JP5807852B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball ball game machine such as an arrange ball machine or a pachinko machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game board surface.

When a game ball is fired toward the game board surface and the game ball flowing down the game board surface is detected by a start detection device (such as a start opening), the symbol display device starts to display a variation of the symbol, 2. Description of the Related Art A ball ball game machine that starts a “hit game”, which is a game state advantageous to a player when stopped by a symbol, is widely known. In such a ball game machine, when a game ball is detected by the start detection device during the symbol variation display, the detection of the game ball is stored as “hold”, and after the current variation display ends, A new variable display corresponding to is started.

In such a ball game machine, when storing a hold, it is determined in advance whether or not the hold is a specific hold, and a specific hold is included in a plurality of stored hold Shows that there is a high possibility that the symbol will be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the symbol corresponding to the specific hold before the start order of the variable display of the symbol corresponding to the specific hold comes around. ) Has also been proposed. For example, a ball game having an effect (holding notice effect) for performing a specific hold display in a mode different from a normal hold display for a specific hold as performing a hold display corresponding to the number of stored holds And a ball game machine with an effect (continuous notice effect) that is continued over a plurality of variable displays until the display of the variable corresponding to the specific hold is ended. (Patent Document 2). In this way, by executing the notice effect based on the occurrence of the specific hold, it is possible to notify the player of the occurrence of the hit and enhance the gaming interest.

JP 2004-173957 A JP 2003-275420 A

However, in order to execute a notice effect based on the occurrence of a specific hold, from the game control means for determining whether or not the specific hold is made when storing the hold, the current hold is directed toward the effect control means for controlling various effects. It is necessary to send information such as the number and determination result (whether it is a specific hold), and if any abnormality occurs when sending or receiving such information, there is a problem that an incorrect notice is given to the player there were. For example, even though the third hold is actually a specific hold (holding with a high probability of winning), the information for one normal hold (hold that is not a specific hold) that occurred before that is transmitted If you give a notice that the second hold is a specific hold,
A result different from the advance notice is derived (for example, the symbol change display corresponding to the specific suspension is stopped and the symbol is stopped and displayed). This can also occur in the same manner when the production control means cannot correctly manage the number of holds (for example, when the number of holds has been subtracted regardless of the symbol variation display). Then, as a result of such an erroneous notice effect, the reliability of the game may be impaired.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems in the prior art, and effectively prevents an erroneous notice effect from being performed in a ball game machine that performs a notice effect based on the occurrence of a specific hold. The purpose is to provide technology that can prevent this.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, the bullet ball game machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A lottery is performed using a random number acquired based on the game ball entering the starting port, and the symbol for indicating the result of the lottery is displayed in a variable manner and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner. A ball game machine,
A main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling production based on information transmitted from the main control means,
The main control means includes
Hold storage means for storing a random number acquired based on a game ball entering the start port as a hold in the order of the balls entered;
Specific hold determination means for determining whether or not the hold stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined specific hold;
Transmission means for transmitting information on the number of holds, information on the result of determination by the specific hold determination means to the sub-control means,
The sub-control means includes
A hold display execution means for performing a hold display;
When the information regarding the specific hold is received as a result of the determination by the specific hold determination means, the display of the hold display indicates that the specific hold is made before the start order of the variable display of symbols based on the specific hold arrives. A notice effect execution means for performing a hold notice effect suggested by an aspect;
Holding information storage means for storing information on the number of holdings transmitted from the main control means ,
If the information regarding the number of holds transmitted from the main control means is not received while the symbol is being displayed, the hold notice effect is set to a prohibited state, and the main control means is in a prohibited state of the hold notice effect. When the information regarding the specific hold is received as a result of the determination by the specific hold determination means, the hold display is displayed in a normal display mode without performing the hold notice effect.
In addition, when a lottery is performed using a random number acquired based on the game ball entering the start opening, and the symbol for indicating the result of the lottery is displayed in a variable manner and stopped by the winning symbol, A ball game machine that performs
A main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling production based on information transmitted from the main control means,
The main control means includes
Hold storage means for storing a random number acquired based on a game ball entering the start port as a hold in the order of the balls entered;
Specific hold determination means for determining whether or not the hold stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined specific hold;
Transmission means for transmitting information on the number of holds, information on the result of determination by the specific hold determination means to the sub-control means,
The sub-control means includes
A hold display execution means for performing a hold display;
When the information regarding the specific hold is received as a result of the determination by the specific hold determination means, the display of the hold display indicates that the specific hold is made before the start order of the variable display of symbols based on the specific hold arrives. A notice effect execution means for performing a hold notice effect suggested by an aspect;
Holding information storage processing execution means for performing processing for storing information on the number of holds sent from the main control means as hold information;
The suspension notice effect is set to a prohibited state when the display of the symbol variation is being performed and the process of storing as the hold information has not been accurately performed, and the specific hold is placed from the main control means when the hold notice effect is prohibited. When the information on the specific hold is received as a result of the determination by the determination means, the hold display is displayed in a normal display mode without performing the hold notice effect .
In this way, for example, due to some abnormality in the operation control of the gaming machine such as a communication abnormality of a signal (information) indicating a change in the number of holdings due to the occurrence of holding or use of holding, the holding storage means of the game control means The information on the number of holds stored (control signal) is not accurately transmitted to the effect control means, or the hold information storage means of the effect control means cannot correctly process the number of hold information. When a storage abnormality occurs such that the number of holds included in the hold information stored in the means is greater or less than the actual number of holds stored in the hold storage means, the hold information storage means at that time It is possible to prevent an erroneous notice effect based on the stored uncertain hold information (the start order of the variable display of symbols based on the specific hold) being executed. As a result, it is possible to avoid the loss of the player's reliability of the game, which increases the expectation of the big hit by the notice effect.

The bullet ball game machine of the reference invention disclosed in the present specification for reference is
A first symbol display device capable of variably displaying the first symbol;
A second symbol display device capable of variably displaying the second symbol;
A first start detection device that triggers the start of variable display of the first symbol;
A second start detection device that triggers the start of variable display of the second symbol;
With
In response to the first start detecting device detecting a game ball, the first symbol display game is used to perform the first symbol variation game to be stopped and displayed after the first symbol display device is variably displayed.
When the second start detection device detects a game ball, the second symbol display game is used to perform a second symbol variation game in which the second symbol display device variably displays and then stops the display.
When a symbol is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device as a result of the first symbol variation game, or when a symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device as a result of the second symbol variation game A ball game machine that plays a hit game,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the first symbol variation game, the second symbol variation game, and the winning game;
Production control means for controlling various productions based on control signals from the game control means,
With
The game control means includes
When a game ball is detected by the first start detection device or the second start detection device during the variation display of the first symbol or the second symbol, the game ball is detected after the variation display is completed. In order to start a new variation display, the detection of the game ball is performed as the first symbol hold or the second symbol hold corresponding to each of the start detection devices where the game ball is detected, together with the detection order of the game balls. Holding storage means for storing;
When the first symbol hold or the second symbol hold is stored by the hold storage unit, a specific hold determination unit that determines whether or not the stored hold is a specific hold;
The number of the first symbol hold stored in the hold storage means, the number of the second symbol hold stored in the hold storage means, the determination result by the specific hold determination means, and the hold storage means A signal transmission means for transmitting a hold control signal related to the detection order of the game balls being transmitted to the effect control means;
Have
The production control means includes
Signal receiving means for receiving the hold control signal transmitted by the signal transmitting means;
Based on the hold control signal received by the signal receiving means, a first symbol hold number indicating the number of the first symbol hold, a second symbol hold number indicating the number of the second symbol hold, and the specific hold Holding information storage means for acquiring information relating to the presence or absence and the order of detection of game balls by the first start detection device or the second start detection device, and storing the acquired information as hold information;
When the hold information stored in the hold information storage means includes the specific hold, the change display of the first symbol or the second symbol based on the specific hold becomes the stop display of the winning symbol. Notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of being connected,
The number of the first symbol hold and the number of the second symbol hold stored in the hold storage means, the number of the first symbol hold included in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means and the It is determined whether or not the second symbol hold count matches, and is included in the detection order of the game balls stored in the hold storage means and the hold information stored in the hold information storage means A storage abnormality detection means for detecting a storage abnormality of the holding information storage means by determining whether or not the detection order of the game balls is consistent;
When the storage abnormality detection unit detects the storage abnormality, the first symbol hold number and the second symbol hold number in the hold information stored in the hold information storage unit at the time of the detection, A notice effect prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the notice effect by the notice effect executing means until the variable display of the first symbol or the second symbol of the total number of times is finished,
It is characterized by having.
In the ball game machine according to the reference invention, when a game ball is detected by the start detection device while the symbol display is displayed on the symbol display device, the game control means stores the detection of the game ball as a hold (holding storage). Means), it is determined whether the stored hold is a specific hold before the start order of the variable display of symbols based on the hold is reached (specific hold determination means). Further, a hold control signal related to the number of stored holds and a determination result (hold determination result) as to whether or not a specific hold is made is transmitted to the effect control means (signal transmission means). In the production control means, based on the number of hold and the determination result (hold determination result) specified based on the received hold control signal, the number of holds, the presence / absence of the specific hold, and the start order of the variable display of symbols based on the specific hold Is stored as “holding information” (holding information storage means). When the stored hold information includes a specific hold, the symbol change display based on the specific hold is changed to the stop display of the symbol before the start order of the variable display based on the specific hold arrives. A notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of connection is executed (notice effect execution means). However, it is determined whether or not the number of holds stored in the hold storage means of the game control means matches the number of holds in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means of the effect control means. If the occurrence of storage abnormality in the hold information storage means is detected because they are not matched, the hold information stored in the hold information storage means at that time is detected. Until the change display of the symbol corresponding to the number of holds for
Execution of the notice effect is prohibited (notice effect prohibiting means).

Here, “the notice effect that suggests that the change display of the symbol based on the specific hold may lead to the stop display of the winning symbol” means that the display of the change of the design based on the specific hold is surely stopped and displayed. It is not limited to those that suggest (preliminary notice) that it will be done in advance, but the symbol fluctuation display based on normal suspension (holding that is not specific suspension) that the symbol may be stopped and displayed in the variation display based on the specific suspension It may be suggested (notice in advance) that the price is higher than that.

Further, “the number of holds stored in the hold information storage means and the number of holds in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means do not match” is stored in the hold information storage means, for example. In the state where the number of holds of the hold information being “3” is informed that the number of holds stored in the hold storage means becomes “3” with the occurrence of a new hold, With respect to the number of holds of the hold information stored in the hold information storage means, such as when the fact that the number of hold stored in the hold storage means is “1” is transmitted along with the digestion, This means that the number of holds stored in the hold storage means is an impossible value.

In this way, for example, due to some abnormality in the operation control of the gaming machine such as a communication abnormality of a signal (information) indicating a change in the number of holdings due to the occurrence of holding or use of holding, the holding storage means of the game control means The information on the number of holds stored (control signal) is not accurately transmitted to the effect control means, or the hold information storage means of the effect control means cannot correctly process the number of hold information. When a storage abnormality occurs such that the number of holds included in the hold information stored in the means is greater or less than the actual number of holds stored in the hold storage means, the hold information storage means at that time It is possible to prevent an erroneous notice effect based on the stored uncertain hold information (the start order of the variable display of symbols based on the specific hold) being executed. As a result, it is possible to avoid the loss of the player's reliability of the game, which increases the expectation of the big hit by the notice effect.

In the ball game machine of the reference invention, the first symbol display device capable of variably displaying the first symbol,
A second symbol display device capable of variably displaying the second symbol; a first start detection device that triggers the start of variation display of the first symbol; and a second start detector that triggers the start of variation display of the second symbol; When a game ball is detected by the first start detection device or the second start detection device during the variation display of the first symbol or the second symbol, the detection of the game ball is detected as the start detection when the game ball is detected. The first symbol hold or the second symbol hold corresponding to the device is stored together with the detection order of the game balls (holding storage means). Further, it is determined whether or not the newly stored first symbol hold and second symbol hold are specific hold (specific hold determination means). And the number of the 1st symbol hold | maintenance memorize | stored (1st symbol hold number), the number of 2nd symbol hold | maintenance (2nd symbol hold number), and the determination result (whether there is a specific hold). In addition, a hold control signal relating to the detection order of game balls (the order of occurrence of the first symbol hold or the second symbol hold) by the first start detection device or the second start detection device is transmitted to the effect control means. In the production control means, the first specified based on the received hold control signal
Detection of a game ball by the first start detection device or the second start detection device in addition to the number of symbol hold, the number of second symbol hold, the presence / absence of specific hold, and the start order of the variable display of symbols based on the specific hold Information related to the order (the first symbol hold or second symbol hold occurrence order) is stored as “hold information” (hold information storage means), and if the hold information includes a specific hold, a notice is given. Production is executed (notification production execution means). However, the number of the first symbol hold or the number of the second symbol hold stored in the hold storage means, and the number of the first symbol hold and the number of the second symbol hold included in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means And the detection order of the game balls by the first start detection device or the second start detection device stored in the holding storage means (first
Symbol hold or second symbol hold occurrence order) and the detection order of game balls by the first start detection device or the second start detection device included in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means (first symbol hold or The presence or absence of storage abnormality in the hold information storage means is detected by determining whether or not the second symbol hold occurrence order is consistent, and when the occurrence of storage abnormality is detected because they do not match Until the end of the variable display of the first symbol or the second symbol of the total number of the first symbol hold number and the second symbol hold number included in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means at that time The execution of the notice effect is prohibited (notice effect prohibiting means).

Thus, in the ball game machine having the first symbol and the second symbol, the first symbol hold based on the detection of the game ball by the first start detection device and the second based on the detection of the game ball by the second start detection device. Symbol hold may be mixed according to the detection order of game balls by each start detection device. In the configuration in which a plurality of start detection devices are provided in this way, the number of occurrences (execution of the hold storage process by the hold storage unit and the hold information storage process by the hold information storage unit compared to the case where there is only one start detection device. Naturally, the number of times increases. Therefore, in the configuration in which a plurality of start detection devices are provided, the risk (risk) that the storage abnormality of the hold information storage unit as described above occurs is higher than in the case where only one start detection device exists.

Therefore, in the configuration having the first symbol (first start detection device) and the second symbol (second start detection device), the number of the first symbol hold or the second symbol hold stored in the hold storage means is: The detection order of the game balls stored in the holding storage means as well as the determination as to whether or not it matches the first symbol holding number or the second symbol holding number included in the holding information stored in the holding information storage means However, by determining whether or not it matches the detection order of the game balls included in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means, it is possible to accurately detect the occurrence of a storage abnormality in the hold information storage means. Can do.

That is, “the number of the first symbol hold or the second symbol hold stored in the hold storing means” and “
Even if “the first symbol hold number or the second symbol hold number included in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means” is “matched”, “the order of detection of the game balls stored in the hold storage means” When,
When the “detection order of the game balls included in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means” is “not consistent”, the symbol (the first symbol or the second symbol) recognized by the game control means There is a “deviation” between the start order of the variable display and the start order of the variable display of the symbol (the first symbol or the second symbol) recognized by the effect control means. Under such circumstances, The effect control unit cannot appropriately execute the effect accompanying the variable display of the symbol (the first symbol or the second symbol) performed under the control of the game control unit. Therefore, even if the detection order of the game balls stored in the hold storage means and the detection order of the game balls included in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means are “inconsistent”, the hold The occurrence of storage abnormality in the information storage means can be detected.

And when the occurrence of storage abnormality in the hold information storage means is detected, the total number of the first symbol hold number and the second symbol hold number included in the hold information stored in the hold information storage means at that time If the execution of the notice effect is prohibited until the fluctuation display of the first symbol or the second symbol is finished,
It is possible to prevent an erroneous notice effect from being performed based on uncertain hold information stored in the hold information storage means (starting order of variable display based on specific hold).

As described above, according to the present invention, an erroneous notice effect is performed in a ball game machine that determines in advance whether or not the stored hold is a specific hold and executes the notice effect based on the occurrence of the specific hold. Can be effectively prevented.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st symbol display apparatus mounted in the pachinko machine of a present Example, and a 2nd symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen structure of the production | presentation display apparatus mounted in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the starting port unit mounted in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the display mode of the normal symbol display part. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the stop display aspect of special figure 1 or special figure 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the one aspect | mode of the effect performed with an effect display apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the rough flow of the game control processing which CPU mounted in the main control board performs in order to control progress of a game. It is the flowchart which showed a part of special symbol game process performed in a game control process. It is the flowchart which showed the part which continues from FIG. 11 of the special symbol game process performed in a game control process. It is the flowchart which showed the remaining part of the special symbol game process performed in a game control process. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the fluctuation | variation display related process performed in a special symbol game process. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the big hit lottery table used with the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special electric accessory game process performed in a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the hold related process at the time of a start winning prize which CPU of a sub control board | substrate performs. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the case where the mismatching of the memory content of RAM of a main control board and the memory content of RAM of a sub control board arises at the time of start winning. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the design fluctuation effect relevant process which CPU of a sub control board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a part of change start pending | holding related process performed in a design fluctuation effect related process. It is a flowchart which shows the remaining part of the fluctuation start time hold related process performed in the symbol fluctuation effect related process. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the case where inconsistency with the memory content of RAM of a main control board, and the memory content of RAM of a sub control board arises at the time of a symbol variation start. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated a mode that the reservation notice effect was performed with the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is the time chart which illustrated a mode that execution of a notice effect was prohibited. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the design fluctuation effect relevant treatment which CPU of the sub control board of a modification performs.

In the present invention, when a start detection device (a start port through which a game ball can enter, a start gate through which a game ball can pass, etc.) provided on the game board detects a game ball, the symbol display on the symbol display device starts. In addition, it can be implemented in a ball game machine in which a game is started when the symbol display is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device as the change display ends.

Specifically, for example, (1) a type (a so-called seven machine type) in which a special game called a big hit game is started when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the change display of the special symbol. A pachinko machine and (2) the variable pitching device (special electric accessory) can enter when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the variation display of the special symbol. A pachinko machine of a type that hits a big hit game (special game) when a game ball passes through a specific area (V area) (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed feather type), or (3) normal symbol variation display When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the first variable pitching device (ordinary electric accessory) can enter the game, and a special ball ball enters the first variable pitching device. The symbol variation display starts, and the special symbol variation table When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the game, the second variable ball entry device (special electric accessory) can enter the ball, and a specific region (V region) in the second variable ball entry device is displayed. A pachinko machine of a type (so-called 1 type 2 mixed digipachi type) in which a big hit game (special game) is started by passing a game ball, or (4) a unit game (1) by firing a predetermined number of game balls Game), and during the unit game, when the guide symbol variation display ends, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed to open the accessory operating port (variable pitching device). A ball such as an arrangement ball machine that can be played in a special game state (a big hit game state) in which a predetermined number of unit games can be easily scored after the game ball that has entered the ball passes through a specific region (V region). The present invention can be applied to a ball game machine. Hereinafter, as an embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a seven-machine type pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine) will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Overview of the game:
C. Pachinko machine control contents:
C-1. Game control processing:
C-2. Special design game processing:
C-3. Special electric game game processing:
C-4. Processing related to suspension at start-up prize:
C-5. Pattern variation production related processing:
D. Variation:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a front frame 4, an upper dish part 5, a lower dish part 6, a game board 10, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 10 is omitted. The front frame 4 is attached to a middle frame 3 (not shown), and the middle frame 3 is attached to a main body frame 2 (not shown). Middle frame 3
Is molded of a plastic material and attached to the inside of the main body frame 2. Body frame 2
Is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms the outer frame of the pachinko machine 1. One end of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported with respect to the middle frame 3, and the middle frame 3
One end is pivotally supported relative to the body frame 2. The game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and the front side is covered with the front frame 4.

The front frame 4 is formed of a plastic material, and has a circular open portion 4a at a substantially central portion.
Is formed. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted in the open portion 4a, and the board surface of the game board 10 disposed on the back side can be visually recognized. Further, the front frame 4 is provided with various lamps 4b to 4f for enhancing the game effect.

An upper dish portion 5 is provided below the front frame 4, and a lower dish portion 6 is provided below the upper dish portion 5. A locking device 9 is provided on the right side of the front frame 4, and a prepaid card type ball lending device 13 (CR unit) is provided on the left side of the front frame 4.

The upper dish portion 5 is provided with a dish-shaped recess and a dish outer edge portion 5a formed so as to surround the recess. The game ball is thrown into the recess formed in the upper plate part 5, and the launcher unit 12
(See FIG. 6). The dish outer edge 5a is provided with various buttons such as a game ball lending switch 5b, a return switch 5c, and a discharge button for discharging the inserted game ball. Furthermore, a first speaker 5y having a plurality of long holes and a large number of small holes formed thereon is provided at a substantially central portion of the upper plate part 5. Further, two effect buttons SW1 and SW2 are provided on the front side of the upper plate part 5. The player can intervene in the progress of the game by pressing these effect buttons SW1 and SW2 to select characters and game conditions appearing in the game effect.

The lower plate part 6 is provided with a discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 1, and the discharged game balls are stored in the lower plate part 6. Further, second speakers 6 c are provided on the left and right sides of the lower surface of the lower dish portion 6.

A firing handle 8 is provided at the right end of the lower plate portion 6. The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a for detecting that the player is touching the handle. The rotation axis of the launching handle 8 is connected to a launching device unit 12 (not shown) mounted on the back side of the lower plate portion 6, and when the player rotates the firing handle 8, the movement is transferred to the launching device unit 12. Then, a launch motor (not shown) built in the unit rotates, and a game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 8. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 10. As described above, the game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 11 surrounded by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 is formed at the center of the game board 10. The game ball launched from the launcher unit 12 described above passes between the outer rail 14 and the inner rail 15 and is released to the game area 11.

A central device 26 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11. A start port unit 17 is provided below the central device 26. As will be described later, the start port unit 17 has 2
The first starting port 17a provided on the upper side is a fixed entrance ball, and the second starting port 17b provided on the lower side is paired on the left and right. This is a so-called tulip-type entrance that is configured to be openable and closable. The detailed configuration of the start port unit 17 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

The central device 26 mainly includes a decorative center accessory 26a and an effect display device 27 provided in a state surrounded by the center accessory 26a. Production display device 27
Is constituted by a liquid crystal display, and can perform a symbol variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol 1 on the first symbol display device 28 and the variation display of the special symbol 2 on the second symbol display device 32 described later. It is possible. This symbol variation effect is realized mainly by displaying various effect symbols such as an identification symbol and a background symbol in a variable display and a stop display. Production display device 27
The effect symbols displayed on the display screen will be described later.

A first symbol display device 28 is provided at the lower left of the central device 26, and a second symbol display device 32 is provided at the lower right of the central device 26. Among them, the first symbol display device 28 can display the normal symbol and the first special symbol (hereinafter, special symbol 1) in a variable manner and stop display, and the second symbol display device 32 can display the second symbol. A special symbol (hereinafter, special diagram 2) can be displayed in a variable manner and in a stopped manner. Detailed configurations of the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32 will be described later. The special figure 1 of this embodiment corresponds to the “first symbol” of the present invention, and the special figure 2 of this embodiment corresponds to the “second symbol” of the present invention.

A normal symbol operation gate 36 is provided at the left end of the game area 11, and a gate switch 36 s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided inside the gate.
Further, a lamp windmill 24 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 36 and the central device 26. A number of obstacle nails 23 are provided between and around each of these gaming devices.

A big prize device 31 is provided below the start port unit 17. This grand prize winning device 31
Is composed of a large winning opening 31d that opens largely in a substantially rectangular shape, an opening / closing door 31e for opening / closing the large winning opening 31d, a large winning opening solenoid 31m (see FIG. 6) for operating the opening / closing door 31e, and the like. ing. When a predetermined condition to be described later is satisfied and the opening / closing door 31e is opened, the big winning opening 31d is opened, and as a result, the game ball enters the big winning opening 31d with a high probability. A big hit game, which is a game state advantageous to the player, is started. Further, a special winning opening switch 31s (see FIG. 6) is provided inside the special winning opening 31d, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31d.

An out port 48 is provided below the grand prize winning device 31, and a back ball prevention member 58 is provided below the out port 48. The back ball prevention member 58 has a function of preventing a game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 11 from returning to the launch position.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 3A shows the first symbol display device 28, and FIG. 3B shows the second symbol display device 32. First, the first symbol display device 28
The configuration of will be described. As shown in FIG. 3A, the first symbol display device 28 of the present embodiment is configured by incorporating twelve small light emitting diodes (LEDs) in a substantially rectangular area. Of these twelve LEDs, the uppermost three LEDs constitute a normal symbol display unit 29, and the remaining nine LEDs constitute a special diagram 1 display unit 30. Furthermore, the normal symbol display unit 29 has one LED for displaying a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol LED 29a) and two LEDs for displaying the number of reserved normal symbols (hereinafter, a normal symbol). Hold indicator LED2
9b). Further, the special figure 1 display unit 30 includes seven LEDs for displaying the special figure 1 (hereinafter referred to as special figure 1 LED 30a) and two LEDs for displaying the number of holdings of the special figure 1 (hereinafter referred to as the special figure 1). , Special figure 1 hold display LED 30b). The manner in which the first symbol display device 28 of this embodiment uses these 12 LEDs to display the normal symbol, the number of ordinary symbols held, the special figure 1, and the number of special figures 1 held will be described later.

The 2nd symbol display apparatus 32 shown in FIG.3 (b) becomes a structure which removed the normal symbol display part 29 with respect to the 1st symbol display apparatus 28 mentioned above. That is, the second symbol display device 32 has seven LEDs for displaying special figure 2 (hereinafter referred to as special figure 2 LED 33a) and two LEDs for displaying the number of reserved special figure 2 ( (Hereinafter referred to as special figure 2 hold display LED 33b)
The special figure 2 LED 33a and the special figure 2 hold display LED 33b constitute the special figure 2 display unit 33. The display mode of the special symbol 2 display unit 33 in the second symbol display device 32 is basically the same as the display mode of the special symbol 1 display unit 30 in the first symbol display device 28.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 27 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As described above, the effect display device 27 is composed of a liquid crystal display,
On the display screen, there are three identification symbols 27a, 2 as symbols for effect display (effect symbols).
7b and 27c and the background symbol 27d of the background are displayed. Three identification symbols 27a,
27b and 27c are the special figure 1 or FIG. 3 (FIG. 3) in the special figure 1 display unit 30 shown in FIG.
In accordance with the variation display of the special figure 2 in the special figure 2 display section shown in b), it is variably displayed in various modes, and it is possible to produce a game. That is, three identification symbols 27a, 27b,
27c starts a variable display every time a special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2), which will be described later, is performed, and displays a stop when a predetermined variable time has elapsed. This is a symbol for notifying the player of the result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) by the display mode (stop display mode). As will be described in detail later, the effect display device 27 starts to display the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c in accordance with the start of the symbol variation effect, and the three identification symbols 27a and 27b in accordance with the end of the symbol variation effect. , 27c are displayed in a stopped state, and in this stop display mode (the combination of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c), “out-of-display” or “big hit display” indicating the result of the big win lottery is performed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a hold display area 27e is set at the lower part of the effect display device 27. In the hold display area 27e, a hold display corresponding to the total number of holds of the hold of the special figure 1 and the hold of the special figure 2 is displayed in accordance with the display on the special figure 1 hold display LED 30b and the special figure 2 hold display LED 33b. Made. Furthermore, in addition to the number of reservations for the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c, the background symbol 27d, and the special symbols (Special Fig. 1 and Special Fig. 2), the effect display device 27 performs in the progress process of the symbol variation effect. Various designs (pictures), characters, etc. are displayed corresponding to the displayed effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the start port unit 17 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As described above, the start port unit 17 includes the first start port 17a and the second start port 17.
b, the first start port 17a provided on the upper side is a fixed entrance, and the second start port 17b provided on the lower side is a tulip having a pair of wing pieces 17w. It is the entrance to the ceremony. The pair of wing pieces 17w are in a substantially upright normal state (see FIG. 5A),
It is possible to take two states, that is, an open state rotated toward the outside (see FIG. 5B). As shown in FIG. 5A, in the normal state in which the wing piece 17w is almost upright, almost no game ball can enter the second start port 17b, but only enter the first start port 17a. However, when the pair of wing pieces 17w are opened to the outside, the game ball can enter the second start port 17b. And as FIG.5 (b) shows, in the open state, the 2nd starting port 17b becomes easier to enter a game ball than the 1st starting port 17a.

In addition, the game balls that have entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b are guided to the back side of the game board 10 through passages provided in the respective start ports. A first start port switch 17s is provided in the middle of the passage from the first start port 17a, and a second start port switch 17t is provided in the middle of the passage from the second start port 17b. The game balls that have entered the 17a or the second starting port 17b are detected by the first starting port switch 17s or the second starting port switch 17t, respectively.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of a number of control boards and various boards, but focusing on its functions, the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to the winning ball The main control board 200 for controlling the control, the sub control board 220 for controlling the control of the game using the design symbols, lamps and sound effects, and the specific display of the effect display device 27 in accordance with instructions from the sub control board 220 The display control board 230 that performs control, the payout control board 240 that controls the operation of paying out a rented or winning ball, the launch control board 260 that controls the game ball, and the like. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and a CPU
Various peripheral LSIs such as a ROM storing various programs and data to be executed in the above and a RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing the programs are connected to each other via a bus. Also, the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 6 represents the input / output direction (transmission / reception direction) of data or signals.

As shown, the main control board 200 (CPU 201) is connected to the first start port switch 17.
s, the second start port switch 17t, the big prize port switch 31s, the gate switch 36s, etc., and the sub-control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, etc.
Send commands to command various actions. Further, the main control board 200 has a second start port 1.
The start opening solenoid 17m for opening and closing the pair of blade pieces provided in 7b, the large winning opening solenoid 31m for opening and closing the large winning opening 31d, and the normal symbol and special figure 1 are displayed in a variable manner. A first symbol display device 28, a second symbol display device 32 for performing variable display of the special symbol 2 and the like are connected to the various solenoids 17m and 31m, the first symbol display device 28, and the second symbol display device 32. These operations are also controlled by transmitting operation signals. In this embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls the progress of the winning game by changing the symbols on the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32 and opening / closing the special winning opening 31d. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 constitutes one aspect of the “game control means” of the present invention.

When the sub-control board 220 (CPU 221) receives various commands from the main control board 200, the sub-control board 220 (CPU 221) analyzes the contents of the command and performs control for executing a game effect according to the result. That is, a command for designating display contents is transmitted to the display control board 230 that performs display control of the effect display device 27 described above, an amplifier board 224 that drives the various speakers 5y and 6c, various decorative LEDs, A drive signal is transmitted to the decorative drive substrate 226 that drives the lamp. In addition, the operation signals from the effect buttons SW 1 and SW 2 described above are input to the sub-control board 220 via the effect button board 228. CPU 2 of sub control board 220
Since 21 controls various effects, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment.
Constitutes one aspect of the “production control means” of the present invention.

The display control board 230 includes an image R in addition to the CPU 231, the ROM 232, and the RAM 233.
OM234 and VDP (not shown) are provided. Then, the CPU 2 of the display control board 230
31 performs display control of the effect display device 27 using the RAM 233 as a work area in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 232. Specifically, when a control command (display control command) from the sub control board 220 is received, control for displaying an effect image corresponding to the received command on the display screen of the effect display device 27 is performed. The image ROM 234 of the display control board 230 stores effect image data corresponding to various game effects such as symbol variation effects and jackpot game effects.

The payout control board 240 is responsible for various controls relating to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, a ball rental switch 5b or a return switch 5 provided on the upper plate part 5 described above by the player.
When c is operated, the signal is transmitted to the ball lending device 13 via the payout control board 240.
The ball lending device 13 pays out a ball while transmitting / receiving data to / from the payout control board 240. When the main control board 200 transmits a prize ball payout command, the payout control board 240 receives this command and sends a drive signal to the payout motor 109m to pay out the prize ball.

In addition, under the control of the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 transmits a signal for allowing the game ball to be launched (launch permission signal) toward the launch control board 260, and the launch control board 260 In response to the launch permission signal, performs various controls for launching the game ball.

B. Overview of the game:
Next, an outline of the game performed in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration will be briefly described.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game is performed as follows. First, when a player throws a game ball into the recess of the upper plate portion 5 and rotates the launch handle 8, the game balls thrown into the upper plate portion 5 are supplied to the launcher unit 12 one by one, The game area 11 described above with reference to FIG.
Fired. The strength of launching the game ball can be adjusted by the rotation angle of the firing handle 8, and the player can change the rotation angle of the firing handle 8,
The launch position can be aimed.

When the launched game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 36 provided on the left side of the game area 11, the normal symbol variation display is started on the first symbol display device 28 provided on the lower left side of the central device 26. . As described above with reference to FIG. 3A, the first symbol display device 28 is provided with the normal symbol display unit 29. The normal symbol display unit 29 includes the normal symbol LED 29a and the normal symbol hold display LED 29b. It is installed. Of these, the normal symbol LED 29a is used to display the variation of the normal symbol.

FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a state in which normal symbols are variably displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol LED 29a is repeatedly blinked to display the variation of the normal symbol. In the figure, the state in which the normal symbol LED 29a is lit is represented by a radial solid line, and the state in which the normal symbol LED 29a is lit is represented by a broken line. And the normal symbol LED2 blinking
When 9a stops in a lighting state, it becomes a normal symbol hit and the 2nd starting port 17b of the starting port unit 17 will be in an open state only for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 second). On the contrary, when it stops in the light-off state, it is out of the normal design and the second start port 17b does not open.

If the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 36 during the normal symbol variation display, the passage of the game ball is stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 as a hold, and the current normal symbol variation display ends. After that, the variable display is performed. Up to 4 normal symbols can be stored, and the number of stored normal symbols is the number of normal symbols stored.
29b.

FIG. 7B is an explanatory view showing a state in which the number of normal symbols held is displayed by the universal symbol hold display LED 29 b provided in the first symbol display device 28. When there is no regular symbol hold (
That is, when the number of holdings is 0), the two general-purpose holding display LEDs 29b are both turned off. When there is one hold, the left-hand general map hold LED 29b remains off,
The right map hold display LED 29b lights up. When there are two holds, the left-hand general map hold display LED 29b is lit in addition to the right-side normal map hold display LED 29b. Next, when there are three holds, the right-hand general map hold display LED 29b blinks, and the left-hand general map hold display LE
D29b lights up. When the number of hold increases further to the upper limit of four, the left and right map hold display LEDs 29b blink. As described above, the normal symbol display unit 29 can display the number of hold from 0 to 4 by turning on, turning off, or blinking the two general-purpose hold display LEDs 29b.

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 3A, the first symbol display device 28 is provided with the special figure 1 display unit 30 so that the special figure 1 can be variably displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the special figure 2 display unit 33 provided in the second symbol display device 32 can display the special figure 2 in a variable manner. Among them, in FIG. 1, a game ball enters the first start port 17a of the start port unit 17, and the first start port switch 17s detects the game ball to start the variable display. On the other hand, in FIG. 2, a game ball enters the second start port 17b of the start port unit 17, and the second start port switch 17t detects the game ball to start the variable display. Note that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are not variably displayed at the same time, and when one of them is variably displayed, the other does not start the variably displayed. Then, according to the order of entering the first starting port 17a or the second starting port 17b, the variation display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is started. Thereafter, the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 which is variably displayed is stopped and displayed with any of the symbols described below. That is, the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b (the detection order of the game balls by the first start port switch 17s or the second start port switch 17t) is as shown in FIG. This is synonymous with the start order of the variable display of 2. Further, when the game ball enters the first start port 17a and the first start port switch 17s detects this,
Since the special figure 1 starts the variable display on the first symbol display device 28, the first start port 17a and the first start port switch 17s (the first start port 17a incorporating the first start port switch 17s).
Constitutes one aspect of the “first start detection device” of the present invention. In addition, when the game ball enters the second start port 17b and is detected by the second start port switch 17t, the second symbol display device 3
Since the special figure 2 starts the fluctuation display at 2, the second start port 17b and the second start port switch 17t (the second start port 17b incorporating the second start port switch 17t) 2
It constitutes one aspect of the “start detection device”.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the stop display mode of FIG. 1 or FIG. In addition,
Since both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 have the same variation mode and stop display mode, they will be referred to as special symbols without distinction between the two. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, the special figure 1 display unit 30 and the special figure 2 display unit 33 are each provided with seven LEDs (the special figure 1 LED 30a and the special figure 2 LED 33a), and these are lit. To display special symbols. As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, eight special symbol stop display modes are provided, and a unique lighting state is set for each stop display mode. As shown in the figure, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stop display modes of the eight kinds of special symbols are roughly classified into three symbols. First, the stop display mode of the three special symbols shown in the upper part of the figure corresponds to the “normal jackpot symbol”, and the stop display mode of the three special symbols shown in the middle part corresponds to the “probable big hit symbol”. . Further, the stop display modes of the two special symbols shown in the lower part correspond to “disconnected symbols”.

The special figure 1 display unit 30 and the special figure 2 display unit 33 each have seven LEDs (special figure 1 LED
30a, special figure 2 LED 33a) is blinked for a predetermined time, and the special symbol is changed and displayed, and when the predetermined time elapses, the special display is stopped and displayed according to one of the stop display modes. When either of the “normal big hit symbol” or the “probable big hit symbol” symbol (so-called big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, the big winning opening 31d that is normally closed is opened and the big hit symbol is displayed. A game is started. When the big winning opening 31d is in an open state, it becomes easy for a game ball to enter, so it can be said that the big hit game is a very advantageous game state for the player.

The big winning opening 31d that has been opened in the big hit game returns to a closed state once a predetermined opening time has elapsed or a specified number of game balls have entered, but is again open after a predetermined closing time has elapsed. It becomes. In addition, a game from when the special winning opening 31d is opened to when it is closed is called “round game (or simply round)”. After repeating these rounds and digesting a predetermined number of rounds, the big hit game ends.

In addition, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the “probability big hit symbol” shown in the middle of FIG. 8, until the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the next big hit) Until a game occurs or until a special symbol is displayed a predetermined number of times, etc., the probability that the special symbol is stopped with a big hit symbol is set to a high probability (so-called probability variation state,
Or simply a probable state).

Even though a game ball has entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b,
When the special symbol corresponding to each (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) cannot start the variable display immediately (for example, when any special symbol is in the variable display or in the big hit game) The first starting port 17a is placed on the second starting port 1 as a holding in FIG.
The ball entering 7b is stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 as a hold of FIG. Then, when the special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner, the stored display can be used to perform the variable display. The stored special figure 1 hold number is displayed by the special figure 1 hold display LED 30b, and the stored special figure 2 hold number is displayed by the special figure 2 hold display LED 33b. The mode of displaying the number of holds of special figure 1 using the special figure 1 hold display LED 30b and the mode of displaying the number of holds of special figure 2 using the special figure 2 hold display LED 33b are shown in FIG. 7 (b). Since it is exactly the same as the case of the usual map hold display LED 29b,
The description is omitted here.

In accordance with the change display and stop display of the special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) described above, the effect display device 27 performs various effects (symbol variation effects) using the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c. Is called. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an aspect of the effect performed by the effect display device 27. As described above with reference to FIG. 4, the three identification symbols 27 a, 27 b, and 27 c are displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display that constitutes the effect display device 27. Special figure 1 mentioned above
When the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 on the LED 30a or the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 on the special figure 2 LED 33a is started, the effect display device 27 also has three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c.
Will start to display fluctuations all at once. In the present embodiment, a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as identification symbols is prepared. In addition, the identification symbol may be a symbol, character, graphic, symbol, or the like as a design, as long as the player can identify the result of the big hit lottery of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Good.

FIG. 9A conceptually shows a state in which the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed at the same time. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left identification symbol 27a is first stopped and displayed in any one of “1” to “9”, and then the right identification symbol 27c is stopped and displayed. The middle identification symbol 27b is stopped and displayed. Combination of these three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 (stop display mode)
Is configured to be interlocked with the stop display mode of the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed by the special figure 1 LED 30a described above or the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed by the special figure 2 LED 33a. For example, when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 that has been variably displayed stops at the “ordinary big hit symbol” or “probable big hit symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed at the same symbol ( Jackpot display). In particular, when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 stops at the “probable big hit symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed at the same symbol representing the odd number, and stopped at the “normal big hit symbol”. In this case, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol representing an even number. In addition, when Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 stops at "Out of design"
The three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed in any combination that does not align with the same symbol (out-of-display).

Thus, the special figure 1 displayed by the special figure 1 LED 30a and the special figure 2 displayed by the special figure 2 LED 33a and the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c displayed by the effect display device 27 have display contents. Corresponding to each other, the timing at which each display symbol is fixed (stopped display) is set to be the same. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 27 is more easily noticeable than the special figure 1 LED 30a and the special figure 2 LED 33a (game area 11).
Since the display screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, it is normal for a player to play a game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 27. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9B, the left identification symbol 27a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27,
Then, if the right identification symbol 27c that is stopped and displayed is the same symbol, the middle identification symbol 27b that is stopped and displayed last is also stopped at the same symbol and the so-called big hit game is started. The player will watch the variation of the identification symbol. In this way, the effect of variably displaying the last identification symbol in a state where the two identification symbols are stopped at the same symbol is called a reach effect, which can increase the interest of the player by performing the reach effect. It is possible. In addition, in the effect display device 27, in addition to the reach effect, a notice effect that suggests the occurrence of a big hit in advance is performed as part of the symbol variation effect. These effects are performed using effect image data stored in the image ROM 234 of the display control board 230.

In addition, as described above, in the lower part of the effect display device 27 of the present embodiment, the hold display area 27 is displayed.
e is set (see FIG. 4). Then, during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 (that is, during the fluctuation display of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c on the effect display device 27), the game ball is in the first start opening 17a or the second start opening. After entering the ball 17b, the special figure 1 hold display section 30b shown in FIG. 3 (a) adds the number of hold of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 hold display section 33b shown in FIG. 3 (b). A hold display is added to the hold display area 27e as the number of hold in FIG. In addition, since it is possible to display a maximum of four holds on each of the special figure 1 hold display section 30b and the special figure 2 hold display section 33b, the hold display of the effect display device 27 corresponds to this. In the area 27e, up to eight hold displays can be displayed.

C. Control details of pachinko machine:
Below, in order to implement | achieve the game mentioned above, the control content which the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example is performing is demonstrated in detail.

C-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 to control the progress of the game. As shown in the figure, in the game control process, each process such as a prize ball-related process, a normal symbol game process, a start opening return process, a special symbol game process, and a special electric game game process is repeatedly executed. The time required for one round of processing is about 4 msec. Therefore, these various types of processing are repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. Then, during these processes, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the various control boards including the sub control board 220. By doing so, the game of the entire pachinko machine 1 proceeds, and in the sub-control board 220,
The production is controlled in accordance with the progress of the game. The game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart.

When starting the game control process, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs a process (pay ball related process) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball (S100). In such a process,
Among the various switches connected to the main control board 200, the game balls enter the switches related to winning the game balls (the first start port switch 17s, the second start port switch 17t, the big prize port switch 31s, etc.). Detect whether or not. When a game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated, and then a process for transmitting a prize ball number designation command to the payout control board 240 is performed. When the payout control board 240 receives the award ball number designation command transmitted from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 interprets the content of the command, and according to the result, the payout device 10.
By transmitting a drive signal to the payout motor 109m mounted on the No. 9, a process of actually paying out the winning ball is performed.

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the process related to the prize ball (S100), this time, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol game process is performed, that is, whether or not the normal symbol variation display is performed (S102). ). Such a determination is made by detecting whether or not the second start port 17b is open. If the second start port 17b is not open, it is determined that the normal symbol game process is performed (S102: yes), and if the second start port 17b is open, it is determined that the normal symbol game process is not performed ( S102: no). Then, the normal symbol game process is performed (second start port 1
If it is determined that 7b is not open (S102: yes), the normal symbol game process described below is performed (S104). On the other hand, normal symbol game processing is not performed (second start port 17b).
Is determined to be open) (S102: no), the normal symbol game process (S104)
) Is skipped, and the process proceeds to a start port return process (S108) for returning the opened second start port 17b to the normal state.

In the normal symbol game process (S104), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not there is a regular symbol hold (whether or not the number of holds is “0”). If there is a hold, a normal symbol winning lottery (normal symbol lottery) is performed. Here, the holding of the normal symbol is set when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 36, and in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the holding number is “4”. Then, in accordance with the result of the normal symbol lottery, it is determined whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or a deviating symbol (see FIG. 6A). Then
After setting the normal symbol fluctuation display time, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started. When the variable display time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol. At this time, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the winning symbol, the second start port 17b is opened.

When the normal symbol game process is completed as described above, the start port return process (S108) is performed. This start port return process (S108) is performed when the second start port 17b is in an open state (when open), and when the second start port 17b is not in an open state (in a normal state). In the case), the process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to the next special symbol game process (S112). On the other hand, when the second start port 17b is in the open state, in the start port return process (S108), the open time has elapsed, or a prescribed number of game balls have entered the second start port 17b. When any of the conditions is satisfied, a process of returning the opened second start port 17b to the normal state is performed. The opening time of the second start port 17b is about 0 in the normal gaming state.
. Although it is set to 5 seconds, it is extended to about 5 seconds when an opening extension function described later is activated. On the other hand, when the opening time of the second start port 17b has not elapsed and the number of balls entering the second start port 17b has not reached the specified number, the start port is kept open. Return processing (S
108) is terminated.

In the game control process, after returning from the start port return process (S108), the special symbol game process described below is started (S112).

C-2. Special design game processing:
11, FIG. 12, and FIG. 13 are flowcharts showing the flow of the special symbol game process. When the special symbol game process is started, first, the first start port 17 of the start port unit 17 is used.
It is determined whether or not a game ball enters a (S200). As described above, the first start port 17
A first start port switch 17s for detecting the entrance of a game ball is provided inside a, thereby detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 17a (start winning prize). Can do.

When it is determined that a game ball has been entered by the first start port switch 17s and a game ball has entered the first start port 17a (a start prize has been generated) (S200: yes), FIG.
It is determined whether or not the number of reservations has reached the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment) (S202).
At this time, if the special figure 1 hold number has not reached the upper limit (S202: yes), the lottery random number and the symbol determination random number of the special figure 1 are acquired, and the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 17a A process of storing in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 in association with the (incoming order) is performed (S204).
. Here, the random number for lottery in FIG. 1 is a random number used for performing the big hit lottery in FIG. 1 to be described later, and the symbol determination random number in FIG. 1 depends on the result of the big hit lottery in FIG. This is a random number for determining the type (see FIG. 8) of the special figure 1 to be stopped and displayed. Further, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the second start port 17b in addition to the first start port 17a,
The variation display of the corresponding special figure 1 or special figure 2 is started in accordance with the order of entry of the game balls into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b, so that the acquired random number is associated with the order of entry. I will leave it. In addition, if these random numbers are stored, the number of holdings of special figure 1 has increased by one, so that the number of holdings of special figure 1 in the special figure 1 holding display part 30b of the first symbol display device 28 is displayed. 1 is added (S206). The winning lottery random number and the symbol determination random number are stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 as a hold of the special figure 1 by entering the first starting port 17a, and therefore the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment. Is the “holding storage means” of the present invention.
1 aspect is comprised.

Subsequently, based on the stored random number for lottery in FIG. 1, it is determined whether the new hold in FIG. 1 that has occurred is a specific hold (S208). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a random number value (specific random value) corresponding to a specific hold is determined in advance, and if the stored random number for drawing in FIG. If it is determined that there is no match with the specific random value, it is determined that there is no specific hold. Here, as the specific random number value, it is possible to set all or a part of a winning value (winning value) of a jackpot lottery to be described later. Also, a part of the winning value (outlier) of the big hit lottery described later can be set as the specific random number value. In addition, since the process which determines whether it is specific holding | maintenance is performed by CPU201 of the main control board 200,
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this embodiment constitutes one aspect of the “specific hold determination unit” of the present invention.

If it is determined whether or not it is a specific hold in this way, the result of the determination and the pending number designation command at the time of start winning in FIG.
10). As will be described later, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 according to the present embodiment receives the start winning reservation number designation command shown in FIG. 1, the CPU 221 specializes in the hold display area 27 e of the effect display device 27 based on the received command. The hold display accompanying the increase in the number of holds in FIG. 1 is performed. In addition, when a start-pending number-of-holds designation command indicating that a specific hold is received is received, a notice effect (hold notice effect) that suggests in advance by a hold display that a jackpot will be generated as the specific hold is consumed Run. In this example, the command including the determination result and the number of holds in FIG. 1 is transmitted. However, the command indicating the determination result and the command indicating the number of hold in FIG. 1 may be transmitted separately. Good. Moreover, the specific aspect of the reservation notice effect performed with the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example is demonstrated in detail later. Furthermore, the reserved number at the time of start winning regarding the number of holds in FIG. 1 and the determination result of whether or not a specific hold is equivalent to the “hold control signal” of the present invention,
Since the process of transmitting the start winning hold number designation command is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment does not have the “
It constitutes one aspect of the “signal transmission means”.

In the above, the process performed when the number of reservations in FIG. On the other hand, when the game ball does not enter the first start port 17a (S200: no)
), When the number of reservations in FIG. 1 has reached the upper limit (S202: no), S204 to S21
The process of 0 is skipped, and this time, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S212). As described above, the second start port 17b is provided with the second start port switch 17t for detecting the entrance of the game ball, so that the game ball enters the second start port 17b. (Start winning prize) can be detected.

When it is determined that a game ball has been detected by the second start port switch 17t and a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (a start winning has occurred) (S212: yes), FIG. It is determined whether or not the number of holds has reached the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment) (S214),
If the number of holdings in the special figure 2 has not reached the upper limit (S214: yes), the lottery random number and the symbol determination random number in the special figure 2 are obtained, and the order in which the game balls enter the second starting port 17b (incoming The process of storing in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 in association with the sphere order is performed (S216). Also,
When these random numbers are stored, the number of reserved figures in special figure 2 is increased by 1. Therefore, 1 is added to the display of the number of reserved figures in special figure 2 in special figure 2 holding display section 33b of second symbol display device 32. (S
218). Next, after determining whether or not the new hold of the generated special figure 2 is a specific hold based on the stored random number for lottery of the special figure 2 (S220), the determination result and the current hold number of the special figure 2 2 is sent to the sub-control board 220 (S222).

On the other hand, when the game ball does not enter the second start port 17b (S212: no)
In the case where the number of holds in FIG.
Skip the process.

When the processing related to the suspension of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed as described above, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S224 in FIG. 12). In the subsequent process in the special symbol game process, the fluctuation display and the stop display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 are performed, but the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is not performed during the big hit game. So, if you are in a big hit game (S
224: yes), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

On the other hand, when the game is not a big hit game (S224: no), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is being displayed in a variable manner (S226). As described above with reference to FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32,
The special figure 1 display unit 30 of the first symbol display device 28 can display the special figure 1 in a variable manner, and the special figure 2 display unit 33 of the second symbol display device 32 can display the special figure 2 in a variable manner.

If neither Special Figure 1 nor Special Figure 2 is in a variable display (S226: no), whether or not it is during the stop display time for displaying the special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is displayed. Judgment is made (S228). That is, for a period of time after the change display of the special symbol is finished, a stop display time is provided for the player to confirm which symbol the special symbol is stopped and displayed. It is judged whether it is in the middle. When it is confirmed that neither Special Figure 1 nor Special Figure 2 is variably displayed and the stop display time has elapsed (S
228: no), it is then determined whether or not the number of holds in FIG. 1 and that in FIG. 2 are “0” (S230). As described above, the number of holds in FIG. 1 and the number of holds in FIG. 2 can be stored until the upper limit value “4” is reached. If the number of holds in FIG. 1 and the number of holds in FIG. 2 are both “0” (S230: yes), the special symbol game process is terminated and the game control process shown in FIG. 10 is resumed. To do.

On the other hand, if at least one of the number of holds in FIG. 1 or the number of holds in FIG. In accordance with the sphere order), the random numbers for lottery in Fig. 1 or Fig. 2 stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 the oldest are read (S232). As described above, the random number for lottery is a random number acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b,
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is stored in association with the order of entry. When the oldest random number for lottery stored in this way is read, the variable display related process described below is started (S
234).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the variable display related process executed in the special symbol game process. As shown in the figure, when the variable display related process is started,
It is determined whether the probability variation flag is set to ON (S300). Here, the probability change flag is a flag that is set to ON when the game state is set to the above-described probability change state, and a predetermined address in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 is assigned as the probability change flag. When the probability variation flag is set to OFF, that is, when the current gaming state is not the probability variation state (S300: no), the big hit lottery table for non-probability variation is selected (S302). On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is set to ON, that is, if the current gaming state is the probability variation state (S300: yes), the big hit lottery table for probability variation is selected (S304). Here, the jackpot lottery table is a dedicated table that is referred to when a jackpot lottery with a special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is performed, and is a ROM of the main control board 200.
202 is stored in advance.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a jackpot lottery table used in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 15 (a) shows a jackpot lottery table for non-probability change, and FIG. 15 (b) shows a big hit lottery table for probability change. As shown in the drawing, in the big hit lottery table, the big hit lottery result of either “big hit” or “out” is associated with the random numbers for lottery. As is clear from comparison between FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B, the jackpot lottery table for probability variation has a larger number of random numbers than the jackpot lottery table for non-probability variation. Is set to

In the variation display related process of FIG. 14, if a big hit lottery table is selected according to the current probability variation flag setting (ON / OFF), a big hit lottery is performed using the selected table (S306).
). That is, by referring to the selected jackpot lottery table, by extracting the jackpot lottery result corresponding to the oldest lottery random number read in S232 of FIG.
Alternatively, it is determined whether it is “out”. As described above, the random hit value for the jackpot lottery table for probability change that is referenced during the probability variation state is set to “big hit” compared to the big hit lottery table for the non-probable variation time that is referenced when not in the probability variation state. Therefore, during the probability change, the result of the big hit lottery becomes “big hit” with a higher probability than during the non-change probability. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the big hit lottery table to be referred to in any of the big win lotteries shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is common. Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, all or a part of the random number values set to “big hit” in the big hit lottery table are used as the random number values (specific random number values) corresponding to the specific hold. Since it is set, the jackpot lottery result for the specific hold is “Big Jack”.

After the big hit lottery is performed, it is then determined whether the result of the big hit lottery is “big hit” (S
308). And, when the result of the big hit lottery is “big hit” (S308: yes
), The big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined from the six types of big hit symbols shown in FIG. When determining the jackpot symbol,
The oldest symbol determination random number stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 is read out. As described above, the symbol determination random number is the first start port 17.
When a game ball enters a or the second start port 17b, the random number is obtained together with the random number for lottery (S204, S216 in FIG. 11). Next, by referring to a jackpot symbol determination table (not shown) in which one of six types of jackpot symbols is set for the symbol determination random number,
The special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) for which the big hit lottery has been selected is determined as to which big hit symbol is to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol determination table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.
Is stored in advance. In addition, it is possible to use a common jackpot symbol determination table for the case where the jackpot lottery of Special Figure 1 is performed and the case of the jackpot lottery of Special Figure 2, and to use different jackpot symbol determination tables respectively. Also good.

On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is “out” (S308: no), the out symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined from two types of out symbols (see FIG. 8) (S312). The process of determining the off symbol is performed by referring to the off symbol determining table in which any off symbol is set for the symbol determining random number. Note that the off symbol determination table is stored in the main control board 200.
ROM 202 is stored in advance.

When the symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined in accordance with the result of the big hit lottery, a process (variation pattern determining process) for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) for which the big hit lottery is performed is started (S314). ). Here, the variation pattern of the special symbol is an aspect in which the special symbol is variably displayed. Although the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the eight types of display modes shown in FIG. 8 are simply switched and displayed one after another. It corresponds to the time (variation time) to be performed. However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 performed by the first graphic display apparatus 28 and the special graphic display apparatus 32 performed by the first graphic display apparatus 28 and the effect display apparatus 27. Since the variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c to be performed is linked to each other, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined, the time during which the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed is determined.

In the variation pattern determination process, whether or not the result of the big hit lottery described above is a big hit or not (out of) from a plurality of variation patterns (variation times) stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance. The variation pattern is determined based on whether or not a reach effect is to be performed and whether or not a function (time-shortening function) for shortening the variation time of the special symbol is activated. For example, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, in order to secure the time for performing the reach effect on the effect display device 27, a change pattern with a longer change time is determined. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hourly flag is set to ON after the above-mentioned big hit game is ended,
Because the special symbol fluctuation time is shortened, when the hourly flag is ON,
A variation pattern having a shorter variation time than that when the time reduction flag is OFF is determined.

When the variation pattern determination process is finished, the variation display of the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) in which the big hit lottery is performed in accordance with the order of entering the first starting port 17a or the second starting port 17b is started (S316). . As described above, the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32 of the present embodiment can display the eight types of symbols shown in FIG. 8, and change by switching the display of these symbols one after another. Display. Next, the above-described variation pattern determination process (S3
14) A command (variation pattern designation command) for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in 14) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S318), and is further determined in S310 or S312 according to the result of the big hit lottery. A command (stop symbol designation command) for designating a special symbol stop symbol (design to be stopped) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S320).

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol designation command in this manner, and displays the variation on the special symbol 1 or the second symbol display device 32 that is variably displayed on the first symbol display device 28. It is possible to obtain information on the variation time and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 to be executed. Therefore, in accordance with these pieces of information, an effect display pattern (variable display mode of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c) to be performed by the effect display device 27 is determined, and a control command for instructing the determined effect display pattern is displayed on the display control board 230. Send to. By doing so, the display device 27 of the display control board 230 is also displayed in the effect display device 27 in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the special diagram 1 on the first symbol display device 28 or the special symbol 2 on the second symbol display device 32. Under control, a symbol variation effect using the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is performed.

In addition, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts to display the variation of the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 has digested one hold of the special symbol that has started the variation display. Depending on the started special symbol, “1” is displayed from the display of the number of holds in the special symbol 1 hold display unit 30b of the first symbol display device 28 or the special symbol 2 hold display unit 33b of the second symbol display device 32.
Is subtracted (S322). Subsequently, after a variable start reserved number designating command indicating the number of reserved special symbols after starting the variable display is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S324), the variable display related process of FIG. 14 is terminated. Returning to the special symbol game process of FIG. As will be described later, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 according to the present embodiment receives the change start hold number designation command, the CPU 221 updates the hold display in the hold display area 27e of the effect display device 27 based on the received command. .

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns from the variation display related process as described above, the special symbol game process of FIG. 12 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

As described above, the detailed processing performed when neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is variably displayed in S226 of FIG. 12 (S210: no) has been described. On the other hand, when either the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is being displayed in a variable manner (S226: yes), the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 have already been determined according to the entering order. Since the variable display has been started, it is determined whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S236). In other words, since the variation time of the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, by setting the timer at the same time as starting the variation display of the special symbol, the defined variation time It is judged whether or not. If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S236: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (S318: yes), a command (design stop command) indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S238). ), The first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 3
The special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) variably displayed in 2 is stopped and displayed with a symbol (stop symbol) determined in advance (S240). Next, after setting the stop display time (S242)
), It is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S244). If the stop display time has not elapsed (S244: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is,
Returning to the game control process shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the stop display time of the special symbol has passed (S244: yes), the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) that has been stopped and displayed is the big hit symbol shown in FIG. It is determined whether it is any one of the symbols (S246 in FIG. 13). If the symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol (S246: yes), the jackpot flag is turned on.
(S248). Here, the big hit flag is a flag indicating that the big hit game is started, and a predetermined address in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 is assigned to the big hit flag. As will be described in detail later, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 10 with the jackpot flag set to ON, a special electric utility game process is performed, and a so-called jackpot game is started.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the probability changing function and the time shortening function are stopped during the big hit game. Here, the probability variation function is a function that sets a probability (big hit probability) that the result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol (special figure 1 and special figure 2) becomes “big hit” is a high probability. Special Fig. 1 in the first symbol display device 28 and Special Fig. 2 in the second symbol display device 32
This is a function for shortening the time of display of fluctuation. Further, when the probability changing function is activated, the probability varying flag is set to ON, and when the time reducing function is activated, the hourly flag is set to ON. Therefore, if the big hit flag is set to ON in S248, it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S250). If the probability variation flag is set to ON (S250: yes)
) Since the probability variation function is operating, the probability variation flag is set to OFF in order to stop the probability variation function (S252).

On the other hand, if the probability change flag is set to OFF (S250: no), the process of setting the probability change flag to OFF (S252) is omitted, and then it is determined whether the time reduction flag is set to ON. (S254). And if the hourly flag is set to ON (
S254: yes) Since the time reduction function is in operation, the time reduction flag is set to OFF in order to stop the time reduction function (S256). Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, during the operation of the time reduction function, the function of extending the opening time of the second start port 17b (opening extension function) is also operating, and the opening extension flag is set to ON. Yes. Therefore, following the process of setting the time reduction flag to OFF, the release extension flag is also set to OFF (S258). On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set to OFF (S254: no), the special symbol game process of FIG. 13 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

As described above, in the determination of S246, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol (
The process of S246: yes) has been described, but if it is not a jackpot symbol (S246)
: No), the following processing is performed.

First, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S260). If the time reduction flag is OFF (S260: no), the special symbol game process of FIG. 13 is exited and the game control process of FIG. 10 is resumed.

On the other hand, when the hour / hour flag is ON (S260: yes), after counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 and Special Fig. 2) in the state where the hour / hour flag is set to ON. (S262), it is determined whether the number of fluctuations has reached a predetermined upper limit number (S264). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the time-short flag is set to ON after the big hit game is ended, regardless of whether the “probable big hit symbol” or the “normal big hit symbol”, the number of changes in the special symbol after that, In the case of “probable big hit symbol”, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until “10,000 times” is reached, and in the case of “normal big hit symbol”, “100 times” is reached. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the count value of the number of changes of the special symbol in the state where the time reduction flag is set to ON has reached the upper limit number (S264). And if the upper limit is reached (
S264: yes), the time reduction flag is turned OFF to stop the time reduction function (S256),
Subsequently, after the release extension flag is also turned OFF to stop the release extension function of the second start port 17b (S258), the special symbol game process of FIG. 13 is exited, and the game control process of FIG. 10 is resumed. On the other hand, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol has not yet reached the upper limit number (S264: no)
, While maintaining the time-saving state (with the time-saving flag and the open extension flag set to ON),
Exit the special symbol game process and return to the game control process of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the game control process, when returning from the special symbol game process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set to ON (S114). As described above, the big hit flag is a flag that is set to ON when the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol. If the big hit flag is set to ON (S114: yes),
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts a special electric accessory game process described below (
S116). On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set to ON (S114: no), the special electric utility game process (S116) is skipped and the process returns to the top of the game control process, and the above-described prize ball related process (S100) and the subsequent steps. Repeat a series of processes.

C-3. Special electric game game processing:
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special electric accessory game process. A so-called jackpot game is performed by executing the special electric accessory game process. Hereinafter, the special electric accessory game process will be described with reference to FIG.

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the special electric accessory game process, it first determines whether or not the special winning opening 31d is open (S400). The big winning opening 31d is closed in the normal gaming state, and therefore, the big winning opening 31d is closed immediately after the start of the big hit game. Therefore, it is determined that the special winning opening 31d is not open (S400: no).
), It is determined whether or not the number of executions of the round (that is, the number of opening of the special winning opening 31d) has reached a predetermined number (S402). As described above, during the big hit game, the round in which the big winning opening 31d is opened is repeated a predetermined number of times. In response to this, 31d
Is closed (S400: no), it is determined whether the number of executions of the round has reached a predetermined number (S402).

As a matter of course, immediately after the big hit game is started, the number of rounds has not reached the predetermined number (S402: no), so it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31d has elapsed (S404). ). The closing time of the special winning opening 31d is a time during which the special winning opening 31d is in a closed state between rounds. Immediately after the big hit game is started, the big prize opening 31d is in a closed state, so it is naturally determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 31d has passed (S404: yes), and the big prize opening 31d is opened. After opening and starting the round (
S406), the special electric accessory game process shown in FIG. 16 is temporarily ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, as shown in FIG. 10, after performing a series of various processes after the prize ball related process (S100), the special electric game game process (S116) again. To start. As described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 10 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the special electric accessory game process shown in FIG. 16 is also executed about every 4 msec. Then, when the big hit game is started and the special electric accessory game process of FIG. 16 is executed for the first time, as described above, the big winning opening 31d is opened in S406 and the process is ended as it is. When the second round of processing is performed after 4 msec, it is determined in S400 that the special winning opening 31d is being opened (S400: yes).

Next, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31d has reached a predetermined time (S410).
. As described above, in the big hit game, the big winning opening 31d is opened, but is closed when a predetermined opening time elapses or a specified number of gaming balls enter the big winning opening 31d. In response to this, first, in S410, it is determined whether or not a predetermined opening time of the special winning opening 31d has elapsed. And if predetermined opening time has passed (S410: yes), after closing 31st prize winning opening 31d (S414), it will escape from the special electric accessory game process shown in FIG.
Return to 0 game control processing. On the other hand, if the predetermined opening time of the special winning opening 31d has not elapsed (S410: no), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31d has reached a prescribed number (S412). When the specified number is reached (S412: yes), the special winning opening 31d is closed (S414). On the other hand, when the prescribed number is not reached (S4
12: no), the predetermined opening time of the grand prize opening 31d has not yet elapsed, and the game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31d have not reached the prescribed number. While leaving it open, the special electric accessory game process shown in FIG. 16 is exited, and the game control process of FIG. 10 is resumed.

While the game control process of FIG. 10 is repeatedly executed, whether a predetermined opening time of the special winning opening 31d elapses (S410: yes), or a prescribed number of gaming balls enter the special winning opening 31d. When the ball is played (S412: yes) and the special winning opening 31d is closed (S414), one round is completed. Then, when the special electric accessory game process is executed next time, S400
In step S400, it is determined that the special winning opening 31d is closed (S400: no), and it is determined whether or not the number of rounds has reached a predetermined number (S402). If the predetermined number has not been reached (S402).
402: no), after confirming that the closing time of the special winning opening 31d has elapsed (S404: y)
es), the grand prize opening 31d is opened again and a new round is started (S406).
On the other hand, if it is determined in S402 that the number of executions has reached a predetermined number in a round (
S402: yes), the jackpot flag is set to OFF to end the jackpot game (
S416).

When the big hit game is ended in this way, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol from which the big hit game is started is a probable variation big hit symbol (S418). If it is a probability variation big hit symbol (S418: yes), the probability variation flag is turned ON to activate the probability variation function (S420), and the time reduction function and the opening extension function of the second start port 17b are activated. After setting the time reduction flag and the release extension flag to ON (S422, S424),
The special electric accessory game process shown in FIG. 16 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. still,
When the big hit symbol is a probabilistic big hit symbol and the hour / hour flag is set to ON, “10,000” is set to a counter (hour / hour counter) for counting the operation period of the hour / hour function. This hour-counter is set to a predetermined address in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200,
Every time a special symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) is displayed from the set numerical value, "1"
Are subtracted (S262 in FIG. 13), and when the counter value becomes “0”, the time reduction function is stopped (see S264 and S256 in FIG. 13).

On the other hand, if the big hit symbol is not the probability change big hit symbol, that is, if it is a normal big hit symbol (S418: no), the time reduction flag is set to operate the time reduction function and the open extension function with the probability variation flag turned off. And set the open extension flag to ON (S422).
, S424), the special electric accessory game process shown in FIG. 16 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. When the big hit symbol is a normal big hit symbol and the hour / short flag is set to ON, “100” is set to the hour / hour counter for counting the operation period of the hour / hour function.

The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 determines the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls while repeating the game control process as described above, and transmits a prize ball command to the payout control board 240, A winning lottery or a special symbol jackpot lottery is performed to control the game to progress while changing the gaming state into various gaming states such as a jackpot gaming state, a probable change state, and a short-time state. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can perform the game as described above.

Further, as described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends various control signals and control commands related to the effects of the game to the sub-control board 2 while executing the game control process shown in FIG.
Send to 20. In the sub-control board 220, specific contents of the effect are determined based on the received control signal and control command, and the effect display device 27, the various speakers 5y, 6c,
Various effects are performed using various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f. Hereinafter, based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 200, the CPU 22 of the sub-control board 220 will be described.
1 is a process for performing a hold display corresponding to the number of holds on the display screen of the effect display device 27 when a new hold occurs in the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 (a start-related prize-holding related process); To produce an effect using the display screen or sound effect of the effect display device 27 in accordance with the change display of the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) on the 1 symbol display device 28 or the 2nd symbol display device 32. Will be described.

C-4. Processing related to hold at start-up prize:
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the start-related prize-holding related process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. As shown in the figure, when the start winning hold-related process is started, first, it is determined whether or not a start winning hold number designation command has been received (S500).
). As described above, the start winning hold number designation command means that when a new hold in FIG. 1 or FIG. R
This is a control command transmitted from the main control board 200 in order to transmit the current pending number stored in the AM 203 (S210 and S222 in FIG. 11). Then, if the start winning hold number designation command has not been received (S500: no), this process (start winning prize hold related process) is terminated as it is. Note that the process of receiving the start winning reservation number designation command (holding control signal) is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment is the "" It constitutes one aspect of the “signal receiving means”.

On the other hand, when the start winning hold number designation command is received (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not a notice effect prohibition flag, which will be described later, is set to OFF (whether or not it is during the notice effect execution prohibition period). If it is determined (S501) and set to OFF (S501: yes), S
The contents of the start winning hold number designation command received at 500 are analyzed, and it is determined whether or not the contents are consistent with the hold information stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 (
S502). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control board 220 also stores the hold information on the number of holds and the order of entry of the special figures 1 and 2 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 200. It is stored in the RAM 223. For example, the RAM 223
The special figure stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 in response to the occurrence of a new hold (occurrence of start winning) in FIG. When the start winning hold number designation command indicating that the hold number of 1 is “3” is received, the stored contents of the RAM 203 specified based on the received command (stored on the main control board 200 side) (Holding information stored in the RAM 223) and the holding information already stored in the RAM 223 (holding information stored on the sub-control board 220 side) are matched (S502: yes).
Based on the start winning hold number designation command received in S500
The number of holds in 223 and the storage of the order of entry (stored hold information) are updated (S504).
). In other words, the number of reserved special symbols (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is “1” with the start winning.
As a result of the addition, in the process of S502, the hold number specified by the start winning hold number designation command received in S500 is changed to the hold number already included in the hold information stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220. In other words, the number of holds included in the hold information already stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is equal to the value obtained by adding “1”. If it can be confirmed that “1” is smaller than the stored content of the RAM 203 specified based on the received command (holding information stored on the main control board 200 side) and the holding information already stored in the RAM 223 (sub Control board 220
It is determined that the hold information stored on the side is consistent. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment that performs the processing of S502 constitutes one aspect of the “memory abnormality detection means” of the present invention.

On the other hand, when it is determined as “no” in S502, that is, the special figure 1 (stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200) specified by the start winning number designation command received in S500 and The hold information of FIG. 2 and the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220
A case where it is determined that the hold information stored in the table does not match will be described below.

FIG. 18 shows the hold information (the stored contents of the RAM 203 of the main control board 200) specified by the received start winning hold number designation command and the hold information (the contents of the sub control board 220) stored in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the case where inconsistency with the memory content of RAM223 arises. The upper part of FIG. 18 shows the hold information stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200, and the lower part of FIG. 18 shows the hold information stored in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the hold information, a maximum of four hold of the special figure 1 is stored in the “special figure 1 hold storage buffer”, and the special figure 2 is stored in the “special figure 2 hold storage buffer”. A maximum of four holds are stored, and the order in which special figure 1 or special figure 2 is generated (the order of entry) is stored in the “entrance order storage buffer”. In the figure, “○”
The mark indicates that the hold is stored, and the “−” mark indicates that the hold is not stored.

First, in the example shown on the left side of the upper stage of FIG.
2 holds and 2 holds of special figure 2, a total of 4 holds are stored, and in order of entry, special figure 1 is first, special figure 2 is the second, special figure 1 is the third, and fourth is the fourth It is special figure 2. If the hold information is correctly transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220, the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220 stores the RA of the main control board 200 as shown on the left side in the lower part of FIG.
The same hold information as the stored contents of M203 is stored.

Then, from the state shown on the left side of the upper part of FIG. 18, a special figure 1 hold occurs, and then a special figure 2 hold occurs, and then another special figure 1 hold occurs. Assume. Then
In the RAM 203 of the main control board 200, as shown on the right side in the upper part of FIG. 18, a total of seven holds, that is, four holds in FIG. 1 and three holds in FIG. 2, are stored. The second is Special Figure 1, the sixth is Special Figure 2, and the seventh is Special Figure 1.

Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the suspension of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 occurs, the number of suspensions at the time of starting winning prize is designated from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220. Since a command (a command indicating the number of holds and whether or not there is a specific hold stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200) is transmitted (S210, S222 in FIG. 11), first, the command is stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200. At the time of start winning which designates that the number of holdings at the time of starting prize is “3”, which designates that the number of holdings in FIG. The number-of-holds designation command, and further the number-of-holds designation command at the time of start winning which designates that the number of holds in FIG. 1 is “4” are sequentially transmitted. Among these, when a command is sent that specifies that the number of suspensions in the first special figure 1 is “3”, some abnormality (for example, noise during command transmission, missed command, etc.) has occurred. Suppose that the sub-control board 220 cannot normally receive this command, and has successfully received the remaining two commands. In this case, the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 stores the special figure 2 hold on the basis of the command designating that the special figure 2 hold number is “3”, as shown on the right side in the lower part of FIG. One is added, and it is stored that the fifth in the order of entering is the special figure 2. At this point, the fact that the hold information for one hold in FIG.
The PU 221 cannot be recognized.

After that, when a start winning reservation number designation command designating that the number of suspensions in FIG. 1 is “4” is received, the number of suspensions in FIG. 1 stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is “
Despite being “2”, the received number-of-holds designation command at the time of starting winning is “3”
The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220
The hold information (RA of the main control board 200) specified by the received start winning hold number designation command
M203) and the hold information (stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220)
The stored contents of the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220) recognizes that the number of reservations in FIG.

In this manner, the hold information of the special figure 1 or 2 (stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200) specified by the start winning hold number designation command received in S500, and the sub-control board 220 If it is determined that the hold information stored in the RAM 223 does not match (S502: no in FIG. 17), the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the following process.

First, after setting a numerical value (“5” in the example shown in FIG. 18) corresponding to the current number of suspensions stored in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220 to the notice effect prohibition counter (S506).
Then, the holding information such as the number of holdings stored in the RAM 223, the entering order, and whether or not there is a specific holding is cleared (S508). Here, the notice effect prohibition counter is the aforementioned notice effect (
RAM2 is a dedicated counter for counting the period during which execution of the “holding notice effect” is prohibited.
23 predetermined addresses are set. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment,
When a specific hold occurs, a notice effect (hold notice effect) that suggests in advance by a hold display that a big hit will occur as the specific hold is consumed is executed. However, the stored contents of the RAM 203 (holding information stored on the main control board 200 side) specified based on the received start winning hold number designation command and the holding information (sub control board 22 already stored in the RAM 223).
If the hold information stored on the 0 side does not match, the hold information is not correctly stored in the RAM 223 (does not match the hold information stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200). Therefore, if you perform a hold notice effect based on such hold information,
An incorrect notice will be given to the player. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 18, if the third hold in the special figure 2 is a specific hold, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are actually combined together.
When a jackpot is generated with the sixth hold, a hold notice effect indicating that a jackpot is generated with the sixth hold is executed based on the hold information stored in the RAM 223. Different results will be derived. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment
Then, if the hold information specified based on the received command and the hold information already stored in the RAM 223 do not match, the special symbol corresponding to the number of holds stored in the RAM 223 at that time In order to prohibit the execution of the hold notice effect during the period until the variable display of (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) is completed, the current hold number of the RAM 223 is set in the notice effect prohibition counter (S506), and then the RAM 223 is displayed. All the uncertain pending information stored in (1) is cleared (S508).

Subsequently, the notice effect prohibition flag is set to ON (S510), and the effect display device 27 is set.
The on-hold display in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 on the display screen is deleted (S512). Here, the notice effect prohibition flag is a flag indicating that the execution of the notice effect is prohibited, and a predetermined address in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220 is assigned to the notice effect prohibition flag. Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the hold display corresponding to the number of holds in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed in the hold display area 27e of the effect display device 27 (see FIG. 4). Since these hold displays are performed based on the number of holds in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 stored in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220, when the hold information in the RAM 223 is cleared (S508), the effect display device 27 The hold display is also deleted.

Note that the notice effect prohibition flag is not set to OFF in the above-described processing of S501 (ON
Is set to That is, it is during a notice effect execution prohibition period. ) Is determined (S501: no), the holding information (the number of holdings and the order of entering the special figure 1 or special figure 2) specified by the start winning time holding number designation command received in the previous S500 is received. It is stored as accurate in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 (S514), and the start winning reservation hold related process is terminated as it is. That is, during the notice effect execution prohibition period, no hold display or hold notice effect is performed on the effect display device 27, so the hold information specified based on the start winning hold number designation command received in S500 is only stored in the RAM 223. Then, the start-related prize-holding related processing is finished.

In the above, the hold information (holding information stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200) specified by the start winning hold number designation command received by the sub control board 220 and the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220 are stored. If the hold information is consistent (S502: y
es) and the processing (S506 to S512) performed when there is a mismatch (S502: no), but when these processing is finished, It is determined whether or not the generated special figure 1 or special figure 2 hold is a specific hold (S516).
. As described above, the start winning hold number designation command from the main control board 200 includes information indicating a determination result as to whether or not the newly generated hold is a specific hold.
By analyzing the contents of the command received in step 1, it is possible to determine whether or not the newly generated hold is a specific hold. If it is determined that the newly generated hold is a specific hold (
S516: yes), the sub-control board indicates that the new hold is a hold that is the target of the notice effect (that is, the hold notice effect that suggests that a big hit will occur with the digestion of this new hold). The data is stored in the RAM 223 of 220 (S518). Based on the received start winning hold number designation command, the hold information (the number of holds, the order of entry, whether or not it is a target for the notice effect) is stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220. The RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment constitutes one aspect of the “holding information storage unit” of the present invention.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the newly generated special figure 1 or special figure 2 hold is not a specific hold (S516: no), the process of S518 is omitted and the notice effect prohibition flag is set to ON. It is determined whether or not (S520). As mentioned above, the notice effect prohibition flag is
It is a flag indicating that it is during a period during which execution of the notice effect is prohibited. If the notice effect prohibition flag is set to OFF (S520: no), the on-hold display of the special symbols (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 is updated. (S522).
That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 4, the display device 27 according to the present embodiment is provided with the hold display area 27e, and the hold display area 27e corresponds to the hold display number corresponding to the number of special symbols held. Therefore, a hold display is added to the hold display area 27e in response to the occurrence of a new hold in FIG. 1 or FIG.

On the other hand, when the notice effect prohibition flag is set to ON (S520: yes)
) Since, as described above, the on-hold display of the effect display device 27 is erased when the advance notice prohibition flag is set to ON (S512), the process of updating the on-hold display (S522) is omitted, and the start prize is received. Returning to the beginning of the time hold related processing, it is determined again whether or not the start winning hold number designation command has been received (S500). Then, when the start winning hold number designation command is received (
S500: yes), the above-described series of processing is performed.

C-5. Symbol variation related processing:
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol variation effect related processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. As shown in the figure, when the symbol variation effect related process is started,
First, it is determined whether a variation pattern designation command and a stop symbol designation command have been received (S600). As described above, the variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol (Special Diagram 1 or Special Diagram 2), and the stop symbol designation command is for designating a special symbol stop symbol. It is a command. Further, these commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 when the special symbol variation display is started (S3 in FIG. 14).
18, S320). If the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol designation command are not received (S600: no), the process proceeds to S610 described later.

On the other hand, when a variation pattern designation command and a stop symbol designation command are received (S600)
: Yes), based on the received stop symbol designation command, a special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2)
) Is determined whether or not the result of the big hit lottery is “big hit” (S602). Since the stop symbol of special symbol is specified in the stop symbol designation command, if the stop symbol is a big hit symbol (normal big hit symbol, probability variable big hit symbol), the big hit lottery result will be "big hit" If there is, it is possible to determine that the jackpot lottery result is “off”.

Then, if the result of the big hit lottery is “hit” (S602: yes), the big win effect display pattern in the effect display device 27 is determined based on the received variation pattern designation command (S604). That is, by interpreting the contents of the fluctuation pattern designation command, the time (fluctuation time) during which the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 on the first symbol display device 28 or the special figure 2 on the second symbol display device 32 is performed is known. Therefore, the identification symbols 27a and 27b in the effect display device 27 are within the range of the variation time of the special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2).
27c, a specific variation display mode is determined, and the stop display mode of the big hits of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c (a combination of the same symbols) is selected according to “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. decide. More specifically, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the identification symbol 27a
27b, 27c, it is determined whether or not to perform the above-described reach effect, what kind of reach effect to perform, and the like.

On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is “displacement” (S602: no), a disapproval effect display pattern in the effect display device 27 is determined based on the received variation pattern designation command (S606). In other words, the special symbol (
Within the range of the fluctuation time of special figure 1 or special figure 2), the identification symbol 27a in the effect display device 27
, 27b and 27c, and a stop display mode of disengagement (a combination that does not have the same symbol) are determined.

When the big win effect display pattern or the off-line effect display pattern is determined in accordance with the result of the big hit lottery, a control command (display control command) instructing the determined effect display pattern is transmitted to the display control board 230. As a result, the variation display (symbol variation effect) of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is started on the effect display device 27 (S608).
. At this time, the CPU 231 of the display control board 230 reads effect display image data corresponding to the display control command from the sub control board 220 from the image ROM 234, and the effect display device 27 uses the read image data to identify the identification pattern. 27a, 27b, 27c change display (design change effect) is performed.

Next, it is determined that the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol designation command are not received in the process of S600 (S600: no), or it is determined that the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol designation command are received in the process of S600. (S600: yes) When the processing of S602 to S608 performed in response thereto is completed, it is determined whether or not a change start pending number designation command has been received (S610). As described above, the fluctuation start pending number designation command is a main control for designating the number of special symbols held after the fluctuation display is started when the fluctuation display of special figure 1 or special figure 2 is started. This is a control command transmitted from the substrate 200 (FIG. 14).
S324). If no change start pending number designation command has been received (S6)
10: no), the process proceeds to S614 described later. On the other hand, when the change start hold number designation command is received (S610: yes), the change start hold related process described below is started (S612).

FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 are flowcharts showing the flow of the fluctuation start holding related process performed in the symbol fluctuation effect related process. When the change start related processing is started, it is first determined whether or not the notice effect prohibition flag is set to ON (S700). As described above, the notice effect prohibition flag is a flag indicating that the notice effect is prohibited during execution. If the notice effect prohibition flag is set to OFF (S700: n
o) Analyzing the content of the received change start pending number designation command (S610 in FIG. 19),
It is determined whether or not the content is consistent with the hold information stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 (S701).

FIG. 22 shows the hold information (stored contents of the RAM 203 of the main control board 200) specified by the received change start hold number designation command and the hold information (the sub-control board 220 of the sub-control board 220) stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the case where inconsistency with the memory content of RAM223 arises. As in FIG. 18, the upper part of FIG.
The hold information stored in 203 is shown, and the hold information stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is shown in the lower part of FIG. First, in the example shown on the left side of the upper stage of FIG. 22, a total of four holds are stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200, two holds in FIG. 1 and two holds in FIG. First is Special Figure 1, Second is Special Figure 2, Third is Special Figure 1, and Fourth is Special Figure 2. At this time, the main control board 200 to the sub control board 22
If the hold information is correctly transmitted to 0, the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 stores FIG.
As shown on the left side of the lower part of FIG. 2, hold information similar to the storage contents of the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 is stored.

Then, from the state shown on the left side in the upper part of FIG. 22, it is assumed that the variation display of the special figure 1 is performed according to the entering order, and the hold display of the special figure 2 is subsequently performed. Then, the RA of the main control board 200
From M203, the hold in Fig. 1 and the hold in Fig. 2 are digested one by one, and as shown in the upper right side of Fig. 22, the remaining holds are those in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. In addition to a total of two holdings, the order of entering the remaining holdings is the special figure 1 first and the special figure 2 second.
In addition, in the reservation of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the oldest ones are digested in the order of entry, and the remaining holds are shifted one by one in order to fill the ranks of the reserved reservations.

Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, with the start of the variable display in FIG. 1 or FIG. Since a command (a command indicating the remaining number of suspensions stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200) is transmitted (S324 in FIG. 14), first, the RAM of the main control board 200
A variable start hold number designation command is sent to specify that the number of holds in FIG. 1 stored in 203 is “1”, and then the number of holds in FIG. 2 is designated as “1”. A command for specifying the number of changes at the start of change is sent. Among these, when a command designating that the number of holds in the first special figure 1 is “1” is transmitted, some abnormality occurs, and the sub-control board 220 cannot normally receive this command, and the next It is assumed that the command specifying that the number of holds in the special figure 2 in FIG. As shown on the right side of the lower stage of FIG. 22, at this time, according to the entrance order of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220, the next is the start of the variable display of the special figure 1 However, since the received command is a command indicating the start of the fluctuation display in FIG. 2, the sub-control board 22
The CPU 221 of 0 holds the hold information (the contents stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200) specified by the received change start hold number designation command and the hold information (the sub control board 220 stored in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220). In the RAM 223), it is recognized that the entrance order of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is not consistent.

In this way, the hold information (the stored contents of the RAM 203 of the main control board 200) specified by the change start hold number designation command received in S610, and the RAM 2 of the sub control board 220 are stored.
23 (S701: no in FIG. 20), the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines that the hold information (the stored contents of the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220) stored in the sub control board 220 does not match.
In the above-described start prize hold related processing (FIG. 17), the hold information specified by the received start prize hold number designation command does not match the hold information stored in the RAM 223 (S502). : No), the same process as the process (S506 to S512) is performed. That is, first, a numerical value (“4” in the example shown in FIG. 22) corresponding to the current number of holds included in the hold information stored in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220 is set in the notice effect prohibition counter. After (S702), the hold information stored in the RAM 223 such as the number of holds, the order of entering, and whether or not it is a specific hold is cleared (S704). Subsequently, the notice effect prohibition flag is set to ON (S706), and the reserved display of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 is deleted (S708). Thereafter, the fluctuation start hold related process of FIG. 20 is terminated, and the process returns to the symbol fluctuation effect related process of FIG.

As described above, in S701, the hold information (stored contents of the RAM 203 of the main control board 200) specified by the change start hold number designation command received in S610, and the sub-control board 22
The case where the hold information stored in the zero RAM 223 (the contents stored in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220) does not match has been described (S701: no). In contrast, S61
If the hold information specified by the command received at 0 matches the hold information stored in the RAM 223 (S701: yes), the RAM 223 is based on the received change start hold number designation command. 1 and 2 included in the hold information stored in
Is updated or the display of the special symbols (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) displayed in the hold display area 27e of the effect display device 27 is updated (S714). In particular,
The oldest ones stored in the RAM 223 are digested in the order of entry, and the remaining ones are shifted one by one to fill the ranks of the digested reservations. In addition, the hold display area 27e
Then, the oldest hold display displayed at the left end is deleted, and the remaining hold displays are shifted to the left one by one.

When the number of holds stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 and the hold display of the effect display device 27 are updated in this way, it is determined whether or not the notice effect execution flag is set to ON (S716). Here, the notice effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed, and a predetermined address in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220 is assigned to the notice effect execution flag. When the notice effect execution flag is set to OFF (S716: no), the special symbol (special diagram 1 or special diagram 2) stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is subsequently suspended (suspended). It is determined whether or not there is a hold to be a target of the notice effect in (information) (S718). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the specific hold is based on the received start winning time hold number designation command, the hold is a target for the notice effect (that is, the hold) The fact that the notice effect that suggests that a big hit will occur with the suspension of digestion is executed) is stored (S518 in FIG. 17). Then, if there is no hold that is the target of the notice effect (S718: no), the change start hold related process in FIG. 20 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the symbol change effect related process in FIG.

On the other hand, when there is a suspension to be the target of the notice effect (S718: yes), the notice effect is executed (S720). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a notice effect (hold notice effect) using a hold display of special symbols (special figures 1 and 2) displayed in the hold display area 27e of the effect display device 27. )I do. Note that when a specific hold occurs, the fact that the hold is the target of the notice effect is stored, and the process of executing the notice effect in response to this is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. Sub-control board 220 of the embodiment
The CPU 221 constitutes one aspect of the “notice effect executing means” of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which a hold notice effect is performed in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. First, FIG. 23A shows a state before the hold notice effect is executed. As described above, in the hold display area 27e of the effect display device 27, the RA of the sub control board 220 is displayed.
The holding display corresponding to the number of holdings of the special symbols (special drawing 1 and special drawing 2) stored in M223 is performed, and up to eight can be displayed. Then, when the start winning reservation number designation command is received, the normal hold display is added in order from the left of the vacant position (S522 in FIG. 17). In FIG. 23, the normal hold display is represented by a solid circle mark, and the vacant position is represented by a broken circle mark, but the display mode is not limited to this. In addition, when the change start hold number designation command is received, one hold display at the left end is deleted, and the remaining hold displays are shifted to the left one by one (S714 in FIG. 20).

In the example shown in FIG. 23 (a), a special symbol (see FIG. 1) is stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220.
Corresponding to a total of five holds of special figure 2) being stored, five normal hold displays are displayed in the hold display area 27e. Among these, if the fifth hold in the order of entering is a hold (specific hold) subject to the notice effect, the fifth normal hold display from the left is displayed as shown in FIG. The hold notice effect is executed by changing to a specific hold display having a different display mode from the hold display. After that, every time a change start hold number designation command is received (variable display of special symbols is started), the specific hold display is shifted to the left one by one, and this specific hold display is deleted and the specific hold is deleted. Special symbols (and identification symbols 27a, 27b, 2)
When the variable display of 7c) is started, the special symbols (and the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c) are stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol with the end of the variable display. Therefore, by displaying the specific hold display in the hold display area 27e, it is possible to suggest to the player that a big hit will occur with the digestion of the hold with the specific hold display. These hold indications are
By transmitting a control command to the display control board 230, the effect image data stored in the image ROM 234 of the display control board 230 is used. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the hold display corresponding to the number of holds in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed in the hold display area 27e of the effect display device 27, but is not limited thereto. . For example, if a hold display lamp corresponding to the maximum number of holds in Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 is installed at a position where it can be seen by the player, only the number of holds stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is used. The hold display lamp may be turned on. In this case, the on-hold display lamp corresponding to the specific on-hold may be blinked or colored differently so that the player can be identified.

When the notice effect is executed as described above (S720 in FIG. 20), the notice effect execution flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed is set to ON, and the order of the hold with the specific hold display (see FIG. 20). In the example shown in FIG. 23, “5”) is set in the notice effect execution counter (S722). Here, the notice effect execution counter is a notice effect execution period (specific hold display is hold display area 2
7e is a counter for counting the R) of the sub-control board 220.
It is set to a predetermined address of AM223. Thereafter, the fluctuation start hold related process of FIG. 20 is terminated, and the process returns to the symbol fluctuation effect related process of FIG.

In the above, when the notice effect execution flag is set to OFF in S716 (S
716: no) has been described. On the other hand, when the notice effect execution flag is set to ON (S716: yes), “1” is set from the notice effect execution counter set when the notice effect execution flag is set to ON in the process of S722. After subtraction (S7
24) It is determined whether or not the notice effect execution counter has become “0” (S726). If the notice effect execution counter is not “0” (S726: no), the state shown in FIG.
The change start related processing at 0 fluctuation start is terminated, and the process returns to the symbol change effect related processing of FIG.

On the other hand, when the notice effect execution counter becomes “0” (S726: yes), the notice effect is ended (the specific hold display is deleted from the hold display area 27e), so the notice effect execution flag is set. After setting to OFF (S728), the fluctuation start time hold-related process of FIG. 20 is terminated, and the process returns to the symbol fluctuation effect-related process of FIG.

As described above, when the notice effect prohibition flag is set to OFF in S700 (S70)
The processing performed at 0: no) has been described. In contrast, the notice effect prohibition flag is ON.
If it is set to (S700: yes), the execution of the notice effect is prohibited, so that the special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is reserved. Even if there is a hold that is the subject of the notice effect, the sub-control board is executed based on the change start number designation command received in S610 without executing the notice effect (hold notice effect) described above. The contents of the holding information stored in the RAM 223 of 220 (the number of holdings in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 and the order of entering) are updated (S730 in FIG. 21). That is, even during the period in which the execution of the notice effect is prohibited, the contents of the hold information stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 (see FIG. 1 and FIG. The number of holdings in FIG. 2, the order of entry, the presence or absence of specific holdings, etc.)
Is performed to match the contents of the hold information stored in the table (the number of holds shown in FIGS. Note that the notice effect is prohibited by setting the notice effect prohibition flag to ON, and as described above, this notice effect prohibition flag is the sub-control board 2.
20 is set to ON by the CPU 221, so that the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment is used.
The CPU 221 constitutes one aspect of the “notice effect prohibiting means” of the present invention. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the hold display in the hold display area 27e of the effect display device 27 is erased during the period in which the execution of the notice effect is prohibited. The hold display in the hold display area 27e may be continued based on the number of holds stored in. In this case, even if the special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) stored in the RAM 223 is reserved, there is a reservation that is subject to the notice effect, and FIG. The normal hold display may be maintained without attaching the specific hold display as shown in FIG.

Subsequently, after subtracting “1” from the notice effect prohibition counter (S732), it is determined whether or not the notice effect prohibition counter has become “0” (S734). As described above, the notice effect prohibition counter is a counter for counting a period during which execution of the notice effect is prohibited, and hold information specified by the hold number designation command received at the time of starting winning or changing, If the hold information stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is not consistent, the RAM
The number of holds included in the hold information already stored in the H.223 is set (S506 in FIG. 17).
, S702 in FIG. If the notice effect prohibition counter is not “0” (
S734: no), the variation start hold related process of FIG. 21 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the symbol variation effect related process of FIG.

On the other hand, when the notice effect prohibition counter becomes “0” (S734: yes),
In order to cancel the prohibition of the notice effect, the notice effect prohibition flag is set to OFF (S736).
Thereafter, the hold display that has been erased in the hold display area 27e of the effect display device 27 is displayed.
When restarting is performed based on the holding information (the number of holdings in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2) stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 (S738), the fluctuation start holding related process in FIG. Return to the symbol variation production related process.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19, is it determined that the change start pending number designation command is not received in the process of S610 (S610: no), or the change start pending number designation command is received in the process of S610? (S610: yes), and upon completion of the processing of S612 (relation related processing at the start of change) that is received, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command has been received (S614). As described above, the symbol stop command is used when the special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) that is variably displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 is stopped. (S238 in FIG. 12). If the symbol stop command has not been received (S614: no), this processing is directly performed (the symbol variation effect related processing).
Exit. On the other hand, when the symbol stop command is received (S614: yes), the control unit transmits the control command to the display control board 230 to stop the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c in the determined stop display mode. This is displayed (S616), and this processing (symbol variation effect related processing) is terminated.

In the above, based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 200, the effect display device 2
The processing executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 to control the variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c in FIG. 7 and the hold display of the hold display area 27e has been described. Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the newly generated hold is the specific hold, it is suggested in advance that a big hit will be generated with the digestion of the specific hold. The notice effect to perform is performed. However, if there is a mismatch between the hold information specified by the hold number designation command from the main control board 200 and the hold information already stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220, the notice effect is executed. It is prohibited to prevent the player from giving an incorrect notice to the player. Hereinafter, this point will be described in detail.

FIG. 24 is a time chart illustrating an example in which execution of the notice effect is prohibited. As described above, when a game ball enters the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b (at the time of starting winning), the special symbol (special symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32. When the change display of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2) is started (at the start of change), a hold number designation command indicating hold information is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220. In FIG. 24, the number-of-holds designation command at the time of starting winning is represented by a white arrow, and the number-of-holds designation command at the start of variation is represented by a hatched arrow.

Each time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a hold number designation command from the main control board 200, hold information (holding number, entry order, presence / absence of specific hold, etc.) specified by the received hold number designation command and Then, it is determined whether or not the holding information (the number of holdings, the order of entering, the presence or absence of specific holding, etc.) stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is consistent. FIG. 24 illustrates a case where there is a mismatch between the hold information specified by the received command and the hold information stored in the RAM 223 in the determination when the change start hold number designation command is received. Yes. In such a case, since the hold information is not correctly stored in the RAM 223 (does not match the hold information stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200), even if the hold information stored in the RAM 223 is not stored. Even if a specific hold (holding subject to a notice effect) is included therein, if a notice effect is executed based on the hold information, an erroneous notice is given to the player. Therefore, the number of holds already stored in the RAM 223 is set in the notice effect prohibition counter, the storage of the hold information in the RAM 223 is cleared, and the notice effect prohibition flag is set to ON. In the example shown in FIG. 24, the hold stored in the RAM 223 when it is determined that there is a mismatch between the hold information specified by the received hold number designation command and the hold information stored in the RAM 223. The number is “4”, and “4” is set in the notice effect prohibition counter.

Thereafter, every time a change start pending number designation command is received as a new change display of special figure 1 or special figure 2 is started, “1” is subtracted from the notice effect prohibition counter. Note that the hold information specified by the hold number designation command received after that, including the hold number designation command received when the storage abnormality related to the hold information in the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220 is found, is stored in the RAM 223 as accurate. (Update) is performed (S514 in FIG. 17, FIG. 21).
S730). At this time, even if a start winning hold number designation command indicating the occurrence of specific hold is received, it is only stored as hold information indicating that the hold is the subject of the notice effect, and the notice effect prohibition flag is set to ON. While it is set, the notice effect is not executed.

When the notice effect prohibition counter becomes “0”, the notice effect prohibition flag is set to OFF, and the prohibition of the notice effect is canceled. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the start of the variable display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 (that is, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27 on the effect display device 27).
Since the notice effect is started in accordance with the start of the variable display of c), the notice effect is not executed in the variable display in which the notice effect prohibition counter becomes “0”. Based on the hold information stored in the RAM 223, the notice effect can be executed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a new hold in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is generated, it is determined whether or not a specific hold occurs. Before the digestion order arrives, a notice effect that suggests that a big hit will occur in the fluctuation display of special figure 1 or special figure 2 based on this specific suspension is executed. However, the main control board 2
RAM 223 of the sub control board 220 based on the hold number designation command transmitted from 00
It is found that the holding information (the number of holdings and the order of entering) stored in the memory and the holding information stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 do not match (the occurrence of storage abnormality in the RAM 223 related to the holding information). In that case, execution of the notice effect is prohibited until the variation display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 corresponding to the number of holdings included in the holding information stored in the RAM 223 is completed. For this reason, some abnormality occurs when the hold number designation command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220, or the hold information is not accurately managed in the sub control board 220. When a storage abnormality of the RAM 223 related to the hold information occurs, it is possible to prevent an erroneous notice effect based on the uncertain hold information of the RAM 223 (results different from the noticed contents being derived). As a result, it is possible to avoid the loss of the player's reliability of the game that increases the expectation of the big hit by the notice effect.

D. Modified example:
In the embodiment described above, when a specific hold occurs, the hold display corresponding to the specific hold is changed to the specific hold display (display mode different from the normal hold display) in the hold display area 27e of the effect display device 27. In this way, the explanation was made on the assumption that the notice effect (hold notice effect) is executed. However, if it is possible to indicate to the player that a big hit will occur in the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 or special figure 2 based on this specific hold before the specific hold digest order arrives, The mode of production is not limited to this. For example, after a specific hold occurs, a notice effect (continuous notice effect) that is continued over a plurality of variable displays until the change display of special figure 1 or special figure 2 corresponding to the specific hold is ended is displayed. As the pachinko machine executed in the device 27 and the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 or special figure 2 corresponding to the specific hold approach, the content of the notice effect executed in each fluctuation display is likely to be a big hit (so-called big hit reliability) The present invention can also be suitably applied to a pachinko machine that is changed to a production mode indicating that the degree is high. Hereinafter, a modified example in which a continuous notice effect is executed in response to occurrence of specific hold will be described. In the modified example, since many parts are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, the description of the common parts will be omitted, and different parts will be mainly described.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol variation effect-related procedure executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the modified example. Similarly to the above-described embodiment (FIG. 19), also in the symbol variation effect related processing of the modified example, first, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command and a stop symbol designation command are received from the main control board 200. (S800). If these commands have not been received (S800: no), the process proceeds to S812 described later.

On the other hand, when a variation pattern designation command and a stop symbol designation command are received (S800).
: Yes), it is determined whether or not the hold information stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 (hold in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2) has a hold that is the target of the notice effect (S802).
). Also in the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example, as in the above-described embodiment, if it is determined that the specific hold is based on the start winning hold number designation command received when the start winning is generated, the pachinko machine 1 is subject to the notice effect. It is stored (the notice effect that suggests that a big hit will be generated with the digestion of the hold is executed) is stored (see S518 in FIG. 17). At this time, if there is a hold that is the subject of the notice effect (S802: yes), it is determined whether or not the notice effect prohibition flag is set to ON (S804). As described above, the notice effect prohibition flag is a flag indicating that it is a period during which execution of the notice effect is prohibited. If the notice effect prohibition flag is set to OFF (S804: no), the effect display pattern with the continuous notice effect in the effect display device 27 is determined (S806). Specifically, it is determined what number of the hold is the target of the notice effect, and the identification symbol 27a, 27b,
An effect (for example, for example) that continues over a plurality of variation displays until the variation display of 27c ends.
In order to execute the display of the moving image reproduced over the plurality of times of variation display and the effect display repeated with the same contents over the plurality of times of variation display) in the effect display device 27, the identification symbol 27a, The change display mode of 27b and 27c is determined. In determining the effect display pattern, the special symbol jackpot lottery result is determined based on the received stop symbol designation command, and if the jackpot lottery result is “hit”, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c are determined. A big hit stop display mode (combination with the same symbol) is determined, and if it is “out of”, a stop display mode with a disengagement of the identification symbols 27a, 27b and 27c (a combination with the same symbol) is determined.

On the other hand, when there is no suspension to be the target of the notice effect (S802: no), the effect display device 2
The effect display pattern without the continuous notice effect in 7 is determined (S808). That is, the specific variation display mode of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is determined so that the variation display before and after and the effect contents are not continuous. Further, even if there is a hold that is the subject of the notice effect, if the notice effect prohibition flag is set to ON (S802: yes, S804: yes)
Since the execution of the notice effect is prohibited, the effect display pattern without the continuous notice effect is determined (
S808).

When the effect display pattern is determined according to whether or not there is a hold that is the target of the notice effect and whether or not the notice effect prohibition flag is set to ON, a control command (instructing the decided effect display pattern) The display control command) is transmitted to the display control board 230, whereby the display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c is started on the effect display device 27 (S810). At this time, the CPU 231 of the display control board 230 causes the sub control board 2 to
The image data of the effect display corresponding to the display control command from 20 is read from the image ROM 234, and using the read image data, the effect display device 27 uses the identification symbols 27a and 27.
b and 27c change display (design change effect). As a result, when the effect display pattern with the continuous notice effect is determined in S806, the continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays is executed.

Next, it is determined that the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol designation command are not received in the process of S800 (S800: no), or it is determined that the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol designation command are received in the process of S800. (S800: yes), upon completion of the processing of S802 to S810 performed in response thereto, it is determined whether or not a change start pending number designation command has been received (S812). S812: no), the process proceeds to S816 described later. On the other hand, when the change start hold number designation command is received (S812: yes), the change start hold related process (see FIGS. 20 and 21) is started in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment (S814). In the above-described embodiment, when the notice start execution flag is set to OFF in the change start hold related process and it is determined that there is a hold to be the target of the notice effect (S716 in FIG. 20: no, S718: yes), notice effect (
In the modified example, it is determined that the continuous notice effect is to be executed in the previously determined effect display pattern (S806 in FIG. 25).

Whether it is determined in step S812 that a change start pending number designation command has not been received (S
812: no), it is determined that the command for specifying the number of pending changes at the start of variation is received in the processing of S812 (S812: yes), and upon completion of the processing of S814 (processing related to the onset of variation start pending) performed in response thereto, It is determined whether or not a symbol stop command has been received from the control board 200 (S8).
16) If the symbol stop command has not been received (S816: no), this processing (symbol variation effect related processing) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when a symbol stop command is received (
S816: yes), by sending a control command to the display control board 230,
After the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed in the determined stop display mode (S
818), this process (symbol variation effect related process) is terminated.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the modified example, when a specific hold occurs, the variation display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 corresponding to the specific hold is repeated for a plurality of times. Since the continuous notice effect that is continued is executed by the effect display device 27, it is possible to indicate to the player that a big hit will occur at the end of the continuous notice effect by the start of the continuous notice effect. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of such a modified example, similarly to the above-described embodiment, when a storage abnormality of the RAM 223 related to the hold information occurs, an erroneous notice is given to the player (for example, a continuous notice) A big hit does not occur even though the production is finished). Therefore, by applying the present invention, until the abnormal display of the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings already stored in the RAM 223 is completed when the storage abnormality of the RAM 223 related to the holding information is detected (notice effect prohibition flag By prohibiting the execution of the continuous notice effect, it is possible to prevent an erroneous notice from being given to the player.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim. Can be easily replaced by these, and improvements based on knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described as having two special symbols, special figure 1 and special figure 2. However, a similar problem occurs in a pachinko machine having only one special symbol (
(If a memory abnormality of the RAM 223 related to the hold information occurs, an incorrect notice is given to the player)
Therefore, the present invention can be preferably applied. For example, in a pachinko machine with one special symbol, from the state where three special symbol holds are stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220, first, the special symbol variation display is started, and then the special symbol hold is started. Assume that one occurs. In this case, the main control board 200 transmits from the variable start hold number designation command that designates the hold number “2”, and then transmits the start winning hold number designation command that designates the hold number “3”. If the sub-control board 220 cannot normally receive the command specifying the first hold number “2” and the command specifying the next hold number “3” is normally received, the RAM 223 already has the hold number. Since “3” is stored, the sub-control board 22
The CPU 221 of 0 can recognize that the storage abnormality of the RAM 223 related to the hold information has occurred. At this point in time, the player is mistakenly notified to the player by prohibiting the execution of the notice effect until the display of the special symbol corresponding to the number of holdings “3” already stored in the RAM 223 is completed. Can be prevented.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the variation display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is started in accordance with the order of entering the first starting port 17a or the second starting port 17b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, either one of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 may be displayed with priority over the other. In this case, the storage information in the special control 1 and the storage information in the special control 2 are separately stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220, and a storage abnormality is detected for each storage information, and a storage abnormality is detected. The notice effect may be prohibited until the special symbol change display corresponding to the hold information is performed for the number of stored hold times.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the specific hold is set by setting all or a part of the random values set to “big win” in the big win lottery table as random numbers (specific random values) corresponding to the specific hold. When this occurs, a notice effect that suggests in advance that a jackpot will occur with the digestion of the specific hold has been executed. However, the notice effect is not limited to suggesting the occurrence of a big hit in advance. For example, it may indicate in advance the occurrence of a super reach effect that is likely to be a big hit. In this case, when a hold occurs, a variation pattern determination random number (random number used to determine the variation pattern) is acquired and stored, and the stored variation pattern determination random number is a variation pattern determination random number corresponding to the specific suspension. When it matches with a numerical value (specific variation pattern determination random number value), it is determined that it is a specific hold. In this specific variation pattern determination random value, a variation pattern determination random value corresponding to the variation pattern in which the super reach effect is performed is added. Just set it up.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the start port unit 17 is configured by combining the two start ports of the first start port 17a and the second start port 17b up and down. For example, the central device 26 may be installed separately (above and below). Even in such a case, in particular, in the pachinko machine that starts the variation display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 according to the entering order, the suspension of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are mixed as in the above-described embodiment. Sub-control board 220
However, it is possible to prevent the player from making an erroneous advance notice by applying the present invention.

1 ... Pachinko machine (ball game machine),
17a ... 1st start opening (1st start detection device),
17b ... 2nd start opening (2nd start detection device),
27 ... Production display device,
28 ... 1st symbol display device,
32 ... 2nd symbol display device,
200 ... main control board,
201 ... CPU (game control means, specific hold determination means, signal transmission means),
203 ... RAM (holding storage means),
220 ... Sub-control board,
221 ... CPU (production control means, signal reception means, notice effect execution means, memory abnormality detection means, notice effect prohibition means),
223... RAM (holding information storage means).

Claims (2)

A lottery is performed using a random number acquired based on the game ball entering the starting port, and the symbol for indicating the result of the lottery is displayed in a variable manner and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner. A ball game machine,
A main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling production based on information transmitted from the main control means,
The main control means includes
Hold storage means for storing a random number acquired based on a game ball entering the start port as a hold in the order of the balls entered;
Specific hold determination means for determining whether or not the hold stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined specific hold;
Transmission means for transmitting information on the number of holds, information on the result of determination by the specific hold determination means to the sub-control means,
The sub-control means includes
A hold display execution means for performing a hold display;
When the information regarding the specific hold is received as a result of the determination by the specific hold determination means, the display of the hold display indicates that the specific hold is made before the start order of the variable display of symbols based on the specific hold arrives. A notice effect execution means for performing a hold notice effect suggested by an aspect;
Holding information storage means for storing information on the number of holdings transmitted from the main control means ,
If the information regarding the number of holds transmitted from the main control means is not received while the symbol is being displayed, the hold notice effect is set to a prohibited state, and the main control means is in a prohibited state of the hold notice effect. The bullet ball game machine, wherein when the information about the specific hold is received as a result of the determination by the specific hold determination means, the hold display is displayed in a normal display mode without performing the hold notice effect.   A lottery is performed using a random number acquired based on the game ball entering the starting port, and the symbol for indicating the result of the lottery is displayed in a variable manner and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner. A ball game machine,
  A main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
  Sub-control means for controlling production based on information transmitted from the main control means,
  The main control means includes
  Hold storage means for storing a random number acquired based on a game ball entering the start port as a hold in the order of the balls entered;
  Specific hold determination means for determining whether or not the hold stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined specific hold;
  Transmission means for transmitting information on the number of holds, information on the result of determination by the specific hold determination means to the sub-control means,
  The sub-control means includes
  A hold display execution means for performing a hold display;
  When the information regarding the specific hold is received as a result of the determination by the specific hold determination means, the display of the hold display indicates that the specific hold is made before the start order of the variable display of symbols based on the specific hold arrives. A notice effect execution means for performing a hold notice effect suggested by an aspect;
  Holding information storage processing execution means for performing processing for storing information on the number of holds sent from the main control means as hold information;
  The suspension notice effect is set to a prohibited state when the display of the symbol variation is being performed and the process of storing as the hold information has not been accurately performed, and the specific hold is placed from the main control means when the hold notice effect is prohibited. When the information about the specific hold is received as a result of the determination by the determination means, the hold display is displayed in the normal display mode without performing the hold notice effect.
  A ball game machine characterized by that.

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