JP5514981B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to a player based on a random number value extracted due to entering a starting port. .

  In general, in a pachinko machine that is a ball game machine, when a game ball enters the start port, a random number value for determining whether or not it is won is extracted, a lottery is performed based on the random number value, and a symbol change is performed on the symbol display device. The lottery result is displayed on the symbol display device, the symbol is confirmed and notified, and if the lottery result is successful, the big winning opening is opened and a big hit game advantageous to the player is executed. A so-called “digital patch” type is the mainstream.

Some pachinko machines of this type refer to the random number extracted at the time of entering the start opening (pre-reading) in advance of the lottery and make use of it for the display effect of the symbol display device. For example, in the hold display design indicating the hold storage of the extracted random number value, the display design of the hold storage that is likely to hit or may be a notice (pre-reading effect) with a design different from normal, or in the hold storage There is a pre-reading effect at the start of the variation of the symbol that hits or is likely to be, and a pre-reading effect that continues until the change of the reserved memory that is likely to be a hit or the possibility starts (see Patent Document 1, for example). ).
In Patent Document 1, determination of success / failure (lottery) and symbol determination are performed at the time of entering the starting port. Currently, the determination of success / failure determination and symbol determination are restricted to be performed only at the start of symbol variation. ing. Therefore, the result of the pre-reading determination is used as advance notice information such as whether or not there is a possibility. This information is transmitted as a look-ahead command from the main control device that controls the game to the sub-control device that controls the symbol display device, and the sub-control device determines the game state and effect state based on the look-ahead command, and then the look-ahead effect. I do.

Further, conventional pachinko machines include a mixed type model (simply referred to as a blender) in which the above-described digipachi and feather-type pachinko machines are fused (see, for example, Patent Document 2 below).
The mixer is called a so-called “feather” where a big hit is determined by the design like the digipachi and a big hit when a game ball enters a specific area inside the accessory that is released under a predetermined condition. A game structure is provided. In the case of a mixer, the condition for releasing the accessory is performed by lottery of symbols resulting from entering the start opening (small hit).

In the big hit (per symbol) by the game structure of the above-mentioned digipachi, when the predetermined symbols are gathered, the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated together to start the big hit game. On the other hand, the big hit (per bonus item) due to the game structure of the wings is activated only by the condition device at the time of the symbol hit (small hit), and the bonus item is released due to the operation of the conditional device. (Small hit game) and the game ball enters the specific area, the accessory continuous operation device operates, and the big hit game is started continuously at the first hit.
In this way, the mixing machine can enjoy the joy of jackpot with the design and the joy of jackpot with the role with one model, and has high gameplay. In addition, the gameability can be greatly changed depending on whether the game is based on the symbol or the game is based on the game, so that various game configurations can be formed.

JP-A-8-336642 JP 2007-229132 A

By the way, in the conventional pre-reading effect, there are a plurality of timings (periods) for executing the effect. For example, the pre-reading effect is performed at the timing from the pre-reading determination to the start of the variation of the reserved memory subject to the pre-reading determination. At this timing, there can be an effect of changing the design of the reserved symbol on which the reserved memory is displayed.
In addition, it is possible to execute a pre-reading effect at the timing from the start to the end of the symbol variation, and at this timing, it is possible to display an effect suggesting that the big hit expectation is high during the symbol variation.
Furthermore, it is possible to execute a pre-reading effect during the big hit, and at this timing, during the jackpot game display effect (including during the big hit end effect), it is suggested that the expectation of the new big hit is high even after the big hit game ends. It is conceivable to display an effect.

However, in the conventional configuration, the prefetching effect performed in one prefetch determination is only executed at any one of the timings described above. In addition, when continuously performing pre-reading effects (preliminary notice), a big hit is made by entering the starting port (for example, the fourth reserved memory) after the continuous notice (for example, the third reserved memory target) is started. Even if the random number value is extracted, since the continuous notice has already started, the continuous notice cannot be performed for the new reserved storage. In this case, there are limited cases where the determination result can be effectively utilized for every time the pre-reading determination is performed at the time of entering the starting port, and there is a problem that the pre-reading determination is wasted.
In particular, when the pre-reading effect function is used for the mixer, the pre-reading effect as before is possible per symbol, and the pre-reading effect is possible for small hits per the character, but from small hit to big hit game It is not possible to pre-read about whether or not to move to. In the mixing machine, not only per symbol but also per character is an important concern for the player, and it cannot be said that the pre-production effect per symbol alone is sufficient for the effect.
Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention can execute pre-reading effects on both game configurations without wasting pre-reading determination in a mixer equipped with a digital game structure and a wing game structure. Therefore, it is an object to improve the effect of prefetching and increase the player's expectation for the game.

The invention of claim 1
Random values are extracted as a result of the game balls entering the starting port, the random values are stored as reserved memory, and whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player based on the reserved memory Is a bullet ball game machine that informs the result of the lottery by the display effect of the symbol display device,
A first grand prize opening provided to be opened and closed; a second major prize opening provided to be openable and closable; and a specific area provided to enter a game ball entered into the second major prize opening; Have
If the result of the lottery is a big win, the first big prize opening is opened in a predetermined manner to execute a special game advantageous for winning a prize ball,
If the result of the lottery is a small hit, a small hit game is performed in which the second big prize opening is opened in a predetermined manner, and the special game is executed when a game ball enters the specific area during the opening. In bullet ball machines,
Whether or not the random number value of the reserved memory is a specific value that is the big hit or the small hit, prefetch determination means for prefetching in advance of the lottery of the reserved memory;
Prefetch determination storage means for storing the result of the prefetch determination as a prefetch determination memory corresponding to the hold storage;
Based on the prefetch determination storage, first prefetch effect execution means for executing a first prefetch effect that suggests the possibility of the big hit or the small hit in the hold storage;
Based on the pre-reading determination memory, the game content of the special game when a game ball enters the specific area from the small hit game and executes the special game, and a specific game state different from normal after the special game A second pre-reading effect execution means for executing a second pre-reading effect that suggests that there is a possibility of being given,
The second look-ahead effect execution means causes the symbol display device to display the second look-ahead when the small hit occurs and the second big prize opening is opened, or when entering the second big prize opening. It is set as the structure which performs production.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the execution of the first look-ahead effect indicating the possibility of a big hit or a small hit and the possibility of the game content when the game is shifted to the special game at the time of the small hit or the game state after the special game are shown. Since the second pre-reading effect can be executed, the display effects of the symbol display device relating to the pre-reading can be varied, and the player's expectation for the game can be enhanced by the effect, thereby realizing an amusement-rich game. In particular, the second look-ahead effect improves the player's expectation regarding the transition from the small hit game to the special game. Furthermore, it is desirable to execute the second look-ahead effect at the time of entering the second big prize opening in the small hit game, and there is a realistic development from the small hit to the special game, which further improves the player's expectation. .
In addition, since the result of the prefetch determination is used for both the execution of the first prefetch effect and the execution of the second prefetch effect, the prefetch determination is not wasted as in the prior art, and the prefetch determination can be fully utilized.
Note that the first prefetch effect execution means is not necessarily configured to execute the first prefetch effect when the prefetch determination storage is a big hit or a small hit, but the first prefetch effect execution means executes the first prefetch effect according to the determination of the first prefetch effect execution means. It is desirable to provide a case where no execution is performed. Similarly, it is desirable to provide a case where the second prefetch effect is executed and a case where it is not executed.

The invention described in claim 2
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The prefetch determination means includes prefetch effect permission means for setting whether to permit execution of the second prefetch effect when the result of the prefetch determination is a small hit,
The result of the prefetch determination is configured to include setting contents by the prefetch effect permitting means.

  According to the invention of claim 2, even if the result of the pre-reading determination is a small hit, the setting of the pre-reading effect permitting means sets whether the second pre-reading effect is executed or not executed, and there are various Production is possible.

The invention according to claim 3
In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A main control device that controls the game including storage of the random number value and execution of the lottery, and a sub-control device that controls display effects of the symbol display device;
The main controller is
The prefetch determination means;
Prefetch determination transmission means for transmitting the result of the prefetch determination to the sub-control device,
The sub-control device
The prefetch determination storage means for storing the result of the prefetch determination transmitted from the main control device;
Said first prefetching effect execution means;
The second prefetch effect execution means,
The second prefetch effect executing means is configured to execute the second prefetch effect based on the prefetch determination storage.

  According to the invention of claim 3, the main control device transmits the prefetch determination and the result to the sub control device, and the sub control device stores the result of the prefetch determination and controls the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect. Since the main control device and the sub-control device share control, the burden on the main control device, which has a large control load, can be reduced by overall game control.

The invention according to claim 4
In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A main control device that controls the game including storage of the random number value and execution of the lottery, and a sub-control device that controls display effects of the symbol display device;
The main controller is
The prefetch determination means;
Prefetch determination transmission means for transmitting the result of the prefetch determination to the sub-control device;
The prefetch determination storage means;
Second look-ahead effect content designating means for designating effect content displayed on the symbol display device when the second big prize opening of the small hit game is opened and when entering the second big prize opening;
Effect content transmitting means for transmitting the effect content specified by the second prefetch effect content specifying means to the sub-control device,
The sub-control device
Said first prefetching effect execution means;
The second prefetch effect execution means,
The second prefetch effect execution means is configured to execute the second prefetch effect based on the received result of the prefetch determination and the content of the effect.

  In general, in the case of a ball game machine, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the game state immediately before the power failure is memorized by the main controller (the memory of the main controller is backed up), and the original game state is restored after the power is restored. Is done. According to the invention of claim 4, since the main control device stores the effect contents of the small hit game as a result of the prefetch determination, the result of the prefetch determination is stored even if a power failure occurs. Even after the return, the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect can be executed in the same manner as before the power failure.

The invention described in claim 5
In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 to 4,
The second prefetching effect executing means is configured to execute the second prefetching effect when the first prefetching effect by the first prefetching effect executing means is not executed.

  According to the invention of claim 5, even when the first look-ahead effect is not performed, the second look-ahead effect is executed by the occurrence of the small hit, so the execution of the second look-ahead effect changes from the small hit game to the special game. Improve the player's expectation of whether or not to develop.

The invention described in claim 6
In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 to 4,
A first start port and a second start port are provided as the start ports,
As the second starting port, it is configured to be opened and closed, and is constituted by a normal electric accessory that is opened when another lottery different from the lottery is executed and the lottery result is successful,
The second pre-reading effect execution means is configured to execute the second pre-reading effect for the reserved storage at the time of entering the second starting port.

  In the conventional ball and ball game machine, there is a game state setting in which the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated as the gaming state after the special game, and when the opening extension function is activated, to the second grand prize opening Easy to enter. From this, by performing the second look-ahead effect at the time of entering the second starting opening, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the big hit that develops from the small hit.

1 is a front view of a ball game machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the said ball game machine. It is an electrical block diagram of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine performed with the main control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start opening prize confirmation process 1 performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the special figure appropriateness determination processing 1 performed with the said main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the said special figure determination | judging determination process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the said special figure determination | judging determination process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the special game process 1 performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the said special game process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the said special game process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the said special game process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the said special game process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st look-ahead determination process 1 performed with the sub control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st prefetch determination process 2 performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the countdown notice process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the countdown notice process. FIG. 18A shows a display mode of a hold notice, and FIG. 18B shows a display mode of a countdown notice, which is displayed on the symbol display device of the ball game machine. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd prefetch determination process 1 performed with the said sub control apparatus. FIG. 20A shows a display mode of the second pre-reading effect A display, and FIG. 20B shows a display mode of the second pre-reading effect B displayed on the symbol display device. FIG. 20C is a diagram showing a display mode, and FIG. 20D is a diagram showing a display mode of the second prefetch effect D display. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the other 2nd prefetch effect A display displayed on the said symbol display apparatus. It is a front view of the game board of the ball game machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start opening prize confirmation process 2 performed with the main control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the special figure appropriateness determination process 2 performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start opening prize confirmation process 3 performed with the main control apparatus of the ball game machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the special game process 2 performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the said special game process 2. FIG. It is a front view of the game board of the ball game machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the universal start opening winning confirmation process performed with the main control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start opening prize confirmation process 4 performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a part of control content of the special game process 2 performed with the main control apparatus of the ball game machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention.

A pachinko machine as a ball game machine according to a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 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 holding frame. The outer frame 51 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 52 into which a glass plate 61 is fitted and an inner frame to be described later, which can be opened and closed, via a hinge 53 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side.
A game board 10 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided at the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

Speakers 66 are installed at both the left and right side positions above the front frame 52 and the left and right side positions below the outer frame 51, respectively, thereby outputting game sounds and improving the player's preference. In addition to the frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state, the front frame 52 is provided with LEDs for notifying abnormality of the game.
An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is directed toward the game board 10. Fired.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the award balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 can be moved to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball removal lever. A production button 67 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 63.

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 has a lending button 57 and a checkout button 58 on the left side of the lower plate 63. And a balance indicator 59 is provided.
1 denotes a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. A predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39, and the key is operated clockwise to move the inner frame. The front frame 52 is opened by a counterclockwise operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game region 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12 is formed on the game board 10. A center case 14 is installed at the center of the game area 13, and the center case 14 is provided with a production symbol display device 15 and constitutes a second grand prize opening 21.
The second big prize opening 21 is provided with a pair of left and right opening and closing members 211 that can be opened and closed on both the left and right sides of the upper part. The second big prize opening 21 is configured such that a game ball can enter only when the opening / closing member 211 is opened.
In addition, a specific area 212 is provided below the second big winning opening 21, and a game ball that has entered can enter the specific area 212.

Further, the second grand prize winning opening 21 is provided with a sorting member 213 that sorts the game balls that have entered the ball into the specific area 212 or in a direction that does not. The distribution member 213 takes the game ball from the upper entrance, distributes the game ball in the left-right direction by the internal distribution mechanism, and distributes the game ball to the specific area 212 from above by distributing it in the right direction (thick line arrow in the figure). It is made to flow down through the passage and enter the ball. On the other hand, when the game balls are distributed to the left, the game balls are taken into the pachinko machine base as winning balls.
The distribution member 213 has the internal distribution mechanism operating alternately left and right, and the game balls are randomly distributed to the left and right at the timing of taking in.

  Below the center case 14 is installed a normal drawing start port 24 for drawing a normal symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal drawing). The usual start port 24 is constituted by a passing gate through which a game ball can pass. The general-purpose start opening 24 is a start opening for executing the normal-use lottery lottery. When a game ball passes, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal-use win-win lottery are extracted, and the determination of success / failure is made based on the extracted random numbers. Done.

The position directly below the general drawing start opening 24 is composed of a normal electric accessory that is released when the normal drawing winning / notifying lottery is won, and for special symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as special drawings) when a game ball enters. A second special figure starting port 23 is provided. A first special figure starting port 22 is provided on the left side of the second special figure starting port 23. The first special figure starting port 22 is a ball opening where a game ball can always enter.
The first and second special figure start ports 22 and 23 are start openings for lottery of special drawings. When a game ball enters any of the start openings 22 and 23, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted and extracted. The random number value thus stored is stored as a special figure hold memory. Then, based on the random number stored in the reserved memory, a special drawing win / fail lottery is performed.

  The second special figure starting port 23 composed of a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times set in advance. For example, in the normal gaming state, the opening operation of about 2.6 seconds is performed twice.

  Below the second special figure starting port 23, there is disposed a first big prize opening 20 made of a special electric accessory that is opened when the special drawing winning lottery is won and the game shifts to a winning game. ing.

In the center case 14, an effect symbol display device 15 (not shown in the whole) installed in the center is an LCD panel, and the effect symbol display device 15 displays an effect such as a pseudo symbol corresponding to a special figure.
Further, the center case 14 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.
The game area 13 of the game board 10 is provided with a plurality of general winning holes 28, a large number of game nails, windmills, and the like, and an outlet 29 is provided at the bottom of the game area 13.
A special symbol display device 16 and a special symbol hold number display device 17 are installed in the upper left part of the game board 10, and a normal symbol display device 18 and a general figure hold number display device 19 are installed in the upper right part of the game board 10, respectively. Yes.

  FIG. 3 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50. The main controller 80, the payout controller 81, the production symbol controller 82, the sub integrated controller 83 and the launch controller 84 are not shown in detail. However, each of these control devices includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like.

  Main controller 80 is electrically connected to the hall computer of the game facility via back wiring relay terminal board and external connection terminal board 78. The main controller 80 includes a door frame opening SW (switch) for detecting whether the front frame (glass frame) 52 and the inner frame are open via the back wiring relay terminal board and the game board relay terminal board, 1, first and second special figure start ports SW221 and 231 for detecting entry into the second special figure start openings 22 and 23, and first figure operation SW241 for detecting entry into the general figure start opening 24, first A first count SW 201 for detecting the entrance to the big winning opening 20, a second count SW 214 for detecting the entrance to the second big winning opening 21 (corresponding to the detecting means in the present invention), and the winning to the general winning opening 28 Detection signals such as a left and right general winning opening SW281 and 282 for detecting a sphere and a specific area SW215 for detecting a ball entering the specific area 212 are input.

  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 the like, and sub-commands via the payout control device 81 and the production relay terminal board. Commands are output to the integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82. The payout control device 81, the sub integrated control device 83, and the effect symbol control device 82 constitute a sub control device for the main control device 80.

The main controller 80 controls the display of the special symbol display device 16, the special symbol reservation number display device 17, the normal symbol display device 18 and the universal symbol reservation number display device 19 through the symbol display device relay terminal board.
Further, the main controller 80 controls the first and second big prize opening solenoids 203 and 216 to open the first and second big prize opening 20 and 21. Also, the distribution member solenoid 217 is controlled to operate the distribution member 213 of the second big prize winning port 21, and the general electric utility solenoid 233 is controlled to open and close the second special figure starting port 23.

  The payout control device 81 detects a ball break SW that detects that the ball tank is empty, a payout SW that detects that a game ball has been paid out, and detects that the game ball storage tray is full. A detection signal such as a full SW is input. In accordance with a command sent from the main controller 80, the payout motor is operated to pay out the game ball. Also, it is electrically connected to the CR unit, accepts lending requests and settlement request operation signals from the ball settlement and settlement SWs 57 and 58 via the settlement display device 59, sends and receives data to and from the CR unit, and responds to the lending request signal. Then, the payout motor is operated to pay out the rental balls, and the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit is controlled.

  The firing control device 84 is input with detection signals such as a firing stop SW and a touch SW that detects that the player is touching (operating) the firing handle. The firing motor is controlled based on a command (reflecting a touch SW signal or game situation), a firing handle rotation signal, and a firing stop SW signal sent from the main control device 80 via the payout control device 81. Control and launch and stop game balls.

  The sub integrated control device 83 receives detection signals such as a volume control SW and an effect button 67. In accordance with a command sent from the main controller 80, the speaker is driven to output sound, and various LEDs and various lamps are turned on and off. Further, a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like or a command for displaying a pseudo symbol of a normal diagram is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82.

  The effect symbol control device 82 constitutes the effect symbol display device 15 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The production symbol control device 82 controls the display of the LCD panel according to the command sent from the sub integrated control device 83.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 will be described.
First, the basic game of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. The pachinko machine 50 executes a lottery determination of the special figure due to the ball entering the first or second special figure start opening 22 or 23. At this time, the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 16 and the effect symbol display device 15 is started, and then the special symbol display symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 16 and the pseudo symbol corresponding to the special symbol is confirmed on the effect symbol display device 15. Display and notify the lottery result.
When the lottery result is a big hit (per symbol), both the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device operate to shift to a big hit game (special game) in which the first big winning opening 20 is opened in a predetermined manner. On the other hand, in the small hit, only the condition device is activated, and due to this, the second big winning opening 21 is opened in a predetermined manner (small hit game), and the big hit ( The bonus game is activated, and the bonus game continuous operation device is activated, and the game proceeds to the special game in which the first big prize opening is opened.
After the special game is over, based on the special figure that is a big hit or a small hit, the opening time of the second special figure starting port 23, which is a normal electric accessory, is extended and the average fluctuation time of the special figure is shortened. May be granted.
Hereinafter, the details of the operation will be described based on the program processing executed by the main control device 80 and the sub integration device 83 (strictly, its CPU).

  An outline of a “main routine” executed by main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The “main routine” is composed of the main processing (S100 to S111, S115) and the remaining processing (S112). The main routine is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S100). . This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written at a specific address in the RAM. If the determination is negative (no), the initial setting (S115) is executed. The numerical value for determining whether or not it is a normal interrupt is written in the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If it is a normal interruption (S100: yes), an initial random number update process (S101), a big hit determination random number update process (S102), which is a random value for determining whether or not a special figure is appropriate, and a big hit symbol determination random number update process (S103) , Update processing of random numbers for determination of normal hits (S104), update processing of random numbers for determination of hits of normal drawings (S105), update processing of random numbers for reach determination regarding reach (S106), determination of variation patterns regarding variation patterns Random number update processing (S107), winning confirmation processing (S108), winning / failing determination processing (S109), each output processing (S110), fraud monitoring processing (S111), and the remainder until the next interrupt signal is input The initial random number update process (S112) is looped within the time.

Next, a part of subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S108), the success / failure determination process (S109) and each output process (S110) which are deeply related to the present invention will be described.
The “start opening winning confirmation process 1” shown in FIG. 5 is a subroutine of the winning check process (S108). In the starting opening prize confirming process 1, the game balls to the first and second special figure starting openings 22 and 23 are transferred. In the present invention described in the claims, it is a process for confirming the entrance and performing a pre-reading determination prior to the storage process of various random numbers extracted at the time of the entrance and the determination of whether or not the symbol variation starts (lottery). The processing includes prefetch determination means, prefetch effect permission means, and prefetch determination transmission means.

  In the “start opening prize confirmation process 1”, first, based on the detection signals of the first and second special figure start openings SW221 and 231, whether or not a game ball has entered the first and second special figure start openings 22 and 23. Confirm (S200). If there is an incoming ball (S200: yes), it is confirmed whether the number of reserved memories has already reached the upper limit (S201). In this embodiment, the upper limit number that can be stored is four. If the upper limit number has not been reached (S201: yes), in the extracted random number hold storage process of S202, a plurality of random values extracted due to the above-mentioned incoming balls (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination Random numbers, random numbers for determining variation patterns, etc.) are stored as reserved storage.

  In the subsequent pre-reading determination process (S203), it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number stored on hold can provide an effect that makes the player have an expectation prior to the notification of the determination of success / failure due to the fluctuation of the special figure. It is processing to do. Specifically, whether or not the random number value for determining the big hit stored on hold coincides with a predetermined value determined as a big hit, and in the case of no coincidence, the same value as the value determined as a small hit. It is determined that the game has been lost or not when it does not match the value of either big hit or small hit. (Corresponds to the prefetch determination means). In the prefetch determination process, it is also determined whether or not execution of a first prefetch effect and execution of a second prefetch effect described later are permitted (corresponding to the prefetch effect permission means).

Next, in the prefetch determination command transmission process in S204, the result of the prefetch determination in S203 is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 83 as a prefetch determination command (corresponding to the prefetch determination transmission unit). The prefetch determination command includes permission to execute the second prefetch effect.
Subsequently, the number of lighting of the special figure hold number display device 17 is increased by 1, and the hold memory number instruction command transmission process for transmitting the current hold memory number to the sub integrated device 83 is performed (S205). The current pending storage number instruction command transmitted in S205 and the prefetch determination command transmitted in S204 may be combined to transmit information on the prefetch determination result and current pending memory number at a time. . After S205, or if S200 and S201 are negative (S200: no, S201: no), the process returns.

  Next, the special figure success / failure determination processing 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. This process determines the notification content (determined symbol) of the success / failure determination result executed by the effect symbol display device 15 and the symbol variation pattern until the notification content is derived, along with the determination of success / failure.

  As shown in FIG. 6, first, it is confirmed whether or not the condition device is not operated (S300). This determination is made based on the jackpot flag. The jackpot flag is a flag that stands when a special drawing lottery is won (when the value of the extracted jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined value). If the condition device is not operated (S300: yes), it is confirmed whether the variation of the special figure is stopped (S301) or whether the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S302).

  If special figure fluctuation is stopped and the fixed symbol is not displayed (S301: yes, S302: yes), it is checked whether there is a reserved memory (S303). If there is a reserved memory (S303: yes), the oldest reserved memory is stored. In order to perform the lottery, the data is read out to the register, and if the pending storage remains, the storage area is shifted (S304). If there is a pending storage by this processing, the oldest pending storage at that time is stored in the storage area for the oldest pending storage.

Following the processing of S304, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit in the pending storage is a value that is a big hit based on a preset determination table (S305).
If it is a big hit (S305: yes), a big hit symbol is determined based on the read value of the jackpot symbol determining random number of the reserved memory (S306), the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern of the reserved memory and the current game A variation pattern (variation time) is determined according to the state (short-time state, normal state) (S307). Next, the contents of the jackpot game (special game) based on the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number (number of rounds, number of times the first big winning opening 20 is opened, opening time, opening effect time, ending effect time, etc.) and special The game state (time-short game, normal game) after the game is finished is set (S308).

  If it is not a big hit (S305: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number matches the hit value for the small hit determination (S309). If it is a small hit (S309: yes), a small hit symbol is determined (S310), and a variation pattern is determined based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number and the current gaming state (S311). Next, in the process of S312, the game state is set after the small hit game ends when the game ends with a small hit without developing into a special game (per bonus), and when the special game (per bonus) is developed. The contents of the special game (number of rounds, number of times the first grand prize opening 20 is opened, opening time, opening effect time, ending effect time, etc.) and the game state after the special game (time-short game, normal game) are set ( S312).

  If it is neither big hit nor small hit (S305, S309: no), the success / failure determination is lost, and the lost symbol is determined (S313). The variation pattern (variation time) is determined according to the game state (time-short state, normal state) (S314), and the game state after completion of the symbol variation (time-short game, normal game) is set (S315).

Subsequent to the processing of S308, S312, and S315, a change start command including data (the type of big hit game, presence / absence of small hits, type of loss, presence / absence of reach, change time, etc.) indicating the result of the success / failure determination In addition to the output to the sub-integrating device 83, the special symbol display device 16 performs a process of variably displaying the special symbol (S316). After the process of S316, or if S300 and S303 are negative (S300: no, S303: no), the process proceeds to “special game process”.
The sub-integrating device 83 side can grasp the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot game), the lost symbol, the presence / absence of reach, and the variation time by the change start command.

The sub-integrating device 83 that has received the change start command determines the type of pseudo (effect) symbol and the type of change effect according to the fixed symbol (hit symbol, lost symbol) of the special symbol, and the variation time, and determines the determination result. The effect symbol control device 82 displays the variation of the pseudo (effect) symbol on the effect symbol display device 15 according to the determination of the sub integration device 83.
The determination of the type of pseudo (effect) symbol and the type of variation effect is not limited to the configuration determined by the sub-integrating device 83, but is determined by the effect symbol control device 82 which is the same sub-control device. But you can.

Returning to the process of “special figure win / fail determination process 1” in FIG. 6, when the special figure is changing in the process of S301 (S301: no), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the symbol variation time (based on the variation pattern of S307, S311 or S314) has elapsed. If the time has passed (S320: yes), a symbol stop command transmission process for outputting a symbol stop command to the sub-integrating device 53 is performed, and the special symbol display device 16 is controlled and determined in S306, S310 or S313. The confirmed symbol is confirmed and displayed (S321).
Receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrating device 83 outputs an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pre-determined pseudo (effect) symbol on the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the signal. The device 15 is controlled to display the pseudo (effect) symbol. As a result, the start and end of the variation of the special symbol and the pseudo (effect) symbol are the same (synchronized).

  After the processing of S321, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed shows a big hit (S322). If the jackpot symbol can be confirmed (S322: yes), a confirmed symbol display setting process (setting time to be displayed in the confirmed symbol) is performed (S323), an operation start process of the condition device is performed (S324), and the accessory continuation is performed. Operation start processing of the operating device is performed (S325). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (whether or not the current state is a time reduction gaming state) (S326). If the time reduction flag is 1 (S326: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 (S327). ), Shift to “special game processing”. If the time flag is not 1 in S326 (S326: no), the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  In the present pachinko machine 50, the opening / extension function is activated when the hour / short flag is raised, and the opening / extending function is also terminated when the hour / hour flag is lowered. Therefore, the open extension function is also terminated in the process of S327. In addition, during the big hit, since the fluctuation display of the special figure is not executed, the processing of S327 is executed and the time reduction flag is cleared.

  If it is not a big hit symbol in S322 (S322: no), it is confirmed whether or not the special figure indicates a small hit (S328). If the small hit symbol can be confirmed (S328: yes), a confirmed symbol display setting process (S329) and an operation start process (S330) of the condition device are performed. Next, the time reduction flag is confirmed (S331). If the time reduction flag is 1 (S331: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 (S332), and the counter value of the time reduction counter is stored (S333). Move to “Special Game Processing”. If the time flag is not 1 (S331: no), the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  If it is neither a big hit symbol nor a small hit symbol (S305, S309: no), a fixed symbol display setting process is performed (S334), and it is confirmed whether the hourly flag is 1 (S335). If the time reduction flag is 1 (S331: yes), the stored time reduction count is subtracted (S336), and it is confirmed whether or not the remaining time reduction count (counter value) is 0 (S337). If the number of time reductions is 0 (S337: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 (S338), and the process proceeds to “special game processing”. If the time reduction flag is not 1 in S335 (S335: no), or if the number of time reductions is not 0 in S337 (S337: no), the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  If the confirmed symbol is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 6 (S302: no), the set fixed symbol display time (S323, S329, and S334 of FIG. 7) is set in the process of S340 shown in FIG. Check whether or not (setting) has been completed. If the fixed symbol display time has ended (S340: yes), the special symbol display device 16 is controlled to end the fixed symbol display, and a command is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 83 to display the pseudo (effect) symbol. The confirmation display is terminated (S342).

Next, “special game processing 1” will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 9, when this process is started, it is confirmed whether the condition device is operating (S400). If the condition device is not operating (S400: no), the process returns. If it is in operation (S400: yes), it is checked whether the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S401). If the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S401: no), it is confirmed whether the small hit start effect is being performed (S402). If it is not during the small hit start effect (S402: no), it is confirmed whether the second big prize winning opening 21 is open (S403). If not open (S403: no), it is confirmed whether the specific area 212 is valid (S404). If it is not valid (S404: no), it is confirmed whether the small hit end effect is being performed (S405). If the production is in progress (S405: yes), it is confirmed whether the small hit end production end time has elapsed (S406). If the end time has elapsed (S406: yes), the operation of the condition device is ended (S407), and then the small hit set in the process of S312 of the “special drawing determination / rejection determination process 1” (FIG. 6). The setting contents are referred to (S408), and it is confirmed whether or not the time-saving game is set (S409). If the time setting is set (S409: yes), the time setting flag is set to 1 (S410), the counter value of the time setting counter is set (S411), and the process returns.
Also, if the end time of the small hit end effect has not elapsed in the process of S406 (S406: no), the process returns if the time saving game is not set in the process of S409 (S409: no).
If the small hit end effect is not in the process of S405 (S405: no), the small hit start effect setting process is performed (S415). In this process, the small hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 83, and the process returns. On the side of the sub integration device 83 that has received the command, the effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 under the control of the effect symbol control device 82.

  If the small hit start effect is being performed in the process of S402 (S402: yes), it is confirmed whether the small hit end effect end time has elapsed (S412). If the end time has elapsed (S412: yes), the second big prize opening 21 is released (S413), and the second big prize opening specific area 212 is validated (S414). In the second big prize opening 21 opening process, the second big prize opening solenoid 216 is driven to open the opening / closing member 211 of the second big prize opening 21 in a predetermined manner. For example, the opening time is 2.8 seconds once. After the process of S414 or if it is not the end time of the small hit start effect in S412 (S412: no), the process returns.

If the second grand prize opening 21 is open in the process of S403 (S403: yes), it is confirmed whether the number of winning prizes to the second big prize opening 21 is less than 10 (S416), and if not (S416). : No), it is confirmed whether or not the opening time end time of the second grand prize winning opening 21 has passed (S417). When the number of winnings is satisfied in the process of S416 (S416: yes), or if the opening time end time has passed in the process of S417 (S417: yes), the closing of the second big prize opening 21 is closed. (S418) and returns.
If the opening time end time of the second big prize opening 21 has not elapsed in the processing of S417 (S417: no), it is confirmed whether the specific area is valid (S419), if not valid (S419: no), the small hit An end effect setting process is performed (S420). In this process, a small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrating apparatus 83, and the process returns. On the side of the sub integration device 83 that has received the command, the effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 under the control of the effect symbol control device 82.

  If the specific area 212 of the second big winning opening 21 is valid in the processes of S404 and S419 (S404, S419: yes), is there a prize (winning) in the specific area 12 in the process of S430 shown in FIG. Check. If there is a prize (S430: yes), an operation start process of the accessory continuous operation device is performed (S431). This process shifts to a bonus game (special game). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the second grand prize opening 21 is open (S432). If it is open (S432: yes), the second big prize opening 21 is closed (S433). After this process or if the second grand prize winning opening 21 is not open in S432 (S432: no), the specific area 212 is invalidated (S434), and the processing for setting the bonus hit effect is performed (S435). In the process, a bonus jackpot start command is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 83, and the process returns. On the side of the sub integration device 83 that has received the command, the effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 under the control of the effect symbol control device 82.

  If the accessory continuous operation apparatus is not operating in the process of S401 of FIG. 9 (S401: no), it is confirmed whether the first big prize opening 20 is open as shown in FIG. 11 (S440). If not open (S440: no), it is confirmed whether the interval is in progress (S441). If it is not during the interval (S441: no), it is confirmed whether the big hit end effect is being performed (S442). If the end effect is not being performed (S442: no), it is confirmed whether the big hit start effect is being performed (S443). If the start effect is being performed (S443: yes), it is confirmed whether the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S444). If the start effect time has elapsed (S444: yes), the opening process of the first big prize opening 20 is performed. In this process, the first big prize opening solenoid 203 is driven to open the first big prize opening 20 in a predetermined manner in which an opening time or the like is set in advance. For example, the opening time is set to 28 seconds. Then return.

If it is during the interval in the process of S441 (S441: yes), it is confirmed whether the interval end time has passed (S446), and if the end time has passed (S446: yes), the first big prize opening 21 is opened. Processing is performed (S447).
If the big hit start effect is not in the process of S443 (S443: no), the big hit start effect is set (S448). In this process, the big hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 83, and the process returns. On the side of the sub integration device 83 that has received the command, the effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 under the control of the effect symbol control device 82.

If the first grand prize opening 20 is open in the process of S440 (S440: yes), as shown in FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether or not the prizes to the first big prize opening 20 satisfy the prescribed number of ten. (S450), if the number of winnings is less than 10 (S450: no), it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the first big winning opening 20 has ended (S451). If the opening time has not ended (S451: no), the process returns. If the opening time is over (S451: yes), the first big prize opening 20 is closed (S452), and it is confirmed whether the final round of the big hit game is over (S453). If the final round has not ended (S453: no), a big hit interval setting process is performed (S454). In this process, a big hit interval command is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 83, and the process returns.
If the final round is completed (S453: yes), a big hit end effect setting process is performed (S455), a big hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 83, and the process returns. On the side of the sub integration device 83 that has received the command, the effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 under the control of the effect symbol control device 82.

  If the jackpot end effect is being performed in the process of S442 in FIG. 11 (S442: yes), it is confirmed whether the jackpot end effect time has elapsed as shown in FIG. 13 (S460). If it has not elapsed (S460: no), the process returns. If it has elapsed (S460: yes), the condition device stop processing (S461) and the accessory continuous operation device stop processing (S462) are performed. Next, referring to the contents of the big hit or small hit set in the process of S308 or S312 of the “special figure win / fail judgment process 1” (FIG. 6) (S463), it is confirmed whether or not the short-time game is set. (S464). If the time reduction is set (S464: yes), 1 is set in the time reduction flag (S465), the counter value of the time reduction counter is set (S466), and the process returns.

Next, processing executed by the sub integration device 83 will be described. The “first prefetch determination process 1” shown in FIG. 14 performs a first prefetch effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit in the stored storage. In this process, in the effect symbol display device 15, the first prefetch effect is executed using the hold display symbol indicating the presence of the hold memory.
First, it is confirmed whether or not the prefetch determination command and the pending storage number instruction command transmitted from the main control device 80 by the “start opening winning confirmation process 1” are received (S500). If there is no reception (S500: no), the process returns. If there is reception (S500: yes), the prefetch determination contents of the prefetch determination command are stored (S501, corresponding to the prefetch determination storage means of the present invention). Subsequently, the number of reserved storage is stored (S502).

  In the subsequent process of S503, it is confirmed whether the first prefetch effect can be started. It is desirable that the conditions that allow the start of the production be as follows. For example, it is possible when there are three or more reserved memories. This is possible when the prefetch determination command includes the permission from the main control device 80. Furthermore, it is possible when the pre-reading effect has not been started by another command. Other conditions may be used.

If the production in S503 is not possible (S503: no), the process returns. If the production is possible (S503: yes), it is confirmed whether the prefetch determination content is a big hit (S504). If it is a big hit (S504: yes), when the updated display of the hold display symbol is performed without performing the first prefetch effect with a half probability (S506), the prefetch symbol is displayed on the hold display symbol. To the first prefetching effect (S507). The first prefetch symbol display process of S507 corresponds to the first prefetch effect execution means of the present invention.
If it is not a big hit in the process of S504 (S504: no), the distribution is performed so that the first prefetch effect is performed with a probability of 1/10 (S508), and when the first prefetch effect is executed, the process proceeds to S507. If the first prefetch effect is not performed, the hold display symbol is simply updated and displayed (S509).

When the first prefetch effect is executed, the prefetch determination content stored in S511 is deleted after the processing of S507.
On the other hand, if the first prefetch effect is not executed, it is confirmed whether the prefetch determination content is a small hit after the processing of S506 and S509 (S510). If it is a small hit (S510: yes), the process returns. If it is not a small hit (S510: no), the prefetch determination content is deleted in the process of S511, and the process returns.

FIG. 18A shows a display mode of the first prefetch effect executed in the process of S507. On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 15, a three-digit pseudo (effect) symbol 151 corresponding to the special symbol, a character Tatsuyoshi 152 as a character, and the like are displayed. In addition, the pseudo | simulation symbol 151 shown with the several vertical line in a figure represents changing.
On the left side of the lower end of the display screen, a hold display symbol 153 indicating the presence of hold storage is displayed. In the holding display symbol, the white circle symbol 153 indicates that there is a holding memory, the black circle symbol 154 indicates that there is no holding memory, and in the example illustrated, there are three holding memories. The star symbol 155 is used as a look-ahead symbol to indicate that the third reserved memory may be a big hit.

Next, “first prefetch determination process 2” and “countdown notice process” will be described as other first prefetch determination processes executed by the sub-integrating device 83 with reference to FIGS. 15, 16, and 17. In these processes, the countdown display displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 shows that there is a possibility that a big hit is caused by the number of symbol fluctuations (that is, the number of reserved storage may be a big hit). Perform prefetching effects.
In the “first prefetch determination process 2”, the processing contents from S520 to S524 are the same as the processing contents from S500 to S504 in the “first prefetch determination process 1”, and the description of these processes will be omitted.
If it is a big hit in the process of S524 (S524: yes), in the process of S525, it is divided into the determination to perform the first look-ahead effect and the determination to perform the effect with a half probability.
On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in S524 (S402: no), the process of S526 is assigned so as to make a determination to perform the first prefetch effect with a probability of 1/10.

If it is determined in S525 or S526 that the first look-ahead effect is performed, 1 is set in the countdown flag in the process of S527. Note that the processes of S524, S525, and S526 correspond to first prefetch effect execution means.
On the other hand, in the case where it is determined in S525 or S526 that the first prefetch effect is not performed, it is confirmed in the process of S528 whether the prefetch determination content is a small hit.

When the first prefetch effect is executed, the prefetch determination content stored in S521 is erased after the processing of S527 (S529).
On the other hand, if the first pre-reading effect is not executed, if the determination in S528 is a small hit (S528: yes), the process returns. If not a small hit (S528: no), the pre-read determination content is deleted in the process of S529. And return.

In the “countdown notice process” shown in FIG. 16, it is first confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the main control device 80 (S600). If the reception can be confirmed (S600: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the countdown flag is 1 ( S601).
If no command is received (S600: no) or the flag is not 1 (S601: no), the process returns.
If the countdown flag is 1 (S601: yes), it is confirmed whether the hold position flag is 1 (S602). If the hold position flag is not 1 in this process (S602: no), it is confirmed whether the hold storage position (hold position) that may be a big hit depending on the prefetch determination content is 4 (S603). If the holding position is 4 (S603: yes), the holding position flag is set to 1 (S604), the count is set to 3 (S605), and the countdown numerical value 4 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 in the subsequent processing of S606. At least, the first look-ahead effect is executed.

  FIG. 18B shows an example of a display mode of the first prefetch effect in the countdown. A countdown value 156 is displayed almost at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 15. In the figure, 151 is a pseudo (effect) symbol, 152 is a character Tatsuyoshi Kuma, and 153 is a reserved display symbol.

Returning to FIG. 16, if the hold position is not 4 in the process of S603 (S603: no), it is confirmed whether the hold position is 3 (S607). If the holding position is 3 (S607: yes), the holding position flag is set to 1 (S608), the count is set to 2 (S609), and the countdown value 3 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 in the subsequent processing of S610. Let me.
If the hold position is not 3 in the process of S607 (S607: no), it is confirmed whether the hold position is 2 (S611). If the holding position is 2 (S611: yes), the holding position flag is set to 1 (S612), the count is set to 1 (S613), and the countdown numerical value 2 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 in the subsequent processing of S614. Let me.
If the hold position is not 2 in the process of S611 (S611: no), 0 is set to the hold position flag and the countdown flag (S615, S616), and the process returns as it is.

  When the countdown advance notice is started by the processing of FIG. 16, the hold position flag is set to 1 in the processing of S604, S608, and S612. Therefore, when the variation pattern command is newly received and the symbol variation is executed, the processing of S602 is performed. Since it is confirmed that the hold position flag is 1 (S607: yes), as shown in FIG. 17, it is confirmed whether the count is 3 (S620). If the count is 3 (S620: yes), the count is set to 2 (S621), and the countdown numerical value 3 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 in the subsequent processing of S622.

If the count is not 3 in the process of S620 (S620: no), it is confirmed whether the count is 2 (S623). If it is 2 (S623: yes), the count is set to 1 (S624), and in the subsequent process of S625, the effect symbol display device 15 displays the countdown numerical value 2.
If the count is not 2 in the process of S623 (S623: no), the count is set to 0 (S626), the hold position flag and the countdown flag are set to 0 (S627, S628), and the effect symbol display is performed in the subsequent process of S629. The countdown value 1 is displayed on the device 15. As a result of this processing, the countdown display is decremented for each symbol variation.

  Regarding the first look-ahead effect, either the effect using the hold display symbol by “first look-ahead determination process 1” in FIG. 14 or the effect using countdown display by “first look-ahead determination process 2” in FIG. It is desirable to have a configuration that can also be executed. In this case, even if both effects are executed at the same time, the effect of the countdown cannot be exhibited, so that both effects are not executed simultaneously. In either of the “Process 1” and “Process 2”, if the first prefetch effect is executed by one of the processes, it is determined that the effect cannot be started in the processes of S503 and S523.

  Next, the “second prefetch determination process 1” process performed by the sub integration device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. The “second look-ahead determination process 1” is a game content such as the number of big hits, the number of times of opening, the time of opening, etc. when a game ball enters a specific area at the time of a small hit and develops into a special game (a big hit of an object) A pre-reading effect is performed when suggesting information about whether or not a short-time game may be given after a special game. In this process, the second look-ahead effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15. The “second prefetch determination process 1” corresponds to the second prefetch effect execution means of the present invention.

In the “second prefetch determination process 1”, first, it is confirmed whether or not a small hitting start command is received from the main controller 80 (S700). If no start command has been received (S700: no), the process returns. If a start command has been received (S700: yes), it is confirmed whether there is a prefetch determination content storage stored in "first prefetch determination process 1" or "first prefetch determination process 2" (S701). If there is no memory (S701: no), the process returns. In this case, since the prefetch determination content storage is erased when the first prefetch effect is executed in the “first prefetch determination process 1” or “first prefetch determination process 2”, the second prefetch effect is the first prefetch effect. It is not executed when the production is executed.
On the other hand, if there is a pre-read determination content storage (S701: yes), the small hit setting set in the “special drawing determination / determination determination processing 1” (FIG. 6, S312) is referred to (S702). In the subsequent processing of S703, it is confirmed whether 15 rounds of big hits are given in the small hits setting. If it is 15 rounds (S703: yes), it is confirmed whether or not a short-time game is awarded after the big hit game (S704).

  If the time is short in the process of S704 (S704: yes), the second prefetch effect A display is executed on the effect symbol display device 15 via the effect symbol control device 82 (S705). On the other hand, if the time is not short (S704: no), the second prefetch effect B display is executed (S706).

  If the setting of 15 rounds is not set in the process of S703 (S703: no), it is confirmed whether the number of big hits is 7 (S707). If it is not 7 rounds (S707: no), the process returns without executing the second prefetch effect. Note that there are 15 rounds, 7 rounds, and 2 rounds in the bonus game, and this processing is configured to execute the second prefetch effect when the 15 rounds and 7 rounds are set.

  If the setting of 7 rounds is given in the process of S707 (S707: yes), it is confirmed whether a time-short game is given after the big hit game (S708). If it is time-short (S708: yes), the second look-ahead effect C Display is executed (S709). If the time is not short (S708: no), the second prefetch effect D display is executed (S710).

20A to 20D show display modes of the second prefetch effects A, B, C, and D display. The second look-ahead effect is indicated by the facial expression of the character (Tatsuyoshi Kumano) 152 displayed at the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 15. The facial expression corresponds to the second look-ahead effects A, B, C, and D display, and there are many rounds and a short-time game is given to it. There are four types of troubled faces. The degree of expectation is the second look-ahead effect A display, C display, B display, and D display in descending order. In the figure, 151 indicates a pseudo (effect) symbol, and 153 indicates a reserved display symbol.
As another display mode of the second look-ahead effect, as shown in FIG. 21, the facial expression of the character 152, the number of rounds, and the information on the short-time game information display 157 may be executed.
In addition, in the second look-ahead effect, in addition to the number of rounds and the provision of short-time games, information such as the opening time of the big prize opening, the number of times of opening and the number of times of short-time games may be displayed.

According to the present embodiment, as the pre-reading effect, the execution of the first pre-reading effect indicating the possibility of a big hit in the hold memory, the game contents when the game shifts to the special game at the time of the small hit, and the possibility of the game state after the special game Since the second pre-reading effect indicating the can be executed, the pre-reading effect becomes various.
In particular, in the first look-ahead effect, it is possible to execute an effect using a hold display pattern indicating the presence of a hold memory and an effect in a countdown display, and in the second look-ahead effect, it is possible to execute an effect and information display using a character. As a result, the production contents can be diversified.
In addition, the various first and second look-ahead effects can increase the player's expectation of the game and realize an amusement-rich game. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the second prefetch effect is performed when the first prefetch effect is not executed, the second prefetch effect is executed if there is no first prefetch effect. It is possible to improve the player's expectation regarding the transition from special game to special game.

  In addition, since the result of the prefetch determination is used for both the execution of the first prefetch effect and the execution of the second prefetch effect, the prefetch determination is not wasted as in the prior art, and the prefetch determination can be fully utilized.

  In the present embodiment, the main control device 80 transmits the prefetch determination and the determination result to the sub-integrating device 83 on the sub control device side, and the sub control device side stores the prefetch determination result and the first prefetch effect and Since the control of the second look-ahead effect is performed, the control can be shared between the main control device 80 and the sub-control device side, and the burden on the main control device 80 having a large control load can be reduced by the overall control of the game.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the distribution member 213 is provided in the 2nd big winning opening 21, and the game ball that has entered is distributed to the specific area 212 side or the other side, whether or not to shift to the special game when the small hit occurs Such a thrill feeling is given to the player, and the fun of the game increases.
Further, by providing the sorting member 213, it is possible to earn time from entering the second big winning opening 21 to entering the specific area at the time of a small hit. Therefore, the timing for executing the second look-ahead effect is set at the time of occurrence of a small hit, at the time of opening the second big winning opening 21 due to the small hit, or when entering the second big winning opening 21 due to the small hit (second (When the count SW 214 is detected). According to this, the second pre-reading effect is executed at an unexpected timing of the player, and the player is not bored.
In order to execute the second look-ahead effect at the time of opening the second grand prize opening 21 or at the time of entering the second big prize opening 21, the opening is confirmed in the “second prefetch determination process 1”. What is necessary is just to add a process and the process which confirms the said entrance.

  In the present embodiment, the special game is executed by the first big prize opening 20 at the time of the special game developed from the small hit game (the big hit of the role). However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be executed. In this case, it is conceivable to invalidate a specific area in a special game, but it is made valid, and by winning a specific area in each round, the accessory continuous operation device operates and the big hit game continues. A game configuration is also conceivable.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The basic configuration of the present embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and differences will be mainly described. In the drawings, the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
FIG. 22 is a front view showing the game board 10A of the present embodiment, and a large center case 14A having an effect symbol display device 15 is provided substantially at the center of the game area 13, and the center case 14A provides a second grand prize. A mouth 21A is formed.

The second big winning opening 21A includes an openable / closable member 211a at the right edge of the center case 14A, and opens the openable / closable member 211a at the time of a small hit. When the opening / closing member 211b is opened, the game ball that has entered the ball reaches the lower center of the center case 14A. In the center case 14A, a sorting member 213a made of a rotating board is installed at the center of the lower part, and the game balls are sorted by the sorting member 213a and enter the specific area 212a or a not-shown entrance.
A first special figure starting port 22 is provided at a lower central position of the center case 14A. A general-purpose start port 24 is provided at the right lateral position of the center case 14 </ b> A, and a second special-purpose start port 23 is provided at a position below the general-purpose start port 24. In the lower right part of the game area 13, a first grand prize winning port 20 is provided between the first and second special figure starting ports 22 and 23.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described. In this pachinko machine, a big hit is drawn lottery due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 22. The lottery result is notified by a pseudo (effect) symbol of the effect symbol display device 15. When the lottery result is a big win, a big hit game (special game) is performed in which both the condition device and the continuous accessory actuating device are operated to open the first big winning opening 20 (for example, 28 seconds are opened 15 times). When a big hit symbol is hit, a short-time game is awarded after the big hit game ends.
In the short-time game state, the right-hand general start port 24 is aimed, and when entering the general start port 24, a normal drawing lottery is made. In the case of a normal figure, the second special figure starting port 23 made of an ordinary electric accessory opens. In this case, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 23 is extended by the opening extension function of the short time game, the possibility of entering the ball is high. When entering the second special figure starting port 23, the special figure big hit (per direct hit), small hit, and lose are selected.
When the lottery result is a big hit (per direct hit), the big hit game (special game) is the same as described above. In the case of a small hit, only the condition device is activated, and the opening / closing member 211a of the second large winning opening 21A is opened (for example, 0.8 seconds is opened once). When the game ball enters the specific area 212a with a small hit, it becomes a big hit (per bonus item), the accessory continuous operation device operates, and the process shifts to the special game where the first big winning opening 20 is opened.

  Next, the winning confirmation process for the starting port executed by the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described. In this pachinko machine, the hold memory of the first special figure start port 22 and the hold memory of the second special figure start port 23 are individually stored. Further, only the big hit lottery is performed in the first reserved memory of the first special figure starting port 22, and the big hit and small hit lottery is performed in the second reserved memory of the second special figure starting port 23.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the “start opening winning confirmation process 2”, first, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball has entered the first special figure starting opening 22 (S210). If there is an incoming ball (S210: yes), it is confirmed whether the first reserved memory number has already reached the upper limit number (S211). The upper limit is four. If the upper limit number has not been reached (S211: yes), a plurality of random number values (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, reach determination value) extracted due to the incoming ball in the extracted random number hold storage process of S212 Random numbers, random numbers for determining variation patterns, etc.) are stored as the first reserved memory.

  In the subsequent pre-reading determination process (S213), it is determined whether or not the stored random number for jackpot determination matches a predetermined value determined to be a jackpot, and if they do not match, it is determined to be lost. In the prefetch determination process, it is also determined whether or not the execution of the first prefetch effect is permitted.

Next, in the prefetch determination command transmission process in S214, the result of the prefetch determination in S213 is transmitted to the sub integration device 83 as a prefetch determination command.
Subsequently, a first reserved memory number instruction command transmission process for increasing the number of lighting of the first special figure reservation number display device by 1 and transmitting the current first reserved memory number to the sub-integrating device 83 is performed (S215). The current pending storage number command transmitted in S215 and the prefetch determination command transmitted in S204 may be combined to transmit the prefetch determination result information and the current pending storage number information at a time. . After the process of S215, or if S210 and S211 are negative (S210: no, S211: no), the process proceeds to S216.

  The subsequent processes of S216 to S221 are the same as the processes of S210 to S215 related to the first reserved memory of the first special figure starting port 22 and its prefetch determination, store the second reserved memory, and perform the prefetch determination for this, A prefetch determination command is transmitted to the sub integration device 83. In the prefetch determination process in S219, it is determined whether the random value for determining the big hit in the second reserved memory is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss.

  In the “special drawing determination / rejection determination processing 2” shown in FIG. This determination is made based on the jackpot flag. The big hit flag is a flag that stands when a special drawing lottery is won (when the value of the acquired big hit determination random number matches a predetermined value). If the condition device is not activated (S350: yes), it is confirmed whether the variation of the special figure is stopped (S351) or whether the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S352).

  If the variation of the special figure is stopped and the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S351: yes, S352: yes), it is confirmed whether there is a first reserved memory (S353), and if there is a first reserved memory (S353: yes), the oldest reserved memory is read out for lottery, and if the reserved memory remains, the storage area is shifted (S355). If there is a pending storage by this processing, the oldest pending storage at that time is stored in the storage area for the oldest pending storage.

  If there is no first reserved memory in the process of S353 (S353: no), it is confirmed whether there is a second reserved memory (S354), and if there is a second reserved memory (S354: yes), the storage area is shifted. (S355).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the read value of the jackpot determination random number in the first or second reserved storage is a value that is a jackpot based on a preset determination table (S356).
If it is a big hit (S356: yes), a big hit symbol is determined based on the read random number for determining the big hit symbol of the first or second reserved memory (S357), and the fluctuation of the first or second reserved memory is determined. A variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on the value of the random number for pattern determination and the current gaming state (short time state, normal state) (S358). Next, the contents of the jackpot game (special game) based on the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number (number of rounds, number of times the first big winning opening 20 is opened, opening time, opening effect time, ending effect time, etc.) and special A game state (time-short game, normal game) after the game is finished is set (S359).

  In the process of S356, if the object of determination is the first reserved memory and it is not a big hit (S356: no), the small hit is determined in the process of S360, but there is no small hit in the first reserved memory. A negative determination is automatically made (S360: no). In the case of the second pending storage, it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number matches the hit value for the small hit determination, and if it is the small hit (S360: yes), the small hit symbol is determined. Then, a variation pattern is determined based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number and the current gaming state (S362). Next, in the process of S363, setting of the game state after the end of the small hit game when it ends with a small hit without developing into a special game (per bonus), when developing into a special game (per bonus) The contents of the special game (number of rounds, number of times the first grand prize opening 20 is opened, opening time, opening effect time, ending effect time, etc.) and the game state after the special game (time-short game, normal game) are set ( S363).

  If it is neither big hit nor small hit (S356, S360: no), the determination of success or failure is lost, and the lost symbol is determined (S364). The variation pattern (variation time) is determined according to the game state (time-short state, normal state) (S365), and the game state after completion of the symbol variation (time-short game, normal game) is set (S366).

Subsequent to the processes of S359, S363, and S366, a change start command including data indicating the determination result (type of big hit game, presence / absence of small hit, type of lose, presence / absence of reach, change time, etc.) While outputting to the integrated apparatus 83, the special symbol display apparatus 16 performs the process which carries out the variable display of the special figure (S367). After the process of S316 or if S350 and S354 are negative, the process proceeds to “special game process”.
The sub-integrating device 83 side can grasp the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot game), the lost symbol, the presence / absence of reach, and the variation time by the change start command.

The sub-integrating device 83 that has received the change start command determines the type of pseudo (effect) symbol and the type of change effect according to the fixed symbol (hit symbol, lost symbol) of the special symbol, and the variation time, and determines the determination result. The effect symbol control device 82 displays the variation of the pseudo (effect) symbol on the effect symbol display device 15 according to the determination of the sub integration device 83.
The determination of the type of pseudo (effect) symbol and the type of variation effect is not limited to the configuration determined by the sub-integrating device 53, but is determined by the effect symbol control device 82 which is the same sub-control device. But you can.

If the special figure is changing in the process of S351 (S351: no), the process shown in FIG. 7 is executed as in the first embodiment. Furthermore, when the confirmed symbol is being displayed in the process of S352 (S352: no), the process shown in FIG. 8 is executed.
Further, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, “special game processing 1” (see FIGS. 9 to 13), “first prefetch determination processing 1” (FIG. 14), “first prefetch determination processing”. 2 ”(FIG. 15),“ countdown notice process ”(FIGS. 16 and 17), the first prefetch effect is executed for the first hold memory and the second hold memory, and the second hold memory is executed. The “second prefetch determination process 1” (FIG. 19) is executed to execute the second prefetch effect.

According to this embodiment, the same operational effects as the first embodiment are achieved, and the first and second special figure starting ports 22 and 23 are provided, and the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are separately provided. Even in a pachinko machine that stores and draws separately, the first pre-reading effect and the second pre-reading effect can be suitably executed for each reserved storage.
In addition, since the second look-ahead effect is executed at the time of entering the second special figure starting port 23, it is possible to enhance the expectation of the big hit that develops from the small hit. In other words, when the opening extension function of the normal item is activated due to the short-time game, it is easy to enter the second special figure starting port 23, and in a mixer such as this pachinko machine, it develops from a small hit. Since there are many cases that are big hits, performing the second pre-reading effect is more effective than the first pre-reading effect, and the player's expectation is enhanced.

A third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The basic configuration of the present embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and differences will be mainly described.
The game board of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment (see FIG. 2), and includes first and second special-design start ports 22, 23. The various random numbers extracted due to the entry are assumed to be the same reserved storage without being distinguished from the first and second. Further, in the present embodiment, the result of the prefetch determination for the reserved storage is not stored in the sub control device (sub integration device 83) as in the first embodiment, but the result of the prefetch determination is stored in the main control device 80. It was configured as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the “start opening winning confirmation process 3” executed by the main controller 80 of the present embodiment, first, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball has entered the first and second special figure starting openings 22 and 23. (S230). If there is an incoming ball (S230: yes), it is confirmed whether the number of reserved memories has already reached the upper limit (S231). The upper limit number that can be stored is four. If the upper limit number has not been reached (S231: yes), in the extracted random number hold storage process of S232, a plurality of random number values extracted due to the incoming ball (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a hit determination Random numbers, random numbers for determining symbols, random numbers for determining reach, random numbers for determining variation patterns, etc.) are stored as reserved storage.

  In the subsequent read-ahead determination process (S233), whether or not the stored random number for jackpot determination matches a predetermined value determined to be a jackpot, and if they do not match, it is determined to be a jackpot. If it does not match the value of either big hit or small hit, it is determined to be lost. When the prefetch determination is a small hit, it is also determined whether the second prefetch effect is permitted (small hit A determination) or whether the second prefetch effect is prohibited (small hit B determination).

Next, in the prefetch determination storage process of S234, the prefetch determination result is stored in the storage area of the main controller 80. In the subsequent prefetch determination command transmission process, the prefetch determination result is transmitted to the sub integrated device 83 as a prefetch determination command (S235). The prefetch determination command includes permission to execute the second prefetch effect.
Subsequently, the number of lighting of the special figure hold number display device 17 is increased by 1, and the hold memory number instruction command transmission process for transmitting the current hold memory number to the sub integrated device 83 is performed (S236). It should be noted that the current pending memory count command transmitted in this process and the prefetch determination command transmitted in S235 may be combined to transmit the prefetch determination result information and the current pending memory count information at a time. . After S236, or if S230 and S231 are negative (S230: no, S231: no), the process returns.

In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the “special game success / failure determination process 1” (see FIGS. 6 to 8) is performed, and then the “special game process 2” shown in FIG. 26 is executed. In this process, it is confirmed whether the condition device is operating (S470). If the condition device is not operating (S470: no), the process returns. If it is operating (S470: yes), it is confirmed whether the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S471). If the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S471: no), it is confirmed whether the small hit start effect is being performed (S472). If it is not during the small hit start effect (S472: no), it is confirmed whether the second big winning opening 21 is open (S473). If not open (S473: no), it is confirmed whether the specific area 212 is valid (S474). If it is not valid (S474: no), it is confirmed whether the small hit end effect is being performed (S475). If the production is in progress (S475: yes), it is confirmed whether the small hit end production end time has elapsed (S476). If the end time has elapsed (S476: yes), the operation of the condition device is ended (S477), and then the small hit set in the process of S312 of the “special drawing determination / rejection determination process 1” (FIG. 6). Is set (S478), and it is confirmed whether or not to set a short-time game (S479). If the time setting is set (S479: yes), 1 is set in the time setting flag (S480), the counter value of the time setting counter is set (S481), and the process returns.
If the end time of the small hit end effect has not elapsed in the process of S476 (S476: no), the process returns if the short game is not set in the process of S479 (S479: no).
If the small hit end effect is not in effect in the process of S475 (S475: no), a small hit start effect setting process is performed (S482), a small hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 83 in this process, and the process returns. On the side of the sub integration device 83 that has received the command, the effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 under the control of the effect symbol control device 82.

  If the small hit start effect is being performed in the process of S472 (S472: yes), as shown in FIG. 27, it is confirmed whether the small hit start effect end time has elapsed (S490). If the end time has elapsed (S490: yes), the second big prize opening 21 is released (S491), and the second big prize opening specific area 212 is validated (S492). Next, the result of the prefetch determination determined and stored in the “start opening winning confirmation process 3” (FIG. 25) is referred to (S493), and it is confirmed whether the determination result (determination content) is a small hit A determination (S494). If it is a small hit A determination (S494: yes), in the small hit setting reference process of S495, refer to the contents of the small hit setting set in the "special figure win / fail determination process 1" (FIGS. 6 to 8). , Designating the content of the production of the second prefetching effect (corresponding to the second prefetching effect content designating means of the present invention). Based on this, the second prefetch effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 83 (S496, corresponding to effect content transmitting means of the present invention).

The sub-integrating device 83 receives the “first look-ahead determination process 1” (FIG. 14) by receiving the look-ahead determination command and the second look-ahead effect command of the “start opening winning confirmation process 3” (FIG. 25), The “first prefetch determination process 2” (FIG. 15), the “countdown notice process” (FIG. 16) and the “second prefetch determination process” (FIG. 19) are executed, and the first prefetch effect or the second prefetch effect is executed. The
In the present embodiment, in the “second prefetch determination process”, a process of referring to the second prefetch effect command is performed in the processes of S701 and S702.

  According to this embodiment, in addition to the same effects as the first embodiment, the main control device 80 that backs up the power supply in the event of a power failure stores pre-judgment determination results, such as the effect content of the small hit game Since the result of the prefetch determination is stored even if a power failure occurs, the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect can be executed in the same manner as before the power failure after the power is restored.

A fourth embodiment will be described. The basic configuration of this embodiment is almost the same as that of the third embodiment, and differences will be mainly described.
As shown in FIG. 28, the game board 10B is provided with a large center case 14B provided with an effect symbol display device 15 in the approximate center of the game area 13, and the center case 14A provides a second big prize opening 21B. It is configured.

The second big winning opening 21B includes an openable / closable member 211b on the upper edge of the center case 14B, and opens the openable / closable member 211b at the time of a small hit. When the opening / closing member 211b is opened, the game ball that has entered the ball flows down to the lower center of the center case 14B. A distribution member 213b made of a rotating disk is installed in the center of the lower part of the center case 14B, and the game balls are distributed by the distribution member 213b and enter the specific area 212b or a not-shown entrance.
In the central position below the center case 14B, a general drawing start port 24 for a general drawing lottery is provided. A special drawing start port 22 is provided at the left lateral position of the center case 14B, and a first grand prize winning port 20 is provided at the lower right portion of the game area 13 at the right lateral position of the normal drawing start port 24.

In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the normal figure starting port 24, a lottery determination of the normal figure is performed, and the effect symbol display device 15 performs a variation effect of the pseudo symbol of the normal figure. When the usual drawing is a win, the special figure starting port (normal electric accessory) 22 is opened. For example, it opens once with an opening time of 1.68 seconds.
At this time, when a game ball enters the special figure starting port 22, a special figure win / fail lottery is performed. In this case, it is a big hit or a small hit with a probability close to 100%. If the lottery result is a big hit (direct hit big hit), the first big winning opening 20 is opened and the big hit game is started. If it is a small hit, the opening / closing member 211b of the second big winning opening 21B is opened in a predetermined manner (for example, once in 1.68 seconds or four times in 0.3 seconds).
When the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 21B enters the specific area 212b with a small hit, the accessory continuous operation device is activated to open the first big prize opening 20 and become a big hit game. When the big hit ends, the time-short game (open extension function) can be set.

Next, program processing relating to the first and second prefetch effects in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the first pre-reading effect that suggests that there is a possibility of hitting the ordinary reserved memory is executed, and the second pre-reading effect is performed when the special drawing is a lottery.
As shown in FIG. 29, in the “opening start opening winning confirmation process” executed by the main control device 80, it is first checked whether or not a game ball has entered the opening general opening 24 (S240). If there is an incoming ball (S240: yes), it is checked whether the usual number of reserved memories has already reached the upper limit (S241). The upper limit number that can be stored is four. If the upper limit number has not been reached (S241: yes), in the extracted random number holding storage process of S242, the random number value extracted due to the incoming ball (random number for winning determination, random number for determining winning symbol, reach determination) Random numbers for use, random numbers for determining variation patterns, etc.) are stored as usual reserved storage.

  In the subsequent prefetch determination process (S243), a conventional prefetch determination is performed. That is, it is a process of determining whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination stored on hold can perform an effect that makes the player have an expectation before the notification of the determination of success / failure due to the fluctuation of the usual figure. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the random number value for hit determination stored on hold coincides with a value determined to be a predetermined hit, and when it does not match, it is determined to be lost. The determination content is any one of hit determination, reach loss determination, or loss determination. In the process of S243, it is also determined whether to permit execution of the prefetch determination relating to the special drawing.

Next, in the prefetch determination storage process of S244, the usual prefetch determination result is stored in the storage area of the main controller 80. In the subsequent prefetch determination command transmission process, the prefetch determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrating apparatus 83 as a normal prefetch determination command (S245). The pre-reading determination command for ordinary drawings includes information related to permission for pre-reading determination for special drawings.
Subsequently, the number of lighting of the general-purpose hold number display device 19 is increased by 1, and the hold memory number instruction command transmission process for transmitting the current hold memory number to the sub integrated device 83 is performed (S246). It should be noted that the current pending storage number command transmitted in this process and the prefetch determination command transmitted in S245 may be combined to transmit the prefetch determination result information and the current pending storage number information at a time. . After the process of S246, or if S240 and S241 are negative (S240: no, S241: no), the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the “start opening winning confirmation process 4” executed by the main controller 80, it is first confirmed whether or not a game ball has entered the special figure starting opening 22 (S250). If there is an incoming ball (S250: yes), it is checked whether the number of reserved memories in the special figure has already reached the upper limit (S251). The upper limit is four. If the upper limit number has not been reached (S251: yes), in the extracted random number hold storage process of S252, the random number value of the special figure extracted due to the above-mentioned incoming ball (random number for jackpot determination, random number for jackpot symbol determination, reach determination) Random numbers for determining variation patterns, random numbers for determining variation patterns, etc.) are stored as special memory.

  Subsequently, the determination contents (results) of the pre-reading determination of the common figure determined in the “opening start winning confirmation process” are referred to (S253), and it is confirmed whether or not the pre-reading determination of the special figure is permitted in the determination. (S254). If it is permitted (S254: yes), prefetch determination of the special figure is performed (S255). This process determines whether or not the stored random number for jackpot determination matches a predetermined value determined to be a jackpot, and if not, matches the value determined to be a jackpot. If it does not match the value of either big hit or small hit, it is judged as lost.

Next, in the prefetch determination command transmission process of S256, the special drawing prefetch determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrating apparatus 83 as the special drawing prefetch determination command.
Subsequently, the number of lighting of the special figure hold number display device 17 is increased by 1, and the hold memory number instruction command transmission process for transmitting the current hold memory number to the sub integrated device 83 is performed (S257). It should be noted that the current pending storage number command transmitted in this process and the prefetch determination command transmitted in S256 may be combined to transmit the prefetch determination result information and the current pending storage number information at a time. . After S257, or if S270 and S271 are negative (S270: no, S271: no), the process returns.

In the sub-integrating device 83, the “first look-ahead determination process 1” (FIG. 14), “first” is received by receiving the usual look-ahead determination command of the “normal start start winning confirmation process” (FIG. 29). The prefetch determination process 2 ”(FIG. 15) and the“ countdown notice process ”(FIG. 16) are executed, and the first prefetch effect relating to the ordinary drawing is executed.
Further, upon receiving the special chart prefetch determination command of the “start opening prize confirmation process 4” (FIG. 30), the “second prefetch determination process” (FIG. 19) is executed, and the second prefetch effect relating to the special chart is executed. Is executed.

  According to the present embodiment, the same effects as those of the third embodiment can be achieved, and the first prefetching effect relating to the ordinary drawing and the second prefetching effect relating to the special drawing can be suitably executed.

In the fourth embodiment, the determination as to whether or not to execute the special look second look-ahead effect is performed in the process of S254 of the “start opening winning confirmation process 4” (FIG. 30). Not limited to this, the determination may be executed in “special game processing 2” (FIG. 26).
In the process of S472 of the “special game process 2”, if the small hit start effect is being performed (S472: yes), as shown in FIG. 31, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit start effect end time has elapsed (S800). . If the end time has elapsed (S800: yes), the second big winning opening is opened (S801), and the specific area of the second big winning opening is validated (S802). Next, with reference to the result of the pre-reading determination of the common drawing determined and stored in the “general drawing start entrance winning confirmation process” (FIG. 29) (S803), is the determination result (determination content) determined to permit the second pre-reading effect? Confirm (S804). If it is permitted (S804: yes), the contents of the small hit setting set in the “special drawing success / failure determination processing 2” (FIG. 24) are referred to (S805), and based on this, the sub-integrating device 83 is referred to the second. A pre-reading effect command may be transmitted (S806).

  The present invention is not limited to the first to fourth embodiments, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention.

10, 10A, 10B Game board 15 Production symbol display device (symbol display device)
20 First Grand Prize Port 21 Second Grand Prize Port 212, 212a, 212b Specific Area 22 First Start Port (Start Port)
23 Second start port (start port)
50 Pachinko machines (ball game machines)
80 Main controller (prefetch determination means, prefetch determination storage means, second prefetch effect permission execution means, prefetch determination transmission means, second prefetch effect content designation means, effect content transmission means)
82 Production design control device (sub control device)
83 sub integrated control device (sub control device, prefetch determination storage means, first prefetch effect execution means, second prefetch effect execution means)

Claims (6)

Random values are extracted as a result of the game balls entering the starting port, the random values are stored as reserved memory, and whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player based on the reserved memory Is a bullet ball game machine that informs the result of the lottery by the display effect of the symbol display device,
A first grand prize opening provided to be opened and closed; a second major prize opening provided to be openable and closable; and a specific area provided to enter a game ball entered into the second major prize opening; Have
If the result of the lottery is a big win, the first big prize opening is opened in a predetermined manner to execute a special game advantageous for winning a prize ball,
If the result of the lottery is a small hit, a small hit game is performed in which the second big prize opening is opened in a predetermined manner, and the special game is executed when a game ball enters the specific area during the opening. In bullet ball machines,
Whether or not the random number value of the reserved memory is a specific value that is the big hit or the small hit, prefetch determination means for prefetching in advance of the lottery of the reserved memory;
Prefetch determination storage means for storing the result of the prefetch determination as a prefetch determination memory corresponding to the hold storage;
Based on the prefetch determination storage, first prefetch effect execution means for executing a first prefetch effect that suggests the possibility of the big hit or the small hit in the hold storage;
Based on the pre-reading determination memory, the game content of the special game when a game ball enters the specific area from the small hit game and executes the special game, and a specific game state different from normal after the special game A second pre-reading effect execution means for executing a second pre-reading effect that suggests that there is a possibility of being given,
The second look-ahead effect execution means causes the symbol display device to display the second look-ahead when the small hit occurs and the second big prize opening is opened, or when entering the second big prize opening. A ball game machine characterized by performing a production. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The prefetch determination means includes prefetch effect permission means for setting whether to permit execution of the second prefetch effect when the result of the prefetch determination is a small hit,
A ball game machine configured so that the result of the prefetch determination includes the setting contents by the prefetch effect permitting means. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A main control device that controls the game including storage of the random number value and execution of the lottery, and a sub-control device that controls display effects of the symbol display device;
The main controller is
The prefetch determination means;
Prefetch determination transmission means for transmitting the result of the prefetch determination to the sub-control device,
The sub-control device
The prefetch determination storage means for storing the result of the prefetch determination transmitted from the main control device;
Said first prefetching effect execution means;
The second prefetch effect execution means,
The second prefetch effect executing means is a bullet ball game machine that executes the second prefetch effect based on the prefetch determination storage. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A main control device that controls the game including storage of the random number value and execution of the lottery, and a sub-control device that controls display effects of the symbol display device;
The main controller is
The prefetch determination means;
Prefetch determination transmission means for transmitting the result of the prefetch determination to the sub-control device;
The prefetch determination storage means;
Second look-ahead effect content designating means for designating effect content displayed on the symbol display device when the second big prize opening of the small hit game is opened and when entering the second big prize opening;
Effect content transmitting means for transmitting the effect content specified by the second prefetch effect content specifying means to the sub-control device,
The sub-control device
Said first prefetching effect execution means;
The second prefetch effect execution means,
The second pre-reading effect executing means is a ball game machine that causes the second pre-reading effect to be executed based on the received result of the pre-reading determination and the content of the effect. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 to 4,
The second pre-reading effect executing means is a ball game machine that executes the second pre-reading effect when the first pre-reading effect by the first pre-reading effect executing means is not executed. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 to 4,
A first start port and a second start port are provided as the start ports,
As the second starting port, it is configured to be opened and closed, and is constituted by a normal electric accessory that is opened when another lottery different from the lottery is executed and the lottery result is successful,
The second pre-reading effect executing means is a ball game machine that causes the second pre-reading effect to be executed with respect to the reserved storage at the time of entering the second start opening.

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