JP2016047376A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a player's interest in a read-ahead performance by increasing opportunities of executing the read-ahead performance.SOLUTION: A game machine is set not to determine execution propriety of a read-ahead performance subject to a stored reservation, when the reservation is stored in a period from establishment of a determination forbiddance condition to establishment of forbiddance cancellation condition. The game machine includes under-forbiddance reservation read-ahead performance propriety determination means that determines, at prescribed timing after the establishment of the forbiddance cancellation condition, the propriety to execute the read-ahead performance for the reservation stored in reservation storage means in a period from the establishment of the determination forbiddance condition to the establishment of the forbiddance cancellation condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that executes a pre-reading effect that can start a predetermined suggestion for a stored suspension before the execution of the variation effect related to the suspension of the subject. .

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, when a game ball enters the starting area (starting prize opening) provided in the gaming area, a random number for jackpot lottery and a variation for notifying the result of jackpot lottery A random number for determining the mode of production is stored as a hold up to a predetermined number as an upper limit, and the stored hold is read out when a predetermined start condition is established, and this read hold is stored. Based on such random numbers, it is known to determine a jackpot lottery or variation effect mode and execute the variation effect in the determined mode.
Further, in recent years, when a hold is stored in order to improve the effect, it is determined whether or not the random number related to the hold is a big win before the fluctuating effect based on the hold is executed. Based on the result of this determination, a gaming machine has been devised that can execute a pre-reading effect that can start a predetermined suggestion before the execution of the fluctuating effect based on the hold (patent) Reference 1 and 2).
As this pre-reading effect, for example, when a new hold is stored, a special hold display effect (so-called hold prefetching) in which a hold display is performed in a special display mode with a high expectation level of winning a big win in the effect display device. Production), and when a new hold is stored, the production spans multiple fluctuation productions from the fluctuation production performed before the fluctuation production based on the hold to the fluctuation production based on the hold. A special display effect that displays a specific background image or the like on the display device may be used.

JP 2012-217772 A JP 2012-165911 A

Here, for example, it is determined that the above-mentioned special hold display effect is to be performed by storing the hold during execution of the fluctuating effect with a high expectation value of the jackpot winning, and the expectation degree of winning the jackpot is extremely high If the hold display is performed in a special display mode, there is a possibility that the player may feel uneasy that the change will not win the jackpot, and the player's expectation for the jackpot in the change. There is a risk of scraping. In addition, when a new hold is stored during execution of the special display effect described above, it is determined that a special display effect is to be further performed for the hold and the special display effect is executed. There is also a possibility of giving the player a sense of incongruity of the production such as being indistinguishable from the special display effect being executed.
Therefore, in the above-described gaming machine, in order to prevent such a problem from occurring, in a predetermined situation such as during execution of a fluctuating effect in a predetermined mode or during execution of a predetermined look-ahead effect, Even if a new hold is stored, the setting is made such that execution of the pre-reading effect for the hold is not determined.
However, in such a gaming machine, since the pre-reading effect for the hold stored in the above-mentioned predetermined situation cannot be executed at all, the execution opportunity of the pre-reading effect is limited, and the interest for the pre-reading effect is limited. There was a problem that it was difficult to increase In particular, in a gaming machine that has been adjusted so that a game ball can easily enter the starting area, the above-mentioned problem is remarkable because the hold is easily stored during a predetermined situation. there were.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the execution opportunity of the prefetching effect and enhance the interest in the prefetching effect.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.
The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. In addition, the following code | symbol and description show the code | symbol and name of the structure in embodiment of the invention corresponded to the structure of this invention, and do not limit the technical scope of this invention.

  (1) The present invention includes a game area 12 in which a game ball can flow down, a start area provided in the game area 12 and into which a game ball can enter (first start prize opening 15, second start prize opening 16), Triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting area, at least a special game execution determination random number (big hit determination random number, per symbol random number) related to determination of whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and Random number acquisition means (main CPU 101) for acquiring a random effect determination random number (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variable pattern random number) related to determination of the mode of the variable effect to notify whether or not to execute a special game; Reservation storage means (reserved storage area of main RAM 103) for storing the special game execution determination random number and the variation effect determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means as a reservation with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Whether or not to execute the special game based on the special game execution decision random number related to the read hold, reading the hold stored in the hold storage means, triggered by the establishment of a predetermined start condition Special game deciding means (main CPU 101) for deciding whether or not, variation effect deciding means (main CPU 101) for deciding the mode of the variation effect based on at least the variation effect determination random number related to the read hold, and the variation Based on the variation effect mode determined by the effect determination means, the change effect execution means (image control board, effect display device 21) for executing the change effect, and any one hold stored in the hold storage means Whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect that can start a predetermined suggestion from before the execution of the variable effect related to the suspension of the target, Pre-reading effect execution availability determination means (sub CPU301) for determining at a predetermined timing prior to the start of the fluctuating effect relating to the holding of the target in which the holding of the target is stored in the holding storage unit, The effect execution availability determination unit stores the hold when the hold storage unit stores the hold until the predetermined prohibition release condition is satisfied after the predetermined determination prohibition condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine (pachinko machine P) that is set so as not to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect targeted for holding, the determination prohibition condition is satisfied at a predetermined timing after the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied. For the hold stored in the hold storage means between the time when the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied and the hold-ahead pre-reading effect that determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined. When it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed by the execution permission determination unit (sub CPU 301) and the prohibited pending pre-reading effect execution permission determination unit, the pre-reading effect execution unit (image control board, effect) that executes the pre-reading effect is determined. Display means 21), and the prohibited hold pre-reading effect execution possibility determination means is stored in the hold storage means between the time when the determination prohibition condition is satisfied and the time when the prohibition release condition is satisfied, and When there are a plurality of holds that have not been read out, it is possible to determine whether or not the special game can be executed or the variation effect can be determined in order from the first stored hold among the plurality of holds that have not been read out. Whether or not to execute the prefetch effect is determined based on a mode, and whether or not the prefetch effect for the hold stored in the hold storage means is determined as the prefetch effect execution. A notification of a predetermined mode is performed when the determination is not made by the refusal determining means, and when the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined by the prohibition pending holding pre-reading effect execution determination unit for the hold, the notification of the predetermined mode is performed. It converts into the alerting | reporting of the aspect different from the said predetermined aspect, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

The decision prohibition condition is an effect execution state that is not suitable for executing the prefetch effect (the effect execution state that gives the player a sense of incongruity when the prefetch effect is executed, or reduces the expectation of the special game) This is for setting a pre-reading effect determination prohibition state in which it is not possible to determine whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed. As the determination prohibition condition, for example, it is not appropriate that the execution of a special game is determined to be performed with a highly anticipated variation effect or that the execution of the variation effect is determined, or occurs during the pre-reading effect. It can be determined that execution of a predetermined effect is determined, that a pre-reading effect is being executed, or that execution of the pre-reading effect is determined.
In addition, the prohibition release condition is a pre-reading effect determination possible state in which it is possible to determine whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed from the above-described pre-reading effect determination prohibited state when the effect execution state that is not suitable for executing the pre-reading effect is canceled. Is to do. The prohibition cancellation condition is to determine that the highly promising variation effect in which the execution of the special game is determined is completed, or that a predetermined effect that is not appropriate to occur during the prefetch effect is completed. Can do.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, even if a hold is stored in the hold storage means between the establishment of a predetermined determination prohibition condition and the establishment of a predetermined prohibition release condition, the stored hold is targeted. Whether or not the pre-reading effect to be executed is determined is not determined, but the hold stored between the time when the determination prohibition condition is satisfied and the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied Whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined by the determination unit.
Therefore, the determination of whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is also made for the hold stored between the time when the determination prohibition condition is satisfied and the time when the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied, which is not the target of the determination of whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed. Since it can be the target, it is possible to increase the execution opportunity of the prefetching effect, thereby enhancing the player's interest in the prefetching effect.
In addition, with respect to the hold stored between the time when the prohibition condition is satisfied and the time when the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied, after the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied, that is, the performance execution state that is not suitable for executing the pre-reading effect is resolved. Since it will be decided whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed, the chances of performing the pre-reading effect are increased while reliably preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable or reducing the expectation of the special game. It can be made.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can increase the interest opportunity with respect to a prefetch effect by increasing the execution opportunity of a prefetch effect can be provided.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the input process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the input process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the input process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production aspect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production determination table of a pachinko machine. It is the schematic of the holding | maintenance display area of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special reservation display determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the special display effect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special display determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the pre-reading effect for the hold | maintenance in which determination of a pachinko machine is prohibited. It is a figure which shows an example of the pre-reading effect for the hold | maintenance in which determination of a pachinko machine is prohibited. It is a figure which shows an example of the pre-reading effect for the hold | maintenance in which determination of a pachinko machine is prohibited. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special reservation display process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special display process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command and change pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the symbol determination command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prohibition pending | holding prefetch effect determination process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not specifically shown, in the game hall where the pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending game balls A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending device R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame body fixed to an island as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 which is a quadrangular frame body which is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) so as to be freely opened and closed, and has a hollow portion (not shown in particular), and the main body frame 2 includes a front door 3 that is attached to a hinge mechanism (not shown) in a freely openable / closable manner and has an opening (not shown) on the front.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as the audio output device 10 attached one by one to the upper left and right of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

  In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. Thereby, the game board 11 located behind can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4.

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but when the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) attached to the opening / closing plate is moved laterally, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and discharged. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

  The operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. When the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received in the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5, A game ball is launched toward the game area 12 by the launching device. The game balls thus fired are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12.

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area where game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a which is a left area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different entrance possibilities for game balls depending on the firing strength of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing strength of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (intensity that does not allow the game ball launched by the launching device to reach the highest point of the game region 12), the game ball is in the first game region. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (intensity at which the game ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is in the second game area 12b. Enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces an effect as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position on the right side from the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. This facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. For example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16 A lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis to open and close the second start winning opening 16 may be configured, or slides up and down to open and close the second start winning opening 16. You may comprise with a shutter member.
In addition, the installation position of the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 is not specifically limited, For example, the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 are which game area 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may also be arranged at positions where they can easily enter.

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the second start winning opening 16. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
Further, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the out-port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and is provided in any of the general winning port 14, the first starting winning port 15, the second starting winning port 16, and the big winning port 18. The game balls that did not enter are accepted. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. The display unit 21a displays a background image and a predetermined effect mode. As part of this, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is variably displayed. And the result of the lottery mentioned later is notified to a player by the stop display mode of each production symbol 50.
Further, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the present embodiment is provided with a hold display area 52 for performing a hold display indicating that a first special figure random number, which will be described later, is stored. Then, by the hold display in the hold display area 52, the player is notified of how much hold storage is made (that is, the number of holds described later). Further, the degree of expectation of jackpot is notified to the player by the mode of the hold display in the hold display area 52.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 2).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 30 is a device for displaying various situations regarding the game at the lower right portion of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12. A second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol hold display device 38, a second special symbol hold display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected with the game ball lending device R. However, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and discharging a card are performed. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P, as shown in FIG. 1, a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation And a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending apparatus control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending apparatus R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device control board 400. ing.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

  Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100. .

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 for storing a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball enters the first start winning port 15. A first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, a second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and a game ball to the big winning port 18 A prize winning port detection sensor 18a for detecting that the player has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and a fraud detection sensor for detecting magnetism or radio waves directed to the game board 11. 35 are connected. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as a device to be controlled, a start winning port solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 and an open / close door 18b of the big winning port 18 are opened and closed. The special winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special figure hold display device 38, and the second special figure hold display device 39. Are connected to the normal symbol hold display device 33.
The main control board 100 drives the solenoids to control the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18, and display control of each display device.

  Although not shown in particular, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM similarly to the main control board 100, and is connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control board 100. .

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5 a that detects that a player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

When control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 to launch the game ball. On the other hand, when a control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are deenergized to stop the launch of the game ball.
In addition, as a device for launching a game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

  When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is opened, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. When the front door 3 is opened, the opening detection signal is output. Output continuously. Then, when the opening detection signal is input, the launch / payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the opening detection signal stops, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and a door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of a guide passage for guiding the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball from the upper plate 6 to the saucer 7, and each time the game ball passes through the predetermined position, a detection signal is generated. It is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the game balls stay in the guide passage, and the detection signal is continuously output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Become. The firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signals are continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending apparatus control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending apparatus R via the game ball lending apparatus control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35 and a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36 via the game ball lending device control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. A lending request signal for requesting lending is transmitted. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out as many game balls as possible.
When the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200, and the launch / payout control board 200 receives the game ball lending apparatus R from the game ball lending device R. Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Furthermore, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting a pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d is connected.

  Although not particularly shown, the image control board includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VRAM, and the like. The ROM of the image control board stores image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 21. And based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, CPU stores the image data read from ROM in VRAM, and controls the image display by the effect display apparatus 21. FIG.

  Although not particularly shown, the sound control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a RAM, and the like. The sound ROM stores sound data such as sound output from the sound output device 10 and BGM. The sound output from the sound output device 10 is controlled by storing the sound data read from the sound ROM in the RAM based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300.

  The illumination control board controls lighting of the effect lighting device 23 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a press output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 300.

(Outline of pachinko machine P games)
Next, games in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the ordinary figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games, a gaming state of either a low probability gaming state (so-called non-probability variation state) or a high probability gaming state (so-called probability variation state), a non-short-time gaming state, or a short-time gaming state Any gaming state in which any gaming state of the state is combined is set.

Here, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. In addition, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a higher value than the low probability gaming state. In other words, the jackpot lottery is easier to win in the high probability game state than in the low probability game state.
The non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is not easily opened) and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. In the short-time gaming state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open than the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is likely to be in the open state), and the game ball is easy to enter the second starting winning opening 16. State.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after resetting, a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state) that combines a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state is set.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the player A jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give game profits. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to one of the game states.

This jackpot lottery is determined by various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102 are determined. This is done based on various tables for doing so.
Here, as for the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a random number related to the jackpot lottery, the jackpot determined random number used for determining the jackpot, the winning symbol random number used for determining the type of the special symbol, and the result of the jackpot lottery , A reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a combination of a change effect mode and a change time).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number. The jackpot-determined random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
The variation effect pattern is configured by a combination of a variation effect mode and a variation time. In other words, the variation effect pattern is determined by determining the combination of the variation effect mode and the variation time. The random numbers used for the determination of the variation effect pattern are not limited to the above three types. For example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers, or any one of these random numbers or A plurality of random numbers may be used.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the above random number value is acquired and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. ing.
The reserved storage area includes a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and 2 Consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and a total of four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four second special figure random numbers. It is possible to memorize a set.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. It has become. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first holding storage area, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first holding storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, when a first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as that for storing the first special figure random number described above, a description thereof will be omitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure holding number) stored in the second holding storage area is stored in the second special figure holding number counter (not shown). (Not shown in particular).
In the present specification, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are referred to as “hold”, and as described above, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored in the reserved storage area. What is stored is “hold storage”, “hold storage”, “store as hold”, and the like.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a jackpot determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a table related to a jackpot lottery. The variation pattern lottery table 114 is provided.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, it is determined that the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 10220, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1/298.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 11119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1/59.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10220) determined as jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11119) determined as jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when the winning symbol is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). A first start winning opening determination table 111a and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b which is referred to when a big win is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, in the case where the jackpot is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start prize opening determination table 111a or the second start prize opening determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning opening where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, three types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won, Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case of a loss.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 40 to 159. The special symbol X2 is determined, and the special symbol X3 is determined when the winning design random number is 160 to 199. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 20%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 60%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 20%. It has become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second starting winning prize determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 119, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 120 to 159. The special symbol X2 is determined in the case of, and the special symbol X3 is determined in the case where the winning symbol random number is 160 to 199. In other words, in the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 60%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 20%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 20%. It has become.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the first special symbol random number, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the second special symbol random number, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win is won, and is not referred to when lost.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determination of the variation effect pattern (variation mode, variation time) belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the big win lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination are performed as the previous stage in determining the variation effect pattern for informing the result. The table 112 determines the type of group.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state, for each type of start winning opening, and for each number of random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the “holding number”). Here, as shown in FIG. 7, only the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the jackpot lottery result is a loss will be described in detail. Description of the reach group determination random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one reach group determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, in the event of a loss due to the above jackpot lottery, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected according to the gaming state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, the type of the start winning opening, and the number of holds. The group type is determined based on the acquired reach group determined random number and the selected reach group determined random number determination table 112.

Specifically, the game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. When the number of first special figure random numbers held during the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the number of first special figure random numbers held during the lottery is two. Or when it is 3, the 2nd determination table 112b is selected (refer Fig.7 (a) and (b)).
In addition, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost The third determination table 112c is selected regardless of the number of holdings of the second special figure random number at the time of the lottery (that is, any holding number of 0 to 3) (FIG. 7 ( c)).

7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 4000. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 600. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determined random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determined random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 10006, the “second group” is determined.

Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.
As will be described later, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored, the lottery for the first special figure random number is determined before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number. Pre-determination processing for performing various determinations related to is performed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the group type is determined at the start of fluctuation, and the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112 in the above-described pre-determination process. ing.
Here, when the group type is determined, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 corresponding to the number of holdings at the time of the determination, that is, either the first determination table 112a or the second determination table 112b is referred to. However, in the first determination table 112a and the second determination table 112b in this embodiment, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, either the first group or the second group is determined. When the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006, it is set so that either the third group or the fourth group is determined (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).
Therefore, even if the number of holds at the start of fluctuation differs from the number of holds when executing the above-described pre-determination process, the group type of either the first group or the second group in the above-described pre-determination process is If determined, the group type of either the first group or the second group is determined even at the start of the change, and the group of either the third group or the fourth group is determined in the above-described pre-determination process. When the type is determined, the group type of either the third group or the fourth group is determined even when the change starts.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines a variation mode number used to determine a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode and a variation time), and a variation pattern lottery table 114 used to determine a variation pattern number, which will be described later. It is for decision.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a determination table for losing that is referred to when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, and a jackpot that is referred to when the result of the lottery is a jackpot. A determination table.

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, when the “first group” is determined, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. Second group determination table 113b to be referred to, third group determination table 113c to be referred to when “third group” is determined, and fourth group to be referred to when “fourth group” is determined The determination table 113d will be described, and the description of the other determination table for loss will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 2038. Then, when a group is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the determination table for loss corresponding to the determined group type is selected, the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected determination for loss Based on the table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined.

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the “fourth group” is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is Is selected (see FIGS. 8A to 8D).

As shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, the reach group determination random number is any value). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters with “H” added at the end is expressed in hexadecimal. The same applies hereinafter) is selected, and the first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Is done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, a variation mode number of “00H” is determined, The second variation table 114b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, the variation mode number “01H” is determined, and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, the reach group determination random number is any value). ), The variation mode number “03H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1899, the fluctuation mode number “03H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 2038, the variation mode number “04H” is determined, and the fourth variation table 114 d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

Further, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of jackpot winning) and for each jackpot symbol type determined when the jackpot is reached.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the first jackpot determination table 113e that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined in the non-time saving gaming state, and the non-time saving time. The second jackpot determination table 113f referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined in the gaming state will be described, and description of the other jackpot determination tables will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol type is determined, the jackpot determination table corresponding to the determined special symbol type and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery is selected. Is done. Then, as in the case of the determination based on the above-described determination table for loss, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table. .

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined in the non-short-time gaming state and the special symbol X2 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113e is selected, and the special symbol is won in the non-short-time gaming state. When X3 is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113f is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).

As shown in FIG. 9 (a), according to the first jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of “30H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number “31H” is determined and the thirtieth variation table 114 e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, a variation mode number of “32H” is determined, and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, according to the second jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the variation mode number “31H” is determined, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is the thirty-second variation table. 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, a variation mode number of “32H” is determined, and the 32nd variation table 114g is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a jackpot determination table is provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and for each jackpot symbol type, but the type of the start winning opening is considered. Then, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, for each type of start winning opening, and for each jackpot symbol type.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode and a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10G, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b, the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, The fourth variation table 114d and the 30th variation table 114e, the 31st variation table 114f, and the 32nd table 114g that are determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot will be described. Other variation pattern lottery tables 114 Description of is omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, a variation pattern number of “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to In the case of H.249, the fluctuation pattern number “01H” is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to 120. If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “04H” is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10E, according to the 30th variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number of “31H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “32H” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), according to the 32nd variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 59, the variation pattern number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 60 to In the case of 149, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and in the case where the variation pattern random number is 150 to 249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other fluctuation pattern table 114, a predetermined fluctuation pattern number is determined corresponding to a predetermined fluctuation pattern random number (see FIG. 10).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of the fluctuation, and when the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the game at the time of the jackpot lottery The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the state, the number of reservations, and the like.
The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying a variation effect pattern. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the mode of variation effect is determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, and a predetermined variation time is determined according to the combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. It has become.

Next, the process for determining the variation time of the variation effect in the special figure game and the control of the special game will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a variable time determination table 115, a special electric accessory operating table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-described determination processing and special game control. Yes.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time. In this variation time determination table 115, a predetermined variation time is determined corresponding to the combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a variation time corresponding to each variation mode number and a variation time corresponding to each variation pattern number are determined in advance. In addition, in the variation time determination table 115, a total value of the variation time corresponding to the variation mode number and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern number is determined for each possible combination of the variation mode number and variation pattern number. .
When the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the corresponding variation time is determined according to the determined combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number.
As shown in FIG. 11, according to the variation time determination table 115 in the present embodiment, for example, the determined variation mode number is “00H” (variation time is 2 seconds) and the variation pattern number is “00H” (variation time is 1 second), the variation time of “3 seconds” is determined, and the determined variation mode number is “04H” (the variation time is 5 seconds) and the variation pattern number is “03H” (the variation time is 15 seconds). ), A variation time of “20 seconds” is determined. Then, the determined variation time becomes a variation production time for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern number are associated. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. In the sub-control board 300, the variation effect mode is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into the first half part and the second half part, the mode of the first half part of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the variation effect is varied based on the variation pattern command. The aspect of the latter half of the production is determined.
Regarding the mode of variation effect, the mode of the first half part of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the mode of the second half part of the variation effect is not determined based on the variation pattern command. The aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect may be determined based on the mode, and the second half of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command.
In addition, the variation effect is not divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, but may be divided into more portions and the mode of each portion may be determined based on the variation mode command or the variation pattern command. .
In addition, the variation effect mode may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Alternatively, the determination may be made based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, as the special electric accessory operating table 116, a first operating table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 116b referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined and a third operation table 116c referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined are provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 116a, the game ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 16 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a predetermined number of expected balls.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operation table 116b, the process ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten gaming balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 4 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a prize ball having a smaller expected value than the special game when the special symbol X1 is determined.

  When the special symbol X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12C, the special game is executed with reference to the third operation table 116c. The third operation table 116c is set to the same contents as the second operation table 116b described above.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, the first state setting table 117a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined as the gaming state setting table 117. And a second state setting table 117b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined, and a third state setting table 117c that is referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of the high probability gaming state) Is called 70 times). That is, after the special game ends, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 70 times. In addition, when a big win is won while the high-probability gaming state continues, a high-accuracy count is set again. Therefore, if the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the special game, the gaming state will be lost if all of the results of the 70 lotteries are lost without winning the jackpot while the high probability gaming state continues. Will be changed to a low probability gaming state.
Also, when the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and the high probability count is set to 70 times. On the other hand, when the special symbol X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to a low probability gaming state.

  Furthermore, when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and (b), the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, The time-short gaming state is always set, and the number of times of the time-short gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the time-saving number) is set to 70 times. That is, after the special game ends, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 70 times. In addition, when the jackpot is won while the time-saving gaming state is continued, the time-saving count is set again.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13C, a different short time gaming state is set according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. Specifically, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the short-time game state, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time game state, and the short-time number is set to 70 times, If the gaming state at the time of winning is the non-temporary gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the non-temporary gaming state.

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is operated. A lottery of normal symbols for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 16b is performed. When the normal symbol wins, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.
This normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determined random number determination table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Done.

When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-described winning decision random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the usual figure storage area of the main RAM 103 with the upper limit being four. Specifically, this ordinary map storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage through the gate 20. It has become. In addition, when the determined random numbers are already stored in several storage units, the determined random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, if four winning random numbers are already stored in the usual figure storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning decision random number related to this passage is not stored in the usual figure storage area. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning determination random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of random numbers determined per hit (hereinafter referred to as the “universal pending number”) stored in the usual figure holding storage area is a universal figure holding number counter (not particularly shown). To be remembered.

The winning determination random number determination table 118 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the winning determination random number determination table 118 is referred to in the non-short game state. The non-time reduction determination table 118a and the time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 118a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 118b. Is done.

According to this non-time reduction determination table 118a, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 and the winning determination random number (0, 2 to 65535) is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time reduction determination table 118a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time reduction determination table 118b, it is determined that the winning determination random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined that the winning is determined when the winning determination random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 118b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is a winning symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 and a second start winning opening opened as a table for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. A control table 120 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 0. .6 seconds is determined. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) is blinked during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as a loss, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

  As described above, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16 are determined for the non-short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming state, respectively. It is easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the short-time game state. That is, in the short-time game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 20, the normal symbols are drawn one after another and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so that the game balls accompanying the progress of the game It will be possible to win a chance to win a jackpot while suppressing the decrease of.

(Summary of the game progress in the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special map game, general game, and special game will be described with reference to flowcharts.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as the initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types of information to the sub control board 300. The command is stored in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for winning symbol random numbers that is referred to when the winning symbol random number is updated. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value updating random number for winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When this random number range is made one round, the winning symbol random number initial value update random number at that time is used as the initial value, and the winning symbol random number is continuously updated. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates a reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining a variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect random number). When the process of step 102 is completed, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, which is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it becomes 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning port detection sensor 15a, and the second start winning port detection sensor 16a, and performs a predetermined process based on this. Execute detection processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes special figure-related control processing for performing control related to special figure games and special games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 designates a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full tank designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, when a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, or the large winning opening detection sensor 18a is input to the main CPU 101, The main CPU 101 updates a prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and transmits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal to the firing / payout control board 200. When a payout ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the main CPU 101 subtracts a prize ball counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 outputs external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and start winning port solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16. , The special winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display) The display data of the device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.

  In step 208, the main CPU 101 executes a port output process for outputting a signal of each data created in step 207 and a command transmission process for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is terminated.

Next, the sensor detection processing in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection time input process for drawing a normal symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes input processing at the time of detection of the first start winning opening for performing a lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening 15. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes input processing at the time of detection of the second start winning opening for performing a big win lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

Next, the gate detection input process in step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a not being input, the input process at the time of gate detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the usual figure reservation number counter (that is, the current number of illustration reservations) is less than “4”. When it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the input process at the time of gate detection is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 obtains the current hit-determined random number and stores it in the general-purpose hold storage area, and ends the gate detection input process.

Next, the input process at the time of detecting the first start winning opening in step 301 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection switch 15a has been input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 1st start winning opening detection switch 15a not being input, the input process at the time of the 1st starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure hold count counter (that is, the first special figure hold count at the present time) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the input process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step 102 and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509.
In step 509, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. And when it determines with it being a time-short game state, the input process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time-saving gaming state is not set (that is, the non-time-saving gaming state), the process proceeds to the next step 510.

  In step 510, the main CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing for making various determinations related to the jackpot lottery before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number for the stored first special figure random number. Then, the input process at the time of detecting the first start winning opening is ended.

Next, the pre-determination process in step 510 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 550, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores the selected table and the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 503 described above. A jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the determined jackpot random number. Thereafter, the data related to the result of the determination (big hit or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 551.

  In step 551, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the determination in the above step 550 is a big hit, the first start winning prize determination table 111a is selected, and the table and the storage in the first reserved storage area in the above step 504 are selected. A special symbol type (a jackpot symbol type) is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the section. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step 550 is a loss, the special symbol is determined to be Y1 (lost symbol). Then, the data related to the result of the determination (special symbol type) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 552.

In step 552, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 551 is a jackpot symbol. And when it determines with it being a jackpot symbol, it progresses to the following step 553. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 555.
In step 553, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 552 and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 554.

In step 554, the main CPU 101 selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (a jackpot determination table) based on the jackpot symbol confirmed in step 553 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to step 561.
Further, in step 555 which proceeds when it is determined in step 552 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the current number of holds. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 556.

In step 556, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the current gaming state and the number of holds confirmed in step 555 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 557.
In step 557, the main CPU 101 determines the reach group determination random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 505 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 556 described above. The group type is determined, and the group type is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 558.

In step 558, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the group type determined in step 557 is the first group or the second group. And when it determines with it being the 1st group or the 2nd group, it progresses to Step 559. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first group or the second group (that is, the third group or the fourth group), the process proceeds to step 560.
As described above, in the prior determination process, when either the first group or the second group is determined, the group type of the first group or the second group is determined even at the start of the change, In this pre-determination process, when either the third group or the fourth group is determined, the group type of the third group or the fourth group is determined even when the change starts.
Therefore, when either the first group or the second group is determined at the start of the change, the main CPU 101 always determines that it is the first group or the second group in step 558 described above. In addition, when either the third group or the fourth group is determined at the start of the change, the main CPU 101 always determines that it is not the first group or the second group in step 558 described above.

In step 559, the main CPU 101 sets a no reach command (prior judgment command) in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the preliminary determination process ends.
Further, in step 560 which proceeds when it is determined in step 558 that the group is not the first group or the second group, the main CPU 101 determines the type of group determined in step 557 (that is, the third group or the fourth group). The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (determination determination table) is selected based on any one of the above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 561.

In step 561, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 554 described above (a jackpot determination table) or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 560 described above (for loss). A variation mode number determination process for determining a variation mode number based on the determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 506 described above, and a variation pattern lottery The table 114 is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 562.
In step 562, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 507 and the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 561. A variation pattern number determination process for determining a number is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 563.

In step 563, the main CPU 101 stores the transmission command for the effect with a reach mode command (preliminary determination command) corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step 561 and the variation pattern number determined in step 562 described above. Set to area. Then, the preliminary determination process ends.
As a result of the above processing, for the first special figure random number (hold) newly stored, the change mode number and the change pattern number determined at the start of the change of the special symbol are stored in advance when the hold is stored. It is transmitted to the control board 300.

Next, the input process at the time of detection of the second start winning opening in the above-described step will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning port detection switch 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection switch 16a not being input, the input process at the time of the 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure hold count counter (that is, the current second special figure hold count) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the input process at the time of a 2nd start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. From the above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 608.

  In step 608, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection input process.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of a special symbol variation start process described later, data “01” indicating execution of a special symbol variation stop process described later, and post-stop processing described later. Data “02” indicating the execution of the game, data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post-stop processing (step 703), special Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation start process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 811.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes a shift process of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) for a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.

Further, in step 804 which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 that the second special figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by “1”, and the second The shift process of the reserved storage area is executed. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. Thus, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, by so-called first-in first-out (FIFO). Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and the jackpot stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. A jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result is executed based on the determined random number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the lottery result in the above-described step 805 is a jackpot, which starting winning prize is used for determining the lottery decision random number used for the determination of the lottery? That is, after confirming whether the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is selected, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above-described step 803 or In step 804, the special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in the above-described step 805 is a loss, a special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 The symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol Y2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination is due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 807.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second is given priority over the first special figure random number. Special figure random numbers are processed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 stores the symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 806 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 determines the variation effect pattern related to the determination of the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. Execute the process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets the variable display data for starting the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol random number is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 is configured so as to recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed and the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserved storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing the second special figure hold number. ing. When the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure holding number is decreased by one at the same time when the variable display is started. When the figure hold display device 38 is controlled to display the above-described special symbol variable display based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure hold number decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. As shown, the second special figure hold display device 39 is controlled to display.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 810.

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The apparatus 21 executes a demo determination process for performing a demo display. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time. To store the demonstration command for performing in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the special variation start process ends.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 806 described above is a jackpot symbol. And when it determines with it being a jackpot symbol, it progresses to the following step 901. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 806 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (a jackpot determination table) based on the jackpot symbol confirmed in step 901 and the gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to Step 907.
Further, in step 903 which proceeds when it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol in step 900 described above, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the start winning opening relating to the lottery determination (that is, the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination). The starting game winning opening is acquired and the current gaming state and the current number of holds are confirmed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of the start winning slot, the gaming state, and the number of holds confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 904 described above. The type is determined, and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 902 above (the jackpot determination table) or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 906 described above (for loss). Determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above, the change mode number and the change pattern lottery table are determined, and the determined change mode number is set to a predetermined value. Store in the processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern lottery table determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table acquired in step 908 described above and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. The determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table 115, the variation mode number determined in the above step 907, and the variation pattern number determined in the above step 909. . Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step 909 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is set. Execute the stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.

In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1004.
In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.

  In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing in step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In Step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high game probability flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1112.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning game state command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time saving gaming state or a time saving gaming state. . Then, the process proceeds to Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 executes processing for resetting the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the timer counter, and stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of round games in the main RAM 103 based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “16” as the number of round games if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, and the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2 or X3. For example, “4” is set as the number of round games. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1111.
In step 1111, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and stores the gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area. The gaming state command also includes information on the number of time reductions updated in step 1103 and information on the number of times of accuracy updated in step 1104. As a result, the sub-control board 300 that has received the game state command can grasp the number of time reductions and the number of high-precision times. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

  In step 1112 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation in the special symbol related control process. “00” is set in the execution phase data so that the process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1111.

Next, the special game control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the timer counter in step 1108 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time when the round game is started based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. And when it determines with it being the time of a round game being started, it progresses to step 1205. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1206.
Note that the round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of round games stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of round games decremented in step 1207 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of round games is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of round games is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the timer counter, and stores an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. . Then, the special game control process ends.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that ending processing is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1212.

  In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the special game end process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and the gaming state (stored in the gaming state buffer) at the time of winning the jackpot, Based on the gaming state setting table 117 corresponding to the above jackpot symbol, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a high probability game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. For example, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1, both the high probability game flag and the short time game flag are turned on, and “70” is set in both the high probability number and the short time number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This game state designation command includes information on whether or not the high-probability game flag is set in step 1301, information on whether or not the short-time game flag is on, information on the high-precision count, and information on the time-short count. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1403) or the movable piece control end process (step 1404). Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start process of step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a determined random number is stored in the usual figure storage area, that is, whether or not the usual figure number counter is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the usual figure holding number counter is not “1” or more (that is, “0”), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usual figure hold number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the ordinary reserved storage area. Specifically, the winning random numbers stored in the first storage unit are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hits stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit are stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number. As a result, the winning random number stored in the usual-pending storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), which will be used in a winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 118 (either the non-time reduction determination table 118a or the time reduction determination table 118b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time saving determination table 118a and determines a winning random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table 118b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.
Further, in step 1507 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not successful (that is, lost), the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 to determine the current gaming state. Set the normal symbol change time corresponding to the normal symbol change time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” to the normal time fluctuation time counter when the current gaming state is a non-short time gaming state, and changes the normal time when it is in the short time gaming state. Set “0.6 seconds” in the time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. Thus, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1604.

  In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. If it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the normal stop display time counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said stop display time not having passed, the process after a normal symbol stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

In step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is executed in the normal drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  Further, in step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation in the general symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data so that the processing is executed. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal map execution phase data is data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 120 and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16 c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. Determine. And when it determines with the energization time (opening time) not having passed, a movable piece control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops energization of the start winning port solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1806.

  In step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, regarding the variation effect that is displayed during the variation display of the special symbol in the non-short-time gaming state, and notifies the result of the jackpot lottery, the suspension display effect that displays the number of holds, and the pre-reading effect that can be performed during the variation effect explain.

(Overview of variable production)
The variation effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a reachless variation in which the reach display by the effect symbol 50 (the display in which the two effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed first become the same symbol (mode)) is not performed. Patterns are broadly classified into reach variation patterns in which reach display is performed by the production symbol 50.
In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 36A and 36B). FIG. 37 (a) and (b) etc.). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) (See FIGS. 36 (c) to (e), FIGS. 37 (c) to (e), etc.)), but in the non-reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are displayed. In a reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 37 (d)).

If the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 37 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36E). That is, since all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol, it is notified that the result of the big win lottery is lost.

  In addition, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed almost simultaneously with the special symbol being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, prior to the stop display of the production symbol 50, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the result of the big win lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. Is prevented.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the reach variation pattern, the reach variation pattern that performs only the reach display in the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 37), and the reach variation pattern that performs the cut-in effect in addition to the reach display. (See FIG. 38) and a reach variation pattern (see FIG. 39) for performing reach development effects after reach display.
Here, the cut-in effect displays a predetermined cut-in image (for example, a still image with a letter “CHANCE!”, Etc.) superimposed on the variable display simultaneously with the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 50. (See FIG. 38 (c)). In the reach variation pattern for performing the cut-in effect, reach display is performed after the cut-in image is displayed.
The reach development effect is to display a predetermined development effect image (for example, a moving image in which the effect symbols 50 are destroyed one after another) after the reach display is performed (see FIG. 39D). ).
Since the reach variation pattern in which the cut-in effect and the reach development effect as described above are performed is set to be highly likely to be executed when winning the jackpot, the player's expectation is enhanced.

The reach variation pattern is not limited to these, and a reach variation pattern that performs both cut-in effects and reach development effects, a reach variation pattern that further performs cut-in effects during reach development effects, and the like may be provided. it can.
Further, in these effects, not only the image display but also the sound output device 10 (speaker) may output a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like, or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp). ) May be emitted with a predetermined lighting pattern or color. In addition, other images may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during the display of the cut-in image and the developed effect image. Good.

Next, determination of the above-described variation effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 is provided with a variable effect determination table 121 for determining the mode of the variable effect. Then, as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and (b), the variation effect determination table 121 includes a first half determination table 121a for determining an aspect of the first half part of the variation effect and a second half aspect of the variation effect. A second half decision table 121b for making a decision.

In the first half determination table 121a, a variable mode number (variable mode command) that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and an effect random number that is acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Correspondingly, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is defined.
Specifically, the first half determination table 121a includes, for each variation mode number and production random number, a mode (a mode with no reach display) from when the production symbol 50 starts the fluctuation display until the second stop symbol stops. A mode with reach display and a mode in which reach display is performed after the cut-in effect is executed are defined. In addition, as an aspect with reach display, it has the pattern A and the pattern B from which the pattern of the image displayed on the effect display apparatus 21 differs, and the aspect in which reach display is made after a cut-in effect is performed. As for, it has the pattern C and the pattern D from which the pattern of the cut-in image displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 21 differs (refer Fig.40 (a)).
Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode number from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 obtains an effect random number of 1 from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249), and The first half determination table 121a is acquired. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the first half determination table 121a, the aspect of the first half portion of the variable effect is determined.

In the second half determination table 121b, the variation pattern number (variation pattern command) that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and the production random number acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Correspondingly, the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect is defined.
Specifically, the second half determination table 121b includes, for each variation pattern number and effect random number, an aspect from the stop of the second stop symbol to the stop of the third stop symbol (an aspect without reach development effect, A mode with reach development effects) is defined. In addition, as an aspect with reach development effect, it has the pattern E and the pattern F from which the pattern of the reach development image displayed on the effect display apparatus 21 differs (refer FIG.40 (b)).
When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation pattern number from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires 1 effect random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249), and The second half determination table 121b is acquired. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the latter half determination table 121b, the aspect of the latter half of the change effect is determined.

In FIGS. 40A and 40B, the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation mode number or the variation pattern number and the variation effect mode are associated with each other are the random numbers assigned to the selection area. The range, that is, the selection ratio of the selected area is shown.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), a mode without reach display, a mode with reach display, and a cut-in effect are executed corresponding to one variation mode number. The first half determination table 121a is set so that one of the modes in which the reach display is performed later is always determined. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the type of the first half of the variation effect is uniquely determined for each variation mode number.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the latter half determination table 121b is set so that one of the mode without reach development effect and the mode with reach development effect is always determined corresponding to one variation pattern number. Is set. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the type of the second half of the variation effect is uniquely determined for each variation pattern number.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect mode (that is, the variation pattern without reach or the reach variation pattern) executed when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost is a variation determined by the main control board 100. It is determined by the mode number and the variation pattern number.
Here, when the winning lottery result is a loss, as described above, one of the first group to the fourth group is determined as the group for determining the variation pattern lottery table 114, and this determination is made. Based on the determination table for loss (reach mode determination random number determination table 113) corresponding to the group, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined.

And, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although not shown in particular, when either the first group or the second group is determined, the variation mode in which the variation effect mode is always the reachless variation pattern. The determination table for losing is set so that the number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined. On the other hand, when either the third group or the fourth group is determined, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 in which the variation effect mode is always the reach variation pattern are determined. A determination table for losing is set.
The jackpot determination table is also set so that the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 in which the variation effect mode is always the reach variation pattern are determined even when the jackpot is won.

  Therefore, in the above-described pre-determination process, for the hold (first special figure random number) in which the no reach command (pre-determination command) is set, the variation effect mode is always the non-reach variation pattern, and the reach command (pre-determination) For the hold with the command) set, the variation effect mode is always the reach variation pattern.

  In the above-described prior determination process, a command with reach corresponding to the variation mode number and the variation pattern number is determined. In addition, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the type of the first half of the variation effect is uniquely determined for each variation mode number, and the second half of the variation effect is determined for each variation pattern number. Is uniquely determined. Therefore, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment can determine the type of the first half of the variation effect and the type of the second half of the variation effect based on the determined reach command.

(Outline of pre-reading production)
Next, the prefetching effect will be described.
The pre-reading effect is an effect that can be executed with respect to any one hold stored in the hold storage area and can start a predetermined suggestion before the execution of the change effect related to the hold of the target.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a special hold display effect (so-called hold pre-read effect) and a special display effect are executed as the prefetch effects.

(Outline of special hold display effect)
In the special hold display effect, a new hold (first special figure random number) is stored, and it is determined that the hold display is performed in a special display mode (in this embodiment, a red circle) with a high expectation level for winning the jackpot. In such a case, the effect display device 21 performs the hold display in the determined special display mode.
In addition, when it is not determined that the hold display is performed in a special display mode, the hold display is performed in a normal display mode (white circle in this embodiment).

Here, as shown to Fig.41 (a) and (b), the holding | maintenance display area 52 is provided in the display part 21a of the production | presentation display apparatus 21 in this form. When the first special figure random number is stored on hold, the above-mentioned hold display indicating that the hold storage is made is performed in the hold display area 52, and the hold number is notified to the player by the hold display. It has become so.
Specifically, the hold display area 52 includes a total of four hold display parts 53 (a first hold display part 53a, a second hold display part 53b, a third hold display part 53c, and a fourth hold display part 53d). The number of the first special figure reservation is indicated by the four hold display portions 53.
The hold display area 52 may be provided with a hold display portion 53 for indicating the second special figure hold number as well as the hold display portion 53 for showing the first special figure hold number.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100 is provided with the reserved storage area for storing the first special figure random number. The RAM 303 is also provided with a holding storage area for storing jackpot information related to the first special figure random number, advance determination information such as a variation mode number and a variation pattern number included in the advance determination command, and hold information indicating a hold display mode. ing.
The reserved storage area provided in the sub-RAM 303 includes a total of four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. The first storage unit corresponds to the first hold display unit 53a. The second storage unit to the fourth storage unit correspond to the second hold display unit 53b to the fourth hold display unit 53d, respectively. And if hold information is memorize | stored in each memory | storage part, hold display will be performed in the corresponding hold display part 53. FIG.

  For example, when the first special figure hold number is “1”, the hold information is stored in the first storage unit, and thus the hold display is performed in the first hold display unit 53a. Further, when the first special figure hold number is “4”, the hold information is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, so the first hold display unit 53a, the second hold display unit 53b, The hold display is performed in the third hold display unit 53c and the fourth hold display unit 53d.

Then, when the first special figure holding number increases or decreases by reading the holding memory or newly storing the holding memory, the number of the holding display in the above-described holding display unit 53 also increases or decreases accordingly. It is like that.
In addition, as the above-described special display mode, not only one mode but also a plurality of modes may be provided. In addition, the special display mode is not limited to the mode in which a red circle is displayed, but may be a mode in which a circle of another color is displayed, or a triangle or a star is displayed. Or a mode in which a predetermined character is displayed.

Next, the determination of whether or not the special hold display effect can be executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 42, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 is provided with a special hold display determination table 122 for determining whether or not to execute the special hold display effect.
In this special hold display determination table 122, special hold is associated with each variation pattern number of the command with reach and each effect random number acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Whether or not to execute the display effect is determined.

When the sub-control board 300 receives the reach command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 stores the jackpot information, the advance determination information such as the change mode number and the change pattern number of the reach command, as described above. Is stored in the section, and an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249. Then, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the special hold display effect can be executed by lottery based on the variation pattern number stored in the storage unit, the acquired effect random number, and the special hold display determination table 122.
When the sub control board 300 receives a no reach command as a prior determination command from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 does not execute the special hold display effect without using the special hold display determination table 122 described above. (That is, that the hold display is performed in the normal display mode) is determined.
Then, the sub CPU 301 uses the result of this determination (hold display in a special display mode, hold display in a normal display mode) as the hold information, which is the same storage unit as the storage unit in which the advance determination information is stored. To remember.
In FIG. 42, the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number is associated with whether or not the special hold display effect can be executed are the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection area. The selection ratio is shown.

(Overview of special display effects)
The special display effect, when a new hold is memorized, during the change effect related to the hold or from the change effect executed before the change effect based on the hold to the change effect based on the hold The effect display device 21 displays a specific background image, etc. across the plurality of fluctuation effects.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, a special display effect in which a lightning image is displayed over a plurality of fluctuation effects is executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 43 (b) and 43 (c), a game is played at the first start winning opening 15 during the fluctuating effect being performed when the first special figure holding number is “2”. It is assumed that a ball has entered and the first special figure random number is newly stored as a hold. Then, it is assumed that it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed for this hold. Then, the display of the normal background image is switched to the display of the specific background image (see FIG. 43C). Thereafter, a specific background image continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (for example, a time when reach display is performed) during the fluctuating effect executed based on the hold that is the target of the pre-reading effect (see FIG. 43 (d) to (f)).

Next, determination of whether or not the special display effect can be executed will be described.
In the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, a special display determination table 123 for determining whether or not a special display effect can be executed is stored.
In this special display determination table 123, special display is made in correspondence with each result random number acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in the present embodiment) for each jackpot lottery result (big jackpot information). Whether or not the performance can be executed is determined.
Then, when the sub-control board 300 receives the reach command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires 1 effect random number from the range of 0 to 249, and the acquired effect random number as a result of the jackpot lottery Based on the special display determination table 123, whether to execute the special display effect is determined by lottery.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the sub control board 300 receives the no reach command, execution of the special display effect for the hold related to the no reach command is not determined. . Then, only when the sub-control board 300 receives a command with reach, whether or not to execute the special display effect for the hold related to the command with reach is determined by the lottery described above.
In addition, there is a case where the result of the command with reach has both a case where the result of the jackpot lottery based on the hold becomes a winner of the jackpot and a case where the player loses. Is determined by the above-mentioned lottery.
In FIG. 44, the numbers shown in each selection area in which the result of the jackpot lottery is associated with whether or not the special display effect can be executed are the ranges of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, The selection ratio of the selection area is shown.

In the special display determination table 123, random numbers are allocated so that the probability of executing the special display effect is higher in the case of the jackpot lottery result than in the case of losing, in the case of the jackpot lottery result. .
That is, when a big win is won, a special display effect is easy to be executed. Therefore, when a special display effect is executed, the degree of expectation for a big win can be increased. .

(Prohibition of pre-reading effects, overview of pre-reading effects for holds stored during prohibition)
Here, a new hold is memorized during the execution of a fluctuation effect (for example, a reach change pattern in which a reach development effect is executed) or a special display effect, etc. If the special hold display effect described above is executed, there is a risk that the expectation of winning the big hit for the above-described variation effect and special display effect may be reduced.
In addition, for example, when a predetermined variation effect such as a reach variation pattern in which a cut-in effect is executed is executed, a new hold is stored and a special display effect for the hold is executed. The cut-in effect is executed in the change effect before the change effect related to the suspension of the game, and the player may feel uncomfortable with the effect. Furthermore, if a new hold is stored during execution of the special display effect and the special display effect for the hold is executed, it cannot be distinguished from the special display effect that was previously executed. There is a risk of discomfort.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect determination prohibition state in which the execution of the pre-reading effect cannot be determined in the effect execution state that is not suitable for executing the pre-reading effect (special hold display effect, special display effect). Predetermined prohibition conditions are set in advance. In addition, when the performance execution state that is not suitable for executing the pre-reading effect is eliminated, the pre-reading effect determination possible state in which it is possible to determine whether or not the pre-reading effect execution is possible from the above-described pre-reading effect determination prohibited state. The prohibition cancellation condition is determined in advance.
And even if a new hold is stored between the time when the determination prohibition condition is satisfied and the time when the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied, execution of the pre-reading effect for the hold is not determined at this time. Is set to
That is, when a new hold is stored between the establishment of the prohibition condition and the release of the prohibition condition, the hold display is performed in the normal display mode, and the special display effect is not executed.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a determination prohibition condition, a variation effect with a high expectation degree of winning a big hit (for example, a reach variation pattern in which a reach development effect is executed) is executed, and a special display effect It is determined that the execution of an effect (for example, a cut-in effect) that is not appropriate to occur inside is determined, and that a special hold display effect or a special display effect is executed. The decision prohibition conditions are not limited to these. In addition to the above-mentioned conditions, it is determined that the game state has just changed and that the variation pattern related to winning the jackpot has been determined. Also good.
In addition, as the prohibition release condition, the execution of the above-mentioned variation effect with high expectation of winning the jackpot is finished, the execution of the effect that is not appropriate to occur during the special display effect is finished, the above-mentioned special effect It is determined that the variation effect to be executed next to the variation effect that has been executed at the time when the hold display effect and the special display effect are ended.
As described above, as the prohibition release condition, by specifying that the variation effect that is executed next to the variation effect that has been executed when the special hold display effect or the special display effect is completed, It is possible to prevent the hold display effect and the special display effect from being executed, the special hold display effect and the special display effect that have been executed previously, and the special hold display effect that is newly executed after the end of these effects. It is possible to clarify the distinction from the special display effects.
The prohibition cancellation condition may be defined as the end of the variable effect that was executed when the special hold display effect or the special display effect ended.

However, in the setting as described above, the hold stored between the time when the above-described prohibition condition is satisfied and the time when the above-described prohibition release condition is satisfied is not displayed in a special display mode. Since no effects are performed at all, the opportunity to execute special hold display effects and special display effects is limited, and the interest in these effects cannot be increased.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the sub control board 300 receives the symbol confirmation command from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the above prohibition release condition is satisfied, and If it is determined that the prohibition release condition is satisfied, a special hold display is displayed for a hold that has been stored between the time when the determination prohibition condition is satisfied and the time when the prohibition release condition is satisfied and has not yet been read. Whether or not the performance can be executed is determined.

Hereinafter, an example of the pre-reading effect relating to the prohibition of the pre-reading effect as described above and the hold stored during the prohibition will be described.
For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the change display of the effect symbol 50 is executed in a state where the hold <1> is stored, a second hold (hold <2>) is newly executed. ) Is stored. When it is determined that a pre-reading effect (special hold display effect, special display effect) is to be executed for the newly stored hold <2>, the hold display is performed in a special display mode for the hold <2>. In addition, a specific background image is displayed. Since the pre-reading effect is started, the determination prohibition condition is satisfied.

  When the variation effect ends, next, the variation effect for hold <1> stored in advance is started (see FIG. 45B). Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), it is assumed that hold <3> and hold <4> are newly stored during execution of the fluctuating effect for hold <1>. Then, since the prohibition cancellation condition has not yet been established at this time, whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is not determined for the newly stored hold <3> and hold <4>. Therefore, for both the hold <3> and the hold <4>, only the hold display in the normal mode is executed (see FIG. 45C).

When the variation effect for the hold <1> ends, the change effect for the hold <2> that is the target of the prefetch effect is then started. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), it is assumed that hold <5> is newly stored during execution of the fluctuating effect for hold <2>. At this point in time, the prohibition cancellation condition has not yet been established, so whether or not execution of the pre-reading effect is determined for this newly stored hold <5>, only the hold display in the normal mode. This is executed (see FIG. 45 (d)).
Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), when the reach display is performed for the hold <2> that is the target of the pre-reading effect, the special display effect as the pre-reading effect ends, and the normal background image is changed from the specific background image. Switch to Thereafter, the fluctuating effect for the hold <2> ends. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied when the variation effect that is executed next to the variation effect that has been executed when the special display effect ends. However, since the end of the fluctuating effect for the hold <2> does not satisfy the above condition, the prohibition cancellation condition has not yet been established at this point.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 45 (f) and 45 (g), when the variation effect for the hold <3> ends (receives the symbol confirmation command), the variation that has been executed when the special display effect ends. The fluctuating effect executed next to the effect ends, and the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (g), whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined for the hold <4> and <5> stored at this time.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect in order from the previously stored hold, and when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed for a predetermined hold, the pre-reading is performed. The determination as to whether or not the performance can be performed ends. That is, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed for one hold, it is not determined whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed for the hold stored after the hold.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (h), it is assumed that execution of a prefetch effect (special hold display effect, special display effect) for hold <5> is determined.
Here, with respect to the hold <5> for which the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined, the hold display has already been performed in the normal display mode, and this has been switched to the hold display in the special display mode as it is. There is a risk that the player may feel uncomfortable in the performance. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45 (h), a converted image (in this embodiment, an image that opens and closes the shutter of the “?” Mark) that suggests switching the display is displayed. Later, the display is switched to a hold display in a special display mode. In addition, a specific background image is displayed along with the switching of the hold display (see FIG. 45 (i)). Furthermore, since the pre-reading effect is started, the determination prohibition condition is satisfied. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (j), the fluctuating effect for the hold <4> is started.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 46 (a) and 46 (b), the variation effect being executed in a state where the hold <1> is stored is completed, and then the change effect for the hold <1> is performed. It shall be started. Then, it is assumed that the reach variation pattern in which the reach development effect is executed is determined as the variation effect mode for the hold <1>.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a decision prohibition condition is satisfied by executing a variation effect (a reach variation pattern in which a reach development effect is executed) with a high expectation level of winning a big hit. .

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 46C and 46D, reach display is performed in the variation effect for the hold <1>, and further, the reach development effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), it is assumed that hold <2> is newly stored during the execution of the reach development effect. At this time, since the prohibition cancellation condition has not yet been established, whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined for the newly stored hold <2>. Therefore, the hold <2> is executed only for the hold display in the normal mode (see FIG. 46D).

As shown in FIG. 46 (e), when the variation effect for the hold <2> is finished (the symbol confirmation command is received), the execution of the variation effect with a high expectation degree of the big win is finished, The prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined for the hold <2> stored at this time.
Then, when execution of the prefetch effect (special hold display effect, special display effect) for the hold <2> is determined, as described above, after displaying the converted image, the hold display in a special display mode Then, the specific background image is displayed, and the fluctuating effect for the hold <2> is started (see FIGS. 46 (f) to (h)). Further, since the pre-reading effect is started, the determination prohibition condition is satisfied.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (b), the variation effect for the hold <1> is started, and the hold <2> is stored during the execution of the change effect for the hold <1>. And Then, it is assumed that the reach variation pattern in which the cut-in effect is executed is determined as the variation effect mode for the hold <2>.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the determination prohibition condition is satisfied by determining the execution of the effect that is not appropriate to occur during the special display effect.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, based on the prior determination command received from the main control board 100, it is possible to grasp the type of variation effect mode executed for the stored suspension. It has become.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the type of the first half of the variation effect is uniquely determined for each variation mode number, and the second half of the variation effect is determined for each variation pattern number. The kind of aspect of a part is uniquely determined. The prior determination command corresponds to the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Therefore, it is possible to determine the type of variation effect based on the variation mode number and variation pattern number corresponding to the prior determination command. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute an effect that is not appropriate to occur during the display effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47C, it is assumed that the hold <3> and the hold <4> are newly stored during the execution of the fluctuating effect for the hold <1>. At this time, since the prohibition cancellation condition has not yet been established, whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined for the newly stored hold <3> and hold <4>. Therefore, the hold <3> and the hold <4> are executed only in the hold display in the normal mode (see FIG. 47C).

  Then, when the variation effect for the hold <1> is finished, the change effect for the hold <2> is then started. At the start of the fluctuating effect for the hold <2>, as shown in FIGS. 47 (d) and 47 (e), after the cut-in effect for displaying the still image with the letters “CHANCE!” Is executed. The reach display is made, and then the variation effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 47 (e), when the variation effect for the hold <2> ends (receives the symbol confirmation command), the execution of the effect that is not appropriate to occur during the special display effect has ended. Thus, the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied. Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined for the hold <3> and <4> stored at this time.
Then, when execution of the prefetch effect (special hold display effect, special display effect) for the hold <3> is determined, as described above, after displaying the converted image, the hold display in a special display mode And the specific background image is displayed, and the fluctuating effect for the hold <3> is started (see FIGS. 47 (g) to (h)). Further, since the pre-reading effect is started, the determination prohibition condition is satisfied.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various effects as described above will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2102.

  In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 (rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, operation of pressing the operation button 9b) can be accepted according to the progress of the effect being executed, and the effect operation device. 9 is checked for the presence / absence of signals from the sensors (rotation operation detection sensor 9c, pressing operation detection sensor 9d) that detect the operation 9. If the operation of the effect operating device 9 is being accepted when the signal from the sensor is input, the fact that the effect operating device 9 has been operated is indicated by an image control board (not particularly shown). ) Or a voice control board (not particularly shown), a command is stored in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.

  In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), a sound control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). (Not shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the prior determination command reception processing that is executed when a prior determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the advance determination command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 559 or step 563 of the advance determination process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, based on the received prior determination command, the sub CPU 301 determines the jackpot information (the result of the jackpot lottery) on the hold (first special figure random number) corresponding to the prior determination command, the variation mode of the prior determination command. Prior determination information such as a number and a variation pattern number is stored in a corresponding storage unit in the reserved storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 determines the type of variation effect mode (no reach display) based on the variation effect determination table 121 and the variation mode number and variation pattern number stored in the storage unit in step 2200 described above. A mode, a mode with reach display, a mode in which reach display is performed after the cut-in effect is executed, a mode without reach development effect, and a mode with reach development effect are determined, and the result of this determination is stored as described above. Stored in the same storage unit. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination prohibition flag is ON. If it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is ON, the process proceeds to step 2205. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is not ON (that is, the determination prohibition flag is OFF), the process proceeds to the next step 2203.
Here, the determination prohibition flag is used to indicate that the above-described determination prohibition condition is satisfied and the prohibition release condition is not satisfied. When the determination prohibition condition is satisfied, the determination prohibition flag is turned on. When the prohibition release condition is satisfied, the determination prohibition flag is turned OFF.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variation effect mode stored in the storage unit is a predetermined mode that satisfies the determination prohibition condition based on the result of step 2201. It is determined whether or not it is an effect that is not appropriate to be generated during the display effect, or a variation effect with a high expectation level of jackpot. If it is determined that the predetermined mode is not selected, the process proceeds to step 2205. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a predetermined mode, the process proceeds to the next step 2204.

In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 turns on the determination prohibition flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2205.
In step 2205, the sub CPU 301 executes special hold display processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2206.

In step 2206, the sub CPU 301 executes special display processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2207.
In step 2207, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the special hold display effect or the special display effect is determined. And when it determines with neither execution of a special hold display effect and special display effect being determined, a prior determination command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that execution of the special hold display effect or the special display effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2208.

  In step 2208, the sub CPU 301 turns on the determination prohibition flag. Then, the prior determination command reception process ends.

Next, the special hold display process of step 2205 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state. If it is determined that the game is not in the non-time saving gaming state (that is, the time saving gaming state), the process proceeds to step 2306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state, the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination prohibition flag is ON. If it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is ON, the process proceeds to step 2306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is not ON (that is, the determination prohibition flag is OFF), the process proceeds to the next step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received prior determination command is a reach command, that is, whether or not a variation pattern number based on the reach command is stored in the storage unit. If it is determined that the command is not a reach command, the process proceeds to step 2306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is a reach command, the process proceeds to the next step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 acquires the effect random number updated in step 2001 described above, the acquired effect random number, the special hold display determination table 122, and the variation pattern stored in the storage unit in step 2201 described above. Based on the number, whether to execute the special hold display effect is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2304.

In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the special hold display effect is determined in step 2303 described above. If it is determined that execution of the special hold display effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to step 2306. On the other hand, if it is determined that execution of the special hold display effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 executes the hold display in the special display mode on the effect display device 21, and the above-described prior determination command stores the hold information in the special display mode as the hold information. Store in the same storage unit that was used. Then, the special hold display process ends.
Also, if it is determined in the above step 2300 that it is not a non-time-saving gaming state, if it is determined in the above step 2301 that the determination prohibition flag is ON, if it is determined in the above step 2302 that it is not a reachable command, In step 2306 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2304 that execution of the special hold display effect has not been determined, the sub CPU 301 executes hold display in the normal display mode in the effect display device 21, and as hold information, The fact that the display is on hold in the normal display mode is stored in the same storage unit in which the above-described prior determination command is stored. Then, the special hold display process ends.

Next, the special display processing in step 2206 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination prohibition flag is ON. If it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is ON, the special display process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is not ON (that is, the determination prohibition flag is OFF), the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the special hold display effect is determined in step 2303 described above. If it is determined that the execution of the special hold display effect has not been determined, the special display process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the special hold display effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 acquires the effect random number updated in step 2001 described above, the acquired effect random number, the special display determination table 123, and the jackpot information stored in the storage unit in step 2201 ( On the basis of the jackpot lottery result), whether to execute the special display effect is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution of the special display effect has been determined in step 2402 described above. And when it determines with execution of a special display effect not being determined, a special display process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that execution of the special display effect has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2404.

  In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 executes special display for displaying a specific background image on the effect display device 21. Then, the special display process ends.

  Next, the variation mode command / variation pattern command reception processing executed when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are received in the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. . As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208. .

In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold shift process for shifting the display of the corresponding hold display section 53 as the hold number decreases by one.
Specifically, when receiving the change mode command and the change pattern command, the sub CPU 301 performs a shift process for each storage unit in the reserved storage area. Here, the information stored in the first storage unit (jackpot information, advance determination information such as a variation mode number and variation pattern number based on a prior determination command, hold information, etc.) is cleared, and the second storage unit to the second storage unit 4 The information stored in the storage unit is shifted to the storage unit with a smaller number. Then, the sub CPU 301 executes hold display based on the hold information stored in each storage unit after the shift.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 acquires the effect random number updated in step 2001 described above, and changes based on the acquired effect random number, the first half determination table 121a, and the received change mode command (change mode number). The aspect of the first half of the production is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 acquires the effect random number updated in step 2001 described above, and changes based on the acquired effect random number, the second half determination table 121b, and the received change pattern command (change pattern number). The aspect of the latter half of the production is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 sets an effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode determined in steps 2501 and 2502 described above in the transmission buffer. The effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), and the lighting control board (not shown) in step 2103 described above. And a variable effect corresponding to the received effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2504.

In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination prohibition flag is ON. If it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is not ON (that is, the determination prohibition flag is OFF), the variation mode command / variation pattern command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2505.
In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variation effect is related to the suspension of the target of the special display effect. When it is determined that the special display effect is not reserved, the variation mode command / variation pattern command reception process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special display effect is on hold, the process proceeds to the next step 2506.

  In step 2506, the sub CPU 301 executes a background image switching process for switching the displayed specific background image to a normal background image. Then, the variation mode command / variation pattern command reception process is terminated.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, symbol determination command reception processing executed when a symbol determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the symbol determination command is stored in step 1003 of the special symbol variation stop process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 stops the display of the effect symbol 50 and executes a stop display process for ending the variation effect of the effect symbol 50. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination prohibition flag is ON. When it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is not ON (that is, the determination prohibition flag is OFF), the symbol determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the prohibition cancellation condition is not satisfied, the symbol determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 2603.
In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 turns off the determination prohibition flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2604.

  In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 executes a prohibited pending pre-reading effect determination process. Then, the symbol confirmation command receiving process is terminated.

Next, the prohibited pre-reading effect determination process in step 2604 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination prohibition flag is OFF and the first special figure holding number is 1 or more. Then, when it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is ON or the first special figure hold number is less than 1 (that is, 0), the prohibited hold prefetch effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination prohibition flag is OFF and the first special figure hold number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to the next step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 inputs 1 to a predetermined variable N. The variable N is used as the number of the storage unit in the first reserved storage area. Depending on the value of the variable N, the storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) that is a target of processing to be described later is used. It has come to be identified. For example, when N = 1, a storage unit that is a target of processing described later is a first storage unit, and when N = 4, a storage unit that is a target of processing described below is a fourth storage unit. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 obtains prior determination information such as jackpot information, variation mode number corresponding to the prior determination command, variation pattern number and the like stored in the Nth storage unit. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2703.
In step 2703, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute a prefetch effect (special hold display effect, special display effect). Specifically, the sub CPU 301 acquires the effect random number updated in the above-described step 2001, and based on the acquired effect random number, the special hold display determination table 122, and the variation pattern number acquired in the above-described step 2702. To determine whether to execute the special hold display effect. Further, the sub CPU 301 acquires the effect random number updated in the above-described step 2001, and based on the acquired effect random number, the special display determination table 123, and the jackpot information acquired in the above-described step 2702, the special display effect. Determine whether to execute. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2704.

In step 2704, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the prefetch effect is determined in step 2703 described above. If it is determined that execution of the pre-reading effect has been determined, the process proceeds to step 2707. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the prefetch effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2705.
In step 2705, the sub CPU 301 increments the variable N by one. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2706.

In step 2706, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variable N is larger than the first special figure holding number. If it is determined that the variable N is not larger than the first special figure hold number (that is, the variable N is equal to or less than the first special figure hold number), the process proceeds to step 2702. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable N is larger than the first special figure hold number, the prohibited hold prefetch effect determining process is terminated.
Further, in step 2707 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2704 that execution of the pre-reading effect has been determined, the sub CPU 301 performs the special hold display effect and the special display effect for the hold stored in the Nth storage unit. Execute.
Specifically, the sub CPU 301 executes a process of performing a hold display in a special display mode after displaying the converted image for the hold display corresponding to the Nth storage unit, and displaying a specific background image. Execute the process to do. Further, the sub CPU 301 turns on the determination prohibition flag. Then, the prohibited pre-reading effect determination process is terminated.
In the prohibited pending pre-reading effect determination process, whether or not execution of the pre-reading effect is determined in order from the previously stored hold. As a result, it is possible to reliably determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect even with respect to the hold that has been read first.
Further, in this prohibited pre-reading effect determining process, if it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed for one hold, it is not determined whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed for the hold stored after this. It has become. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading effect from being performed repeatedly. Further, after the pre-reading effect for the hold for which it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect is finished, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect for the hold stored after the hold is performed. The opportunity for execution can be ensured.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the prohibition is canceled after the determination prohibition condition is satisfied, which has not been determined as to whether or not the prefetching effect (special hold display effect, special display effect) can be executed. The hold stored until the condition is satisfied can also be a target for determining whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the execution opportunity of the pre-reading effect, thereby enhancing the player's interest in the pre-reading effect.
In addition, with respect to the hold stored between the time when the prohibition condition is satisfied and the time when the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied, after the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied, that is, the performance execution state that is not suitable for executing the pre-reading effect is resolved. Since it will be decided whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed, the chances of performing the pre-reading effect are increased while reliably preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable or reducing the expectation of the special game. It can be made.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, as the pre-reading effect, the special hold display effect for performing the hold display in a special display mode and the special display effect for displaying the specific background image can be executed. May be executed, or other pre-reading effects may be executed.
As described above, by making it possible to execute other pre-reading effects, variations of the pre-reading effects can be increased, and the player's interest in the pre-reading effects can be enhanced.
In the above-described embodiment, the reception of the symbol confirmation command triggers the determination of the establishment of the prohibition release condition and the hold stored until the prohibition release condition is satisfied after the determination prohibition condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300 when the symbol variation is stopped. The above-described processing may be executed in response to reception of a command (for example, a gaming state command including information on the number of times of short time and information on the number of times of high accuracy).
In this way, since it is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed separately from the symbol variation stop processing, the load of the hardware resources such as the sub CPU 301 during the symbol variation stop processing is reduced. It is possible to determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect after reliably performing the process of stopping the symbol variation.
In addition, other commands transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300 and arbitrary commands generated in the sub control board 300 (for example, commands transmitted from the sub control board 300 to the image control board). The above-described processing may be executed in response to the set or the like.
As described above, the sub-CPU 301 and the like are executed by executing the above-described processing triggered by a set of arbitrary commands (commands transmitted from the sub-control board 300 to the image control board) generated in the sub-control board 300. It is possible to determine whether or not to perform the prefetching effect while reducing the load of hardware resources.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, with respect to the hold stored until the prohibition release condition is satisfied after the determination prohibition condition is satisfied, whether or not to execute the prefetch effect is determined in order from the previously stored hold. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined whether or not execution of the pre-reading effect is performed in order from the last stored suspension.
By doing in this way, it becomes easy to perform the pre-reading effect over a plurality of symbol variations, so that the player's interest in the pre-reading effect can be enhanced.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed for one hold, it is not determined whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed for the hold stored after this. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even if it is determined that the prefetch effect is to be executed for one hold, whether or not the prefetch effect is to be executed may be executed for all the hold.
At this time, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed for a plurality of holds, the hold that is the target of the pre-reading effect may be determined based on a predetermined condition.
For example, a hold for which execution of a pre-reading effect with a higher expectation level of the jackpot is decided is determined as a target of the pre-reading effect (that is, based on the expectation level of the jackpot winning for the determined pre-reading effect) , It is possible to determine a hold to be a target of the pre-reading effect).
In addition, the hold for which the execution of the pre-reading effect with a small number of executions up to the time point is determined, or the hold for which the execution of the pre-reading effect with a large number of executions up to the time point is determined is determined as a target of the pre-reading effect (that is Based on the number of executions of the pre-reading effect up to that time, it is also possible to determine a hold to be the target of the pre-reading effect).
By doing in this way, since the variation of execution of a prefetch effect can be made into change, the interest of the player with respect to a prefetch effect can be heightened.

In the case where a new hold is stored during execution of the pre-reading effect determination process for the hold stored until the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied after the determination prohibition condition is satisfied. May preferentially determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect with respect to the hold stored until the prohibition release condition is satisfied after the determination prohibition condition is satisfied, It may be determined whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed.
As described above, by preferentially determining whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed with respect to the newly stored suspension, it becomes easier to execute the pre-reading effect across a plurality of symbol variations. It can enhance interest.

  Note that the main CPU 101 that executes the processing in steps 503 to 507 and the processing in steps 603 to 607 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a random number acquisition unit of the present invention. Further, the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the reserved storage means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to special game determination means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing from step 900 to step 911 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect determining means of the present invention. In addition, the image control board and the effect display device 21 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the change effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2303 and the processing of step 2402 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a prefetch effect execution availability determination unit of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2703 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the prohibition pending holding pre-reading effect execution availability determination means of the present invention. Further, the image control board and the effect display device 21 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the prefetch effect executing means of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 21 Production display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

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A game area where game balls can flow down,
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting area, at least a special game execution determination random number related to determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and whether or not to execute the special game Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random effect determination random number related to determination of the mode of the variable effect to be notified;
A hold storage means for storing the special game execution determination random number and the variation effect determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means as a hold up to a predetermined number,
Whether or not to execute the special game on the basis of the special game execution decision random number related to the read hold, reading the hold stored in the hold storage means triggered by the establishment of a predetermined start condition A special game decision means to decide;
Fluctuation effect determining means for determining a mode of the variation effect based on at least the variable effect determination random number related to the read hold;
Based on the aspect of the variation effect determined by the variation effect determination means, the variation effect execution means for executing the variation effect;
Whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect that can be executed for any one hold stored in the hold storage means and that can start a predetermined suggestion before the execution of the variable effect related to the hold of the target. A pre-reading effect execution feasibility determining means for determining at a predetermined timing before the subject storage is stored in the hold storage means and the fluctuating effect related to the target hold is started,
The pre-reading effect execution propriety deciding means, when a hold is stored in the hold storage means after a predetermined decision prohibition condition is satisfied until a predetermined prohibition release condition is satisfied, In a gaming machine that is set so as not to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect for a stored hold,
Execution of the pre-reading effect for the hold stored in the hold storage means between the time when the determination prohibition condition is satisfied and the time when the prohibition release condition is satisfied at a predetermined timing after the prohibition release condition is satisfied. A prohibited pre-reading effect execution availability determination means for determining the availability;
A pre-reading effect executing means for executing the pre-reading effect when the prohibition pending pre-reading effect execution enable / disable determining means determines to execute the pre-reading effect;
The prohibited hold pre-reading effect execution possibility determination means includes a plurality of holds that are stored in the hold storage means and are not read from when the determination prohibition condition is satisfied until the prohibition release condition is satisfied. In some cases, the pre-reading effect is executed based on whether or not the special game can be determined in order from the first stored hold among the plurality of unread holds and whether or not the special game can be determined. Decide whether or not
When the availability of execution of the prefetch effect for the hold stored in the hold storage means is not determined by the prefetch effect execution availability determination means, a notification of a predetermined mode is performed,
When the execution of the prefetch effect is determined by the prohibition hold prefetch effect execution determination unit for the hold, the notification of the predetermined mode is converted into a notification of a mode different from the predetermined mode. Machine.

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