JP2016106990A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of diversifying a performance by preventing monotony of a game.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine, a fourth variation pattern designated by a fourth variation pattern designation command received from a main board is stored in a RAM (S311). It is determined whether the fourth variation pattern stored in S311 is a variation pattern indicating a second informing performance for reporting fourth normal winning (S313). First random number read-ahead information stored in the RAM is referenced (S314). As a result of first normal winning determination, each of a point increase flag, a holding change suggestion flag, a high expectation value suggestion flag, and a point addition flag is controlled (S316, S322, S333, S343) according to an expectation value of a first informing performance indicated by the first random number read-ahead information, and whether the first informing performance under execution is an informing performance for indicating a high expectation value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a plurality of determination areas in which a hit determination is performed when a game ball passes.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine having a plurality of determination areas in which a hit determination is performed when a game ball passes is known. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the first starting gate that triggers the first normal hit determination by passing mainly the game balls launched toward the left side of the game board, and the right side of the game board A fourth starting gate is provided that triggers the fourth normal hit determination when the game balls fired in the main pass. In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, a winning gaming state in which a winning game is advantageous for the player to fire a game ball toward the right side of the gaming board, and a winning gaming state has not occurred, Launching a game ball toward the left side of the game board creates a normal game state that is advantageous for the player. The effect device notifies the determination result by the first normal hit determination and the determination result by the fourth normal hit determination by different operations.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine that executes a normal drawing effect that is performed in association with a normal symbol variation effect. In the ordinary drawing effect, it is notified by the specific stop symbol in the ordinary drawing effect that a specific reach effect is performed in the lottery effect related to the special symbol lottery executed when the ordinary drawing effect ends.

JP 2009-131409 A JP 2011-234955 A

  Although the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 includes a plurality of determination areas, there are many scenes in which only the effect of notifying a predetermined determination result according to the normal gaming state is executed, and the game tends to be monotonous. In addition, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 is merely foretelling the jackpot reliability of the lottery effect related to the special symbol lottery executed at the time when the general drawing effect ends, There is a limit.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the game from becoming monotonous and diversify the effects.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a gaming board in which a gaming area in which a gaming ball can flow down is formed, a launching device that launches a gaming ball in the gaming area, and a predetermined area by the launching device. A first determination region capable of detecting the passage of a game ball fired at a firing strength; a second determination region provided in the game region and capable of detecting the passage of a game ball fired at the predetermined launch strength; Triggered by a game ball being detected by the first determination area, first random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number that is one or more random numbers, and the first random number acquisition means acquired by the first random number acquisition means First random number storage means for storing a random number, and first determination for determining whether or not to execute a first winning game advantageous to the player based on the first random number stored by the first random number storage means Means and one or more After variably displaying the first symbol that is the symbol of the first, the result of the determination by the first determination unit is notified by confirming and displaying the combination of the first symbols indicating the determination result by the first determination unit The first notification effect executing means for executing the first notification effect as the effect, the first random number stored in the first random number storage means, and the result of the determination by the first determination means is notified. A game ball is obtained by information acquisition means for acquiring pre-read information, which is information based on the hold random number that is the first random number that has not yet been executed by the first notification effect execution means, and the second determination area. Triggered by the detection, a second random number acquisition unit that acquires a second random number that is one or a plurality of random numbers, and the second random number acquired by the second random number acquisition unit are stored. Two random number storage means, second determination means for determining whether or not to execute a second winning game advantageous to the player based on the second random number stored by the second random number storage means, and the first After the second symbol, which is one or a plurality of symbols different from the one symbol, is variably displayed, the second determination is performed by confirming and displaying the combination of the second symbols indicating the determination result by the second determining means. Stored in the first random number storage means at the time when the second notification effect is executed by the second notification effect execution means and the second notification effect execution means for executing the second notification effect that notifies the determination result by the means. Determining means for determining a combination of the second symbols to be determined and displayed in the second notification effect according to the information based on the first random number, wherein the determining means includes the information acquisition means In accordance with the prefetch information acquired by the stage, the combination of the second symbols to be determined and displayed in the second notification effect is determined.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a game ball launched at a predetermined launch intensity passes through the first determination area, and a first hit determination is made. A game ball fired at a predetermined launch intensity passes through the second determination area. Each second hit determination is executed by passing. Here, the determining means converts the combination of the second symbols that are confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect into information based on the first random number stored in the first random number storage means at the time when the second notification effect is executed. Can be determined accordingly. That is, the second notification effect can perform both notification of the determination result by the second determination unit and suggestion by information based on the first random number stored in the first random number storage unit. The determining means can determine the combination of the second symbols to be determined and displayed in the second notification effect according to the pre-read information based on the reserved random number stored in the first random number storage means. For this reason, the 2nd alerting | reporting effect can perform both the alerting | reporting of the determination result of a 2nd determination means, and the suggestion by the prefetch information based on the pending | holding random number memorize | stored in a 1st random number memory | storage means. As a result, the player can easily face the game with a sense of expectation for the execution of the second notification effect, and can easily focus on the second notification effect to be executed. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can prevent the game from becoming monotonous and diversify the effects.

  The second determination area is a position different from the first determination area of the game area, and a frequency at which a game ball fired at the predetermined launch intensity passes is higher than a frequency at which the game ball passes through the first determination area. May be provided at a lower position.

  In this case, the gaming machine can execute the first notification effect for notifying the determination result by the first determination means and the second notification effect for notifying the determination result by the second determination means, but the game machine can play the game ball more than the first determination region. If the game ball does not pass through the second determination area where the passing frequency is low, the second notification effect is not executed. For this reason, it is possible for the gaming machine to give a special feeling to the second notification effect, and in the game, the player expects whether or not the game ball will pass through the second determination area that triggers the second hit determination. Can be made. Therefore, the gaming machine can improve the interest of the player with respect to the second notification effect.

  The gaming machine is based on the hold display control means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold random number stored in the first random number storage means, and the prefetch information acquired by the information acquisition means. Over the execution of the first notification effect a plurality of times by one notification effect execution means, the expected value at which the first winning game is executed is the first value of the hold display mode displayed by the hold display control means. Pending to change from the first mode that suggests the expected value to the second mode that suggests that the expected value to be executed of the first winning game is a second expected value that is higher than the first expected value The hold change effect execution means for executing the change effect and the prefetch information acquired by the information acquisition means include information on the hold change effect executed by the hold change effect execution means. May comprise determination means for determining whether or not. The determining means may determine the combination of the second symbols to be confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect according to the determination by the determining means.

  In this case, the gaming machine displays a hold display corresponding to the hold random number stored in the first random number storage means. The gaming machine has a second expected value that is higher than the first expected value from the first mode that suggests that the expected value for the first winning game is the first expected value. The change change effect to change to the second mode that suggests is executed. The hold change effect is executed based on the prefetch information. The determination means determines whether or not the pre-read information includes information for executing the hold change effect. The determining means determines a combination of the second symbols that are confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect according to the determination by the determining means. Thereby, the gaming machine can prompt the player to recognize that the second notification effect suggests pre-read information based on the reserved random number stored in the first random number storage unit.

  When the determination means determines that the prefetch information includes information for executing the hold change effect by the hold change effect execution means, the determination means displays the second information that is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect. The combination of symbols may be determined as a specific combination. The hold change effect executing means is configured to display the specific combination after the second notification effect is executed by the second notification effect executing means. The hold change effect is always executed before the first notification effect is executed for all the hold random numbers stored in the first random number storage means when the second notification effect is being executed. May be.

  In this case, when the second symbol of the specific combination is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect, the gaming machine always executes the hold change effect while executing the first notification effect for the hold random number. For this reason, the gaming machine can improve the interest of the player with respect to the hold change effect and the first notification effect to be executed after the second symbol of the specific combination is confirmed and displayed.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. It is a perspective view of the center ornament 8. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation | movement of the ordinary electric accessories 16-19 when a game ball passes the 1st symbol action | operation gate 11. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a first ordinary hit relation information storage area of a RAM 52. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a first variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of a fourth variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed in the main board 41. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. 4 is a flowchart of sub control board processing performed in a sub control board 58; 4 is a flowchart of sub control board processing performed in a sub control board 58; It is a flowchart of the pending | holding display control process performed in a sub control board | substrate process. It is a flowchart of the 1st alerting | reporting effect control process performed in a sub control board | substrate process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd alerting | reporting effect control process performed in a sub control board | substrate process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd alerting | presentation effect completion | finish process performed in a sub control board | substrate process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fixed display of the winning symbol 92, and the fixed display of the off symbol 93 at the time of the fluctuation | variation start of the 2nd effect symbol 91 in a 2nd alerting | reporting effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the fixed display of the point symbol 94 in the 2nd alerting | reporting effect, and the addition of a specific point. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific notice effect performed in a specific effect and a specific effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the definite display of the pending | holding change suggestion symbol 95 in a 2nd alerting | reporting effect, and a pending | holding change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fixed display of the high expectation value symbol 96 in a 2nd alerting | reporting effect.

  Hereinafter, a so-called general electric type pachinko machine 1 which is a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 is provided in the upper half of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 has a plate shape with a substantially square shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2), and the front surface is protected by a front frame 10 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a game ball made of metal to the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 5) and receives a prize ball. On the upper surface of the upper plate 5, an operation button 9 that is operated by a player is provided. A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided immediately below the upper plate 5. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. The launch handle 7 is provided so that the player can rotate the game handle. When the player rotates the launch handle 7 and performs the launch operation, the game ball launching device has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 7. A game ball is fired by 37. Speakers 48 are respectively provided at the left and right corners of the upper portion of the front frame 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The game balls launched by the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 5) are guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flow down in the game area 4. The game area 4 includes a first game area 4L and a second game area 4R that have different degrees of flow of game balls depending on the firing strength of the launch handle 7. The first game area 4L is located on the left side of the game area 4 when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine 1, and the second game area 4R is located on the right side of the game area 4 when viewed from the player. . The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A game ball that has been launched with a firing strength greater than or equal to a predetermined strength by the firing handle 7 flows down the second game area 4R (see, for example, an arrow R in FIG. 2). The first game area 4L flows down (see, for example, the arrow L in FIG. 2). Hereinafter, launching a game ball as indicated by an arrow L is referred to as “left-handed” and launching a game ball as indicated by an arrow R is referred to as “right-handed”.

  A center ornament 8 for performing various effects is provided at the approximate center of the game area 4. The center ornament 8 mainly includes a display screen 28, a movable accessory 30, a warp passage 31, a croon 33, a fourth symbol operating port 12, and a fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. The display screen 28 is arranged in the approximate center of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is configured by an LCD and displays various videos. In particular, the display screen 28 is an effect symbol (in the present embodiment, the first effect symbol 81 and the second effect) that are effects for informing the player of the results of the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination described later. Symbol 91 and FIG. 25 (A)) are displayed. The pachinko machine 1 changes the first effect symbol 81 and then executes the first notification effect to confirm and display the combination of the first effect symbol 81 indicating the result of the first normal hit determination, thereby making the first normal hit The result of the determination is notified to the player. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 changes the second effect design 91, and then executes the second notification effect to confirm and display the combination of the second effect design 91 indicating the result of the fourth normal hit determination. The result of the normal hit determination is notified to the player.

  The movable accessory 30 is provided above the display screen 28 in the center ornament 8. The movable accessory 30 performs various effects by operating the movable part. The warp passage 31 is provided on the left side of the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The warp passage 31 is a passage for guiding a part of the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L from the outside to the inside of the center decoration 8. The croon 33 is provided below the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The crune 33 is a game member having a dish-like shape with an upper opening and a substantially U-shape when viewed from the front. The game ball guided through the warp passage 31 is guided to the inside of the croon 33. The fourth symbol operating port 12 is provided inside the croon 33 in the center ornament 8. The game balls that can be awarded to the fourth symbol operating port 12 are game balls that are mainly left-handed and flow down the first game area 4L. It is difficult for a game ball that is hit right and flows down the second game area 4R to win the fourth symbol operation port 12. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is provided on the right side of the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 includes an opening / closing member, and the game ball can win the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 only when the opening / closing member is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the warp passage 31 includes a warp inlet 311, a passage portion 312, and a warp outlet 313. The warp inlet 311 is provided at the approximate center on the left side of the center ornament 8 and can receive a part of the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L into the warp passage 31. The passage portion 312 extends from the warp inlet 311 while being inclined downward to the right, and forms a passage for game balls that have entered from the warp inlet 311. The warp outlet 313 is provided at an end portion of the passage portion 312 opposite to the end portion where the warp inlet 311 is provided, and can discharge game balls that have passed through the passage portion 312. The center ornament 8 further includes a guide portion 32. The guide portion 32 connects the warp outlet 313 and the croon 33 while tilting downward from the warp outlet 313 to guide the game ball that has passed through the warp passage 31 to the inside of the croon 33. In FIG. 3, the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are not shown.

  The croon 33 includes a recess inside which a game ball that has entered from the guide portion 32 can turn. At the bottom of the recess, two discharge ports 331 and a fourth symbol operation port 12 are formed. The two discharge ports 331 are provided on the front side of the bottom, and discharge the game ball that has moved to the bottom of the recess to the lower side of the croon 33. The fourth symbol operation port 12 is provided behind the two discharge ports 331 in the recess. The game ball that has entered the inside of the croon 33 turns on the concave portion, and when the turning force is weakened, the game ball falls from the two discharge ports 331 or wins the fourth symbol operation port 12. The game ball that has dropped from the two outlets 331 falls onto the stage unit 34 that is provided immediately below the crune 33. The stage part 34 is a slope part slightly inclined toward the front lower side at the lower part of the center ornament 8. The game ball that has fallen on the stage unit 34 rolls on the stage unit 34 and then falls from the front of the stage unit 34 to the game area 4. The diameters of the two discharge ports 331 and the fourth symbol operation port 12 are slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. Further, the diameters of the two discharge ports 331 are slightly larger than the diameter of the fourth symbol operation port 12. For this reason, of the game balls that have entered the crune 33 via the warp passage 31, the ratio of the game balls that win the fourth symbol operating port 12 is 1/3 or less. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with the warp passage 31 and the crune 33 to determine whether or not the game ball passes through the warp passage 31, and the game ball that has entered the crune 33 through the warp passage 31 enters the fourth pattern operation port 12. It is possible to increase the interest of the player regarding whether or not to win a prize. The game balls that can pass through the warp passage 31 are game balls that are mainly left-handed and flow down the first game area 4L. It is difficult for a game ball that is hit right and flows down the second game area 4R to pass through the warp passage 31. Therefore, the game balls that can be won in the fourth symbol operating port 12 are game balls that are mainly left-handed and flow down the first game area 4L.

  Returning to the description of FIG. A first symbol operation gate 11 is provided substantially below the center of the center ornament 8, and a fourth symbol operation gate 13 is provided obliquely above and to the right of the first symbol operation gate 11. A first ordinary electric accessory 16 is provided obliquely above and to the right of the fourth symbol actuating gate 13, and a second ordinary electric accessory 17 is provided obliquely to the left of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. A third ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided diagonally to the left of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Each of the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, and the third ordinary electric accessory 18 includes an opening / closing member, like the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. Only when the opening / closing members of the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, and the third ordinary electric accessory 18 are opened, the game ball is the first ordinary electric accessory 16, second It is possible to win the ordinary electric accessory 17 and the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Hereinafter, the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are collectively referred to as ordinary electric actors 16 to 19. The open / close members of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are electrically opened / closed by solenoids. In addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various types of illumination lamps, winning holes, windmills, game nails, and the like.

  Since each gaming member is arranged in the gaming area 4 as described above, a gaming ball that has flowed down the first gaming area 4L by left-handed is more than a gaming ball that has flowed down the second gaming area 4R by right-handing. However, it is easy to pass through the first symbol operating gate 11. Further, most of the game balls that can pass through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 or win the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 whose opening and closing members are opened are mostly game balls that flow down the second game area 4R by hitting to the right. It is difficult for a game ball flowing down the first game area 4L by left-handed to win the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 having passed through the fourth symbol actuating gate 13 or having the open / close member opened. The player advances the game by hitting right during a jackpot game, which will be described later, and advances the game by hitting left otherwise.

  In the lower right part of the game board 2, a symbol display unit 24 that displays the results of the first ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit determination, and the fourth ordinary hit determination, the number of reserved balls in each determination, and the like. Is provided. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first normal symbol display unit, a second normal symbol display unit, a third normal symbol display unit, a fourth normal symbol display unit, a first normal symbol memory number display LED, and a second normal symbol memory number display. LED, 3rd normal symbol memory number display LED, and 4th normal symbol memory number display LED are provided. Each of the first to fourth normal symbol display units is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and displays the first to fourth normal symbols indicating the results of the first to fourth normal hit determinations by turning on and off the LEDs. To do. The first to fourth ordinary symbol memory number display LEDs display the number of game balls (the so-called “reserved ball number”) for which the first to fourth ordinary hit determination results are not yet displayed.

  With reference to FIG. 4, one example of the game of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 shows a time chart of the basic operation of each electric accessory when the game is started by left-handed and the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11. It should be noted that the operation of each electric accessory when the game ball is won at the fourth symbol operating opening 12 or when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 is also performed instead of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. Since the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is only opened and closed, this description is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11, the first normal hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the first ordinary hit determination is approximately 1/60. In addition, the probability determined to be a hit in the first ordinary hit is not limited to about 1/60, and may be a probability other than 1/60. Hereinafter, the determination of winning in the first ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “first ordinary hit”. When the first normal hit determination is performed, the first normal symbol displayed on the first normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. In synchronism with the variation of the first normal symbol, a first notification effect for notifying the result of the first normal hit determination is performed on the display screen 28 or the movable accessory 30. If it is determined that the first normal hit determination is successful, the first normal electric accessory 16 is opened. Note that the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is released after the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened first normal electric accessory 16, a first normal game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of game balls won. The player advances the subsequent game by right-handed in order to make the first ordinary electric accessory 16 win a game ball. Once opened, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “first opening time”) and any of four game ball winnings are satisfied. Is done.

  In addition, when the game ball wins the fourth symbol operation port 12 or when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operation gate 13, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. When the game progresses by left-handed, the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L can pass through the first symbol operation gate 11 and can win the fourth symbol operation port 12. Therefore, when the game is advanced by left-handed, both the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination can be executed. Note that the pachinko machine 1 can execute the fourth normal hit determination even during the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the fourth ordinary hit determination is about 1/50. Hereinafter, the determination of winning in the fourth normal hit determination is also referred to as “fourth normal hit”. In the present embodiment, the probability that the fourth ordinary hit is determined in the fourth ordinary hit determination is higher than the probability that the first ordinary hit is determined in the first ordinary hit determination. The probability determined to be the fourth normal hit may be a probability other than 1/50, may be equal to the probability determined to be the first normal hit per first normal, or determined to be the first normal hit. It may be higher or lower than the probability of being played. When the fourth normal hit determination is performed, the fourth normal symbol displayed on the fourth normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. In synchronization with the variation of the fourth normal symbol, the second notification effect for notifying the result of the fourth normal hit determination is performed on the display screen 28 or the movable accessory 30. If it is determined that the winning is determined in the fourth normal hit determination, the fourth normal electric accessory 19 is opened. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is released after the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a fourth ordinary game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. In order to win a game ball in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, the player advances the subsequent game by right-handing. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 once opened is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “fourth opening time”) and any of four game ball winning conditions are satisfied. Is done.

  The first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are winning holes for acquiring game balls, and are operating holes for the second ordinary symbol. When a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a second ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the second ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined as winning in the second ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “second ordinary hit”. In addition, the probability determined to be the second normal hit is not necessarily 100%, and may be less than 100%. If it is determined that the second normal hit determination is successful, the second normal electric accessory 17 is opened. Note that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released after the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary winning is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins the opened second ordinary electric accessory 17, a second normal winning game is executed in which a predetermined number of award balls are paid out according to the number of won game balls. Once opened, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “second opening time”) and a winning of four game balls are satisfied. Is done. In the present embodiment, for the game balls that have won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a number that can hold the second ordinary hit determination and store a random number (maximum The second number of reserved balls) is “4”. Therefore, the second normal hit determination is performed four times at the maximum, and the second normal hit game is also performed four times at the maximum. Note that the second ordinary symbol does not change during the second ordinary winning game.

  The second ordinary electric accessory 17 is a winning opening for acquiring a game ball, and is an operation opening for a third ordinary symbol. When a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 17, a third ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the third ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined as winning in the third ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “third ordinary hit”. In addition, the probability determined to be the third ordinary hit is not necessarily 100%, and may be less than 100%. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit determination is successful, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. Note that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released after the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened third ordinary electric accessory 18, a third ordinary game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. Once opened, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “third opening time”) and a winning of seven game balls are satisfied. Is done. In the present embodiment, for a game ball won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the number that can hold the third ordinary hit determination and store a random number (maximum third retained ball number) is “ 4 ". Since up to four game balls can be awarded to the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary hit determination is performed four times at a maximum, and the third ordinary game is also performed four times at a maximum. Is called. Hereinafter, the respective third ordinary games to be executed on the four game balls won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17 are collectively referred to as “a series of third ordinary games”. Note that the third ordinary symbol does not change during the third ordinary game.

  In addition, the game balls that have passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 can hold the first normal hit determination as a holding ball up to a total of four. Further, the fourth normal hit determination can be held as a hold ball for a total of four game balls having won a game ball at the fourth symbol operation port 12 or passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13. In order to acquire a prize ball, the player first advances the game by left-handed and passes the game ball through the first symbol operation gate 11 or wins the game ball through the fourth symbol operation port 12. If it is determined that the first ordinary hit, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened. If it is determined that the fourth ordinary hit, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened. The player can win a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the first ordinary electric combination 16 or the fourth ordinary electric combination 19. Here, it is assumed that the maximum number of four game balls wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16.

  The first second normal hit determination is performed for the game ball winning the first ordinary electric accessory 16. If it is determined that the second ordinary hit is obtained in the first second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. The player can obtain a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Next, a series of third ordinary games are started. Specifically, a first third normal hit determination is performed for the first winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is determined in the first third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a second third ordinary hit determination is performed for the second winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is determined in the second third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a third third normal hit determination is performed for the third winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is obtained in the third third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a fourth ordinary winning determination is performed for the fourth winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is obtained in the fourth third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player obtains a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. A series of games per third ordinary game ends.

  Further, the second second normal hit determination is performed for the game ball winning in the first ordinary electric accessory 16. If it is determined that the second ordinary hit, the second ordinary hit game in which the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened is performed. Further, a series of third ordinary games are performed for winning a game ball to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. In addition, a third second ordinary game and a series of third ordinary games are played, a fourth second ordinary game and a series of third ordinary games are performed, and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls. In the following, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19) is released in accordance with the first ordinary hit (and the fourth ordinary hit), the second ordinary hit determination, and the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released. A series of third normal games are called “big hit games”. One jackpot game is from the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 until the opening operation of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 executed at the maximum 16 times is completed. It is a game.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 can execute the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination even during the jackpot game. The player advances the game by hitting right during the jackpot game. A game ball that is hit to the right and flows down the second game area 4R can pass through the fourth symbol operation gate 13. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 during the big hit game, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. If it is determined that the fourth ordinary hit is determined by the fourth ordinary hit determination, the jackpot game is continuously executed, and the player can be entertained.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main board 41, a sub control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and a power board 42.

  The main board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board CPU unit 50 of the main board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data, and a ROM 53 that stores a control program and the like. An interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the main board CPU unit 50. The main board 41 executes a program each time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. The main board 41 is connected to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the output port 55 via the I / O interface 54. The output port 55 outputs information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  The sub control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to the lamp driver board 46, the effect control board 43, the operation buttons 9, and the speaker 48. The sub control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as effects according to the command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 controls operations of various illuminations of the rendering device 8, operations of the movable accessory 30, and the like. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431, a CGROM 432, and the like, and controls display of the display screen 28 in accordance with a command received from the sub-control board 58. The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 41, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

  The relay board 47 includes a first ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 61, a second ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 62, a third ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 63, a fourth ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 64, and a first symbol operation. Gate switch 65, fourth symbol actuating gate switch 66, fourth symbol actuating port switch 67, first ordinary electric accessory switch 68, second ordinary electric accessory switch 69, third ordinary electric accessory switch 70, and fourth An ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is connected. The first ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 61 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 during the first ordinary hit game. The second ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 62 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the second ordinary electric accessory 17 during the second ordinary winning game. The third ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 63 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 during the third ordinary hitting game. The fourth ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 64 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 during the fourth ordinary winning game. The first symbol operation gate switch 65 detects a game ball that has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11. The fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 detects a game ball that has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13. The fourth symbol operation port switch 67 detects a game ball won in the fourth symbol operation port 12. A game ball won in the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is detected. The second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 detects a game ball won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. The third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 detects a game ball won in the third ordinary electric accessory 18. The fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 detects a game ball won in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19.

  The power supply board 42 is connected to the main board 41 and the game ball launching device 37, and supplies DC stabilized power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball launching device 37 launches one game ball to the game area 4 at regular intervals (in this embodiment, 0.6 seconds).

  With reference to FIG. 6, the first ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described. Since the configuration of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is the same as that of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area, the description will be simplified. The first ordinary hit relation information storage area is used in a first ordinary symbol process (see FIGS. 10 and 11) of the main process described later. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the first normal hit relation information storage area. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, if the first reserve ball number due to the passage of the game ball to the first symbol operation gate 11 is less than 4 (0 to 3), Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum first reserved ball number) that can hold the first normal hit determination and store a random number for the game ball won in the first symbol operation gate 11 is “4”. Is. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not yet been processed as a determination area, and performs various processes such as a first normal hit determination on the random number stored in the determination area. When the process related to the random number stored in the determination area (specifically, the notification effect for informing the determination result and the first normal winning game executed when the determination result is the first normal winning) is finished, The storage area having a smaller number is set as the determination area, and the process such as the first normal hit determination is repeated. Note that the random numbers in the storage area that has been processed may be deleted as appropriate.

  Each storage area is provided with a first ordinary random number field for storing the value of the first ordinary winning determination counter, and a first variation pattern determining random number field for storing the value of the first ordinary symbol variation pattern determining counter. ing. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first ordinary random number is used for determining the first ordinary hit. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the variation time of the first normal symbol is equal to the production time of the first notification effect for notifying the player of the result of the first normal hit determination. The sub-control board 58 controls the first notification effect according to the first variation pattern determined by the main board 41. Specifically, the main board 41 starts the fluctuation of the first normal symbol according to the first fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts to display the variation of the first effect symbol 81 (see FIG. 25, etc.) in synchronization with the start of variation of the first normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol that has started to change ends, the main board 41 displays the changed first normal symbol for a predetermined time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). . The sub control board 58 confirms and displays the effect symbol in synchronization with the confirmation display of the first normal symbol. Further, the sub control board 58 executes the notification effect synchronized with the first normal symbol variation pattern not only by the first effect symbol 81 but also by the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30, the speaker 48, and the like.

  The fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is used in a fourth ordinary symbol process (see FIG. 13) of the main process described later. Similar to the first ordinary hit relation information storage area, a plurality of storage areas are provided in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area. When a game ball wins the 4th symbol operation port switch 67 or when the game ball passes through the 4th symbol operation gate 13, the winning of the game ball to the 4th symbol operation port switch 67 out of the number of held balls, Alternatively, if the number of the fourth reserved balls due to the passage of the game ball to the fourth symbol operation gate 13 is less than 4 (0 to 3), random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum number 1) that can hold a big hit determination and store a random number for a game ball having won the fourth symbol operating port switch 67 or having the fourth symbol operating gate 13. The number of four reserved balls is “4”. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not yet been processed as a determination area, and performs various processes such as fourth ordinary hit determination on the random number stored in the determination area. When the process related to the random number stored in the determination area (specifically, the notification effect for informing the determination result and the fourth normal winning game executed when the determination result is the fourth normal winning) is finished, The storage area with the smaller number is set as the determination area, and the process such as the fourth normal hit determination is repeated. Note that the random numbers in the storage area that has been processed may be deleted as appropriate.

  Each storage area is provided with a fourth ordinary random number column for storing the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter and a fourth variation pattern determining random number column for storing the value of the fourth variation pattern determining counter. . When a game ball wins the 4th symbol operation port 12 or when the game ball passes through the 4th symbol operation gate 13, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The fourth common random number is used for the fourth common random number determination. The fourth variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a variation pattern indicating the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol displayed on the fourth ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the variation time of the fourth normal symbol is equal to the production time of the second notification effect for notifying the player of the result of the fourth normal hit determination. The sub control board 58 controls the second notification effect according to the fourth variation pattern determined by the main board 41. Specifically, the main board 41 starts the variation of the fourth normal symbol according to the fourth variation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts the change display of the second effect design 91 (see FIG. 25A) in synchronization with the start of the change of the fourth normal design. When the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol that has started to change ends, the main board 41 finalizes and displays the changed fourth special symbol for a predetermined time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). . The sub-control board 58 confirms and displays the effect symbol in synchronization with the confirmation display of the fourth normal symbol. Further, the sub control board 58 executes a notification effect synchronized with the fourth normal symbol variation pattern not only by the second effect symbol 91 but also by the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30, the speaker 48, and the like.

  The RAM 52 includes a second ordinary hit relation information storage area and a third ordinary hit relation information storage area. The second ordinary hit relation information storage area and the third ordinary hit relation information storage area are configured in the same manner as the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. In the present embodiment, since the variation time of the second ordinary symbol and the variation time of the third ordinary symbol are set to fixed times, respectively, the second ordinary hit relation information storage area and the third ordinary hit relation information storage. In the area, the second variation pattern determination random number column and the third variation pattern determination random number column are not provided.

  The first to fourth ordinary random numbers and the first to fourth ordinary random numbers for which the first to fourth ordinary hit determinations are held in the state stored in the first to fourth ordinary hit relation information storage areas. The various random numbers acquired together with the first to fourth ordinary hit relation information storage areas are collectively referred to as a pending random number. The number of first reserved random numbers stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the number of first reserved balls. The number of second reserved random numbers stored in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the second number of reserved balls. The number of third reserved random numbers stored in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the third number of reserved balls. The number of fourth reserved random numbers stored in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the number of fourth reserved balls.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko machine 1, a first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 and a fourth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8 are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables according to the result of the first hit determination (first normal hit or deviation). Each table is assigned a plurality of types of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 511). When the first ordinary hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the first variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first ordinary hit random number is determined.

  In the first variation pattern determination table, when the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit, “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, “reach effect” The ratio at which the variation pattern is determined increases in the order of “D” and “reach effect E”. Here, the “reach effect” is, for example, a notification effect that executes an effect indicating that there is a possibility of a first normal hit after configuring a reach state in which two of three effect symbols stop at the same symbol. is there. On the other hand, if the result of the first normal hit determination is out of place, “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, “reach effect D”, “reach effect E” In turn, the rate at which the variation pattern is determined decreases. Therefore, the expected values for the first ordinary hit determination result are “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, “reach effect D”, “reach” It becomes higher in the order of production “E”. In the present embodiment, the “non-reach” variation pattern is a notification effect in which the effect ends without reaching the reach state, and is determined only when the result of the first normal hit determination is out of place.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the fourth variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables according to the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination (fourth ordinary hit or miss). Each table is assigned one or a plurality of types of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determining random number value (0 to 511). When the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the fourth ordinary hit random number is determined.

  In the fourth variation pattern determination table, when the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit, one of the variation patterns of “short variation per hit” and “long variation per hit” is determined. The rate at which the “long hit fluctuation” is determined is lower than the rate at which the “short hit fluctuation” is determined. If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of place, a variation pattern of “out-of-range variation” is determined.

  The main board 41 transmits to the sub-control board 58 a fluctuation pattern designation command that is a command for designating the decided fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 controls the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like according to the variation pattern specified by the command. Further, the main board 41 changes the first normal symbol or the fourth normal symbol for the change time determined according to the determined change pattern.

  The operation of the main board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by the CPU 51 in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 9) is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms by the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 5). Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  The flags used in the main process will be described. The RAM 52 has a jackpot gaming state flag, a first operation end flag, a fourth operation end flag, a first variation flag, a second variation flag, a third variation flag, a fourth variation flag, a first release flag, a second release flag, A third release flag, a fourth release flag, and the like are stored. The jackpot game state flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the jackpot game, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the jackpot game is not being played. As the first operation end flag, “1” is stored and “ON” is stored when the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 by the first ordinary hit (first ordinary hit game) is finished, and the first ordinary end If the winning game has not ended, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set. The fourth operation end flag stores “1” and becomes “ON” when the release of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 by the fourth ordinary hit (the fourth ordinary hit game) is finished, and becomes the fourth ordinary If the winning game has not ended, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set.

  The first fluctuation flag stores “1” when the first normal symbol is fluctuating (during fluctuation) and becomes “ON”, and stores “0” when the first normal symbol is not fluctuating. Is turned OFF. The second variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the second ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the second ordinary symbol is not varying. The third variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the third ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the third ordinary symbol is not varying. The fourth variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the fourth ordinary symbol is not varying. The first opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed. It becomes. The second opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed. It becomes. The third opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed. It becomes. The fourth open flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the main process is started, a command output process is first performed (S10). In the command output process, a control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, the game is determined from the detection results of the switches (see FIG. 5) provided in the first symbol operating gate 11, the fourth symbol operating port 12, the fourth symbol operating gate 13, and the ordinary electric accessories 16-19. Processing for detecting a sphere is performed.

  Next, a counter update process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the values of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 are added, and the first to fourth normal symbol variation times are timer counters for measuring the variation times of the first to fourth ordinary symbols. The counter value is subtracted.

  Next, a first ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S13). As will be described in detail later, in the first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the first ordinary winning game operation (mainly the first ordinary Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 16 is performed (see FIG. 12).

  Next, a first normal symbol process is performed (S14). Although details will be described later, in the first normal symbol processing, processing such as determination of the first normal hit and determination of the first variation pattern are performed (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

  Next, a fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S15). Although the details will be described later, in the fourth ordinary electric equipment processing, when the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the fourth ordinary winning game (mainly the fourth ordinary Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 19 is performed (see FIG. 14).

  Next, a fourth normal symbol process is performed (S16). Although details will be described later, in the fourth normal symbol process, processes such as determination of the fourth normal hit and determination of the fourth variation pattern are performed (see FIGS. 10 and 13).

  Next, the second ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S17). Although details will be described later, in the second ordinary electric accessory processing, when the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the second ordinary winning game (mainly the second ordinary winning game) A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 17 is performed (see FIG. 16).

  Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (S18). Although details will be described later, in the second ordinary symbol processing, processing such as second ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 15).

  Next, a third ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S19). Although the details will be described later, in the third ordinary electric accessory processing, when the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the third ordinary winning game (mainly the third ordinary A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 18 is performed (see FIG. 18).

  Next, a third normal symbol process is performed (S20). Although details will be described later, in the third ordinary symbol process, a process such as third ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 17).

  Next, a payout process (S21), an error check (S22), and an information output process (S23) are performed. In the payout process, payout of prize balls is controlled. In the error check, when an error occurs, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various types of information are output to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  Details of the first normal symbol process (S14, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, when the first normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S31). When the first symbol actuating gate switch 65 provided in the first symbol actuating gate 11 detects the passing of the game ball, it corresponds to the first symbol actuating gate switch 65 in the main process switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 9). Flag to be “ON”. If this flag is not “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed (S31: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S41 (see FIG. 11). If the flag is “ON” and a game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S31: YES), it is determined whether or not the first reserved ball count is “4” ( S32). If the first reserved ball number is “4” (S32: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S41 because the first reserved ball number has reached the maximum first reserved ball number.

  When the first reserved ball number is not “4” (S32: NO), “1” is added to the first reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S33). Next, a first reserved ball number notification command for notifying the sub-control board 58 of the first reserved ball number is stored in the RAM 52 (S34). Next, the first ordinary hit random number and the first variation pattern determining random number are acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 6). S35). Specifically, the value of the first ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the first ordinary random number column, and the value of the first variation pattern determining counter is stored in the first variation pattern determining random number column. Random numbers obtained with the first normal random number are not limited to the first variation pattern determination random number, but other types of random numbers such as the first normal symbol determination random number used to determine the first normal symbol are the first normal It may be acquired together with a hit random number. The process proceeds to S36.

  Next, the information about the first reserved random number newly stored in S35 is acquired before the first ordinary hit determination is actually performed on the first ordinary random number included in the first reserved random number (read ahead). ) Is performed (S36). In the first random number look-ahead process, information about the result of the first normal hit determination performed on the first normal hit random number newly stored in S35 (first hit pre-read information) and the newly stored first Information about the first variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination random number (first variation pattern prefetch information) is acquired.

  In the first random number prefetching process, the first hit prefetch information that is performed on the newly stored first ordinary hit random number is obtained by referring to the first ordinary hit determination table. The first normal hit determination table is a table stored in the ROM 53 and used for the first normal hit determination. In the first ordinary hit determination table, random numbers of first random numbers corresponding to “first ordinary hit” and “out of” are defined. Information indicating whether the first ordinary hit random number newly stored in S35 with reference to the first ordinary hit determination table corresponds to “first ordinary hit” or “out of line” is first hit look-ahead information Get as.

  In the first random number prefetching process, the first variation pattern prefetching information performed on the newly stored first variation pattern determination random number is performed by referring to the first variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7). . Information indicating which variation pattern assigned to the first variation pattern determination table corresponds to the first variation pattern determination random number newly stored in S35 is acquired as first variation pattern prefetch information.

  Hereinafter, the first hit prefetch information and the first variation pattern prefetch information are collectively referred to as first random number prefetch information. Next, a first random number prefetch command indicating the first random number prefetch information acquired in the first random number prefetch process is stored in the RAM 52 (S37). The first random number prefetch command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9) together with the first reserved ball number notification command stored in the RAM 52 in S34. The process proceeds to the determination of S41 (see FIG. 11).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S41). If at least one of the first to fourth opening flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is open (S41: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. For example, in the case of the first ordinary hit, and then the second ordinary hit or the third ordinary hit, the first to third ordinary electric accessories 16 to 18 are released in the jackpot game. In this case, it is considered that the first normal hit determination for the next first holding ball is performed while the first to third ordinary electric accessories 16 to 18 are opened, and the variation of the first ordinary symbol is started. . The pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol during the opening of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19, so that even if the normal electric actors 16 to 19 are opened, The first normal electric accessory 16 can be prevented from being opened.

  If any of the first to fourth open flags is “OFF”, it is determined that all of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed (S41: YES), and the first ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not (S42). If the first fluctuation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal symbol is not changing (S42: NO), and whether or not the first reserved ball number is “1” or more (S43). If the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S43: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the number of first reserved balls is “1” or more (S43: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S44). Next, a first reserved ball number notification command for notifying the sub-control board 58 of the first reserved ball number is stored in the RAM 52 (S45). The determination area of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 6) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S46). Next, a first normal hit determination is performed (S47). In S47, the first ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and whether or not the first ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S46 corresponds to “first ordinary hit” or “out of”? Is determined. Thereby, the first ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined first ordinary hit random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first ordinary hit random numbers are stored.

  Next, the first variation pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the variation patterns according to the determination result of the first normal hit determination is determined by the value of the first variation pattern determination random number. A first variation pattern designation command for designating the determined first variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S48). The first variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be executed next time, and the start of the first notification effect on the display screen 28, And instructing the start of fluctuation of the first normal symbol. The variation time of the first normal symbol determined according to the determined first variation pattern is set in the first normal symbol variation time counter (S49). “1” indicating that the first normal symbol is changing is stored in the first change flag (S50), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the first variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S42, it is determined that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed, assuming that the first ordinary symbol is varying (S42: YES). (S61). If the value of the first normal symbol variation time counter set in the process of S49 is not “0”, it is assumed that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S61: NO), and the variation of the first ordinary symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the first normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, the first ordinary symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52, assuming that the variation time of the first normal symbol has elapsed (S61: YES) (S62). ). This command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9), and instructs the end of the first notification effect on the display screen 28 and the stop of the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. “0” indicating that the first normal symbol is not changing is stored in the first changing flag (S63).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the first hit determination performed in S47 is the first normal hit (S64). If the result of the first normal hit determination is out of order (S64: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (S64: YES), the big hit game state flag is set to “ON” (S65), and the first operation end flag is set to “OFF” (S66). Next, a jackpot game start notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is stored in the RAM 52 (S67), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the details of the first ordinary electric accessory process (S13, see FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, when the first ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S71). If the jackpot game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S71: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S71: YES), and it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game has ended (S72). If the first operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined that the first normal winning game is ended (S72: YES), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the first operation end flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal winning game has not ended (S72: NO), and control relating to the first normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73). If the first opening flag is “OFF”, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 for opening the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened because the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed (S73: NO). The command is stored in the RAM 52 (S91). Next, the first opening time (5.7 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S92). Next, the first release flag is set to “ON” (S93), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the first release flag is “ON”, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the first A process for closing one ordinary electric accessory 16 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the first opening time has elapsed (S74). If the value of the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in the process of S92 is not “0”, it is determined that the first opening time has not yet passed (S74: NO), and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won (S75). If the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S75: NO), and processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S77.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S75: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the first winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S76). Next, it is determined whether or not the first winning ball number is equal to or greater than “4”, which is the maximum second reserved ball number (S77). If the first winning ball number is less than “4” (S77: NO), the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is continuously opened, and the process returns to the main process as it is.

  In addition, when the number of first winning balls is “4” or more (S77: YES), or when the first opening time has elapsed (S74: YES), a first ordinary for closing the first ordinary electric accessory 16 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S81). Next, “0” is stored in the first release flag and set to “OFF” (S82), and “1” is stored in the first operation end flag and set to “ON” (S83). The process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the details of the fourth normal symbol process (S16, see FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, when the fourth normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101). When the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101: NO), and the fourth symbol is operated. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the operating opening 12 (S105). When the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation port switch 67 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth symbol operation port 12 (S105: NO), and the process is S111. Move on to judgment.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101: YES), and the process is determined in S102. Migrate to If the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation port switch 67 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth symbol operation port 12 (S105: YES). A fourth symbol operating port winning command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that a game ball has won the fourth symbol operating port 12 is stored in the RAM 52 (S106), and the process proceeds to the determination of S102.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth reserved ball number is “4” (S102). If the number of the fourth reserved balls is “4” (S102: YES), since the number of the fourth reserved balls has reached the maximum number of the fourth reserved balls, the process proceeds to the determination of S111. When the number of the fourth reserved balls is not “4” (S102: NO), “1” is added to the number of the fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S107). Next, the fourth ordinary hit random number and the fourth variation pattern determination random number are acquired, and the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter and the value of the fourth variation pattern determination counter are empty storage areas in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area Are stored in the storage area having the smallest number (S108).

  Next, it is determined whether or not any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S111). If at least one of the first to fourth opening flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is open (S111: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the variation time of the fourth normal symbol while the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened, and the fourth ordinary symbol is detected while the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened. Even if it becomes, it can prevent the 4th normal electric accessory 19 being opened.

  On the other hand, if any of the first to fourth opening flags is “OFF”, it is assumed that all of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed (S111: YES), and the fourth ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not there is (S112). If the fourth variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first ordinary symbol is not changing (S112: NO), and whether or not the fourth reserved ball number is “1” or more (S113). If the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S113: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the number of the fourth reserved balls is “1” or more (S113: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of the fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S114). Next, the determination area of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S115). Next, a fourth ordinary hit determination is performed (S116). The fourth ordinary hit determination is performed by referring to the fourth ordinary hit determination table. The fourth ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the fourth ordinary hit determination table, random numbers of the fourth ordinary hit random numbers respectively corresponding to “fourth ordinary hit” and “out of” are defined. With reference to the fourth ordinary hit determination table, it is determined whether the fourth ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S115 corresponds to “fourth ordinary hit” or “out of”. The As a result, the fourth ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined fourth ordinary random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the fourth ordinary random numbers are stored.

  Next, referring to the fourth variation pattern determination table, one of the variation patterns corresponding to the determination result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is determined by the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number. A fourth variation pattern designation command for designating the determined fourth variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S117). The fourth variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be executed next time, and the start of the second notification effect on the display screen 28, And instructing the start of variation of the fourth ordinary symbol. The variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol determined according to the determined fourth variation pattern is set in the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter (S118). “1” indicating that the fourth normal symbol is changing is stored in the fourth change flag (S119), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S112, it is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has passed, assuming that the fourth ordinary symbol is changing (S112: YES). (S121). If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S118 is not “0”, the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S121: NO). Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0”, the fourth ordinary symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S122: YES), assuming that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S121: YES). ). This command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9), and instructs the end of the second notification effect on the display screen 28 and the stop of the variation of the fourth normal symbol. “0” indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth changing flag (S123).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the fourth hit determination performed in S116 is a fourth normal hit (S124). If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of order (S124: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit (S124: YES), the big hit gaming state flag is set to “ON” (S125), and the fourth operation end flag is set to “OFF” (S126). Next, a jackpot game start notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is stored in the RAM 52 (S127), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the details of the fourth ordinary electric accessory process (S16, see FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, when the fourth ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S131). If the jackpot game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S131: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S131: YES), and it is determined whether or not the fourth normal hit game has ended (S132). If the fourth operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined that the fourth normal winning game is ended (S132: YES), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the fourth operation end flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal winning game has not ended (S132: NO), and control related to the fourth normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133). If the fourth opening flag is “OFF”, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 for opening the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened because the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed (S133: NO). The command is stored in the RAM 52 (S151). Next, the fourth opening time (5.7 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S152). Next, the fourth release flag is set to “ON” (S153), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth release flag is “ON”, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 and the fourth A process for closing the four ordinary electric accessories 19 is performed. First, it is determined whether the fourth opening time has elapsed (S134). If the value of the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in the process of S152 is not “0”, it is determined that the fourth opening time has not yet passed (S134: NO), and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won (S135). When the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S135: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination of S137.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S135: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the fourth winning ball counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S136). Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth winning ball number is “4” or more which is the maximum second reserved ball number (S137). If the fourth winning ball number is less than “4” (S137: NO), the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is continuously released, and the process returns to the main process as it is.

  Further, when the number of fourth winning balls is “4” or more (S137: YES), or when the fourth opening time has elapsed (S134: YES), the fourth ordinary for closing the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S141). Next, “0” is stored in the fourth release flag and set to “OFF” (S142), “1” is stored in the fourth operation end flag and set to “ON” (S143). The process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the details of the second normal symbol process (S18, see FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, when the second ordinary symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S161). When the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S161: NO), and the first It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the four ordinary electric accessories 19 (S163). When the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S163: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S171.

  On the other hand, if the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S161: YES), and the process is S162. Move on to judgment. If the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “ON”, it is determined that a game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S163: YES), and the process proceeds to S162. Move on to judgment. Next, it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number is “4” (S162). If the fourth reserved ball number is “4” (S162: YES), the second reserved ball number has reached the maximum second reserved ball number, and the process proceeds to the determination of S171. If the second reserved ball number is not “4” (S162: NO), “1” is added to the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S166). Next, the second ordinary hit random number is acquired, and the value of the second ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area (S167). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second normal symbol is changing (S171). If the second variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172), assuming that the second ordinary symbol is not varying (S171: NO). If the second release flag is “OFF”, it is determined whether or not the second number of retained balls is “1” or more, assuming that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S172: NO). (S173). When the second reserved ball number is “1” or more (S173: YES), “1” is subtracted from the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S174). Next, the determination area of the second ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S175). Next, a second normal hit determination is performed (S176). It is determined whether the second normal random number stored in the determination area shifted in S175 corresponds to “second normal hit” or “out of”. Thus, the second ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined second ordinary hit random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second ordinary hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Next, a second ordinary symbol variation start command for starting variation of the second ordinary symbol is stored in the RAM 52 (S177). Next, a predetermined second ordinary symbol variation time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds) is set in the second ordinary symbol variation time counter (S178). “1” indicating that the second normal symbol is changing is stored in the second change flag and becomes “ON” (S179), and the process returns to the main process. If the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172: YES), or the second reserved ball number is “0” (S173: YES), the second ordinary symbol is not changed, and the process is performed. Return to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S171, it is determined that the second ordinary symbol is varying (S171: YES), and whether or not the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed. (S181). If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S178 is not “0”, the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has not yet elapsed (S181: NO), and the variation of the second ordinary symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed (S181: YES), and the second ordinary symbol for stopping the variation of the second ordinary symbol. The symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S182). Next, “0” indicating that the second normal symbol is not changing is stored in the second change flag and becomes “OFF” (S183).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the second hit determination performed in S176 is a second normal hit (S184). If the result of the second normal hit determination is out of order (S184: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second ordinary hit determination is the second ordinary hit (S184: YES), a second ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is stored in the RAM 52 (S185). . Next, the second opening time (in this embodiment, 5.7 seconds) is stored in the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S186). Next, “1” is stored in the second release flag to be “ON” (S187), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the details of the second ordinary electric accessory processing (S17, see FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, when the second ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is first determined whether or not the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191). If the second release flag is “OFF”, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S191: NO), and the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second release flag is “ON”, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 and the first A process for closing the two ordinary electric accessories 17 is performed. First, it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed (S192). If the value of the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S186 (see FIG. 15) is not “0”, the second opening time has not yet elapsed (S192: NO), and the second ordinary electric driving It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 17 (S193). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S195.

  If the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the second winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S194). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of second winning balls is equal to or greater than “4” which is the maximum number of third reserved balls (S195). If the number of second winning balls is less than “4” (S195: NO), the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is continuously released, so that the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second release flag is “ON”, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 and the first A process for closing the two ordinary electric accessories 17 is performed. First, it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed (S192). If the value of the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S186 (see FIG. 15) is not “0”, the second opening time has not yet elapsed (S192: NO), and the second ordinary electric driving It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 17 (S193). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S195.

  In addition, when the number of second winning balls is “4” or more (S195: YES), or when the second opening time has elapsed (S192: YES), the second normal for closing the second normal electric accessory 17 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S196). Next, “0” is stored in the second release flag to be “OFF” (S197), and the process returns to the main process.

  The details of the third ordinary symbol process (S20, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, when the third ordinary symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S205.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: YES), and the third hold It is determined whether or not the number of balls is “4” (S202). If the number of the third reserved balls is “4” (S202: YES), since the third number of reserved balls has reached the maximum number of third reserved balls, the process proceeds to the determination of S205. When the third reserved ball number is not “4” (S202: NO), “1” is added to the third reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S203). Next, the third ordinary hit random number is acquired, and the value of the third ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area (S204). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the third normal symbol is changing (S205). If the third variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S206), assuming that the third ordinary symbol is not varying (S205: NO). If the third release flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S206: NO), and whether or not the third reserved ball number is “1” or more. (S207). When the number of third reserved balls is “1” or more (S207: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S208). Next, the determination area of the third ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S209). Next, a third ordinary hit determination is performed (S210). It is determined whether the third ordinary random number stored in the determination area shifted in S209 corresponds to “third ordinary hit” or “out of”. As a result, the third ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined third ordinary random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the third ordinary random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Next, a third ordinary symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the third ordinary symbol is stored in the RAM 52 (S211). Next, a predetermined variation time of the third ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is set in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S212). “1” indicating that the third normal symbol is changing is stored in the third change flag and becomes “ON” (S213), and the process returns to the main process. When the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is open (S206: YES), the third ordinary symbol is not changed, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S205 that the third variation flag is “ON”, it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is varying (S205: YES), and whether or not the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed. (S231). If the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S212 is not “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S231: NO), and the variation of the third ordinary symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the third normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S231: YES), and the third ordinary symbol for stopping the variation of the third ordinary symbol. A symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S232). Next, “0” indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third changing flag and becomes “OFF” (S233).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the third hit determination performed in S210 is the third normal hit (S234). If the result of the third ordinary hit determination is out of order (S234: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the third ordinary hit determination is the third ordinary hit (S234: YES), a third ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is stored in the RAM 52 (S235). . Next, the third opening time (in this embodiment, 5.7 seconds) is stored in the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S236). Next, “1” is stored in the third release flag to be “ON” (S237), and the process returns to the main process.

  In the processing of S207, when the number of third reserved balls is “0” (S207: NO), the third reserved balls that are the targets of the third normal hit determination are not stored, and a series of third reserved balls are not stored. The normal hit game ends. In this case, when the series of third normal winning games is ended, the big hit game may also be ended. In this case, it is necessary to perform a process for ending the big hit game. Therefore, it is first determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S221). If the jackpot gaming state flag is “OFF”, the jackpot gaming is not in progress (S221: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S221: YES), and it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game has ended (S222). If the first operation end flag is “OFF”, the first normal winning game in the jackpot game has not ended (S222: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the first operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the fourth normal winning game has ended (S223), assuming that the first normal winning game has ended (S222: YES). If the fourth end flag is “OFF”, the fourth normal winning game in the big hit game has not ended (S223: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the fourth end flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224), assuming that the fourth normal winning game is ended (S223: YES). When the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224: YES), there is a second reserved ball that has not yet been determined for the second normal hit. That is, here, only a series of third normal winning games are ended, and the big winning game is not ended. Therefore, when the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224: YES), the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the number of the second reserved balls is “0” (S224: NO), there is no second reserved ball that has not yet been determined for the second normal hit, and all the normal electric appliances 16 to 19 are related. Since the winning game has ended, the jackpot game ends. Therefore, “0” is stored in the jackpot gaming state flag and is set to “OFF” (S225). Next, a jackpot game end notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 of the end of the jackpot game is stored in the RAM 52 (S226), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the details of the third ordinary electric accessory processing (see S19, FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, when the third ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is first determined whether or not the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S241). If the third release flag is “OFF”, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S241: NO), and the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the third release flag is “ON”, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S241: YES). A process for closing the three ordinary electric accessories 18 is performed. First, it is determined whether the third opening time has elapsed (S242). If the value of the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S235 (see FIG. 17) is not “0”, the third opening time has not yet elapsed (S242: NO), It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 18 (S243). If the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S245.

  When the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the third winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S244). Next, it is determined whether or not the third winning ball number is “7” or more (S195). If the third winning ball number is less than “7” (S245: NO), the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is continuously released, and the process directly returns to the main process.

  In addition, when the number of third winning balls is “7” or more (S245: YES), or when the third opening time has elapsed (S242: YES), the third ordinary for closing the third ordinary electric accessory 18 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S246). Next, “0” is stored in the third release flag to be “OFF” (S247), and the process returns to the main process.

  Referring to FIGS. 19 to 29, the expectation of the first notification effect using the sub-control substrate processing executed by the sub-control substrate 58 and the symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect executed in the present embodiment. The details of the suggestive effect suggesting the degree will be described. In the sub-control board process, a process for controlling effects by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like is performed according to a command transmitted from the main board 41. In particular, in the sub control board process, the first notification effect for notifying the result of the first normal hit determination and the second notification effect for notifying the result of the fourth normal hit determination are controlled. The sub control board process is executed by the CPU 581 according to the program stored in the ROM 583.

  A flag used in the sub control board processing will be described. The RAM 582 of the sub-control board 58 includes a first notification effect execution flag, a specific effect start flag, a specific effect execution flag, a fourth symbol operation opening prize flag, a point increase flag, a point addition flag, a hold change suggestion flag, a high An expected value suggestion flag and the like are stored. The first notification effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the first notification effect is being executed. The first notification effect execution flag is “1” stored and “ON” when the first notification effect is being executed, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the first notification effect is not being executed. " The specific effect start flag is a flag indicating that the specific effect starts in the first notification effect. As the specific effect start flag, “1” is stored and turned “ON” when the specific point reaches a predetermined upper limit value, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the start of the specific effect is set. It becomes. The specific effects and specific points will be described later. The specific effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed. The specific effect execution flag is “1” stored and “ON” when the specific effect is being executed, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the specific effect is not being executed. The fourth symbol operating opening winning flag is a flag indicating that a game ball has won a prize in the fourth symbol operating opening 12. The 4th symbol operation slot winning flag is set to “ON” when “4” symbol operating port winning command is received from the main board 41, and the fourth variation pattern simultaneously with the 4th symbol operating slot winning command. “0” when the designation command is received from the main board 41 and the second notification effect is controlled, or when the fourth variation pattern designation command is not received from the main board 41 at the same time as the fourth symbol operation opening winning command. Is stored and “OFF”.

  The point increase flag is a flag indicating that it is determined to increase the specific point to a predetermined upper limit value. The point increase flag stores “1” when the specific point is increased to the predetermined upper limit value and becomes “ON”, and stores “0” when the specific point does not increase to the predetermined upper limit value and is “OFF”. " The point addition flag is a flag indicating that one point is added to the specific point. As for the point addition flag, “1” is stored and “ON” is stored when one point is added to a specific point, and “0” is stored and “OFF” is stored when one point is not added. The hold change suggestion flag is a flag indicating that the hold change suggestion symbol 95 (see FIG. 28 (J)) indicating that the hold display is changed is determined to be fixedly displayed in the second notification effect. The hold change suggestion flag is set to “ON” when “1” is stored when the hold change suggestion symbol 95 is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect, and when the hold change suggestion symbol 95 is not confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect. “0” is stored and turned “OFF”. The hold display will be described later. The high expectation value suggestion flag indicates that the high expectation value symbol 96 (see FIG. 29 (M)) indicating that the expectation degree of the first notification effect being executed is high is determined to be confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect. It is a flag to show. The high expectation value suggestion flag stores “1” and “ON” when the high expectation value symbol 96 is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect, and the high expectation value symbol 96 is not confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect. “0” is stored in “OFF” and “OFF” is set.

  Sub-control board processing performed on the sub-control board 58 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. As shown in FIG. 19, when the sub control board process is started, it is determined whether or not a first random number prefetch command is received from the main board 41 (S251). If the first random number prefetch command has not been received (S251: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S253. When the first random number prefetch command is received (S251: YES), the first random number prefetch information notified by the first random number prefetch command is stored in the RAM 582 (S252). The process proceeds to determination of S253.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a reserved ball number notification command is received from the main board 41 (S253). When the pending ball number notification command has not been received (S253: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S255. When the pending ball number notification command is received (S253: YES), the pending display control process is executed (S254), and the process proceeds to the determination of S255.

  With reference to FIGS. 21 and 28, the hold display control means (S254, see FIG. 19) will be described in detail. The hold display control means performs control for displaying on the display screen 28 the number of hold displays (the normal hold display 82 and the special hold display 83) corresponding to the first hold random number notified from the main board 41. In addition, the hold display control means also controls the hold change effect for changing the hold display according to the first random number prefetch information.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the hold display control means is started, the information regarding the first hold ball number notified by the hold ball number notification command notifies that the first hold ball number is incremented by “1”. It is determined whether or not the information is to be performed (S281). When the notified information is not information for notifying that the first number of reserved balls is incremented by “1” (S281: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S285.

  When the notified information is information notifying that the first reserved ball number is incremented by “1” (S281: YES), the first random number prefetch information stored in the RAM 582 is referred to (S282). Specifically, the first random number look-ahead information about the newly stored first reserved random number corresponding to the information notifying that the first reserved ball number has been added by “1” is referred to. Next, a pending change lottery is performed according to the first random number look-ahead information referenced in S282 (S283).

  The hold change lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not the first hold random number is to be subjected to the hold change effect. As the number of the first reserved balls is decremented by 1 when the first first normal symbol starts to change, one of the held displays displayed on the left side is deleted, and the remaining held displays are displayed. The display position is moved toward the left of the display screen 28 (see FIGS. 28J and 28K). The hold change effect erases one hold display placed on the leftmost side and keeps the hold display normally held at the timing when the number of the first hold balls decreases by 1 with the start of a new first normal symbol change. This is an effect of changing from the display 82 to the special hold display 83 (see FIGS. 28K and 28L). The normal hold display 82 is a hold display imitating a duck. The special hold display 83 is a hold display imitating a present box. As shown in FIGS. 28 (K) and (L), when the hold display changes from the normal hold display 82 to the special hold display 83 in the hold change effect, the display screen 28 is a character imitating a UFO. The display 99 is displayed, and an effect is produced in which the normal hold display 82 is changed to the special hold display 83 by the light emitted from the UFO. Hereinafter, the change of the hold display from the normal hold display 82 to the special hold display 83 is referred to as a hold change, and the effect of changing the hold display from the normal hold display 82 to the special hold display 83 is referred to as a hold change effect.

  In the hold change lottery, whether or not the newly stored first hold random number is to be subjected to hold change is determined according to the expected value that is the first normal value indicated by the first random number prefetch information. In this embodiment, it is determined that 80% of cases where the first winning prefetch information for the newly stored first pending random number indicates the first ordinary winning is the target for performing the pending change effect in the pending change lottery. Is done. In addition, when the first pre-read information for the first stored random number that is newly stored is out of place, 50% of the cases where the first variation pattern pre-read information indicates reach effects A to E are held change effects in the hold change lottery. It is determined to be the target to be Information indicating the lottery result as to whether or not to perform the hold change effect on the newly stored first hold random number determined in the hold change lottery is stored in the RAM 582. The pachinko machine 1 displays the special hold display 83 in the hold change effect to notify that the first notification effect corresponding to the hold display executed after the current time is the first normal hit or not. Even so, it can be suggested that the reach effects A to E are performed. That is, when the special hold display 83 is displayed, the pachinko machine 1 has a higher expected value for the first normal indicated by the first random number look-ahead information than when the normal hold display 82 is displayed. Can be shown.

  Next, control is performed such that one normal hold display 82 corresponding to the newly stored first hold random number is added and displayed on the rightmost side of the hold display (S284). For example, in FIG. 28J, the normal hold display 82 displayed on the rightmost side among the four normal hold displays 82 corresponds to the normal hold display 82 corresponding to the newly stored first hold random number. . The process proceeds to determination of S285.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the information regarding the first reserved ball number notified by the reserved ball number notification command is information notifying that the first reserved ball number has been subtracted by “1” (S285). When the notified information is not information notifying that the first reserved ball number has been subtracted by “1” (S285: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S285.

  When the notified information is information notifying that the number of first reserved balls has been decremented by “1” (S285: YES), the lottery result of the pending change lottery stored in the RAM 582 is referred to in the processing of S283. (S286). Next, the lottery result of the referenced pending change lottery is determined (S287). Specifically, the presence / absence of a lottery result determined to be a subject to be subjected to a hold change effect among the lottery results of the hold change lottery stored in RAM 582 is determined. In other words, it is determined whether or not there is a hold display that changes hold when the number of the hold displays is deleted. When it is determined that there is a hold display that changes the hold (S287: YES), a hold change effect is performed for the normal hold display 82 that is the target of the hold change (S288). In this case, one hold display arranged on the leftmost side is erased, and the normal hold display 82 to be changed is changed to a special hold display 83 by a light beam emitted from the UFO imitated by the display 99. A series of pending change effects are performed (see FIGS. 28K and 28L). On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no on-hold display that changes on hold (S287: NO), the on-hold change effect is not performed, and one on-hold display placed on the left is erased, and the remaining on-hold display is displayed. The position is moved toward the left direction of the display screen 28 (S289). The process returns to the sub control board process (see FIG. 19).

  Returning to the description of FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not a first variation pattern designation command has been received from the main board 41 (S255). If the first variation pattern designation command has not been received (S255: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S257. When the first variation pattern designation command is received (S255: YES), the first notification effect control process is executed (S256), and the process proceeds to the determination of S257.

  The first notification effect control process (S256, see FIG. 19) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the first notification effect control process, control of the first notification effect indicating the result of the first normal hit determination using the first effect symbol 81, control of the specific effect, control of the specific notice effect, and the like are performed.

  The specific effect is an effect that is executed when a specific point described later reaches a predetermined maximum point during the game. Specifically, in the specific effect, a mode effect using a banner display 102 that is used only in the specific effect and a dedicated BGM that is a BGM used only in the specific effect is performed. When the specific point reaches the maximum point, the specific effect is continuously executed for 3 minutes and 30 seconds from the start time of the first notification effect to be executed next. During execution of the specific effect, the specific notice effect, which is a notice effect dedicated to the specific effect, is executed. The specific notice effect is a notice effect that is executed with a relatively high probability when the first notice effect is informed that it is the first normal hit. In the present embodiment, it is predetermined that the specific notice effect is executed in about 80% of the case where the first normal effect is notified by the first notification effect. The specific notice effect is executed when the first effect symbol 81 reaches the reach state. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 executes the specific notice effect, and when the first notification effect being executed reaches the reach state, the determination result of the first normal hit determination notified by the first notification effect is the first. The player can be notified that it is normal. The player cannot experience the specific performance unless the specific point reaches the predetermined upper limit value. That is, only when the specific point reaches the predetermined upper limit value and the specific effect is started, the first ordinary notification by the specific notice effect can be experienced. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the interest of the game by making the player pay attention to the process of accumulating specific points. The specific notice effect of the present embodiment is a so-called group notice effect. As shown in FIG. 27H, the display 103 imitating an egg is displayed on the display screen 28 in groups. Done in

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the first notification effect control process is started, the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command received from the main board 41 in S255 (see FIG. 19) is stored in the RAM 582. Stored (S291). Next, it is determined whether or not the specific effect execution flag is “ON” (S292). If the specific effect execution flag is “ON” (S292: YES), the process proceeds to S299. When the specific effect execution flag is “OFF” (S292: NO), it is determined whether or not the specific effect start flag is “ON” (S293). When the specific effect start flag is “OFF” (S293: NO), the process proceeds to S304.

  When the specific effect start flag is “ON” (S293: YES), the display 101 (see FIG. 27G) indicating that the specific effect starts is controlled to be displayed on the display screen 28 (S294). “Special mode entry!” In the display 101 is a word for indicating to the player that the specific performance is started. Next, “0” is stored in the specific effect start flag and becomes “OFF” (S295). Next, the value of the specific point counter is cleared to “0” (S296). The specific point counter is a counter stored in the RAM 582 and is a counter for counting the specific points accumulated in the game. Next, the specific effect time of 3 minutes 30 seconds, which is the time for which the specific effect is continuously executed, is set in the specific effect time counter (S297). The specific effect time counter is a timer counter stored in the RAM 582 and measures the specific effect time. Next, “1” is stored in the specific effect execution flag and becomes “ON” (S298).

  Next, display setting of the banner display 102 and output setting of the dedicated BGM are performed (S299). Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can execute a special mode effect (specific effect) in which the banner display 102 and the dedicated BGM are used. Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the first normal hit determination notified by the first notification effect is the first normal hit (S300). This determination is made based on whether or not the first fluctuation pattern stored in the RAM 582 in the process of S291 indicates a fluctuation pattern per first ordinary. If the determination result is out of order (S300: NO), the process proceeds to S304. When the determination result is a first normal hit (S300: YES), a specific notice effect execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the specific notice effect (S301). Next, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the specific notice effect execution lottery is winning (S302). If the lottery result is not a win (S302: NO), the process proceeds to S304. When the lottery result is a win (S302: YES), execution of the specific notice effect is set (S303). In this case, the egg group notice effect (specific notice effect) is executed when the first notification effect executed by the subsequent processing reaches the reach state (see FIG. 27 (H)).

  Next, the execution of the first notification effect is controlled based on the first variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 in S291 (S304). Next, “1” is stored in the first notification effect execution flag and becomes “ON” (S305), and the process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 19).

  Returning to the description of FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not a first normal symbol stop command is received from the main board 41 (S257). If the first normal symbol stop command has not been received (S257: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S265 (see FIG. 20).

  When the first normal symbol stop command is received (S257: NO), the combination of the first effect symbols 81 indicating the result of the first normal hit determination is fixedly displayed (S258). Next, it is determined whether or not the specific effect execution flag is “ON” (S259). If the specific effect execution flag is “OFF” (S259: NO), the process proceeds to S262. If the specific effect execution flag is “ON” (S259: YES), it is determined whether or not the specific effect time has elapsed (S260). If the value of the specific effect time counter set in the process of S297 (see FIG. 22) is not “0”, the specific effect time has not yet elapsed (S260: NO), and the process proceeds to S262. If the value of the specific effect time counter is “0”, it is determined that the specific effect time has elapsed (SS260: YES), “0” is stored in the specific effect execution flag and “OFF” is set (S261). . Next, “0” is stored in the first notification effect execution flag and becomes “OFF” (S262), and the process proceeds to the determination of S265 (see FIG. 20).

  As shown in FIG. 20, it is then determined whether or not a fourth symbol operation opening winning command has been received from the main board 41 (S265). When the fourth symbol operation opening winning command has not been received (S265: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S267. When the 4th symbol operation opening winning command is received (S265: YES), “1” is stored in the 4th symbol operating opening winning flag and becomes “ON” (S266), and the process proceeds to the determination of S267.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a fourth variation pattern designation command is received from the main board 41 (S267). If the fourth variation pattern designation command has not been received (S267: NO), it is determined whether or not the fourth symbol operation opening winning flag is “ON” (S269). When the fourth symbol operation opening winning flag is “OFF” (S269: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S272. When the 4th symbol operation opening winning flag is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the 4th symbol operating opening 12 exceeding the maximum number of the fourth reserved balls (S269: YES), and the 4th symbol operating opening winning flag is set. “0” is stored and becomes “OFF” (S271), and the process proceeds to the determination of S272. On the other hand, when the fourth variation pattern designation command is received (S267: YES), the second notification effect control process is executed (S268), and the process proceeds to the determination of S272.

  The second notification effect control process (S268, see FIG. 20) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. In the second notification effect control process, control of the second notification effect indicating the result of the fourth normal hit determination using the second effect symbol 91, a point increase flag, a point addition flag, a hold change suggestion flag, a high expectation value suggestion flag Are controlled. For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the second notification effect is a variable display by rotating the second effect symbol 91 imitating a playing card in the direction of arrow P, The result of the fourth normal hit determination is notified by confirming and displaying the second effect design 91 having the contents according to the determination result. In this embodiment, when it is notified by the second notification effect that it is the fourth normal winning, the winning symbol 92 shown in FIG. In addition, when the second notification effect is notified that it is off, the off symbol 93 and the like shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 1 determines the determined display content of the second effect design 91 that changes in response to the winning of the game ball to the fourth design operation port 12 according to the expected value of the first notification effect, A suggestion effect suggesting the expected degree of one notification effect can be executed. The point increase flag, the point addition flag, the pending change suggestion flag, and the high expectation value suggestion flag are each used to determine the final display content of the second effect symbol 91 in the suggestion effect. In the suggestion effect, since the final display content of the second notification effect is determined according to the result of the first ordinary hit determination notified by the first notification effect, an unprecedented interest can be provided to the player.

  When the game is advanced by left-handed in the pachinko machine 1, the frequency at which the game ball wins the fourth symbol operation port 12 is determined by the first symbol operation gate 11 due to the arrangement of the fourth symbol operation port 12 in the game area 4. It is lower than the frequency of game balls passing. In the pachinko machine 1, the first notification effect and the second notification effect may be performed simultaneously. The pachinko machine 1 performs a suggestion effect when a game ball wins a prize for the fourth symbol operation port 12, and in the execution of the second notification effect different from the first notification effect, It is possible to suggest an expected value that is notified by the game that it is the first normal hit.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 can make the player who wants to experience the suggestion effect pay attention to whether or not the game ball wins the fourth symbol operation port 12 by installing the suggestion effect. Further, the pachinko machine 1 can make the player enjoy the process until the player obtains the right to execute the suggestion effect in addition to making the player enjoy the suggestion effect itself. In order to acquire the right to execute the suggestion effect, it is a condition that the game ball wins the fourth symbol operation opening 12. In order for a game ball to win the 4th symbol operation port 12, the game ball flowing down the game area 4 passes through the warp passage 31, and further, the game ball passing through the warp passage 31 turns inside the croon 33. After that, it is necessary to win a prize in the fourth symbol operating port 12. For this reason, the player determines whether or not the game ball passes through the warp passage 31, and the game ball that has passed through the warp passage 31 is one of the two discharge ports 331 and the fourth symbol operation port 12 inside the croon 33. Pay attention to the movement of the game ball, such as whether it can be distributed to. In particular, in a period in which the game progresses by left-handed, there may be a case where the first ordinary hit game or the fourth ordinary hit game has not been executed yet after the game is started. The pachinko machine 1 performs the suggestion effect so that even when the player has never experienced the jackpot game, the player is allowed to pay attention to the movement of the game ball in the game area 4 and the player can play the game. You can prevent getting bored. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 and the second notification effect is performed, the suggestion effect is not performed. Only when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating port 12, the player can experience the suggestion effect.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the second notification effect control process is started, the fourth variation pattern designated by the fourth variation pattern designation command received from the main board 41 in S267 (see FIG. 20) is stored in the RAM 582. Stored (S311). Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth symbol operation opening winning flag is “ON” (S312). When the 4th symbol operation slot winning flag is “OFF” (S312: NO), the fourth variation pattern stored in S311 is not triggered by the winning of the game ball to the 4th symbol operating port 12; This is stored when the game ball passes through the four-design operating gate 13 as an opportunity. For this reason, control of the various flags relating to the suggestion effect is not performed, and the process proceeds to S347.

  When the 4th symbol operation opening winning flag is “ON” (S312: YES), and when the 4th symbol operating opening winning flag is “ON”, the fourth variation pattern stored in S311 is the 4th symbol operating opening. 12 is a variation pattern stored in response to a game ball winning 12. For this reason, it is determined whether or not the fourth variation pattern stored in S311 is a variation pattern indicating a second notification effect for reporting the fourth normal hit (S313). In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is performed when the second notification effect notifies that the result of the fourth normal hit determination is out of place, and the second notification effect is the fourth normal hit determination result of the fourth normal hit determination. It is not performed when notifying that it is a win. When the second notification effect informs the fourth normal hit, the fourth normal hit game is played by clearly informing the player that the fourth normal hit game will be performed after the end of the second notification effect. This is to congratulate the player who has obtained the right to play and entertain the smooth fourth regular game. When the fourth variation pattern is the variation pattern of the second notification effect informing the fourth normal hit (S313: YES), the process proceeds to S347.

  When the fourth variation pattern is the variation pattern of the second notification effect informing the deviation (S313: YES), the first random number prefetch information stored in the RAM 582 is referred to in the processing of S252 (see FIG. 19) (S314). . Next, it is determined whether or not the first random number prefetch information includes prefetch information indicating a high expected value (S315). In the present embodiment, the pre-read information indicating the high expected value is pre-read information indicating that the expected value to be notified of the first normal hit in the first notification effect is high. Specifically, when the first hit prefetch information indicates the first ordinary hit, and the first hit prefetch information indicates a loss, and the first variation pattern prefetch information indicates “reach effect D” or “reach” In the case of “effect E”, it is determined that the first random number prefetch information includes prefetch information indicating a high expected value. When the first random number prefetch information includes prefetch information indicating a high expectation value (S315: YES), “1” is stored in the point increase flag and becomes “ON”, and the process proceeds to S346.

  When the first random number prefetch information does not include prefetch information indicating a high expected value (S315: NO), it is determined whether the first random number prefetch information includes prefetch information indicating a middle expected value (S321). ). In the present embodiment, the pre-read information indicating the medium expected value is pre-read information indicating that the expected value to be notified of the first normal hit in the first notification effect is medium lower than the high expected value. is there. Specifically, when there is a lottery result determined to be subject to the hold change effect among the lottery results of the hold change lottery stored in the RAM 582 in the process of S283 (see FIG. 21), the first random number prefetching is performed. It is determined that the pre-read information indicating the medium expected value is included in the information. When the first random number prefetch information includes prefetch information indicating the medium expected value (S321: YES), “1” is stored in the hold change suggestion flag and becomes “ON”, and the process proceeds to S346.

  If the first random number prefetch information does not include prefetch information indicating the medium expected value, it is assumed that the first random number prefetch information includes only prefetch information having a low expected value lower than the medium expected value (S321: NO). In step S331, it is determined whether the first notification effect is being executed. When the first notification effect execution flag is “ON”, it is determined that the first notification effect is being executed (S331: YES), and whether or not the first notification effect being executed is a notification effect indicating a high expectation value. Is determined based on the first variation pattern of the first notification effect being executed (S332). Specifically, if the first variation pattern of the first notification effect whose execution is controlled in the process of S304 (see FIG. 22) is a variation pattern that notifies that the first variation pattern is a first normal hit, and is out of place, and When the first variation pattern is “reach effect D” or “reach effect E”, it is determined that the first notification effect being executed is a notification effect indicating a high expected value. When the first notification effect being executed is a notification effect indicating a high expectation value (S332: YES), “1” is stored in the high expectation value suggestion flag and becomes “ON” (S333), and the process proceeds to S346. .

  When the first notification effect being executed is not the notification effect indicating the high expected value (S332: NO), or when the first notification effect execution flag is “OFF” (when the first notification effect is not being executed) ( (S331: YES), a point addition lottery for lottering whether or not one point is added to the total value of the specific points is performed (S341). In the point addition lottery, it is predetermined that a lottery result of winning is obtained with a probability of 50%. Next, it is determined whether or not the point addition lottery is won (S342). When the point addition lottery is won (S342: YES), “1” is stored in the point addition flag and becomes “ON” (S343), and the process proceeds to S346. When the point addition lottery is not won (S342: NO), the process proceeds to S346.

  Next, “0” is stored in the fourth symbol operation opening winning flag and becomes “OFF” (S346). Next, execution of the second notification effect is controlled based on the fourth variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 in S311 (S347), and the process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 20).

  Returning to the description of FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not a fourth normal symbol stop command is received from the main board 41 (S272). If the fourth normal symbol stop command has not been received (S272: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S273. When the fourth normal symbol stop command is received (S272: YES), the second notification effect end process is executed (S273), and the process proceeds to the determination of S273.

  The second notification effect end process (S273, see FIG. 20) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25-29. In the second notification effect end process, the content of the second effect symbol 91 to be determined and displayed when the second notification effect is ended is determined, and the second effect symbol 91 having the determined content is determined and displayed. The contents of the second effect symbol 91 that is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect are the states of the point increase flag, the point addition flag, the hold change suggestion flag, and the high expectation value suggestion flag controlled in the second notification effect control process. It is decided according to.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the second notification effect ending process is started, it is determined whether or not the point increase flag is “ON” (S351). When the point increase flag is “ON” (S351: YES), the value of the specific point counter stored in the RAM 582 is set to “5” (S352). When the point increase flag is “OFF” (S351: NO), it is determined whether or not the point addition flag is “ON” (S353). When the point addition flag is “ON” (S353: YES), “1” is added to the value of the specific point counter stored in the RAM 582 (S354). Next, as shown in FIG. 26D, control is performed to confirm and display the point symbol 94 with the coin mark on the display screen 28 (S355). The point symbol 94 is a symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect when the specific point rises to the upper limit “5” at a time, or when “1” is added to the specific point.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the total number of accumulated specific points is “5” (S356). In the present embodiment, the maximum number of points that can be stored in the specific point counter is “5”. When the value of the specific point counter stored in the RAM 582 is “5” (S356: YES), “1” is stored in the specific effect start flag and becomes “ON” (S357).

  As described above, when the specific effect start flag is “ON”, the specific effect is started in the first notification effect to be executed next time (see FIG. 22). In the specific effect, when the prefetch information indicating the high expected value is included in the first random number prefetch information in the determination of S315 (see FIG. 23), or only the prefetch information indicating the low expectation value is included in the first random number prefetch information. If it is included, and the point addition lottery of S341 is won, the execution is started. When the first random number prefetch information includes prefetch information indicating a high expectation value, the specific point reaches the maximum number of points “5” at a time regardless of the accumulated number so far. If the first random number prefetch information includes only prefetch information indicating a low expected value and if the point addition lottery of S341 is won, “1” is added to the specific point. In the present embodiment, a display 97 indicating the total number of specific points at the present time is displayed on the display screen 28 at the timing when the point symbol 94 is confirmed and displayed. The display 97 shows a state in which “1” is added to the specific point for the first time. The pachinko machine 1 displays such a display 97, so that when the point symbol 94 is confirmed and displayed, a specific point is accumulated, and how many more points are accumulated and the maximum point is reached. Can show them. In the present embodiment, the number of specific points is displayed as the number of coins attached to the point symbol 94.

  FIG. 26 (F) shows a case where specific points gradually accumulate and reach the maximum point “5”, or because the first random number prefetch information includes prefetch information indicating a high expected value at a time. A display 98 indicating the total number of specific points when the maximum point “5” is reached is shown. As described above, when the specific point reaches the maximum point, the specific effect is started (see FIG. 27G). When the specific point reaches the maximum point at a time and the specific effect is started, the first random number pre-read information includes the pre-read information indicating the high expectation value. A first notification effect is executed. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 can give the player the impression that it is a mode in which the first notification effect with a high expectation value is easily executed during execution of the specific effect. In addition, by giving the player such an impression, the pachinko machine 1 can make the player enjoy the process of gradually accumulating specific points and reaching the maximum point.

  On the other hand, when the point addition flag is “OFF” (S353: NO), it is determined whether or not the hold change suggestion flag is “ON” (S361). When the hold change suggestion flag is “ON” (S361: YES), as shown in FIG. 28 (J), control is performed to confirm and display the hold change suggestion symbol 95 with the UFO mark on the display screen 28. (S362). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S368. In this case, the hold change effect (see FIGS. 28 (K) and (L)) is always performed after the hold change suggestion symbol 95 is confirmed and displayed. Therefore, even if the second notification effect notifies the determination result of the deviation, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the player's expectation for the first notification effect performed thereafter. If the pending change suggestion flag is “OFF” (S361: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S363.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the high expectation value suggestion flag is “ON” (S363). When the high expectation value suggestion flag is “ON” (S363: YES), the display screen 28 displays the high expectation value symbol 96 with the letters “Gekiatsu!” Indicating that the second notification effect is the high expectation value. Is controlled to be confirmed and displayed (S364). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S368. In this case, the high expectation value symbol 96 is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect, which suggests that the degree of expectation of the first notification effect being executed is high. Therefore, even if the second notification effect notifies the determination result of detachment, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the player's expectation for the first notification effect being executed. When the high expectation value suggestion flag is “OFF” (S363: NO), when the second normal hit determination result is the fourth normal hit determination, the winning symbol 92 (see FIG. 25B) is determined. In the case of losing, control is performed to confirm and display the detachment symbol 93 (see FIG. 25C) (S365). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S368. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can clearly notify the player of the result of the fourth normal hit determination.

  Next, if there are a point increase flag, a point addition flag, a pending change suggestion flag, and a high expectation value suggestion flag that are “ON”, the processing returns to “OFF”, and the process returns to the sub control board process (see FIG. 20).

  Returning to the description of FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start notification command is received from the main board 41 (S274). If the jackpot game start notification command has not been received (S274: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S277. When the jackpot game start notification command is received (S274: YES), execution of a predetermined jackpot game effect is started (S275). Next, the value of the specific point counter is cleared to “0” (S276), and the process proceeds to the determination of S277. Thereby, the accumulated specific points become “0” with the start of the jackpot game effect. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can entertain the player to accumulate a specific point up to the maximum point after the end of the jackpot game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game end notification command is received from the main board 41 (S277). If the jackpot game end notification command has not been received (S277: NO), the process returns to the determination of S251 (see FIG. 19). When the jackpot game notification command is received (S277: YES), the execution of the predetermined jackpot game effect is ended (S277: YES), and the process returns to the determination of S251.

  The pachinko machine 1 is left-handed and flows down the first game area 4L. The game ball that flows down the first game area 4L passes the first symbol operation gate 11 to make a first normal hit determination, and is left-handed and flows down the first game area 4L When the game ball wins the fourth symbol operating port 12, the second normal hit determination is executed. Here, the CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 can determine the type of symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect according to the pre-read information based on the first reserved random number at the time when the second notification effect is executed. In particular, the CPU 581 can determine the type of symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect according to the first random number prefetch information. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 performs both the notification of the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination and the suggestion of the expected value of the first notification effect based on the first random number prefetch information by executing the second notification effect. be able to. As a result, the player can easily face the game with a sense of expectation for the execution of the second notification effect, and can easily focus on the second notification effect to be executed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can prevent the game from becoming monotonous and diversify the production.

  The pachinko machine 1 executes a first notification effect for notifying the result of the first normal hit determination and a second notification effect for notifying the result of the fourth normal hit determination. However, the second notification effect is not executed unless the game ball wins the fourth symbol operation port 12 whose game ball winning frequency is lower than the passing frequency of the game ball to the first symbol operation gate 11. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 can give a special feeling to the second notification effect. In the game, whether or not the game ball is won at the fourth symbol operating port 12 and the fourth normal hit determination is performed. Can be expected from the player. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the interest of the player for the second notification effect.

  The pachinko machine 1 displays the number of hold indications corresponding to the first hold random number. The gaming machine executes a hold change effect that changes the hold display mode from the normal hold display 82 to the special hold display 83. The hold change effect is executed based on the first random number prefetch information. In the hold display control process, the CPU 581 refers to the first random number look-ahead information stored in the RAM 582 in order to determine whether or not to perform a hold change effect (S282). Further, in the second notification effect control process, the CPU 581 determines whether or not there is a lottery result determined to be a target for the hold change effect among the lottery results of the hold change lottery stored in the RAM 582 (S321). ). Then, the CPU 581 determines the reserved change suggestion symbol 95 as a symbol to be confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect according to the state of the reserved change suggestion flag. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can prompt the player to recognize that the second notification effect suggests an expected value of the first notification effect based on the first look-ahead information.

  The pachinko machine 1 always executes the hold change effect when the hold change suggestion symbol 95 is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the interest of the player with respect to the hold change effect and the first notification effect that are subsequently executed by confirming and displaying the hold change suggestion symbol 95.

  In the present embodiment, the game area 4 corresponds to the “game area” of the present invention. The game board 2 corresponds to the “game board” of the present invention. The game ball launching device 37 corresponds to the “launching device” of the present invention. The first symbol operation gate 11 corresponds to the “first determination region” of the present invention. The fourth symbol operation port 12 corresponds to the “second determination region” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that acquires the first reserved random number in S35 of FIG. 10 functions as the “first random number acquisition means” of the present invention. The first ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 that stores the first reserved random number acquired in S35 of FIG. 10 corresponds to the “first random number storage means” of the present invention. The information about the first reserved random number newly stored in S36 of FIG. 10 is pre-read before the first ordinary hit determination is actually performed on the first ordinary random number included in the first reserved random number. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 functions as the “information acquisition unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the first normal hit determination in S47 of FIG. 11 functions as the “first determination means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that acquires the fourth reserved random number in S108 of FIG. 13 functions as the “second random number acquisition unit” of the present invention. The fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 that stores the fourth reserved random number acquired in S108 of FIG. 13 corresponds to the “second random number storage means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the fourth ordinary hit determination in S116 of FIG. 13 functions as the “second determination unit” of the present invention.

  The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that controls the execution of the first notification effect in S304 of FIG. 22 functions as the “first notification effect execution means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that controls the execution of the second notification effect in S347 of FIG. 23 functions as the “second notification effect execution means” of the present invention. The sub-control board that determines the point symbol 94 in S355, the pending change suggestion symbol 95 in S362, the high expected value symbol 96 in S364, and the winning symbol 92 or the off symbol 93 in S365 as the symbols to be displayed. 58 CPUs 581 function as “determination means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that displays the number of hold displays corresponding to the first hold random number in S283, S288, and S289 in FIG. 21 functions as the “hold display control unit” of the present invention. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that executes the hold change effect according to the hold change lottery result in S288 of FIG. 21 functions as the “hold change effect executing means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that determines whether or not there is a lottery result determined to be the target of the hold change effect among the lottery results of the hold change lottery stored in the RAM 582 in S321 of FIG. It functions as a “determination means”.

  Of the first random numbers stored by the first random number storage means, the second notification effect executing means is executing the first notification effect executing means when the second notification effect executing means is executed. A first result information acquisition unit that acquires first result information that is information about the first random number that causes a determination result by the first determination unit to be notified by the first notification effect. Good. The determining means may determine the combination of the second symbols to be determined and displayed in the second notification effect according to the first result information acquired by the first result information acquiring means.

  In this case, for example, even when the holding random number is not stored in the first random number storage unit, the determination unit determines the combination of the second symbols to be determined and displayed in the second notification effect according to the first result information. it can. Moreover, 1st result information is acquired from the 1st random number which concerns on the 1st alerting | reporting effect currently performed when the 2nd alerting | reporting effect is performed. For this reason, the gaming machine can make the player easily recognize the content indicated by the combination of the second symbols and the content of the determination result by the first determination means based on the first random number notified at the same time.

  The determination means is fixedly displayed in the second notification effect when the second notification effect for notifying the determination result that the second winning game is not executed is executed by the second notification effect execution means. The second symbol combination may be determined.

  In this case, when the second notification effect notifies the determination result that the second winning game is not executed, the determining means can determine the combination of the second symbols. For this reason, even if the determination result by the second determination means is not advantageous to the player, the gaming machine indicates the game for the first random number stored by the first random number storage means by indicating the combination of the second symbols. The expectation of the person can be continued.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various change is possible. In the above embodiment, for the so-called general electric type pachinko machine 1, the second notification for notifying the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination according to the expected value of the first notification effect for notifying the result of the first ordinary hit determination. The final design of the production is changed. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called one-type gaming machine that advances a game by executing a jackpot determination using a special symbol. Specifically, the first special symbol that informs the result of the first jackpot determination, the first special symbol that informs the result of the first jackpot determination, and the second special symbol that informs the result of the second jackpot determination; The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which two types of notification effects of the second notification effect for notifying the result of the second jackpot determination are executed. In particular, when the present invention is applied to a gaming machine having two types of such special symbols, in which the first notification effect and the second notification effect may be performed simultaneously, the gaming machine is a conventional one. It is possible to provide new game playability that was not found in the seed type game machines. In the above embodiment, the degree of profit that a player can obtain as a winning ball is the same in the jackpot game started with the first ordinary hit and the jackpot game started with the fourth ordinary hit. . In such a gaming machine that executes two jackpot games that give comparable profits, by applying the present invention, both the first notification effect and the second notification effect are diversified, The expectation given to the player by the two notification effects can be effectively improved.

  In the said embodiment, all the symbols determined and displayed in the second notification effect are one symbol imitating one playing card. The aspect of the change and the final display of the second notification effect is not limited to the above embodiment, and the result of the fourth normal hit determination may be notified by combining two or more symbols.

  In the above-described embodiment, the point symbol 94 is determined in the second notification effect both when the specific point rises to the upper limit “5” at once and when “1” is added to the specific point. Is displayed. Thereby, after the point symbol 94 is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect, the specific effect is started immediately, and only “1” is added to the specific point, and the specific effect is not started. Two cases can be provided, and the production can be diversified. In particular, when the specific point rises to the upper limit “5” at a time, the specific effect is suddenly started by the final display of the point symbol 94 in which only the specific point is usually added by “1”. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can greatly surprise the player and enhance the interest of the game. For example, the color, shape, number, etc. of coins attached to the point symbol 94 differ depending on whether the specific point increases to the upper limit “5” at once or when “1” is added to the specific point. It may be a thing. For example, when a specific symbol is raised to the upper limit of “5” at once, the point symbol 94 that is confirmed and displayed is marked with five coins, and “1” is added to the specific point. The point symbol 94 that is fixedly displayed may be marked with one coin. In this case, for example, when the specific point rises to the upper limit of “5” at a time, it is distinguished from the case where “1” is added to the specific point, and the player knows the expected value of the first notification effect. It can be suggested easily.

  In the above embodiment, the specific effect is continuously executed for 3 minutes and 30 seconds from the start time of the first notification effect to be executed next. The time for which the specific performance is continuously executed is not limited to this, and may be arbitrarily determined. In the said embodiment, even if it is a case where a player stops a game and leaves | separates from the pachinko machine 1 in the middle of a specific production as a specific production is complete | finished when predetermined time passes after the start of a specific production, for example. The specific effect can be automatically ended when a predetermined time elapses. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 may end the specific effect being executed when the number of first notification effects executed after the specific effect is started reaches a predetermined number. In this case, it is possible to make the player enjoy a specific effect that is a special effect only while the first notification effect is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the above embodiment, in the hold change effect, the hold display is changed from the normal hold display 82 to the special hold display 83 according to the first random number prefetch information. The mode of the pending change is not limited to this. For example, the special hold display 83 when the first random number look-ahead information indicates the first normal hit is different from the special hold display 83 when the first random number look-ahead information indicates that the first random number look-ahead information is out of place. You may distinguish the expectation value to become per unit. Further, the pachinko machine 1 may determine whether or not to perform the hold change effect using only the first variation pattern prefetch information as the expected value index, without using the first hit prefetch information. In this regard, when displaying the special hold display 83, the display mode of the special hold display 83 may be further changed according to the information of the first variation pattern indicated by the first variation pattern prefetch information. For example, the special hold display 83 having different modes may be displayed in the case of the “reach effect E” and the case of the “reach effect AD”. As a variation of the aspect, the color, shape, size, etc. of the present box represented by the special hold display 83 may be different. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can further diversify the hold change effect according to the first random number prefetch information.

  All elements described in the claims, specification and drawings (for example, production device, symbol display unit, electric accessory, prize opening, etc.) are physical unless otherwise explicitly limited. These may be single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. Further, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely given for convenience in describing the present case, and there is no particular awareness that a special meaning is caused thereby. Therefore, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “display screen” may be hardware alone or may include software. Furthermore, it is easy for a person skilled in the art to determine whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements should be integrally configured as appropriate, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements. Since it is clear that all patterns are within the expected range even if not all the patterns are described in the description etc., the statement that they are clearly excluded in the claims etc. Needless to say, all of these are included in the scope of the right according to the present invention. Therefore, merely adopting the difference in configuration within the range to the gaming machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention is avoided. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 4 Game area | region 4L 1st game area | region 4R 2nd game area | region 11 1st symbol action | operation gate 12 4th symbol action | operation opening | mouth 37 Game ball | bowl launcher 41 Main board 51 CPU
52 RAM
53 ROM
58 Sub-control board 581 CPU
582 RAM
583 ROM

Claims (4)

A game board in which a game area where game balls can flow down is formed;
A launcher for launching a game ball into the game area;
A first determination area provided in the game area and capable of detecting passage of a game ball fired at a predetermined launch intensity by the launch device;
A second determination area provided in the game area and capable of detecting the passage of a game ball fired at the predetermined launch intensity;
First random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number that is one or a plurality of random numbers, triggered by the detection of a game ball by the first determination region,
First random number storage means for storing the first random number acquired by the first random number acquisition means;
First determination means for determining whether or not to execute a first winning game advantageous to the player based on the first random number stored by the first random number storage means;
The result of the determination by the first determination means by displaying the combination of the first symbols indicating the result of the determination by the first determination means after variably displaying the first symbol which is one or a plurality of symbols. First notification effect execution means for executing a first notification effect that is an effect of notifying
The first notification effect that is the first random number stored by the first random number storage means and notifies the result of the determination by the first determination means has not yet been executed by the first notification effect execution means. Information acquisition means for acquiring prefetch information that is information based on the hold random number that is the first random number;
Triggered by the detection of a game ball by the second determination area, second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number that is one or a plurality of random numbers;
Second random number storage means for storing the second random number acquired by the second random number acquisition means;
Second determination means for determining whether or not to execute a second winning game advantageous to the player based on the second random number stored by the second random number storage means;
After variably displaying a second symbol which is one or a plurality of symbols different from the first symbol, the combination of the second symbols indicating the result of the determination by the second determining means is confirmed and displayed. Second notification effect executing means for executing a second notification effect for notifying the determination result by the two determination means;
In accordance with the information based on the first random number stored in the first random number storage means at the time when the second notification effect is executed by the second notification effect executing means, the display is confirmed in the second notification effect. Determining means for determining the combination of the second symbols
The determining means determines a combination of the second symbols to be determined and displayed in the second notification effect according to the prefetch information acquired by the information acquiring means.   The second determination area is a position different from the first determination area of the game area, and a frequency at which a game ball fired at the predetermined launch intensity passes is higher than a frequency at which the game ball passes through the first determination area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is provided at a lower position. A hold display control means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold random number stored by the first random number storage means;
Based on the prefetch information acquired by the information acquisition unit, the hold display control unit displays the hold display over the execution of the first notification effect a plurality of times by the first notification effect execution unit. From the first aspect, which suggests that the expected value at which the first winning game is executed is the first expected value, the expected value at which the first winning game is executed is higher than the first expected value. A hold change effect execution means for executing a hold change effect to change to the second mode suggesting that the second expected value;
Determining means for determining whether or not the pre-read information acquired by the information acquisition means includes information for executing the hold change effect by the hold change effect executing means;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determining unit determines the combination of the second symbols to be confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect according to the determination by the determining unit. When the determination means determines that the prefetch information includes information for executing the hold change effect by the hold change effect execution means, the determination means displays the second information that is confirmed and displayed in the second notification effect. Decide on a specific combination of symbols,
The hold change effect executing means is configured to display the specific combination after the second notification effect is executed by the second notification effect executing means. The hold change effect is always executed before the first notification effect is executed for all the hold random numbers stored in the first random number storage means when the second notification effect is being executed. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein:

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