JP2017213117A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve a performance effect by a read-ahead performance, and enhance an interest of a player.SOLUTION: In a game machine can execute a read-ahead performance which can start a prescribed suggestion before execution of a variation performance related to reservation of an object, a first mode for executing a variable display of performance patterns and then executing a main variation for stopping and displaying the performance patterns, and a second mode for executing a special performance and the main variation are provided as the variation performance. As the special performance, a pseudo variation mode and a specific suggestion mode in which a variable display of the performance pattern and a stop display of the performance pattern are performed in the same mode as a mode of the main variation are provided. When the variation performance related to the reservation of the object is executed in the second mode in which the pseudo variation mode is executed, a read-ahead performance can be executed over the variable display of the performance patterns of the variation performance related to the reservation which was stored before the reservation of the object, and the variable display of the performance patterns based on the pseudo variation mode of the reservation of the object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, for a stored hold, it is possible to execute a prefetch effect that can start a predetermined suggestion related to the target hold before the execution of the variable effect related to the target hold. It relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, various random numbers for jackpot lottery are put on hold with a predetermined number as the upper limit, triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting area (start winning prize opening) provided in the gaming area As well as memorizing, triggered by the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, the stored suspension is read, based on the random number related to the read suspension, the determination of the jackpot lottery and variation effect mode, There is known one that executes a variation effect in a determined manner.
Further, in recent years, when a hold is stored in order to improve the effect, it is determined whether or not the random number related to the hold is a big win before the fluctuating effect based on the hold is executed. Based on the result of this determination, a gaming machine capable of executing a pre-reading effect that can start a predetermined suggestion regarding the result of the determination based on the result of this determination and before execution of the fluctuating effect based on the hold. (See Patent Documents 1 and 2).
As this pre-reading effect, for example, when a new hold is stored, in the effect display device, a hold display effect (so-called hold prefetching effect) in which a hold display is performed in a display mode according to the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. Or, when a new hold is stored, the effect display device spans a plurality of change effects from the change effect executed before the change effect based on the hold to the change effect based on the hold. And a special display effect for displaying a specific background image.

JP 2012-217772 A JP 2012-165911 A

Here, for example, if the hold is stored during execution of the fluctuation effect with a high expectation level for winning the jackpot, it is determined that the above-described pre-reading effect is performed and the pre-reading effect is executed. Then, there is a possibility that the player may feel uneasy that the jackpot will not be won, and there is a possibility that the player's expectation for the jackpot in the change will be lost. In addition, when a new hold is stored during execution of the above-described pre-reading effect, it is determined that further pre-reading effect is to be performed for the hold and the pre-reading effect is executed. There is also a possibility of giving the player a sense of incongruity in the production, such as being indistinguishable from the pre-reading production.
Therefore, in the gaming machine as described above, in order to prevent such a problem from occurring, in a predetermined situation such as during execution of a fluctuating effect in a predetermined mode or during execution of a predetermined look-ahead effect. Even if a new hold is stored and execution of the prefetch effect is determined for the hold, the setting is made so that the prefetch effect is not started from that point.
However, in such a gaming machine, since it is not possible to start the pre-reading effect from the time point even though the execution of the pre-reading effect is decided, the number of variable effects that are continuously executed during the pre-reading effect As a result, the period during which the pre-reading effect can be executed is shortened, so that the effect of the pre-reading effect is reduced, and as a result, the player's interest in the pre-reading effect cannot be sufficiently increased.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of the pre-reading effect and enhancing the player's interest in the pre-reading effect.

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

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention includes a gaming area 12 in which gaming balls can flow down, and a starting area (first starting prize opening 15) provided in the gaming area 12 and into which gaming balls can enter. And a random number acquisition means for acquiring a special game execution determination random number (a jackpot determination random number) related to determination of whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting area (Main CPU 101), a special game execution decision random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, a reserved storage means (first reserved storage area) for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit, and a predetermined start condition When the establishment is made, the special game execution for reading the suspension stored in the suspension storage means and determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the read special game execution determination random number related to the suspension. Decided by a deciding unit (main CPU 101), a fluctuating effect mode deciding unit (sub CPU301) for deciding a fluctuating effect mode for notifying the determination result by the special game execution possibility deciding unit, and the fluctuating effect mode deciding unit Based on the variation effect mode, the effect is executed for the change effect execution means (sub CPU 301, effect display device 21) for executing the change effect, and any one hold stored in the hold storage means. A pre-reading effect execution means (sub CPU 301, effect display device 21) for executing a pre-reading effect (special background display effect) capable of starting a predetermined suggestion before the execution of the variable effect related to the subject hold. The variation effect includes a main variation in which the effect symbol 50, which is an effect symbol, is displayed in a variable manner and then the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed. A first mode to be executed (normal pattern), a special effect performed in a predetermined mode, and a second mode (special pattern) to execute the main variation are provided, and the special effect in the second mode is provided. Is a pseudo-variation mode (pseudo-variation effect) in which variation display and stop display of the effect symbol 50 are performed in the same manner as the main variation, and a specific suggestion mode in which specific suggestions are performed in a mode different from the pseudo-variation mode (Blackout effect) is provided, and the pre-reading effect execution means executes the variation effect related to the suspension of the target by the second aspect in which the special effect according to the pseudo-variation aspect is performed. Based on the variation display of the effect symbol in the variation effect related to the hold stored in the hold storage means before the hold of the target and the pseudo-variation mode related to the hold of the target. The pre-reading effect can be executed across the variation display of the effect symbol 50.
Here, as the predetermined start condition, the variation effect is not executed, and the game ball has entered the start area when the hold is not stored in the hold storage means, and the change effect being executed is It can be determined that the hold has been stored in the hold storage means when the process is completed.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is an effect executed for any one hold stored in the hold storage means, and a predetermined suggestion can be started before the execution of the variable effect related to the hold of the target It is possible to execute a prefetching effect. Further, as a variation effect mode, there is provided a mode in which a special effect performed in a predetermined mode and a main variation (the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed after the effect symbol 50 is displayed). In addition, as a special effect mode, a pseudo-variation mode is provided in which the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 50 are performed in the same manner as the main change. And, regarding the hold of the execution target of the pre-reading effect, when the variable effect is executed in a mode in which the special effect by the pseudo-variation mode is executed, it relates to the hold stored before the hold of the execution target of the pre-reading effect. The pre-reading effect can be executed across the variation display of the effect design 50 based on the pseudo-variation mode in the suspension of the execution target of the changing effect and the pre-reading effect.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the variation display of the effect symbol 50 in the same manner as the main variation is performed for the hold of the execution target of the pre-reading effect, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is visually performed. Will be increased. Therefore, the pre-reading effect is straddled across the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol 50 more times than the actual number of times of the variation display of the effect symbol 50 (the number of variation effects) executed based on the stored suspension. Since it can be seen that it is executed and execution of the prefetching effect over a longer period can be realized, the effect of the prefetching effect can be improved.

(2) In addition, the gaming machine is the latest that the pre-reading effect execution unit satisfies the predetermined start prohibition condition among the holds stored in the hold storage unit before the target hold, and is the latest You may set so that the said prefetch effect can be started from the predetermined | prescribed timing in the change effect which concerns on the hold | maintenance which is memorize | stored after the hold | maintenance memorize | stored in the memory | storage means, and does not satisfy | fill the said start prohibition conditions.
Here, the start prohibition condition is that the variation effect with a high expectation degree of winning the jackpot is held, the hold related to the variation effect performed during the pre-reading effect execution, the target of the execution of the pre-reading effect It is possible to determine that the hold is stored next to the hold, the hold stored when the game state is switched, the hold related to the jackpot winning, and the like.
(3) Further, in the gaming machine, the special effect in the second aspect is determined when the variable effect aspect determining unit determines the second aspect as the aspect of the variable effect related to the holding of the target. As the mode, the pseudo-variation mode or the specific suggestion mode can be determined, and the determination ratio of the pseudo-variation mode or the specific suggestion mode is changed from the hold that can start the prefetch effect to the target of the prefetch effect. It may be determined on the basis of the number of suspensions up to (the number of continuously executable suspensions).

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while improving the production effect by a prefetch effect, the gaming machine which can raise the interest of the player with respect to a prefetch effect can be provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of winning balls Will be paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

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

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

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the winning ball is paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to obtain gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.
It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the first start prize opening 15 or the second start prize opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number is acceptable. Good. In addition, the number of winning balls is the same in the start winning opening (second start winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (first start winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. Or it may be different.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the second start winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
When a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of the prize balls are paid out.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the special winning opening 18, and the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a is almost entered. I can't do it.
In this way, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b pass through the gate 20, It is possible to enter the starting prize opening 16 and enter the big prize opening 18.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. The display unit 21a displays a background image and an effect symbol 50 ( A dummy effect) is displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect is provided for notifying a player of the result of a lottery winning, which will be described later, according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 1).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
Further, at the front position of the upper plate 6, there is provided an effect operating device 9 capable of progressing and switching effects that are executed during game play or standby, etc., when operated by the player. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. . Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a or the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is performed, the predetermined effect described above proceeds or the effect is switched to a different effect. It is supposed to be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.

The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, A lottery will be held. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to a low probability short game state or a high probability short game state.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15. In addition, the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the big prize opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter the second start prize opening 16. During the normal gaming state or the high probability non-short-time gaming state, the player launches a gaming ball toward the first gaming area 12a (so-called so-called so that the gaming ball enters the first start winning opening 15). Left-handed), during a low-probability short game state, during a high-probability short game state, and during a special game, a game ball enters the big prize opening 18, or the game ball passes through the gate 20 and starts second. In order to enter the winning opening 16, the player is caused to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12 b (so-called right-handed).
Specifically, during the low probability short game state, during the high probability short game state and during the special game, a display instructing to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b is performed on the effect display device 21, When the normal gaming state or the high-probability non-short-time gaming state is set, a display instructing that a game ball is launched toward the first gaming area 12a is performed on the effect display device 21.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determined random number is 1000 to 1219, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0-999, 1220 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 297.9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 1000 to 2119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 999, 2120). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Accordingly, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 58.5.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (1000 to 1219) determined to be jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (1000 to 2119) determined to be jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

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

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, four types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) that are determined when the jackpot is won, In addition, two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case of a loss.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0-9, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 10-69. The special symbol X2 is determined, the special symbol X3 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 70 to 129, and the special symbol X4 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 130 to 199. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 5%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 30%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 30%. The probability that the special symbol X4 is determined is 35%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second starting winning prize determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 59, and the winning symbol random number is 60 to 69. The special symbol X2 is determined, the special symbol X3 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 70 to 129, and the special symbol X4 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 130 to 199. . That is, in the second start winning mouth determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 30%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 5%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 30%. The probability that the special symbol X4 is determined is 35%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

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

The reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used for determining the variation mode number and variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern are determined based on the determination result. In addition, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number are generated. Then, the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 performs the jackpot lottery based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific aspect (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21) of the changing effect informing the result is determined. The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used to determine the variation time and mode of the variation effect.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table are used as the preceding steps. At 112, the type of group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state, the type of start winning opening, and the number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number). Here, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, if the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 is lost. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of the game, and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16 when the game state is the short-time game state and the game is lost The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of

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

Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost In the case where the first special figure hold number at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the first special figure hold number at the lottery is 2 or more. The second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).
In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number obtained by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost, the lottery When the number of second special figure reservations at that time is 0 to 3 (that is, whatever the number of second special figure reservations is), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 7C). reference).

7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 299, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 300 to When the second group is determined to be 8999, the fourth group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 The “fifth group” is determined.
As shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the “second group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 900 If it is 9899, the “fourth group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9900-10006, the “fifth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 8999, the “third group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the “fifth group” is determined.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.

As will be described later, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored, the lottery for the first special figure random number is determined before the start of the fluctuation based on the first special figure random number. Pre-determination processing for performing various determinations related to is performed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the group type is determined at the start of fluctuation, and the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112 in the above-described pre-determination process. ing.
Here, when the group type is determined, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 corresponding to the number of holdings at the time of the determination, that is, either the first determination table 112a or the second determination table 112b is referred to. However, in the first determination table 112a and the second determination table 112b in this embodiment, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, either the first group or the second group is determined. When the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006, it is set so that either the fourth group or the fifth group is determined (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).
Therefore, even if the number of holds at the start of fluctuation differs from the number of holds at the time of executing the above-described pre-determination process, the group type of either the first group or the second group is not If determined, the group type of either the first group or the second group is determined even at the start of the change, and the group of either the fourth group or the fifth group is determined in the above-described pre-determination process. When the type is determined, the group type of either the fourth group or the fifth group is determined even when the change starts.
When the first group or the second group is determined, the reachless variation pattern is determined as the variation display mode of the effect symbol 50 in the first half of the variation effect described later, and the fourth group or the fifth group is When it is determined, the reach variation pattern is determined as the variation display mode of the effect symbol 50 in the first half of the variation effect. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first group or the second group is determined in the preliminary determination process, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 in the first half portion of the variation effect is executed by the variation pattern without reach. If the fourth group or the fifth group is determined, it can be determined that the variation display of the effect symbol 50 in the first half of the variation effect is executed by the reach variation pattern.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters suffixed with “H” is expressed in hexadecimal, and so on), and the first variation table 114a is selected.
As shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “00H” is determined. The second variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number “00H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 999, the fluctuation mode number “02H” is determined, The fourth variation table 114d is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1000 to 2038, the variation mode number “05H” is determined and the fourth variation table 114d is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, according to the fifth group determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 499, the variation mode number “02H” is determined, The fifth variation table 114e is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 500 to 999, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the fifth variation table 114e is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1000 to 1499, the variation mode number “05H” is determined and the fifth variation table 114e is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1500 to 2038, the variation mode number “06H” is determined and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.

In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each game state at the time of winning the jackpot (that is, at the time of the jackpot lottery) and for each type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is reached.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, reference is made when a special symbol X1, X2, X3 or X4 is determined as a jackpot determination table in the non-time-saving gaming state And a second jackpot determination table 113g that is referred to when the special symbol X1, X2, X3, or X4 is determined in the short-time gaming state.

  Then, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol type is determined, the jackpot determination table corresponding to the determined special symbol type and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning is selected, and the above-described determination for lose Similar to the determination based on the table, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table.

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1, X2, X3 or X4 is determined in the non-short-time gaming state and the special symbol X1, X2, X3 or X4 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113f is selected, and the special jackpot is won in the short-time gaming state. When the symbol X1, X2, X3 or X4 is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113g is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).

As shown in FIG. 9 (a), according to the first jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the fluctuation mode number of “02H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114f is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 1599, the variation mode number of “03H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1600 to 1899, the variation mode number of “05H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1900-2038, the variation mode number of “06H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
As shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the second When the 31st variation table 114g is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 1399, the variation mode number of “03H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 1400. In the case of 2038, the variation mode number of “04H” is determined and the 33rd variation table 114i is selected.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a determination table for jackpot is provided for each of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of jackpot symbol, but the start winning prize in which the game ball has entered In consideration of the type of mouth, a determination table for jackpots may be provided for each of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, the type of the start winning opening, and the type of jackpot symbol.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode, a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10I, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b, the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, The fourth variation table 114d and the fifth variation table 114e, as well as the 30th variation table 114f, the 31st variation table 114g, the 32nd variation table 114h, and the 33rd variation determined when the jackpot lottery result is a big win. The table 114i will be described, and the description of the other variation pattern lottery table 114 will be omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the variation pattern random number is), “00H”. The variation pattern number is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “05H” is determined.

As shown in FIG. 10F, according to the 30th variation table 114f, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), according to the 32nd variation table 114h, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 90 to 90. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “A7H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern table 114, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to the variation pattern random number (see FIG. 10).

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of variation (that is, at the start of variation display of a special symbol to be described later (at the start of variation production)), and the lottery lottery As a result of the jackpot lottery, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the gaming state and the number of holds (first special figure hold number, second special figure hold number) at the time of the jackpot lottery Is done. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half part and a second half part. Then, the aspect and variation time of the first half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the aspect and variation time of the second half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

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

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first variation time) is defined as the variation time determination table 115. 115a and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the latter half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter variation time) is defined (FIGS. 11A and 11B). b)).

When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. When the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding latter variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first-half variation time and the second-half variation time determined in this way corresponds to the entire variation time of the variation effect informing the lottery result.
Further, based on the determined variation time, the effect display device 21 performs the variation effect, and the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) displays the variation of the special symbol. Is done. More specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the determined variation time. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the determined variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  For example, when the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “07H”, the first half variation time of “30 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “03H”, and the variation The second half fluctuation time of “60 seconds” is determined in correspondence with the pattern number “07H”. The total value of “90 seconds (= 30 seconds + 60 seconds)” is the entire variation time of the variation effect, that is, the variation display time of the special symbol.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a mode of the first half part of the variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol), which will be described later, from the start point of the special symbol variation display (the variation effect start point). When the first half of the normal pattern is executed for a predetermined time and when the special symbol variation display is started (when the variation production is started), the special production described later is executed first, and the production is started from the end of the special production. A special pattern is provided in which the first half of the variable display of the symbol 50 is executed for the same time as the normal pattern. Then, either the normal pattern or the special pattern is associated with the variation mode number, and either the normal pattern or the special pattern is executed according to the determined variation mode number.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 11A, the first half variation time in this embodiment is a special effect time that is the execution time of the special effect and a variable display time that is the execution time of the first half part of the variable display of the effect symbol 50. It is composed of In the normal pattern, the special effect is not executed and only the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is executed. Therefore, the special effect time is 0 second and the variable display time is 1 second or more. Since both the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is executed, the special effect time and the variation display time are both 1 second or longer (see FIG. 11A). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, either “4 seconds” or “8 seconds” is determined as the special performance time (see FIG. 11A).

For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, the variation mode number “03H” has a special effect time of “0 seconds” and a variation display time of “30 seconds”, and the variation mode number “03H”. "Is determined, a normal pattern with a variable display time of" 30 seconds "is executed as the first half of the variable effect. On the other hand, the variation mode number “05H” has a special effect time of “4 seconds” and a variation display time of “30 seconds”, and when this variation mode number “05H” is determined. As a mode of the first half part of the variable effect, a special pattern having a special effect time of “4 seconds” and a variable display time of “30 seconds” is executed. The variation mode number “06H” has a special effect time of “8 seconds” and a variation display time of “30 seconds”. When the variation mode number “06H” is determined, the variation mode number “06H” As an aspect of the first half of the effect, a special pattern having a special effect time of “8 seconds” and a variable display time of “30 seconds” is executed.
The special effect executed before the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 50 will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the fluctuation mode number of “00H” or “04H” has a first half fluctuation time of “0 seconds”, and when this fluctuation mode number is determined, The first half of the variation effect is not executed, and only the second half of the variation effect is executed based on the determined variation pattern number. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the variation mode number “00H” is determined only when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the variation mode number is determined. In some cases, the display of the loss is always performed in the variation effect.

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

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), as the special electric accessory operation table 116, a first operation table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 116b that is referred to when any of the special symbols X2, X3, or X4 is determined is provided.

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

When any of the special symbols X2, X3, or X4 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b as shown in FIG. 12 (b). According to the second operation table 116b, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 116a is executed four times. In addition, the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 116a.
Note that the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired during the special game is more likely when the special symbol X1 is determined than when the special symbol X2, X3, or X4 is determined.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, as the gaming state setting table 117, the first state setting table 117a and the special symbol X3 that are referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined. A second state setting table 117b that is referred to when the special symbol X4 is determined, and a third state setting table 117c that is referred to when the special symbol X4 is determined are provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability gaming state and at the same time the time-short gaming state. Is set. Then, the number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “highly-probable number of times”) is set to 10,000 times, and the number of continuations in the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “time-shortened times”) is set to 10,000. That is, after the special game executed when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined, the gaming state is set to the high probability short gaming state (transition to the high probability short gaming state), and the result of the jackpot lottery The high probability short-time gaming state continues until is derived 10,000 times.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is about 1 / 58.6. Probability time short game state will continue.

As shown in FIG. 13B, when the special symbol X3 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability gaming state and at the same time the short-time gaming state. And the number of time reductions is set to 60 times. That is, after the special game executed when the special symbol X3 is determined, the game state is set to the high-probability short-time game state, and the high-probability short-time game until the jackpot lottery result is derived 60 times. The state continues.
And when the above-mentioned special game is over and the gaming state is set to a high probability short-time gaming state, all the results of the 60 jackpot lotteries will be lost without winning the jackpot while the gaming state continues. Then, since the short-time gaming state is changed to the non-time-short gaming state, the gaming state is changed to the high probability non-short-time gaming state. Thereafter, the high-probability non-short-time gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the special symbol X4 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability gaming state and at the same time the short-time gaming state. And the number of time reductions is set to 60 times. In other words, after the special game executed when the special symbol X4 is determined, the game state is set to the low probability short game state, and the low probability short game until the jackpot lottery result is derived 60 times. The state continues.
And when the above-mentioned special game is over and the gaming state is set to the low probability short-time gaming state, all the results of the 60 jackpot lotteries will be lost without winning the jackpot while the gaming state continues. Then, since the short-time gaming state is changed to the non-time-saving gaming state, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbols X2, X3, and X4 are determined, a special game in which four round games are executed is executed. Although the short-time gaming state is set after the completion, the high probability gaming state is set when the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined, and the low probability gaming state is set when the special symbol X4 is determined. .
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it can be difficult to grasp which of the high-probability gaming state or the low-probability gaming state is set, and the expectation for the gaming state can be raised. is there.
Note that the setting of the short-time gaming state and the short-time number of times is not limited to the above-described contents, and may be different contents depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, a second start winning opening opening control table 120, and the like as tables relating to control of variation of the normal symbol and opening / closing of the movable piece 16b. ing.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. The fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is associated with the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol. Then, as described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, the variation pattern of the normal symbol (that is, the variation time of the normal symbol). ) Is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, The symbol variation time is determined to be 0.6 seconds. When the variation time of the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time of the normal symbol. When the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509.
In step 509, the main CPU 101 determines various types of lottery for the jackpot before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number (when the first special figure random number is stored as a hold). A pre-determination process for performing the determination is executed. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the prior determination process in step 509 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 550, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores the selected table and the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 503 described above. A jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the determined jackpot random number. Thereafter, the data related to the result of the determination (big hit or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 551.

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

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

In step 554, the main CPU 101 acquires a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (a jackpot determination table) based on the jackpot symbol confirmed in step 553 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to Step 559.
Further, in step 555 which proceeds when it is determined in step 552 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the current number of holds. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 556.

In step 556, the main CPU 101 determines, based on the current gaming state confirmed in step 555 described above, the number of holds, and the type of the start winning opening where the game ball has entered (that is, the first starting winning opening 15). The corresponding reach group determined random number determination table 112 is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 557.
In step 557, the main CPU 101 determines the reach group determination random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 505 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 556 described above. The group type is determined, and the group type is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 558.

In step 558, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 557 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 559.
In step 559, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) acquired in step 554 described above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 acquired in step 558 above (for loss) The variation mode number determination process for determining the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is executed based on the determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 506 described above. To do. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 560.

In step 560, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 559 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 561.
In step 561, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 560 described above and the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 507 described above. A variation pattern number determination process for determining a number is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 562.

In step 562, the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot lottery result determined in step 550 (a jackpot or lose), the special symbol type determined in step 551 above, and the variation mode determined in step 559 above. The advance determination command corresponding to the number and the variation pattern number determined in step 561 is set in the effect transmission data storage area.
Although not particularly illustrated, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a prior determination command table, and the prior determination command table includes the above determination result (the result of the jackpot lottery, the type of special symbol). , Variation mode number and variation pattern number) are determined in advance. The main CPU 101 can obtain a prior determination command corresponding to the determination result described above with reference to the prior determination command table. Then, the preliminary determination process ends.
As a result of the above processing, the first special figure random number (holding) newly stored, the result of the jackpot lottery determined at the start of the special symbol variation, the special symbol type, the variation mode number, and the variation pattern number are By the determination command, it is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in advance (that is, before the start of fluctuation) when the hold is stored.

Next, the process at the time of the second start winning a prize detection of step 302 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning prize detection sensor 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection sensor 16a not being input, the process at the time of a 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure hold count counter (that is, the current second special figure hold count) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the 2nd start winning opening detection process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The apparatus 21 executes a demo determination process for performing a demo display. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and when a predetermined demonstration start time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed without the special symbol fluctuation display being performed. The demonstration command for displaying the demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special variation start process ends.

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

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

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

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 902 above (the determination table for jackpot) or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 906 described above (for loss) The change mode number and the change pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804 described above, and the determined change mode number is determined. Is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 908 and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804. And the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 910.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In Step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 is in the jackpot winning state to transmit the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning and the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped (one of the special symbols X 1, X 2, X 3, or X 4) to the sub-control board 300. Set the command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “16” as the number of rounds if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, and the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2, X3, or X4. If there is, set “4” as the number of rounds. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1111 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and produces a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. Stored in the transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1112.

  In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the special game end process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the ended special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 117 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above, Set the game state after the end of the special game.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 or X2, both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on, and both the high-probability number and the short-time number of times are set. Set “10000”. When the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X3, both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on, “10000” is set to the high-precision number, and “60” is set to the short-time number. set. When the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X4, the high-probability game flag is turned off, the time-short game flag is turned on, and “60” is set as the number of time-savings.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This gaming state designation command includes information that the high-probability gaming flag set in step 1301 is on, information that the short-time gaming flag is on, high-probability count information, and short-time count information. include. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in Step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in Step 1702 is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special figure game, the general figure game, and the special game are advanced. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives the commands, so that the sub-control board 300 causes the progress of the game. The control of the production accompanying the is executed.
In the following, it is executed during the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation effect for informing the result of the big hit lottery, the hold display effect for performing display in a predetermined mode based on the storage of the hold, and the change effect can be executed during the variation effect. The special background display effect will be described.

(Overview of variable production)
In the changing effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the changing display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as an aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect, the normal pattern in which the first half portion of the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started together with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation of the special symbol When the display is started, a special effect is first executed, and a special pattern is provided in which the first half of the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is started when the special effect ends.
When the first half of the variation effect is executed by the normal pattern, specifically, when the first half variation time in which the special effect time of 0 seconds is determined (“00H”, “01H”, “02H”). ”,“ 03H ”or“ 04H ”when the variation mode number is determined), the variation display of all effect symbols 50 is started simultaneously with the start of the variation display of the special symbol (FIG. 36A). And (b), see FIGS. 37 (a) and (b), etc.). On the other hand, when the first half of the variation effect is executed by the special pattern, specifically, when the first half variation time in which the special effect time of “4 seconds” is determined (the variation mode number of “05H” is determined). If determined), after 4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display, the variation representation of all the production symbols 50 is started (see FIG. 39), and the special production time of “8 seconds” is determined. When the obtained first half variation time is determined (when the variation mode number of “06H” is determined), the variation display of all the production symbols 50 is made 8 seconds after the variation display of the special symbol is started. Is started (see FIG. 40).
In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below. Further, in this specification, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 that is started when the special symbol variation display in the normal pattern is started, and the variation display of the effect symbol 50 that is started when the special effect is ended in the special pattern are “ This fluctuation is called “Fluctuation”. In addition, the main variation corresponding to the first half of the variation effect is referred to as “first half main variation”, and the main variation corresponding to the second half of the variation effect is referred to as “second half main variation”.

Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) Are stopped and displayed in this order (see FIGS. 36C to 36E and FIGS. 37C to 37E).
If the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 37 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36E). That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

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

In addition, as a mode of the first half fluctuation (the fluctuation display of the production symbol 50 in the first half of the fluctuation production), the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols (hereinafter referred to as no reach display). The reach variation pattern (see FIG. 36D) and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in the same design (hereinafter referred to as reach display) (see FIG. 37D). ) And are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “00H” or “01H”, the first half variation is executed by the variation pattern without reach, and “00H” and “ If the value is other than “01H”, the first half fluctuation is executed according to the reach fluctuation pattern. In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the first half variation is executed by the reach variation pattern (see FIG. 9).

In addition, the variation pattern without reach and the reach variation pattern are provided with a plurality of types, and various ways of varying the effect symbol 50, the types of the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, and the like are set.
For example, as a variation pattern without reach or a reach variation pattern, from the start of variation display of the effect symbol 50 until the second stop symbol is stopped (that is, until reach display or non-reach display is performed). In addition, it is possible to provide a mode in which a cut-in effect is displayed in which a predetermined cut-in image (for example, a still image with a letter “CHANCE!” Or the like) superimposed on the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is displayed. In addition, as the reach variation pattern, all the presentation symbols 50 (that is, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, the third stop symbol) are temporarily stopped in a predetermined stop display mode and then the variable display is restarted. It is also possible to provide an aspect (so-called quasi-continuous) in which the effect is performed a predetermined number of times and then reach display is performed.
It should be noted that the mode in which cut-in effects are performed and the mode in which pseudo-reams are performed may be set so as to increase the possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot so as to increase the player's expectation. .

In addition, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed as it is after the second stop symbol is displayed in the second half main variation (the second half part of the variation effect) when the reachless variation pattern is executed as the first half variation pattern. A normal loss pattern is provided (see FIG. 36).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H” or “04H”, the normal loss pattern is used. The second half of this change is executed.
In addition, a plurality of types of normal loss patterns are provided, and various types of third stop symbols are set.

In addition, in the case of the second half of the main variation in the case where the reach variation pattern is executed as the first half of the main variation, a predetermined development effect image or the like (for example, the production symbol 50 is successively destroyed on the production display device 21 after the reach display. A development pattern (see FIG. 38) for performing a reach development effect that displays a moving image or the like, and a development pattern (not shown) for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery without executing the reach development effect after the reach display (see FIG. 38). 37).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is “05H” or “A8H”, the latter half of the variation is executed by the undeveloped pattern, and the variation pattern number is “ In the case of “06H”, “07H”, “A6H” or “A7H”, the latter half of the fluctuation is executed according to the developed pattern.

In addition, a plurality of types are provided for the non-development pattern and the development pattern, and various types of third stop symbols, development effect images, and the like are set.
For example, as a pattern with development, a mode in which a cut-in effect is performed during a reach development effect, or a display of a development effect image with a higher expectation level of a jackpot is switched during a reach development effect (a so-called reach-up effect is performed). An aspect etc. can also be provided.
It should be noted that the manner in which the reach-up effect is performed may be set so as to increase the possibility that it will be executed when a jackpot is won to increase the player's expectation.

  Further, in the variation effect, not only the image display but also the image output, a predetermined BGM or sound may be output from the sound output device 10 (speaker), or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp). May be emitted with a predetermined lighting pattern or color. In addition, other images may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during the display of the cut-in image and the developed effect image. Good.

Also, here, a special pattern is provided as an aspect of the first half of the variation effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, and this special pattern is determined (that is, “05H” or “06H”). When the change mode number is determined), the special effect is executed.
This special effect is started when the special symbol variation display is started, and the special effect time determined in the first variation time corresponding to the variation mode number (4 seconds in the case of the variation mode number of “05H”, “ When the variation mode number of “06H” is 8 seconds), the process ends. And as above-mentioned, this fluctuation | variation (fluctuation display of the effect design 50) is started with the completion of this special effect.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as this special effect, a blackout effect in which the effect symbol 50 and the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 are all erased and the entire surface of the display unit 21a is displayed in black. (See FIG. 40) and a pseudo-variation effect (see FIG. 39) in which the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed once or a plurality of times.
When a special pattern is determined, either a blackout effect or a pseudo-change effect is determined and executed.
Specifically, when the change mode number of “05H” is determined, the black display effect is displayed for 4 seconds, and the effect symbol 50 is displayed for 2.5 seconds. Is performed, the execution of the pseudo variation effect (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo variation pattern A) in which the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed for 1.5 seconds is performed once, or the effect symbol 50 of 1.0 second is displayed. After the variation display is performed, one of executions of the pseudo variation effect (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo variation pattern B) in which the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed for 1.0 second is determined.
When the variation mode number of “06H” is determined, the black display on the entire surface of the display unit 21a is displayed for 8 seconds, and the variation symbol 50 is displayed for 2.5 seconds. After that, the execution of the pseudo variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the pseudo variation pattern C) in which the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed for 1.5 seconds is executed twice, or the effect symbol 50 is displayed for 1.5 seconds. After being performed, one of executions of a pseudo variation effect (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo variation pattern D) in which an aspect in which the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed for 0.5 seconds is performed is determined.
Then, the special variation effect is executed by the determined blackout effect or pseudo variation effect. The determination of the blackout effect or the pseudo variation effect will be described in detail later.
In the present specification, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 executed during the pseudo variation effect is referred to as “pseudo variation”.

Further, the pseudo variation (the variation display of the effect symbol 50 executed during the pseudo variation effect) is the same display mode as the main variation, and it is visually indistinguishable. Therefore, in the variation effect in which the special effect of the pseudo variation effect is executed, it appears that the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed at least twice together with the pseudo variation and the main variation. That is, apparently, although the change display of the effect symbol 50 is performed twice or more, the change effect is actually performed only once based on one hold. In the pseudo variation effect, the effect symbol 50 is stopped in a stop display mode for notifying reach without displaying reach.
Further, during the execution of this special effect, a pre-reading effect described later can also be executed.
Note that the special effects are not limited to the blackout effects and the pseudo-variable effects, and an image display effect in which a predetermined image (still image or moving image) is displayed or a predetermined operation by the operation effect device 9 is performed. Thus, an operation effect or the like in which a predetermined image is displayed may be provided. The special effect may be performed in the middle of this change.

Although not specifically shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 has the first half variation mode (reach variation pattern mode, reach variation pattern mode, stop display effect) Various kinds of variation effect determination tables for determining the mode of the second half main variation (the mode of the pattern without development, the mode of the pattern with development (the type of the development effect image), etc.) are stored. Yes. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the change mode command and the change pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100 to select a change effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, and within a predetermined numerical range. A production random number (first half variation production random number, second half variation production random number) is acquired (for example, 0 to 249). Then, the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command, and the obtained effect random number (the first half variation effect random number) , The first half of the main variation and the second half of the main variation are determined.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first half aspect of the variation effect (the first half variation aspect) is determined based on the variation mode command, and the second half aspect of the variation effect based on the variation pattern command. (Aspects of the second half of this change) are determined. Thereby, the change effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “00H” or “01H”, the first half variation is executed by the non-reach variation pattern. , “00H” and “01H” other than “00H”, the first half fluctuation is executed by the reach fluctuation pattern. Further, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is “05H” or “A8H”, the latter half of the variation is executed by the undeveloped pattern, and the variation pattern number is “06H”, “07H”, In the case of “A6H” or “A7H”, the latter half of the change is executed according to the developed pattern.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the mode of the first half fluctuation (unreach fluctuation pattern or reach fluctuation pattern) is uniquely determined for each fluctuation mode number, and the latter half fluctuation mode is determined for each fluctuation pattern number. (A pattern without development or a pattern with development) is uniquely determined.

Here, when the winning lottery result is a loss, as described above, one of the first group to the fourth group is determined as the group for determining the variation pattern lottery table 114, and this determination is made. Based on the determination table for loss (reach mode determination random number determination table 113) corresponding to the group, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined.
In addition, when any of the first group, the second group, or the third group is determined, a variation mode number in which the variation pattern of the first half is always a reachless variation pattern is determined, and the variation of the second half of the variation is determined. The determination table for losing is set so that the variation pattern lottery table 114 in which the variation pattern number whose mode is always a normal losing pattern is determined is determined. On the other hand, when the fourth group is determined, a variation mode number in which the first half variation mode is always a reach variation pattern is determined, and a variation in which the second half variation mode is always an undeveloped pattern. The determination table for loss is set so that the variation pattern lottery table 114 in which the pattern number is determined is determined. In addition, when the fifth group is determined, a variation mode number in which the first half variation mode is always a reach variation pattern is determined, and a variation pattern number in which the second half variation mode is always a developed pattern is determined. The determination table for losing is set so that the determined variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined.
As described above, when the group type of either the first group or the second group is determined in the pre-determination process, the group type of either the first group or the second group even at the start of the change. Is determined, and when the group type of either the fourth group or the fifth group is determined in the above-described pre-determination process, either the fourth group or the fifth group is selected even when the change starts. A group type is determined.

  In addition, when winning a jackpot, a variation mode number is determined in which the mode of the first half fluctuation is always a reach variation pattern, and a variation pattern number in which the mode of the second half variation is always a pattern with no development or a pattern with development. The jackpot determination table is set so that the variation pattern lottery table 114 with the above determined is determined.

  Therefore, in the above-described pre-determination process, the reach (first special figure random number) for which a pre-determination command is set in which the first half variation mode is a reachless variation pattern and the second half variation mode is a normal loss pattern is set to reach. The first half variation is executed by the none variation pattern, and the second half variation is executed by the normal loss pattern. In addition, with respect to a hold for which a pre-decision command is set in which the first half fluctuation mode is a reach fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation mode is an undeveloped pattern, the first half fluctuation is executed by the reach fluctuation pattern and the second half by the no development pattern. This change will be executed. In addition, with respect to a hold for which a pre-decision command is set in which the first half main fluctuation mode is a reach fluctuation pattern and the second half main fluctuation mode is a developed pattern, the first half main fluctuation is executed by the reach fluctuation pattern and the second half by the developed pattern. This change will be executed.

(Overview of hold display effect)
The hold display effect is to perform hold display in a predetermined display mode in the effect display device 21 when a new hold is stored, and is executed for any one hold stored in the hold storage area. This corresponds to a pre-reading effect that can start a predetermined suggestion related to the target hold before the execution of the variable effect related to the target hold. Here, only the hold display effect based on the hold memory of the first special figure random number will be described, and the description of the hold display effect based on the hold memory of the second special figure random number will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 41, a holding display area 52 is provided in the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the present embodiment. When the first special figure random number is stored on hold, a hold display indicating that the hold storage is made is performed in the hold display area 52, and the hold number is notified to the player by the hold display. It has become.
Specifically, a total of four hold display units 53 (a first hold display unit 53a, a second hold display unit 53b, a third hold display unit 53c, and a fourth hold display unit 53d) are provided in the hold display area 52. The four special display units 53 indicate the number of first special figure reservations.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first reserved storage area for storing the first special figure random number is provided in the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100, but the sub control board 300 is provided. Also in the sub-RAM 303, the first hold memory in which the jackpot information related to the first special figure random number, the advance determination information such as the variation mode number and the variation pattern number of the advance determination command, and the hold information indicating the hold display mode are stored. An area is provided.
The first reserved storage area provided in the sub-RAM 303 includes a total of four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and the first storage unit corresponds to the first hold display unit 53a, Hereinafter, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit correspond to the second hold display unit 53b to the fourth hold display unit 53d, respectively. And if hold information is memorize | stored in each memory | storage part, hold display will be performed in the corresponding hold display part 53. FIG.

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

  Then, when the first special figure holding number increases or decreases by reading the holding memory or newly storing the holding memory, the number of the holding display in the above-described holding display unit 53 also increases or decreases accordingly. It is like that.

Although not shown in particular, as a display mode of the hold display, a mode in which a white circle is displayed, a mode in which a red circle is displayed, and a mode in which a gold circle is displayed are provided. If the result of the lottery win is lost, the hold display in the form in which the white circle is displayed is most easily executed, the hold display in the form in which the red circle is displayed, and the gold circle is displayed. It is set so that it becomes difficult to be executed gradually in the order of the hold display according to the displayed form, and when the result of the big win lottery is a big win, the hold display by the form in which the golden circle is displayed is the most It is set so that it is harder to be executed in the order of the hold display in a mode in which a red circle is displayed and the hold display in a mode in which a white circle is displayed. Thereby, the expectation degree of jackpot is suggested by the mode of the held display performed.
In addition, the display mode of the hold display is not limited to the above-described mode, and may be a mode in which a circle of another color is displayed, or other shapes (for example, a star, a character, etc.) It is good also as a mode displayed. Further, during the execution of the fluctuation effect, the display mode of the hold display may be switched to another display mode with a higher expectation level of the jackpot (a so-called hold chance up effect is performed).

(Outline of special background display effect)
The special background display effect, when a new hold is memorized, straddles multiple change effects from the change effect executed before the change effect based on the hold to the change effect based on the hold. The display device 21 displays a special background image, etc., is executed for any one of the holds stored in the hold storage area, and before the execution of the variation effect related to the hold of the target, This corresponds to a pre-reading effect that can start a predetermined suggestion about the hold.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the special background display effect is executed only based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 (that is, only based on the first special figure random number stored). In this special background display effect, as shown in FIG. 42, a special background image in which a plurality of stars are drawn across a plurality of variation effects is displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 42 (b) and (c), a game is played at the first start winning opening 15 during the fluctuating effect being performed when the first special figure holding number is “1”. It is assumed that a ball has entered and the first special figure random number is newly stored as a hold. Then, it is assumed that it is determined that the special background display effect is executed for the suspension. Then, the normal background image display is switched to the special background image display (see FIG. 42C). After that, the special background image continues to be displayed until a predetermined time point (the time point when reach display is performed in the present embodiment) during the changing effect executed based on the hold that is the target of the special background display effect. (See FIGS. 42D to 42G).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special background is used only when the reach variation pattern is determined as the mode of the first half variation (that is, when the variation mode number is other than “00H” and “01H”). Display effects can be executed.

Here, in the case of execution of a variation effect with a high expectation level of winning the jackpot (for example, during the execution of a variation effect in which the second half of this variation is a development pattern) or when such a variation effect is determined to be executed, When a new hold is stored and a special background display effect is executed for the hold, a change effect with a high expectation level for the big win is executed before the change effect related to the target hold is executed. As a result, there is a risk that the player may feel uncomfortable in the performance.
Furthermore, during the execution of the special background display effect, the special background display effect for the newly stored hold is executed, or after the special background display effect is finished, the special background display effect is executed. If a special background display effect for a hold stored next to the hold is executed, it cannot be distinguished from the special background display effect that has been executed previously, and there is a risk that the effect will also be uncomfortable. .

Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a special background display effect is executed, a start prohibition condition is set to prohibit starting the special background display effect in the stored change effect related to the hold. When the hold stored in the first hold storage area satisfies the start prohibition condition, information indicating that starting the special background display effect for the hold is prohibited (hereinafter, Start prohibition information) is set. Specifically, start prohibition information is stored together with the above-described prior determination information and hold information in the storage unit of the first hold storage area in which the corresponding hold is stored. Then, when the first special figure random number is newly stored as the hold, it is determined whether or not the start prohibition information is set for each hold, so that the special background can be changed from the change effect based on any hold. It is determined whether the display effect can be started (that is, how many special effects can be executed across the variable effects based on the number of hold until the newly stored hold is reached). In the present specification, the number of suspensions in which the special background display effect can be continuously executed until the newly stored suspension is referred to as a “continuous executable suspension number”.
And when executing the special background display effect for the newly stored hold, the change effect related to the hold stored next to the latest stored hold among the holds for which start prohibition information is set Thus, the special background display effect can be started, and the special background display effect cannot be started from the change effect before the change effect.
In addition, when start prohibition information is set in the latest stored hold among the stored holds when the hold is newly stored, it is more effective than the variation effect based on the newly stored hold. Since the special background display effect cannot be started before, the special background display effect for the newly stored suspension is not executed.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the start prohibition condition is a suspension in which a variation effect with a high expectation of winning a jackpot is executed (that is, a suspension in which the second half of the variation is executed by a development pattern), special It is a hold related to a fluctuating effect performed during the background display effect, and after the special background display effect is ended, the hold is stored after the hold that was the target of execution of the special background display effect. It has been established.
Then, when the hold stored in the first hold storage area satisfies the start prohibition condition, start prohibition information is set for the hold. That is, as described above, the start prohibition information is stored in the storage unit of the first hold storage area in which the corresponding hold is stored.
The start prohibition conditions are not limited to these, but in addition to the above-mentioned conditions, it is a hold stored at the time of switching the gaming state, a hold related to a jackpot winning, In the case where a variation mode number or variation pattern number for which the effect mode is not uniquely determined is provided, it may be determined that the above-described variation mode number or the variation pattern number is on hold.

Hereinafter, the start of the special background display effect based on the presence / absence of the start prohibition information will be described more specifically.
For example, as shown in FIG. 43A, it is assumed that the fluctuating effect is executed based on the read suspension and that three suspensions are stored. The special background display effect is not executed at the present time, and the latter half of the change is not executed due to the developed pattern for any of the read hold and the stored three hold. . When the fourth hold is stored in this state, the start prohibition information is not set for any of the read hold and the three stored hold, and is executed at the present time. In the variation effect (the variation effect being executed based on the read hold), the special background display effect for the above-described fourth hold can be started. In this case, the continuously executable hold number is “4”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), it is assumed that the fluctuating effect is executed based on the read suspension and that three suspensions are stored. It is assumed that it is determined that the latter half of the change is executed by the development pattern for the second hold from the hold stored first among the stored holds. In this state, when the fourth hold is stored, the start prohibition information is set for the second hold described above, so the third stored next to the second hold. In the variation effect based on the hold, the special background display effect for the above-mentioned fourth hold can be started. In this case, the continuously executable hold number is “1”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), it is assumed that the fluctuating effect is executed based on the read suspension and that two suspensions are stored. It is assumed that it is determined that the latter half of the change is executed by the development pattern for the second hold from the hold stored first among the stored holds. When the third hold is stored in this state, the start prohibition information is set for the second hold described above, and therefore stored before the third hold described above. The special background display effect cannot be started in the variable effect based on the hold. That is, the special background display effect for the above-mentioned third hold cannot be executed. In this case, the continuously executable hold number is “0”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), it is assumed that the fluctuating effect is executed based on the read suspension and that three suspensions are stored. Then, it is assumed that a special background display effect is executed for the stored hold (first hold) among the stored holds. That is, the special background display effect is executed across the variation effect based on the read hold. In this state, when the fourth hold is stored, the read hold, the hold stored first among the stored holds (that is, the hold that is the target of the special background display effect) The start prohibition information is set for the second hold stored after the hold stored first (that is, the hold stored after the hold that was the target of execution of the special background display effect). Therefore, in the variation effect based on the third hold stored next to the second hold, the special background display effect for the above-described fourth hold can be started. In this case, the continuously executable hold number is “1”.

(Special background display effect when the first half of the variable effect is executed by a special pattern)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the variation mode number is “05H” or “06H”, the first half of the variation effect is executed by the special pattern, and the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started. Before, a special effect of either a blackout effect or a pseudo-variable effect is executed.
And when the special background display effect for the hold for which the change mode number of “05H” or “06H” is determined is executed, the change effect is executed before the change effect based on the hold. The special background display effect is started, continuously executed during execution of the blackout effect or the pseudo-variable effect in the variable effect based on the hold, and the change of the effect symbol 50 executed after the blackout effect or the pseudo-variable effect is finished. When the reach is displayed, the process is terminated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), a game is played at the first start winning opening 15 during the fluctuating performance performed when the first special figure holding number is “1”. It is assumed that a first special figure random number for which a ball enters and a new variation mode number of “05H” is determined is stored as a hold. Then, it is determined that the special background display effect for the hold is executed, and the special effect of the blackout effect is executed in the changing effect based on the hold. It is assumed that the start prohibition information is not set for both the read hold and the stored hold, and the special background display effect can be started in the changing effect being executed. Then, the special background display effect is started from the time when the new hold is stored, and the display is switched from the normal background image display to the special background image display (see FIG. 44B). Thereafter, the special background image continues to be displayed until the variation effect executed based on the hold that is the target of the special background display effect is started (see FIGS. 44C to 44E). Thereafter, when the above-described variation effect is started, a blackout effect for 4 seconds is executed as the special effect, and the display of the special background image is continuously performed (see FIG. 44 (f)). The special background image continues to be displayed until the reach display is performed even after the end of the blackout effect (see FIGS. 44 (g) to (h)).

  As shown in FIGS. 45 (a) and 45 (b), a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 during the fluctuating effect performed when the first special figure holding number is “0”. It is assumed that the first special figure random number for which a ball is changed and a variation mode number of “05H” is newly determined is stored as a hold. Then, it is determined that the special background display effect for the hold is to be executed, and the special effect of the pseudo change effect by the pseudo change pattern A is executed in the change effect based on the hold. It should be noted that the start prohibition information is not set for the read hold, and the special background display effect can be started in the variation effect being executed. Then, the special background display effect is started from the time when the new hold is stored, and the display is switched from the normal background image display to the special background image display (see FIG. 45B). From then on, the special background image continues to be displayed until the variation effect executed based on the hold that is the target of the special background display effect is started (see FIG. 45C). After that, when the above-described variation effect is started, as a special effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 for 2.5 seconds is performed, and then the effect symbol 50 is stopped once for 1.5 seconds. In response to this, the special background image is continuously displayed (see FIGS. 45D to 45E). The special background image continues to be displayed until the reach display is performed even after the special effect is finished and the dynamic display of the effect symbol 50 is started (see FIG. 45G).

  Here, the pseudo variation (the variation display of the effect symbol 50 executed during the pseudo variation production) is the same display mode as the main variation as described above, and it is not possible to distinguish any of them in appearance. Therefore, it appears that the change display of the effect symbol 50 is performed twice or more in one change effect. Then, when the special background display effect is executed together with the pseudo-variation effect, the special background display effect is apparently straddling the number of change effects (the change display of the effect symbol 50) more than the number of continuously executable suspensions. Will be executed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), it is assumed that a variable effect is executed based on the read hold, and one hold is stored, and the read hold and stored. It is assumed that the start prohibition information is not set for any of the pending holds. In this state, the second hold is stored and a special background display effect for the hold is executed. In this case, since the special background display effect is started in the variable effect being executed based on the read hold, the continuously executable hold number is “2”. In this case, the pseudo-variation pattern A (the display of the effect symbol 50 is stopped for 1.5 seconds after the effect symbol 50 is changed and displayed for 2.5 seconds for the second hold described above). When the pseudo variation effect of the pattern performed once) is executed, the variation effect being executed based on the read hold, the change effect based on the first hold, the one time executed by the pseudo change pattern A It seems that the special background display effect is executed across the pseudo variation. That is, apparently, the special background display effect is executed over three variable effects larger than “2” which is the continuously executable suspension number (see FIG. 46A).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 46B, it is assumed that the fluctuating effect is executed based on the read hold and that two holds are stored, and the start is prohibited only for the read hold. It is assumed that information is set. In this state, the third hold is stored, and a special background display effect for the hold is executed. In this case, since the special background display effect is started in the variation effect based on the first stored suspension, the continuously executable suspension number is “2”. In this case, the pseudo variation pattern D (the variation in which the effect symbol 50 is displayed for 1.5 seconds and then the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed for 0.5 second is displayed for the above-described third hold. When the pseudo variation effect of the pattern performed four times) is executed, the variation effect based on the first hold, the change effect based on the second hold, and the four pseudo variations executed by the pseudo change pattern D It seems that a special background display effect is executed across the board. That is, apparently, the special background display effect is executed over the six variable effects larger than “2” which is the continuously executable hold number (see FIG. 46B).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special effect is first executed when the variation display of the special symbol is started as an aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect. A special pattern in which the first half of the variable display is started is provided, and as a special effect executed in the special pattern, a pseudo variable effect in which a pseudo variation in the same manner as the main variation is performed once or a plurality of times is provided. ing. In addition, when a new hold is stored, a special background image is displayed across a plurality of variable effects from a variable effect executed before the variable effect based on the hold to the variable effect based on the hold. It is possible to execute special background display effects such as

Then, the hold (newly stored hold) subject to execution of the special background display effect is that the first half of the change effect is executed based on the special pattern. Is executed, the number of times of the fluctuation effect based on the hold stored before the hold and the total number of times of execution of the pseudo change in the change effect based on the hold, the change display of the effect symbol 50 As a result, it appears that the special background display effect is executed across the variation effect for the total number of times.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special background display effect is executed over the variation effect more times than the actual number of the variation effect executed based on the stored suspension. Since it can be shown and the execution of the special background display effect over a longer period can be realized, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Overview of determining whether to execute special background display effects)
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, a special background display effect determination table 121 for determining whether or not to execute the special background display effect is stored.
The special background display effect determination table 121 includes a special background display effect determination random number acquired for each jackpot lottery result, for each consecutively executable hold number, and within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Whether to execute the special background display effect is determined in association with each other.
Then, when the sub control board 300 receives a prior determination command corresponding to the change mode number of the reach change pattern transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 determines one special background display effect from the range of 0 to 249. While acquiring a random number, confirming the number of consecutively executable hold, the result of jackpot lottery, the number of consecutively executable hold, the acquired special background display effect determination random number, and the special background display determination table 121, the special background Whether to execute the display effect is determined by lottery.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the sub-control board 300 receives a pre-determining command corresponding to the variation mode number of the non-reach variation pattern, the special control for the hold related to the pre-determination command The execution of the background display effect is not determined. Then, only when the sub-control board 300 receives a prior determination command corresponding to the variation mode number of the reach variation pattern, whether the execution of the special background display effect for the hold related to the prior determination command is determined as described above. Determined by lottery.
As for the hold related to the pre-judgment command corresponding to the change mode number of the reach fluctuation pattern, there are both cases where the result of the big win lottery based on the hold will be a big win and a case where it will be lost. Even in this case, whether or not the special background display effect can be executed is determined by the above-described lottery.
In FIG. 47, the numbers shown in each selection area in which the result of the jackpot lottery is associated with whether or not the special background display effect can be executed are the special background display effect determination random numbers assigned to the selected area. , That is, the selection ratio of the selection region.

Also, in this special background display effect determination table 121, special background display effect determination random numbers are assigned so that the special background display effect is not executed when the continuously executable hold number is 0, and the jackpot A special background display effect determination random number is assigned so that the probability of executing the special background display effect is higher in the case where the lottery result is a big win than in the case of a loss.
In other words, since special background display effects are easy to be executed when winning a jackpot, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot when the special background display effect is executed. ing.

(Overview of determining the type of special production)
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, a special effect for determining the type of special effect (blackout effect, pseudo-variable effect) to be executed when a special pattern is determined. An effect determination table 122 is stored.
The special effect determination table 122 includes a first special effect determination table 122a that is referred to when a prior determination command corresponding to the variation mode command “05H” is received, and an advance corresponding to the variation mode command “06H”. A second special effect determination table 122b that is referred to when a determination command is received is provided (see FIGS. 48A and 48B).
In these tables, the types of special effects are determined in association with the number of consecutively executable suspensions and the special effect determination random numbers acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). ing.
When the sub-control board 300 receives a pre-judgment command corresponding to the variation mode number “05H” or “06H” transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub-CPU 301 selects one special value from 0 to 249. Acquiring the effect determination random number, confirming the number of continuously executable hold, the number of continuously executable hold, the acquired special effect determination random number, and the type of special effect to be executed based on the corresponding special effect determination table 122 Is determined by lottery.

As shown in FIG. 48A, according to the first special effect determination table 122a, any one of the blackout effect, the pseudo variation effect of the pseudo variation pattern A, or the pseudo variation effect of the pseudo variation pattern B is determined. The Further, as shown in FIG. 48B, according to the second special effect determination table 122b, any one of the blackout effect, the pseudo variation effect of the pseudo variation pattern C, or the pseudo variation effect of the pseudo variation pattern D is selected. It is determined.
In FIGS. 48A and 48B, the numbers shown in each selection area in which the number of consecutively executable suspensions and the type of special effect are associated with each other are the special effect determinations assigned to the selection area. The range of random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown.

Further, in the first special effect determination table 122a and the second special effect determination table 122b, special effect determination random numbers are allocated so that a blackout effect is always executed when the number of continuously executable suspensions is zero. It is. In addition, when the continuously executable hold number is 3 or 4, when the continuously executable hold number is 2, and when the continuously executable hold number is 1, the pseudo-variable effect is easily executed. A special production decision random number is assigned.
That is, since the pseudo-variable effect is not executed when the continuously executable hold number is 0, the number of variable display of the effect symbol 50 executed based on the stored hold and the apparent effect symbol 50 This is the same as the number of times of fluctuation display. On the other hand, when the continuously executable hold number is 3 or 4, the pseudo executable effect is easily executed in the order of the continuously executable hold number being 2, and the continuously executable hold number being 1. The smaller the number of continuously executable suspensions, the greater the number of apparent display variations of the effect design 50 than the number of display variations of the effect design 50 executed based on the stored suspension. Therefore, when the number of continuously executable suspensions is small, even when the execution of the special background display effect is determined, the special background display effect straddling many fluctuating effects can be easily executed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the ratio for determining the blackout effect or the pseudo-variable effect is set for each continuously executable hold number, and thus the special background display effect is executed. For example, when the number of continuously executable suspensions is small, the number of apparent variation effects is increased, while when the number of continuously executable suspensions is large, the number of apparent variation effects is not increased. It is possible to set the apparent period during which the effect is executed (the number of apparently changing effects that are executed across the special background display effect) as intended by the designer, thereby enhancing the effect. .

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

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

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

  In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted in accordance with the progress status of the changing effect being executed, and operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. It is determined whether or not is input. When an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, an image indicating that the effect operation device 9 has been operated is displayed. Commands are sent to the transmission buffer to be sent to various control boards such as a control board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown), and an electrical control board (not shown). Store. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.

  In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, a sound control board, and an illumination control board. Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the prior determination command reception processing that is executed when a prior determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the advance determination command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 562 of the advance determination process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 stores, on the basis of the received preliminary determination command, the preliminary determination information such as the jackpot lottery included in the preliminary determination command, the special symbol type, the variation mode number, and the variation pattern number, as the sub RAM 303. Stored in the corresponding storage unit in the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold display process for performing a hold display in the hold display area 52. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets a hold display command in the transmission buffer. The hold display command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and processing for performing hold display on the hold display unit corresponding to the newly made hold storage is executed on the control board. Will be. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In Step 2202, the sub CPU 301 executes special background display effect control processing for performing various controls related to the special background display effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 executes a prohibition control process for performing control relating to whether or not execution of the special background display effect is prohibited. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2204.
In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 executes special effect determination processing for determining the type of special effect. Then, the prior determination command reception process ends.

Next, the special background display effect control process of step 2202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 resets the value of the continuously executable pending number counter for counting the continuously executable pending number. The continuously executable pending number counter is constituted by a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 inputs the number of the storage unit in the first reserved storage area in which the new hold is stored in a predetermined variable N. For example, if the storage unit storing the new hold is the second storage unit, 2 is input to N. This variable N is used to specify the number of the storage unit in the first reserved storage area, and the value of this variable N specifies the storage unit to be processed later. For example, when the value of N is 1, a storage unit that is a target of processing described later is a first storage unit. When the value of N is 0, a predetermined processing storage unit provided in the sub RAM 303 in which the read suspension is stored is a target of processing described later. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 decrements the value of N by 1. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not start prohibition information is stored in the Nth storage unit. If it is determined that the start prohibition information is stored in the Nth storage unit, the process proceeds to step 2306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start prohibition information is not stored in the Nth storage unit, the process proceeds to the next step 2304.

In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 increments the value of the continuously executable pending number counter by one. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of N is 0. If it is determined that the value of N is not 0 (that is, 1 or more), the process returns to step 2302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of N is 0, the process proceeds to the next step 2306.

In step 2306, the sub CPU 301 stores the value of the continuously executable pending number counter in the storage unit of the first pending storage area where the new pending is stored. As a result, the number of continuously executable suspensions for the corresponding suspension is stored. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2307.
In Step 2307, the sub CPU 301 can execute the special background display effect using the change mode number stored in the storage unit (the storage unit storing the new hold) in Step 2200 described above (that is, “02H”). , “03H”, “05H”, or “06H”). If it is determined that the special background display effect is not executable, the special background display effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special background display effect can be executed, the process proceeds to the next step 2308.

In step 2308, the sub CPU 301 acquires the special background display effect determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2309.
In step 2309, the sub CPU 301 stores the special background display effect determination random number acquired in the above step 2308, the jackpot lottery result stored in the storage unit in the above step 2200 (big hit or lose), and in the above step 2306. Based on the number of continuously executable suspensions stored in the section and the special background display effect determination table 121, whether to execute the special background display effect is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2310.

In step 2310, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the special background display effect has been determined in step 2309 described above. If it is determined that the execution of the special background display effect has not been determined (that is, the non-execution of the special background display effect has been determined), the special background display effect control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that execution of the special background display effect has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2311.
In step 2311, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of N is 0. If it is determined that the value of N is not 0, the process proceeds to step 2313. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of N is 0, the process proceeds to the next step 2312.

In step 2312, the sub CPU 301 sets a special background display effect start command for starting a special background display effect in the transmission buffer. The special background display effect start command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and the special background display effect is generated by these control boards based on the received special background display effect start command. Control to be executed is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2314.
Further, in step 2313, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2311 that the value of N is not 0, the sub CPU 301 is time to start a special background display effect in the (N + 1) th storage unit of the first reserved storage area. The special background display start information indicating is stored. That is, when the special background display start information is stored in the storage unit of the first hold storage area, the hold stored in the storage unit is read out, and the special background display is displayed at the start of the variation effect based on the hold. Production will be started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2314.

In step 2314, the sub CPU 301 turns on an execution determination prohibition flag indicating that execution of the special background display effect has been determined and execution of a new special background display effect cannot be determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2315.
In step 2315, the sub CPU 301 stores special background display target information indicating that the special background display effect is to be executed in the storage unit in which the new hold is stored. That is, when the special background display target information is stored in the storage unit of the first hold storage area, it is indicated that the special background display effect for the hold stored in the storage unit is executed. Then, the special background display effect control process ends.

Next, the prohibition control process in step 2203 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines that the variation pattern number in the prior determination information stored in the storage unit corresponding to step 2200 (the storage unit storing the new hold) corresponds to the developed pattern (that is, , “06H”, “07H”, “A6H” or “A7H”). If it is determined that the pattern corresponds to the developed pattern, the process proceeds to step 2403. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pattern does not correspond to the developed pattern, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution decision prohibition flag is on. If it is determined that the execution determination prohibition flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2403. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution determination prohibition flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not special background display target information is stored in the storage unit immediately preceding the storage unit in the first hold storage area in which a new hold is stored. That is, it is determined whether or not the hold newly stored in the storage unit is stored next to the hold of the execution target of the special background display effect. And when it determines with special background display object information not being memorize | stored, a prohibition control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special background display target information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 stores the start prohibition information in the newly stored storage unit. Thereby, the start prohibition information is set for the hold stored in the storage unit, and the special background display effect cannot be started in the changing effect based on the hold. Then, the prohibition control process ends.

Next, the special effect determination process in step 2204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In Step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the variation mode number in the prior determination information stored in the corresponding storage unit (the storage unit storing the new hold) in Step 2200 is “05H” or “06H”. It is determined whether or not (that is, whether or not the first half of the variation effect is a special pattern). And when it determines with neither being "05H" and "06H", special effect determination processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is “05H” or “06H”, the process proceeds to the next step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 obtains the special effect determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.

  In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 corresponds to the special effect determination random number acquired in step 2501 described above, the continuously executable hold number stored in the new hold storage unit in step 2306, and the variation mode number described above. Based on the special effect determination table 122 (ie, the first special effect determination table 122a when the variation mode number is “05H”, and the second special effect determination table 122b when the variation mode number is “06H”). The aspect of the special effect is determined, and the determined aspect of the special effect is stored in the corresponding storage unit (the storage unit storing the new hold). Specifically, when the variation mode number is “05H”, a blackout effect, a pseudo variation effect of the pseudo variation pattern A, or a pseudo variation effect of the pseudo variation pattern B is determined as a special effect mode. . When the variation mode number is “06H”, a blackout effect, a pseudo variation effect of the pseudo variation pattern C, or a pseudo variation effect of the pseudo variation pattern D is determined as a special effect mode. Then, the special effect determination process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing executed when a variation mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 911 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold shift process for shifting the display of the corresponding hold display unit as the number of holds stored in the first hold storage area decreases by one. Specifically, when the sub CPU 301 receives the variation mode command, the sub CPU 301 performs a shift process for each storage unit in the first reserved storage area. Here, the information stored in the first storage unit (preliminary determination information, number of consecutively executable suspensions, start prohibition information, special background display target information, special background display start information, special effects, etc.) is stored in the sub-RAM 303. While shifting to the predetermined processing storage unit provided, the information stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. At the same time, the hold display is also shifted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.

In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2602.
In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 determines the first half based on the first variation variation random number acquired in step 2601 described above, the variation representation determination table for determining the variation variation mode, and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command. The mode of this variation is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2603.

  In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 sets a first half variation effect execution command that defines the first half portion of the variation effect in the transmission buffer. Specifically, when the special effect mode is determined in step 2502 described above, the first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the special effect mode and the first half actual mode determined in step 2602 described above. Is set in the send buffer. If the special effect mode is not determined in step 2502, the first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half main variation mode determined in step 2602 is set in the transmission buffer. The first half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the first half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received first half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not special background display start information is stored in a predetermined processing storage unit. And when it determines with special background display start information not being memorize | stored, a variable mode command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that special background display start information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2605.
In step 2605, the sub CPU 301 sets a special background display effect start command in the transmission buffer. The special background display effect start command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and the special background display effect is generated by these control boards based on the received special background display effect start command. Control to be executed is performed. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

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

In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 obtains the latter half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect based on the latter half variation effect random number, the variation effect determination table acquired in step 2700 and the received variation pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 sets a second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2701 described above in the transmission buffer. The second half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the second half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received second half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2703.
In step 2703, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution decision prohibition flag is on. If it is determined that the execution decision prohibition flag is not on, the variation pattern command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution decision prohibition flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2704.

In step 2704, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not special background display target information is stored in a predetermined processing storage unit. And when it determines with special background display object information not being memorize | stored, a fluctuation pattern command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special background display target information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2705.
In step 2705, the sub CPU 301 sets a special background display end command for ending the special background display effect being executed at a predetermined timing (reach display timing in this embodiment) in the transmission buffer. The special background display end command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the special background display effect is ended by these control boards based on the received special background display end command. Control will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2706.

  In step 2706, the sub CPU 301 turns off the execution determination prohibition flag. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 101 determines a variation effect pattern in addition to the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15. A reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and based on the acquired random number, a jackpot determination and a variation production pattern (variation time) are determined. It is not limited. For example, the main CPU 101 may acquire only the jackpot determination random number, and determine the jackpot determination and the variation effect pattern based on the acquired jackpot determination random number.
By setting in this way, processing such as generation of random numbers can be reduced, so that the load on the main CPU 101 can be reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variation effect pattern (variation time) is determined by the main CPU 101, the variation effect mode (reachless variation pattern, reach variation) is uniquely associated with the determined pattern. Pattern, non-developed pattern, developed pattern, etc.) are determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the main CPU 101 determines only the pattern (variation time) of the variation effect, and this determination It may be set so that the sub CPU 301 that has received the result determines the above-described variation effect mode.
By setting in this way, it is possible to reduce the load on the main CPU 101 and increase the variation of the determined variation effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variation mode number associated with the special pattern is determined, the first half variation is set to be executed by the reach variation pattern (that is, the special effect is performed). When executed, the reach display is always set to be performed). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is no reach when the variation mode number associated with the special pattern is determined. It may be set so that the first half fluctuation is executed according to the fluctuation pattern. In other words, the reach display may not be performed even if the special effect is executed.
By setting in this way, the variation of the first half variation that is executed when the special effect is executed increases, so that the effect of the effect can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the special effect time when the variation mode number associated with the special pattern is determined is either “4 seconds” or “8 seconds”, but is not limited thereto. It is not a thing, and you may provide special production time other than these.
By setting in this way, the variation of special effects increases, so the effect of the effects can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special background display effect can be executed for the suspension in which the first half fluctuation according to the reach fluctuation pattern is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may set so that special background display effect can be performed also for the hold | maintenance in which the first half fluctuation | variation by a pattern is performed.
By setting in this way, the execution trigger of the special background display effect increases, so that the effect of the effect can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a new hold is stored during execution of the variable effect and execution of the special background display effect for the hold is determined, the change effect being executed is related. If the start prohibition information is not set for the hold (read hold), the special background display effect is set to start from the time of the determination. However, the determination is not limited to this, and the determination is made. Alternatively, the special background display effect may be set to start from a later time point (for example, the end point of the running variation effect, the start point of the next variation effect, etc.).
In addition, when the start prohibition information is set for the hold related to the variation effect being executed, the special background display effect is started from the start time of the change effect related to the first hold that can start the special background display effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this, but the time point after the start of the variation effect (for example, the end point of the variation effect, the hold stored after the earliest hold) The special background display effect may be set to start from the starting point of the variation effect.
By setting as above, since the variation of the start timing of the special background display effect increases, the effect of the effect can be improved.

Further, in the pseudo variation in the above-described embodiment, the reach display is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect symbol 50 is displayed in the stop display mode of the loss after performing the reach display. May be set to stop display.
By setting in this way, variations in the mode of pseudo fluctuation increase, so that the effect of production can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the hold that can determine the execution of the special background display effect is stored, the execution of the special background display effect is not determined when the continuously executable hold number is 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case where the pre-determination process determines that the variation mode number associated with the special pattern is determined for the stored hold, and the number of continuously executable holds is 0, the special background While setting so that execution of a display effect can be determined, when execution of a special background display effect is determined, it may be set such that a pseudo-variable effect is forcibly executed for the suspension.
By setting in this way, the start prohibition information is set for the hold stored immediately before the target hold, and the special background display effect cannot be started before the execution of the variable effect related to the target hold. Even if it exists, during execution of the variation | change effect concerning the said holding | maintenance of the said object, it can be shown that the special background display effect is performed with the variation | change display (variation effect | action) of the effect design 50 once or more. Therefore, the execution trigger for the special background display effect can be increased, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined in the prior determination process that the variation mode number associated with the special pattern is determined, a special effect mode (blackout) is determined in the prior determination process. When the effect and the pseudo-change effect) are determined and the change mode command is received, the special effect is executed in the manner determined in the prior determination process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a variation mode command is received, a special effect mode may be determined, and the special effect may be set to be executed according to the determined mode.
By setting in this way, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the sub CPU 301 in the prior determination process.

Moreover, in the prior determination process in the above-mentioned embodiment, after determining whether or not the execution of the special background display effect is determined, the mode of the special effect is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. After determining the mode, it may be set so as to determine whether or not to execute the special background display effect.
By setting in this way, the content of the special background display effect (for example, the pachinko machine P executes the special background display effect in which the background image is sequentially switched in accordance with the execution of the variable effect. If it is set to be possible, it is possible to determine the order in which the background image is switched, etc., so that variations of the special background display effect increase and the effect can be improved.

In addition, when execution of the special background display effect is determined and the special effect of the pseudo-variable effect is determined, it is apparently straddled over the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 50 a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) or more. When the special background display effect is executed, the mode of the pseudo-variation effect may be re-determined and changed so that the special background display effect is executed across the change display of the effect symbol 50 less than a predetermined number of times.
By setting in this way, it is possible to prevent the special background display effect from being disturbed by the special background display effect appearing to be executed over an extremely long period of time, thereby improving the effect. Can be made. It should be noted that the redetermination of the mode of the pseudo variation effect may be performed during the prior determination process or may be performed when the variation mode command is received. Further, when re-determining the mode of the pseudo variation effect, even if the specific mode is forcibly determined so that the special background display effect is executed across the variation display of the effect symbol 50 less than a predetermined number of times. Good.

In addition, during the pseudo variation in the above-described embodiment, it is set so that the hold display is not shifted (see FIGS. 45D to 45F), but is not limited to this. It may be set so that the shift of the hold display is performed in appearance, or the display is performed in a mode different from the shift of the hold display (for example, the first hold display portion in the hold display area 52 is displayed by the specific character). Or the like may continue to be displayed on 53a).
By setting in this way, the variation of the hold display during the pseudo variation increases, so that the effect of production can be improved.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  In addition, the 1st start winning opening 15 in the above-mentioned embodiment is equivalent to the start area | region of this invention. The jackpot determined random number in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution determined random number of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 503 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a random number acquisition unit of the present invention. The first reserved storage area in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the reserved storage means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a special game execution availability determination unit of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2602, step 2701 and the like in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect mode determining means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of step 2603, step 2702, and the like in the above-described embodiment, and the effect display device 21 correspond to the fluctuating effect executing means of the present invention. The special background display effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the prefetch effect of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2312, step 2605, and the like in the above-described embodiment, and the effect display device 21 correspond to the prefetch effect execution means of the present invention. The normal pattern in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first aspect of the present invention. The special pattern in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second aspect of the present invention. Moreover, the pseudo variation effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the pseudo variation mode of the present invention. Moreover, the blackout effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a specific suggestion aspect of the present invention. In addition, the continuously executable hold number in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the hold number from the hold that can start the prefetch effect of the present invention to the hold of the target of the prefetch effect.

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

Claims (3)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a special game execution determination random number related to determination of whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting area,
A special memory execution determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, a storage unit that stores the random number as a reservation up to a predetermined number;
Whether or not to execute the special game on the basis of the special game execution decision random number related to the read hold, reading the hold stored in the hold storage means triggered by the establishment of a predetermined start condition Means for determining whether or not to execute a special game;
Fluctuation effect mode determining means for determining a mode of variation effect for notifying the result of determination by the special game execution possibility determination means;
Based on the variation effect mode determined by the variation effect mode determination unit, the variation effect execution unit that executes the variation effect;
A prefetch effect that is executed for any one hold stored in the hold storage means, and that executes a prefetch effect that can start a predetermined suggestion before the execution of the variation effect related to the hold of the target. An execution means,
In the variation production,
A first mode for executing the main variation for stopping and displaying the effect symbol after performing the variable display of the effect symbol which is a symbol for the effect, and a second mode for executing the special effect and the main variation in a predetermined mode. Are provided, and
Special effects in the second aspect include
There are provided a pseudo-variation mode in which variation display and stop display of the effect symbol are performed in the same manner as the main variation, and a specific suggestion mode in which specific suggestion is performed in a mode different from the pseudo-variation mode,
The prefetching effect execution means includes
In the case where the variation effect related to the target hold is executed by the second mode in which the special effect according to the pseudo-variation mode is executed, the special effect is stored in the hold storage unit before the target hold. The pre-reading effect can be executed across the change display of the effect symbol in the change effect related to the hold and the change display of the effect symbol based on the pseudo change mode related to the target hold. To play. The prefetching effect execution means includes
Of the holds stored in the hold storage means before the target hold, the latest start prohibition condition is satisfied and the latest storage is stored after the hold stored in the hold storage means, and the start prohibition is performed. From the predetermined timing in the variable production related to the hold that does not satisfy the conditions,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the prefetching effect can be started. The variation effect mode determining means is
When the second mode is determined as the variation production mode related to the subject hold, the pseudo variation mode or the specific suggestion mode can be determined as the special production mode in the second mode. ,
The determination ratio of the pseudo-variation mode or the specific suggestion mode is determined based on the number of holds from a hold at which the prefetch effect can be started to a hold of the target of the prefetch effect. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.

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