JP2019097989A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in the effect of a performance to be executed on the basis of acquisition of a random number, and capable of increasing player's interest in the performance.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: random number acquisition means for acquiring random numbers used in a predetermined lottery, triggered by entry of a game ball into an entry area; first performance execution means for executing a first performance which can be executed on the basis of acquisition of the random numbers; and second performance execution means for executing a second performance which can be executed at the same time as the first performance. The second performance execution means sets so as to start executing the second performance at a timing according to an execution situation of the first performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 50

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing predetermined effects based on the acquisition of random numbers.

Conventionally, as a game machine of this kind, various random numbers for lottery of the big hit are held with a predetermined number as the upper limit, with the game ball entering the start area (start winning opening) provided in the game area as a game machine of this kind. While storing and reading out the stored suspension triggered by the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and based on the read random number related to the suspension, the form of the jackpot lottery and the variation effect are determined, It is known to perform the variable rendition in a determined manner.
Further, in recent years, in order to improve the rendering effect, a gaming machine capable of executing various renderings has been devised with random numbers being acquired. In such a gaming machine, when a random number is acquired, it is determined whether or not a pending display effect that performs a pending display in a predetermined display mode, or whether a random number relating to the pending is to be won in a big hit After that, it is possible to execute pre-reading zone effect or the like that displays a background image that can indicate the result of the determination.
In addition, there is also known a gaming machine which simultaneously executes the above-mentioned hold display effect and pre-reading zone effect upon acquisition of a random number in order to further enhance the effect (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2015-154812, A

  However, as described above, when a plurality of effects (pending display effect, pre-reading zone effect) are simultaneously executed in response to random numbers being acquired, it is difficult to know which effect to pay attention to There is a fear that the player's alertness is distracted and the rendering effect is reduced. Also, for example, although an aspect with a high expectation of the jackpot is executed in any of the effects, as a result of being distracted by other effects, there is a possibility that the effects may be missed. Yes, there was also a risk of lowering the interest of the player.

  Therefore, the present invention is made under the above-described circumstances, and prevents the effects of the effects to be executed based on the acquisition of the random numbers from being reduced, and at the same time enhancing the player's interest in the effects. The purpose is to provide a possible gaming machine.

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

  (1) The gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention has a gaming area 12 in which gaming balls can flow, and an entry area (first start winning opening 15) provided in the gaming area 12 and in which the gaming balls can enter. And random number acquisition means (main CPU 101) for acquiring a random number (big hit determination random number) used for a predetermined lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the entry area, and an effect that can be executed based on the acquisition of the random number A first effect execution means (sub CPU 301) for executing a first effect (initial pending hold display) and a second effect (normally background switching effect) which is an effect that can be executed at the same time as the first effect And a second effect executing unit (sub-CPU 301) to be executed, the second effect executing unit, the timing according to the execution status of the first effect (normal initial hold display mode, special initial hold display mode) Second Is startable set execution exits, characterized in that is.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second effect that can be executed at the same time as the first effect can be started at the timing according to the execution status of the first effect that can be executed based on the acquisition of the random number. Even when a plurality of effects are executed based on the acquisition of the random numbers, it is possible to surely draw attention to a specific effect. In addition, since various variations can be set for the execution timings of the plurality of effects, it is possible to change the impression that the player has with the effects to be executed based on the acquisition of the random numbers. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect to be executed based on the acquisition of the random number from being reduced, and to enhance the player's interest in the effect.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, as a mode for executing the second effect, a first mode (background switching pattern Q) and a second mode (background switching different from the first mode) A pattern P) is provided, and the sum of the execution time of the first effect and the execution time when the second effect is executed according to the first aspect is the second effect according to the second aspect. It may be set to be within the execution time in the case of

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in the effect of an effect to be executed based on acquisition of a random number and enhancing the player's interest in the effect. .

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an appearance perspective view in the state where the front door of a pachinko machine was opened. It is a front schematic diagram of a game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot determination random-number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view of a hit symbol random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random-number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of a fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electrically-driven work thing working table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of a game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random-number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view of a second starting winning opening opening control table of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a sensor detection process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing at the time of the 1st starting winning a prize mouth detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing at the time of the 2nd starting winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol variation start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation production pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of special symbol change stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of special game end processing in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common drawing related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol variation start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol stop post-process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the suspension display production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of suspension change production | presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of suspension change production | presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of suspension change production | presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of suspension change production | presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of suspension change production | presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of suspension change production | presentation of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the pending | holding display determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the pending | holding display determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the normal middle background switching production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the normal middle background switching production of a pachinko machine. It is a time chart which shows the flow of execution of the 1st background change production of a pachinko machine, and a suspension display production. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the normal middle background switching production of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the background image switching determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the initial stage pending | holding display execution process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal middle background switching production | presentation control processing in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of the 1st background change production execution processing in the subcontrol board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a variable command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the symbol determination command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses gaming balls as gaming media. Although not particularly illustrated, in a game arcade where a pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in an installation area of a game machine called an island, and a game for lending game balls A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to the corresponding gaming ball lending device R.
The gaming ball lending device R is capable of inserting a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for insertion of bills and lending of gaming balls is stored. And, after inserting a bill into the gaming ball lending device R (or inserting a card), it is possible to receive the lending of gaming balls from the gaming ball lending device R by performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P It can be done.

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

  At the lower left portion of the machine frame 1, as shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as the audio output device 10 is provided. Further, in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2, a game board 11 for forming the game area 12 is accommodated. Also, the front door 3 is attached to the transparent plate 4 covering the opening, the upper plate 6 and the tray 7 located below the transparent plate 4 and capable of receiving gaming balls, and to the right of the tray 7 An operation handle 5 for performing a shooting operation and a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached to the left and right upper sides of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

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

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

  In addition, the operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can perform a rotation operation in a predetermined direction. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 5, the gaming ball received in the upper plate 6 is sent to the launch device (not shown), and the strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5, The game device is fired toward the game area 12 by the launcher. The game balls thus fired are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12.

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flowing direction of the game ball irregular, a general winning opening 14 in which the game ball can enter, and start-up Guide the game ball out of the game area 12 by the first start winning hole 15 and the second start winning hole 16 as the area, the gate 20 through which the game ball can pass, the attacker device 17 which operates by satisfying the predetermined condition, An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device for performing effects with the progress of the game are provided.

The general winning opening 14 is provided on the lower left side of the game area 12 as shown in FIG. 3, and when the game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (five in this embodiment) of winning balls Will be paid out.
The number and position of the general winning openings 14 are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided slightly below the center of the game area 12. A game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can not enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position closer to the right from the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can not enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16 b (normally driven combination) that can be opened and closed. Then, when the movable piece 16b is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the gaming ball toward the second start winning opening 16 As a result, the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. For example, a pair of blade members that open and close the second start winning opening 16 by pivoting in the left and right direction about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 The cover may be configured by a lid member that pivots in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis to open and close the second start winning opening 16 or slides in the vertical direction to open and close the second start winning opening 16 You may comprise by the shutter member.
The installation positions of the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 are not particularly limited. For example, the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 can be used in any game area 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may be disposed at positions where it is easy to enter the ball.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, the winning ball is paid out, and a special symbol of 1 is determined from among a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Various special benefits are associated with each special symbol, and in accordance with the determined special symbol type, it is possible to obtain special benefits such as the execution of special games advantageous to the player and the setting of a predetermined gaming state. It is supposed to be.
The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game balls to the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number may be used. Good. Also, the number of winning balls is the same between the starting winning opening (the second starting winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. It may be different or different.

  The gate 20 is provided above the second start winning opening 16 as shown in FIG. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of a normal symbol to be described later is performed. When the result of the lottery is a hit, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned second start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

The attacker device 17 is provided below the second start winning opening 16, as shown in FIG. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which game balls can enter and an open / close door 18 b for opening and closing the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the opening and closing door 18b is closed and the large winning opening 18 is closed, although the entry of the game ball to the large winning opening 18 is impossible, the above-mentioned special game is executed The opening / closing door 18b is opened, and the large winning opening 18 is opened, and the opening / closing door 18b functions as a receiving member for guiding the gaming ball to the large winning opening 18 so that the game ball enters the large winning opening 18 It becomes possible.
Then, when the game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of award balls are paid out.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the big winning opening 18, and the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can not enter. It is supposed to be.
As described above, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b pass the gate 20, the second Entry to the start winning opening 16 and entry to the large winning opening 18 are possible.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided substantially at the center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. Further, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image, and a background image is displayed on the display unit 21a. A dummy symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and a variation effect of notifying the player of the result of the jackpot lottery described later by the stop display mode of each effect pattern 50 is performed.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device. For example, a drum-type display device or the like may be used to perform various displays using a plurality of drums with a symbol on the outer periphery.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is, as a rendering device, in addition to the rendering display device 21, a speaker as the above-described voice output device 10, and a rendering lighting device 23 that performs rendering by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. The lamp (see Figure 1) is provided.
Further, at the front position of the upper tray 6, there is provided an effect operation device 9 capable of advancing or switching an effect to be executed during a game, a standby time or the like by an operation of the player. The effect operation device 9 in the present embodiment is a circular ring-shaped frame body, and is configured of an operation dial 9a which can be rotated and an operation button 9b which is fitted in the operation dial 9a and which can be depressed. . Then, when a predetermined effect is executed in the effect display device 21 and the user performs a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a or an operation of pressing the operation button 9b, the predetermined effect described above proceeds or is switched to a different effect. It is supposed to
The effect operating device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, and the like, and a cross key or the like capable of inputting in the up, down, left, and right directions may be provided. In addition to providing the effect operation device 9 such as the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b, the cross key described above may be separately provided.

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

  Further, as described above, the gaming ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, but operations for the gaming ball lending device R such as lending of gaming balls and ejection of cards are The pachinko machine P is to be accepted. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P has a value information display device 35 for displaying value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation. And a card return button 37, which can be

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game or effect of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is constituted by various control boards, and, specifically, as shown in FIG. It has a launch and payout control substrate 200 for controlling payout, a sub control substrate 300 for controlling various effects, and a gaming ball lending control substrate 400 for relaying operations to the gaming ball lending device R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch and payout control substrate 200 and the sub control substrate 300 are connected to the main control substrate 100, and the game ball lending control substrate 400 is connected to the launch and payout control substrate 200. There is.
Further, an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the game progress to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer of the game arcade etc.) is connected to the main control board 100 and the launch and payout control board 200 It is done.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch and payout control substrate 200 controls both the firing of the game ball and the payout of the award ball, but the substrate for controlling the firing of the game ball (launch control A substrate) and a substrate for controlling the payout of the winning balls (a payout control substrate) may be separately provided.

  In addition, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply substrate is connected to each substrate provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. A backup power supply is provided on the power supply substrate, and it is determined that the power is cut off when the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes lower than a predetermined value, and a power disconnection signal is output to the main control substrate 100 .

The main control board 100 controls the game played on the pachinko machine P, and specifically, it starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16 The special figure game which is done, and the common figure game which is started when the game ball passes the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 performs a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processing, a control program for advancing a game, a main ROM 102 for storing data and tables necessary for the game, and the like. And a main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like of
Then, the main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101, Command transmission to another substrate based on the result of the arithmetic processing is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning opening detection sensor 14a for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 14, and the gaming ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 A first start winning opening detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been shot, a second start winning opening detection sensor 16a for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball to the special winning opening 18 A large winning opening detection sensor 18a for detecting that the ball has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that the gaming ball has passed through the gate 20, magnetism and radio waves directed to the game board 11, and shaking the game board 11 The fraud detection sensor 35 which detects the vibration which arises due to is connected. Then, detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Furthermore, on the main control board 100, as a device to be controlled, the start winning opening solenoid 16c for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 and the opening and closing door 18b for the big winning opening 18 are opened and closed. The special winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special view hold display 38, and the second special view hold display 39 And the normal symbol hold display device 33 are connected.
The main control board 100 drives the solenoids to control the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 16 and the special winning opening 18, and to control the display of the display devices.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the launch and discharge control substrate 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, as with the main control substrate 100, and is connected so as to be able to communicate bi-directionally with the main control substrate 100. .

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

Then, when control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control substrate 200, control is performed such that the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are energized to launch the gaming ball. On the other hand, when the control signal from the launch stop switch 5c is input to the launch / dispense control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are de-energized to stop the launch of the gaming ball.
As a device for firing the game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the firing motor 61.

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

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

  The front door open detection sensor 3a is configured to output an open detection signal to the launch and payout control substrate 200 when it detects that the front door 3 is opened, and the open detection signal is output while the front door 3 is open. It is output continuously. Then, when the release detection signal is input, the launch and payout control board 200 transmits a door open command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the open detection signal is stopped, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and a door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  The full tray detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of the tray 7, and when the gaming balls to be paid out as prize balls are stored in the receiving tray 7 for a predetermined amount or more and become full, the stored gaming balls are described above. As a predetermined position is reached, a detection signal is output to the launch and payout control board 200. Then, while the stored gaming balls reach the predetermined position described above, the detection signal is continuously output to the launch and payout control board 200. The discharge and delivery control board 200 transmits the receiving full condition command to the main control board 100 by judging that the receiving tray 7 is full by continuously inputting the detection signal for a predetermined time. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the launch / dispense control board 200 is interrupted, it is judged that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a full tray release command is sent to the main control board 100. Do.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending control board 400 for relaying the operation to the game ball lending device R is connected to the launch and payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch and payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch and payout control board 200 includes the value information display device 35 and the ball lending switch 36a for detecting the pressing operation of the ball lending button 36 via the gaming ball lending control board 400; A card return switch 37a for detecting an operation of pressing the card return button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch and payout control substrate 200, and the launch and payout control substrate 200 transmits the game ball to the gaming ball lending device R. Send a loan request signal to request a loan. Then, when the gaming ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the gaming ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information, and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out the number of game balls.
In addition, when the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch and payout control substrate 200, and the launch and payout control substrate 200 is sent to the gaming ball lending device R. Send a return request signal requesting return of the card. Then, when the gaming ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the gaming ball lending device R is controlled to eject the card.

The sub control board 300 is for controlling an effect to be executed during a game, a standby time or the like.
The sub control board 300, as shown in FIG. 4, includes a sub CPU 301 for performing various arithmetic processing, a control program for executing effects, a sub ROM 302 for storing data and tables required for executing effects, And a sub RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like at the time of processing, and is connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300.

Further, the sub CPU 301 reads out the control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 and the signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display A board (not shown in particular), a voice control board for controlling voice output (not shown in particular), and an electric decoration control board (not shown in particular) for controlling lighting of lighting , Send a command for effect execution.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the electric decoration control board are separately provided. However, one sheet of board combining the functions of these boards , And both the sound output and the lighting of the illumination may be controlled by the substrate.

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

  Although not particularly shown, the image control board is provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VRAM, and the like. The ROM of the image control board stores image data such as a symbol and a background displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, the CPU controls the image display by the effect display device 21 by storing the image data read from the ROM in the VRAM.

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

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

(Summary of pachinko machine P game)
Next, the game in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the special-figure game and the game of the common-figure game progress in parallel. In addition, as a game state when advancing both these games, the game state of either low probability game state (the so-called non probability change state) or high probability game state (the so-called probability change state) and non time saving game state or time short game Any game state in which any one game state is combined is set.
In pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as normal gaming state) combining low probability gaming state and non time saving gaming state or a gaming state combining high probability gaming state and time saving gaming state (hereinafter high probability The game state of any of the time-saving game states is set.

Here, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery described later is set to a predetermined value. Further, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a value higher than that of the low probability gaming state. That is, in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state, it is easier to win the jackpot by the jackpot lottery.
In the non-time saving game state, the movable piece 16b is hard to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 does not easily open), and the game ball is hard to enter the second start winning opening 16. In addition, in the time saving game state, the movable piece 16b is more easily opened than the non-time saving game state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is more likely to be opened) It is a state.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after reset, the normal gaming state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball fired by a launcher (not shown) and flowing down the gaming area 12 enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a big hit occurs A lottery will be held. Then, when the big hit is won by this big hit lottery, the special winning opening 18 is opened and a special game that enables the player to enter the gaming ball into the high winning opening 18 is executed, and further, after the special special game is over The game state of is set to the high probability time short game state.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming balls flowing down the first gaming area 12 a can enter the first start winning opening 15. In addition, game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the large winning opening 18, pass the gate 20, and enter the second start winning opening 16. Then, in the normal gaming state, the player is allowed to hit the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-hand strike) so that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (high pitched), During the probability time short game state and during the special game, the game ball enters the large winning opening 18 or the game ball enters the second start winning hole 16 through the gate 20 and the game ball enters the second The game balls are hit and hit (so-called right hit) toward the game area 12b.
Specifically, during the high probability time short game state and during the special game, a display is issued on the effect display device 21 instructing to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b, and the normal game state is set. Then, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a.

The lottery of this jackpot is stored in the main ROM 102 and various random numbers acquired when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and the random number is determined. It takes place on the basis of various tables.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a random number used for lottery of the big hit, the big hit determination random number used for the determination of the big hit, a winning symbol random number used for determination of the type of special symbol, and the above-mentioned fluctuation effect And a reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number which are used to determine the variation pattern number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number uses a hardware random number built in the main control board 100. The jackpot determination random number is updated according to a predetermined rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
Also, the random numbers used to determine the variation presentation pattern are not limited to the three types described above, for example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers, or any one of these random numbers Alternatively, multiple random numbers may be used.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a random number value is acquired for each of the above-mentioned random numbers, and each random number is stored in the holding storage area of the main RAM 103 It is supposed to be.
The reserved storage area is a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering the gaming ball into the first start winning opening 15, and The second holding storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special view random number) acquired by entering the game ball into the 2 start winning opening 16 is configured. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and a total of four sets of first special view random numbers and a total of second special view random numbers It is possible to store a group.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first storage area. It has become. For example, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special view random number is not stored in any of the first holding storage areas, it is acquired as a trigger. First special map random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, in the state where the first special drawing random number is stored in the first storage section of the first storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired triggered by this. The first special map random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, in a state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this is The first special map random number acquired as a trigger is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, in a state where the first special drawing random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this is The first special map random number acquired as a trigger is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state in which the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, this entering is performed. The first special figure random number relating to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special view random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second storage area. The specific storage process is the same as the storage of the first special figure random number described above, so the description will be omitted.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserve storage area (hereinafter referred to as first special figure reserve number) is a first special figure reserve number counter ( In particular, the number of pairs of second special view random numbers stored in the second reserve storage area (hereinafter referred to as the second special view reserve number) stored in the second reserve storage area is the second special view reserve number counter (not shown). In particular, it is stored in the memory (not shown).
In the present specification, as described above, the fact that the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored in the pending storage area is also referred to as "pending" or "pending storage". The figure holding number and the second special view holding number are also simply referred to as the “holding number”.

In addition, the pachinko machine P which relates to this form, as the table which relates to the lottery of the big hit, the big hit determination random number decision table 110, the per symbol random number decision table 111, the reach group decision random number decision table 112, the reach mode decision random number decision table 113, , And a fluctuation pattern lottery table 114.
In addition, the table which concerns on the lottery of a big hit is not limited to these, In addition, when it is necessary to perform determination and determination based on a random number, you may provide a table suitably.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is for determining whether or not the jackpot is, and as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability determination table 110a is referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the gaming ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one jackpot determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, the jackpot determination random number judgment table 110 of either the low probability judgment table 110a or the high probability judgment table 110b is selected, and is selected as the acquired jackpot decision random number A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown to Fig.5 (a), according to the low probability determination table 110a, when a big hit determination random number is 1000-1219, it is determined to be a big hit, and other big hit determination random numbers (0-999, 1220-65535 If it is the case, it is determined that there is a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 297.9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the big hit determination random number is 1000 to 2119, it is determined to be big hit, and other big hit determination random numbers If it is ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 58.5.
That is, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot probability of the big hit is approximately five times as compared with the low probability determination table 110a.

  The jackpot decision random numbers (1000 to 1219) judged to be a jackpot in the low probability judgment table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot decision random numbers (1000 to 2119) judged to be a jackpot in the high probability judgment table 110b There is. That is, the jackpot determination random number determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a is determined to be a jackpot also in the high probability determination table 110b.

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

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when winning a jackpot, and in addition, Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first starting winning opening determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 29, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the hitting symbol random number is 30 to 199. In this case, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 15%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 85%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second starting winning opening determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. If it is, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined are both 50%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined regardless of which winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and each table Different jackpot symbols may be determined.

In the case of losing due to the lottery of the jackpot based on the first special figure random number, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In the case of a loss by a large winning lottery based on the second special figure random number, the special symbol Y2 is determined as a lost pattern without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
That is, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when the jackpot is won, and is not referred to in the case of loss.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used to determine a variation mode number and a variation pattern number for determining a variation presentation pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number for determining the variation presentation pattern are determined based on the result of the determination. And a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number. Then, the generated fluctuation mode command and fluctuation pattern command are transmitted from the main control substrate 100 to the sub control substrate 300, and the sub control substrate 300 generates a large winning lottery based on the received fluctuation mode command and fluctuation pattern command. The specific aspect (for example, the image etc. which are displayed on the display part 21a of the effect display apparatus 21) of the fluctuation production which alert | reports a result is determined. The fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are commands used to determine the fluctuation time and mode of the fluctuation effect.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining the group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used to determine the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, in determining the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number, reach group decision random number and reach group decision random number judgment table as a prior step At 112, the type of group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each of the gaming state, the type of start winning opening, and the number of reservations (the number of first special drawing reservations and the number of second special drawing reservations). Here, as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c), the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 15 and the gaming state being the non-short time gaming state is a loss The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected if the result is a loss of winning result of the jackpot based on the entry of the game ball to the second start winning opening 16 and the gaming state is a short time game state The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case where the

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach group determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 1006. And, when it becomes loss by the lottery of the above-mentioned big hit, reach group decision random number decision table 112 is selected according to the game state of the point of drawing the said big hit, type of starting winning a prize opening and the number of reservations Based on the acquired reach group determination random number and the selected reach group determination random number determination table 112, the type of the group is determined.

Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-time-short gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by the entry of the gaming ball to the first start winning opening 15 is lost In the case where the first special drawing reserve number at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 2 or more. The second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).
In addition, when the gaming state is a short time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special view random number acquired by the entry of the gaming ball to the second start winning opening 16 results in a loss, the lottery When the second special figure reservation number at the hour is 0 to 3 (that is, regardless of the number of the second special figure reservation number being any number), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 7 (c)) reference).

Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 299, the "first group" is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 300 to 300 If the second group is determined when 8999, and the fourth group is determined if the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, if the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 The "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the "second group" is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to In the case of 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and in the case where the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the "first group" is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to If it is 8999, the "third group" is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is from 9,000 to 1,006, the "fifth group" is determined.

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

In addition, as described later, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored during the non-time-saving game state, the first special figure random number before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number A predetermination process of performing various determinations on the jackpot lottery for the figure random numbers is executed. Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the group type, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined at the start of fluctuation, and also in the above-mentioned predetermination processing, based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112 described above. The group type is determined, and further, a variation mode number and a variation pattern number described later are determined.
Here, when the group type is determined, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 according to the number of reservations at the time of performing this determination, that is, either the first determination table 112a or the second determination table 112b is referred In the first determination table 112a and the second determination table 112b in this embodiment, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, either the first group or the second group is determined. When the reach group determination random number is from 9000 to 1066, either the fourth group or the fifth group is set so as to be determined (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).
Therefore, even if the number of reservations at the start of the change is different from the number of reservations at the time of executing the above-mentioned predetermination processing, the group type of either the first group or the second group is If determined, the group type of either the first group or the second group is determined even at the start of the change. In addition, when the group type of either the fourth group or the fifth group is determined in the above-described prior determination process, the same group type as the group type determined in the prior determination process is determined at the start of the change. Be done. Then, as described later, since the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern lottery table 114 are associated with each group, the group type of either the fourth group or the fifth group is determined in the prior determination process. The same variation mode number and variation pattern number are determined at any time of the predetermination process and the beginning of variation.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-described predetermination process is executed when the first special figure random number is stored during the non-time-saving game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. The same prior determination process is executed also when the second special figure random number is stored during the non-time minor game state, or when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored during the time minor game state It is also possible to make various determinations regarding the jackpot lottery before the start of the fluctuation.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines a variation mode number used to determine a variation production pattern (a variation presentation mode, variation time), and a variation pattern lottery table 114 used to determine a variation pattern number described later. It is for deciding.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a loss determination table which is referred to when the result of the big win lottery is lost and a big hit which is referred to when the result of the big win lottery is the big win And a determination table.

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

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

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, even if the reach mode determination random number is any value) A variation mode number such as “00H” (alphanumeric characters with “H” added at the end is hexadecimal notation. The same applies hereinafter) is determined, and the first variation table 114 a is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “00H” is determined, The second variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number “00H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number “01H” is determined, The fourth variation table 114d is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, according to the fifth group determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the variation mode number “02H” is determined, The fifth variation table 114e is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number "03H" is determined, and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.

In addition, the jackpot determination table is provided in plurality for each of the types of jackpot symbols determined when the jackpot (ie, when the jackpot lottery) winning jackpot (i.e. when the jackpot lottery), and when the jackpot became a jackpot.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, as the jackpot determination table, the first symbol to be referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the non-time-saving game state A jackpot determination table 113f and a second jackpot determination table 113g to be referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the short time game state are provided.

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

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined by winning the jackpot in the non-time saving game state, the first jackpot determination table 113f is selected, and the jackpot is won in the hour game state, the special symbol X1 or X2 Is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113g is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of “01H” is determined, The thirtieth variation table 114 f is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number "A2H" is determined and the 31st variation table 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the fluctuation mode number "A3H" is determined and the 32nd fluctuation table 114h is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number of “A2H” is determined and When the 31 variation table 114g is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 1399, the variation mode number of "A3H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 400 If it is 2038, the fluctuation mode number of "04H" is determined and the 33rd fluctuation table 114i is selected.

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 10G, according to the thirty-first change table 114g, when the change pattern random number is 0 to 249, a change pattern number “A6H” is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), according to the 32nd fluctuation table 114h, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the fluctuation pattern number “A6H” is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 90 to When it is 249, a variation pattern number "A7H" is determined.
Similarly, another fluctuation pattern table 114 is configured to determine a predetermined fluctuation pattern number corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number (see FIG. 10).

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of fluctuation (that is, at the start of fluctuation display of special symbols described later (at the start of fluctuation effect)) When the game is played, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the gaming state and the number of reservations (number of first special drawing reservations, number of second special drawings reservation) etc. Be done. As described above, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are for determining a fluctuation effect pattern, and the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determine the mode and fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the fluctuation effect is divided into a first half and a second half. And the mode and fluctuation time of the first half part of fluctuation production are decided by fluctuation mode number, the form and fluctuation time of the second half part of fluctuation production are decided by fluctuation pattern number.

Next, determination processing of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect in the special figure game and control of the special game will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a fluctuation time determination table 115, a special electric bonus game operation table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-described various processes and control of special games. There is.

The fluctuation time determination table 115 is for determining the fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the fluctuation time determination table 115 as a first fluctuation time determination table in which the fluctuation time (hereinafter referred to as the first half fluctuation time) of the first half of the fluctuation effect corresponding to each fluctuation mode number is determined. The second variation time determination table 115b is provided with a second variation time determination table 115b in which the second half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter, referred to as the second half variation time) is defined (FIGS. b) see).

Then, when the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first half variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. Also, when the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding second half variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first-half fluctuation time and the second-half fluctuation time determined in this way corresponds to the entire fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect informing the result of the jackpot lottery.
In addition, based on the determined fluctuation time, the fluctuation display is performed in the effect display device 21 and the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) Is done. Specifically, when the start winning opening on which the game ball enters is the first start winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks for the determined fluctuation time, and the game ball enters. In the case where the start-up winning opening which is shot is the second start-up winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed in a blinking manner during the determined fluctuation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  For example, when the determined fluctuation mode number is "03H" and the fluctuation pattern number is "07H", the first half fluctuation time of "30 seconds" is determined corresponding to the fluctuation mode number "03H", and fluctuation is performed. The latter half fluctuation time of "60 seconds" is determined corresponding to the pattern number "07H". And these total value "90 seconds (= 30 seconds + 60 seconds)" become the whole fluctuation time of fluctuation production, ie, the time of the fluctuation display of a special symbol.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 11A, the first half fluctuation time of "0 seconds" is determined for the fluctuation mode number of "00H" or "04H", and when this fluctuation mode number is determined, The first half of the variable performance is not executed, and only the second half of the variable performance is executed based on the determined fluctuation pattern number. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the fluctuation mode number "00H" is determined only when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the fluctuation mode number is determined. In any case, the display of the loss will be performed in the variable effect.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the determined fluctuation mode number and the determined fluctuation pattern The variation pattern command corresponding to the number is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 300. Then, in the sub control board 300, the aspect of the fluctuation effect is determined based on the received fluctuation mode command and fluctuation pattern command. Specifically, the aspect of the first half of the fluctuation effect is determined based on the fluctuation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the fluctuation effect is determined based on the fluctuation pattern command.
In addition, about the aspect of the fluctuation production, the aspect of the first half of the fluctuation production is determined based on the fluctuation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the fluctuation performance is not determined based on the fluctuation pattern command. The aspect of the first half of the variable performance may be determined on the basis of the variation performance, and the aspect of the second half of the fluctuation performance may be determined based on the variation mode command.
In addition, the fluctuation effect may be divided into more parts instead of being divided into the first half and the second half, and the mode of each part may be determined based on the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command. .
In addition, the aspect of the fluctuation presentation may be determined based on not only the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command but also other commands. Alternatively, it may be determined based on either the fluctuation mode command or the fluctuation pattern command.

  The special electric bonus game operation table 116 is for controlling a special game to be executed when a jackpot is won, and is referred to for operating the big winning opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), the first operation table 116a is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined as the special motorized combination object operation table 116. , And a second operation table 116b to be referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined.

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12A, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a. According to the first operation table 116a, either the large winning opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or the large winning opening 18 is ended by either the condition that 10 gaming balls enter. A round game is executed 16 times. Further, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time when the special winning opening 18 is closed between the round games (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), a special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operation table 116b, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 116a is executed four times. In addition, the number of times of opening and closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during the execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 116a.
The expectation value of the winning balls obtainable during the special game is greater when the special symbol X1 is determined than when the special symbol X2 is determined.

The gaming state setting table 117 is for setting the gaming state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, even if either of the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is in the high probability time short game state It is set. Further, the number of continuations of the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the high probability number) and the number of continuations of the time saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the number of time reductions) are both set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high probability time short game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 100 times. Further, when the jackpot is won during the continuation of the gaming state, the high probability number and the time reduction number are set again. Therefore, after the end of the special game, the high probability time short game state is set, and the game state changes to the normal game state when all of the results of the 100 lotterys are lost without winning the big hit during the continuation of this game state. It will be done.
It should be noted that as the gaming state after the end of the special game, it does not set the same gaming state even when any special symbol is determined, but differs based on the type of the special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery A gaming state (for example, a gaming state combining a low probability gaming state and a short time gaming state, a gaming state combining a high probability gaming state and a non-time short gaming state, etc.) may be set.

Next, the processing relating to the common drawing game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball launched by the launcher (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 passes the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is activated. A lottery of normal symbols is performed to determine whether or not the movable piece 16b is to be opened. When the win is made by the lottery of the normal symbol, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening 16.
The lottery of this normal symbol is based on the hit determination random number determination table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 and used to determine the random number, and the hit determination random number obtained when the game ball passes through the gate 20. Be done.

Then, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 20, the above-described hit determination random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the common drawing reservation storage area of the main RAM 103 with an upper limit of four. Specifically, this common view reservation storage area is configured of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage of the gate 20. It has become. In addition, when the determination random number is already stored in some of the storage units, the determination random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the free storage units. Then, when the four hit determination random numbers have already been stored in the common drawing reservation storage area, even if the gaming ball passes the gate 20, the hit determination random numbers pertaining to this passage are not stored in the common drawing reservation storage area .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the hit determination random number. The hit determination random number is updated according to a predetermined rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of hit determination random numbers stored in the common drawing reservation storage area (hereinafter referred to as the common drawing reservation number) is a common drawing reservation number counter (not shown in particular). It is stored in the
In the present specification, as described above, the fact that the hit determination random number is stored in the common drawing reservation storage area is also referred to as "general drawing reservation holding".

Also, the hit determination random number determination table 118 is used to determine whether or not a hit is made by lottery of a normal symbol, and as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), it is referred to in the non time saving game state. And a time saving determination table 118b to be referred to in the time saving game state.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the gaming ball passes the gate 20, one hit determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, if the gaming state at the time of performing the lottery of the normal symbol is the non time saving game state, the non time saving determination table 118a is selected, and based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected non time saving determination table 118a A lottery of symbols will be made. Further, if the gaming state at the time of performing the lottery of the normal symbol is the short time gaming state, the lottery of the normal symbol is selected based on the winning determination random number selected and the selected short time determination table 118b. Is done.

According to the non-time-decision determination table 118a, it is determined that the winning determination random number is 1 and the other winning determination random number (0, 2 to 65535) is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in the non-time-decision determination table 118a is 1 / 65,536.
Further, according to the time saving determination table 118b, it is determined that the winning determination random number is 1 to 65000, and is determined to be losing if it is any other winning determination random number (0, 65001 to 65535). Therefore, the probability of winning in the short judgment table 118b at this time is 65000/65536, that is, about 99/100.
In addition, a hit symbol is determined when it becomes a hit by lottery of a normal symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when it becomes a loss.

  In addition, the pachinko machine P which relates to this form, as a table which relates to the control of the opening and closing control of the fluctuation of the normal design and the movable piece 16b, is equipped with the normal design fluctuation pattern determination table 119 ing.

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

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

  As described above, conditions for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16 are defined for the non-time saving gaming state and the time saving gaming state, respectively, and according to the contents of this condition, in the time saving gaming state It is easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than the short time game state. That is, in the time saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 20, the lottery of the normal symbol is performed one after another, and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened. It is possible to win a jackpot lottery opportunity while suppressing the decrease in

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of processing executed by the main control board 100 along with the progress of the above-mentioned special view game, popular game and special game will be described using a flowchart.
First, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply substrate, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, the main CPU 101 reads various programs from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on as initialization processing, initializes flags stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits them to the sub control board 300. The command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103 or the like. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the per-symbol random number initial value updating random number which is referred to when updating the per-symbol random number. The per-pattern random number initial value updating random number is for determining the per-pattern random number initial value. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated with the starting symbol random number initial value updating random number as the initial value. Then, when the random number range is made one round, the update of the winning symbol random number is continued with the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number at that time as the initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

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

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
The clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100 generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment), as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

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

At step 204, the main CPU 101 executes common drawing related control processing for performing control relating to common drawing games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
At step 205, the main CPU 101 executes an error-related process for performing control relating to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on the opening of the front door 3 or a saucer full command based on the fullness of the tray 7, the main CPU 101 specifies a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door open designation command, a full tank designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. In addition, when the main control board 100 stops receiving the above-mentioned command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release specification command (for example, a door close specification command, a full tank release specification command, etc.) to transmit the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

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

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

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

  In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. Then, the sensor detection process ends.

Next, gate detection processing in step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
At step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is not input, the gate detection process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
At step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the common drawing reservation number counter (that is, the common drawing reservation number at the present time) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (ie, “4”), the gate detection processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

At step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the common drawing hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 acquires the current hit determination random number, stores it in the common drawing reservation storage area, and ends the gate detection process.

Next, the first start winning opening detection process of step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is not input, the first start winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special view reservation number counter (that is, the first special view reservation number at the present time) is less than "4". When it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (ie, “4”), the first start winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

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

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

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

In step S508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number is stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509.
At step 509, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the non-time-short gaming state (ie, the normal gaming state). When it is determined that the non-time-short game mode is not in effect (that is, the time-short game mode is in effect), the first start winning opening detection process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the non-time saving game state, it proceeds to the next step 510.

  In step 510, the main CPU 101 executes various types of lottery related to the jackpot (when the first special figure random number is stored as a hold) before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number, regarding the stored first special figure random number. Execute pre-judging processing to make a judgment. Then, the first start winning opening detection process is ended.

Next, the predetermination process of step 510 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 550, the main CPU 101 acquires one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current game state, and stores the acquired table in the storage unit of the first storage area in step 503 described above. A jackpot determination process is performed to determine the result of the jackpot lottery based on the determined jackpot determination random number. Thereafter, data relating to the determination result (big hit or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 551.

  At step 551, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing to determine the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the determination in step 550 described above is a big hit, the first start winning opening determination table 111a is acquired, and the table and the storage of the first reserved storage area in step 504 described above. The type of the special symbol (the type of the jackpot symbol) is determined based on the hit symbol random number stored in the unit. On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step 550 described above is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is Y1 (loss symbol). And the data which concerns on the result (classification of a special symbol) of the said determination are memorize | stored in the predetermined | prescribed processing area of main RAM103. Further, in the special symbol determination process, the gaming state at the current time, that is, the gaming state at the time of determining the special symbol is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 552.

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

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

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

In step 558, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the type of the group determined in step 557 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 559.
In step 559, the main CPU 101 determines whether the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) acquired in step 554 described above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 acquired in step 558 described above (for lost) Execute the fluctuation mode number judgment processing of judging the fluctuation mode number and fluctuation pattern lottery table 114 based on the judgment table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the storage section of the first storage area at the above-mentioned step 506 Do. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 560.

In step 560, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 559 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 561.
At step 561, the main CPU 101 executes the change pattern based on the change pattern lottery table 114 acquired at step 560 described above and the change pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area at step 507 described above. A variation pattern number determination process is performed to determine the number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 562.

In step 562, the main CPU 101 determines the result of the jackpot lottery determined in step 550 described above (big hit or loss), the type of special symbol determined in step 551 described above, and the fluctuation mode determined in step 559 described above The number and the predetermination command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step 561 described above are set in the effect transmission data storage area.
In addition, although not particularly illustrated, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a preliminary determination command table, and the preliminary determination command table includes the above-described determination result (the result of the jackpot lottery, the type of special symbol) The predetermination command is defined in association with the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number). Then, the main CPU 101 can acquire the preliminary determination command corresponding to the above-described determination result by referring to the preliminary determination command table. Then, the predetermination process ends.
As a result of the drawing of the jackpot determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the type of the special symbol, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are in advance The determination command is transmitted to the secondary control board 300 in advance (that is, before the start of fluctuation) when the hold is stored.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the random number (first special view random number) stored in the pending storage area (first pending storage area) is determined in the above-described prior determination process. It is not limited to this. For example, in the predetermination process, the random numbers stored in the pending storage area may not be determined directly, but the random numbers stored in another storage area (for example, a register or the like) may be determined.

Next, the second start winning opening detection process of step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is not input, the second start winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
At step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special view reserve number counter (that is, the second special view reserve number at the present time) is less than “4”. When it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (ie, “4”), the second start winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

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

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

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

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

Next, the special drawing related control process of step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. The execution phase data indicates which one of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special drawing related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data "00" indicating execution of a special symbol variation start process to be described later, data "01" indicating execution of a special symbol variation stop process to be described later, and post stop processing to be described later There are data "02" indicating the execution of the game, data "03" indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and data "04" indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post stop processing (step 703), based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above. The game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special drawing related control process is ended.

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

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special drawing random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether the first special drawing reservation number counter is “1” or more. judge. When it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 811. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803.
At step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special view hold number counter by “1”, and executes shift processing of the first hold storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored. Each of the random numbers stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) process, which will be described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 805.

Further, in step 804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 that the second special figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure holding number counter by "1" and Execute shift processing of pending storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second storage area is stored. Each of the random numbers stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) process, which will be described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 acquires any one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and the acquired table and stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above Based on the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot determination process of deriving the result of the jackpot lottery is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 806.

At step 806, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing to determine the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the result of the lottery in step 805 described above is a jackpot, is the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery due to the entry of the game ball to any start winning opening ( That is, after confirming the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16), the hit symbol random number determination table 111 according to this is obtained, and the obtained table and the above-mentioned step 803 or step The type of the special symbol is determined based on the hit symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area at 804. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in the above-mentioned step 805 is a loss, special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 15 The symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol Y2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. Further, in the special symbol determination process, the gaming state at the current time, that is, the gaming state at the time of determining the special symbol is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 807.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second special figure random number is prioritized over the first special figure random number. The special figure random number is processed, but is not limited to this, and may be processed in the order of being stored in the pending storage area.

At step 807, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined at step 806 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information concerning the determined type of special symbol is transmitted to the sub control board 300 at the start of the change. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808.
At step 808, the main CPU 101 performs the fluctuation representation relating to the determination of the variation production pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area at step 803 or step 804 described above. Execute pattern determination processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 809.

At step 809, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thereby, when the variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol of the special figure is displayed based on the second special figure random number When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that "-" blinks at a predetermined interval on each display device.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reserve storage area, the first special figure retention display device 38 can recognize the first special figure retention number. Is displayed, and when the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserve storage area, the second special figure reserve display device 39 is displayed in a mode that can recognize the second special figure reserve number. ing. And when the above-mentioned change display of the special symbol is performed based on the 1st special figure random number, it is shown that the 1st special figure reservation number decreases by one simultaneously with the start of the change display. In the case where the display suspension of the figure display 38 is controlled, and the above-mentioned variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the second special figure random number, the number of the second special figure reservation is reduced by one simultaneously with the start of the variation display As shown, the second special view hold display device 39 is controlled to display.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 810.

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

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

In step 902, the main CPU 101 acquires the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (jump determination table) based on the jackpot symbol confirmed in step 901 described above and the gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to step 907.
Further, in step 903 that is determined when it is determined that the jackpot symbol is not the jackpot symbol in the above-described step 900, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the start winning opening according to the determination of the lottery (that is, the jackpot determination random number used in the determination of the lottery). Check which starting winning combination has been acquired by entering the ball), the current gaming state, and the current number of reservations (number of first special view reservations, number of second special view reservations) Check. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904.

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

In step 906, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the type of group determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines whether the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) acquired in step 902 described above, or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 acquired in step 906 described above (for lost) Based on the determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined, and the determined fluctuation mode number Are stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 908.

At step 908, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined at step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 909.
At step 909, the main CPU 101 executes the fluctuation pattern number based on the fluctuation pattern lottery table 114 acquired at step 908 described above and the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area at step 803 or step 804 described above. And store the determined variation pattern number in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 910.

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

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

At step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation time timer counter at step 910 has elapsed. And when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation stop process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 in a stop manner. Execute stop display of. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003.

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

  At step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special drawing related control process. And, special symbol fluctuation stop processing is ended.

Next, the post-stop process of step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether the execution phase data is data "02" indicating execution of the post-stop process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02", the post-shutdown process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
At step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time timer counter at step 1004 described above has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

At step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.
At step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes the time saving number updating process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is on, which indicates that the current game state is the time-saving game state. When it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on, the time saving storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. The remaining number of times of change until the short time gaming state ends is stored in the short time number memory area. Then, the remaining number of stored changes is decremented by "1". Also, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes “0” due to the updating of the remaining number of fluctuations, processing for turning off the time-saving game flag is also executed. Further, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1104.

At step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs high-probability-number update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether the high probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state is on. When it is determined that the high probability game flag is turned on, the high probability number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. The remaining number of fluctuations until the high probability gaming state ends is stored in the high probability number storage area. Then, the remaining number of stored changes is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the updating of the remaining number of changes, processing for turning off the high probability gaming flag is also executed. When it is determined that the high probability game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1105.
At step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol. Then, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed is not a big hit symbol (ie, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol being stopped and displayed is the big hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106.

At step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning command for transmitting to the secondary control board 300 the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning and the type (special symbol X1 or X2) of the jackpot symbol displayed as a stop. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
At step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a standby time set at the start of the special game, to the opening time timer counter, and an opening command indicating that opening processing is to be started. Remember to Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets "16" as the number of rounds if the jackpot symbol displayed being stopped is the special symbol X1, and if the jackpot symbol displayed being stopped is the special symbol X2, the round Set "4" as the number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1110.

At step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets "03" in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop process ends.
In addition, in step 1111 which is advanced when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in the above step 1105 is not a big hit symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state and produces a game state command indicating the game state Store in the transmission data storage area for Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1112.

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

Next, the special game control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "03" indicating execution of the special game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "03", the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
At step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether the opening time set in the opening time timer counter at step 1108 described above has elapsed. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

At step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending process, which is a standby process performed after the end of all round games in the special game control process, is being performed. When it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening / closing control process of opening / closing the special winning opening 18 based on the special electric combination product operation table 116 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed to be stopped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1204.

At step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is time to start a round game based on the above-mentioned large winning opening control of step 1203. When it is determined that the round game has not been started, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game has been started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
At step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1206.
The round game start command is provided for each round game, so that it is possible to transmit to the sub control board 300 how many round games have been started.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the above-mentioned large winning opening opening control of step 1203. When it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
At step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of rounds stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1208.

At step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented at step 1207 described above is “0”. Then, when it is determined that the number of rounds is not “0”, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of rounds is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a standby time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and sets an ending command indicating that the ending process is to be started Remember. Then, the special game control process is ended.

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

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

Next, the special game end processing of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1300, main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "04" indicating execution of special game end processing. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04", the special game end process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "04", the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) which triggered the execution of the finished special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 117 according to the jackpot symbol described above Set the game state after the end of the special game.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a high probability game flag, a time reduction game flag, a high probability number, and a time reduction number. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even if the jackpot symbol is either of the special symbols X1 and X2, both the high probability gaming flag and the short time gaming flag are turned on, and both the high probability count and the time reduction count Also set "100".
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a game state specification command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the game state set in step 1301 described above. In this gaming state designation command, information indicating that the high probability gaming flag set in step 1301 described above is on, information indicating that the short time gaming flag is on, information on the high probability number, and information on the number of time savings include. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303.
At step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets "00" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process is ended.

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

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

At step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the common drawing hold number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1503.
At step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes shift processing of the common drawing reserve storage area. Specifically, the hit determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103 and the hits stored in the second to fourth storage units. The determined random number is shifted to a small storage unit of one number. As a result, the hit determination random numbers stored in the common drawing reserve storage area are used in the so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and the later-described winning determination processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1504.

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

At step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined common drawing storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to step 1508.
The main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined common drawing storage area of the main RAM 103 in step 1507, which is performed when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination processing is not a hit. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1508.

At step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-time-short gaming state or the time-short gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 to determine the current gaming state. Set the fluctuation time of the normal symbol according to the general drawing fluctuation time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” to the spread pattern fluctuation time timer counter when the gaming state at the present time is the non-short time gaming state, and the spread pattern when the time reduction gaming state is set. Set "0.6 seconds" to the fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1509.
At step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variation display data for starting variation display of a normal symbol. Thereby, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning determination random number is stored in the common drawing reservation storage area, the normal symbol holding display device 33 is displayed in a mode that can recognize the common drawing reservation number. It has become. Then, when the variation display of the normal symbol is performed, at the same time as the start of the variation display, the normal symbol suspension display device 33 is subjected to display control so as to indicate that the number of common drawing reservations is reduced by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1510.

At step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1511.
At step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the common drawing execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the common drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is ended.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
At step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the common drawing execution phase data is data "11" indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the common drawing execution phase data is not "11", the normal symbol variation stop process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the common drawing execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in the common drawing variation time timer counter in step 1508 described above has elapsed. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

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

  At step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12” to the common drawing execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post process is executed in the common drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol variation stop process is ended.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
At step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the common drawing execution phase data is data "12" indicating execution of a normal symbol stop post process. Then, if it is determined that the common drawing execution phase data is not "12", the normal symbol stop post-processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the common drawing execution phase data is "12", the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
At step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the common drawing stop display time set in the common drawing stop display time timer counter at step 1603 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the common view stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop post-processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the general drawing stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

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

  In addition, in step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 described above is not a hit symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the ordinary drawing related control process, Set "10" to the common drawing execution phase data. And normal pattern stop post-processing ends.

Next, the movable piece control process of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the common drawing execution phase data is data "13" indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the common drawing execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the common drawing execution phase data is "13", the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
At step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16 b is in operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning hole solenoid 16 c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is in operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not in operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

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

Further, in step 1804, which is performed when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, whether or not the main CPU 101 has passed the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 described above Determine Then, when it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
At step 1805, the main CPU 101 executes the stop of the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, the stop of the energization of the start winning hole solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1806.

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

(Summary of production on pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special figure game, the popular figure game and the special game will be advanced. Then, while these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 receives the commands, whereby the sub control board 300 proceeds with the game. Execute control of the effect accompanying.
In the following, it is executed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the fluctuation effect which reports the result of the lottery of the big hit, the suspension display effect which performs the suspension display in the specified display manner, and the normal background image displayed during the normal gaming In the following, a description will be given of a normal medium background switching effect of switching the background image to another background image with a high expectation of the jackpot. In addition, here, with regard to the fluctuation effect and the hold display effect, the contents in the case where the gaming state is the non-short time gaming state (that is, the normal gaming state) will be described, the gaming state is the short time gaming state The description of the contents in the case of) will be omitted.

(Summary of fluctuation production)
In the variation effect performed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, variation display of the effect pattern 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination (stop display mode) of the effect symbols 50 stopped and displayed after being variably displayed.

Specifically, after the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the representation symbols 50 is started from the state in which all of the representation symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 36A and 36B, FIG. 37 (a) and (b)), then, the left side of the effect pattern 50 located on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol), the side of the effect symbol 50 located on the right side The stop symbol is displayed in the order of the effect pattern 50 (hereinafter, the third stop symbol) to be displayed (see FIGS. 36 (c) to (e) and FIGS. 37 (c) to (e)).
Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all of the effect pattern 50 is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 37 (e)). That is, by displaying stopped all the production symbols 50 with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is the jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all of the effect pattern 50 is not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36 (e)). That is, when at least one of the rendering symbols 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from that of the other rendering symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss.

  In addition, the third stop symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 at a stop substantially simultaneously with the stop display of the special symbol. As a result, prior to the stop display of the effect pattern 50, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the result of the jackpot lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol To prevent it from

  In addition, as the form of the first half of the fluctuation effect, the reach no change pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are the same. A reach variation pattern is provided that is stopped and displayed with a symbol (so-called reach display is performed). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern each have a plurality of modes, and in each mode, the way of variation, the display content of the effect pattern 50, and the like are variously set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the fluctuation mode number corresponding to the received fluctuation mode command is "00H", the first half of the fluctuation effect is executed according to the no reach fluctuation pattern, and is other than "00H" In the case of the reach fluctuation pattern, the first half of the fluctuation effect is executed.
As the reach fluctuation pattern, a normal reach pattern which is an executable mode when the fluctuation mode number is "01H", and a fluctuation mode number is "02H", "03H", "A2H" or "A3H". There is provided a special reach pattern which is an aspect that can be performed in
In the normal reach pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are simply stopped and displayed with the same symbol without any particular change in the way of variation or the display content of the effect symbol 50 (see FIG. 37). . Moreover, as for the special reach pattern, all effect symbols 50 are temporarily stopped in a predetermined stop display mode (the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are temporarily stopped with one different number symbol, and the third stop symbol is temporarily stopped A display of an aspect of resuming the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times after the temporary stop with the suggested temporary stop symbol (so-called pseudo link is performed), and then the reach display is performed (see FIG. 38). . In the special reach pattern in this embodiment, one or two temporary stops are performed.

In addition, a reach change pattern is not limited to the above-mentioned mode. For example, a mode (cut-in effect) in which a predetermined cut-in image is displayed until reach display is performed, a mode (button operation effect) in which a predetermined suggestion or notification is performed by pressing operation button 9b. A feature (feature operation effect) or the like may be provided in which the feature effect device operates in a predetermined mode. In addition, an aspect may be provided in which the same type of effect or different types of effects are performed multiple times.
Moreover, the number of times of performing temporary stop in the fluctuation effect by the special reach pattern, the timing of performing temporary stop can set various times or various time points.
Moreover, in the reach change pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol do not perform reach display in which the stop display is performed with the same symbol, and instead of performing the reach display, a predetermined image is generated that reach has occurred. You may make it alert | report by displaying.

As an aspect of the second half part of the fluctuation production in the case where the aspect of the first half part of the fluctuation production is the reach fluctuation pattern, a predetermined development effect image (for example, the production pattern 50 is destroyed one after another) Reach development effect that displays moving images etc.) and then reports the result of the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 39), and without the reach development effect being executed after the reach display, A no evolution pattern (see FIG. 37) is provided to report the result of the jackpot lottery. The pattern with development and the pattern without development each have a plurality of modes, and in each mode, the manner of variation, the display content of the rendering pattern 50, and the like are variously set.
In addition, as an aspect of the second half part of the fluctuation production in the case where the aspect of the first half part of the fluctuation production is the reach no fluctuation pattern, there is a loss that it is reported that the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss after the second half fluctuation time A variation pattern (see FIG. 36) is provided.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern number corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command is “05H”, the second half of the fluctuation effect is executed by the no-evolution pattern, and the fluctuation pattern number is “06H”. In the case of "07H", "A6H" or "A7H", the second half of the fluctuation effect is executed according to the development pattern. Also, when the fluctuation pattern number corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command is "00H", "01H", "02H", "03H" or "04H", the second half of the fluctuation effect is executed according to the lost fluctuation pattern Ru.

  Note that the developmental pattern is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, during reach development production, a mode (chance up production) that is switched to the display of a high expectation development production image that indicates that the expectation for winning a jackpot is higher than the development production image being displayed (chance improvement production) (Cut-in effect) in which a predetermined cut-in image is displayed on the screen (cut-in effect), a mode in which a predetermined suggestion or notification is given by pressing the operation button 9b (button operation effect) You may provide the aspect (character product operation presentation) etc. In addition, an aspect may be provided in which the same type of effect or different types of effects are performed multiple times.

  Further, in these effects, in addition to the image display, in addition to the image display, a predetermined BGM or sound may be output from the audio output device 10 (speaker), and the effect illumination device 23 (lamp ) May be emitted in a predetermined lighting pattern or color.

  In addition, in pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, until the presence or absence of reach display is notified (that is, until the 2nd stop symbol is stopped and displayed) after the fluctuation display of effect pattern 50 is started, but it is It corresponds to the first half, and from the notification of the presence / absence of reach display until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the variation of the effect pattern 50 ends) corresponds to the second half of the fluctuation effect.

Further, although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 changes the mode of the variable effect (type of the effect pattern 50 to be stopped and displayed, and the mode of the development pattern). Various change presentation determination tables for determination are stored. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control substrate 100 to select a variation presentation determination table according to a predetermined condition, and also within a predetermined numerical range. The effect random number (first half change effect random number, second half change effect random number) is acquired at (for example, 0 to 249). Then, based on the selected variation production determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, and the obtained presentation random number (first half variation presentation random number, second half variation presentation random number) Determine the aspect of
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the aspect of the first half of the fluctuation effect is determined based on the fluctuation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the fluctuation effect based on the fluctuation pattern command (reach The presence or absence of developmental effects etc. is to be determined. Thereby, the fluctuation presentation based on the determined aspect is executed in the presentation display device 21.

(Summary of pending display effects)
The on-hold display effect is predetermined in the effect display device 21 when the on-hold storage is performed (that is, the first special figure random number or the second to-code random number is acquired) or the on-hold storage is read. The hold display is performed to display the hold image of the display mode. Here, only the pending display effect based on the pending storage of the first special figure random number will be described, and the description of the pending display effect based on the pending storage of the second special figure random number will be omitted.
As shown in FIG. 40, in the lower part of the display unit 21a in the effect display device 21, a suspension display area 52 of the first special figure random number is provided. Then, when the first special view random number is put on hold, the hold display area 52 displays a hold display indicating that the hold is made, and the hold number is notified to the player by the hold display. It has become.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 40, the leftmost part of the hold display area 52 is subjected to a hold display relating to the read hold (that is, the hold that is the target of the variation display of the special symbol at the current time) While the hold display unit 52a is provided, the first hold display unit 52b, the second hold display unit 52c, and the third hold display that perform the hold display according to the stored hold on the right side of the read hold display unit 52a. A unit 52 d and a fourth hold display unit 52 e are provided. Then, the number of first special drawing reservations is indicated by the four holding display units, the first holding display unit 52b, the second holding display unit 52c, the third holding display unit 52d, and the fourth holding display unit 52e. .

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100 is provided with the first reserved storage area for storing the first special view random number. Also in the sub RAM 303 of the result of the jackpot lottery related to the first special figure random number included in the prior determination command (big hit or loss), special symbol type (X1, X2, Y1 or Y2), fluctuation mode number and fluctuation pattern Number, as well as the initial hold display mode described later, whether or not the hold change effect can be performed, the hold change effect mode (the display pattern switching pattern of the hold display), the possibility of executing the switch indication effect, the switch indication effect mode, etc. A first hold storage area in which information (hold display information described later) is stored is provided.
The first storage area provided in the sub RAM 303 is configured of a total of four storage units, ie, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and the first storage unit corresponds to the first suspension display unit 52b, Hereinafter, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit correspond to the second hold display unit 52c to the fourth hold display unit 52e, respectively. Then, when the hold information is stored in each storage unit, the hold display is performed in the corresponding hold display unit. In addition, when the fluctuation mode command is received, the suspension information stored in the first storage unit is read, and the suspension information is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303, and the fluctuation display and fluctuation effect of the special symbol are It is started. Then, along with this, a hold display is performed on the hold held in the read hold display unit 52a.
Further, the sub CPU 301 can grasp the number of first special map holdings by confirming to which storage unit in the first holding storage area the holding information is stored. For example, when no hold information is stored in any of the storage units, it can be understood that the first special view hold number is "0", and the hold information is stored up to the second storage unit. In this case, it can be understood that the first special map reservation number is “2”.

For example, when the change display and the change effect of the special symbol are not executed and the first special view hold number is "0", the read hold display unit 52a, the first hold display unit 52b, and the second hold display unit The hold display is not performed on any of 52c, the third hold display unit 52d, and the fourth hold display unit 52e. In this case, when the pending storage is performed, the pending information is stored in the first storage unit, so the pending display is performed in the first pending display unit 52b. Thereafter, when the suspension storage is read out and the variable display and variation effect of the special symbol are started, the suspension display on the first suspension display unit 52b is shifted to the readout suspension display unit 52a and the readout suspension display unit 52a While the hold display is performed, the hold display on the first hold display unit 52b is erased.
Further, for example, when the special symbol variation display and the variation effect are being executed and the first special view reservation number is "3", the suspension information is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Therefore, the hold display is performed in the read hold display unit 52a, and the hold display is performed in the first hold display unit 52b, the second hold display unit 52c, and the third hold display unit 52d. After that, when the fluctuation display and the fluctuation effect of the special symbol in execution are finished, the pending storage in the first storage unit is read out, and the fluctuation display and the fluctuation effect of the next special symbol are started, the first suspension display The hold display in unit 52b is shifted to read hold display unit 52a, the hold display in second hold display unit 52c is shifted to first hold display unit 52b, and the hold display in third hold display unit 52d is the second hold display unit. While shifting to 52c, the hold display in each hold display unit is updated, and the hold display in the third hold display unit 52d is erased (see FIGS. 40A to 40C).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a mode in which a white circle mark suspension image is displayed (hereinafter referred to as white suspension), and a mode in which a blue circle mark suspension image is displayed as the display mode of the suspension display. (Hereinafter referred to as blue hold), a mode in which a red circle mark hold image is displayed (hereinafter referred to as red hold), a mode in which a gold circle mark hold image is displayed (hereinafter referred to as gold hold), rainbow color A mode in which a reserved image of a circle is displayed (hereinafter referred to as rainbow hold), a mode in which a reserved image of a box with a character of treasure is displayed (hereinafter referred to as treasure box held), a reserved image of a star mark is displayed An aspect (hereinafter referred to as star reserve) is provided (see FIG. 40 and the like), and when reserve storage is performed, the suspension display is performed by any display mode. And about the display mode of these suspension displays, high and low of the possibility of being displayed when winning a jackpot is set separately, and according to the display mode of the suspension display, for the jackpot winning The degree of expectation can be changed.
Specifically, with regard to the display mode according to the reserved images of the circles with different colors, white hold → blue hold → red hold → gold hold → rainbow hold in order according to the color change It is set so that the expectation of winning of the jackpot is high. The rainbow hold is set to be displayed only when the jackpot is won, and is a display mode indicating the jackpot winning. In addition, for both treasure chest and star reservations, the expectation level of jackpot winning equivalent to red suspension is set.
In the drawing, the circle with the letter "white" indicates white reserve, the circle with the letter "blue" indicates blue reserve, and the circle with "red" letter Indicates a red hold, a circle with the letter "gold" indicates a gold hold, a circle with a "rainbow" indicates a rainbow hold, and a square with a "treasure" The mark shows a treasure chest hold, and the star shows a star hold.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the display mode (hereinafter referred to as the initial hold) of the hold display at the time of holding memory is determined to be either white hold, blue hold or star hold. In addition to the above, in a mode corresponding to the determined initial suspension, the display of the initial suspension is performed in the corresponding suspension display unit.
Specifically, when white hold or blue hold is determined as the initial hold, a normal initial hold display mode in which the initial hold is displayed on the corresponding hold display unit without a special display action (FIG. 41 (b ), And the hold display according to FIG. 42 (b) and the like is performed. On the other hand, when the star hold is determined as the initial hold, the specific display action (in this embodiment, after the star hold jumps up from the corresponding hold display portion to the vicinity of the upper end of the display portion 21a, the hold display) The hold display is performed in a special initial hold display mode (see FIGS. 50 (b) and (c)) in which the initial hold is displayed on the corresponding hold display unit with a display action of landing on a unit.

Note that although the hold display according to the normal initial hold display mode and the hold display according to the special initial hold display mode are both executed when the hold storage is performed, the special initial hold display mode after the hold storage is performed The time until the initial hold is displayed on the hold display by is set to be longer than the time for the initial hold to be displayed on the hold display by the normal initial hold display mode after the hold storage is made There is.
Specifically, in the normal initial hold display mode, the time from when the hold storage is performed until the initial hold is displayed on the hold display unit is set to 0.3 seconds, and the hold storage is performed. Almost simultaneously, the initial hold is displayed on the hold display. On the other hand, in the special initial hold display mode, the time from when the hold is made until the initial hold is displayed on the hold display (the above-mentioned specific display action is started and then the initial hold is the hold The time until it is displayed on is set to 2 seconds.

(Summary of hold change production)
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a pending change effect in which the display mode of the pending display during display related to the newly stored pending changes to another display mode with a higher expectation of jackpot. It has become.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the fluctuation mode number determined for the newly stored hold is “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” or “A3H” (ie, the first half of the fluctuation effect by the special reach pattern Is performed, and a predetermined execution prohibition condition (for example, execution of a holding change presentation is determined for any of the held holdings, and any of the held holdings) Hold change effect is being executed, and the change mode number determined for any of the stored hold is “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” or “A3H” (ie, , Etc.), and the execution of the pending change presentation for the newly stored pending. It can be constant. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the initial hold is either white hold or blue hold, hold change effect can be performed.

Then, when execution of the pending change effect is determined for the newly stored pending, the display mode of the pending display for the pending target (hereinafter referred to as target pending) of the execution target of the pending change presentation at a predetermined switching timing Decide whether or not to execute the switch indication effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display is to be performed, and determine the mode in which the switch indication effect is to be performed. .
In order to switch the display mode of the hold display of the target hold at the above-mentioned switching timing, and when the execution of the switching suggestion effect according to the predetermined mode is determined, the predetermined mode determined when the above-mentioned switching timing is reached According to this, the display mode of the hold display of the target hold is switched to another display mode having a higher expectation of the jackpot. On the other hand, in the case where it is determined that the display mode of the target suspension is not switched (maintained) at the switching timing described above, and when the execution of the switching suggestion effect according to the predetermined mode is determined, the above switching timing is reached. Although the switch indication effect according to the determined predetermined mode is executed, the hold display of the target hold is maintained as the display mode being displayed.

Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the above-mentioned switching timing, the fluctuation effect (hereinafter referred to as the target three times previous fluctuation effect) to be executed three times before the fluctuation effect based on the target suspension (newly stored suspension). Of the start of the change presentation based on the object hold (hereinafter referred to as target 2 change presentation before the target), one time before the change presentation based on the object hold The start time point of the change effect (hereinafter referred to as target one-time previous change effect) and the start point of the change effect based on the target suspension (hereinafter referred to as object change effect) are set.
In addition, as a change timing, it is not limited to these time, The fluctuation production performed before object fluctuation production (object three times previous fluctuation production, object second time fluctuation production, object once previous fluctuation production ) Any time point between the start and the end (for example, the end time of the fluctuation effect, the specific effect (chance up effect, cut-in effect, etc.) during the fluctuation effect) The point in time of execution of, etc.), any point in time from the start to the end of the target variation effect (for example, the point in time when temporary stop of the effect pattern 50 is performed, the point in time when reach display is performed, etc.) may be set.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, only one switching timing is set during one variation production, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of switching timings during one variation production May be set. That is, the display mode of the hold display may be set to be able to be switched a plurality of times during one change effect production.

Hereinafter, switching of the display mode of the hold display of the target hold when the execution of the hold change presentation is determined will be described using a specific example.
For example, when the special symbol variation display and variation effect are being executed, and the first special view reserve number is "0", a new reserve storage is made, and the reserve information pertaining to the new reserve in the first storage unit Is assumed to be stored. It is assumed that the white hold is displayed on the read hold display unit 52a (see FIG. 41A). Then, it is assumed that white hold is determined as an initial hold for the newly stored hold, and execution of the hold change presentation is determined. Specifically, a predetermined switching suggestion is made at the start point of the above-described newly stored suspension-based change effect (target change effect) (that is, the start point of the change effect to be executed next to the on-going change effect). It is assumed that an effect is given and that it is determined that the white hold hold display for the target hold is switched to the blue hold hold display.
Then, when the target hold is stored, the white hold hold display is performed in the first initial hold display mode in the first hold display unit 52b (see FIG. 41 (b)). Then, the variable effect under execution ends (see FIG. 41C), and the hold information (that is, the hold information of the target hold) stored in the first storage unit is read, and the target is obtained based on the hold information. When the fluctuation effect is started, the white hold pending display performed in the first hold display unit 52b is read out and a display is performed to shift to the pending display unit 52a (see FIG. 41 (d)). Then, at this time, a predetermined switching suggestion effect is performed, and along with this, the hold display of the white hold in the read hold display unit 52a is switched to the hold display of the blue hold (see (e) in FIG. 41). . As a result, in the read-hold display unit 52a, a hold display of blue hold is performed for the target hold.

In addition, for example, when the variation display of the special symbol and the variation effect are being executed, and the first special drawing reserve number is “1”, a new reserve storage is made, and the second storage unit relates to the new reserve It is assumed that the hold information is stored. In addition, it is assumed that the white hold is displayed on the read hold display unit 52a and the first hold display unit 52b (see FIGS. 42 (a) and 43 (a)). Then, it is assumed that the blue hold is determined as the initial hold for the newly stored hold, and the execution of the hold change presentation is determined. Specifically, the start time point of the preceding variable effect (previous target variable effect) of the above-described newly stored suspension-based fluctuation effect (that is, the fluctuation to be executed next to the fluctuation effect being executed) It is assumed that it is determined that a predetermined switching suggestion effect is performed at the start of the effect), and that the on-hold display of the blue on-hold display is switched to the on-hold display of the on-hold on the target on hold.
Then, when the target hold is stored, the blue hold hold display is performed in the second hold display unit 52c according to the normal initial hold display mode (see FIGS. 42 (b) and 43 (b)). Then, the change effect being executed is ended (see (c) and (c) in FIG. 42), and the hold information stored in the first storage unit (that is, the hold stored immediately before the target hold) When the target one-time preceding variable presentation is started based on the hold information), the first hold display unit 52b displays the blue hold hold display performed in the second hold display unit 52c. The display to shift to the next is performed (see FIG. 42 (d) and FIG. 43 (d)). Then, at this time, a predetermined switching suggestion effect is performed, and in response to this, the blue hold hold display in the first hold display unit 52b is switched to the gold hold hold display (FIG. 42 (e), 43 (e)-(h) reference). As a result, on the first hold display unit 52b, a hold display of the gold hold is performed for the target hold.

In addition, for example, when the variation display of the special symbol and the variation effect are being executed, and the first special drawing reserve number is “1”, a new reserve storage is made, and the second storage unit relates to the new reserve It is assumed that the hold information is stored. In addition, it is assumed that the white hold is displayed on the read hold display unit 52a and the first hold display unit 52b. Then, it is assumed that white hold is determined as an initial hold for the newly stored hold, and execution of the hold change presentation is determined. Specifically, the start time point of the preceding variable effect (previous target variable effect) of the above-described newly stored suspension-based fluctuation effect (that is, the fluctuation to be executed next to the fluctuation effect being executed) At the start of the presentation, a predetermined switching suggestion effect is given, and it is determined that the white hold on hold display is switched to the blue hold on hold display for the target hold, and the variation based on the newly stored hold described above A predetermined switching suggestion effect is performed at the start point of the effect (target change effect) (that is, the start time of the change effect to be performed one after another of the current change effect), and red from blue on hold for target on hold It is assumed that it is decided to switch to the hold display of the hold.
Then, when the target hold is stored, the white hold hold display is performed in the second hold display unit 52c in the normal initial hold display mode. Then, the variable effect in execution ends (see FIG. 45A), and the hold information stored in the first storage unit (ie, hold information relating to the hold stored immediately before the target hold) is read. A display for shifting the white hold hold display performed in the second hold display unit 52c to the first hold display unit 52b when the target one-time preceding variable presentation is started based on the hold information. (See FIG. 45 (b)). Then, at this time, a predetermined switching suggestion effect is performed, and accordingly, the white hold hold display in the first hold display unit 52b is switched to the blue hold hold display (see FIG. 45C). ). As a result, in the first hold display unit 52b, a hold display of blue hold is performed for the target hold.
Thereafter, the target one-time preceding variable presentation being executed is ended (see FIG. 45D), and the holding information stored in the first storage unit (that is, the holding information related to the target holding) is read and the holding is performed. When the target variation presentation is started based on the information, the blue hold pending display performed in the first hold display unit 52b is read out and a display is performed to shift to the pending display unit 52a (see FIG. 45 (e)). . Then, at this time, a predetermined switching suggestion effect is performed, and in response to this, the blue hold hold display in the read hold display unit 52a is switched to the red hold hold display (FIGS. g) see). As a result, the red hold is displayed for the target hold in the read hold display unit 52a.

In addition, for example, when the variation display of the special symbol and the variation effect are being executed, and the first special drawing reserve number is “1”, a new reserve storage is made, and the second storage unit relates to the new reserve It is assumed that the hold information is stored. In addition, it is assumed that the white hold is displayed on the read hold display unit 52a and the first hold display unit 52b. Then, it is assumed that white hold is determined as an initial hold for the newly stored hold, and execution of the hold change presentation is determined. Specifically, at the start time of the above-described newly stored suspension-based variation effect (target variation effect) (that is, the start time of the variation effect to be executed one after another of the currently running variation effect), about the object suspension It is assumed that it is decided to switch from the white hold hold indication to the treasure box hold hold indication.
Then, when the target hold is stored, the white hold hold display is performed in the second hold display unit 52c in the normal initial hold display mode. Then, the variable effect in execution ends (see FIG. 46A), and the hold information stored in the first storage unit (hold information relating to the hold stored immediately before the target hold) is read out. When the target preceding change effect is started based on the hold information, display for shifting the white hold hold display performed in the second hold display unit 52c to the first hold display unit 52b is performed (see FIG. See FIG. 46 (b)). After that, the target one-time preceding variable presentation under execution ends (see FIG. 46C), and the hold information (hold information related to the target hold) stored in the first storage unit is read out and is stored in the hold information. When the target change presentation is started based on the white hold pending display performed in the first hold display unit 52b is read out and a display is performed to shift the hold display unit 52a (see FIG. 46 (d)). At this point, the white hold hold display in the read hold display unit 52a is switched to the treasure box hold display (see FIG. 46E). As a result, in the read-hold display unit 52a, the hold display of the treasure-box hold is performed for the target hold.
In addition, when the switch to the hold display of the treasure chest is performed, the specific switch suggestion effect (the switch suggestion effect by the pattern D described later) is from a predetermined time before the switch to the hold display of the treasure box hold. It is supposed to be run.

(Summary of switching the display mode of the hold display in which the expectation of jackpot winning is gradually increased)
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the display mode of the suspension display (display relating to the suspension image of the circle mark) which is set so that the expectation of winning the jackpot is gradually increased according to the color change. 1) One-step switching (for example, a pattern in which the white hold hold display switches to the blue hold hold display, etc.) as the switching pattern of the mode) in which the expectation of winning a jackpot is switched to the display mode one step higher And a multi-step switch (for example, a pattern in which the hold display of blue hold is switched to the hold display of gold hold, etc.) in which the expectation of winning of the jackpot is switched to a display mode higher in multiple stages at one switch timing. .

In addition, in the one-step switching or multiple-step switching, the display non-display mode in which the display mode of the pending display being displayed is switched directly to a predetermined display mode (that is, without displaying the display mode in the middle stage) After sequentially displaying the display mode in the middle stage existing between the display mode of the pending display being displayed and the predetermined display mode, any of the intermediate stage display modes which are finally switched to the above-mentioned predetermined display mode Switching of the display mode of the hold display is performed depending on
Specifically, in the one-step switching, switching of the display mode of the hold display is performed in the middle stage non-display mode. Further, in the multi-stage switching, switching of the display mode of the hold display is performed by either the midway non-display mode or the midway display mode.

  For example, when it is determined that the white hold hold display is switched to the blue hold hold display for the target hold at the start of the target change production (that is, one step switching), the target change production starts. Then, the white hold hold display in the read hold display unit 52a is directly switched to the blue hold hold display (see FIGS. 41 (d) and 41 (e)) due to the halfway non-display mode.

In addition, for example, at the start of the target one-time advance variation presentation, it is determined that the blue hold hold display is switched to the gold hold hold display for the target hold by the halfway non-display mode (that is, multiple step switching) In this case, when the target one-time preceding variation presentation is reached, the blue on-hold display in the first on-hold display unit 52b is directly switched to the on-hold display on the gold on-hold due to the non-display mode halfway (FIG. 42 (d (d)). ) And (e)). That is, the red hold present between the blue hold and the gold hold is not displayed, and the blue hold hold indication switches to the gold hold hold indication.
On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that the blue hold hold display is switched to the gold hold hold display by the intermediate display mode for the target hold at the start of the target one-time preceding change presentation, When reaching the start of the target first variation presentation, the blue hold pending image jumps from the first hold indication unit 52b to a predetermined point on the display unit 21a in the middle step display mode, and is switched to the red hold pending image at this predetermined point After that, the red-hold reserved image falls to the first-hold display portion 52b (see FIGS. 43 (d) to (f)), and further, the red-hold held image is the above-mentioned predetermined from the first-hold display portion 52b. After jumping up to the point and switching to a reserve image of reserve with gold at this predetermined point, the reserve image of the reserve with gold drops to the first reserve display section 52b (FIGS. 43 (g) and (h), ) That is a series of display is performed, so that the hold display of blue pending in the first hold display unit 52b is switched to hold display gold hold.
That is, according to the intermediate stage display mode, the display mode of the pending display being displayed is sequentially switched to the display mode in which the expectation of winning the jackpot is one step higher, and finally the expectation of winning the jackpot is several stages higher It is switched to the display mode.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when white hold is determined as the initial hold for the newly stored hold, the white hold hold display is switched to the treasure box hold hold display at the start of the target change presentation. The execution of the pending change presentation may be determined. Here, with regard to treasure chest holding, although the expectation for winning a jackpot is set higher than white holding, the expectation for winning a jackpot is set to gradually increase according to the change in color. There is no intermediate display mode between white hold and treasure chest hold. Therefore, switching according to the intermediate stage display mode is not performed, and switching according to the intermediate stage non-display mode is performed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the hold display during display is displayed for the display mode of the hold display that is set so that the expectation of winning the jackpot is gradually increased according to the change in color. When switching the display mode of the display mode to the predetermined display mode, the intermediate stage non-display mode set such that the display mode of the holding display being displayed is directly switched to the predetermined display mode, or the display of the holding display being displayed Switching of the display mode is to be executed by any of the intermediate stage display modes to be switched to the predetermined display mode after sequentially displaying the display mode of the intermediate stage existing from the mode to the predetermined display mode ing.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the switching of the display mode of the hold display is rich in variations, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the hold display.
Further, in the intermediate stage display mode, since the display mode is sequentially switched to the predetermined display mode, the display mode of the next stage is further displayed when the display mode of the hold display is switched to the display mode of the next stage. Since there is a possibility of switching to the stage, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation as to which stage the display mode is switched to.

(Summary of switching suggestion production)
The switch indication effect is an effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display is to be switched as described above.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when execution of the hold change effect is determined for the newly stored hold, switching is performed along with the determination as to whether to switch or maintain the display mode of the hold display at the above switching timing. When the execution of the switch indication effect is determined while deciding whether or not to execute the suggestion effect, the mode of the switch indication effect is determined. Then, the switching suggestion effect is performed according to the determined mode.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, four modes of pattern A, pattern B, pattern C and pattern D are provided as modes of the switch indication effect.

(Outline of pattern A)
In the pattern A, a predetermined icon image (in the present embodiment, an icon image indicating that it will rain) is displayed above the target hold at the switching timing of the display mode of the hold display (FIG. 41 (d )reference).
Further, this pattern A can be executed when switching of the display mode of the suspension display is performed or when maintenance is performed, and when one-stage switching is performed or when multiple-stage switching is performed. It is set to be executable in any of the above. Therefore, when the switching suggestion effect by the pattern A is executed, the player can not grasp whether or not the display mode of the hold display is to be performed for the target hold, and the multi-step switching is performed. It can not be understood whether it will be done or not.
Then, along with the display of the above-mentioned icon image, the display mode of the hold display is switched or maintained for the target hold (see FIG. 41E).

For example, with respect to the newly stored hold, white hold is determined as an initial hold, and execution of a hold change effect in which the hold display of the white hold is switched to the hold display of the blue hold at the start of the target change effect, and pattern A It is assumed that the execution of the switching suggestion effect by is determined. In this case, the above-mentioned icon image is displayed above the read-hold indicator 52a (see FIG. 41 (d)) at the start of the target change effect (see FIG. 41 (d)). Is switched to the blue pending display (see FIG. 41 (e)).
Also, for example, with regard to newly stored hold, white hold is determined as an initial hold, and execution of hold change effect in which the hold display of white hold is maintained as it is when the target change effect starts, and pattern A It is assumed that the execution of the switching suggestion effect is determined. In this case, in the same manner as described above, although the above-described icon image is displayed above the reading suspension display unit 52a (see FIG. 41 (d)) at the start of the target variation effect (see FIG. 41D), in the reading suspension display unit 52a. The white hold hold display does not switch, and the white hold hold display is maintained.

  Although not particularly illustrated, at a predetermined switching timing, the display mode of the hold display during display relating to the target hold is switched to a display mode in which the expectation of winning of the jackpot is higher than a plurality of stages (that is, multiple stages switching And the intermediate stage non-display mode or the intermediate stage display mode determines that switching of the display mode is to be performed, and when execution of the switching suggestion effect by the pattern A is determined, the pattern A In accordance with this, the display mode of the hold display is switched according to the intermediate stage non-display mode or the intermediate stage display mode.

  As described above, when the switch indication effect based on the pattern A is executed, there is a possibility that both switching and maintenance of the display mode of the hold display are performed, and switching of the display mode of the hold display is a line In this case, both single-step switching and multi-step switching may be performed. Therefore, in this case, it is not possible to grasp whether the display mode of the hold display is switched or maintained for the target hold, and it is not possible to know whether one-step switching or plural-step switching is performed. Therefore, it is possible to hear the player's expectation for the switching of the display mode of the hold display to be performed.

(Outline of pattern B)
In the pattern B, an icon image different from the icon image of the pattern A (in the present embodiment, an icon image showing that a lightning falls) is displayed above the target hold at the switching timing of the display mode of the hold display. (See FIG. 42 (d) and FIG. 43 (d)).
In addition, this pattern B can be executed only when the display mode of the suspension display is switched, and can be executed either when one-stage switching is performed or when multiple-stage switching is performed. Is set as. Therefore, when the switch indication effect based on the pattern B is executed, the player can grasp that the display mode of the hold display is to be performed for the target hold, but it is about whether or not the multi-step switch is performed. It can not be grasped.
Then, along with the display of the above-described icon image, the display mode of the hold display is switched for the target hold (see (e) in FIG. 42 and (e) in (h) in FIG. 43).

For example, with respect to a newly stored hold, blue hold is determined as an initial hold, and execution of a hold change effect in which the hold display of blue hold is switched to a hold display of gold hold at the start of target change production It is assumed that the execution of the switching according to the aspect and the execution of the switching suggestion effect by the pattern B are determined. In this case, the above-mentioned icon image is displayed above the read-hold indicator 52a (see FIG. 42 (d)) at the start of the target variation effect (see FIG. 42 (d)). The hold display of the is directly switched to the hold display of the gold hold (see FIG. 42 (e)).
On the other hand, when the execution of switching by the intermediate stage display mode is determined instead of the intermediate stage non-display mode, similarly to the above, at the start of the target fluctuation effect, above the readout holding display unit 52a. The above-mentioned icon image is displayed (see FIG. 43 (d)). Along with this, the hold display of blue hold in the read hold display unit 52a is switched to the red hold hold display, and the red hold hold display is gold hold The display is switched to the hold display (see FIGS. 43 (e) to (h)).

  As described above, when the switch indication effect based on the pattern B is executed, the display mode of the hold display is always switched, and both one-step switching and multiple-step switching may be performed. . Therefore, in this case, since it can be understood that switching of the display mode of the hold display is performed for the target hold, the sense of expectation for the jackpot win can be improved. In addition, since it is not possible to know which one of the one-step switching or the multiple-step switching is performed, it is possible to get the player's sense of expectation as to which step the switching of the display mode of the hold display is performed. .

(Outline of pattern C)
In the pattern C, after a predetermined character image is displayed at a predetermined position of the display unit 21a at the switching timing of the display mode of the hold display, a display is performed in which the character image rushes to the hold display of the target hold .
In this pattern C, after the first character image (hereinafter referred to as the character A) is displayed on the left side of the hold display area 52 in the display unit 21a at the above-mentioned switching timing, The character A is displayed to the left of the hold display area 52 in the display unit 21a at the above-described switching timing, and the pattern C1 (see FIGS. 45E and 45F) in which the display is performed in a rushing direction. After the second character image (hereinafter referred to as character B) is displayed on the right of the hold display area 52 in the section 21a, a display is performed in which the character A rushes to the target hold display, and the character B is displayed. A pattern C2 (see FIGS. 44 (b), (c) and (h)) is provided in which a display for making a rush to a target hold display is provided.
Further, the pattern C1 and the pattern C2 are both set to be executable only when the display mode of the hold display is switched. Therefore, when the switching suggestion effect based on the pattern C is executed, the player can grasp that the display mode of the hold display is to be performed for the target hold.

  Then, when the switching suggestion effect by the pattern C1 is executed, the display mode of the hold display is switched along with the display in which the character A rushes to the hold display of the target hold (see FIG. 45 (g)). . On the other hand, when the switching suggestion effect by the pattern C2 is executed, the display mode of the hold display is switched along with the display in which the character A rushes to the hold display of the target hold (FIG. The display mode of the hold display is switched in accordance with the display in which the character B rushes to the hold display of the target hold) (see FIGS. 44 (i) to 44 (j)).

  Here, in the pattern C, the pattern C1 is set to be executable in any of one-step switching and multiple-step switching, and a plurality of patterns C2 are It is set to be executable only when stage switching is performed. Further, in the switching of the display mode of the suspension display performed with the display in which each character image rushes, at least the expectation of winning of the jackpot is switched to the display mode one stage higher.

Then, when the switching suggestion effect according to the pattern C1 is executed and only the character A is displayed, the display mode of the hold display is performed once, so the display mode of the hold display being displayed is at least one step higher It is decided to switch to the display mode of. In this case, when switching to the display mode one stage higher, switching is performed in the middle stage non-display mode, and when switching to the display mode multiple stages higher, switching is performed in the middle stage display mode.
On the other hand, when the switching suggestion effect by the pattern C2 is executed and the characters A and B are displayed, switching of the display mode of the hold display is performed twice, so the display mode of the hold display being displayed It is decided that the display mode is switched to the display mode of at least two stages. In this case, the switching is always performed in the intermediate display mode. That is, the display mode of the hold display is sequentially switched by at least one step with the display in which the character A rushes and the display in which the character B rushes.
Therefore, when the switching suggestion effect by the pattern C1 is executed, the player can not grasp whether or not the multistage switching is performed for the target holding, but the switching suggestion effect by the pattern C2 is executed. , The player can grasp that multi-step switching is performed for the target hold. That is, as to the pattern C, depending on the mode (pattern C1 or pattern C2) to be executed, whether or not the execution of the multi-step switching can be grasped is different.

For example, with regard to the newly stored hold, white hold is determined as an initial hold, and when the target change effect starts, the hold display of white hold switches to a gold hold hold display, execution of a hold change effect, switching by pattern C2 Execution of the suggestion effect, execution of switching from white hold hold display to red hold hold display based on the display that the character A rushes, to red hold hold display from the gold hold display based on the character B rush display It is assumed that the execution of the switching of has been decided.
In this case, when the white hold is displayed on the read hold display unit 52a and character A and character B are displayed at the start of the target change effect, the character A is displayed (see FIG. 44B). Is displayed to rush to the target hold display (see FIG. 44 (c)), the white display hold display in the read hold display unit 52a is switched to the blue display hold display, and the blue display is also displayed. The hold display of the hold is switched to the red hold display (see FIGS. 44 (d) to (g)). Thereafter, a display in which the character B rushes to the target hold display is performed (see FIG. 44 (h)), and the red hold display in the read hold display unit 52a is switched to the gold hold display accordingly. (See FIGS. 44 (i) and (j)).
In this case, since character A and character B are displayed at the start of the target change effect, the red hold display with the white hold display on the read hold display unit 52a at least two stages higher at that time. It can be understood that switching to (execution of multi-step switching).
Note that when switching to a display mode at a plurality of levels above based on a display in which each character rushes, the display mode of the on-hold display during display may be directly switched to the display mode at a plurality of stages. In the above-described case, in the switching based on the display in which the character A rushes, the white display of the hold display may be switched directly to the red display of the hold display.

In addition, for example, with regard to the newly stored hold, white hold is determined as an initial hold, and the white hold hold display is switched to blue hold hold display at the start of the target one-time preceding change production, Execution of hold change effect that the hold display of blue hold is switched to the hold display of red hold at the start, execution of the switch indication effect by pattern B at the start of target one-time previous change production, pattern C1 at the start of target one-time front change production It is assumed that the execution of the switching suggestion effect by is determined.
In this case, at the start of the target one-time preceding change presentation, the white hold hold display is performed on the first hold display unit 52b, and the icon image related to the pattern B is displayed above the first hold display unit 52b. Accordingly, the white hold hold display in the first hold display unit 52b is switched to the blue hold hold display (see FIGS. 45 (a) to 45 (c)). Then, at the start of the target variation effect, the display for displaying the blue hold in the first hold display unit 52b is read out and the display is shifted to the hold display unit 52a, and after the character A is displayed, the character A is for target hold The display indicating collision with the hold display of is displayed, and the hold display of blue hold in the read hold display unit 52a is switched to the hold display of red hold (see FIGS. 45E to 45G).
In this case, since the character A is displayed at the start of the target change presentation, the blue hold display on the read hold display unit 52a is switched to the red hold display at least one step higher at that time. Although it can be understood, it can not be grasped whether multi-stage switching is performed or not.

As described above, when the switching suggestion effect by the pattern C (pattern C1, pattern C2) is executed, switching of the display mode of the hold display is performed. In addition, when the switching suggestion effect by the pattern C1 is executed, both one-step switching and multiple step switching may be performed, and when the switching suggestion effect by the pattern C2 is executed, it is always in the middle Multiple-step switching is performed according to the step display mode.
Therefore, in this case, since it can be understood that switching of the display mode of the hold display is performed for the target hold, the sense of expectation for the jackpot win can be improved. In addition, depending on whether the mode to be executed is pattern C1 or pattern C2 (that is, the number of displayed character images), whether or not execution of multi-step switching can be grasped for target holding is different. Therefore, depending on the manner in which the pattern C is executed, the sense of expectation for winning the jackpot can be made different.

In addition, although the character image displayed when the switch indication production | presentation by the pattern C is performed became two at the maximum, it is not limited to this. For example, three or more character images may be displayed, and the display mode of the hold display may be set to be switched at least three or more.
Further, when the switching suggestion effect by the pattern C2 is executed, the character A and the character B are simultaneously displayed at the above-mentioned switching timing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the character A may be displayed first, and the character B may be displayed after a predetermined waiting time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed.

(Outline of pattern D)
The pattern D is an arrow from the upper right of the display unit 21a toward the hold display of the target hold at a predetermined point in time (in the present embodiment, the start time of the target previous change effect) before the switching timing of the display mode of the hold display. Is displayed, and this arrow is displayed to pierce the holding image of the target holding, and the display of the holding image with the arrow stuck is maintained until the switching timing of the display mode of the holding display for the target holding is reached. (Refer FIG.46 (b)-(d)).
Further, this pattern D is set to be executable only when white reserve is determined as initial reserve, and the white reserve is switched to treasure chest reserve. Therefore, when the switch indication effect based on the pattern D is executed, the player can grasp that the display mode of the hold display is to be switched for the target hold, and the display mode of the hold display after the switch is the treasure box hold It is possible to understand that it is.
Then, when the above-described switching timing is reached, as described above, the white hold hold display relating to the target hold is switched to the treasure box hold hold display in the halfway non-display mode (see FIG. 46E).

As described above, whenever the switch indication effect based on the pattern D is executed, the display mode of the hold display is switched. Further, in this case, a plurality of stages of switching (switching from a white hold on hold display to a treasure box on hold display) are always performed in an intermediate stage non-display mode.
Therefore, in this case, it is possible to grasp that the display mode of the suspension display is switched for the target suspension, and the execution of the multiple-stage switching by the midway non-display mode can be grasped, thereby improving the expectation for jackpot winning. Can.

In addition, in the switching indication effect of the pattern D in this embodiment, only the display pattern in which the fired arrow is stuck in the reserved image of the target suspension is provided, but not only the pattern of the display but the arrow is fired The pattern of the display which the fired arrow does not pierce in the retention picture of object retention may be provided. Then, when switching from the white hold hold display to the treasure box hold display, the fired arrow is displayed to pierce the hold image of the target hold, and the white hold hold display is performed. In the case, it may be made to display that the fired arrow does not pierce the holding image of the target holding.
By setting in this way, when the pattern D switching suggestion effect is executed, not only switching of the display mode of the hold display but also maintenance of the display mode of the hold display may be performed. It is possible to see the player's expectation for the switching of the display mode of the display being performed.

Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at a predetermined time before the switching timing of the display mode of the hold display, the arrow is displayed to pierce the hold image of the target hold, and the display mode of the hold display for the target hold Although the display of the holding image with the arrow stuck is maintained until the switching timing of, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timing at which the arrow causes a display to stick to the target hold image and the switching timing of the display mode of the hold display for the target hold are set at the same time, and the arrow is displayed to pierce the target hold image. Immediately after, the display mode of the hold display may be switched.
By setting in this manner, the variation of the switching timing of the display mode of the hold display in the case where the switching suggestion effect of the pattern D is executed is increased, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

  As mentioned above, according to the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, according to the aspect (pattern A, pattern B, pattern C, pattern D) of the switch indication effect performed, the aspect of switching of the display mode of a pending | holding display (Sustaining or switching, one-step switching or multiple-step switching, mid-step non-display mode or mid-step display mode) is different, the player is instructed to switch the display mode of the on-hold display by executing the switching suggestion effect It can enhance interest.

(Summary of decisions regarding pending display)
In the case of performing the initial display of the newly stored storage, the display of the initial display with the display of the initial display (normal initial display display mode, special initial display display mode), whether or not to execute the hold change effect, and hold change effect In the case of executing the mode of switching the hold display in (maintenance or switching at switching timing, one-step switching or multiple-step switching, mid-stage display mode or mid-stage non-display mode), availability of switching suggestion effect, switching suggestion effect Is determined based on the change mode number included in the predetermination command acquired from main control board 100 at the time when the new hold is stored, and the first special view hold number at the time when the hold is made. It is supposed to be
In the present specification, the initial hold determined based on the hold, the mode for carrying out the hold display of the initial hold, availability of execution of the hold change presentation, switching of the hold display in the case of executing the hold change presentation The mode, the possibility of executing the switching suggestion effect, and the mode in the case of executing the switching suggestion effect may be collectively referred to as “pending display information”.

A plurality of pending display determination tables 121 for determining the pending display information are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the corresponding hold display determination table 121 is provided for each of the first special view hold numbers (0 to 3) at the time when the hold storage is performed. Then, the sub CPU 301 refers to the hold display determination table 121 according to the above-mentioned first special view hold number to determine the hold display information. In addition, when the change display of the special symbol and the change effect are not performed and the suspension memory is made, and the change display of the special symbol and the change effect are being executed, the number of 1st special view reserve is "0". When the pending storage is performed at the time, the pending display determination table 121 corresponding to the first special view pending number “0” is referred to.
Here, the hold display determination table 121 (hereinafter referred to as hold display determination table A) to be referred to when the first special view hold number at the time of hold storage is "0", and hold storage is performed. A description will be given of the hold display determination table 121 (hereinafter referred to as the hold mode determination table B) which is referred to when the first special figure hold number at the time of the event is “1”. Omit.

In each pending display determination table 121, the variation mode number included in the prior determination command obtained from the main control board 100 at the time when the pending storage is made, and within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment) Pending display information is defined in association with each of the pending display determination random numbers.
When the sub control board 300 receives the a priori determination command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 confirms the first special view pending number at that time and decides the pending display corresponding to the first special view pending number. The table 121 is acquired, and a hold display determination random number of 1 is acquired from a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 249). Then, the sub CPU 301 determines the suspension display information based on the acquired suspension display determination table 121, the fluctuation mode number included in the prior determination command, and the acquired suspension display determination random number.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, according to the hold display determination table A (the hold display determination table 121 referred to when the first special view hold number is “0”), the sub CPU 301 receives If the change mode number corresponding to the pre-determination command is “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” or “A3H”, either white hold, blue hold or star hold is determined as initial hold. And the mode in which the on-hold change effect is executed is determined.

In the on-hold display determination table A, as shown in FIG. 47, patterns 1 to 16 are provided as modes when the on-hold change effect is executed, and one of these is determined.
For example, the pattern 1 is an aspect in which the maintenance of the white hold suspension display and the execution of the switching suggestion effect by the pattern A are defined at the start of the target variation effect.
Pattern 3 is a mode in which switching from white holding to blue holding, switching suggestion effect by pattern B, and switching by an intermediate step non-display mode are determined at the start of the target variation effect.
In addition, pattern 4 is switched from white hold to blue hold at the start of the target variation production, switching suggestion effect by pattern C1 (switch from white hold to blue hold based on the display of character A), and in the middle stage The execution of switching according to the non-display mode is a specified mode.
In addition, pattern 8 is switched from white hold to red hold at the start of the target variation production, and switch indication effect by pattern C2 (switching from white hold to blue hold based on the display of character A, display of character B (Switching from blue hold to red hold) and the execution of the switch according to the intermediate step display mode.
In addition, pattern 14 is switched from blue hold to red hold at the start of the target variation production, switching suggestion effect by pattern C1 (switch from blue hold to red hold based on the display of character A), and in the middle stage The execution of switching according to the non-display mode is a specified mode.
Further, pattern 15 is an aspect in which switching from blue holding to gold holding, switching suggestion effect by pattern B, and execution of switching by an intermediate stage display mode are determined at the start of the target variation effect.
In addition, various hold display information is defined similarly to these also about another pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, according to the on-hold display determination table B (the on-hold display determination table 121 which is referred to when the number of the first special view is “1”), the sub CPU 301 receives When the variation mode number corresponding to the pre-determination command is “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” or “A3H”, as in the above, white hold, blue hold or star hold as an initial hold. While any one is determined, it is determined whether or not the on-hold change effect is to be performed, and the mode in which the on-hold change effect is performed.

In the on-hold display determination table B, as shown in FIG. 48, patterns 17 to 33 are provided as modes when the on-hold change effect is executed, and one of them is determined.
For example, in pattern 17, at the start time of the target preceding change presentation, the execution of the hold display of the white hold and the execution of the switching suggestion presentation by the pattern A are determined, and at the start of the target change presentation This is an aspect in which the maintenance of the hold display and the non-execution of the switching suggestion effect are determined.
Also, pattern 20 is switched from white hold to blue hold at the start of the target one-time preceding variable effect, switch indication effect by pattern C1 (switch from white hold to blue hold based on the display of character A), and in the middle The execution of switching by the stage non-display mode is determined, and the execution of the switching from blue hold to red hold, the switch suggestive effect by pattern B, and the switch by the mid-stage non-display mode is defined at the start of the target variation presentation This is a mode that
In addition, pattern 22 is switched from white hold to blue hold at the start of the target one-time preceding variable effect, switching suggestion effect by pattern C1 (switch from white hold to blue hold based on the display of character A), and in the middle The execution of switching by the stage non-display mode is determined, and switching from blue hold to gold hold at the start of the target variation production, switching suggestion effect by pattern C1 (from blue hold to gold hold based on the display of character A) Switching) and the execution of switching according to the intermediate stage display mode.
In addition, pattern 26 is switched from white hold to red hold at the start time of the target one-time preceding variable effect, switching suggestion effect by pattern C2 (switch from white hold to blue hold based on the display of character A, character B Switching from blue hold to red hold) and switching according to the intermediate display mode based on the display of the display, and switching from red hold to rainbow hold at the start of the target variation presentation, switching suggestion by pattern C2 It is an aspect in which execution (switching from red holding to gold holding based on the display of character A, switching from gold holding to rainbow holding based on the display of character B) and switching by the intermediate display mode is defined.
In addition, in pattern 27, the execution of the switching effect by pattern D is determined at the start of the target one-time preceding change production, and the switching from white hold to treasure box hold and the intermediate stage non-display mode at the start of the target change production It is an aspect in which the execution of switching according to is determined.
Further, in the pattern 30, at the start of the target one-time pre-change effect, switching from blue hold to red hold, switching indication effect by the pattern B and switching by mid-stage non-display mode are determined, and object change At the start of the production, switching from red holding to gold holding, switching suggestion effect by pattern C1 (switching from red holding to gold holding based on the display of character A), and switching by intermediate non-display mode are defined This is a mode that
In addition, various hold display information is defined similarly to these also about another pattern.

  Also, in FIGS. 47 and 48, the numbers described in each selection area in which the variation mode number and the above-described aspect are associated with each other are the range of random numbers allocated to the selection area (the selection area Selection ratio is shown.

(Summary of normal background switching effect)
The background switching effect during the normal game is an effect executed during the normal game state, and based on the storage of a new hold (that is, based on the acquisition of the first special figure random number), the initial background image during the normal game state The background image displayed as is usually switched to another background image with a high expectation of jackpot.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a normal background image, a first special background image, a second special background image, and a third special background image are provided as background images displayed in the normal gaming state. With regard to these background images, the level of the possibility of being displayed when the newly stored suspension relates to the winning of the jackpot is separately set, and according to this, according to the displayed background image Thus, it is possible to change the degree of expectation for jackpot winning for the newly stored hold. Specifically, in the order of the normal background image → the first special background image → the second special background image → the third special background image, the expectation for winning a jackpot is set to be high.

  Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal gaming state is set after the reset or after the end of the special game or the high probability time short game state, a normal background image is displayed as an initial background image on the display unit 21a. The fluctuation effect (varying display of the effect pattern 50) is performed so as to be superimposed on the normal background image (FIGS. 49 (a), 50 (a)-(c), 51 (a)-(FIG. 51). c) see etc. After that, when the pending storage is performed, whether or not the normal middle background switching effect is performed, and the background image after the switching in the normal middle background switching effect are determined, and the normal middle background switching is performed based on the determined contents. The presentation is performed. As a result, the normal background image is switched to any one of the first special background image, the second special background image, and the third special background image.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a first background switching effect and a second background switching effect are provided as types of normal middle background switching effect.
(Summary of the first background switching effect)
The first background switching effect is an effect that is usually performed when switching the background image to either the first special background image or the second special background image, and is in the process of performing a fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation effect is It is possible to execute when the pending storage is performed when the remaining time until the end is equal to or more than a predetermined specific time (2.5 seconds in this embodiment). Further, this first background switching effect is performed at the same time as the pending display of the initial pending performed based on the pending storage.
In addition, after the background switching notification display notifying that switching to a predetermined background image (either the first special background image or the second special background image) is performed for the first background switching effect, the predetermined background image is displayed. Background switching pattern P (see FIGS. 49 (b) and 49 (c)) that displays a background switching display that displays a background switching pattern Q that displays only background switching display without performing a background switching notification display (see FIG. ) Is provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the execution time of the background switching notification display is set to 2 seconds, and the execution time of the background switching display is set to 0.5 seconds. Therefore, the execution time of the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern P is 2.5 seconds (= 2 seconds + 0.5 seconds), which is identical to the above-mentioned specific time. On the other hand, the execution time of the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern Q is 2 seconds, which is shorter than the above-mentioned specific time.

  Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, any of the normal initial hold display mode (see FIG. 49 (b)) or the special initial hold display mode (see FIGS. 50 (b) and (c)) In some cases, the initial hold is displayed on hold. Then, when the execution of the first background switching effect is determined when the initial suspension holding display is performed in the normal initial suspension display mode, the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern P is executed. In addition, when the execution of the first background switching effect is determined in the case where the suspension display of the initial suspension is performed in the special initial suspension display mode, the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern Q is executed.

For example, when the background image is normally displayed, the first special view hold number is "1", while the change effect is being performed, and the remaining time until the end of the change effect is over the specific time It is assumed that storage is made and it is determined that the suspension display of blue suspension is to be performed by the normal initial suspension display mode for this suspension storage, and that the execution of the first background switching effect for switching to the first special background image is determined. .
In this case, the blue hold display is performed on the second hold display unit 52c (see FIG. 49 (b)) substantially simultaneously with the holding storage (see FIG. 49 (b)), and the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern P is performed. Is started. In the first background switching effect, first, a background switching notification display (in the present embodiment, a character display of "chance ZONE rush!") Is displayed to notify that the first special background image is to be switched (FIG. 49 (b)) (Refer to FIG. 49 (c)), and then, a background switching display is performed to switch the background image to the first special background image.

In addition, when the background image is usually displayed, the number of the first special figure reserve number is "1", while the change effect is being performed, and when the remaining time until the end of the change effect is over the specific time It is assumed that storage is performed and it is determined that the star display of the star hold is to be performed by the special initial hold display mode with respect to the hold storage, and that the execution of the first background switching effect for switching to the second special background image is determined. .
In this case, after the specific storage action is performed, a specific display action is performed in which the star suspension jumps from the second suspension display unit 52c to the vicinity of the upper end of the display unit 21a and lands on the second suspension display unit 52c. In the second hold display unit 52c, the star hold hold display is performed (see FIGS. 50 (b) and (c)). Then, when starvation hold display is performed, the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern Q is started. In this first background switching effect, only background switching display for switching the normal background image to the second special background image is performed without performing background switching notification display for notifying switching to the second special background image. (See FIG. 50 (d)).

  Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first background switching effect is executed by the background switching pattern P, the execution time of the first background switching effect (the first background switching effect is started The time from the end to the end) is 2.5 seconds (see FIG. 51 (a)). On the other hand, when the first background switching effect is executed by the background switching pattern Q, the execution time (2.0 seconds) of the suspension display of the initial suspension by the special initial suspension display mode and the end of the suspension display The total of the execution time (0.5 seconds) of the first background switching effect to be executed is 2.5 seconds (see FIG. 51B), and the first background switching effect is executed by the background switching pattern P. In the case where the first background switching effect is performed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first background switching effect is executed due to the holding storage being performed, the holding display of the initial holding based on the holding storage is normally performed by the initial holding display mode. When being performed, the first background switching effect is started along with the start of the execution of the suspension display of the initial suspension by the normal initial suspension display mode (see FIG. 51A). At this time, background switching notification display and background switching display are performed in the first background switching effect (see FIG. 51A).
On the other hand, when the hold display of the initial hold based on the hold storage is performed by the special initial hold display mode, the first background switching effect is performed after the hold display of the initial hold by the special initial hold display mode is performed. It is started (see FIG. 51 (b)). At this time, only background switching display is performed in the first background switching effect (see FIG. 51B).
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the start timing of the first background switching effect is different according to the execution status (normal initial suspension display mode, special initial suspension display mode) of the suspension display of the initial suspension There is. Therefore, for example, when it is desired to pay attention to the pending display of the initial pending, it is not necessary to execute the pending display of the initial pending and the switching of the background image without overlapping or to pay attention to the pending display of the initial pending. In such a case, it is possible to make settings such as executing the hold display of the initial hold and the switching of the background image in duplicate, etc., and changing the impression of the player on the hold display, and the hold display It is possible to enhance the player's interest in

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, within the execution time of the first background switching effect (background switching notification display and background switching display) by the background switching pattern P, the suspension display and background of the initial suspension by the special initial suspension display mode A first background switching effect (background switching display) can be performed by the switching pattern Q.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a period from the start of the hold display of the initial hold when the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern Q is performed to the end of the switching of the background image is It is possible to prevent the impression of being extended as compared with the case where the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern P is performed.

(Summary of second background switching effect)
The second background switching effect is an effect that is usually performed when the background image is switched to the third special background image, and is a specific timing from when the pending storage is made until the variation based on the pending storage is ended ( In this embodiment, it is performed at the point when the reach display of the variation effect performed first is performed after the point when the pending storage is made).
In the second background switching effect, when the above-mentioned specific timing is reached, a special display indicating that switching to the third special background image is performed is performed (see FIG. 52C). Then, after performing background switching notification display notifying that switching to the third special background image is performed (see FIG. 52 (d)), background switching display for displaying the third special background image is performed ((d)). See FIG. 52 (e)).

Specifically, for example, when the background image is displayed, the first special view hold number is “1”, and when the change effect is being performed, hold storage is performed, and the second background switch effect is performed. Shall be determined.
In this case, when the variable effect in execution ends and the next variable effect is started and reach display is performed, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol and the third stop symbol are all in advance. A special display is performed to stop at a special symbol (in the present embodiment, a symbol with the letters "SUPER!") Different from the determined design symbol 50 (see FIG. 52 (c)). Then, a background switching notification display (in the present embodiment, a character display of “SUPER chance ZONE rush!” Is displayed) notifying that switching to the third special background image is performed (see FIG. 52D), and then the normal background image is displayed. Is switched to the third special background image (see FIG. 52E).

(Summary of decision about the background switching effect usually)
Whether or not normal middle background switching effect is performed, and modes for executing normal middle background switching effect (switching to the first special background image (execution of the first background switching effect), switching to the second special background image (Execution of the first background switching effect) and switching to the third special background image (execution of the second background switching effect)) are predetermination commands acquired from the main control board 100 at the time when a new hold is stored. It is determined based on the fluctuation mode number included in and the remaining time from the point of time until the end of the fluctuation effect (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation effect remaining time).

The sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 is provided with a background image switching determination table 122 for determining whether or not the normal middle background switching effect is to be performed, and the mode in the case of executing the normal middle background switching effect. Then, the sub CPU 301 is a background image switching determination table in the case where the suspension display is performed when the first special view reservation number is “1” to “3” while the change display and the change effect of the special symbol are being executed. Referring to 122, whether to execute the normal middle background switching effect and the mode in the case of executing the normal middle background switching effect are determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special view reservation number is "0", when the on-hold storage is performed, the above-described determination based on the background image switching determination table 122 is not normally performed. It is determined that the middle background switching effect is not performed.

In the background image switching determination table 122, a fluctuation mode number, fluctuation presentation remaining time, and a predetermined numerical range (0 to 10 in this embodiment) included in the predetermination command acquired from the main control board 100 at the time of suspension storage. 249) whether or not to execute the normal middle background switching effect, and the mode in the case of executing the normal middle background switching effect are defined in association with each background switching determination random number acquired in the 249).
When the sub control board 300 receives the predetermination command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 checks the variation presentation remaining time, and determines one background switching decision random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). get. Then, the sub CPU 301 executes execution of the normal middle background switching effect based on the background image switching determination table 122, the fluctuation mode number included in the prior determination command, the confirmed fluctuation effect remaining time, and the acquired background switching determination random number. Whether or not to execute normal middle background switching effect is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53, according to the background image switching determination table 122, the variation mode number corresponding to the prior determination command received by the sub CPU 301 is “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” or “A”. "A3H", and if the remaining variable presentation time is equal to or longer than the above-mentioned specific time (in this embodiment, 2.5 seconds), the effect that normal middle background switching effect is not performed (normal middle background switching effect non Execution) Execution of the first background switching effect switching to the first special background image, Execution of the first background switching effect switching to the second special background image, or execution of second background switching effect switching to the third special background image One is determined.
Also, when the variation mode number corresponding to the prior determination command received by the sub CPU 301 is “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” or “A3H”, and the variation presentation remaining time is less than the above-described specific time In either case, it is determined that the normal middle background switching effect is not performed (normal middle background switching effect is not performed) or the execution of the second background switching effect for switching to the third special background image. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation presentation remaining time is less than the above-mentioned specific time, the execution of the first background switching effect switching to the first special background image, and the second special background image The execution of the first background switching effect to be switched to is not determined.

  Further, in FIG. 53, the variation mode number and the variation presentation remaining time are described in each selection region in which the possibility of executing the normal middle background switching effect and the mode in the case of executing the normal middle background switching effect are associated. The numbers indicate the range of random numbers allocated to the selected area (selection ratio of the selected area), as described above.

Next, control processing in the sub control board 300 for performing the various processing as described above will be described.
First, the main processing of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, in response to power on, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302, and initialization of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 and setting processing are executed. Specifically, the value of the sub fluctuation time timer counter for counting the fluctuation time in the sub control board 300 is reset. Moreover, although the execution of the second background switching effect is determined, the second background switching effect start waiting flag indicating that the effect is not started is turned off. In addition, the in-fluctuation flag indicating that the fluctuation effect is being executed is turned off. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs processing for updating each effect random number (first half variation effect random number, second half variation effect random number, reserved display determination random number, background switching determination random number), and thereafter until interrupt processing is performed. The process of step 2001 is repeated. Here, each effect random number is asynchronously updated.

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

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

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the rendering operation device 9 can be accepted according to the progress status of the fluctuation effect being executed, etc. It is determined whether or not is input. Then, when an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation reception of the rendering operation device 9 is being performed, an image that the rendering operation device 9 is operated A command is sent to the transmission buffer to transmit to various control boards such as a control board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown), and an electric decoration control board (not shown) Store. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, an audio control board, and an electric decoration control board. Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is ended.

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

In step 2200, based on the received prior determination command, the sub CPU 301 determines prior determination information such as the special symbol type, the variation mode number, and the variation pattern number as a result of the jackpot lottery included in the prior determination command. The first storage area is stored in the corresponding storage unit of the first storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the gaming state currently set is the normal gaming state. If it is determined that the game is not in the normal gaming state (ie, it is in the high probability time short gaming state), the process proceeds to step 2209. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is in the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step 2202. As described above, the gaming state designation command including the gaming state information and the gaming state command are transmitted to the sub control board 300, and the gaming state information included in these commands is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Ru. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 can grasp the gaming state currently set based on the gaming state information stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 described above. It has become.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variation mode number included in the received prior determination command is “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” or “A3H”. If it is determined that none of “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” and “A3H” is present, the process proceeds to step 2209. On the other hand, if it is determined that "02H", "03H", "A2H" or "A3H", the process proceeds to the next step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 executes the on-hold change effect for any of the above-mentioned execution prohibition conditions (for which the on-hold change effect is determined to be executed for any of the on-hold conditions stored, That the variation mode number determined for any of the stored and stored is “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” or “A3H” (the variation variation pattern of the reach variation pattern is It is determined whether or not to be executed). When it is determined that the execution prohibition condition is established, the process proceeds to step 2209. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution prohibition condition is not established, the process proceeds to the next step 2204.

In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 confirms the current number of first special map reservations (that is, the number of pending storages currently stored in the first pending storage area). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2205.
In step 2205, the sub CPU 301 acquires the on-hold display determination table 121 corresponding to the number of first special-image holdings confirmed in step 2204 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2206.

In step 2206, the sub CPU 301 acquires the pending display determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2207.
In step 2207, the sub CPU 301 uses the hold display determination table 121 obtained in step 2205 described above, the hold display determination random number obtained in step 2206 described above, and the hold display information based on the fluctuation mode number included in the prior determination information ( Initial hold determined based on hold, mode of holding display of initial hold, availability of holding change effect, mode of switching holding display when holding change effect, execution of switching suggestion effect Whether or not to execute the switching suggestion effect is determined. Further, sub CPU 301 stores the pending display information determined here in the corresponding storage unit of the first pending storage area of sub RAM 303 (that is, the same storage unit as the storage unit storing the prior determination information). . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2208.
In addition, in the above-mentioned memory part, the change timing (switching start of target 3 times previous fluctuation production, start time of target 2 times previous fluctuation production, target once previous movement production of target 3 times previous fluctuation production is performed) The information of the display mode of the pending display switched at the time is stored together with the information of the start time of the object, the start time of the target variation effect). Thus, the sub CPU 301 can grasp when the hold display is switched and which display mode the hold display is switched to.

In step 2208, the sub CPU 301 executes an initial hold display execution process for carrying out a hold display of initial hold. Then, the process proceeds to step 2210.
If it is determined in step 2201 that the game is not in the normal gaming state, the variation mode number included in the prior determination information in step 2202 is not "02H", "03H", "A2H" or "A3H" If it is determined that the execution prohibition condition is satisfied in step 2203 described above, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to step 2209. In step 2209, the sub CPU 301 initially displays the on-hold display in the on-hold display area 52 in a predetermined display mode. Set the hold display command in the send buffer. The initial hold display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-mentioned step 2103, and the hold display on the hold display unit corresponding to the newly stored hold is displayed on the control board in a predetermined display mode on the control board. Processing to be performed will be executed.
Specifically, when it is determined in step 2201 described above that the game is not in the normal gaming state, the on-hold display is performed in a mode according to the high probability time short gaming state. If it is determined in step 2202 that the fluctuation mode number included in the prior determination information is neither “02H”, “03H”, “A2H”, nor “A3H”, and execution is prohibited in step 2204 described above When it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the white hold hold display is performed in the normal initial hold display mode.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2210.

  In step 2210, the sub CPU 301 executes normal middle background switching effect control processing for performing control regarding the normal middle background switching effect. Then, the prior determination command reception process is ended.

Next, the initial hold display execution process of step 2208 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the hold display of the initial hold by the special initial hold display mode has been determined in the above-described step 2207 (that is, whether the hold display of the star hold has been determined). Then, the hold display of the initial hold by the special initial hold display mode is not determined (that is, the hold display of the initial hold by the normal initial hold display mode is determined (the white display or the blue display of the hold display is determined) If it is determined, the process proceeds to step 2302. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold display of the initial hold by the special initial hold display mode is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 sets a special initial hold display command for performing the hold display of the determined initial hold according to the special initial hold display mode in the transmission buffer. The special initial hold display command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the control board initially displays the special initial hold display mode on the hold display unit corresponding to the newly stored hold. A process for performing a pending display of the pending will be executed. Then, the initial pending display execution process is ended.

  Further, in step 2302, which is performed when it is determined in step 2300 described above that the pending display of the initial pending by the special initial pending display mode is not determined, the sub CPU 301 proceeds with the normal initial pending display mode. The normal initial hold display command for holding display is set in the transmission buffer. The normal initial suspension display command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the control board displays an initial initial suspension display mode on the suspension display unit corresponding to the newly stored suspension. A process for performing a pending display of the pending will be executed. Then, the initial pending display execution process is ended.

Next, the normal middle background switching effect control process of step 2210 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the gaming state currently set is the normal gaming state. When it is determined that the game is not in the normal gaming state, the normal middle background switching effect control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is in the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the in-fluctuation flag is on. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuating flag is not on (that is, off), the normal medium background switching effect control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the current number of first special map reservations is 1 to 3 or not. Then, when it is determined that the current first special drawing reserve number is not 1 to 3 (that is, 0), the normal middle background switching effect control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current number of first special map reservations is 1 to 3, the process proceeds to the next step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 determines whether a background image is displayed normally. When it is determined that the normal background image is not displayed (that is, the first special background image, the second special background image, or the third special background image is displayed), the normal middle background switching effect control process is ended. Do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal background image is displayed, the process proceeds to the next step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variation mode number included in the received prior determination command is “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” or “A3H”. When it is determined that none of “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” and “A3H” is present, the normal middle background switching effect control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that "02H", "03H", "A2H" or "A3H", the process proceeds to the next step 2405.
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 checks the remaining time of the fluctuation effect based on the value of a sub fluctuation time timer counter described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2406.

In step 2406, the sub CPU 301 acquires the background switching determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2407.
In step 2407, the sub CPU 301 is based on the background image switching determination table 122, the variation rendering remaining time confirmed in step 2405 described above, the background switching determination random number acquired in step 2406 described above, and the variation mode number included in the prior determination information. ,
It is determined whether or not the normal middle background switching effect is to be performed, and the mode in which the normal middle background switching effect is to be performed. Further, sub CPU 301 stores the content determined here in the corresponding storage unit (the same storage unit as the storage unit storing advance determination information and the suspension display information) in the first suspension storage area of sub RAM 303. . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2408.

In step 2408, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution of the normal middle background switching effect has been determined in step 2407 described above. Then, when it is determined that the execution of the normal middle background switching effect is not determined, the normal middle background switching effect control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution of the normal middle background switching effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2409.
In step 2409, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution of the first background switching effect has been determined in step 2407 described above. When it is determined that the execution of the first background switching effect is not determined, the process proceeds to step 2411. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution of the first background switching effect has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2410.

In step 2410, the sub CPU 301 executes a first background switching effect execution process for performing a first background switching effect. Then, the normal middle background switching effect control process is ended.
In step 2411, which is performed when it is determined in step 2409 that the first background switching effect is not determined to be executed, the sub CPU 301 turns on a second background switching effect start waiting flag. Then, the normal middle background switching effect control process is ended.

Next, the first background switching effect execution processing of step 2410 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the hold display of the initial hold by the special initial hold display mode is determined in the above-described step 2207. Then, when it is determined that the hold display of the initial hold by the special initial hold display mode is not determined, the process proceeds to step 2502. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold display of the initial hold by the special initial hold display mode is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 sets a pattern Q switching execution command for executing the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern Q in the transmission buffer. The pattern Q switching execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and processing for performing the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern Q is executed on the control boards It becomes. Then, the first background switching effect execution process is ended.

  Further, in step 2502, which is performed when it is determined in step 2500 described above that the suspension display of the initial suspension by the special initial suspension display mode is not determined, the sub CPU 301 executes the first background switching effect by the background switching pattern P. Set the pattern P switching execution command for the transmission buffer. The pattern P switching execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and the control board executes processing for performing a first background switching effect by the background switching pattern P. It becomes. Then, the first background switching effect execution process is ended.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the fluctuation command reception processing executed when the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are received will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, after the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are stored in step 911 of the fluctuation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100, they are transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 208. .
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 is the whole of the fluctuation effect which is the total value of the former half fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation mode number according to the received fluctuation mode command and the second half fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number concerning fluctuation pattern command. Is set in the sub fluctuation time timer counter. As a result, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect to be executed is counted. Further, as described above, since the sub fluctuation time timer counter employs a subtraction timer, the value of the sub fluctuation time timer counter at a predetermined time corresponds to the fluctuation presentation remaining time at that time.
Although not particularly shown, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 in this embodiment is provided with a sub fluctuation time table defining the first half fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation mode number and the second half fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number. It is done. Then, the sub CPU 301 refers to the sub fluctuation time table to determine the first half fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation mode number related to the received fluctuation mode command and the second half fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number related to the fluctuation pattern command. You will be able to get The main control board 100 is set to transmit information on the first half fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation mode number and information on the second half fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number to the sub control board 300, and the sub CPU 301 receives this information. By doing this, the first half fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation mode number according to the received fluctuation mode command and the second half fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number concerning the fluctuation pattern command may be acquired.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2601.

In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 turns on the fluctuation flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2602.
In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold shift process of shifting the hold display of the corresponding hold display unit as the first special view hold number stored in the first hold storage area decreases by one. Specifically, upon receiving the fluctuation mode command, the sub CPU 301 performs shift processing of each storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Here, information stored in the first storage unit (predetermined information, pending display information, etc.) is shifted to a predetermined processing storage unit provided in the sub RAM 303, and the second to fourth storage units are used. The stored information is shifted to a small number storage unit. At the same time, the pending display is also shifted. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2603.

In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 switches the hold display of the corresponding hold display unit based on the information shifted in step 2602 described above.
For example, a new hold storage is made when the first special drawing hold number is “1”, white hold is determined as the initial hold, and white hold to blue hold at the start of the target one-time change presentation. It is assumed that it has been determined that switching, switching indication by the pattern C1 (switching from white holding to blue holding based on the display of the character A) and switching by the intermediate stage non-display mode are determined. Then, the prior determination information and the above-mentioned hold display information are stored in the second storage unit, and the hold display by white hold is performed in the second hold display unit 52c. Then, when the above-described hold shift process is executed, the above-mentioned information stored in the second storage unit is shifted to the first storage unit, and the hold display by white hold is shifted to the first hold display unit 52b. Be done. Here, according to the above-described information shifted to the first storage unit, it is determined to switch to the blue hold pending display at the start of the target one-time preceding change production, so the switching suggestion effect by the pattern C1 is While being executed, the white hold hold display in the first hold display unit 52b is switched to the blue hold hold display by the halfway non-display mode.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2605.
In step 2605, the sub CPU 301 determines an aspect of the first half of the fluctuation effect based on the first half fluctuation effect random number acquired in step 2604, the fluctuation effect determination table and the fluctuation mode number corresponding to the received fluctuation mode command . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2606.

  In step 2606, the sub CPU 301 sets a first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect determined in step 2605 described above in the transmission buffer. In addition, when the second background switching effect start waiting flag is on, the mode (the first stop accompanying the execution of the second background switching effect, not the mode of the first half of the fluctuation effect determined in the above-described step 2605 The first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the special display mode in which the symbol, the second stop symbol and the third stop symbol all stop with a special symbol different from the predetermined effect symbol 50 is set in the transmission buffer . The first-half fluctuation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-mentioned step 2103, and the first-half portion of the fluctuation presentation is executed by these control boards based on the received first-half fluctuation presentation execution command Control will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2607.

In step 2607, the sub CPU 301 acquires the second-half fluctuation effect random numbers updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2608.
In step 2608, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the second half of the fluctuation production based on the latter half fluctuation production random number acquired in step 2607, the fluctuation production determination table, and the fluctuation pattern number corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command. . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2609.

In step 2609, the sub CPU 301 sets a second half change effect execution command corresponding to the mode of the second half of the change effect determined in step 2608 described above in the transmission buffer. The latter half fluctuation production execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-mentioned step 2103, and these control boards execute the latter half portion of the fluctuation production based on the received latter half fluctuation production execution command Control will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2610.
In step 2610, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the second background switching effect flag is on. When it is determined that the second background switching effect flag is not on (that is, off), the variation command reception process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second background switching effect flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2611.

  At step 2611, the sub CPU 301 sets a second background switching effect execution command for executing the second background switching effect in the transmission buffer. The second background switching effect execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the second background switching effect execution command received by these control boards is used as the second background. Control to execute the switching effect is performed. Further, the sub CPU 301 turns off the second background switching effect start waiting flag. Then, the variation command reception process is ended.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the symbol determination command reception processing executed when the symbol determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, the symbol determination command is stored in step 1003 of the special symbol variation stop process in the main control substrate 100, and then transmitted to the sub control substrate 300 by the output control process of step 208.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 turns off the fluctuating flag. Then, the symbol determination command reception process is ended.

Next, modifications of the above-described embodiment will be described.
The hold display effect, the hold change effect, and the switch indication effect in the above-described embodiment are to be executed for the hold storage of the first special figure random number in the normal gaming state (non-short time gaming state), The present invention is not limited to this, and is executed for the second special figure random number in the non time saving game state, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number in the short time gaming state (high probability time short gaming state) May be Also, it may be executed for the pending storage of the hit determination random number used for the lottery of the normal symbols.
By setting in this way, it is possible to increase the execution opportunities of the on-hold display effect, the on-hold change effect, and the switch indication effect, so it is possible to enhance the player's interest.

In the above embodiment, when the change mode number determined for the newly stored hold is “02H”, “03H”, “A2H” or “A3H”, execution of the hold change presentation is performed. Although it was possible to decide, it is not limited to this. For example, the variation mode number is "01H" (ie, when the first half of the variation effect is executed by the normal reach pattern), or the variation mode number is "00H" (ie, no reach). Also in the case where the first half of the fluctuation effect is executed by the fluctuation pattern, it may be possible to determine the execution of the on-hold change effect.
By setting in this way, it is possible to increase the execution opportunity of the on-hold change presentation, so it is possible to enhance the player's interest.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the hold change effect is executed, the switch indication effect can be executed at the switching timing at which the display mode of the hold display is maintained or switched. The timing that can be executed is not limited to this. For example, when the pending change presentation is executed, the switching suggestion presentation is started from a point before the above-mentioned switching timing, and the switching suggestion presentation is set to be continuously executed until the above switching timing. May be
Moreover, when it sets in this way, another switching suggestion production is performed during execution of switching suggestion production, and maintenance or switching of a display mode of a reservation display is carried out with execution of the other switching suggestion production concerned. It may be set to be executable.
By setting in this manner, the variation of the execution mode of the switching suggestion effect increases, so it is possible to enhance the player's interest.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the hold change presentation in which the white hold hold display is switched to the treasure box hold hold display is performed, switching by the intermediate stage display mode is not performed, and switching by the intermediate stage non-display mode Is supposed to be performed, but it is not limited to this. For example, even when the white hold hold display is switched to the treasure hold display, a display mode corresponding to an intermediate display mode between the white hold hold display and the treasure hold display is displayed (for example, blue hold By displaying the pending display etc., it may be set to be able to execute switching by the intermediate display mode.
By setting in this manner, the variation of switching according to the intermediate stage display mode increases, so it is possible to enhance the player's interest.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when switching from the display mode of the pending display in display to the predetermined display mode according to the intermediate stage display mode, the display mode of the intermediate stage is sequentially displayed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, switching may be performed by skipping part of the display mode in the middle stage. By setting in this way, the variation of switching according to the middle stage display mode increases, thereby enhancing the player's interest be able to.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the switching by the middle stage display mode and the switching by the middle stage non-display mode were performed for the pending | holding image (pending display), it is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, different from the reserved image, switching by the intermediate display mode is applied to another image (for example, a background image or a preview image) having a plurality of modes set so that the expectation of winning a jackpot differs stepwise. And, it may be set to be able to execute switching according to the non-display mode halfway.
By setting in this manner, the opportunity for the switching in the middle stage display mode and the switching in the middle stage non-display mode is increased, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when new pending storage is performed, all pending display information (a mode in the case where the initial pending determined based on the pending, the pending display of initial pending, pending change effect Although whether or not to execute, the mode of switching the hold display in the case of executing the hold change presentation, the possibility of executing the switch indication production, and the mode in the case of executing the switch indication production are determined, It is not limited. For example, when a new hold storage is performed, it is determined whether or not to execute hold change effect, and only a mode of switching the hold display in the case of executing the hold change effect, and the execution of the hold change effect is determined. The other hold display information may be determined at a predetermined timing thereafter (for example, the start time of the fluctuation effect to be executed thereafter).
By setting in this way, the volume of the determination process at the time of new pending storage is reduced, so that the processing load on hardware resources such as the sub CPU 301 can be reduced.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display is switched, the switch indication effect is always performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display The setting may be set so that the switch indication effect may not be performed when the display mode is switched. That is, it may be set that switching of the display mode of the hold display may be performed without executing the switching suggestion effect.
By setting in this manner, since the display mode of the hold display may be suddenly switched, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in switching the display mode of the hold display.

In addition, although the normal middle background switching effect in the above-described embodiment switches the normal background image to either the first special background image, the second special background image, or the third special background image, the present invention is limited thereto. It is not something to be done. For example, the first special background image and the second special background image may be set to be able to switch to a background image with a high expectation of the jackpot.
By setting in this manner, the variation of the execution of the middle background switching effect is increased, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

In the above embodiment, only one background image is normally provided, but a plurality of normal background images are provided, and during the normal gaming state, the first special background image, the second special background image, and the third special When none of the background images are displayed, one of a plurality of normal background images may be displayed, and when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, switching to another normal background image may be set. .
In addition, while the background image is normally displayed during the normal gaming state, the high probability background image indicating that the gaming state is set is displayed during the high probability time short gaming state You may
By setting in this manner, the variation of the displayed background image is increased, and it is possible to enhance the player's interest in displaying the background image.

  In the above embodiment, the first background switching effect is executed by the background switching pattern Q and the execution time of the first background switching effect when the first background switching effect is executed by the background switching pattern P. In both cases, the execution time of the hold display of the initial hold by the special initial hold display mode and the total of the execution time of the first background switching effect executed after the end of the hold display were all coincident in 2.5 seconds Is not limited to this. For example, when the first background switching effect is executed by the background switching pattern Q, the execution time of the suspension display of the initial suspension by the special initial suspension display mode and the execution of the first background switching effect executed after the termination of the suspension display The total time may be set to be shorter than the execution time of the first background switching effect when the first background switching effect is executed by the background switching pattern P.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although 1st background switching production was performed at the time of pending | holding memory being made, it is not limited to this. For example, as in the second background switching effect, a specific timing (for example, first executed after the point at which the pending memory is made) between the moment when the pending memory is made and the change production based on the pending memory is ended May be performed at the time when the reach display of the fluctuation effect is performed). Specifically, when the star hold is determined as the initial hold, the star hold is displayed without performing a specific display action when the hold storage is performed, and the specific display of the star hold is performed at the above-described specific timing. After the action is performed, the first background switching effect may be performed.
By setting in this manner, the variation of the execution mode of the first background switching effect is increased, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.
In addition, the above-mentioned modification can also be combined and comprised as much as possible.

  The first start winning opening 15 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the entry area of the present invention. Further, the jackpot determination random number in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the random number used for the predetermined lottery of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 503 and step 603 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the random number acquisition unit of the present invention. Further, the first reserved storage area in the above embodiment corresponds to the reserved storage means of the present invention. Further, the hold display of the initial hold in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first effect of the present invention. Moreover, sub CPU301 which performs the initial stage pending | holding display execution process in the above-mentioned embodiment is corresponded to the 1st presentation execution means of this invention. Further, the normal middle background switching effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second effect of the present invention. Moreover, sub CPU301 which performs the 1st background switching production execution process in the above-mentioned embodiment is corresponded to the 2nd presentation execution means of this invention. Further, the determination of the normal initial suspension display mode or the special initial suspension display mode in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the execution state of the first effect of the present invention. Further, the background switching pattern Q in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first aspect of the present invention. The background switching pattern P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a second aspect of the present invention. Moreover, the pachinko machine P in the above-mentioned embodiment is equivalent to the game machine of this invention.

P Pachinko machine 21 Effect display unit 52 1st hold display area 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
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Claims (2)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
An entry area provided in the gaming area and into which gaming balls can enter
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number used for a predetermined lottery, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the entry area;
First effect execution means for executing a first effect that is an executable effect based on the acquisition of the random number;
And second effect executing means for executing a second effect which is an effect that can be executed at the same time as the first effect.
The second effect execution means is
A game machine characterized in that execution of the second effect can be started at a timing according to the execution status of the first effect. As modes for executing the second effect, a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode are provided.
The sum of the execution time of the first effect and the execution time of the second effect according to the first aspect is within the execution time of the second effect according to the second aspect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is set to

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