JP6294645B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game can be executed and executes a variation effect that notifies the determination result.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a variable effect that informs the random number for the big hit lottery or the result of the big hit lottery when the game ball enters the starting area (start winning prize opening) provided in the gaming area A random number for determining the mode of the storage is stored as a hold, and when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the stored hold is read, and the jackpot is determined based on the read random number related to the hold. It is known that a lottery (determination of whether or not to execute a special game) and a variation effect are determined, and the variation effect is executed in the determined manner.
Also, in recent years, in order to suggest the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot, during the variation production, a suggestion production (so-called notice production) that displays an image such as a predetermined still image or video is executed along with the variation production. In order to improve the production effect, any one of the stored hold is performed as the target hold, and after the target hold is stored, before the variation effect based on the target hold is executed After determining whether or not the random number related to the target hold is a jackpot (so-called pre-reading), based on the result of this determination, before the execution of the variable effect based on the target hold, There is also known one capable of executing a specific effect (so-called pre-reading effect) capable of starting a predetermined suggestion regarding the determination result.
As such a specific effect, for example, as a result of pre-reading the target hold, a variable effect (so-called “temporary stop display” is performed for the target hold from the start of the change effect to the end of the change effect). When it is determined to execute (pseudo-continuous effect), the temporary stop display performed during the variable effect of the target hold over the variable effect related to the hold stored before the target hold described above. There is an effect that suggests the number of times (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-124947 A

Here, in the gaming machine as described above, when the specific effect is executed for the target hold and the suggestion effect is also executed during the variation effect for the target hold, the specific effect is executed. In general, the suggestive presentation mode is determined separately. Therefore, in the specific effect that is executed before the start of the change for the target hold, in the suggested effect that is executed after the start of the change, the effect that has a high expectation of winning the jackpot has been executed. A situation may occur in which an effect in a mode with a lower expectation level of winning the jackpot than the specific effect that has been executed is executed.
That is, according to the gaming machine as described above, in the suggestion effect executed after the start of the change of the target hold, the expectation degree of winning the big hit is lower than the specific effect executed before the start of the change of the target hold. As a result, there is a possibility that the player's expectation for winning the jackpot will be reduced, and there is a possibility that the player's interest in the effect will be reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention prevents the expectation of winning the jackpot from being reduced for the suggestion effect that is executed after the start of the variation than the specific effect that is executed before the start of the variation, and the game for the winning of the jackpot The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can maintain the expectation of the player.

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

(1) The present invention includes a game area 12 in which a game ball can flow down, a start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter (first start prize opening 15, second start prize opening 16), Triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting area, at least a special game execution decision random number (a jackpot decision random number, a winning design random number) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the special game Random effect acquisition means (main CPU 101) for acquiring a variable effect determination random number (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, change pattern random number) for determining the mode of the variable effect for notifying execution feasibility, and the random number acquisition means Hold storage means (hold storage area of main RAM 103) for storing the acquired special game execution determination random number and variable effect determination random number as a hold, and a predetermined start Special game determination means for reading the hold stored in the hold storage means and determining whether or not the special game can be executed based on the special game execution determination random number related to the read hold. (Main CPU 101), a variation effect determining means (main CPU 101) for determining the mode of the variation effect based on the read variation effect determination random number related to the hold, and the variable effect determination means determined by the variation effect determination means. Based on the mode, the variation production execution means (image control board, production display device 21) for executing the variation production, and any one of the suspensions stored in the suspension storage unit is set as the target suspension, and the target suspension is concerned. specific effect image that are viable before the start of the variation effect is displayed in a specific effect suggests expectation that enables the execution of the special game (predetermined color A specific effect mode determining means for determining an image) strip of rises (sub CPU 301), by displaying the specific effect image determined by the specific effect mode determining means, the specific effect execution unit configured to execute the specific effect ( An image control board, an effect display device 21), and a suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation that can be executed after the start of the fluctuating effect related to the hold stored in the hold storage means and that the special game can be executed By displaying the suggestion effect mode determining means (sub CPU301) for determining the aspect of the suggestion effect image (image in which light of a predetermined color falls ) and the suggestion effect image determined by the suggestion effect mode determination means are displayed. , suggesting effect execution unit (image control board, the effect display device 21) that executes the suggestion effect and, wherein the the specific effect image a particular display state A plurality of images (an image in which a white light band rises, an image in which a blue light band rises, an image in which a red light band rises) are included, and the above-mentioned suggestion The effect image includes a plurality of images (an image in which white light pours, an image in which blue light pours, an image in which red light pours) in a display mode (mode in which light pours down) different from the specific display mode. In addition, the image included in the specific effect image and the image included in the suggestion effect image both have a common display element (color) having a plurality of patterns (white, blue, red) associated with the expectation degree. ) are included, the suggested presentation mode determining means, wherein the specific effect mode determining means, display requesting that the predetermined expected degree as a specific effect image associated displayed in specific effect related to the subject pending If the image containing is determined, determining an image including a display element wherein the predetermined expectations more expectation as suggested effect image to be displayed is associated in suggesting effect according to the target hold This is a characteristic gaming machine (pachinko machine P).

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the suggestion effect mode is associated with an expectation level corresponding to the expectation level of the specific effect mode, and the target effect is associated with a predetermined expectation level. When the mode is determined, the mode of the suggestive effect in which the degree of expectation higher than the predetermined expectation is associated is determined.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the suggestion effect with an expectation lower than the expectation with respect to the specific effect executed before the start of the target hold fluctuation is executed. It is possible to reliably prevent such a situation, so that the player can maintain or improve the expectation of winning the jackpot.

(2) In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the specific effect executing unit executes the specific effect at the end of the variable effect one time before the variable effect related to the target hold, and the suggestion effect executing unit The suggestion effect may be executed at the start of the variation effect related to the target hold.
(3) In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes an suggestion effect mode table (specific effect execution time table 125) that is provided for each variation effect mode and stores a plurality of the suggestion effect modes. The mode determining means may determine the mode of the suggestion effect related to the target hold based on the suggestion effect mode table corresponding to the variation effect mode related to the target hold.

  According to the present invention, the suggestion effect executed after the start of variation is prevented from lowering the expectation level of the big win than the specific effect executed before the start of change, and the game for the big win It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can maintain the expectation of a person.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific effect and suggestion effect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the specific production | presentation determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the specific production non-execution table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal reach execution time table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special reach A execution table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special reach B execution table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the specific effect determination process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the suggestion effect determination process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not specifically shown, in the game hall where the pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending game balls A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending apparatus R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as the audio output device 10 attached one by one to the upper left and right of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

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

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but when the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) attached to the opening / closing plate is moved laterally, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and discharged. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces an effect as the game progresses are provided.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position on the right side from the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter.

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

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the second start winning opening 16. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the first start winning port 15 and the second starting winning port 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
Further, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. The display unit 21a displays a background image and a predetermined effect mode. As part of this, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is variably displayed. And the result of the lottery mentioned later is notified to a player by the stop display mode of each production symbol 50.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is an effect display device 21 as an effect device, an effect lighting device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns, as well as the speaker as the audio output device 10 described above. Lamp (see FIG. 2).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
Further, at the front position of the upper plate 6, there is provided an effect operating device 9 capable of progressing and switching effects that are executed during game play or standby, etc., when operated by the player. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. .

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

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

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending apparatus control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending apparatus R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a launch / payout control board 200 and a sub control board 300 are connected to the main control board 100, and a game ball lending device control board 400 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. ing.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

  Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P is equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100 .

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 for storing a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball enters the first start winning port 15. A first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, a second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and a game ball to the big winning port 18 A prize winning port detection sensor 18a for detecting that the player has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and a fraud detection sensor for detecting magnetism or radio waves directed to the game board 11. 35 are connected. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Furthermore, the main control board 100 opens and closes a start winning port solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 and a door 18b of the big winning port 18 as devices to be controlled. The special winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special figure hold display device 38, and the second special figure hold display device 39. Are connected to the normal symbol hold display device 33.
The main control board 100 drives the solenoids to control the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18, and display control of each display device.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5 a that detects that a player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

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

  The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of a guide passage for guiding the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball from the upper plate 6 to the saucer 7, and each time the game ball passes through the predetermined position, a detection signal is generated. It is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the game balls stay in the guide passage, and the detection signal is continuously output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Become. The firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signals are continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending apparatus control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending apparatus R via the game ball lending apparatus control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35 and a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36 via the game ball lending device control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

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

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Furthermore, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting a pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d is connected.

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

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

  The illumination control board controls lighting of the effect lighting device 23 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a press output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 300.

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

Here, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. In addition, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a higher value than the low probability gaming state. In other words, the jackpot lottery is easier to win in the high probability game state than in the low probability game state.
The non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is not easily opened) and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. In the short-time gaming state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open than the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is likely to be in the open state), and the game ball is easy to enter the second starting winning opening 16. State.
Note that in the initial state immediately after shipment from the factory or after the reset, a gaming state combining a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state is set.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the player A jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give game profits. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to one of the game states.

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, it is determined that the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 10220, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1/298.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 11119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1/59.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

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

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when the winning symbol is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). A first start winning opening determination table 111a and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b which is referred to when a big win is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, in the case where the jackpot is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start prize opening determination table 111a or the second start prize opening determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning opening where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won. Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols determined in this case (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols).

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. The special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined are both 50%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second starting winning prize determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, and the winning symbol random number is 40 to 199. If it is, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning prize determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 20%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 80%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the first special symbol random number, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the second special symbol random number, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win is won, and is not referred to when lost.
The winning symbol random number determination table 111 that is referred to when the winning is based on the lottery based on the first special figure random number, and the reference that is referred to when the winning is based on the lottery based on the second special figure random number. The symbol random number determination table 111 may be provided, and the lost symbol may be determined based on the winning symbol determination table 111 and the winning symbol random number even in the case of a loss.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determination of the variation effect pattern (variation mode, variation time) belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the big win lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination are performed as the previous stage in determining the variation effect pattern for informing the result. The table 112 determines the type of group.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state, for each type of start winning opening, and for each number of random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the “holding number”). Here, as shown in FIG. 7, only the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the jackpot lottery result is a loss will be described in detail. Description of the reach group determination random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

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

Specifically, the game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. When the number of first special figure random numbers held during the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the number of first special figure random numbers held during the lottery is two. Or when it is 3, the 2nd determination table 112b is selected (refer Fig.7 (a) and (b)).
In addition, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost The third determination table 112c is selected regardless of the number of holdings of the second special figure random number at the time of the lottery (that is, any holding number of 0 to 3) (FIG. 7 ( c)).

7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 4000. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 600. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 10006, the “second group” is determined.

Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored, various determinations relating to the jackpot lottery for the first special figure random number are made before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number. The prior determination process to be performed is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the group type is determined at the start of fluctuation, and the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112 in the above-described pre-determination process. ing.
Here, when the group type is determined, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 corresponding to the number of holdings at the time of determination is referred to, that is, either the first determination table 112a or the second determination table 112b. However, in the first determination table 112a and the second determination table 112b in this embodiment, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, either the first group or the second group is determined. When the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006, it is set so that either the third group or the fourth group is determined (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).
Therefore, even if the number of holds at the start of fluctuation differs from the number of holds when executing the above-described pre-determination process, the group type of either the first group or the second group in the above-described pre-determination process is If determined, the group type of either the first group or the second group is determined even at the start of the change, and the group of either the third group or the fourth group is determined in the above-described pre-determination process. When the type is determined, the group type of either the third group or the fourth group is determined even when the change starts.

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

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, when the “first group” is determined, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. Second group determination table 113b to be referred to, third group determination table 113c to be referred to when “third group” is determined, and fourth group to be referred to when “fourth group” is determined The determination table 113d will be described, and the description of the other determination table for loss will be omitted.

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

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the “fourth group” is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is Is selected (see FIGS. 8A to 8D).

As shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, the reach group determination random number is any value). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters with “H” added at the end is expressed in hexadecimal. The same applies hereinafter) is selected, and the first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Is done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, a variation mode number of “00H” is determined, The second variation table 114b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, a variation mode number of “01H” is determined, and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, the reach group determination random number is any value). ), The variation mode number “02H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1899, the fluctuation mode number “03H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 2038, the variation mode number “04H” is determined, and the fourth variation table 114 d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

Further, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of jackpot winning) and for each jackpot symbol type determined when the jackpot is reached.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the first big hit determination table 113e that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-short game state, and the special game in the non-short game state. The second jackpot determination table 113f that is referred to when the symbol X2 is determined will be described, and description of the other jackpot determination tables will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol type is determined, the jackpot determination table corresponding to the determined special symbol type and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery is selected. Is done. Then, as in the case of the determination based on the above-described determination table for loss, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table. .

  Specifically, when the jackpot is won in the non-short game state and the special symbol X1 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113e is selected, and in the non-short game state, the jackpot is won and the special symbol X2 is determined. The second big hit determination table 113f is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of “32H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number “33H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number “34H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, according to the second jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the variation mode number “33H” is determined, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is the thirty-second variation table. 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, the variation mode number “34H” is determined, and the thirty-second variation table 114 g is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a jackpot determination table is provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and for each jackpot symbol type, but considering the type of the start winning opening Then, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, for each type of start winning opening, and for each jackpot symbol type.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the type of variation effect mode is uniquely determined corresponding to the variation mode number (FIGS. 8A to 8D, 9A and 9A). b))) When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the aspect of the variation effect to be executed is also determined.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, “no reach” that does not perform reach display, which will be described later, is defined as the type of variation effect mode for the variation mode numbers “00H” and “01H”. “02H”, “03H”, “04H”, “32H”, “33H”, “34H”, the reach mode is “reach” (normal reach, special reach A, Special reach B) has been established. The mode of this variation effect will be described in detail later.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode, a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10G, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b, the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, The fourth variation table 114d and the 30th variation table 114e, the 31st variation table 114f, and the 32nd table 114g that are determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot will be described. Other variation pattern lottery tables 114 Description of is omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, a variation pattern number of “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to In the case of H.249, the fluctuation pattern number “01H” is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to 120. If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “04H” is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10E, according to the 30th variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “31H” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), according to the thirty-second variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, the variation pattern number “33H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 200 to 200. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “34H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other fluctuation pattern table 114, a predetermined fluctuation pattern number is determined corresponding to a predetermined fluctuation pattern random number (see FIG. 10).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at the start of fluctuation, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed. The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the state, the number of reservations, and the like.
The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying the variation effect pattern. As described above, the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. ing.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half part and a second half part. Then, the aspect and variation time of the first half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the aspect and variation time of the second half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

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

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time. The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table 115a in which the variation time corresponding to each variation mode number is determined as the variation time determination table 115, and the variation time corresponding to each variation pattern number. A defined second variation time determination table 115b is provided (see FIGS. 11A and 11B).
When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. When the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. Here, as described above, the variation time determined based on the variation mode number corresponds to the variation time of the first half of the variation effect, and the variation time determined based on the variation pattern number is the variation of the second half of the variation effect. Since it corresponds to time, the total value of these fluctuation times becomes the time of fluctuation production (so-called fluctuation time) for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery.
For example, when the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “04H”, the variation time of “30 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “03H”, and the variation pattern Corresponding to the number “04H”, the fluctuation time of “60 seconds” is determined. The total value “90 seconds (= 30 seconds + 60 seconds)” of the variation time determined in this way is the variation effect time.

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

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), as the special electric accessory operation table 116, a first operation table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 116b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined is provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special electric accessory operating table 116 is set to the same content. Specifically, according to these special electric accessory operating tables 116, either the grand prize opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the big prize opening 18. A round game that ends when the condition is satisfied is executed ten times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a predetermined number of expected balls.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the first state setting table 117a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined as the gaming state setting table 117. And a second state setting table 117b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined.

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13A, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability gaming state, and at the same time, it is set to the short-time gaming state. In addition, the number of continuations of the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the short-time number) is set to 50 times. In other words, after the special game is over, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 50 times.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and the number of times the high probability gaming state is continued (hereinafter referred to as high probability). The number of times) is set to 10,000 times. That is, after the special game ends, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 10,000 times.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the above case, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and at the same time, it is set to the short-time gaming state. Set to In other words, after the special game is over, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 10,000 times.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is approximately 1/59. The state and the short-time gaming state will continue.

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

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

The winning determination random number determination table 118 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the winning determination random number determination table 118 is referred to in the non-short game state. The non-time reduction determination table 118a and the time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 118a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 118b. Is done.

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

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 and a second start winning opening opened as a table for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. A control table 120 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 0. .6 seconds is determined. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

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

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

(Summary of the game progress in the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special map game, general game, and special game will be described with reference to flowcharts.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 designates a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full tank designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509.
In step 509, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot for the stored first special figure random number (at the time when the first special figure random number is stored as pending in this embodiment) before starting the fluctuation based on the first special figure random number. A pre-determination process for making various determinations related to the lottery is executed. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the prior determination process in step 509 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 550, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores the selected table and the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 503 described above. A jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the determined jackpot random number. Thereafter, the data related to the result of the determination (big hit or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 551.

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

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

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

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

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

In step 560, the main CPU 101 sets a predetermination command corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step 559 described above in the effect transmission data storage area.
Although not particularly illustrated, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a prior determination command table, and in this prior determination command table, a prior determination command is defined in association with the variation mode number. Yes. The main CPU 101 can obtain a prior determination command corresponding to the variation mode number by referring to the prior determination command table. Then, the preliminary determination process ends.
As a result of the above processing, the first special figure random number (holding) newly stored is changed in advance when the change mode number determined at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is stored by the prior determination command ( That is, it is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 (before the fluctuation starts).

Next, the process at the time of detection of the second start winning opening in the above-described step will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning port detection switch 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection switch 16a not being input, the process at the time of a 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure hold count counter (that is, the current second special figure hold count) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the 2nd start winning opening detection time process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The apparatus 21 executes a demo determination process for performing a demo display. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time. To store the demonstration command for performing in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the special variation start process ends.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 806 described above is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 806 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

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

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

In step 906, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (the determination table for loss) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) acquired in step 902 described above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 acquired in step 906 (for loss). Determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above, the change mode number and the change pattern lottery table are determined, and the determined change mode number is set to a predetermined value. Store in the processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

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

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table 115, the variation mode number determined in the above step 907, and the variation pattern number determined in the above step 909. . Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step 909 described above. Execute the generation process. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step 1102, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.

  In step 1103, the main CPU 101 performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high-probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state is on. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1109.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 executes processing for resetting the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the timer counter, and stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and stores the gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1109 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1104 is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation in the special symbol related control process. “00” is set in the execution phase data so that the process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1108.

Next, the special game control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the timer counter in step 1106 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the special game end process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the terminated special game, and the gaming state (stored in the gaming state buffer) at the time of winning the jackpot. Based on the above-described game state setting table 117 corresponding to the jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the special game is set. More specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short-time game flag, a high-accuracy count, and a short-time count. For example, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X2, both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on, and “10000” is set in both the high-probability number and the short-time number of times. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This game state designation command includes information on whether or not the high-probability game flag is set in step 1301, information on whether or not the short-time game flag is on, information on the high-precision count, and information on the time-short count. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation in the general symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data so that the processing is executed. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, it is executed during the variable display of special symbols in the non-short game state, and the target is a variable effect for notifying the result of the big win lottery, a hold display effect for displaying the number of holds, and a predetermined hold stored in the hold storage area. A specific effect that can be executed before the start of the change of the target hold, and a suggested effect that can be executed at the start of the change effect and suggest the expected degree of winning the jackpot will be described.

(Overview of variable production)
The variation effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a reachless variation in which the reach display by the effect symbol 50 (the display in which the two effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed first become the same symbol (mode)) is not performed. Patterns are broadly classified into reach variation patterns in which reach display is performed by the production symbol 50.
In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 36A and 36B). FIG. 37 (a) and (b) etc.). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) (See FIGS. 36 (c) to (e), FIGS. 37 (c) to (e), etc.)), but in the non-reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are displayed. In a reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 37 (d)).

If the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 37 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36E). That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

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

Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the normal reach, the special reach A, and the special reach B are provided as reach variation patterns.
The normal reach is a reach fluctuation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are simply stopped and displayed with the same symbol without any particular change in the manner of variation or the display content of the effect symbol 50 (see FIG. 37). ).
Both special reach A and special reach B resume the variable display after all effect symbols 50 (that is, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, and the third stop symbol) are temporarily stopped in a predetermined stop display mode. This is a reach variation pattern (so-called quasi-continuous pattern) in which an effect of the form is performed a predetermined number of times and then reach display is performed (see FIG. 38).
In the special reach A, the above-described aspect is set to be performed twice, and in the special reach B, the above-described aspect is set to be performed three times.

Note that the reach variation pattern is not limited to these, and various ways of variation, display contents of the production symbol 50, and the like can be set.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, the high and low possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot is separately set for these reach variation patterns. Thus, the player's expectation on the jackpot can be changed according to the reach variation pattern to be executed.

Although not specifically shown, when reach display is performed by the above-described reach variation pattern, a reach development effect in which a predetermined development effect image is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 is executed. Sometimes. Such reach development effects are set to have a high possibility of being executed in the case of winning the jackpot, which increases the player's expectation.
Further, in these effects, not only the image display but also the sound output device 10 (speaker) may output a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like, or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp). ) May be emitted with a predetermined lighting pattern or color. Further, another image may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during display of the developed effect image.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is determined that the presence / absence of reach display is notified after the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is started (that is, the second stop symbol is stopped or reached). Corresponds to the first half of the change effect, until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the change of the effect symbol 50 ends). ) Corresponds to the latter half of the variation production.

Hereinafter, determination of the above-described variation effect mode will be described.
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIG. 39, a variation effect determination table 121 for determining a variation effect mode is stored. The variation effect determination table 121 includes a first half determination table 121a (see FIG. 39A) for determining the first half aspect of the variation effect and a second half determination for determining the second half aspect of the variation effect. And a table 121b (see FIG. 39B).

In the first half determination table 121a, the mode (variation pattern) of the first half of the variation effect is defined in association with the variation mode command (variation mode number) that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100.
Specifically, the first half determination table 121a includes, for each variation mode command, a mode from the start of the variation display 50 until the presence / absence of reach display is notified (that is, the variation pattern without reach, the normal reach). , Any one of special reach A and special reach B) is defined (see FIG. 39A).
When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variable mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half determination table 121a. Then, based on the first half determination table 121a, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined.
For example, when the sub CPU 301 receives a variation mode command of “01H”, a variation pattern without reach is determined as the first half of the variation effect. When the sub CPU 301 receives the variation mode command of “33H”, the special reach A is determined as the first half of the variation effect.

  As described above, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is not determined based on only the variation mode command, but is determined by lottery based on the variation mode command and the effect random number acquired at a predetermined timing. Also good.

In the second half determination table 121b, a fluctuation pattern command (fluctuation pattern number) that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and an effect random number (fluctuation) within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). The aspect of the latter half part of the variation effect is determined in association with each of the latter half effect random numbers).
Specifically, in the latter half determination table 121b, for each variation pattern command and effect random number, a mode from when the presence / absence of reach display is notified to when the third stop symbol is stopped (that is, whether there is a reach development effect) Is stipulated.
Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the fluctuation pattern command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires a fluctuation second half effect random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). At the same time, the latter half determination table 121b is acquired. And the aspect of the latter half part of a change production is determined based on the acquired change latter half production random number and the latter half decision table 121b.

In FIG. 40 (b), the number written in each selection area in which the variation pattern command and the presence / absence of reach development effect are associated with each other is the range of the variation latter-stage effect random number assigned to the selection region, that is, The selection ratio of the selection area is shown.
Specifically, the jackpot is larger than the case where the result of winning the jackpot is a loss (when the determined variable mode command is “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H” or “04H”). When the winning result is a big win (when the determined variation mode command is “32H”, “33H” or “34H”), the reach development effect is determined so that the reach development effect is determined with a high probability. A random number is allocated.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, by setting the latter half determination table 121b as described above, the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot can be suggested based on the presence or absence of reach development effects.

(Overview of hold display effect)
Next, the hold display effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 40A, a holding display area 52 is provided in the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the present embodiment. When the hold storage is made, a hold display indicating that the hold storage is made is performed in the hold display area 52, and the hold number is notified to the player by the hold display.

Specifically, the hold display area 52 is provided with a total of four hold display portions (first hold display portion 52a to fourth hold display portion 52d), thereby indicating the first special figure hold number. It is supposed to be.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100 is provided with the reserved storage area for storing the first special figure random number. The RAM 303 is also provided with a reserved storage area in which predetermination information such as a predetermination command is stored as a result of the jackpot determination relating to the first special figure random number.
The reserved storage area provided in the sub-RAM 303 includes a total of four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and the first storage unit corresponds to the first hold display unit 52a. The second storage unit to the fourth storage unit correspond to the second hold display unit 52b to the fourth hold display unit 52d, respectively. And when prior determination information is memorize | stored in each memory | storage part, the hold display is performed in the corresponding hold display part 52. FIG.
For example, when the number of first special figure hold is “1”, the hold display is performed in the first hold display section 52a. When the number of first special figure hold is “4”, the hold display is performed in the first hold display unit 52a, the second hold display unit 52b, the third hold display unit 52c, and the fourth hold display unit 52d. Is called.
Then, when the number of first special figure hold increases or decreases by reading the hold storage or newly storing the hold, the number of the hold display in the above-described hold display unit is also increased or decreased accordingly. It has become.

(Outline of specific production)
Next, the specific effect will be described.
The specific effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is an effect executed with the predetermined hold stored in the hold storage area as the target hold, and is executed one time before the variable effect related to the target hold. At the end of the variation effect to be performed, the effect display device 21 displays a specific image indicating the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot for the target hold.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40D, an image in which a band of light of a predetermined color rises upward from the lower end of the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 is displayed. ing.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, the fluctuating effect performed when the hold (1) is stored (that is, the first special figure hold number is “1”). It is assumed that a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 and the first special figure random number is newly stored as hold (2). Then, it is assumed that it is determined that the specific effect is executed with the hold (2) as the target hold. Then, an image in which a band of light of a predetermined color rises at the end of the on-hold (1) fluctuating effect is displayed (see FIGS. 40C and 40D). And the above-mentioned image is displayed until the change production of object suspension (2) is started.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a specific effect pattern, a specific effect A in which an image in which a white light band rises is displayed, a specific effect B in which an image in which a blue light band rises is displayed, and A specific effect C for displaying an image in which a band of red light rises is provided, and for these specific effect patterns, the level of possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot is set separately. . That is, the expectation level of the jackpot win is different for each pattern of the specific effect, so that the player's expectation for the jackpot winning can be changed according to the pattern of the specific effect to be executed It has become.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a new hold is stored in a state where one or more holds are stored in the hold storage area, and is stored one time before the newly stored hold. When the hold is not set as the target of the specific effect (that is, the target hold), the newly stored hold can be set as the target of the specific effect.
For example, when one hold is not memorized during the fluctuating effect, and two new holds are stored in the order of hold (1) → hold (2), the previously stored hold (1 ) Cannot be set as the target of a specific effect because no single hold is stored before that.
On the other hand, since the hold (1) is stored before the hold (2) and the hold (1) is not the target of the specific effect, the hold (2) is the target of the specific effect. be able to.

Further, when the hold (1) and the hold (2) are stored during the fluctuating effect and the hold (2) is the target of the specific effect, the hold (3) → the hold (4) When two new holds are stored in order, the hold (2) stored immediately before the hold (3) is the target of the specific effect, so the hold (3) is the target of the specific effect. It can not be.
On the other hand, hold (4) is specified because hold (1) to (3) is stored before hold (4), and hold (3) is not a target of specific effects. It can be the target of production.

Hereinafter, whether or not a specific effect can be executed and determination of a specific effect pattern (aspect) will be described.
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, whether or not the specific effect can be executed and the specific effect pattern (when executed) are held for the hold that can be the target of the specific effect. A specific effect determination table 122 for determining a specific effect A, a specific effect B, and a specific effect C) is stored.
The specific effect determination table 122 includes a pre-judgment command (a command without reach change, a normal reach command when lost, a special reach A command when lost, a special reach B command when lost, a normal reach command when hit, a special reach A command when hit, Non-executed (no specific effect is executed) in association with each effect random number (specific effect random number) acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment) for each time special reach B command) ), One of the specific effects A, the specific effects B, and the specific effects C is determined.
When the sub-control board 300 receives a pre-determining command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires one effect random number (specific effect random number) from the range of 0 to 249, and determines the pre-determination command and acquisition. The non-execution, the specific effect A, the specific effect B, or the specific effect C is determined by lottery based on the specific effect random number and the specific effect determination table 122.

In FIG. 41, the number shown in each selection area in which the prior determination command is associated with the determination content regarding the execution of the specific effect is the range of the specific effect random number assigned to the selection region, that is, The selection ratio of the selection area is shown.
In this specific effect determination table 122, a pre-determination command (a command without reach change, a normal reach command when lost, a special reach A command when lost, a special reach when lost) is determined when the lottery result is determined to be lost. The pre-judgment command (hit normal reach command, hit special reach A command, hit special reach B command) determined when the jackpot lottery result is determined to be a big win is less than the B command) A specific production random number is assigned so that the probability of execution is reduced.
That is, when the big win is won, the specific effect is easily executed. Therefore, when the specific effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win can be increased.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special reach B is executed as a fluctuating effect, the expectation for winning the jackpot is the highest, and then the expectation for winning the jackpot is in the order of the special reach A and normal reach. Is set to become lower. In the specific effect determination table 122, the pre-determining command corresponding to the variable effect with high expectation for the jackpot winning is more than the pre-decision command corresponding to the variable effect having a low expectation value for the big win. The specific effect random numbers are assigned so that the specific effect B is more easily determined than the specific effect A, and further, the specific effect C is more easily determined than the specific effect B.
That is, when winning the jackpot, the specific effect B is easier to execute than the specific effect A, and further, the specific effect C is easier to execute than the specific effect B, so the specific effect A → the specific effect B → the specific effect. In the order of C, the expectation of winning the jackpot is higher.
Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot can be changed by the specific performance to be executed.

(Summary of suggestion production)
Next, the suggestion effect will be described.
The suggestion effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a movie, a still image, or the like that is different from the effect symbol 50 over the effect symbol 50 and the background image at the start of the variation effect, in order to increase the player's expectation. By displaying the image of, it suggests the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), an image in which light of a predetermined color is poured downward from the upper end of the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 is displayed. .

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a suggestion effect pattern (aspect), a pattern in which the color of the falling light is not switched (white light: suggestion effect A, blue light: suggestion effect B, red color) Light: suggestion effect C), a pattern in which the color of the falling light (including switching to the same color) is performed once (white → blue: suggestion effect D, white → red: suggestion effect E, blue → blue: suggestion Effect F, blue → red: suggestion effect G, red → red: suggestion effect H), a pattern in which the color of the falling light (including switching to the same color) is performed twice (white → blue → red: suggestion effect) I, white → red → red: suggestion effect J, blue → blue → blue: suggestion effect K, blue → red → red: suggestion effect L, red → red → red: suggestion effect M).
In addition, the pattern of suggestion production is not limited to these, You may provide the pattern in which a color change is performed 3 times or more, the pattern switched to a different color, etc.

  With regard to these suggestion effect patterns, the level of possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot is set separately. That is, the expectation level of the jackpot win is different for each suggestion effect pattern, and the player's expectation for the jackpot win can be changed according to the suggested effect pattern to be executed. It has become.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the expectation degree of the jackpot winning set in the suggestion effect pattern corresponds to the expectation degree of the jackpot winning set in the specific effect pattern. It has become.
Specifically, for the specific effect pattern, as described above, the specific effect A (effect in which the color of the light band is white) → specific effect B (effect in which the color of the light band is blue) → specific effect C ( The expectation of winning the jackpot increases in the order of the production of the color of the light band in red. On the other hand, with regard to the suggestion effect pattern, the color of the first falling light is white (the suggestion effect A, the suggestion effect D, the suggestion effect E, the suggestion effect I, and the suggestion effect J) → the color of the light that first falls. Is a blue effect (suggest effect B, suggestion effect F, suggestion effect G, suggestion effect K, suggestion effect L) → the effect that the color of the first falling light is red (suggest effect C, suggestion effect H, suggestion effect M) In turn, the expectation of winning the jackpot is getting higher.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the color of the light band in the specific effect matches the color of the light that first falls in the suggestion effect, the expectation level of winning the jackpot matches. In other words, the expectation level of the jackpot winning in both effects is associated with these colors.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of suggested effect patterns that can be executed in the variation effect are associated with each variation effect mode to be executed. When the specific effect is executed in the variation effect one time before the change effect, the suggestion effect pattern executed in the change effect is described above with reference to the executed specific effect pattern. In this way, it is determined from the patterns of suggestion effects associated with each other.
Specifically, a pattern in which an expectation level equal to or greater than that of the jackpot winning set in the above-described specific effect pattern is determined from the above-mentioned suggestion effect patterns.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, for example, when the special reach A is determined as the variation effect mode, the light color is switched once as the suggestion effect pattern executed in the variation effect. The patterns (the suggestion effect D “white → blue”, the suggestion effect E “white → red”, the suggestion effect F “blue → blue”, the suggestion effect G “blue → red”, the suggestion effect H “red → red”) can be determined. It is like that. Then, in the variation effect one time before the variation effect, for example, when the specific effect B (effect in which the color of the light band is blue) is executed, the expected level of winning the jackpot for the specific effect B is exceeded. The suggestion effect pattern in which the degree of expectation is set is determined. Here, since the specific effect B is an effect in which the color of the light band is blue, as the suggestion effect pattern, the light color that pours first is a blue effect (suggest effect F, suggestion effect G) or first pours light. An effect in which the light color is red (suggested effect H) is determined. On the other hand, the effect that the color of the first falling light is white (the suggestion effect D and the suggestion effect E) is not determined.

Hereinafter, whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed and determination of the suggestion effect pattern (mode) will be described in detail.
In the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 42 to 45, a suggestion effect determination table 123 for determining a suggestion effect pattern is stored. The suggestion effect determination table 123 includes a specific effect non-execution time table 124 (see FIG. 42) and a specific effect execution time table 125 (see FIGS. 43 to 45).

The specific effect non-execution table 124 is for determining a suggestive effect pattern in the case where the specific effect is not executed in the previous variation effect.
In the specific effect non-execution table 124, as shown in FIG. 42, a change mode command (change mode number) that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 and a predetermined numerical range (0 to 0 in this embodiment). 249) is associated with each of the effect random numbers (suggested effect random numbers), and non-execution (do not execute the suggested effect), suggestive effect A or suggested effect B is defined.

  Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires an effect random number (suggested effect random number) from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). . Further, the sub CPU 301 acquires the specific effect non-execution table 124 when the specific effect is not executed in the previous change effect. Then, based on the received variation mode command, the acquired suggestion effect random number, and the specific effect non-execution time table 124, one of non-execution, suggestion effect A, and suggestion effect B is determined.

In FIG. 42, the numbers shown in each selection area in which the variation mode command and the determined content (non-execution, suggestion effect A or suggestion effect B) are associated are the suggested effect random numbers assigned to the selected region. , That is, the selection ratio of the selection region.
In the specific effect non-execution table 124, when the received variation mode command is “02H”, “03H”, “04H”, “32H”, or “33H”, the non-execution, suggestion effect is performed. Either A or suggestion effect B is determined. On the other hand, when the received variation mode command is “00H” or “01H” (that is, when there is no reach variation), the non-execution is always determined, and the received variation mode command is “34H”. If it is, either the suggestion effect A or the suggestion effect B is always determined.
For non-execution, the variable mode command determined when the jackpot winning result is a jackpot is less likely than the variable mode command determined when the jackpot winning result is a loss. Suggested random numbers are assigned as determined.
Further, when the result of winning the jackpot is a loss, the suggestion effect B is determined with a lower probability than the suggestion effect A, and when the result of winning the jackpot is a jackpot, the suggestion effect B is more than the suggestion effect A. Suggestion effect random numbers are allocated so that the suggestion effect B is determined with higher probability.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, by setting the specific effect non-execution time table 124 in this way, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot depending on which suggestion effect pattern is determined. It is like that.

  The specific effect execution time table 125 is for determining a suggestive effect pattern when the specific effect is executed in the previous change effect. The specific effect execution time table 125 includes a normal reach execution time table 125a (see FIG. 43), a special reach A execution time table 125b (see FIG. 44), and a special reach B execution time table 125c (see FIG. 45). It is equipped with.

The normal reach execution time table 125a is used to determine a suggestion effect pattern when normal reach is determined as a variation effect mode (variation pattern) (that is, when the received variation command is “02H” or “32H”). Is.
Further, the special reach A execution time table 125b determines the suggestive effect pattern when the special reach A is determined as the variation effect mode (that is, when the received variation command is “03H” or “33H”). Is for.
Further, the special reach B execution time table 125c determines the pattern of the suggested effect when the special reach B is determined as the variation effect mode (that is, when the received variation command is “04H” or “34H”). Is for.

In each of these tables, as shown in FIG. 43 to FIG. 45, a variation mode command (variation mode number) that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, a specific effect pattern (specific effect A) , A specific effect B, a specific effect C), and an effect random pattern (suggested effect random number) acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment), and a pattern of the suggested effect is determined. ing.
Specifically, in the normal reach execution time table 125a, as a suggestion effect pattern, a pattern in which the color of the falling light is not switched (the suggestion effect A “white light”, the suggestion effect B “blue light”, the suggestion An effect C “red light” is defined. That is, when normal reach is determined as a variation effect mode, a suggestion effect in which the color of the falling light is not switched is executed.
In addition, the special reach A execution table 125b has a pattern in which the color of the falling light is switched once as the suggestion effect pattern (the suggestion effect D “white → blue”, the suggestion effect E “white → red”, the suggestion Effect F “blue → blue”, suggestion effect G “blue → red”, suggestion effect H “red → red”) are defined. That is, when the special reach A is determined as the variation effect mode, a suggestion effect is performed in which the color of the light that falls is performed once.
Further, in the special reach B execution time table 125c, as the suggestion effect pattern, the color of the falling light is switched twice (the suggestion effect I “white → blue → red”, the suggestion effect J “white → red → “Red”, suggestion effect K “blue → blue → blue”, suggestion effect L “blue → red → red”, suggestion effect M “red → red → red”). That is, when the special reach B is determined as the variation effect mode, the suggestion effect is performed in which the color of the light that falls is performed twice.

  Then, as described above, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 produces an effect random number (a suggested effect random number) from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). ) To get. Further, in the case where the specific effect is executed in the previous variation effect, the sub CPU 301 acquires the normal reach execution time table 125a when the normal reach is determined as the mode of the current variation effect. When the special reach A is determined as the aspect, the special reach A execution time table 125b is acquired, and when the special reach B is determined as the aspect of the current variation effect, the special reach B execution time table 125c is acquired. Then, based on the received variation mode command, the executed specific effect pattern, the acquired suggested effect random number, and the specified execution time table 125, any suggested effect pattern is determined.

  In FIG. 43 to FIG. 45, the numbers shown in each selection area in which the variation mode command and the pattern of the executed specific effect and the pattern of the suggested effect are associated with each other are the suggested effects assigned to the selected region. The range of random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown.

In the normal reach execution time table 125a shown in FIG. 43, when the specific effect pattern executed in the previous variation effect is the specific effect A (the color of the light band is white), the specific effect is performed. Suggestion effect A (the color of the falling light is white), suggestion effect B (the color of the falling light is blue) or suggestion effect C (the color of the falling light is set) (Red) is determined.
In addition, when the pattern of the specific effect executed in the previous variation effect is the specific effect B (the color of the light band is blue), the expectation that is greater than or equal to the expectation of winning the jackpot for the specific effect B Either the suggestion effect B or the suggestion effect C for which the degree is set is determined.
Furthermore, when the pattern of the specific effect executed in the previous variation effect is the specific effect C (the color of the light band is red), the expectation that is greater than or equal to the expected level of winning the jackpot for the specific effect C The suggestion effect C in which the degree is set is always determined.

Also, in the special reach A execution time table 125b shown in FIG. 44, when the specific effect pattern executed in the previous change effect is the specific effect A (the color of the light band is white), The expectation level more than the expectation level of winning the jackpot for the specific effect A is set, and the color of the light that falls first is a white pattern (the suggestion effect D “white → blue”, the suggestion effect E “white → red”), A pattern in which the color of the first falling light is blue (suggesting effect F “blue → blue”, suggesting effect G “blue → red”), or a pattern in which the color of the first falling light is red (suggesting effect H “red → red” )) Is determined.
In addition, when the pattern of the specific effect executed in the previous variation effect is the specific effect B (the color of the light band is blue), the expectation that is greater than or equal to the expectation of winning the jackpot for the specific effect B Either the pattern in which the color of the light that pours down first is blue (the suggestion effect F, the suggestion effect G) or the pattern in which the color of light that pours down first is a red color (the suggestion effect H) is determined. .
In addition, when the pattern of the specific effect executed in the previous variation effect is the specific effect C (the color of the light band is red), the expectation that is higher than the expectation level of winning the jackpot for the specific effect C A pattern whose degree of light is set and the color of the light that falls first is red (suggested effect H) is always determined.

Also, in the special reach B execution time table 125c shown in FIG. 45, when the specific effect pattern executed in the previous change effect is the specific effect A (the color of the light band is white), A pattern in which the expectation level more than the expectation level of the jackpot winning for the specific effect A is set, and the color of the light that falls first is a white pattern (the suggestion effect I “white → blue → red”, the suggestion effect J “white → red → Red "), a pattern in which the color of the first falling light is blue (suggesting effect K“ blue → blue → blue ”, suggesting effect L“ blue → red → red ”), or a pattern in which the color of the first falling light is red One of the suggestion effects M “red → red → red” is determined.
In addition, when the pattern of the specific effect executed in the previous variation effect is the specific effect B (the color of the light band is blue), the expectation that is greater than or equal to the expectation of winning the jackpot for the specific effect B The degree of light that is set first is determined to be either a blue pattern (suggesting effect K, suggestive effect L) or a red pattern (suggesting effect M). .
In addition, when the pattern of the specific effect executed in the previous variation effect is the specific effect C (the color of the light band is red), the expectation that is higher than the expectation level of winning the jackpot for the specific effect C A pattern (a suggestive effect M) in which the color of the light that falls first is set to be red is always determined.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the suggestion effect pattern executed in the variation effect is executed when the specific effect is executed in the variation effect one time before the variation effect. It is determined with reference to the pattern of the specific performance.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the suggestion effect can be executed based on the pattern having relevance with the specific effect executed in the previous change effect, so that the player progresses as the effect progresses. It is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the suggestion effect pattern is set with an expectation degree corresponding to (or equivalent to) the expectation degree of winning the jackpot set in the specific effect pattern. If the specific effect is executed in the variation effect one time before the variation effect, the suggested effect pattern to be executed is equal to or greater than the expected level of winning the jackpot set in the executed pattern of the specific effect. The pattern in which the degree of expectation is set is determined.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is ensured that a suggestion effect with an expectation level lower than the expectation level of winning the big win for the specific effect executed in the previous variation effect is executed. Since it can be prevented, the player can maintain or improve the expectation of winning the jackpot.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various effects as described above will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

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

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

  In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a rendering operation device control process. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to accept the operation of the effect operating device 9 (rotating operation of the operation dial 9a, pressing operation of the operation button 9b) according to the progress status of the effect being executed, and the effect operation The presence / absence of a signal from a sensor (rotation operation detection sensor 9c, pressing operation detection sensor 9d) that detects the operation of the apparatus 9 is checked. If the operation of the effect operating device 9 is being accepted when the signal from the sensor is input, the fact that the effect operating device 9 has been operated is indicated by an image control board (not particularly shown). ) Or a voice control board (not particularly shown), a command is stored in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.

  In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), a sound control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). (Not shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the prior determination command reception processing that is executed when a prior determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the prior determination command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 560 of the preliminary determination process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 displays pre-determination information such as a jackpot determination result related to the received pre-determination command and the hold (first special figure random number) corresponding to the pre-determination command in the hold storage area of the sub RAM 303. Store in the corresponding storage unit. Specifically, when receiving the advance determination command, the sub CPU 301 stores the advance determination information in the storage unit having the smallest number among the storage units in which the advance determination information is not stored. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold display process for performing a hold display in the hold display area 52. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets a hold display command in the transmission buffer. The hold display command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) in the above-described step 2103, and is held on the hold display section corresponding to the newly made hold memory in the image control board. Processing for displaying is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the hold corresponding to the received prior determination command can be the target of the specific effect (that is, whether or not the target hold can be set). Execute the target process. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the advance determination information is stored in the storage unit that is one number smaller than the storage unit that stores the advance determination information in step 2202 described above (that is, the hold is already stored). And whether or not the suggestion effect execution information indicating that the suggestion effect can be executed is stored in the above-described storage unit (that is, the previous storage is the specific effect) Or not). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a determination result indicating that it can be set as the target of the specific effect in step 2202 is obtained. And when it determines with the determination result not being able to be made into the object of a specific effect having been obtained, a prior determination command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to the next step 2204.

  In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 executes a specific effect determination process for determining a specific effect pattern (mode). Then, the prior determination command reception process ends.

Next, the specific effect determination processing in step 2204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number (specific effect random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 acquires the specific effect determination table 122. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 performs non-execution, specific effect A, specific effect B, or specific effect based on the received prior determination command, the specific effect random number acquired in step 2300 described above, and the specific effect determination table 122. C is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 stores the contents determined in the above step 2302 (non-execution, specific production A, specific identification) in the storage unit having a number one smaller than the storage unit that stores the prior determination information in the above step 2200. The effect B or the specific effect C) is stored. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2304.

  In step 2304, when any of the specific effects A, the specific effects B, or the specific effects C is determined in the above-described 2302, the sub CPU 301 stores the prior determination information in the above-described step 2200 in the same storage unit. The suggestion effect execution information is stored. Then, the specific effect determination process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing executed when a variation mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 911 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold shift process for shifting the display of the corresponding hold display section as the hold count decreases by one.
Specifically, when receiving the variation mode command, the sub CPU 301 performs a shift process for each storage unit in the reserved storage area. Here, the information stored in the first storage unit (preliminary determination command, jackpot determination result, specific effect pattern, suggestion effect execution information, etc.) is shifted to a predetermined processing storage unit provided in the sub-RAM 303. At the same time, the information stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. At the same time, the hold display is also shifted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not any of the specific effects A, the specific effects B, or the specific effects C is stored in the predetermined processing storage unit. If it is determined that none is stored, the process proceeds to step 2403. On the other hand, if it is determined that any one is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets a specific effect execution command corresponding to the specific effect pattern determined in step 2302 described above in the transmission buffer. The specific effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (shown in particular) in step 2103 described above. And a specific effect corresponding to the received specific effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half determination table 121a. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the first half of the variation effect based on the received variation mode command and the first half determination table 121a. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2405.
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect first half command corresponding to the aspect of the first half part of the variation effect determined in step 2404 described above in the transmission buffer. In step 2103 described above, the first command for variation production set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), and the lighting control board (shown specifically). In addition, the change effect corresponding to the received first command of the change effect is executed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2406.

  In step 2406, the sub CPU 301 executes suggestion effect determination processing for determining a suggestion effect pattern. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, the suggestion effect determination process in step 2406 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 acquires the effect random number (suggested effect random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the suggestive effect execution information is stored in the processing storage unit. If it is determined that it is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2502. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is stored, the process proceeds to step 2503.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 acquires the specific effect non-execution table 124. Then, the process proceeds to step 2504.
Further, in step 2503 which proceeds when it is determined that the suggestion effect execution information is stored in step 2501 described above, the sub CPU 301 determines one of the specific effect execution time tables 125 (normal reach) based on the received variation mode command. The execution time table 125a, the special reach A execution time table 125b, and the special reach B execution time table 125c) are acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2504.

In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 determines a suggestive effect pattern. Specifically, when the specific effect non-execution time table 124 is acquired in the above-described step 2502, the sub CPU 301 determines the suggested effect random number acquired in the above-described step 2500, the received variation mode command, and the above-described specific operation. Based on the production non-execution table 124, a suggestion production pattern is determined. When the specific effect execution time table 125 is acquired in step 2503 described above, the sub CPU 301 stores the suggested effect random number acquired in step 2500 described above, the received variation mode command, and the specification stored in the processing storage unit. A suggestion effect pattern is determined based on the effect pattern and the above-described specific effect execution time table 125. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2505.
In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 sets a suggestion effect execution command corresponding to the suggestion effect pattern determined in step 2504 described above in the transmission buffer. The suggestion effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (particularly shown in step 2103). The suggestion effect corresponding to the received suggestion effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the suggestion effect determination process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number (variable second half effect random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect based on the acquired variation latter half effect random number, the latter half determination table 121 b and the received variation pattern command (variation pattern number). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2602.

  In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect latter half execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2601 described above in the transmission buffer. The change effect second half execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the lighting control board (particularly shown) in step 2103 described above. In these control boards, the reach development effect is executed in response to the received change effect second half execution command. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is to be executed at the end of the variable effect executed one time before the variable effect of the target hold, but is not limited to this. You may perform in any timing after it memorize | stores and a prior determination process is performed, but before the target production | presentation variation production is started. For example, you may perform at the time of the start of the variation production performed one time before the variation production of object hold, and may continue to perform from the time of the start of this variation production to the end. Further, it may be executed over a plurality of variation effects executed before the target suspension variation effect.
By doing in this way, the variation of the execution timing of a specific production can be made rich, and the player's interest in a specific production can be heightened.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the aspect of specific production | presentation came to be determined at the time of memory | storage of object hold | maintenance, it is not limited to this, About object hold | maintenance after object hold | maintenance is memorize | stored You may determine in any timing before a change production is started.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, by matching the color of the light band displayed in the specific effect and the color of the pouring light displayed in the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot is associated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the expectation degree of winning the jackpot may be associated by matching the size of the displayed character, the number of displayed characters, and the like.

  Note that the main CPU 101 that executes the processing in steps 503 to 507 and the processing in steps 603 to 607 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a random number acquisition unit of the present invention. Further, the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the reserved storage means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to special game determination means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing from step 900 to step 911 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect determining means of the present invention. In addition, the image control board and the effect display device 21 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the change effect executing means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2300 to step 2302 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect mode determining means of the present invention. Further, the image control board and the effect display device 21 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the specific effect executing means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2500 to step 2505 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a suggestion effect mode determination unit. Further, the image control board and the effect display device 21 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the suggestion effect executing means of the present invention. Moreover, the specific effect execution time table 125 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the suggested effect mode table of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 21 Production display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting area, at least a special game execution determination random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and a variable effect for notifying whether or not the special game can be executed Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random effect determination random number for determining an aspect;
Hold storage means for storing the special game execution determination random number and the variation effect determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means as a hold;
Triggered by the establishment of a predetermined start condition, the suspension stored in the suspension storage means is read, and whether or not the special game can be executed is determined based on the special game execution determination random number related to the read suspension. Special game determination means to perform,
Fluctuation effect determining means for determining a mode of the variation effect based on the read variation effect determination random number related to the hold,
Based on the aspect determined by the variation effect determination means, the variation effect execution means for executing the variation effect;
Any one hold stored in the hold storage means is set as a target hold, and a specific effect suggesting an expectation level that can be executed before the start of the variable effect related to the target hold and the special game can be executed. A specific effect mode determining means for determining a specific effect image to be displayed ;
A specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect by displaying the specific effect image determined by the specific effect mode determining means;
Suggestion for determining a suggestion effect image displayed in a suggestion effect that can be executed after the start of the variable effect related to the hold stored in the hold storage means and that indicates the expectation level that the special game can be executed. Production mode determination means;
Suggesting effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect by displaying the suggestion effect image determined by the suggestion effect mode determining means,
The specific effect image includes a plurality of images according to a specific display mode,
The suggestion effect image includes a plurality of images in a display mode different from the specific display mode,
Each of the image included in the specific effect image and the image included in the suggestion effect image includes a common display element having a plurality of patterns associated with the degree of expectation,
The suggestion effect mode determination means includes:
When an image including a display element associated with a predetermined degree of expectation is determined as the specific effect image displayed in the specific effect related to the target hold by the specific effect mode determination means, A game machine, wherein an image including a display element associated with an expected degree equal to or higher than the predetermined expected degree is determined as an suggested effect image displayed in the suggested effect .

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