JP6429836B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and relates to a gaming machine capable of displaying a hold image in a predetermined display mode based on a hold storage.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this kind, various random numbers for jackpot lottery are put on hold with a predetermined number as an upper limit triggered by the entry of a game ball into a starting area (start winning prize opening) provided in the gaming area As well as memorizing, triggered by the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, the stored suspension is read, based on the random number related to the read suspension, the determination of the jackpot lottery and variation effect mode, There is known one that executes a variation effect in a determined manner. In such gaming machines, it is generally performed to display a hold image in a predetermined display mode in order to notify the fact that hold storage is performed.
In recent years, instead of simply displaying a hold image, the hold image is displayed by executing an effect such that the displayed hold image is moved to a specific display position in accordance with the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. There has also been devised a gaming machine that enhances the effect of the production (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-180453 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the player's interest in the reserved image increases during the execution of the effect that the reserved image moves to a specific display position. However, after the effect ends, the player for the reserved image There was a problem that the interest of the film could not be sustained and the production effect was not sufficiently enhanced.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of further improving the effect of the effect by using the reserved image and maintaining the player's interest in the reserved image. Objective.

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) A gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention includes a gaming area 12 in which gaming balls can flow down, and a starting area (second starting prize opening 16) provided in the gaming area 12 and into which gaming balls can enter. And a random number acquisition means for acquiring a special game execution determination random number (a jackpot determination random number) related to determination of whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting area (Main CPU 101), a special game execution determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, a reservation storage means (second reservation storage area) that stores a predetermined number as an upper limit, and a predetermined start condition When the establishment is made, a special game decision is made to read out the hold stored in the hold storage means and determine whether or not to execute the special game based on the read special game execution decision random number related to the hold. An image can be displayed based on the stage (main CPU 101), the variation effect executing means (sub CPU 301) for executing the effect of changing to notify the result of determination by the special game determining means, and the acquisition of the special game execution determination random number. Oite on hold display area of the display unit 21a, a preset display mode pending images (white circles, etc.) capable of displaying a hold display unit (sub CPU 301), displayed by the hold display unit and the pending images related executable an effect rendition execution means (sub CPU 301), provided with, before Kiho distillate display area, the stored pending memory means, the holding image of the pending is not read out yet unread hold display unit for displaying a (first hold display unit 52b~ fourth hold display unit 52e), from the holding storage means upon execution of the fluctuation effect due to the variation demonstration execution means With a variation object hold display unit that displays the pending images relating to pending that Desa see, the, the presentation execution section, with the execution of the fluctuation effect due to the variation demonstration execution unit, the hold on the change target hold display unit display hold image according to read from the storage means hold, then the hold image displayed on the fluctuation target hold display unit, specific different from the previous Kiho distillate display area of the display unit 21a to display moving to hold display area, suggesting that together can execute the first Starring unloading of displaying Oite the pending images on the particular hold display area, the effect related to the pending images is performed to display that, hold the hold image displayed Oite said specified hold display area, Oite said specified hold display area, may also be displayed in different from the holding image and before Kiho distillate display area On the image The second effect being capable of performing (pending change effect), further Oite display the second Oite modified held image in the specific hold display area by directing the change target hold display unit to change It is characterized by doing.

(2) The gaming machine may be configured such that the second hold display area 53 is set to be displaceable from a predetermined position in the display unit 21a to a different position.
(3) Moreover, the said game machine will perform the said holding | maintenance, when the said presentation execution means performed the display which moves the holding image currently displayed on the said reading hold display part 52a to the said 2nd hold display area 53. The reserved image displayed on the display unit may be erased .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the effect of the effect by using the reserved image and maintaining the player's interest in the reserved image.

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 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 prior determination process 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 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 pending | holding change effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the design change effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the cut-in production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the special image | video effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the cut-in effect of a pachinko machine, and a pending | holding change effect. 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 explanatory drawing of the reservation mode determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol change effect execution decision table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the specific effect execution decision table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the execution pattern of the effect during reach display of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the execution pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hold change production execution timing determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol change effect execution timing determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach determination table during reach display of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the button image display mode determination 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 change mode command reception 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. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the specific effect control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the specific effect execution setting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the pending | holding change timing determination process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the symbol change timing determination process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the reach display during stage determination process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the button image display setting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the control process at the time of the reach display in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the pressing operation display control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the reach control during reach display 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 device 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 Out port 19, an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces effects as the game progresses, etc., and a first effect agent device 22a and a second effect agent as effect devices that move at various timings and modes And a device 22b.

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 (5 in this embodiment) of winning balls Will be paid out.
In addition, the installation number and installation position of the general winning opening 14 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, the winning ball is 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 obtain gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.
It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the first start prize opening 15 or the second start prize opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number is acceptable. Good. In addition, the number of winning balls is the same in the start winning opening (second start winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (first start winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. Or it may be different.

  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 second start winning opening 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.
When a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of the prize balls are paid out.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the special winning opening 18, and the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a is almost entered. I can't do it.
In this way, 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 pass through the gate 20, It is possible to enter the starting prize opening 16 and enter the big prize opening 18.

  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. In addition, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. The display unit 21a displays a background image and an effect symbol 50 ( A dummy effect) is displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect is provided for notifying a player of the result of a lottery winning, which will be described later, according to the stop display mode of each effect 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.

As shown in FIG. 3, each of the first stage effect device 22a and the second stage effect device 22b is a ring-shaped plate member having a hollow portion, and the first stage effect device 22a has an effect display. In the lower left front surface of the device 21, it is provided so as to overlap the effect display device 21, and the second effect accessory device 22 b overlaps the effect display device 21 in the lower right front surface of the effect display device 21. Is provided. In the normal state, the first effect actor device 22a is stopped at an initial position where about 1/4 of the upper right appears on the front surface of the effect display device 21, and the remaining portion is stored on the back side of the game board 11. The second stage effect device 22b is stopped at an initial position where about ¼ of the upper left appears on the front surface of the performance display device 21 and the remaining part is stored on the back side of the game board 11 ( (See FIG. 3).
In addition, a first drive solenoid 22c, which will be described later, is provided in the first effect combination device 22a, and a second drive solenoid 22d, which will be described later, is provided in the second effect combination device 22b. And when the predetermined | prescribed effect mentioned later is performed, the 1st effect | action effect | action device 22a and the 2nd effect | action effect device 22b operate | move by operating the 1st drive solenoid 22c and the 2nd drive solenoid 22d, respectively. It moves from the initial position to a predetermined effect execution position on the front surface of the effect display device 21, and all of the first effect agent device 22 a and the second effect agent device 22 b can be displayed on the front surface of the effect display device 21. (See FIG. 40, FIG. 41, etc.).
In addition, as described above, since the first effect agent device 22a and the second effect agent device 22b are located in front of the effect display device 21, the first effect agent device 22a and the second effect agent device Through the hollow portion 22b, the display portion 21a of the effect display device 21 located on the back side can be visually recognized. And in the area | region (2nd holding | holding display area | region 53 mentioned later) corresponding to the hollow part of the 2nd production | presentation actor device 22b in the display part 21a of the effect display apparatus 21, when a predetermined | prescribed effect (holding change effect mentioned later) is performed In, the display corresponding to the effect (the hold display after the change in hold) is performed, but at the time other than the execution of the predetermined effect, the game history is displayed and the contents of various effects are customized. Display (that is, display of content different from display content corresponding to a predetermined effect) is performed.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 1).
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. 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. . Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a or the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is performed, the predetermined effect described above proceeds or the effect is switched to a different effect. It is supposed to be.

  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 control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending device R are provided.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400. Yes.
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 becomes 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 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 the magnetic or radio wave directed to the game board 11 and the game board 11 are shaken. Is connected to the fraud detection sensor 35 for detecting vibration caused by the above. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as a device to be controlled, a start winning port solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 and an open / close door 18b of the big winning port 18 are opened and closed. 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 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 device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, via a game ball lending 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 36a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. 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. 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 or 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, an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting, A command for effect execution is transmitted to an operation control board (not shown) for controlling the movement of the first effect actor device 22a and the second effect agent device 22b.
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. Further, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation board 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. Further, the sub-control board 300 includes a first drive solenoid 22c for moving the first effect agent device 22a and a second drive solenoid 22d for moving the second effect agent device 22b via the operation control board, 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.

  The operation control board controls the operation of the first drive solenoid 22c and the second drive solenoid 22d based on a command from the sub-control board 300. When the first drive solenoid 22c is activated, the first effect actor device 22a is moved in a predetermined manner, and when the second drive solenoid 22d is activated, the second effect agent device 22b is activated in a predetermined manner. It can be moved with.

(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.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state) that combines a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state or a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability) that combines a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. Any gaming state (referred to as a short-time gaming state) 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 the normal gaming state is set immediately after factory shipment or in an initial state after resetting.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, A lottery will be held. 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 the short game state with a high probability.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15. In addition, the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the big prize opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter the second start prize opening 16. During the normal gaming state, the player is allowed to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed) so that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15. During the short-probability gaming state and during the special game, the player receives a second game ball so that the game ball enters the big winning opening 18, or the game ball passes through the gate 20 and enters the second starting winning opening 16. A game ball is launched (so-called right hit) toward the game area 12b.
Specifically, during the high-probability short-time game state and during the special game, the effect display device 21 displays that instructs the player to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b, and sets the normal game state. Then, in the effect display device 21, a display instructing to launch a game ball toward the first game area 12a is performed.

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 done based on various tables for doing so.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination, a bonus symbol random used for determination of a special symbol type, and the above-described variation effect as a random number used for the jackpot lottery. , A variation mode number for determining the pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect pattern), a reach group determination random number used for determination of the variation pattern number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number.
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 jackpot determining 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.
In addition, the random numbers used for determining 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 may be used. Alternatively, 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, random numbers are acquired for the random numbers described above, and each random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It is like that.
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 the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the reserved storage area is also referred to as “hold” or “hold storage”. The figure holding number and the second special figure holding number are also simply referred to as “holding number”.

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. 5 (a), according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determined random number is 1000 to 1219, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0-999, 1220 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 297.9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 1000 to 2119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 999, 2120). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Accordingly, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 58.5.
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 (1000 to 1219) determined to be jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (1000 to 2119) determined to be 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 29, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 30 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 is 15%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 85%.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second start winning prize determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, and the winning symbol random number is 100 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 and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined are both 50%.
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 reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used for determining the variation mode number and variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern are determined based on the determination result. In addition, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number are generated. Then, the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 performs the jackpot lottery based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific aspect (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21) of the changing effect informing the result is determined. The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used to determine the variation time and mode of the variation effect.

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 determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table are used as the preceding steps. At 112, the type of group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state, the type of start winning opening, and the number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number). Here, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, if the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 is lost. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of the game, and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16 when the game state is the short-time game state and the game is lost The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of

  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, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost In the case where the first special figure hold number at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the first special figure hold number at the lottery is 2 or more. The second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).
In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number obtained by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost, the lottery When the number of second special figure reservations at that time is 0 to 3 (that is, whatever the number of second special figure reservations is), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 7C). reference).

7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 299, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 300 to When the second group is determined to be 8999, the fourth 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 The “fifth group” is determined.
As shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the “second group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 900 If it is 9899, the “fourth group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9900-10006, the “fifth 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 8999, the “third group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the “fifth 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.

As will be described later, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the second special figure random number is stored during the short-time gaming state, the second special figure before the start of fluctuation based on the second special figure random number. A pre-determination process is performed for making various determinations regarding the jackpot lottery for random numbers. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the group type, the variation mode number, and the variation pattern number are determined at the start of variation, and also in the above-described prior determination process, based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112 described above. A group type is determined, and further, a later-described variation mode number and variation pattern number are determined.
Here, in determining the group type, the third determination table 112c is always referred to regardless of the number of reservations (second special figure reservation number) at the time of making this determination. The same group type is determined at any point in time even if the number of suspensions at the time of executing the above-described prior determination process is different. As will be described later, since the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are associated with each group, the same variation mode number and variation pattern number are determined at any time.
When the first group or the third group is determined, a reachless variation pattern is determined as the variation display mode of the effect symbol 50 in the first half of the variation effect described later, and the fifth group is determined. The reach variation pattern is determined as the variation display mode of the effect symbol 50 in the first half of the variation effect. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first group or the third group is determined in the prior determination process, the variation display of the effect design 50 in the first half of the variation effect is executed by the reachless variation pattern. If the fifth group is determined, it can be determined that the variation display of the effect symbol 50 in the first half of the variation effect is executed by the reach variation pattern.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the second special figure random number is stored during the short-time gaming state, the above-described pre-determination process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the first special figure random number is stored during the gaming state or when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored during the non-time-saving gaming state, the same prior determination process is executed. Various determinations related to the jackpot lottery may be made before the start of fluctuation.

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 8E, when the first group determination table 113a, which 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 for the fifth group, the determination table 113e for the fifth group that is referred to when the “fifth group” is determined will be described.

  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 When the “fifth group” is selected, the fifth group determination table 113e is selected (see FIGS. 8A to 8E).

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, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters suffixed with “H” is expressed in hexadecimal, and so on), and the first variation table 114a is selected.
As shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “00H” is determined. The second variation table 114b is selected.
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, the variation mode number “00H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the fluctuation mode number “01H” is determined, The fourth variation table 114d is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, according to the fifth group determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the fluctuation mode number “02H” is determined, The fifth variation table 114e is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.

In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each game state at the time of winning the jackpot (that is, at the time of the jackpot lottery) and for each type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is reached.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the first reference that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the non-short game state as the jackpot determination table. A jackpot determination table 113f and a second jackpot determination table 113g that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the short-time gaming state are provided.

  Then, 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 winning is selected, and the above-described determination for lose Similar to the determination based on the table, 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 or X2 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113f is selected, and the jackpot is won in the short-time game state and the special symbol X1 or X2 is selected. Is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113g is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).

As shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the fluctuation mode number of “01H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114f is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number of “03H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
As shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the second When the 31st variation table 114g is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 1399, the variation mode number of “03H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 1400. In the case of 2038, the variation mode number of “04H” is determined and the 33rd variation table 114i is selected.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a determination table for jackpot is provided for each of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of jackpot symbol, but the start winning prize in which the game ball has entered In consideration of the type of mouth, a determination table for jackpots may be provided for each of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, the type of the start winning opening, and the type of jackpot symbol.

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 10I, 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 fifth variation table 114e, as well as the 30th variation table 114f, the 31st variation table 114g, the 32nd variation table 114h, and the 33rd variation determined when the jackpot lottery result is a big win. The table 114i will be described.

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 249 (that is, whatever the variation pattern random number is), “00H”. The variation pattern number is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “05H” is determined.

As shown in FIG. 10G, according to the 31st variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), according to the 32nd variation table 114h, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 90 to 90. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “A7H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern table 114, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to the variation pattern random number (see FIG. 10).

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of variation (that is, at the start of variation display of a special symbol to be described later (at the start of variation production)), and the lottery lottery As a result of the jackpot lottery, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the gaming state and the number of holds (first special figure hold number, second special figure hold number) at the time of the jackpot lottery Is done. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Here, 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 operation table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-described various processes and special game control. Yes.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first variation time) is defined as the variation time determination table 115. 115a and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the latter half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter variation time) is defined (FIGS. 11A and 11B). b)).

When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first 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 latter variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first-half variation time and the second-half variation time determined in this way corresponds to the entire variation time of the variation effect informing the lottery result.
Further, based on the determined variation time, the effect display device 21 performs the variation effect, and the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) displays the variation of the special symbol. Is done. More specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the determined variation time. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the determined variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  For example, when the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “07H”, the first half variation time of “30 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “03H”, and the variation The second half fluctuation time of “60 seconds” is determined in correspondence with the pattern number “07H”. The total value of “90 seconds (= 30 seconds + 60 seconds)” is the entire variation time of the variation effect, that is, the variation display time of the special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the fluctuation mode number of “00H” or “04H” has a first half fluctuation time of “0 seconds”, and when this fluctuation mode number is determined, The first half of the variation effect is not executed, and only the second half of the variation effect is executed based on the determined variation pattern number. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the variation mode number “00H” is determined only when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the variation mode number is determined. In some cases, the display of the loss is always performed in the variation effect.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, 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 A variation pattern command corresponding to the number is generated and 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. According to the first operation table 116a, the game ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 16 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.

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. According to the second operation table 116b, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 116a is executed four times. In addition, the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 116a.
Note that the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired during the special game is more likely when the special symbol X1 is determined than when the special symbol X2 is determined.

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, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability short-time gaming state regardless of whether the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined. Is set. In addition, the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”) and the number of times of continuing the short time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short time number”) are set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high-probability short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 100 times. In addition, when the jackpot is won while the game state continues, the high-accuracy count and the short-time count are set again. Therefore, after the special game is over, the high probability short-time gaming state is set, and if all the lottery results are lost without losing the big win while the gaming state continues, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. Will be.
Note that the gaming state after the end of the special game is not based on the same gaming state when any special symbol is determined, but is different based on the type of the special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery. A gaming state (for example, a gaming state combining a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a gaming state combining a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, etc.) may be set.

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.
In the present specification, as described above, the fact that the winning determination random number is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area is also referred to as “normal-purpose hold”.

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. Further, 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 selected based on the acquired hit determination 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 includes a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, a second start winning opening opening control table 120, and the like as tables relating to control of variation of the normal symbol and opening / closing of the movable piece 16b. ing.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. The fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is associated with the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol. Then, as described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, the variation pattern of the normal symbol (that is, the variation time of the normal symbol). ) Is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, The symbol variation time is determined to be 0.6 seconds. When the variation time of the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time of the normal symbol. When the winning symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as a loss, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. 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. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 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.

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of processing executed on the main control board 100 as the above-described special figure game, general figure game, and special game progress will be described using a flowchart.
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 performs processing such as port output for outputting each data signal created in step 207 and command transmission for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Execute the process. 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 jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering 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 time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering 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 sensor 15a has been input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 1st start winning opening detection sensor 15a not being input, the process at the time of the 1st starting 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 sensor 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 process at the time of a 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. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the process at the time of the second start winning a prize detection of step 302 mentioned above is demonstrated 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 prize detection sensor 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection sensor 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 sensor 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 a 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 604.

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, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 609.
In step 609, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (that is, the high probability short-time gaming state). And when it determines with it not being a time saving gaming state (namely, it is a non-time saving gaming state), the process at the time of a 2nd start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step 610.

  In step 610, the main CPU 101 determines various types of lottery for the jackpot before the start of fluctuation based on the second special figure random number (when the second special figure random number is stored as pending). A pre-determination process for performing the determination is executed. And the process at the time of a 2nd start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the pre-determination process of step 610 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 acquires one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 603 described above. The jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the jackpot determination 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 651.

  In step 651, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the result of the determination in the above step 650 is a big hit, the second start winning mouth determination table 111b is acquired, and the second reserved storage area is stored in the table and in the above step 604. 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, when the result of the determination in step 650 described above is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is Y2 (the loss 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 652.

In step 652, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 651 described above is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 655. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 653.
In step 653, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 652 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 654.

In step 654, 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 653 and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to Step 659.
Further, in step 655 which proceeds when it is determined in step 652 that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the current number of holds (second special figure hold number). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 656.

In step 656, the main CPU 101 determines based on the current gaming state and the number of reserves confirmed in step 655 described above, and the type of the start winning opening that the game ball has entered (that is, the second starting winning opening 16). The corresponding reach group determined random number determination table 112 is acquired. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the third determination table 112c is always acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 657.
In step 657, the main CPU 101 determines the reach group determination random number stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 605 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 acquired in step 656 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 658.

In step 658, 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 657 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 659.
In step 659, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) acquired in step 654 described above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 acquired in step 658 (for loss). The change mode number determination process for determining the change mode number and the change pattern lottery table 114 is executed based on the determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 606 described above. To do. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 660.

In step 660, the main CPU 101 obtains the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 659 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 661.
In step 661, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 acquired in step 660 described above and the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 607 described above. A variation pattern number determination process for determining a number is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 662.

In step 662, the main CPU 101 determines the result of the jackpot lottery determined in the above-described step 650 (bonus or lose), the special symbol type determined in the above-described step 651, and the variation mode determined in the above-described step 659. The advance determination command corresponding to the number and the variation pattern number determined in step 661 is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.
Although not particularly illustrated, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a prior determination command table, and the prior determination command table includes the above determination result (the result of the jackpot lottery, the type of special symbol). , Variation mode number and variation pattern number) are determined in advance. The main CPU 101 can obtain a prior determination command corresponding to the determination result described above with reference to the prior determination command table. Then, the preliminary determination process ends.
As a result of the above processing, for the newly stored second special figure random number (hold), the result of the jackpot lottery determined at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, the special symbol type, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are By the determination command, it is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in advance (that is, before the start of fluctuation) when the hold is stored.

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 one 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 acquires one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores the acquired table and the predetermined 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 jackpot determination 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 step 803 or step described above are acquired. In step 804, the special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the predetermined 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 temporary storage 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 the 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 change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 determines the variation effect 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 predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. The pattern determination process is executed. 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 fluctuation display is not performed, and when a predetermined demonstration start time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed without the special symbol fluctuation display being performed. The demonstration command for displaying the demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. 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). And confirming the starting game entrance and the current gaming state and the current number of holds (the number of the first special figure hold, the number of the second special figure hold) Check. 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 predetermined 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. And the group type 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). The change mode number and the change pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804 described above, and the determined change mode number is determined. Is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern lottery table 114 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 114 acquired in step 908 and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804. And the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage 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 and the variation mode number and variation pattern number stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. 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 stored in the predetermined temporary storage area, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. To do. 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 timer 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 timer 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 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.
In step 1103, 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 turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, 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 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1105.
In step 1105, 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 not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning and the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped (special symbol X1 or X2). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “16” as the number of rounds if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, and rounds if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2. Set “4” as the number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1110.

In step 1110, 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 post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1111 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and produces a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. Stored in the transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1112.

  In step 1112, 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 post-stop processing ends.

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 opening time timer counter in step 1108 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 prize opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special prize opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. 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. If it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
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 special winning opening and 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 rounds 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 rounds decremented in step 1207 is “0”. When it is determined that the number of rounds is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of rounds 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 ending time timer counter, and an ending command indicating that the ending process is started is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. 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 ending time 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 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the ended special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 117 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above, Set the game state after the end of the special game.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 or X2, the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are both turned on, Also set “100”.
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 gaming state designation command includes information that the high-probability gaming flag set in step 1301 is on, information that the short-time gaming flag is on, high-probability count information, and short-time count information. include. 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 process (step 1404) is executed. 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 next 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 predetermined 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 determines a winning random number stored in a predetermined processing area with reference to the non-time saving determination table 118a. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined 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 not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined general-purpose storage 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, the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined common memory area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next 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 usual variable time timer counter when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, and when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, Set “0.6 seconds” to the variable time timer 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. As a result, 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 normal symbol variation time 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 normal figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time timer 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 normal stop display time set in the normal stop display time timer counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said normal symbol 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 normal map 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 not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704. On the other hand, 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.
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, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. 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 16c 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, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special figure game, the general figure game, and the special game are advanced. 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 the commands, so that the sub-control board 300 causes the progress of the game. The control of the production accompanying the is executed.
In the following, it is executed during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery, the hold display effect for performing display in a predetermined mode based on the storage of the hold, the variation effect according to the reach variation pattern described later A description will be given of a specific effect that is executed after the reach display is performed in the case of being executed, and that gives notification regarding the execution of the reach display effect and the effect during the reach display that suggests the degree of expectation for the big win. Here, the contents of each effect when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state (that is, the high-probability short-time gaming state) will be described, and each case where the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the normal gaming state) Description of the contents of the production is omitted.

(Overview of variable production)
In the changing effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the changing 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, after the start of the special symbol variation display, the variation display of all the production symbols 50 is started from the state where all the production symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 36A and 36B). 37 (a) and (b)), then, the effect symbol 50 located on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol), the effect symbol 50 located on the right side (hereinafter referred to as the second stop symbol), and the center The effect symbols 50 (hereinafter referred to as third stop symbols) to be displayed are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 36 (c) to (e) and FIGS. 37 (c) to (e)).
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.

Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol and the second stop symbol, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols. A reach variation pattern in which the stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed) is provided. Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like.
In the reach fluctuation pattern, a reach development effect is displayed in which a predetermined development image or the like is displayed on the effect display device 21 after the reach is displayed, and then a development variation pattern for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 38, FIG. 39, etc.) ), An undeveloped variation pattern (not shown in particular) is provided for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery without executing the reach development effect after the reach display.
In the variation pattern with development, a predetermined image indicating that the reach has occurred instead of performing the reach display without performing the reach display in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol. You may make it alert | report by displaying.

Also, in the variation pattern with development, a normal development pattern (see FIG. 38) in which a development image in which the production symbols 50 are destroyed one after another is displayed, and a development image (BATTLE image) in which a predetermined character battles are displayed. In addition, a special development pattern (see FIG. 39 and the like) is provided in which the result of the big hit lottery is notified based on the battle result.
Further, in the special development pattern, a definite pattern (see FIG. 46) for displaying a special image (for example, an image of “helper's visit!”) That informs that the jackpot is won during the display of the development image. A non-deterministic pattern (see FIG. 39, etc.) is provided in which the lottery result is notified only by the final display result (match result) of the developed image without displaying the special image.

  And about these reach fluctuation patterns, the level of possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot is set separately. Thus, the player's expectation on the jackpot can be changed according to the reach variation pattern to be executed.

  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 (operation dial 9a, operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during display of the developed image.

Note that with the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, there is a variation effect until the presence / absence of reach display is notified after the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started (that is, until the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed). This corresponds to the first half, and the period from when the presence / absence of reach display is informed until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the variation of the effect symbol 50 ends) corresponds to the latter half of the variation effect.
When the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “00H”, the first half of the variation effect is executed by the variation pattern without reach, and when it is other than “00H”, the variation by the reach variation pattern is performed. The first half of the production is executed. When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the first half of the variation effect is always executed by the reach variation pattern (see FIG. 9).

Next, 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. 47, a variation effect determination table 121 for determining a variation effect mode is stored. The variation effect determination table 121 includes a first half aspect determination table 121a (see FIG. 47A) for determining the first half aspect of the variation effect and a second half for determining the second half aspect of the variation effect. A mode determination table 121b (see FIG. 47B).

In the first half mode determination table 121a, the fluctuation mode number corresponding to the fluctuation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 and the first half fluctuation effect acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Corresponding to each random number, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is defined.
In this first-half mode determination table 121a, for each variation mode number and first-half variation effect random number, an aspect (reach-less variation pattern, reach variation) from when the effect symbol 50 starts the variation display until the presence / absence of reach display is notified. Pattern) is defined (see FIG. 47A). When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the fluctuation mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half fluctuation effect random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). At the same time, the first half mode determination table 121a is acquired. Then, based on the acquired first half variation effect random number and the first half mode determination table 121a, the mode of the first half portion of the variation effect is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), according to the first half mode determination table 121a, when the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command received by the sub CPU 301 is “00H”, the variation is performed. A reachless variation pattern is determined as an aspect of the first half of the performance. When the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command received by the sub CPU 301 is “02H”, “03H”, or “04H”, the reach variation pattern is determined as the first half of the variation effect. The

In the latter half mode determination table 121b, the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 and the latter half variation effect acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). In association with each random number, the second half of the variation effect is defined.
In the latter half mode determination table 121b, a mode (normal development pattern, non-deterministic pattern, fixed pattern) until the third stop symbol is stopped after the presence / absence of reach display is notified for each variation pattern command and the second half variation effect random number. Etc.). Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation pattern command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires the latter half variation effect random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). At the same time, the second half mode determination table 121b is acquired. Then, based on the acquired second half variation effect random number and the second half aspect determination table 121b, the second half aspect of the variation effect is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47B, according to the latter half mode determination table 121b, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received by the sub CPU 301 is “06H” or “07H”. In this case, a normal development pattern or a non-deterministic pattern is determined as an aspect of the latter half of the variation effect. When the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received by the sub CPU 301 is “A6H” or “A7H”, the normal development pattern, the non-deterministic pattern, or the definite pattern is used as the second half of the variation effect. Is determined.

47 (a) and 47 (b), the number written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number is associated with the above mode is the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection area The selection ratio is shown.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the variation mode number is “00H”, a reachless variation pattern is always determined, and the variation pattern number is “02H”, “03H”, or “04H”. Whenever there is a reach variation pattern is determined.
In addition, when the variation pattern number is “06H” or “07H” (that is, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost), when the variation pattern number is “A6H” or “A7H” (that is, The special development pattern (non-deterministic pattern, deterministic pattern) is set to be easier to select than the case where the jackpot lottery result is a big win. Therefore, when the second half of the variation effect is executed by the special development pattern, the expectation for winning the jackpot is higher than when the second half of the variation effect is executed by the normal development pattern.

(Overview of hold display effect)
The hold display effect is a display in a predetermined display manner in the effect display device 21 when the hold storage is performed or when the hold storage is read out. Here, only the hold display effect based on the hold memory of the second special figure random number will be described, and the description of the hold display effect based on the hold memory of the first special figure random number will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 36 and the like, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 is provided with a first reserved display area 52 for the second special figure random number outside the outer periphery of the second effect accessory device 22b that stops at the initial position. It has been. When the second special figure random number is stored on hold, a hold display indicating that the hold storage has been made is performed in the first hold display area 52, and the hold number is notified to the player by the hold display. It has become so.
Specifically, the readout that displays the read hold (that is, the hold that is the subject of the change display of the special symbol at the present time, hereinafter referred to as “the hold”) is displayed at the bottom of the first hold display area 52. A hold display unit 52a is provided, and on the upper side of the read hold display unit 52a, a first hold display unit 52b, a second hold display unit 52c, and a third hold display unit 52d that display stored holds in the order of storage. A fourth hold display section 52e is provided. Then, the number of second special figure reservations is indicated by four hold display parts of the first hold display part 52b, the second hold display part 52c, the third hold display part 52d, and the fourth hold display part 52e. .

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the second reserved storage area for storing the second special figure random number is provided in the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100, but the sub control board 300 is provided. The sub-RAM 303 is also provided with a second reserved storage area for storing jackpot information related to the second special figure random number, advance determination information such as a variation mode number and a variation pattern number included in the advance determination command, and the like.
The second 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 52b, Hereinafter, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit correspond to the second hold display unit 52c to the fourth hold display unit 52e, respectively. And if hold information is memorize | stored in each memory | storage part, hold display will be performed in a corresponding hold display part. Further, when the hold information stored in the first storage unit is read, the hold information is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303, and the special symbol variable display and variable effect are started. Along with this, a hold display for the hold (read hold) is performed in the read hold display unit 52a.

For example, when the special symbol fluctuation display and fluctuation effect are not executed and the second special figure hold number is “0”, the read hold display section 52a, the first hold display section 52b, and the second hold display section. No hold display is performed on any of 52c, third hold display portion 52d, and fourth hold display portion 52e. In this case, when the hold storage is performed, the hold information is stored in the first storage unit, so that the hold display is performed in the first hold display unit 52b. After that, when the hold memory is read and the variation display and variation effect of the special symbol are started, the hold display in the first hold display unit 52b is shifted to the read hold display unit 52a, and the read hold display unit 52a While the hold display is performed, the hold display in the first hold display unit 52b is deleted.
In addition, when the special symbol variation display and the variation effect are being executed and the second special figure reservation number is “3”, the hold information is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Therefore, the hold display is performed in the read hold display unit 52a, and the hold display is performed in the first hold display unit 52b, the second hold display unit 52c, and the third hold display unit 52d. Thereafter, when the variation display and variation effect of the special symbol being executed are finished, the hold storage in the first storage unit is read, and when the variation display and variation effect of the next special symbol is started, the first hold display The hold display in the part 52b is shifted to the read hold display part 52a, the hold display in the second hold display part 52c is shifted to the first hold display part 52b, and the hold display in the third hold display part 52d is the second hold display part. Shifting to 52c, the hold display in each hold display section is updated, and the hold display in the third hold display section 52d is erased (see FIGS. 36A and 36B, etc.).

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a rendition display is performed when a variation effect is performed by a variation pattern (that is, a reach variation pattern) with development in the short-time gaming state, the read hold display unit 52a Is displayed in the area corresponding to the hollow portion of the second effect accessory device 22b in the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 (hereinafter referred to as the second hold display region 53). All the hold displays performed in the hold display area 52 are deleted (see FIGS. 37 and 38).
Although not shown in particular, the hold display in the first hold display area 52 is not performed until the result of the jackpot lottery is notified after the reach display is performed in the above case, At a predetermined position of the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, the second special figure reservation number is notified by a numerical display or the like. In addition, in the second hold display area 53, as described above, a display for customizing the display of the game history and the contents of various effects is performed except when the reach display is performed and the above-described hold display is performed. When the above-described hold display is performed, these displays are erased.
Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the reach display is performed, only the hold display performed in the read hold display unit 52a moves into the second hold display area 53 and continues in the area. Hold display.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a display mode of the hold display, a mode in which a white circle is displayed (hereinafter referred to as white hold), a mode in which a blue circle is displayed (hereinafter referred to as blue hold) ), A mode in which a red circle is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “red hold”), and a mode in which a gold circle is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “gold hold”) are provided (see FIG. 36, etc.), When it is made, the hold display is performed according to any display mode. And about the display mode of these holding | maintenance displays, the level of the possibility of being displayed when winning a jackpot is set separately. Thereby, the player's expectation with respect to the jackpot can be changed according to the mode in the hold display.
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a hold change effect in which the display mode of the hold display at the time when the hold storage is performed is switched to another display mode with a higher expectation of jackpot ( (See FIG. 41). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation effect based on the read hold (the hold) is performed according to the reach change pattern, the hold change effect is executed for the hold display of the hold. It has become. The hold change effect for the hold is set to be executed at a predetermined timing after the reach display is performed during the change effect.

For example, when a hold display by blue hold is performed for the stored hold at the time when the hold is made, from the hold display by blue hold after the reach display during the fluctuating effect performed by reading this hold Assume that execution of a hold change effect that switches to a hold display due to red hold is determined. Then, from the time when the hold storage is performed until the stored change effect of the hold is started, the first hold display unit 52b, the second hold display unit 52c, the third hold display unit 52d, and the fourth hold The hold display by the blue hold is performed in the corresponding hold display section in the display section 52e. Then, when the stored pending variation effect is started, the readout suspension display unit 52a performs the pending display by the blue suspension until the reach display is performed in the variation effect. Thereafter, when the reach display is performed, the hold display by the blue hold performed in the read hold display unit 52a moves to the second hold display area 53, and the hold display by the blue hold is continuously performed in the area ( FIG. 41 (a)). Then, when it is time to execute the hold change effect, the second effect accessory device 22b moves to the effect execution position (in this embodiment, a position corresponding to the substantially central right portion of the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21). (See FIGS. 41 (b) and (c)). Then, since the hollow part of the 2nd production | presentation actor apparatus 22b will also move, the 2nd holding | maintenance display area 53 will also move in connection with this, and by the blue holding in the 2nd holding | maintenance display area 53 of a movement destination The hold display is performed (see FIG. 41B), and then the hold display by the blue hold is switched to the hold display by the red hold (see FIG. 41C). Then, when the hold change effect ends, the second effect actor device 22b returns to the initial position, and accordingly, the second hold display area 53 also returns to the original position, and the second hold display area 53 at the original position. The hold display by red hold is performed (see FIG. 41 (d)).
Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the second hold display area 53 where the hold display is performed moves to a predetermined position on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, and the moved second hold display area At 53, the hold change effect is executed.
The hold change effect may be executed not in the moved second hold display area 53 but in the second hold display area 53 at the initial position.

In addition, a plurality of display mode switching modes are provided, and for these modes, the level of possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot is set separately. Thereby, the player's expectation with respect to the jackpot can be changed according to the mode of switching the hold display. This hold change effect corresponds to a reach display effect described later.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a pending change effect may be executed in conjunction with the execution of a specific effect described later. The mode of the pending change effect when the specific effect is executed will be described later.

It should be noted that the display mode of the hold display for the stored hold (hereinafter referred to as the initial hold display mode), whether or not to execute the hold change effect, and the hold display when executing the hold change effect at the time when the hold storage is made. The mode of switching is determined based on the variation pattern number included in the prior determination command acquired from the main control board 100 at the time when the hold storage is performed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 has a hold mode determination table for determining an initial hold display mode, whether or not to execute a hold change effect, and a mode of switching the hold display. 122 is stored.
In the hold mode determination table 122, the change pattern number included in the prior determination command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 and the hold mode determination acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Corresponding to each random number, the initial hold display mode, whether or not to execute the hold change effect, and the mode of switching the hold display are determined. Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the advance determination command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 obtains one hold mode determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). At the same time, based on the acquired hold mode determination random number and the hold mode determination table 122, the initial hold display mode, whether or not to execute the hold change effect, and the mode of switching the hold display are determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the prior determination command received by the sub CPU 301 is “06H”, “07H”, “A6H”, or “A7H”, the initial value As the hold display mode, either white hold or blue hold is determined. If white hold is determined as the initial hold display mode, the change is not executed (that is, the white hold is not changed), the mode is switched from white hold to blue hold, and white hold to red hold. The mode of switching to white hold, the switch from white hold to blue hold, and the mode of switching to red hold, and the mode of switching from white hold to red hold and further switching to gold hold are determined. In addition, when blue hold is determined as the initial hold display mode, the change is not executed (that is, the blue hold is not changed), the mode is switched from blue hold to red hold, blue hold to gold hold The mode to be switched to, the mode to switch from blue hold to red hold, and further to gold hold is determined.
Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after the reach display during the variation effect, the hold change is set once and the hold change is set twice.
Also, in FIG. 48, the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number is associated with the above contents are the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area (selection ratio of the selection area), as described above. Is shown.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the variation effect based on the read hold (the hold) is performed according to the reach change pattern, the hold change effect with respect to the hold display of the hold. Is set to execute the hold change effect for the hold at a predetermined timing after the reach display is performed during the change effect, but is not limited to this. For example, during a variation effect that is executed before a variation effect based on the hold (that is, during a change effect based on a hold stored before the hold), the hold change effect is performed on the hold display of the hold You may be able to do it. Moreover, before the reach display is performed during the fluctuating effect based on the hold, the hold change effect for the hold display of the hold may be executed. Further, even when the variation effect based on the hold is executed by the change pattern without reach, the hold change effect for the hold display of the hold may be executed.
In addition, the display mode of the hold display is not limited to the above-described content, and for example, a mode in which a circle of another color is displayed or a mode in which other shapes (stars, characters, etc.) are displayed. May be provided. Further, the mode of the change in hold is not limited to the above-described content, and a mode in which the change in hold is performed three times or more may be provided.

(Outline of Reach Display Production)
As described above, the reach display effect is executed after the reach display during the change effect is performed when the change effect is executed according to the reach change pattern, and indicates the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. .
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as the reach display effect, the above-described hold change effect, the symbol change effect in which the changing effect symbol 50 switches to a different effect symbol 50, and a cut-in in which a predetermined cut-in image is displayed. An effect and a special image effect in which a predetermined special image is displayed are provided.
Note that the reach display effect is not limited to these, and for example, an accessory action effect in which a predetermined accessory effect device operates in a predetermined manner may be provided.

(Outline of design change production)
As described above, the symbol change effect is such that the effect symbol 50 being changed in the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 is switched to a different effect symbol 50, and is executed during the change effect due to the change pattern with development (reach change pattern). Is done.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation effect is executed by the variation pattern with development, the developed image is displayed on the substantially entire surface of the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 after the reach display. Therefore, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed at the upper right corner of the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 38, FIG. 42, etc.). Then, when the symbol change effect is executed, when the execution timing of the effect is reached, the effect symbol 50 variably displayed at the right corner of the display unit 21a moves to the substantially central portion of the display unit 21a, In this substantially central portion, the effect design 50 is switched (see FIG. 42B). Thereafter, the switched effect design 50 moves again to the right corner of the display unit 21a, and the variable display is continued at the right corner (see FIG. 42C).

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the symbol change effect may be executed in conjunction with the execution of the specific effect described later. The aspect of the symbol change effect when the specific effect is executed will be described later.

Whether or not the symbol change effect can be executed is determined based on the variation pattern number included in the prior determination command acquired from the main control board 100 at the time when the reserved storage is performed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a symbol change effect execution determination table 123 for determining whether or not the symbol change effect can be executed.
In the symbol change effect execution determination table 123, the variation pattern number included in the prior determination command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and the symbol acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Whether or not to execute the symbol change effect is determined in association with each change determining random number. Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives a pre-determination command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires a symbol change determination random number of 1 from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). At the same time, based on the acquired symbol change determination random number and the symbol change effect execution determination table 123, it is determined whether or not the symbol change effect can be executed.

In addition, in FIG. 49, the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number is associated with whether or not the design change effect can be executed are the same as described above, in the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area (the selection Area selection ratio).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation pattern number corresponding to the prior determination command received by the sub CPU 301 is “06H” or “07H” (that is, in the case of loss), “A6H” or “ In the case of “A7H” (that is, in the case of a big hit), the symbol change effect is set to be more likely to be executed. Therefore, when the symbol change effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the jackpot is higher than when the symbol change effect is not executed.

Although not specifically shown, there are various modes of switching the effect symbol 50 in the symbol change effect (the type of effect symbol 50 after switching, the image displayed during the switching, etc.) Thus, the symbol change effect is executed.
In addition, for each production symbol 50, the level of possibility of being displayed when winning a jackpot is set separately, and the expectation degree of winning a jackpot can be changed according to the displayed presentation symbol 50 You may do it. And when set in this way, in the symbol change effect, it is set so that the initially displayed effect symbol 50 can be switched to the effect symbol 50 having a higher degree of expectation of winning the jackpot than the effect symbol 50. May be.
Further, the number of symbol change effects executed after the reach display during the change effect is not particularly limited, and may be set to be executed only once, or may be executed twice or more. May be set.

(Outline of cut-in production)
As described above, the cut-in effect is a display in which a predetermined cut-in image (in this embodiment, a character image “UP!”) Is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, and a developed variation pattern (reach) This is executed during variation production by the variation pattern).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a cut-in effect, a weak cut-in effect is displayed in which a relatively small cut-in image is displayed near the center or slightly above the display unit 21a as a cut-in effect (FIG. 43). (B)), and a strong cut-in effect in which a relatively large cut-in image from the center of the display unit 21a to the center bottom is displayed on the developed image being displayed (FIG. 43 (c)). )) Is provided. Note that the types of cut-in effects are not limited to these, and cut-in effects or the like in which cut-in images of different modes (for example, display colors and display contents) are displayed may be provided.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, the above-mentioned cut-in effect may be performed in conjunction with execution of the specific effect mentioned later. The aspect of the cut-in effect when the specific effect is executed will be described later.

(Outline of special video production)
As described above, the special video effect is one in which a predetermined special video is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, and is executed during the variation effect by the development variation pattern (reach variation pattern). In this special video effect, a special video is displayed in the vicinity of the approximate center of the display unit 21a so as to overlap the developed image being displayed (see FIG. 44B). In addition, although not specifically illustrated, as the special video displayed in the special video effect, a plurality of types having different video contents and display times are provided, and the special video effect is executed by any one of the special videos. It will be.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, the above-mentioned special video effect may be performed in conjunction with execution of the specific effect mentioned later. The aspect of the special video effect when the specific effect is executed will be described later.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-described reach display effect can be executed when the variable effect is performed by the non-deterministic pattern in the special development pattern, but when the variable effect is performed by the confirmed pattern. It is set not to be executed.
Here, whether or not to execute the above-described hold change effect and whether or not to execute the symbol change effect is determined at the time when the hold storage is made, but the type of the change effect is stored at the start of the change effect (stored Determined when reading pending). Therefore, although execution of the pending change effect and the symbol change effect is determined, there is a case where execution of the variable effect based on the confirmed pattern is determined. Therefore, in this case, the determined hold change effect or symbol change effect is set to be canceled. By setting in this way, when the variation effect is performed according to the confirmed pattern, the hold change effect and the symbol change effect are not executed.
In order to prevent the on-hold change effect and the symbol change effect from being executed when the fluctuating effect is performed according to the confirmed pattern, execution of the on-hold change effect and the symbol change effect is determined at the time when the on-hold storage is made. In such a case, the fixed pattern may be set so as not to be determined as the type of variation effect.

(Outline of specific production)
As described above, the specific effect is a notification regarding the execution of the reach display effect. Specifically, the specific effect can be executed during the variable effect by the special development pattern (non-deterministic pattern or fixed pattern). This is to notify the number of executions and the execution timing of the reach display effect executed during the variation effect.

In this specific effect, button images simulating the operation buttons 9b are displayed in a vertical line up to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) on the left side of the display unit 21a (see FIG. 41 (a) and the like). When a predetermined timing is reached during the fluctuating effect, a display prompting the player to press the operation button 9b in the button image positioned at the bottom of the displayed button images (in this embodiment, “PUSH! Is displayed (see FIG. 41 (a) and the like). Then, when the operation button 9b is pressed until a predetermined operation effective time (2 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the display is performed, a display that destroys the button image is performed, The button image is erased (see FIGS. 41B and 41C, etc.), and any one of the hold change effect, the symbol change effect, the cut-in effect, or the special video effect is executed (FIGS. 41C and 41C). d) etc.). And the same process is performed about all the button images currently displayed on the display part 21a.
In this way, in the specific effect, the number of reach display effects to be executed during the variable effect is notified by the number of displayed button images, and the reach display is being displayed by a prompt to press the operation button 9b. The execution timing of the production is notified. Therefore, when the specific effect is executed, the player can grasp the number of reach display effects to be executed during the change effect before the reach display effect is executed. It is possible to enhance the interest in

Hereinafter, the flow of execution of the specific effect and the aspect of the reach display effect when the specific effect is executed will be described more specifically.
Here, when a variation effect is performed by a non-deterministic pattern, execution of a specific effect during the variation effect is determined, and in order of hold change effect (blue hold → red hold) → design change effect → weak cut-in effect The above description is given by taking as an example the case where execution of three reach display effects is determined.

In the case where the specific effect is executed during the changing effect, the acquired number suggesting effect can be executed between the start of the changing effect and the reach display. As shown in FIG. 39C, the acquired number suggesting effect is a display that suggests the number of button images displayed in the specific effect (that is, the number of executions of the reach display effect during the variable effect). Yes, when the acquisition number suggestion effect is executed, when the reach display is performed in the variation effect, a display indicating that the number of button images displayed in the acquisition number suggestion effect has been acquired is displayed (FIG. 39 (d)), and then the number of button images is displayed on the display unit 21a (see FIG. 39 (e)).
On the other hand, when the specific effect is not executed during the changing effect, the acquisition number suggesting effect is not executed, and the button image is not displayed.

In the acquisition number suggestion effect, all of the number of button images displayed in the specific effect may be displayed, or a part of the button images may be displayed instead of all of them. When a part is displayed, when the reach display is performed in the variation effect, the number of button images displayed in the acquired number suggestion effect is displayed, and the first reach after the reach display is performed. You may make it perform the display which adds the remaining number of button images at any time until the production | presentation during a display is performed (refer FIG.39 (e) and (f)). Moreover, when performing the display which adds a button image, you may make it act | operate the 1st production | use effect actor apparatus 22a (refer FIG.39 (f)).
Even if a specific effect is executed during a variable effect, the acquisition number suggesting effect is not executed, and the reach image is not displayed when reach display is performed in the variable effect. All the number of button images displayed in the specific effect may be displayed at any point in time from when the effect is performed until the first reach display effect is executed (see FIG. 40).
By setting as described above, it is possible to increase variations in the display of the button image in the specific effect, so that the effect of the effect is improved and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the variation effect is performed by the fixed pattern in the special development pattern, the reach display effect is not executed. In the event that is performed, the acquisition number suggestion effect is executed, and when the reach display is performed in the variation effect, the button image can be displayed and the button image can be displayed. (See FIGS. 46 (a) and 46 (b)). Note that the button image displayed in this case is deleted together with the display of the special image for notifying that the jackpot is won, and the variation effect is executed without performing the reach display effect. (Refer to Drawing 46 (c)-(e)).
By setting as described above, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether the variation effect is performed by a confirmed pattern or a non-deterministic pattern depending on whether or not the acquisition number suggestion effect is executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. It can be done.

  Since the execution of the three reach display effects is determined as described above, three button images are displayed on the display unit 21a (see FIG. 39E). Thereafter, the display of the developed image is started (that is, the reach development effect is started), and when the execution timing of the hold change effect is reached, the button image displayed at the bottom of the three button images as described above. In response to this, a display prompting the user to press the operation button 9b is displayed (see FIG. 41A). When the operation button 9b is pressed and the button image is destroyed until the operation effective time elapses, a red circle appears from the button image, and the second effect material device 22b is displayed. Moves to the effect execution position (see FIG. 41B). Thereafter, a display is displayed in which the red circle moves to the second effect accessory device 22b, and the hold display by blue hold in the second hold display area 53 is switched to the hold display by red hold (FIG. 41 (b) and (c)).

  Further, when the execution timing of the symbol change effect is reached, the same processing for the button image is performed (see FIG. 42A), and when the operation button 9b is pressed, the button image is destroyed (see FIG. 42). FIG. 42 (b)). Although not shown in particular, when display that destroys the button image is performed, an image showing the changed effect design 50 (here, “7”) appears from the button image, and the image is displayed on the display unit 21a. While moving to the substantially central portion, the effect symbol 50 that has been variably displayed at the right corner of the display portion 21a moves to the substantially central portion of the display portion 21a (see FIG. 42B). Then, the effect symbol 50 variably displayed in the substantially central portion is switched to a different effect symbol 50 (see FIG. 42B).

  Furthermore, when the execution timing of the weak cut-in effect is reached, the same processing for the button image is performed (see FIG. 43A), and when the operation button 9b is pressed, the button image is destroyed. (See FIG. 43 (b)). When a display that destroys the button image is performed, a small cut-in image appears from the button image, and the cut-in image moves to a position slightly above the center of the display unit 21a. Then, the cut-in image is displayed for a predetermined time near the center or slightly above the display portion 21a (see FIG. 43B).

  Note that, even when a special video effect is performed during a specific effect, the same processing as the execution of the above-described weak cut-in effect is performed. Specifically, when a display that destroys the button image is performed, a special video appears from the button image, and the special video moves to approximately the vicinity of the center of the display unit 21a. Then, the special video is displayed for a predetermined time in the vicinity of the approximate center of the display unit 21a (see FIG. 44B).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when two or more button images are displayed, a display that prompts the user to press the operation button 9b for the plurality of button images may be performed at the same timing. Yes (see FIG. 45 (a)). That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a specific effect is executed, a plurality of reach-display effects can be executed at the same timing.
When a display prompting the user to press the operation button 9b is performed on a plurality of button images at the same timing, the operation button 9b is pressed corresponding to each button image on which the display is performed. Thus, a plurality of reach display effects are executed in parallel on the display unit 21a (see FIGS. 45A to 45C).
By setting in this way, the production effect of the effect during reach display is improved, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced.

(Outline of various decisions regarding execution of specific effects)
Next, various decisions regarding execution of the specific effect will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, whether or not a specific effect can be executed is first determined when a variable effect is performed by a special development pattern (non-deterministic pattern, fixed pattern). In addition, when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed, the number of button images to be displayed (that is, the number of reach display effects to be executed during the variation effect) and a display prompting the user to press the operation button 9b are displayed. The timing (that is, the execution timing of the reach display effect during the variation effect) is determined, and the type of reach display effect to be executed for each button image is determined. Further, the mode for displaying the button image (that is, whether or not to execute the acquired number suggesting effect, the number of button images suggested by the acquired number suggesting effect) is determined.

(Summary of the decision on whether or not to execute a specific performance)
As shown in FIG. 50, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a specific effect execution determination table 124 for determining whether or not the specific effect can be executed.
The specific effect execution determination table 124 is acquired within the variation effect type (determined pattern, non-determined pattern) determined at the start of the change effect and within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Whether or not the specific effect can be executed (ie, executed or not executed) is determined in association with each specific effect determining random number. When either the definite pattern or the non-deterministic pattern is determined, the sub CPU 301 acquires one specific effect determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249), and the acquired specific effect determination random number and specific Based on the effect execution determination table 124, whether or not to execute the specific effect is determined.
In FIG. 50, the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number and whether or not the specific effect can be executed are associated with each other, as described above, the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area (the selection area Selection ratio).

(Overview of determining the number of button images to be displayed and the display timing for prompting the user to press)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is executed by the non-deterministic pattern, and when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed by determining whether or not the specific effect can be executed, In each button image, the timing for performing a display prompting the user to press the operation button 9b, in other words, the number of reach display effects to be executed during the variation effect and the execution timing of the reach display effect during the variation effect is determined. The
That is, in the case of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the above case, the reach display effect to be executed during the variable effect and the execution timing of the reach display effect are all determined, and then the number of button images to be displayed is determined. Instead, when execution of the specific effect is determined, first, only the number of executions of the reach display effect and the execution timing of the reach display effect are determined. The type of reach display effect to be executed is determined according to the determined content.

  Specifically, the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 is not particularly illustrated, but at every second half variation time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds or 90 seconds) when the variation effect is executed by the non-deterministic pattern. An execution pattern table in which a plurality of execution patterns defining the number of executions of the reach display effect and the execution timing of the reach display effect is stored. Then, by determining any execution pattern from the execution patterns stored in the execution pattern table, the number of executions of the reach display effect and the execution timing of the reach display effect are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the execution pattern in the case where the second half fluctuation time of the non-deterministic pattern is 60 seconds is that the number of executions of the reach display effect is 2, and the first time 15 seconds after the reach display is made. Reach display effect is performed, pattern A1 in which the second reach display effect is performed 45 seconds after the reach display is performed, the reach display effect is executed twice, and the reach display is performed. 30 seconds after the first reach display effect is performed, the reach display is performed 45 seconds after the reach display is performed, pattern A2, the reach display effect is executed three times The first reach display effect is performed 15 seconds after the reach display is performed, and the second reach display effect is performed 30 seconds after the reach display is performed, and the reach display is performed. The pattern A3 in which the third reach display effect is performed 45 seconds after the start, the reach display effect is executed four times, and the first reach display effect is 15 seconds after the reach display is made. Pattern A4 in which the second and third reach display effects are performed simultaneously 30 seconds after the reach display is performed, and the fourth reach display effect is performed 45 seconds after the reach display is performed, reach The display effect is executed four times, the first reach display effect is performed 15 seconds after the reach display is made, and the second reach display effect is performed 30 seconds after the reach display is made. A pattern A5 is provided in which the third and fourth reach display effects are performed simultaneously 45 seconds after the reach display is performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 51, the execution pattern in the case where the second half fluctuation time of the non-deterministic pattern is 90 seconds, the number of executions of the reach display effect is 2 times, and 15 seconds after the reach display is made. Pattern B1 in which the first reach display effect is performed and the second reach display effect is performed 70 seconds after the reach display is performed, and the reach display effect is executed twice, and the reach display is The first reach display effect is performed 30 seconds after being made, and the second reach display effect is performed 70 seconds after the reach display is performed, and the reach display effect is performed three times. The first reach display effect is performed 15 seconds after the reach display is performed, and the second reach display effect is performed 30 seconds after the reach display is performed. Pattern B3 in which the third reach display effect is performed 70 seconds after the display is made, and the reach display effect is executed four times, and the first reach display is 15 seconds after the reach display is made Pattern B4 in which the second and third reach display effects are performed at the same time 45 seconds after the effect is displayed and reach display is performed, and the fourth reach display effect is performed 70 seconds after the reach display is performed. The reach display performance is executed four times, and the first reach display effect is performed 15 seconds after the reach display is performed, and the second reach display is performed 45 seconds after the reach display is performed. A pattern B5 is provided in which the third and fourth reach display effects are simultaneously performed 70 seconds after the effect is performed and the reach display is made.
Note that the execution pattern is not limited to the above-described contents, and various execution timings, simultaneous execution modes, and the like of reach display effects can be set.

Here, as described above, regarding the hold change effect and the symbol change effect among the reach display effects, whether or not to execute the hold change effect is determined when the hold storage is performed. Therefore, at the time of determining the number of executions of the reach display effect and the execution timing of the reach display effect, whether or not to execute the hold change effect and the symbol change effect has already been determined during the change effect. Become.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when determining the number of executions of the reach display effect and the execution timing of the reach display effect, considering whether or not the hold change effect and the symbol change effect can be executed, Execution patterns that are equal to or greater than the number of reach-display effects that have been determined to be executed are determined.

  For example, when the second half fluctuation time of the non-deterministic pattern is 60 seconds, when the hold change effect in which one hold change is performed and the execution of the symbol change effect are determined, the reach is already being displayed twice. Since execution of the effect is determined, it is possible to determine an execution pattern in which the number of executions of the effect during reach display is set to two or more. In addition, when the second half variation time of the non-deterministic pattern is 90 seconds, when the hold change effect in which the hold change is performed twice and the execution of the symbol change effect is determined, the reach is already being displayed three times. Since the execution of the effect is determined, it is possible to determine an execution pattern in which the number of executions of the effect during reach display is set to 3 or more.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 52, an execution pattern determination table 125 for determining an execution pattern is stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. This execution pattern determination table 125 determines an execution pattern when the latter half variation time is 60 seconds (that is, when the variation pattern number received at the start of the variation effect is “06H” or “A6H”). First execution pattern determination table 125a (see FIG. 52A) and when the latter half variation time is 90 seconds (that is, the variation pattern number received at the start of the variation effect is “07H” or “A7H”). A second execution pattern determination table 125b (see FIG. 52B) for determining an execution pattern (if any).

  In the first execution pattern determination table 125a and the second execution pattern determination table 125b, the number of reach display effects that have already been determined to be executed at that time, and within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment) The execution pattern is determined in association with each execution pattern determination random number acquired in step (b). Then, at the time of determining the execution pattern, the sub CPU 301 confirms the number of reach display effects that have already been determined to be executed, and acquires one execution pattern determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). At the same time, the execution pattern determination table 125 corresponding to the variation pattern number received at the start of the variation effect is acquired. The execution pattern is determined based on the number of reach display effects that have already been determined to be executed, the acquired execution pattern determination random number, and the execution pattern determination table 125.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52A, according to the first execution pattern determination table 125a, when the variation pattern number received at the start of the variation effect is “06H” or “A6H”. When the number of reach display effects that have already been determined to be executed is 0 or 1, the execution pattern of either the pattern A1 or the pattern A2 is determined and the reach display effect that has already been determined to be executed. When the number of times is two, the execution pattern of any one of the patterns A1 to A3 is determined. When the number of reach display effects that have already been determined to be executed is three, any one of the patterns A3 to A5 An execution pattern is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), according to the second execution pattern determination table 125b, when the variation pattern number received at the start of the variation effect is “07H” or “A7H”, it is already executed. When the number of reach-display effects is determined to be 0 or 1, the execution pattern of either pattern B1 or pattern B2 is determined, and the number of reach-display effects that have already been determined to be 2 When the number of execution patterns of pattern B1 to pattern B3 is determined, and when the number of reach display effects that have already been determined to be performed is three, the execution pattern of any of patterns B3 to B5 is It is determined.
52 (a) and 52 (b), the numbers written in the selection areas in which the number of reach display effects that have already been executed and the execution patterns are associated with each other are the same as described above. A range of random numbers (selection ratio of the selection area) allocated to the selection area is shown.

(Overview of determining the type of production during reach display)
As described above, when the execution pattern is determined, the number of executions of the reach display effect (the number of button images to be displayed) and the execution timing of the reach display effect (display for prompting the operation button 9b to be pressed) Is determined). Then, the type of reach display effect to be executed at each determined execution timing is determined.

Specifically, when execution of the hold change effect and execution of the symbol change effect are determined, first, the execution timing of the hold change effect is determined. Then, after determining the execution timing of the symbol change effect, if there remains an execution timing for which the type of reach display effect is not determined, the type of reach display effect to be executed at the execution timing (weak cut) In production, strong cut-in production, special video production).
In addition, when only the execution of the hold change effect is determined, after the execution timing of the hold change effect is determined and the execution timing in which the type of the reach display effect is not determined remains, The type of reach display effect to be executed at the execution timing is determined.
In addition, when only the execution of the symbol change effect has been determined, after determining the execution timing of the symbol change effect, if there is still an execution timing in which the type of the reach display effect is not determined, The type of reach display effect to be executed at the execution timing is determined.

By the way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the execution pattern of the pattern A4 or the pattern B4 is determined, the second and third reach display effects among the reach display effects that are executed four times. Are executed simultaneously, and when the execution pattern of pattern A5 or pattern B5 is determined, the third and fourth reach display effects are simultaneously executed among the reach display effects that are executed four times. (See FIG. 51).
Here, for example, when the execution pattern of the above-mentioned execution pattern is determined and execution of the on-hold change effect in which the on-hold change is performed twice is determined, two on-hold changes are simultaneously executed at the above-described timing. Then, the operation of the second effect accessory device 22b and the display of the hold change are not appropriately performed, and there is a possibility that the contents of the two hold changes cannot be accurately grasped. Similarly, if the execution pattern is determined and the weak cut-in effect and the strong cut-in effect are executed at the same time as described above, a small cut-in image and a large cut-in image are displayed. Since the areas to be overlapped, both cut-in images are displayed in an overlapping manner, and there is a possibility that the respective images cannot be accurately grasped. This is because the design change effect and the strong cut-in effect are executed simultaneously, the special image effect and the strong cut-in effect are executed simultaneously, or the design change effect and the special video effect are executed simultaneously. It is the same.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above execution pattern is determined and execution of the hold change effect in which the hold change is performed twice is determined, the two hold changes are simultaneously performed. The execution timing of each pending change is determined so that it is not executed. In addition, when the execution pattern described above is determined, at the timing described above, effects that overlap each other are displayed (weak cut-in effect and strong cut-in effect, symbol change effect and strong cut-in effect, special video The type of reach display effect to be executed is determined so that the effect, strong cut-in effect, symbol change effect and special video effect) are not executed.
By setting in this way, it is possible to reliably grasp the contents of all of the plurality of reach display effects that are executed during the changing effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  Then, in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIG. 53, when execution of the hold change effect is determined, a hold change effect execution timing determination table for determining the execution timing of the hold change effect. 126 is stored. The hold change effect execution timing determination table 126 includes a first execution timing determination table 126a (see FIG. 53 (a)) for determining an execution timing when one hold change is performed, and two hold changes. And a second execution timing determination table 126b (see FIG. 53B) for determining the execution timing in the case where the above is performed.

  The first execution timing determination table 126a and the second execution timing determination table 126b include the determined execution pattern and the pending change timing determination random number acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Correspondingly, execution timing is determined. Then, at the time of determining the execution timing, the sub CPU 301 confirms the determined execution pattern, acquires 1 hold change timing determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249), and executes the hold change effect. The hold change effect execution timing determination table 126 corresponding to the number of times is acquired. Then, the execution timing is determined based on the execution pattern, the acquired hold change timing determination random number, and the hold change effect execution timing determination table 126.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53A, according to the first execution timing determination table 126a, when the determined execution pattern is the pattern A1 or the pattern B1, the first or second time If any execution timing is determined and the determined execution pattern is the pattern A2 or the pattern B2, the first or second execution timing is determined, and the determined execution pattern is the pattern A3. Alternatively, if the pattern is B3, the execution timing of the first time, the second time, or the third time is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), according to the second execution timing determination table 126b, when the determined execution pattern is the pattern A1 or the pattern B1, the pending change is performed in the order of the first time to the second time. Execution timing is determined, and when the determined execution pattern is the pattern A2 or pattern B2, the execution timing at which the pending change is performed in the order of the first time → second time is determined, and the determined execution pattern Is the pattern A3 or the pattern B3, the execution timing at which the hold change is made in the order of the first time → the second time, or the execution timing at which the hold change is made in the order of the first time → the third time, the second time → the third time One of the execution timings in which the pending change is performed is determined in this order, and the determined execution pattern is the pattern A4 or the pattern B4 In this case, the execution timing at which the hold change is performed in the order of the first time → the second time, the execution timing at which the hold change is performed in the order of the first time → the third time, the execution timing at which the hold change is performed in the order of the first time → the fourth time Either the execution timing at which the pending change is performed in the order of the fourth time to the fourth time or the execution timing at which the pending change is performed in the order of the third time to the fourth time is determined, and the determined execution pattern is the pattern A5 or the pattern B5. In this case, the execution timing at which the hold change is performed in the order of the first time → the second time, the execution timing at which the hold change is performed in the order of the first time → the third time, the execution timing at which the hold change is performed in the order of the first time → the fourth time, The execution timing at which the hold change is performed in the order of the second time → the third time, or the execution timing at which the hold change is performed in the order of the second time → the fourth time is determined. It is.

  In FIGS. 53 (a) and 53 (b), the numbers written in the selection areas in which the execution patterns and the execution timings are associated with each other are the random number ranges (the corresponding The selection ratio of the selection area).

  Further, in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIG. 54, when execution of the symbol change effect is determined, a symbol change effect execution timing determination table for determining the execution timing of the symbol change effect. 127 is stored. The symbol change effect execution timing determination table 127 is a first execution timing determination table 127a (FIG. 54 (a) for determining the execution timing of the symbol change effect when the reserved change effect is not performed and only the symbol change effect is performed. )) And a second execution timing determination table 127b (FIG. 54) for determining the execution timing of the symbol change effect when the hold change effect is performed once and the symbol change effect is performed. (Refer to (b)) and a third execution timing determination table 127c (determining the execution timing of the symbol change effect when the hold change effect is performed twice and the symbol change effect is performed) 54 (c)).

The first execution timing determination table 127a is associated with each determined execution pattern and each symbol change timing determination random number acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in the present embodiment), and the execution timing is set. It has been established. Then, at the time of determining the execution timing, the sub CPU 301 confirms the determined execution pattern, and acquires one symbol change timing determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). Based on the execution pattern, the acquired symbol change timing determination random number, and the first execution timing determination table 127, the execution timing of the symbol change effect is determined.
The second execution timing determination table 126b and the third execution timing determination table 126c are associated with the determined execution pattern, the determined execution timing of the hold change effect, and the above-described symbol change timing determination random number. The execution timing is determined. Then, at the time of determining the execution timing, the sub CPU 301 confirms the determined execution pattern and the execution timing of the pending change effect, and acquires one symbol change timing determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). At the same time, the symbol change effect execution timing determination table 127 corresponding to the contents of the determined reach display effect is acquired. Then, the execution timing of the symbol change effect is determined based on the execution pattern and the execution timing of the hold change effect, and the acquired symbol change timing determination random number and the symbol change effect execution timing determination table 127.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), according to the first execution timing determination table 127a, when the determined execution pattern is the pattern A1 or the pattern B1, the first time or the second time Either execution timing is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), according to the second execution timing determination table 127b, when the determined execution pattern is the pattern A1, the pattern A2, the pattern B1, or the pattern B2, the determined hold change effect. When the execution timing is the first time, the second execution timing is determined. When the determined execution timing of the hold change effect is the second time, the first execution timing is determined.
In addition, when the determined execution pattern is the pattern A3 or the pattern B3, when the determined execution timing of the hold change effect is the first time, the second or third execution timing is determined and the determined hold When the execution timing of the change effect is the second time, the first or third execution timing is determined. When the determined execution timing of the hold change effect is the third time, the first or second execution timing is determined. Is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), according to the third execution timing determination table 127c, when the determined execution pattern is the pattern A3 or the pattern B3, the execution timing of the determined hold change effect is the first time. → When it is the second time, the execution timing of the third time is determined, and when the determined execution timing of the hold change effect is the first time → When it is the third time, the execution time of the second time is determined and the determined hold When the execution timing of the change effect is from the second time to the third time, the first execution timing is determined.
Further, when the determined execution pattern is pattern A4, pattern A5, pattern B4 or pattern B5, when the determined execution timing of the hold change effect is from the first time to the second time, the third time or the fourth time execution When the timing is determined and the determined execution timing of the hold change effect is the first time → the third time, the second or fourth execution timing is determined, and the determined hold change effect execution timing is the first time → When it is the fourth time, the execution timing of the second or third time is determined, and when the determined execution timing of the hold change effect is the second time → the third time, the first or fourth time of execution is determined. The

  It should be noted that in FIG. 54 (a), the numbers written in each selection area in which the execution pattern and the execution timing are associated with each other, and the execution pattern and the execution timing of the hold change effect in FIGS. The numbers written in each selection area associated with the execution timing indicate the range of random numbers (selection ratio of the selection area) assigned to the selection area, as described above.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 55, in the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300, when there is an execution timing for which the type of reach display effect is not determined, the reach display effect to be executed at the execution timing is left. A reach display effect determination table 128 for determining the type (weak cut-in effect, strong cut-in effect, special video effect) is stored.

  The reach display effect determination table 128 corresponds to the variation pattern number acquired at the start of the change effect, and the reach display effect determination random number acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). In addition, the type of effect during reach display is determined. Then, at the time of determining the type of effect during reach display, the sub CPU 301 confirms the obtained variation pattern number, and acquires one reach display effect determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). Then, based on the above-described variation pattern number, the acquired reach display effect determination random number and the reach display effect determination table 128, the type of reach display effect to be executed is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55, according to the reach display effect determination table 128, the fluctuation pattern number is weak regardless of any of “06H”, “07H”, “A6H”, and “A7H”. A cut-in effect, a strong cut-in effect, or a special video effect is determined.
In FIG. 55, the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number and the type of reach display effect are associated with each other are the random number ranges (the selection area) assigned to the selection area, as described above. Selection ratio).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the type of reach display effect is determined in order from the earliest execution timing among the execution timings for which the type of reach display effect to be executed has not yet been determined.
Here, when the execution pattern of the pattern A4 or the pattern B4 is determined, the above-described determination of the reach display effect causes the display to overlap each other at the same time when the reach display effect is executed. When execution of production (weak cut-in production and strong cut-in production, design change production and strong cut-in production, special video production and strong cut-in production, design change production and special video production) has been decided The type of effect during reach display is determined until an effect that does not cause overlapping display is determined.
In addition, as processing when the execution of the production | presentation in which the display which mutually overlaps is made is determined, it is not limited to the above-mentioned content, It is made to decide the production | presentation during arbitrary reach display compulsorily. Alternatively, it may be replaced with an effect during reach display that is executed at another execution timing so that overlapping display is not performed.

(Overview of determining button image display mode)
When the execution pattern is determined, the number of executions of the reach display effect (the number of button images to be displayed) and the execution timing of the reach display effect (timing for performing a prompt to press the operation button 9b) Is determined, the mode of displaying the button image (whether or not to execute the acquired number suggesting effect, the number of buttons to be displayed in the acquired number suggesting effect, etc.) is determined.
Specifically, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 stores a button image display mode determination table 128 for determining the display mode of the button image. The button image display mode determination table 128 includes a first mode determination table 128a (see FIG. 56 (a)) for determining a display mode of a button image when a variation effect is executed by a non-deterministic pattern, and a fixed pattern. The second mode determination table 128b (see FIG. 56B) for determining the display mode of the button image when the variation effect is executed.

The first mode determination table 128a is associated with the determined number of executions of the reach display effect and the button display mode determination random numbers acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). The display mode of the button image is defined. Then, at the time of determining the display mode, the sub CPU 301 confirms the determined number of executions of the effect during reach display, and acquires one button display mode determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). Then, the display mode of the button image is determined based on the number of executions described above, the acquired button display mode determination random number, and the first mode determination table 128a.
The second mode determination table 128b defines button image display modes in association with the determined execution pattern and the above-described button display mode determination random numbers. Then, at the time of determining the display mode, the sub CPU 301 obtains one button display mode determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). And the display mode of a button image is determined based on the acquired button display mode determination random number and the 2nd mode determination table 128b.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), according to the first mode determination table 128a, when the number of executions of the reach display effect is one, the number-of-acquisition indication effect is not executed. (A mode in which the button image is not displayed at the time of reach display, and the entire number of button images to be displayed is displayed at any time from the reach display to the execution of the first reach display effect) Alternatively, one of the modes in which the acquired number suggesting effect is executed and one button image is displayed during reach display (a mode in which all button images are displayed during reach display) is determined.
Further, when the number of executions of the reach display effect is 2, the mode in which the acquired number suggesting effect is not executed, the mode in which the acquired number suggesting effect is executed and one button image is displayed during reach display (the reach display is Any one of the button images will be displayed at any point in time from when the first reach display effect is executed), or two button images will be displayed at the time of reach display by executing the acquired number suggestion effect One of the display modes (a mode in which all button images are displayed during reach display) is determined.
In addition, when the number of executions of the reach display effect is 3, the mode in which the acquired number suggesting effect is not executed, the mode in which the acquired number suggesting effect is executed and one button image is displayed during reach display (reach display is At any point in time from when the first reach display effect is executed, two button images are additionally displayed), the acquired number suggestion effect is executed, and two button images are displayed during reach display. A mode (a mode in which one button image is additionally displayed at any point in time from the time when the reach display is performed to the time when the first reach display effect is executed), or when the acquisition number suggestion effect is executed and the reach display is performed One of the modes for displaying three button images (a mode for displaying all button images during reach display) is determined.
Further, when the number of executions of the reach display effect is 4, the mode in which the acquired number suggesting effect is not executed, the mode in which the acquired number suggesting effect is executed and one button image is displayed at the time of reach display (the reach display is 3 button images are displayed at any point in time from when the first reach display effect is executed until the first reach display effect is executed), and two button images are displayed during reach display. Aspect (a mode in which two button images are additionally displayed at any point in time from when reach display is performed until the first reach display effect is executed), a button image when an acquisition number suggestion effect is executed and reach display is performed A mode to display three buttons (a mode to display one additional button image at any point in time from the reach display to the first reach display effect) Any of the aspects that displays four button images to perform the output time reach the display (mode for displaying all the button images when the reach display) is determined.

As shown in FIG. 56 (b), according to the second mode determination table 128b, an acquired number suggestion effect is executed and one button image is displayed during reach display, and the acquired number suggestion effect is executed and reach display is performed. A mode in which two button images are sometimes displayed, a mode in which an acquired number suggestion effect is executed and three button images are displayed during reach display, or a mode in which four button images are displayed during reach display by executing an acquired number suggestion effect Either is determined.
It should be noted that in FIG. 56 (a), the numbers shown in each selection region in which the number of executions of the reach display effect and the button image display mode are associated with each other, and the button image display mode in FIG. 56 (b). The numbers written in the associated selection areas indicate the range of random numbers allocated to the selection area (selection ratio of the selection area), as described above.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various processes 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 determines each production random number (first half variation production random number, second half variation production random number, symbol change decision random number, hold mode decision random number, specific production decision random number, execution pattern decision random number, hold change timing decision random number, symbol change. The process of updating the timing determination random number, the reach display effect determination random number, and the button display mode determination random number) is performed, and thereafter, the process of step 2001 is repeatedly executed until the interrupt process is performed. Here, each production random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, 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, so that the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0. 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 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted in accordance with the progress status of the changing effect being executed, and operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. It is determined whether or not is input. When an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, an image indicating that the effect operation device 9 has been operated is displayed. Various control boards (not shown), voice control boards (not shown), electrical control boards (not shown), operation control boards (not shown), etc. The command is stored in the transmission buffer for transmission to the control board. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.

In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 executes a reach display control process for performing control related to the hold display at the time of reach display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2104.
In step 2104, the sub CPU 301 executes a pressing operation display control process for displaying a button image prompting the user to press the operation button 9b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2105.

In step 2105, the sub CPU 301 executes reach display effect control processing for controlling execution of the reach display effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2106.
In step 2106, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, a sound control board, an illumination control board, and an operation control board. 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 advance determination command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 662 of the advance 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 stores, on the basis of the received preliminary determination command, the preliminary determination information such as the jackpot lottery included in the preliminary determination command, the special symbol type, the variation mode number, and the variation pattern number, as the sub RAM 303. Are stored in the corresponding storage unit in the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variation pattern number included in the received prior determination command is “06H”, “07H”, “A6H”, or “A7H”. If it is determined that none of “06H”, “07H”, “A6H”, and “A7H”, the prior determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that “06H”, “07H”, “A6H” or “A7H”, the process proceeds to the next step 2202.

In Step 2202, the sub CPU 301 acquires the hold mode determination random number updated in Step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 executes the initial hold display mode and the hold change effect based on the hold mode determination random number acquired in step 2202 described above, the hold mode determination table 122, and the variation pattern number included in the preliminary determination information. The mode of switching the hold display in the case of executing the hold change effect is determined. Here, information relating to the determined hold display (initial hold display mode, availability of execution of hold change effect, number of hold changes, etc.) is stored in the corresponding storage unit in the second hold storage area of the sub RAM 303. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2204.

In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 sets an initial hold display command for performing hold display in the first hold display area 52 in the transmission buffer according to the initial hold display mode determined in step 2203 described above. The initial hold display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2106, and the control board displays the hold display in the hold display section corresponding to the newly stored hold in the initial hold display mode. The process for performing will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2205.
In step 2205, the sub CPU 301 acquires the symbol change determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2206.

  In step 2206, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol change effect can be executed based on the symbol change determination random number acquired in step 2205, the symbol change effect execution determination table 123, and the variation pattern number included in the preliminary determination information. To do. Here, the information on whether or not the determined symbol change effect can be executed is stored in a corresponding storage unit in the second reserved storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the prior determination command reception 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 2300, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold shift process for shifting the display of the corresponding hold display unit as the number of holds stored in the second hold storage area decreases by one. Specifically, when receiving the variation mode command, the sub CPU 301 performs a shift process for each storage unit in the second reserved storage area. Here, information stored in the first storage unit (preliminary determination information, information on hold display (initial hold display mode, availability of execution of hold change effect, number of hold changes, etc.), availability of execution of symbol change effect Information) is shifted to a predetermined processing storage section provided in the sub-RAM 303, and information stored in the second storage section to the fourth storage section is shifted to a storage section having a smaller number. At the same time, the hold display is also shifted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.

In Step 2301, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half variation effect random number updated in Step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.
In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 determines the first half variation effect random number acquired in step 2301 described above, the variation effect determination table 121 for determining the variation effect mode, and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command. The aspect of the first half part of the variation effect is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.

  In Step 2303, the sub CPU 301 sets a first half variation effect execution command that defines the first half aspect of the variation effect in the transmission buffer. The first half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2106, and the first half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received first half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

  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 2400, the sub CPU 301 obtains the latter half fluctuation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the latter half portion of the variation effect based on the latter half variation effect random number obtained in step 2400, the variation effect determination table 121, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. To do. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets a second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2401 described above in the transmission buffer. The second half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2106 described above, and the second half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received second half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determined variation effect mode is a reach variation pattern. If it is determined that the pattern is not the reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to step 2405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to the next step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 changes the first half fluctuation time (that is, the time from the start of the fluctuation effect until the reach display is performed) determined for the fluctuation mode number corresponding to the received fluctuation mode command. Set to time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2405.
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 executes a specific effect control process for performing control related to the specific effect. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the specific effect control process of step 2405 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determined variation effect mode is a special development pattern (determined pattern, non-determined pattern). And when it determines with it not being a special development pattern, a specific production | presentation control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pattern is a special development pattern, the process proceeds to the next step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 acquires the specific effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 executes execution of the specific effect based on the specific effect random number acquired in step 2501 described above, the specific effect execution determination table 124, and the determined variation effect mode (determined pattern or non-determined pattern). Decide whether to allow or not. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the specific effect is determined in step 2502 described above. And when it determines with execution of a specific effect not being determined (namely, non-execution of a specific effect was determined), a specific effect control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that execution of the specific effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2504.

In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determined variation effect mode is a non-deterministic pattern. If it is determined that the pattern is not a non-deterministic pattern (that is, a definite pattern), the process proceeds to step 2506. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pattern is a non-deterministic pattern, the process proceeds to the next step 2505.
In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 executes a specific effect execution setting process for performing settings related to execution of the specific effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2506.

  In step 2506, the sub CPU 301 executes a button image display setting process for making settings related to the display of the button image. Then, the specific effect control process ends.

Next, the specific effect execution setting process in step 2505 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 acquires the number of executions of the determined reach display effect (holding change effect, symbol change effect). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 acquires the execution pattern determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 acquires the execution pattern determination table 125 corresponding to the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. Specifically, if the variation pattern number is “06H” or “A6H”, the first execution pattern determination table 125a is acquired, and if the variation pattern number is “07H” or “A7H”, the second execution pattern. The decision table 125b is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2603.
In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 executes the execution pattern based on the execution pattern determination random number acquired in step 2601 described above, the execution pattern determination table 125 acquired in step 2602 described above, and the determined number of executions of the reach display effect. To decide. Thereby, the number of button images displayed on the display unit 21a in the specific effect (the number of executions of the effect during reach display), and the timing at which the button image is prompted to press the operation button 9b (the effect during reach display). Execution timing) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold change timing determination process for determining the execution timing of the hold change effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2605.
In step 2605, the sub CPU 301 executes symbol change timing determination processing for determining the execution timing of the symbol change effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2606.
In step 2606, the sub CPU 301 executes reach display effect determination processing for determining the type of reach display effect to be executed. Then, the specific effect execution setting process ends.

Next, the hold change timing determination process in step 2604 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the hold change effect has been determined. If it is determined that the execution of the hold change effect has not been determined, the hold change timing determination process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the hold change effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 acquires the hold change effect execution timing determination table 126 according to the number of hold changes in the hold change effect that has been determined to be executed. Specifically, if the number of pending changes is 1, the first execution timing determination table 126a is acquired, and if the number of pending changes is 2, the second execution timing determination table 126b is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 obtains the pending change timing determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2703.
In step 2703, the sub CPU 301 sets the hold change timing determination random number acquired in step 2702 described above, the hold change effect execution timing determination table 126 acquired in step 2701 described above, and the execution pattern determined in step 2603 described above. Based on this, the execution timing of the pending change effect is determined. Then, the pending change timing determination process ends.

Next, the symbol change timing determination processing in step 2605 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the symbol change effect has been determined. And when it determines with execution of a symbol change effect not determined, a symbol change timing determination process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the symbol change effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 obtains the symbol change timing determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2802.

In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the hold change effect has been determined. If it is determined that the execution of the hold change effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to step 2805. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the hold change effect has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2803.
In step 2803, the sub CPU 301 obtains the symbol change effect execution timing determination table 127 corresponding to the number of hold changes in the hold change effect that has been determined to be executed. Specifically, if the number of pending changes is 1, the second execution timing determination table 127b is acquired, and if the number of pending changes is 2, the third execution timing determination table 127c is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2804.

In Step 2804, the sub CPU 301 acquires the execution timing of the hold change effect determined in Step 2703 described above. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2806.
Further, in step 2805 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2802 that execution of the pending change effect has not been determined, the sub CPU 301 obtains the first execution timing determination table 127a. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2806.

  In step 2806, the sub CPU 301 determines the symbol change effect execution timing determination table 127 acquired in step 2803 or 2805, the symbol change timing determination random number acquired in step 2801, the execution pattern, the execution timing of the hold change effect, and the like. Based on the above, the execution timing of the symbol change effect is determined. Then, the symbol change timing determination process ends.

Next, the reach display effect determination process in step 2606 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2900, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not there is an execution timing at which execution of the reach display effect is not determined based on the execution pattern determined in step 2603 described above. If it is determined that there is no execution timing at which execution of the reach display effect is not determined (that is, execution of the reach display effect is determined at all execution timings), the process proceeds to step 2907. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is an execution timing at which the execution of the reach display effect is not determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2901.
In step 2901, the sub CPU 301 acquires the reach display effect determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2902.

In step 2902, the sub CPU 301 determines the execution of the reach-displaying effect based on the reach-displaying effect determination random number acquired in step 2901 and the reach-displaying effect determination table 128. The reach display effect to be executed at the earliest execution timing is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2903.
In step 2903, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not there is a reach display effect that is executed at the same time as the reach display effect is determined in step 2902. If it is determined that there is no reach display effect simultaneously executed, the process proceeds to step 2906. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a reach display effect that is executed simultaneously, the process proceeds to the next step 2904.

In step 2904, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the reach display effect determined to be executed simultaneously in step 2903 is an effect that can be executed simultaneously with the reach display effect determined in step 2902. Determine. If it is determined that the effects can be executed simultaneously, the process proceeds to step 2906. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effects cannot be executed simultaneously, the process proceeds to the next step 2905.
In step 2905, the sub CPU 301 clears (abandons) the reach display effect determined in step 2902 described above. Then, the process returns to step 2901. Thereby, the process for determining the effect during reach display is performed again.

Further, in step 2906 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2903 that there is no reach display effect simultaneously executed and in step 2904 it is determined that the effect can be executed simultaneously in step 2904, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to step 2906. It is determined whether or not there is an execution timing at which execution of the reach display effect is not determined. If it is determined that there is an execution timing at which the execution of the reach display effect is not determined, the process returns to step 2901. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no execution timing at which the execution of the reach display effect is not determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2907.
In step 2907, the sub CPU 301 sets the reach display effect start time, which is the time until the execution timing of each reach display effect, for each reach display effect determined to be executed, as a separate effect start time timer counter. Set to. As a result, the time until execution of all reach display effects is timed separately. Then, the reach display effect determination process is terminated.

Next, the button image display setting process in step 2506 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 3000, the sub CPU 301 acquires the button display mode determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3001.
In step 3001, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determined variation effect mode is a non-deterministic pattern. If it is determined that the pattern is not a non-deterministic pattern (that is, a definite pattern), the process proceeds to step 3004. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pattern is a non-deterministic pattern, the process proceeds to the next step 3002.

In step 3002, the sub CPU 301 acquires the number of executions of the reach display effect executed in the specific effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3003.
In step 3003, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first mode determination table 128a. Then, the process proceeds to step 3005.

Further, in step 3004 which proceeds when it is determined in step 3001 that the pattern is not a non-deterministic pattern, the sub CPU 301 acquires the second mode determination table 128b.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3005.
In step 3005, the sub CPU 301 determines the button image display mode determination table 128 acquired in step 3003 or step 3004, the button display mode determination random number acquired in step 3000, and the reach display effect acquired in step 3002. The display mode of the button image (whether or not the acquired number suggesting effect is executed, the number of button images to be displayed in the acquired number suggesting effect, etc.) is determined based on the number of times of execution. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3006.

  In step 3006, the sub CPU 301 sets a button display command corresponding to the button image display mode determined in step 3005 described above in the transmission buffer. The button display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2106 described above, and various controls corresponding to the received button display commands are performed by these control boards. Then, the button image display setting process ends.

Next, the reach display control process in step 2103 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3100, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the first half variation time set in the first half variation time timer counter in step 2404 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the first-half variation time has not elapsed, the reach display time control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first half fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 3101.
In step 3101, the sub CPU 301 sets an on-hold hold display command for performing a hold display when reach display is performed in the transmission buffer. The reach hold display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2106 described above, and various controls corresponding to the received reach hold display command are performed by these control boards. Become. Then, the reach display control process is terminated.

Next, the pressing operation display control process in step 2104 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 3200, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the reach start time during reach display set in any of the effect start time timer counters in step 2907 described above has elapsed. When it is determined that the reach start time during reach display has not elapsed in any effect start time timer counter, the pressing operation display control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in any effect start time timer counter that the reach start time during reach display has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 3201.
In step 3201, the sub CPU 301 sets a push operation suggestion command for performing a display suggesting the push operation of the operation button 9b on the corresponding button image in the transmission buffer. The pressing operation suggestion command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2106 described above, and various controls corresponding to the received pressing operation suggestion command are performed by these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3202.

  In step 3202, the sub CPU 301 sets an operation effective time (2 seconds in this embodiment), which is a time during which the operation button 9b can be pressed, in the operation effective time timer counter. Then, the pressing operation display control process ends.

Next, the reach display effect control process in step 2105 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation effective time set in the operation effective time timer counter in step 3202 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the operation effective time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 3302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation effective time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 3301.
In step 3301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation button 9b has been pressed. And when it determines with pressing operation not being performed, the reach control process during reach display is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 3302.
In Step 3302, the sub CPU 301 sets a reach display effect execution command for executing the corresponding reach display effect in the transmission buffer. The reach execution effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2106 described above, and various controls corresponding to the received reach display effect execution command are performed by these control boards. It will be.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
Although the mode of the hold display and the mode of the hold change effect in the above-described embodiment are executed for the hold storage of the second special figure random number in the short-time gaming state, it is not limited to this. Alternatively, the first special figure random number in the short-time gaming state, the first special figure random number in the non-short-time gaming state (normal gaming state), and the second special figure random number may be used for the reserved storage.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the display suggesting the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is performed, the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is performed during the operation effective time and the pressing operation is not performed. At any time, the associated reach display effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, depending on the type of the reach display effect, the reach display effect is executed only when the operation button 9b is pressed, and the reach display effect is executed when the operation button 9b is not pressed. You may make it not.
By setting in this way, the player's motivation for pressing the operation button 9b can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, when a plurality of reach display effects are executed simultaneously, these effects are the same type of effects (for example, the first change on hold when the change on hold is performed twice). Second hold change, weak cut-in effect and strong cut-in effect, etc.) or effects in which the display ranges overlap each other on the display unit 21a (for example, hold change effect and strong cut-in effect, weak cut-in effect and strong cut-in) Production, design change production and strong cut-in production, special video production and strong cut-in production, etc.), adjust the execution order of the production so that it will not be executed at the same time, or change to a different production However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, when the display unit 21a includes a plurality of display layers (layers) and a plurality of reach display effects are executed in different display layers, the reach display effects may overlap. A similar process may be performed.
Further, even when a plurality of reach display effects are not executed at the same time, depending on the execution time of the reach display effects, the same processing may be performed. For example, there is an effect A that is executed for 5 seconds in the center of the display unit 21a and an effect B that is executed for 10 seconds in the center of the display unit 21a. When it is determined that the effect B is executed and the reach display is performed at the timing, and the effect A is executed at the execution timing 18 seconds later, the effect A and the effect B are the reach display after 18 seconds. From 23 to 23 seconds later, the production A and the production B are executed overlapping each other. Therefore, in this case, the effect A or the effect B is exchanged with an effect executed at another execution timing, or the execution timing of the effect A is set to one more than the execution timing 18 seconds after the reach display is made. The execution order of effects may be adjusted by shifting to a later execution timing or the like.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

P Pachinko machine 21 Effect display device 22a First effect actor device 22b Second effect agent device 52 First hold display area 53 Second hold display area 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;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a special game execution determination random number related to determination of whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting area,
A special memory execution determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, a storage unit that stores the random number as a reservation up to a predetermined number;
Whether or not to execute the special game on the basis of the special game execution decision random number related to the read hold, reading the hold stored in the hold storage means triggered by the establishment of a predetermined start condition A special game decision means to decide;
Fluctuation effect execution means for executing a fluctuation effect that notifies the result of determination by the special game determination means;
Wherein based on the acquired special game execution determination random number, in pending display area of the display unit capable of displaying an image, and a display capable of holding display means hold images of a predetermined display mode,
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect related to the hold image displayed by the hold display means,
Before Kiho distillate display area,
An unread hold display unit for displaying a hold image related to a hold that has been stored in the hold storage means and has not yet been read;
A change target hold display unit that displays a hold image related to the hold read from the hold storage means when executing the change effect by the change effect executing means,
The production execution means
With the execution of the fluctuation effect due to the variation demonstration execution means, displays the hold image according to the read pending from said holding memory means to said variation subject hold display unit, then, is displayed on the change target hold display unit hold images are, to display to move to a particular hold display area different from the previous Kiho fraction display area of said display unit, capable of executing a first effect of displaying the pending image in the particular hold display area with some, to display suggesting that the effect related to the pending images is performed, the hold image displayed in the particular hold display area, in the particular hold display region, unlike the pending images and prior Kiho is also capable of executing a second effect to change pending images that may be displayed in the distillate display area, further, variations in the specific hold display area by the second effect Gaming machine and displaying in the change target hold display unit pending images.

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