JP5467258B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing an effect related to jackpot gaming notification while suppressing a significant increase in symbol variation patterns.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a random number is obtained due to the winning of a game ball at the starting port, and whether or not to win or not is determined based on the random number at the start of fluctuation, and the pattern indicating the result of the determination or not is changed. It is generally known that a symbol combination game is performed, and when the symbol is determined and displayed in a predetermined combination, a bonus game that is advantageous to the player is given. This symbol confirmation display time is usually provided as a period for notifying the player that the symbol combination game has ended and which symbol has been confirmed in a stationary state. Therefore, there is no presentation during this period, and the period is often set to the minimum time (for example, 0.6 seconds) that the player can recognize. Note that there is also a gaming machine that shortens the symbol fixed display time in order to continuously show symbol variation effects related to a plurality of symbol combination games (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  In recent years, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a continuous variation effect is executed in accordance with the result of the prefetch determination performed at the time of winning the start opening (see, for example, Patent Document 3). However, when such a continuous variation effect is executed, it is common to change the symbol variation time, that is, the symbol variation pattern. However, if the symbol variation pattern is changed, a recent game machine is not only free. Although it has a huge amount of symbol variation patterns, it will increase further.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-310939 (see claim 6 and FIG. 20) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2004-33341 (see paragraph [0050] and FIG. 7) JP-A-2004-57671 (see steps S46 to S48 and S50 to S52 in FIG. 4)

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described present situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an effect relating to jackpot game notification while suppressing a significant increase in the symbol variation pattern.

The present inventor has not been recognized as a period for performing the performance in general, and if the symbol determined display time that has been rather shortened in order to produce the effect of the design as in Patent Documents 1 and 2 above can be used successfully. It has been found out that “time that can be produced” can be created, and the present invention has been completed.
The present invention is as follows.
1. A random number is acquired due to the winning of a game ball at the starting port,
At the start of fluctuation, the winning combination is determined by the random number, the symbol indicating the result of the determination is changed, a symbol combination game is performed, and when the symbol is determined and displayed in a predetermined combination, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is played. And grant
In a gaming machine that makes a prefetch determination with the random number at the time of winning a start opening, and executes an effect related to the jackpot game notification according to the result of the prefetch determination,
When it is decided to execute a pre-reading effect related to the jackpot game notification at the start opening prize,
With reference to the number of reserved memories, depending on the number of reserved memories that have been decided to execute the prefetch effect,
Changing the time of the symbol confirmation display of the symbol combination game and / or symbol variation game that is being stored ,
It is configured to continuously perform a series of effects in the symbol confirmation display until the hold that has decided to execute the pre-reading effect starts to fluctuate,
A main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control device that performs the symbol combination game based on a command transmitted from the main control device,
The main control device is configured to transmit a stop designation command for designating stoppage of symbol variation in the symbol combination game to the sub-control device, and in the stop designation command, the changed symbol confirmation Contains information to specify the display time,
When the sub control device receives the stop designation command, the sub control device stops the symbols in the symbol combination game and displays the symbols for the prefetch effect in a variable manner. The symbols for the prefetch effect are the contents designated by the stop designation command. A game machine characterized by displaying variation contents according to the game.
2. The symbol fixed display time is set to a predetermined time when the prefetch effect is not executed, and is extended to a prefetch effect time longer than the predetermined time when the prefetch effect is executed. The gaming machine described.
Reference examples are shown below.
1. A random number is acquired due to the winning of a game ball at the starting port,
At the start of fluctuation, the winning combination is determined by the random number, the symbol indicating the result of the determination is changed, a symbol combination game is performed, and when the symbol is determined and displayed in a predetermined combination, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is played. And grant
In a gaming machine that makes a prefetch determination with the random number at the time of winning a start opening, and executes an effect related to the jackpot game notification according to the result of the prefetch determination,
When it is decided to execute the effect relating to the jackpot game notification at the time of winning the start opening, the time of the symbol confirmation display of the symbol combination game stored and / or the symbol combination game being changed is changed. A gaming machine that is configured as described above.
2. A main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control device that performs the symbol combination game based on a command transmitted from the main control device,
The main control device is configured to transmit a stop designation command for designating stoppage of symbol variation in the symbol combination game to the sub-control device, and in the stop designation command, the changed symbol confirmation The above 1. includes information specifying the display time. The gaming machine described.
3. A main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control device that performs the symbol combination game based on a command transmitted from the main control device,
The main control device is configured to transmit a variation pattern designation command for designating a symbol variation pattern in the symbol combination game to the sub-control device, and the variation pattern designation command includes a changed symbol. The above 1. includes information specifying the fixed display time. The gaming machine described.
4). A main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control device that performs the symbol combination game based on a command transmitted from the main control device,
The main control device is configured to transmit a state designation command for designating a gaming state in the symbol combination game to the sub-control device, and the state designation command includes a changed symbol fixed display time. The above 1. containing information to be specified. The gaming machine described.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when it is determined that the effect related to the jackpot game notification is executed at the time of winning the starting opening, the symbol combination display of the symbol combination game stored and / or the symbol combination game during symbol variation is displayed. The time is changed. In this way, by changing the symbol fixed display time as necessary, it is possible to create a performance possible time without changing the symbol variation time, that is, the symbol variation pattern. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect related to jackpot game notification while suppressing a significant increase in the symbol variation pattern. Further, when the symbol fixed display pattern is provided separately from the symbol variation pattern, the symbol fixed display pattern can be managed separately from a large number of symbol variation patterns, and the development efficiency of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, the symbol confirmation display time is the time that the player recognizes the symbol that was originally confirmed. By performing various effects there, the player can watch with interest and improve the symbol recognition power. Can be made.

The main control device includes a main control device and a sub-control device, and the main control device is configured to transmit a stop designation command to the sub-control device. The stop designation command includes a changed symbol confirmation display. because it contains information that specifies the time, it is possible to use existing stop command specified as a command for designating a modified pattern determined display time. Further, since the stop designation command that only designates the stop of the symbol is used, the processing load of the main control device can be greatly reduced as compared with those using other types of commands.

Further, as a reference example, a main control device and a sub control device are provided, and the main control device is configured to transmit a variation pattern designation command to the sub control device, and the variation pattern designation command includes: When information specifying the changed symbol fixed display time is included, an existing variation pattern specifying command can be used as a command specifying the changed symbol fixed display time. In addition, since a command for designating a symbol variation pattern is used, a symbol fixed display time can be set according to the symbol variation content, and a consistent response from the start of symbol variation to the end of the fixed time becomes easy.

Further, as a reference example, a main control device and a sub-control device are provided, and the main control device is configured to transmit a state designation command to the sub-control device. If the information specifying the symbol fixed display time is included, an existing state specifying command can be used as a command for specifying the changed symbol fixed display time. Further, since the state designation command is a command transmitted to the sub-control device at least at the start timing of the start and end of the symbol determination time, the time can be managed as it is.

1. Game machine Embodiment 1 The gaming machine related to
A random number is acquired due to the winning of a game ball at the starting port,
At the start of fluctuation, the winning combination is determined by the random number, the symbol indicating the result of the determination is changed, a symbol combination game is performed, and when the symbol is determined and displayed in a predetermined combination, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is played. And grant
In a gaming machine that makes a prefetch determination with the random number at the time of winning a start opening, and executes an effect related to the jackpot game notification according to the result of the prefetch determination,
When it is decided to execute the effect relating to the jackpot game notification at the time of winning the start opening, the time of the symbol confirmation display of the symbol combination game stored and / or the symbol combination game being changed is changed. It is comprised by these.

As long as the “effect related to jackpot game notification” is an effect that notifies the player in advance that there is a high probability of winning a jackpot, the type, the form of presentation, the timing, etc. are not particularly limited. The effect relating to the jackpot game notification (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “prefetching effect”) is normally executed in part or all of the changed symbol fixed display time. Furthermore, this prefetch effect can be executed, for example, in the symbol variation time in addition to the symbol fixed display time.
As the pre-reading effect, for example, (1) a plurality of symbol combination games (already stored and held in advance before the start opening winning this time, which has been the trigger for the execution of the pre-reading effect) If there is a symbol combination game that has started symbol variation, this symbol combination game is also added to the symbol combination display game). (2) Pre-reading effect is executed. The symbol confirmation of one symbol combination game that has been placed in the starting opening and has already been stored on hold or has already started symbol variation immediately before (immediately before) the starting opening winning this time. The notice effect etc. performed at display time can be mentioned.
In the above (1) and (2) modes, for example, the display pattern of the reserved memory indicating the symbol combination game that triggered the execution of the pre-reading effect among the display patterns of the reserved memory is changed (for example, represented by LEDs) (E.g., change in luminescent color) can be used together with a reserved ball notice (see FIG. 31 (e)). Thereby, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be further increased.

Examples of the random numbers used in the above “judgment determination” include one or a combination of two or more of jackpot determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, jackpot symbol determination random numbers, etc. Can do.
Examples of random numbers used in the “prefetch determination” include one or two types of random numbers for determining jackpots, random numbers for determining reach, random numbers for determining variation patterns, random numbers for determining jackpot symbols, random numbers for determining prefetch effects, etc. The combination of the above can be mentioned. Of these, it is preferable that the prefetch determination is performed based on at least the jackpot determination random number. This is because it can be determined whether or not it is a big hit.

  The above-mentioned “retained symbol combination game” means that the start opening was won before the current start opening that triggered the decision to execute the pre-reading effect and has already been held and stored. It is intended to be a symbol combination game in which symbol variation starts at the timing after the winning of the mouth.

  The above “Character combination game during design change” means that the design change has already started and the design change has already started before the current start entrance prize that triggered the decision to execute the look-ahead effect. It is intended to be a symbol combination game in which symbol variation stops at a timing after the start opening prize.

  The “symbol confirmed display time” is intended to be a period for notifying the player that a result has been obtained with the symbols completely stopped. For example, when the pre-reading effect is not executed, the symbol fixed display time is set to a predetermined time (for example, 0.6 seconds) that can be recognized by the player. When the pre-reading effect is executed, It can be extended to a prefetch effect time (for example, 1 second or longer) longer than the predetermined time. The set period, the number, and the like of the prefetch effect time are appropriately selected according to the effect contents.

Here, the first embodiment. The gaming machine according to the present invention can include, for example, a main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control device that performs the symbol combination game based on a command transmitted from the main control device. In this case, the main control device determines whether or not to execute the effect related to the jackpot game notification, and when it is determined to execute the effect, the symbol combination game and / or the symbol variation being stored on hold is determined. The symbol fixed display time of the symbol combination game is changed, and a command for specifying the changed symbol fixed display time is transmitted to the sub-control device, while the sub-control device displays the command fixed display time during the changed symbol fixed display time. A pre-reading effect will be executed.
As a command for designating the changed symbol fixed display time, a dedicated command may be set separately, but it is preferable to use an existing command. As this existing command, for example, (1) a stop designation command for designating stop of symbol variation in a symbol combination game, (2) a variation pattern designation command for designating a symbol variation pattern in a symbol combination game, ( 3) A state designation command for designating a gaming state in the symbol combination game can be listed (see FIG. 9).

Here, the first embodiment. For example, the gaming machine includes a main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control device that performs a symbol combination game based on a command transmitted from the main control device. In addition to setting a prefetch flag indicating the variation content of the symbol combination game that triggered the execution of the prefetch effect at the start opening prize, a command for designating information of the set prefetch flag is transmitted to the sub-control device. The form which is comprised can be mentioned. Thereby, the sub-control device can determine the prefetch effect content after grasping the variation content of the symbol combination game by referring to the information of the prefetch flag, and can increase the degree of freedom of the game effect.
As a setting form of the prefetch flag, for example, (1) when the result of the prefetch determination performed based on the random number for jackpot determination and the reach determination random number at the start opening winning, a value indicating it in the prefetch flag when it is a jackpot A mode in which a value indicating that is set in the pre-read flag when the reach display is not set is set (see FIG. 28A), (2) a random number for determining a big hit and a random number for determining a variation pattern at the time of winning a start opening As a result of the prefetch determination performed based on this, a value indicating that is set in the prefetch flag when the jackpot is large, and a value indicating it is set in the prefetch flag when the variation time is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (FIG. 28 ( b))).

Here, the first embodiment. For example, the gaming machine includes a main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control device that performs a symbol combination game based on a command transmitted from the main control device. The pre-read counter is stored every time the symbol combination game and / or the symbol combination game that is changing and stored are stored and the number of reserved memories when the execution of the pre-reading effect is decided at the start opening prize is stored. The symbol fixed display time is changed with reference to the prefetch counter, and a command for designating the changed symbol fixed display time can be transmitted to the sub-control device. As a result, the symbol fixed display time is changed according to the number of reserved memories by the main control device, and the content of the prefetch effect is determined in accordance with the symbol fixed display time changed according to the number of reserved memories by the sub control device. Is done. As a result, the degree of freedom of the game effect can be further increased.
The prefetch counter can store the reserved memory number under conditions where the reserved memory number is not stored (conditions where the prefetch counter is not set). Thereby, it can prevent performing a new production | presentation during execution of the production | presentation regarding jackpot game alerting | reporting.

The first embodiment. In general, the gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to be able to hold and hold random values acquired at the time of a plurality of start-up winnings up to a predetermined value (for example, four).
In addition, the “spot game” is a special game that is advantageous to the player, such as a game ball can be won in a specific winning slot, or the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than usual. Intended state. The “winning” is intended to mean a state in which a game ball is taken into the start port when the start port has a structure for taking a game ball inside, and when the start port is made of a passing gate, the start port is A state in which a game ball has passed is intended.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference examples 1 to 3 and example 4 with reference to the drawings. In Reference Examples 1 to 3 and Example 4, a digipachi type pachinko machine is exemplified as the “gaming machine” according to the present invention.

( Reference Example 1)
(1) Configuration of Pachinko Machine A pachinko machine 50 according to this reference example has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame as shown in FIG.
A hinge 53 is provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration.
A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52 and on the lower left and right sides of the outer frame, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output to improve the player's preference. In addition, in order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 52.
An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1.

On the left side of the lower plate 63, an effect button 67 that can be operated by the player is provided. The player operates the effect button 67 during a predetermined period and is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 described later. The content of the game changes or the game sound output from the speaker 66 changes.
The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57 and a checkout button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails (not shown) are nailed in the game area 3.
A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 includes a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window 5a for facing a screen 6a of a production symbol display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays a pseudo symbol), as in the known case. Yes.
On the upper side of the window 5a, a dot matrix normal symbol display device 7 and a 7-segment special symbol display device 9 and a normal symbol hold memory display device 8 comprising four LEDs are installed, and on the lower side a special symbol hold memory display. A device 10 is installed.

A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged on the left side of the center case 5.
Below the center case 5, there is disposed a composite winning device 13 in which the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are unitized.
The first start port 11 is a so-called chucker and can always enter the ball.
The second starting port 12 is an electric tulip, and it opens and closes in the same manner as a known electric tulip. However, since the first starting port 11 is above, a game ball cannot be entered in the illustrated closed state. However, when the game ball hits the normal symbol lottery performed when the normal symbol operation gate 17 is passed and the normal symbol hitting is displayed on the normal symbol display device 7, the second start port 12 is opened and it is easy to enter the ball. become.

An attacker-type large winning opening 14 is disposed below the composite winning device 13, and an out hole 15 is provided therebelow.
In addition, a first left winning port 31 and a second left winning port 32 are provided on the left side of the composite winning device 13, and a first right winning port 33 and a second right winning port 34 are provided along the guide rail 2b on the right side. It has been. Note that the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the first right winning port 33, and the second right winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not always change.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning slot on the game board 1, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. .
Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 (see also FIG. 4), there are a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a production symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83 (as a “sub control device” according to the present invention). For example, a launch control device 84 and a power supply board 85 are provided.

The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is not drawn, but the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81.
Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal plate 78 to a hall computer 87 (not shown). Conventionally, external connection terminal boards for transmitting signals to the hall computer 87 are for boards (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer 87) and frames ((frame side). Two terminals (terminals for outputting signals output from the front frame 52, the inner frame 70, and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer 87 are used. In this embodiment, one external connection terminal board 78 is used. A signal indicating the game state and the game result is transmitted to the hall computer 87 via the.

  As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. Note that the power supply circuit is not shown in this block diagram. Although not shown in detail, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 and the power supply board 85 are not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the symbol operation gate 17, a count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, and a second left winning port 32 Detection signals from the left prize opening switch 31a for detecting the game ball entered in the game, the right prize entry switch 33a for detecting the game ball entered in the first right prize entry port 33 and the second right prize entry port 34, etc. are relayed on the game board. It is input via the terminal board 74.

The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.
The main controller 80 also displays the special symbol display device 9 and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, the special symbol hold storage display device 10 and the normal symbol hold storage display device 8. Control the lighting of.
Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b via the game board relay terminal board 74, and the second by controlling the universal electrification solenoid 12b. The opening and closing of the start port 12 is controlled. In addition, the ordinary electric utility is an ordinary electric utility.
In addition to the above, the output signal from the main controller 80 is sent to the hall main computer 87 by outputting a test signal terminal and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot to the external connection terminal board 78.

The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out a prize ball. In the configuration of FIG. 4, the payout control device 81 is configured to control the payout motor 20 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 75 and the payout relay terminal plate 76. In the present embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as winning balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the winning balls. . In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 is configured to receive signals from the full switch 22 and the ball-out switch 23, and when the signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full is input from the full switch 22 and from the ball-out switch 23. When a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71, the payout motor 20 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 communicates with the CR unit 56 (also referred to as a game ball lending device) via the CR unit terminal plate 24 (also referred to as a game ball lending device connection terminal plate), whereby the payout motor 20 is communicated. Drive and discharge the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display device 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display device 25 has a ball switch 57 for requesting a game ball to be rented, and a request for payment. A return switch 58 is connected.

The payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, and also to the launch control device 84. In response to this, a fire stop signal is transmitted.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3.
In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop switch signal from the launch stop switch 29 are input to the launch control device 84.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device converts the data for the lamp control. Based on the operation of the lamp driver, various LEDs and various lamps are controlled. As for audio output, the volume can be adjusted by the volume adjustment switch 83a.
In addition, an effect button 67 is connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the effect button 67, a signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83.

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo symbol on the screen 6a.

(2) Operation of Pachinko Machine Next, the operation of power-on processing of the main control CPU of the main controller 80 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 5, after a security check (not shown) is completed, the main control CPU first executes a power-on process.
Here, after the RAM initial setting process (S1) is performed, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear signal is input, that is, whether or not the RAM is erased (S2). If the determination is affirmative (S2: yes), the RAM is erased. (S6) is performed, and an initial screen designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S8).

If the determination is negative (S2: no), it is determined whether or not the RAM guarantee value is 1 (S3). If the RAM guarantee value is not 1 (S3: no), the RAM is erased (S6), the initial screen designation command is transmitted (S8), and if the RAM guarantee value is 1 (S3: yes), the SUM value creation process (S4) is performed. It is determined whether or not the SUM value is 0 (S5).
If the SUM value is not 0 (S5: no), the RAM is erased (S6), and the initial screen designation command is transmitted (S8).
If the SUM value is 0 (S5: yes), a power recovery process (S7) is performed to return to the gaming state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM. When the power is restored by the power restoration process, the standby screen is displayed without transmitting the initial screen designation command.
In the present embodiment, the power-on process is terminated by executing S8 or S7, and the remaining process is started.

Subsequently, the description of the residual process is started.
Here, interrupts are prohibited (S9), and it is determined whether the NMI flag is 0 (S10).
If the NMI flag is 0 (S10: yes), the initial value random number update process 1 (S11), the initial value random number update process 2 (S12), and the initial value random number update process 3 (S13) are executed to release the interrupt inhibition. (S14). In this embodiment, the initial value random number 1 is a process for updating the initial value of the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired by the first start port switch 11a, and the initial value random number 2 is set by the second start port switch 12a. The initial value random number 3 is a process for updating the initial value of the winning symbol determination random number acquired by the normal symbol operation switch 17a.
If there is an INT interrupt during the remaining process, the interrupt prohibition is canceled (S14), and then the process jumps to the interrupt (INT) process shown in FIG.

  In this process, various random numbers used for the special symbol success / failure determination are updated (S21), the timer count is updated (S22), and a game ball detection signal or frame from a detection switch installed at a winning opening or the like is updated. Input processing such as signals from the switches provided in the apparatus (S23), special symbol game processing (S24) related to notification of success / failure and execution of jackpot game, normal symbol success / failure determination and normal electric accessory (second start Mouth) Normal symbol game processing (S25) related to the control of 12, production control command transmission processing (S26) to the sub-integrated control device 83 for controlling the display of effect images, lighting, audio output, etc., special symbol display device 9 Data output processing (S27) for display control and open / close control of the variable winning opening (ordinary electric accessory 12, large winning opening 14).

Then, the interrupt count counter is incremented by 1 (S28), and it is determined whether or not the interrupt count exceeds a predetermined number (S29).
Since the INT interrupt is performed periodically (every 2 ms or every 4 ms) by the timer, counting the number of interrupts is the same as measuring the elapsed time after the power-on processing (see FIG. 5) is performed. It will be.
If the number of interruptions exceeds the predetermined number (S29: yes), that is, "the time measurement by the timer means has passed the predetermined time".

The predetermined time (predetermined number of times) is set to be equal to or longer than a time obtained by subtracting the time required for the security check of the main control CPU from the time required for the security check of the prize ball control CPU 31a.
If the interrupt count exceeds the predetermined count (S29: yes), a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 81 (S30).

The prize ball command is a command generated based on a game ball detection signal (see S23) from a detection switch installed at a winning opening, and has a data configuration that can specify the number of payouts (number of prize balls). Yes.
When the prize ball command is sent from the main controller 80, the prize ball control CPU of the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 via the payout relay terminal board 76, and the number specified by the prize ball command. The prize ball is paid out.

When the interrupt count does not exceed the predetermined count (S29: no), the prize ball command generated as described above is stored in, for example, the RAM (S31).
Here, instead of storing the prize ball command, the number of prize balls may be stored, or the number of prize balls for a plurality of winning prizes may be added and stored.
When S30 or S31 is executed, the process returns from the interrupt (INT) process to the remaining process.

On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 110 provided in the power supply device 85 (see FIG. 8) detects a power failure and outputs a power failure detection signal 111. When this signal is input to the main controller 80, a reset signal is sent to the main control CPU. (NMI signal) 112 is provided. In this embodiment, NMI (non-maskable interrupt) is used as the reset signal, and hence the reset signal is hereinafter referred to as an NMI signal.
When there is an NMI signal 112, the main control CPU immediately interrupts the current program regardless of the residual process and the main process, and jumps to the interrupt (NMI) process shown in FIG. Forcible interrupt processing is performed by jumping to interrupt (NMI) processing without shifting to the next step.
In this interrupt (NMI) process, the address of the current program is stored in the register (S35), the NMI flag is set to 1 (S36), and the process is restarted from the address stored in the register (S37).

When S9 is executed in the remaining process after the restart of this process, since the NMI flag is 1 (S10: no), the process proceeds to the backup process, a SUM value is created (S15), and the RAM guaranteed value is set to 1. In this manner (S16), the RAM write protection process (S17) prohibits writing to the RAM.
If power is restored after backup processing is performed in this way, power-on processing is performed. However, since the RAM guarantee value is 1 here (S3: yes), the above-described S4 and S5 are executed, and Since the SUM value is not 0 (S5: yes), a power recovery process (S7) is performed.

If there is an INT interrupt during the remaining process executed after the power-on process, the interrupt prohibition is canceled (S14) and the process jumps to the interrupt (INT) process to perform this process. If there are winnings in various winning openings, the payout cannot be made immediately, but the main controller 80 can detect and store the winning.
With respect to the detected winning, since the winning ball command is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the paying control device 81 after the time required for the winning ball control CPU of the payout control device 81 to elapse, the winning ball command is paid out. The control device 81 is not missed.
Therefore, the player does not suffer the disadvantage that the winning ball is not paid out even though the player has won.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing power supply of the power supply device 85.
As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply device 85 includes a power supply circuit 113, a power failure detection circuit 110, a backup power supply circuit 114, a power reception circuit 116, a power switch 117, and a RAM clear switch 115.
The power supply circuit 113 generates and supplies operating power for each control device, actuator, and the like based on the main power supply AC24V supplied via the power receiving circuit 116. In addition, a power switch 117 is connected to the power receiving circuit 116 to switch the supply of the main power AC 24V from the power receiving circuit 116 to the power circuit 113 to conduction / non-conduction.

The backup power supply circuit 114 charges the DC5V generated by the power supply circuit 113 and supplies it as a backup power supply (DC5V) to the backup target. The power failure detection circuit 110 outputs a power failure detection signal 111 and a reset signal (NMI signal) 112 to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 when the voltage (24V) of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage. Note that when the voltage of the main power source rises above a predetermined voltage, the output of both the power failure detection signal 111 and the reset signal 112 is stopped.
In the present embodiment, the power failure detection signal 111 and the reset signal 112 are transmitted to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, but this configuration is not necessarily required. The main controller 80 may transmit only to the main controller 80, and the main controller 80 may transmit a power failure command to the payout controller 81, or vice versa.

  The RAM clear switch 115 outputs a RAM clear switch signal according to the operation. Note that the RAM clear switch signal generation circuit for outputting the RAM clear switch signal by the operation of the RAM clear switch 115 is not necessarily provided in the power supply device 85, and either the main control device 80 or the payout control device 81 is provided. It is also possible to provide the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, respectively. In that case, only the main controller 80 can be configured to clear the RAM, or only the payout controller 81 can be cleared.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 (particularly the look-ahead function) will be described according to various processes executed by the main controller 80.
In the first reference example , as shown in FIG. 31 (e), as a pre-reading effect, a countdown effect is performed at each symbol fixed display time of a plurality of symbol combination games, and the hold that triggered the execution of the pre-reading effect is performed. The form which uses together the holding ball notice which displays a display with a display color different from other hold displays is illustrated. In the first reference example , as a command for designating the symbol fixed display time changed for the countdown effect, an existing stop designation command for designating symbol variation stop is used (see FIG. 9).

In the start winning confirmation process shown in FIG. 10, the main control device 80 plays a game ball on the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 based on the detection signal of the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a. It is determined whether or not the ball has entered (S40).
If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the special symbol reserved memory is full (four in this embodiment) (S41). If the reserved memory is not full (S41: no), the jackpot determining random number is used as the basic random number value. The jackpot symbol determining random number, the reach determining random number and the variation pattern determining random number are read from the corresponding counters (S42).
Subsequently, based on the read jackpot determination random number, it is determined whether or not the execution of the prefetch effect is permitted (S43), each basic random number is stored as a special symbol hold memory, and the special symbol hold memory display device The number of lighting 10 is increased by 1 (S44). If there are already four reserved memories (S41: yes), no reserved memories are stored, and the number of lighting of the special symbol reserved storage display device 10 is not increased.
Regardless of the number of reserved memories, a winning ball will be generated when winning at the start opening, but the processing is omitted.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the pre-reading counter is set (whether the pre-reading effect is already being executed) (S45). If the determination is affirmative, whether or not permission to execute the pre-reading effect is determined in S43. It is determined whether or not (S46: yes). If the determination is affirmative, the same number as the number of reserved storage at that time is set in the prefetch counter (S47). Next, a prefetch hold designation command for designating permission to execute the prefetch effect and designating the number of the special symbol hold memories is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S48).
The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the prefetch hold designation command informs the effect symbol control device 82 that the execution of the prefetch effect has been permitted and the number of special symbols to be retained has been increased. On the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, the same number of pseudo hold displays as the number of lighting of the special symbol hold storage display device 10 is displayed, and this pseudo hold display is displayed in a display color different from other pseudo hold displays. (See FIG. 31 (e)).

If a negative determination is made in S45 (pre-reading performance is already being executed) or a negative determination is made in S46 (permission of execution of the pre-reading effect is not determined), the pre-reading counter is not set and the special symbol holding memory is stored. A prefetch hold designation command for designating the number of reserved memories is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S48).
The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the prefetch hold designation command informs the effect symbol control device 82 that the number of special symbols to be stored is increased, and this effect symbol control device 82 causes the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 to display. The same number of pseudo hold displays as the number of lighting of the special symbol hold storage display device 10 is performed.

In the success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 11, main controller 80 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S50).
If a negative determination is made in S50, the special symbol is not changing (S51: no), and the confirmed symbol is not being displayed (S52: no), whether or not there is a special symbol hold memory (hold memory by S44 in FIG. 9). Is determined (S53).
If this reserved memory exists (S53: no), the oldest one of the special symbol reserved memories is read and the reserved memory is set to -1 in order to erase the special symbol reserved memory from the reserved memory (S54). Next, if the value of the prefetch counter is set, the value of the prefetch counter is set to −1 (S55), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (high probability state) (S56).
If the determination is affirmative (S56: yes), the read jackpot determination random number is checked against the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S57). If the determination is negative (S56: no), the read jackpot determination is performed. The random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S58).

If the determination in S57 or S58 is a big hit (S59: yes), the big hit symbol is determined based on the read big hit symbol determination random number (S60), and the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number (S61).
On the other hand, if it is off (S59: no), the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number (S62). In the present embodiment, the display of the special symbol in the case of detachment is one type, so the detachment symbol does not have to be determined.

Subsequent to S61 or S62, data indicating the above lottery result, specifically, data indicating any one of the normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, losing with reach display, losing without reach display, etc., and specifying the variation time The change start command including the change pattern data to be output is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to start the special symbol change display (S63).
Therefore, the sub integrated control device 83 can determine the jackpot symbol or the off symbol (hereinafter collectively referred to as a fixed symbol), the presence / absence of reach, the variation time, and the like based on the variation start command.
Receiving the variation start command, the sub integrated control device 83 performs sound and lamp effect control in response to the special symbol variation display, and sends a variation start command to the effect symbol control device 82.

If the special symbol is changing (S51: yes), main controller 80 determines whether the symbol change time (based on the change pattern determined in S61 or S62) has elapsed as shown in FIG. (S65).
If the symbol variation time has elapsed (S65: yes), the value of the prefetch counter is “4” (the symbol variation (symbol combination game) that is started fourth in the hold memory is the last symbol of the prefetch effect. (S66), if affirmative determination is made, a stop designation 1 command for designating the stop of symbol fluctuation is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the special symbol display device 9 is controlled. The confirmed symbol is confirmed and displayed (S67).
The stop designation 1 command includes information for designating a symbol fixed display time (for example, 2 seconds) extended corresponding to the countdown effect.

If the value of the prefetch counter is not “4” (S66: no), whether the value of the prefetch counter is “3” (the symbol variation (symbol combination game) that is started third in the pending storage is the prefetch effect). (S68), if the determination is affirmative, a stop designation 2 command for designating the stop of symbol fluctuation is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the special symbol display device 9 To confirm and display the confirmed symbol (S69).
The stop designation 2 command includes information for designating a symbol fixed display time (for example, 2.5 seconds) extended corresponding to the countdown effect.

If the value of the prefetch counter is not “3” (S68: no), whether the value of the prefetch counter is “2” (the symbol variation (symbol combination game) that is started secondly in the hold memory) is the prefetch effect. (S70), if the determination is affirmative, a stop designation 3 command for designating the stop of the symbol fluctuation is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the special symbol display device 9 To confirm and display the confirmed symbol (S71).
The stop designation 3 command includes information for designating a symbol fixed display time (for example, 3 seconds) extended corresponding to the countdown effect.

If the value of the prefetch counter is not “2” (S 70: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the prefetch counter is “0” (S 72). If the determination is negative, the value of the prefetch counter is “1”. (Since the symbol variation (symbol combination game) that is started first in the hold memory is the last symbol variation of the prefetch effect), the sub integrated control device 83 issues a stop designation 4 command for designating the stop of symbol variation. And the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to confirm and display the confirmed symbol (S73).
The stop designation 4 command includes information for designating a symbol fixed display time (for example, 3.5 seconds) extended corresponding to the countdown effect.

If the value of the prefetch counter is “0” (S72: yes), the execution of the prefetch effect is not permitted, so the stop designation 5 command for designating the stop of the fluctuation of the symbol is output to the sub integrated control device 83, Further, the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to confirm and display the confirmed symbol (S74).
The stop designation 5 command includes information for designating a normal symbol fixed display time (for example, 0.6 seconds) in which the countdown effect is not executed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13, the main controller 80 which has transmitted the stop designation command, if the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a big win (S76: yes), a confirmed symbol display setting process (S77). And the jackpot flag is set by the condition device operation start process (S78).
Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (high probability state) (S79). If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is cleared (S80). If the determination is negative (S79: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (time reduction state) (S81). If the determination is affirmative, the time reduction flag is cleared (S82).

When the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is not a big win (ie, no) (S76: no), as shown in FIG. 14, a confirmed symbol display setting process (S84) is performed and the probability variation flag is set ( (High probability state) or not (S85), if negative determination, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (time reduction state) (S86), if the determination is affirmative, the stored number of open extension counts -1 is decremented (S87), and if the count value is not 0 (S88: no), a state designation command for designating the time-short state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S89).
If the probability variation flag is set (S85: yes), a state designation command for designating the probability variation state (high probability state) is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S90).
If the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are not set (S86: no), or if the value of the open / extended number counter becomes 0 (S88: yes), a state designation command for designating the normal state is sent to the sub integrated control device. 83 (S91).

  If the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S52: yes), as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether the confirmed symbol display time has passed (S92), and if it has elapsed (S92: yes), the confirmed symbol is confirmed. A symbol display end process (S93) is performed, the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to end the special symbol confirmation display, and the instruction symbol control device 82 is instructed via the sub integrated control device 83 to confirm the pseudo symbol. End the display.

In the special game process shown in FIG. 16, main controller 80 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S100).
If the condition device is operating (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S101).
The jackpot symbol is not being opened (S101: no), not being a big hit start effect (S102: no), not being an interval (S103: no), and not being a big hit end effect (S104: no). Then, the state of winning the jackpot is stored (S105), and a jackpot start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 by the jackpot start effect process (S106), and the big prize opening 14 is opened.
Receiving the jackpot start command, the sub integrated control device 83 starts a jackpot sound and lamp effect, and sends a jackpot start command to the performance symbol control device 82. Then, the effect symbol control device 82 displays a jackpot start effect (a so-called fanfare screen) on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6. The big winning opening 14 is opened after the jackpot start effect.

If an affirmative determination is made in S102, S103, or S104, the process returns. If the determination in S101 is affirmative, it is determined based on the detection signal of the count switch 14a whether or not there are ten winning balls in the special winning opening 14 (S107). It is determined whether or not (S108). If a negative determination is made in S108, the process returns. If a positive determination is made in S107 or S108, the special winning opening 14 is closed (S109).
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it was the final round (S110). If the determination is negative, an interval command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 by the jackpot interval process (S111), and the interval command is received from the sub-integrated control device 83. Waiting for the screen display of the effect symbol display device 6 to be changed under the control of the effect symbol control device 82, the special winning opening 14 is opened.

Since the jackpot operation is not continued when an affirmative determination is made in S110, the jackpot end effect process (S112) is executed, and then the condition device is stopped by the condition device stop process (S113) (the jackpot flag is cleared).
Then, if the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stored on the special symbol display device 9 is the probability variation symbol (S114: yes), the probability variation flag / hour reduction flag operation processing (S115) is performed, and the probability variation flag, the hour reduction flag, and the release extension flag are displayed. Set the value of the open extension counter to 10,000.
If the symbol is not a probable variable (S114: no), the hour / hour flag and the release / extension flag are set by the hour / hour flag activation process (S116), and the value of the release / extension extension counter is set to a value corresponding to the symbol that hit the jackpot (100 in this embodiment) ).
After the processing of S115 or S116, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S117).
The above is the special game process.

Next, the operation (particularly, the look-ahead function) of the pachinko machine 50 will be described according to the display processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83.
In the display process 1 shown in FIG. 17, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a stop designation command has been received from the main control device 80 (S120). Is determined (S121).
If the determination in step S121 is affirmative (stop command 1 command), the sub-integrated control device 83 displays an extended symbol fixed display time (for example, 2 seconds) and “4” as a countdown effect. This is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S122), and the effect symbol control device 82 performs a countdown effect on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 with the extended symbol fixed display time. During the countdown effect, the pseudo symbol is reduced and displayed at the corner of the screen 6a.

If a negative determination is made in S121, it is determined whether or not it is a stop designation 2 command (S123).
If an affirmative determination is made in S123 (stop designation 2 command), the sub integrated control device 83 displays an extended symbol fixed display time (for example, 2.5 seconds) and “3” as a countdown effect. This is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S124), and the effect symbol control device 82 performs a countdown effect on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 with the extended symbol fixed display time.

If a negative determination is made in S123, it is determined whether or not it is a stop designation 3 command (S125).
If an affirmative determination is made in S125 (stop designation 3 command), the sub integrated control device 83 indicates an extended symbol fixed display time (for example, 3 seconds) and displays “2” as a countdown effect. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S126), and the effect symbol control device 82 performs a countdown effect on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 with the extended symbol fixed display time.

If a negative determination is made in S125, it is determined whether it is a stop designation 4 command (S127).
If the determination in step S127 is affirmative (the stop designation 4 command), the sub integrated control device 83 displays an extended symbol fixed display time (for example, 3.5 seconds) and “1” as the countdown effect. This is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S128), and the effect symbol control device 82 performs a countdown effect on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 with the extended symbol fixed display time.

  If a negative determination is made in S127 (not a stop designation 4 command), since the stop designation 5 command has been received, the sub-integrated control device 83 produces an effect that it is a normal symbol fixed display time (for example, 0.6 seconds). This is transmitted to the symbol control device 82 (S129), and the effect symbol control device 82 confirms and displays the pseudo symbol on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 in the normal symbol determination display time.

(3) From the above effect of the reference example 1, in the reference example 1, if you decide to perform a look-ahead effect at starting opening winning, symbol combination game being held stored and / or symbol combination game in symbol variation Since the symbol fixed display time is changed (S67, S69, S71, S73 and S74 in FIG. 12), the symbol variation display time, that is, the symbol variation pattern is changed by changing the symbol fixed display time as necessary. It is possible to create a production time without changing. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect related to jackpot game notification while suppressing a significant increase in the symbol variation pattern. In addition, since a symbol fixed display pattern is provided separately from the symbol variation pattern, a relatively small amount of symbol fixed display patterns can be managed separately from a huge amount of symbol variation patterns, and the development efficiency of the pachinko machine 50 can be improved. Can be increased. In addition, the symbol confirmation display time is the time that the player recognizes the symbol that was originally confirmed. By performing various effects there, the player can watch with interest and improve the symbol recognition power. Can be made.

In the first reference example , the stop designation command transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 includes information for designating the changed symbol fixed display time (S67 in FIG. 12, Since S69, S71, S73, and S74), the existing stop designation command can be used as a command for designating the changed symbol fixed display time. In addition, since the stop designation command that only designates the stop of the symbol is used, the processing load of the main control device 80 can be greatly reduced as compared with those using other types of commands.

Further, in the reference example 1, the number corresponding to the reserved memory number when it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect at the time of winning the start opening is stored (S47 in FIG. 10), and the symbol combination game stored and / or stored. There is a prefetch counter that is subtracted every time the symbol combination game that is undergoing symbol change is digested (S55 in FIG. 11), the symbol fixed display time is changed with reference to this prefetch counter, and the changed symbol fixed display Since the command for designating the time is configured to be transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S66 to S74 in FIG. 12), the main control device 80 can change the symbol fixed display time according to the number of reserved storage, The content of the prefetch effect can be determined in accordance with the symbol fixed display time changed according to the number of reserved memories by the sub integrated control device 83, and the degree of freedom of the game effect can be determined. Ri can be enhanced.

In the first reference example , since the numerical value corresponding to the reserved storage number is stored (S47 in FIG. 10) under the condition that the numerical value is not set in the prefetch counter (S45 in FIG. 10), the prefetching effect is executed. It is possible to prevent a new prefetch effect from being executed.

Furthermore, in the reference example 1 described above, a continuous notice effect (see FIG. 31 (e)) executed at each symbol fixed display time of a plurality of symbol combination games is adopted as the look-ahead effect. Can be increased. Moreover, in addition to the continuous notice effect, a reserved ball notice (see FIG. 31 (e)) that changes the reserved memory display symbol indicating a symbol combination game that is likely to be a big win among the displayed symbols of the reserved memory is also used. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be further increased.

( Reference Example 2)
Next, a pachinko machine according to Reference Example 2 will be described. The pachinko machine according to the second reference example has substantially the same basic structure as the pachinko machine 50 of the first reference example , the detailed description of the same components and operation processing is omitted, and only the differences are described below. Explain in detail. As a main difference, in the present Reference Example 2, as a command for designating a symbol fixed display time for countdown effect, an existing variation start command for designating a variation pattern (exemplified as a “variation pattern designating command” according to the present invention) is exemplified. .) Is used (see FIG. 9).

(1) Operation of Pachinko Machine In the determination process shown in FIG. 18, main controller 80 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S130).
If the determination in S130 is negative, the special symbol is not changing (S131: no), and the confirmed symbol is not being displayed (S132: no), is there a special symbol hold memory (hold memory by S44 in FIG. 9)? It is determined whether or not (S133).
If there is this reserved memory (S133: no), the oldest one of the special symbol reserved memories is read and the reserved memory is set to -1 in order to erase the special symbol reserved memory from the reserved memory (S134). Next, if the value of the prefetch counter is set, the value of the prefetch counter is set to −1 (S135), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (high probability state) (S136).
If the determination is affirmative (S136: yes), the read jackpot determination random number is checked against the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S137). If the determination is negative (S136: no), the read jackpot determination is performed. The random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S138).

Then, as shown in FIG. 19, if the determination in S137 or S138 is a big hit (S139: yes), the big hit symbol is determined by the read big hit symbol determination random number (S147), and the fluctuation pattern is determined by the fluctuation pattern determination random number. A determination is made (S148), and a variation pattern indicating the symbol variation time and the normal symbol fixed display time is determined (S149).
If the result of determination in S137 or S138 is negative (S139: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the prefetch counter is set (S140).
If it is an affirmative determination (S140: yes), the symbol fixed display time extended for prefetching effects is determined with reference to the value of the prefetching counter (S141), and the presence or absence of reach is determined by the reach determination random number ( S142) Referring to the number of reserved symbols stored in the special symbol (S143), the variation pattern is determined by the read variation pattern determination random number (S144), and the variation pattern indicating the symbol variation time and the symbol fixed display time for the prefetch effect Is determined (S145). In the present embodiment, the display of the special symbol in the case of detachment is one type, so the detachment symbol does not have to be determined.
If it is negative determination (S140: no), it will progress to S141, without referring to a prefetch counter, and will determine the variation pattern which shows a symbol variation time and the symbol fixed display time at the normal time (S145).

Subsequent to S145 or S149, the data indicating the lottery results described above, specifically, data indicating any one of the normal jackpot, the probable variation jackpot, the detachment with reach display, the detachment without reach display, the symbol variation time, A variation start command including variation pattern data designating the symbol fixed display time is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to start the variation display of the special symbol (S146).
Therefore, based on the change start command, the sub integrated control device 83 can determine a jackpot symbol or a missing symbol (hereinafter collectively referred to as a fixed symbol), presence / absence of reach, symbol variation time, symbol fixed display time, and the like.
Receiving the variation start command, the sub integrated control device 83 performs sound and lamp effect control in response to the special symbol variation display, and sends a variation start command to the effect symbol control device 82. Then, the effect symbol control device 82 displays the pseudo symbol in the symbol variation time on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6.

If the special symbol is changing (S131: yes), main controller 80 determines whether or not the symbol change time (based on the change pattern determined in S145 or S149) has elapsed as shown in FIG. (S150).
When the symbol variation time has elapsed (S150: yes), a stop designation command for designating symbol variation stop is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to display the confirmed symbol. (S151).
Subsequently, if the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a jackpot (S152: yes), a confirmed symbol display setting process (S153) is performed, and a jackpot flag is set by the conditional device operation start process (S154).
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (high probability state) (S155). If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is cleared (S156). If the determination is negative (S155: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (time reduction state) (S157), and if the determination is affirmative, the time reduction flag is cleared (S158).

If the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big hit (ie, losing) (S152: no), as shown in FIG. 21, a confirmed symbol display setting process (S159) is performed and the probability variation flag is set ( (High probability state) or not (S160), if negative determination, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (time reduction state) (S161), and if the determination is affirmative, the stored open extension number count -1 (S162), and if the value of the count is not 0 (S163: no), a state designation command for designating the time-short state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device (S164).
If the probability variation flag is set (S160: yes), a state designation command for designating the probability variation state (high probability state) is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S165).
If the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are not set (S161: no), or if the value of the open / extended number counter becomes 0 (S163: yes), a state specifying command for specifying the normal state is sent to the sub integrated control device. 83 (S166).

  If the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S132: yes), as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has passed (S167), and if it has elapsed (S167: yes), it is confirmed. In the symbol display end process (S168), the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to terminate the special symbol confirmation display, and the production symbol control device 82 is instructed via the sub-integrated control device 83 to display the pseudo symbol confirmation display. Terminate.

(2) The above effects of Reference Example 2, according to the above Reference Example 2, it is possible to exhibit substantially the same advantages as the above Reference Example 1, starting fluctuation transmitted from the main controller 80 to the sub-integrated control unit 83 Since information specifying the changed symbol fixed display time is included in the command (S141 to S146 in FIG. 19), the existing variation start command is used as a command specifying the changed symbol fixed display time. be able to. In addition, since a command for designating a symbol variation pattern is used, a symbol fixed display time can be set according to the symbol variation content, and a consistent response from the start of symbol variation to the end of the fixed time becomes easy.

( Reference Example 3)
Next, a pachinko machine according to Reference Example 3 will be described. The pachinko machine according to the third reference example has substantially the same basic structure as the pachinko machine 50 of the first reference example , the detailed description of the same components and operation processing is omitted, and only the differences are described below. Explain in detail. As a main difference, in Reference Example 3, an existing state start command for specifying a gaming state is used as a command for specifying a symbol fixed display time for a countdown effect (see FIG. 9).

(1) Operation of Pachinko Machine In the determination process shown in FIG. 23, main controller 80 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S170).
If the determination in S170 is negative, the special symbol is not changing (S171: no), and the confirmed symbol is not being displayed (S172: no), is there a special symbol hold memory (hold memory by S44 in FIG. 9)? It is determined whether or not (S173).
If there is this reserved memory (S173: no), the oldest one of the special symbol reserved memories is read and the reserved memory is set to -1 in order to erase the special symbol reserved memory from the reserved memory (S174). Next, if the value of the prefetch counter is set, the value of the prefetch counter is set to −1 (S175), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (high probability state) (S176).
If the determination is affirmative (S176: yes), the read jackpot determination random number is checked against the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S178). If the determination is negative, the read jackpot determination random number is stored in the normal table. It collates with the recorded hit value (S177).

Subsequently, when the determination in S177 or S178 is not satisfied (S179: no), the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number (S182).
If it is a big hit in the determination of S177 or S178 (S179: yes), the big hit symbol is determined by the big hit symbol determination random number (S180), and the fluctuation pattern is determined by the fluctuation pattern determination random number (S181).

Subsequent to S181 or S182, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, data indicating any one of normal jackpots, probability variation jackpots, losing with reach display, losing without reach display, etc., and specifying the variation time The variation start command including the variation pattern data to be output is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to start the variation display of the special symbol (S183).
Therefore, the sub integrated control device 83 can determine the jackpot symbol or the off symbol (hereinafter collectively referred to as a fixed symbol), the presence / absence of reach, the symbol variation time, and the like based on the variation start command.
Receiving the variation start command, the sub integrated control device 83 performs sound and lamp effect control in response to the special symbol variation display, and sends a variation start command to the effect symbol control device 82. Then, the effect symbol control device 82 displays the fluctuating symbols on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6.

If the special symbol is changing (S171: yes), main controller 80 determines whether the symbol change time (based on the change pattern determined in S181 or S182) has elapsed as shown in FIG. (S184).
If the symbol variation time has elapsed (S184: yes), a stop designation command for designating the symbol variation stop is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to display the confirmed symbol. (S185).
Subsequently, if the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a jackpot (S186: yes), a confirmed symbol display setting process (S187) is performed, and a jackpot flag is set by the conditional device operation start process (S188).
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (high probability state) (S189). If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is cleared (S190). If the determination is negative (S189: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (time reduction state) (S191). If the determination is affirmative, the time reduction flag is cleared (S192).

  If the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big hit (ie, losing) (S186: no), as shown in FIG. 25, a confirmed symbol display setting process (S193) is performed and the probability variation flag is set ( It is determined whether or not it is a high probability state (S194). If a negative determination is made, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (time reduction state) (S195). If an affirmative determination is made, the stored open extension count is decremented by 1 (S196), and the value of this count is determined. If it is not 0 (S197: no), with reference to the prefetch counter, if the prefetch counter is set, the extended symbol fixed display time is determined according to the set value, while the prefetch counter must be set. For example, the symbol fixed display time at the normal time is determined (S198), and the state specifying command for specifying the determined symbol fixed display time and specifying the short time state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S199). ).

  If the probability change flag is set (S194: yes), the look-ahead counter is referred to. If the look-ahead counter is set, the extended symbol fixed display time is determined according to the set value, while the look-ahead counter If the symbol is not set, the symbol designating display time for normal time is determined (S200), and the symbol designating time for designating the decided symbol defining display time and designating the probability variation state (high probability state) is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S201).

  When the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set (S195: no), or when the value of the open extension number counter is 0 (S197: yes), the prefetch counter is set with reference to the prefetch counter. If the pre-read counter is not set, the normal symbol fixed display time is determined (S202), and the determined symbol fixed time is determined. A state designation command for designating the display time and designating the normal state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S203).

  If the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S172: yes), as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S204), and if it has elapsed (S204: yes), it is confirmed. The special symbol display device 9 is controlled by the symbol display end processing (S205) to end the special symbol confirmation display, and the instruction symbol control device 82 is instructed via the sub integrated control device 83 to display the pseudo symbol confirmation display. Terminate.

(2) The above effects of Reference Example 3, according to the above Reference Example 3, it is possible to exhibit substantially the same advantages as the above Reference Example 1, the state designated to be transmitted from the main controller 80 to the sub-integrated control unit 83 Since information specifying the changed symbol fixed display time is included in the command (S198 to S203 in FIG. 25), the existing state specifying command is used as a command for specifying the changed symbol fixed display time. be able to. Further, since the state designation command is a command transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 at least at the start timing of the start and end of the symbol determination time, the time can be managed as it is.

Example 4
Next, a pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment will be described. Note that the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment has substantially the same basic structure as the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions of the same components and operation processing are omitted, and only differences are described below. Explain in detail. As a main difference, the fourth embodiment employs a method of setting a prefetch flag with reference to a basic random number as a mode of determining execution of the prefetch effect. In addition, as a pre-reading effect, a form (see FIG. 30C) is adopted in which a symbol dedicated to the pre-reading effect is variably displayed during the symbol fixed display time of a single symbol combination game.

(1) Operation of the Pachinko Machine In the start winning confirmation process shown in FIG. 27, the main controller 80 determines whether the first start port 11 or the first start port 11a or the second start port 11a based on the detection signal of the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a. 2. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port 12 (S210).
If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the special symbol reserved memory is full (four in this embodiment) (S211). If the reserved memory is not full (S211: no), the jackpot determining random number is used as the basic random number value. The jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are read from the corresponding counters (S212).
Subsequently, based on the jackpot determination random number and the reach determination random number, it is determined whether or not to permit the execution of the prefetch effect (effect related to the jackpot game notification) (S213), and a prefetch flag setting process (S214) is performed.

In the prefetch flag setting process, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determination random number (S220), and if it is a jackpot, the value of the prefetch flag is set to “1”. Set (S221).
If it is not a big hit (S220: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a reach based on the reach determination random number (S222). If there is a reach, the value of the prefetch flag is set to “2” (S223). . If there is no reach (S222: no), the value of the prefetch flag is set to “0” (S224).

Subsequently, in the extracted random number hold storage process (S215) shown in FIG. 27, each basic random number is stored as a special symbol hold memory, and the number of lighting of the special symbol hold storage display device 10 is increased by one. If there are already four reserved memories (S211: yes), no reserved memories are stored, and the number of lighting of the special symbol reserved storage display device 10 is not increased.
Regardless of the number of reserved memories, a winning ball will be generated when winning at the start opening, but the processing is omitted.

Next, it is determined whether the value of the prefetch counter is not set (whether the prefetch effect is already being executed) (S216). If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether the prefetch flag is set (S217). If the determination is affirmative, the same number as the reserved storage number at that time is set in the prefetch counter (S218). Subsequently, a prefetch hold designation command that designates execution of prefetch effects (including the value of the prefetch flag) and designates the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol hold memory is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S219).
Receiving the prefetch hold designation command, the sub integrated control device 83 informs the production symbol control device 82 that the prefetch production has been designated and the number of special symbols reserved has been increased, and the production symbol control device 82 provides the production symbol. On the screen 6a of the display device 6, the same number of pseudo hold displays as the number of lighting of the special symbol hold storage display device 10 is performed.

If a negative determination is made in S216 (the value of the prefetching counter is already set) or a negative determination is made in S217 (the prefetching flag is not set), the prefetch counter is not set, and the special symbol hold storage is stored. A prefetch hold designation command for designating the number is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S219).
Receiving the prefetch hold designation command, the sub integrated control device 83 notifies the production symbol control device 82 that the prefetch production has not been designated and the number of special symbols reserved has been increased, and the production symbol control device 82 produces the production. On the screen 6 a of the symbol display device 6, the same number of pseudo hold displays as the number of lighting of the special symbol hold storage display device 10 is made.

  In the fourth embodiment, in the success / failure determination process, as shown in FIG. 12, the stop designation 1 to 5 commands are output to the sub integrated control device 83 with reference to the value of the prefetch counter, but the stop designation is performed. 1 to 3 and the stop command 5 command include information for designating a normal symbol fixed display time (for example, 0.6 seconds), and the stop specification 4 command is extended for pre-reading effects. The information which designates the symbol fixed display time (for example, 30 seconds etc.) is included.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine (in particular, the prefetch function) will be described according to the display process executed by the sub integrated control device 83.
In the display process 2 shown in FIG. 29, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a stop designation command has been received from the main control device 80 (S240). Is determined (S241).

  If the determination in S241 is affirmative (stop designation 4 command), it is determined whether or not the value of the prefetch flag is “1” (S242). If the determination is affirmative, the display A for stop designation 4 is extended. The effect symbol control device 82 informs the effect symbol control device 82 that the display time is fixed (for example, 30 seconds, etc.), and the symbol dedicated to the look-ahead effect is quasi-continuously changed (S243). No. 6 screen 6a is prefetched with the extended symbol fixed display time. Note that during the pre-reading effect, the pseudo symbol is reduced and fixedly displayed at the corner of the screen 6a.

  If a negative determination is made in S242 (the value of the prefetch flag is “2”), the display B for stop designation 4 is an extended symbol fixed display time (for example, 30 seconds), and a symbol dedicated to the prefetch effect. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S244), and the effect symbol control device 82 performs a pre-reading effect on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 with the extended symbol fixed display time.

  If a negative determination is made in S241 (not the stop designation 4 command, that is, the stop designation 1 to 3 and 5 commands), it is the normal symbol fixed display time (eg, 0.6 seconds) as the normal display. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S245), and the effect symbol control device 82 confirms and displays the pseudo symbol on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 at the normal symbol fixed display time.

(2) Effects of Example 4 As described above, according to the above Example 4, the symbol combination game that can exhibit substantially the same functions and effects as Example 1 above, and that triggered the execution of the pre-reading effect at the start opening prize. In addition to setting a prefetch flag indicating the fluctuation content of the data (S214 in FIG. 27 and S220 to S224 in FIG. 28A), a command designating the set prefetch flag is transmitted to the sub-control device (see FIG. 27 (S219), the sub-control device can determine the prefetch effect content (S242 to S244 in FIG. 29) by referring to the prefetch flag and then grasping the variation content of the symbol combination game. The degree of freedom can be further increased.

  Further, in the fourth embodiment, since the notice effect (see FIG. 30 (c)) executed at the symbol fixed display time of the single symbol combination game is adopted as the look-ahead effect, the player's expectation for jackpot is increased. be able to. Furthermore, since the display variation (pseudo continuous variation and reach variation) for the pre-reading effect is adopted as the pre-reading effect, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation for the jackpot.

In addition, in this invention, it is not restricted to the said reference examples 1-3 and Example 4, It can be set as the Example variously changed within the range of this invention according to the objective and the use. That is, in the reference examples 1 to 3 and the fourth embodiment, in the start winning process by the main control device 80, a signal for permitting a new prefetch effect is not sent to the sub integrated control device 83 while the prefetch counter is counting. (S45 in FIG. 10 and S216 in FIG. 27) are not limited to this. For example, even when the prefetch counter is counting, a signal for permitting a new prefetch effect is sent to the sub integrated control device 83. Also good. In this case, it is possible to determine whether or not the sub integrated control device 83 has received a signal for permitting a new prefetch effect during the count of the prefetch counter.

In the first to third examples and the fourth embodiment, the main control device 80 performs sub-integrated control of a command for designating the symbol fixed display time for prefetching effects and a command for designating the symbol fixed display time at normal time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the command for designating the symbol fixed display time for the pre-reading effect is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83, while the sub-integrated control device 83 uses the normal design. The fixed display time may be controlled by a timer.

Moreover, in the said reference examples 1-3 and Example 4, although the display effect on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 was illustrated as a prefetch effect, it is not limited to this, For example, (a) Effect symbol display apparatus And / or a movable effect by a movable body provided on the game board, (b) a light effect by a light emitter (lamp, LED, etc.) provided on the game board and / or the frame side, and (c) provided on the frame side. You may employ | adopt 1 type, or 2 or more types of combinations of the sound productions by a speaker, etc. as a prefetching production. Moreover, as a display effect on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, for example, one or two of a pseudo symbol movement (for example, slip, reverse variation, freeze, etc.), a background change, a balloon effect, etc. The combination of the above can be mentioned.

Further, in the above Reference Examples 1 to 3 and Example 4, the pre-reading effect executed in the extended symbol fixed display time is exemplified, but not limited to this, for example, in addition to the extended symbol fixed display time The pre-reading effect may be continuously executed even during the symbol variation time.

In Reference Examples 1 to 3, the execution of the continuous notice effect is permitted regardless of the number of reserved memories. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the reserved memory is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, two). In such a case, it may be configured not to permit execution of the continuous notice effect. As a result, it is possible not to execute a continuous notice effect with a low expectation level of the player in a relatively small state where the number of reserved memories is one or two.

In the first to third reference examples , the main control device 80 sends one command to the sub integrated control device 83 to specify the execution of the prefetch effect and to specify the number of reserved memories. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may make it send separately the command which designates execution of a prefetch effect, and the command which designates the number of reservation memory.

In Reference Examples 1 to 3, the pre-reading effect is executed at each symbol fixed display time of a plurality of symbol combination games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the symbol fixed display time of a single symbol combination game. The pre-reading effect may be executed. In other words, the single notice effect may be executed in a form that does not use the prefetch flag.

Moreover, in the above Reference Examples 1 to 3, the pre-reading effect is exemplified by the combination of the countdown effect and the reserved ball notice, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. Only the countdown effect may be executed without executing the notice.

Moreover, in the reference examples 1 to 3, the countdown effect is exemplified as the prefetching effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as illustrated in FIG. The reach may be changed. Furthermore, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), a character may appear in the background at the time of confirmation, and the expected degree of jackpot may be notified.

In Reference Examples 1 to 3, the execution of the prefetching effect is permitted based on the jackpot determination random number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prefetching is based on the jackpot determination random number and the reach determination random number. The execution of the effect may be permitted, or the execution of the prefetch effect may be permitted based on the jackpot determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number. Furthermore, the prefetch effect may be permitted based on basic random numbers such as a jackpot determining random number, a reach determining random number, and a variation pattern determining random number.

Further, in the above-described fourth embodiment, as a result of the prefetch determination performed based on the jackpot determination random number and the reach determination random number, if the jackpot is set, a value indicating that is set in the prefetch flag, and it is out of reach display. In this case, a value indicating that is set in the prefetch flag, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), based on the jackpot determining random number value and the variation pattern determining random value As a result of the prefetch determination performed, a value indicating it may be set in the prefetch flag when the jackpot is large, and a value indicating it may be set in the prefetch flag when the variation time is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. In addition, when referring to the random number value for determining the variation pattern, the random number for determining reach is usually also referred to.
Furthermore, the prefetch flag may be set by referring only to the jackpot determination random number, or the prefetch flag may be set by referring to basic random numbers such as the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number. Good.

  In the fourth embodiment, one command for designating the type of the prefetch flag and designating the reserved storage number is sent to the sub integrated control device 83. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the type of the prefetch flag And a command for designating the number of reserved memories may be sent separately.

  In the fourth embodiment, the pre-reading effect is executed only in the symbol fixed display time of the single symbol combination game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the symbol fixed display time of a plurality of symbol combination games. A prefetch effect may be executed. That is, the continuous notice effect may be executed in such a manner that the prefetch flag is set with reference to the basic random number.

  In the fourth embodiment, values indicating two types of states (for example, jackpot and reach) are set in the prefetch flag. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and values indicating three or more types of states are set. You may make it set. Thereby, the look-ahead effect aspect by the sub integrated control apparatus 83 can be made more various, and the freedom degree of a game effect can be raised significantly.

Moreover, in the reference examples 1 to 3 and the fourth embodiment, the reserved memory whose upper limit value is 4 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved memory whose upper limit value is 5 or more is adopted. Also good.

Furthermore, in Reference Examples 1 to 3 and Example 4 described above, a digipachi type pachinko machine is illustrated as a gaming machine, but is not limited to this, for example, a digipachi type, a honey monotype, a rights monotype, You may employ | adopt the 1 type, or 2 or more types of combination among an electrical combination type, a normal machine type, an alepat type.

  Widely used as a game technology.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a back view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart of the starting process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the interruption (INT) process which a main controller performs. It is a flowchart of the interruption (NMI) process which a main controller performs. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a power supply device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the timing of the various commands which a main control apparatus transmits to a sub integrated control apparatus. It is a flowchart of the start winning confirmation process which the main control apparatus which concerns on the reference example 1 performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the special game process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the display process 1 which a sub integrated control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus which concerns on the reference example 2 performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. 10 is a flowchart of a success / failure determination process executed by a main control device according to Reference Example 3; It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. 12 is a flowchart of a start winning confirmation process executed by a main control apparatus according to a fourth embodiment. It is a flowchart of a prefetch flag setting process executed by the main controller, (a) shows a setting process using a jackpot determination random number and a reach determination random number, (b) is a setting using a jackpot determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number Indicates processing. It is a flowchart of the display process 2 which a sub integrated control apparatus performs. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a prefetch effect, (a) shows the display form performed by the symbol fixed display time at the time of normal, (b) shows a countdown effect, (c) is a design fluctuation only for a prefetch effect. The production by. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a prefetch effect, (a) shows the effect by a character appearance, (c) shows the form which used together the countdown effect and the reservation ball notice.

  50; Pachinko machine, 80; main controller, 83; sub-integrated controller.

Claims (2)

A random number is acquired due to the winning of a game ball at the starting port,
At the start of fluctuation, the winning combination is determined by the random number, the symbol indicating the result of the determination is changed, a symbol combination game is performed, and when the symbol is determined and displayed in a predetermined combination, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is played. And grant
In a gaming machine that makes a prefetch determination with the random number at the time of winning a start opening, and executes an effect related to the jackpot game notification according to the result of the prefetch determination,
When it is decided to execute a pre-reading effect related to the jackpot game notification at the start opening prize,
With reference to the number of reserved memories, depending on the number of reserved memories that have been decided to execute the prefetch effect,
Changing the time of the symbol confirmation display of the symbol combination game and / or symbol variation game that is being stored ,
It is configured to continuously perform a series of effects in the symbol confirmation display until the hold that has decided to execute the pre-reading effect starts to fluctuate,
A main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control device that performs the symbol combination game based on a command transmitted from the main control device,
The main control device is configured to transmit a stop designation command for designating stoppage of symbol variation in the symbol combination game to the sub-control device, and in the stop designation command, the changed symbol confirmation Contains information to specify the display time,
When the sub control device receives the stop designation command, the sub control device stops the symbols in the symbol combination game and displays the symbols for the prefetch effect in a variable manner. The symbols for the prefetch effect are the contents designated by the stop designation command. A game machine characterized by displaying variation contents according to the game.   The game according to claim 1, wherein the symbol fixed display time is set to a predetermined time when the prefetching effect is not executed, and is extended to a prefetching effect time longer than the predetermined time when the prefetching effect is executed. Machine.

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