JP2019000713A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing player's motivation to play a game by increasing a degree of attention to the game and interest in the game.SOLUTION: When contents of winning/losing information satisfy state shift conditions, one type of continuous notice performance from among a plurality of kinds of continuous notice performances is executed continuously in a specific number of predetermined game rounds or larger with a predetermined probability. When the contents of winning/losing information do not satisfy state shift conditions, the continuous notice performance is executed continuously with a predetermined probability in game rounds in which the number of the game rounds is less than the specific number. However, the continuous notice performance of a type in which a situation, where the one kind of continuous notice performance continues for the specific number of times or more, is avoided in the continuous notice performance executed in association with the plurality of pieces of winning/losing information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  In a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by a handle operation by a player wins an action winning opening, a lottery for shifting to a predetermined specific game state is performed, and a symbol change display according to the lottery result (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). Then, when the lottery result is the winning of transition to the specific gaming state, the opening / closing operation of the variable winning opening is performed a predetermined number of times corresponding to the specific gaming state, and the game ball to the variable winning opening Prize balls are paid out according to the number of balls entered.

JP 2010-35941 A

  By the way, as a gaming machine, it is important to improve the player's willingness to play by increasing the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a player's willingness to play by increasing attention to the game and interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A success / failure information obtaining means for obtaining the success / failure information when a game ball enters a predetermined operation winning opening;
A hold storage means for storing the success / failure information acquired by the success / failure information acquisition means with a predetermined maximum hold number as an upper limit;
Transition determination means for sequentially determining whether or not a predetermined state transition condition is satisfied for the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means;
Transition control means for shifting the gaming state to a predetermined specific gaming state in accordance with the determination result by the transition determining means;
Hold confirmation means for confirming the contents of each of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means before each of the success / failure information is determined by the transition determination means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is predetermined with a predetermined probability. First continuous notice control means for continuously executing in a specified number of game times or more;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means does not satisfy the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is selected with a predetermined probability. Second continuous notice control means for continuously executing the game times less than the specific number;
With
The second continuous notice control means is of a type that avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects performed in response to a plurality of the success / failure information. The continuous notice effect is selected.

  The second continuous notice control means is of a type different from the continuous notice effect when the continuous notice effect is executed at a game time immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the success / failure information. It is conceivable to select the continuous notice effect.

  The second continuous notice control means, when the continuous notice effect is scheduled to be executed in the game times immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the success / failure information, It is conceivable to select different types of the continuous notice effects.

  The second continuous notice control means is different from the continuous notice effect when the continuous notice effect is executed at the current game time or when the continuous notice effect is executed at the previous game time. It is conceivable to select the type of the continuous notice effect.

  In addition, a priority storage unit in which a priority corresponding to each content of game times is stored in advance is provided, and the second continuous notice control unit has a game corresponding to the success / failure information whose content is confirmed by the holding confirmation unit. If the priority of the times is lower than the priority of other game times executed before the game times, the continuous notice effect may not be executed.

  The priority may be determined in correspondence with one or both of the presence / absence of satisfaction of the state transition condition in the game times and the type of reach effect executed in the display of variation in the game times. Conceivable.

The plurality of types of continuous notice effects are different in the probability of being executed when the state transition condition is satisfied,
In the second continuous notice control means, the state transition condition is satisfied as compared with the type of the continuous notice effect corresponding to the latest other game times in which the variable display accompanied by the reach effect is executed before the game times. It is conceivable to select the type of the continuous notice effect having a high probability of being executed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is possible to provide the game machine which can raise the attention degree to a game and the interest of a game, and can improve a player's willingness to play.

The perspective view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. The expanded view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. The expanded view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. The front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the memory area of a pachinko machine. The figure for demonstrating the operation example of the main control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a start winning process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a notice pending | holding confirmation process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a pending | holding command setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a main process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of game times control processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a data setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a fluctuation | variation start process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a command response process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a continuous notice effect setting process. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a continuous notice classification selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the continuous notice frequency | count lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a 1st different kind | species continuous notice selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a 2nd different type | mold continuous notice selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a pending | holding display process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a jackpot notice setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a reach notice setting process. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a pachinko machine. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a continuous notice execution process. The figure which shows the example of a display of the symbol display part of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the example of a display of the symbol display part of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the example of a display of the symbol display part of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a 1st different kind | species continuous notice selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a 1st different kind | species continuous notice selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a 1st different kind | species continuous notice selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a fluctuation | variation control process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a continuous notice execution process. The figure which shows an example of a display of the symbol display part of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows an example of a display of the symbol display part of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a 1st different kind | species continuous notice selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a 2nd different type | mold continuous notice selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a continuous notice execution process. The figure which shows an example of a display of the symbol display part of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a 1st different kind | species continuous notice selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a continuous notice classification selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a 2nd different type | mold continuous notice selection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a continuous notice classification selection process.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings for understanding of the present invention. The following embodiments are examples embodying the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. In each of the following embodiments, description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described first is omitted.

[First Embodiment]
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko machine 10]
1 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, FIGS. 2 and 3 are development views of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 31 of the pachinko machine 10. Hereinafter, the front-rear, left-right, and upper-lower expressions used in the present embodiment are defined by the front-rear direction D1, the up-down direction D2, and the left-right direction D3 shown in FIGS.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 is a pachinko machine including a front frame 11, an inner frame 12, a back pack unit 13, and an outer frame 14, and is attached to an island facility (not shown) of the game hall. The frame 14 is fixed and installed in the game hall. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine. However, other examples such as a revolving type gaming machine (slot machine), an arrangement ball gaming machine, or a ballball gaming machine are used. The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines.

  The front frame 11 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 14 by the left end portion being rotatably supported by the outer frame 14. Further, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame 11 by the left end portion being rotatably supported by the front frame 11. Further, the back pack unit 13 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by the left end portion being rotatably supported by the inner frame 12.

[Configuration of Front Frame 11]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front frame 11 includes a firing handle 21, an operation button 22, an upper plate 23, a lower plate 24, a panel 25, a speaker 26, and an illumination unit 27.

  The launch handle 21 is a rotary handle that is operated by a player to launch a game ball. In the pachinko machine 10, a basic game is performed by launching a game ball from a later-described game ball launching mechanism 32 with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotational operation of the launch handle 21 by the player. In the pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the launch handle 21 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 32 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area every 0.6 sec.

  The operation button 22 is an example of an operation means that can be operated by the player, and is a push button that accepts a player's pressing operation. The operation button 22 includes an operation switch 22a (see FIG. 5) that switches an input signal to the sound lamp control device 5 described later depending on whether or not the operation button 22 is pressed. As a result, the sound lamp control device 5 can determine the operation state of the operation button 22 (with and without operation). The operation button 22 is used to reflect the player's intention in the effect in various effect processes executed by the sound lamp control device 5. The operation buttons 22 can also be used for various selection operations such as stage selection, BGM selection, or character selection related to the game of the pachinko machine 10.

  In addition, the installation position of the operation button 22 is not limited to the front of the upper plate 23, and may be an arbitrary position of the front frame 11 as long as the player can operate it. Further, the number of operation buttons 22 is not limited to one and may be two or more. Furthermore, the operation switch 22a is not limited to the contact type switch and may be, for example, a piezoelectric element as long as it can be used to detect the presence or absence of an operation by the player.

  Further, instead of the operation button 22, a touch panel that displays a touch key and receives an operation of the touch key by a player may be provided as an operation unit. Furthermore, instead of the operation button 22, a touch sensor that detects a player's touch operation on the panel 25 may be provided as the operation means. In these cases, the player's operation on the touch panel or the touch sensor is reflected in the effect in various effect processes.

  The upper plate 23 is disposed below the panel 25, stores game balls paid out from a payout device 132 (see FIG. 3) of the payout mechanism 130, which will be described later, and stores the stored game balls in one row. It is used to guide to the game ball launching mechanism 32 in a state of being aligned with each other. In addition, the lower tray 24 is provided further below the upper tray 23 and is used for storing game balls surplus in the upper tray 23.

  The panel 25 is a colorless transparent or colored transparent glass or synthetic resin that allows the player to visually recognize the game board 31 (see FIG. 2) of the inner frame 12 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the speakers 26 are a pair of speakers provided on the left and right of the upper end portion of the front frame 11, and are used for reproducing sound at the time of production. The installation position of the speaker 26 is not limited to the upper end portion of the front frame 11. Moreover, the electrical decoration part 27 incorporates light sources, such as a display lamp or LED, and plays the role which raises production effects by lighting modes, such as lighting or blinking.

[Configuration of inner frame 12]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the inner frame 12 includes a game board 31, a game ball launching mechanism 32, and a control unit 33. In FIG. 2, description on the board surface of the game board 31 is omitted for simplification of illustration.

  The control unit 33 includes a main control unit 331 and a sub control unit 332. In the pachinko machine 10, various commands (control signals) for instructing control contents are transmitted from the main control unit 331 to the sub-control unit 332 in one direction. Details of the main control unit 331 and the sub control unit 332 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 31 includes an inner rail 311, an outer rail 312, a general winning port 313, an upper operating winning port 314, a lower operating winning port 315, a variable winning port 316, a through gate 317, and an out port 318. A variable display unit 34, a magnetic sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, and a main display unit 37 are provided.

  The inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312 are conveyance paths for sending out the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 32 toward the board surface of the game board 31. Then, after being fired from the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312, the game balls that have not entered the general winning opening 313, the upper operating winning opening 314, the lower operating winning opening 315, or the variable winning opening 316 are output from the out opening 318. Discharged. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10, the ball ball game is performed when the game ball falls from the upper part of the game board 31. The game board 31 is provided with a large number of game nails for distributing or adjusting the direction of the fall of the game ball on the game board 31, and is provided with an accessory such as a windmill.

  Here, the game ball launching mechanism 32 includes a firing rail 321, a ball feeding device 322, and a solenoid 323 as shown in FIG. 2. The launch rail 321 is formed from the game ball launch mechanism 32 toward the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312 of the game board 31, and game balls launched from the game ball launch mechanism 32 are transferred to the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312. It is a guide. The ball feeder 322 has a driving means such as a solenoid, and supplies the game balls stored in the upper plate 23 onto the firing rail 321 one by one. The solenoid 323 is a driving unit that launches the game balls supplied on the firing rail 321 toward the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312. In the pachinko machine 10, the solenoid 323 is driven and controlled in accordance with the operation of the launch handle 21 by the player, and the game ball is launched from the game ball launch mechanism 32 to the game board 31. The game ball launching mechanism 32 may be a mechanism that launches a game ball using other driving means such as a motor instead of the solenoid 323.

Returning to the description of FIG. 4, the general winning port 313, the upper operating winning port 314, the lower operating winning port 315, the variable winning port 316, and the out port 318 are formed with openings that penetrate the game board 31 in the front-rear direction. ing. In addition, on the back side of the game board 31, it is possible to individually detect a game ball entry corresponding to each of the general winning opening 313, the upper operating winning opening 314, the lower operating winning opening 315, and the variable winning opening 316. Entrance sensors 313a, 314a, 315a, and 316a (see FIG. 5) are provided. The through gate 317 is a gate through which a game ball can pass, and has a ball entrance sensor 317a (see FIG. 5) that can individually detect the game ball passing through the through gate 317.

  The entrance sensors 313a to 317a are electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection results of the entrance sensors 313a to 317a are input to the main control unit 331. Hereinafter, the detection of a game ball by the ball entering sensors 313a to 317a is also referred to as winning. The incoming sensors 313a to 317a are, for example, electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors, but may be any sensors that can individually detect incoming incoming game balls by other detection methods.

  In addition, the lower action winning opening 315 is provided with an electric accessory 315b for switching presence / absence of restriction of the entry to the lower action winning opening 315 of the game ball. The electric accessory 315b is opened and closed by a driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. In the game board 31, the game ball can enter the lower operation prize opening 315 by opening the electric accessory 315 b, and the game ball can enter the lower operation prize opening 315 by closing the electric game 315 b. The sphere is restricted.

  Further, the variable prize opening 316 is provided with an opening / closing door 316b for switching whether or not the game ball is restricted to enter the variable prize opening 316. The opening / closing door 316b is opened and closed by a driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. In the game board 31, when the opening / closing door 316b is opened, it is possible to enter a game ball into the variable prize opening 316, and when the opening / closing door 316b is closed, the game ball is restricted from entering the variable prize opening 316. The

  In the pachinko machine 10, when a game ball entering the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315 is detected by the ball sensor 314a or the ball sensor 315a, the main control unit 331 performs a big win lottery, that is, specific A lottery to enter the gaming state is performed. And the main control unit 331 controls the display of the main display part 37 according to a lottery result. Further, the lottery result by the main control unit 331 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 332, and the sub-control unit 332 controls the display of the variable display unit 34 according to the lottery result.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, when the entrance of the game ball to the general winning opening 313, the upper operating winning opening 314, the lower operating winning opening 315, and the variable winning opening 316 is detected by the incoming sensors 313a to 316a, A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. For example, the number of winning balls when entering the general winning opening 313 is 10, and the number of winning balls when entering the upper operating winning opening 314 or the lower operating winning opening 315 is 3, and entering the variable winning opening 316 In this case, the number of prize balls is fifteen. In particular, in the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery result performed by the main control unit 331 is a big hit, the state where the open / close door 316b is opened and the variable winning opening 316 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is predetermined times. By executing the opening / closing execution mode that is repeated (for example, 16 times), a lot of prize balls are paid out, and a player is given gaming value.

  The variable display unit 34 has a symbol display unit 341 such as a liquid crystal display disposed so as to be visible through an opening 31 </ b> A formed at a substantially central portion of the game board 31. The symbol display unit 341 can display a still image or a moving image, and the display content of the symbol display unit 341 is controlled by the sub-control unit 332. Specifically, in the symbol display unit 341, such as a change display and an effect display according to the result of the big hit lottery performed by the main control unit 331 according to the ball entering the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315. Various displays are performed. The symbol display unit 341 may be a plasma display or an organic EL display.

For example, the variable display performed in the symbol display unit 341 is performed by sequentially scrolling the main symbols having the numbers “1” to “9” in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. It should be noted that sub-symbols indicating other characters or symbols may be displayed between the main symbols. In addition, in the symbol display unit 341, when the game ball wins the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315, the number N of the holdings that are put on hold without performing the big win lottery and the variable display corresponding to the winning are performed. The same number of reserved images are displayed with a predetermined maximum number (for example, four) as an upper limit.

  When the variable display in the symbol display unit 341 is stopped, the symbol display unit 341 displays a state in which the main symbols are arranged in one line or a plurality of lines as a stop result. At this time, the main symbol stop result clearly shows the result of the big hit lottery by the main control unit 331. For example, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “probable variation jackpot”, odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) that are set in advance as symbols representing the probability variation jackpot among the main symbols are arranged in one line. A stop result (for example, “333” or “777”) is displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “ordinary jackpot”, the stop result in which even (2, 4, 6, 8) symbols set as the symbols indicating the normal jackpot in advance are arranged in one line among the main symbols. (For example, “222” or “444”) is displayed. When the result of the jackpot lottery is “out”, a stop result (for example, “323” or “327”) in which different main symbols are arranged in one line is displayed.

  The magnet sensor 35 is provided on the back side of the game board 31 in the vicinity of the upper action winning opening 314. The magnet sensor 35 is electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection result of the magnet sensor 35 is input to the main control unit 331. As a result, when an act of inadvertently guiding the game ball to the upper operation winning opening 314 using a magnet is performed, the fraudulent act can be detected.

  The radio wave sensor 36 is provided on the back side of the game board 31 around the upper action winning opening 314 and the lower action winning opening 315. The radio wave sensor 36 is electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection result of the radio wave sensor 36 is input to the main control unit 331. As a result, when an act of illegally inputting a radio wave to the detection sensor 314a or the detection sensor 315a and erroneously detecting the entrance of a game ball is performed, the cheating can be detected. The radio wave sensor 36 can detect radio waves of 50 MHz to 3 GHz, for example.

  The main display unit 37 includes an LED group 371 and two 7-segment displays 372 and 373 arranged in the upper right part of the game board 31, and is used for displaying the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. For example, in the main display unit 37, the game state of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, probability change, short time, or normal), the number N of the variable display hold caused by winning in the upper operation winning port 114 and the lower operation winning port 115, etc. Displayed by a lighting pattern of a plurality of LEDs provided in the LED group 371. In addition, the main display unit 37 displays a variation of symbols on the 7-segment display 372, triggered by winning in the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315, and the result of the big win lottery in the main control unit 331 is displayed. Stop at the corresponding symbol. In addition, with the winning of the through gate 317 as a trigger, the 7-segment indicator 373 displays a change in symbol, and a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery whether or not to release the electric accessory 315b in the main control unit 331 is displayed. Is displayed. It should be noted that the contents displayed on the 7-segment display units 372 and 373 may be displayed on the symbol display unit 341 instead of the 7-segment display units 372 and 373.

[Back pack unit 13]
As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 13 includes a payout mechanism 130 and a peripheral control unit 140.

The payout mechanism 130 includes a tank 131 that stores ball game balls supplied from an island facility (not shown) of the game hall, and a payout device 132 that pays out game balls from the tank 131 toward the upper plate 23. When the game balls on the upper plate 23 are saturated, the game balls paid out from the payout device 132 are paid out to the lower plate 24.

  The peripheral control unit 140 includes a payout control device 7, a launch control device 8, and a power supply control device 9 (see FIG. 5). The payout control device 7 controls the number of game balls to be paid out by the payout device 132. The launch control device 8 controls the game ball launch mechanism 32 according to the operation of the launch handle 21. The power supply control device 9 converts electric power supplied from an island facility (not shown) to which the pachinko machine 10 is connected into a predetermined voltage level, and supplies it to various control devices and various driving means provided in the pachinko machine 10. To do.

[System configuration of pachinko machine 10]
Next, the system configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main control unit 331]
The main control unit 331 includes a main control device 4 that executes main control of games in the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 4 is equipped with an MPU 41, an input / output I / F 42, and the like. The MPU 41 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 41 includes a ROM 411 and a RAM 412.

  The input / output I / F 42 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the main control device 4 and outputs control signals from the main control device 4. In addition, the input / output I / F 42 is also connected to ball-entry sensors 313a to 317a, a magnet sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, and the like. Then, the MPU 41 determines whether or not the general winning port 313, the upper operating winning port 314, the lower operating winning port 315, the variable winning port 316, and the through gate 317 have been entered based on the detection signals from the entering sensors 313a to 317a. Judging. Further, the MPU 41 determines the presence or absence of fraudulent acts using magnets or radio waves based on detection signals from the magnet sensor 35 and the radio wave sensor 36. Furthermore, an audio lamp control device 5, a payout control device 7, a launch control device 8, a power supply control device 9, and the like are connected to the input / output I / F 42.

  Then, the MPU 41 outputs various commands such as a variation pattern command, a hold command, a shift command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command to the sound lamp control device 5. The variation pattern command is a command indicating the result of the big hit lottery and the variation display time, and is determined based on the validity information stored in the later-described hold storage area 412b when starting the variation display by the symbol display unit 341. And output to the sound lamp control device 5. The hold command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 when the hold number N currently stored in the hold storage area 412b, which will be described later, increases, and the shift command has the hold number N set when one game is completed. When it decreases, it is output to the sound lamp control device 5.

In addition, the number and types of various commands transmitted from the MPU 41 to the sound lamp control device 5 are not limited to those described here, and other modes can be used as long as the same functions as the pachinko machine 10 described here can be achieved. There may be. For example, the shift command is omitted, and the determination of the shift timing of the success / failure information in the hold count storage area NA by the main control device 4 and the determination of the shift timing of the hold image by the audio lamp control device 5 are executed individually Can be considered. Further, the hold command indicates an increase in the hold number and does not include the information on the current hold number N, and the hold number N is not transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5 or indicates the hold number N. It is also conceivable as another embodiment that another command is transmitted from the main control device 4 to the sound lamp control device 5. That is, the various functions of the pachinko machine 10 may be realized by the main control device 4 and the sound lamp control device 5 sharing and executing various processes. The main control device 4 and the sound lamp The content of processing executed by the control device 5 and the sharing of processing can be changed as appropriate. Note that the game times refer to the gaming state from when the variable display of the 7-segment display 372 of the main display unit 37 is started until the variable display stops with a predetermined stop result corresponding to the result of the big win lottery. . The jackpot start command is output to the sound lamp control device 5 when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode which is a jackpot state. The jackpot end command is output to the sound lamp control device 5 when the opening / closing execution mode that is a jackpot state ends.

  The main controller 4 is also equipped with an oscillation circuit, a frequency dividing circuit, and the like as means for supplying an operation clock to the MPU 41. The oscillation circuit outputs a clock signal having a predetermined frequency, and the frequency dividing circuit changes the frequency of the clock signal output from the oscillation circuit and inputs it to the MPU 41. Specifically, the execution cycle of a later-described timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9) executed by the MPU 41 is determined by a clock signal output from the frequency divider circuit.

  In this embodiment, a clock signal is supplied from the frequency divider circuit to the MPU 41 at a preset interval of 2 msec, and the MPU 41 performs a timer interrupt process to be described later each time the clock signal rises (or falls). It shall be up and running. Note that the oscillation circuit and the frequency dividing circuit are mounted on the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140 as necessary, and supply operation clocks of various control entities in the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140. Further, a clock signal may be supplied from the main control unit 331 to the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140.

  The ROM 411 is a nonvolatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 412 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 41.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram showing the main part of the storage area of the ROM 411 and the RAM 412 of the MPU 41. As shown in FIG. 6A, the ROM 411 is provided with a success / failure table storage area 411a, a distribution table storage area 411b, an outlier result table storage area 411c, and a variation table storage area 411d. In addition, the RAM 412 has a lottery counter 412a, a holding storage area 412b, an electric utility holding area 412c, a high probability mode flag 412d, a variation pattern storage area 412e, a reach notice flag 412f, a probability change notice flag 412g, a normal notice flag h, an open / close An execution mode flag 412i, a fluctuation display flag 412j, a fluctuation display time counter 412k, a probability variation big hit flag 412l, a normal big hit flag 412m, and a miss flag 412n are provided.

  Here, an electrical configuration for the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 of the pachinko machine 10 to perform a big hit lottery or the like will be described with reference to FIG. The MPU 41 uses the various counter information stored in the RAM 412 at the time of the game to execute the big hit lottery and the setting of the variable display time. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a part of the storage area of the RAM 412.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the RAM 412 has storage areas corresponding to the lottery counter 412a, the reserved storage area 412b, and the electric utility reserved area 412c.

The lottery counter 412a includes a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery for the jackpot winning, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and a reach random number counter C3 used for determining the outage type. included. In addition, the lottery counter 412a includes a random number initial value counter CIN1 used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a variation type counter CS1 for determining a variation display time in the 7-segment display 372 and the symbol display unit 341. included. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes an electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 315b of the lower operation prize winning opening 315 is set in the electric utility open state. Hereinafter, when these plural types of counters are collectively described, they are simply referred to as counters.

  The counters C1 to C4, CIN1, and CS1 are used as loop counters in which 1 is added to the previous value at a short time interval by the MPU 41 and the value returns to 0 after reaching a preset maximum value. The updated values are recorded in the counters C1 to C4, CIN1, and CS1, and are referred to by the MPU 41 when the big hit lottery and the change table time are set.

  The holding storage area 412b includes a holding area RE and an execution area AE. The holding area RE includes a first holding area RE1, a second holding area RE2, a third holding area RE3, a fourth holding area RE4, and a holding number storage area NA. Then, when a winning to the upper operating winning port 314 or the lower operating winning port 315 occurs, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variable type counter CS1 stored in the RAM 412 are stored. Corresponding information is stored as the validity information in any of the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4 of the reservation area RE. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10, in addition to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3, the variation type counter CS1 includes the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4 of the holding area RE. Since it is stored in any one, as will be described later, in addition to presence / absence of jackpot in the game times executed based on the success / failure information stored in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4, It is possible to determine in advance the variation pattern of the variation display displayed at 341.

  Specifically, the success / failure information is stored in an empty area in the priority order of the first reservation area RE1, the second reservation area RE2, the third reservation area RE3, and the fourth reservation area RE4. In the number-of-holds storage area NA, the number of pieces of information on whether or not the answer is stored among the first to-hold areas RE1 to RE4 is stored as the number-of-holds N. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the winning history of the game balls to the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315 is recorded by four storage areas corresponding to the maximum number of reservations in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4. Up to four can be held. It should be noted that another reserved storage area 412b may be provided corresponding to each of the upper operation winning port 314 and the lower operation winning port 315, and in this case, a maximum of eight winnings may be combined. It is possible to hold the history.

  The execution area AE is used to move each value of the success / failure information stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when the variable display on the 7-segment display 372 and the symbol display unit 341 is started. Storage area. At the start of one game round, the MPU 41 performs a big hit lottery based on various numerical information stored as the success / failure information in the execution area AE. At this time, the success / failure information stored in the second reservation area RE2 is shifted to the first reservation area RE1, the success / failure information stored in the third reservation area RE3 is shifted to the second reservation area RE2, and the fourth reservation area RE4. The validity information stored in is shifted to the third reserved area RE3.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 738, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CIN1 is a loop counter that is updated within the same range (0 to 738) as the jackpot random number counter C1. The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315.

  Two types of random number values for winning the jackpot are set corresponding to the low probability mode (normal mode) and the high probability mode (probability variation mode) according to the success / failure table stored in the success / failure table storage area 411a in the ROM 411. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of a low probability acceptance table corresponding to the low probability mode, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of a high probability acceptance table corresponding to the high probability mode. In the example shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the number of random values that are jackpot winning in the low probability mode is two (373, 727), and the random number values that are jackpot winning in the high probability mode are The number is 13 (59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 373, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 727). Here, in the low-probability success / failure table and the high-probability success / failure table, two random numbers (373, 727) that are the winning jackpots are common, but it is also conceivable that they are not common. Note that if the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is other than the random number value for winning the jackpot, the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 19, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The big hit type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315. In the pachinko machine 10, the value of the big hit type counter C2 corresponding to each of the two types of big hit types, the probability big hit and the normal big hit, is set by the sorting table stored in the sorting table storage area 411b in the ROM 411. FIG. 8C shows an example of the distribution table. In the example shown in FIG. 8C, the number of random numbers that are probable jackpots is 10 from 0 to 9, and the number of random numbers that are usually jackpots is 10 from 10 to 19. In addition, an individual allocation table is set for each of the upper operation winning port 314 and the lower operation winning port 315, and the big hit is made according to which of the upper operation winning port 314 and the lower operation winning port 315 is won. It is conceivable that the distribution probability of the type is different.

  Then, based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE, the MPU 41 determines whether the jackpot lottery result is “probable jackpot”, “normal jackpot”, or “out”. Determine if there is.

  Here, when the result of the big hit lottery is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, an opening / closing execution mode is executed in which the opening / closing door 316b is opened and the variable winning opening 316 is opened for a predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). The In the case of a promising jackpot, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the mode shifts to a high probability mode with a high probability of winning the jackpot and a high frequency support mode with a high probability of opening the electric accessory 315b. In the case of a normal jackpot, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the lottery of game times set in advance (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is a low-probability mode in which the winning probability of the jackpot is low, and the electric accessory 315b The high frequency support mode with a high open probability is executed, and then the high frequency support mode ends. By the way, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode at the probability variation big hit, lottery of game times set in advance (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is executed in the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode, and then the low probability mode is entered. Another embodiment is also conceivable in which the high frequency support mode is terminated after the transition. In addition, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the normal jackpot, a lottery of game times set in advance (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is executed in the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode, and then the low probability mode is entered. Another embodiment is also conceivable in which the high frequency support mode is terminated after the transition. Note that when the lottery result is out, the opening / closing execution mode and the high frequency support mode are not executed. In the present embodiment, the case where the pachinko machine 10 has two types of jackpot types, ie, a promiscuous jackpot and a normal jackpot, will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to have a jackpot type.

  Further, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the type of the variable display stop result displayed on the symbol display unit 341 is selected by the reach random number counter C3 when the result of the big hit lottery is off. Specifically, according to the detachment result table stored in the detachment result table storage area 411c in the ROM 411, the front / rear detachment reach, in which the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol after the reach occurs, and the reach is also detected. The value of the reach random number counter C3 is set for each of the three types of detachment types, ie, reach other than before / after detachment where the final stop symbol is stopped before or after the reach symbol after occurrence, and complete detachment without reach. Here, FIG. 8D is a diagram showing an example of the detachment result table. In the example shown in FIG. 8D, the random number value that becomes the front / rear out of reach is 0 to 8, the random number value that reaches the other than the front / rear out is 9 to 38, and the random number value that is completely out is 39. ~ 238. It should be noted that the MPU 41 determines that a reach has occurred regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times that are won for the probable big hit or the normal jackpot, that is, the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, the reach is a fluctuation state in which a state where it is likely to win a big hit is shown after the fluctuation display of the symbol display unit 341 is started until the fluctuation display is stopped. Specifically, the same symbol is stopped and displayed at two stop positions among the three stop positions on the active line in the symbol display unit 341, and the display symbol corresponding to the remaining one stop position is changed. It is. In addition, while the reach is displayed on the symbol display unit 341, a player who reflects a story effect process in which a moving image of a predetermined character or the like is displayed and suggests an expectation degree or an operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect. Participatory operation effect processing and the like are executed. In addition, during execution of these effect processes, it is possible that the variable display in the symbol display unit 341 is not displayed or displayed in a reduced size.

  For example, the electric accessory release counter C4 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination reservation area 412c in the RAM 412 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 317. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to open the electric accessory 315b for a predetermined time based on the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 stored in the electric utility reservation area 412c. For example, it is conceivable that the winning combination is made when the electric accessory release counter C4 is 0 to 199, and that the winning combination is lost when the electric accessory release counter C4 is 200 to 250.

  The variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 199, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS1 determines a rough fluctuation type such as so-called normal reach, super reach, and special reach. The variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process, which will be described later, is executed once by the MPU 41, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. Further, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is stored in the hold storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315.

Then, the MPU 41 determines a fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation display time based on the fluctuation type counter CS1 and a preset fluctuation table. Specifically, the MPU 41 specifies the type of variation pattern with reference to a normal jackpot variation table, a probability variation jackpot variation table, or an outlier variation table stored in advance in the variation table storage area 411d of the ROM 411. Note that these variation tables may be provided individually for each of the low probability mode and the high probability mode.

  Here, FIGS. 8E, 8F, and 8G are diagrams showing examples of the normal jackpot variation table, the probability variation jackpot variation table, and the outlier variation table. As shown in FIGS. 8E, 8F, and 8G, in the normal jackpot variation table, the probability variation jackpot variation table, and the outlier variation table, the variation pattern according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. Are associated in advance. When the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot”, the MPU 41 is a normal jackpot fluctuation table, when the lottery result is “probable variation jackpot”, the probability variation jackpot fluctuation table, and when the lottery result is “out”, the deviation fluctuation table. , Respectively, to identify the type of variation pattern.

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8E and 8F, in the normal jackpot variation table and the probability variation jackpot variation table, variation patterns “01” to “03” according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. Is selected. Here, when the variation pattern “01” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the variation display in a normal reach mode in which the variation display time is 30 s. When the variation pattern “02” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 performs variation display in a super reach manner in which the variation display time is 60 s. Further, when the variation pattern “03” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the variation display in a special reach mode in which the variation display time is 90 s, which is the longest. Note that the type of variation pattern is not limited to these.

  For example, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of normal reach having different characters or stories are prepared as the normal reach corresponding to the variation pattern “01”, and any one of the normal reach selected from the normal reach is executed.

  Similarly, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of super reach with different characters and stories are prepared as super reach corresponding to the variation pattern “02”, and any one of the super reach selected from the super reach is executed. The Super Reach is a reach that has a longer variation time than normal reach and a shorter variation time than special reach, and has a higher probability of winning a jackpot than normal reach, and a low probability of winning a jackpot than special reach It is executed when suggesting to a person.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10, as the special reach corresponding to the variation pattern “03”, a plurality of types of special reach having different characters and stories are prepared, and any of the special reach selected from the special reach is executed. The Special reach is a reach that has a longer variation time than normal reach and super reach, and includes, for example, effects that develop from normal reach or super reach.

  The reach corresponding to the various variation patterns includes a single operation effect in which the single operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect, and a continuous operation operation effect in which the continuous operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect. In addition, a player participation type operation effect process such as a long press operation effect in which a long press operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect may be included.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8G, in the deviation variation table, the variation type for each stop type (rear / rear out reach, reach other than front / rear out, complete out) determined by the reach random number counter C3. The correspondence between the counter CS1 and the variation pattern is defined. More specifically, when the stop type at the time of departure is reach back and forth reach or reach other than back and forth, any of the variation patterns “01” to “03” is selected according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. . On the other hand, when the stop type at the time of departure is completely out of the range, either the variation pattern “04” or “05” is selected according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. When the variation pattern “04” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes variation display without reach with a variation display time of 7 s. When the variation pattern “05” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the variation display without reach with the variation display time of 10 s.

  For example, in the pachinko machine 10, as the fluctuation display at the time of deviation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern “04”, the fluctuation display of the deviation pattern in which the fluctuation display is off without stopping the notice effect such as a character and a message is displayed. Is executed. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, as the fluctuation display at the time of deviation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern “05”, the fluctuation display of the deviation pattern that stops with the symbol is displayed with a notice effect in which characters and messages are displayed. Executed. Further, in the case of the fluctuation display at the time of deviation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern “05”, a player participation type notice display reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 by the player may be executed.

  Then, when the MPU 41 identifies the variation pattern indicating the variation display time by the 7-segment display 372 and the symbol display unit 341 of the main display unit 37, the variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern and the lottery result is sent to the voice lamp control device 5. input. Specifically, when the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot”, the MPU 41 adds a variation pattern command “A01” with “A” indicating that it is a regular jackpot before the variation patterns “01” to “03”. Any one of “A03” is output. Further, when the lottery result is “probable big hit”, the MPU 41 adds fluctuation patterns “B01” to “B03” with “B” indicating that it is probable big hit before the fluctuation patterns “01” to “03”. "Is output. Further, when the lottery result is “off”, the MPU 41 adds the change pattern commands “C01” to “C05” with “C” indicating that the change patterns are “01” to “05” before the change patterns “01” to “05”. One of the following is output. Thereby, the voice lamp control device 5 can determine the lottery result and the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation display time) based on the fluctuation pattern command, and the symbol display unit 341 based on the lottery result and the fluctuation pattern. The details of the variation mode such as the variation type and the effect type displayed in the above are determined. Then, the sound lamp control device 5 causes the symbol display unit 341 to perform variable display based on the details of the determined variation mode, reproduces sound from the speaker 26 in accordance with the variable display, and lights and blinks the illumination unit 27. Let

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 performs a simple process for determining the variation pattern (variation display time) for the variation display in the symbol display unit 341 based on the variation type counter CS1 and various variation tables. Will be executed. For this reason, even if the MPU 41 of the pachinko machine 10 is configured by an 8-bit microcomputer, the MPU 41 can stably perform the big hit lottery. Moreover, since the details of the variation mode that is actually displayed on the symbol display unit 341 are determined by the sound lamp control device 5, various variation modes can be selectively executed as the variation mode.

[Sub-control unit 332]
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control unit 332 includes an audio lamp control device 5 and a display control device 6.

[Audio lamp control device 5]
The sound lamp control device 5 includes an MPU 51, an input / output I / F 52, and the like. The MPU 51 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 51 includes a ROM 511 and a RAM 512. The sound lamp control device 5 also includes various circuits such as a timer circuit for measuring time and an interrupt circuit for receiving interrupts.

The ROM 511 is a nonvolatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 512 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 51.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the main part of the storage area of the ROM 511 and the RAM 512 of the MPU 51. As shown in FIG. 6B, the ROM 511 has a variation table storage area 511a, an effect table storage area 511b, a notice hold table storage area 511c, a hold type table storage area 511d, a continuous notice table storage area 511e, and a continuous notice. A type table storage area 511f is provided. In addition, the RAM 512 includes an effect type counter 512a, an opening / closing execution mode flag 512b, a chance flag 512c, a notice continuation flag 512d, a notice hold counter 512e, a hold type counter 512f, a first notice hold area 512g, a second notice hold area 512h, A third notice hold area 512i, a fourth notice hold area 512j, a determination notice hold counter 512k, and a hold number counter 512l are provided. Further, the RAM 512 includes a first variation type area 512m, a second variation type area 512n, a third variation type area 512o, a fourth variation type area 512p, a continuous notice counter 512q, a continuous notice type counter 512r, and a first continuous notice area. 512s, a second continuous notice area 512t, a third continuous notice area 512u, a fourth continuous notice area 512v, a continuous notice number counter 512w, a current continuous notice area 512x, a continuous notice number area 512y, and a past successive notice area 512z are provided. ing.

  Then, the sound lamp control device 5 executes processing according to the control program stored in the ROM 511 by the MPU 51, thereby performing display control based on various commands (control signals) input from the main control device 4. A control signal is input to the device 6 to control the display of the symbol display unit 341.

  The input / output I / F 52 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the sound lamp control device 5 and outputs control signals from the sound lamp control device 5. Specifically, the main control device 4 and the display control device 6 are connected to the input / output I / F 52. Various commands such as a fluctuation pattern command, a hold command, a shift command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command are input from the main control device 4 to the sound lamp control device 5. Various commands such as a display variation pattern command, a hold display shift command, a notice hold display command, a normal hold display command, a continuous notice display command, and a normal background display command are sent from the sound lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6. Is entered. A configuration in which the display control device 6 receives various commands from the main control device 4 and inputs the various commands to the sound lamp control device 5 is also conceivable as another embodiment. In addition, a configuration in which the sub control unit 332 includes one control device having both functions of the sound lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6 is also conceivable as another embodiment.

  The input / output I / F 52 is connected to an operation switch 22a, a speaker 26, and an electrical decoration unit 27. In the sound lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 can control the sound output from the speaker 26, the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27, and the like based on various commands input from the main control device 4. It is. Further, the MPU 51 can also control the sound output from the speaker 26 and the lighting mode of the lighting unit 27 based on the operation of the operation button 22.

  The MPU 51 executes predetermined arithmetic processing based on various commands such as a fluctuation pattern command, a hold command, a shift command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command that are input from the audio lamp control device 5.

Specifically, when a variation pattern command is input, the MPU 51 determines a variation pattern based on the variation pattern command, and transmits a display variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern to the display control device 6. The variable display on the display unit 341 is started. Thereafter, the MPU 51 transmits a variation stop command to the display control device 6 to stop the variation display in the symbol display unit 341 at the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern command, and displays the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command. The corresponding stop result is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. At this time, in the symbol display unit 341, when the variation pattern command indicates a normal jackpot, a combination of symbols corresponding to the normal jackpot is displayed, and when a variation jackpot is indicated, a combination of symbols corresponding to the probability jackpot is displayed. The On the other hand, when the variation pattern command indicates a deviation, a combination of symbols corresponding to the deviation is displayed.

[Display control device 6]
The display control device 6 controls the display of the symbol display unit 341 based on various commands (control signals) input from the sound lamp control device 5. Specifically, the display control device 6 executes the variation display and the effect display by controlling the display of the symbol display unit 341 based on the display variation pattern command input from the sound lamp control device 5. For example, the display control device 6 transmits a control signal to an image processing device such as a liquid crystal display driver of the symbol display unit 341, thereby controlling a content of an image displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Etc.

  The display control device 6 includes an MPU 61, an input / output I / F 62, and the like, and the audio lamp control device 5 and the symbol display unit 341 are connected to the input / output I / F 62. The voice lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6 may be capable of bidirectional communication.

  The MPU 61 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer, and the MPU 61 includes a ROM 611 and a RAM 612. The display control device 6 also incorporates various circuits such as a timer circuit that measures time and an interrupt circuit that receives an interrupt.

  In the ROM 611, in addition to various control programs, a normal hold image, a notice hold image, a continuous notice effect image, a chance image, a notice continuation image, a fluctuating symbol, a reach effect image, a jackpot effect image displayed on the symbol display unit 341, In addition, a notice character image and the like are stored. Each image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 includes a still image or a moving image. The RAM 612 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 61.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 32A, a hold display area 342, a determination display area 343, and a variable display area 344 are displayed on the display screen of the symbol display unit 341. In the fluctuation display area 344, the fluctuation of the symbol is displayed according to the display fluctuation pattern input from the sound lamp control device 5.

  The holding display area 342 includes four first holding areas 342A to 342D that are the same as the maximum number of holding numbers N in the pachinko machine 10. In the first hold area 342A to the fourth hold area 342D, hold images are displayed according to the presence / absence information of the first hold area RE1 to the fourth hold area RE4 in the hold storage area 412b. Specifically, in the symbol display unit 341, when the number of holds N is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first hold area 342A, and when the number N is 2, the first hold areas 342A and 342B are displayed. A hold image is displayed. Similarly, when the number of holds N is 3, the hold image is displayed in the first hold area 342A to the third hold area 342C, and when the hold number N is 4, the first hold area 342A to the fourth hold area. The hold image is displayed on all of 342D. In the present embodiment, a case where the reserved image is “◯” will be described as an example. Of course, the reserved image is not limited to “◯”, and may be various shapes, designs, characters, and the like.

  On the other hand, the determination display area 343 displays a hold image corresponding to the validity information currently stored in the execution area AE of the hold storage area 412b. That is, in the determination display area 343, the success / failure information stored in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4 is sequentially shifted and stored in the execution area AE. Images are displayed in order.

  By the way, in the pachinko machine 10, regarding the success / failure information stored in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4 of the reservation storage area 412b, the advance notice display or the continuous notice effect for suggesting the contents of the success / failure information in advance. Is feasible. Specifically, a hold command indicating the content of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage area 412b when a game ball wins in the upper action winning opening 314 or the lower action winning opening 315 is controlled from the main control device 4 by voice lamp control. It is transmitted to the device 5. In the sound lamp control device 5, whether or not to perform the notice hold display or the continuous notice effect on the symbol display unit 341 is determined according to the content of the hold command. Note that the continuous notice effect is executed before the start of the variable display or during the execution of the variable display.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the advance notice display is not executed, the normal hold image is displayed as the hold image in the hold display area 342. When the advance notice display is executed, the normal hold image is A notice hold image having a different display mode is displayed as a hold image in the hold display area 342. Here, the notice hold image includes a plurality of kinds of notice hold images with red, green, and blue color schemes that are used corresponding to the probability of winning the big hit. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the probability of winning a jackpot is high in the order of red, green, and blue (red> green> blue). In the following, among the notice hold images, the blue notice hold image is referred to as the first notice hold image, the green notice hold image is referred to as the second notice hold image, and the red notice hold image is referred to as the third notice hold image. In the case where it is shown without doing so, it is simply referred to as a notice-holding image. Note that other color schemes, a zebra pattern, a leopard pattern, and the like are also conceivable as other forms of the notice hold image. In addition, it is also conceivable as another embodiment that the normal hold image has a different display mode such as a size, a shape, or a lighting state (lighting or blinking).

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10, when the continuous notice effect is not executed, the normal background image is displayed as the background image of the variable display area 344. When the continuous notice effect is executed, the normal background image is displayed as a display mode. Are displayed in the variable display area 344. Here, the continuous notice image includes a plurality of types of successive notice images that are used in accordance with the probability of winning the jackpot. For example, the normal background image is a “clear” background image, and the continuous notice image includes three types of continuous images such as “cloudy”, “rain”, and “thunder” as the weather of the background image in the variable display area 344. A notice image may be included. The probability (expected degree) of winning the jackpot is considered to be higher in the order of “thunder”, “rain”, and “cloudy” (thunder> rain> cloudy). In the following, among the continuous notice images, the effect that the “cloudy” continuous notice image is displayed is the first continuous notice effect, the effect that the “rain” continuous notice image is displayed is the second continuous notice effect, and “thunder”. An effect in which the continuous notice image is displayed is referred to as a third continuous notice effect, and when these are shown without distinction, they are simply referred to as a continuous notice effect. In addition, the continuous notice effect illustrated here is a mode in which the background image changes, but the form of the continuous notice effect is not limited to this, and a story-type continuous notice effect in which a story progresses every time a game is repeated is determined in advance. It may be a character appearance type continuous notice effect in which a given character appears or a message display type continuous notice effect in which a predetermined message is displayed.

[Discharge Control Device 7]
The payout control device 7 includes an MPU 71 and an input / output I / F 72. The MPU 71 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 71 includes a ROM 711 and a RAM 712.

  The ROM 711 is a nonvolatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 712 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 71.

  The input / output I / F 72 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the payout control device 7 and outputs control signals from the payout control device 7. Specifically, the payout device 132 and the ball lending device 100 are connected to the input / output I / F 72.

  As described above, the payout device 132 pays out game balls from the tank 131 toward the upper plate 23, and a driving unit 132a such as a motor that drives a ball stop member that switches whether or not the game balls are paid out; A payout sensor 132b for individually detecting the game balls to be paid out. The payout control device 7 pays out an arbitrary number of game balls by controlling the drive unit 132a based on the detection result by the payout sensor 132b. Further, the dispensing control device 7 is provided with a state return switch 73. The state return switch 73 is operated, for example, in order to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs such as a ball clogging of the payout device 132.

  The ball lending device 100 is installed in the island facility together with the pachinko machine 10. Then, the ball lending device 100 determines the amount stored in the card inserted in the ball lending device 100 according to the operation of a ball lending operation device (not shown) provided on the front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 10. A corresponding number of game balls can be paid out and lent to the player. Specifically, when a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of game balls is input from the ball lending device 100 to the payout control device 7, the payout device 132 is controlled by the MPU 71 so that a predetermined number of game balls are received. To be paid out. The recording medium in which the amount is stored is not limited to a card, and may be, for example, a coin-type storage medium incorporating an IC chip. The ball lending device 100 may be capable of lending a predetermined number of game balls according to the cash by inserting the cash.

[Launch control device 8]
The launch control device 8 includes a launch control IC 81 that controls the driving of the game ball launch mechanism 32. Specifically, the launch control IC 81 drives the ball feeding device 322 of the game ball launch mechanism 32 while the launch handle 21 is being rotated, thereby playing the game balls stored in the upper plate 23 into the launch rail 321. Feed on top. Then, the launch control IC 81 detects the operation amount of the launch handle 21 and drives the solenoid 323 of the game ball launch mechanism 32 in accordance with the operation amount, thereby directing the game ball on the launch rail 321 toward the game board 31. To fire. At this time, the launch control IC 81 drives the ball feeding device 322 and the solenoid 323 using a clock signal that is switched ON / OFF at a preset period (for example, 0.6 sec) as a drive signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, one game ball is launched toward the game area every 0.6 sec.

  Further, the firing handle 21 is provided with a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotation operation by the player, and a voltage is input to the firing control IC 81 according to the amount of rotation operation of the firing handle 21. As a result, the launch control IC 81 determines that the launch intensity of the game ball from the game ball launching mechanism 32 increases as the rotary operation amount of the launch handle 21 increases, based on the voltage value input according to the rotational operation amount of the launch handle 21. The applied voltage to the solenoid 323 is adjusted so as to increase.

Further, the launch handle 21 includes a touch sensor 21a for detecting that the player is touching the launch handle 21, and a ball stop switch 21b for performing an operation for the player to arbitrarily stop the launch of the game ball. Is provided. The launch control IC 81 is a touch sensor 21.
When it is detected that the player is not touching the firing handle 21 by the touch sensor 21a using a and the ball stop switch 21b, or when it is detected that the ball stop switch 21b is operated by the player, The launch of the game ball by the game ball launching mechanism 32 is stopped. Thereby, for example, the shooting handle 21 is fixed in a rotated state, and a game in a situation where the player is not touching the shooting handle 21 is prevented. Further, the player can arbitrarily stop the launch of the ball game ball by operating the ball stop switch 21b with the thumb or the like while rotating the launch handle 21.

[Power supply control device 9]
The power supply control device 9 generates a + 12V voltage for driving various sensors and driving units, a + 5V voltage for logic used in various control devices, and the like. The power supply control device 9 supplies the generated + 12V or + 5V voltage to the main control device 4, the audio lamp control device 5, the display control device 6, the payout control device 7, the launch control device 8, and the like.

  The power supply control device 9 is provided with a power switch 91 for turning on / off the power of the pachinko machine 10 and a RAM erase switch 92 operated when returning the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state. The pachinko machine 10 is initialized when the power switch 91 is operated and the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 92 is ON.

  In addition, the power supply control device 9 is provided with a capacitor and a secondary battery as charging means that is charged by the power supplied from the power supply facility. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply facility is cut off, the information in the RAM provided in the various control devices is held for a predetermined period by the power discharged from the capacitor. Moreover, in the pachinko machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply facility is interrupted, various control devices can be driven for a predetermined period by the power discharged from the secondary battery.

  Furthermore, the power supply control device 9 inputs a power failure signal to the main control device 4, the sound lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7 and the like when it is determined that the power supply is cut off. For example, when the power supply control device 9 outputs a preset 24V DC voltage based on the power supplied from the power supply facility, the power supply control device 9 is in a power outage state when the DC voltage reaches less than the preset 22V. Judge. When the main control device 4, the audio lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7 and the like receive a power failure signal from the power supply control device 9, the control being executed is interrupted and a predetermined NMI interrupt process is executed.

[Process of main controller 4]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 16. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 41 is executed at the time of power-on startup processing, main processing executed after startup processing, timer interrupt processing periodically started, and power failure. NMI interrupt processing and the like are executed. In the present embodiment, description of the startup process and the NMI interrupt process is omitted.

[Timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 41. The MPU 41 activates and executes the timer interrupt process every 2 msec, for example.

<Step S901>
First, in step S901, a sensor detection process for determining the detection states of various sensors or switches connected to the main control device 4 is executed. For example, the entrance sensors 313a to 31
7a, the detection state of the magnetic sensor 35, the radio wave sensor 36, and the like are determined. At this time, if a game ball has entered any one of the ball sensors 313a to 317a, the information is stored in the RAM 412 as winning detection information.

<Step S902>
In step S902, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S903>
Subsequently, in step S903, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and when these counter values reach the maximum value, the counter value is set to 0. To clear.

<Step S904>
After that, in step S904, a start winning process (see FIG. 10) is executed in accordance with winning in the upper operating winning port 314 or the lower operating winning port 315. The start winning process will be described in detail later.

<Step S905>
In step S905, a through winning process is executed. Specifically, in the through winning process, a game ball is won in the through gate 317, and the number of reserved electric characters stored in the electric holding area 412c is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, four). If it is less, 1 is added to the number of reserved electric roles. In addition, when the number of held electric combination is added, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 is acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 317 and is sequentially stored in the electric holding area 412c. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to open the electric accessory 315b for a predetermined time based on the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 stored in the electric utility reservation area 412c.

[Start-up winning process of main controller 4]
Here, the start winning process executed by the MPU 41 in step S904 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S1001>
First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won any one of the upper operation winning port 314 and the lower operation winning port 315. Here, if it is determined that the game ball has won the upper action winning opening 314 or the lower action winning opening 315 (S1001: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1002, and the game ball moves to the upper action winning opening 314 and the lower action winning prize. If it is determined that no winning is made in any of the mouths 315 (S1001: No side), the start winning process is terminated.

<Steps S1002 to S1003>
In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the hold number N stored in the hold number storage area NA of the RAM 412 is less than the maximum hold number (4 in the present embodiment). Here, if the number of reservations N is less than the upper limit (S1002: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1003, and 1 is added to the number of reservations N. On the other hand, if the number of holds N is equal to or greater than the upper limit (S1002: No side), the start winning process is terminated.

<Step S1004>
In step S1004, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S903 (see FIG. 9) and the fluctuations updated in the main process (see FIG. 13) described later. The validity information including the value of the type counter CS1 is acquired and stored in the first reserved area among the empty reserved areas in the reserved storage area 412b in the RAM 412. Here, the MPU 41 when executing such processing is an example of the success / failure information acquisition means. The reserved storage area 412b of the RAM 412 is an example of a reserved storage unit.

  For example, when the number of holds N stored in the hold number storage area NA after the addition in step S1003 is 1, the validity information is stored in the first hold area RE1, and when the hold number N is 2. The success / failure information is stored in the second reservation area RE2. In addition, when the number of holds N stored in the hold number storage area NA after the addition in step S1003 is 3, the validity information is stored in the third hold area RE3, and when the hold number N is 4. The success / failure information is stored in the fourth reservation area RE4.

<Steps S1005 to S1006>
Then, in step S1005, prior notice confirmation processing for confirming the contents of the success / failure information is executed before the success / failure information acquired in step S1004 is a target for determining whether or not the jackpot is successful in the change start processing (S1405) described later. In step S1006, a hold command setting process for setting a hold command based on the determination result in step S1005 is executed.

[Advance notice check processing]
Here, an example of the notice hold confirmation process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1005 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the MPU 41 when executing the notice hold confirmation processing is an example of the hold confirmation means. Note that the MPU 41 transmits each random number value of a lottery counter 412a, which will be described later, acquired at the big hit lottery to the voice lamp control device 5, and the subsequent processes (for example, a notice hold confirmation process and a hold command setting process) are voice lamp control. Execution by the MPU 51 of the apparatus 5 is also conceivable as another embodiment. Moreover, as long as the same function as the advance notice confirmation process can be achieved, the specific content of the processing procedure is not limited to the mode described here.

<Step S1101>
First, in step S1101, the number of reservations N currently stored in the storage number storage area NA of the reservation area RE and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the success / failure information acquired in step S1004 are read. For example, when the success / failure information is stored in the third reservation area RE3 in the step S1004, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the determination information stored in the third reservation area RE3 is read.

<Step S1102>
In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability mode. If the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability mode (S1102: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1103, and if it is not in the high probability mode (S1102). : No side), the process proceeds to step S1121. For example, the MPU 41 determines whether or not the high probability mode is set based on the high probability mode flag 412 d provided in the RAM 412. The high probability mode flag 412d is turned on when the MPU 41 shifts to the high probability mode, and is turned off when the MPU 41 shifts to the low probability mode.

By the way, after the opening / closing execution mode at the time of the probable big hit, transition to the high probability mode
In the configuration that shifts to the low probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the normal jackpot, the configuration in which the notice high probability mode flag used in place of the high probability mode flag 412d as a determination index in step S1102 is provided in the RAM 412 is another configuration. It can be considered as an embodiment. In this case, the MPU 41 sets the notice high probability mode flag to ON when the jackpot lottery result is a promising big hit, and turns off the notice high probability mode flag when the jackpot lottery result is a normal jackpot. Set to. In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode is set based on the notice high probability mode flag. Thereby, for example, when the jackpot winning result corresponding to one of the held images is a normal jackpot during the high probability mode, it is determined in step S1102 that the mode is the low probability mode. Therefore, in the notice hold confirmation process, whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning is determined according to the high probability mode or the low probability mode at the time when the variable display corresponding to the hold image is executed. It becomes possible to do.

  Also, the MPU 41 sets the high probability mode flag 412d on when the jackpot lottery result is a probable big hit, and sets the high probability mode flag 412d off when the jackpot lottery result is a normal jackpot. It is also possible. Even when the lottery of the predetermined number of game times is executed in the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode at the time of the probability variation big hit, the MPU 41 is changed from the high probability mode to the low probability mode. At the time of shifting to the probability mode, the advance notice probability mode flag is set to OFF.

<Step S1103>
In step S1103, based on the high probability winning / failing table (see FIG. 8B), whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 read in step S1101 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning is executed. To do.

<Step S1121>
On the other hand, in step S1121, whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 read in step S1101 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning is determined based on the low probability winning / failing table (see FIG. 8A). Execute.

  Note that, instead of Step S1102, Step S1103, and Step S1121, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning in common with both the high probability winning / failing table and the low probability winning / failing table. In addition, it is also conceivable as another embodiment that it is determined that the jackpot is won. This simplifies the notice hold confirmation process.

<Step S1104>
In step S1104, the process branches depending on whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is determined to be a value corresponding to the jackpot winning. Specifically, when it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning (S1104: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1105, and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot winning selection. If it is determined that the value is not to be performed (S1104: No side), the process proceeds to step S1141.

<Step S1141>
In step S1141, the values of the reach random number counter C3 and the variation type counter CS1 included in the validity information acquired in step S1004 are read. For example, when the success / failure information is stored in the third reservation area RE3 in step S1004, the values of the reach random number counter C3 and the variation type counter CS1 included in the determination information stored in the third reservation area RE3 are read. It is. Of the first reserved area RE1 to the fourth reserved area RE4, the reserved area in which the success / failure information is stored in step S1004 can be determined by the value of the reserved number N stored in the reserved number storage area NA.

<Step S1142>
In step S1142, whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C3 read in step S1141 is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach is determined based on the outlier result table (see FIG. 8D).

<Step S1143>
In step S1143, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S1142 is reach occurrence. If it is determined that reach occurs (S1143: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1144, and reach occurs. If it is determined that this is not the case (S1143: No side), the notice hold confirmation process is terminated.

<Step S1144>
In step S1144, the reach notice flag 412f provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The reach notice flag 412f is used to determine whether or not a reach has occurred in a hold command setting process (see FIG. 12) described later. The reach notice flag 412f is set to OFF after the main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed.

<Step S1145>
In step S1145, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the success / failure information acquired in step S1004 is specified, the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern storage area 412e, and the advance notice confirmation process is terminated. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns “01” to “03” corresponding to the fluctuation type counter CS1 read in step S1141 are specified based on the deviation fluctuation table (see FIG. 8G). As described above, the fluctuation pattern “01” indicates that the reach type is normal reach, the fluctuation pattern “02” indicates that the reach type is super reach, and the fluctuation pattern “03” indicates that the reach type is “reach type”. Indicates special reach.

<Step S1105>
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1104 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning (S1104: Yes side), in the subsequent step S1105, it is included in the success / failure information acquired in step S1004. The values of the big hit type counter C2 and the fluctuation type counter CS1 are read. For example, when the success / failure information is stored in the third reservation area RE3 in the step S1004, the values of the jackpot type counter C2 and the variation type counter CS1 included in the determination information stored in the third reservation area RE3 are read. It is.

<Step S1106>
In step S1106, based on the distribution table (see FIG. 8C), the value of the jackpot type counter C2 read in step S1105 is a value corresponding to either the big jackpot type of normal jackpot or probable jackpot. Determine whether.

<Step S1107>
In step S1107, the process branches according to the determination result in step S1106. Specifically, if the jackpot type is a probable change jackpot (S1107: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1108. If the jackpot type is not a probable change jackpot (S1107: No side), the process proceeds to step S1171.

<Step S1108>
In step S1108, the probability change notice flag 412g provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The probability change notice flag 412g is used to determine whether or not a probability change big win is won in a hold command setting process (see FIG. 12) described later. Note that the probability change notice flag 412g is set to OFF after a main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed.

<Step S1109>
In step S1109, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the success / failure information acquired in step S1004 is specified, the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern storage area 412e, and the advance notice confirmation process is terminated. Specifically, the variation patterns “01” to “03” corresponding to the variation type counter CS1 read in step S1141 are specified based on the probability variation jackpot variation table (see FIG. 8F).

<Step S1171>
On the other hand, in step S1171, the normal notice flag 412h provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The normal notice flag 412h may be used to determine whether or not the normal big hit is won in a hold command setting process (see FIG. 12) described later. Further, either the probability change notice flag 412g or the normal notice flag 412h may be omitted. Note that the normal notice flag 412h is set to off after a main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed.

<Step S1172>
In step S1172, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the success / failure information acquired in step S1004 is specified, the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern storage area 412e, and the advance notice confirmation process is terminated. Specifically, the variation patterns “01” to “03” corresponding to the variation type counter CS1 read in step S1141 are specified based on the normal jackpot variation table (see FIG. 8E).

  In the present embodiment, the lottery counter 412a is provided with a reach random number counter C1 and a variation type counter CS1. The case where the values of the reach random number counter C1 and the variation type counter CS1 are stored in the hold storage area 412b as part of the validity information will be described. On the other hand, omitting one of the reach random number counter C1 and the variation type counter CS1 is also conceivable as another embodiment. For example, when the reach random number counter C1 is omitted, as shown in FIG. 8H instead of the outlier result table (see FIG. 8D) and the outlier variation table (see FIG. 8G). It is conceivable that a reach fluctuation table in which the correspondence between the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation pattern is preset is stored in the fluctuation table storage area 411d. In this case, in step S1145, the variation pattern is specified based on the reach variation table (see FIG. 8H) and the variation type counter CS1.

[Hold command setting process]
Next, an example of a hold command setting process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1006 after the end of the notice hold confirmation process will be described with reference to FIG. In the hold command setting process, a hold command is set according to the determination result of the notice hold confirmation process. Specifically, the hold command includes information indicating that the command is a hold command, and information such as the type of the hold command, a variation pattern, and the number N of hold commands.

<Step S1201>
First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the success / failure information acquired in step S1004 corresponds to a big win. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability change notice flag 412g or the normal notice flag 412h is on. Here, if it is determined that the probability change notice flag 412g or the normal notice flag 412h is on (S1201: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1202, and both the probability change notice flag 412g and the normal notice flag 412h are not on. If it is determined (S1201: No side), the process proceeds to step S1211.

<Step S1202>
In step S1202, the process branches depending on whether or not the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is a probable big hit based on the probable change notice flag 412g set to ON in the notice hold confirmation process. If it is determined that the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot (S1202: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1203. If it is determined that the jackpot type is not a probabilistic jackpot (S1202: No side), that is, if the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1221.

<Steps S1203 and S1221>
In step S1203, the fact that it is a probable big hit is set as the type of the hold command, and the value stored in the change pattern storage area 412e is set as the change pattern of the hold command. In step S1221, the fact that the game is normally a big hit is set as the type of the hold command, and the value stored in the change pattern storage area 412e is set as the change pattern of the hold command. Note that the type of the pending command may be “A” when it is a probable jackpot and “B” when it is a normal jackpot.

<Step S1211>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1201 that it is not a big win, it is determined in subsequent step S1211 whether or not the lottery result based on the winning / notifying information indicates the occurrence of reach. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a reach has occurred based on a reach notice flag 412f set to ON in the notice hold confirmation process. If it is determined that a reach has occurred (S1211: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1212. If it is determined that a reach has not occurred (S1211: No side), the process proceeds to step S1213.

<Steps S1212 and S1213>
In step S1212, the fact that reach is not generated is set as the type of the hold command, and the value stored in the change pattern storage area 412e is set as the change pattern of the hold command. In step S1213, a hold command type indicating that reach is not occurring is set, and a variation pattern value indicating that reach is not occurring is set as a hold command variation pattern. Note that the type of the hold command may be “C” when the reach is not generated and “D” when the reach is not generated.

<Step S1204>
In step S1204, the hold number N read in step S1101 is set in the hold command, and the hold command setting process ends. As described above, since the hold command includes the hold number N read in step S1101, the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 that receives the hold command refers to the hold number N included in the hold command. Thus, it is possible to recognize which of the first reserved area RE1 to the fourth reserved area RE4 the corresponding hold information corresponds to.

Note that the hold command set in the hold command setting process is stored in the RAM 412 and is voiced together with other commands in step S1301 of the later-described main process (see FIG. 13) executed by the MPU 41 of the main control device 4. After being transmitted to the lamp control device 5, it is erased. Furthermore, the content of the hold command described here is merely an example, and is not limited to that described here as long as the voice lamp control device 5 can grasp the same content as the hold command. For example, a part or all of the information on the hold command may be included in another command.

  Moreover, it is also conceivable as another embodiment that the notice hold confirmation process includes a process having the same contents as the hold command setting process. Specifically, the MPU 41 shifts the process to step S1203 after step S1109 of the advance notice confirmation process, and shifts the process to step S1221 after step S1172. Further, the MPU 41 shifts the process to step S1212 after step S1144 of the advance notice confirmation process, and shifts the process to step S1213 on the No side of step S1143. And after execution of step S1203, S1221, S1212, or S1213, MPU41 performs step S1204. In this case, it is not necessary to separately execute the hold command setting process.

  In the main control unit 4, the MPU 41 sets the values of the reach random number counter C1 and the variation type counter CS1 in the hold command instead of the change pattern, or sets the value of the change type counter CS1 in the hold command instead of the change pattern. It is also conceivable as another embodiment to set. On the other hand, in the sound lamp control device 5, the ROM 511 stores the normal jackpot variation table (see FIG. 8E), the probability variation jackpot table (see FIG. 8F), the disengagement result table (see FIG. 8D), and the disengagement. It is conceivable that a variation table (see FIG. 8G) or a reach variation table (see FIG. 8H) is stored in advance. As a result, in the sound lamp control device 5, the MPU 51, as in the previous notice hold confirmation process (see FIG. 11), the values of the reach random number counter C1 and the variation type counter CS1 of the hold command, the normal jackpot table, the probability variation jackpot table The fluctuation pattern can be specified based on the deviation result table, the deviation fluctuation table, the reach fluctuation table, or the like. That is, the values of the reach random number counter C1 and the variation type counter CS1 are also examples of the contents of the validity information.

[Main processing of main controller 4]
Next, an example of main processing executed by the MPU 41 will be described with reference to FIG. In the main process, the main control process of the game is executed. In the main process, the processes of steps S1301 to S1306 are executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update process of steps S1308 and S1309 is executed with the remaining time.

<Step S1301>
First, in step S1301, external output processing for transmitting output data such as commands set in the timer interrupt processing or the previous main processing to each control device on the sub-side is executed. Specifically, a variation pattern command, a hold command, a shift command, a jackpot start command, a jackpot end command, and the like are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5. Also, a prize ball command or the like is transmitted to the payout control device 7.

<Step S1302>
Next, in step S1302, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S1303>
Thereafter, in step S1303, a prize ball command to be output to the payout control device 7 is set. Specifically, based on the winning detection information stored in the RAM 412, the general winning opening 313.
It is determined whether or not a prize has occurred. If a winning has occurred, a winning ball command indicating the number of winning balls to be paid out is set according to the winning.

<Step S1304>
In step S1304, a game number control process for controlling a game in each game time in which a big win lottery, a variable display, and the like are executed is executed. Here, an example of the game turn control process executed by the MPU 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Game control process]
<Step S1401>
In step S1401, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the opening / closing execution mode. If the pachinko machine 10 is in the opening / closing execution mode (S1401: Yes side), the game turn control process ends and the opening / closing execution mode is not in progress. In the case (S1401: No side), the process proceeds to step S1402. For example, the presence / absence of execution of the opening / closing execution mode is determined based on the opening / closing execution mode flag 412i that the MPU 41 sets to ON at the start of the opening / closing execution mode and OFF at the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

<Step S1402>
In step S1402, it is determined whether or not the 7-segment display 372 of the main display unit 37 is in a variable display. If the variable display is in a display (S1402: Yes side), the process moves to step S1421, If not displayed (S1402: No side), the process proceeds to step S1403. For example, whether or not the variable display is being performed is determined based on a variable display flag 412j that the MPU 41 sets to ON at the start of the change of the 7-segment display 372 and sets to OFF after the variable display time has elapsed. The

<Step S1421>
In step S1421, it is determined whether or not the variable display time of the 7-segment display 372 of the main display unit 37 has elapsed. If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (S1421: No side), the process is performed. If the process proceeds to step S1422 and it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed (S1421: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1423. Note that the fluctuation display time is set in a fluctuation display time counter 412k provided in the RAM 412 in step S1606 of a fluctuation start process (see FIG. 16) described later, and in step S1608 of a fluctuation start process (see FIG. 16) described later. After starting the variable display, the timer is counted down by 2 ms at the timing when the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9) is executed. Then, the MPU 41 determines that the variable display time has elapsed when the variable display time counter 412k becomes zero.

<Step S1422>
In step S1422, a change display process for changing the design of the 7-segment display 372 of the main display unit 37 is executed, and the game turn control process is terminated.

<Step S1423>
On the other hand, in step S <b> 1423, the 7-segment display unit 372 of the main display unit 37 ends the symbol change process, and the 7-segment display unit 372 displays a stop result corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the game time. Perform termination processing. Specifically, symbols corresponding to any of the probability variation jackpot stop result, the normal jackpot stop result, or the outage stop result set in the variation start process (see FIG. 16) described later are the main display unit 37 7. The change display ends with the state displayed on the segment display 372.

<Step S1424>
In step S1424, a change end command for stopping the change display in the symbol display unit 341 is set in the sound lamp control device 5, and the game times control process is ended. Thereby, in step S1301 of the next main process (see FIG. 13) executed by the MPU 41, the change end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 displays the change display by the symbol display unit 341. It stops with the combination of the final stop symbol in the said game times.

<Step S1403>
If it is determined in step S1402 that the variable display is not being performed, in subsequent step S1403, it is determined whether or not the hold count N stored in the hold count storage area NA of the hold storage area 412b is zero. . Here, when the number of held N is 0 (S1403: Yes side), the game turn control process ends, and when the number of held N is not 0 (S1403: No side), the process proceeds to step S1404. .

<Step S1404>
In step S1404, a data setting process (see FIG. 15) described later is executed on the data of the validity information stored in the hold storage area 412b.

[Data setting process]
Here, an example of the data setting process executed by the MPU 41 in the step S1404 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Steps S1501 to S1503>
First, in step S1501, the number of holds N stored in the hold number storage area NA is decremented by 1, and in step S1502, the success / failure information is moved from the first hold area RE1 to the execution area AE. Subsequently, in step S1503, the success / failure information of the second reservation area RE2 to the fourth reservation area RE4 is shifted one by one. Specifically, in step S1503, the success / failure information of the second reservation area RE2 is moved to the first reservation area RE1, the success / failure information of the third reservation area RE3 is moved to the second reservation area RE2, and the fourth reservation area RE4 The success / failure information is moved to the third reserved area RE3.

<Step S1504>
Thereafter, in step S1504, a shift command indicating that the success / failure information of the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4 has been shifted is set. The shift command set in step S1504 is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 5 in step S1301 of the next main process (see FIG. 13) executed by the MPU 41. Thereby, the sound lamp control device 5 shifts the position of the reserved image displayed in the first reserved area 342A to the fourth reserved area 342D of the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the reserved image in the first reserved area 342A moves to the determination display area 343, and the reserved image in the second reserved area 342B moves to the first reserved area 342A. Further, the reserved image in the third reserved area 342C moves to the second reserved area 342B, and the reserved image in the fourth reserved area 342D moves to the third reserved area 342C.

<Step S1405>
Next, returning to the game times control process of FIG. 14, in step S1405, a change start process is executed to cause the symbol display unit 341 to execute a change display based on the validity information stored in the execution area AE. In other words, the MPU 51 sequentially performs a variation start process for the success / failure information stored in the RAM 512 corresponding to the hold image that is displayed by being sequentially shifted from the hold display area 342 to the determination display area 343. Here, the MPU 41 when executing the fluctuation start process is an example of the shift determination means.

[Variation start processing]
Here, an example of the change start process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1405 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S1601>
In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability mode. If the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability mode (S1601: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1602, and if not in the high probability mode (S1601). : No side), the process proceeds to step S1611. Specifically, the MPU 41 determines whether or not the mode is the high probability mode based on the high probability mode flag 412d provided in the RAM 412. The high probability mode flag 412d is turned on when the MPU 41 shifts to the high probability mode, and is turned off when the MPU 41 shifts to the low probability mode.

<Step S1602>
In step S1602, based on the high probability winning / failing table (see FIG. 8B), is the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the winning / failure information currently stored in the execution area AE corresponding to the jackpot winning? Execute the determination of whether or not. Here, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning is an example of a predetermined state transition condition.

<Step S1611>
On the other hand, in step S1611, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the hit information currently stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning based on the low probability winning / failing table (see FIG. 8A). Whether or not there is is determined. Here, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning is an example of a predetermined state transition condition.

<Step S1603>
In step S1603, the process branches depending on whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is determined to be a value corresponding to the jackpot winning. Specifically, when it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning (S1603: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1604, and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot winning selection. When it is determined that the value is not to be performed (S1603: No side), the process proceeds to step S1631.

<Step S1631>
In step S1631, the out flag 412n provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The out flag 412n indicates whether or not the result of the big hit lottery of the success / failure information currently stored in the execution area AE is out. In step S1631, the stop result of the 7-segment display 372 in the game times in which the result of the big hit lottery is out of place is also set. Note that the off flag 412n is set to off after a main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed.

<Step S1604>
In step S1604, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot. If it is a probable jackpot (S1604: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1605, and if it is not a probable jackpot (S1604: No side). ), The process proceeds to step S1641. Specifically, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type counter C2 of the validity information currently stored in the execution area AE and the distribution table (see FIG. 8C).

<Step S1605>
In step S1605, the probability variation big hit flag 412l provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The probability variation jackpot flag 412l indicates whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery of the success / failure information currently stored in the execution area AE is a probability variation jackpot. In step S1605, the stop result of the 7-segment display 372 in the game times in which the jackpot lottery result is a promising big hit is also set. The probability variation big hit flag 4121 is set to OFF after the main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed.

<Step S1641>
On the other hand, in step S1641, the normal jackpot flag 412m provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The normal jackpot flag 412m indicates whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery of the success / failure information currently stored in the execution area AE is a normal jackpot. In step S1641, a stop result of the 7-segment display 372 in the game times in which the result of the big win lottery is a normal big win is also set. The normal jackpot flag 412m is set to off after a main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed.

<Step S1606>
Thereafter, in step S1606, the variation display time of the symbol display unit 341 corresponding to the variation pattern of the game times is set in the variation display time counter 412k. Specifically, when the normal jackpot flag 412m is set to ON, the variation pattern is specified based on the variation type counter CS1 and the normal jackpot variation table (see FIG. 8E). If the probability variation jackpot flag 4121 is set to ON, the variation pattern is specified based on the variation type counter CS1 and the probability variation jackpot variation table (see FIG. 8F). Furthermore, when the out flag 412n is set to ON, the variation pattern is specified based on the variation type counter CS1 and the out variation table (see FIG. 8G).

  By the way, when the holding number N is 0, even when the result of the big hit lottery is out of reach, the reach random number counter C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the super reach or the special reach so that the super reach or the special reach is likely to occur. It is also conceivable to use a non-holding deviation variation table in which the value of is set more than usual. In addition, not only when the holding number N is 0, but when the holding number N is small, a deviation variation table in which a fluctuation pattern with a long variation display time is easily selected as compared with the case where the holding number N is large is set. It can also be used.

<Step S1607>
In step S1607, a variation pattern command including the result of the jackpot lottery in the game time and the variation pattern specified in step S1606 is set. As a result, in step S1301 of the next main process (see FIG. 13) executed by the MPU 41, the fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 displays a symbol based on the fluctuation pattern command. The variable display by the unit 341 is executed.

  Note that, as described above, when the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot”, the MPU 41 adds “A” indicating “ordinary jackpot” to the variation patterns “01” to “03”. Any of “A03” is set as a variation pattern command. Further, when the lottery result is “probable big hit”, the MPU 41 adds any one of “B01” to “B03” with “B” indicating that it is a promising big hit to the variation patterns “01” to “03”. Is set as the fluctuation pattern. Further, when the lottery result is “out”, the MPU 41 changes any of “C01” to “C05” with “C” indicating that it is out of the change patterns “01” to “03”. Set as a pattern command.

<Step S1608>
In step S1608, the variable display on the 7-segment display 372 of the main display unit 37 is started. The change display on the 7-segment display 372 started here stops after the change display time set in step S1606 has elapsed, in the state of the stop result set in any of steps S1605, S1631, or S1641. To do.

<Step S1305>
Next, returning to the main process of FIG. 13, in step S1305, a game state transition process for shifting the game state to a predetermined specific game state in accordance with the result of the big win lottery in step S1304 is executed. Here, the MPU 41 when executing such processing is an example of the migration control means. In the gaming state transition process, the gaming state is shifted to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a low probability mode, a high frequency support mode, or the like. For example, the opening / closing execution mode is executed at the time of winning the probability variation big win or the normal big win, and a lot of prize balls are paid out as a game value. As described above, in the opening / closing execution mode, after the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 is opened, the maximum opening time of the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 elapses or the game ball is defined in the variable winning opening 316. This is a mode in which one round opening / closing process for closing the open / close door 316b of the variable prize opening 316 is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds when any of the conditions for winning several prizes is satisfied.

<Step S1306>
Subsequently, in step S1306, through display processing for controlling the display of the 7-segment display 373 of the main display unit 37 is executed. Specifically, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 stored in the electric accessory reservation area 412c is acquired, and a symbol winning / losing lottery based on the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 is executed. When the 7-segment display 373 of the main display unit 37 displays a change in symbol, and the lottery result based on the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 is a win, The accessory 315b is released for a predetermined time.

<Step S1307>
Next, in step S1307, it is determined whether or not the next main process execution timing has arrived, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process. If it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has arrived (S1307: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1301, and each process after S1301 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the next main process execution timing has not arrived (S1307: No side), until the next main process execution timing comes, that is, until the next main process execution timing comes. During the remaining time, step S1308 and step S1309 are repeatedly executed.

<Step S1308>
In step S1308, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S1309>
In step S1309, the variation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, after updating the variation type counter CS1, the process returns to step S1307.

[Processing of voice lamp control device 5]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 51 in the sound lamp control device 5 will be described.

  In addition, it is also conceivable as another embodiment that part or all of the processing executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 in this embodiment is executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6. In the sound lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 also executes control processing for the speaker 26 and the illumination unit 27, start-up processing at the time of start-up of the sound lamp control device 5, NMI interruption processing at the time of power failure, etc. In the present embodiment, processing related to the symbol display unit 341 executed by the sound lamp control device 5 will be described, and description of other processing will be omitted.

[Timer interrupt processing of voice lamp control device 5]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 51. The MPU 51 executes the timer interrupt process as a periodic process with a period of 1 msec.

[Step S1701]
In step S1701, operation detection processing for detecting whether or not the operation button 22 is operated is executed based on the output signal of the operation switch 22a. For example, the MPU 51 stores the output signal of the operation switch 22a detected in the last three steps S1701, and the operation is performed when the output signals for the three times are “OFF”, “ON”, and “ON”. It is determined that the operation of the button 22 has started, and it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has ended when the output signals for three times are “ON”, “OFF”, and “OFF”. As described above, the presence / absence of operation of the operation button 22 is used to reflect the player's intention in the effect in various operation effect processes, or stage selection, BGM selection, or character selection related to the game of the pachinko machine 10 Used for various selection operations such as selection.

[Step S1702]
In step S1702, the effect type counter 512a provided in the RAM 512 is updated. The effect type counter 512a is incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 99, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The effect type counter 512 a is used to determine the change type and effect type displayed on the symbol display unit 341 together with the change pattern command received from the main control device 4.

[Steps S1703 to S1704]
In step S1703, a command response process is executed in which a command received from the main control device 4 is determined and a process corresponding to the command is executed. Then, in step S1704, an effect control process for controlling the contents of effects displayed on the symbol display unit 341 by transmitting various command signals to the display control device 6 is executed. For example, in the effect control process, a reach effect control process for reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect contents in the operation effect process executed when the reach occurs is executed.

[Command processing]
Here, an example of the command corresponding process executed by the MPU 51 in the step S1703 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, a process executed when a hold command, a shift command, and a variation pattern command are received will be described in detail.

<Step S1801>
In step S1801, it is determined whether a command is received from main controller 4. If it is determined that a command has been received (S1801: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1802. If it is determined that a command has not been received (S1801: No side), the command handling process is performed. Terminate.

  The command received from the main control device 4 is stored in the RAM 512 and is deleted when it is read out in step S1801. The voice lamp control device 5 can individually store a plurality of commands in a command storage area provided in the RAM 512, and the MPU 51 reads out the commands stored in the command storage area in the order in which they are stored. Therefore, even when a plurality of commands are received at the same time, processing corresponding to each command is executed in order.

<Step S1802>
Next, in step S1802, it is determined whether the received command is a pending command. If the received command is a hold command (S1802: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1803. If the received command is not a hold command (S1802: No side), the process proceeds to step S1821.

<Step S1803>
In step S1803, the type and variation pattern of the pending command are stored in the variation type area corresponding to the number N of pending commands held in the first variation type area 512m to the fourth variation type area 512p. That is, the first variation type area 512m to the fourth variation type area 512p correspond to the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4, respectively, and are stored in the first variation type area 512m to the fourth variation type area 512p. The type and variation pattern of the reserved command to be executed are specified based on the validity information stored in the first reserved area RE1 to the fourth reserved area RE4.

  For example, if the number N of pending commands is 1, that is, if the pending command corresponds to the validity information stored in the first reserved area RE1, the pending command is stored in the first variation type area 512m. Type and variation pattern are stored. When the number N of pending commands is 2, the pending command type and variation pattern are stored in the second variation type area 512n. Further, when the number N of pending commands is 3, the pending command type and variation pattern are stored in the third variation type area 512o. Similarly, when the number N of pending commands is 4, the pending command type and variation pattern are stored in the fourth variation type area 512p.

<Step S1804>
In step S 1804, information on the number of holds N included in the hold command is stored in a hold number counter 512 l provided in the RAM 512. The information on the number N of holds is also added to a display variation pattern command (described later) transmitted from the sound lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6.

<Step S1805>
In step S1805, it is determined whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it refers to the opening / closing execution mode flag 512b that is set to ON by receiving the jackpot start command and set to OFF by receiving the jackpot end command, and when the opening / closing execution mode flag 512b is ON, the opening / closing execution is performed. If the open / close execution mode flag 512b is off, it is determined that the open / close execution mode is not in effect. Here, when it is determined that the opening / closing execution mode is being performed (S1805: Yes side), the command corresponding process is ended, and when it is determined that the opening / closing execution mode is not being performed (S1805: No side), the processing is performed. The process moves to step S1806. Therefore, during the opening / closing execution mode, the hold notice image is not displayed and the continuous notice effect is not executed.

<Step S1806>
In step S1806, continuous notice effect setting processing for setting the presence / absence of execution of the continuous notice effect for displaying the continuous notice image on the symbol display unit 341 and the content of the continuous notice effect is executed.

[Continuous notice effect setting processing]
Here, an example of the continuous notice effect setting process executed by the MPU 51 in step S1806 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, as long as the same function as the continuous notice effect setting process can be achieved, the specific content of the processing procedure is not limited to the mode described here.

<Step S1901>
First, in step S1901, it is determined whether the variation pattern of the received hold command is “03” or less. That is, it is determined whether normal reach (01), super reach (02), or special reach (03) occurs in the game times corresponding to the received hold command. Here, the variation pattern being “03” or less is an example of a preset continuous notice condition. Here, if it is determined that the variation pattern is “03” or less at which reach occurs (S1901: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1902, and “04” or “05” at which the variation pattern does not cause reach. Is determined (S1901: No side), the continuous notice effect setting processing ends.

  By the way, in step S1901, it can be considered whether or not the variation pattern is “02” or “03”. In this case, when the variation pattern stored in any of the first variation type area 512m to the fourth variation type area 512p is a value indicating super reach or special reach, there is a possibility that the continuous notice effect is executed. When the variation pattern is a value indicating normal reach, the continuous notice effect is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the continuous notice effect while suppressing the occurrence frequency of disappointment that the player feels when the big hit is not won even if the continuous notice effect is executed.

  In step S1901, it may be determined whether or not the variation pattern is “03”. In this case, when the variation pattern stored in any of the first variation type area 512m to the fourth variation type area 512p is a value indicating special reach, there is a possibility that the continuous notice effect is executed, and the variation pattern is When the value indicates normal reach or super reach, the continuous notice effect is not executed. Thereby, since the rarity value of the continuous notice effect is increased, the degree of attention to the game when the continuous notice effect is performed can be further increased.

<Step S1902>
Next, in step S1902, a continuous notice effect lottery process for drawing whether or not to execute a continuous notice effect is executed. Specifically, in the continuous notice effect lottery process, the value of the continuous notice counter 512q provided in the RAM 512 is read. The continuous notice counter 512q is periodically incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 99 periodically at a period of about 2 msec when the command handling process (see FIG. 18) is started, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, in the continuous notice table storage area 511e of the ROM 511, a continuous notice table indicating the value of the continuous notice counter 512q in which the result of the continuous notice effect lottery process is won is stored. In the continuous notice effect lottery process, the continuous notice table is referred to and the value of the continuous notice counter 512q is determined whether or not the result of the continuous notice effect lottery process is a win. As a result, the MPU 51 executes the continuous effect process with a predetermined probability in the continuous notice execution process described later.

FIG. 20A shows an example of the continuous notice table. In the example shown in FIG. 20A, in the continuous notice table, the correspondence between the continuous notice counter 512q and the presence / absence of the continuous notice effect is defined for each type of pending command. For example, when the type of the pending command is a probable big hit, “continuous notice effect is present” when the continuous notice counter 512q is from 0 to 69, and “continuous notice effect is not present” when the continuous notice counter 512q is from 70 to 99. It becomes. In addition, when the type of the hold command is a normal jackpot, “continuous notice effect is present” when the continuous notice counter 512q is 0 to 49 and “continuous notice effect is not present” when the continuous notice counter 512q is 50 to 99. It becomes. Further, when the type of the hold command is reach occurrence, “continuous notice effect is present” when the continuous notice counter 512q is 0 to 19, and “continuous notice effect is not present” when the continuous notice counter 512q is 20 to 99. It becomes.

  That is, when the continuous notice condition that the variation pattern of the hold command is “03” or less is satisfied, “continuous notice effect is present” is selected with a predetermined probability in the subsequent notice effect lottery process, and the symbol display unit A continuous notice effect for displaying a continuous notice image on 341 is executed. Further, in the continuous notice effect lottery process, even if the continuous notice condition that the variation pattern of the hold command is “03” or less is satisfied, “no continuous notice effect” is selected with a predetermined probability, The continuous notice effect is not executed, and the normal background image is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. When the continuous notice condition that the variation pattern of the hold command is “03” or less is not satisfied, the continuous notice effect lottery process is not executed, and the normal background image is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

<Step S1903>
In step S1903, the process branches depending on whether or not the result of the continuous notice effect lottery process in step S1902 is that there is a continuous notice effect. Specifically, when the result of the continuous notice effect lottery process is “with continuous notice effect” (S1903: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1904, and the result of the continuous notice effect lottery process is “no continuous notice effect”. In the case of (S1903: No side), the continuous notice effect setting processing ends.

<Step S1904>
In step S1904, a continuous notice type selection process for selecting a type of continuous notice effect is executed. Here, an example of the continuous notice type selection processing executed by the MPU 51 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Here, the MPU 51 when executing the continuous notice type selection process and the continuous notice execution process described later (see FIG. 31) is an example of the first continuous notice control means and the second continuous notice control means. Specifically, the MPU 51 performs a plurality of types of continuous notice effects with a predetermined probability when the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the notice hold confirmation process (see FIG. 11) satisfies the state transition condition. Any one of the continuous notice effects is continuously executed at the specified number of game times or more. In addition, the MPU 51, when the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the notice hold confirmation process (see FIG. 11) does not satisfy the state transition condition, has a plurality of types of the continuous notice effects. Any one of the continuous notice effects is continuously executed with less than the specified number of game times. Further, the MPU 51, when the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the advance notice confirmation processing (see FIG. 11) does not satisfy the state transition condition, the continuous notice effect that is executed corresponding to a plurality of the success / failure information. And selecting the continuous notice effect of a type that avoids the situation where the one or more types of the continuous notice effect are continued for the specified number or more. That is, the situation where the same kind of the continuous notice effect is continued for the specified number or more is avoided. Note that processing similar to the continuous notice type selection process and the continuous notice execution process (see FIG. 31) described later is executed by the MPU 41 of the main controller 4 or executed by the MPU 61 of the display controller 6. It can be considered as an embodiment.

[Continuous notice type selection process]

<Step S2101>
First, in step S2101, a continuous notice number lottery process for determining the number of executions of the continuous notice effect corresponding to the validity information of the hold command received this time is executed. Here, an example of the continuous notice number lottery process executed by the MPU 51 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, as long as the function similar to the said continuous notice classification selection process can be achieved, the specific content of a process sequence is not limited to the aspect demonstrated here.

[Continuous notice number lottery]
<Step S2201>
In step S2201, the process branches depending on whether or not the type of the pending command is a jackpot. Specifically, if the type of the pending command is a jackpot (S2201: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2202, and if the type of the pending command is out (S2201: No side), the process proceeds to step S2211. Migrate to

<Steps S2202, S2211>
In step S2202 and step S2211, a lottery of the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is performed based on the value of the continuous notice number counter 512w provided in the RAM 512. The continuous notice counter 512w is incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 99, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The continuous notice counter 512w is periodically updated at a cycle of about 2 msec when the command handling process (see FIG. 18) is started. On the other hand, in the continuous notice type table storage area 511f of the ROM 511, a continuous notice number table in which the correspondence relation between the continuous notice number counter 512w and the number of executions of the continuous notice effect (1 to 4 times) is stored is stored. . The continuous notice count table includes a first continuous notice count table corresponding to the case where the type of the pending command is a big hit, and a second continuous notice count table corresponding to the case where the type of the pending command is out. In step S2202, the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is determined based on the value of the continuous notice number counter 512w and the first continuous notice number table. In step S2211, the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is determined based on the value of the continuous notice number counter 512w provided in the RAM 512 and the second continuous notice number table. Hereinafter, the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is referred to as the continuous notice number M.

  FIG. 23A is a diagram illustrating an example of the first continuous notice count table, and FIG. 23B is an example of the second continuous notice count table. In the example shown in FIG. 23A and FIG. 23B, in the first continuous notice count table and the second continuous notice count table, the correspondence between the continuous notice count 512w and the number of continuous notice effects is the jackpot type or Defined for each reach type.

  Specifically, according to the first continuous notice count table, when the jackpot type is a probable big hit, the continuous notice count M is “2” when the value of the continuous notice count counter 512w is 0-19, When the value of the notice number counter 512w is 20 to 39, the continuous notice number M is “3”, and when the value of the notice number counter 512w is 40 to 99, the continuous notice number M is “4”. When the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, the continuous notice count M is “2” when the value of the continuous notice count counter 512w is 0 to 39, and the continuous notice count counter 512w is 40 to 69. When the continuous notice count M is “3” and the value of the continuous notice count counter 512w is 70 to 99, the continuous notice count M is “4”.

Further, according to the second continuous notice number table, when the reach type is special reach, the continuous notice number M is “1” when the value of the continuous notice number counter 512w is 0 to 9, and the continuous notice number is When the value of the counter 512w is 10 to 29, the continuous notice count M is “2”, and when the value of the continuous notice count counter 512w is 30 to 99, the continuous notice count M is “3”. When the reach type is super reach, the continuous notice count M becomes “1” when the value of the continuous notice count 512w is 0 to 29, and the continuous notice count 51
When the value of 2w is 30 to 59, the continuous notice number M is “2”, and when the value of the continuous notice number counter 512w is 60 to 99, the continuous notice number M is “3”. Further, when the reach type is normal reach, when the value of the continuous notice number counter 512w is 0 to 59, the continuous notice number M is “1”, and when the value of the continuous notice number counter 512w is 60 to 99. The continuous notice count M is “2”.

  That is, the pachinko machine 10 does not select “4” as the continuous notice count M when the type of the hold command is out of place, and when “4” is selected as the continuous notice count M, Only when the type of pending command is jackpot. Therefore, the player can recognize that the jackpot has been won at the time when the continuous notice effect is continued four times or more, and the interest of the game of the pachinko machine 10 is enhanced. Note that four times is merely an example of the specific number, and may be another number.

<Step S2203>
Thereafter, in step S2203, it is determined whether or not the number of consecutive notices M determined in step S2202 or step S2211 is greater than the number of holds N stored in the hold number counter 512l. If the continuous notice count M is larger than the hold count N (S2203: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2204. If the continuous notice count M is less than the hold count N (S2203: No side), the process is performed. Goes to step S2205.

<Step S2204>
In step S2204, the continuous notice count M determined in step S2202 or step S2211 is changed to the hold count N. In other words, in step S2204, the number of consecutive notices M is limited to the current number of reservations N, and the maximum number of continuous notice effects that can be executed from the present time to the display of the fluctuation of the game times corresponding to the hold command. Set to number of times. For example, even if the number of consecutive notices M determined in step S2202 or step S2211 is “3” or “4”, if the current number N is “2”, the number of successive notices M is changed to “2”.

<Step S2205>
In step S2205, the continuous notice count M is set in the continuous notice count area 512y. Accordingly, in steps S2106, S2152, or S2153, which will be described later, the number of continuous notices corresponding to the number of continuous notices M stored in the continuous notice number area 512y of the first continuous notice area 512s to the fourth continuous notice area 512v. A value indicating the type of continuous notice effect is stored in the area. Then, in the pachinko machine 10, as will be described later, the continuous notice effect is continuously executed with the game times of the continuous notice number M including the game times corresponding to the hold command. The first continuous notice area 512s to the fourth continuous notice area 512v are storage areas corresponding to the first reserved area RE1 to the fourth reserved area RE4, and are stored in the first reserved area RE1 to the fourth reserved area RE4. It is an example of the continuous notice storage means in which the type of continuous notice effect executed corresponding to each of the validity information is stored.

<Step S2102>
Next, returning to FIG. 21, in step S <b> 2102, it is determined whether or not the current hold number N is the same value as the continuous notice count M. Specifically, the MPU 51 refers to the value of the hold number N stored in the hold number counter 512l and the value of the continuous notice count area 512y, and the current hold number N is the same value as the continuous notice count M. (S2102: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2111. If the current number N of holds is not the same value as the continuous notice count M (S2102: No side), the process proceeds to step S2103.

Here, step S2102 is for determining whether the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time has already been executed or is scheduled to be executed in the future. It is processing. Specifically, when the current number of holds N and the number of continuous notices M are the same value, the game times immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the currently received hold command has not been executed. It is possible to judge. Further, when the current number of pending N and the number of consecutive notices M are different, that is, when the number of successive notices M is smaller than the current number of held N, the command is executed in response to the currently received pending command. It is possible to determine that the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect has already been executed.

<Step S2103>
In step S2103, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is scheduled to be executed at the game times immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time. Specifically, the MPU 51 includes a continuous notice area corresponding to a game time just before the start of the continuous notice effect that is executed in response to the received hold command in the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u. It is determined whether or not the value is 1 or more. For example, when the calculation result of “holding number N−number of consecutive notices M” is L, the value of the Lth consecutive notice area is referred to among the first successive notice areas 512 s to 512 u, and the value is It is determined whether it is 1 or more.

  That is, when the number of holds N is “4” and the continuous notice count M is “1”, it is determined whether or not the value of the third continuous notice area 512u is “1” or more. Further, when the hold number N is “4” and the continuous notice count M is “2”, it is determined whether or not the value of the second continuous notice area 512t is “1” or more. Further, when the number of holds N is “4” and the number of consecutive notices M is “3”, it is determined whether or not the value of the first successive notice area 512s is “1” or more. In addition, when the hold number N is “3” and the continuous notice count M is “1”, it is determined whether or not the value of the second continuous notice area 512t is “1” or more.

  If the MPU 51 determines that the continuous notice effect is scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time (S2103: Yes side), the process The process proceeds to step S210411 to execute the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous notice effect is not scheduled to be executed in the game times immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time (S2103: No side), the process is stepped. The process proceeds to S2112. The first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process will be described later.

<Step S2111>
In step S2111, it is determined whether a continuous notice effect has been executed in either the current or previous game times. Specifically, the MPU 51 refers to the value of the current continuous notice area 512x provided in the RAM 512, and whether or not the continuous notice effect is executed at the current game time, and the continuous notice effect is executed at the previous game time. It is judged whether it was done. The current continuous notice area 512x has an initial value of “0”, and becomes “1” when a continuous notice effect is executed in either the current or previous game times (S3103 in FIG. 31). When the continuous notice effect is not executed in any of the game times, “0” is obtained (S3111 in FIG. 31). The value of the current continuous notice area 512x indicates the type of the continuous notice effect of the current game time when the number of holds N is 1 or more, and when the hold number N is 0, the previous notice of the previous game times. This indicates the type of production.

If the value of the current continuous notice area 512x is “0”, it is determined that the continuous notice effect has not been executed in either the current or previous game times (S2111: No side), and the process proceeds to step S2112. Transition. On the other hand, when the value of the current continuous notice area 512x is “1”, it is determined that the continuous notice effect has been executed in either the current or previous game times (
S2111: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2113, and the second disparate continuous notice selection process is executed. The second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process will be described later.

<Step S2112>
In step S2112, the lottery of the type of the continuous notice effect is executed based on the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r. The continuous notice type counter 512r is incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 99, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The continuous notice type counter 512r is periodically updated at a cycle of about 2 msec when the command handling process (see FIG. 18) is started. The continuous notice type table storage area 511f of the ROM 511 stores a continuous notice type table showing the correspondence between the continuous notice type counter 512r and the type of continuous notice effect. In the continuous notice type selection process, the type of the continuous notice effect is specified based on the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r with reference to the continuous notice type table.

  Here, FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating an example of the continuous notice type table. In the example shown in FIG. 20B, in the continuous notice type table, the correspondence between the continuous notice type counter 512r and the type of continuous notice effect is defined for each reach type. For example, when the reach type is special reach, the first continuous notice effect is produced when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 0 to 9, and the second is obtained when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 10 to 29. It becomes a continuous notice effect, and when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 30 to 99, it becomes the third notice result. Further, when the reach type is super reach, the first continuous notice effect is produced when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 0 to 29, and the second is obtained when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 30 to 59. It becomes a continuous notice effect, and when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 60 to 99, it becomes the third notice result. Further, when the reach type is normal reach, the first continuous notice effect is obtained when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 0 to 59, and the second continuous case when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 60 to 99. It will be a notice effect. When the reach type is normal reach, the third continuous notice effect is not selected.

  By the way, in the case of special reach, the third continuous notice effect is selected without selecting the first continuous notice effect and the second continuous notice effect, and in the case of super reach, the first continuous notice effect is not selected. It is also conceivable that the second continuous notice effect or the third continuous notice effect is selected. In this way, if a continuous notice effect that can be used in the continuous notice effect is set for each reach type, for example, when the second consecutive notice effect or the third consecutive notice effect is performed and the big hit is not won in the normal reach, etc. While suppressing the occurrence frequency of the disappointment felt by the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the continuous notice effect.

<Steps S2105 and S2151>
In steps S2105 and S2151, the process branches according to the type of continuous notice effect selected in step S2104, S2112, or S2113. Specifically, when the type of the continuous notice effect is the first continuous notice effect (S2105: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2106, and when the type of the continuous notice effect is the second continuous notice effect ( S2105: No, S2151: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2152, and if the type of the continuous notice effect is the third continuous notice effect (S2105: No, S2151: No side), the process proceeds to step S2153. To do.

<Steps S2106, S2152, and S2153>
In steps S2106, S2152, and S2153, the first continuous notice effect and the second continuous notice are set as the types of continuous notice effects executed in the game times corresponding to the number M of consecutive notices including the game times corresponding to the received hold command. An effect or a third continuous notice effect is set. Specifically, a value indicating the type of continuous notice effect (1: first continuous notice effect, 2: second continuous notice effect, 3:
The third continuous notice effect) is stored in the continuous notice area for the number M of continuous notices before the continuous notice area corresponding to the number N of pending commands in the first consecutive notice area 512s to the fourth consecutive notice area 512v. The Note that the initial value of the type of the continuous notice effect in the first continuous notice area 512s to the fourth continuous notice area 512v is a value “0” indicating that the continuous notice effect is not executed.

  For example, when the number of holds N is “1” and the continuous notice count M is “1”, the type of continuous notice effect is stored in the first continuous notice area 512s. Further, when the hold number N is “2” and the continuous notice count M is “1”, the type of the continuous notice effect is stored in the second continuous notice area 512t. Furthermore, when the number of holds N is “3” and the number of continuous notices M is “1”, the type of continuous notice effect is stored in the third continuous notice area 512u. Similarly, when the number of holds N is “4” and the continuous notice count M is “1”, the type of continuous notice effect is stored in the fourth continuous notice area 512v.

  Further, when the hold number N is “2” and the continuous notice count M is “2”, the type of the continuous notice effect is stored in the first continuous notice area 512s and the second continuous notice area 512t. Further, when the hold number N is “3” and the continuous notice count M is “2”, the type of the continuous notice effect is stored in the second continuous notice area 512t and the third continuous notice area 512u. Furthermore, when the number of holds N is “4” and the continuous notice count M is “2”, the type of the continuous notice effect is stored in the third continuous notice area 512u and the fourth continuous notice area 512v.

  Further, when the hold number N is “3” and the continuous notice count M is “3”, the type of the continuous notice effect is stored in the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u. In addition, when the hold number N is “4” and the continuous notice count M is “3”, the type of the continuous notice effect is stored in the second continuous notice area 512t to the fourth continuous notice area 512v. Furthermore, when the number of holds N is “4” and the continuous notice count M is “4”, the type of the continuous notice effect is stored in the first continuous notice area 512u to the fourth continuous notice area 512v.

  However, when the continuous notice effect is executed corresponding to the hold command received before the hold command received this time, the type of the continuous notice effect is already set in the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u. As a result, a value of “1” or more may be stored. On the other hand, the MPU 51 does not overwrite the value for the continuous notice area in which the value of “1” or more is already stored as the type of the continuous notice effect in the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u. . As a result, the continuous notice effect corresponding to the previously received hold command is executed to the end. Note that it may be possible to overwrite the value for the continuous notice area in which a value of “1” or more is already stored as the type of the continuous notice effect, and this point is another embodiment (fourth embodiment) in the later stage. ).

  By the way, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the continuous notice effect is originally executed continuously in a predetermined number of game times (in this case, “4”) or more. This is the case. However, in the pachinko machine 10, when the continuous notice effect is being executed, or when the continuous notice effect has been executed up to the previous time, the next continuous notice effect is executed, Even if it is out of the range, there is a possibility that the continuous notice effect is continuously executed for the specified number or more.

  For example, after the first continuous notice effect is executed twice in response to the previous hold command, and the first continuous notice effect is executed twice in response to the subsequent hold command, The first continuous notice effect is executed four times continuously. Such a problem is particularly noticeable when there is only one type of continuous notice effect performed on the pachinko machine 10, but also when a plurality of types of continuous notice effects are executed at random on the pachinko machine 10. Can occur.

  For this reason, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 51 performs the continuous notice that is executed in response to the plurality of hold command success / failure information in the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process (S2104) and the second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process (S2113). The continuous notice effect of a kind that avoids a situation in which the same number of the continuous notice effects of the same type are continued for the specified number or more is selected. Note that the procedure of the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process or the second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process is merely an example, and the specific content of the process procedure is not limited to the mode described here as long as the same function can be achieved.

[First heterogeneous continuous notice selection process]
First, an example of the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, as long as the function similar to the said 1st different type | mold continuous notice selection process can be achieved, the specific content of a process sequence is not limited to the aspect demonstrated here.

<Step S2401>
In step S2401, the type of the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is determined. Specifically, the MPU 51 plays the game immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the received hold command in the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u, as in step S2103. Refer to the value of the continuous notice area corresponding to. For example, when the calculation result of “holding number N−number of consecutive notices M” is L, the continuous notice effect is based on the value of the Lth consecutive notice area among the first consecutive notice areas 512s to 512u. Determine the type.

<Steps S2402, S2421>
In steps S2402 and S2421, the process branches according to the type of the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time. Specifically, when the type of the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is the first continuous notice effect (S2402: Yes). Side), if the process proceeds to step S2403 and is the second continuous notice effect (S2402: No, S2421: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2422, and if the process is the third continuous notice effect (S2402). : No, S2421: No side), the process proceeds to step S2423.

<Step S2403>
In step S2403, based on the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r, a type of continuous notice effect different from the first continuous notice effect is selected. Specifically, in the continuous notice type table storage area 511f of the ROM 511, there is a first different kind of notice selection table showing the correspondence between the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r and the second and third continuous notice effects. It is remembered. In step S2403, the type of continuous notice effect is selected based on the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r with reference to the first different kind of notice selection table.

  Here, FIG. 20C is a diagram illustrating an example of the first heterogeneous notice selection table. As shown in FIG. 20C, in the first different notice selection table, the second continuous notice effect or the third continuous notice effect is selected without selecting the second continuous notice effect. Specifically, when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 0 to 49, the second continuous notice effect is obtained, and when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 50 to 99, the third continuous notice effect is obtained.

<Step S2422>
In step S2422, a type of continuous notice effect different from the second continuous notice effect is selected based on the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r. Specifically, ROM511
In the continuous notice type table storage area 511f, a second different kind of notice selection table indicating the correspondence between the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r and the first continuous notice effect and the second continuous notice effect is stored. In step S2422, the second different notice selection table is referred to, and the type of continuous notice effect is selected based on the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r.

  FIG. 20D shows an example of the second different notice selection table. As shown in FIG. 20D, in the second different notice selection table, the second continuous notice effect is not selected, and the first continuous notice effect or the third continuous notice effect is selected. Specifically, the first continuous notice effect is obtained when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 0 to 49, and the third continuous notice effect is obtained when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 50 to 99.

<Step S2423>
Further, in step S2423, a type of continuous notice effect different from the third continuous notice effect is selected based on the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r. Specifically, in the continuous notice type table storage area 511f of the ROM 511, a third different kind notice selection table showing the correspondence between the continuous notice type counter 512r and the type of the continuous notice effect is stored. In step S2423, the third different notice selection table is referred to, and the type of the continuous notice effect is selected based on the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r.

  FIG. 20E shows an example of the third different notice selection table. As shown in FIG. 20E, in the third different notice selection table, the third continuous notice effect or the second continuous notice effect is selected without selecting the third continuous notice effect. Specifically, when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 0 to 49, the first continuous notice effect is obtained, and when the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r is 50 to 99, the second continuous notice effect is obtained.

[Second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process]
Next, an example of the second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, as long as the function similar to the said 2nd different kind | species continuous notice selection process can be achieved, the specific content of a process sequence is not limited to the aspect demonstrated here.

<Step S2501>
First, in step S2501, the type of continuous notice effect of the current or previous game times is determined. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines the type of the continuous notice effect of the current or previous game times based on the value stored in the current continuous notice area 512x.

<Steps S2502, S2521>
In steps S2502 and S2521, the process branches according to the type of the continuous notice effect of the current or previous game times. Specifically, when the type of the continuous notice effect of the current or previous game times is the first continuous notice effect (S2502: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2503, and the case is the second continuous notice effect. (S2502: No, S2521: Yes side) The process proceeds to step S2522, and if it is the third continuous notice effect (S2502: No, S2521: No side), the process proceeds to step S2523.

<Step S2503>
In step S2503, similar to step S2403, the first different notice selection table is referred to, and based on the value of the successive notice type counter 512r, a second continuous notice effect of a type different from the first continuous notice effect or The third continuous notice effect is selected.

<Step S2522>
In step S2522, as in step S2422, the second disparate notice selection table is referred to, and based on the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r, a first continuous notice of a type different from the second continuous notice effect is provided. An effect or a third continuous notice effect is selected.

<Step S2523>
Further, in step S2523, as in step S2423, the third different notice selection table is referred to, and based on the value of the successive notice type counter 512r, the first continuous notice of a type different from the third continuous notice effect is provided. An effect or a second continuous notice effect is selected.

<Step S1807>
Then, when the continuous notice effect setting process (S1806) is completed, the process returns to FIG. 18, and in step S1807, the MPU 51 executes the hold display process for controlling the display of the hold image in the hold display area 342.

[Hold display process]
Here, an example of the hold display process executed by the MPU 51 in step S1807 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the MPU 51 when executing the hold display process is an example of the hold display control means. Moreover, if the same function as the said pending | holding display process can be achieved, the specific content of a process sequence will not be limited to the aspect demonstrated here.

<Step S2601>
First, in step S2601, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is executed in the variable display based on the currently held information. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any value in first continuous notice area 512s to fourth continuous notice area 512v is “1” or more. Here, when it is determined that the continuous notice effect is executed in the variable display based on the currently-accepted information on the pending status (S2601: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2605.

  Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the normal hold image is displayed, and the notice hold image is not displayed. Therefore, since the game times that will reach or win are not specified, the player's attention to the game increases. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous notice effect is not executed in the variable display based on the current / unavailable information (S2601: No side), the process proceeds to step S2602.

<Step S2602>
In step S2602, it is determined whether or not the type of the pending command is a probable jackpot or a normal jackpot. Here, when it is determined that the type of the pending command is a probable big hit or a normal big hit (S2602: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2603. If it is determined that the type of the pending command is neither a probable big hit nor a normal jackpot (S2602: No side), that is, if the type of the pending command corresponds to either reach occurrence or loss, the process proceeds to step The process proceeds to S2621.

<Step S2603>
In step S2603, a jackpot notice setting process is executed to cause the symbol display unit 341 to perform notice hold display at the time of jackpot. The jackpot notice setting process will be described later.

<Step S2621>
If it is determined in step S2602 that the type of the pending command is neither probable jackpot nor normal jackpot, it is determined in subsequent step S2621 whether the type of the pending command is reach occurrence. Here, when it is determined that the type of the hold command is reach occurrence (S2621: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2622. If it is determined that the type of the pending command is not a reach occurrence (S2621: No side), that is, if the type of the pending command is out of the process, the process proceeds to step S2604.

<Step S2622>
In step S2622, reach notice setting processing for causing the symbol display unit 341 to perform notice hold display when a reach occurs is executed. The reach notice setting process will be described later.

[Large jackpot setting process]
Next, an example of the jackpot notice setting process executed by the MPU 51 in step S1808 will be described with reference to FIG. If the same function as the jackpot notice setting process can be achieved, the specific content of the processing procedure is not limited to the mode described here.

<Step S2701>
In step S2701, a notice hold lottery process for drawing whether or not the notice hold display on the symbol display unit 341 is executed is executed. In the notice hold lottery process, first, the value of the notice hold counter 512e provided in the RAM 512 is read. The advance notice counter 512e is periodically incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 99 periodically at a period of about 2 msec when the command handling process (see FIG. 18) is activated, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In addition, the notice hold table storage area 511c of the ROM 511 stores a notice hold table indicating the value of the notice hold counter 512e that wins the notice hold lottery. In the notice hold lottery process, the notice hold table is referred to and the value of the notice hold counter 512e determines whether or not the notice hold lottery is a winning value.

  FIG. 29A is a diagram showing an example of the notice suspension table. In the example shown in FIG. 29A, in the notice hold table, the correspondence between the notice hold counter 512e and the presence / absence of the notice hold display is defined for each type of the hold command. For example, when the type of the hold command is a probable big hit, the notice hold counter 512e is “with notice hold display” when the notice hold counter 512e is 0 to 69, and when the notice hold counter 512e is 70 to 99, “no notice hold display”. It becomes. When the hold command type is a normal jackpot, the notice hold counter 512e is “with notice hold display” when the notice hold counter 512e is 0 to 49, and when the notice hold counter 512e is 50 to 99, “no notice hold display”. Become. Further, when the type of the hold command is reach occurrence, the notice hold counter 512e is “with notice hold display” when the notice hold counter 512e is 0 to 19, and when the notice hold counter 512e is 20 to 99, “no notice hold display”. It becomes. In addition, the probability that there is a notice hold display is set in the order of probability variation jackpot, normal jackpot, and reach occurrence.

  That is, when the notice command hold condition that the type of the hold command is a probable jackpot, normal jackpot, or reach occurrence is satisfied, in the notice hold lottery process, “with notice hold display” is selected with a predetermined probability, In step S2641 described later, a notice hold image is displayed in the hold display area 342 of the symbol display unit 341. Further, even when the notice command hold condition that the type of hold command is a probable big hit, normal big hit, or reach is satisfied, in the notice hold lottery process, “no notice hold display” is set with a predetermined probability. Is selected, and the normal hold image is displayed in the hold display area 342 of the symbol display unit 341 in step S2605 described later. In addition, when the type of the hold command does not satisfy the notice hold condition that the probability change jackpot, the normal jackpot, or the reach occurs, the notice hold lottery process is not executed, and the hold display of the symbol display unit 341 is performed in step S2605 described later. A normal hold image is displayed in area 342.

<Step S2702>
In step S2702, the process branches depending on whether the result of the notice hold lottery process in step S2701 is that there is a notice hold display. Specifically, when the result of the advance notice lottery process is a notice hold display (S2702: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2703, and when the result of the advance notice lottery process is no advance notice display ( S2702: No side), the jackpot notice setting process ends.

<Step S2703>
In step S2703, a hold type lottery process for determining the type of the hold image is executed. Specifically, in the hold type lottery process, first, the value of the hold type counter 512f provided in the RAM 512 is read. The hold type counter 512f is incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 99, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The hold type counter 512f is periodically updated at a cycle of about 2 msec when the command handling process (see FIG. 18) is started. In addition, the hold type table storage area 511d of the ROM 511 stores a first hold type table set in advance corresponding to each case where the type of the hold command is a probable big hit or a normal big hit. In the first hold type table, the correspondence between the value of the hold type counter 512f and the type of hold image is shown for each probability variation jackpot and normal jackpot. In the hold type lottery process in step S2703, the type of the hold image is specified based on the value of the hold type counter 512f with reference to the first hold type table.

  FIG. 29B shows an example of the first hold type table. In the example shown in FIG. 29B, in the first hold type table, the correspondence relationship between the hold type counter 512f and the hold image type is determined for each hold command type. For example, when the type of the hold command is a probable big hit, the first notice hold image when the value of the hold type counter 512f is 0 to 19, and the second notice when the value of the hold type counter 512f is 20 to 39. When the value of the hold image / hold type counter 512f is 40 to 99, the third notice hold image is displayed. Further, when the type of the hold command is usually a big hit, the first notice hold image when the value of the hold type counter 512f is 0 to 39, and the second notice when the value of the hold type counter 512f is 40 to 69. When the value of the hold image / hold type counter 512f is 70 to 99, the third notice hold image is set. In other words, in the case of a probable big hit, the probability of becoming a third notice hold image is set higher than in the case of a normal big win.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot notice setting process, the first hold type table in which the type of the hold image is determined by the value of the hold type counter 512f is used. Therefore, for example, the processing is simplified as compared with the case where the hold type table is set for each probability variation jackpot and normal jackpot. Of course, it is also conceivable as another embodiment that different hold type tables are set for each of the probable jackpots and the normal jackpots.

<Steps S2704 to S2705>
In steps S2704 to S2705, the process branches according to the type of the reserved image determined in step S2703. Specifically, when the type of the hold image is the first notice hold image (S2704: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2741, and when the type of the hold image is the second notice hold image (S2704: No, S2705: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2751. If the type of the hold image is the third notice hold image (S2704: No, S2705: No side), the process proceeds to step S2752.

<Steps S2741, S2751, and S2752>
In steps S2741, S2751, and S2752, the type of the hold image is stored in the notice hold area that stores the validity information corresponding to the hold command in the first notice hold area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j. Here, the first notice hold area 512g, the second notice hold area 512h, the third notice hold area 512i, and the fourth notice hold area 512j are the first hold area 342A, the second hold area 342B of the hold display area 342, It corresponds to the third reserved area 342C and the fourth reserved area 342D, respectively.

  Specifically, when the number N of pending commands is 1, a value indicating the type of the pending image is stored in the first notice pending area 512g, and when the number N of pending commands is 2, A value indicating the type of the hold image is stored in the second notice hold area 512h. Further, when the number N of pending commands is 3, a value indicating the type of the pending image is stored in the third notice pending area 512i, and when the number N of pending commands is 4, A value indicating the type of the hold image is stored in the notice hold area 512j. Note that the types of hold images are represented by “1” for the first notice hold image, “2” for the second notice hold image, and “3” for the third notice hold image.

  Further, the initial value of the first notice hold area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j is a value “0” indicating that the type of the hold image is a normal hold image. If it is determined in step S2702 that the result of the notice-holding lottery is “no notice-holding display” (S2702: No), a hold command out of the first notice-holding area 512g to the fourth notice-holding area 512j provided in the RAM 512. The value of the advance notice hold area in which the validity information is stored is 0.

[Reach notice setting process]
Next, an example of the reach notice setting process executed by the MPU 51 in step S1832 will be described with reference to FIG. If the same function as the reach notice setting process can be achieved, the specific contents of the processing procedure are not limited to the mode described here.

<Step S2801>
In step S2801, similarly to step S2701, a notice hold lottery process for drawing whether or not the notice hold display on the symbol display unit 341 is executed is executed.

<Step S2802>
In step S2802, the process branches depending on whether or not the result of the notice hold lottery process in step S2801 indicates that there is a notice hold display. Specifically, when the result of the notice hold lottery process is a notice hold display (S2802: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2803, and when the result of the notice hold lottery process is no notice hold display ( S2802: No side), the reach notice setting process ends.

<Step S2803>
In step S2803, a hold type lottery process for determining the type of the hold image is executed. Specifically, in the hold type lottery process, first, the value of the hold type counter 512f provided in the RAM 512 and the variation pattern included in the hold command are read. The variation pattern is read from any one of the first variation type area 512m to the fourth variation type area 512p, and is used to change the selection rate of the reserved image type according to the reach type.

  Specifically, in the hold type table storage area 511d of the ROM 511, a second hold type table set in advance corresponding to the case where the type of the hold command is reach occurrence is stored. In the second hold type table, the correspondence between the value of the hold type counter 512f and the type of the hold image is shown for each of normal reach, super reach, and special reach indicated by the variation pattern. In the hold type lottery process in step S2803, the second hold type table is referred to, and the type of the hold image is specified based on the variation pattern and the value of the hold type counter 512f.

  FIG. 29C shows an example of the second reservation type table. In the example shown in FIG. 29C, in the second hold type table, the correspondence between the hold type counter 512f and the hold image type is determined for each reach type. For example, when the variation pattern of the hold command is “03” and the reach type is special reach, the value of the first notice hold image and the hold type counter 512e when the hold type counter 512e is 0-9. Is 10 to 29, the second notice hold image, and when the hold type counter 512e is 30 to 99, the third notice hold image is displayed. Further, when the variation pattern of the hold command is “02” and the reach type is super reach, the value of the first notice hold image and the hold type counter 512e when the value of the hold type counter 512e is 0 to 29. Is 30 to 59, the second notice hold image, and when the hold type counter 512e is 60 to 99, the third notice hold image is displayed. In other words, in the case of special reach, the probability that a third notice hold image is set is set higher than in the case of super reach. Furthermore, when the fluctuation pattern of the hold command is “01” and the reach type is normal reach, the value of the first notice hold image and the hold type counter 512e is set when the hold type counter 512e is 0 to 59. In the case of 60 to 99, the second notice hold image is set, and the third notice hold image is not selected.

  By the way, the notice hold table, the first hold type table, and the second hold type table shown in FIGS. 29A to 29C are merely examples. For example, when the reach type is normal reach, it is conceivable as another embodiment that “no advance notice display” is automatically selected or the first advance notice hold image is selected. In the case of special reach, the first notice hold image and the second notice hold image are not selected but the third notice hold image is selected. In the case of super reach, the first notice hold image is not selected and the first notice hold image is selected. It is also conceivable that the 2 notice hold image or the 3rd notice hold image is selected.

<Steps S2804 to S2805>
In steps S2804 to S2805, the process branches according to the type of the reserved image determined in step S2803. Specifically, when the type of the hold image is the first notice hold image (S2804: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2841, and when the type of the hold image is the second notice hold image (S2804: No, S2805: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2851. If the type of the hold image is the third notice hold image (S2804: No, S2805: No side), the process proceeds to step S2852.

<Steps S2841, S2851, and S2852>
In steps S2841, S2851, and S2852, as in the case of steps S2741, S2751, and S2752, the type of hold image stores the validity information corresponding to the hold command among the first notice hold area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j. Stored in the reserved advance notice area.

<Step S2604>
Returning to the hold display process in FIG. 26, when the jackpot notice setting process in step S2603 or the reach notice setting process in step S2622 is completed, the process for displaying the hold image on the symbol display unit 341 in the subsequent step S2604. Is executed.

  First, in step S2604, it is determined whether or not a notice hold display is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the notice hold area set in the jackpot notice setting process or the reach notice setting process in the first notice hold area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j is 1 or more. To do. That is, in the first notice hold area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j, the notice hold area in which the value of the notice hold area set in the jackpot notice setting process or the reach notice setting process is 1 or more is set in advance. It is an example of conditions.

  Here, when it is determined that the value of the notice hold area is 1 or more (S2604: Yes side), that is, the value of the notice hold area corresponds to any of the first notice hold image to the third notice hold image. Is determined that there is a notice hold display, and the process proceeds to step S2605. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the notice hold area is not 1 or more (S2604: No side), that is, if the value of the notice hold area corresponds to the normal hold image, it is determined that there is no notice hold display, and the process is performed. The process proceeds to step S2641.

<Step S2641>
In step S2641, by sending a notice hold display command including the hold number N stored in the hold number counter 512l and a value indicating the type of the hold image to the display control device 6, the hold display area of the symbol display unit 341 is displayed. A notice pending image is displayed on 342. Here, the MPU 51 when executing such display processing is an example of the display control means.

  Here, the value indicating the type of the hold image is a value of the notice hold area set in the jackpot notice setting process or the reach notice setting process in the first notice hold area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j. Thereby, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 holds the advance notice as a hold image in the hold area corresponding to the value of the hold number N among the first hold area 342A to the fourth hold area 342D based on the notice hold display command. Display an image.

  Specifically, when the value of the number of holds N is 3 and the value indicating the type of the hold image is 1, the blue first notice hold image is displayed as the hold image in the third hold area 342C. Further, when the value of the number of hold N is 3 and the value indicating the type of the hold image is 2, a green second notice hold image is displayed as a hold image in the third hold area 342C. Further, when the value of the number of hold N is 3 and the value indicating the type of the hold image is 3, the red third notice hold image in red is displayed as the hold image in the third hold area 342C.

<Step S2605>
On the other hand, in step S2605, a normal hold display command including the hold number N stored in the hold number counter 512l and a value indicating the type of the hold image is transmitted to the display control device 6 to thereby hold the symbol display unit 341. A normal hold image is displayed in the display area 342. Here, the MPU 51 when executing such display processing is an example of the display control means.

  Here, the value indicating the type of the hold image is a value of the notice hold area set in the jackpot notice setting process or the reach notice setting process in the first notice hold area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j. Here, it is 0. Thereby, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 holds the normal hold image in the hold area corresponding to the value of the hold number N among the first hold area 342A to the fourth hold area 342D based on the normal hold display command. Display as an image. Specifically, when the value of the hold number counter 512l is 3, a white normal hold image is displayed as a hold image in the third hold area 342C.

In this way, by executing the hold display process, the hold image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 is changed to white, blue, green, red, or the like according to the variation pattern that is the reach type. Therefore, depending on whether the reserved image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 is white, blue, green, or red, the player has a high probability of winning a big hit in the game times corresponding to the reserved image. Can be recognized. Therefore, the player pays attention not only to the variable display displayed in the variable display area 344 of the symbol display unit 341 but also to the reserved image displayed in the hold display area 342, and the range of interest of the pachinko machine 10 Spread. In particular, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the hold display process is not executed, and the notice hold image is not displayed. Therefore, the continuous notice effect is continuously executed, and the player cannot estimate the number of times, and the state where the degree of attention to the game is high can be continued for a long time.

<Step S1821>
Returning to the command handling process of FIG. 18, if it is determined in step S1802 that the received command is not a pending command (S1802: No side), the process proceeds to step S1821. In step S1821, it is determined whether the received command is a shift command. If the received command is a shift command (S1821: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1822. If the received command is not a shift command (S1821: No side), the process proceeds to step S1825.

<Step S1822>
In step S1822, the hold number N stored in the hold number counter 512l provided in the RAM 512 is decremented by one. That is, the hold number N stored in the hold number counter 512l increases when a hold command is received (S1804), and decreases when a shift command is received (S1822).

<Step S1823>
In step S1823, the values of the first variation type area 512m to the fourth variation type area 512p, the first notice hold display area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j, and the first continuous notice area 512s to the fourth continuous notice area 512v are set. A shift process for shifting each is executed. Specifically, the MPU 51 clears the information in the first variation type area 512m provided in the RAM 512, moves the information in the second variation type area 512n to the first variation type area 512m, and stores the information in the third variation type area 512o. The information is moved to the second variation type area 512n, and the information in the fourth variation type area 512p is moved to the third variation type area 512o. Further, the value of the first notice hold area 512g provided in the RAM 512 is moved to the determination notice hold area 512k, the value of the second notice hold area 512h is moved to the first notice hold area 512g, and the third notice hold area 513i. Is moved to the second advance notice hold area 512h, and the value of the fourth advance notice hold area 512j is moved to the third advance notice hold area 512i. Note that the determination notice hold area 512k is used to determine the type of hold image displayed in the determination display area 343. Further, the value of the first continuous notice area 512s provided in the RAM 512 is moved to the current continuous notice area 512x, the value of the second continuous notice area 512t is moved to the first continuous notice area 512s, and the third continuous notice area 512u. Is moved to the second continuous notice area 512t, and the value of the fourth continuous notice area 512v is moved to the third continuous notice area 512u.

<Step S1824>
In step S1824, a hold display shift command is transmitted to the display control device 6, whereby the hold images displayed in the hold display area 342 of the symbol display unit 341 are sequentially moved and displayed toward the determination display area 343. Let Here, the MPU 51 when executing such display processing is an example of the display control means. Specifically, the hold display shift command includes a value in the first notice hold display area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j and a value in the determination notice hold area 512k.

  Accordingly, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 controls the display of the hold display area 342 and the determination display area 343 in the symbol display unit 341 based on the hold display shift command, thereby shifting the position of the hold image. It will be. Specifically, in the symbol display unit 341, the hold image displayed in the first hold area 342A is displayed in the determination display area 343. In addition, in the symbol display unit 341, the reserved image displayed in the second reserved area 342B is displayed in the first reserved area 342A, and the reserved image displayed in the third reserved area 342C is displayed in the second reserved area 342B. Then, the hold image displayed in the fourth hold area 342D is displayed in the third hold area 342C.

  Since the values of the first notice hold display area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j are included in the hold display shift command, the values of the first notice hold display area 512g to the fourth notice hold area 512j change midway. In addition, the mode of the hold image displayed in the hold display area 342 can be changed. That is, when the display position of the hold image is shifted, the display mode of each hold image displayed in the hold display area 342 can be changed from the normal hold image to the notice hold image. In addition, the display mode of the notice hold image displayed in the hold display area 342 can be changed between the first notice hold image and the third notice hold image.

<Step S1825>
In step S1825, it is determined whether the received command is a variation pattern command. If the received command is a variation pattern command (S1825: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1826. If the received command is not a variation pattern command (S1825: No side), the process proceeds to step S1829. To do.

<Step S1826>
In step S1826, a variation control process for specifying a variation type indicating the content of the variable display and an effect type indicating the content of the effect process is executed. Specifically, the MPU 51 specifies the variation type based on the variation pattern command and the variation type table stored in the variation table storage area 511a of the ROM 511. Further, the MPU 51 specifies the effect type based on the value of the effect type counter 512a stored in the RAM 512 and the effect type table stored in the effect table storage area 511b of the ROM 511. The effect type table includes a normal reach effect table corresponding to normal reach, a super reach effect table corresponding to super reach, and a special reach effect table corresponding to special reach.

  FIG. 30A shows an example of the variation type table. As shown in FIG. 30A, the variation type table defines the variation display time and the variation type corresponding to the variation pattern command. For example, the variation display command “A01” having the lottery result “normal jackpot” and the variation pattern “01” is associated with the variation display time “30 s” and the variation type “normal reach”. The variation pattern command “B02” whose lottery result is “probable big hit” and the variation pattern is “02” is associated with the variation display time “60 s” and the variation type “super reach”. Is a variation pattern command “C03” having a “probable big hit” and a variation pattern “03”, associated with a variation display time “90 s” and a variation type “special reach”. Further, the variation display command “C04” having the lottery result “out” and the variation pattern “04” is associated with the variation display time “7 s” and the variation type “no reach”. The fluctuation pattern command “C05”, which is “out” and the fluctuation pattern is “05”, is associated with the fluctuation display time “10 s” and the fluctuation type “no reach”.

  FIG. 30B is a diagram showing an example of a normal reach production table included in the production type table. As shown in FIG. 30B, in the normal reach effect table, “effect X1” to “effect X5” are defined as the effect types corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512a. If the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is normal reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512a from the normal reach effect table. In the present embodiment, the case where there are five types of effects corresponding to each variation type will be described as an example, but there may be five or more types of effects.

On the other hand, FIG. 30C is a diagram showing an example of a super reach production table included in the production type table. As shown in FIG. 30C, in the super reach production table, “production Y1” to “production Y5” are defined as production types corresponding to the value of the production type counter 512a. When the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is super reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512a from the super reach effect table. For example, the effects Y1 and Y2 are effect types accompanied by a single operation effect of the operation button 22, the effects Y3 and Y4 are effect types accompanied by a continuous operation effect of the operation button 22, and the effect Y5 is an effect accompanied by a long press operation effect of the operation button 22. It is a type.

  FIG. 30D is a diagram illustrating an example of a special reach production table included in the production type table. As shown in FIG. 30D, in the special reach production table, “production Z1” to “production Z5” are defined as production types corresponding to the value of the production type counter 512a. If the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is special reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512a from the special reach effect table.

<Step S1827>
In step S1827, the MPU 51 executes a continuous notice execution process for causing the display control device 6 to execute a continuous notice effect as necessary. Here, an example of the continuous notice execution process executed by the MPU 51 in step S1827 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, as long as the same function as the continuous notice execution process can be achieved, the specific content of the processing procedure is not limited to the mode described here.

[Continuous notice execution processing]
<Step S3101>
In step S3101, whether or not the value set in the continuous notice type selection process (see FIG. 21) and shifted from the first continuous notice area 512s to the current continuous notice area 512x in step S1823 is “1” or more. Determine whether. Here, when the value of the current continuous notice area 512s is “1” or more (S3101: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S3102. On the other hand, when the value of the current continuous notice area 512x is “0” (S3101: No side), the continuous notice execution process ends.

<Step S3102>
In step S3102, a continuous notice effect command including the value of the current continuous notice area 512x is transmitted to the display control device 6. At this time, the value of the current continuous notice area 512x is any one of “1” to “3” corresponding to the first continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect.

  Thereby, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 controls the symbol display unit 341 so as to execute the continuous notice effect based on the continuous notice effect command. Specifically, when the value indicating the type of the continuous notice effect in the current continuous notice area 512x is “1”, the continuous notice effect image corresponding to the first continuous notice effect is read from the ROM 611 and the symbol display unit. The first continuous notice effect displayed on 341 is executed. When the value indicating the type of the continuous notice effect in the current continuous notice area 512x is “2”, the continuous notice effect image corresponding to the second continuous notice effect is read from the ROM 611 and displayed in the symbol display unit 341. The displayed second continuous notice effect is executed. Furthermore, when the value indicating the type of the continuous notice effect in the current continuous notice area 512x is “3”, the continuous notice effect image corresponding to the third continuous notice effect is read from the ROM 611 and displayed in the symbol display unit 341. The displayed third continuous notice effect is executed. Note that the continuous notice effects such as the first continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect are executed before the start of the variable display in the variable display unit 344 of the symbol display unit 341 or during the execution of the variable display.

<Step S1828>
Thereafter, when the continuous notice execution process (see FIG. 31) is completed, the process returns to FIG. 18. In step S1828, a display variation pattern command indicating the variation type and the effect type determined in step S1826 is displayed on the display control device 6. The variable display control process to be transmitted is executed by the MPU 51. Thereby, in the display control apparatus 6, the fluctuation | variation display which fluctuates the display symbol in the symbol display part 341 is performed. Specifically, the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 stores a variation image and an effect image corresponding to each display variation pattern command. And in the display control apparatus 6, MPU61 performs the fluctuation | variation display and effect display which used the symbol display part 341 based on the display fluctuation | variation pattern command.

<Step S1829>
On the other hand, in step S1829, after executing processing based on other commands received from the main control device 4, the command corresponding processing is terminated. For example, in step S1829, when a jackpot start command is received, a jackpot start process set in advance corresponding to the jackpot start command is executed, and when a jackpot end command is received, the jackpot end command is handled. Then, a jackpot end process set in advance is executed. When a jackpot start command is received, the opening / closing execution mode flag 512b indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is being executed is set to ON, and when a jackpot end command is received, the opening / closing execution mode is being executed. The opening / closing execution mode flag 512b indicating that is set to OFF.

[Display example of continuous notice effect]
Hereinafter, a display example of the symbol display unit 341 when a continuous notice effect is executed in the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 34. In FIGS. 32 to 34, the difference in the oblique line type of the background of the symbol display unit 341 indicates the difference in the type of the continuous notice effect. The downward slope is the second continuous notice effect, and the downward slope is the right slope. It is assumed that it is the third continuous notice effect. The hatched lines attached to the hold images in FIGS. 32 to 34 are the hold images corresponding to the hold command determined as “continuous notice effect” in the continuous notice effect lottery in step S1902 (see FIG. 10). It is a diagonal line indicating that it is present, and does not indicate that the reserved image is a preliminary announcement reserved image. Specifically, the hold images shown in FIGS. 32 to 34 are all normal hold images. Of the game times in which the first to third continuous notice effects are executed, the game times corresponding to the hold command determined to be “with continuous notice effect” are displayed in the variable display area 344 of the symbol display unit 341. Variable display with either special reach, super reach, or normal reach is executed.

[First display example]
First, the first display example will be described with reference to FIG. The first display example is an example of a continuous notice effect that is executed when the type of the pending command (winning result based on the success / failure information) is a big hit.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32A, the first display example is a hold command corresponding to a hold image displayed in the fourth hold area 342D during the variable display in the game times where the continuous notice effect is not executed. This is a display example when “2” indicating the second continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512s to the fourth continuous notice area 512v.

  In this case, after the previous variation display shown in FIG. 32 (A) is finished, as shown in FIGS. 32 (B) to 32 (E), the variation of four consecutive game times that is a predetermined specific number is performed. At the time of display, the second continuous notice effect is executed. In the variation display executed after the end of the fourth second continuous notice effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (F), for example, the same variation symbols “7” are aligned, and the jackpot winning result is A message indicating that the game is a big win is displayed, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state.

[Second display example]
Next, a second display example will be described with reference to FIG. The second display example is an example of a continuous notice effect that is executed when the types (the winning results based on the success / failure information) of the first and second hold commands, which are two hold commands, are not included. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33A, the second display example is a first display corresponding to the hold image displayed in the second hold area 342B during the variable display in the game times where the continuous notice effect is not executed. This is a display example when “2” indicating the second continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512 s and the second continuous notice area 512 t when the hold command is received. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 33C, the second display example shows the second hold command corresponding to the hold image displayed in the second hold area 342B during the execution of the second continuous notice effect for the second time. Is a display example when “3” indicating the third continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512s and the second continuous notice area 512t.

  In this case, after the previous variation display shown in FIG. 33 (A) is finished, as shown in FIG. 33 (B) and FIG. Continuous notice effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (D), when the game time variation display in which the second continuous notice effect is executed for the second time is finished, next, as shown in FIGS. 33 (E) and 33 (F). In addition, when displaying the variation of two consecutive game times, a third continuous notice effect of a different type from the second continuous notice effect executed in the previous game time is executed. As described above, in the latter two game times, the first continuous notice effect may be executed instead of the third continuous notice effect.

[Third display example]
Next, a third display example will be described with reference to FIG. Similar to the second display example, the third display example is a case where the types (the winning results based on the success / failure information) of the first and second hold commands, which are two two hold commands, are out of place. It is an example of the continuous notice effect performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34A, the third display example is a first display corresponding to the hold image displayed in the third hold area 342C during the variable display in the game times where the continuous notice effect is not executed. This is a display example when “3” indicating the third continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u when the hold command is received. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 34E, the third display example shows the second hold corresponding to the hold image displayed in the first hold area 342A after the third third continuous notice effect is executed. It is assumed that “2” indicating the second continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512s when the command is received.

  In this case, after the previous variation display shown in FIG. 34 (A) is completed, as shown in FIG. 34 (B) to FIG. Continuous notice effect is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), after the third variation display is completed, when the second hold command is received, as shown in FIG. 34 (F), it is executed in the previous game round. A second continuous notice effect of a type different from the third continuous notice effect that has been performed is executed once. As described above, the first continuous notice effect may be executed instead of the second continuous notice effect in one game game in the latter half.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the MPU 51 wins the jackpot lottery and satisfies the state transition condition to the specific gaming state, a plurality of types of continuous notices are made with a predetermined probability. Any one type of the continuous notice effects is continuously executed in the game number of the specified number or more. Here, the MPU 51 when executing such processing is an example of the second continuous notice control means.

  As a result, the player can recognize that the jackpot has been won by viewing the display of the fourth continuous notice effect for the fourth time in FIG. Until then, the player pays attention to whether or not the continuous notice effect is continued four times, and the degree of attention to the game increases. Further, since the player can know that the player has won the jackpot before displaying the winning jackpot and can obtain a sense of superiority, the entertainment of the pachinko machine 10 can be enhanced. Of course, even if the type of the pending command (winning result based on the success / failure information) is a big win, the continuous notice effect may not be executed, or the continuous notice effect less than the specific number of times may be executed. .

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine 10, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of play and the state transition condition to the specific gaming state is not satisfied, the MPU 51 has a predetermined probability among a plurality of types of the continuous notice effects. Any one type of the continuous notice effect is continuously executed with less than the specified number of game times. Here, the MPU 51 when executing such processing is an example of the second continuous notice control means. In that case, the continuous type of the continuous avoidance effect that is executed in response to a plurality of the success / failure information avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effect is continued for the specified number or more. A notice effect is selected.

  Therefore, when the result of the jackpot lottery is out of place, the same continuous notice effect is not continuously executed more than the specific number, and when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the same continuous notice effect is It is possible to accurately realize the specification that a specific number or more may be executed continuously.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the normal hold image is displayed as the hold image in each of the first hold area 342A to the fourth hold area 342D, and the notice hold image is not displayed. . Therefore, the player cannot specify whether the game times corresponding to which of the on-hold images displayed in the on-hold display area 342 cause a reach or jackpot, and the number of times that the continuous notice effect is continuously executed. Cannot be identified. Therefore, the player's attention to the game during the display of the continuous notice effect is further increased, and the entertainment of the game of the pachinko machine 10 can be further enhanced.

[Other Embodiments]
Hereinafter, other embodiments of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present invention will be described. In the following other embodiments, the description of the same configuration as that of the pachinko machine 10 described in the first embodiment will be omitted. It should be noted that the configurations and processing functions of the first embodiment and the other embodiments described below can be selected and arbitrarily combined.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first embodiment, in the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process, the type of the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time, In the above description, an example in which different continuous notice effects are selected is described. Therefore, after a variable display with a high expectation reach is executed together with a continuous notice effect, a variable display with a low expectation reach may be executed with a continuous notice effect.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, after a variable display with a high expectation reach is executed together with a continuous notice effect, a variable display with a low expectation reach is prevented from being executed with a continuous notice effect. The configuration will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing another example of the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process.

<Step S3501>
In step S3501, the game times that are executed before the game times corresponding to the currently received hold command and that have a reach whose variation pattern is “03” or less are closest to the game times corresponding to the currently received hold command. Identify game times. Specifically, the MPU 51 specifies the game times by referring to the first variation type area 512m to the third variation type area 512o in which the type of the pending command and the variation pattern are stored.

<Step S3502>
In step S3502, the process branches depending on whether the priority of the game times corresponding to the hold command received this time is higher than the priority of the game times specified in step S3501. Here, the priority is determined in advance corresponding to the contents of the game times such as one or both of the jackpot presence / absence (whether or not the state transition condition is satisfied) and the variation pattern (the type of reach production). It can be considered that the data is stored in the ROM 511. Here, the ROM 511 is an example of priority storage means. Specifically, it is conceivable that the priority is determined in advance in the order of jackpot, special reach, super reach, and normal reach in the order of the pending command corresponding to the game times (big hit> special reach> super Reach> Normal reach). Further, as another embodiment, it is conceivable that the priority of the game times is determined in advance according to the variation pattern regardless of whether or not the jackpot is won. Note that the content of the pending command corresponding to the game time corresponding to the currently received pending command is the variation type area in which the content of the pending command received this time is stored in the first variation type area 512m to the fourth variation type area 512p. Read from.

  If the priority of the game times corresponding to the pending command received this time is higher than the priority of the game times specified in step S3501 (S3502: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S3503. If the priority of the game times corresponding to the hold command received this time is lower than the priority of the game times specified in step S3501 (S3502: No side), the continuous notice effect setting processing is ended. The continuous notice effect corresponding to the hold command is not executed. Even when the priority of the game times corresponding to the hold command received this time is the same as the priority of the game times specified in step S3501, the game time corresponding to the hold command received this time is You may perform the same process as the case where it is higher than the priority of the game times specified by step S3501.

<Step S3503>
In step S3503, similar to step S2401, the type of the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the currently received hold command is determined.

<Steps S3504 and S3541>
In steps S3504 and S3541, the process branches according to the type of the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time. Specifically, when the type of the continuous notice effect is the first continuous notice effect (S3504: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S3541, and when the type is the second continuous notice effect (S3504: No, S3541). : Yes side), the process proceeds to step S3542. In addition, when the type of the continuous notice effect is the third continuous notice effect (S3504: No, S3541: No side), the continuous notice effect setting process ends, and the continuous notice effect corresponding to the hold command is executed. Not.

<Step S3505>
In step S3505, as in step S2403, the type of continuous notice effect is selected based on the value of the continuous notice type counter 512r and the first different kind of notice selection table (see FIG. 20C). That is, it is suggested that there is a higher probability of winning the jackpot than the first continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time. The 2nd continuous notice effect or the third continuous notice effect is selected. As described above, the frequency of the first continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect is selected when the lottery result is a big hit, the third continuous notice effect, the second continuous notice effect, the first It is high in order of continuous notice production.

<Step S3542>
On the other hand, in step S3542, there is a higher probability of winning the jackpot than the second continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time. The suggested third continuous notice effect is selected.

  Thereby, also in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, if the result of the jackpot lottery is out of place and the state transition condition to the specific gaming state is not satisfied, the same kind of the above-mentioned continuous notice effects among the plurality of types of the continuous notice effects The continuous notice effect of a kind that avoids the situation where the number of continuous notice effects continues for the specified number or more is selected. And, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the priority of the game times corresponding to the hold command received this time is higher than the priority of the most recent game times where the reach occurs, it corresponds to the hold command received this time The continuous notice effect is performed. In other words, if the priority of the game times corresponding to the hold command received this time is lower than the priority of the most recent game times where the reach occurs, the continuous notice effect corresponding to the hold command received this time is not executed. . Therefore, after a display with a high expectation of a player is performed with a continuous notice effect, a change display with a low expectation is not continuously executed with a continuous notice effect, and the interest of the game is enhanced. It is prevented from being damaged.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process has been described as an example, but it is conceivable that the same process is executed for the second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process (see FIG. 25). . In this case, it is conceivable that the RAM 512 is provided with a current variation type area in which the contents of the first variation type area 512m are shifted and stored during the shift processing in step S1823. In steps S3501 to S3502, whether the priority of the game times corresponding to the hold command received this time is higher than that of the current or previous game times is based on the contents of the current variation type area. It is possible to be judged. In step S3503, the type of continuous notice effect executed in the current or previous game round is determined based on the current continuous notice area 512x. As a result, in the second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process, the priority of the game times corresponding to the currently received hold command is higher than the priority of the current or previous game times in the same manner as the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process. If it is higher, a continuous notice effect corresponding to the hold command received this time is executed.

[Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the third embodiment, after a continuous announcement effect with a low expectation is executed and a variable display with a high expectation is performed using a technique different from that of the second embodiment, a continuous with a high expectation is performed. A description will be given of a configuration in which a notice display is executed and a variable display with a low expectation reach is prevented. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing another example of the first different-type continuous notice selection process. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the process similar to the said 1st different kind | species continuous notice selection process shown in FIG. 24, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

<Step S3601>
First, in step S3601, similarly to step S3501, the pending received this time among the gaming times that are executed before the gaming times corresponding to the pending command received this time and the variation pattern is “03” or less. The game times closest to the game times corresponding to the command are specified.

<Step S3602>
In step S3602, similarly to step S3502, processing is performed according to whether or not the priority of the game times corresponding to the currently received hold command is higher than the priority of the game times specified in step S3501. Branch.

  Specifically, when the priority of the game times corresponding to the pending command received this time is higher than the priority of the game times specified in step S3501 (S3602: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S2401. . If the priority of the game times corresponding to the hold command received this time is lower than the priority of the game times specified in step S3501 (S3602: No side), the continuous notice effect setting processing is ended. The continuous notice effect corresponding to the hold command is not executed.

  Also in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the priority of the game times corresponding to the currently received hold command is lower than the priority of the game times specified in the step S3501 as in the second embodiment. In addition, the continuous notice effect corresponding to the hold command received this time is not executed. Therefore, after a display with a high expectation of a player is performed with a continuous notice effect, a change display with a low expectation is not continuously executed with a continuous notice effect, and the interest of the game is enhanced. It is prevented from being damaged.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process has been described as an example, but it is conceivable that the same process is executed for the second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process (see FIG. 25). . In this case, it is conceivable that the RAM 512 is provided with a current variation type area in which the contents of the first variation type area 512m are stored in the RAM 512 during the shift processing in step S1823. Then, it is considered that whether or not the priority of the game times corresponding to the hold command received this time is higher than the priority of the current or previous game times is determined based on the contents of the current variation type area. . As a result, in the second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process, the priority of the game times corresponding to the currently received hold command is higher than the priority of the current or previous game times in the same manner as the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process. If it is higher, a continuous notice effect corresponding to the hold command received this time is executed.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the first embodiment, in steps S2106, S2152, and S2153 of the continuous notice type selection process (see FIG. 21), the type of the continuous notice effect is already selected from the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u. As for the continuous notice area in which is stored, the case where the value is not overwritten has been described as an example.

  On the other hand, in steps S2106, S2152, and S2153 of the continuous notice type selection process (see FIG. 21), the type of the continuous notice effect is already stored in the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u. However, it is conceivable as another embodiment that the value is overwritten. That is, it is possible to start the continuous notice effect selected in the step S2104, S2112, or S2113 from other game times executed before the start of the continuous notice effect. In this embodiment, an example of processing executed by the MPU 51 in this case will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing another example of the first different-type continuous notice selection process. In FIG. 37, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same processes as those in the first different-type continuous notice selection process shown in FIG. 35, and the description thereof is omitted. 38 and 39 are flowcharts showing another example of the variation control process executed in step S1826 of the command handling process and the continuous notice execution process executed in step S1827. 40 and 41 are diagrams showing display examples of the symbol display unit 341 when the continuous notice effect is executed in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

<Step S3701>
First, as shown in FIG. 37, in the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process, after a continuous notice effect is selected in step S3505 or step S3542 (see FIG. 35), in step S3701, it is provided in the RAM 512. The chance flag 512c is set to ON. The initial value of the chance flag 512c is OFF, and is set to ON in step S3701, and is set to OFF in step S3904 (see FIG. 39) described later. The MPU 51 can determine whether or not the type of the continuous notice effect is switched to the type of the continuous notice effect having a high expectation in the middle according to the state of the chance flag 512c.

  Next, another example of the variation control process executed by the MPU 51 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S3801>
First, in step S3801, it is determined whether the lottery result is a big hit based on the variation pattern command. Here, if it is determined that the lottery result is a big hit (S3801: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S3804. If it is determined that the lottery result is out (S3801: No side), the process is stepped. The process moves to S3802.

<Step S3802>
In step S3802, it is determined whether or not the chance flag 512c is ON. If it is determined that the chance flag 512c is ON (S3802: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S3803. If it is determined that the chance flag 512c is OFF (S3802: No side), the process is performed. Goes to step S3804.

<Step S3803>
In step S3803, the variation pattern command received this time is changed to a predetermined variation pattern command without reach. For example, the variation pattern in the variation pattern command received this time is set to “C04” or “C05”. Thereby, when the lottery result is out and the chance flag 512c is ON, the content of the variable display is always the variable display corresponding to the complete out of reach without reach. It should be noted that even when the step S3803 is omitted and the continuous notice effect being executed is changed in the middle, the reach may be executed based on the original variation pattern command as another embodiment.

<Step S3804>
Next, in step S3804, a display variation pattern command is set based on the received variation pattern command or the variation pattern command set in step S3803. The display variation pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 6 in step S1828 (see FIG. 18).

Next, another example of the continuous notice execution process executed by the MPU 51 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 39, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same processes as those of the first different type continuous notice selection process shown in FIG. 31, and the description thereof is omitted.

<Step S3901>
If it is determined in step S3101 that the value of the current continuous notice area 512x is “1” or more, it is determined in subsequent step S3901 whether or not the chance flag 512c is ON. If it is determined that the chance flag 512c is ON (S3901: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S3902, and if it is determined that the chance flag 512c is OFF (S3901: No side), the process Moves to step S3102.

<Step S3902>
In step S3902, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the current continuous notice area 512x is larger than the value stored in the past continuous notice area 512z provided in the RAM 512. That is, it is determined here whether or not it is the timing at which the type of the continuous notice effect being executed is switched. The past continuous notice area 512z is an area in which the contents of the current continuous notice area 512x are shifted and stored during the shift process of step S1823. If it is determined that the value of the current continuous notice area 512x is larger than the value of the past continuous notice area 512z (S3902: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S3903. If it is determined that the value of the current continuous notice area 512x is smaller than the value of the past continuous notice area 512z (S3902: No side), the process proceeds to step S3102.

<Step S3903>
In step S3903, a chance command for causing the symbol display unit 341 to display a chance image is transmitted to the display control device 6. The chance image is an image for showing to the player that the probability of winning the jackpot has increased. For example, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 displays a chance image such as a predetermined chance message or character image on the symbol display unit 341 in response to reception of the chance command. Note that the process at the time of receiving the chance command in the display control device 6 is not limited to the display of the chance image, but the chance can be notified, for example, by the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27 or the output sound from the speaker 26. In addition, if it is configured to include a vibrating means that can vibrate the firing handle 21, the firing handle 21 may be vibrated by the vibrating means to notify the chance.

  This allows the player to recognize that there is a high probability of winning a big hit even if the ongoing continuous notice effect ends with no reach and a different type of continuous notice effect is executed. Can do. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the player a feeling that the finished continuous notice effect is wasted or to feel uncomfortable, and to increase the player's attention to the game in the variable display with the continuous notice effect that is subsequently executed. be able to.

  Note that a configuration in which step S3903 is omitted and chance display such as the chance image is omitted is also conceivable as another embodiment. In other words, the continuous notice effect that is being executed ends without a reach, and different continuous notice effects are executed. In this case, the player can be recognized without clearly indicating that the possibility of winning the jackpot has increased.

<Step S3904>
Next, in step S3904, the chance flag 512c set to ON in step S3701 is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S3102. Thereafter, in step S3102, a continuous notice command is transmitted to the display control device 6, and a continuous notice effect is executed in the symbol display unit 341.

  Here, a display example of the symbol display unit 341 when the continuous notice effect is executed in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. Here, a case will be described as an example where the types (the winning results based on the success / failure information) of the first and second hold commands, which are two hold commands, are not included.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40A, the display example includes a first hold image corresponding to the hold image displayed in the second hold area 342 </ b> B during the variable display in the game times where the continuous notice effect is not executed. This is a display example when “2” indicating the second continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512s and the second continuous notice area 512t when the hold command is received. In addition, as shown in FIG. 40C, the display example corresponds to the hold image displayed in the second hold area 342B during the game turn variation display corresponding to the second second continuous notice effect. It is assumed that “3” indicating the third continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512s and the third continuous notice area 512t when the second hold command is received. In this case, after the previous variation display shown in FIG. 40 (A) is completed, as shown in FIG. 40 (B) and FIG. Continuous notice effect is executed. At this time, in the variation display of the second game time, the variation pattern is set to “04” or “05”, so that the reach is not executed. Thereafter, when the variation display of the game times in which the second continuous notice effect is executed for the second time is completed, a chance image such as “chance” is displayed based on the chance command as shown in FIG. The chance display is executed. As shown in FIGS. 40 (E) and 40 (F), when displaying the variation of two consecutive game times, it is different from the second continuous notice effect performed at the previous game time. A third continuous notice effect is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), when the first hold command is received and the hold number N is “3” and the continuous notice count M is “3”, “2” indicating the second continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u. In this case, after that, as shown in FIGS. 41B and 41C, the second continuous notice effect is executed twice in succession. Here, as shown in FIG. 41 (C), when the second hold command is received during the execution of the variation display of the game times corresponding to the second second continuous notice effect, the hold number N is When “2” and the number M of continuous notices is “2”, “3” indicating the third continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512s and the second continuous notice area 512t. Thus, the value of the first continuous notice area 512s is overwritten from “2” to “3”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the game time variation display corresponding to the second second continuous notice effect ends without reaching, and FIGS. 41 (E) and 41 (F). ), The third continuous notice effect corresponding to the second hold command is executed from the next time. However, at that time, as shown in FIG. 41D, when switching from the second continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect, the chance display is performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even if the continuous notice effect that is being executed ends without a reach and a different notice result is executed, there is a high possibility of winning a big hit. The player can be made aware of this by the chance display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the player a feeling that the finished continuous notice effect has been wasted or a sense of incongruity, and to increase the player's attention to the game in the variable display with the continuous notice effect that is subsequently executed. be able to.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Subsequently, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

In the first embodiment, in the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process, the type of the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time, In the above description, the case where different continuous notice effects are selected is described as an example. Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the type of the continuous notice selection process different from the type of the current or previous continuous notice effect is selected in the second different kind of continuous notice selection process has been described as an example. . In such a configuration, a situation in which the same type of the continuous notice effects among the plural types of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more is avoided.

  On the other hand, when the type of the received hold command is a big hit, a situation in which the same type of the continuous notice effect continues for the specified number or more may continue. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the same type of continuous notice effect is executed subsequent to the previously started continuous notice effect when the type of the received hold command is a big hit.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing another example of the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process, and FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing another example of the second different consecutive notice selection process. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing another example of the continuous notice execution process. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the symbol display unit 341 when a continuous notice effect is executed in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  First, another example of the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process executed by the MPU 51 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 42, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same processes as those of the first different type continuous notice selection process shown in FIG. 24, and the description thereof is omitted.

<Step S4101>
In step S4101, the type of the pending command received this time is determined. Specifically, the MPU 51 reads the value of the variation type area corresponding to the current number N of the first variation type area 512m to the fourth variation type area 512p.

  For example, when the current number N of pending is 1, the type of the pending command stored in the first variation type area 512m is read. When the current number N of pending is 2, the type of the pending command stored in the second variation type area 512n is read. Further, when the current number of pending N is 3, the type of the pending command stored in the third variation type area 512o is read. Similarly, when the current pending number N is 4, the type of the pending command stored in the fourth variation type area 512p is read.

<Step S4102>
In step S4102, the process branches depending on whether the type of the received hold command is a big hit. Specifically, when the type of the received hold command is a jackpot (S4102: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S4103. In addition, when the type of variation pattern of the received hold command is out (S4102: No side), the process proceeds to step S2402.

<Step S4103>
In step S4103, the same type of continuous notice effect as the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is selected. Specifically, when the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is the first continuous notice effect, the first continuous notice effect. Is selected, the second continuous notice effect is selected, and if it is the third continuous notice effect, the third continuous notice effect is selected. The continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is based on the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u. To be judged.

  Next, another example of the second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process executed by the MPU 51 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 43, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same processes as those in the second different type continuous notice selection process shown in FIG.

<Step S4201>
In step S4201, the type of the pending command received this time is determined in the same manner as in step S4101.

<Step S4202>
In step S4202, the process branches according to whether the type of the received hold command is a big hit. Specifically, when the type of the received hold command is a jackpot (S4202: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S4203. In addition, when the type of variation pattern of the received hold command is out (S4202: No side), the process proceeds to step S2502.

<Step S4203>
In step S4203, the same type of continuous notice effect as that of the current or previous game times is selected. Specifically, if the continuous notice effect of the current or previous game times is the first continuous notice effect, the first continuous notice effect is selected, and if it is the second continuous notice effect, the second continuous notice effect is selected. If it is selected and the third continuous notice effect is selected, the third continuous notice effect is selected. Note that the continuous notice effect of the current or previous game times is determined based on the current continuous notice area 512x.

  Even if it is determined in step S4202 that the type of the pending command is a big hit, the process may be distributed to either step S4203 or step S2502 with a predetermined probability. It can be considered as an embodiment. Thereby, the diversity of the continuous notice effect can be realized.

<Step S4204>
In step S4204, the notice continuation flag 512d provided in the RAM 512 is set to ON. The initial value of the notice continuation flag 512d is OFF, and is set to ON in step S4204, and is set to OFF in step S4306 (see FIG. 44) described later. The MPU 51 can determine whether or not the same type of continuous notice effect as the continuous notice effect of the current or previous game round is executed according to the state of the notice continuation flag 512d.

  Next, another example of the continuous notice execution process executed by the MPU 51 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 44, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same processes as those in the first different-type continuous notice selection process shown in FIG. 31, and the description thereof is omitted.

<Step S4301>
In step S4301, it is determined whether or not the notice continuation flag 512d is ON. If it is determined that the notice continuation flag 512d is ON (S4301: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S4302, and if it is determined that the notice continuation flag 512d is OFF (S4301: No side). The process moves to step S3102.

<Step S4302>
In step S4302, a notice continuation command for causing the symbol display unit 341 to display a notice continuation image is transmitted to the display control device 6. The notice continuation image is an image for showing to the player that the probability of winning the jackpot has increased. For example, in the display control device 6, MP
In response to the reception of the notice continuation command, U61 displays a notice continuation image such as a predetermined notice continuation message or a character image on the symbol display unit 341. In addition, the process at the time of reception of the notice continuation command in the display control device 6 is not limited to the display of the notice continuation image, and for example, the notice continuation can be notified by the lighting mode of the lighting unit 27 or the output sound from the speaker 26. It is. Further, if the configuration includes a vibration unit that can vibrate the firing handle 21, the firing handle 21 may be vibrated by the vibration unit to notify the continuation of the notice.

  Thereby, even when the previous continuous notice effect ends with a reach, it is possible to make the player recognize that a situation where there is a high possibility that the jackpot is won. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game in the variable display accompanied by the continuous notice effect that is continuously executed. In addition, when the same kind of continuous notice effect is executed subsequent to the previous continuous notice effect, the same kind of continuous notice effect may be continued four times or more, which is the specified number. Recognize that the big win is confirmed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the jackpot is won before being displayed on the symbol display unit 341, and for example, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority.

  It should be noted that a configuration in which the step S4302 is omitted and the notice continuation display such as the notice continuation image is omitted is also conceivable as another embodiment. That is, the same type of continuous notice effect is executed as it is after the previous continuous notice effect. Even in this case, the player can be recognized without clearly indicating that the possibility of winning the jackpot has increased.

<Step S4303>
Thereafter, in step S4303, the notice continuation flag 512d set to ON in step S4204 is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S3102. Thereafter, in step S3102, a continuous notice command is transmitted to the display control device 6, and a continuous notice effect is executed in the symbol display unit 341.

  Here, a display example of the symbol display unit 341 when the continuous notice effect is executed in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, a case will be described as an example where the type of the first hold command received first is out of date and the type of the second hold command received later is a jackpot.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45 (A), the display example is the first corresponding to the hold image displayed in the third hold area 342C during the variable display in the game times where the continuous notice effect is not executed. This is a display example when “2” indicating the second continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u when the hold command is received. In addition, as shown in FIG. 45 (E), the display example shows the second hold corresponding to the hold image displayed in the first hold area 342 </ b> A during or after the execution of the second second continuous notice effect. This is a display example when the type of the second pending command is a big hit when the command is received and “2” indicating the second continuous notice effect is set in the first continuous notice area 512s.

In this case, after the previous variation display shown in FIG. 45 (A) is finished, as shown in FIGS. 45 (B) to 45 (D), the second display is performed during the variation display of three consecutive game times. Continuous notice effect is executed. Thereafter, when the variation display of the game times in which the second second notice effect is executed is finished, as shown in FIG. 45 (E), the second hold command is received and the hold image is stored in the first hold area 342A. Is displayed. Subsequently, when the next variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 45 (F), a notice continuation display in which a notice continuation image such as “revival” is displayed is executed based on the notice continuation command. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (G), the second continuous notice effect same as the second continuous notice effect executed in the previous game time is executed when the next game time is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (H), when the variable display is stopped, for example, the same variable symbol “7” is in a state of being aligned, and a message that the jackpot winning result is a jackpot is displayed. Displayed, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state. In this case, the second continuous notice effect is executed four times, which is the specific number.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the type of the pending command received later is a big hit, the same type of the continuous notice effects are included in the specific number of the plural kinds of the continuous notice effects. A continuous situation may be formed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the player can be notified that the jackpot is won before being displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process (see FIG. 42), the type of the hold command is a big hit, and the continuous notice effect immediately before the continuous notice effect is displayed in the step S4103. When selected, as in the first display example shown in FIG. 32, after the same number of continuous notice effects are continuously executed for the specified number or more, the big win is displayed.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the first embodiment, the continuous notice executed from the first continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect is avoided so as to avoid a situation where the same number of continuous notice effects are continuously executed. The case where the production is selected has been described. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when there is a possibility that the predetermined number of continuous notice effects or more may continue, any one of the predetermined continuous notice effects predetermined separately from the first continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect. A configuration that can be executed by switching the above will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing another example of the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process, and FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing another example of the continuous notice type selection process. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing another example of the second different type continuous notice selection process, and FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing another example of the continuous notice type selection process.

  First, another example of the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 46, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same processes as those in the first different-type continuous notice selection process shown in FIG. 24, and the description thereof is omitted.

<Step S4501>
First, in step S4501, it is determined whether or not the type of pending command received this time is a jackpot. If it is determined that the type of the pending command is a jackpot (S4501: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S4502, and if it is determined that the type of the pending command is out (S4501: No side). The processing moves to step S4511.

<Step S4502>
In step S4502, a lottery process in which execution of the specific continuous notice effect is selected with a predetermined probability is executed. For example, the lottery process for the specific continuous notice effect is performed as follows. That is, a specific continuous notice counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 99 periodically in a period of about 2 msec when the command handling process (see FIG. 18) is started, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value is stored in the RAM 512. Is provided. The ROM 511 stores specific continuous notice table information indicating the correspondence between the value of the specific continuous notice counter and the presence or absence of execution of the specific continuous notice effect. In step S4502, the MPU 51 selects whether or not to execute the specific continuous notice effect based on the current value of the specific continuous notice counter and the specific continuous notice table. Thus, a configuration in which the specific continuous notice effect is selected with a predetermined probability can be realized, but the configuration example described here is merely an example.

<Step S4503>
In step S4503, if execution of the specific continuous notice effect is selected in step S4502 (S4503: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S4511, and if execution of the specific continuous notice effect is not selected. (S4503: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S4504. That is, even when the type of the pending command is a big hit, the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the currently received hold command with a predetermined probability. A different type of continuous notice effect is selected and executed.

<Step S4504>
In step S4504, a continuous notice effect of the same type as the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is selected. That is, when the type of the pending command is a big hit, the continuous notice scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the currently received pending command with a predetermined probability. A continuous notice effect similar to the effect is selected and executed.

<Step S4511>
On the other hand, in step S4511, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is the specific continuous notice effect. . Specifically, it is conceivable that the value indicating the specific continuous notice effect is “4” while the value indicating the first continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect is “1” to “3”. In this case, in step S4511, among the first continuous notice area 512s to the third continuous notice area 512u, the continuous notice area corresponding to the game times immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the received hold command. It is determined whether the value of “4” is “4”. If the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is not the specific continuous notice effect (S4511: No side), the process is stepped. The process proceeds to S4512. If the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is the specific continuous notice effect (S4511: Yes side), the process is stepped. The process shifts to S4513.

<Step S4512>
In step S4512, the specific continuous notice effect is selected as the type of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the currently received hold command. At this time, the type of the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is not the specific continuous notice effect but the first continuous notice effect to the first. It is one of three continuous notice effects. In other words, the continuous notice effect that is executed in response to the hold command received this time is different from the specific continuous notice effect that is scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start.

<Step S4513>
On the other hand, in step S4513, a continuous notice effect type lottery process similar to step S2112 for selecting the type of continuous notice effect to be executed in response to the hold command received this time from the first continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect. Is executed. At this time, the type of the continuous notice effect scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the hold command received this time is not the first continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect. This is a specific continuous notice effect. That is, the continuous notice effect that is executed in response to the hold command received this time is different from any of the first continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect that is scheduled to be executed in the game round immediately before the start. .

  Next, another example of the continuous notice type selection process will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 47, processing similar to that of the continuous notice type selection processing shown in FIG.

<Step S4601>
In step S4601, it is determined whether the specific continuous notice effect has been selected in step S2104. If it is determined in step S2104 that the specific continuous notice effect has been selected (S4601: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S4602, and it is determined that the specific continuous notice effect has not been selected in step S2104. Then (S4601: No side), the process proceeds to step S2105.

<Step S4602>
In step S4602, similar to step S2106 and the like, the specific continuous notice effect is set as the type of the continuous notice effect executed in the number of consecutive notices M times including the game number corresponding to the received hold command. . Specifically, the value “4” indicating the type of the specific continuous notice effect is stored in any one or more of the first continuous notice area 512s to the fourth continuous notice area 512v.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process is executed and the type of the hold command is out of the first continuous notice effect. One of the third continuous notice effects and the specific continuous notice effect are switched and selected. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process is executed, and even when the type of the pending command is a big hit, the first probability is set with a predetermined probability. Any one of the continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect and the specific continuous notice effect are switched and selected.

  Therefore, a situation in which the same type of continuous notice effects among a plurality of types of continuous notice effects is continued four or more times as the specific number is avoided. As a result, for example, the first heterogeneous notice selection table to the third heterogeneous notice selection table become unnecessary. Further, it is considered as another embodiment that the processing in steps S4502 to S4503 is omitted, and in this case, the specific continuous notice table can also be omitted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first heterogeneous continuous notice selection process has been described as an example. However, as shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, the same applies to the second heterogeneous continuous notice selection process (see FIG. 25). It is conceivable that the process is executed. In this case, in step S4504, a continuous notice effect of the same type as the continuous notice effect of the current or previous game times is selected. Further, in the first different-type continuous notice effect, the first continuous notice effect to the third continuous notice effect and the specific continuous notice effect are not selected by switching, for example, the method shown in FIG. 24 or FIG. Any one of the first continuous notice effect and the third continuous notice effect is selected, and one of the first continuous notice effect and the third consecutive notice effect and the specific continuous notice effect are switched and selected in the second disparate consecutive notice selection process. It can also be considered.

[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the first embodiment, the case where both the execution of the continuous notice effect and the display of the notice hold image are not performed has been described as an example. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the game times corresponding to the notice hold image displayed in the hold display area 342 has a high probability of winning the jackpot, and the continuous notice effect This is because the number of continuations of the game can be estimated, and the degree of attention to the game may be reduced. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the lottery result is a big hit, and the continuous notice effect is executed, the notice pending image is displayed with a predetermined probability. The configuration will be described.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the MPU 51 determines that the type of the hold command is a big hit and the presence of continuous notice effect is selected, the step S2801 (see FIG. 28). Is omitted, even if the continuous notice effect processing is executed, the presence / absence of the notice pending image display and the selection of the notice pending image are executed. After that, when the display of the notice hold image is selected, the MPU 51 sets the hold display area for displaying the notice hold image in the hold display areas 342A to 342A to S2741, S2751, S2752, or the steps S2841, S2851, and S2852. A random selection is made from 342D, and the type or the like of the notice hold image is stored in the notice hold area corresponding to the hold display area. That is, among the hold display areas 342A to 342D, the hold display area in which the notice hold image is displayed may be a notice hold area different from the hold display area corresponding to the hold command.

  Thereby, for example, it is conceivable that a big win is not won in the game times corresponding to the reserved hold image and a big win is won in the game times corresponding to the hold image thereafter. In this case, after disappointing a player who was expecting only the game times corresponding to the reserved hold image, the player is given a surprise feeling by winning the jackpot at the game times corresponding to the normal hold image. It can be given and added to the game. In this case, the variable display will end without any reach at the game times corresponding to the reserved image, but the player will always win a big game at the game times corresponding to the held image. There is no great disappointment. In addition, a player who knows that such processing will be performed recognizes in advance that the big win is confirmed because no reach has occurred in the game times corresponding to the notice-pending image. Can do.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the pre-hold image in which the variable display is executed first among the plurality of hold images displayed in the hold display area 342 corresponds to the post-hold image in which the variable display is executed later. The level of possibility that the success / failure information satisfies the state transition condition may be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the display mode for the player to predict whether or not the success / failure information corresponding to each of the reserved images satisfies the state transition condition. Can be increased. Further, when the success / failure information corresponding to the post-hold image satisfies the state transition condition, the preset preliminary image may be displayed as the pre-hold image. As a result, after disappointing a player who was expecting the game times corresponding to the previous notice hold image displayed as the previous hold image, the normal hold displayed as the post hold image is displayed to the player. The game times corresponding to the images can give a sense of surprise by satisfying the state transition condition, and can add interest to the game.

  It is also conceivable that a big win will be won at the game times corresponding to the previous hold image before the game times corresponding to the notice hold image. In this case, it is possible to provide a game that has a surprise effect due to an unexpected jackpot to a player who has been expecting only the game times corresponding to the notice pending image. In addition, when the big win is won in the game times corresponding to the hold image before the game times corresponding to the notice hold image, the notice hold image displayed in the hold display area 342 is returned to the normal hold image. Can be considered.

In particular, the MPU 51 may display the notice hold image in the hold display area that is randomly selected from the hold display areas other than the hold display area corresponding to the hold command among the hold display areas 342A to 342D. In this case, the variable display may end without a reach in the game times corresponding to the notice hold image, but the state transition condition is always satisfied in the game times corresponding to the hold image thereafter. It does n’t disappoint the player. In addition, the player who knows that such processing is performed recognizes in advance that the state transition condition has been satisfied because no reach has occurred in the game times corresponding to the notice-pending image. can do.

[Summary of Invention]
Hereinafter, an outline of the invention extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be added. In addition, in order to provide an understanding of the correspondence between each supplementary note and each embodiment, it may be described with a reference numeral for convenience, but the invention according to the supplementary note is limited to a specific configuration with the reference sign. is not. It is also possible to select and arbitrarily combine each configuration and each processing function described below.

[Appendix A1]
A success / failure information acquisition means (MPU41) for acquiring the success / failure information when a game ball enters a predetermined operation winning opening;
A hold storage means (RAM 412) in which the success / failure information acquired by the success / failure information acquisition means is stored up to a predetermined maximum hold number;
A transition determination means (MPU 41) for sequentially determining whether or not a predetermined state transition condition is satisfied for the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means;
A transition control means (MPU41) for transitioning the gaming state to a predetermined specific gaming state according to the determination result by the transition determination means;
Hold confirmation means (MPU 41) for confirming the contents of each of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means before each of the success / failure information is determined by the transition determination means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is predetermined with a predetermined probability. A first continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in a specified number of game times or more;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means does not satisfy the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is selected with a predetermined probability. Second continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in less than the specific number of game times;
With
The second continuous notice control means is of a type that avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects performed in response to a plurality of the success / failure information. A gaming machine, wherein the continuous notice effect is selected.

  According to Supplementary Note A1, when the content of the success / failure information does not satisfy the state transition condition, the same continuous notice effect is not continuously executed more than the specific number. When the state transition condition is satisfied, it is possible to accurately realize the specification that the same continuous notice effect may be executed continuously for the specified number or more. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play by increasing the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game by the continuous notice effect.

[Appendix A2]
The second continuous notice control means is of a type different from the continuous notice effect when the continuous notice effect is executed at a game time immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the success / failure information. The gaming machine according to appendix A1, which selects the continuous notice effect.

According to Supplementary Note A2, it is possible to realize a configuration that avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects that are executed in response to a plurality of the success / failure information. is there.

[Appendix A3]
The second continuous notice control means, when the continuous notice effect is scheduled to be executed in the game times immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the success / failure information, The gaming machine according to appendix A2, which selects different types of the continuous notice effect.

  According to Supplementary Note A3, it is possible to handle a plurality of the success / failure information in consideration of a case where the game round immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect performed in response to the success / failure information is not yet executed. The situation where any one of the types of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects performed in this manner is avoided.

[Appendix A4]
The second continuous notice control means is different from the continuous notice effect when the continuous notice effect is executed at the current game time or when the continuous notice effect is executed at the previous game time. The gaming machine according to appendix A2 or A3, which selects the type of the continuous notice effect.

  According to Supplementary Note A4, in consideration of the case where the game times immediately before the start of the continuous announcement effect executed in response to the success / failure information is currently being executed or has already been executed, a plurality of the success / failure information is included. The situation where any one of the types of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects performed correspondingly is avoided.

[Appendix B1]
A success / failure information acquisition means (MPU41) for acquiring the success / failure information when a game ball enters a predetermined operation winning opening;
A hold storage means (RAM 412) in which the success / failure information acquired by the success / failure information acquisition means is stored up to a predetermined maximum hold number;
A transition determination means (MPU 41) for sequentially determining whether or not a predetermined state transition condition is satisfied for the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means;
A transition control means (MPU41) for transitioning the gaming state to a predetermined specific gaming state according to the determination result by the transition determination means;
Hold confirmation means (MPU 41) for confirming the contents of each of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means before each of the success / failure information is determined by the transition determination means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is predetermined with a predetermined probability. A first continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in a specified number of game times or more;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means does not satisfy the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is selected with a predetermined probability. Second continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in less than the specific number of game times;
Priority storage means (RAM 512) in which the priority corresponding to each content of game times is stored in advance;
With
The second continuous notice control means is
In the continuous notice effect that is executed in response to a plurality of the success / failure information, the continuous notice effect of a type that avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effect continues for the specified number or more is selected. Yes,
When the priority of the game times corresponding to the success / failure information whose contents have been confirmed by the holding confirmation means is lower than the priority of other game times executed before the game times, the continuous notice effect A gaming machine characterized by not executing.

  In this type of gaming machine, for example, after the display of the fluctuation of the game times with a high expectation reach is executed together with the continuous notice effect, the change display of the game times with a low expectation is executed together with the continuous notice effect. May be.

  On the other hand, according to Supplementary Note B1, the priority of the game times corresponding to the success / failure information whose contents have been confirmed by the holding confirmation unit is a variable display accompanied by an effect display that is determined in advance before the game times. If the priority is higher than the other prior game times to be executed, the continuous notice effect may be executed at the game times corresponding to the success / failure information whose contents have been confirmed by the holding confirmation means. For example, it is possible to prevent a game time fluctuation display with a low expectation from being continuously executed together with the continuous notice effect after a player's high expectation game time fluctuation display is executed together with the continuous notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the entertainment of the game from being impaired. Note that the supplementary note B1 is content corresponding to, for example, the second embodiment or the third embodiment.

[Appendix B2]
The priority is determined according to one or both of the presence / absence of satisfaction of the state transition condition in the game times and the type of reach effect executed in the variable display in the game times. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to Supplementary Note B2, after the game time fluctuation display with a high expectation reach is executed together with the continuous notice effect, the game time change display with a low expectation reach is executed along with the continuous notice effect. Can be prevented, and the interest of the game can be prevented from being impaired.

[Appendix B3]
The plurality of types of continuous notice effects are different in the probability of being executed when the state transition condition is satisfied,
In the second continuous notice control means, the state transition condition is satisfied as compared with the type of the continuous notice effect corresponding to the latest other game times in which the variable display accompanied by the reach effect is executed before the game times. The gaming machine according to appendix B1 or B2, which selects the type of the continuous notice effect with a high probability of being executed when the game is performed.

  According to Supplementary Note B3, the probability of being executed when the state transition condition is satisfied is high after the continuous notice effect having a high probability of being executed when the state transition condition is satisfied. It is possible to prevent the continuous notice effect from being executed and to prevent the entertainment of the game from being impaired.

[Appendix B4]
In the second continuous notice control means, the state transition condition is satisfied from the type of the continuous notice effect corresponding to the other game times most recently in which the variable display with the reach effect is executed before the game times. The game according to appendix B3, wherein a predetermined chance display is executed at a timing when the type of the continuous notice effect being executed is switched when the type of the continuous notice effect having a high probability of being executed is selected. Machine.

  According to Supplementary Note B4, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the player a feeling that the previously executed continuous notice effect has been wasted or a sense of incongruity. A player's attention to the game can be increased.

[Appendix C1]
A success / failure information acquisition means (MPU41) for acquiring the success / failure information when a game ball enters a predetermined operation winning opening;
A hold storage means (RAM 412) in which the success / failure information acquired by the success / failure information acquisition means is stored up to a predetermined maximum hold number;
A transition determination means (MPU 41) for sequentially determining whether or not a predetermined state transition condition is satisfied for the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means;
A transition control means (MPU41) for transitioning the gaming state to a predetermined specific gaming state according to the determination result by the transition determination means;
Hold confirmation means (MPU 41) for confirming the contents of each of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means before each of the success / failure information is determined by the transition determination means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is predetermined with a predetermined probability. A first continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in a specified number of game times or more;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means does not satisfy the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is selected with a predetermined probability. Second continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in less than the specific number of game times;
With
The second continuous notice control means is of a type that avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects performed in response to a plurality of the success / failure information. Selecting the continuous notice effect,
Either one or both of the first continuous notice control means and the second continuous notice control means execute the selected continuous notice effect with the continuous notice effect before the start of the continuous notice effect. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be started from other gaming times.

  In this type of gaming machine, the former continuous notice effect is performed until the continuous notice effect corresponding to the other success / failure information executed before the start of the continuous notice effect corresponding to the one success / failure information ends. It is also possible that it will not be executed. However, in this case, the number of times of execution of the latter continuous notice effect may be limited. For example, when a highly variable display is performed in the game time accompanied by the latter continuous notice effect, the game In the process up to the times, the player's sense of expectation cannot be beaten.

  On the other hand, according to the supplementary note C1, it is possible to execute the subsequent continuous notice effect after the originally scheduled number of times in preference to other game times executed before the start of the continuous notice effect. As a result, for example, when a highly variable display is performed in the latter game time accompanied by the continuous notice effect, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation in the process up to the game time. Note that the supplementary note C1 is content corresponding to, for example, the fourth embodiment.

[Appendix C2]
Continuous notice storage means for storing the type of the continuous notice effect executed corresponding to each of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means;
Either or both of the first continuous notice control means and the second continuous notice control means are the continuous notice storage means corresponding to other game times executed before the start of the selected continuous notice effect. The gaming machine according to appendix C1, wherein the type of the continuous notice effect stored in can be overwritten on the selected type of the continuous notice effect.

  According to the supplementary note C2, it is possible to easily realize a configuration capable of preferentially executing the continuous notice effect corresponding to the subsequent game times over the continuous notice effect corresponding to the other game times executed first. Can do.

[Appendix C3]
Priority storage means (ROM 511) in which the priority corresponding to each game content is stored in advance is further provided.
One or both of the first continuous notice control unit and the second continuous notice control unit may be configured such that the priority of the game times corresponding to the success / failure information whose contents are confirmed by the holding confirmation unit is the game times. The selected continuous notice effect is executed before the start of the continuous notice effect when the variable display with a pre-determined effect display is executed earlier than the priority of the latest other game times. The gaming machine according to appendix C2, which can be started from other gaming times.

  According to Supplementary Note C3, for example, when a highly variable display is performed in the latter game time with the continuous notice effect, it is possible to raise the player's expectation in the process up to the game time. is there.

[Appendix C4]
Either or both of the first continuous notice control unit and the second continuous notice control unit are started from another game time in which the selected continuous notice effect is executed before the start of the continuous notice effect. The game machine according to Supplementary Note C2 or C3, wherein a predetermined chance display is executed at a timing when the type of the continuous notice effect being executed is switched.

  According to the supplementary note C4, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the player a feeling that the continuous notice effect previously performed is wasted or a sense of incongruity. A player's attention to the game can be increased.

[Appendix C5]
Either or both of the first continuous notice control unit and the second continuous notice control unit are started from another game time in which the selected continuous notice effect is executed before the start of the continuous notice effect. The gaming machine according to Supplementary Note C2 or C3, in which a predetermined chance display is not executed at a timing when the type of the continuous notice effect being executed is switched.

  According to Supplementary Note C5, it is possible to make the player recognize without clearly indicating that the possibility of winning the jackpot has increased.

[Appendix C6]
Either or both of the first continuous notice control unit and the second continuous notice control unit are started from another game time in which the selected continuous notice effect is executed before the start of the continuous notice effect. The game machine according to any one of appendices C2 to C5, wherein the change display at the timing when the type of the continuous notice effect being executed is changed to the change display without reach.

  According to Supplementary Note C6, the content of the variable display is always a variable display corresponding to a complete deviation without reach. Execution of useless reach can be omitted, and the player's attention to the game in the variable display accompanied by the continuous notice effect can be increased.

[Appendix D1]
A success / failure information acquisition means (MPU41) for acquiring the success / failure information when a game ball enters a predetermined operation winning opening;
A hold storage means (RAM 412) in which the success / failure information acquired by the success / failure information acquisition means is stored up to a predetermined maximum hold number;
A transition determination means (MPU 41) for sequentially determining whether or not a predetermined state transition condition is satisfied for the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means;
A transition control means (MPU41) for transitioning the gaming state to a predetermined specific gaming state according to the determination result by the transition determination means;
Hold confirmation means (MPU 41) for confirming the contents of each of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means before each of the success / failure information is determined by the transition determination means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is predetermined with a predetermined probability. A first continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in a specified number of game times or more;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means does not satisfy the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is selected with a predetermined probability. Second continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in less than the specific number of game times;
With
The first continuous notice control means is executed by the second continuous notice control means when executing the continuous notice effect continuously after the end of the continuous notice effect executed by the second continuous notice control means. The continuous notice effect that has been performed can be continuously executed,
The second continuous notice control means is of a type that avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects performed in response to a plurality of the success / failure information. A gaming machine characterized by selecting the continuous notice effect.

  In this type of gaming machine, the first continuous notice control unit also executes the continuous notice effect after the end of the continuous notice effect executed by the second continuous notice control unit. As in the case of the two continuous notice control means, it is conceivable to select the type of the continuous notice effect that avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effect continues for the specified number or more. However, when the success / failure information satisfies the state transition condition, any one type of the continuous notice effect may be continued for the specified number or more.

  On the other hand, according to Supplementary Note D1, when the success / failure information satisfies the state transition condition, the continuous notice effect performed by the second continuous notice control unit may be continuously executed. Therefore, there is a case where there is a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effects among the plural kinds of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more. Thus, before the state transition condition is clearly indicated by a display to that effect, the player is notified by any one of the types of the continuous notice effects continuing for the specified number or more. The frequency that can be increased. Note that the supplementary note D1 is content corresponding to, for example, the fifth embodiment.

[Appendix D2]
The first continuous notice control means is executed by the second continuous notice control means when executing the continuous notice effect continuously after the end of the continuous notice effect executed by the second continuous notice control means. One of selecting the continuous notice effect that has been selected, and selecting the kind of continuous notice effect that avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effect continues for the specified number or more. The gaming machine according to appendix D1, which is executed with a given probability.

  According to Supplementary Note D2, selecting the continuous notice effect that has been executed by the second continuous notice control means and avoiding a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effect continues for the specified number or more. Since any one of the types of the continuous notice effects is selectively executed, the diversity of the continuous notice effects is realized.

[Appendix D3]
The first continuous notice control means executes a predetermined notice continuation display when the continuous notice effect is executed continuously after the end of the continuous notice effect executed by the second continuous notice control means. The gaming machine according to appendix D1 or D2.

  Thereby, even when the previous continuous notice effect ends with a reach, it is possible to make the player recognize that a situation where there is a high possibility that the jackpot is won. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game in the variable display accompanied by the continuous notice effect that is continuously executed.

[Appendix D4]
The second continuous notice control means does not execute a predetermined notice continuation display when executing the continuous notice effect continuously after the end of the continuous notice effect performed by the second continuous notice control means. The gaming machine described in appendix D3.

  According to Supplementary Note D4, there is a case where the advance notice display is executed and a case where the advance notice display is not executed. Therefore, the player can feel the expectation when the advance notice display is performed. .

[Appendix D5]
Specifically, the gaming machine further includes a current continuous notice storage unit (RAM 512) in which the contents of the continuous notice effect of the current or previous game times are stored, and the first continuous notice control means is the current continuous notice. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices D1 to D4, which determines the continuous notice effect that has been executed by the second continuous notice control unit based on the content of the storage unit.

  According to Supplementary Note D5, when the continuous notice effect is continuously executed after the end of the continuous notice effect executed by the second continuous notice control means, the second continuous notice control means is executed. It is possible to realize a configuration that continues the continuous notice effect.

[Appendix E1]
A success / failure information acquisition means (MPU41) for acquiring the success / failure information when a game ball enters a predetermined operation winning opening;
A hold storage means (RAM 412) in which the success / failure information acquired by the success / failure information acquisition means is stored up to a predetermined maximum hold number;
A transition determination means (MPU 41) for sequentially determining whether or not a predetermined state transition condition is satisfied for the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means;
A transition control means (MPU41) for transitioning the gaming state to a predetermined specific gaming state according to the determination result by the transition determination means;
Hold confirmation means (MPU 41) for confirming the contents of each of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means before each of the success / failure information is determined by the transition determination means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is predetermined with a predetermined probability. A first continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in a specified number of game times or more;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means does not satisfy the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is selected with a predetermined probability. Second continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in less than the specific number of game times;
With
When one or both of the first continuous notice control means and the second continuous notice control means continue the continuous notice effect executed corresponding to a plurality of the success / failure information, the continuous notice effect and A gaming machine characterized in that a different predetermined continuous notice effect can be executed alternately with the continuous notice effect.

  According to Supplementary Note E1, avoiding a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects performed corresponding to a plurality of the success / failure information with a simple process or configuration can do. Note that the supplementary note E1 corresponds to, for example, the sixth embodiment.

[Appendix E2]
The first continuous notice control means is executed by the second continuous notice control means when executing the continuous notice effect continuously after the end of the continuous notice effect executed by the second continuous notice control means. The gaming machine according to appendix E1, wherein the continuous announcement effect or the specific continuous announcement effect that has been performed can be continuously executed.

  According to Supplementary Note E2, when the success / failure information satisfies the state transition condition, the continuous notice effect executed by the second continuous notice control unit may be continuously executed. Therefore, there is a case where there is a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effects among the plural kinds of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more. Thus, before the state transition condition is clearly indicated by a display to that effect, the player is notified by any one of the types of the continuous notice effects continuing for the specified number or more. The frequency that can be increased.

[Appendix E3]
One or both of the first continuous notice control means and the second continuous notice control means perform a continuous notice effect at the game time immediately before the start of the continuous notice effect executed in response to the validity information received this time. If it is scheduled to be executed, select the continuous notice effect different from the continuous notice effect executed in the game round immediately before the start from a plurality of the continuous notice effects, and either current or previous The gaming machine according to appendix E1 or 2, wherein when a continuous notice effect is executed in a game time, a predetermined specific continuous notice effect different from the continuous notice effect is executed alternately with the continuous notice effect.

  According to Supplementary Note E3, a variety of effects in the gaming machine can be realized.

[Appendix E4]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices E1 to E3, wherein the first continuous notice control unit selects the specific continuous notice effect with a predetermined probability even when the state transition condition is satisfied.

  According to Supplementary Note E4, since the state transition condition may be satisfied even when the specific continuous notice effect is executed, the state change condition is satisfied when the specific continuous notice effect is executed. It is prevented from being determined that it is not.

[Appendix F1]
A success / failure information acquisition means (MPU41) for acquiring the success / failure information when a game ball enters a predetermined operation winning opening;
A hold storage means (RAM 412) in which the success / failure information acquired by the success / failure information acquisition means is stored up to a predetermined maximum hold number;
A transition determination means (MPU 41) for sequentially determining whether or not a predetermined state transition condition is satisfied for the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means;
A transition control means (MPU41) for transitioning the gaming state to a predetermined specific gaming state according to the determination result by the transition determination means;
Hold confirmation means (MPU 41) for confirming the contents of each of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means before each of the success / failure information is determined by the transition determination means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is predetermined with a predetermined probability. A first continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in a specified number of game times or more;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means does not satisfy the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is selected with a predetermined probability. Second continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in less than the specific number of game times;
Display control means (MPU 51) for displaying in the hold display area a number of hold images corresponding to the number of the success / failure information currently stored in the hold storage means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the hold confirmation means does not satisfy a preset notice hold condition, a normal hold image is displayed as the hold image in the hold display area, and the notice hold condition is satisfied. A hold display control means (MPU 51) for displaying a notice hold image having a display mode different from that of the normal hold image as the hold image in the hold display area with a predetermined probability;
With
The second continuous notice control means is of a type that avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects performed in response to a plurality of the success / failure information. Selecting the continuous notice effect,
The gaming machine characterized in that the holding display control means does not display the notice holding image in the holding display area when the continuous notice effect is executed at a game time corresponding to any of the holding images.

  In this type of gaming machine, the notice hold image different from the normal hold image may be displayed when the content of the success / failure information satisfies the notice hold condition such as “reach effect is executed”. However, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the number of continuous executions of the continuous notice effect may be recognized by displaying the notice hold image.

  On the other hand, according to Supplementary Note F1, when the continuous notice effect is executed in the game times corresponding to any of the reserved images, the notice reserved image is not displayed in the reserved display area. The number of continuous executions of the continuous notice effect cannot be estimated, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased. Note that the supplementary note F1 corresponds to, for example, the first embodiment.

[Appendix G1]
A success / failure information acquisition means (MPU41) for acquiring the success / failure information when a game ball enters a predetermined operation winning opening;
A hold storage means (RAM 412) in which the success / failure information acquired by the success / failure information acquisition means is stored up to a predetermined maximum hold number;
A transition determination means (MPU 41) for sequentially determining whether or not a predetermined state transition condition is satisfied for the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means;
A transition control means (MPU41) for transitioning the gaming state to a predetermined specific gaming state according to the determination result by the transition determination means;
Hold confirmation means (MPU 41) for confirming the contents of each of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means before each of the success / failure information is determined by the transition determination means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is predetermined with a predetermined probability. A first continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in a specified number of game times or more;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means does not satisfy the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is selected with a predetermined probability. Second continuous notice control means (MPU51) continuously executing in less than the specific number of game times;
Display control means (MPU 51) for displaying in the hold display area a number of hold images corresponding to the number of the success / failure information currently stored in the hold storage means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the hold confirmation means does not satisfy a preset notice hold condition, a normal hold image is displayed as the hold image in the hold display area, and the notice hold condition is satisfied. A hold display control means (MPU 51) for displaying a notice hold image having a display mode different from that of the normal hold image as the hold image in the hold display area with a predetermined probability;
With
The second continuous notice control means is of a type that avoids a situation in which any one type of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects performed in response to a plurality of the success / failure information. Selecting the continuous notice effect,
The hold display control means is a case where the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the hold confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, and the continuous notice effect is executed at the game times corresponding to any of the hold images. When this is done, the game machine is characterized in that the notice hold image is displayed in any hold display area randomly selected from the hold display area where the hold image is displayed.

  In this type of gaming machine, the notice hold image different from the normal hold image may be displayed when the content of the success / failure information satisfies the notice hold condition such as “reach effect is executed”. However, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the number of continuous executions of the continuous notice effect may be recognized by displaying the notice hold image.

  On the other hand, according to the supplementary note G1, for example, it is considered that the state transition condition is not satisfied in the game times corresponding to the reserved image, and the state transition conditions are not satisfied in the game times corresponding to the reserved image after that It is done.

  In this case, after discouraging a player who was only expecting the game times corresponding to the notice hold image, the player is given the state transition condition in the game times corresponding to the normal hold image. Can give a sense of surprise, and can add interest to the game. Note that supplementary note G1 corresponds to, for example, the seventh embodiment.

  It is also conceivable that the state transition condition is satisfied at the game times corresponding to the reserved image prior to the game times corresponding to the advance notice image. In this case, it is possible to provide a game that has a surprise effect due to an unexpected jackpot to a player who has been expecting only the game times corresponding to the notice hold image. In the case where a big win is won in the game times corresponding to the reserved image prior to the game times corresponding to the notice hold image, the notice hold image displayed in the hold display area is used as the normal hold image. It is possible to return to

[Appendix G2]
The hold display control means is a case where the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the hold confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, and the continuous notice effect is executed at the game times corresponding to any of the hold images. The hold display area selected at random from the hold display area excluding the hold display area corresponding to the success / failure information confirmed by the hold confirmation means in the hold display area where the hold image is displayed. The gaming machine according to appendix G1, which displays the notice-pending image.

  According to Supplementary Note G2, the variable display may end without occurrence of reach in the game times corresponding to the preliminary hold image, but the state transition condition is always satisfied in the game times corresponding to the hold image thereafter. Therefore, the player is not greatly discouraged. In addition, the player who knows that such processing is performed recognizes in advance that the state transition condition has been satisfied because no reach has occurred in the game times corresponding to the notice-pending image. can do.

4: Main control unit 41: MPU
411: ROM
412: RAM
5: Audio lamp control device 51: MPU
511: ROM
512: RAM
52: Input / output I / F
6: Display control device 61: MPU
611: ROM
612: RAM
7: Dispensing control unit 8: Launch control device 9: Power supply control device 10: Pachinko machine (game machine)
11: Front frame 12: Inner frame 13: Back pack unit 14: Outer frame 21: Launch handle 22: Operation button 22a: Operation switch 26: Speaker 27: Illumination unit 341: Symbol display unit 342: Holding display areas 342A to 342D : 1st reservation area-4th reservation area 343: Determination display area

Claims (1)

A success / failure information obtaining means for obtaining the success / failure information when a game ball enters a predetermined operation winning opening;
A hold storage means for storing the success / failure information acquired by the success / failure information acquisition means with a predetermined maximum hold number as an upper limit;
Transition determination means for sequentially determining whether or not a predetermined state transition condition is satisfied for the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means;
Transition control means for shifting the gaming state to a predetermined specific gaming state in accordance with the determination result by the transition determining means;
Hold confirmation means for confirming the contents of each of the success / failure information stored in the hold storage means before each of the success / failure information is determined by the transition determination means;
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means satisfies the state transition condition, one of the types of continuous notice effects is selected from a plurality of kinds of continuous notice effects with a predetermined probability. First continuous notice control means for continuously executing in a predetermined number of game times or more,
When the content of the success / failure information confirmed by the holding confirmation means does not satisfy the state transition condition, one of the types of the continuous notice effects is selected with a predetermined probability. Second continuous notice control means for selecting and executing continuously in less than the specified number of game times;
With
Either one or both of the first continuous notice control unit and the second continuous notice control unit may perform a specific continuous notice effect selected from the plurality of types of continuous notice effects before the specific continuous notice effect. The game can be started from the game times in which the selected continuous notice effect is executed,
A gaming machine configured to avoid a situation in which any one of the types of the continuous notice effects is continued for the specified number or more in the continuous notice effects performed in response to a plurality of the success / failure information. .

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