JP2016104160A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine with high serviceability of a read-ahead performance, capable of enhancing a player's attention degree by improving effects of the read-ahead performance that is unique in a game configuration including two special symbols.SOLUTION: When an excessive winning occurs in a first operation-start hole related to a first special symbol, the pinball game machine sets a first read-ahead performance flag and, when an excessive winning occurs in a second operation-start hole related to a second special symbol, sets a second read-ahead performance flag. When receiving a first read-ahead determination command during a period when the first read-ahead performance flag is set, the pinball game machine executes a first read-ahead performance according to a content of the first read-ahead determination command and, when receiving a second read-ahead determination command during a period when the second read-ahead performance flag is set, executes a second read-ahead performance according to a content of the second read-ahead determination command.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to a player due to winning at a starting port.

  A pachinko machine, which is a general ball game machine, wins when a game ball enters the starting port, and a random value for determination of success / failure is extracted, and determination of success / failure is performed based on the random number value. A special symbol change is started on the display device, and the result of the determination is displayed on the symbol display device as a special symbol, and if it is a win, the big prize opening is opened and a big hit game advantageous to the player is performed. The model to be executed is mainstream.

  In addition, in this type of pachinko machine, the random number extracted at the time of winning the start opening is referred to in advance of the determination of success (pre-reading determination), and the result of the pre-reading determination is utilized in the display effect of the symbol display device. is there. For example, using a holding symbol indicating a holding storage of a random value that is extracted by winning a prize at the start opening and that is not determined whether or not it is successful, and if it is determined by pre-reading determination that the winning symbol is a hit or the possibility, A pre-reading effect (notice) is displayed with a design different from the normal one (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). According to this, even when there are a plurality of hold memories, it is possible to grasp at a glance which hold memories have a possibility of winning.

  Pre-reading judgment can suggest the possibility of winning before the hold memory starts to fluctuate, so it is possible to produce expectation across multiple times of judgments that are impossible with the production of special symbols such as reach using video etc. There is an advantage to become. However, it is not compatible with the production of special symbols. For example, when a change in reserved memory that has not been determined to be a hit or a possibility in a pre-reading effect, even if a special symbol with a high expectation level or performance is performed, Judging that there is a low possibility of winning in the absence stage, I can not enjoy the special symbol production. Conversely, if the reliability of the pre-reading effect is low and the result of the determination of success / failure is greatly different, the player neglects this even if the pre-reading effect is made.

  Therefore, in Patent Document 2, in order to solve such a problem, normally, even if a specific determination (such as a possibility of a big hit) is made by a pre-reading determination, it is displayed in a normal holding symbol, It has been proposed that when an excessive number of winnings is detected in a winning, the reserved symbol reflecting the pre-reading determination is replaced, and otherwise the performance output of the special symbol effect is not hindered.

JP 2011-041661 A JP 2010-233900 A

  However, in the configuration in which the pre-reading effect is performed at the time of excessive winning at the start opening as in the past, the excessive winnings are rare and the pre-reading effect period is short, and the pre-reading effect itself is less gorgeous than the special symbol effect. Therefore, the player's attention to the pre-reading effect is reduced, and the pre-reading effect may not be used effectively.

  In addition, pachinko machines in recent years have two types of special symbols, and the mainstream configuration is that each special symbol is drawn based on winning at the start opening corresponding to each special symbol. One start port is composed of a variable winning device, and the other start port is often configured to have a different entrance rate. Accordingly, the rate of occurrence of excessive winning is also different for each start opening, and when pre-reading effects are performed in response to excessive winnings, the difference in the rate of occurrence of pre-reading effects is caused by the difference in the winning rate of each starting opening.

  Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention can improve the effect of the pre-reading unique to the game configuration having two special symbols, thereby increasing the player's attention and increasing the usefulness of the pre-reading effect. It is an object to provide a machine.

The ball-type game machine according to claim 1 is:
There are provided a first start port that can always enter the game area, and a second start port provided in a variable winning device that operates by winning a normal symbol, the first start port and the second start port A main control device for lottery whether or not to generate a big hit based on a random value extracted due to the game ball entering the
An effect control device that controls the effect symbol display device, the sound effect output, and the light emitting member based on a signal received from the main control device,
The main control unit
First entrance detection means for detecting entrance of a game ball into the first start opening;
Second entrance detection means for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second start port;
A first holding storage means for storing a random number extracted due to a game ball entering the first starting port as a first holding storage until a predetermined number is stored until the lottery is performed;
A second hold storage means for storing a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the second starting port as a second hold storage until a predetermined number is stored until the lottery is performed;
A first reserved memory number designation command transmission means for transmitting the number of the first reserved memories as a first reserved memory number designation command to the effect control device when the first entry detection means detects an entry;
A second reserved memory number designation command transmission means for transmitting the number of the second reserved memories as a second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control device when the second entry detection means detects the entry;
First prefetch determination means for determining whether the random number stored in the first hold storage means is a specific value or not before the lottery of the random number;
First prefetch determination command transmission means for transmitting a first prefetch determination command indicating the determination result of the first prefetch determination means to the effect control device;
Second prefetch determination means for determining whether or not the random number stored in the second hold storage means is a specific value before the lottery of the random number;
Second prefetch determination command transmission means for transmitting a second prefetch determination command indicating the determination result of the second prefetch determination means to the effect control device,
The production control device
First prefetch determination storage means for storing the contents of the first prefetch determination command when receiving the first prefetch determination command;
Second prefetch determination storage means for storing the content of the second prefetch determination command when receiving the second prefetch determination command;
First pre-reading effect flag control means for setting a first pre-reading effect flag when it is determined that there is an excessive win by the received first reserved memory number designation command;
Second pre-reading effect flag control means for setting a second pre-reading effect flag when it is determined that there is an excessive win by the received second reserved memory number designation command;
First prefetch effect control means for referring to the stored content of the first prefetch determination storage means at the time when the first prefetch effect flag is set, and performing the first prefetch effect according to the stored content; ,
Second prefetch effect control means for referring to the stored content of the second prefetch determination storage means at the time when the second prefetch effect flag is set, and performing the first prefetch effect according to the stored content; This is a bullet ball game machine characterized by comprising:

  The first starting opening that can be entered at any time is a winning entry with no change in the rate of entry per unit time as long as the game ball is normally launched. The second starting port composed of the variable winning device may be configured such that the game ball cannot be entered unless the variable winning device is activated, or the second starting port is configured to be able to enter the ball even if the variable winning device is not activated. However, in that case, it is desirable to have a configuration that makes it difficult to enter the ball compared to the first starting port. By configuring the first start port and the second start port as described above, a difference occurs in the entrance rate of game balls.

  The random number value extracted due to the game ball entering the first start port and the second start port is a random number for determining whether or not to cause a big hit, The random number used for determining the type of the definite display symbol according to the lottery result of the big hit determination random number and the variation content of the symbol may be used. For example, the big hit symbol determining random number 1, the big hit symbol determining random number 2, the reach determination It may be a random number for use or a random number for determining a variation pattern. In addition, a lottery of the first special symbol is implemented due to the game ball entering the first starting port, and a lottery of the second special symbol is implemented due to the entrance of the game ball to the second starting port. Is done.

  The number of the first and second reserved memories stored in the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means may be increased based on the entrance to the corresponding start opening and decreased by lottery of the reserved memory, The first and second reserved memory number designation commands may be signals indicating the reserved memory number, or a signal indicating that the reserved memory number has increased when the reserved memory number has increased (the reserved memory number has decreased when the reserved memory number has decreased). It is also possible to use a signal that indicates a decrease.

  The specific value determined by the first prefetch determination unit and the second prefetch determination unit may be a value for which the big hit determination random number is a big hit, and further determines the contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game is finished. It is good also as the value confirmed also together with the random number for big hit symbol determination. In this case, the content of the specific value is, for example, a value that generates a 15-round jackpot game, a value that shifts to an open extended state or a high-probability game state after the jackpot game ends. The specific value may be a reach determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, or a variation pattern determination random value, and a value indicating the specific reach may be set as the specific value.

  The determination by the first prefetch determination unit and the second prefetch determination unit is preferably performed whenever the extracted random number value is stored, but the first prefetch determination command transmission unit and the second prefetch determination unit are preferable. The determination command transmission means may always transmit each time the first and second prefetch determination means make a determination, or the confirmation content of a specific value or the time when the first and second prefetch determination means are performed. It is good also as a structure which may determine whether to transmit on condition of this game state, and may not transmit. For example, when the determination content does not indicate a specific value (for example, jackpot or specific reach), or when the determination time is in a short time state, the transmission is not performed.

  The first start-entry ball designation command transmitting means and the second start-entrance ball designation command transmitting means are irrespective of whether or not the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means is implemented when a game ball enters the start opening. Without starting, it is the structure which transmits the start opening entrance designation command which shows that the game ball entered the start entrance to the production control device, and when only the 1st or 2nd start entrance entrance designation command is transmitted, The production control device can determine that an excessive winning (a ball entering the starting port when the reserved memory is full) has occurred at the starting port indicated by the command.

  The effect control device controls the effect symbol display device, the sound effect, and the light emitting member based on the signal received from the main control device. In addition to this, the effect control device may be configured to control the movement of the effectable movable accessory. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which controls the apparatus for each production with a some production | presentation control apparatus.

  The prefetch effect contents differ between the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect. For example, when the first prefetch effect is an effect that changes the mode of the reserved symbol indicating the number of reserved memories, the second The pre-reading effect may be an effect of changing the reserved symbol in a mode different from the first pre-reading effect.

  In addition, the first prefetch effect may be a continuous effect in which a notice is continuously provided over a plurality of variable effects when a predetermined character appears. In this case, the second prefetch effect is the first prefetch effect. It is good also as a structure which starts a continuous production in response to the appearance of the character of the aspect different from the continuous production of a production. In addition, the first pre-reading effect and the second pre-reading effect may be rendered simultaneously, the first pre-reading effect can change the mode of the reserved symbol, and the second pre-reading effect can be performed simultaneously as a continuous effect. It is conceivable to have a reserved symbol aspect by the first pre-reading effect, a reserved symbol aspect by the second pre-reading effect, and a reserved symbol aspect when both the first and second effects are produced. If the highest reliability is achieved when both can be produced, it is possible to obtain a pre-reading effect in which the reliability increases step by step.

  Moreover, when the first prefetching effect is an effect that changes the mode of the reserved symbol, the second prefetching effect may be a continuous effect. In this configuration, the low rate of over-winning is covered by the length of the production implementation period by performing continuous production with symbol variation corresponding to winning at the second start opening with a low probability of over-winning. Thus, there is an effect that the production balance at the time of entering the first starting port and the second starting port is made uneven.

  The above-described continuous production is performed when a predetermined character is stored when a plurality of hold memories are stored in the hold storage means and a single variable display performed based on one lottery lottery is continuously performed a plurality of times. It is only necessary that a specific effect in which etc. appear continuously appear in all the plurality of fluctuation displays, and the display may not be constantly displayed during the plurality of fluctuation displays. Moreover, the specific effects performed a plurality of times do not have to have exactly the same content, and may be content that suggests continuity or continuity.

  For example, if a specific effect is to display a character, the number, size, color, etc. of the characters appearing in each continuous variation display are different if they are of the same type (same system). May be. In addition, a group of numbers and characters having consecutive meanings (for example, “1, 2, 3”, “3, 2, 1”, etc.) so that a continuous (continuous) relationship with the preceding and following variation display can be easily recognized. It is also possible to divide and display “A, TA, RU” and “A, TA, RI”) with each variable display. Further, each variation display may be configured to allow the player to recognize continuity by repeating the same variation mode (different from the normal variation mode that occurs most frequently) except for the display result.

  In addition, the specific effect that is a continuous effect is not limited to the display content performed on the symbol display device, but a light-emitting member or movable accessory provided in the gaming machine (an effect that is not directly related to the acquisition of the game ball) For example, a continuous (continuous) performance may be performed using a movable object.

  The first reserved memory number designation command is a command transmitted to the effect control device by the first reserved memory number designation command transmission means every time the first incoming detection means detects a game ball. When the number of first reserved memories stored by the first reserved storage means at the time of detection of the number already satisfies a predetermined number that is the limit of the stored number, the first reserved stored number is over-winned in the content indicating the predetermined number A command is generated by adding some information. If the number of first reserved memories stored in the first reserved storage means is less than the limit of the number of memories when the first entrance detecting means is detected, a command indicating the number of first reserved memories increased in response to the detection is generated. It is transmitted to the production control device. The second reserved memory number designation command is also generated with the same contents as the first reserved memory number designation command and transmitted to the effect control device.

  The effect control device includes a first change instruction command and a first change instruction command for instructing the change start and change contents of the effect symbol from the main control device, and a first stop instruction command and a second stop for instructing the end of change of the effect symbol. By receiving the instruction command, it is possible to determine the number of lottery wins resulting from winning at the first or second start port.

  In addition, as a trigger to end the pre-reading effect, the number of times of normal symbol lottery (number of wins), the number of excessive winnings, the number of times of pre-reading effect, the passage of a predetermined time, the change of the game state, the transition of the effect mode, inclusion If it is a type game machine, the number of shot balls, etc. can be considered.

  The opening extension control means is provided in the main control device, and when the opening extension control means and the time shortening (time reduction) means executed at the same time as the opening extension control means are executed, the main control device changes the effect control device. The status command transmitted to the command becomes a command indicating the open extension status. Therefore, the effect control device determines that the gaming machine is in the open extended state during the period in which the state command indicating the open extended state is received from the main control device.

  The effect control device includes the contents of the first prefetch determination command corresponding to the first hold memory stored in the first hold memory means of the main control device and the second hold memory corresponding to the second hold memory stored in the second hold memory means. 2) The contents of the prefetch determination command are stored until the corresponding holding memory lottery is performed, and when the first prefetch effect flag or the second prefetch effect flag is established, all the stored first The contents of the prefetch determination command or the contents of all the second prefetch determination commands are determined, and the first prefetch effect or the second prefetch effect is implemented.

  According to the ball game machine of claim 1, when the first or second prefetch effect flag is set, the contents of the four hold memories stored at that time are also subject to the prefetch hold effect. In addition to the hold storage after the prefetch effect flag is set, the hold memory at the time when the prefetch effect flag is set can be the target of the prefetch effect.

The front view of the game board 8. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the start winning process 1 which the main controller 50 performs. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 1 illustrating a normal / unusual determination process executed by a main controller 50. FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 2 illustrating a normal / unusual determination process executed by the main controller 50. FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 3 showing a normal / unusual determination process executed by the main controller 50. FIG. The flowchart which shows the normal power operation process which the main controller 50 performs. The flowchart which shows the special figure success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 50 performs. 7 is a flowchart 1 showing prefetch effect setting processing 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment. 7 is a flowchart 2 illustrating prefetch effect setting processing 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment. 7 is a flowchart 3 illustrating prefetch effect setting processing 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart 1 illustrating a prefetch determination command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment. 7 is a flowchart 2 illustrating a prefetch determination command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment. 9 is a flowchart 3 illustrating a prefetch determination command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect end processing 1 executed by a sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment. The flowchart which shows the start winning process 2 used as the modification of the start winning process 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the prefetch effect setting process 2 used as the modification of the prefetch effect setting process 1. FIG. The figure which shows the example of a display of the effect symbol display apparatus 54b in Example 1. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect setting processing 3 executed by a sub integrated control device 53 in the second embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display of the effect symbol display apparatus 54b in Example 2. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect setting processing 4 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the third embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display of the effect symbol display apparatus 54b in Example 3. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating prefetch command reception processing 2 executed by a sub integrated control device 53 in the fourth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart 1 showing a prefetch effect setting process 5 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the fourth embodiment. 9 is a flowchart 2 showing a prefetch effect setting process 5 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the fourth embodiment. 12 is a flowchart 3 showing prefetch effect setting processing 5 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the fourth embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display of the effect symbol display apparatus 54b in Example 4. FIG. 10 is a flowchart 1 showing a prefetch effect setting process 6 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the fifth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart 2 illustrating a prefetch effect setting process 6 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the fifth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart 3 illustrating a prefetch effect setting process 6 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the fifth embodiment. The figure which shows the content of the prefetch reservation notice symbol selection table with which the sub integrated control apparatus 53 in Example 5 is provided.

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 8 of a pachinko machine in the present embodiment. In addition, since the whole structure of this pachinko machine is based on a well-known technique, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted. The game board 8 is provided with a substantially circular game area 26 surrounded by known guide rails 25a and 25b, and a large number of game nails 27 are implanted therein. A liquid crystal frame decoration 28 having a window portion 28a is provided substantially at the center of the game area 26, and the LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 54b (see FIG. 2) is configured to be visible to the player, and is not shown. Warp entrance, warp passage, stage, etc. are also provided.

  Also, on the upper left of the window portion 28a, a first special symbol display device 29 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED, on the upper right, a second special symbol display device 30 of the same member as the left, and in the center Is provided with a second special symbol reservation number display device 30a composed of four light emitting members, and a first special symbol reservation number display device similarly composed of four light emitting members under the window portion 28a. 29a is provided.

  A normal symbol operating gate 42 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal frame decoration 28, and a lower side is a first starting port 31 (corresponding to the first starting port of the present invention) and a normal electric combination that can be won only when opened. An object 40 (corresponding to the variable winning device of the present invention) is provided as the second starting port 32 (corresponding to the second starting port of the present invention). Further, the normal electric accessory 40 is provided with a normal symbol display device 41 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED. Below the second start port 32, a big prize opening unit 33 having an attacker-type big prize opening 33a is arranged, and below the big prize opening unit 33, an out port 34 is provided. On the left side of the big winning opening 33a, there is provided a normal symbol holding number display device 41a composed of four LEDs. Further, a winning port unit 35 having a left general winning port 35a is provided on the left side of the big winning port unit 33, and a winning port unit 35 having a right general winning port 35a is also provided on the right side of the large winning port unit 33. It has been.

  By configuring the game board 8 as described above, when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 42 (the normal symbol operation switch 42a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 41 normally The design is such that the symbol starts to change and the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is driven in accordance with the normal symbol that has stopped after a predetermined time, so that the ball can enter the ordinary electric accessory 40. Has been.

  The opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is driven is normally 5. after opening for 0.100 seconds (short opening) or once for 0.100 seconds. One of the two types of opening patterns for releasing 400 seconds once (long opening) is performed, and one of the opening patterns is performed according to the type of symbol of the normal symbol. Further, in the open extended state that operates in the short-time state (corresponding to the open extended state of the present invention), the release for 1.880 seconds is performed three times per normal symbol.

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

  During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect variation of the pseudo symbol linked to the variation of each special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b disposed in the window 28a. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are preferentially implemented to stop the fluctuation of the second special symbol (whether or not) regardless of the order of entering the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do. Further, the door member of the special winning opening unit 33 is driven in accordance with the first special symbol and the second special design, so that it is possible to enter the special winning opening 33a.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player is more advantageous when entering the second starting port 32 than when entering the first starting port 31. Specifically, if the winning / failing determination based on the ball entering the second starting port 32 is a big hit, the big winning port 33a can acquire a big hit game in which the opening operation is performed 15 times each time. In the case of a big hit based on the winning / no-go decision based on the entrance to the mouth 31, the probability of winning a big hit game with 15 opening actions is 50%, and the remaining 50% is a smaller number of opening times (six times) ) In addition, when one game ball is won, the number of prize balls to be acquired is three for the first start opening 31 and the ordinary electric accessory 40 (second start opening 32), 14 for the large winning opening 33a, left and right general Ten winning openings 35a are set.

  Subsequently, FIG. 2 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 does not describe a complicated power supply system, but is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from a power supply device (not shown) to a control device or actuator that requires power. ing. Note that the parts relating to the pachinko machine body on which the game board 8 is mounted are not shown.

  At the input end of the main controller 50 (corresponding to the main controller in the present invention), a first special figure start switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 31 via the game board relay terminal plate 62. A second special figure start switch 32a that detects a game ball that has entered the normal electric accessory 40 that is the second start port 32, and a normal symbol operation switch that detects a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 42. 42a, a count switch 33b that detects a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 33a, and a general prize port switch 35b that detects a game ball that has entered the left and right general prize opening 35a are connected.

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

  At the output end of the main controller 50, a large winning opening solenoid 33 c that drives the door member of the large winning opening 33 a through the game board relay terminal plate 62 and a normal electric combination that drives the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40. A first special symbol display device 29 that is connected to the solenoid 42c and displays the first special symbol via the symbol display device relay terminal board 64, and a first special symbol reservation that displays the number of the first special symbol on hold. A number display device 29a, a second special symbol display device 30 for displaying a second special symbol, a second special figure reservation number display device 30a for displaying the number of reserved second special symbols, and a normal symbol for displaying a normal symbol. A display device 41 is connected to a universal figure reservation number display device 41a for displaying the number of reserved symbols, and a hall computer (not shown) is connected via a back wiring relay terminal plate and an external connection terminal plate. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the start winning process 1 performed by the main controller 50 will be described with reference to FIG. The start winning process 1 includes various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 32 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 42. In addition to storing (storing) in the main control device 50 as a hold memory, a process for confirming whether or not the stored random number is a preset value is performed before performing the determination of the validity, and the first start port 31 and the second This is a process of transmitting various commands resulting from entering the starting port 32 to the sub integrated control device 53. Thereafter, the first hold memory (corresponding to the first hold memory of the present invention) stored when the game ball enters the first start port 31 is stored, and the game ball enters the second start port 32. The hold memory stored sometimes will be described as the second hold memory (corresponding to the second hold memory of the present invention), and the hold memory stored when the game ball has passed through the normal symbol starting gate 42 will be described as the general hold memory. .

  The start winning process 1 includes the first entry detecting means, the second entry detecting means, the first entry entrance designation command transmitting means, the second entry entrance designation command transmitting means, On-hold storage means, second on-hold storage means, first on-hold storage number designation command transmission means, second on-hold storage number designation command transmission means, first prefetch determination means, second prefetch determination means, first prefetch determination command The processing includes transmission means and second prefetch determination command transmission means.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lighting numbers by the normal symbol hold number display device 41a, the first special symbol hold number display device 29a, and the second special symbol hold number display device 30a is 4 (holding memory of the present invention). It is a predetermined number that is the limit of the number). Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 32, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 42. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main controller 50 in the same manner as when there is a stored number less than the maximum value.

  When the start winning process 1 is started, it is determined whether or not the first special figure start switch 31a detects a game ball (S10) (corresponding to the first ball detection means of the present invention). If a negative determination is made (S10: no), the process proceeds to S45. If an affirmative determination is made (S10: yes), a first start port winning designation command is sent to the sub integrated control device 53 in response to a game ball having entered the first start port 31. (Corresponding to the first start entrance entering designation command of the present invention) is transmitted (S15) (corresponding to the first start entrance entering designation command transmitting means of the present invention) and stored in the main controller 50. It is determined whether the number of reserved memories (corresponding to the first reserved memory of the present invention) is less than the upper limit value (= 4) (S20). If the determination is negative (S20: no), the process proceeds to S45. If the determination is affirmative (S20: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the reach determination random number, fluctuation The pattern determination random number is stored as the first reserved memory (corresponding to the first reserved memory means of the present invention), and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the first reserved memory number (S25).

  Subsequent to S25, the prefetch determination of the stored first hold memory is performed (S30) (corresponding to the first prefetch determination means of the present invention). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number is a value that causes a big hit, and if it is a big hit value, the type of the big hit game (the number of times the big winning opening is opened, the big hit game) Check whether the game state after the end is a high probability state, a normal probability state, or an open extended (short time) state). If the big hit determination is lost, it is confirmed whether or not the reach determination random number is a value that becomes super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect.

  Subsequently, a first prefetch determination command (corresponding to the first prefetch determination command of the present invention) is generated from the determination result of S30 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S35) (first prefetch of the present invention). Corresponds to the determination command transmission means), and transmits a first hold number instruction command (corresponding to the first hold storage number designation command of the present invention) indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S25 to the sub integrated control device 53. (S40) (corresponds to the first reserved memory number designation command transmission means of the present invention).

  Following the processing of S40 and negative determinations of S10 and S15 (S10: no, S15: no), it is determined whether or not the second special figure start switch 32a has detected a game ball (S45) Corresponds to 2 entry detection means). If a negative determination is made (S45: no), the process proceeds to S80, and if an affirmative determination is made (S45: yes), a second start port winning designation command is sent to the sub integrated control device 53 in response to a game ball entering the second start port 32. (Corresponding to the second start entrance entering designation command of the present invention) is transmitted (S50) (corresponding to the second start entrance entering designation command transmitting means of the present invention) and stored in the main controller 50. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories (corresponding to the second reserved memory of the present invention) is less than the upper limit (= 4) (S55). If the determination is negative (S55: no), the process proceeds to S80, and if the determination is affirmative (S55: yes), the extracted jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number 1, the jackpot symbol determination random number 2, the reach determination random number, fluctuation The pattern determination random number is stored as the second reserved memory (corresponding to the second reserved memory means of the present invention), and 1 is added to the second reserved memory counter indicating the second reserved memory number (S60).

  Subsequent to S60, the prefetch determination of the stored second reserved memory is performed (S65) (corresponding to the second prefetch determination means of the present invention). Specifically, in the same manner as in the first reserved memory, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number is a value that causes a big hit. Check the number of times the winning opening is opened and whether the game state after the big hit game is a high probability state, a normal probability state, or an open extended (short time) state). If the big hit determination is lost, it is confirmed whether or not the reach determination random number is a value that becomes super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect.

  Subsequently, a second prefetch determination command (corresponding to the second prefetch determination command of the present invention) is generated from the determination result of S65 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S70) (second prefetch determination of the present invention). Corresponding to command transmission means), a second reserved number instruction command (corresponding to the second reserved memory number designation command of the present invention) indicating the value of the second reserved memory counter added in S60 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53. (S75) (corresponding to the second reserved memory number designation command transmission means of the present invention), the process proceeds to S80.

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

  When the sub integrated control device 53 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, it performs control to change each reserved memory number displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. . Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 54b, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device. As a result, it is possible to implement a pre-reading notice that expects the normal electric accessory 40 to be opened long.

  Next, referring to FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, the universal determination determination process performed by the main controller 50 will be described. When the ordinary electric accessory 40 is actuated due to the hitting in this normal determination determination, it is possible to enter the second starting port 32.

  When the normal determination determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (S100). If the determination is negative (S100: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether the normal symbol is not changing (S105) and whether the normal symbol is indeterminately displayed (S110). . If both are affirmative determinations (S105: yes, S110: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a normal symbol hold storage (S115), if it is negative determination (S115: no), it returns, if it is affirmative determination (S115: yes), It is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S120).

  The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main controller 50. When the value is “0”, the open extension function for making the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 40 longer than the normal time is in a non-time reduction state where the operation is not activated. If the value is “1”, it is a value for the main controller 50 to determine that the open extension function is in a short time during operation. As a result, in this embodiment, the opening / closing extension function (function for extending the operating time of the ordinary electric accessory 40 for one normal symbol winning) is activated by setting the hour / short flag, and the opening / extension function is activated when the time / short flag is lowered. Is configured to end.

  If S120 is negative, that is, if the time is short (S120: no), the processing in the short time state is performed. However, in the short time state, the content of the fluctuation pattern table for selecting the normal symbol fluctuation pattern is different (the fluctuation time is longer than in the non-short time). The description is omitted because the content is short, and is not different from the prior art. If S120 is an affirmative determination (S120: yes), a shift process of the general-purpose reserved memory is performed, and the oldest general-purpose reserved memory is determined as a success / failure determination target. 1 is subtracted (S125).

  Subsequently, in the hit determination random number comparison process (S135), the hit determination random number of the normal figure holding memory that is the target of the determination of the success / failure is compared with a preset normal / failure determination table to determine the hit determination random number. A comparison is made as to whether or not the value matches the determination value in the normal / bad determination table. There are two types of determinations: normal probability (low probability) and high probability. If the game state at the time of determination is normal game, compare with normal probability (50/100). Compare with (100/100).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the comparison result of S135 is a win (S140). If an affirmative determination is made (S140: yes), a winning symbol selection (S145) and a variation pattern determination (S155) are performed. In the winning symbol selection (S145), a normal electric motor is used with a probability of 1/50 using a random number for determining a winning symbol. The symbol which the bonus 40 makes long open is selected. Therefore, the probability that the normal symbol is hit by the long opening of the normal electric accessory 40 is 1/100 ((50/100) × (1/50)). In this embodiment, there are two types of distribution, long open and short open. Of course, a configuration in which the number of distributions is increased by adding middle open is also conceivable.

  If S140 is a negative determination (S140: no), the determination of a missing symbol (S150) and the determination of a variation pattern (S155) are performed. Subsequent to S155, the determination result of the stored general map hold (per long opening, per short opening, and disengagement) is transmitted as a determination result command to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S165), and the above processing result is obtained. The normal symbol variation start process is performed (S170) and the process returns.

  If S105 is negative, that is, if the normal symbol is changing (S105: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 5 and whether the normal symbol change time (normally 6.0 seconds, open extended 0.5 seconds) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S200). If the determination is negative (S200: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), the changing normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol determined in S145 or S150 (S205). Is determined to be a winning symbol for operating the ordinary electric accessory 40 (S210). If the determination is negative (S210: no), a fixed display time is set according to the off symbol (S220), and the process returns.

  If S210 is affirmative (S210: yes), a fixed display time corresponding to the type of winning symbol is set (S215), and it is determined whether or not the time flag is 0 (S225). If the determination is affirmative, that is, if it is a normal state (S225: yes), it is determined whether or not the display symbol set to be displayed is a long open symbol (S230). If the determination is affirmative (S230: yes), the hit operation of the ordinary electric accessory 40 A long open pattern is set (S235), and if a negative determination is made (S230: no), a short open pattern is set (S240). If S225 is negative (S225: no), since the opening extension function is activated, the opening operation of 1.880 seconds × 3 times is set as the hit operation of the ordinary electric accessory 40 (S245). Subsequent to S235, S240, or S245, an operation start process of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is performed (S250), and the process returns.

  If S110 of FIG. 4 is negative determination (S110: no), it will progress to the flowchart of FIG. 6 and it will be determined whether the display time of the fixed symbol was complete | finished (S300). If a negative determination is made (S300: no), a return is made. If an affirmative determination is made (S300: yes), a confirmed symbol display end process is performed (S305), and the process returns.

  The above is the normal / failure determination processing executed by the main controller 50. In this embodiment, the normal symbol is displayed only on the normal symbol display device 41, but the universal symbol change instruction command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53, and the sub-integrated control device 53 has received it. A configuration is also conceivable in which a pseudo symbol for effect corresponding to a normal symbol is selected in accordance with the normal symbol change instruction command, and the effect variation and the final symbol are displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b using the pseudo symbol. It should be noted that the common map change instruction command may be transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 by combining the instruction content with the determination result command of S165.

  Next, the utility operation process executed by the main controller 50 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. When the ordinary electric operation process is started, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 40 is in operation (S350). If the determination is affirmative (S350: yes), it is determined whether or not a game ball having a prescribed number of winnings (10 in the present embodiment) during operation of the second special figure start switch 32a is detected (S355). If a negative determination is made (S355: no), it is determined whether or not the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 40 set in S235, S240, or S245 has ended (S360). If S360 is a negative determination (S360: no), the process returns to the return. If S355 or S360 is a positive determination (S355: yes, S360: yes), a normal operation end process is performed (S365), and the process returns.

  Next, the special figure success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The special figure success / failure determination process is a process of lottery of whether or not to cause a big hit in the present invention. When the special symbol success / failure determination process is started, it is determined whether or not a special symbol start condition is satisfied (S400). In this determination process, it is confirmed that the game is not being a big hit game, the special figure is changing, or the final display is not being performed. If S400 is negative (S400: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S400: yes), it is first determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S405). If the determination is affirmative (S405: yes), the process proceeds to S420. If the determination is negative (S405: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (S410). If the determination is negative (S410: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S410: yes), the process proceeds to S420. According to the determination order of S405 and S410, the determination of whether or not the second reserved memory is appropriate is performed with priority over the first reserved memory.

  In S420, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S420). If the determination is negative (S420: no), the process proceeds to the time-shortening state, but since this process is not different from a known process, the description is omitted. If S420 is an affirmative determination (S420: yes), a hold storage shift process is performed, whereby the oldest hold memory is the target of the determination of success / failure, and the hold memory counter indicating the number of the first or second hold memory that is the target. 1 is subtracted from S1 (S425), and a pending number instruction command indicating the value of the decremented pending storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S430).

  In the subsequent big hit determination random number comparison process (S435), the jackpot determination random number stored in the reserved memory, which is the target of the special figure success / failure determination, is compared with a preset special figure determination determination table to determine the value of the big hit determination random number. Is compared with the determination value in the special figure determination table (S435). There are two types of special figure success / failure determination tables: normal probability (low probability 1 / 358.148) and high probability (1 / 37.6855), and the game state at the time of determination is normal game. If there is, the comparison is made using the normal probability use determination table, and if the game state has a high probability, the high probability use determination table is used for comparison.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the comparison result of S435 is a big hit (S440). If it is affirmation determination (S440: yes), a symbol mode setting process will be performed (S445). In the symbol mode setting process, the type of hold memory (first hold memory or second hold memory) that is the target of the success / failure determination and the content of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 of the hold memory that is the determination target A symbol mode for determining the game state after the big hit game is set is set. Next, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 of the reserved storage to be determined (S450). This is because the jackpot type determined by the setting of the symbol mode (contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the end of the jackpot game) is notified by the jackpot symbol from among the symbol groups set for each type of symbol mode This is a process for determining a symbol to be displayed.

  Next, a mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S445 (S455). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of determination of the success / failure until the end of the big hit game that sets the gaming state (the probability change flag and the short time flag that set the gaming state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer does not store the specific game contents (activities of the probability change function and the release extension function (time-shortening function) and the number of operations), and the symbol mode is selected from a table storing a plurality of types of specific game contents. The game content selected by the value is stored as a value corresponding to the game content.

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S445, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S460). Based on the random number for determination, a variation pattern to be a variation time of a symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 29 or the second special symbol display device 30 and the effect symbol display device 54b is selected from the variation pattern selection table ( S465).

  Next, the information of the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 as a variation instruction command (S485) (display control command transmission means). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 53 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b, and starts the variable symbol display corresponding to the information on the jackpot symbol and the fluctuation pattern. . At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special symbol display device 29 or the second special symbol display device 30 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S440 is negative, i.e., lost (S440: no), it is determined whether the comparison result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S435) is a small hit (1/150) (S470), and if it is positive ( S470: yes), a small hit symbol is selected (S475), then a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S460), a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S465), and the small hit symbol is selected. Then, a change instruction command serving as change pattern information is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S485).

  If S470 is negative (S470: no), a lost symbol is selected (S480), then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S465), and a variation instruction command that becomes information on the symbol and variation pattern regarding the loss. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S485).

  The above is the explanation of the success / failure determination process, which is a process of performing lottery to determine whether or not to win, and transmitting a change instruction command corresponding to the result of the lottery to the sub integrated control device 53.

  Next, the prefetch effect setting process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. The prefetch effect setting process 1 is a process including the first prefetch effect flag control means and the second prefetch effect flag control means of the present invention.

  When the prefetch effect setting process 1 is started, it is determined whether or not a first winning designation command is received from the main control device 50 (S500). If it is affirmative determination (S500: yes), it will be determined whether the 1st pending | holding number instruction command was received (S505). If the determination is affirmative (S505: yes), the sub-integrated control device 53 performs an increment process to increment the first reserved ball number counter provided for determining the number of first reserved memories (S510). An instruction signal for performing the first reserved memory number display according to the counter value on the effect symbol display device 54b is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S515), and the process returns.

  If S505 is negative (S505: no), that is, if it can be determined that an excessive winning at the first start port 31 has occurred by receiving only the first winning designation command, the first pre-reading effect flag (present It is determined whether the first prefetch effect flag of the invention is 0 (S520). If the determination is affirmative (S520: yes), the first prefetch effect flag is set to 1 (S525) and the process returns.

  The first prefetch effect flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 53. When the value is “1”, the first prefetch effect is executed according to the reception of the first prefetch determination command and the content thereof. When the value is “0”, the sub integrated control device 53 determines that the first prefetch effect cannot be performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first prefetch effect flag is 0, if only the first winning designation command indicating excessive winning is received, the first prefetch effect flag is set to 1 and the first prefetch effect is performed. Is possible. The contents of the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect will be described later with reference to the drawings.

  If S500 is negative (S500: no), it is determined whether a second winning designation command is received from the main controller 50 (S530). If the determination is affirmative (S530: yes), it is determined whether a second hold number instruction command has been received (S535). If the determination is affirmative (S535: yes), the sub-integrated control device 53 performs an incrementing process to increment the second reserved ball number counter provided for determining the number of second reserved memories (S540), and the second held ball number An instruction signal for performing the second reserved memory number display according to the counter value on the effect symbol display device 54b is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S545), and the process returns.

  If S535 is negative (S535: no), that is, if it can be determined that an excessive winning at the second starting port 32 has occurred by receiving only the second winning designation command, the second prefetch effect flag (main It is determined whether the second prefetch effect flag of the invention is 0 (S550). If the determination is affirmative (S550: yes), the second prefetch effect flag is set to 1 (S555) and the process returns.

  If S520 is negative (S520: no), that is, if an excessive winning has occurred at the first start port 31 with the first prefetch effect flag already set to 1, the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. An increment process of incrementing the first excessive prize counter included in the sub integrated control device 53 is performed (S700), and it is determined whether or not the value of the first excessive prize counter is 30 (S705).

  If S705 is negative (S705: no), the process returns. If it is positive (S705: yes), the first prefetch effect flag is set to 0 (S710), and the value of the first excessive winning counter is cleared (S715). ), Return. In the process of FIG. 10, when the first pre-reading effect flag is set to 1 and an excessive winning occurs at the first start port 31 a predetermined number of times (30 times), the first pre-reading effect flag is cleared (0). Is set to end the period during which the first prefetch effect can be performed. Therefore, the processing configuration of FIG. 10 is the first prefetch effect end process.

  Returning to FIG. 9, if S550 is negative, that is, if an excessive winning occurs at the second start port 32 in a state where 1 is already set in the second prefetch effect flag, the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 11. The processing configuration shown in FIG. 11 is the same as the processing configuration of FIG. 10, and is a processing for dropping the second prefetch effect flag in response to the excessive winning at the second start port 32. Therefore, the processing configuration of FIG. 11 is the second prefetch effect end process.

  The above is the prefetch effect setting process 1 in the first embodiment. The processing configuration shown in FIG. 9 corresponds to the first prefetch effect flag control means and the second prefetch effect control means in the present invention.

  Next, the prefetch determination command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. The process shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to the first prefetch effect control means and the second prefetch effect control means in the present invention.

  In FIG. 12, when the prefetch determination command reception process 1 is started, it is determined whether or not a first prefetch determination command is received from the main controller 50 (S600). If the determination is affirmative (S600: yes), it is determined whether or not the first prefetch effect flag is 1 (S605), if the determination is negative (S605: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S605: yes), the first prefetching is performed. An execution determination random number used to determine whether or not to produce an effect is extracted (S610), and the first prefetch effect is produced according to the content of the received first prefetch determination command and the value of the extracted execution determination random number. It is determined whether or not to implement (S615).

  It is determined whether or not the determination result of S615 is implemented (S620). If the determination is negative (S620: no), the process returns and if the determination is affirmative (S620: yes), the newest first reserved memory displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b. An instruction signal for displaying the design of the design using the first prefetch hold notice design is transmitted to the production design control device 54a (S625).

  If S600 is negative (S600: no), it is determined whether or not a second prefetch determination command has been received from main controller 50 (S630). If the determination is negative (S630: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S630: yes), it is determined whether the second prefetch effect flag is 1 (S635). If the determination is negative (S635: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S635: yes), an execution determination random number used to determine whether or not to implement the second prefetch effect is extracted (S640). It is determined whether or not to implement the second pre-reading effect according to the content of the pre-reading determination command and the value of the extracted random number for execution determination (S645).

  It is determined whether or not the determination result of S645 is implemented (S650). If the determination is negative (S650: no), the process returns and if the determination is affirmative (S650: yes), the newest second reserved memory displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b. An instruction signal for displaying the state of the reserved symbol indicating the symbol using the second prefetch reservation notice symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S655).

  Subsequent to S625, the process proceeds to FIG. 13, in which an incrementing process of incrementing the first prefetch hold notice execution counter for counting the number of times of execution of the first prefetch effect is performed (S800). It is determined whether or not the value is 30 (S805). If the determination is negative (S805: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S805: yes), the first prefetch effect flag is set to 0 (S810), and the first prefetch hold notice execution counter is cleared (S815). ), Return. In the process shown in FIG. 13, when the first prefetch effect is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times), the period for which the first prefetch effect can be performed is ended by dropping the first prefetch effect flag (setting 0). It is the composition to do. Therefore, the processing configuration of FIG. 13 is also the first prefetch effect end process.

  Subsequent to S655, the process proceeds to FIG. 14, in which an increment process of incrementing the second prefetch hold notice execution counter for counting the number of times of execution of the second prefetch effect is performed (S850). It is determined whether or not the value is 30 (S855). If the determination is negative (S855: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S855: yes), the second prefetch effect flag is set to 0 (S860), and the second prefetch hold notice execution counter is cleared (S865). To return. In the process of FIG. 14, when the second pre-reading effect is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times), the second pre-reading effect can be performed by setting the second pre-reading effect flag to 0 (set to 0). It is the composition to do. Therefore, the processing configuration of FIG. 14 is also the second prefetch effect end process.

  Next, the pre-reading effect end process 1 executed by the main controller 50 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In this process, the first symbol stop designation command (second symbol stop designation command) received by the sub integrated control device 53 from the main control device 50 during the setting of the first prefetch effect flag (second prefetch effect flag). The first pre-reading effect flag (second pre-reading effect flag) is dropped when the count value reaches a predetermined number. This is the first symbol stop designation command (second symbol stop designation command). ) Is received every time a special symbol is drawn in the main controller 50, the first look-ahead is read when the number of lotteries in the first reserved storage in the present invention reaches a predetermined number. This is a process corresponding to a configuration in which the effect flag is dropped (the second prefetch effect flag is dropped when the number of lotteries in the second reserved memory reaches a predetermined number of times set in advance).

  When the pre-reading effect end process 1 is started, it is determined whether or not a first symbol stop designation command has been received (S900). If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), it is determined whether or not the first prefetch effect flag is 1 (S905). If a negative determination is made (S905: no), the process proceeds to S935. If an affirmative determination is made (S905: yes), an increment process of adding +1 to the first fluctuation number counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 50 is performed (S910), and the first fluctuation number counter It is determined whether the value of 30 is 30 (S920). If the determination is negative (S920: no), the process proceeds to S935. If the determination is affirmative (S920: yes), the first prefetch effect flag is set to 0 (S925), the first variation counter is cleared (S930), and S935. Proceed to In S935, a pseudo symbol stop display process corresponding to the first special symbol is performed in response to the reception of the first symbol stop designation command (S935), and the process returns.

  If S900 is negative (S900: no), it is determined whether a second symbol stop designation command has been received (S940). If the determination is negative (S940: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S940: yes), it is determined whether the second prefetch effect flag is 1 (S945). If a negative determination is made (S945: no), the process proceeds to S970. If an affirmative determination is made (S945: yes), an increment process of adding +1 to the second fluctuation number counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 50 is performed (S950). It is determined whether the value of 30 is 30 (S955). If the determination is negative (S955: no), the process proceeds to S970. If the determination is affirmative (S955: yes), the second prefetch effect flag is set to 0 (S960), the second variation counter is cleared (S965), and S970. Proceed to In S970, a pseudo symbol stop display process corresponding to the second special symbol is performed in response to the reception of the second symbol stop designation command (S970), and the process returns.

  Next, the start winning process 2 which is a modified example of the start winning process 1 executed by the main controller 50 described with reference to FIG. 3 and the sub integrated control apparatus 53 described with reference to FIGS. A pre-reading effect setting process 2 as a modification of the pre-reading effect setting process 1 to be performed will be described. In these two processes, the main control device 50 transmits a hold number instruction command having different contents, and the sub integrated control device 53 that has received the command determines whether or not there is an excessive win from the command contents and proceeds with the process. The first pre-reading effect flag control means for setting the first pre-reading effect flag (excess winning information) on condition that the first reserved storage number designation command including the information of excessive winning is received. On the condition that the second reserved storage number designation command including the second prefetch effect flag control means for setting the second prefetch effect flag is included.

  When the start winning process 2 is started, it is determined whether or not the first special figure start switch 31a has detected a game ball (S1000) (corresponding to the first ball detection means of the present invention). If a negative determination is made (S1000: no), the process proceeds to S1030. If an affirmative determination is made (S1000: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 50 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S1005). If the determination is affirmative (S1005: yes), a plurality of extracted random numbers (the same content as the start winning process 1) are stored as the first reserved memory (corresponding to the first reserved memory means of the present invention). 1 is added to the first reserved storage counter indicating the number (S1010).

  Subsequent to S1010, a prefetch determination (same content as the start winning process 1) of the stored first reserved memory is performed (S1015) (corresponding to the first prefetch determination means of the present invention), and the first result is determined from the determination result. A read determination command (corresponding to the first prefetch determination command of the present invention) is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S1020) (corresponding to first prefetch determination command transmission means of the present invention).

  Following S1020 or S1005 negative determination (S1005: no), the first pending number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S1025). The same contents as the process 1 (indicating the value of the first reserved memory counter added in S1010), but when the negative determination of S1005 is performed, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number (first reserved memory counter) Information indicating excessive winnings is added to the command content indicating the upper limit value) to generate a first number-of-holds instruction command and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53. This configuration corresponds to the first reserved memory number designation command transmission means for transmitting the first reserved memory number designation command to which the excessive winning information of the present invention is added to the effect control device.

  Following the processing of S1025 or the negative determination of S1000 (S1000: no), it is determined whether or not the second special figure start switch 32a has detected a game ball (S1030) (second incoming detection means of the present invention) If the determination is negative (S1030: no), the process returns. The migration processing configuration is the same as S1005 to S1025 described above. Therefore, in S1055 corresponding to S1025, the second pending number instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53. However, when transmitted after S1050, the content of the command is set to the value of the second pending storage counter added in S1040. However, when the determination is made subsequent to the negative determination in S1030, the information indicating the excessive winning is added to the command content indicating the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number (the upper limit value of the second reserved memory counter) and the second reserved value. A number instruction command is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53. This configuration corresponds to the second reserved memory number designation command transmission means for transmitting the second reserved memory number designation command to which the excessive winning information of the present invention is added to the effect control device.

  The above is the start winning process 2, but unlike the start winning process 1, the sub-integrated control device 53 sends a winning designation command each time the first special figure start switch 31a or the second special figure start switch 32a detects a game ball. Processing to send to is not performed. Therefore, the sub integrated control device 53 is configured to determine the presence / absence of excessive winnings only with the content of the second reserved storage number designation command (the content of one type of command).

  Next, the prefetch effect setting process 2 executed in the sub integrated control device 53 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is a process of determining the presence or absence of excessive winnings with only one type of command content described above. When the prefetch effect setting process 2 is started, it is determined whether or not the first hold number instruction command is received (S1100). If the determination is affirmative (S1100: yes), it is determined whether or not the received first hold number instruction command includes excessive winning information (S1105).

  If S1105 is an affirmative determination (S1105: yes), the same processing as that after S520 in FIG. 9 is performed. If a negative determination is made (S1105: no), the same processing as that after S510 in FIG. 9 is performed.

  If S1100 is negative (S1100: no), it is determined whether a second hold number instruction command has been received (S1130). If the determination is affirmative (S1130: yes), it is determined whether or not the received second hold number instruction command includes excessive winning information (S1135). If S1135 is an affirmative determination (S1135: yes), the same processing as that after S550 in FIG. 9 is performed. If a negative determination is made (S1135: no), the same processing as that after S540 in FIG. 9 is performed.

  Next, a display example of the pre-reading effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows a first reserved memory number display area (an area for displaying the reserved memory number corresponding to the value of the first reserved ball number counter) and a second reserved memory number display area (based on the value of the second reserved ball number counter). This is a display example showing a case where the first prefetch hold notice symbol and the second prefetch hold notice symbol are displayed in the display area).

  A pseudo symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed at the center of the effect symbol display screen 54b, and Tatsuyoshi Kuma is displayed as an effect character for the pseudo symbol at the upper right of the screen. The lower left part of the screen is a first reserved memory number display area capable of displaying four first reserved memory symbols, and the lower right part of the screen is a second reserved memory number display area capable of displaying four second reserved memory symbols. It has become.

  In both the first reserved memory number display area and the second reserved memory number display area, the normal reserved symbol is “◯”, and the displayed number of “◯” indicates the number of reserved memories. In the display example, a first prefetch hold notice symbol dedicated to the first prefetch notice is displayed at the fourth storage position (newest hold memory) in the first hold memory number display area, and in the second hold memory number display area. A second prefetch hold notice symbol dedicated to the second prefetch notice is displayed at the third storage position.

  The first look-ahead reservation notice symbol and the second look-ahead reservation notice symbol have different display modes. In the first hold storage number display area, the first look-ahead determination command is used regardless of the content of the received first look-ahead determination command. When the reading effect is performed (S620: yes), “★” is displayed as the first look-ahead reservation notice symbol. In the second reserved memory number display area, the type of the second prefetch hold notice symbol is determined and displayed according to the content of the received second prefetch determination command.

  Specifically, if “sparkling smiley Tatsuyoshi” is displayed as the second look-ahead hold notice symbol, it is a hold memory in which a big hit can be expected. If "Smile of Tatsukichi" is displayed, it means that it is a reserved memory that you can expect more than super reach. If "Tatsukichi no Shoujo" is displayed, it indicates that the reserved memory can be expected to reach more than reach.

  The above is the description of the first embodiment. The first start port 31 and the second start port 32 have different entrance rates due to the configuration of the entrance ports, and there is little possibility of excessive winning occurring at the second start port 32. However, when the ordinary electric accessory 40 performs long opening, it can be expected that the second pre-reading effect will be implemented due to the occurrence of excessive winnings. Thus, since the pre-reading effect is rarely possible at the second start port 32, a prize is awarded by directing the big hit expectation degree using the pre-reading notice symbol group more abundant than the first pre-reading effect during this period. It is possible to give fun when a lot of game balls are won at a low-frequency winning opening.

  In the first reserved memory number display area, the first pre-reading effect is described, and in the second reserved memory number display area, the second pre-read effect is described. A configuration in which the entire storage number display area is performed may be used. In that case, depending on which of the conditions for giving the pre-reading effect is reached, the effect of the total number of reserved memories is determined, and it can be enjoyed which way the condition is reached.

  In the case of a pre-reading effect caused by excessive winning of the first reserved memory number, the pre-reading effect is performed in both the first and second reserved memory number display areas, and the pre-reading effect is caused by excessive winning of the second reserved memory number. In the case of production, it may be possible to use only the second reserved memory number display area. Under such a condition, in the case of a game configuration that preferentially digests the lottery by the second starting port, it is possible to perform a substitute 2 pre-reading effect in which a detailed expectation is performed only for those who are preferentially digested.

  In addition, as described in the first and second pre-reading effects, a third pre-reading effect is prepared when both conditions are available, and a special effect is obtained when the start conditions for both pre-reading effects are achieved. It can be considered as a state. In this way, even if the player achieves one of the pre-reading effect start conditions, he thinks that the other start condition will be achieved, which can lead to promotion of game ball launch.

  Next, Example 2 will be described. In this embodiment, the basic configuration of the gaming machine is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the overlapping part will be made with the assistance of the first embodiment.

  The difference between the present embodiment and the first embodiment is that an open extension state (by the open extension control means of the present invention) is added to the conditions for setting the first and second prefetch effect flags. This corresponds to a configuration in which the first pre-reading effect flag and the second pre-reading effect flag are set on the condition that the state is the open extended state. Accordingly, the contents of the pre-reading effect setting process 1 described in FIGS. 9, 10, and 11 are different from the effect state of the effect symbol display device 54 b at the time of performing the pre-reading effect. A pre-reading effect setting process 3 executed by the control device 53 and an effect display example on the effect symbol display device 54b in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the prefetch effect setting process 3 executed by the main controller 50 in this embodiment. The only difference from the prefetching effect setting process 1 described in the first embodiment is only the determination processing unit added when S1105 (S1150) corresponding to S505 (S535) of the prefetching effect setting process 1 is negative. Become. Specifically, if S1105 (S1150) is a negative determination (S1105: no, S1150: no), it is determined whether the time reduction flag provided in the sub integrated control device 53 is 1 (S1130, S1165). If the determination is negative (S1130: no, S1165: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S1130: yes, S1165: yes), the same processing as that after S520 (S550) of the prefetch effect setting processing 1 is performed.

  The above is the description of the prefetch effect setting process 3. The sub integrated control device 53 sets and manages the time reduction flag by the game state designation command (conventional technology) received from the main control device 50, and can determine whether or not it is in the time reduction state (whether it is in the open extension state). In addition, when the time reduction flag falls (when 0 is set), the prefetch effect flag is also set to 0, and various counter values related to the prefetch hold notice are cleared. In addition, in the start winning process 1 of the main control device 50, by adding the time reduction F = 1 to the condition for transmitting the prefetch determination command, the sub integrated control device 53 performs the prefetching effect only in the time reduction (in the extended extended state). The same effect can be obtained by implementing

  Next, a display example of the pre-reading effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. During the short period (when the opening extension function is in operation), the rate of game balls entering the second start port 32 increases due to an increase in the opening time and the number of times the normal electric accessory 40 is opened, and frequent excessive winnings occur. It becomes a state to do. Therefore, in the configuration in which the second special symbol fluctuates in preference to the first special symbol, the variation (lottery) of the second special symbol is mainly used instead of the normal time, and the second prefetch is performed in the second reserved memory number display area. Opportunities for displaying the notice symbol increase.

  Even if the first starting port is in the open extended state, there is no change in the entrance rate, but since there is almost no chance to change (lottery) due to the priority change of the second special symbol, the first reserved memory is full ( After that, it will be over-winning. Therefore, although the first prefetch effect flag is set, the full first hold memory is not digested and a new first hold memory does not occur, so there is almost no opportunity to display the first prefetch notice symbol.

  In this case, since the excessive winning at the second starting port frequently occurs, the second prefetching effect flag is set by the processing described in FIG. 11 (the second prefetching effect flag is dropped according to the excess winning count). Although it falls, the second pre-reading effect flag is raised again at the next excessive winning, and the rising and falling of the second pre-reading effect flag are repeated during the extended extended state. Therefore, during the open extended state, most of the time is a period in which the pre-reading effect is performed only in the second reserved memory number display area.

  The above is the description of the second embodiment. When the open extension function is activated, excessive winning to the ordinary electric accessory 40 is likely to occur, and the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than that in the normal gaming state. Therefore, when the variation of the second special symbol is the main game, the variation time of one time is short, and it can be said that the expectation effect in the short time is a difficult gaming state even in the corresponding pseudo symbol. However, by assuming that the pre-reading effect is executed only in the open extended state as in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation is indicated by the pre-reading effect from the point in time when the hold storage before the start of fluctuation is performed. And a sufficient performance time can be secured.

  The first prefetch effect is the first hold memory, and the second prefetch effect is the second hold memory. However, both the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect correspond only to the second hold memory. Conceivable. As described above, the change in the second special symbol is mainly performed during the time shortening, so there is not much meaning to assign to the first special symbol.

  In such a case, the disclosure condition for the second prefetch effect is achieved by excessively winning in the first reserved memory, and the start condition for the first prefetch effect is achieved by excessively winning in the second reserved memory. Is also possible. In the open extended state (short time), the frequency of excessive winning at the second starting port 32 is high, but the excessive winning at the first starting port 31 is low (no change from the normal time), which is expected compared to those with difficult conditions If the start condition of the second production with a high degree is used, it is possible to create a flow in which the performance output of the pre-reading production rises stepwise.

  The first start port 31 in the open extended state is less likely to generate excessive winnings than the second start port 32, but the first reserved memory is difficult to be digested. (A state in which the second reserved memory is completely digested). At an earlier stage than the excessive winning in the first reserved memory, first, the excessive winning in the second reserved memory is generated, so that the first effect is stepped up to the second effect. In addition, in the situation at the time of filing, since it is prohibited to perform the pre-reading effect with the first special symbol during time reduction or the like, the content becomes more suitable.

  Next, Example 3 will be described. In this embodiment, the basic configuration of the gaming machine is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the overlapping part will be made with the assistance of the first embodiment.

  The difference between the present embodiment and the first embodiment is that a plurality of performance modes (corresponding to the performance mode of the present invention) controlled by the sub integrated control device 53 on the condition that the first and second pre-reading performance flags are set. The first pre-reading effect flag and the second pre-reading effect flag are set on the condition that the predetermined effect mode is set in advance. Corresponds to the configuration to be set. Accordingly, the contents of the pre-reading effect setting process 1 described with reference to FIGS. 9, 10, and 11 are different from the effect status of the effect symbol display device 54 b when the pre-reading effect is performed. An example of effect display on the effect symbol display device 54b in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the pre-read effect setting process 4 executed by the control device 53 and FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the prefetch effect setting process 4 executed by the main controller 50 in the present embodiment. The only difference from the prefetch effect setting process 1 described in the first embodiment is only the determination processing unit added when S1205 (S1240) corresponding to S505 (S535) of the prefetch effect setting process 1 is negative. Become. Specifically, if S1205 (S1240) is negative (S1205: no, S1240: no), it is determined whether the effect mode flag provided in the sub integrated control device 53 is 2 (S1220, S1255). If the determination is negative (S1220: no, S1255: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S1220: yes, S1255: yes), the same processing as S520 (S550) and subsequent steps of the prefetch effect setting processing 1 is performed.

  Next, the effect mode flag and the effect contents of each effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. The effect mode flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 53. When the value is “0”, it indicates that the normal Tatsuyoshi is displayed in the upper right of the screen, and when the value is “1”. Indicates that the word Tatsuyoshi displayed in the center of the screen and the words of that word are in a serif mode that is displayed in accordance with the fluctuating display of the pseudo-symbol. The sub-integrated control device 53 determines that it is a fluoroscopic mode in which a pre-reading hold notice is performed so as to see through.

  The above is the description of the third embodiment. In this embodiment, since the pre-reading effect flag is set only when the perspective mode is set as the effect mode controlled by the sub-integrated control device 53, in the other normal mode and the serif mode, the simulation according to each mode effect is set. In the fluoroscopic mode, the player can be entertained mainly in the pre-reading effect, and the performance output can be exhibited without obstructing the features of each mode by the pre-reading effect. Note that when the effect mode is switched from the fluoroscopy mode to another mode (when the effect mode flag is set to 0 or 1), the first and second pre-read effect flags are set to 0, and the pre-read Various counters related to the performance are also cleared.

  It is also conceivable that the speech mode is the first prefetching effect, the perspective mode is the second prefetching effect, and the mode as the condition is the “prefetching chance mode”. In this case, by switching to the pre-reading chance mode, the player aims for excessive winning during this mode, and can be said to be in an excessive winning promotion mode. And by achieving in either, it can be considered that the pre-reading effect can be enjoyed in either the speech mode or the perspective mode.

  Next, Example 4 will be described. In this embodiment, the basic configuration of the gaming machine is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the overlapping part will be made with the assistance of the first embodiment.

  The difference between the present embodiment and the first embodiment is that the sub integrated control device 53 stores the contents of the prefetch determination command received corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory stored in the main control device 50. This is a point provided with a configuration, which is a configuration including the first prefetch determination storage means and the second prefetch determination storage means of the present invention. Accordingly, the contents of the prefetch determination command reception process 1 described with reference to FIG. 12 and the contents of the prefetch effect setting process 1 described with reference to FIGS. The prefetch command reception process 2 executed by the control device 53 and the prefetch effect setting process 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The prefetch determination command reception process 2 shown in FIG. 23 has a configuration in which a prefetch determination command storage processing unit is added to the configuration of the prefetch determination command reception process 1 in FIG. Specifically, between S1300 (S1335) corresponding to S600 (S630) of the prefetch determination command reception process 1 and S1310 (S1345) corresponding to S605 (S635) of the prefetch determination command reception process 1 1 prefetch determination command storage processing (second prefetch determination command storage processing) is performed (S1305 (S1340)) (corresponding to the first prefetch determination storage means of the present invention). The storage of the contents of the first prefetch determination command (second prefetch determination command) is stored until a variation instruction command corresponding to the lottery of the corresponding first hold memory (second hold memory) is received. Yes.

  Next, the prefetch effect setting process 5 shown in FIGS. 24, 25, and 26 will be described. The processing configuration of the pre-reading effect setting process 5 is similar to the processing configuration corresponding to FIG. 9 of the pre-reading effect setting process 1 described in the first embodiment, and is different in FIG. 9 in S525 (S555). The process returns to S1500 in FIG. 25 (S1550 in FIG. 26) instead of returning to S1395 (S1425) corresponding to S525 (S555) in FIG. It is the composition to do. Accordingly, FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the first prefetch effect flag is set to 1 in S1395 of FIG. 24, the process proceeds to FIG. 25, and the four reserved symbols displayed in the first reserved memory number display area are referred to (S1500), and non-prefetching is performed. The stored content of the first prefetch determination command stored corresponding to the reserved notice symbol is referred to (S1505). Next, the execution determination of the first prefetch hold notice is performed on the stored contents of all the referenced first prefetch determination commands (S1510). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a memory of a first prefetch determination command for executing the first prefetch hold notice in the determination of S1510 (S1515). If the determination is negative (S1515: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative ( S1515: yes), an instruction signal to change the hold symbol corresponding to the first prefetch determination command determined to be the execution of the first prefetch hold notice to the first prefetch notice symbol is transmitted to the effect design control device 54a. (S1520) It returns.

  When the second prefetch effect flag is set to 1 in S1425 of FIG. 24, the process proceeds to FIG. 26, and the same process as the process of FIG. 25 described above is performed on the reserved symbol displayed in the second reserved memory number display area. .

  Next, a display example of a prefetch effect performed by the effect symbol display device 54b by the prefetch determination command reception process 2 and the prefetch effect setting process 5 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. (1) in FIG. 27 stores the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory up to the upper limit number, respectively, and the first prefetch effect flag and the second prefetch effect flag are both “0” (the reserved symbol is a normal symbol). Shows the state.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 31 in the state of (1), the sub integrated control device 53 receives only the first winning designation command, so that “1” is set to the first prefetch effect flag in S1395. Is done. (2) shows a state in which the normal hold symbol in the fourth first hold memory has changed to the first pre-read hold notice symbol according to the contents of the first pre-read determination command stored at that time. ing.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 32 in the state of (1), the sub integrated control device 53 receives only the second winning designation command, so that “1” is set to the second prefetch effect flag in S1425. Is done. (3) shows a state in which the normal hold symbol in the third second hold memory has changed to the second look-ahead hold notice symbol in accordance with the content of the second prefetch determination command stored at that time. ing.

  The above is the description of the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, when the first or second prefetch effect flag is set to 1, the contents of the four hold memories stored at that time are also subject to the prefetch hold effect. Not only the hold memory after 1 is set in the reading effect flag but also the hold memory at the time when 1 is set in the pre-reading effect flag can be the target of the pre-reading effect.

  Next, Example 5 will be described. In this embodiment, the basic configuration of the gaming machine is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the overlapping part will be made with the assistance of the first embodiment.

  The difference between the present embodiment and the first embodiment is that the sub integrated control device 53 includes a plurality of pre-reading pending notice selection tables as pre-reading effects, and the number of excessive winnings since the pre-reading effect flag is set. Therefore, the effect pattern is switched. This includes “a plurality of first pre-reading effect pattern selection tables and a plurality of second pre-reading effect pattern selection tables, and when the number of the first reserved storage is already the predetermined number, When the number of excessive winnings that have entered the starting opening is counted, the first look-ahead effect pattern selection table is switched according to the number of counts, and when the number of the second reserved memories is already the predetermined number, 2 corresponds to a configuration in which the number of excessive winnings entered at the start opening is counted and the second pre-reading effect pattern selection table is switched according to the counted number.

  Also in the present embodiment, the contents of the prefetch effect setting processing 1 described in FIGS. 9, 10, and 11 are different, and therefore, the prefetching executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the present embodiment is described with reference to FIGS. The effect setting process 6 will be described. The processing configuration of the prefetch effect setting processing 6 shown in FIG. 28 is the same as the processing configuration of FIG. 9, and the processing after the negative determination of S1620 (processing configuration corresponding to FIG. 10) corresponding to S520 of FIG. The processing after the negative determination in S1650 corresponding to S550 in FIG. 9 (processing configuration corresponding to FIG. 11) is different. Therefore, the description of FIG. 28 is used, and the description will be made from FIG. 29 implemented when S1620 is negative.

  If S1620 in FIG. 28 is negative (S1620: no), the process proceeds to S1700 in FIG. 29, and increment processing is performed to increment the first excess winning counter by 1 (S1700). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the first excessive winning counter incremented in S1700 is less than 5 (S1705). If the determination is affirmative (S1705: yes), A is set in the first prefetch hold notice symbol selection table (S1710) and the process returns. If S1705 is negative (S1705: no), it is determined whether the value of the first excessive winning counter is less than 10 (S1715). If the determination is affirmative (S1715: yes), B is set in the first prefetch hold notice symbol selection table (S1720) and the process returns.

  If S1715 is negative (S1715: no), it is determined whether the value of the first excessive winning counter is less than 30 (S1725). If the determination is affirmative (S1725: yes), C is set in the first prefetch hold notice symbol selection table (S1730) and the process returns. If S1725 is negative (S1725: no), the first prefetch effect flag is set to 0 (S1735), the value of the first excessive winning counter is cleared (S1740), and the process returns.

  If S1650 in FIG. 28 is negative (S1650: no), the process proceeds to S1750 in FIG. 30, and increment processing for incrementing the second excess prize counter by 1 is performed (S1750). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the second excessive winning counter incremented in S1750 is less than 5 (S1755). If the determination is affirmative (S1755: yes), D is set in the second look-ahead reservation notice symbol selection table (S1760) and the process returns. If S1755 is negative (S1755: no), it is determined whether the value of the second excessive winning counter is less than 10 (S1765). If the determination is affirmative (S1765: yes), E is set in the second pre-reading hold notice symbol selection table (S1770), and the process returns.

  If S1765 is negative (S1765: no), it is determined whether the value of the second excessive winning counter is less than 30 (S1775). If the determination is affirmative (S1775: yes), F is set in the second prefetch hold notice symbol selection table (S1780), and the process returns. If S1775 is negative (S1775: no), the second prefetch effect flag is set to 0 (S1785), the value of the second excessive winning counter is cleared (S1790), and the process returns.

  Next, the contents of a plurality of first prefetch suspension notice symbol selection tables and the contents of a plurality of second prefetch suspension notice symbol selection tables in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The chart of (1) is a selection table of ABC 3 types of first look-ahead reservation notice symbols, and ABC has a different number of selectable symbols.

  Specifically, in table A, the number of symbols that can be selected is one, and when the prefetch hold notice is performed regardless of the content of the received first prefetch determination command, all of the prefetches that can be expected to reach or exceed ★ is selected as the notice symbol.

  In Table B, there are two types of symbols that can be selected, and when pre-read hold notice is implemented, if the content of the received first pre-read determination command can be expected to be super-reach or higher, select ☆, and if it can be expected to be reach or higher Select ★.

  Table C has three types of symbols that can be selected, and when carrying out pre-read hold notice, if the content of the received first pre-read determination command can be expected to win a big hit, select the crown and if you can expect more than super reach ☆ If you can expect more than reach, select ★.

  With this configuration, as the number of excessive winnings increases, the number of types of symbols that display the degree of expectation increases, and at the same time, a more detailed degree of expectation is announced. This is a configuration that allows the player to provide the information he wants to know as the number of over-winnings increases. Can encourage continuation.

  The chart of (2) is a selection table of DEF3 types of second look-ahead reservation notice symbols. The number of symbols that can be selected by any of the selection tables is 3, but the symbols selected for each table. Are different configurations.

  The selection table of the second look-ahead reservation notice symbol indicates the type of the symbol mode in which the degree of expectation is displayed in the order of D, E, and F when the number of excessive winnings increases (if the value of the second excessive winning counter increases) Changes, and accordingly, the degree of expectation indicated by the symbol pattern becomes more specific.

  Therefore, even in this configuration, as the number of overwins increases, it becomes possible to provide information that the player wants to know. It is possible to prompt the continuation of fire at the time.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the pre-reading effect setting processing 1 to 6 of the embodiment, the pre-reading effect F is set when the excessive winning occurs (or when the excessive winning occurs, the time-saving state or the predetermined effect mode). A configuration in which the prefetch effect F is set with a predetermined probability when a winning occurs is also conceivable.

  Further, for example, when an excessive winning is generated at the first start port 31 (S505: no), it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number counter included in the sub integrated control device 53 is the upper limit value. A configuration is also conceivable in which the prefetch effect F is set when both the hold memory and the second hold memory are full. By adopting these configurations, it is possible to further improve the gameability of aiming for excessive winnings and to promote the continuation of firing when the reserve is full.

  In the embodiment, the pre-reading effect is described as an effect of changing the mode of the stored memory pattern. However, as a configuration in which a continuous effect that continuously displays a specific effect across a plurality of variable displays is implemented as a pre-reading effect. Has the same effect.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, by managing the excessive winning to the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32, the effect of using the pre-reading determination triggered by the excessive winning It is possible to improve. Therefore, it can be applied to a ball game machine having two special symbols.

8 Game board 29 1st special symbol display device 30 2nd special symbol display device 31 1st start opening 31a 1st special view start switch 32a 2nd special view start switch 32 2nd start opening 40 Normal electric accessory 42 Normal design operation Gate 42a Normal symbol operation switch 50 Main control device 53 Sub integrated control device 54a Production symbol control device 54b Production symbol display device

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There are provided a first start port that can always enter the game area, and a second start port provided in a variable winning device that operates by winning a normal symbol, the first start port and the second start port A main control device for lottery whether or not to generate a big hit based on a random value extracted due to the game ball entering the
An effect control device that controls the effect symbol display device, the sound effect output, and the light emitting member based on a signal received from the main control device,
The main control unit
First entrance detection means for detecting entrance of a game ball into the first start opening;
Second entrance detection means for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second start port;
A first holding storage means for storing a random number extracted due to a game ball entering the first starting port as a first holding storage until a predetermined number is stored until the lottery is performed;
A second hold storage means for storing a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the second starting port as a second hold storage until a predetermined number is stored until the lottery is performed;
A first reserved memory number designation command transmission means for transmitting the number of the first reserved memories as a first reserved memory number designation command to the effect control device when the first entry detection means detects an entry;
A second reserved memory number designation command transmission means for transmitting the number of the second reserved memories as a second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control device when the second entry detection means detects the entry;
First prefetch determination means for determining whether the random number stored in the first hold storage means is a specific value or not before the lottery of the random number;
First prefetch determination command transmission means for transmitting a first prefetch determination command indicating the determination result of the first prefetch determination means to the effect control device;
Second prefetch determination means for determining whether or not the random number stored in the second hold storage means is a specific value before the lottery of the random number;
Second prefetch determination command transmission means for transmitting a second prefetch determination command indicating the determination result of the second prefetch determination means to the effect control device,
The production control device
First prefetch determination storage means for storing the contents of the first prefetch determination command when receiving the first prefetch determination command;
Second prefetch determination storage means for storing the content of the second prefetch determination command when receiving the second prefetch determination command;
First pre-reading effect flag control means for setting a first pre-reading effect flag when it is determined that there is an excessive win by the received first reserved memory number designation command;
Second pre-reading effect flag control means for setting a second pre-reading effect flag when it is determined that there is an excessive win by the received second reserved memory number designation command;
First prefetch effect control means for referring to the stored content of the first prefetch determination storage means at the time when the first prefetch effect flag is set, and performing the first prefetch effect according to the stored content; ,
Second prefetch effect control means for referring to the stored content of the second prefetch determination storage means at the time when the second prefetch effect flag is set, and performing the first prefetch effect according to the stored content; A bullet ball game machine characterized by comprising:

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