 as in the case where there is a stored number less than the maximum value.

  When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first special figure start switch 31a has detected a game ball (S10). If a negative determination is made (S10: no), the process proceeds to S45. If an affirmative determination is made (S10: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 50 is less than the upper limit (= 4). (S20). If the determination is negative (S20: no), the process proceeds to S45. If the determination is affirmative (S20: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the small hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern The determination random number is stored as the first reserved memory (corresponding to the random value extraction means and the reserved memory means of the present invention), and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the first reserved memory number (S25).

  Subsequent to S25, the prefetch determination of the stored first hold memory is performed (S30). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number is a value that causes a big hit, and if it is a value that causes a big hit, the type of the big hit symbol is confirmed from the random number for determining the big hit symbol. If the big hit determination is lost, it is confirmed whether or not the reach determination random number is a value that becomes super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By making the above determination, if the random number stored on hold determines whether or not a big hit game is generated, or if it is not possible to produce an effect that can be expected of a big hit, and if the big hit game is generated Check the types of jackpot symbols. In this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 53 that controls the effect device based on the type of jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot, so the confirmation of the type of jackpot symbol becomes the confirmation of the type of jackpot game (disturbance of the present invention). Applicable to numerical prefetching means).

  Subsequently, a first prefetch determination command is generated from the confirmation result of S30 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S35), and a first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S25 is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S40). In this embodiment, the prefetch determination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 regardless of the gaming state. However, the prefetch determination command is provided on the condition that it is in a high probability state or a normal gaming state. It is good also as a structure which transmits, It is good also as a structure which implements precondition determination processing itself on condition that it is a predetermined | prescribed game state.

  Following the processing of S40 and negative determinations of S10 and S20 (S10: no, S20: no), it is determined whether or not the second special figure start switch 32a has detected a game ball (S45). If a negative determination is made (S45: no), the process proceeds to S80. If an affirmative determination is made (S45: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories stored in the main controller 50 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S55). If the determination is negative (S55: no), the process proceeds to S80. If the determination is affirmative (S55: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the small hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern The determination random number is stored as the second reserved memory (corresponding to the random value extraction means and the reserved memory means of the present invention), and 1 is added to the second reserved memory counter indicating the second reserved memory number (S60).

  Subsequent to S60, prefetch determination of the second hold storage stored as the same processing as S30 described above is performed (S65), a second prefetch determination command is generated from the confirmation result of S65, and the sub integrated control device 53 The second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S60 is sent to the sub integrated control device 53 (S75), and the process proceeds to S80. The prefetch determination command transmission process in S70 may be configured to transmit a command under the same conditions as in S35 or perform the determination in S65.

  In S80, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 42a has detected a game ball (S80). If the determination is negative (S80: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S80: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 50 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S85). If the determination is negative (S85: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S85: yes), the extracted hit determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general figure hold memory, 1 is added to the general-purpose hold storage counter indicating (S90), and a general-purpose hold storage number instruction command indicating the value of the added general-purpose hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S95), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 53 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, it performs control to change each reserved memory number displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. . Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 54b, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53. Note that it may be configured to check the type of jackpot game instead of the type of jackpot symbol during the prefetch determination process, and transmit a prefetch determination command indicating the type of jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 53.

  Next, the success / failure determination process performed by the main controller 50 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is a process including the big hit game determining means and the big hit game type determining means in the present invention, and the main hit obtained by the main controller 50 when the game ball enters the first start port 31 or the second start port 32. It is determined whether or not to generate a big hit game (corresponding to the big hit game determination means of the present invention) according to the random number for determination and the game state at the time of determination (whether it is a normal game state or a probable change state), and the determination result is a big hit Then, based on the jackpot symbol determination random numbers 1 and 2, the jackpot symbol and the type of jackpot game to be confirmed are determined (corresponding to the jackpot game type determining means of the present invention).

  When the determination process is started, it is determined whether or not a special symbol start condition is satisfied (S100). In this determination process, it is confirmed that no big hit game is being played and that the first special symbol and the second special symbol (also referred to as the first special diagram and the second special diagram) are changing or not being displayed. If the determination is negative (S100: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S110). If the determination is affirmative (S110: yes), the process proceeds to S130. If the determination is negative (S110: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (S120). If the determination is negative (S120: no), the process returns to the return and the determination is positive. If so (S120: yes), the process proceeds to S130. According to the determination order of S110 and S120, the determination of whether or not the second reserved storage is appropriate is performed with priority. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of special symbols (a first special symbol and a second special symbol). However, the effect of the present invention is not changed even if the configuration includes one special symbol.

  In S130, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is 0 (S130). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main controller 50. When the value is “0”, the big hit probability is a normal probability gaming state (low probability state), and when the value is “1”, the probability is high. This is a value for the main controller 50 to determine that it is a gaming state (high probability state). If the determination is affirmative (S130: yes), the process proceeds to S140. If the determination is negative (S130: no), the process proceeds to a process with a high probability. The processing with a high probability is a processing in which only the big hit probability is different (the number of hit values in the determination table for comparison is large), and therefore the description is omitted.

  In S140, a hold memory shift process is performed (S140), whereby the oldest hold memory is determined as a result of the determination, and 1 is subtracted from the hold memory counter indicating the number of hold memories. In response to this subtraction, the first or second hold number instruction command may be transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53.

  In the subsequent big hit determination random number comparison process (S150), the random number value for the big hit determination in the pending storage that is the target of the determination is compared with a preset determination table, and the random value is determined in the determination table. Compare if value matches. Two types of tables for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and high probability (1/30) are set as the success / failure determination table, and the gaming state at the time of determination is normal probability gaming state (probability change flag “0”). ]), Comparison is made using a normal probability use determination table, and a high probability game state (probability variation flag “1”) is compared using a high probability use determination table.

  In the subsequent process of S160, it is determined whether or not the comparison result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S150) is a big hit (in this embodiment, 1/300) (corresponds to the big hit game determination means of the present invention). If the determination is affirmative (S160: yes), a big hit symbol selection process is performed based on the value of the random number for determining the big hit symbol in the reserved memory that is the target of the success / failure determination (S180), and the content of the big hit game is determined based on the selected big hit symbol. The special winning opening opening pattern setting process is performed (S200), and the first special symbol display device 29 or the second special symbol is determined based on the reach determination randomness and the variation pattern determination random number for the determination of success or failure. A variation pattern that becomes a variation time of a symbol displayed on the display device 30 and the effect symbol display device 54b is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S210).

  In this embodiment, the random number for determining the variation pattern is extracted by the start winning process performed when the game ball enters the first start port 31 or the second start port 32. The configuration may be such that the random number for determining the variation pattern is extracted before S200 of the determination process.

  Next, a variation instruction command for instructing information on the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S220). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 53 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b, and starts variable symbol display corresponding to the jackpot symbol and variation pattern information. . At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special symbol display device 29 or the second special symbol display device 30 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S160 is negative, that is, loses (S160: no), it is determined whether the result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S150) is a small hit (1/150) (S230), and if it is affirmative (S230). :)), a small hit symbol is selected (S240), then a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S200), a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S210), A change instruction command serving as change pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S220). The effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b based on an instruction from the sub-integrated control device 53 that has received this information, and starts the variation display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  If S230 is negative (S230: no), a lost symbol is selected (S250), then a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S210), and a variation instruction command that becomes information on the symbol and variation pattern regarding the loss. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S220). The effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b based on an instruction from the sub-sub integrated control device 53 that has received this information, and starts variable display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. At substantially the same time as transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 to start the change of the special symbol.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display mode of the jackpot symbol displayed on the first special figure display device 29 and the second special figure display device 30. There are 14 types of jackpot symbols, the jackpot 1 to the jackpot 14 shown in the figure, which are common to the first special figure display device 29 and the second special figure display device 30. The jackpot symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED is composed of a combination of a plurality of segments that are not characters, and the player cannot easily determine the type of jackpot.

  Next, the relationship between the type of jackpot symbol and the type of jackpot game will be described with reference to FIG. There are two types of big hit games, one with the first big prize opening 33a activated and the other with the second big prize opening 70 activated. When the big hit symbol 1 to 7 is displayed as the big hit symbol, the first big prize opening 33a. The big hit game in which the second big prize opening 70 is operated is executed when the big hit game is displayed.

  In the first big prize opening 33a and the second big prize opening 70, the prescribed number of winnings for one opening and the number of winning balls for one winning are different, and the prescribed number of winnings in the first big winning opening 33a is eight. The number of prize balls is 10 and the prescribed number of prizes in the second big prize opening 70 is 9 and the number of prize balls is 15. Therefore, in order to obtain more prize balls, the big hit game in which the second big prize opening 70a is operated seems to be more advantageous, but the number of times and the operation time of the big prize opening are different depending on the type of the big win. The second big prize opening 70 is not advantageous.

  Specifically, when the jackpot 1 is displayed, the first jackpot 33a is activated, and when the jackpot 8 is displayed, the second jackpot 70 is activated. The operating contents of the mouth are common. In this case, each round winning opening is performed for 4 rounds of 1 round opening operation of 9 times for 0.4 seconds. In the case of this big hit game, since one opening operation is as short as 0.4 seconds, the number of balls that can be entered into the big prize opening is designed to be 0, and the number of game balls that can be acquired is also 0.

  When the big hit 2 is displayed, the first big winning opening 33a is operated, and when the big hit 9 is displayed, the second big winning opening 70 is operated, but the operation contents of the respective big winning openings are common. In this case, each of the big winning openings is performed 4 rounds, with the opening operation for a maximum of 28 seconds as one round. In the case of this jackpot game, four rounds in which a predetermined number of winnings are expected are performed. Therefore, in the big hit 2 where the first big winning opening 33a is operated, 32 game balls can be entered, and thereby 320 prize balls can be obtained. In addition, in the big hit 9 where the second big winning opening 70 is operated, 36 game balls can be entered, and thereby 540 prize balls can be obtained.

  When the big hit 3 is displayed, the first big winning opening 33a is operated, and when the big hit 10 is displayed, the second big winning opening 70 is operated, but the operation contents of the respective big winning openings are common. In this case, each of the big winning mouths has 10 rounds of big hit game, and the contents are 4 rounds of 1 round opening action of 0.4 seconds opening, then 1 round opening action for up to 28 seconds. 6 rounds will be implemented. In the case of this jackpot game, six rounds in which a predetermined number of winnings are expected are performed. Therefore, in the big hit 3 in which the first big winning opening 33a is operated, 48 game balls can be entered, and thus 480 prize balls can be obtained. In addition, in the big hit 10 where the second big winning opening 70 is operated, 54 game balls can be entered, whereby 810 prize balls can be obtained.

  When the big hit 4 is displayed, the first big winning opening 33a is operated, and when the big hit 11 is displayed, the second big winning opening 70 is operated, but the operation contents of the respective big winning openings are common. In this case, each of the big winning openings is performed 10 rounds, with the opening operation for a maximum of 28 seconds as one round. In the case of this big hit game, 10 rounds in which a predetermined number of winnings are expected are performed. Therefore, in the big hit 4 where the first big winning opening 33a is operated, 80 game balls can be entered, whereby 800 prize balls can be obtained. In addition, in the big hit 11 in which the second big winning opening 70 is operated, 90 game balls can be entered, thereby 1350 prize balls can be obtained.

  When the big hit 5 is displayed, the first big winning opening 33a is operated, and when the big hit 12 is displayed, the second big winning opening 70 is operated, but the operation contents of the respective big winning openings are common. In this case, each of the big winning gates will have 15 rounds of jackpot game, and the content will be 9 rounds of 0.4 seconds, 4 rounds of 1 round of release, then 1 round of release for a maximum of 28 seconds Nine rounds of operations are performed, followed by two rounds of nine 0.4 second releases. In the case of this jackpot game, nine rounds in which a predetermined number of winnings are expected are performed. Accordingly, 72 game balls can be entered in the big hit 5 in which the first grand prize opening 33a is operated, and thus 720 prize balls can be obtained. In addition, in the big hit 10 where the second big winning opening 70 is operated, 81 game balls can be entered, and thereby 1215 prize balls can be obtained.

  When the big hit 6 is displayed, the first big winning opening 33a is operated, and when the big win 13 is displayed, the second big winning opening 70 is operated, but the operation contents of the respective big winning openings are common. In this case, each of the big winning mouths has 15 rounds of a big hit game, and the contents are 4 rounds of 1 round of release operation for 0.4 seconds and 4 rounds of release operation for up to 28 seconds. Eleven rounds will be implemented. In the case of this big hit game, 11 rounds in which a predetermined number of winnings are expected are performed. Accordingly, 88 game balls can be entered in the big hit 6 in which the first grand prize opening 33a is operated, and thereby 880 prize balls can be obtained. In addition, in the big hit 13 where the second big winning opening 70 is operated, 99 game balls can be entered, and thereby 1485 prize balls can be obtained.

  When the big hit 7 is displayed, the first big winning opening 33a is operated, and when the big hit 14 is displayed, the second big winning opening 70 is operated, but the operation contents of the respective big winning openings are common. In this case, each of the big winning mouths performs 15 rounds, with the opening operation for a maximum of 28 seconds as one round. In the case of this jackpot game, 15 rounds in which a predetermined number of winnings are expected are performed. Therefore, in the big hit 7 where the first big winning opening 33a is operated, 120 game balls can be entered, thereby obtaining 1200 prize balls. In addition, in the big hit 14 where the second big winning opening 70 is operated, 135 game balls can be entered, and thus 2025 prize balls can be obtained.

  Next, the hold number instruction command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 53 will be described with reference to FIG. When the hold number instruction command reception process is started, it is determined whether or not a hold number instruction command is received (S300). If the determination is negative (S300: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), the hold number counter included in the sub integrated control device 53 is incremented by 1 (S305), and the hold number display signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a. (S310) and return. The value of the hold count counter is decremented each time a change instruction command is received in a change instruction command reception process described later. As a result, the same number as the number of reserved storages continuously stored in the main control device 50 is managed.

  Next, the prefetch determination command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 53 will be described with reference to FIG. This prefetch determination command reception process is a process corresponding to a part of the prefetch effect means of the present invention. When the prefetch determination command reception process is started, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag included in the sub integrated control device 53 is 1 (S350). The sub integrated control device 53 manages the probability change flag with the same contents as the main control device 50 based on the command for instructing the gaming state received from the main control device 50. If S350 is negative (S350: no), the process returns, and if it is affirmative, that is, if it is a high-probability gaming state, it is determined whether a prefetch determination command has been received (S355). Therefore, in this embodiment, the pre-reading effect is implemented only during the high-probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game, but the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and the pre-reading effect is performed during the normal probability game. But you can.

  If S355 is a negative determination (S355: no), the process returns, and if an affirmative determination is made (S355: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the hold count counter is equal to or smaller than the number of determinations of success / failure in the remaining high probability state (S360). If the determination is negative (S360: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative, that is, if all the stored random numbers are determined with high probability (S360: yes), the received prefetch determination command is a big hit. It is determined whether or not a determination is indicated (S365). If the determination is negative (S365: no), the process returns. If the determination is positive (S365: yes), the distribution random number 1 is extracted (S370).

  Subsequent to S370, it is determined whether or not the value of the distributed random number 1 extracted in S370 is a value for performing the pre-reading effect (S375). If the determination is negative (S375: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S375: yes), the type of jackpot game is determined from the type of jackpot symbol indicated by the received prefetch determination command, and the corresponding table is included in the sub-integrated control device 53. A jackpot content confirmation process for confirming the contents of the jackpot game to be performed is performed (S380), and the value of the holding number counter is referred to (S385). By referring to the value of the number-of-holds counter, the number of executions of the pseudo effect change that can be performed with the pre-read effect is confirmed.

  Subsequent to S385, the number of prize balls that can be acquired corresponding to the type of jackpot game confirmed in S380 (the number of prize balls described with reference to FIG. 6), and the number of holdings that are referred to in S385 are simulated. According to the number of effects and the distribution random number 1 extracted in S360, the pre-reading effect (which is the number of winning balls by the jackpot game) (S390) is determined and set.

  In the effect content determination process of S390, an effect pattern that suggests a smaller number of prize balls than the confirmed number of winning games of the big hit game is included in the selectable effect patterns. Specifically, as shown in the chart of FIG. 9, when the prefetch determination command received indicates, for example, a big hit 4, the number of prize balls that can actually be acquired is 800, but the value of the distributed random number 1 Depending on the case, 320 prize balls may be suggested as a pre-reading effect. According to the present invention, the “prefetching effect determining means of the present invention indicates at least the maximum number of winning balls that can be obtained by the generated jackpot game or the maximum number of gaming balls that can be entered in the big winning opening. It corresponds to “determined from among effects including an effect A and an effect B indicating the number of prize balls less than the effect A or the number of balls entered”. In this case, 800 pieces correspond to production A and 320 pieces correspond to production B.

  Following S390, the value of the hold number counter is set in the effect counter as the number of executions of the pseudo effect for performing the pre-read effect (S395), the pre-read effect flag is set to 1 (S400), and the process returns.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect is implemented only when the content of the pre-read determination command indicates a big hit, but even when the big hit is not shown (S365: no), for example, the pre-read A determination may be made as to whether or not the content of the determination command indicates super reach, and if it is an affirmative determination, a so-called gasse jackpot notice may be implemented with a predetermined probability. By performing the pre-reading effect based on the supermarket of the loss, it is possible to amplify the player's big hit expectation for a long time until the determined symbol of the loss is displayed.

  Next, a part of a specific effect pattern that suggests the number of prize balls that can be acquired by the big hit game as the pre-reading effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the sub-integrated control device 53 receives a prefetch determination command indicating a big hit, an effect that suggests the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the big win is performed with a predetermined probability. The total number displayed for each pseudo symbol variation (pseudo effect) indicates the number of prize balls that can be acquired by the jackpot game that occurs immediately afterward. Therefore, this pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests that a big hit occurs and the number of winning balls that can be acquired by the big hit before the determination of whether or not the big hit is made.

  The configuration of this pre-reading effect is that the effect variation display corresponding to the received prefetch determination command indicating the big hit is the last pseudo variation for executing the continuous pre-reading effect, and the number of reserved memories at the time of reception ( (The value of the hold number counter referred to in S385) is the number of pseudo fluctuations in which continuous pre-reading effects are performed.

  FIG. 10 displays a plurality of pseudo-variations selected in accordance with the number of reserved memories when the content of the jackpot game confirmed in S380 is a jackpot 2 (the maximum number of winning balls that can be acquired is 320). A combination of “number” (a value obtained by disassembling the number of award balls by jackpot game according to the number of fluctuations) is shown.

  Specifically, if the number of reserved memories referenced in S385 (including the reserved memory corresponding to the prefetch determination command indicating the big hit) is two, that is, it can be acquired by the big hit game with two pseudo-variable displays. A combination that suggests the number of prize balls is a pattern in which “160” is displayed in the first pseudo variation display, “160” is displayed in the second (last) pseudo variation display, and the first pseudo variation display. “300” is displayed, “20” is displayed in the second (last) pseudo-variable display, “20” is displayed in the first pseudo-variable display, and the second (last) pseudo-variable display is displayed. The pattern for displaying “300” and the pattern for displaying “100” in the first pseudo variation display and “220” in the second (last) pseudo variation display are provided.

  When the number of reserved storages referred to in S385 is 3, that is, a combination that suggests the number of prize balls that can be obtained by jackpot in three pseudo-variable displays, “100” is displayed in the first pseudo-variable display. Display, “100” is displayed in the second pseudo variation display, “120” is displayed in the third (last) pseudo variation display, and “300” is displayed in the first pseudo variation display, “0” is displayed in the second pseudo variation display, “20” is displayed in the third (last) pseudo variation display, and “0” is displayed in the first pseudo variation display. A pattern that displays “0” in the pseudo variation display, “320” in the third (last) pseudo variation display, and “20” in the first pseudo variation display, and the second pseudo variation display. Will display “120” and the third (last) pseudo-variable display will display “1”. And the pattern that displays 0 ", are provided.

  In the case where the number of reserved storages referred to in S385 is 4, that is, a combination that suggests the number of prize balls that can be obtained by jackpot in four pseudo variation displays, “100” is displayed in the first pseudo variation display. A pattern in which “100” is displayed in the second pseudo variation display, “100” is displayed in the third pseudo variation display, and “20” is displayed in the fourth (last) pseudo variation display; “300” is displayed in the first pseudo variation display, “0” is displayed in the second pseudo variation display, “0” is displayed in the third pseudo variation display, and the fourth (last) pseudo variation is displayed. A pattern that displays “20” in the display, “0” is displayed in the first pseudo variation display, “0” is displayed in the second pseudo variation display, and “220” is displayed in the third pseudo variation display. A pattern that displays “100” in the fourth (last) pseudo-variable display “20” is displayed in the first pseudo variation display, “80” is displayed in the second pseudo variation display, “100” is displayed in the third pseudo variation display, and the fourth (last) pseudo display is displayed. A pattern displaying “120” in the variation display, “120” in the first pseudo variation display, “100” in the second pseudo variation display, and “80” in the third pseudo variation display. ”,“ 20 ”in the fourth (last) pseudo variation display,“ 80 ”in the first pseudo variation display, and“ 20 ”in the second pseudo variation display. A pattern in which “120” is displayed in the third pseudo variation display, and “100” is displayed in the fourth (last) pseudo variation display.

  FIG. 10 shows a combination of pre-read effects performed when jackpot 2 occurs (when jackpot 2 is confirmed by a prefetch determination command), but other jackpots (big hit 3 to big hit 7, big hit 9 to big hit Also in 14), a plurality of “number” combinations are provided according to the number of reserved storage at the time of receiving the prefetch determination command. Furthermore, in the big hit 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, a plurality of “numbers” up to the number of big hit balls less than the maximum number of winning balls that can be obtained by the corresponding big hit game. Are provided.

  Next, the change instruction command receiving process executed by the sub integrated control device 53 will be described with reference to FIG. This variation instruction command receiving process is a process corresponding to a part of the pre-reading effect means of the present invention. When the change instruction command receiving process is started, it is determined whether or not a change instruction command is received (S500). If the determination is negative (S500: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the distribution random number 2 is extracted (S505), and it is determined whether the probability variation flag is 0 (S510). If the determination is affirmative (S510: yes), the vibration extracted in S505 from the plurality of variation modes for the normal probability (low probability) state stored in the sub-integrating device 53 corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation start command. One pseudo effect is selected according to the random number 2 (S515), an instruction signal for displaying the selected pseudo effect on the effect symbol display device 54b is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S520), and the process returns.

  If S510 is negative, that is, if it is a high-probability gaming state (S510: no), it is determined whether the prefetch effect flag is 0 (S525), and if it is affirmative (S525: yes), the fluctuation indicated by the received fluctuation start command One pseudo effect is selected according to the distribution random number 2 extracted in S505 from the plurality of variation modes for the high probability state stored in the sub integration device 53 corresponding to the pattern (S530), and the above-described S520 is performed. move on.

  If S525 is negative (S525: no), the contents of the prefetch effect set in S390 when the prefetch effect flag is set are referred to (S535), and the value of the execution counter is referred (S540). The execution counter is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 53, and is a device that counts the number of executions of the pseudo effect constituting the pre-read effect.

  Following reference to S535 and S540, these two reference contents (the type of pre-reading effect and how many times the pre-reading effect is executed continuously) and the variation pattern indicated by the received variation start command are displayed. One pseudo effect that becomes a part of a series of pre-read effects is selected according to the plurality of high-probability state variation modes stored in the corresponding sub integration device 53 and the distributed random number 2 extracted in S505 ( S545), the execution counter is incremented by 1 (S550), and it is determined whether or not the value of the execution counter is equal to the value of the effect counter set in S395 (S555). If the determination is negative (S555: no), the process proceeds to S520 as it is. If it is determined (S555: yes), the prefetch effect flag is set to 0 (S560) and the process proceeds to S520.

  Next, specific display contents of the pre-reading effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 12 (1) and 12 (2) are examples showing a basic screen configuration at the time of performing the pre-reading effect. (1) is a table of one continuous pseudo-variation effect that constitutes a pre-reading effect that suggests that a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained by the occurrence of a big hit that activates the first big winning opening 33a. (2) is a continuous pseudo-variation effect that constitutes a pre-reading effect that suggests that a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained by the occurrence of a jackpot that activates the second grand prize opening 70 Is a display example for one time.

  Specifically, in both (1) and (2), the left and right pseudo symbols are arranged from the screen interruption to the upper part, and each symbol is displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom (and vice versa). A first reserved memory number display area and a second reserved memory number display area indicating the number of reserved memories based on the balls entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 32 are arranged on the left and right of the lower part of the screen. ing.

  The display unit related to the pre-reading effect is a space between the above-described pseudo symbol and the reserved memory number display area. In (1), the first big winning opening 33a is located on the leftmost side of the space (below the left pseudo symbol). As a display mode that suggests that the first winning prize opening 33a is displayed, the figure showing the first big winning opening 33a and the character string of “lower attacker” are displayed. In (2), the second big winning opening 70 is activated at the same position. As a display mode to suggest, a figure showing the second grand prize opening 70 and a character string of “right attacker” are displayed.

  The display configuration of the pre-reading effect other than the display section indicating the type of the big prize opening is common to (1) and (2) even if the type of the big winning prize is different, and can be obtained by the big hit game under the medium pseudo-design. A part of the number of winning balls (corresponding to the “number” described with reference to FIG. 10 and “100” in the example) is displayed, and displayed for each effect variation of the pseudo symbol under the right pseudo symbol. A character string “What is the number of the next big hit ball? What is the current total (“ 100 ”in the example)” is displayed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing specific display contents of a prefetch effect performed over three pseudo symbol variation effects based on reception of a prefetch determination command indicating that jackpot 2 occurs. In the first pseudo-design effect display, which is a pre-reading effect, the display content below the left pseudo-design suggests that a big hit to activate the lower attacker will occur, and when the pseudo-design is confirmed (when the middle design is stopped) A “number” (“100” in the example of the figure) indicating a part of the big hit ball is displayed under the middle pseudo symbol from one second before, and at the same time this “100” is displayed, “100” is displayed as the total value of “number”.

  When the first pseudo symbol variation effect is finished, the position (A) of the reserved memory corresponding to the prefetch determination command indicating that the number of the reserved memories is decreased by 1 and the jackpot 2 is generated moves, and the prefetched effect is produced. The second pseudo symbol variation effect is started. In this case, the pre-reading effect also includes “number” (“100” in the example) indicating a part of the big hit ball below the middle pseudo symbol from one second before the pseudo symbol is confirmed (when the middle symbol is stopped). At the same time that “100” is displayed, “200”, which is obtained by adding “100” of this time to “100” of the previous time, is displayed in the total value of “number” below the right pseudo symbol. The

  When the second pseudo symbol variation effect is completed, the prefetch effect is based on the hold memory (A) corresponding to the prefetch determination command indicating that the number of the hold memories is further decreased by 1 and the jackpot 2 is generated. The third (last) pseudo symbol variation effect is started. In this case (the last fluctuation display when the big hit is confirmed), the pre-reading effect is also “number” indicating a part of the big hit ball under the middle pseudo symbol from 1 second before the pseudo symbol is confirmed (when the middle symbol is stopped). ("120" in the example) is displayed. At the same time that "120" is displayed, the total number of "numbers" below the right pseudo symbol includes "200" up to the previous "120" "320" is added, and the change display of the pseudo effect is confirmed with the jackpot symbol, which suggests that the jackpot game where 320 prize balls can be started is started.

  In FIG. 13, only a number is displayed under the medium pseudo-symbol, and a big hit ball that can be obtained by adding the number is suggested, but an operation symbol is displayed together with the number as in the example of FIG. A configuration that suggests a big hitting ball that can obtain a result of an operation other than addition by using is also conceivable. In this configuration, the calculation result suddenly becomes a large number or a small number by a calculation other than addition, making it difficult for the player to predict the big hit ball and improving the interest.

  In the first pseudo-design effect display, which is the pre-reading effect shown in FIG. 14, the same display as that of the first pseudo-design in FIG. A “number” (“100” in the example) indicating the ball is displayed, and “100” corresponding to the first display is displayed as the total value of the “number” below the right pseudo symbol.

  When the first pseudo symbol variation effect is finished, the position (A) of the reserved memory corresponding to the prefetch determination command indicating that the number of the reserved memories is decreased by 1 and the jackpot 2 is generated moves, and the prefetched effect is produced. The second pseudo symbol variation effect is started. In the pre-reading effect in this case, “×” indicating the integration and the number “4” are displayed below the middle pseudo symbol from one second before the confirmation of the pseudo symbol (when the middle symbol is stopped). In the total value of “number” below the right pseudo symbol, “400” obtained by adding “4” of this time to “100” of the previous time is displayed.

  When the second pseudo symbol variation effect is completed, the prefetch effect is based on the hold memory (A) corresponding to the prefetch determination command indicating that the number of the hold memories is further decreased by 1 and the jackpot 2 is generated. The third (last) pseudo symbol variation effect is started. In this case (in the last variation display where the big hit is confirmed), “-” indicating the subtraction and the number “80” are displayed below the middle pseudo symbol from one second before the pseudo symbol is confirmed. At the same time as this display, the total number of “number” below the right pseudo symbol is displayed as “320” obtained by subtracting the current “80” from the previous “400”, and the pseudo effect variation display is a jackpot symbol. This confirms that the big hit game where 320 prize balls can be expected is started.

  Similarly, FIG. 15 shows an effect example that suggests the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game using division. In the first pseudo symbol effect display as the pre-reading effect shown in FIG. 15, a “number” (“900” in the example is shown) indicating a big hit ball from one second before the pseudo symbol is confirmed below the middle pseudo symbol. “)” Is displayed, and “900” corresponding to the first display is displayed as the total value of “number” below the right pseudo symbol.

  When the first pseudo symbol variation effect is finished, the position (A) of the reserved memory corresponding to the prefetch determination command indicating that the number of the reserved memories is decreased by 1 and the jackpot 2 is generated moves, and the prefetched effect is produced. The second pseudo symbol variation effect is started. In the second pseudo symbol effect display, “÷” indicating division and “3” of the number are displayed below the middle pseudo symbol from one second before the pseudo symbol is confirmed, and simultaneously with this display, the right pseudo symbol is displayed. In the total value of “number” below, “300” obtained by dividing “900” for the previous time by “3” for this time is displayed.

  When the second pseudo symbol variation effect is completed, the prefetch effect is based on the hold memory (A) corresponding to the prefetch determination command indicating that the number of the hold memories is further decreased by 1 and the jackpot 2 is generated. The third (last) pseudo symbol variation effect is started. In this case (the last variation display in which the jackpot is finalized), “+” indicating addition and “20” indicating the number are displayed below the middle pseudo symbol from one second before the pseudo symbol is determined, At the same time as this display, the total value of “number” below the right pseudo symbol is displayed as “320” obtained by adding “20” this time to “300” up to the previous time, and the variation display of the pseudo effect is a jackpot symbol By confirming, it is suggested that a big hit game where 320 prize balls can be expected is started.

  The display examples described above are all triggered by the reception of a prefetch determination command indicating a big hit (S365: yes). If S365 is a negative determination, the received prefetch determination command indicates, for example, super reach. If it is determined whether or not to show, and if the determination is affirmative, a configuration in which a so-called “gase” look-ahead effect is performed with a predetermined probability is also conceivable. FIG. It becomes.

  In the first pseudo symbol effect display as the pre-reading effect shown in FIG. 16, a “number” (“200” in the example is shown) indicating a big hit ball from one second before the pseudo symbol is determined below the middle pseudo symbol. “)” Is displayed, and “200” corresponding to the first display is displayed in the total value of “number” below the right pseudo symbol.

  When the first pseudo symbol variation effect is finished, the position (A) of the reserved memory corresponding to the prefetch determination command indicating that the number of the reserved memories is decreased by 1 and the jackpot 2 is generated moves, and the prefetched effect is produced. The second pseudo symbol variation effect is started. In this case, in the pre-reading effect, “÷” indicating division and “2” of the number are displayed below the middle pseudo symbol from one second before the pseudo symbol is confirmed. In the total value of “number”, “100” obtained by dividing “200” of the previous time by “2” of this time is displayed.

  When the second pseudo symbol variation effect is completed, the prefetch effect is based on the hold memory (A) corresponding to the prefetch determination command indicating that the number of the hold memories is further decreased by 1 and the jackpot 2 is generated. The third (last) pseudo symbol variation effect is started. In this case (the last variation display in which the jackpot is finalized), “−” indicating subtraction and “100” indicating the number are displayed below the middle pseudo symbol from one second before the pseudo symbol is determined, At the same time as this display, the total value of “number” under the right pseudo symbol is displayed as “0” obtained by subtracting the current “100” from the previous “100”, and the pseudo effect variation display is out of the design. It is confirmed that the number of prize balls is 0.

  In the embodiment, each of the pre-read effects described above suggested the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the jackpot game by using a plurality of pseudo-pattern variation displays (pseudo effects). However, as shown in FIG. Instead of suggesting the number of winning balls that can be obtained by jackpot game with the pseudo-production, the display mode of one hold storage display (A in the example) corresponding to the prefetch determination command indicating the jackpot is changed, and the jackpot It may be an effect that suggests the occurrence of and the number of awardable prize balls. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17, the total number of winning balls that can be acquired (320 in the illustrated example) may be displayed from the beginning. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which increases the number displayed in order of 100, 200, 320, for example, every time old pending | holding memory is digested using a several pending | holding memory display (new fluctuation | variation display is started).

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the explanation of the display examples of the effects shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, the description is made by taking the display of fluctuations for three times as an example. However, as explained with reference to FIG. There is a range from production to production that continues twice. In addition, when there is an effect during the variable display when the prefetch determination command indicating the big hit determination is received, the above-mentioned “number” is displayed 1.0 seconds before the fixed symbol of the variable display is displayed. Thus, it is possible to perform up to five consecutive performances. In the embodiment, a “number” and an “operation symbol” are displayed that indicate the number of winning balls that can be obtained by the jackpot game 1.0 seconds before the middle pseudo symbol that is the last pseudo symbol to stop. Although it is configured, this is because the goal is to amplify the expectation until immediately before the symbol determination, and the display timing is not limited to this.

  Multiple random numbers that are big hits are stored in the hold memory, and even if the game state changes due to the previous (previous) big hit, if the later big hit is fixed (for example, in a high probability state Even if the game state after the big hit game is transitioned to the normal probability gaming state, if the random number that becomes the big jackpot is a value that becomes the big hit in the normal probability state, it can be said that the multiple big hits before and after are determined. ) The number of prize balls that can be earned in the later jackpot in the pre-reading effect due to the previous jackpot if the later jackpot is confirmed at the time of or before the implementation of the prefetching effect due to the previous jackpot It is good also as a structure which suggests in total. With this configuration, it is possible to indicate the occurrence of a so-called recreational villa by displaying the number of prize balls that cannot be obtained in a single big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment shifts to the high probability gaming state every time when the big hit game ends, and when the determination is made a predetermined number of times (10 times in the embodiment), the so-called ST machine shifts to the normal probability gaming state. However, this is because the ST machine is suitable for exhibiting the effects of the present invention.

  Specifically, when the game state is shifted to the normal probability game state or the high probability game state after the jackpot game ends depending on the type of the jackpot symbol, the player's interest is the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one jackpot game. It is often biased toward whether or not to shift to a high-probability state after the big hit game ends rather than many. However, by using the ST machine, after the big hit game is finished, the game state shifts to a high probability game state every time, so that the game state transition conditions are uniformed and the player's interest can be obtained in each big hit game It can be directed to a large number and a small number.

  In the embodiment, “−” and “÷” are used as calculation symbols to be displayed as a pre-reading effect, but these two calculation symbols are displays for reducing the number of award balls that can be obtained, and an impression received by the player Therefore, it may be configured that only two types of operation symbols, “+” and “x”, are displayed.

  As described above, according to the bullet ball game machine of the present invention, it is possible to suggest up to the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the big hit game according to the contents of the pre-reading determination performed at the time of winning the start opening. Therefore, it can be applied to a ball game machine that implements a pre-reading effect based on the pre-reading determination.

31 First Start Port 32 Second Start Port 33a First Grand Prize Port 40 Ordinary Electric Gear 50 Main Control Unit 53 Sub Integrated Control Device 54a Production Symbol Control Device 54b Production Symbol Display Device 70 Second Grand Prize Port

Claims (1)

Random number extraction means for extracting a random value due to the ball entering the starting port;
A storage unit that stores the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit within a predetermined number;
A jackpot game determining means for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot game for opening the jackpot based on the random number value stored in the holding storage means;
Jackpot game type determining means for determining the type of jackpot game to be generated based on a random value stored in the holding storage means;
A special symbol display device for displaying a special symbol indicating a determination result by the jackpot game determination means;
An effect symbol display device for displaying a pseudo effect corresponding to the display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device;
Random number value prefetching means for confirming the random number value stored by the holding storage means or the random number value stored in the holding storage means;
Based on the confirmation contents of the random value prefetching means, prefetching effecting means for performing the effect before the determination by the jackpot game determining means of the random number value stored on hold in the effect symbol display device,
In a ball game machine equipped with
The random number value prefetching means confirms the type of the jackpot game when the random number value stored in the hold storage means is a value confirmed by the jackpot game determination means to generate a big hit. ,
The effect suggesting the occurrence of the big hit by the prefetching effect means is the number of prize balls that can be acquired during the big hit game confirmed by the random value prefetching means, or the generated big hit confirmed by the random value prefetching means A bullet ball game machine characterized by indicating the number of balls that can be entered into the grand prize opening during a game.

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