JP2018038930A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of further enhancing a player's eagerness for shooting by making it interesting to fill hold memories by a so-called 8-chucker.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine 50 executes a win/failure determination of special symbols on the basis of the earliest hold memory of first and second hold memories stored in hold memory means, and when the result is a jackpot, executes a jackpot game. The pachinko machine includes an alternating distribution type operation-start hole device 33 that alternately distributes entering game balls one by one to at least a first operation-start hole 11 or a second operation-start hole 12a. If the number of the first hold memories and the number of the second hold memories both reach upper-limit four, i.e., the hold memories are filled, then a first dedicated performance mode is selected in a first arrangement where the earliest hold memory is one of the first hold memories, and a second dedicated performance mode is selected in a second arrangement where the earliest hold memory is one of the second hold memories.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

In the conventional ball game machine, the first storage based on the entrance to the first start port 20 and the second storage based on the entrance to the second start port 22 are stored in the eight storage units of the storage area. In the configuration capable of storing up to four each at the same time, the distribution device 32 ( There is what has so-called 8 chuckers (for example, Patent Document 1).
As described above, such an 8-chucker is an advantageous configuration for the player that can store a total of 8 hold memories in the first hold (special 1) and the second hold (special 2). Thus, the player's willingness to fire can be maintained or increased until the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of eight.
However, in reality, in a ball game machine equipped with 8 chuckers, it is very rare in the current hall that the reserved memory becomes full.
Therefore, when an effect such as reach occurs, the player may give up filling up and concentrate on the effect and interrupt the launch.
On the other hand, when eight are filled, predetermined operations such as a notification operation by a dedicated display unit (LED or the like), a notification operation by an effect display device (background color change, etc.), a notification operation by sound, a notification operation by a movable object, etc. There is known a ball game machine or the like configured to execute a predetermined special effect when the notification operation is executed (for example, Patent Document 2) or when eight are full. Such a ball game machine is intended to maintain or increase the player's willingness to fire until the eight reserved memories are full.

JP 2012-161534 A JP 2006-055264 A

By the way, in the case of 8 chuckers, if the configuration is such that when 8 tanks are full and digested in the order of winning, the next change to be executed is the change related to Special 1 and the change related to Special 2 Two types of cases can occur.
However, in the above-described bullet ball game machine, the effect that is always executed is limited to a predetermined notification operation or a predetermined special effect, regardless of which change is performed next. Could not be raised sufficiently.
The invention of the present application has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to further increase the willingness to fire by adding interest to filling the reserved memory with 8 chuckers. The purpose was to provide.

  The invention according to claim 1 made to solve the above-described problems includes a main control unit that performs overall control of a game, a sub-control unit that executes effect control based on a control signal from the main control unit, and a game area The first special figure start opening and the second special figure start opening that can enter the game balls flowing down the road, and the numerical data acquired due to the entry into the first special figure start opening are predetermined as the first hold memory Storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of numerical data acquired as a result of entering the second special figure starting port, and a pre-reading determination based on the numerical data A pre-reading determination unit for performing the determination, a determination unit for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined based on the oldest stored storage in the first storage or the second storage stored in the storage, and the result of the determination If is a big hit, execute a big hit game A jackpot gaming controller that relates pinball game machine having a.

  The bullet ball game machine includes a distribution unit that alternately distributes the incoming game balls to the first special figure starting port or the second special figure starting port one by one. Based on the fact that both the number of reserved memories in the memory and the second reserved memory have reached the predetermined upper limit number, the first effect mode is selected in the first arrangement in which the oldest reserved memory is the first reserved memory, In the second arrangement in which the oldest hold memory is the second hold memory, the effect mode selecting means for selecting the second effect mode is provided, and the first effect mode and the second effect mode are based on the determination result of the prefetch determination means. In the first hold memory and the second hold memory, it is produced whether or not there is a specific determination content, and the first production mode and the second production mode are produced in different display modes.

  By configuring in this way, when the number of reserved memories obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory reaches a full tank as a result of being alternately stored one by one by 8 chuckers, the oldest The special figure hold memory is the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory, in other words, the next variable display is based on the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. Since the effect mode to be selected differs depending on whether the display is fluctuating, when a predetermined upper limit number (for example, full tank) is used, variations are enriched in subsequent development. Accordingly, interest and expectation as to which effect mode is selected enhances the interest in making the special figure reservation memory full, and can sufficiently increase the willingness to fire.

  In addition, the player often does not simply aim for a predetermined upper limit number (for example, full tank), but the arrangement state of the special figure hold memory and the variable display currently being executed so that a desired production mode can be selected. Analyzing information such as the state of progress (expected time to completion), etc., whether to aim for a full tank during the fluctuation display, whether to avoid a full tank until the next fluctuation display, etc. Make a decision. Then, in accordance with the determination, the player is given an opportunity to make full technical intervention by adjusting the launch in order to generate the special figure hold memory or to suppress the occurrence. As a result, it is possible to further increase the interest and further increase the willingness to launch.

In addition, in the ball game machine according to claim 1, as an allocating means for allocating one by one alternately to the first special figure start opening or the second special figure start opening, an alternate distribution type start opening device (so-called 8-chucker) is provided. ) Is preferable, but other configurations may be used as long as it is possible to perform an operation of alternately distributing the first special figure starting port and the second special figure starting port one by one.
By doing so, the effects of the present invention can be achieved.

Further, the effect mode selection means may be configured to immediately select the effect mode based on the array type when it is determined by the upper limit achievement determination means that the predetermined upper limit number has been reached. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined that the predetermined upper limit number has been reached, the operation means that can be operated by the player, such as an effect button, is activated for a predetermined period, and the operation means is operated during the predetermined period. A configuration is also conceivable in which the effect mode is selected based on the fact that the operation is detected, that is, arbitrarily by the player.
In this way, even if the predetermined upper limit number is reached, whether or not to select the production mode based on the array type depends on the player's intention reflected in the operation result of the operation means. Therefore, it is possible to meet various needs including a player who does not want to select a production mode.

In addition, the predetermined upper limit number of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is preferably the same number (for example, both four), but is not limited to this. For example, the number of the first reserved memory is two. The number of second reserved memories may be different from the upper limit number of four.
Also in this way, the effect mode of the present invention can be achieved because the selected production mode differs depending on the type of the oldest special figure hold memory when full.
In addition, by doing this, the process for reaching the predetermined upper limit number of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory differs depending on the status of the hold. Therefore, the room for technical intervention for allowing a desired performance mode to be selected is further widened, and interest is increased.

In addition, the two types of start ports, the first special figure start port and the second special view start port, are preferable as the distribution destinations to be distributed one by one by the distribution means. However, as a configuration provided with the third special figure starting port, the third special figure holding memory is held based on the ball entering the third special figure starting port, and the distributing means is the first to third special figure starting port. A configuration in which one by one is distributed in order is also conceivable.
By doing so, the type of the oldest reserved memory increases and the type of effect mode selected when the tank is full increases.

In addition, the predetermined upper limit number is preferably a number that becomes an upper limit of the number of storages that can be reserved (so-called “holding upper limit number”), but as another configuration, a number smaller than the holding upper limit number is set as the predetermined upper limit number. It is also possible to use a configuration that does this.
In that case,
Main control means for overall control of the game;
Sub-control means for performing effect control based on a control signal from the main control means;
A first special figure start opening and a second special figure start opening into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
Numerical data acquired due to entering the first special figure starting opening is stored as a first reserved memory up to a predetermined upper limit number and obtained due to entering the second special figure starting opening. A storage unit for storing numerical data as a second storage unit up to the predetermined upper limit number;
A go / no-go decision means for executing a go / no-go decision of a special symbol based on the oldest hold memory in the first hold memory or the second hold memory stored in the hold storage means;
A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game if the result of the determination is a jackpot;
In a ball game machine equipped with
Distributing means for distributing the game balls that have entered the ball one by one alternately to at least the first special figure starting port or the second special figure starting port,
The main control means includes
Comprising a reserved memory number indicating means for designating the reserved memory number to the sub-control means;
Sub-control means
A predetermined number arrival determination means for determining whether or not the number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has reached a predetermined number when receiving a designation from the reserved memory number instruction means;
When it is determined by the predetermined number arrival determining means that the predetermined number has been reached, the oldest reserved memory is the first arrangement in which the first reserved memory is used, or the oldest reserved memory is the second reserved memory. An array type determining means for determining whether the array is the second array;
A ball game machine comprising: an effect mode selection means for selecting a first effect mode in the case of the first arrangement and for selecting a second effect mode in the case of the second arrangement;
It can be said.
In this way, while improving the willingness to launch, it makes the conditions for selecting the production mode relatively easy, and even players who have given up if full tank conditions are aggressively launched and challenged Can be encouraged to do.
In addition, it is possible to set a special production mode at an arbitrary appearance rate without being limited by the winning rate at the start opening and the number of storable memories.

The array type determination means determines whether the oldest reserved memory is the first array that is the first special figure reserved memory or the oldest reserved memory is the second array that is the second special figure reserved memory, Next, a configuration for determining the type of special figure hold storage to be subjected to variable display is suitable, but the configuration is not limited to this, and other determination methods may be used. For example, when the upper limit number of holds in the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory is four, that is, a total of eight, the latest special figure hold memory is configured to be alternately distributed one by one. The type may be determined. In other words, if the latest special figure hold memory is the second special figure hold memory, the oldest special figure hold memory becomes the first special figure hold memory.
By doing so, the process of determining whether the array type determination unit determines whether the array is the first array or the second array is not necessarily limited to the configuration that targets the oldest special figure reservation memory, and the degree of freedom of the control process increases.

In addition, the first effect mode selected in the case of the first arrangement by the effect mode selection means and the second effect mode selected in the case of the second arrangement differ, for example, by selecting the mode. Can be obtained. Specifically, if it is used in the first production mode, it is “prefetch ticket” that suggests an execution right that can be used to execute the prefetching effect arbitrarily. A configuration is conceivable in which a “single notification ticket” that suggests the right to execute a notification effect can be acquired.
In addition, the production benefits that can be acquired in the first production mode and the second production mode are the same, but as a configuration that sets a lot of benefits that can be obtained, that is, in the first production mode, “one notification ticket” is set. If one sheet is in the second production mode, a configuration in which three “single notification tickets” can be obtained is conceivable.
By doing so, it is possible to provide a difference in various points between the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and to be more interested in the array type when the predetermined upper limit number (for example, full) is reached. You can make it.

  Note that the sub-control means of the ball game machine may include prefetch determination means, and at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode may execute the prefetch effect by the prefetch determination means.

  By doing in this way, since the pre-reading effect is executed in at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode selected when the predetermined upper limit number is reached, at least the predetermined upper limit number is stored in the special figure holding memory. Is stored on hold and there are sufficient targets for pre-reading effects, so a variety of pre-reading effects can be realized.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the pre-reading effect is executed only in at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode. A configuration in which a prefetch effect is executed in any of the modes is also conceivable. Furthermore, in the case of such a configuration, it is conceivable that the contents of the pre-reading effects executed in the first effect mode and the second effect mode are different. With regard to the contents of the effects, it is conceivable to provide various differences such as the type of special figure hold memory that is the target of the prefetch effect, the number and range of special figure hold memories, the prefetch effect mode, and the like.
By doing so, a difference is produced in the prefetching effect when the first effect mode and the second effect mode are selected, and the player can be interested in which prefetching effect is to be achieved.

  When the sub-control means of the ball game machine determines that the predetermined upper limit number has not been reached by the upper limit determination means, it is determined that the predetermined upper limit number has been reached during the change. Based on this, a selection mode notification production means for informing which production mode is selected may be provided.

  By doing this, before reaching the predetermined upper limit number, the player can specifically recognize the target by notifying the player of the type of effect mode that is selected when it is reached, The player's willingness to fire can be increased.

Further, a configuration in which the remaining number until the predetermined upper limit number is reached is also notified to the player.
By doing so, the player can more clearly recognize the remaining number until the predetermined upper limit number is reached. Then, in order to acquire the right to execute the desired production mode, in addition to the remaining remaining number specified, the player can determine his / her own from the progress of the variable display and the state of the nail adjustment of the ball game machine. You can enjoy the pleasure of technical intervention by adjusting the launching ability and launching power according to your judgment.

  When the sub-control means of the ball and ball game machine determines that the predetermined upper limit number has been reached again by the upper limit reaching determination means during execution of either the first effect mode or the second effect mode, It is also possible to execute an extra effect in the effect mode and vary the effect mode of the extra effect based on whether the first arrangement or the second arrangement.

By doing in this way, it is interesting to make it reach again once it reaches the predetermined upper limit number by executing the additional effect during execution of either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Born and increased the player's willingness to launch.
In addition, since the effect mode of the extra effect differs depending on whether the first arrangement or the second arrangement, the player becomes more interested in the arrangement type, that is, the oldest special figure holding storage type. It is possible to improve the interest.

In addition, when the first effect mode or the second effect mode is first selected, a configuration in which the previously selected effect mode is continued even when the additional effect is executed is considered. In this case, the arrangement type may be re-determined, and the additional effect may be executed based on the determined arrangement type, that is, based on the type of the oldest special figure holding memory at that time. At that time, the type of effect mode may be changed according to the array type, or a special effect may be added and executed without changing the effect mode.
By doing this, each time the extra production is executed, the production mode changes based on the type of the oldest special figure reservation memory at that time, so the player does not get tired of the production, and the extra production is repeated many times. You can increase your willingness to launch in order to be able to experience it.

Furthermore, when the extra effect is repeatedly performed, the extra effect mode to be executed may be varied in accordance with the selection process of the effect mode from the beginning. For example, the first effect mode is selected when the predetermined upper limit number is first reached, and when the extra effect is performed during execution of the first effect mode, the second special figure holding memory is the oldest. As an example, the second effect mode is executed, and when the next additional effect is performed during the execution of the first effect mode, the first effect mode is executed because the first special figure holding memory is the oldest. Then, the selection process of the production mode is a process of the first production mode following the first production mode and the second production mode. A configuration in which a special rendering mode is provided for each of such various processes is conceivable.
By doing this, instead of simply corresponding to the type of effect mode, it corresponds to the selection process related to the effect mode, and there is a possibility that it will be a completely different effect aspect even with the same number of additions It is possible to realize a very rich production display, and to improve the interest, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to launch.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st embodiment. It is a front view of an alternate distribution type start opening device in a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the 1st prefetch determination process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the 2nd prefetch determination processing in a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the appearance rate of the success / failure result in 1st embodiment, and a pending | holding memory | storage number instruction | indication command. It is distribution operation explanatory drawing of the alternating distribution type start port apparatus in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about exclusive production mode selection processing 1 in a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about exclusive production mode selection processing 1 in a first embodiment. It is an effect display mode figure explaining the example of an effect display in a first embodiment. It is an effect display mode figure explaining the example of an effect display in the modification of a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the 1st production mode control processing 2 in a second embodiment. It is a flowchart about the 2nd production mode control processing 2 in a second embodiment. It is an effect display mode figure explaining the example of an effect display in a second embodiment. It is a flowchart about the exclusive production mode selection process 3 in 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart about the selection mode alerting | reporting effect setting process in 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart about the normal performance mode control process 3 in the third embodiment. It is an effect display mode figure explaining the example of an effect display in a third embodiment. It is a flowchart about the exclusive production mode selection process 4 in 4th embodiment. It is a flowchart about the exclusive production mode selection process 4 in 4th embodiment. It is a flowchart about the additional effect setting process in 4th embodiment. It is a flowchart about the 1st production mode control processing 4 in a fourth embodiment. It is a flowchart about the 2nd production mode control processing 4 in a fourth embodiment. It is an effect display mode figure explaining the example of an effect display in a fourth embodiment.

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

[First embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 as a ball game machine of the first embodiment has a structure in which each structure is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. Have. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 is configured so that a front frame (glass frame) 52 into which a glass sheet 61 is fitted and an inner frame to be described later can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a game abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is placed on the game board 1. Fired towards.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are moved to a dollar box provided in the game store by operating a ball removal lever. Can do. An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball rental button 57, a settlement button 58, a balance on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display 59 is provided.

  1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is mounted at the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 17 is installed on the right side of the game case 3. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 17, a plurality of types of random numbers for the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is correct is extracted, and whether or not the determination is correct (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random number is performed.

  Immediately below the center case 5 is provided an alternating distribution type starter device 33 which is a main part of the present invention. The alternating distribution type start port device 33 includes a first start port 11 and a second start port 12a. A more detailed configuration and operation of the alternating distribution type starter device 33 will be described later.

  On the right side of the alternating distribution type start opening device 33, there is provided a second start opening 12b configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery. That is, the second starting port 12b can enter a game ball flowing down the game area 3 only when winning in the normal symbol lottery, that is, only when the ordinary electric accessory is released.

  Due to the entrance of game balls into the first start port 11 and the second start port 12a built in the second start port 12b and the alternating distribution type start port device 33, a special symbol (also described as a special figure) The jackpot lottery with the variable display is performed.

On the upper right side of the second starting port 12b, there is disposed a big winning port 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened in a big hit game performed when a big hit lottery is won.
In the lower left area of the game area 3, a plurality of normal winning ports 31 to 32 are arranged.

In the present embodiment, both the second start port 12b and the second start port 12a built in the alternating distribution type start port device 33 are the second start port switch 12c ( The game ball that has entered the ball is detected by the second start port switch 12c. However, each switch may be provided so that both detection signals are processed as detection of passage of the second start port.
Further, the first start port 11 built in the alternating distribution type start port device 33 communicates with a first start port switch 11a (described later in FIG. 4) provided in the game board 1, The entered game ball is detected by the first start port switch 11a.

When a game ball enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12a, or the second start port 12b, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted and stored as reserved storage. The Based on the random number extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 11, the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special diagram) is variably displayed, and the second starting port 12a or the second starting port 12b. A second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol) is variably displayed based on the random number extracted due to the entry into the ball.
The second start port 12b configured as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times in the normal symbol lottery (specifically, in the present embodiment, it receives a falling game ball). The tongue piece member for guiding into the machine advances from the rear toward the front and maintains the advanced state). Specifically, in a normal gaming state, approximately 2.6 seconds are released twice by one winning. That is, the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 12b) is opened according to the normal symbol determination of normal symbols.
Note that the ordinary electric accessory as the second start port 12b is not limited to the above-described configuration of the present embodiment, that is, the one that realizes opening or closing by the forward / backward displacement of the tongue member, but a general so-called tulip ordinary electric accessory. You may make it comprise with.

In the lower right area of the game board 1, a seven-segment first that displays a first special figure (also referred to as a first special symbol) that changes due to entering the first starting port 11. A 7-segment second display that displays a special figure display device 9a and a second special figure (also referred to as a second special symbol) that changes due to the ball entering the second start port 12a or the second start port 12b. The number of reserved memories in the special figure display device 9b and the first special figure reserved memory (also referred to as the first reserved memory or the special 1 reserved memory) stored due to the entry into the first starting port 11 The first special figure reservation number display device 18a composed of four LEDs to be displayed, and the second special figure reservation memory (second storage) stored due to the ball entering the second start port 12a or the second start port 12b A number of four LEDs indicating the number of reserved memories (also called reserved memory or special 2 reserved memory). And JP view number of holding the display device 18b, a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of two LED, Hiroshi view number of holding the display device 8 is provided consisting of four the LED.
Thus, the 1st special figure display device 9a is a special symbol display apparatus which displays a 1st special figure as a special symbol which shows the determination result of S230 and S235 of the success / failure determination process mentioned later. Similarly, the second special symbol display device 9b is also a special symbol display device that displays the second special symbol as a special symbol indicating the determination results of S230 and S235 of the success / failure determination process.

Note that the first special figure reservation number display device 18a and the second special figure reservation number display device 18b of the present embodiment are each configured to be able to display the reservation storage of four reservation upper limit numbers by four LEDs. ing.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory are alternately increased by the alternating distribution type start opening device 33, and a total of eight reserved memories can be stored as the upper limit number. It has become.

The center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an LCD panel of a production symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center, and corresponds to the special symbols described above on the LCD panel screen. By performing a variation display of a decorative symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol) or the like, a special symbol decoration effect is displayed and executed, and a big hit effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery is performed.
As described above, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special diagram or the second special symbol in a predetermined display mode (for example, a predetermined variable display pattern) based on the determination of success or failure. It is an effect display device of the present embodiment that executes display related to the variable decoration effect that notifies the result of the determination of success / failure by performing the definite display after displaying only the time.
In addition, the production symbol display device 6 corresponds to the above-described first special figure reservation memory, and the first reservation symbols (for example, first reservation symbols 101a to 101d in FIG. 22 to be described later) displaying this decoration, Corresponding to the second special figure holding memory, the second holding symbol (for example, second holding symbols 102a to 102d in FIG. 22 to be described later) for displaying the decoration is displayed together.
Note that the sub-integrated control device 83, which will be described in detail later, controls the notification of the success / failure determination result and the effect display of the first reserved symbol or the second reserved symbol in the effect symbol display device 6 via the effect symbol control device 82. Execute.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.
A number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Like the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (on the right side in FIG. 3) is coupled to a hinge 53 (see FIG. 1) provided on the outer frame 51 so that it can be opened and closed. ing. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. In the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (ball rental) in accordance with the operation of the ball rental button 57.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 has a second start for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port SW11a, the second start port 12a, or the second start port 12b for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11. Mouth SW 12c, normal symbol operation SW 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17, a count SW 14a for counting game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, and a game that has entered the general winning ports 31 to 32 A detection signal is input from a general winning opening SW31a or the like for detecting a ball.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  In addition, the main controller 80 includes a first special figure display device 9a, a second special figure display device 9b, a first special figure reservation number display device 18a, and a second one connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. The display of the special figure hold number display device 18b, the normal symbol display device 7, and the universal figure hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 12b by controlling the universal utility solenoid 12d.

An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.
The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening SW35, the inner frame opening SW36, the ball break SW23, the payout SW21, and the full SW22, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW22. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball cut SW 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 22 and the ball break SW 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 because the signals are not output. To resume.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display device 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The checkout display device 25 has a ball rental button 57 for requesting a game ball to be rented, and a request for payment. A settlement button 58 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, as well as the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.

In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, an enclosed structure may be used in which a prize ball generated according to a winning or the like is stored without being paid out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW29.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop SW29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

  Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device includes the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

  The sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68. When the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display a decoration effect image such as a hold display related to the effect symbol or the number of hold memories.
The main control device 80 of the present embodiment is a main control unit that performs overall control of the game, and the sub integrated control device 83 is a sub control unit that performs effect control in accordance with a command from the main control device 80.

Also, the sub integrated control device 83 uses the command received from the main control device 80 to produce the first special figure hold memory (first hold memory) and the second special figure hold memory (second hold memory) in the effect symbol display device 6. ) Is notified by displaying the number of memories corresponding to. In the present embodiment, the stored number is configured to be displayed by image display by the effect symbol display device 6. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of LEDs, lamps 26, or other display means are provided. This may be installed as a dedicated display device for displaying and notifying the number of reserved memories, and the sub integrated control device 83 may be configured to display the number of reserved memories by the display device. This makes it possible to clearly notify the number of reserved memories on a dedicated display device without being distracted by various image effects.
Specifically, a configuration in which the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are displayed in distinctly different modes so that when the tank is full, it is possible to recognize which reserved memory is the next variable display target. In this case, the display may be performed by the various LEDs, the lamp 26, or other display means described above.

(3) Configuration of Alternate Sorting Start Port Device Here, the configuration of the alternating sorting start port device 33 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic front view for explaining the configuration of the alternating distribution type starter device 33, and is a cross-sectional view cut at a predetermined position from the front side so that the internal structure can be easily understood. .
The alternating distribution type starter device 33 has a mounting board 33b for attaching the alternating distribution type starter device 33 to the front side surface of the game board 1, and a cross-sectional shape of the figure in front of the mounting board 33b and inside. And a housing member 33c serving as a housing in which a space where game balls can be distributed is formed.

The mounting board 33b has four screw holes that can be inserted into the game board 1 by inserting countersunk screws from the front.
Since the housing member 33c shown in FIG. 5 is illustrated in a state where the internal configuration is easy to understand as described above, the housing member 33c is provided at the foremost position of the housing member 33c and prevents the game ball from flowing out to the outside. A lid (not shown) is shown in a removed state for convenience.
In the upper part of the housing member 33c, a entrance 33a is opened upward so that a game ball flowing down the game area 3 can enter.
Further, the first side for discharging the game balls that have entered the housing member 33c from the entrance port 33a to the rear of the housing member 33c (taken into the pachinko machine 50) on both sides of the lower portion of the housing member 33c. A start port 11 and a second start port 12a are opened forward. The first start port 11 communicates with a first start port SW11a (not shown), and the second start port 12a is configured to communicate with a second start port SW12c (not shown). Further, in front of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12a, a guide rail for guiding the game ball to each start port is formed in an E shape in a cross section when viewed from the front. The guide rail is formed to be inclined downward toward the rear. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the housing member 33c from the ball entrance 33a is distributed to any one of the guide rails by the distribution member 34 described below, the game ball is surely and quickly transferred to the first start port. 11 or the second start port 12a.

At the approximate center of the housing member 33c, there is provided a sorting member 34 that is formed in a symmetrical shape when viewed from the left and right and is pivoted so that it can be swung (rotated) left and right by a central support shaft 34a.
At the position directly below the sorting member 34, the sorting member 34 is swung clockwise by a predetermined angle, and the lower right portion of the sorting member 34 is in contact with the sorting member 34 so that the sorting member 34 is swung clockwise. A stopper that stops and stops the counterclockwise swinging of the sorting member 34 by contacting the lower left portion of the sorting member 34 at a position where the sorting member 34 swings a predetermined angle counterclockwise. The member 33d is formed so as to protrude forward in an isosceles triangular shape when viewed from the front.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the sorting member 34 swings clockwise and comes into contact with the stopper member 33d, it maintains its posture by its own weight and does not rotate counterclockwise. Has been. Then, in this posture, when a game ball enters from the upper entrance 33a, the fallen game ball is received by the recess in the upper left part of the sorting member 34, so that the position of the center of gravity changes, and the counterclockwise It is configured to swing to a state symmetric with respect to FIG. 5 and stop further swinging by the stopper member 33d and maintain the posture again by its own weight. At this time, the distribution member 34 is configured to drop the game ball received first onto the guide rail located at the lower left and distribute the game ball toward the first start port 11. Similarly, the sorting member 34 is configured to be able to drop the game ball received in the state shown in FIG. 5 onto the guide rail located at the lower right and distribute the game ball toward the second starting port 12a.
As described above, the alternating distribution type starter device 33 alternately and one by one turns the game balls to the first start port 11 and the second start port 12a each time a game ball enters from the entrance port 33a. It can be divided.
The specific action of the alternating distribution type starter device 33 will be described in detail later.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment will be described.
The pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment includes a first start port 11 built in an alternating distribution start port device 33 in which game balls flowing down the game area 3 can always enter, and the first start port 11. Is provided with a second start opening 12a that can be alternately awarded once, and a second start opening 12b that is opened for a certain period of time by winning in the above-described normal symbol lottery and can be awarded. Big winning lottery (win / no decision) based on the first extracted random number (numerical data) extracted due to winning at the 1 start port 11 and extraction due to winning at the 2nd start port 12a and the 2nd start port 12b A big hit lottery (whether or not) is determined by the second extracted random number (numerical data).
Further, in the present embodiment, the first extracted random number (numerical data) is the first special figure hold memory (first hold memory), and the second extracted random number (numerical data) is the second special figure hold memory (second data). (Holding storage) is stored on hold.
Further, in the pachinko machine 50, the random number extracted by winning the first starting port 11 has a maximum number of four as the first special figure reservation memory, and also to the second starting port 12a or the second starting port 12b. The random number extracted by winning is stored as the second special figure hold memory, and the maximum number of up to four is stored as the hold memory, the hold symbols (holding memory display) corresponding to each hold memory are displayed, and the big hit lottery If you win, a big hit game with a predetermined number of rounds will be played.

And after the end of the jackpot game, over a certain period (a period until a special symbol variation display by a predetermined number of lottery lottery is performed), it becomes a probability change mode in which the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery increases, and at the same time, The probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery increases, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 (ordinary electric accessory) at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery is extended. When the function is activated, the mode becomes short mode (open extension mode).
Thus, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, the normal power release extension function is activated in which the release time of the ordinary electric accessory is extended as compared with the normal game state. That is, the main control device 80 is configured to open and extend the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory by executing the opening control process (not shown) of the ordinary electric component solenoid 12d, as compared with the normal gaming state. Yes.

Further, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the board configuration of the gaming board 1 of FIG. 2 described above. In the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, it is recommended that the player strikes the game ball 3 toward the left game area toward the left game area. As a result, the game balls flowing down the game area on the left side of the game area 3 enter the alternating distribution type start opening device 33, and the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory are alternately arranged for each ball. Remembered.
On the other hand, when the normal power release extension function is activated after the big hit game state, in this embodiment, it is recommended that the player hits the game ball 3 toward the right game area to the right. As a result, the game balls flowing down the game area on the right side of the game area 3 mainly enter the second starting port 12 formed of the ordinary electric accessory. Therefore, when the extension function for normal power release is activated, the possibility that the first special figure hold memory is held is lower than the normal game state described above, while the second special figure hold memory is stored. Since the possibility of being stored on hold is remarkably increased, a gaming state in which only the second special figure hold memory tends to be stored on hold is strong.

Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 of 1st embodiment is demonstrated in detail.
(1) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings of the CPU, I / O, etc., and proceeds to S75.
On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

  Then, the main control device 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting a winning (winning) of a game ball in a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a big hit lottery due to the winning (entering) in the starting opening (S55), and a big hit game process for controlling the big hit game performed when the big hit lottery is won (S60). Further, a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S65), an output process for transmitting various information to the hall computer 87, and the like (S70) are executed.

  In S75, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

Note that the main control device 80 of the present embodiment includes a command transmission process individually in the above-described winning confirmation process (S50) and the success / failure determination process (S55).
That is, the command transmission process as one module of the winning confirmation process (S50) suggests the number of reserved memories to be displayed that are created based on the detection result (increase in reserved memories) related to winning at the start opening, for example. This is processing for transmitting a pending storage number instruction command or the like to the sub integrated control device 83.
The present embodiment is configured to transmit a pending storage number instruction command based on a winning at the starting port that occurs during the period from the end of the winning confirmation process in the previous interruption process to the winning confirmation process. Yes.
The command transmission process as one module of the success / failure determination process (S55) is, for example, a reserved memory number instruction command that indicates the number of reserved memories to be displayed, which is generated based on the execution of a big hit lottery (digestion of reserved memory). Are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.
In the present embodiment, the pending storage number instruction command is transmitted based on the fact that the condition for executing the success / failure determination is established during the period from the end of the success / failure determination processing in the previous interrupt processing to the corresponding success / failure determination processing. It is configured.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during a single interrupt process, the pending storage number instruction command transmission process can be executed in the winning confirmation process (S50) and the success / failure determination process (S55). . As a result, even if the winning condition at the start port and the execution condition for the determination of success / failure occur at an extremely close time, it is possible to transmit a pending storage number instruction command corresponding to each.

Here, with reference to FIG. 18B, the above-described pending storage number instruction command will be described.
The main controller 80 of the present embodiment uses the sub integrated control device to display the number of the first special figure holding memory that is increased or decreased by winning the first start port 11 or executing a big hit lottery (winning lottery) based on the winning. A first (special 1) reserved memory number instruction command table including a plurality of types of first (special 1) reserved memory number instruction commands for instructing the terminal 83 is provided. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the number of the second special figure holding memory that is changed in accordance with the winning of the second starting port 12a or the second starting port 12b or the big hit lottery (winning lottery) based on the winning. A second (special 2) reserved memory count instruction command table comprising a plurality of types of second (special 2) reserved memory count instruction commands for instructing is provided. The first (special 1) reserved storage number instruction command table is composed of five types of commands having an operation number of A6H and identification numbers of 00H to 04H. Similarly, the second (special 2) reserved storage number instruction command table is composed of five types of commands having an operation number of A7H and identification numbers of 00H to 04H.
Details of the contents suggested by each command (holding number information) will be described in detail. A6H00H is a command not to display the first special figure hold memory, A6H01H is a command to display one first special figure hold memory, A6H04H is a command for displaying four first special figure hold memories. Similarly, A7H00H is a command not to display the second special figure hold memory, A7H01H is a command to display one second special figure hold memory, and is omitted on the way. A7H04H is the second special figure hold memory. This is a command to display four figure hold memories.

(2) Start winning confirmation process Next, a winning to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is detected, and the first special figure holding memory (first holding memory) or the second special is determined according to the winning. The start winning confirmation process for generating the figure hold memory (second hold memory) and the like will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) executed from the main routine.

  In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11 has occurred based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S125.

  In S105, the main control apparatus 80 determines whether or not the number of the first special figure hold memory is an upper limit value (four in this embodiment). If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110. If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), that is, if the reserved number has reached the upper limit value, it is attributed to the winning. The numerical data is not stored, and the process proceeds to S125.

In S110, the main control device 80 determines a big hit determining random number for use in the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol (hit symbol) to be stopped when winning in the big hit lottery, or a big hit effect. , Reach determination random number for determining whether or not to perform an effect (reach miss) to stop and display an effect design indicating a release after entering the reach state, a change to determine the variation time of a special symbol, etc. Numeric data such as pattern determination random numbers is extracted, the first extracted random numbers are stored as first special figure holding memory, and the process proceeds to S115.
That is, in S110, the main controller 80 uses various random number values (numerical data) acquired by extraction due to entering the first start port 11 as first special figure storage (first storage). , Up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is stored.

  In S115, main controller 80 executes a first prefetch determination process for determining a value such as a big hit determination random number corresponding to the newly generated first reserved memory, and shifts the process to S120.

In S120, the main controller 80 instructs the sub integrated controller 83 to obtain a first prefetch command (first prefetch command) indicating the number of first hold memories and the result of the first prefetch determination process for the newly generated first hold memory. 1 hold information) is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S125.
That is, in S120, the main controller 80 sends a first special figure reserved memory number instruction command indicating the number to be displayed of the first special figure reserved memory that has not been digested (execution of the lottery based on the reserved memory). By transmitting to the sub integrated control device 83, the number to be displayed is designated.

  In S125, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the second start port 12a or the second start port 12b based on the detection signal of the second start port SW12c. If the determination is affirmative (S125: Yes), the process proceeds to S130. If the determination is negative (S125: No), the process ends.

  In S130, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of the second special figure holding memory is the upper limit value (four in this embodiment). If the determination is negative (S130: No), the process proceeds to S135. If the determination is affirmative (S130: Yes), that is, if the number of reserves reaches the upper limit value, the result is the winning. This processing is terminated without storing the numerical data.

In S135, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number for use in the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol (winning symbol) to be stopped when winning in the big hit lottery, or a big hit effect. , Reach determination random number for determining whether or not to perform an effect (reach miss) to stop and display an effect design indicating a release after entering the reach state, a change to determine the variation time of a special symbol, etc. Numeric data such as pattern determination random numbers are extracted, these second extracted random numbers are stored as second special figure holding memory, and the process proceeds to S140.
That is, in S135, the main controller 80 stores various random number values (numerical data) obtained by extraction due to the ball entering the second starting port 12a or the second starting port 12b in the second special figure holding memory ( As the second reserved storage), it is configured to store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In S140, main controller 80 executes a second prefetch determination process for determining a value such as a big hit determination random number corresponding to the newly generated second reserved memory, and shifts the process to S145.

In S145, the main controller 80 instructs the sub integrated controller 83 to obtain a second prefetch command (second prefetch command) indicating the number of second reserved memories and the result of the second prefetch determination process for the newly generated second reserved memory. 2 pending information) is transmitted, and this processing is terminated.
That is, in S145, the main controller 80 sends a second special figure reserved memory number instruction command indicating the number to be displayed in the second special figure reserved memory that has not been digested (execution of the lottery based on the reserved memory). By transmitting to the sub integrated control device 83, the number to be displayed is designated.

(3) First Prefetch Determination Process Next, a first prefetch determination process for determining a value such as a jackpot determination random number related to a newly generated first hold memory will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. . This process is called from the start winning confirmation process.

  In S600, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit relating to the first reserved memory that has been newly generated is a specific value (a value that is a hit in the big hit lottery), and an affirmative determination is obtained. In this case (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and when a negative determination is obtained (S600: No), the process proceeds to S610.

  In S605, the main controller 80 indicates that the newly generated jackpot determination random number related to the first reserved memory is the specific value, and outputs the first prefetch command 3 indicating the number of the first reserved memory. Generate and finish this process.

  On the other hand, in S610, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the random number for reach determination related to the newly generated first reserved memory is a specific value (a value that is out of reach in the design effect), and an affirmative determination is made. If it is obtained (S610: Yes), the process proceeds to S615, and if a negative determination is obtained (S610: No), the process proceeds to S620.

  In S615, main controller 80 indicates that the value of the random number for reach determination relating to the newly generated first reserved memory is the specific value, and issues first prefetch command 2 indicating the number of first reserved memories. Generate and finish this process.

  In S620, main controller 80 indicates that the newly generated jackpot determination random number and reach determination random number related to the first reserved memory are not the specific values, and indicates the number of first reserved memories. 1 Prefetch command 1 is generated, and this process is terminated.

(4) Second Prefetch Determination Process Next, a second prefetch determination process for determining a value such as a jackpot determination random number related to the newly generated second hold memory will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. . This process is called from the start winning confirmation process.

  In S630, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit relating to the newly generated second reserved memory is a specific value (a value that is a hit in the big hit lottery), and an affirmative determination is obtained. In this case (S630: Yes), the process proceeds to S635, and when a negative determination is obtained (S630: No), the process proceeds to S640.

  In S635, main controller 80 indicates that the value of the random number for determining the big hit relating to the second reserved memory newly generated is the specific value, and outputs second prefetch command 3 indicating the number of second reserved memories. Generate and finish this process.

  On the other hand, in S640, main controller 80 determines whether the value of the random number for reach determination relating to the newly generated second reserved memory is a specific value (a value that is out of reach in the design effect), and an affirmative determination is made. If it is obtained (S640: Yes), the process proceeds to S645, and if a negative determination is obtained (S640: No), the process proceeds to S650.

  In S645, main controller 80 indicates that the value of the random number for reach determination relating to the newly generated second reserved memory is the specific value, and outputs second prefetch command 2 indicating the number of second reserved memories. Generate and finish this process.

  In S650, main controller 80 indicates that the newly generated jackpot determination random number and reach determination random number related to the second reserved memory are not the specific values, and indicates the number of second reserved memories. 2 Pre-read command 1 is generated and this process is terminated.

(5) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process for performing the big hit lottery with the big hit determination random number stored as the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine.

  First, with reference to FIG. 10, in S200, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 in FIG. 13, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not a special figure is being confirmed. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 in FIG. 14, and if the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S212 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, in S212, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory exist, that is, either the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. It is determined whether or not there is at least one special figure hold memory. If the determination is affirmative (S212: Yes), the process proceeds to S215, and if the determination is negative (S212: No), this The process ends.

  In S215, main controller 80 determines whether or not the oldest stored storage among the stored storages, that is, the storage to be variably displayed next is the second special figure storage. To do. That is, when the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory are arranged in chronological order, when the old one is arranged first and the new one is arranged behind, the special figure hold located at the top The memory is discriminated, and it is discriminated whether or not the re-special special figure hold memory is the second special figure hold memory. If the determination is affirmative (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220. If the determination is negative (S215: No), the process proceeds to S217.

  In S220, main controller 80 decrements the number of second special figure hold memory and selects the second special figure hold memory which is the oldest special figure hold memory, and S230, S235, S245, S250, which will be described later, For reference in S255, S260, S265, etc., the information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the second special figure holding memory is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination, and the process goes to S222. Migrate processing.

  In S217, the main controller 80 decrements the number of the first special figure hold memory and selects the first special figure hold memory which is the oldest special figure hold memory, and S230, S235, S245, S250, which will be described later, For reference in S255, S260, S265, etc., the information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the first special figure reservation memory is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination, and the process goes to S222. Migrate processing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, based on the determination result of S215, the oldest, that is, the longest time, according to the order in which the reserved storage is performed in the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory. It is configured to digest in S220 or S217 with priority given to the special figure hold storage that has been maintained over the storage state. That is, the special figure reservation memory is digested according to the order of winning.
Further, in the processing of S220 and S217, the numerical data related to the reserved storage that is the target of the appropriateness determination is deleted (digested) at the time of executing the determination, and the number decremented by the deletion is updated as a new reserved storage number. Is configured to do.

In addition, in this embodiment, as mentioned above, it is the structure which can transfer to the time-short state, ie, the open extension state (time-short mode or open extension mode) of a normal electric accessory (2nd starting port 12).
In the normal gaming state, every time a game ball enters from the entrance 33a of the alternating-distribution start-up device 33 by left-handed recommendation, the game ball is alternately placed in the first start-up port 11 and the second start-up port 12a. In addition, the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory are alternately held, and the first special figure and the second special figure are changed according to the old order in which they are held. Digested.
On the other hand, in the open extension mode, the player enters the second start port 12b mainly by the recommended right-hand hit, and on the other hand, the possibility of entering the first start port 11 is reduced. Only the variable display based on the trend is executed.

In S222, the main control device 80 performs the first special figure hold memory number instruction command or the second special figure hold memory indicating the number of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory decremented in the above-described S220 or S217. A pending storage number designation command transmission process for transmitting a number instruction command or the like to the sub integrated control device 83 is executed, and the process proceeds to S225.
At this time, the content suggested by the first special figure reserved memory number instruction command or the second special figure reserved memory number instruction command is reduced from the number of the first special figure reserved memory or the second special figure reserved memory currently displayed ( It is a content that prompts the display of the number of digested.

  In S225 shown in FIG. 12, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230. If the determination is negative (S225: No), the process proceeds to S235.

  In S230, the main controller 80 makes a big hit based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory and the success / failure determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change mode. A lottery is executed and it is determined whether or not the lottery is won. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  On the other hand, in S235, the main controller 80 stores the jackpot determination random number related to the selected first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory, and the success / failure determination table (normal table) corresponding to the normal gaming state. Based on this, a lottery lottery is executed to determine whether or not the lottery is won. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  Note that, as described above, the main controller 80 according to the present embodiment performs digestion of the first special figure reservation memory or the second special figure reservation memory, which is a target of the big hit lottery executed in S230 or S235, in S220 or S217. It is configured to execute. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the digesting process may be performed in S230 or S235. Further, it may be configured to perform in S255 or S265, or may be configured to perform in S275.

  As described above, S230 and S235 in the success / failure determination process generate a special symbol's success / failure determination based on the oldest random number value among the random number values stored in S110 or S135 of the start winning confirmation process, that is, a big hit state is generated. It is determined whether or not.

  In S240, main controller 80 refers to the determination result in S230 or S235 to determine whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S245. If the determination is negative (S240: No), the process proceeds to S260.

  In S245, main controller 80 determines in advance a jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number related to the digested first special symbol reservation memory or second special symbol reservation memory, and determines in advance corresponding to the jackpot symbol. Decide the number of rounds of the hit jackpot game. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  In S250, the main controller 80 determines the hit variation including information such as the variation time of the special symbol in the big hit effect based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the first special diagram reservation memory or the second special diagram reservation memory. The pattern is determined, and the process proceeds to S255.

  In S255, the main control device 80 sets the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big prize opening, the presentation time related to the big hit game, the interval time, the presentation mode of the big hit game, and the like. In order to enter the time reduction mode, the setting state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is set so as to be temporarily saved in the mode buffer until the big hit game ends, and the process proceeds to S275.

Although not shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the first special feature regarding the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big prize opening, the probability of shifting to the probability change mode or the short time mode after the big hit game, etc. set in S255. It is set differently depending on whether it is a big hit generated based on the digestion of the figure reservation memory or the second special figure reservation memory. In other words, the number of rounds and the opening pattern are set so that the second special figure holding memory is larger than the first special figure holding memory so that more prize balls can be obtained by the big hit game. Similarly, the second special figure holding memory is set to have a higher probability of shifting to the time-saving mode after the big hit game than the first special figure holding memory.
That is, the big hit gaming state executed by the main control device 80 of the present embodiment is caused by the first big hit gaming state resulting from the entry into the first start port 11 and the entry into the second start port 12. The second jackpot gaming state is a jackpot gaming state that is more advantageous for winning a prize ball than the first jackpot gaming state.
In the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment having a plurality of big hit game states of the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state in which the difference is set in such an advantage, as described above, By providing a configuration that increases the possibility of digesting the second special figure reserved memory as compared with the first special figure reserved memory, it is possible to shift from the time-saving mode advantageous to the player to a more advantageous state. It has realized the playability and improved the fun of the game.

Note that the contents of the jackpot game are preferably set based on the jackpot symbol. If it does in this way, the setting contents of a jackpot will also be determined by the determination process of a jackpot symbol in S245. Therefore, convenience is increased in designing the performance of the ball game machine.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved memories of the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory has reached the upper limit number of held, that is, when the total value of the number of reserved memories becomes eight. In addition, the oldest reserved memory stored on hold, in other words, the reserved memory scheduled to be digested next is either the first special figure reserved memory or the second special figure reserved memory. Thus, a different production mode is selected, and the transition to the selected production mode is performed. At this time, as described above, a difference is set between the advantages of the first big hit game state based on the first special figure hold memory and the second big hit game state based on the second special figure hold memory. Therefore, in addition to the interest in which production mode is selected, the player can further enhance the interest by learning emotional changes such as expectation and disappointment with respect to the level of advantage in the case of a big hit. Can be improved.
In addition, the structure by which the difference is not set to the advantage of the 1st big hit game state based on the 1st special figure reservation memory and the 2nd big hit game state based on the 2nd special figure reservation memory may be sufficient.

  On the other hand, when the negative determination is obtained in S240, the main controller 80 shifts to the digested first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold in S260. Based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the storage, etc., the loss variation pattern including information such as the variation time of the special symbol in the big hit effect is determined, and the process proceeds to S265.

  In S265, the main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability variation mode, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the time reduction mode, and the like, and performs the process in S275. To migrate.

In S275, the main control device 80 starts the variation display of the special symbol and transmits a variation start command indicating the variation time of the effect symbol to be variably displayed corresponding to the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83. In this way, the big hit effect is started, and this processing is terminated.
The change start command is a command indicating the change time of the special symbol, the result of the big hit lottery, and the like. More specifically, in addition to the data indicating whether the starting variation display is to be executed based on the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory, the lottery result described above Data indicating normal, big probability, big odds, reach loss (having lost, but with reach display), or no reach, and data regarding the fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time Command.
Therefore, the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the change start command should display the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol, the presence / absence of reach, the change time, and the production symbol corresponding to which special drawing based on the change start command. And at the same time as the main controller 80 starts to display the first special figure or the second special figure, the display of the effect symbol corresponding to either the first special figure or the second special figure is started. It is configured as follows.

Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 18A, the distribution of the production type selected as a result of the above-described jackpot lottery (win / no decision) of the present embodiment will be described.
The table shown in FIG. 18 (a) shows the probability that the jackpot effect will result in a normal loss (if a hit is determined to be lost, the jackpot effect will not result in a reach loss, that is, the player will lose without reaching a reach state). And the probability of reaching lose (when it is lost in the decision to win, it will be lost in the big hit production, that is, lose after reaching the reach state) Show. In other words, the distribution rates at which the three types of states occur are 284/300 for normal loss, 15/300 for reach loss, and 1/300 for big hit.

  Subsequently, returning to FIG. 13, in S280 to which the transition is made during the special figure fluctuation display, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S280: Yes), the process proceeds to S285, and in the case of a negative determination (S280: No), this process ends.

  In S285, the main control device 80 ends the special symbol fluctuation display, displays the special symbol confirmation symbol, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the effect symbol confirmation display, This process ends.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, in S <b> 290 that shifts during the special figure confirmation display, main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295. If the determination is negative (S290: No), the process ends.

In S295, the main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S300.
In S300, main controller 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process proceeds to S340.

  In S305, main controller 80 refers to the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode, and when the probability variation flag is 1, clears the probability variation flag (S310), and then proceeds to S315.

  In S315, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction mode is set, and when the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S320), and then the process proceeds to S325.

  The main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S325), an accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S330), and a jackpot start effect process (S335) in sequence, thereby indicating a command game mode. Alternatively, the jackpot game is started by transmitting a command for instructing the start of the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S340 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main controller 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is 1 (S340: Yes), the control is executed during the probability change mode. Reference is made to the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (the number of chances of variation) (S345). If the probability variation count is 0 (S345: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S350), and the process proceeds to S355.

  In S355, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and if the flag is 1 (S355: Yes), refers to the remaining number of lottery lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed in the time reduction mode ( S360). When the number of time reductions is 0 (S360: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S365), and the process proceeds to S370.

In S370, main controller 80 executes state designation command transmission processing, and ends this processing.
(6) About jackpot game processing Next, the jackpot game processing for controlling the progress of the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is a process executed from the main routine.

In S400, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process ends.
That is, if the big hit game process is affirmative determination in S400, that is, if the result of the determination is a big hit, the process is shifted to the control process related to the big hit game state in S405 or lower, thereby winning the big hit game. Can be executed.

  In S405, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S430 in FIG. In the case of (S405: No), the process proceeds to S410.

  In S410, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S450 in FIG. In the case of determination (S410: No), the process proceeds to S415.

  In S415, the main control apparatus 80 determines whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S470 in FIG. In the case (S415: No), the process proceeds to S420.

  In S420, main controller 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425, and if the determination is negative. (S420: No), this process ends.

In S425, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 16, in S430, which proceeds while the special winning opening 14 is opened, the main control device 80 sets the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 14 to 10 as a predetermined upper limit winning number. It is determined whether or not. If the determination is affirmative (S430: Yes), the process proceeds to S440. If the determination is negative (S430: No), the process proceeds to S435.

  In S435, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S435: Yes), the process proceeds to S440 and the determination is negative. (S435: No), this process is terminated.

In S440, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S445.
In S445, the main control device 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S450 which shifts during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S450: Yes), the process is processed in S455. If the determination is negative (S450: No), the process is terminated.

  In S455, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S455: Yes), the process proceeds to S460, and if the determination is negative (S455: No), the process proceeds to S465.

In S460, main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the jackpot game is ended, and ends the present process.
On the other hand, in S465, the main control device 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 17, in S470 that shifts to the end effect of the big hit game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S470: Yes). , The process proceeds to S475, and in the case of a negative determination (S470: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S475 and S480, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S485.
In S485, the main controller 80 confirms the setting contents of the mode buffer storing information related to the gaming state after the big hit game, determines whether or not to shift to the probability change mode after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S485: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries (number of times of probability variation) that can be executed in the probability variation mode is set (S490), a probability variation flag is set (S495), and the process proceeds to S500.

  In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time-saving mode after the big hit game, as in S485 above. If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the big hit that can be executed during the time-saving mode is determined. The number of lotteries (number of time reductions) is set (S505), the time reduction flag is set (S510), and the process proceeds to S515.

  In S515 and S520, main controller 80 transmits to sub integrated control device 83 a jackpot end command (also referred to as a jackpot ED (ending) command) for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, and a state designation command transmission. This process is terminated.

(7) Operation and Operation of Alternate Distribution Type Starter Device With reference to FIG. 19, the operation (operation) of the alternate distribution type starter device 33 of the present embodiment described above will be described. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of the distribution action of the alternating distribution starter device in the first embodiment. Similarly to FIG. 5, FIG. 19 is also shown as a cross-sectional view cut at a predetermined position from the front front side so that the internal structure of the alternating distribution starter device 33 can be easily understood.
In FIG. 19A, the sorting member 34 swings clockwise, the right bottom is brought into contact with the upper right side of the stopper member 33d, and further rotation (swing) is prevented. A state is shown in which the posture (also referred to as a right-tilt posture) is maintained without causing 34 to reversely rotate counterclockwise by its own weight and return to the standing posture. When the distribution member 34 is in the right-tilting posture, if the game ball flowing down the game area 3 enters the housing member 33c from the entrance 33a of the alternating distribution start device 33, the game ball Is received by the recess at the upper left of the sorting member 34. When the distribution member 34 receives the game ball, the position of the center of gravity in the right-tilt posture is displaced to the left of the support shaft 34a that is the center of rotation due to the load of the game ball. As a result, the sorting member 34 starts rotating (swinging) in the direction of the thin arrow in the figure, that is, counterclockwise while holding the game ball in the upper left concave portion.

  The distribution member 34 continues to rotate (swing) counterclockwise, and as shown in FIG. 19 (b), when the distribution member 34 rotates to a line-symmetrical posture with respect to FIG. It abuts on the upper left side of the member 33d to prevent further rotation (swing). The game ball held in the recess in the upper left part of the sorting member 34 is released in the direction indicated by the thick arrow in the figure and dropped when the recess is in a posture that is open toward the lower left with rotation. The dropped game ball falls on a guide rail that is inclined downward toward the first start port 11 at the rear, and is guided by the guide rail, as shown in FIG. Enter the 11th. In this way, the game balls that have entered from the entrance 33 a are first distributed to the first start port 11. At this time, the distribution member 34 maintains its left-tilt posture without rotating counterclockwise by its own weight, that is, because the center of gravity is located on the left side of the center of rotation. Then, the recess in the upper right part of the sorting member 34 is opened so as to be able to receive the game ball from above, and the sorting member 34 enters a waiting state for receiving the game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (d), when the distribution member 34 maintains the left-tilting posture, the game balls flowing down the game area 3 are moved from the entrance 33 a of the alternating distribution starter device 33 to the housing member. When the ball enters the inside 33c, the game ball is received by the recess in the upper right part of the sorting member 34. When the distribution member 34 receives the game ball, the gravity center position in the left-tilt posture is displaced to the right side of the support shaft 34a that is the center of rotation due to the load of the game ball. As a result, the sorting member 34 starts rotating (swinging) in the direction of the thin arrow in the figure, that is, in the clockwise direction while holding the game ball in the recess in the upper right part.

The distribution member 34 continues to rotate clockwise (swing), and as shown in FIG. 19 (e), when the distribution member 34 rotates to a posture that is axisymmetric with respect to FIG. Further contact with the upper right side of 33d prevents further rotation (swing). The game ball held in the recess in the upper right portion of the sorting member 34 is released in the direction indicated by the thick arrow in the drawing and dropped when the recess is in a posture that is opened downward and to the right along with the rotation. The dropped game ball falls on a guide rail that is inclined downward toward the second start port 12a behind, and is guided to the guide rail and is then guided to the second start port as shown in FIG. 19 (f). Enter 12a. In this way, the game balls that have entered from the entrance 33a are distributed to the first start port 11a after being distributed to the first start port 11 in FIG. 19C. At this time, the distribution member 34 maintains its right-tilt posture without rotating counterclockwise by its own weight, that is, because the center of gravity is located on the right side of the center of rotation. Then, the concave portion at the upper left part of the sorting member 34 is opened so as to be able to receive the game ball from above, and the sorting member 34 is in a waiting state for receiving the game ball, so that the above-described FIG. Return to the indicated state.
That is, the alternate distribution type starter device 33 distributes the game balls one by one alternately to the first starter port 11 and the second starter port 12a each time a game ball enters the entrance port 33a, and repeats the distributing operation. It is continuously feasible.

  That is, the distribution means according to the present embodiment has an inlet (entrance 33a), a first outlet (first starter 11), and a second outlet (second starter 12a) as well as inflow from the inlet. A passing port comprising the sorting device (alternate sorting type starting port device 33) that distributes the discharged game balls to either the first outlet or the second outlet and discharges them (from the entrance port 33a to the first starting port) 11 or a mouth configured as a passage communicating with the second starting port 12a), and the sorting device has a first posture (a left-tilt posture) capable of guiding a game ball to the first outlet, and the second outlet. A distribution member (distribution member 34) displaceable to a second posture (right tilt posture) capable of guiding the game ball to the first outlet, the distribution member in the first posture When guided, it is displaced to the second posture due to its own weight, and the second figure When the game ball was induced in the second outlet in is intended to be displaced into the first position due to the own weight of the recreation sphere.

(8) About exclusive effect mode selection processing Next, with reference to FIG. 20 thru | or FIG. 22, about the exclusive effect mode selection process 1 which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 in this embodiment performs, and the example of an effect display at the time of this process explain. 20 and 21 are flowcharts for the dedicated effect mode selection process 1 in the first embodiment. FIG. 22 is an effect display mode diagram illustrating an effect display example in the first embodiment.
As described above, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol display device 6 via the effect symbol control device 82 based on the command and data received from the main control device 80 that performs overall control of the game, A decorative effect image such as a hold display related to a hold state such as a change display of a play design corresponding to a special design or the number of hold memories is displayed. In the present embodiment, the decoration effect image is displayed in different effect display modes depending on the effect mode in which the user is staying. The dedicated effect mode selection process described below is a process of determining and controlling which effect mode is selected and performing display control based on the result.

First, in S700, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the hold information related to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory has been received from the main control device 80, and affirmative determination is made. In the case (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705, and in the case of a negative determination (S700: No), the process proceeds to S790.
The hold information to be determined in S700 is transmitted from the main controller 80 in the first hold information transmission process (S120) or the second hold information transmission process (S145) of the start winning confirmation process (FIG. 7) described above. Information. That is, this information is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 when either the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory occurs and the number of hold memories increases. In the present embodiment, for example, the first special figure will be described. The first hold information indicates the number of first special figure hold memories and the result of the first prefetch determination process for the newly generated first special figure hold memory. It is configured as a first prefetch command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the present embodiment, only information related to the number of reserved memories excluding information related to the result of the prefetch determination process may be used. The information related to the number of reserved memories is a first characteristic indicating the number to be displayed of the first special figure reserved memory that has not been digested (execution of the lottery based on the reserved memory) for designating the number to be displayed. This is a figure pending storage number instruction command. (However, prefetching related information is required in the second embodiment described later.)
Although not shown, in this embodiment, in the case of an affirmative determination (S700: Yes), according to the content of the hold information, either the corresponding first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory is held. Addition processing for incrementing the number by one is executed.

In S705, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a determination process on whether or not the upper limit reservation storage number has been reached for the first special figure reservation storage, and in the case of a positive determination (S705: Yes). The process proceeds to S710, and in the case of a negative determination (S705: No), the process proceeds to S760.
That is, S705 is the first special figure hold when receiving a designation related to the number of hold storage to be displayed by the first hold information transmission process (S120) or the second hold information transmission process (S145) by the main control device 80 This is processing for determining whether or not the number of memories has reached the upper limit number.

In S710, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the upper limit reservation storage number has been reached for the second special figure reservation storage, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S710: Yes). , The process proceeds to S715, and in the case of a negative determination (S710: No), the process proceeds to S760.
That is, S710 receives the designation for the number of reserved memories to be displayed by the first holding information transmission process (S120) or the second holding information transmission process (S145) by the main controller 80, and the second special figure hold This is a process for determining whether the number of memories has reached the upper limit number. Therefore, S705 and S710 are the first special feature when receiving a designation related to the number of reserved storages to be displayed by the first hold information transmission process (S120) or the second hold information transmission process (S145) by the main controller 80. This is a process for determining whether or not the numbers of the figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory both reach the upper limit number, that is, whether the total value is, for example, eight.

In S715, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process for determining whether or not 1 is set in either the first array flag or the second array flag, that is, both are set to 0, and an affirmative determination is made. In the case of (S715: Yes), the process proceeds to S730, and in the case of a negative determination (S715: No), the process proceeds to S760.
The first array flag and the second array flag will be described later. In short, in S715, both the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory reach the upper limit reserved memory number, and the total value is, for example, 8 Even if it is a case, it is already in the state where the first or second production mode has been selected and stayed in the production mode again, or it is in a state where it is fully reserved, or for the first time during the normal production mode This is a process for determining whether the state is full.

In S730, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether the hold storage which is the next variable display target among the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory stored in hold, that is, the oldest hold memory is stored. Then, the process of determining whether or not the second special figure is stored is executed. If the determination is affirmative (S730: Yes), the process proceeds to S735, and if the determination is negative (S730: No). , The process proceeds to S745.
That is, S730 has been alternately generated one by one by the alternating distribution type starter device 33 when it is determined that both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory have reached the upper limit number of reservations. The arrangement of the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory is the first arrangement in which the oldest first reserved memory becomes the first special figure reserved memory, or the oldest first reserved memory is This is a process for determining whether the second arrangement is the second special figure hold memory.

In S735, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting the second array flag to 1, and the process proceeds to S740.
The second array flag is a flag that is set to 1 when the oldest reservation is the second array in which the second special figure storage is stored. Therefore, S735 is a means for controlling to select a second effect (boxing) mode, which will be described later, based on setting 1 to the flag.

In S740, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a predetermined count value (for example, 8) in the second effect (boxing) mode counter, and proceeds to S760.
The second effect (boxing) mode counter is a counter for defining the execution period of the second effect (boxing) mode. Specifically, it is defined based on the number of fluctuations, and every time the fluctuation display is digested once, the count value is subtracted by one, for example, until the eight fluctuation display ends, for example. This is a configuration that serves as a guideline for controlling to stay in the (boxing) mode.

In S745, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting 1 to the first array flag, and the process proceeds to S750.
The first array flag is a flag that is set to 1 when the oldest reservation is the first array in which the first special figure storage is stored. Therefore, S745 is a means for controlling to select a first effect (karate) mode, which will be described later, based on setting 1 to the flag.

In S750, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a predetermined count value (for example, 8) in the first effect (karate) mode counter, and proceeds to S760.
The first effect (karate) mode counter is a counter for defining the execution period of the first effect (karate) mode. Specifically, it is defined based on the number of fluctuations, and each time the fluctuation display is digested once, the count value is subtracted by one, for example, the first effect until eight fluctuation display ends. This is a configuration that serves as a guide for controlling to stay in (Karate) mode.

Referring to FIG. 21, sub integrated control device 83, in S790 that moves when a negative determination is made in S700, issues a reserved memory number designation command relating to the first special figure reserved memory or the second special figure reserved memory. The process of determining whether or not it has been received from the control device 80 is executed. If the determination is affirmative (S790: Yes), the process proceeds to S795. If the determination is negative (S790: No), the process proceeds to S760. Migrate processing.
The reserved storage number designation command to be determined in S790 is command information transmitted from the main controller 80 in the reserved memory number designation command transmission process (S222) of the above-described determination processing (FIG. 11). In other words, information transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 when the fluctuation of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory occurs and the number of any hold memories decreases. It is.

  In S795, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the second array flag. If the determination is affirmative (S795: Yes), the process proceeds to S800. If the determination is negative (S795: No), the process proceeds to S815.

  In S800, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of subtracting 1 from the count value of the second effect mode counter, and the process proceeds to S805.

In S805, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not the count value of the second effect mode counter is 0. If the determination is affirmative (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S810. If the determination is negative (S805: No), the process proceeds to S760.
That is, it is determined whether or not eight times as the predetermined variable display number for executing the second effect mode have been consumed.

  In S810, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting the second array flag to 0, and the process proceeds to S760.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 executes a determination process for determining whether or not 1 is set in the first array flag in S815 that is shifted when a negative determination is made in S795. If the determination is affirmative (S815: Yes), the process proceeds to S820, and in the case of a negative determination (S815: No), the process proceeds to S760.

  In S820, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of subtracting 1 from the count value of the first effect mode counter, and proceeds to S825.

In S825, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not the count value of the first effect mode counter is 0. If the determination is affirmative (S825: Yes), the process proceeds to S830. If the determination is negative (S825: No), the process proceeds to S760.
That is, it is determined whether or not eight times as the predetermined variable display number for executing the first effect mode have been consumed.

  In S830, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process for setting the first arrangement flag to 0, and the process proceeds to S760.

  Returning to FIG. 20, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process of whether or not 1 is set in the second array flag in S760. If the determination is affirmative (S760: Yes), the process proceeds to S765. The process is transferred, and in the case of a negative determination (S760: No), the process is transferred to S770.

  In S770, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the first arrangement flag. If the determination is affirmative (S770: Yes), the process proceeds to S775. If the determination is negative (S770: No), the process proceeds to S780.

In S780, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the normal performance (training) mode control process 1 and ends this process.
That is, when 1 is not set for both the second array flag and the first array flag, the normal effect mode is selected, and the effect control process is performed according to the selected effect mode. An example of the effect display in this case will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22A, when the normal production (training) mode is selected in S780 and the production control process by the production mode is performed, the variable display area 100a of the production symbol display device 6 has an upper left portion. The variation of the decoration symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. In addition, there will be an effect display where “Karateka Hero (nickname is Tatsuyoshi Kuma)” is trained alone.
Also, in the reserved memory display area 100b of the effect symbol display device 6, the first special figure reserved memory symbols 101a to 101c related to the first special figure reserved memory are displayed in a white circle shape, and the second special figure reserved memory is displayed. The second special figure reserved memory symbols 102a to 102b according to the above are displayed in a white rectangular shape.
In the normal gaming state, as described above, the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory are alternately stored one by one by making a left turn to enter the alternating distribution type start opening device 33. It becomes. Thereby, as shown in the figure, the arrangement of the special figure reserved memory symbol is as follows. The first special figure reserved memory symbol 101a corresponding to the oldest special figure reserved memory is first, and the second special figure reserved memory symbol 102a, first The special figure hold memory symbol 101b, the second special figure hold memory symbol 102b, and the first special figure reserve memory symbol 101c are displayed.
In this case, the special figure hold memory to be subjected to the next variable display is displayed in a decorative manner by the first special figure hold memory symbol 101a, and when it is digested by the variable display, the first special figure hold memory symbol 101a. Is deleted, and a new arrangement starting from the second special figure reservation memory symbol 102a is displayed by sliding one symbol in the left direction in the figure (not shown). In this state, when a new winning is generated by entering the alternate sorting type starting port device 33, the second special figure holding memory symbol 102c (not shown) is displayed next. The first special figure reserved memory symbol and the second special figure reserved memory symbol are each stored and displayed up to 4 which is the upper limit number of holding, and as a result, up to 8 can be displayed as a total value.
In this embodiment, until the total number of stored numbers of the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory becomes eight, the effect is displayed in the normal effect (training) mode of the effect display mode. The display is controlled.

In S775, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the first effect (karate) mode control process 1 and ends this process.
That is, when 1 is not set in the second arrangement flag but 1 is set in the first arrangement flag, the first presentation (karate) mode is selected, and the presentation control process is performed according to the selected presentation mode. Is called. An example of the effect display in this case will be described with reference to FIG. The configurations of the variable display area 100a and the reserved storage display area 100b of the effect symbol display device 6 are the same as those in the normal effect (training) mode described above, and will not be described.

As shown in FIG. 22B, when the first effect (karate) mode is selected in S775 and the effect control process in the effect mode is performed, the variable display area 100a of the effect symbol display device 6 includes “ There will be a performance display in which the Karate Hero and Karate Rival perform the kumite practice.
Further, in the reserved memory display area 100b of the effect symbol display device 6, the first special figure reserved memory 101a to 101d relating to the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory relating to the second special figure reserved memory are provided. A total of eight special figure holding memory symbols of symbols 102a to 102d are displayed. That is, it is in a state in which the upper limit number of reservations has been reached, and “MAX!” Is displayed as an upper limit arrival notification display 103 in the hold storage display area 100b in order to notify the state.
In addition, since the special figure reservation memory symbol corresponding to the oldest special figure reservation memory is the first special figure reservation memory symbol 101a, the arrangement of the special figure reservation memory symbol shown in FIG. 22B is the first arrangement. It has become. Further, the first effect (karate) mode is the first dedicated effect mode.
In the present embodiment, when the sum of the numbers stored in the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory is 8, the oldest special figure hold memory is the first special figure hold memory. The effect display is controlled in the first effect (karate) mode of the effect display mode.

  Note that it is also conceivable to change the special figure hold memory symbol to the special figure hold memory symbol dedicated to the first effect mode when the upper limit is reached. In this way, the timing at which the mode ends can be recognized in advance, that is, before the number changes. This also applies to the second effect mode described below.

In S765, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the second effect (boxing) mode control process 1 and ends this process.
That is, when 1 is set in the second arrangement flag, the second effect (boxing) mode is selected, and the effect control process is performed according to the selected effect mode. An example of the effect display in this case will be described with reference to FIG. The configurations of the variable display area 100a and the reserved storage display area 100b of the effect symbol display device 6 are the same as those in the normal effect (training) mode described above, and will not be described.

As shown in FIG. 22C, when the second effect (boxing) mode is selected in S765 and the effect control process in the effect mode is performed, the variable display area 100a of the effect symbol display device 6 displays “ The karate hero "and" boxer rival "will perform a boxing sparring on the ring.
Further, in the reserved memory display area 100b of the effect symbol display device 6, the first special figure reserved memory 101a to 101d relating to the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory relating to the second special figure reserved memory are provided. A total of eight special figure holding memory symbols of symbols 102a to 102d are displayed. That is, it is in a state in which the upper limit number of reservations has been reached, and “MAX!” Is displayed as an upper limit arrival notification display 103 in the hold storage display area 100b in order to notify the state.
In addition, since the special figure reservation memory symbol corresponding to the oldest special figure reservation memory is the second special figure reservation memory symbol 102a, the arrangement of the special figure reservation memory symbol shown in FIG. 22C is the second arrangement. It has become. The second presentation (boxing) mode is the second dedicated presentation mode.
In the present embodiment, when the sum of the numbers stored in the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory is 8, the oldest special figure hold memory is the second special figure hold memory. The effect display is controlled in the second effect (boxing) mode of the effect display mode.

  As described above, in the dedicated effect mode selection process 1 of the present embodiment, when the total number of the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory is less than the upper limit of eight, the normal effect (training) is performed. When the mode is selected and the 8th is full and the oldest special figure hold memory is the first special figure hold memory, the first production (karate) mode is selected and the 8 full When the oldest special figure hold memory is the second special figure hold memory, the second production (boxing) mode is selected.

  The dedicated rendering mode selection process 1 is a process that is executed by the sub integrated control device 83 for every 2 ms scheduled interruption, for example. Therefore, when the process proceeds to S765, S775, or S780 for the first time, for example, 1 is set in a separately provided flag, and a start process related to the effect control process in the selected effect mode is executed. From the next interrupt, as long as there is no change in the setting state of the first and second arrangement flags, even if the process proceeds to S765, S775 or S780 in the same way, 1 is set to the individually provided flag. If it is, the present process is terminated without performing any particular process.

  In addition, although this embodiment showed as the mode of 8 variation limitation currently hold | maintained when starting the 1st, 2nd production mode, as an execution period of a mode, it is not limited to 8 variation, ie, predetermined | prescribed The number of fluctuations may be set. For example, when the production mode is developed for each change of story, it is possible to develop the story without being trapped by the number of reserved memories. Can be given.

  In addition to the number of fluctuations, it is conceivable to end the effect mode by lottery or to end it by time. In the case of lottery, the end timing of the production mode is irregular, that is, indefinite, and the player can be interested in how long it will continue. In addition, in the case of time, it is possible to provide a game that is not a random game, that is, a game that is conscious of the passage of time.

Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is an effect display mode diagram illustrating an effect display example in the modification of the first embodiment. In the present modification, when the total number of the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory is less than the upper limit of eight, the normal production (training) mode is selected. 22 is the same as the display mode. However, if the oldest special figure hold memory is the first special figure hold memory when the eight are full, the production mode shown in FIG. 23A is selected, and the eight special figure hold memories are full. In some cases, when the oldest special figure hold memory is the second special figure hold memory, the effect mode shown in FIG. 23B is selected.
Specifically, in FIG. 23A, the first privilege display 104a is displayed while maintaining the display mode of the normal performance (training) mode. In other words, if the oldest special figure hold memory is the first special figure hold memory when eight are full during the normal production (training) mode, the player can obtain a “pre-read ticket” as the benefit. The prefetch effect mode for enjoying the right to execute the prefetch effect is selected. On the other hand, in FIG. 23B, the second privilege display 104b is displayed while maintaining the display mode of the normal performance (training) mode. In other words, if the oldest special figure hold memory is the second special figure hold memory when eight are full during the normal production (training) mode, the player will receive a “one notification ticket” as the benefit. A one-shot notification effect mode that can be acquired and enjoys the right to execute the one-shot notification effect is selected.
The right to execute each effect that can be acquired is immediately executed for the eight special figure hold memories. The player may have the execution right and be activated at an arbitrary timing. That is, with respect to the first special figure hold memory symbols 101a to 101d displayed in FIG. 23 and the second special figure hold memory symbols 102a to 102d related to the second special figure hold memory, the effect display is executed for this. It may be activated, or may be configured to be activated later for another special figure holding memory symbol at an arbitrary timing.

  A configuration is also conceivable in which a plurality of execution rights (number of tickets) that can be acquired at one time are given. It is conceivable that the number of tickets to be given at that time is determined by the length of time required until the ticket is filled from zero on hold, the result of lottery, or the like. In this way, it is possible to provide interest to the player in terms of how many tickets can be obtained each time eight are full.

  Further, in the case of a configuration in which the execution right can be retained without being extinguished, that is, the right can be exercised at an arbitrary timing, it is conceivable to simultaneously exercise (use) the pre-reading effect execution right and the one-notification effect execution right. By doing in this way, when it becomes clear that there is a hold memory with high expectation in the pre-reading effect, it is possible to execute a one-notification effect effect at the time of fluctuation due to the hold memory, which is efficient. In addition to being able to be used, a high interest can be provided to the player by the synergistic effect of the two kinds of effects.

  In any case, a different dedicated effect mode is selected depending on whether the oldest special figure hold memory is the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory when the eight are full. Is done. Therefore, in order to acquire the right to execute the desired performance, the player does not simply aim to be full, but the oldest special figure hold memory is the first special figure hold memory or You can aim to fill up to 8 while confirming whether or not 2 special figure hold memory. In addition, by adjusting the launch of the game ball, etc., the game will be driven to acquire the advantageous state while flexibly responding to the progress of the game, and improvement of interest can be expected.

In this modified example, the prefetch effect and the one-shot notification effect are illustrated as the benefits. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other effects may be used as the benefits.
For example, as the effect customization mode, during the period of the effect mode, the player makes various effect contents (selection of appearance character, selection from various notice effects, on / off of effect display, selection of BGM, etc.) It is possible to set a mode for performing a mini game using a production button or the like, and provide a period for the player to actively and actively enjoy the game.

  Moreover, although the oldest special figure reservation memory illustrated the structure which becomes more advantageous when it is the 2nd special figure reservation memory than the 1st special figure reservation memory, conversely, the oldest special figure reservation memory A configuration in which the storage is the first special figure reservation storage rather than the second special figure reservation storage may be advantageous, or an equivalent configuration may be used.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described as another embodiment of the present invention.
First, since the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the first embodiment described above, description of the same configuration and operation will be omitted. This embodiment is different in the first and second effect mode control processing in S775 and S765 of the first embodiment. Therefore, hereinafter, the first effect mode control process 2 and the second effect mode control process 2 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the first presentation mode control process 2 in the second embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the second effect mode control process 2 in the second embodiment. FIG. 26 is an effect display mode diagram illustrating an effect display example in the second embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 24, when first effect mode control process 2 is executed, that is, based on the fact that 1 is not set for the second array flag but 1 is set for the first array flag. In S850, the sub integrated control device 83 selects the first effect (karate) mode, performs the effect control process in the selected effect mode, and shifts the process to S855.
In S855, the sub-integrated control device 83 executes a pre-reading effect for only the first special figure hold memory among the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory that are held and stored. Exit.

FIG. 26A shows an example of an effect display mode when this control process is executed.
As shown in FIG. 26 (a), when the first effect (karate) mode is selected in S850 and the effect control process in the effect mode is performed, the variable display area 100a of the effect symbol display device 6 displays “ There will be a performance display in which the Karate Hero and Karate Rival perform the kumite practice.
Further, in the reserved memory display area 100b of the effect symbol display device 6, the first special figure reserved memory 101a to 101d relating to the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory relating to the second special figure reserved memory are provided. A total of eight special figure holding memory symbols of symbols 102a to 102d are displayed. That is, it is in a state in which the upper limit number of reservations has been reached, and “MAX!” Is displayed as an upper limit arrival notification display 103 in the hold storage display area 100b in order to notify the state.
In addition, since the special figure reservation memory symbol corresponding to the oldest special figure reservation memory is the first special figure reservation memory symbol 101a, the arrangement of the special figure reservation memory symbol shown in FIG. It has become.
In the present embodiment, when the sum of the numbers stored in the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory is 8, the oldest special figure hold memory is the first special figure hold memory. The effect display is controlled in the first effect (karate) mode of the effect display mode.

Furthermore, in the first special figure reservation memory symbols 101a to 101d related to the first special figure reservation memory, “!” Which is the high expectation prefetch display 105 and the low expectation prefetch display are displayed by executing the prefetch effect. 106 is added and displayed.
As described above, in the first effect mode control process 2, the first effect mode for executing the prefetch effect is selected and executed only for the first special figure hold memory. The first effect mode is a first dedicated effect mode.
The high expectation look-ahead display 105 is a display that suggests that there is a high expectation that the result of the variable display based on the special figure hold memory is a big hit, and the low expectation look-ahead display 106 is a high expectation look-ahead display. Compared to 105, this is a display that suggests that the result of the variable display based on the special figure hold storage is a big hit and the degree of expectation is low.

Referring to FIG. 25, when the second effect mode control process 2 is executed, that is, based on the fact that 1 is set in the second arrangement flag, the sub integrated control device 83 performs the second operation in S880. An effect (boxing) mode is selected, an effect control process is performed according to the selected effect mode, and the process proceeds to S885.
In S885, the sub-integrated control device 83 pre-reads the effects for both the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory that are reserved, that is, for all the special figure reserved memories that are reserved. To finish this processing.

FIG. 26B shows an example of the effect display mode when this control process is executed.
As shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the first effect (boxing) mode is selected in S880 and the effect control process in the effect mode is performed, the variable display area 100a of the effect symbol display device 6 displays “ The karate hero "and" boxer rival "will perform a boxing sparring on the ring.
Further, in the reserved memory display area 100b of the effect symbol display device 6, the first special figure reserved memory 101a to 101d relating to the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory relating to the second special figure reserved memory are provided. A total of eight special figure holding memory symbols of symbols 102a to 102d are displayed. That is, it is in a state in which the upper limit number of reservations has been reached, and “MAX!” Is displayed as an upper limit arrival notification display 103 in the hold storage display area 100b in order to notify the state.
In addition, since the special figure reservation memory symbol corresponding to the oldest special figure reservation memory is the second special figure reservation memory symbol 102a, the arrangement of the special figure reservation memory symbol shown in FIG. 26B is the second arrangement. It has become.
In the present embodiment, when the sum of the numbers stored in the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory is 8, the oldest special figure hold memory is the second special figure hold memory. The effect display is controlled in the second effect (boxing) mode of the effect display mode.

Further, the first special figure reservation storage symbols 101a to 101d and the second special figure reservation storage symbols 102a to 102d related to the first special figure reservation storage are displayed in the high expectation prefetch display 105 by executing the prefetching effect. A certain “!” And “?” Which is a low expectation look-ahead display 106 are added and displayed. In FIG. 26B, the low expectation prefetch display 106 is not displayed, but may be displayed.
In this way, in the second effect mode control process 2, the second effect mode for executing the prefetch effect is selected and executed for the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory. The second effect mode is the second dedicated effect mode.

The sub integrated control device 83 of the present embodiment is transmitted in the first prefetch determination processing (S115) and the second prefetch determination processing (S140) in the start winning confirmation processing (FIG. 7) by the main control device 80 described above. Based on the first prefetch commands 1 to 3 and the second prefetch commands 1 to 3, a prefetch determination process is performed to determine whether to perform a prefetch effect. And the pre-reading effect based on the determination result is only for the first special figure hold memory in the first effect mode, and for the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory in the second effect mode. Is configured to run.
That is, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect is executed in any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode, but the second effect mode is a target of the pre-reading effect than the first effect mode. The figure holding memory is increasing, and the interest that the player gets through the production is high. Thereby, since a player plays a game in anticipation that the 2nd production mode selects, it contributes to the improvement of an interest. Further, by adjusting the launch etc. so that the second production mode is selected, that is, the oldest special figure holding memory becomes the second special figure holding memory, the game is more interesting to the player. Can be given.

  In addition, although both the 1st production mode and the 2nd production mode are made into the object of prefetching production, it is constituted so that the 2nd production mode may be set higher than the 1st production mode about the accuracy of notice. Is also possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the pre-reading effect is executed in any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode has been shown, but only one of them is executed, that is, for example, the second effect. Only the mode may be executed. By doing in this way, the player who wants to see the pre-reading effect performs the launch so that the second effect mode is selected. For this reason, the element of technical intervention can be given about the launch for selecting a production.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described as another embodiment of the present invention.
First, since the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, the description of the same configuration and operation will be omitted, and the configuration of the first embodiment will be described as appropriate. The present embodiment is different from the dedicated presentation mode selection process 1 of the first embodiment in that a dedicated presentation mode selection process 3 is provided. Therefore, the dedicated effect mode selection process 3 and the like of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the dedicated effect mode selection process 3 in the third embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of selection mode notification effect setting processing in the third embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the normal performance mode control process 3 in the third embodiment. FIG. 30 is an effect display mode diagram illustrating an effect display example in the third embodiment.

With reference to FIG. 27, the dedicated effect mode selection process 3 of this embodiment is demonstrated.
First, in S1700, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the hold information related to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory has been received from the main control device 80, and affirmative determination is made. In the case (S1700: Yes), the process proceeds to S1705, and in the case of a negative determination (S1700: No), the same process as S790 to S830 (see FIG. 21) of the first embodiment described above is executed. Then, the process proceeds to S1760 described later. In the present embodiment, illustration of the processes of S790 to S830 is omitted.
The hold information to be determined in S1700 is transmitted from the main controller 80 in the first hold information transmission process (S120) or the second hold information transmission process (S145) of the start winning confirmation process (FIG. 7) described above. Information. That is, this information is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 when either the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory occurs and the number of hold memories increases. In the present embodiment, for example, the first special figure will be described. The first hold information indicates the number of first special figure hold memories and the result of the first prefetch determination process for the newly generated first special figure hold memory. It is configured as a first prefetch command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the present embodiment, only information related to the number of reserved memories excluding information related to the result of the prefetch determination process may be used. The information related to the number of reserved memories is a first characteristic indicating the number to be displayed of the first special figure reserved memory that has not been digested (execution of the lottery based on the reserved memory) for designating the number to be displayed. This is a figure pending storage number instruction command.
Although not shown, in the present embodiment, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1700: Yes), according to the content of the hold information, either the corresponding first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory is held. Addition processing for incrementing the number by one is executed.

In S1705, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not the upper limit reservation storage number has been reached for the first special figure reservation storage, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S1705: Yes). The process proceeds to S1710, and in the case of a negative determination (S1705: No), the process proceeds to S1785.
That is, S1705 receives the designation related to the number of reserved memories to be displayed by the first hold information transmission process (S120) or the second hold information transmission process (S145) by the main control device 80, the first special figure hold This is processing for determining whether or not the number of memories has reached the upper limit number.

In S1710, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a determination process as to whether or not the upper limit reservation storage number has been reached for the second special figure reservation storage, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S1710: Yes). The process proceeds to S1715, and in the case of a negative determination (S1710: No), the process proceeds to S1785.
In other words, S1710 receives the second special figure hold when receiving a designation related to the number of hold memories to be displayed by the first hold information transmission process (S120) or the second hold information transmission process (S145) by the main controller 80. This is a process for determining whether the number of memories has reached the upper limit number. Therefore, when S1705 and S1710 receive a designation related to the number of reserved memories to be displayed by the first hold information transmission process (S120) or the second hold information transmission process (S145) by the main controller 80, This is a process for determining whether or not the numbers of the figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory both reach the upper limit number, that is, whether the total value is, for example, eight.

  The sub integrated control device 83 executes the selection mode notification effect setting process in S1785 that is shifted in the case of a negative determination in S1705 or S1710, and shifts the process to S1760. The selection mode notification effect setting process will be described in detail later.

In step S1715, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process for determining whether or not 1 is set in either the first array flag or the second array flag, that is, whether both are set to 0. In the case of (S1715: Yes), the process proceeds to S1720, and in the case of a negative determination (S1715: No), the process proceeds to S1760.
For the first array flag and the second array flag, S1715 is, in short, the case where both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory have reached the upper limit reservation storage number and the total value becomes, for example, eight. However, it is already in the state where the first or second effect mode has been selected and stayed in the effect mode again, or it is in a state where it has become fully reserved for the first time during the normal effect mode. This is a process for determining whether or not.

In S1720, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the effect reservation flag. In the case of determination (S1720: No), the process proceeds to S1760.
The effect reservation flag is a flag that is set to 1 in S920 that is won in the selection mode notification effect reservation lottery in S910 of the selection mode notification effect setting process described later. Also,
When the production reservation flag is set to 1, the first production (karate) mode or the second production (boxing) mode can be selected when the reserved upper limit number of eight is full. It suggests that there is. On the other hand, if the production reservation flag is set to 0, the first production (karate) mode or the second production (boxing) mode can be selected even if the upper limit number of eight is reached. Is not configured.
In step S1725, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 sets the effect reservation flag to 0, and the process proceeds to step S1730.

In S1730, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether the hold storage which is the next variable display target among the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory stored in hold, that is, the oldest hold memory is stored. Then, the process of determining whether or not it is the second special figure hold storage is executed. If the determination is affirmative (S1730: Yes), the process proceeds to S1735 and if the determination is negative (S1730: No). , The process proceeds to S1745.
That is, S1730 has been alternately generated one by one by the alternating distribution type starter device 33 when it is determined that both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory have reached the upper limit number of reservations. The arrangement of the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory is the first arrangement in which the oldest first reserved memory becomes the first special figure reserved memory, or the oldest first reserved memory is This is a process for determining whether the second arrangement is the second special figure hold memory.

In S1735, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting 1 in the second array flag, and proceeds to S1740.
The second array flag is a flag that is set to 1 when the oldest reservation is the second array in which the second special figure storage is stored. Therefore, S1735 is means for controlling so that a second rendering (boxing) mode, which will be described later, is selected based on setting 1 to the flag.

In S1740, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a predetermined count value (for example, 8) in the second effect (boxing) mode counter, and the process proceeds to S1760.
The second effect (boxing) mode counter is a counter for defining the execution period of the second effect (boxing) mode. Specifically, it is defined based on the number of fluctuations, and every time the fluctuation display is digested once, the count value is subtracted by one, for example, until the eight fluctuation display ends, for example. This is a configuration that serves as a guideline for controlling to stay in the (boxing) mode.

In S1745, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting 1 to the first array flag, and the process proceeds to S1750.
The first array flag is a flag that is set to 1 when the oldest reservation is the first array in which the first special figure storage is stored. Therefore, S1745 is means for controlling to select a first effect (karate) mode, which will be described later, based on setting 1 to the flag.

In S1750, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a predetermined count value (for example, 8) in the first effect (karate) mode counter, and the process proceeds to S1760.
The first effect (karate) mode counter is a counter for defining the execution period of the first effect (karate) mode. Specifically, it is defined based on the number of fluctuations, and each time the fluctuation display is digested once, the count value is subtracted by one, for example, the first effect until eight fluctuation display ends. This is a configuration that serves as a guide for controlling to stay in (Karate) mode.

  In S1760, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the second array flag. If the determination is affirmative (S1760: Yes), the process proceeds to S1765. If the determination is negative (S1760: No), the process proceeds to S1770.

  In S1770, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the first array flag. If the determination is affirmative (S1770: Yes), the process proceeds to S1775. If the determination is negative (S1770: No), the process proceeds to S1780.

In S1780, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the normal performance (training) mode control process 1 and ends this process.
That is, when 1 is not set for both the second array flag and the first array flag, the normal effect mode is selected, and the effect control process is performed according to the selected effect mode.
The effect display example in this case is the same as the display mode shown in FIG.

In S1775, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the first effect (karate) mode control process 1 and ends this process.
That is, when 1 is not set in the second arrangement flag but 1 is set in the first arrangement flag, the first presentation (karate) mode is selected, and the presentation control process is performed according to the selected presentation mode. Is called.
The effect display example in this case is the same as the display mode shown in FIG. 22B of the first embodiment, and the description is omitted.

In S1765, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the second effect (boxing) mode control process 1 and ends this process.
That is, when 1 is set in the second arrangement flag, the second effect (boxing) mode is selected, and the effect control process is performed according to the selected effect mode.
The effect display example in this case is the same as the display mode shown in FIG. 22C of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

With reference to FIG. 28, the selection mode notification effect setting process (S1785) will be described in detail. The selection mode notification effect setting process is a process that is executed when at least one of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number of reservations.
In S900, the sub integrated control device 83 counts and determines how many of the remaining number of up to 8 that are the combined values of the upper limit number of the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory are 8 And the process proceeds to S905.

  In step S905, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the difference between the sum of the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory and the upper limit reserved memory number, that is, until the reservation is full. In the case of an affirmative determination (S905: Yes), the process proceeds to S910, and in the case of a negative determination (S905: No) ), This process is terminated.

In S910, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a selection mode notification effect reservation lottery, and the process proceeds to S915.
The selection mode notification effect reservation lottery is a process for determining whether or not to set 1 in the effect reservation flag described above.

  In S915, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not the result of the selection mode notification effect reservation lottery is a win, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S915: Yes), the process proceeds to S920, and If the determination is negative (S915: No), this process ends.

  In S920, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process for setting the effect reservation flag to 1, and the process proceeds to S925.

  In S925, the sub integrated control device 83 is the first arrangement in which the first special figure reservation memory is the oldest (first), in which the first special figure reservation storage and the second special figure reservation storage are arranged in S925. Alternatively, a process for determining whether the second special figure reservation memory is the second oldest array, that is, an array type is executed, and the process proceeds to S930. Therefore, the process of S925 has the same contents as the process of S1730 (FIG. 27) described above.

In S930, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process for setting the selection mode notification flag to 1, and the process proceeds to S935.
The selection mode notification flag has a condition for executing the selection mode notification effect based on the fact that 1 is set in the normal performance (training) mode control process 3 (see FIGS. 27 and 29). It is a flag that suggests.

  In S935, the sub-integrated control device 83 is based on the information regarding how many reserved storages are necessary until the maximum number of reservations is 8 and the information regarding the array type determined in S925. The production data generated in this way is stored in the selection mode notification production buffer, and this processing is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, if the remaining number is not 4 or less in S905, that is, if the remaining number is 5 to 8, the processing of S910 to S935 is not performed. In other words, during the change display, when a pending storage corresponding to the remaining number is newly generated and there is a possibility that the suspension becomes full, the processing of S910 to S935 is performed.

  If the selection mode notification effect reservation lottery in S910 is not won, the selection mode notification effect is not executed in the normal effect (training) mode, and the effect reservation flag is set to 1. Therefore, even if the first arrangement flag or the second arrangement flag is not set to 1, that is, even when the folding angle is full, the first production mode and the second production mode are not selected. ing.

  As described above, the selection mode notification effect setting process is performed when at least one of the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory has not reached the upper limit hold number (No in S1705 or S1710). 27), and is a process to be executed. The selection mode notification effect setting process is a process for giving a notification effect which one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is to be selected when the hold becomes full during the change. is there.

Next, the normal performance mode control process 3 (S1780 in FIG. 27) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The normal effect mode control process 3 is executed based on the fact that 1 is not set in the second array flag and the first array flag in the dedicated effect mode selection process (FIG. 27).
In S950, the sub integrated control device 83 selects the normal production (training) mode, performs production control processing in the selected production mode, and shifts the processing to S955.

In S955, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the selection mode notification flag. If the determination is affirmative (S955: Yes), the process proceeds to S960. If the determination is negative (S955: No), this process ends.
The selection mode notification flag is a flag set in S930 of the selection mode notification effect setting process (FIG. 28).

  In S960, the sub integrated control device 83 executes an effect based on the effect data stored in the selection mode notification effect buffer, and the process proceeds to S965. That is, the effect start process of the selection mode notification effect is executed.

  In S965, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the selection mode notification flag to 0 and ends this processing.

  An example of the effect display mode when the selection mode notification effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. When the selection mode notification effect start process is performed in S960 of the normal effect mode control process 3 (FIG. 27), the mode transition is made to the variable display area 100a of the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. 30 (a). As the chance effect display 107a, a comment display is made "If the reserve is full during this change, Karate mode is entered!" In addition, in the reserved memory display area 100b of the effect symbol display device 6, there are a total of five first special figure reserved memory symbols 101a to 101c and second special figure reserved memory symbols 102a to 102b related to the first special figure reserved memory. The special figure hold memory symbol is displayed. If the remaining three hold memories can be generated during the change by these displays until the hold is full, the oldest special figure hold memory is the first special figure hold memory. ) It is notified that the mode is selected and shifts. As a result, the player's willingness to fire is increased by allowing the player to clearly recognize the production mode that will be selected if the special figure hold memory becomes full before the special display hold memory is full. Can do.

  Moreover, the modification which concerns on the display mode of selection mode alerting | reporting effect is shown in FIG.30 (b). In addition to the display mode of FIG. 30 (a), a comment display “4 more” is displayed as the mode transition chance effect display 107b in the reserved storage display area 100b of the effect symbol display device 6. As a result, the player can recognize the remaining number until the player becomes more fully reserved. Then, in order to acquire the right to execute the desired production mode, in addition to the remaining number specified, the player can determine whether or not the launch is possible based on the progress of the variable display, the state of the nail of the pachinko machine 50, and the like. You can enjoy the pleasure of technical intervention by adjusting the launch force.

  In the display example described above, only the case where the first effect (karate) mode is selected is illustrated, but it is needless to say that the second effect (boxing) mode is preferably selected.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described as another embodiment of the present invention.
First, since the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, the description of the same configuration and operation will be omitted, and the configuration of the first embodiment will be described as appropriate. The present embodiment is different from the dedicated presentation mode selection process 1 of the first embodiment in that a dedicated presentation mode selection process 4 is provided. Therefore, the dedicated effect mode selection process 4 and the like of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 31 to 36. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the dedicated effect mode selection process 4 in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the dedicated effect mode selection process 4 in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the extra effect setting process in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the first presentation mode control process 4 in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the second effect mode control process 4 in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 36 is an effect display mode diagram illustrating an example of effect display in the fourth embodiment.

With reference to FIG. 31, the dedicated effect mode selection process 4 of the present embodiment will be described.
First, in S2700, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the hold information related to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory has been received from the main control device 80, and affirmative determination is made. In the case (S2700: Yes), the process proceeds to S2705. In the case of a negative determination (S2700: No), the process proceeds to S2790 in FIG.

The hold information to be determined in S2700 is transmitted from the main controller 80 in the first hold information transmission process (S120) or the second hold information transmission process (S145) of the start winning confirmation process (FIG. 7) described above. Information. That is, this information is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 when either the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory occurs and the number of hold memories increases. In the present embodiment, for example, the first special figure will be described. The first hold information indicates the number of first special figure hold memories and the result of the first prefetch determination process for the newly generated first special figure hold memory. It is configured as a first prefetch command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the present embodiment, only information related to the number of reserved memories excluding information related to the result of the prefetch determination process may be used. The information related to the number of reserved memories is a first characteristic indicating the number to be displayed of the first special figure reserved memory that has not been digested (execution of the lottery based on the reserved memory) for designating the number to be displayed. This is a figure pending storage number instruction command.
Although not shown, in this embodiment, in the case of an affirmative determination (S2700: Yes), according to the content of the hold information, either the corresponding first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory is held. Addition processing for incrementing the number by one is executed.

In S2705, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not the upper limit reservation storage number has been reached for the first special figure reservation storage, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S2705: Yes). The process proceeds to S2710, and in the case of a negative determination (S2705: No), the process proceeds to S2760.
That is, S2705 receives the designation related to the number of reserved storages to be displayed by the first holding information transmission process (S120) or the second holding information transmission process (S145) by the main control device 80, the first special figure hold This is processing for determining whether or not the number of memories has reached the upper limit number.

In step S2710, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process on whether or not the upper limit reservation storage number has been reached for the second special figure reservation storage, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S2710: Yes). The process proceeds to S2715, and in the case of a negative determination (S2710: No), the process proceeds to S2760.
In other words, S2710 is the second special figure hold when receiving a designation related to the number of hold storages to be displayed by the first hold information transmission process (S120) or the second hold information transmission process (S145) by the main controller 80. This is a process for determining whether the number of memories has reached the upper limit number. Therefore, S2705 and S2710, when receiving a designation related to the number of reserved memories to be displayed by the first hold information transmission process (S120) or the second hold information transmission process (S145) by the main controller 80, This is a process for determining whether or not the numbers of the figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory both reach the upper limit number, that is, whether the total value is, for example, eight.

In step S2715, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process for determining whether or not 1 is set in either the first array flag or the second array flag, that is, whether both are set to 0. In the case of (S2715: Yes), the process proceeds to S2730, and in the case of a negative determination (S2715: No), the process proceeds to S2785.
Regarding the first array flag and the second array flag, S2715 is, in short, the case where both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory have reached the upper limit reservation storage number and the total value becomes, for example, eight. However, it is already in the state where the first or second production mode has been selected and stayed in the production mode again, or it is in a state where it has become full for the first time during the normal production mode. This is a process for determining whether or not.

  In S2785, the sub integrated control device 83 executes an extra effect setting process, and the process proceeds to S2760. The additional effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In S2730, the sub-integrated control device 83 stores the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory that are held in reserve, and the next hold display subject to the variable display, that is, the oldest hold storage. Then, the process for determining whether or not the second special figure is stored is executed. If the determination is affirmative (S2730: Yes), the process proceeds to S2735, and if the determination is negative (S2730: No). , The process proceeds to S2745.
That is, S2730 has been alternately generated one by one by the alternating distribution type starter device 33 when it is determined that both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory have reached the upper limit number of reservations. The arrangement of the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory is the first arrangement in which the oldest first reserved memory becomes the first special figure reserved memory, or the oldest first reserved memory is This is a process for determining whether the second arrangement is the second special figure hold memory.

In step S2735, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 executes processing for setting the second array flag to 1, and the processing proceeds to step S2740.
The second array flag is a flag that is set to 1 when the oldest reservation is the second array in which the second special figure storage is stored. Therefore, S2735 is means for controlling so that a second rendering (boxing) mode, which will be described later, is selected based on setting 1 to the flag.

In S2740, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a predetermined count value (for example, 8) in the second effect (boxing) mode counter, and proceeds to S2755.
The second effect (boxing) mode counter is a counter for defining the execution period of the second effect (boxing) mode. Specifically, it is defined based on the number of fluctuations, and every time the fluctuation display is digested once, the count value is subtracted by one, for example, until the eight fluctuation display ends, for example. This is a configuration that serves as a guideline for controlling to stay in the (boxing) mode.

In S2745, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting 1 to the first array flag, and the process proceeds to S2750.
The first array flag is a flag that is set to 1 when the oldest reservation is the first array in which the first special figure storage is stored. Therefore, S2745 is means for controlling to select a first effect (karate) mode, which will be described later, based on setting 1 to the flag.

In S2750, the sub integrated control device 83 sets a predetermined count value (for example, 8) in the first effect (karate) mode counter, and the process proceeds to S2755.
The first effect (karate) mode counter is a counter for defining the execution period of the first effect (karate) mode. Specifically, it is defined based on the number of fluctuations, and each time the fluctuation display is digested once, the count value is subtracted by one, for example, the first effect until eight fluctuation display ends. This is a configuration that serves as a guide for controlling to stay in (Karate) mode.

In S2755, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting 1 to the count value of the extra number counter, and the process proceeds to S2755.
The extra number counter is set to 1 when the first array flag or the second array flag is set to 1 for the first time. Then, while 1 is set in the first array flag or the second array flag, that is, before the count value of the effect mode counter becomes 0, the first full flag is again filled with the first full flag. Alternatively, the counter is configured such that when the count value of the second effect mode counter is set to 8 again, that is, when the addition process is executed, 1 is added (S1015 in FIG. 33 described later).

Referring to FIG. 32, sub integrated control device 83, in S2790, which moves when a negative determination is made in S2700, issues a reserved memory number designation command relating to the first special figure reserved memory or the second special figure reserved memory. The process of determining whether or not the data has been received from the control device 80 is executed. If the determination is affirmative (S2790: Yes), the process proceeds to S2795. Migrate processing.
The reserved memory number designation command to be determined in S2790 is command information transmitted from the main controller 80 in the reserved memory number designation command transmission process (S222) of the above-described determination processing (FIG. 11). In other words, information transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 when the fluctuation of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory occurs and the number of any hold memories decreases. It is.

  In S2795, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the second array flag. If the determination is affirmative (S2795: Yes), the process proceeds to S2800. If the determination is negative (S2795: No), the process proceeds to S2815.

  In S2800, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of subtracting 1 from the count value of the second effect mode counter, and proceeds to S2805.

In S2805, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process of whether or not the count value of the second effect mode counter is 0. If the determination is affirmative (S2805: Yes), the process proceeds to S2810. If the determination is negative (S2805: No), the process proceeds to S2760.
That is, it is determined whether or not eight times as the predetermined variable display number for executing the second effect mode have been consumed.

  In S2810, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process for setting the second array flag to 0, and proceeds to S2835.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the first array flag in S2815 that is shifted when the negative determination is made in S2795, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S2815: Yes), the process proceeds to S2820, and in the case of a negative determination (S2815: No), the process proceeds to S2760.

  In S2820, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of subtracting 1 from the count value of the first effect mode counter, and proceeds to S2825.

In S2825, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a determination process of whether or not the count value of the first effect mode counter is 0. If the determination is affirmative (S2825: Yes), the process proceeds to S2830. If the determination is negative (S2825: No), the process proceeds to S2760.
That is, it is determined whether or not eight times as the predetermined variable display number for executing the first effect mode have been consumed.

  In S2830, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting the first array flag to 0, and the process proceeds to S2835.

  In S2835, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting 0 to the count value of the extra number counter, and the process proceeds to S2760.

  Returning to FIG. 31, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process of whether or not 1 is set in the second array flag in S2760. If the determination is affirmative (S2760: Yes), the process proceeds to S2765. The process is transferred, and in the case of a negative determination (S2760: No), the process is transferred to S2770.

  In S2770, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the first array flag. If the determination is affirmative (S2770: Yes), the process proceeds to S2775. If the determination is negative (S2770: No), the process proceeds to S2780.

In S2780, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the normal performance (training) mode control process 4 and ends this process.
That is, when 1 is not set for both the second array flag and the first array flag, the normal effect mode is selected, and the effect control process is performed according to the selected effect mode.
The effect display example in this case is the same as the display mode shown in FIG.

In S2775, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the first effect (karate) mode control process 4 and ends this process. The first effect (karate) mode control process 4 will be described later with reference to FIG.
That is, when 1 is not set in the second arrangement flag but 1 is set in the first arrangement flag, the first presentation (karate) mode is selected, and the presentation control process is performed according to the selected presentation mode. Is called.
An example of the effect display in this case is the same as the display mode shown in FIG. 22B of the first embodiment when the additional effect described later is not executed, and the description is omitted.

In S2765, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the second presentation (boxing) mode control process 4 and ends this process. The second effect (boxing) mode control process 4 will be described later with reference to FIG.
That is, when 1 is set in the second arrangement flag, the second effect (boxing) mode is selected, and the effect control process is performed according to the selected effect mode.
An example of the effect display in this case is the same as the display mode shown in FIG. 22C of the first embodiment when the additional effect described later is not executed, and the description is omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the additional effect setting process (S2785) will be described in detail. The extra effect setting process is a process that is executed when 1 is already set in either the first arrangement flag or the second arrangement flag when the special figure reservation memory becomes full. That is, before the count value of the corresponding effect mode counter becomes 0, that is, when the first effect mode or the second effect mode is selected and executed, for example, eight times of variable display. The process is executed when the state becomes full again before digesting.

  In S1000, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the second array flag. If the determination is affirmative (S1000: Yes), the process proceeds to S1005. If the determination is negative (S1000: No), that is, if 1 is set in the first array flag, the process proceeds to 1010.

In S1005, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting 8 in the second effect mode counter, and shifts the process to S1015.
That is, even if the count value of the second effect mode counter has already decreased from 8, the number of executions of the second effect mode is added by resetting the initially set 8 again.

In S1010, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of setting 8 to the first effect mode counter, and shifts the process to S1015.
In other words, even if the count value of the first effect mode counter has already decreased from 8, the number of times of execution of the first effect mode is added by resetting the initially set 8 again.

In S1015, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process of adding 1 to the extra number counter, and the process proceeds to S1020.
As described above, when the first production mode counter or the second production mode counter becomes full again before the count value of the second production mode counter becomes 0, 8 is reset to the corresponding production mode counter and the addition process is executed. Each time the extra number counter is incremented.

  In S1020, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process of whether or not the count value of the extra number counter has become 3 or more. If the determination result is affirmative (S1020: Yes), the process proceeds to S1025. In the case of negative determination (S1020: No), the process proceeds to 1030.

  In step S1025, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process for setting the special addition effect flag to 1 and ends this process.

  In S1030, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a process for setting the normal addition effect flag to 1 and ends this process.

Referring to FIG. 34, the first effect (karate) mode control process 4 (S2775 in FIG. 31) will be described.
When the first effect (karate) mode control process 4 is executed, that is, based on the fact that 1 is not set for the second array flag but 1 is set for the first array flag, sub integrated control is performed. In S1850, the device 83 selects the first effect (karate) mode, performs effect control processing according to the selected effect mode, and shifts the processing to S1855.
In S1855, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the special addition effect flag. If the determination is affirmative (S1855: Yes), the process proceeds to S1860. If the determination is negative (S1855: No), the process proceeds to 1865.

  In S1860, the sub integrated control device 83 performs processing for starting execution of the first special addition effect, and ends this processing.

  In S1865, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process of whether or not the normal addition effect flag is set to 1 and, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1865: Yes), shifts the process to S1870, and If the determination is negative (S1865: No), this process ends.

  In S1870, the sub integrated control device 83 performs processing for starting execution of the first normal addition effect, and ends this processing.

With reference to FIG. 35, the second effect (boxing) mode control process 4 (S2765 in FIG. 31) will be described.
When the second effect (boxing) mode control process 4 is executed, that is, based on the fact that 1 is not set in the second array flag but 1 is set in the first array flag, sub integrated control In step S1880, the device 83 selects the second effect (boxing) mode, performs effect control processing according to the selected effect mode, and shifts the process to S1885.
In step S1885, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the special addition effect flag. If the determination is negative (S1885: No), the process proceeds to 1895.

  In S1890, the sub integrated control device 83 performs processing for starting execution of the second special addition effect, and ends this processing.

  In S1895, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not 1 is set in the normal addition effect flag. If the determination is affirmative (S1895: Yes), the process proceeds to S1900. If the determination is negative (S1895: No), this process ends.

  In S1900, the sub integrated control device 83 performs processing for starting execution of the second normal addition effect, and ends this processing.

Next, with reference to FIG. 36, a display example at the time of performing an extra effect will be described. FIG. 36 is a display mode example when the first normal addition effect is executed by the processing of S1870 (see FIG. 34).
As shown in FIG. 36, when the first normal addition effect is performed, in the variable display area 100a of the effect symbol display device 6, the “Karateka hero” who performs a kumite exercise with the “Karateka rival” is “Flame of flames”. An effect display indicating that it is in a special state is performed in “aura”.
Further, in addition to “MAX!” As the upper limit reaching notification display 103 that is displayed in order to notify the state where the hold upper limit number has been reached, the upper limit reached this time is counted from the beginning in the hold storage display area 100b. “× 2” is displayed as the upper limit number-of-arrivals notification 108 that indicates the second time, that is, the first addition effect. The effect mode shown in FIG. 36 is a “super karate mode”.
In the present embodiment, when the count value of the extra number counter is 3 or more (affirmative determination is made in S1020 of FIG. 33), 1 is set in the special extra effect flag. The “super super karate mode” is set, and although not shown, an effect display with higher expectation than the “super karate mode” is performed.
Further, although not shown in the drawing, the “super boxing mode” is executed in S1900 of FIG. 35 and the “super super boxing mode” is executed in S1890 of FIG. Different, highly expected, effect display is executed.

  In other words, the sub-sub integrated control device 83 of the present embodiment, when the first effect (karate) mode or the second effect (boxing) mode is selected and the effect by the selected effect mode is being executed, S2705 In S2710, when both affirmative determination is made, that is, when the number of holding upper limit is again 8 full, an additional effect that adds the number of executions of the selected effect mode is executed. Further, the extra effect depends on whether the oldest special figure hold memory is the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory, that is, whether it is the first arrangement or the second arrangement. The first addition effect or the second addition effect with different effect display modes is selected.

  By executing such an additional effect of the present embodiment, it will be expanded to a more interesting effect every time when the upper limit number of reservations is eight, and the number of executions of the digested effect mode will be increased. Thus, once the player is full, the player's willingness to fire can be improved by trying again to fill eight.

  Moreover, although it has been described with the configuration in which the memory changes from the oldest hold storage, that is, the winning order variation, it may be implemented by a model of simultaneous variation in which different special symbols can be varied simultaneously. In that case, it is conceivable to select the effect mode depending on which holding memory is the last holding memory. Since it is a simultaneous change, it is difficult to determine whether the oldest reserved memory is the first special figure reserved memory or the second special figure reserved memory, but by targeting the reserved memory last won in this way, It can be easily discriminated visually.

  Also, in this embodiment, there are many opportunities to change alternately in the normal gaming state, but when the opening extension function is activated, the opportunity to change only the second special symbol is increased, so the normal gaming state It may be possible to produce only for the time. On the other hand, depending on the game configuration, there may be a chance that the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed when the opening extension function is activated, and only the first special symbol is considered in the normal gaming state. In that case, the effect may be executed only when the open extension function is activated.

  Further, even in the configuration capable of storing the execution right described above, it is conceivable that only a predetermined gaming state can be used, or an upper limit of use (less than the number of memories) is provided in the gaming state. By setting the upper limit of use, even if it is stored more than that, it is necessary to consider at which timing it should be used, and it can be used with a sense of tension.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

  The main control device 80 corresponds to main control means, and the sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to sub control means.

  The first start port 11 corresponds to a first special view start port, and the second start port 12a and the second start port 12b correspond to a second special view start port.

  S110 and S135 of the start winning confirmation process 1 (FIG. 7) executed by the main controller 80 correspond to the holding storage means.

  S230 and S235 in the success / failure determination process (FIG. 12) executed by the main controller 80 correspond to the success / failure determination means.

  The jackpot game process (FIGS. 15 to 17) executed by the main controller 80 corresponds to the jackpot game control means.

  The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to a ball game machine.

  The alternating distribution type start port device 33 corresponds to a distribution means.

  S120 and S145 in the start winning confirmation process (FIG. 7) executed by the main controller 80 correspond to the reserved storage number instruction means.

  S705 and S710 in the dedicated effect mode selection process 1 (FIG. 20) executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 correspond to the upper limit reaching determination means.

  Steps S1705 and S1710 in the dedicated effect mode selection process 3 (FIG. 27) executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 correspond to the upper limit reaching determination means.

  S2705 and S2710 in the dedicated effect mode selection process 4 (FIG. 31) executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 correspond to the upper limit reaching determination means.

  S730 in the dedicated effect mode selection process 1 (FIG. 20) executed by the sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to the array type determination means.

  S1730 in the dedicated effect mode selection process 3 (FIG. 27) executed by the sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to the array type determination means.

  S2730 in the dedicated effect mode selection process 4 (FIG. 31) executed by the sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to the array type determination means.

  S735 and S745 in the dedicated effect mode selection process 1 (FIG. 20) executed by the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to dedicated effect mode selection means.

  S1735 and S1745 in the dedicated effect mode selection process 3 (FIG. 27) executed by the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to dedicated effect mode selection means.

  S2735 and S2745 in the dedicated effect mode selection process 4 (FIG. 31) executed by the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to dedicated effect mode selection means.

  The selection mode notification effect setting process (FIG. 28) executed by the sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to the selection mode notification effect means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2a ... Outer rail, 2b ... Inner rail, 3 ... Game area, 4 ... Game nail, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production | presentation symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... The number of usual figure hold Display device, 9 ... Special-purpose display device, 11 ... First start port, 11a ... First start port SW, 12a and 12b ... Second start port, 12c ... Second start port SW, 12d ... Universal electric component solenoid, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 ... Grand prize opening, 14a ... Count SW, 14b ... Grand prize opening solenoid, 17 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 17a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 18 ... Special figure reservation number display device, 20 ... Discharge motor, 21 ... Discharge SW , 22 ... full SW, 23 ... ball cut SW, 24 ... CR unit terminal board, 25 ... settlement display device, 28 ... touch SW, 29 ... firing stop SW, 30 ... firing motor, 35 ... glass frame opening SW, 36 ... Inner frame opening SW, 39 ... 50 ... Pachinko machine, 51 ... Outer frame, 52 ... Front frame, 53 ... Hinge, 55 ... Upper plate, 56 ... CR unit, 57 ... Ball rental button, 58 ... Checkout button, 59 ... Balance indicator, 61 ... Plate glass, 63 ... Lower plate, 64 ... Launch handle, 65 ... Frame side decorative lamp, 66 ... Speaker, 67 ... Production button, 68 ... Jog dial, 70 ... Inner frame, 71 ... Ball tank, 72 ... Tank rail, 73 ... Dispensing unit, 78 ... external connection terminal board, 80 ... main controller, 81 ... dispensing controller, 82 ... production symbol controller, 83 ... sub integrated controller, 84 ... launch controller, 85 ... power supply board, 90 ... symbol Display device relay terminal board, 101a to 101d ... first reserved symbol, 102a to 102d ... second reserved symbol, 105 ... high expectation prefetch display, 106 ... low expectation prefetch display, 107a ... mode shift Chance effect display, 107b ... mode transition chance effect display, 108 ... upper limit reaches the number of times the notification display.

Claims (1)

Main control means for overall control of the game;
Sub-control means for performing effect control based on a control signal from the main control means;
A first special figure start opening and a second special figure start opening into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
Numerical data acquired due to entering the first special figure starting opening is stored as a first reserved memory up to a predetermined upper limit number and obtained due to entering the second special figure starting opening. A storage unit for storing numerical data as a second storage unit up to the predetermined upper limit number;
Prefetch determination means for performing prefetch determination based on the numerical data;
A go / no-go decision means for executing a go / no-go decision of a special symbol based on the oldest hold memory in the first hold memory or the second hold memory stored in the hold storage means;
A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game if the result of the determination is a jackpot;
In a ball game machine equipped with
Distributing means for distributing the game balls that have entered the ball one by one alternately to at least the first special figure starting port or the second special figure starting port,
Sub-control means
In the case of the first arrangement in which the oldest hold memory becomes the first hold memory based on the fact that the number of hold memories of the first hold memory and the second hold memory has reached the predetermined upper limit number. Selecting a first effect mode, and providing an effect mode selection means for selecting a second effect mode in the case of the second arrangement in which the oldest reserved memory is the second reserved memory;
The first presentation mode and the second presentation mode produce whether or not there is a specific determination content in the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory based on the determination result of the prefetch determination means. In the first production mode and the second production mode, production is performed in different display modes.
A ball game machine characterized by that.

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