JP2019180556A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving a player's interest in a specific performance.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: specific performance execution means that executes a specific performance, the performance to be executed with an acquired random number used as an object, capable of starting a display of a prescribed suggestion image before the execution of a variation performance relating to the random number as the object; and specific performance change means that can change the suggestion image to be displayed in the specific performance, on the basis of establishment of prescribed change conditions. It is so set that the specific performance change means can change the suggestion image before execution of the variation performance relating to the random number as the object, on the basis of establishment of a first change condition, and can change the suggestion image, during the execution of the variation performance relating to the random number as the object, on the basis of establishment of a second change condition different from the first change condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine capable of executing a variation effect for notifying a result of a lottery that determines whether or not a special game can be executed.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, it is determined by lottery whether or not a special game that is advantageous to a player can be executed by entering a starting ball (starting winning opening) provided in the gaming zone as an opportunity. A random number is stored as a hold, and when a predetermined start condition is established, the stored hold is read, and based on the read random number related to the hold, a jackpot lottery or a variation effect mode A device that performs a change effect in a determined manner is known.
Also, in recent years, when random numbers are stored in order to improve the effect, whether or not the special game is determined to be executed for the random numbers before the variable effect based on the random numbers is executed. Based on the result of this determination (so-called pre-reading), a specific effect (so-called pre-reading effect) that can start a predetermined suggestion related to the result of the determination is executed based on the result of the determination before the execution of the changing effect based on the random number. A possible gaming machine has been devised (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).
As this specific effect, for example, in response to the acquisition of a new random number, a variable effect that is executed a plurality of times from a change effect that is executed before the change effect based on the random number to the change effect based on the random number. The thing which displays a specific image etc. in an effect display apparatus is mentioned across. Moreover, in this specific effect, changing the displayed specific image into an image with a higher expectation degree of jackpot is also performed.

JP 2012-217772 A JP 2012-165911 A

  According to the specific effects as described above, the specific image is changed to an image with a higher expectation degree of jackpots, but the interest of the player can be improved. Therefore, the appearance of a specific production that can further enhance the interest of the player has been desired.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a player with respect to a specific effect.

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

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention includes a gaming area 12 in which gaming balls can flow down, and a starting area (first starting prize opening 15 provided in the gaming area 12 and into which gaming balls can enter. ) And a random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which the big prize opening 18 provided in the game area 12 is opened on condition that a game ball has entered the start area (a big hit determination random number) Acquisition means (main CPU 101) for acquiring the hold information including at least the above, and determining whether or not the special game can be executed based on the hold information acquired by the acquisition means when a predetermined start condition is established A lottery means (main CPU 101) for performing lottery, a variable effect executing means (sub CPU301) for executing a variable effect for notifying the result of the lottery by the lottery means, and the acquired random number A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (execution suggestion effect) that can be displayed as a target and can start displaying a predetermined suggestion image (character image) before the execution of the variation effect related to the random number of the target. (Sub CPU301) and specific effect changing means (sub CPU301) capable of changing the suggestion image displayed in the specific effect based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition, the specific effect changing means, Before the execution of the variation effect related to the target random number, the suggestion image can be changed based on the establishment of the first change condition (reaching the image display time point), and the variation effect related to the target random number During execution, based on the establishment of a second change condition different from the first change condition (arriving at the image display time point and the operation button 9b being pressed). Wherein the stomach can vary the suggestion images.
Here, the establishment of the start condition includes the entry of a game ball into the start area provided in the game area 12, the end of the variation being executed, and the like.

  According to the present invention, the conditions for changing the suggestion image in the specific effect differ between before the change effect related to the target random number and during the execution of the change effect related to the target random number, and there are many variations for changing the suggestion image. Since it becomes a thing, the interest with respect to a specific production can be raised.

  (2) In addition, the gaming machine includes a determination unit (sub CPU301) that determines whether or not to execute a special effect (an accessory effect) that is executed after the end of the specific effect. Depending on whether or not the special effect can be executed and whether or not the change condition is satisfied, the manner in which the suggestion image is deleted when the specific effect is ended may be set differently.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a player with respect to a specific effect.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the hold display of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the accessory effect determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production | presentation of a pachinko machine, and an execution suggestion production. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production | presentation of a pachinko machine, and an execution suggestion production. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production | presentation of a pachinko machine, and an execution suggestion production | presentation. It is explanatory drawing of the provisional content determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the redetermination 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 command reception process for a change in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the object 2 times previous change effect control process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the object 1 time previous variation production control processing in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the object change effect control 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. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 3rd time point control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 4th time point control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the determination start time point control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the execution suggestion effect end control processing 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 a game ball as a game medium. Although not specifically shown, in the game hall where the pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending game balls A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending device R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

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

The hollow portion of the main body frame 2 accommodates a game board 11 that is a transparent board for forming the game area 12 and a set board (not shown in particular) disposed behind the game board 11. Yes. The set board is a box-shaped member having an opening penetrating in the front-rear direction. On the back surface of the set board, various control boards for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine P and the progress of the game are performed. An effect display device 21 as an effect device is attached, and an accessory effect device YS as an effect device is provided in the opening on the front side of the set board. The accessory effect device YS will be described in detail later.
The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation, a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached to the left of the upper plate 6, and a front position of the upper plate 6 are operated during the game or on standby by the player's operation. There is provided an effect operating device 9 capable of progressing and switching effects produced in the middle.

  In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. Thereby, the game board 11 located behind can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4, and the effect display device 21 and the accessory effect device YS located behind the game board 11 are passed over the game board 11. It can be visually recognized.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided at the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the installation number and installation position of the general winning opening 14 are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at the lower 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 cannot enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided on the upper right side 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 cannot enter.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided at the upper left of the second start winning opening 16. A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the gate 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 attached to the set board is visually recognized as being located at the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. In addition, 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. The display unit 21a displays a background image and an effect symbol 50 ( Dummy symbols) are displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect is provided for notifying the player of the result of the big lottery, which will be described later, according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The accessory effect device YS is an effect device that moves in a predetermined effect, and includes a plate-shaped decorative portion 51 that is shaped like a sword when viewed from the front, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
Although not specifically shown, the decorative portion 51 is provided with a support shaft at the left end thereof (the portion corresponding to the sword handle). Then, by inserting the support shaft into a shaft hole (not shown) provided in the upper left part of the back side of the game board 11, the left end portion of the decoration part 51 swings to the upper left part of the back side of the game board 11. It comes to be supported as possible.
In addition, the decoration 51 is provided with an accessory lamp 57 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and light emission patterns. The accessory lamp 57 is composed of LEDs capable of emitting a plurality of colors, although not particularly shown.

Further, a guide shaft that extends from the lower right part to the upper right part is provided on the back side of the game board 11, although not particularly illustrated. Although not specifically shown, the guide shaft is provided with a slide member that can move in the vertical direction along the guide shaft. It is fixed to the slide member. Further, on the back side of the game board 11, although not particularly shown, a lifting solenoid 54 for moving the above-described slide member in the vertical direction is provided.
And when the raising / lowering solenoid 54 drives, the above-mentioned slide member moves to an up-down direction along a guide shaft, and the right end part of the decoration part 51 fixed to the slide member also moves to an up-down direction in connection with this. It is like that. Thereby, the decoration part 51 becomes displaceable between the horizontal position shown in FIG. 3, and the inclination position shown in FIG. Further, in the horizontal position, the decoration portion 51 is hidden behind the game board 11, and the player cannot visually recognize the decoration portion 51. On the other hand, in the inclined position, the decoration part 51 appears in front of the effect display device 21, and the player can visually recognize the decoration part 51. Note that, in a normal state, the decorative portion 51 is located in a horizontal position.

  And the decoration part 51 currently located in a horizontal position moves to an inclination position, when notification of a big win is performed in a predetermined | prescribed effect and a change effect.

  The driving device for moving the slide member in the vertical direction is not limited to the solenoid (elevating solenoid 54) but may be a motor or the like.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment produces an effect by emitting light with the speaker as the above-described audio output device 10 and various colors and lighting patterns in addition to the effect display device 21 and the accessory effect device YS as the effect device. A lamp as an effect lighting device is provided. In addition, as described above, the presentation operation device 9 that can be operated by the player is provided.

The production operation device 9 is a circular ring-shaped frame, and includes an operation dial 9a that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a or the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is performed, the predetermined effect described above progresses or the effect is switched to a different effect. It is supposed to do.
The production operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, or the like, and may be provided with a cross key or the like that allows input in the vertical and horizontal directions. In addition, the effect operation device 9 such as the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b may be provided, and the above-described cross key may be provided separately.

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

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

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending device R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub-control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400. Yes.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launch of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.
Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes a predetermined value or less, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100. .

The main control board 100 controls the game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processes, a main program 102 for storing a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. And a main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101, A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball has entered the first start winning port 15. A first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, a second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and a game ball to the big winning port 18 A prize winning detection sensor 18a for detecting that the player has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and the magnetic or radio wave directed to the game board 11 and the game board 11 are shaken. Is connected to the fraud detection sensor 25 for detecting vibration caused by the above. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

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

The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of the saucer 7, and when a predetermined amount or more of game balls to be paid out as award balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the stored game balls are The predetermined position is reached, and the detection signal is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, while the stored game ball reaches the above-mentioned predetermined position, the detection signal is continuously output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. The firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signals are continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the pan 7 is full, a pan full error occurs, and when the pan 7 is released, the pan full error is cancelled. ing.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, via the game ball lending control board 400, A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

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

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, and a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for the execution of the effect. 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.

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

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. In addition, the sub-control board 300 has a lamp (effect lighting device), an accessory lamp 57, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and an operation button 9b via the illumination control board. A pressing operation detection sensor 9d for detecting the pressing operation is connected. Further, the lifting / lowering solenoid 54 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the operation control board.

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

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

  The illumination control board controls lighting and extinguishing of the lamp and the accessory lamp 57 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a press output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 300.

  The operation control board controls the driving of the lifting solenoid 54 based on a command from the sub control board 300. Then, when the elevating solenoid 54 is driven, the stage effect device 50 moves up and down.

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

Here, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. 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 higher value than the low probability gaming state. That is, it is easier to win a jackpot in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state due to the jackpot lottery.
The non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is unlikely to be in the open state) and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. In the short-time gaming state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open than the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is likely to be in the open state), and the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening 16. State.
Note that the normal gaming state is set immediately after factory shipment or in an initial state after resetting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one jackpot determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10220, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10,000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Accordingly, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 297.8.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, it is determined that the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11119, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120) are determined. ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 58.6.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10220) determined as jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11119) determined as jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is used to determine the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when the winning symbol is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B. A first start winning opening determination table 111a and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b which is referred to when a big win is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when a big win is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start winning port determination table 111a or the second start winning port determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning port where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determining table 111.

  In addition, 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 the jackpot is won. Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols determined in this case (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols).

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 29, and the winning symbol random number is 30 to 199. 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. 7 (b), according to the second starting winning prize 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 prize 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 in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

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

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

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining the group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table are used as the preceding steps. At 112, the type of group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state, the type of start winning opening, and the number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number). Here, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, if the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entering of the gaming ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of the game, and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16 when the game state is the short-time game state and the game is lost The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of the above will be described, and the description of the other reach group determination random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

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

Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost In the case where the first special figure reservation 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 two or more. The second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 8A and 8B).
In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost, the lottery When the second special figure holding number at the time is 0 to 3 (that is, whatever the second special figure holding number is), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 8C). reference).

8A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 299, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 300 to When the second group is determined to be 8999, the fourth group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 The “fifth group” is determined.
As shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the “second group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 900. If it is 9899, the “fourth group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9900-10006, the “fifth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 8999, the “third group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the “fifth group” is determined.

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

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

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9E, when the first group determination table 113a referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. Second group determination table 113b to be referred to, third group determination table 113c to be referred to when “third group” is determined, and fourth group to be referred to when “fourth group” is determined The determination table 113d for the fifth group, the determination table 113e for the fifth group that is referred to when the “fifth group” is determined will be described.

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

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the “fourth group” is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is When the “fifth group” is selected, the fifth group determination table 113e is selected (see FIGS. 9A to 9E).

As shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters suffixed with “H” is expressed in hexadecimal, and so on), and the first variation table 114a is selected.
Also, as shown in FIG. 9B, 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. 9C, 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.
9D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1499, the variation mode number “01H” is determined. The fourth variation table 114d is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1500 to 2038, the variation mode number “04H” is determined and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.
As shown in FIG. 9 (e), according to the fifth group determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the variation mode number of “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, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each game state at the time of winning the jackpot (that is, at the time of the jackpot lottery) and for each type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is reached.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the first reference that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the non-short game state as the jackpot determination table. A jackpot determination table 113f and a second jackpot determination table 113g that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the short-time gaming 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 the jackpot winning is selected, and the above-described determination for lose Similar to the determination based on the table, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table.

  Specifically, when the jackpot is won in the non-short game state and the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113f is selected, and the jackpot is won in the short-time game state and the special symbol X1 or X2 is selected. Is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113g is selected (see FIGS. 10A and 10B).

As shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number “A1H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114f 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 1799, the variation mode number “A3H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number “A4H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, 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 the second When the 31st variation table 114g is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 2038, the variation mode number “A3H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.

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

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode, a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11H, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b, the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, The fourth variation table 114d and the fifth variation table 114e, and the 30th variation table 114f, the 31st variation table 114g, and the 32nd variation table 114h determined when the result of the big win lottery is a big win will be described.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the variation pattern random number is), “00H”. The variation pattern number is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 11D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “05H” is determined.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), according to the 31st variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined. As shown in FIG. 11 (h), according to the thirty-second variation table 114h, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 90 to 90. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “A7H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern table 114, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to the variation pattern random number (see FIG. 11).

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

As will be 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 gaming state, the first special figure random number is started before the start of variation based on the first special figure random number. A pre-determination process is performed for making various determinations regarding the jackpot lottery for the random numbers in the figure. And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, while determining a group classification, a fluctuation mode number, and a fluctuation pattern number at the time of a fluctuation | variation start, also in the above-mentioned prior determination process, based on the above-mentioned reach group determination random number determination table 112 A group type is determined, and further, a variation mode number and a variation pattern number are determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored during the non-time-saving gaming state, the above-described pre-determination process is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the second special figure random number is stored during the non-short-time gaming state, or when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored during the short-time gaming state, the same prior determination process is executed. Thus, various determinations related to the jackpot lottery may be made before the start of fluctuation.

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

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first variation time) is defined as the variation time determination table 115. 115a and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the latter half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter variation time) is defined (FIGS. 12A and 12B). b)).

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

For example, when the determined variation mode number is “02H” and the variation pattern number is “06H”, the first half variation time of “15 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “02H”, and the variation The second half fluctuation time of “60 seconds” is determined in correspondence with the pattern number “06H”. The total value of these “75 seconds (= 15 seconds + 60 seconds)” is the entire variation time of the variation effect, that is, the variation display time of the special symbol.
When the determined variation mode number is “A3H” and the variation pattern number is “A7H”, the first half variation time of “30 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “A3H”. The second half variation time of “120 seconds” is determined in correspondence with the pattern number “A7H”. The total value of “150 seconds (= 30 seconds + 120 seconds)” is the entire variation time of the variation effect, that is, the variation display time of the special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), the fluctuation mode number of “00H” has a first-half fluctuation time of “0 seconds”. When this fluctuation mode number is determined, the fluctuation effect is displayed. The first half is not executed, and only the second half of the variation effect is executed based on the determined variation pattern number. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the variation mode number “00H” is determined only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost (see FIG. 9), when the variation mode number is determined, The display of the loss is always performed in the variation effect.

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

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, as the special electric accessory operating table 116, the first operating table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 116b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined is provided.

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

When the special symbol X2 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b as shown in FIG. 13 (b). According to the second operation table 116b, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 116a is executed four times. In addition, the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during execution of each round game are set to the same contents as those of the first operation table 116a.
It should be noted that the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired during the special game is more when the special symbol X1 is determined than when the special symbol X2 is determined.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability short-time gaming state regardless of whether the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined. Is set. Further, the number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) and the number of continuations in the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “time-shortening number”) are both set to 100 times. In other words, after the end of the special game, the high-probability short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 100 times. In addition, when a big win is won while the game state continues, the high-precision count and the short-time count are set again. Therefore, after the special game is over, a high probability short-time gaming state is set, and if all of the results of 100 lotteries are lost without winning a big win while the gaming state continues, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. Will be.
Note that the game state after the end of the special game is not based on the same game state when any special symbol is determined, but is different 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-short-time gaming state, etc.) may be set.

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

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

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

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

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

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. The variation pattern of the normal symbol is associated with the variation time of the normal symbol. Then, as described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, the variation pattern of the normal symbol (that is, the variation time of the normal symbol). ) Is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, The symbol variation time is determined to be 0.6 seconds. When the variation time of the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time of the normal symbol. When the winning symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as a loss, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning port opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 17, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 17, the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. For example, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3, the main CPU 101 generates a door opening error command and stores (sets) it in the effect transmission data storage area. In addition, when the main control board 100 receives a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7 (that is, when a pan full error occurs), the main CPU 101 generates a pan full error command and produces an effect. Stored in the transmission data storage area. On the other hand, when the main control board 100 no longer receives the door opening command, the main CPU 101 generates a door opening error cancel command and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. In addition, when the main control board 100 does not receive the pan full command (that is, when the pan full error is cancelled), the main CPU 101 generates a pan full error cancel command to generate an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

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

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

Next, the sensor detection processing in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection time process for drawing a normal symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes a first start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509.
In step 509, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state (that is, a normal gaming state). And when it determines with it not being a non-short-time game state (namely, it is a time-short game state), the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state, the process proceeds to the next step 510.

  In step 510, the main CPU 101 determines various types of lottery for the jackpot before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number (when the first special figure random number is stored as a hold). A pre-determination process for performing the determination is executed. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the pre-determination process in step 510 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 550, the main CPU 101 acquires one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 503 described above. The jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the determined jackpot determination random number. Thereafter, the data related to the result of the determination (big hit or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 551.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning and the type of the jackpot symbol (the special symbol X1 or X2) that is stopped and displayed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the special game end process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the terminated special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 117 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above, Set the game state after the end of the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are both turned on, and the high-probability number and the short-time number “100” is set in any of the above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

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

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which one of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and ordinary data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol post-stop processing and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), and normal symbol stop post-processing (step 140) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404). Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. 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 these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, it is executed during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation effect for notifying the result of the big win lottery, the hold display effect for performing the hold display, and the accessory effect device YS operates in a predetermined manner during the predetermined variation effect. Thus, the effect effect execution suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the execution of the effect effect is suggested, and the effect effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot will be described. Here, the contents when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the normal gaming state) are described, and the contents when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state (that is, the high-probability short-time gaming state) are described. Is omitted.

(Overview of variable production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is executed by the display mode of the effect symbol 50. In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 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 of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, after the start of the special symbol variation display, the variation display of all the production symbols 50 is started from the state where all the production symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 37A and 37B). Then, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol) located on the left side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the second stop symbol) located on the right side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the third stop symbol) located in the center. The symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols) (see FIGS. 37C to 37E).
And when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 37 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the winning lottery result is lost, although not particularly illustrated, all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

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

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, until the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed after the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started (until the presence / absence of reach display described later is notified), Corresponding to the first half part, after the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed (after the presence / absence of reach display is informed) until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (until the variation of the production symbol 50 ends), This corresponds to the latter half of the variation production.

  And, as the aspect of the first half part of the variation effect, the reachless variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are the same. A reach variation pattern that is stopped and displayed with symbols (reach display is performed) is provided. The reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern each have a plurality of modes, and various modes are set for the mode of variation, the display contents of the effect design 50, and the like.

For example, the reach variation pattern is not specifically shown, but the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped at the same symbol without any particular change in the manner of variation or the display content of the effect symbol 50. The display of the normal reach pattern to be displayed and the display in which the variable display is resumed after all the effect symbols 50 are temporarily stopped in a predetermined stop display mode (so-called pseudo-continuous effect is performed) are performed, and then reach is performed. Pseudo-continuous reach pattern that is displayed, cut-in display reach pattern in which a predetermined cut-in image is displayed at a predetermined point in time between the start of change production and reach display, and then reach display, etc. Is provided.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, the high and low possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot is separately set for these reach variation patterns. Thus, the player's expectation on the jackpot can be changed according to the reach variation pattern to be executed.
In the reach variation pattern, and in the reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are not displayed with the same symbol, and the reach is displayed instead of the reach display. The occurrence may be notified by displaying a predetermined image.

  In addition, the above-described so-called pseudo-continuous effects, display of cut-in images, and the like may be set so as to be executed not only in the reach variation pattern but also in the non-reach variation pattern. In other words, a case where the reach display is performed but the reach display is not performed, or the case where the cut-in image is displayed but the reach display is not performed may be provided.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “00H”, the first half of the variation effect is executed by the variation pattern without reach, and other than “00H”. In this case, the first half of the variation effect is executed by the reach variation pattern.

As a mode of the latter half part of the variation effect when the mode of the first half part of the variation effect is a reach variation pattern, a predetermined development effect image (for example, an effect symbol 50 is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 after the reach display. Reach development effects are displayed, which are displayed one after another (such as moving images that are destroyed one after another), and then a development pattern (see FIG. 38) for notifying the result of the big win lottery and the reach development effects are performed after the reach is displayed. Without development, a development-free pattern is provided to notify the result of the jackpot lottery. The pattern with development is set to have a high possibility of being executed when a big win is won, so that a player's expectation is enhanced.
In addition, the mode of the latter half of the fluctuation production when the first half of the fluctuation production is a reachless fluctuation pattern is not particularly shown, but the lottery result is lost after the latter half of the fluctuation time has elapsed. A normal loss fluctuation pattern for informing that there is a certain loss pattern is provided.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is “05H”, the latter half of the variation effect is executed by the undeveloped pattern, and the variation pattern number is “06H”. , “07H”, “A6H”, or “A7H”, the latter half of the variation effect is executed according to the developed pattern.
Further, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H” or “04H”, the latter half of the variation effect is executed by the normal loss variation pattern. Is done.
In addition, a plurality of types of patterns of no development pattern, development pattern, and normal loss pattern are provided, and various types of production symbols 50 to be displayed in a stopped manner, various types of development production images, and the like are set.

  Further, in the above-described effect, not only the image display but also the image output device 10 (speaker) may output a predetermined BGM, sound or the like, or the effect illumination device 23 (lamp). ) May be emitted with a predetermined lighting pattern or color.

Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effect determination tables for determining the variation effect mode are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the change mode command and the change pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100 to select a change effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, and within a predetermined numerical range. (For example, the first half variation effect random number and the second half variation effect random number (effect random number) are acquired at 0 to 249). Then, based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, and the acquired first half variation effect random number and second half variation effect random number, the variation effect mode is determined. To do.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. It has come to be. Thereby, the change effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

(Overview of hold display effect)
The hold display effect is obtained when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is acquired and the hold storage is performed, or when the hold memory is read, the effect display device 21 displays the hold image having a predetermined display mode. The hold display to be displayed is performed. Here, only the hold display effect based on the hold memory of the first special figure random number will be described, and the description of the hold display effect based on the hold memory of the second special figure random number will be omitted.

  As shown to Fig.39 (a), the holding | maintenance display area 70 is provided in the display part 21a of the production | presentation display apparatus 21 in this form. When the first special figure random number is acquired and stored, a display indicating that the storage has been made is displayed in the display area 70, and the player is notified of the number of reservations by this display. It has become so.

  Specifically, the hold display area 70 is provided with a read hold display section 70a that performs a hold display related to the read hold (that is, the hold that is the subject of the special symbol fluctuation display at the present time). In addition, a total of four hold display sections (first hold display section 70b to fourth hold display section 70e) that perform the hold display related to the stored hold in the order of storage are provided, and the first special display section is provided by the four hold display sections. The figure hold count is shown.

  Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first reserved storage area for storing the first special figure random number is provided in the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100, but the sub control board 300 is provided. In the sub RAM 303 as well, as a result of the jackpot determination relating to the first special figure random number, the change mode number, the change pattern number, the availability of execution of the accessory effect described later, the mode of execution of the notice effect, etc. A first reserved storage area for storing the advance determination information is provided.

  The first reserved storage area provided in the sub-RAM 303 includes a total of four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and the first storage unit corresponds to the first hold display unit 70b, Hereinafter, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit correspond to the second hold display unit 70c to the fourth hold display unit 70e, respectively. And if prior determination information is memorize | stored in each memory | storage part, a hold display will be performed in a corresponding hold display part. In addition, when the variation mode command is received, the advance determination information stored in the first storage unit is read, and the advance determination information is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303, and the special symbol variation display and variation are also performed. Production begins. Along with this, a hold display for the hold read in the read hold display unit 70a is performed.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 can grasp the first special figure hold number by confirming to which storage unit in the first hold storage area the prior determination information is stored. For example, when the advance determination information is not stored in any of the storage units, it can be determined that the first special figure hold number is “0”, and the advance determination information is stored up to the second storage unit. If it is, it can be grasped that the number of first special figure hold is “2”.

  For example, when the special symbol fluctuation display and the fluctuation effect are not executed and the first special figure hold number is “0”, the read hold display section 70a, the first hold display section 70b, the second hold display section No hold display is performed on any of 70c, third hold display unit 70d, and fourth hold display unit 70e. In this case, when the hold storage is performed, the preliminary determination information is stored in the first storage unit, and therefore the hold display is performed in the first hold display unit 70b. After that, when the hold memory is read and the variable symbol display and variation effect are started, the hold display in the first hold display unit 70b is shifted to the read hold display unit 70a, and the read hold display unit 70a While the hold display is performed, the hold display in the first hold display unit 70b is erased.

  Further, for example, when the special symbol variation display and the variation effect are being executed and the first special diagram hold number is “3”, the preliminary determination 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 70a, and the hold display is performed in the first hold display unit 70b, the second hold display unit 70c, and the third hold display unit 70d. Thereafter, when the variation display and variation effect of the special symbol being executed are finished, the hold storage in the first storage unit is read, and when the variation display and variation effect of the next special symbol is started, the first hold display The hold display in the part 70b is shifted to the read hold display part 70a, the hold display in the second hold display part 70c is shifted to the first hold display part 70b, and the hold display in the third hold display part 70d is the second hold display part. Shifting to 70c, the hold display in each hold display unit is updated, and the hold display in the third hold display unit 70d is erased (see FIGS. 39A to 39C).

In addition, as a display mode of the hold display, there are a plurality of patterns (for example, a mode in which a white circle is displayed, a blue circle) in which the level of the possibility of being displayed when winning a jackpot is set separately. May be displayed, a red circle may be displayed, etc.), and when the storage is stored, the display is held in any one of the display modes. Moreover, you may enable it to perform the holding | maintenance change production which the display mode of the hold display at the time of a hold | maintenance memory | storage being switched to the other display mode with a higher expectation degree of jackpot.
By setting in this way, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be changed according to the display mode of the hold display.

(Outline of the effect production)
As for the effect production, the variation mode number is “04H” or “A4H”, and the variation pattern number is “06H”, “07H”, “A6H” or “A7H” (the first half is a reach variation pattern, and The latter part is an effect that can be executed during the variation effect by the development pattern), and the decoration 51 of the accessory effect device YS moves in a predetermined manner, or the accessory lamp 57 has a predetermined color or a predetermined The light emission pattern emits light.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, whenever an accessory effect is executed during the above-described variation effect, an execution suggestion effect described later is executed along with the execution of the above-described variation effect. In this execution suggestion effect, the player is prompted to continuously press the operation button 9b. Then, in the execution suggestion effect, at a predetermined determination end time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds after the start of the variation effect) after reaching a predetermined determination start point (in this embodiment, nine seconds after the start of the variation effect). When the release of the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is detected during the period until the above, or when the above-described period has elapsed without detecting the release of the pressing operation, the effect production is started and the decoration unit 51 is started. However, the accessory lamp 57 is lit in a predetermined color (in this embodiment, red) while being displaced from the horizontal position where it is normally positioned to the inclined position (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 42B). . Then, when the reach display time point of the above-described variation effect is reached, the decoration part 51 located at the inclined position is displaced to the horizontal position, and the accessory lamp 57 is turned off, and the accessory effect ends. Accordingly, the reach development effect is executed after the reach display is performed in the variable effect.

Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, predetermined execution of the effect production execution prohibition condition (that is, execution of the variable production by the development pattern is determined (that is, stored in any storage unit of the first reserved storage area) The pre-determined information includes a variation pattern number of “06H”, “07H”, “A6H”, or “A7H”), that the variation effect by the developed pattern is being executed (ie, sub The prior determination information stored in the predetermined processing area of the RAM 303 includes a variation pattern number of “06H”, “07H”, “A6H”, or “A7H”)), and When the first special figure hold number is “1” or more, the variation mode number newly determined and stored based on the first special figure random number stored as the hold is “04H” or “A When and H ", as the target variation effect to be executed based on the first special symbol random number, and can determine the execution of the character object presentation.
And when execution of an accessory effect is determined, the above-mentioned accessory effect will be performed during the change effect performed based on the above-mentioned 1st special figure random number.

  It should be noted that the timing at which the accessory effect is executed and the execution manner of the accessory effect are not limited to those described above, and various timings and various aspects can be set.

(Summary of the decision on whether or not to perform an effect production)
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIG. 40, an accessory effect determination table 121 for determining whether or not an accessory effect can be executed is stored.
The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 is transmitted from the main control board 100 when the above-mentioned accessory effect execution prohibition condition is not satisfied and the first special figure holding number is “1” or more. When the advance determination command is received and the variation mode number included in the advance determination command is “04H” or “A4H”, the effect rendering random number is determined within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 249). get. Then, based on the accessory effect determination table 121, the variable mode number (“04H” or “A4H”) included in the prior determination command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and the acquired accessory effect determination random number. Then, it is determined whether or not the execution of the effect production is possible.

In FIG. 40, the number shown in each selection area in which the variation mode number and the execution of the effect effect are associated with each other is the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection area. The selection ratio is shown.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, when the variation mode number included in the pre-judgment command is “A4H” (that is, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot) The change mode number is set to be more easily determined (random numbers are assigned) than when the variation mode number is “04H” (that is, when the winning lottery result is lost). .
By setting the accessory effect determination table 121 in this manner, it can be suggested that when the accessory effect is executed, the expectation of jackpot is higher than when the accessory effect is not executed.

(Outline of execution suggestion production)
The execution suggestion effect is executed based on the variation mode number determined based on the newly acquired first special figure random number is “04H” or “A4H” and based on the acquired first special figure random number. If the execution of the accessory effect can be determined for the variable effect to be executed (that is, the above-mentioned condition effect execution prohibition condition is not satisfied, and the first special figure holding number is “1” or more). When the first special figure random number for which the fluctuation mode number of “04H” or “A4H” is determined is acquired), and the dynamic production based on the first special figure random number is being performed. It is suggested whether or not the effect production is executed.

The execution suggestion effect of the present embodiment is a change effect (hereinafter referred to as a target twice before change effect) executed twice before a change effect (hereinafter referred to as a target change effect) executed based on the first special figure random number. ), Or from the start point of the variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the target variation effect before the target) executed once before the target variation effect (FIGS. 41B to 41C). 43 (b) to (c)).
When the execution suggestion effect is started, a display explaining that the execution suggestion effect is started and the content of the execution suggestion effect is superimposed on the variation display of the effect symbol 50 (in the present embodiment, the “function drop challenge role Let the object fall! ”(Character display of“ expectation of drop expectation UP! ”According to the appearance of the character!) Is performed (see FIGS. 41 (c) and 43 (c)). Thereafter, at a plurality of predetermined image display times until reaching the reach display time point of the target variation effect (execution time of the effect effect when execution of the effect effect is determined), the effect display device 21 At a predetermined position, a predetermined character image is displayed (see FIGS. 41 (d) to (j), FIGS. 42 (a) and 43 (d) to (i)).
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the execution of the accessory effect is determined in the target variation effect, the execution of the target effect is determined more than in the case where the execution of the accessory effect is not determined in the target variation effect. It is set so that the number of character images displayed up to the reach display time is likely to increase. Thereby, the suggestion about whether or not the accessory effect is executed during the target variation effect is performed.

Hereinafter, the execution suggesting effect will be described more specifically.
If the first special figure random number when the first special figure random number for which the variation mode number of “04H” or “A4H” is determined is “1”, the execution suggesting effect is “target 1”. When the first special figure hold number is “2” or more (that is, “2” or “3”), starting from the start time of the previous variation effect, Be started.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the image display time point, the end time of the subject twice previous variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the first time point) and the end point of the subject first time change effect (hereinafter referred to as the second time point). ), Four time points are defined: 3 seconds after the start of the target variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the third time point), and 6 seconds after the start of the target variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the fourth time point). .

Character images displayed at the time of each image display include five types of weight images that are displayed with different weights, specifically, image A that is displayed as “1t”, and “1.5t”. An image B that is displayed, an image C that is displayed as “2t”, an image D that is displayed as “2.5t”, and an image E that is displayed as “3t” are provided (FIG. 41 (j) etc.).
Then, at the time of each image display described above, the display (see FIG. 41 (j), etc.) in which these character images are hung on the upper end portion of the effect display device 21 is performed. It is possible to give an impression that the displayed character image is about to pull down the decorative portion 51 of the accessory effect device YS.
Moreover, the display position of each character image is predetermined. Specifically, the suspended display of the image A is performed at the upper left portion of the effect display device 21 (hereinafter referred to as the first display position), and the right portion of the first display position (hereinafter referred to as the second display position). The display of the image B is suspended and the display of the image C is suspended at the right part of the second display position (hereinafter referred to as the third display position), and the right part of the third display position (hereinafter referred to as the third display position). The suspended display of the image D is performed at the fourth display position), and the suspended display of the image E is performed at the right part of the fourth display position (hereinafter referred to as the fifth display position). (See FIG. 41 (j) and the like).

In addition, the number of character images displayed between the start of the execution suggestion effect and the reach display time of the target variation effect is three (image A, image B, and image C), and four (image A). , Image B, image C, and image D) or five (image A, image B, image C, image D, and image E) are determined. Furthermore, the image display time point when each character image is displayed is determined at random. The outline of various decisions in the execution suggestion effect will be described in detail later.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, not only a mode in which one character image is displayed for each image display time point, but also a mode in which two or more character images are displayed simultaneously at a predetermined image display time point, The mode in which the character image is not displayed at the time of the image display can be determined.

Further, in the execution suggestion effect of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the character image is to be displayed at the image display time point (first time point, second time point) before the target variation effect is executed, the image display time point is reached. A character image whose display has been determined is displayed only on the condition.
For example, when it is determined that the image A is to be displayed at the first time point, the image A is displayed when the end time of the target two-time variation effect determined as the first time point is reached. It will be.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the character image is to be displayed at the image display time point (third time point, fourth time point) during the target variation effect, the time point reaches the image display time point, and the time point The character image whose display has been determined is displayed on condition that the operation button 9b is pressed when the operation is reached.
Specifically, in the execution suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the operation button is provided from the start of the target variation effect until the predetermined determination start time (in this embodiment, 9 seconds after the start of the target variation effect). A predetermined operation image that prompts a continuous pressing operation (so-called long pressing operation) 9b is displayed (see FIGS. 41 (h) to (j) and FIGS. 43 (e) to (g)). . If the character image display is determined at the time of the image display, the operation button 9b is pressed when the image display time is reached in accordance with the display of the operation image. The determined character image is displayed. On the other hand, even if the display of the character image has been determined at the time of the image display described above, if the operation button 9b has not been pressed when the image display time has been reached, the determined character image Is not displayed.
For example, although not specifically illustrated, when it is determined that the image C is displayed at the third time point, the time point of 3 seconds has elapsed since the start of the target variation effect determined as the third time point. When the operation button 9b is pressed at that time, the image C is displayed. On the other hand, when the operation button 9b is not pressed when the third time point is reached, the image C is not displayed.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although the display of the predetermined character image has been determined at the third time point, the operation button 9b is not pressed down when the third time point is reached, and the above-described operation is performed. Even when the predetermined character image is not displayed, when the operation button 9b is pressed at the fourth time point that is an image display time point after the third time point, the fourth character image is displayed. A character image whose display has been determined at the third time point is displayed simultaneously with the character image whose display has been determined at the time point.
When the character image that has been determined to be displayed at that time is not displayed because the operation button 9b has been continuously pressed down at the third time due to an operation mistake or the like. Even so, since the opportunity to display the character image is given again, the player's interest can be enhanced.

  In the execution suggestion effect of this embodiment, when a predetermined determination start time (9 seconds after the start of the target variation effect) is reached, a display prompting an operation for notifying whether or not the execution of the accessory effect is to be performed (this embodiment) Then, “let's release the button!” Is displayed (see FIG. 42A and FIG. 43H).

Thereafter, the release of the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is detected during a period until a predetermined determination end time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds after the start of the target variation effect) elapses, or the pressing operation When the above-described period has passed without detection of release of the character, if execution of the accessory effect has been determined, all the displayed character images are erased and the accessory effect is started ( FIG. 42 (b)). Then, when the reach display time point of the target variation effect is reached, the effect effect is finished and a display indicating that the effect effect is executed (in this embodiment, a character display of “success successful !!”) is performed ( The execution suggestion effect ends (see FIG. 42C). In the target variation effect, reach display is performed (see FIG. 42D), and then reach development effect is executed.
As described above, when all of the displayed character images are erased when execution of the effect rendering is determined, it is not determined which character image is displayed. The control for erasing all the five types of character images provided in this embodiment is executed.

On the other hand, when the execution of the accessory effect is not determined, the displayed character image is erased with the behavior of retracting above the effect display device 21 (FIG. 43 (i)). )), A display indicating that the accessory effect is not executed (in this embodiment, a character display of “challenge failure...”) Is performed (see FIG. 43 (j)), and the execution suggesting effect is ended. Although not specifically shown, reach display is performed in the target variation effect, and then reach development effect is executed.
As described above, when the execution of the accessory effect is not determined, the displayed character image is deleted (with the behavior of being retracted above the effect display device 21). Determines the character image that has been determined to be displayed at the time of each image display, and whether or not the operation button 9b has been pressed at the third time point and the fourth time point, and specifies the character image that was actually displayed. Thus, the above-described erasing control is executed only for the specified character image.

For example, the execution of the execution suggesting effect has not been determined, and that the image A is displayed at the first time point, the image B is displayed at the second time point, and the image C is displayed at the third time point. That is, when it is determined that the image D and the image E are displayed at the fourth time point, the operation button 9b is pressed at the third time point, but the operation button 9b is not pressed at the fourth time point. Shall be. At this time, it is determined that the character images whose display has been determined are images A to E, the operation button 9b is pressed at the third time point, and the operation button 9b is not pressed at the fourth time point. The displayed character images are identified as images A to D, and the above-described erasure is performed for images A to D.
In the above case, it is assumed that the operation button 9b is not pressed at the third time point, but the operation button 9b is pressed at the fourth time point. At this time, since it is determined that the operation button 9b is pressed at the fourth time point, the actually displayed character images are identified as images A to E, and the above-described erasure is performed for images A to E. Will be.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the control method for erasing the display in the execution suggestion effect varies depending on whether or not the execution of the accessory effect is possible. By setting in this way, appropriate display erasure is executed according to whether or not the execution of the effect is performed.

(Outline of various decisions in the execution suggestion effect)
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the main control board 100 is satisfied when the above-mentioned accessory effect execution prohibition condition is not satisfied and the first special figure holding number is “1” or more. When the advance determination command transmitted from is received and the variation mode number included in the advance determination command is “04H” or “A4H”, the execution suggestion effect is executed.
At this time, first, one of a plurality of provisional display patterns that tentatively determine a character image to be displayed at each image display time point is determined, and then, based on the determined provisional display pattern, The image display time point of the character image defined in the provisional display pattern is determined again. As a result, the corresponding character image can be displayed at the re-determined image display time.

Here, in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 in this embodiment, a provisional content determination table 122 and a redetermination table 123 are provided as tables for determining a character image to be displayed at each image display time point. .
(Provisional content determination table 122)
The provisional content determination table 122 is a table for determining a provisional display pattern that provisionally determines a character image to be displayed at each image display time point.
As shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), the provisional content determination table 122 is referred to when the first special figure hold number when the above-described prior determination command is received is “1”. Provisional content determination table A and provisional content determination table B to be referred to when the number of first special figure hold when receiving the above-described prior determination command is “2” or “3”. Yes.

Each provisional content determination table 122 is associated with each of the provisional content determination random numbers acquired within the predetermined numerical value range (0 to 249 in this embodiment) and the display of each image display. A provisional display pattern that provisionally defines a character image to be displayed at the time is defined.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, transmission from the main control board 100 is performed when the condition effect execution prohibition condition is not satisfied and the first special figure reservation number is “1” or more. The sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the accessory effect when the change mode number included in the prior determination command is “04H” or “A4H”.
Further, the sub CPU 301 selects the provisional content determination table 122 corresponding to the first special figure reservation number at this time, and acquires one provisional content determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). Then, the sub CPU 301 determines a provisional display pattern based on the selected provisional content determination table 122, whether or not the determined accessory effect can be executed, and the acquired provisional content determination random number.

  As shown in FIG. 44A, according to the provisional content determination table A, the image A is displayed as the character image to be displayed at the second time point, the image B is displayed as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, and the character image is displayed at the fourth time point. A pattern A1 in which an image C is defined as a character image, an image A as a character image to be displayed at a second time point, a pattern A2 in which an image B and an image C are defined as character images to be displayed at a third time point, and a second time point Image A and image B as character images to be displayed, pattern A3 in which image C is defined as a character image to be displayed at the third time point, image A as a character image to be displayed at the second time point, character image to be displayed at the third time point As image B and the key displayed at the fourth time point. Pattern A4 in which image C and image D are defined as the tractor image, image A as the character image to be displayed at the second time point, image B and image C as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, and character displayed at the fourth time point A pattern A5 in which an image D is defined as an image, an image A and an image B as character images to be displayed at the second time point, an image C as a character image to be displayed at the third time point, and an image D as a character image to be displayed at the fourth time point Pattern A6, image A and image B as character images to be displayed at the second time point, and pattern A7 with image C and image D as character images to be displayed at the third time point, displayed at the second time point Image A as character image, third time point Image B and image C as character images to be displayed in the above, pattern A8 in which image D and image E are defined as character images to be displayed at the fourth time point, image A and image B as character images to be displayed at the second time point, The image C as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, the pattern A9 in which the image D and the image E are defined as the character image to be displayed at the fourth time point, the image A and the image B as the character image to be displayed at the second time point, the second Any one of a pattern A10 in which an image C and an image D are displayed as character images to be displayed at the third time point and an image E is determined as a character image to be displayed at the fourth time point is determined.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), according to the provisional content determination table B, character images to be displayed at each image display time point (first time point, second time point, third time point, and fourth time point) are determined. Any of the obtained patterns B1 to B15 is determined.
For example, in pattern B1, image A is defined as a character image to be displayed at the first time point, image B is defined as the character image to be displayed at the second time point, and image C is defined as the character image to be displayed at the third time point. Further, for example, the pattern B13 includes images A and B as character images to be displayed at the first time point, image C as a character image to be displayed at the second time point, image D as a character image to be displayed at the third time point, and An image E is defined as a character image to be displayed at the four time points.

In FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), the numbers shown in each selection area in which the availability of execution of an effect effect and the temporary display pattern are associated with each other are the ranges of random numbers assigned to the selection area. That is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), when execution of the accessory effect is determined, execution of the accessory effect is not determined. It is set so that the number of character images to be displayed is likely to be larger (random numbers are assigned) than in the case (when non-execution of an accessory effect is determined).
By setting the provisional content determination table 122 in this way, it is suggested that the greater the number of character images to be displayed, the higher the possibility that an effect effect will be executed, and thus a higher degree of expectation for jackpots. Can do.

(Redetermination table 123)
The redetermination table 123 is a table for redetermining the image display time point of the character image defined in the determined provisional display pattern.
In this redetermination table 123, as shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, when the first special figure hold number when the above-described prior determination command is received is “1” (ie, provisional The redetermination table A that is referred to when the provisional display pattern is determined based on the content determination table A) and the first special figure hold number when the above-described prior determination command is received is “2” or “3” ”(That is, when the temporary display pattern is determined based on the temporary content determination table B), a redetermination table B is provided.

Each redetermination table 123 is associated with each redetermination random number acquired within the predetermined number range (0 to 249 in this embodiment) and the redeterminable image display time point. Is stipulated. That is, in the redetermination table 123, a decision probability of the image display time point that can be redetermined is determined for each number of redeterminations.
When the provisional display pattern is determined as described above, the sub CPU 301 selects the redetermination table 123 corresponding to the first special figure reservation number, and 1 redetermination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). To get. Then, the sub CPU 301 redetermines the image display time point of the character image defined in the temporary display pattern based on the selected redetermination table 123, the decided provisional display pattern, and the obtained redetermination random number.

For example, it is assumed that the pattern A1 is determined as the temporary display pattern. As described above, the pattern A1 includes the image A as the character image to be displayed at the second time point, the image B as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, and the image C as the character image to be displayed at the fourth time point. . In this case, based on the redetermination table A, the image display time point of the image A, the image display time point of the image B, and the image display time point of the image C are redetermined.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the image display time point is set to be re-determined in order from the character image displayed at the early image display time point determined in the provisional display pattern.

For the pattern A1, first, the image display time point of the image A that has been determined to be displayed at the second time point is determined again. According to the redetermination table A, in the first redetermination, any one of the second time point, the third time point, and the fourth time point is determined with the same determination probability (1/3) (see FIG. 45A). ). For example, it is assumed that the third time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image A.
Then, the image display time point of the image B that has been determined to be displayed at the third time point is determined again. According to the re-determination table A, in the second re-determination, two time points (here, the second time point and the fourth time point) excluding the first image display time point (here, the third time point). Is determined with the same determination probability (1/2) (see FIG. 45A). For example, the fourth time point is determined again as the image display time point of the image B.
Then, finally, the image display time point of the image C that has been determined to be displayed at the fourth time point is determined again. According to the redetermination table A, in the third redetermination, one time point (here, the second time point) excluding the first and second image display time points (here, the third time point and the fourth time point). Time) is determined with a determination probability (1/1) of 100 percent (see FIG. 45A). That is, the remaining image display time points are always determined again. Accordingly, the second time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image C.
By performing the redetermination as described above, the character image displayed at the second time point is the image C, the character image displayed at the third time point is the image A, and the character image displayed at the fourth time point is the image B. It becomes.

  For example, it is assumed that the pattern B11 is determined as the temporary display pattern. The pattern B11 includes an image A as a character image to be displayed at the first time point, an image B and an image C as character images to be displayed at the second time point, an image D as a character image to be displayed at the third time point, and a display at the fourth time point. An image E is determined as a character image to be played. In this case, the image display time of the image A, the image display time of the image B and the image C, the image display time of the image D, and the image display time of the image E are redetermined based on the redetermination table B.

For the pattern B11, first, the image display time point of the image A, which is determined to be displayed at the first time point, is determined again. According to the redetermination table B, in the first redetermination, any one of the first time point, the second time point, the third time point, and the fourth time point is determined with the same determination probability (1/4) (FIG. 45). (See (b)). For example, it is assumed that the fourth time point is determined again as the image display time point of the image A.
Then, the image display time points of the images B and C that are determined to be displayed at the second time point are determined again. According to the re-determination table B, in the second re-determination, three time points (here, the first time point, the second time point), excluding the image display time point (here, the fourth time point) re-determined for the first time, Any one of the third time points) is determined with the same determination probability (1/3) (see FIG. 45B). For example, it is assumed that the first time point is determined again as the image display time point of the images B and C.
Then, the image display time point of the image D that has been determined to be displayed at the third time point is determined again. According to the redetermination table B, in the third redetermination, two time points (here, the second time point) excluding the first and second image display time points (here, the first time point and the fourth time point) are determined. Any one of the time point and the third time point) is determined with the same determination probability (1/2) (see FIG. 45B). For example, it is assumed that the third time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image D.
Then, finally, the image display time point of the image E that has been determined to be displayed at the fourth time point is determined again. According to the redetermination table B, in the fourth redetermination, one time point (here, the first time point, the third time point, and the fourth time point) except for the image display time points redetermined in the first to third times (here. Then, the second time point) is determined with a determination probability (1/1) of 100 percent (see FIG. 45B). Accordingly, the second time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image E.
By performing the re-determination as described above, the character image displayed at the first time point is the image B and the image C, the character image displayed at the second time point is the image E, and the character image displayed at the third time point Is the image D, and the character image displayed at the fourth time point is the image A.

Next, the execution suggestion effect and the accessory effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43, the black circles displayed on the hold display indicate the hold related to the target variation effect.
(Specific example 1)
For example, the first special figure random number is newly acquired during the fluctuating production in the case where the above-mentioned condition effect execution prohibition condition is not satisfied and the first special figure reservation number is “2”. It is assumed that the variation mode number included in the prior determination command related to one special figure random number is “A4H”. In addition, it is assumed that the execution of the accessory effect is determined for the variation effect (that is, the target variation effect) based on the first special figure random number. Furthermore, as a provisional display pattern in the execution suggestion effect, a pattern B11 (image A as a character image to be displayed at the first time point, image B and image C as character images to be displayed at the second time point, and image as a character image to be displayed at the third time point) D and a provisional display pattern in which an image E is defined as a character image to be displayed at the fourth time point) are determined, and then the first time point as the image display time point for the image A and the image display time point for the image B and C images. Assume that the second time point, the third time point as the image display time point of the image D, and the fourth time point as the image display time point of the image E are redetermined.

In this case, when the variation effect being executed is ended and the variation effect before the target is started twice, the execution suggestion effect is started, and the effect display device 21 overlaps the effect display of the effect symbol 50 and executes the execution. A display explaining that the suggestion effect has been started and the content of the execution suggestion effect is displayed (see FIGS. 41A to 41C). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the execution suggestion effect, the effect symbol 50 is displayed in a variable manner at the lower right portion of the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 41D, etc.).
Thereafter, the image A is displayed when reaching the first time point (the end time of the subject two-time variation effect), and further, the images B and C are displayed when reaching the second time point (the end time of the subject one-time variation effect). Is displayed (see FIGS. 41D to 41F).

When the target variation effect is started, an operation image that prompts a continuous pressing operation of the operation button 9b is displayed (see FIGS. 41 (g) to (h)). After that, when the operation button 9b is pressed when the third time point (3 seconds from the start of the target variation effect) is reached, the image D is displayed, and further, the fourth time point (the target variation effect is displayed). When the operation button 9b has been pressed down when 6 seconds have elapsed since the start of (1), an image E is displayed (see FIGS. 41 (i) to (j)).
Although not particularly illustrated, when the operation button 9b is pressed when the third time point is reached, but the operation button 9b is not pressed when the fourth time point is reached. The image D is displayed at the third time point, and the image E is not displayed at the fourth time point. In addition, when the operation button 9b is not depressed at any time when the third time point or the fourth time point is reached, the image D and the image E are not displayed. Although not particularly illustrated, when the operation button 9b is not pressed when the third time point is reached but the operation button 9b is pressed when the fourth time point is reached, At this fourth time point, the image D and the image E are displayed simultaneously.

  After that, when a predetermined determination start time (9 seconds after the start of the target variation effect) is reached, the above-described operation display ends, and a display for prompting an operation for notifying whether or not the accessory effect can be executed is performed. (See FIG. 42 (a)). Then, when the release of the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is detected before reaching the predetermined determination end time (10 seconds after the start of the target variation effect), a process of deleting all the character images is executed. As a result, the displayed character images (here, image A to image E) are all erased, and an effect effect is started (see FIG. 42B). Thereafter, when the reach display time of the target variation effect is reached, the effect effect is ended, a display indicating that the effect effect is executed is performed (see FIG. 42C), and the execution suggestion effect is also ended. Accordingly, reach display is performed in the target variation effect (see FIG. 42D), and then reach development effect is executed. Although not specifically shown, since the variation mode number of “A4H” is determined when the jackpot is won (see FIG. 10), in this target variation effect, the fact that the jackpot has been won is notified. Will be.

(Specific example 2)
In addition, for example, the first special figure random number is newly acquired during the fluctuating production when the above-mentioned accessory effect execution prohibition condition is not satisfied and the first special figure reservation number is “1”. It is assumed that the variation mode number included in the prior determination command related to the first special figure random number is “04H”. Further, it is assumed that execution of the accessory effect is not determined for the variation effect (target variation effect) based on the first special figure random number. Furthermore, a pattern A1 (image A as a character image to be displayed at the second time point, image B as a character image to be displayed at the third time point, and image C as a character image to be displayed at the fourth time point is defined as a temporary display pattern in the execution suggestion effect. The third time point as the image display time point of the image A, the fourth time point as the image display time point of the image B, and the second time point as the image display time point of the image C after the provisional display pattern) is determined. And

In this case, when the variation effect being executed is terminated and the first variation effect is started, the execution suggestion effect is started in the same manner as described above. The display which explains that the said execution suggestion effect was started and the content of the said execution suggestion effect is performed repeatedly (refer FIG. 43 (a)-(c)).
Thereafter, the image C is displayed when the second time point is reached (the time point when the target one-time variation effect ends) (see FIG. 43D).

  When the target variation effect is started, an operation image that prompts a continuous pressing operation of the operation button 9b is displayed as described above (see FIG. 43E). After that, when the operation button 9b is pressed down when the third time point (3 seconds from the start of the target variation effect) is reached, the image A is displayed, and further, the fourth time point (the target variation effect is displayed). When the operation button 9b has been pressed down when 6 seconds have elapsed since the start of (1), image B is displayed (see FIGS. 43 (f) to (g)).

  Thereafter, when a predetermined determination start time (9 seconds after the start of the target variation effect) is reached, the operation display is ended and an operation for notifying whether or not the effect effect can be executed is performed as described above. Is displayed (see FIG. 43H). When the release of the operation button 9b is detected until the predetermined determination end time (10 seconds after the start of the target variation effect), the character image whose display has been determined at each image display time is detected. In addition, it is determined whether or not the operation button 9b is pressed at the third time point and the fourth time point, the character image that is actually displayed is specified, and only the specified character image is displayed on the effect display device 21. By performing a process of erasing with a behavior that retracts upward, the above-described erasure is performed on the displayed character images (here, image A to image C) (see FIG. 43 (i)). And the display which shows that an accessory effect is not performed is performed (refer FIG.43 (j)), and an execution suggestion effect is complete | finished. Along with this, reach display is performed in the target variation effect, and then reach development effect is executed. Although not specifically illustrated, the variation mode number of “04H” is determined in the case of a loss (see FIG. 9), so that this target variation effect is notified of a loss. It becomes.

As described above, in the execution suggestion effect of the present embodiment, at the image display time point (first time point, second time point) before execution of the target variation effect, only at the time point that the image display time point is reached. Although the character image that has been determined to be displayed is displayed, at the image display time point (third time point, fourth time point) during the target variation effect, when the image display time point is reached and the time point is reached On the condition that the operation button 9b is pressed, a character image whose display is determined at that time is displayed.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the character image display conditions in the execution suggestion effect differ between before the target change effect and during the target change effect, and the display timing of the character image during the execution suggestion effect varies. Because it becomes rich, it is possible to increase the interest in the performance suggestion effect.

Further, in the execution suggestion effect of this embodiment, when the execution of the accessory effect is determined, when erasing the displayed character image, it is determined which character image is displayed. The control for erasing all the character images provided in advance is executed. On the other hand, when the execution of the accessory effect has not been determined, the displayed character image is erased (with the behavior of being retracted above the effect display device 21). The character image that has been determined to be displayed at the time of each image display and the presence / absence of an operation of pressing the operation button 9b are determined, and the character image that is actually displayed is identified, and only the identified character image is identified. Control for erasing is executed.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the control method for erasing the display in the execution suggestion effect differs depending on whether or not the execution of the accessory effect is performed. Appropriate erasure can be performed.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when determining the image display time point for displaying the character image in the execution suggestion effect, the provisional display pattern that temporarily determines the character image to be displayed at each image display time point is determined. Then, the image display time point of the character image determined in the determined provisional display pattern is determined again.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after determining the display pattern of the character image at each image display time point (whether only one character image is displayed or two or more character images are simultaneously displayed). In order to determine at which image display time the display pattern is to be displayed, for example, an unbalanced effect such as the concentrated display of many character images at one image display time is executed. It can be effectively prevented.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various processes as described above will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. For example, the third time point display flag indicating that the character image whose display has been determined at the third time point is displayed is turned off. Further, the third time point display flag indicating that the character image whose display has been determined at the fourth time point is displayed is turned off. Further, the in-determination flag indicating that the period from the above-described determination start time to the determination end time is in progress is turned off. In addition, the determination time timer counter for counting the determination time, which is the time from the determination start point to the determination end point, is reset. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each production random number (first half variation production random number, second half variation production random number, accessory production decision random number, provisional content decision random number, redetermination random number), and thereafter interrupts. The process of step 2001 is repeatedly executed until the process is performed. Here, each production random number is updated asynchronously.

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

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

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted in accordance with the progress status of the changing effect being executed, and operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. It is determined whether or not is input. When an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, an image indicating that the effect operation device 9 has been operated is displayed. A command is stored in a transmission buffer to be transmitted to various control boards such as a control board, a sound control board, an electrical decoration control board, and an operation control board. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 executes a third time point control process for performing various controls at the third time point. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2104.

In step 2104, the sub CPU 301 executes a fourth time point control process for performing various controls at the fourth time point. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2105.
In step 2105, the sub CPU 301 executes a determination start point control process for performing various controls at the determination start point during the target variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2106.

In step 2106, the sub CPU 301 executes an execution suggestion effect end control process for performing various controls related to the end of the execution suggestion effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2107.
In step 2107, the sub CPU 301 transmits various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, an audio control board, an electrical decoration control board, and an operation control board. Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

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

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 displays, based on the received pre-determination command, pre-determination information such as the jackpot lottery included in the pre-determination command, special symbol type, variation mode number, and variation pattern number as sub-RAM 303. Stored in the corresponding storage unit in the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 sets a hold display command for performing hold display in the hold display area 70 in the transmission buffer. The hold display command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2107, and the process for displaying the hold on the hold display unit corresponding to the newly stored hold is executed on the control board. Will be. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the currently set gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state (that is, a normal gaming state). If it is determined that the non-short-time gaming state is not set (that is, the high-probability time-short gaming state), the prior determination command receiving process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state, the process proceeds to the next step 2203.
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. The 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 2203, the sub CPU 301 determines that the execution of the variable effect by the development pattern has been decided before receiving the above-mentioned advance determination command (the advance determination information is stored in the above step 2200). In a storage unit other than the stored storage unit, the variation pattern number of “06H”, “07H”, “A6H” or “A7H” is stored), and the variation effect by the developed pattern is executed ( That is, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern number “06H”, “07H”, “A6H”, or “A7H” is stored) in a predetermined processing area of the sub-RAM 303). When it is determined that the accessory effect execution prohibition condition is satisfied, the prior determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the accessory effect execution prohibition condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 2204.
In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the first special figure holding number is “1” or more. When it is determined that the first special figure hold number is not “1” or more (that is, “0”), the preliminary determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure hold count is “1” or more, the process proceeds to the next step 2205.

In step 2205, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variation mode number stored in step 2200 described above is “04H” or “A4H”. If it is determined that the variation mode number is neither “04H” nor “A4H”, the preliminary determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation mode number is “04H” or “A4H”, the process proceeds to the next step 2206.
In step 2206, the sub CPU 301 stores information related to the execution of the execution suggestion effect in the corresponding storage unit. Specifically, information indicating the target variation effect is stored in the storage unit stored in step 2200 described above. In addition, when the first special figure reservation number is “1”, information indicating that the target one-time variation effect is stored in the storage unit having one number smaller than the storage unit stored in step 2200 described above. The start timing information indicating that the execution suggesting effect is to be started is stored. In addition, when the number of the first special figure hold is “2” or “3”, the storage unit having two numbers smaller than the storage unit stored in the above-described step 2200 is subjected to the target two-time variation effect. Information indicating that it is present and information on the start timing described above are stored, and information indicating that the target is the first-time variation effect is stored in a storage unit that is one number smaller than the storage unit stored in step 2200 described above. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2207.

In step 2207, the sub CPU 301 acquires the accessory effect determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2208.
In step 2208, the sub CPU 301 determines the accessory effect determination table 121, the accessory effect determination random number acquired in step 2207 described above, and the variation mode number (“04H” or “A4H”) included in the received prior determination command. Based on the above, whether or not the execution of the effect production is determined. Further, the sub CPU 301 stores the determination result in the storage unit stored in step 2200 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2209.

In step 2209, the sub CPU 301 selects the provisional content determination table 122 corresponding to the first special figure reservation number. Specifically, when the first special figure hold number is “1”, the provisional content determination table A is selected, and when the first special figure hold number is “2” or “3”. The provisional content determination table B is selected. Further, the sub CPU 301 acquires the provisional content determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2210.
In step 2210, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the provisional content determination table 122 selected in step 2209 described above, the provisional content determination random number acquired in step 2209 above, and the accessory effect determined in step 2208 above. Based on this, a provisional display pattern is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2211.

In step 2211, the sub CPU 301 selects the redetermination table 123 corresponding to the first special figure hold count. Specifically, when the number of first special figure hold is “1”, redetermination table A is selected, and when the number of first special figure hold is “2” or “3” The redetermination table B is selected. In addition, the sub CPU 301 acquires the redetermined random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2212.
In step 2212, the sub CPU 301 performs the temporary display based on the redetermination table 123 selected in step 2211 described above, the redetermination random number acquired in step 2211 described above, and the temporary display pattern determined in step 2210 above. The image display time point of the character image defined in the pattern is redetermined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2213.

  In step 2213, the sub CPU 301 stores the character image that has been determined to be displayed and the information on the image display time point that has been redetermined in step 2212 for the character image in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the prior determination command reception process ends.

Next, of 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 of FIG. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208. .
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold shift process for shifting the hold display of the corresponding hold display unit as the first special figure hold number decreases by one. Specifically, when the sub CPU 301 receives the variation mode command, the sub CPU 301 performs a shift process for each storage unit in the first reserved storage area. Here, the information stored in the first storage unit (preliminary determination information, information related to execution of the execution suggestion effect, whether or not to execute the accessory effect) is shifted to a predetermined processing area provided in the sub-RAM 303, and The information stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. At the same time, the hold display is also shifted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.

In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.
In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 determines the first half of the variation effect based on the predetermined variation effect determination table, the first half variation effect random number acquired in step 2301 and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command. The aspect is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.

In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 sets a first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the aspect determined in step 2302 described above in the transmission buffer. The first half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the first half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received first half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2304.
In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 obtains the latter half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2305.

In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 determines the second half of the variation effect based on the predetermined variation effect determination table, the latter half variation effect random number acquired in step 2304, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. Determine aspects. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2306.
In step 2306, the sub CPU 301 sets the second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the aspect determined in step 2305 described above in the transmission buffer. The second half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2107, and the second half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received second half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2307.

In step 2307, the sub CPU 301 executes a target twice previous variation effect control process for performing various controls in the target two times previous variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2308.
In step 2308, the sub CPU 301 executes a target one-time previous variation effect control process for performing various controls in the target one-time previous variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2309.

  In step 2309, the sub CPU 301 executes a target variation effect control process for performing various controls in the target variation effect. Then, the variation command receiving process is terminated.

Next, the target two-time variation effect control process in step 2307 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not information indicating that it is the target twice-changed effect is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. And when it determines with the said information not being memorize | stored, the object 2 times previous change effect control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not start timing information is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. And when it determines with the said information not being memorize | stored, the object 2 times previous change effect control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets an execution suggestion effect start command for starting the execution suggestion effect in the transmission buffer. The execution suggestion effect start command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the execution suggestion effect is started by these control boards based on the received execution suggestion effect start command. Control (for example, execution of display explaining the content of the execution suggestion effect and the fact that the execution suggestion effect has started) is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the character image display is determined at the first time point based on the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in step 2213 and the information at the image display time point. Determine whether. And when it determines with not having been determined, the object 2 times previous change effect control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2404.

  In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 sets a first time point display command for displaying a character image whose display is determined at the first time point in the transmission buffer. The first time point display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and when these control boards reach the first time point based on the received first time point display command. Control to display the character image whose display is determined is performed. Then, the subject two-time previous variation effect control process is terminated.

Next, the target one-time variation effect control process of step 2308 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not information indicating that it is the target one-time variation effect is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. And when it determines with the said information not being memorize | stored, the object 1 time previous variation production control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not start timing information is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. And when it determines with the said information not being memorize | stored, the object 1 time previous variation production control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 sets an execution suggestion effect start command for starting the execution suggestion effect in the transmission buffer. Thereby, the control which starts an execution suggestion effect is performed similarly to the above-mentioned. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the character image display is determined at the second time point based on the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in step 2213 and the information at the image display time point. Determine whether. And when it determines with not having been determined, the object 1 time previous change production | presentation control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2504.

  In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 sets a second time point display command for displaying a character image whose display is determined at the second time point in the transmission buffer. The second time point display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and when these control boards reach the second time point based on the received second time point display command. Control to display the character image whose display is determined is performed. Then, the subject first variation effect control process is terminated.

Next, the target variation effect control process of step 2309 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not information indicating the target variation effect is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. And when it determines with the said information not being memorize | stored, an object fluctuation production control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 sets an operation image display command for displaying a predetermined operation image that prompts a continuous pressing operation (so-called long pressing operation) of the operation button 9 b in the transmission buffer. The operation image display command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2107, and control for displaying the operation image is performed by these control boards based on the received operation image display command. Will be. Then, the target variation effect control process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, symbol determination command reception processing executed when a symbol determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the symbol determination command is stored in step 1003 of the special symbol variation stop process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not information indicating that the target two-time previous variation effect or information indicating the target one-time previous variation effect is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. And when it determines with any information being memorize | stored, a symbol determination command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that no information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not information indicating that the target variation effect is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. If it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to step 2703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 sets a character image all erasure command for erasing all character images that can be displayed in the execution suggestion effect in the transmission buffer. The character image all erasure command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and is displayed by these control boards in an execution suggesting effect based on the received character image all erasure command. Control to delete all the character images to be obtained is performed. Then, the symbol confirmation command receiving process is terminated.
Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the execution suggestion effect is not executed, every time the symbol confirmation command is received (that is, every time when the variation effect ends), the display is performed in the execution suggestion effect. A process for erasing all character images that can be performed is executed. Therefore, even when the displayed character image is not erased for some reason at the end of the execution suggestion effect, it can be surely erased thereafter.

  Further, in step 2703 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2701 that the information indicating the target variation effect is stored, the sub CPU 301 performs various flags (first operation) used to control the execution of the execution suggestion effect. 3 time display flag, 4th time display flag, determination in progress flag, etc.) are turned off. Then, the symbol confirmation command receiving process is terminated.

Next, the third time point control process of step 2103 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not information indicating the target variation effect is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. And when it determines with the said information not being memorize | stored, a 3rd time point control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current time point is the third time point (3 seconds after the start of the target variation effect). If it is determined that the current time point is not the third time point, the third time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current time is the third time, the process proceeds to the next step 2802. Whether or not it is the third time point can be determined based on the time measured by a predetermined timer counter provided in the sub-control board 300.

In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation button 9b is pressed. If it is determined that the operation button 9b has not been pressed, the third time point control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation button 9b is pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 2803.
In step 2803, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the character image display is determined at the third time point based on the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in step 2213 and the information on the image display time point. Determine whether. And when it determines with not having been determined, a 3rd time point control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2804.

In step 2804, the sub CPU 301 sets a third time point display command for displaying a character image whose display is determined at the third time point in the transmission buffer. The third time point display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2107, and the display is performed at the third time point by these control boards based on the received third time point display command. Control for displaying the determined character image is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2805.
In step 2805, the sub CPU 301 turns on the third time point display flag. Then, the third time point control process is terminated.

Next, the fourth time point control process of step 2104 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2900, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not information indicating the target variation effect is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. And when it determines with the said information not being memorize | stored, a 4th time point control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2901.
In step 2901, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current time is the fourth time (the time when 6 seconds have elapsed after the start of the target variation effect). If it is determined that the current time point is not the fourth time point, the fourth time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current time is the fourth time, the process proceeds to the next step 2902. Whether or not it is the fourth time point can be determined based on the time measured by a predetermined timer counter provided in the sub-control board 300.

In step 2902, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation button 9b is pressed. If it is determined that the operation button 9b has not been pressed, the fourth time point control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation button 9b is pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 2903.
In step 2903, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the character image display is determined at the fourth time point based on the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in step 2213 and the information on the image display time point. Determine whether. And when it determines with not having been determined, a 4th time point control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2904.

In step 2904, the sub CPU 301 sets a fourth time point display command for displaying the character image whose display is determined at the fourth time point in the transmission buffer. The fourth time point display command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the display is performed at the fourth time point by these control boards based on the received fourth time point display command. Control for displaying the determined character image is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2905.
In step 2905, the sub CPU 301 turns on the fourth time point display flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2906.

In step 2906, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the third time point display flag is on. And when it determines with the 3rd time point display flag being ON, a 4th time point control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the third time point display flag is not on (that is, off), the process proceeds to the next step 2907.
In step 2907, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the character image display is determined at the third time point based on the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in step 2213 and the information on the image display time point. Determine whether. And when it determines with not having been determined, a 4th time point control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2908.

In step 2908, the sub CPU 301 sets a third time point display command for displaying a character image whose display is determined at the third time point in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2909.
In step 2909, the sub CPU 301 turns on the third time point display flag. Then, the fourth time point control process is terminated.

Next, the determination start time point control process of step 2105 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3000, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not information indicating that the target variation effect is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. And when it determines with the said information not being memorize | stored, a determination start time point control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 3001.
In step 3001, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current time is the determination start time (9 seconds after the start of the target variation effect). When it is determined that the current time is not the determination start time, the determination start time control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current time is the determination start time, the process proceeds to the next step 3002. Whether or not it is the determination start time can be determined based on the time measured by a predetermined timer counter provided in the sub-control board 300.

In step 3002, the sub CPU 301 sets a notification operation display command for performing a display for prompting an operation for notifying whether or not the execution of the accessory effect can be performed (character display “release button!”) In the transmission buffer. . The notification operation display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2107, and the control for executing the above-described display is performed by these control boards based on the received notification operation display command. Will be done. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3003.
In step 3003, the sub CPU 301 sets a determination time (1 second in this embodiment), which is a time from the determination start time to the determination end time, in the determination time timer counter. Thereby, timing of the above-described determination time is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3004.

  In step 3003, the sub CPU 301 turns on the determining flag. Then, the determination start time point control process ends.

Next, the execution suggestion effect end control process of step 2106 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3100, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination in progress flag is on. If it is determined that the in-determination flag is not on (that is, it is off), the execution suggestion effect end control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the in-determination flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 3101.
In step 3101, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination time set in step 3003 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the determination time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 3103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 3102.

In step 3102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the release of the pressing operation of the operation button 9b has been detected. And when it determines with the said cancellation | release not being detected, an execution suggestion production | finish control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the release has been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 3103.
In step 3103, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution of the accessory effect is determined. If it is determined that the execution of the accessory effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to step 3107. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the accessory effect has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 3104.

In step 3104, the sub CPU 301 sets a character image all deletion command in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3105.
In step 3105, the sub CPU 301 sets an accessory effect execution command for executing an accessory effect in the transmission buffer. The accessory effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the accessory effect execution is executed by these control boards based on the received accessory effect execution command. Control will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3106.

In step 3106, the sub CPU 301 displays an accessory effect execution notification command for performing a display indicating that the accessory effect has been executed after completion of the accessory effect (character display of “Challenge Success!”) In the transmission buffer. set. The accessory effect execution notification command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2107, and the control effect is displayed on the basis of the received accessory effect execution notification command by these control boards. After the end, control for executing the above-described display is performed. Then, the execution suggestion effect end control process ends.
Further, in step 3107, which proceeds when it is determined in step 3103 that execution of the accessory effect has not been determined, the sub CPU 301 stores the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in step 2213 described above. The character image displayed at this time is specified based on the information on the image display time, on or off of the third time point display flag, and on or off of the fourth time point display flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3108.

In step 3108, the sub CPU 301 sets a character effect non-execution deletion command in the transmission buffer for deleting the displayed character image with a behavior of being retracted above the effect display device 21. In this step 2107, the set command effect non-execution erasure command set here is transmitted to various control boards, and these control boards use the received effect effect non-execution erasure command, Control to execute the above-described erasure is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3109.
In step 3109, the sub CPU 301 sets an accessory effect non-execution notification command for displaying that the effect effect is not executed (character display of “challenge failure...”) In the transmission buffer. The accessory effect non-execution notification command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2107, and based on the received accessory effect non-execution notification command by these control boards. Control to execute display is performed. Then, the execution suggestion effect end control process ends.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
The execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment suggests whether or not the execution of the accessory effect is possible, but the content of the suggestion is not limited to this. For example, it may indicate whether or not a predetermined cut-in image can be displayed, or it may indicate whether or not to execute a hold change effect in which the hold display mode changes to a mode with a higher expectation level of jackpot. There may be.
By setting in this way, the variation of the content suggested by the execution suggesting effect becomes rich, and the player's interest in the execution suggesting effect can be enhanced.

In the execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is defined as a condition for displaying the character image at the time of image display during the target variation effect, but the character image is displayed. However, the condition for this is not limited to this. For example, a lever capable of tilting operation may be provided and the tilting operation of the lever may be determined as a condition for displaying a character image. Further, a touch operation of the touch panel or the touch sensor may be determined as a condition for displaying a character image by providing a touch panel or a touch sensor.
In addition, the release of the pressing operation of the operation button 9b has been determined as an operation for notifying whether or not the execution of the accessory effect can be performed. The predetermined operation may be determined as an operation for notifying whether or not the execution of the accessory effect is possible.
By setting in this way, the variation of the conditions for displaying the character image in the execution suggesting effect becomes rich, and the player's interest in the execution suggesting effect can be enhanced.

In the execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, at the image display time point before the target variation effect, the character image is displayed on the condition that the image display time point is reached, and at the image display time point during the target variation effect, The character image is displayed on the condition that the image display time is reached and the operation button 9b is pressed, but the condition for displaying the character image at each image display time is not limited to this. . For example, contrary to the above, at the image display time point before the target variation effect, the character image is displayed on condition that the image display time point is reached and the operation button 9b is pressed, and the image display time point during the target variation effect is displayed. Then, it may be set so that the character image is displayed only on the condition that the image display time is reached.
Even when such a setting is made, the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced as in the above-described embodiment.

Moreover, in the execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, the end point of the target two-time variation effect and the end point of the target one-time variation effect are set as the image display time before the target variation effect. It is not limited to these. For example, any point in time from the start to the end of the target twice-change effect or the target one-time change effect may be determined as the image display time point. Further, although 3 seconds and 6 seconds after the start of the target variation effect are determined as the image display time points during the target variation effect, other time points may be determined as the image display time points.
By setting in this way, variations in the timing at which the character image is displayed in the execution suggestion effect are abundant, so that the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.
In addition, the execution suggestion effect is not limited to a mode in which character images are additionally displayed sequentially as in the above-described embodiment, but may be a mode in which a predetermined character image itself changes.
By setting in this way, the mode of the execution suggestion effect is rich in variations, so that the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.

In the above-described embodiment, the execution suggestion effect is executed based on the first special figure random number newly acquired during the variable effect when the first special figure hold number is “2” or “3”. In any case, the execution suggestion effect is started from the start time of the target two-time variation effect, but the start timing of the execution suggestion effect is not limited to this. For example, when the execution suggestion effect is executed based on the first special figure random number newly acquired during the variable effect when the first special figure hold number is “2”, the execution suggestion effect is the target 2. It is set to start from the start time of the pre-fluctuation production effect, and the execution suggestion is based on the first special figure random number newly acquired during the production effect when the first special figure hold number is “3”. When the effect is executed, the execution suggestion effect may be set to start from the start time of the change effect (the change effect before the target three times) executed three times before the target change effect.
By setting in this way, since the variation of the start timing of the execution suggestion effect becomes rich, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect.

Moreover, in the execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, any of the five types of character images can be displayed regardless of whether the effect effect is executed or not. It is not limited to. For example, a character image set so that it can be displayed only when an accessory effect is executed, or when an accessory effect is executed, it can be displayed with a much higher probability than when an accessory effect is not executed. A character image set in such a manner may be provided.
By setting in this way, it is possible to indicate whether or not the execution of the effect effect is possible depending on the type of the displayed character image, and it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the execution suggestion effect is executed when the target change effect is executed by the reach change pattern and the development pattern, When the execution suggestion effect ends, the reach display and reach development effect are executed, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, in the case where the target variation effect is executed according to the variation pattern without reach, although the accessory effect is not executed, the execution suggestion effect is set to be executed, and the reach display is not performed when the execution suggestion effect ends. The target variation effect may end as it is. In addition, when the target variation effect is executed by the reach variation pattern and the non-development pattern, although the accessory effect is not executed, the execution suggestion effect is set to be executed, and when the execution suggestion effect ends, the reach display is performed. Although the reach development effect is not performed, the target variation effect may be ended.
By setting in this way, it is possible to execute the target variation effect in the variation effect according to various aspects, so that the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the condition effect prohibition condition is not satisfied and the first special figure reservation number is “1” or more, the variation mode number of “04H” or “A4H” Although the execution suggestion effect is always executed when the first special figure random number for which is determined is acquired, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution suggestion effect may be determined by lottery, and the execution suggestion effect may be set to be executed when execution is determined by the lottery.
By setting in this way, the frequency of execution of the execution suggestion effect changes, so that the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot winning probability that can be set for each gaming state (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) is only one pattern. Any of the winning probabilities may be set. In other words, a multi-stage setting in which the jackpot winning probability is determined separately may be provided. In this case, for each setting, the probability of determining whether or not the execution of the effect effect and the probability of determining whether or not to execute the execution suggestion may be set to be different.
By setting in this way, the setting can be suggested depending on the degree of execution of the accessory effect or the execution suggestion effect, and the player's interest can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the accessory effect and the execution suggestion effect can be executed only in the normal gaming state, but the accessory effect and the execution suggestion effect are executed even in the high probability short-time gaming state. May be.
By setting in this way, the opportunity of execution of the accessory effect and the execution suggestion effect increases, so that the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  In addition, the pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the first start winning opening 15 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a start area of the present invention. Further, the jackpot determination random number in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a random number for determining whether or not to execute the special game of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 603 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to an acquisition unit of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2303 and step 2306 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect execution means of the present invention. The character image in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the suggestion image of the present invention. Moreover, the execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2402, step 2502, step 2601, step 2908, step 3002, step 3106, and step 3109 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect execution means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2404, step 2504, step 2804, and step 2904 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect changing means of the present invention. In addition, reaching the image display time point in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the establishment of the first change condition of the present invention. In addition, reaching the image display time point in the above-described embodiment and pressing the operation button 9b correspond to the establishment of the second change condition of the present invention. Moreover, the accessory effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special effect of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the process of step 2208 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a determination unit of the present invention. Also,

P Pachinko machine YS Equipment effect device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
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Claims (2)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Acquisition means for acquiring hold information including at least a random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which a special winning opening provided in the game area is opened on condition that a game ball has entered the start area When,
Lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the hold information acquired by the acquisition means by establishing a predetermined start condition;
Fluctuating effect executing means for executing a fluctuating effect informing the result of the lottery by the lottery means;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect capable of starting display of a predetermined suggestion image before the execution of the variation effect related to the random number of the target, which is an effect executed on the acquired random number;
Specific effect changing means capable of changing the suggestion image displayed in the specific effect based on establishment of a predetermined change condition,
The specific effect changing means is
Before the execution of the variation effect related to the target random number, the suggestion image can be changed based on the establishment of the first change condition, and during the execution of the variation effect related to the target random number, The suggestion image can be changed based on the establishment of a second change condition different from the change condition. Determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special effect executed after the end of the specific effect;
Depending on whether or not the special effect determined by the determining means can be executed and whether or not the change condition is satisfied, the manner in which the suggestion image is deleted when the specific effect is ended is set differently. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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