JP5961796B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  Whether or not a conventional ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine extracts numerical data (random numbers, etc.) due to entering the starting port, and whether or not to make a jackpot gaming state based on the extracted numerical data The determination of whether or not to perform the determination, and a special symbol variation display according to the variation pattern determined based on the extracted numerical data, and after the variation display, the final symbol determined based on the numerical data is confirmed. 2. Description of the Related Art A configuration including a fluctuation display unit that performs display is widely known. In such a configuration, when a ball enters a new start port during the variable display, the numerical data extracted based on this is stored as a pending storage until the variable display based on the numerical data can be started. In general, a configuration is also provided with a holding storage means for storing.

  In addition, as a trend of recent ball game machines, there are many configurations including a plurality of types of start ports. That is, as a starting port, it relates to a first special symbol starting port related to a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol or a special one) and a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol or a special two). It consists of two types of start ports, the second special figure start port. In such a case, the first special figure starting port is configured to be able to enter the ball at all times. In addition, the second special figure starting port is constituted by a so-called ordinary electric accessory that changes from a closed state where it is impossible to enter a ball to an open state where a ball can be entered for a predetermined opening time when a normal symbol is hit. Is done.

  In such a configuration (for example, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1), a game ball (game medium) enters (wins) the second special figure start port (second start port). The expected value of the game medium grant in the second advantageous game state to be executed is executed based on the game ball (game medium) entering (winning) the first special figure start port (first start port). It is set higher than the expected value of the game medium provided in the first advantageous game state.

Further, if there is a holding memory (holding) based on the ball entering the second special figure starting port (second starting port), the holding based on the ball entering the first special figure starting port (first starting port) Regardless of the presence or absence of memory, after all the stored memory based on the entrance to the 2nd special figure start opening (second start opening) is digested, the entrance to the 1st special figure start opening (1st start opening) Is provided with a second pending digest advance execution means for digesting the pending memory based on the above, that is, a so-called special 2 priority digest function.
In addition, after the big hit gaming state, the state shifts to a time-saving state, and during the time-shortening state, an opening extension function (electricity) that allows more balls to enter by extending the predetermined opening time of the above-mentioned ordinary electric accessory. The configuration in which the “chu support function” is activated is also widely adopted in the ball game machine.

JP 2007-268126 A

  By the way, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, as described above, the reserved memory associated with the second special figure starting port has a higher expected value for the game medium provision than the reserved memory associated with the first special figure starting port. Therefore, the second special figure reserved memory has been preferentially digested so that there is no disadvantage to the player because it is advantageous to the player. In this way, although the second special figure reservation memory is preferentially digested, the second special figure reservation memory is generated without interruption once the transition to the time-saving state and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory starts operation. It becomes difficult to be exhausted. As a result, the reserved memory related to the first special figure starting port (first starting port), which is inferior in digestion order, that is, the first special figure reserved memory remains reserved without being digested over a long period of time. It was not uncommon for this condition to occur.

However, such a state in which the first special figure reservation memory is maintained for a long time has been almost overlooked so far. That is, a ball game machine having a configuration that gives some value to how long the first special figure holding memory has been maintained has not been devised. Accordingly, since no particular value is given in the game, the player has no interest in the state and has not received much attention.
This invention is made in view of the subject which concerns, Comprising: It gives a certain value with respect to the aspect of how long the subordinate 1st special figure reservation memory was maintained by the special 2 priority digestion function. Thus, an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that allows a player to be interested in the aspect.

The ball game machine according to claim 1 of the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems,
A normal electric accessory that is opened in response to the normal symbol determination of normal symbols,
A first starter that allows game balls to enter at any time;
A second starting opening that allows entry when the ordinary electric accessory is opened;
Numerical data acquired due to entering the first starting port is stored as a first reserved memory, and numerical data acquired due to entering the second starting port is used as a second reserved memory. Holding storage means for storing;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory;
A holding memory number updating means for erasing the numerical data and updating the holding memory number when the determination is made;
A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game if the result of the determination is a jackpot;
Second success / failure determination priority means for preferentially performing the determination of success / failure based on the second hold memory over the determination of success / failure based on the first hold memory;
Production display means for performing production display corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol executed based on the determination of success / failure on the production display device;
A reserved memory number notifying means for displaying the stored number of the reserved memory means on the effect display device or a dedicated display device;
A holding continuation display counting unit that is set so that the count number can be updated when the holding storage unit stores the first holding storage;
The holding continuation display counting means
In addition to individually updating all the count numbers in conjunction with the variable display based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory, the count relating to the first reserved memory together with the variable display based on the first reserved memory Clear the number,
A holding maintenance fluctuation number suggesting unit that changes display contents of the effect display unit or the holding memory number notification unit according to the count number;
It is characterized by that.

According to the ball game machine of claim 1, the memory related to the first reserved memory, which is subordinate to the execution of the determination of the success / failure by the second success / failure determination priority means, is stored in the special display in what period, that is, the effect display device. Will be recognized by suggestion by the change in the display contents of the effect display means or the number of reserved memory number notification means, about how many times the variation display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the number is executed, With regard to such a holding period, it is possible to urge the player to pay a certain amount of attention.
In addition, a notification of how many times the maintenance of the memory related to the first reserved memory has been performed over a period in which the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is performed on the effect display device is given to the predetermined decorative symbol. Display mode or display mode of the effect display of the first reserved symbol, that is, by changing the display content of the effect display means or the stored memory number notification means, the length of the storage maintenance period, the type and aspect of the notification effect It will be an opportunity to decide. In other words, how long the memory is maintained affects the content of the display effect, so that a value is given to the state where the memory is maintained for a certain period of time. This makes it possible to learn the interest of the aspect, and further encourage further attention to the aspect.

In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the reserved storage number notifying unit displays on the effect display device and also displays on the dedicated display device.
If comprised in this way, it will be assumed that various holding symbols indicating the number of reserved memories are always displayed on the effect display device, and if the pre-reading determination means is provided, pre-reading effects are performed using the reserved symbols. . With such a configuration, when the fluctuating effect of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is obstructed, the dedicated display device always notifies the reserved memory number so that the reserved symbol is not displayed. Can be controlled. That is, it is possible to change and control whether or not the display of the reserved symbols can be performed freely without any problem according to the change in the effect display mode in the effect display device.

Moreover, as a pending | holding maintenance fluctuation frequency suggestion means, the structure which suggests (notifies | reports) by showing the fluctuation frequency maintained as it is is also considered. In addition, the structure suggested by changing the design of the reserved symbol and the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol depending on the number of fluctuations maintained, production mode, displayed character, selected reach production, notice production, BGM, production The structure suggested by the change of the operation | movement aspect of a movable movable agent for use, the change of the variation pattern selected, etc. can be considered.
If the number of times of change is shown as it is, the player wants to increase the number of times further, and can feel confident about winning the second starting port. If the design of the reserved design changes, it will change to an unfamiliar design, so you can feel joy in maintaining it, and even if the design of the decorative design changes, you will feel joy in maintaining it, You can appeal to the players around you. The change timing of the design may be a change at the time when the hold is exhausted, or may be changed at a timing when any one of the hold memories is maintained a predetermined number of times.
The effect mode may be configured such that the effect mode is started when the hold is exhausted, or may be configured to change at a timing when any one of the hold memories is maintained a predetermined number of times. By starting a special performance mode, it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment to having maintained a predetermined number of times. The appearance and change of characters, special reach effects, notice effects, fluctuation patterns, BGM, and moving objects for effects are also given a motivation to actively maintain them while giving a sense of accomplishment to a certain number of times. It is possible to give pleasure other than the result of the determination of whether or not. That is, it is possible to set a certain production value to maintain the first reserved memory and to make the player interested.
In addition, the game history can be sent to a dedicated server via the mobile terminal, and the contents of the game machine can be changed, the game history can be stored, and so on according to the game history. In that case, points corresponding to the game history are given each time the change occurs, but it is also considered to be a cause of giving a privilege such as increasing the number of points given depending on the number of times maintained or changing the magnification. It is done. In this way, even if the number of fluctuations is the same, the number of points can be increased if the first reserved memory is maintained for a predetermined number of times, so that a strong motive for maintaining the first reserved memory can be obtained.

The ball game machine according to claim 2 of the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems,
A normal electric accessory that is opened in response to the normal symbol determination of normal symbols,
A first starter that allows game balls to enter at any time;
A second starting opening that allows entry when the ordinary electric accessory is opened;
Numerical data acquired due to entering the first starting port is stored as a first reserved memory, and numerical data acquired due to entering the second starting port is used as a second reserved memory. Holding storage means for storing;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory;
A holding memory number updating means for erasing the numerical data and updating the holding memory number when the determination is made;
A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game if the result of the determination is a jackpot;
Second success / failure determination priority means for preferentially performing the determination of success / failure based on the second hold memory over the determination of success / failure based on the first hold memory;
Production display means for performing production display corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol executed based on the determination of success / failure on the production display device;
A reserved memory number notifying means for displaying the stored number of the reserved memory means on the effect display device or a dedicated display device;
A holding continuation display counting unit that is set so that the count number can be updated when the holding storage unit stores the first holding storage;
The holding continuation display counting means
Updating the count number in conjunction with the variable display based on the second reserved memory, and clearing the count number in accordance with the variable display based on the first reserved memory;
A holding maintenance fluctuation number suggesting unit that changes display contents of the effect display unit or the holding memory number notification unit according to the count number;
It is characterized by that.

In addition, in the ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
A normal power release extension means for extending the opening time for the ordinary electric accessory to open after the end of the jackpot game, or increasing the number of times of opening compared to the normal gaming state;
When the normal power release extension means is operating, the display content corresponding to the first hold storage display is changed by the hold maintenance fluctuation frequency suggesting means,
You may do it.
According to such a pinball game machine, by Hiroshiden opening extending means is operated, the storage of the subordinated falls first hold memory for execution of spruce determined by the second spruce determining priority means, hardly more is further digested Become. That is, it becomes easy to maintain the memory related to the first reserved memory over a larger number of fluctuations, and the possibility that the player pays attention to the state can be increased.
In addition, when the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is extended, the player can not only notice how many times the change of the memory related to the first reserved memory is performed, In addition, it is possible to enjoy the state where the second reserved memory is steadily digested by preferentially determining whether or not it is successful, and it is possible to enjoy two events at the same time. .

Further, it is conceivable that the degree of advantage is different between the big hit game by the first start port and the big hit game by the second start port.
If the jackpot game at the second start opening is configured so that more prize balls can be obtained, the winning / failure determination based on the second reserved memory is preferentially executed, so that the game configuration is advantageous to the player. It becomes possible.
On the other hand, if the big hit game at the first starting port is more advantageous, in the normal gaming state where the main power release extension means is not operating, the determination of whether or not the first starting port that can always enter the ball is mainly made. A game configuration is provided that, when a big hit is made at an unfavorable timing when the normal power release extension means is not operating because it tends to be executed, than when a big hit is made at the timing when the general power release extension means is operated It becomes possible.

Further, the general electric open extension means may be operated together with the normal figure probability changing function for increasing the probability of winning the normal symbol determination in association with the operation of the means. Since it becomes easy to hit, the opportunity to release the ordinary electric power increases, and the possibility that the second reserved memory continues to be stored increases, and as a result, the first reserved memory is more easily maintained.
Moreover, the normal electric power open extension means may be operated together with a function for shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time. By reducing the time related to the lottery, the interval at which the winning occurs can be shortened.
It is also conceivable to operate the open-circuit extension means together with a special figure probability variation function that increases the probability of winning a special symbol. The big hit becomes easy and the second reserved memory can be easily stored by the means for extending the electric power transmission, so that a very advantageous state can be formed.

The ball game machine
A normal electric accessory that is opened in response to the normal symbol determination of normal symbols,
A first starter that allows game balls to enter at any time;
A second starting opening that allows entry when the ordinary electric accessory is opened;
Numerical data acquired due to entering the first starting port is stored as a first reserved memory, and numerical data acquired due to entering the second starting port is used as a second reserved memory. Holding storage means for storing;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory;
A holding memory number updating means for erasing the numerical data and updating the holding memory number when the determination is made;
A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game if the result of the determination is a jackpot;
Second success / failure determination priority means for preferentially performing the determination of success / failure based on the second hold memory over the determination of success / failure based on the first hold memory;
An effect display means for performing an effect display corresponding to the special symbol on the effect display device based on the determination of success or failure,
A reserved memory number notifying means for displaying the stored number of the reserved memory means on the effect display device or a dedicated display device;
A holding continuation display counting unit that is set so that the count number can be updated when the holding storage unit stores the first holding storage;
The holding continuation display counting means
The jackpot game control means updates the count number by executing the jackpot game, and clears the count number by performing the success / failure determination process based on the stored first reserved memory,
A holding maintenance jackpot number suggesting means for changing the display content of the effect display means or the holding memory number notification means according to the count number;
It is good also as a structure.

According to the thus configured ball ball game machine, the memory for the first reserved memory that is subordinate to the execution of the determination of the success / failure by the second success / failure determination priority means is executed for how long, that is, how many times the jackpot game is executed. Will be recognized by the suggestion by the change in the display contents of the effect display means or the reserved memory number notification means, and the player will receive a certain attention regarding the hold maintenance period related to the first reserved memory. It is possible to prompt.
In addition, a notification about how many times the jackpot game has been executed for maintaining the memory related to the first reserved memory is displayed in a predetermined display mode of the decorative symbol or the display of the first reserved symbol effect display. Since it is performed by changing the display content of the aspect, that is, the effect display means or the stored memory number notification means, the length of the storage maintenance period is an opportunity to determine the type and aspect of the notification effect. In other words, how long the memory is maintained affects the content of the display effect, so that a value is given to the state where the memory is maintained for a certain period of time. This makes it possible to learn the interest of the aspect, and further encourage further attention to the aspect.

In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the reserved storage number notifying unit displays on the effect display device and also displays on the dedicated display device.
If comprised in this way, it will be assumed that various holding symbols indicating the number of reserved memories are always displayed on the effect display device, and if the pre-reading determination means is provided, pre-reading effects are performed using the reserved symbols. . With such a configuration, when the fluctuating effect of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is obstructed, the dedicated display device always notifies the reserved memory number so that the reserved symbol is not displayed. Can be controlled. That is, it is possible to change and control whether or not the display of the reserved symbols can be performed freely without any problem according to the change in the effect display mode in the effect display device.

Moreover, as a hold maintenance jackpot number suggestion means, the structure which suggests (notifies | reports) by showing the maintained jackpot number as it is is also considered. In addition, the structure suggested by changing the design of the reserved symbol and the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol depending on the number of jackpots that have been maintained, production mode, displayed character, selected reach production, notice production, BGM, production The structure suggested by the change of the operation | movement aspect of a movable movable agent for use, the change of the variation pattern selected, etc. can be considered.
If the number of big hits is shown as it is, the player wants to increase the number of times, and can feel confident about winning the second starting port. If the design of the reserved design changes, it will change to an unfamiliar design, so you can feel joy in maintaining it, and even if the design of the decorative design changes, you will feel joy in maintaining it, You can appeal to the players around you. The change timing of the design may be a change at the time when the hold is exhausted, or may be changed at a timing when any one of the hold memories is maintained a predetermined number of times.
The effect mode may be configured such that the effect mode is started when the hold is exhausted, or may be configured to change at a timing when any one of the hold memories is maintained a predetermined number of times. By starting a special performance mode, it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment to having maintained a predetermined number of times. The appearance and change of characters, special reach effects, notice effects, fluctuation patterns, BGM, and moving objects for effects are also given a motivation to actively maintain them while giving a sense of accomplishment to a certain number of times. It is possible to give pleasure other than the result of the determination of whether or not. That is, it is possible to set a certain production value to maintain the first reserved memory and to make the player interested.
In addition, the game history can be sent to a dedicated server via the mobile terminal, and the contents of the game machine can be changed, the game history can be stored, and so on according to the game history. In that case, points corresponding to the game history are given each time the change occurs, but it is also considered to be a cause of giving a privilege such as increasing the number of points given depending on the number of times maintained or changing the magnification. It is done. In this way, even if the number of big hits is the same, the number of points can be increased if the first reserved memory is maintained for a predetermined number of times, so that a strong motive for maintaining the first reserved memory can be obtained.

  Further, the number of jackpot games to be counted may be configured such that all jackpot games are counted or only a predetermined jackpot game is counted. For example, if there is a big hit that can be obtained as a type of big hit, and a big hit that rarely gives out for the main purpose of making the game state a probability change like so-called suddenness, Refers to only the jackpot that can be earned. As a bodily sensation of a player, a big hit that does not generate a ball has no real sense of winning. Therefore, by matching the number of jackpots experienced by the player with the number of counts, a ball game machine that does not give the player a sense of incongruity can be obtained.

In such a ball game machine,
A normal power release extension means for extending the opening time for the ordinary electric accessory to open after the end of the jackpot game, or increasing the number of times of opening compared to the normal gaming state;
Changing the display content corresponding to the first hold storage display in the hold maintenance jackpot number suggesting means when the power train opening extension means is operating;
It is good also as a structure.

According to the thus configured bullet ball game machine, the operation related to the first hold storage, which is a subordinate in the execution of the determination of the success / failure by the second success / failure determination priority means, is further activated by the operation of the extension opening means. It becomes difficult to be digested. That is, it becomes easy to maintain the memory related to the first reserved memory over the larger number of jackpot games, and the possibility that the player pays attention to the state can be increased.
In addition, when the opening time of the ordinary electric utility is extended, the player can simply notice how many jackpot games are executed for the maintenance of the first reserved memory. In addition to this, it is possible to enjoy the state where the second reserved memory is steadily digested by preferential execution of the success / failure determination, and it is possible to enjoy two events at the same time. Will improve.

Further, it is conceivable that the degree of advantage is different between the big hit game by the first start port and the big hit game by the second start port.
If the jackpot game at the second start opening is configured so that more prize balls can be obtained, the winning / failure determination based on the second reserved memory is preferentially executed, so that the game configuration is advantageous to the player. It becomes possible.
On the other hand, if the big hit game at the first starting port is more advantageous, in the normal gaming state where the main power release extension means is not operating, the determination of whether or not the first starting port that can always enter the ball is mainly made. A game configuration is provided that, when a big hit is made at an unfavorable timing when the normal power release extension means is not operating because it tends to be executed, than when a big hit is made at the timing when the general power release extension means is operated It becomes possible.

Further, the general electric open extension means may be operated together with the normal figure probability changing function for increasing the probability of winning the normal symbol determination in association with the operation of the means. Since it becomes easy to hit, the opportunity to release the ordinary electric power increases, and the possibility that the second reserved memory continues to be stored increases, and as a result, the first reserved memory is more easily maintained.
Moreover, the normal electric power open extension means may be operated together with a function for shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time. By reducing the time related to the lottery, the interval at which the winning occurs can be shortened.
It is also conceivable to operate the open-circuit extension means together with a special figure probability variation function that increases the probability of winning a special symbol. The big hit becomes easy and the second reserved memory can be easily stored by the means for extending the electric power transmission, so that a very advantageous state can be formed.

  In addition, the first reserved memory is maintained because it is most likely and most likely that the normal power release extension means is in operation, so it is conceivable that only the big hit game by the second reserved memory is counted. As a result, the number of times of maintenance is increased by continuing the so-called continuous change in which the opening extension continues continuously, and it is possible to provide the player with a great pleasure of continuous change.

The ball game machine
A normal electric accessory that is opened in response to the normal symbol determination of normal symbols,
A first starter that allows game balls to enter at any time;
A second starting opening that allows entry when the ordinary electric accessory is opened;
Numerical data acquired due to entering the first starting port is stored as a first reserved memory, and numerical data acquired due to entering the second starting port is used as a second reserved memory. Holding storage means for storing;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory;
A holding memory number updating means for erasing the numerical data and updating the holding memory number when the determination is made;
A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game if the result of the determination is a jackpot;
Second success / failure determination priority means for preferentially performing the determination of success / failure based on the second hold memory over the determination of success / failure based on the first hold memory;
An effect display means for performing an effect display corresponding to the special symbol on the effect display device based on the determination of success or failure,
A reserved memory number notifying means for displaying the stored number of the reserved memory means on the effect display device or a dedicated display device;
A holding continuation display counting unit that is set so that the count number can be updated when the holding storage unit stores the first holding storage;
The holding continuation display counting means
While updating the count number over time, the count number is cleared by performing the success / failure determination process due to the stored first hold storage,
A holding time suggesting unit for changing the display content of the effect display unit or the holding memory number notification unit according to the count number;
It is good also as a structure.

According to the thus configured ball game machine, the memory for the first reserved memory that is subordinate to the execution of the success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination priority unit is stored for what period, that is, for how long. Whether or not it has been maintained will be recognized by suggestion due to a change in the display contents of the effect display means or the stored memory number notification means, and it is possible to urge the player to pay a certain amount of attention regarding the hold maintenance period related to the first hold memory. Become.
In addition, a notification about how long the memory maintenance related to the first reserved memory has been performed is performed in a predetermined display mode of the decorative symbol or the display mode of the first reserved symbol effect display, that is, the effect display. Since it is performed by changing the display content of the means or the stored memory number notifying means, the length of the storage maintenance period is an opportunity to determine the type and mode of the notification effect. In other words, how long the memory is maintained affects the content of the display effect, so that a value is given to the state where the memory is maintained for a certain period of time. This makes it possible to learn the interest of the aspect, and further encourage further attention to the aspect.

In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the reserved storage number notifying unit displays on the effect display device and also displays on the dedicated display device.
If comprised in this way, it will be assumed that various holding symbols indicating the number of reserved memories are always displayed on the effect display device, and if the pre-reading determination means is provided, pre-reading effects are performed using the reserved symbols. . With such a configuration, when the fluctuating effect of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is obstructed, the dedicated display device always notifies the reserved memory number so that the reserved symbol is not displayed. Can be controlled. That is, it is possible to change and control whether or not the display of the reserved symbols can be performed freely without any problem according to the change in the effect display mode in the effect display device.

Moreover, as a holding | maintenance time suggestion means, the structure which suggests (notifies | reports) by showing the time maintained as it is also considered. Furthermore, the structure suggested by changing the design of the reserved symbol and the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol depending on the maintained time, the production mode, the character to be displayed, the reach production to be selected, the notice production, BGM, production A configuration suggested by a change in the operation mode of the movable accessory, a change in the selected variation pattern, or the like is also conceivable.
When the maintained time is indicated as it is, the player wants to extend the time further and can feel confident about winning the second starting port. If the design of the reserved design changes, it will change to an unfamiliar design, so you can feel joy in maintaining it, and even if the design of the decorative design changes, you will feel joy in maintaining it, You can appeal to the players around you. The change timing of the design may be a change at the time when the hold is exhausted, or may be configured to change at a timing at which any hold storage is maintained for a predetermined time.
The effect mode may be configured such that the effect mode is started when the hold is consumed, or may be configured such that any one of the hold memories is changed at a timing maintained for a predetermined time. By starting the special performance mode, it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment to maintaining for a predetermined time. The appearance and change of characters, special reach effects, notice effects, fluctuation patterns, BGM, and moving objects for effects are also given a motivation to actively maintain them while giving a sense of accomplishment to the fact that they have been maintained for a predetermined time. It is possible to give pleasure other than the result of the determination of whether or not. That is, it is possible to set a certain production value to maintain the first reserved memory and to make the player interested.
In addition, the game history can be sent to a dedicated server via the mobile terminal, and the contents of the game machine can be changed, the game history can be stored, and so on according to the game history. In that case, points corresponding to the game history are given each time the change occurs, but it is also considered to be a cause of giving a privilege such as increasing the number of points given depending on the number of times maintained or changing the magnification. It is done. In this way, the number of points can be increased even if the first reserved memory is maintained for a predetermined time even at the same time, so that a strong motivation for maintaining the first reserved memory can be obtained.

  It is also possible to display the passage of time. Since the time that is constantly maintained is indicated, for example, when a long reach fluctuation occurs, the time that is maintained can be earned. For this reason, the player not only expects winning for one variation display, but also plays a game while expecting to have a long variation time, so that improvement of interest can be expected.

In such a ball game machine,
A normal power release extension means for extending the opening time for the ordinary electric accessory to open after the end of the jackpot game, or increasing the number of times of opening compared to the normal gaming state;
Changing the display content corresponding to the first on-hold storage display in the on-hold maintenance time suggesting means when the normal power release extension means is operating;
It is good also as a structure.

According to the thus configured bullet ball game machine, the operation related to the first hold storage, which is a subordinate in the execution of the determination of the success / failure by the second success / failure determination priority means, is further activated by the operation of the extension opening means. It becomes difficult to be digested. That is, it becomes easy to maintain the memory related to the first reserved memory for a longer time, and the possibility that the player pays attention to the state can be increased.
In addition, when the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is extended, the player can not only notice how long the memory related to the first reserved memory is maintained, but also to this. In addition, it is possible to enjoy the state in which the second reserved memory is steadily digested by preferentially performing the determination as to whether or not the game is successful, and it is possible to enjoy two events at the same time.

Further, it is conceivable that the degree of advantage is different between the big hit game by the first start port and the big hit game by the second start port.
If the jackpot game at the second start opening is configured so that more prize balls can be obtained, the winning / failure determination based on the second reserved memory is preferentially executed, so that the game configuration is advantageous to the player. It becomes possible.
On the other hand, if the big hit game at the first starting port is more advantageous, in the normal gaming state where the main power release extension means is not operating, the determination of whether or not the first starting port that can always enter the ball is mainly made. A game configuration is provided that, when a big hit is made at an unfavorable timing when the normal power release extension means is not operating because it tends to be executed, than when a big hit is made at the timing when the general power release extension means is operated It becomes possible.

Further, the general electric open extension means may be operated together with the normal figure probability changing function for increasing the probability of winning the normal symbol determination in association with the operation of the means. Since it becomes easy to hit, the opportunity to release the ordinary electric power increases, and the possibility that the second reserved memory continues to be stored increases, and as a result, the first reserved memory is more easily maintained.
Moreover, the normal electric power open extension means may be operated together with a function for shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time. By reducing the time related to the lottery, the interval at which the winning occurs can be shortened.
It is also conceivable to operate the open-circuit extension means together with a special figure probability variation function that increases the probability of winning a special symbol. The big hit becomes easy and the second reserved memory can be easily stored by the means for extending the electric power transmission, so that a very advantageous state can be formed.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process 1 in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the appearance rate of the success / failure result in 1st embodiment, and a pending | holding memory number instruction | indication command. It is a flowchart about the pending | holding continuation number counter setting process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pending | holding continuation number counter update process 1 in 1st embodiment. It is a reservation symbol display mode figure explaining the example of a display of the reservation symbol in a first embodiment. It is a reservation symbol display mode figure explaining the example of a display of the reservation symbol in a first embodiment. It is an effect display mode figure explaining the example of an effect display in a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process 2 in 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 2 in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 2 in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 2 in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 2 in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 2 in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pending | holding continuation number counter update process 2 in 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 3 in the fourth embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing 3 in the fourth embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pending | holding continuation number counter update process 3 in 5th embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process 3 in 6th embodiment. It is a flowchart about the continuation number counter reference process 3 in 6th embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[First embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 as a ball game machine of the first embodiment has a structure in which each structure is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. Have. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 is configured so that a front frame (glass frame) 52 into which a glass sheet 61 is fitted and an inner frame to be described later can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a game abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is placed on the game board 1. Fired towards.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are moved to a dollar box provided in the game store by operating a ball removal lever. Can do. An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball rental button 57, a settlement button 58, a balance on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display 59 is provided.

  1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is mounted at the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 17 is installed on the left side of the game case 3. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 17, a plurality of types of random numbers for the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is correct is extracted, and whether or not the determination is correct (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random number is performed.

Immediately below the center case 5 are the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 where a big hit lottery with a change display of a special symbol (also described as a special drawing) is performed due to the entrance of a game ball. Are arranged side by side.
The first start port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, while the second start port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery. Only when winning the lottery, that is, only when the ordinary electric accessory is released, can be entered.

When a game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted and stored as reserved storage. A first special symbol (also referred to as a first special figure) is variably displayed on the basis of a random number extracted due to the entry into the first starting port 11, resulting from the entry into the second starting port 12. Based on the random numbers extracted in this way, the second special symbol (also referred to as the second special symbol) is variably displayed.
The second start port 12 configured as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times when winning in the normal symbol lottery. Specifically, in a normal gaming state, approximately 2.6 seconds are released twice by one winning. That is, the normal electric accessory (second start port 12) is opened in accordance with the normal symbol determination of normal symbols.

  Below the second start opening 12, a big winning opening 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened in a big hit game performed when a big hit lottery is won is arranged. In the lower left area of the game area 3, a plurality of normal winning ports 31 to 34 are arranged.

In the lower right area of the game board 1, a seven-segment first that displays a first special figure (also referred to as a first special symbol) that changes due to entering the first starting port 11. A special figure display device 9a, and a 7-segment second special figure display device 9b for displaying a second special figure (also referred to as a second special symbol) that changes due to the ball entering the second starting port 12. , 4 LEDs for displaying the number of reserved memories stored in the first special figure storage (also referred to as the first reserved memory or special 1 reserved memory) stored due to the ball entering the first starting port 11 The first special figure hold number display device 18a comprising the second special figure hold memory (also called the second hold memory or the special 2 hold memory) stored due to the ball entering the second starting port 12 ) 2nd special figure reservation number display device 18b composed of 4 LEDs for displaying the number of reserved storage and 2 LEDs A normal symbol display device 7 comprising, Hiroshi view number of holding the display device 8 is provided consisting of four the LED.
Thus, the 1st special figure display device 9a is a special symbol display apparatus which displays a 1st special figure as a special symbol which shows the determination result of S230 and S235 of the success / failure determination process mentioned later. Similarly, the second special symbol display device 9b is also a special symbol display device that displays the second special symbol as a special symbol indicating the determination results of S230 and S235 of the success / failure determination process.
Note that the first special figure reservation number display device 18a and the second special figure reservation number display device 18b of the present embodiment are each configured to be able to display the reservation storage of four reservation upper limit numbers by four LEDs. ing.

The center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an LCD panel of a production symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center, and corresponds to the special symbols described above on the LCD panel screen. By performing a variation display of a decorative symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol) or the like, a special symbol decoration effect is displayed and executed, and a big hit effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery is performed.
As described above, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special diagram or the second special symbol in a predetermined display mode (for example, a predetermined variable display pattern) based on the determination of success or failure. It is an effect display device of the present embodiment that executes display related to the variable decoration effect that notifies the result of the determination of success / failure by performing the definite display after displaying only the time.
In addition, the effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to the above-described first special figure reservation memory, and displays the first reserved symbol for decoration display, and further displays the decoration corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage. And the second reserved symbol to be displayed together.
The sub-integrated control device 83, which will be described in detail later, controls the notification of the determination result and the effect display of the first reserved symbol in the effect symbol display device 6 via the effect symbol control device 82.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.
A number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Like the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (on the right side in FIG. 3) is coupled to a hinge 53 (see FIG. 1) provided on the outer frame 51 so that it can be opened and closed. ing. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. In the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (ball rental) in accordance with the operation of the ball rental button 57.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port SW12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and normal symbol operation. A normal symbol operation SW 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 17, a count SW 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 14, and a general prize for detecting the game balls that have entered the general prize ports 31 to 34. A detection signal is input from the mouth SW 31a or the like.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  In addition, the main controller 80 includes a first special figure display device 9a, a second special figure display device 9b, a first special figure reservation number display device 18a, and a second one connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. The display of the special figure hold number display device 18b, the normal symbol display device 7, and the universal figure hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the universal utility solenoid 12b.

An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.
The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening SW35, the inner frame opening SW36, the ball cut SW23, the payout SW21, and the full SW22, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW22. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball cut SW 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 22 and the ball break SW 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 because the signals are not output. To resume.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display device 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The checkout display device 25 has a ball rental button 57 for requesting a game ball to be rented, and a request for payment. A settlement button 58 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, as well as the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.

In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, an enclosed structure may be used in which a prize ball generated according to a winning or the like is stored without being paid out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW29.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop SW29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

  Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device includes the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

  The sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68. When the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display a decoration effect image such as a hold display related to a play symbol or the number of hold memories.
The main control device 80 according to the present embodiment is a main control unit that performs overall control of the game, and the sub-integrated control device 83 is an effect control unit (effect display unit) that performs effect control according to a command from the main control device 80.

  Also, the sub integrated control device 83 uses the command received from the main control device 80 to produce the first special figure hold memory (first hold memory) and the second special figure hold memory (second hold memory) in the effect symbol display device 6. ) Is notified by displaying the number of memories corresponding to. In the present embodiment, the stored number is configured to be displayed by image display by the effect symbol display device 6. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of LEDs, lamps 26, or other display means are provided. This may be installed as a dedicated display device for displaying and notifying the number of reserved memories, and the sub integrated control device 83 may be configured to display the number of reserved memories by the display device. This makes it possible to clearly notify the number of reserved memories on a dedicated display device without being distracted by various image effects. The sub integrated control device 83 is also means for informing the number of reserved memories.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment will be described.
The pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment is provided with a first start port 11 that can always win a prize and a second start port 12 that is opened for a certain period of time by winning in the above-described normal symbol lottery and that can win a prize. And a jackpot lottery (win / no decision) based on the first extracted random number (numerical data) extracted due to winning at the first starting port 11 and extracted due to winning at the second starting port 12 A big hit lottery (whether or not) is determined by the second extracted random number (numerical data).
Further, in the present embodiment, the first extracted random number (numerical data) is the first special figure hold memory (first hold memory), and the second extracted random number (numerical data) is the second special figure hold memory (second data). This point is configured to be stored on hold as will be described later in detail.
Further, in the pachinko machine 50, up to four random numbers extracted by winning at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 are stored as hold memories, and hold symbols corresponding to each hold memory are stored. When (holding storage display) is displayed and a big hit lottery is won, a big hit game of a predetermined number of rounds is played.

And after the end of the jackpot game, over a certain period (a period until a special symbol variation display by a predetermined number of lottery lottery is performed), it becomes a probability change mode in which the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery increases, and at the same time, The probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery increases, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 (ordinary electric accessory) at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery is extended. When the function is activated, the mode becomes short mode (open extension mode).
Thus, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, the normal power release extension function is activated in which the release time of the ordinary electric accessory is extended as compared with the normal game state. That is, the main control device 80 is configured to open and extend the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory by executing the opening control process (not shown) of the ordinary electric component solenoid 12b, as compared with the normal gaming state. Yes.

Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 of 1st embodiment is demonstrated in detail.
(1) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings of the CPU, I / O, etc., and proceeds to S75.
On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

  Then, the main control device 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting a winning (winning) of a game ball in a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a big hit lottery due to the winning (entering) in the starting opening (S55), and a big hit game process for controlling the big hit game performed when the big hit lottery is won (S60). Further, a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S65), an output process for transmitting various information to the hall computer 87, and the like (S70) are executed.

  In S75, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

Note that the main control device 80 of the present embodiment includes a command transmission process individually in the above-described winning confirmation process (S50) and the success / failure determination process (S55).
That is, the command transmission process as one module of the winning confirmation process (S50) suggests the number of reserved memories to be displayed that are created based on the detection result (increase in reserved memories) related to winning at the start opening, for example. This is processing for transmitting a pending storage number instruction command or the like to the sub integrated control device 83.
The present embodiment is configured to transmit a pending storage number instruction command based on a winning at the starting port that occurs during the period from the end of the winning confirmation process in the previous interruption process to the winning confirmation process. Yes.
The command transmission process as one module of the success / failure determination process (S55) is, for example, a reserved memory number instruction command that indicates the number of reserved memories to be displayed, which is generated based on the execution of a big hit lottery (digestion of reserved memory). Are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.
In the present embodiment, the pending storage number instruction command is transmitted based on the fact that the condition for executing the success / failure determination is satisfied in the period from the end of the success / failure determination processing in the previous interrupt processing to the corresponding success / failure determination processing. It is configured.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during a single interrupt process, the pending storage number instruction command transmission process can be executed in the winning confirmation process (S50) and the success / failure determination process (S55). . As a result, even if the winning condition at the start port and the execution condition for the determination of success / failure occur at an extremely close time, it is possible to transmit a pending storage number instruction command corresponding to each.

Here, with reference to FIG. 15B, the above-described pending storage number instruction command will be described.
The main controller 80 of the present embodiment uses the sub integrated control device to display the number of the first special figure holding memory that is increased or decreased by winning the first start port 11 or executing a big hit lottery (winning lottery) based on the winning. A first (special 1) reserved memory number instruction command table including a plurality of types of first (special 1) reserved memory number instruction commands for instructing the terminal 83 is provided. In addition, a plurality of instructions for instructing the sub integrated control device 83 to display the number of the second special figure holding memory that is increased or decreased by the winning at the second start port 12 or the execution of the big hit lottery (winning lottery) based on the winning. A second (special 2) reserved memory count instruction command table having a second (special 2) reserve memory count instruction command of a type is provided. The first (special 1) reserved storage number instruction command table is composed of five types of commands having an operation number of A6H and identification numbers of 00H to 04H. Similarly, the second (special 2) reserved storage number instruction command table is composed of five types of commands having an operation number of A7H and identification numbers of 00H to 04H.
Details of the contents suggested by each command (holding number information) will be described in detail. A6H00H is a command not to display the first special figure hold memory, A6H01H is a command to display one first special figure hold memory, A6H04H is a command for displaying four first special figure hold memories. Similarly, A7H00H is a command not to display the second special figure hold memory, A7H01H is a command to display one second special figure hold memory, and is omitted on the way. A7H04H is the second special figure hold memory. This is a command to display four figure hold memories.

(2) Start winning confirmation process Next, a winning to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is detected, and the first special figure holding memory (first holding memory) or the second special is determined according to the winning. The start winning confirmation process 1 for generating the figure hold memory (second hold memory) and the like will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) executed from the main routine.

  In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11 has occurred based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S120.

  In S105, the main control apparatus 80 determines whether or not the number of the first special figure hold memory is an upper limit value (four in this embodiment). If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110. If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), that is, if the reserved number has reached the upper limit value, it is attributed to the winning. The numerical data is not stored, and the process proceeds to S120.

In S110, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number for use in the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol to be stopped when the big hit lottery is won (winning symbol), or a big hit effect. , Reach determination random number for determining whether or not to perform an effect (reach miss) to stop and display an effect design indicating a release after entering the reach state, a change to determine the variation time of a special symbol, etc. Numeric data such as pattern determination random numbers is extracted, the first extracted random numbers are stored as first special figure holding memory, and the process proceeds to S115.
That is, in S110, the main controller 80 uses various random number values (numerical data) acquired by extraction due to entering the first start port 11 as first special figure storage (first storage). It is configured to memorize.

  In S115, main controller 80 sub-integrates a first special figure reserved memory count instruction command indicating the number of first special figure reserved memories to be displayed that have not been digested (execution of the lottery based on the reserved memory). The first pending storage number instruction command transmission process transmitted to the control device 83 is executed, and the process proceeds to S120. At this time, the contents suggested by the first special figure reserved memory number instruction command are contents that prompt the display of the number increased from the number of the first special figure reserved memory currently displayed.

  In S120, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the second starter 12 based on the detection signal of the second starter SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. If the determination is negative (S120: No), the process ends.

  In S125, the main control apparatus 80 determines whether or not the number of the second special figure holding storage is the upper limit value (four in this embodiment). If the determination is negative (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130. If the determination is affirmative (S125: Yes), that is, if the number of reserves has reached the upper limit value, it is attributed to the winning. This processing is terminated without storing the numerical data.

In S130, the main control device 80 determines a big hit determining random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol (hit symbol) to be stopped when the big hit lottery is won, or a big hit effect. , Reach determination random number for determining whether or not to perform an effect (reach miss) to stop and display an effect design indicating a release after entering the reach state, a change to determine the variation time of a special symbol, etc. Numeric data such as pattern determination random numbers are extracted, and these second extracted random numbers are stored as second special figure holding memory, and the process proceeds to S135.
That is, in S130, the main control device 80 uses various random number values (numerical data) acquired by extraction due to the entry into the second starting port 12 as second special figure hold memory (second hold memory). It is configured to memorize.

  In S135, main controller 80 sub-integrates a second special figure reserved memory number instruction command indicating the number to be displayed of the second special figure reserved memory that has not been digested (execution of the lottery based on the reserved memory). The second pending storage number instruction command transmission process to be transmitted to the control device 83 is executed, and this process is terminated. At this time, the contents suggested by the second special figure reserved memory number instruction command are contents that prompt the display of the number increased from the number of the second special figure reserved memory currently displayed.

(3) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process 1 in which the big hit lottery is performed using the big hit determination random number stored as the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine.

  First, with reference to FIG. 7, in S200, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 in FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not a special figure is being confirmed. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 in FIG. 11. If the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 8, in S215, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage is present. If the determination is affirmative (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220 and the negative determination is made. In the case (S215: No), the process proceeds to S380.

  In S220, main controller 80 decrements the number of second special figure hold memory and selects the oldest second special figure hold memory, and S230, S235, S245, S250, S255, S260, and S265 described later. For example, the information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the second special figure hold memory is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination, and the process proceeds to S270.

  In the case where there is no second special figure hold memory, that is, in S380, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure hold memory is present. If the determination is affirmative (S380: Yes), the process proceeds to S385. If the determination is negative (S380: No), the process is terminated.

In S385, the main controller 80 decrements the number of the first special figure hold memory and selects the oldest first special figure hold memory, and S230, S235, S245, S250, S255, S260, and S265 described later. Therefore, the information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the first special figure hold memory is moved to a predetermined buffer for determining the big hit, and the process proceeds to S270.
Thus, in the present embodiment, the first special figure reservation memory is not digested in the state where the second special figure reservation memory is present. That is, by the processing of S215, S220, S380, and S385 in the success / failure determination process of the present embodiment, the determination of success / failure based on the second special figure reservation memory is executed in preference to the determination of success / failure based on the first special figure reservation memory, As a result, in the later-described S230 or S235, the second special figure reservation storage is digested in preference to the first special figure reservation storage.
Further, in the processing of S220 and S385, the numerical data related to the reserved storage that is the target of the appropriateness determination is deleted (digested) at the time of executing the determination, and the number decremented by the deletion is updated as a new reserved storage number. Is configured to do.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as mentioned above, it is the structure which can transfer to a time-short state, ie, the open extended state of a normal electric accessory (2nd starting port 12). The second special figure reservation memory is configured to digest the first special figure reservation memory in preference to the first special figure reservation memory, and the second special figure reservation memory is easily generated by shifting to the open extended state. In some states, the first special figure reservation memory is not digested. Therefore, during the time-shortening state, that is, during the opening extension of the ordinary electric accessory, even if the first special figure holding memory remains, the second special figure holding memory is newly stored before the second special figure holding memory disappears. As a result, only the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory tends to be executed.

In S270, the main controller 80 makes a first special figure reserved memory number instruction command or a second special figure reserved memory indicating the number of the first special figure reserved memory or the second special figure reserved memory decremented in the above-described S220 or S385. A pending storage number designation command transmission process for transmitting a number instruction command or the like to the sub integrated control device 83 is executed, and the process proceeds to S225.
At this time, the content suggested by the first special figure reserved memory number instruction command or the second special figure reserved memory number instruction command is reduced from the number of the first special figure reserved memory or the second special figure reserved memory currently displayed ( It is a content that prompts the display of the number of digested.

  In S225 shown in FIG. 9, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode is 1, and if the determination is affirmative (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230. If the determination is negative (S225: No), the process proceeds to S235.

  In S230, the main controller 80 makes a big hit based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory and the success / failure determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change mode. A lottery is executed and it is determined whether or not the lottery is won. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  On the other hand, in S235, the main controller 80 stores the jackpot determination random number related to the selected first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory, and the success / failure determination table (normal table) corresponding to the normal gaming state. Based on this, a lottery lottery is executed to determine whether or not the lottery is won. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  Note that, as described above, the main controller 80 of the present embodiment digests the first special figure reservation memory or the second special figure reservation memory that is the target of the big hit lottery executed in S230 or S235 in S220 or S385. It is configured to execute. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the digesting process may be performed in S230 or S235. Further, it may be configured to perform in S255 or S265, or may be configured to perform in S275.

  As described above, S230 and S235 in the success / failure determination process are the determination unit of the present embodiment that determines whether or not to generate a big hit state based on the random number value stored in S110 or S130 of the start winning confirmation process. is there.

  In S240, main controller 80 refers to the determination result in S230 or S235 to determine whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S245. If the determination is negative (S240: No), the process proceeds to S260.

  In S245, main controller 80 determines in advance a jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number related to the digested first special symbol reservation memory or second special symbol reservation memory, and determines in advance corresponding to the jackpot symbol. Decide the number of rounds of the hit jackpot game. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  In S250, the main controller 80 determines the hit variation including information such as the variation time of the special symbol in the big hit effect based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the first special diagram reservation memory or the second special diagram reservation memory. The pattern is determined, and the process proceeds to S255.

  In S255, the main control device 80 sets the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big prize opening, the presentation time related to the big hit game, the interval time, the presentation mode of the big hit game, and the like. In order to enter the time reduction mode, the setting state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is set so as to be temporarily saved in the mode buffer until the big hit game ends, and the process proceeds to S275.

Although not shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the first special feature regarding the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big prize opening, the probability of shifting to the probability change mode or the short time mode after the big hit game, etc. set in S255. It is set differently depending on whether it is a big hit generated based on the digestion of the figure reservation memory or the second special figure reservation memory. In other words, the number of rounds and the opening pattern are set so that the second special figure holding memory is larger than the first special figure holding memory so that more prize balls can be obtained by the big hit game. Similarly, the second special figure holding memory is set to have a higher probability of shifting to the probability change mode or the short time mode after the big hit game than the first special figure holding memory.
That is, the big hit gaming state executed by the main control device 80 of the present embodiment is caused by the first big hit gaming state resulting from the entry into the first start port 11 and the entry into the second start port 12. The second jackpot gaming state is a jackpot gaming state that is more advantageous for winning a prize ball than the first jackpot gaming state.
As described above, in the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment having a plurality of big hit game states of the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state in which a difference is set in the advantage, as described above, By providing a configuration for prioritizing the figure hold memory over the first special figure hold memory, it is configured so that the player does not suffer disadvantageous results.
Note that the contents of the jackpot game are preferably set based on the jackpot symbol. If it does in this way, the setting contents of a jackpot will also be determined by the determination process of a jackpot symbol in S245. Therefore, convenience is increased in designing the performance of the ball game machine.

  On the other hand, when the negative determination is obtained in S240, the main controller 80 shifts to the digested first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold in S260. Based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the storage, etc., the loss variation pattern including information such as the variation time of the special symbol in the big hit effect is determined, and the process proceeds to S265.

  In S265, the main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability variation mode, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the time reduction mode, and the like, and performs the process in S275. To migrate.

In S275, the main control device 80 starts the variation display of the special symbol and transmits a variation start command indicating the variation time of the effect symbol to be variably displayed corresponding to the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83. In this way, the big hit effect is started, and this processing is terminated.
The change start command is a command indicating the change time of the special symbol, the result of the big hit lottery, and the like. More specifically, in addition to the data indicating whether the starting variation display is to be executed based on the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory, the lottery result described above Data indicating normal, big probability, big odds, reach loss (having lost, but with reach display), or no reach, and data regarding the fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time Command.
Therefore, the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the change start command should display the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol, the presence / absence of reach, the change time, and the production symbol corresponding to which special drawing based on the change start command. And at the same time as the main controller 80 starts to display the first special figure or the second special figure, the display of the effect symbol corresponding to either the first special figure or the second special figure is started. It is configured as follows.

Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 15A, the distribution of the production type selected as a result of the above-described jackpot lottery (win / no-go determination) of the present embodiment will be described.
The table shown in FIG. 15 (a) shows the probability that the jackpot effect will be a normal loss (if a hit is determined to be lost, the jackpot effect will not result in a reach loss, that is, the player will lose without reaching a reach state). And the probability of reaching lose (when it is lost in the decision to win, it will be lost in the big hit effect, that is, it will be lost after reaching the reach state), and the probability (occurrence rate) that will be a big hit in the big hit lottery Show. In other words, the distribution rates at which the three types of states occur are 284/300 for normal loss, 15/300 for reach loss, and 1/300 for big hit.

  Subsequently, returning to FIG. 10, in S280, during transition display of the special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S280: Yes), the process proceeds to S285, and in the case of a negative determination (S280: No), this process ends.

  In S285, the main control device 80 ends the special symbol fluctuation display, displays the special symbol confirmation symbol, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the effect symbol confirmation display, This process ends.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, in S290 that shifts during the special figure confirmation display, main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295. If the determination is negative (S290: No), the process ends.

In S295, the main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S300.
In S300, main controller 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process proceeds to S340.

  In S305, main controller 80 refers to the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode, and when the probability variation flag is 1, clears the probability variation flag (S310), and then proceeds to S315.

  In S315, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction mode is set, and when the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S320), and then the process proceeds to S325.

  The main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S325), an accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S330), and a jackpot start effect process (S335) in sequence, thereby indicating a command game mode. Alternatively, the jackpot game is started by transmitting a command for instructing the start of the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S340 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main controller 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is 1 (S340: Yes), the control is executed during the probability change mode. Reference is made to the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (the number of chances of variation) (S345). If the probability variation count is 0 (S345: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S350), and the process proceeds to S355.

  In S355, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and if the flag is 1 (S355: Yes), refers to the remaining number of lottery lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed in the time reduction mode ( S360). When the number of time reductions is 0 (S360: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S365), and the process proceeds to S370.

In S370, main controller 80 executes state designation command transmission processing, and ends this processing.
(4) About jackpot game processing Next, the jackpot game processing for controlling the progress of the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is a process executed from the main routine.

In S400, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process ends.
That is, if the big hit game process is affirmative determination in S400, that is, if the result of the determination is a big hit, the process is shifted to the control process related to the big hit game state in S405 and below, thereby winning the big hit game. Can be executed.

  In S405, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S430 in FIG. In the case of (S405: No), the process proceeds to S410.

  In S410, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S450 in FIG. In the case of determination (S410: No), the process proceeds to S415.

  In S415, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S470 in FIG. In the case (S415: No), the process proceeds to S420.

  In S420, main controller 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425, and if the determination is negative. (S420: No), this process ends.

In S425, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, in S430, which proceeds while the special winning opening 14 is opened, the main control device 80 sets the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 14 to 10 as a predetermined upper limit winning number. It is determined whether or not. If the determination is affirmative (S430: Yes), the process proceeds to S440. If the determination is negative (S430: No), the process proceeds to S435.

  In S435, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S435: Yes), the process proceeds to S440 and the determination is negative. (S435: No), this process is terminated.

In S440, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S445.
In S445, the main control device 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S450 which shifts during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S450: Yes), the process is processed in S455. If the determination is negative (S450: No), the process is terminated.

  In S455, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S455: Yes), the process proceeds to S460, and if the determination is negative (S455: No), the process proceeds to S465.

In S460, main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the jackpot game is ended, and ends the present process.
On the other hand, in S465, the main control device 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, in S470 that shifts to the end effect of the big hit game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S470: Yes). , The process proceeds to S475, and in the case of a negative determination (S470: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S475 and S480, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S485.
In S485, the main controller 80 confirms the setting contents of the mode buffer storing information related to the gaming state after the big hit game, determines whether or not to shift to the probability change mode after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S485: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries (number of times of probability variation) that can be executed in the probability variation mode is set (S490), a probability variation flag is set (S495), and the process proceeds to S500.

  In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time-saving mode after the big hit game, as in S485 above. If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the big hit that can be executed during the time-saving mode is determined. The number of lotteries (number of time reductions) is set (S505), the time reduction flag is set (S510), and the process proceeds to S515.

  In S515 and S520, main controller 80 transmits to sub integrated control device 83 a jackpot end command (also referred to as a jackpot ED (ending) command) for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, and a state designation command transmission. This process is terminated.

(5) About the alerting | reporting process which concerns on the period which maintained the 1st special figure reservation memory Next, FIG.16 and FIG.17 is shown about the control process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs as a principal part of this invention in this embodiment. The description will be given with reference. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the hold continuation number counter update process 1 in the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the hold continuation number counter update process 1 in the first embodiment.
First, referring to FIG. 16, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not the first reserved memory number instruction command related to the first special figure reserved memory is received from the main controller 80 in S600. If the determination is affirmative (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605. If the determination is negative (S600: No), the process ends.
Note that the first reserved memory number instruction command to be determined in S600 is a command transmitted by the first reserved memory number instruction command transmission process (S115) of the start winning confirmation process 1 (FIG. 6) described above. Yes, it is a command that suggests an increase in the number of reserved memories. That is, it is a command that the sub integrated control device 83 receives from the main control device 80 when the first special figure hold memory is newly generated.

In step S605, the sub integrated control apparatus 83 sets a continuation number counter, and the process proceeds to step S610. The continuation number counter according to the present embodiment maintains the state in which the first special figure hold memory is held and stored for the period of time, that is, how many times the variable symbol related to the special symbol is displayed. This is a means for measuring the number of pending maintenance fluctuations. Then, by setting the continuation number counter in S605, the count value (number) related to the continuation number counter can be started to be counted up when the first special figure holding storage occurs.
In addition, the continuation number counter of this embodiment can be set individually with respect to the stored first special figure hold memory. That is, when four first special figure hold memories which are the upper limit number of hold memories are stored, four continuation counters corresponding to the respective first special figure hold memories are set. ing. Thus, the period (number of fluctuations) in which the hold state related to the plurality of first special figure hold memories is maintained can be individually and specifically determined.

  In step S610, the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first reserved memory number instruction command and displays the reserved symbol (see FIG. 18) related to the first special symbol reserved memory displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Display update processing is executed, and this processing ends.

With reference to FIG. 17, the pending continuation number counter updating process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described.
First, in S630, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control device 80. If the determination is affirmative (S630: Yes), the process proceeds to S635. In the case of negative determination (S630: No), this process is terminated.
As described above, the change start command is sent to the main controller 80 in the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory in S275 of the success / failure determination process 1 (see FIG. 9). Along with the start process, the command is a command for instructing to start the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol on the effect symbol display device 6.

In S635, the sub integrated control device 83 performs an increment process of adding 1 to the count value of the continuation number counter, and proceeds to S640.
As described above, the continuation number counter according to the present embodiment is configured to increment by one every time the decorative symbol (corresponding to the special symbol) is displayed.
In S635, the increment processing is individually performed for all the set continuation number counters. That is, although not shown, S635 is a process of adding the count values of the individual continuation counters set at that time one by one.
In this process, that is, the process described below of the pending continuation number counter update process 1, although not shown, all the continuation number counters set at that time are individually processed. It is configured. That is, for example, when there are four first special figure hold memories, each of the memories or the continuation counter corresponding to each memory is individually processed.

  In S640, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a determination process as to whether or not the set count value of the continuation number counter belongs to a range of 50 or more and 99 or less. If the determination is affirmative (S640: Yes). The process proceeds to S645, and in the case of a negative determination (S640: No), the process proceeds to S655.

In S645, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a process of selecting “50 times reserved symbol” as the reserved symbol (first special symbol reserved symbol) in the first special symbol reserved memory displayed corresponding to the continuation number counter. Execute, and the process proceeds to S650.
Here, referring to FIG. 19A, a first reserved symbol 138 with a white star pattern added in a circle is a display example of the “50th reserved symbol” of the present embodiment.

  In S655, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not the set count value of the continuation counter belongs to a range of 100 or more and 199 or less. If the determination is affirmative (S655: Yes). The process proceeds to S660, and in the case of a negative determination (S655: No), the process proceeds to S665.

In S660, the sub integrated control device 83 selects “100 times reserved symbol” as the reserved symbol (first special symbol reserved symbol) of the first special symbol reserved memory displayed corresponding to the continuation number counter. Execute, and the process proceeds to S650.
Here, referring to FIG. 19A, a first reserved symbol 137 with a black star pattern added to a circle is a display example of the “100th reserved symbol” of the present embodiment.

  In S665, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a determination process as to whether or not the set count value of the continuation counter belongs to a range of 200 or more and 299 or less. If the determination is affirmative (S665: Yes). The process proceeds to S670, and in the case of a negative determination (S665: No), the process proceeds to S675.

In S670, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a process of selecting “200 times reserved symbol” as the reserved symbol (first special symbol reserved symbol) of the first special symbol reserved memory displayed corresponding to the continuation number counter. Execute, and the process proceeds to S650.
Here, referring to FIG. 19 (a), a first reserved symbol 136 with a hexagonal pattern added in a circle is a display example of the “200th reserved symbol” of the present embodiment.

  In S675, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not the set count value of the continuation counter is 300 or more. If the determination result is affirmative (S675: Yes), the process proceeds to S680. When the determination is negative (S675: No), the process proceeds to S685.

In S680, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a process of selecting “300 times reserved symbol” as the reserved symbol (first special symbol reserved symbol) in the first special symbol reserved memory displayed corresponding to the continuation number counter. Execute, and the process proceeds to S650.
Here, referring to FIG. 19A, a first reserved symbol 135 with a sun pattern added in a circle is a display example of “300 times reserved symbol” of the present embodiment.

In S685, the sub integrated control device 83 displays “normally reserved symbol” as the reserved symbol (first special symbol reserved symbol) of the first special diagram reserved memory displayed corresponding to the continuation number counter whose count value is less than 50. Is selected, and the process proceeds to S650.
Here, referring to FIG. 18A, the first reserved symbol 130 to the first reserved symbol 133 simply formed in a circle are display examples of the “normally reserved symbol” of the present embodiment.

  In S650, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the pending symbol display update process and ends this process. That is, the first special symbol holding symbol is changed to any of the symbols previously selected and displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

As described above, the sub integrated control device 83 of the present embodiment is set when the first special figure holding memory is generated in S605, and is counted up every time the special symbol variation display is started in S635. A continuation number counter is provided. Furthermore, a plurality of types of first special figure holding symbols set according to the count value of the continuation number counter are provided. In other words, in the present embodiment, after the first special figure hold memory is generated by the hold continuation number counter setting process S605 and the hold continuation number counter update process 1, how long, that is, how many times the special symbol is stored. It can be notified by the type of the first special figure hold symbol to be displayed, that is, the display mode, whether the hold memory is maintained over the variable display.
It should be noted that the reserved storage for which the continuation number counter is set may be configured to clear the counter when executing the success / failure determination process. Therefore, although not shown, the sub integrated control device 83 can clear the count value of the continuation number counter and count up when receiving the special figure variation start command based on the pending storage in which the continuation number counter is set. The setting is canceled, and the maintenance state of the hold storage display is ended.

Next, a specific effect display mode in the effect symbol display device 6 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a hold symbol display mode diagram illustrating a display example of the hold symbol in the first embodiment. FIG. 19 is a hold symbol display mode diagram illustrating a display example of the hold symbol in the first embodiment.
FIG. 18A shows a display example on the effect symbol display device 6 of the present embodiment including the first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol. The first reserved symbol is a reserved symbol for decorative display corresponding to the first special symbol reserved memory, and the second reserved symbol is a reserved symbol for decorative display corresponding to the second special symbol reserved memory. It is a design.
On the effect symbol display device 6, three-digit numbers that can be displayed in a variable manner are displayed side by side as a decorative symbol 100 corresponding to the first special symbol (special symbol) or the second special symbol (special symbol) in the approximate center. . In this case, “246” is displayed as the decorative symbol 100. A character display 110 of “Tatsuyoshi Kumano” is displayed immediately below the decorative symbol 100, that is, at the bottom and center of the effect symbol display device 6. A second reserved symbol display area for displaying the second reserved symbol is provided on the right side of the character display 110 of “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi”, and a first reserved symbol display area for displaying the first reserved symbol on the left side. Is provided. When both the first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol are generated, the displayed information is displayed from a location close to the character display 110 of “Tatsuyoshi Bear” in each display area. "Is displayed at a location far from the character display 110. That is, when the reserved memory relating to the first special figure or the second special figure occurs, the first reserved symbol or the second reserved symbol is sequentially displayed from the center toward the left or right side according to the generation order, When the memory is digested, the corresponding reserved symbol disappears, and the other displayed reserved symbols are shifted and displayed toward the center.

In FIG. 18A, at present, each of the first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol is displayed four by four, and both the first special symbol and the second special symbol store four reserved memories. It suggests that you are. More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in the second reserved symbols 120 to 123, the second reserved symbol is displayed in a rectangle, and as shown in the first reserved symbols 130 to 133, the first reserved symbol is a circle. Is displayed. The second reserved symbol 120 indicates the oldest second special figure reserved memory, and the second reserved symbol 123 indicates the latest second special figure reserved memory. The first reserved symbol 130 indicates the oldest first special figure reserved memory, and the first reserved symbol 133 indicates the latest first special figure reserved memory. The simple circular first reserved symbols shown in the first reserved symbols 130 to 133 are the above-described “normally reserved symbols”.
Furthermore, the state shown in FIG. 18 (a) is an example of a state in which the special symbol variation display has been executed 49 times since the state is in a short-time state (during the extension of the opening of the public power) and the short-time state. Yes.

  Control when the display mode illustrated in FIG. 18A is implemented will be described with reference to the above-described hold continuation number counter update process (FIG. 17) again. In FIG. 18A, “246” is fixedly displayed as the decorative symbol 100. When a change start command is received at the start of the change display leading to the final display (Yes in S630), 1 is first added to the continuation number counter corresponding to the oldest first reserved symbol 130 in S635. The following determination is performed with reference to the count value of the continuation counter, and a negative determination is made in any of S640, S655, S665, and S675, and in S685, the "normally reserved symbol" ”Is selected. As described above, in this embodiment, since processing is individually performed for all the continuation counters being set, the continuation counters corresponding to the first reserved symbol 131 to the first reserved symbol 133 are sequentially referred to below. Similar processing is performed. Naturally, as a result of selecting the “normally reserved symbol” for the oldest first reserved symbol 130, the “normally reserved symbol” is also selected for the first reserved symbol 131 to the first reserved symbol 133 in this case. . When the selection related to all the first reserved symbols is completed, a process of updating to the reserved symbols selected in S650 is executed. As a result, the first reserved symbol 130 to the first reserved symbol 133 in FIG. 18A are all displayed with the “normally reserved symbol” selected.

The oldest first reserved symbol 130 is the first special symbol reserved memory that has already been stored at the time immediately before the time-short state (the open state of the ordinary train is extended). Therefore, the continuation number counter corresponding to the first reserved symbol 130 is counted up to “1” at the start of the first variable display in the short time state, and “49” in the state shown in FIG. It has become. That is, the 1st special figure reservation memory corresponding to the 1st reservation symbol 130 is maintained as a reservation memory over the period of 49 times as the frequency | count of a variable display of a special symbol.
In addition, the second oldest first reserved symbol 131 is displayed in the first start port 11 during the first variation display (before the second variation display start) after the short-time state (open extension of the ordinary train) is started. It is the first special figure reservation memory generated based on the ball entering. At the time of occurrence, the continuation number counter corresponding to the first holding symbol 131 set in S605 of the above-described holding continuation number counter setting process (FIG. 16) counts up at the start of the second variable display in the short time state. As a result, the count value is “1”, which is “48” in the state shown in FIG. That is, the 1st special figure reservation memory corresponding to the 1st reservation symbol 131 is maintained as a reservation memory over the period of 48 times as the fluctuation display frequency of a special symbol.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18B, a state in which the number of time reductions is the 50th time from the state of FIG. 18A in which the number of time reductions is the 49th time will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18 (b), the second special figure holding memory is digested in preference to the first special figure holding memory, so that the second holding symbol 120 corresponding to the oldest second special figure holding memory is obtained. Based on (see FIG. 18A), the variable display is executed. The variation display is the 50th variation display in the short time state, and FIG. 18B shows a state in which the variation display is completed and the decorative symbol 100 is fixedly displayed as “486”.
The second reserved symbol 120 is deleted, the second reserved symbol 121 to the second reserved symbol 123 are shifted, and a newly generated second reserved symbol 124 is displayed.

Similar to the above description, the control when the display mode illustrated in FIG. 18B is implemented will be described.
When the change start command is received at the start of the change display by digestion of the second reserved symbol 120 (Yes in S630), 1 is first added to the continuation counter corresponding to the oldest first reserved symbol 130 in S635. To do. By this addition, the count value of the continuation number counter corresponding to the first reserved symbol 130 becomes “50”. With reference to the count value of the continuation number counter, the determination process of S640 is performed, and if the determination is affirmative, “50-th time reserved symbol” is selected for the first reserved symbol 130 in S645.
In the following, the same processing is sequentially performed with reference to the continuation number counter corresponding to the first reserved symbol 131 to the first reserved symbol 133, but the count value of any continuation number counter is less than “50”. For the first reserved symbol 131 to the first reserved symbol 133, “normally reserved symbol” is also selected in this case.
When the selection related to all the first reserved symbols is completed, a process of updating to the reserved symbols selected in S650 is executed. As a result, the first reserved symbol 130 of FIG. 18B is updated from the “normally reserved symbol” and the “50th reserved symbol” of the present embodiment with the white star pattern added is displayed. As in the case of FIG. 18A, the symbol 131 to the first reserved symbol 133 are displayed by selecting “normally reserved symbol”.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the first reserved figure is displayed as “50 times reserved symbol” which is a display mode different from the “normally reserved symbol”, so that the first special figure reserved memory displays the number of variable display times of the special symbol. As above, it is configured to notify that the suspension is maintained for a period of 50 times or more and 99 times or less.

Further, with reference to FIG. 18C, a state in which the number of time reduction is 51st from the state of FIG. 18B in which the number of time reduction is 50th will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18C, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved symbol 121 (see FIG. 18B) corresponding to the oldest second special figure reserved memory. The variation display is the 51st variation display in the short time state, and FIG. 18C shows a state in which the variation display is completed and the decorative symbol 100 is fixedly displayed as “820”.
The second reserved symbol 121 is erased, the second reserved symbol 122 to the second reserved symbol 124 are shifted, and the newly generated second reserved symbol 125 is displayed.

Similar to the above description, control when the display mode illustrated in FIG. 18C is implemented will be described.
When a change start command is received at the start of the change display by digestion of the second reserved symbol 121 (Yes in S630), 1 is first added to the continuation counter corresponding to the oldest first reserved symbol 130 in S635. To do. By this addition, the count value of the continuation number counter corresponding to the first reserved symbol 130 becomes “51”. With reference to the count value of the continuation number counter, the determination process of S640 is performed, and if the determination is affirmative, “50-th time reserved symbol” is selected for the first reserved symbol 130 in S645.
In addition, in this embodiment, although the structure which has two or more pending storages changed was shown, as another example, as an effect related to holding continuation, the display mode of the holding symbols for only the oldest holding symbols is targeted. It is possible to change the configuration. In this way, since only the information that has been kept on hold for the longest period is notified, it is not confusing, and it is easy for the player to recognize the continued state. Moreover, in the production examples described later, it is difficult to reflect a plurality of continuation numbers, and therefore a configuration for performing the processing is premised.

Next, in S635, 1 is added to the continuation number counter corresponding to the second oldest first reserved symbol 131. By this addition, the count value of the continuation number counter corresponding to the first reserved symbol 131 becomes “50”. With reference to the count value of the continuation number counter, the determination process of S640 is performed, and when the determination is affirmative, “50-fold reserved symbol” is selected for the first reserved symbol 131 in S645.
In the following, the same processing is sequentially performed with reference to the continuation counter corresponding to the first reserved symbol 132 and the first reserved symbol 133, but the count value of any continuation counter is less than “50”. For the first reserved symbol 132 and the first reserved symbol 133, “normally reserved symbol” is selected in this case as well.
When the selection related to all the first reserved symbols is completed, a process of updating to the reserved symbols selected in S650 is executed. As a result, “50 times reserved symbol” is continuously displayed on the first reserved symbol 130 of FIG. Further, the first reserved symbol 131 is updated from “normally reserved symbol” and “50 times reserved symbol” is displayed. As for the first reserved symbol 132 and the first reserved symbol 133, “normally reserved symbol” is selected and displayed as in the case of FIG. 18B.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as the period during which the first special figure hold memory is maintained in the storage state, the number of times of special symbol variation display is counted by the continuation number counter. As the number of the variable display maintained increases, the display mode of the first reserved symbol (see FIG. 19A) is changed from “normally reserved symbol” to “50 times reserved symbol”, “100 times reserved symbol”, “ “200 times reserved symbol” and “300 times reserved symbol” are updated and displayed step by step. Thus, it is possible to specifically notify how long the first special figure reserved memory is maintained as the reserved memory for a long period of time. In addition, by notifying in this way, the player can be interested in the state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19A, the display form of the first reserved symbol of this embodiment is changed from “normally reserved symbol” designed as a simple circle to “50 times reserved symbol”, “100 times reserved”. The design becomes more complex and interesting as it progresses to “design”, “200 times reserved symbol”, and “300 times reserved symbol”. As a result, the display pattern of the first reserved symbol is more interesting as the number of variable display times in which the first special figure reserved memory maintains the stored state is larger. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to be interested in what display mode of the first hold symbol is displayed, and the event mode (degree) in which the first special figure hold memory maintains the memory state is constant. Value can be added.

Further, display examples other than the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19B and 19C.
FIG. 19B shows another example in which the display number of the first reserved symbol is used to notify the variable display count at which the first special figure reserved memory maintains the storage state. From the oldest first reserved symbol 140 toward the left, the first reserved symbol 141, the first reserved symbol 142, and the first reserved symbol 143 are displayed in the order in which they are reserved and stored.
In this display example, when the number of variable displays exceeds 50, the number of variable displays is added as a number from a simple “normally reserved symbol” such as the first reserved symbol 142 or the first reserved symbol 143. Updated to display mode. Thereby, it becomes possible to notify the specific number of times of change display, and it can be made more interesting.
Furthermore, according to the number of variable display times, for example, a number is displayed with a different design depending on the number of digits. As a result, the number of variable display times can be recognized visually at a glance. Further, the design is not limited to the number of digits, and the design may be different based on the stepwise classification according to the number even if the number of digits is the same.

As another display example, as illustrated in FIG. 19C, a different character is displayed as the first reserved symbol in accordance with the number of variable display times that the first special figure reserved memory maintains the storage state. Anyway. For example, as shown in the figure, the oldest first reserved symbol 145 displays “Tatsuyoshi Bear”, the second oldest first reserved symbol 146 displays “Character A”, and the third The old first reserved symbol 147 may be displayed with “Character B”, and the newest first reserved symbol 148 may be displayed with “Kumayoshi Yoshikichi”. In this way, by displaying different characters, it can be recognized that the number of variable display times is clearly different at first glance.
Further, the displayed character may appear in a variable display effect that is executed by digesting the first reserved symbol. Thereby, a relevance can be given between the display mode of a 1st reservation symbol, and the display mode of a change display effect, and interest increases.
Further, when different characters are displayed as the first reserved symbol, in the relationship between characters updated by the increase in the number of variable displays, for example, contents indicating the process of growth of living organisms (for example, eggs, chicks, It may be configured such that the process is a growth process such as chicken and egg), or that the context can be clearly recognized in time series. As a result, it is possible to create a story that develops by updating the character, and it becomes easier for the player to be interested in the state.

In the above-described embodiment, the first special figure reservation memory is configured to notify the number of variable display times that the storage state is maintained according to the display mode of the first reserved symbol to be displayed. However, the notification can be performed by another configuration. This point will be described with reference to FIG.
That is, the number of variable display times that the first special figure reservation memory maintains the storage state is notified by the type of the decorative display effect display mode executed when the first special figure reservation memory is digested. Anyway.
That is, when the number of variable display times in which the first special figure hold memory maintains the memory state is 50 to 99 times, the display is performed by the “self training mode” by the karate character 115 as shown in FIG. Produce. In addition, when the number of variable displays in which the first special figure holding memory maintains the storage state is 100 to 199 times, as shown in FIG. 20B, the karate character 115 and the sibling character 116 “ Display effect by “Kumite practice mode”. Further, in the case where the number of times of fluctuation display in which the first special figure holding memory maintains the storage state is 200 to 299 times, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), the karate character 115 and the enemy character 117 The display is produced by the “Mixed Martial Arts Game Mode”.
In such an effect configuration, in each effect mode, when a predetermined effect result can be derived and displayed, it may be set to be in an advantageous state for the player. That is, during the execution of each production mode, the display position of the karate family character 115 can be arbitrarily changed by operating the jog dial 68 by the player, and further, the push by the karate family character 115 based on the pressing operation of the production button 67. The attack effect display such as kicking or kicking can be executed. Based on such a player's arbitrary operation, the rock is destroyed in the “self training mode” of FIG. 3A, the brother character 116 is defeated in the “Kumite training mode” of FIG. In the “heterogeneous martial arts game mode” of FIG. 3C, if the enemy character 117 can be defeated, the decorative symbol 100 is fixedly displayed with a big hit symbol of, for example, “777”, and is shifted to the big hit gaming state. Also good.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold memory that maintains the hold memory state for at least 50 variable display times is digested, according to the variable display times, the “self training mode”, One of “Kumite practice mode” and “Heterogeneous martial arts game mode” is selected and executed. Therefore, which production mode is to be changed is determined by how long the hold state of the first special figure hold memory is maintained. For this reason, the player can enter a more interesting production mode by playing with the goal of not ending the generation of the second special figure hold memory. The rushed production mode not only makes it possible to determine how long the holding memory has been maintained, but also gives the player a sense of accomplishment different from the jackpot and gives other players On the other hand, it will be a means to strongly appeal your achievements.

In addition, the above-mentioned “self training mode”, “kumite training mode”, and “heterogeneous martial arts game mode” are the first special figure hold memory that maintains the hold memory state for at least 50 variable display times. Is not limited to a configuration that is executed only when the content is digested. For example, when the number of variable display effects based on the digestion of the second special figure reserved memory and the number of variable displays that maintain the reserved memory state are less than 50 It may be possible to execute the variable display effect. At this time, the expectation level which becomes a big hit when shifting to any of the above-mentioned production modes is set to increase in the order of “self training mode”, “kumite training mode”, and subsequently “different martial arts game mode” May be. In detail, for example, in the normal gaming state with a relatively low expectation of jackpot, "Self-training mode", in the short-time state "Kumite practice mode", and in the probability variation gaming state with the highest expectation of jackpot "heterogeneous martial arts game The mode may be set to “mode”, and the jackpot expectation degree for each production mode may be planted as an experience value for the player.
By configuring in this way, the player's jackpot will be greater if the transition is made to the “Kumite Practice Mode” rather than the “Self Training Mode” and to the “Different Martial Arts Game Mode” rather than the “Kumite Practice Mode”. Can expect the expectation that it may become. Therefore, even when the effects shown in FIGS. 20A to 20C of the present embodiment are performed, the larger the number of variable display times in which the first special figure holding memory is maintained, the larger the player's big hit. As a result, the player can determine whether or not the first special figure holding memory maintains the stored state for how many times the variable display count is maintained. It is possible to be interested in And a certain value can be given to the mode (degree) of the event in which the first special figure holding memory maintains the memory state.

In addition, regardless of the degree of expectation for the big hit, it may be configured such that an effect with a high scarcity value of the effect occurrence is easier to execute as the first special figure reservation memory maintains the storage state and the number of variable display times is larger. .
Even with this configuration, it is rare for the player to move to the “Kumite Practice Mode” rather than the “Self Training Mode” and to the “Different Martial Arts Game Mode” rather than the “Kumite Practice Mode”. You can see a high-value production. Therefore, even when the effects shown in FIGS. 20A to 20C of the present embodiment are performed, the rare effect is performed as the first special figure holding memory maintains the memorized state and the number of variable display times is large. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to be interested in whether or not the first special figure holding memory maintains the storage state for how many times the variable display count is maintained. And a certain value can be given to the mode (degree) of the event in which the first special figure holding memory maintains the memory state.

Thus, when the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12 is extended, the player simply enjoys the state in which the second reserved memory is steadily digested by the priority determination being executed preferentially. Rather, the memory related to the first reserved memory that is subordinate to the execution of the success / failure determination is in what period, that is, the period in which the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is executed in the effect symbol display device 6. As a result, it is possible to recognize by the notification that the game has been maintained over a long period of time, and to urge the player to pay a certain amount of attention regarding the hold maintenance period related to the first hold storage.
In addition, a first notification is made as to how long the maintenance related to the first reserved memory has been performed over a period of time during which the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Since it is performed according to the display mode of the effect display of the reserved symbol, the length of the storage maintenance period is an opportunity to determine the type and mode of the notification effect. In other words, how long the memory is maintained affects the content of the display effect, so that a value is given to the state where the memory is maintained for a certain period of time. This makes it possible to learn the interest of the aspect, and further encourage further attention to the aspect.

In the above-described embodiment, the length of the memory maintenance period is suggested by changing the content of the effect related to the reserved memory symbol or the effect mode. However, as other examples, it is conceivable to change the display mode of the decorative pattern 100, change the character 110, or change the notice effect and the reach effect. In this case as well, it is preferable that the change is made at the time of fluctuating production by the second special figure reservation memory, when the continuation number of the oldest first special figure reservation memory reaches a predetermined number of times. In this way, the more the first special figure hold memory is maintained, the better the performance output, such as the fluctuating effect in the second special figure hold memory becomes more gorgeous, and the notice effect and reach effect are added. As a result, the player actively plays the game so that the second special figure holding memory is not exhausted.
In particular, if the notice effect to be added is to notify the relatively accurate notice and the contents of the prefetch determination, the player can easily determine the result of the success / failure determination before the display result is displayed. You will be able to play games more comfortably.
Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration for only the first special figure reservation memory is shown, but the number of continuations of the second special figure reservation memory may be targeted. In this case, the maximum number of reserved memories is reserved and stored up to a predetermined upper limit, and when the number exceeds the upper limit, the number is not stored. Therefore, the number of reserved memories to be stored is the upper limit. At this time, only the reserved memory that has reached the upper limit number when stored may change the reserved symbol, or change the notice effect and the change effect. With this configuration, the performance is improved and it is easy to understand how often the upper limit is reached.
Further, in this embodiment, the description has been made in the open extended state. However, if the game configuration has a short release and a long open as a normal symbol hit game in the normal game state, or a game configuration in which a normal symbol is easy to hit, Even in the gaming state, the second special figure holding memory is likely to occur, and the same effect can be achieved.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described as another embodiment of the present invention.
First, since the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the first embodiment described above, description of the same configuration and operation will be omitted. The difference of this embodiment from the first embodiment is that the first special figure hold memory measures how long the storage state is maintained over a long period (variable display count) (setting and counting of the continuation counter) The main control device 80 (main control means), not the sub integrated control device 83 (effect control means). Therefore, the “start winning confirmation process 2” and the “win / fail determination process 2” executed by the main controller 80 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.
Although not shown, the sub-integrated control device 83 of the present embodiment performs effect control in response to a command from the main control device 80, and does not perform control such as setting of a continuation counter and counting up. Absent.

  First, with reference to FIG. 21, the start winning confirmation process 2 of the present embodiment will be described. The process detects a winning at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, and depending on the winning, the first special figure hold memory (first hold memory) or the second special figure hold memory (second hold) (Memory) generation and the like. In addition, this process is comprised as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) performed from the main routine.

  In S2100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11 has occurred based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S2100: Yes), the process proceeds to S2105. If the determination is negative (S2100: No), the process proceeds to S2120.

  In S2105, the main control apparatus 80 determines whether or not the number of first special figure reservation storage is an upper limit value (four in this embodiment). If a negative determination is made (S2105: No), the process proceeds to S2110. If an affirmative determination is made (S2105: Yes), that is, if the number of reserves has reached the upper limit value, it is attributed to the winning. The numerical data is not stored, and the process proceeds to S2120.

In S2110, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number for use in the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed when winning in the big win lottery, or a big hit effect. , Reach determination random number for determining whether or not to perform an effect (reach miss) to stop and display an effect design indicating a release after entering the reach state, a change to determine the variation time of a special symbol, etc. Numeric data such as pattern determination random numbers is extracted, the first extracted random numbers are stored as the first special figure hold memory, and the process proceeds to S2112.
That is, in S2110, the main controller 80 uses various random values (numerical data) acquired by extraction due to the entry into the first starting port 11 as the first special figure hold memory (first hold memory). It is configured to memorize.

In S2112, main controller 80 executes a process of setting the continuation number counter so that it can be counted up, and shifts the process to S2115.
The continuation number counter according to the present embodiment maintains the state in which the first special figure hold memory is held and stored for the period of time, that is, how many times the variable symbol related to the special symbol is displayed. This is a means for measuring the number of on-hold maintenance fluctuations. Then, by the setting of the continuation number counter in S2112, when the first special figure holding storage occurs, the count value (number) related to the continuation number counter can be started to be counted up.
In addition, the continuation number counter of this embodiment can be set individually with respect to the stored first special figure hold memory. That is, when four first special figure hold memories which are the upper limit number of hold memories are stored, four continuation counters corresponding to the respective first special figure hold memories are set. ing. Thus, the period (number of fluctuations) in which the hold state related to the plurality of first special figure hold memories is maintained can be individually and specifically determined.

Further, although not shown, the processing of S2112 of the present embodiment is configured to shift only when it is in the short-time state (open extension state of normal power). Therefore, since the continuation number counter is not set unless the time is short, even when the process proceeds to S2390 and S2392 in the success / failure determination process 2 (FIG. 23) described later, the process is substantially not performed because there is no continuation number counter set. Not supposed to be done.
Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, the processing of S2112 is shifted only when it is in the time-saving state, but a configuration that shifts even in a non-time-saving state is also conceivable. With this configuration, the processing of S2112 is performed even in a non-time-short state, that is, in a state where the first reserved memory is difficult to be maintained, and when the memory is maintained despite bad conditions, The rarity value of the maintenance state will naturally increase, and it will be easier to attract the player's attention.

  In S2115, main controller 80 sub-integrates a first special figure reserved memory count instruction command indicating the number of first special figure reserved memories to be displayed that has not been digested (execution of the lottery based on the reserved memory). The first pending storage number instruction command transmission process to be transmitted to the control device 83 is executed, and the process proceeds to S2120. At this time, the contents suggested by the first special figure reserved memory number instruction command are contents that prompt the display of the number increased from the number of the first special figure reserved memory currently displayed.

  In S2120, main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has been won at second start port 12 based on the detection signal from second start port SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S2120: Yes), the process proceeds to S2125. If the determination is negative (S2120: No), the process ends.

  In S2125, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of the second special figure holding memory is the upper limit value (four in this embodiment). If the determination is negative (S2125: No), the process proceeds to S2130. If the determination is affirmative (S2125: Yes), that is, if the number of reserves reaches the upper limit value, the winning is caused. This processing is terminated without storing the numerical data.

In S2130, the main control device 80 determines a big hit determining random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed when winning in the big hit lottery, or a big hit effect. , Reach determination random number for determining whether or not to perform an effect (reach miss) to stop and display an effect design indicating a release after entering the reach state, a change to determine the variation time of a special symbol, etc. Numeric data such as pattern determination random numbers are extracted, these second extracted random numbers are stored as second special figure holding storage, and the process proceeds to S2135.
That is, in S2130, main controller 80 uses various random number values (numerical data) acquired by extraction due to entering the second start port 12 as the second special figure hold memory (second hold memory). It is configured to memorize.

  In S2135, main controller 80 sub-integrates a second special figure reserved memory number instruction command indicating the number of second special figure reserved memories that have not been digested (execution of the lottery based on the reserved memory) to be displayed. The second pending storage number instruction command transmission process to be transmitted to the control device 83 is executed, and this process is terminated. At this time, the contents suggested by the second special figure reserved memory number instruction command are contents that prompt the display of the number increased from the number of the second special figure reserved memory currently displayed.

  Next, the success / failure determination process 2 in which the big hit lottery is performed using the big hit determination random numbers stored as the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine.

  First, with reference to FIG. 22, in S2200, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation, that is, whether or not a big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S2200: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S2200: No), the process proceeds to S2205.

  In step S <b> 2205, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a special figure variation display is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (S2205: Yes), the process proceeds to S2280 in FIG. 25. If the determination is negative (S2205: No), the process proceeds to S2210.

  In S2210, main controller 80 determines whether or not a special figure is being confirmed. If the determination is affirmative (S2210: Yes), the process proceeds to S2290 in FIG. 26. If the determination is negative (S2210: No), the process proceeds to S2215 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 23, in S2215, main controller 80 determines whether or not the second special figure hold memory is present. If the determination is affirmative (S2215: Yes), the process proceeds to S2220 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S2215: No), the process proceeds to S2380.

  In S2220, main controller 80 decrements the number of second special figure hold memory and selects the oldest second special figure hold memory, and S2230, S2235, S2245, S2250, S2255, S2260, and S2265, which will be described later. For example, information stored in the second special figure hold memory (numerical data such as a random number value) is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination, and the process proceeds to S2387.

In S2387, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure hold memory is present. If the determination is affirmative (S2387: Yes), the process proceeds to S2390, and if the determination is negative (S2387: No), the process proceeds to S2396.
In other words, when both the second special figure hold memory and the first special figure hold memory are present, the process proceeds to S2390. Even if there is a second special figure hold memory, if there is no first special figure hold memory, the processing of S2390 and S2392 is not performed.

In S2390, main controller 80 performs an increment process of adding 1 to the count value of the continuation number counter, and proceeds to S2392.
In S 2392, main controller 80 executes continuation number counter reference processing 1 that refers to the count value of the continuation number counter and selects the mode (type) of the first reserved symbol corresponding to the count value, and the processing in S 2396 To migrate.

The continuation number counter reference process 1 (S2392) will be specifically described.
In S 2392, main controller 80 refers to the count value of the set continuation number counter, and holds the reserved symbol (FIG. 19 (a) in the first special figure hold memory displayed corresponding to the count value of the continuation number counter. 1) The first special figure holding symbols 135 to 138) are selected. That is, when the count value of the continuation number counter is in the range of 50 or more and 99 or less, “50 times reserved symbol” is selected, and the count value of the continuation number counter is in the range of 100 or more and 199 or less. Selects “100 times reserved symbol” and if the count value of the continuation number counter is in the range of 200 to 299, “200 times reserved symbol” is selected and the count value of the continuation number counter is 300 In the case above, “300 times reserved symbol” is selected, and when the count value of the continuation number counter is less than 50, processing for selecting “normally reserved symbol” is executed.

  In the present embodiment, although not shown, the processes of S2390 and S2392 are sequentially performed for all of the continuation number counters set in S2112 of the start winning confirmation process 2 (FIG. 21). Specifically, the processing is first performed from the continuation number counter corresponding to the oldest first special figure reservation memory, and the processing relating to the continuation number counter corresponding to the new first special figure reservation storage is sequentially performed. Yes.

  In S2396, main controller 80 changes the reserved symbol of the first special figure hold memory displayed on production symbol display device 6 to the reserved symbol of the first special figure hold memory selected with reference to the continuation counter. Processing for transmitting a reserved symbol update designation command to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed, and the process proceeds to S2270.

  As described above, the main controller 80 of the present embodiment is set when the first special figure holding memory is generated in S2112, and is counted up every time the special symbol variation display is started in S2390. A continuation counter is provided. Furthermore, a reserved symbol update designation command for displaying a plurality of types of first special symbol holding symbols set according to the count value of the continuation number counter on the effect symbol display device 6 is provided. Then, main controller 80 transmits a reserved symbol update designation command to sub integrated control device 83, and updates and controls the first special figure reserved symbol according to display control of sub integrated control device 83. In other words, in the present embodiment, how much after the first special figure holding memory is generated by S2112 of the start winning confirmation process 2 (FIG. 21) and S2387, S2390, S2392 and S2396 of the success / failure determination process 2 (FIG. 23). It is possible to notify the number of special symbols that have been retained for a certain period of time, that is, how many times the reserved memory has been maintained, depending on the type of the first special symbol reservation symbol to be displayed, that is, the display mode.

  If there is no second special figure hold memory, that is, in S2380, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is a first special figure hold memory. If the determination is affirmative (S2380: Yes), the process proceeds to S2385. If the determination is negative (S2380: No), the process is terminated.

In S2385, main controller 80 decrements the number of first special figure hold memory and selects the oldest first special figure hold memory, and S2230, S2235, S2245, S2250, S2255, S2260, and S2265, which will be described later. For example, information stored in the first special figure hold memory (numerical data such as a random number value) is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination, and the process proceeds to S2386a.
Thus, in the present embodiment, the first special figure reservation memory is not digested in the state where the second special figure reservation memory is present. That is, by the processing of S2215, S2220, S2380, and S2385 in the success / failure determination processing of the present embodiment, the determination of success / failure based on the second special figure hold memory is executed in preference to the determination of the success / failure based on the first special figure hold memory, As a result, the second special figure reservation memory is preferentially digested over the first special figure reservation memory in S2230 or S2235 described later.
Further, in the processing of S2220 and S2385, the numerical data related to the reserved storage that is the target of the appropriateness determination is deleted (digested) when the determination is made, and the number decremented by the deletion is updated as a new reserved storage number. Is configured to do.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as mentioned above, it is the structure which can transfer to a time-short state, ie, the open extended state of a normal electric accessory (2nd starting port 12). The second special figure reservation memory is preferentially digested in preference to the first special figure reservation memory when the second special figure reservation memory is likely to be generated after shifting to the open extended state. In the state where the figure holding memory exists, the first special figure holding memory is not digested. Therefore, during the time-shortening state, that is, during the opening extension of the ordinary electric accessory, even if the first special figure holding memory remains, the second special figure holding memory is newly stored before the second special figure holding memory disappears. As a result, only the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory tends to be executed.

In S2386a, main controller 80 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the continuation number counter is set for the oldest first special figure reservation memory digested as described above. (S2386a: Yes), the process proceeds to S2386b, and in the case of a negative determination (S2386a: No), the process proceeds to S2270.
In S2386b, main controller 80 clears the set continuation number counter to cancel the setting, and proceeds to S2270. In other words, the setting of the continuation number counter is changed from a state where it can be counted up to a state where it cannot. As described above, when the success / failure determination process is executed based on the first special figure hold memory, if the continuation number counter is set for the first special figure hold memory, the setting is canceled and the hold is made. The memory display maintenance state is terminated.

In S2270, the main control device 80 performs the first special figure hold memory number instruction command or the second special figure hold memory indicating the number of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory decremented in the above-described S2220 or S2385. A pending storage number designation command transmission process for transmitting a number instruction command or the like to the sub integrated control device 83 is executed, and the process proceeds to S2225.
At this time, the content suggested by the first special figure reserved memory number instruction command or the second special figure reserved memory number instruction command is reduced from the number of the first special figure reserved memory or the second special figure reserved memory currently displayed ( It is a content that prompts the display of the number of digested.

  In S2225 shown in FIG. 24, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S2225: Yes), the process proceeds to S2230. If the determination is negative (S2225: No), the process proceeds to S2235.

  In S2230, main controller 80 makes a big hit based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory and the success / failure determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change mode. A lottery is executed, it is determined whether or not the lottery is won, and the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S2240.

  On the other hand, in S2235, the main control device 80 stores the jackpot determination random number related to the selected first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory and the success / failure determination table (normal table) corresponding to the normal gaming state. Based on this, a big hit lottery is executed, it is determined whether or not the lottery is won, and the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S2240.

  As described above, S2230 and S2235 in the success / failure determination process determine whether or not to generate a big hit state based on the random number value stored in S2110 or S2130 of the start winning confirmation process 2. It is.

  In S2240, main controller 80 refers to the determination result in S2230 or S2235 to determine whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S2240: Yes), the process proceeds to S2245. If the determination is negative (S2240: No), the process proceeds to S2260.

  In S2245, main controller 80 determines a jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number related to the digested first special symbol reservation memory or second special symbol reservation memory, and determines in advance corresponding to the big hit symbol. Decide the number of rounds of the hit jackpot game. Then, the process proceeds to S2250.

  In S2250, main controller 80 determines the hit variation including information such as the variation time of the special symbol in the big hit effect based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digested first special diagram reservation memory or the second special diagram reservation memory. The pattern is determined, and the process proceeds to S2255.

  In S2255, the main controller 80 sets the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the opening pattern of the jackpot, the effect time related to the jackpot game, the interval time, the effect mode of the jackpot game, and the like. In order to enter the time reduction mode, the setting state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is set so as to be temporarily saved in the mode buffer until the big hit game ends, and the process proceeds to S2275.

  On the other hand, in S2260, when the negative determination is obtained in S2240 (i.e., when shifting out in the big hit lottery), the main control device 80 holds the digested first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold. Based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the storage, the loss variation pattern including information such as the variation time of the special symbol in the jackpot effect is determined, and the process proceeds to S2265.

  In S2265, the main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability change mode, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the time reduction mode, and the like, and performs the process in S2275. To migrate.

In S 2275, main controller 80 starts the special symbol variation display, and transmits to the sub-integrated control device 83 a variation start command indicating the variation time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed corresponding to the special symbol. In this way, the big hit effect is started, and this processing is terminated.
The change start command is a command indicating the change time of the special symbol, the result of the big hit lottery, and the like. More specifically, in addition to the data indicating whether the starting variation display is to be executed based on the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory, the lottery result described above Data indicating normal, big probability, big odds, reach loss (having lost, but with reach display), or no reach, and data regarding the fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time Command.
Therefore, the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the change start command should display the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol, the presence / absence of reach, the change time, and the production symbol corresponding to which special drawing based on the change start command. And at the same time as the main controller 80 starts to display the first special figure or the second special figure, the display of the effect symbol corresponding to either the first special figure or the second special figure is started. It is configured as follows.

  Subsequently, returning to FIG. 25, in S2280, during transition display of the special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S2280: Yes), the process proceeds to S2285, and in the case of a negative determination (S2280: No), this process ends.

  In S2285, main controller 80 terminates the special symbol fluctuation display, displays the special symbol fixed symbol, and transmits a symbol fixed command to cause sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the final symbol display. This process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, in S2290, during transition to the special figure confirmation display, main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S2290: Yes), the process proceeds to S2295. If the determination is negative (S2290: No), the process ends.

In S2295, main controller 80 finishes the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S2300.
In S2300, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S2300: Yes), the process proceeds to S2305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S2300: No), the process proceeds to S2340.

  In S2305, main controller 80 refers to a probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode, and clears the probability variation flag if the probability variation flag is 1 (S2310), and then proceeds to S2315.

  In S2315, main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction mode is set, and if the time reduction flag is 1, it clears the time reduction flag (S2320), and then proceeds to S2325.

  Then, the main control device 80 sequentially executes the condition device operation start process (S2325), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S2330), and the big hit start effect process (S2335), thereby indicating a command for a big hit game. Alternatively, the jackpot game is started by transmitting a command for instructing the start of the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S2340 that proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S2300, main controller 80 refers to the probability change flag, and if the flag is 1 (S2340: Yes), it executes during probability change mode. Reference is made to the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (the number of chances of variation) (S2345). If the probability variation count is 0 (S2345: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S2350), and the process proceeds to S2355.

  In S2355, the main control device 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and when the flag is 1 (S2355: Yes), the main control device 80 refers to the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed in the time reduction mode ( S2360). If the time reduction count is 0 (S2360: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S2365), and the process proceeds to S2370.

In S2370, main controller 80 executes state designation command transmission processing, and ends this processing.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the main controller 80 displays the number of variable display times of the first special figure holding symbol for displaying the number of variable display storages. The notification can be made according to the type, that is, the display mode.

Thus, when the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12 is extended, the player simply enjoys the state in which the second reserved memory is steadily digested by the priority determination being executed preferentially. Rather, the memory related to the first reserved memory that is subordinate to the execution of the success / failure determination is in what period, that is, the period in which the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is executed in the effect symbol display device 6. As a result, it is possible to recognize by the notification that the game has been maintained over a long period of time, and to urge the player to pay a certain amount of attention regarding the hold maintenance period related to the first hold storage.
In addition, the decorative symbol is notified about how many times the display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is performed in the effect symbol display device 6 is maintained for the first reserved memory. Therefore, the length of the storage maintenance period is an opportunity for determining the type and mode of the notification effect. In other words, how long the memory is maintained affects the content of the display effect, so that a value is given to the state where the memory is maintained for a certain period of time. This makes it possible to learn the interest of the aspect, and further encourage further attention to the aspect.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described as another embodiment of the present invention.
First, since the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the first embodiment described above, description of the same configuration and operation will be omitted. The “holding continuation number counter update process 2” executed by the sub integrated control device 83 of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

First, in S3630, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process of determining whether or not a jackpot end command has been received from the main control device 80. If the determination is affirmative (S3630: Yes), the process proceeds to S3635. In addition, in the case of a negative determination (S3630: No), this process ends.
As described above, the jackpot end command is a command transmitted by the main control device 80 to end the effect related to the jackpot game in S515 of the jackpot game process (see FIG. 14).

In S3635, the sub integrated control device 83 executes an increment process of adding 1 to the count value of the continuation number counter, and proceeds to S3640.
As described above, the continuation number counter of the present embodiment is configured to increment by one each time the effect relating to the big hit game is finished, that is, for each big hit game.
In S3635, all the set continuation counters are individually incremented. That is, although not shown, S3635 is a process of adding the count values of the individual continuation counters set at that time one by one.
In this process, that is, the process described below of the pending continuation number counter update process 2, although not shown in the figure, all the continuation number counters set at that time are individually processed. It is configured. That is, for example, when there are four first special figure hold memories, each of the memories or the continuation counter corresponding to each memory is individually processed.

  In the present embodiment, the end of the jackpot (ending) command is received as an opportunity to increment the count value of the continuation number counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any command that can determine the number of jackpots may be used, and it may be triggered by a jackpot opening command, a round number designation command, a state designation command for designating a gaming state after the jackpot game, or the like. What is necessary is just to choose a command suitable as the change timing of the production.

  In S3640, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process for determining whether the count value of the set continuation counter is 2 or not. If the determination is affirmative (S3640: Yes), the process proceeds to S3645. If the determination is negative (S3640: No), the process proceeds to S3655.

In S3645, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a process of selecting “twice reserved symbol” as the reserved symbol (first special symbol reserved symbol) in the first special symbol reserved memory displayed corresponding to the continuation counter. Execute, and the process proceeds to S3650.
In addition, when the “two-time reservation symbol” of this embodiment is illustrated, the “two-time reservation symbol” may be, for example, the first reservation symbol 138 illustrated in FIG.

  In S3655, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process of whether the set count value of the continuation counter is 3 or not. If the determination is affirmative (S3655: Yes), the process proceeds to S3660. If the determination is negative (S3655: No), the process proceeds to S3665.

In S3660, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a process of selecting “three times reserved symbol” as the reserved symbol (first special symbol reserved symbol) of the first special symbol reserved memory displayed corresponding to the continuation number counter. Execute, and the process proceeds to S3650.
In addition, when the “three times reserved symbol” of this embodiment is illustrated, the “three times reserved symbol” may be, for example, the first reserved symbol 137 illustrated in FIG.

  In S3665, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process of whether the set count value of the continuation number counter is 4, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S3665: Yes), the process proceeds to S3670 and is negative. In the case of determination (S3665: No), the process proceeds to S3675.

In S3670, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a process of selecting “four times reserved symbol” as the reserved symbol (first special symbol reserved symbol) in the first special symbol reserved memory displayed corresponding to the continuation number counter. Execute, and the process proceeds to S3650.
In addition, when the “four times reserved symbol” of the present embodiment is illustrated, the “four times reserved symbol” may be, for example, the first reserved symbol 136 illustrated in FIG.

  In S3675, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process of whether or not the set count value of the continuation counter is 5 or more. If the determination is affirmative (S3675: Yes), the process proceeds to S3680. When the determination is negative (S3675: No), the process proceeds to S3585.

In S3680, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a process of selecting “five times reserved symbol” as the reserved symbol (first special symbol reserved symbol) of the first special symbol reserved memory displayed corresponding to the continuation number counter. Execute, and the process proceeds to S3650.
In addition, when the “5 times reserved symbol” of this embodiment is exemplified, the “5 times reserved symbol” may be, for example, the first reserved symbol 135 shown in FIG. 19A.

In S3865, the sub integrated control device 83 displays “normal” as the holding symbol (first special symbol holding symbol) of the first special figure holding memory displayed corresponding to the continuation counter whose count value is less than 2, that is, one. A process of selecting “suspended symbol” is executed, and the process proceeds to S3650.
As an example of the “normally reserved symbol” in the present embodiment, the “normally reserved symbol” may be, for example, the first reserved symbol 130 to the first reserved symbol 133 shown in FIG.

  In step S3650, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a reserved symbol display update process, and ends this process. That is, the first special symbol holding symbol is changed to any of the symbols previously selected and displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

  As described above, the sub integrated control device 83 of the present embodiment is set when the first special figure holding memory is generated in S605, and is counted up every time the effect relating to the big hit game is ended in S3635. A continuation number counter is provided. Furthermore, a plurality of types of first special figure holding symbols set according to the count value of the continuation number counter are provided. In other words, in this embodiment, after the first special figure hold memory is generated by S605 of the hold continuation number counter setting process (FIG. 16) and the hold continuation number counter update process 2 (FIG. 27), how long it takes. That is, it is possible to notify the number of times of the big hit game the number of times that the hold memory is maintained by the type of the first special figure hold symbol to be displayed, that is, the display mode.

Thus, when the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12 is extended, the player simply enjoys the state in which the second reserved memory is steadily digested by the priority determination being executed preferentially. Rather, it will be recognized by notification about how long the memory related to the first hold memory, which is a subordinated execution of the determination of success or failure, that is, how many times the jackpot game is executed, With respect to the hold maintenance period related to one hold storage, it is possible to urge the player to pay a certain amount of attention.
In addition, a notification about how many times the jackpot game has been executed for maintaining the memory related to the first reserved memory is displayed in a predetermined display mode of the decorative symbol or the display of the first reserved symbol effect display. Since it is performed depending on the mode, the length of the storage maintenance period is an opportunity to determine the type and mode of the notification effect. In other words, how long the memory is maintained affects the content of the display effect, so that a value is given to the state where the memory is maintained for a certain period of time. This makes it possible to learn the interest of the aspect, and further encourage further attention to the aspect.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described as another embodiment of the present invention.
First, since the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the second embodiment described above, description of the same configuration and operation will be omitted. In the following, only “FIG. 28 and FIG. 29”, which is a part different from the success / failure determination process 2 of the second embodiment, is extracted from the “foreign / failure determination process” executed by the main control device 80 of the present embodiment, and this is referred to. To explain.

  Referring to FIG. 28, main controller 80 of the present embodiment determines that the special electric accessory is not in operation, the special symbol is not fluctuating, and the confirmed symbol is not being displayed in the success / failure determination process. In step S4215, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the second special figure hold memory is present. If the determination is affirmative (S4215: Yes), the process proceeds to S4220, and if the determination is negative (S4215: No), the process proceeds to S4380.

  In S4220, main controller 80 decrements the number of second special figure hold memory, selects the oldest second special figure hold memory, and stores the information (random number etc.) stored in the second special figure hold memory. Are transferred to a predetermined buffer for determining the big hit, and the process proceeds to S4387.

In S4387, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is the first special figure hold memory. If the determination is affirmative (S4387: Yes), the process proceeds to S4392, and if the determination is negative (S4387: No), the process proceeds to S4396.
That is, when both the second special figure hold memory and the first special figure hold memory are present, the process proceeds to S4392. If there is no second special figure hold memory, but there is no first special figure hold memory, the process of S4392 is not performed.

  In S4392, main controller 80 performs continuation counter reference processing 2 that refers to the count value of the continuation counter and selects the first reserved symbol mode (type) corresponding to the count value, and the process proceeds to S4396. To migrate.

The continuation number counter reference process 2 (S4392) will be specifically described.
In S4392, the main control device 80 refers to the count value of the set continuation number counter and holds the holding symbol (FIG. 19 (a) in the first special figure holding memory displayed corresponding to the count value of the continuation number counter. 1) The first special figure holding symbols 135 to 138) are selected. That is, when the count value of the continuation number counter is 2, the “twice reserved symbol” (for example, the first special symbol holding symbol 138 in FIG. 19A) is selected and the count value of the continuation number counter is 3 In the case of “3 times reserved symbol” (for example, the first special symbol reserved symbol 137 in FIG. 19A) is selected, and when the count value of the continuation counter is 4, “4 times reserved symbol” is selected. ”(For example, the first special figure holding symbol 136 in FIG. 19A) and the count value of the continuation counter is 5 or more,“ 5 times holding symbol ”(for example, FIG. 19A ) First special figure reserved symbol 135) and the count value of the continuation counter is less than 2, “normally reserved symbol” (for example, first special figure reserved symbol 130 of FIG. 18A). Through 133) are executed.

  In the present embodiment, the process of S4392 is sequentially performed for all the continuation number counters set in S4390 of FIG. 29 described later. Specifically, the processing is first performed from the continuation number counter corresponding to the oldest first special figure reservation memory, and the processing relating to the continuation number counter corresponding to the new first special figure reservation storage is sequentially performed. Yes.

  In S4396, main controller 80 changes the reserved symbol of the first special figure hold memory displayed on effect design display device 6 to the reserved symbol of the first special figure hold memory selected with reference to the continuation counter. Processing for transmitting a reserved symbol update designation command to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed, and the process proceeds to S4270.

  In the case where there is no second special figure hold memory, that is, in S4380, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is a first special figure hold memory. If the determination is affirmative (S4380: Yes), the process proceeds to S4385. If the determination is negative (S4380: No), the process is terminated.

In S4385, main controller 80 decrements the number of first special figure hold memory, selects the oldest first special figure hold memory, and stores the information (random number, etc.) stored in the first special figure hold memory. Are transferred to a predetermined buffer for determining the big hit, and the process proceeds to S4386a.
Thus, in the present embodiment, the first special figure reservation memory is not digested in the state where the second special figure reservation memory is present. That is, by the processing of S4215, S4220, S4380, and S4385 in the success / failure determination processing of the present embodiment, the determination of success / failure based on the second special figure reservation memory is executed in preference to the determination of the validity based on the first special figure reservation memory The second special figure reservation memory is digested in preference to the first special figure reservation memory.
Further, in the processing of S4220 and S4385, the numerical data related to the pending storage that is the target of the judgment of validity is erased (digested) when executing the judgment, and the number decremented by the erasure is updated as a new number of pending storage. Is configured to do.

In S4386a, main controller 80 executes a determination process of whether or not the continuation number counter is set for the oldest first special figure reservation memory digested as described above. The process proceeds to S4386b (S4386a: Yes), and in the case of a negative determination (S4386a: No), the process proceeds to S4270.
In S4386b, main controller 80 clears the set continuation number counter to cancel the setting, and proceeds to S4270. In other words, the setting of the continuation number counter is changed from a state where it can be counted up to a state where it cannot. As described above, when the success / failure determination process is executed based on the first special figure hold memory, if the continuation number counter is set for the first special figure hold memory, the setting is canceled and the hold is made. The memory display maintenance state is terminated.

In S4270, the main control device 80 performs the first special figure hold memory number instruction command or the second special figure hold memory indicating the number of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory decremented in the above-described S4220 or S4385. A pending storage number designation command transmission process for transmitting a number instruction command or the like to the sub integrated control device 83 is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process.
At this time, the content suggested by the first special figure reserved memory number instruction command or the second special figure reserved memory number instruction command is reduced from the number of the first special figure reserved memory or the second special figure reserved memory currently displayed ( It is a content that prompts the display of the number of digested.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the main controller 80 of the present embodiment displays that the special electric accessory is not operating, the special symbol is not fluctuating, and the confirmed symbol is displayed in the success / failure determination process. If so, in S4290, main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S4290: Yes), the process proceeds to S4295. If the determination is negative (S4290: No), the process ends.

In S4295, main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S4300.
In S4300, main controller 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one for the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S4300: Yes), the process proceeds to S4305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S4300: No), the process proceeds to S4340.

  In S4305, main controller 80 refers to a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation mode is set, and if the probability variation flag is 1, clears the probability variation flag (S4310), and then proceeds to S4315.

  In S4315, main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction mode is set, and if the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S4320), and then the process proceeds to S4325.

  Then, main controller 80 executes the condition device operation start process (S4325) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S4330), and subsequently adds 1 to the count value of the continuation number counter in S4390. And the process proceeds to S4335.

  In step S4335, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot start effect process to transmit a command indicating the mode of the jackpot game or a command for instructing the start of the jackpot game to the sub integrated control device 83, for example. Is started and the present process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S4340, which shifts to the case where a negative determination is obtained in S4300, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when this flag is 1 (S4340: Yes), it executes in the probability change mode. Reference is made to the remaining number of possible big hit lotteries (number of times of probability variation) (S4345). If the probability variation count is 0 (S4345: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S4350), and the process proceeds to S4355.

  In S4355, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag. If the flag is 1 (S4355: Yes), the main control device 80 refers to the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (time reduction number) that can be executed in the time reduction mode ( S4360). When the number of time reductions is 0 (S4360: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S4365), and the process proceeds to S4370.

In S4370, main controller 80 executes a state designation command transmission process and ends this process.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the main controller 80 displays the first special figure holding symbol for displaying the number of times of the big hit gaming state the memory related to the first special figure holding memory is maintained. Can be notified by the type of display, that is, the display mode.

  As described above, the main controller 80 according to the present embodiment is set when the first special figure holding memory is generated in S2112 (see FIG. 21), and is counted every time the big hit gaming state is started in S4390. It has a continuation counter that is up. Furthermore, a reserved symbol update designation command for displaying a plurality of types of first special symbol holding symbols set according to the count value of the continuation number counter on the effect symbol display device 6 is provided. Then, main controller 80 transmits a reserved symbol update designation command to sub integrated control device 83, and updates and controls the first special figure reserved symbol according to display control of sub integrated control device 83. That is, in this embodiment, after the first special figure holding memory is generated by S2112 of the start winning confirmation process 2 (FIG. 21) and S4387, S4390, and S4392 of the success / failure determination process (FIGS. 28 and 29), how much is stored. The type of the first special figure holding symbol to be displayed, that is, the display mode, can be notified over the period, that is, how many jackpot gaming states are maintained.

Thus, when the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12 is extended, the player simply enjoys the state in which the second reserved memory is steadily digested by the priority determination being executed preferentially. Rather, it will be recognized by notification about how long the memory related to the first hold memory, which is a subordinated execution of the determination of success or failure, that is, how many times the jackpot game is executed, With respect to the hold maintenance period related to one hold storage, it is possible to urge the player to pay a certain amount of attention.
In addition, a notification about how many times the jackpot game has been executed for maintaining the memory related to the first reserved memory is displayed in a predetermined display mode of the decorative symbol or the display of the first reserved symbol effect display. Since it is performed depending on the mode, the length of the storage maintenance period is an opportunity to determine the type and mode of the notification effect. In other words, how long the memory is maintained affects the content of the display effect, so that a value is given to the state where the memory is maintained for a certain period of time. This makes it possible to learn the interest of the aspect, and further encourage further attention to the aspect.

[Fifth embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described as another embodiment of the present invention.
First, since the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the first embodiment and the third embodiment described above, description of the same configuration and operation is omitted. The “holding continuation number counter update process 3” executed by the sub integrated control device 83 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

First, before explaining the “holding continuation number counter update process 3” in FIG. 30, although not shown, the “holding time measurement timer setting process” executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be explained.
The sub integrated control device 83 according to the present embodiment executes a determination process on whether or not the first reserved memory number instruction command related to the first special figure hold memory is received from the main control device 80, and in the case of a negative determination Ends this processing, and in the case of an affirmative determination, sets a “pending time measurement timer” provided in the sub integrated control device 83. In other words, the timing of the “hold time measurement timer” is started. The “holding time measuring timer” of the present embodiment is a holding time measuring unit.
The first reserved memory number instruction command is a command transmitted by the first reserved memory number instruction command transmission process (S115) of the start winning confirmation process 1 (FIG. 6) executed by the main controller 80. This command indicates an increase in the number of reserved memories. That is, it is a command that the sub integrated control device 83 receives from the main control device 80 when the first special figure hold memory is newly generated.
Note that the “hold time measurement timer” of the present embodiment can be individually set for the stored first special figure hold memory. That is, when four first special figure hold memories which are the upper limit number of hold memories are stored, four “hold time measurement timers” corresponding to the respective first special figure hold memories are set. It is configured. As a result, the period (elapsed time) in which the hold state related to the plurality of first special figure hold memories is maintained can be individually and specifically determined.
The sub integrated control device 83 receives the first reserved memory number instruction command, and updates the display of the reserved symbol (see FIG. 18) related to the first special figure reserved memory displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. To terminate the “hold time measurement timer setting process”.

Next, the “holding continuation number counter update process 3” in FIG. 30 will be described.
The “holding continuation number counter update process 3” is a process executed when there is at least one first special figure hold memory.
In addition, this processing, that is, “holding continuation number counter update processing 3” is configured to perform processing individually for all the “holding time measurement timers” set at that time. That is, for example, when there are four first special figure hold memories, each of the memories or the “hold time measurement timer” corresponding to each memory is individually processed.

  In S5640, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not the set (pending time measurement timer) measurement (elapsed) time has reached 10 minutes. If the determination is affirmative (S5640: Yes), the process proceeds to S5645, and in the case of a negative determination (S5640: No), the process proceeds to S5655.

In S5645, the sub integrated control device 83 selects “10 minute hold symbol” as the hold symbol (first special symbol hold symbol) of the first special figure hold memory displayed corresponding to the “hold time measuring timer”. Is executed, and the process proceeds to S5650.
In addition, when the “10 minute hold symbol” of this embodiment is illustrated, the “10 minute hold symbol” may be, for example, the first hold symbol 138 shown in FIG. 19A.

  In S5655, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process as to whether or not the set (pending time measurement timer) measurement (elapsed) time has reached 20 minutes. If the determination is affirmative (S5655: Yes), the process proceeds to S5660, and in the case of a negative determination (S5655: No), the process proceeds to S5665.

In S5660, the sub integrated control device 83 selects “20 minute hold symbol” as the hold symbol (first special symbol hold symbol) of the first special figure hold memory displayed corresponding to the “hold time measuring timer”. Is executed, and the process proceeds to S5650.
As an example of the “20-minute reserved symbol” of this embodiment, the “20-minute reserved symbol” may be, for example, the first reserved symbol 137 shown in FIG.

  In S5665, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process of whether or not the set (holding time measurement timer) measurement (elapsed) time has reached 30 minutes, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S5665: Yes), the process proceeds to S5670, and in the case of a negative determination (S5665: No), the process proceeds to S5675.

In S5670, the sub integrated control device 83 selects “30 minute hold symbol” as the hold symbol (first special symbol hold symbol) of the first special figure hold memory displayed corresponding to the “hold time measuring timer”. Is executed, and the process proceeds to S5650.
In addition, when the “30 minute reserved symbol” of the present embodiment is illustrated, the “30 minute reserved symbol” may be, for example, the first reserved symbol 136 illustrated in FIG.

  In S5675, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the set (elapsed) time measured by the “holding time measurement timer” has reached one hour. If the determination is affirmative (S5675: Yes), the process proceeds to S5680, and in the case of a negative determination (S5675: No), the process proceeds to S5585.

In S5680, the sub integrated control device 83 selects “1 hour holding symbol” as the holding symbol (first special symbol holding symbol) of the first special figure holding memory displayed corresponding to the “holding time measurement timer”. Is executed, and the process proceeds to S5650.
As an example of the “one hour holding symbol” of the present embodiment, the “one hour holding symbol” may be, for example, the first holding symbol 135 shown in FIG.

In S5585, the sub integrated control device 83 displays a hold symbol (first special figure hold symbol) in the first special figure hold memory that is displayed corresponding to the measurement (elapsed) time by the “hold time measurement timer” being less than 10 minutes. Then, the process of selecting “normally reserved symbol” is executed, and the process proceeds to S5650.
As an example of the “normally reserved symbol” in the present embodiment, the “normally reserved symbol” may be, for example, the first reserved symbol 130 to the first reserved symbol 133 shown in FIG.

  In S5650, the sub integrated control device 83 executes the pending symbol display update process, and ends this process. That is, the first special symbol holding symbol is changed to any of the symbols previously selected and displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

  As described above, the sub integrated control device 83 according to the present embodiment is set by receiving the first hold memory number instruction command in the “hold time measurement timer setting process” (not shown), and starts measuring time from the set time. It has a “pending time measurement timer”. Furthermore, a plurality of types of first special figure holding symbols set according to the elapsed time measured by the “holding time measuring timer” are provided. In other words, in the present embodiment, the “hold time measurement timer setting process” and the hold continuation number counter update process 3 are performed for how long after the first special figure hold memory is generated, that is, the “hold time measurement timer”. It can be notified by the type of the first special figure holding symbol to be displayed, that is, the display mode, for how much elapsed time measured in (1) has been maintained.

Thus, when the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12 is extended, the player simply enjoys the state in which the second reserved memory is steadily digested by the priority determination being executed preferentially. Rather, it will be recognized by notification about how long, ie, for how long, the memory related to the first reserved memory that is subordinate to the execution of the success / failure determination is related to the first reserved memory. With respect to the holding period, the player can be urged to pay a certain amount of attention.
In addition, since the notification about how long the maintenance related to the first reserved memory has been performed is performed by the predetermined display mode of the decorative symbol or the display mode of the effect display of the first reserved symbol, The length of the memory maintenance period is an opportunity to determine the type and mode of the notification effect. In other words, how long the memory is maintained affects the content of the display effect, so that a value is given to the state where the memory is maintained for a certain period of time. This makes it possible to learn the interest of the aspect, and further encourage further attention to the aspect.

  Note that, unlike the other embodiments, the present embodiment is configured to indicate and notify the length of the elapsed time. For this reason, for example, when the normal electric accessory is long open in the normal gaming state, and the second special figure holding memory generated by winning a prize at this time is continuously set for a long fluctuation time, etc. There are cases where the transition condition for changing the effect display mode and the display mode of the reserved symbols may be satisfied, and the player can be relieved by the contents of the change. As described above, in addition to the expectation for the jackpot, the game can be performed while expecting the fluctuation contents.

[Sixth embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described as another embodiment of the present invention.
First, since the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the second embodiment described above, description of the same configuration and operation will be omitted. Hereinafter, the “start winning confirmation process 3” and the “continuation number counter reference process 3” executed by the main controller 80 of the present embodiment will be described.
First, the start winning confirmation process 3 will be described with reference to FIG. The process detects a winning at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, and depending on the winning, the first special figure hold memory (first hold memory) or the second special figure hold memory (second hold) (Memory) generation and the like. In addition, this process is comprised as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) performed from the main routine.

  In S6100, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the first start port 11 based on the detection signal of the first start port SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S6100: Yes), the process proceeds to S6105. If the determination is negative (S6100: No), the process proceeds to S6120.

  In step S6105, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of first special figure reservation memories is an upper limit value (four in this embodiment). If a negative determination is made (S6105: No), the process proceeds to S6110. If an affirmative determination is made (S6105: Yes), that is, if the number of reserves has reached the upper limit value, it is attributed to the winning. The numerical data is not stored, and the process proceeds to S6120.

In S6110, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol (hit symbol) to be stopped when the big hit lottery is won, or a big hit effect. , Reach determination random number for determining whether or not to perform an effect (reach miss) to stop and display an effect design indicating a release after entering the reach state, a change to determine the variation time of a special symbol, etc. Numeric data such as pattern determination random numbers are extracted, and these first extracted random numbers are stored as the first special figure hold memory, and the process proceeds to S6112.
That is, in S6110, the main control device 80 uses various random number values (numerical data) acquired by extraction due to entering the first start port 11 as first special figure storage (first storage). It is configured to memorize.

In S6112, the main controller 80 executes a process of setting the “holding time measurement timer” included in the main controller 80 so as to be able to start measuring time, and the process proceeds to S6115.
The “pending time measurement timer” of the present embodiment maintains the state in which the first special figure hold memory is held and stored for what period, that is, for some hold maintenance elapsed time. It is a holding time measuring means for measuring whether or not it is doing. When the first special figure hold memory is generated by the setting of the “hold time measurement timer” in S6112, the time measurement of the “hold time measurement timer” can be started.
Note that the “hold time measurement timer” of the present embodiment can be individually set for the stored first special figure hold memory. That is, when four first special figure hold memories which are the upper limit number of hold memories are stored, four “hold time measurement timers” corresponding to the respective first special figure hold memories are set. It is configured. As a result, the period (elapsed time) in which the hold state related to the plurality of first special figure hold memories is maintained can be individually and specifically determined.
In addition, if the hold time measurement timer measures that the predetermined time has been reached, a configuration may be considered in which a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.

Further, although not shown in the drawing, the processing of S6112 of the present embodiment is configured to shift only when it is in the time-short state (normal electric open extension state). Therefore, since the “pending time measurement timer” is not set unless the time is short, the process does not shift to the continuation counter reference process 3 (FIG. 32) described later.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the process of S6112 is shifted only when it is in the time-saving state, but a configuration that shifts even in a non-time-saving state is also conceivable. With this configuration, the processing of S6112 is performed even in a non-time-short state, that is, the state where the first reserved memory is difficult to be maintained, and when the memory is maintained despite bad conditions, The rarity value of the maintenance state will naturally increase, and it will be easier to attract the player's attention.

  In S6115, main controller 80 sub-integrates a first special figure reserved memory count instruction command indicating the number of first special figure reserved memories to be displayed that have not been digested (execution of the lottery based on the reserved memory). The first pending storage number instruction command transmission process to be transmitted to the control device 83 is executed, and the process proceeds to S6120. At this time, the contents suggested by the first special figure reserved memory number instruction command are contents that prompt the display of the number increased from the number of the first special figure reserved memory currently displayed.

  In S6120, main controller 80 determines whether a winning of a game ball to second start port 12 has occurred based on the detection signal of second start port SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S6120: Yes), the process proceeds to S6125. If the determination is negative (S6120: No), the process ends.

  In S6125, the main control apparatus 80 determines whether or not the number of second special figure reservation storage is an upper limit value (four in this embodiment). If a negative determination is made (S6125: No), the process proceeds to S6130. If an affirmative determination is made (S6125: Yes), that is, if the number of reserves has reached the upper limit value, it is attributed to the winning. This processing is terminated without storing the numerical data.

In S6130, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol (hit symbol) to be stopped when winning in the big hit lottery, or a big hit effect. , Reach determination random number for determining whether or not to perform an effect (reach miss) to stop and display an effect design indicating a release after entering the reach state, a change to determine the variation time of a special symbol, etc. Numeric data such as pattern determination random numbers is extracted, these second extracted random numbers are stored as second special figure holding storage, and the process proceeds to S6135.
That is, in S6130, the main controller 80 uses various random number values (numerical data) acquired by extraction due to entering the second starting port 12 as second special figure storage (second storage). It is configured to memorize.

  In S6135, main controller 80 sub-integrates a second special figure reserved memory number instruction command indicating the number to be displayed of the second special figure reserved memory that has not been digested (execution of the corresponding lottery based on the reserved memory). The second pending storage number instruction command transmission process to be transmitted to the control device 83 is executed, and this process is terminated. At this time, the contents suggested by the second special figure reserved memory number instruction command are contents that prompt the display of the number increased from the number of the second special figure reserved memory currently displayed.

Next, the “continuation number counter reference process 3” in FIG. 32 will be described.
First, the main control device 80 of the present embodiment performs substantially the same control as the “correction determination process 2” of the second embodiment described above, but differs in the following points. Referring to “Observation determination process 2” (FIG. 23) of the second embodiment, the main control device 80 of the sixth embodiment does not include the increment process of the continuation number counter in S2390. Further, “continuation number counter reference processing 3” is provided instead of “continuation number counter reference processing 1” in S2392. Then, the main controller 80 selects one of the first reserved symbols by the “continuation number counter reference process 3”, as will be described later. Next, main controller 80 changes the reserved symbol of the first special figure hold memory to be displayed on production effect display device 6 to the reserved symbol of the selected first special figure hold memory according to the selected result. Control is performed to perform a process of transmitting a reserved symbol update designation command for changing to the sub integrated control device 83. For other controls, this embodiment is the same as the second embodiment. That is, the “whether / no-go determination process 2” executed by the main controller 80 of the present embodiment includes the “continuation number counter reference process 3” as one module.
In addition, as described above, the “continuation number counter reference process 3” is a state in which at least one “pending time measurement timer” is set when there is at least one first special figure holding memory. , And a process to be executed when the time is short.
Further, the present process, that is, the “continuation number counter reference process 3” is configured to individually process all of the “hold time measurement timer” set at that time. That is, for example, when there are four first special figure hold memories, each of the memories or the “hold time measurement timer” corresponding to each memory is individually processed.
Further, the “continuation number counter reference process 3” includes a continuation number counter as a process name, but in this process, the process is performed with reference to the “pending time measurement timer” instead of the continuation number counter.

  In S6640, main controller 80 executes a process of determining whether or not the set (elapsed) time measured by the “holding time measurement timer” has reached 10 minutes. If the determination is affirmative (S6640: Yes). ), The process proceeds to S6645, and in the case of a negative determination (S6640: No), the process proceeds to S6655.

In S6645, main controller 80 selects “10 minute hold symbol” as the hold symbol (first special figure hold symbol) of the first special figure hold memory displayed corresponding to “hold time measurement timer”. The process is executed and the present process is terminated.
In addition, when the “10 minute hold symbol” of this embodiment is illustrated, the “10 minute hold symbol” may be, for example, the first hold symbol 138 shown in FIG. 19A.

  In S6655, main controller 80 executes a determination process of whether or not the set (pending time measurement timer) measurement (elapsed) time has reached 20 minutes. If the determination is affirmative (S6655: Yes). ), The process proceeds to S6660, and in the case of a negative determination (S6655: No), the process proceeds to S6665.

In S6660, main controller 80 selects “20 minute hold symbol” as the hold symbol (first special figure hold symbol) of the first special figure hold memory displayed corresponding to “hold time measurement timer”. The process is executed and the present process is terminated.
As an example of the “20-minute reserved symbol” of this embodiment, the “20-minute reserved symbol” may be, for example, the first reserved symbol 137 shown in FIG.

  In S6665, main controller 80 executes a determination process of whether or not the set (pending time measurement timer) measurement (elapsed) time has reached 30 minutes. If the determination is affirmative (S6665: Yes) ), The process proceeds to S6670, and in the case of a negative determination (S6665: No), the process proceeds to S6675.

In S6670, main controller 80 selects “30 minute hold symbol” as the hold symbol (first special figure hold symbol) of the first special figure hold memory displayed corresponding to “hold time measurement timer”. The process is executed and the present process is terminated.
In addition, when the “30 minute reserved symbol” of the present embodiment is illustrated, the “30 minute reserved symbol” may be, for example, the first reserved symbol 136 illustrated in FIG.

  In S6675, main controller 80 executes a determination process to determine whether or not the set (elapsed) time measured by the “holding time measurement timer” has reached one hour. If the determination is affirmative (S6675: Yes). ), The process proceeds to S6680, and in the case of a negative determination (S6675: No), the process proceeds to S6685.

In S 6680, main controller 80 selects “one hour hold symbol” as the hold symbol (first special figure hold symbol) of the first special figure hold memory displayed corresponding to “hold time measurement timer”. The process is executed and the present process is terminated.
As an example of the “one hour holding symbol” of the present embodiment, the “one hour holding symbol” may be, for example, the first holding symbol 135 shown in FIG.

In S6685, main controller 80 displays the first special figure holding memory as a holding symbol (first special figure holding symbol) displayed corresponding to the measurement (elapsed) time of “holding time measurement timer” being less than 10 minutes. Then, a process of selecting “normally reserved symbol” is executed, and this process is terminated.
As an example of the “normally reserved symbol” in the present embodiment, the “normally reserved symbol” may be, for example, the first reserved symbol 130 to the first reserved symbol 133 shown in FIG.

  As described above, the main controller 80 of the present embodiment is set by storing the first special figure hold memory (first hold memory) (S6110) in S6112 of the "start winning confirmation process 3" (FIG. 31). In addition, a “holding time measurement timer” that starts timing from the set time is provided. Furthermore, a plurality of types of first special figure holding symbols set according to the elapsed time measured by the “holding time measuring timer” are provided. In other words, in the present embodiment, after the first special figure hold memory is generated by S6112 of “start winning confirmation process 3” and the continuation number counter reference process 3, how long it is, that is, “hold time measurement timer” It can be notified by the type of the first special figure holding symbol to be displayed, that is, the display mode, for how much elapsed time measured in (1) has been maintained.

Thus, when the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12 is extended, the player simply enjoys the state in which the second reserved memory is steadily digested by the priority determination being executed preferentially. Rather, it will be recognized by notification about how long, ie, for how long, the memory related to the first reserved memory that is subordinate to the execution of the success / failure determination is related to the first reserved memory. With respect to the holding period, the player can be urged to pay a certain amount of attention.
In addition, since the notification about how long the maintenance related to the first reserved memory has been performed is performed by the predetermined display mode of the decorative symbol or the display mode of the effect display of the first reserved symbol, The length of the memory maintenance period is an opportunity to determine the type and mode of the notification effect. In other words, how long the memory is maintained affects the content of the display effect, so that a value is given to the state where the memory is maintained for a certain period of time. This makes it possible to learn the interest of the aspect, and further encourage further attention to the aspect.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the activation setting of the count-up function by the holding continuation display counting means, that is, the count value update function, is performed when the normal power release extension means of the ordinary electric accessory is operating. It was. However, the count-up function by the hold continuation display count unit may be activated even when the normal power release extension unit is not operating. Since the extension of the open-circuit function is not activated, the 1st special figure reserved memory becomes a condition that is difficult to maintain, but conversely, it is maintained even under bad conditions, which increases the rare value of the state, And the player pays attention to the state, and can increase the player's interest in maintaining the reserved memory.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

  The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to a ball game machine.

  S110 and S130 of the start winning confirmation process 1 (FIG. 6) correspond to the holding storage means.

  Steps S2110 and S2130 of the start winning confirmation process 2 (FIG. 21) correspond to a holding storage unit.

  S6110 and S6130 of the start winning confirmation process 3 (FIG. 31) correspond to the holding storage means.

  Steps S230 and S235 in the success / failure determination process 1 (FIG. 9) correspond to the success / failure determination means.

  S2230 and S2235 in the success / failure determination process 2 (FIG. 24) correspond to the success / failure determination means.

  S220 and S385 in the success / failure determination process 1 (FIG. 8) correspond to the reserved memory number updating means.

  S2220 and S2385 in the validity determination process 2 (FIG. 23) correspond to the reserved memory number updating means.

  S4220 and S4385 in the validity determination process (FIG. 28) correspond to the reserved memory number updating means.

  The jackpot game process (FIGS. 12 to 14) executed by the main controller 80 corresponds to the jackpot game control means.

  S215, S220, S380, and S385 in the success / failure determination process 1 (FIG. 8) correspond to the second correctness determination priority unit.

  Steps S2215, S2220, S2380, and S2385 in the validity determination process 2 (FIG. 23) correspond to the second validity determination priority unit.

  S4215, S4220, S4380, and S4385 in the success / failure determination process (FIG. 28) correspond to the second correctness determination priority unit.

  The sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to effect display means.

  The sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to a reserved storage number notification unit.

  The opening control process for the utility power solenoid 12b executed by the main control device 80 corresponds to the utility power extension means.

  The continuation number counter in the first embodiment to the fourth embodiment corresponds to a hold continuation display count unit.

  The hold time measurement timer in the fifth embodiment and the sixth embodiment corresponds to the hold continuation display count means.

  S605 of the hold continuation number counter setting process (FIG. 16) and the hold continuation number counter update process 1 (FIG. 17) correspond to the hold maintenance fluctuation number suggesting means.

  S2112 of the start winning confirmation process 2 (FIG. 21) and S2387, S2390, S2392 and S2396 of the success / failure determination process 2 (FIG. 23) correspond to the hold maintenance fluctuation frequency suggesting means.

  S605 of the hold continuation number counter setting process (FIG. 16) and the hold continuation number counter update process 2 (FIG. 27) correspond to the hold maintenance jackpot number suggesting means.

  S2112 in the start winning confirmation process 2 (FIG. 21) and S4387, S4390, and S4392 in the success / failure determination process (FIGS. 28 and 29) correspond to the holding-maintenance jackpot number suggesting means.

  The hold time measurement timer setting process and the hold continuation number counter update process 3 (FIG. 30) correspond to the hold maintaining time suggesting means.

  The S6112 of the start winning confirmation process 3 and the continuation number counter reference process 3 (FIG. 32) correspond to the holding time suggestion means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2a ... Outer rail, 2b ... Inner rail, 3 ... Game area, 4 ... Game nail, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production | presentation symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... The number of usual figure hold Display device, 9 ... special display device, 11 ... first start port, 11a ... first start port SW, 12 ... second start port, 12a ... second start port SW, 12b ... general electric utility solenoid, 14 ... Grand prize opening, 14a ... Count SW, 14b ... Grand prize opening solenoid, 17 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 17a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 18 ... Special figure hold number display device, 20 ... Discharge motor, 21 ... Discharge SW, 22 ... full SW, 23 ... out of ball SW, 24 ... CR unit terminal board, 25 ... checkout display device, 28 ... touch SW, 29 ... fire stop SW, 30 ... fire motor, 35 ... glass frame open SW, 36 ... inner frame Open SW, 39 ... Cylinder lock, 5 ... Pachinko machine, 51 ... Outer frame, 52 ... Front frame, 53 ... Hinge, 55 ... Upper plate, 56 ... CR unit, 57 ... Ball rental button, 58 ... Checkout button, 59 ... Balance indicator, 61 ... Plate glass, 63 ... Lower plate, 64 ... Launch handle, 65 ... Frame side decorative lamp, 66 ... Speaker, 67 ... Production button, 68 ... Jog dial, 70 ... Inner frame, 71 ... Ball tank, 72 ... Tank rail, 73 ... Dispensing unit, 78 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... External connection terminal board, 80 ... Main control apparatus, 81 ... Discharge control apparatus, 82 ... Production | presentation symbol control apparatus, 83 ... Sub integrated control apparatus, 84 ... Launch control apparatus, 85 ... Power supply board, 90 ... Symbol display apparatus relay terminal Board, 100 to 102 ... reserved symbol.

Claims (2)

A normal electric accessory that is opened in response to the normal symbol determination of normal symbols,
A first starter that allows game balls to enter at any time;
A second starting opening that allows entry when the ordinary electric accessory is opened;
Numerical data acquired due to entering the first starting port is stored as a first reserved memory, and numerical data acquired due to entering the second starting port is used as a second reserved memory. Holding storage means for storing;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory;
A holding memory number updating means for erasing the numerical data and updating the holding memory number when the determination is made;
A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game if the result of the determination is a jackpot;
Second success / failure determination priority means for preferentially performing the determination of success / failure based on the second hold memory over the determination of success / failure based on the first hold memory;
Production display means for performing production display corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol executed based on the determination of success / failure on the production display device;
A reserved memory number notifying means for displaying the stored number of the reserved memory means on the effect display device or a dedicated display device;
A holding continuation display counting unit that is set so that the count number can be updated when the holding storage unit stores the first holding storage;
The holding continuation display counting means
In addition to individually updating all the count numbers in conjunction with the variable display based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory, the count relating to the first reserved memory together with the variable display based on the first reserved memory Clear the number,
A bullet ball game machine, further comprising: a holding maintenance fluctuation number suggesting unit that changes display contents of the effect display unit or the holding memory number notification unit according to the count number. A normal electric accessory that is opened in response to the normal symbol determination of normal symbols,
A first starter that allows game balls to enter at any time;
A second starting opening that allows entry when the ordinary electric accessory is opened;
Numerical data acquired due to entering the first starting port is stored as a first reserved memory, and numerical data acquired due to entering the second starting port is used as a second reserved memory. Holding storage means for storing;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory;
A holding memory number updating means for erasing the numerical data and updating the holding memory number when the determination is made;
A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game if the result of the determination is a jackpot;
Second success / failure determination priority means for preferentially performing the determination of success / failure based on the second hold memory over the determination of success / failure based on the first hold memory;
Production display means for performing production display corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol executed based on the determination of success / failure on the production display device;
A reserved memory number notifying means for displaying the stored number of the reserved memory means on the effect display device or a dedicated display device;
A holding continuation display counting unit that is set so that the count number can be updated when the holding storage unit stores the first holding storage;
The holding continuation display counting means
Updating the count number in conjunction with the variable display based on the second reserved memory, and clearing the count number in accordance with the variable display based on the first reserved memory;
A bullet ball game machine, further comprising: a holding maintenance fluctuation number suggesting unit that changes display contents of the effect display unit or the holding memory number notification unit according to the count number.

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