JP6894399B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing a variable effect for notifying the result of a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special game.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, in order to determine by lottery whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting area (starting winning opening) provided in the game area. A random number is stored as a hold, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the stored hold is read, and based on the random number related to the read hold, a jackpot lottery or a variation effect mode is used. It is known that a decision is made and a variation effect is executed in the determined mode.
Further, in recent years, when a random number is stored in order to improve the effect of the effect, whether or not the execution of the special game is determined for the random number before the variable effect based on the random number is executed. After making a determination (so-called look-ahead), based on the result of this determination, a specific effect (so-called look-ahead effect) that can start a predetermined suggestion regarding the result of the determination is executed before the execution of the variation effect based on the random number. A possible gaming machine has been devised (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).
As this specific effect, for example, when a new random number is acquired, a plurality of variation effects from the variation effect executed prior to the variation effect based on the random number to the variation effect based on the random number can be obtained. An example of the effect display device straddling the display device is to display a specific image or the like. Further, in this specific effect, the displayed specific image is changed to an image having a higher expectation of a big hit.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-217772 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-165911

According to the specific production as described above, although it is possible to improve the interest of the player by changing the specific image to an image with a higher expectation of a big hit, in recent years, the production has become more diversified. , It was hoped that a specific production that could enhance the interest of the player would appear.

Therefore, the present invention has been made under the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a player's interest in a specific effect.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is configured as follows.
Hereinafter, the feature points of the present invention will be described with reference to the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. The following reference numerals and descriptions indicate the symbols and names of the configurations in the embodiments of the invention corresponding to the configurations of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) The gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention is provided in a gaming area 12 in which a gaming ball can flow down and a starting region in which the gaming ball can enter (first starting winning opening 15). ) And a random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which the big winning opening 18 provided in the game area 12 is opened on condition that the game ball has entered the starting area (big hit determination random number). The acquisition means (main CPU 101) for acquiring at least the hold information including at least the above, and the establishment of the predetermined start condition, for determining whether or not the special game can be executed based on the hold information acquired by the acquisition means. A lottery means for performing a lottery (main CPU 101), a variable effect executing means (sub CPU 301) for executing a variable effect for notifying the result of a lottery by the lottery means, and an effect executed for the acquired random numbers. A specific effect execution means (sub CPU301) that executes a specific effect (execution suggestion effect) capable of starting the display of a predetermined suggestion image (character image) before the execution of the variation effect related to the random number of the target, and a predetermined The specific effect changing means (sub CPU301) capable of changing the suggestion image displayed in the specific effect based on the establishment of the change condition is provided, and the specific effect changing means is based on the variable effect related to the random number of the target. The suggestion image can be changed when a predetermined time point is reached during the variation effect executed before, and during the variation effect related to the random number of the target, the predetermined time point is reached and the predetermined time point is determined. When the condition is satisfied, the suggestion image can be changed, and the first change for changing the suggestion image to the first aspect is not performed at the first time point in the variation effect related to the random number of the target. In addition, it is possible to make a second change to change the suggestion image to a second aspect including the first aspect at a second time point after the first time point. ..
Here, the establishment of the starting condition includes the entry of the game ball into the starting area provided in the game area 12, the end of the fluctuation during execution, and the like.

According to the present invention, the conditions for changing the suggestion image in the specific effect differ between before the variation effect related to the target random number and during the execution of the variation effect related to the target random number, and the opportunity for changing the suggestion image is rich in variation. Because it becomes a thing, it is possible to enhance the interest in a specific production.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a player's interest in a specific effect.

It is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is the external perspective view of the pachinko machine with the front door open. It is a front schematic view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a front schematic view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit symbol 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 operation 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 ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening opening control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the processing at the time of sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the processing at the time of 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 detecting the 1st start winning opening in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the pre-determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of detecting the 2nd start winning opening in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure-related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol variation start processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the variation effect pattern determination processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game end processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the control process related to a general drawing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol variation start processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the processing 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 processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode of the variation effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode of the variation effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode of the hold display of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the character production decision table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode of the variation effect and execution suggestion effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode of the variation effect and execution suggestion effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode of the variation effect and execution suggestion effect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the provisional content determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the re-determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the pre-judgment command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the command reception process for variation in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the target 2 times before variation effect control processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the target 1-time advance variation effect control processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the target variation effect control processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the symbol confirmation command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 3rd time point control process in the auxiliary control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 4th time point control process in the auxiliary control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the determination start time control process in the auxiliary control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the execution suggestion effect end control processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to this embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a gaming ball as a gaming medium. Although not particularly shown, in a game hall where pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in an installation area of the game machines called an island, and a game for renting a game ball. A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Further, 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 inserting a bill (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R and performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, the game ball can be rented from the game ball lending device R. You can do it.

As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a square frame body fixed to an island and has a hollow portion (not particularly shown) and a machine frame 1. A main body frame 2 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), which is a quadrangular frame body that can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) to the machine frame 1, and this main body frame. No. 2 is provided with a front door 3 which is attached to 2 by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown) so as to be openable and closable, and has an opening (not particularly shown) formed on the front surface.

A game board 11 which is a transparent plate for forming the game area 12 and a set board (not particularly shown) arranged behind the game board 11 are housed in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. There is. The set plate is a box-shaped member having an opening that penetrates in the front-rear direction, and on the back surface of the set plate, various control boards that control the operation of the pachinko machine P and an effect are performed as the game progresses. An effect display device 21 as an effect device is attached, and an accessory effect device YS as an effect device is provided in the opening on the front side of the set plate. The accessory effect device YS will be described in detail later.
Further, the front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a saucer 7 that are located below the transparent plate 4 and can receive the game ball, and a game ball that is attached to the right side of the saucer 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation, a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached to the left side of the upper plate 6, and a speaker located in front of the upper plate 6 during a game or on standby by being operated by a player. An effect operation device 9 capable of progressing and switching the effect to be executed in the middle is 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 closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap in between. As a result, the game board 11 located behind the game board 11 can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4, and the effect display device 21 and the accessory effect device YS located behind the game board 11 can be seen through the game board 11. It can be visually recognized.

Further, a game ball rented by the game ball lending device R and a prize ball paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 is capable of receiving a predetermined amount of game balls, but when the upper plate 6 is filled with the game balls, the game balls that are subsequently rented or paid out are guided to the saucer 7. It has become like. Further, although not particularly shown, the bottom surface of the saucer 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the 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 by moving the opening / closing lever 8 integrally attached to the opening / closing plate in the lateral direction, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and the discharge hole is opened. .. As a result, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged to the outside of the saucer 7.

Further, the operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate the operation handle 5 in a predetermined direction. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received by the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), and the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5 is increased. The launching device launches the game ball toward the game area 12. The game ball launched in this way is guided by a pair of rails 13a and 13b fixed to the game board 11 and ascends 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 board 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion partitioned by a pair of rails 13a and 13b into a substantially circular shape, and is a region where a game ball can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming area 12 includes a first gaming area 12a, which is a region on the left side when viewed from a player facing the pachinko machine P, and a region on the right side when viewed from a player facing the pachinko machine P. It is composed of a second gaming area 12b. In these two game areas 12, the possibility of entering the game ball differs depending on the firing intensity of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing intensity of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (strength that the gaming ball launched by the launching device does not reach the highest point of the gaming area 12), the gaming ball is in the first gaming area. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing intensity of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (the strength at which the gaming ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the gaming area 12), the gaming ball is in the second gaming area 12b. Enter into.

Further, in the game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flow direction of the game ball irregular, a general winning opening 14 into which the game ball can enter, and a start The first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 as areas, the gate 20 through which the game ball can pass, the attacker device 17 that operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game ball are guided to the outside of the game area 12. An out port 19 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning openings 14 are provided in the lower left and lower right sides of the game area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.
The number and positions of the general winning openings 14 are not particularly limited.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided in the lower center of the game area 12. A game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b cannot enter the ball. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided in the upper right side 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 cannot enter the ball.

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 starting winning opening 16 is in the closed state, and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second starting winning opening 16 is opened, and the game ball can be entered into the second starting winning opening 16.
The configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited, and for example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction around an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the second starting winning opening 16. It may be composed of a lid member that opens and closes the second start winning opening 16 by rotating in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis, or slides in the up-down direction and the front-back direction to form the second start winning opening 16. It may be composed of a shutter member that opens and closes.
The installation positions of the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 are not particularly limited. For example, the first starting winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 are in any of the game areas 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.

Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, the prize ball is paid out and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Various game benefits are associated with each special symbol, and game benefits such as execution of a special game advantageous to the player and setting of a predetermined game state can be obtained according to the type of the determined special symbol. It has become like.
The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game balls into the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number may be used. Good. Further, the number of prize balls is the same between the starting winning opening (second starting winning opening 16) in which the movable piece 16b is provided and the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening 15) in which the movable piece 16b is not provided. It may be different or different.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided on the upper left side of the second starting winning opening 16. A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the gate 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter the gate 20. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of ordinary symbols, which will be described later, is performed. Then, when the result of the lottery is successful, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned second starting winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the second starting winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 into which a game ball can enter, and an opening / closing door 18b for opening and closing the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the opening / closing door 18b is closed and the large winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the opening / closing door 18b opens and the large winning opening 18 is opened, and the opening / closing door 18b functions as a saucer member for guiding the game ball to the large winning opening 18, so that the game ball can enter the large winning opening 18. It will be possible.
Then, when the game ball enters the large winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the large winning opening 18, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter the ball. It has become like.
In this way, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first starting winning opening 15, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b passes through the gate 20 and is second. It is possible to enter the starting winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18.

As shown in FIG. 3, the out opening 19 is provided at the lowermost center of the game area 12, and is any of the general winning opening 14, the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, and the large winning opening 18. It accepts game balls that did not enter. 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 attached to the set plate is visually recognized as being located substantially in the 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. Further, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image, and the background image is displayed on the display unit 21a and the effect symbol 50 (! The dummy symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect is performed in which the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery, which will be described later, depending on the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device or the like that performs various displays using a plurality of drums having a pattern on the outer periphery may be used.

The accessory effect device YS is an effect device that is movable in a predetermined effect, and includes a plate-shaped decorative portion 51 in the shape of a sword when viewed from the front, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
Although not particularly shown, the decorative portion 51 is provided with a support shaft at its left end (a portion corresponding to the handle of the sword). Then, by inserting the support shaft into a shaft hole (not particularly shown) provided in the upper left portion of the back surface of the game board 11, the left end portion of the decorative portion 51 swings to the upper left portion of the back surface of the game board 11. It has come to be supported as much as possible.
Further, the decorative portion 51 is provided with an accessory lamp 57 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and light emitting patterns. Although not shown in particular, the accessory lamp 57 is composed of LEDs capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors.

Further, although not particularly shown, a guide shaft extending from the lower right portion to the upper right portion is provided on the back side of the game board 11. Although not particularly shown, the guide shaft is provided with a slide member capable of moving in the vertical direction along the guide shaft, and the right end portion (the portion corresponding to the tip of the sword) of the decorative portion 51 is the relevant portion. It is fixed to the slide member. Further, although not particularly shown, an elevating solenoid 54 for moving the above-mentioned slide member in the vertical direction is provided on the back side of the game board 11.
Then, when the elevating solenoid 54 is driven, the above-mentioned slide member moves in the vertical direction along the guide shaft, and at the same time, the right end portion of the decorative portion 51 fixed to the slide member also moves in the vertical direction. It has become like. As a result, the decorative portion 51 can be displaced between the horizontal position shown in FIG. 3 and the inclined position shown in FIG. Further, in the horizontal position, the decorative portion 51 is hidden behind the game board 11, and the player cannot visually recognize the decorative portion 51. On the other hand, in the inclined position, the decorative portion 51 appears in front of the effect display device 21, and the player can visually recognize the decorative portion 51. In the normal state, the decorative portion 51 is located at a horizontal position.

The decorative portion 51, which is normally located at the horizontal position, moves to the inclined position when the notification of winning the jackpot is executed in the predetermined effect or the variable effect.

The driving device for moving the slide member in the vertical direction is not limited to the solenoid (elevating solenoid 54), but may be a motor or the like.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns, as an effect device, in addition to the effect display device 21 and the accessory effect device YS, the speaker as the above-mentioned audio output device 10. It is equipped with a lamp as a directing lighting device. Further, as described above, the effect operation device 9 that can be operated by the player is provided.

The effect operation device 9 is composed of an operation dial 9a which is a circular ring-shaped frame and can be rotated, and an operation button 9b which 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 operation dial 9a is rotated or the operation button 9b is pressed, the above-mentioned predetermined effect proceeds or is switched to a different effect. It is designed to do.
The effect operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, etc., and may be provided with a cross key or the like capable of inputting in the up / down / left / right directions. Further, the effect operation device 9 such as the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b may be provided, and the above-mentioned cross key may be separately provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a first special symbol display device 30 is provided as a device for displaying various situations related to the game on the lower right side 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.

Further, as described above, although the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and ejecting a card can be performed. It is accepted by the pachinko machine P. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P includes 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. There is a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Structure of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, the control means for controlling the game and the effect of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 that controls the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball, and the prize ball. It includes a launch / payout control board 200 that controls payout, a sub-control board 300 that controls various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 that relays operations to the game ball lending device R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub-control board 300 are connected to the main control board 100, and the game ball lending control board 400 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. There is.
Further, 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 the game hall) is connected to the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200. Has been done.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch payout control board 200 controls both the launch of the game ball and the payout of the prize ball, but the board that controls the launch of the game ball (launch control). A substrate) and a substrate for controlling the payout of prize balls (payout control board) may be provided separately.
Further, although not particularly shown, a power supply board is connected to each board included in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. A backup power supply is provided on this power supply board, and when the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power supply is disconnected, and a power failure signal is output to the main control board 100. ..

The main control board 100 controls the game performed in the pachinko machine P. Specifically, the main control board 100 starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. It controls the special figure game to be played and the normal figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for advancing the game, a main ROM 102 that stores data and tables required for the game, and at the time of arithmetic processing. It is provided with a main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
Then, the main CPU 101 reads a control program stored in the main ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing based on signals from each detection sensor and timer described later, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. Send commands to other boards based on the results of arithmetic processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 has a general winning opening detection sensor 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 14, and a game ball entering the first starting winning opening 15. The first start winning opening detection sensor 15a that detects that the ball has hit, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a that detects that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 16, and the game ball to the large winning opening 18. The large winning opening detection sensor 18a that detects that the ball has entered, the gate detection sensor 20a that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, the magnetism and radio waves directed at the game board 11, and the game board 11 are shaken, etc. The fraud detection sensor 25 that detects the vibration caused by the above is connected. Then, the detection signals output from each of these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as devices to be controlled, the start winning opening solenoid 16c for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 and the opening / closing door 18b for the large winning opening 18 are opened and closed. The grand prize 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 symbol hold display device 38, and the second special symbol hold display device 39. And the normal symbol hold display device 33 are connected.
Then, by driving each solenoid by the main control board 100, the opening / closing control of the second starting winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18 is performed, and the display control of each display device is performed.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the launch payout control board 200 has a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player touches the operation handle 5 and an operation of the operation handle 5 as a device for controlling the launch of the game ball. An operation volume 5b that detects an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c that stops the launch of the game ball, and a ball feed that sends the game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launcher (not shown). The solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 that launches the game ball are connected. Further, the control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing payout control board 200.

Then, when the control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are energized to launch the game ball. On the other hand, when the control signal from the launch stop switch 5c is input to the launch payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are controlled to stop the firing of the game ball by stopping the energization.
As the device for launching the game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch payout control board 200 receives a prize for the game ball stored in the game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) as a device for controlling the payout of the game ball. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball and a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts the paid out game balls are connected. Then, when the launch payout control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the launch payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. The payout motor 62 is controlled so as to. 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.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3a for detecting the open state of the front door 3 and a saucer full tank detection sensor 7a for detecting the full tank state of the saucer 7. , Are connected.

When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is open, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the firing / payout control board 200, and the opening detection signal is output while the front door 3 is open. It is output continuously. Then, when the release 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 open detection signal is stopped, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and the 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 the saucer 7, and when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls to be paid out as prize balls are stored in the saucer 7 and the tank is full, the stored game balls are stored as described above. When the predetermined position is reached, the detection signal is output to the launch / payout control board 200. Then, while the stored game ball reaches the above-mentioned predetermined position, the detection signal is continuously output to the launch / payout control board 200. When the detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the launch / payout control board 200 determines that the saucer 7 is in a full tank state, and transmits a saucer full tank command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the launch / payout control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full tank state of the saucer 7 has been released, and the saucer full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the saucer 7 is full, a saucer full tank error occurs, and when the saucer 7 is released from the full tank state, the saucer full tank error is released. ing.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending device R. 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. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36a for detecting a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, and a ball lending switch 36a via the game ball lending control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects the 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, and the launch payout control board 200 refers to the game ball lending device R with respect to the game ball. Sends a lending request signal requesting lending. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting a predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out the number of game balls to be played.
Further, when the card return button 37 is pressed, the detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200, and the launch / payout control board 200 sends the card return control board 200 to the game ball lending device R. Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game, a standby, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing the effect, and a sub ROM 302 that stores data, tables, and the like necessary for executing the effect. It is provided and is connected so as to enable communication from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300 in one direction.

Further, the sub CPU 301 reads a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 to perform arithmetic processing based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from a timer, and performs image control for controlling an image display. Substrate (not shown), audio control board for controlling audio output (not shown), illumination control board for controlling lamp lighting (not shown), A command for executing the effect is transmitted to an operation control board (not particularly shown) for controlling the movement of the accessory effect device YS.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the illumination control board are separately provided, but one board (voice illumination control board) in which the functions of these boards are integrated is provided. ) May be provided, and both the audio output and the lighting of the lighting may be controlled by the substrate.

Further, the effect display device 21 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via the sound control board. Further, the sub-control board 300 includes a lamp (directing lighting device), an accessory lamp 57, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and an operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The pressing operation detection sensor 9d, which detects the pressing operation of, is connected. Further, an elevating solenoid 54 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via an operation control board.

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

Although not particularly shown, the voice control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a RAM, and the like. Sound data such as voice and BGM output from the voice output device 10 is stored in the sound ROM. Then, the voice output from the voice 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 the lighting and extinguishing of the lamp and the accessory lamp 57 based on the command from the sub control board 300. Further, the illumination control board has 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 push operation detection signal output from the pressing 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 drive of the elevating solenoid 54 based on the command from the sub control board 300. Then, by driving the elevating solenoid 54, the effect accessory device 50 moves up and down.

(Outline of the game of pachinko machine P)
Next, the game in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment, the special figure game and the normal figure game proceed in parallel. Further, as the gaming state when advancing both of these games, there are either a low-probability gaming state (so-called non-probability changing state) or a high-probability gaming state (so-called probabilistic changing state), and a non-probability gaming state or a time-saving gaming state. Any of the gaming states of the states and any of the gaming states in which are combined are set.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state), or a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined (hereinafter, referred to as a time-saving gaming state). One of the game states (referred to as high-probability time-short game state) is set.

Here, the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery, which will be described later, is set to a predetermined value. Further, 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. That is, it is easier to win the jackpot by the jackpot lottery in the high-probability gaming state than in the low-probability gaming state.
Further, in the non-time saving game state, the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is difficult to be opened), and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. Further, in the time-saving game state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is more likely to be opened) and the game ball is easier to enter the second starting winning opening 16 than in the non-time-saving game state. It is in a state.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after reset, the normal game state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a big hit is obtained. A lottery will be held. Then, when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the jackpot 18 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the jackpot 18, and further, after the special game is completed. The gaming state of is set to a high-probability time-saving gaming state.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15. Further, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the large winning opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter the second starting winning opening 16. Then, during the normal game state, the player is made to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed hit) so that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15. During the probabilistic time-saving game state and the special game, the player is asked to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 18, or the game ball passes through the gate 20 and enters the second starting winning opening 16. The game ball is launched (so-called right-handed) toward the game area 12b.
Specifically, during the high-probability time-saving game state and the special game, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b, and the normal game state is set. Then, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a.

In this jackpot lottery, various random numbers acquired when the 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. It is done based on various tables for doing so.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as the random numbers used in the lottery of the jackpot, the jackpot determination random number used for determining the jackpot, the winning symbol random number used for determining the type of the special symbol, and the above-mentioned variation effect. It has a variation mode number for determining a pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect pattern), a reach group determination random number used for determining 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, the hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number. This 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 goes around, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, the random numbers used for determining the variation effect pattern are not limited to the above three types, and 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.

Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, random numbers are acquired for each of the above random numbers, and each random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It has become like.
This reserved storage area is a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15, and a first 2 It is composed 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 the game ball into the starting 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 special figure random numbers. The group can be memorized.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting 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, if 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 of the storage units of the first reserved 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. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area, it is acquired as an opportunity. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 in a 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, this is stored. The first special figure random number acquired as an opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, this is stored. The first special figure random number acquired as an opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a 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, this entry is made. The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when the 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 memory processing is the same as the storage of the first special figure random number described above, the description thereof will be omitted.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of the 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 (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number). The number of sets of the second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure hold number) stored in the second special figure hold storage area (not particularly shown) is the second special figure hold number counter (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure hold number counter). It is stored in (not shown).
In the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the hold storage area is also referred to as "hold" or "hold storage", and the first special figure is also referred to as "hold storage". The number of holding figures and the number of holdings of the second special figure are also simply referred to as "number of holdings".

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has the jackpot determination random number determination table 110, the winning symbol random number determination table 111, the reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the table related to the jackpot lottery. , Has a variable pattern lottery table 114.
The table related to the big hit 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 for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot, and as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And the high-probability determination table 110b referred to in the high-probability gaming state.
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 jackpot determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of either the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected according to the game state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, and is selected as the acquired jackpot determination random number. The jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10220, it is determined as a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ), It is judged as a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a is about 1 / 297.8.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11119, it is determined as a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120) are determined. If it is ~ 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b is about 1 / 58.6.
That is, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is about 5 times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

The jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10220) determined to be jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11119) determined to be jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. There is. That is, the jackpot determination random number determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a jackpot 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 jackpot is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B. It includes a first start winning opening determination table 111a and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b that is referred to when a big hit is won by a 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 starting winning opening 16, one winning symbol random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when the jackpot is won by the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, either the first starting winning slot determination table 111a or the second starting winning slot determination table 111b is hit according to the starting winning slot into which the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the type of the special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when a jackpot is won, and the loss Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) that are determined in some cases.

As shown in FIG. 7A, according to the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 29, and the winning symbol random number is 30 to 199. In that case, 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%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second start winning opening 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, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning opening 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 regardless of which hit symbol random number determination table 111 is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each table is not limited to this. A different jackpot symbol may be determined in.

Further, if a big hit lottery based on the first special symbol random number results in a loss, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number. Further, if a big hit lottery based on the second special symbol random number results in a loss, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
That is, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when the jackpot is won, and is not referred to when the jackpot is 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 the variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a special symbol is determined by a big hit lottery as described above, a variation mode number and a variation pattern number for determining a variation effect pattern are determined based on the result of the determination. At the same time, 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 draws a jackpot based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific mode of the variable effect for notifying the result (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21) 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 the 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 this embodiment, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table are used as a preliminary step in determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. According to 112, the type of group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each game state, type of start winning opening, and number of holds (number of hold of first special figure, number of hold of second special figure). Here, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost when the game state is the non-time saving game state. The result of the jackpot lottery based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of, and the game state in which the game state is the time-saving game state and the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 is lost. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of the above will be described, and the description of the other reach group determination random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach group determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10066. Then, when the jackpot lottery described above results in a loss, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected according to the game state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, the type of starting winning opening, and the number of reservations. , The type of the group is determined based on the acquired reach group determination random number and the selected reach group determination random number determination table 112.

Specifically, when the game state is a non-time saving game 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 number of 1st special figures held at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the number of 1st special figures held at the time of the lottery is 2 or more. The second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 8A and 8B).
In addition, when the game state is a time-saving game state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost, the lottery is concerned. When the number of the second special figure reserved at that time is 0 to 3 (that is, no matter how many the number of the second special figure is reserved), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 8C). reference).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, 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 300 to. When the value is 8999, the "second group" is determined, when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. The "fifth group" is decided.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, 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 9000. When it is 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, 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 8000. If it is 8999, the "third group" is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.

Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the type of the group. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred only when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, and is not referred to when the big hit is a big hit.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines the variation mode number used for determining the variation effect pattern (mode of variation effect, variation time), and also determines the variation pattern lottery table 114 used for determining the variation pattern number described later. It is for deciding.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a loss determination table 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 jackpot lottery is a jackpot. It is equipped with a judgment table for use.

In addition, a plurality of loss determination tables are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9E, when the determination table 113a for the first group and the "second group" to be referred to when the "first group" is determined are determined. The second group judgment table 113b to be referred to, the third group judgment table 113c to be referred to when the "third group" is decided, and the fourth group to be referred to when the "fourth group" is decided. The fifth group determination table 113e, which is referred to when the use determination table 113d and the “fifth group” are 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 the numerical range of 0 to 2038. Then, when a group is determined by the above-mentioned lottery for the group type, the loss determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected loss determination are selected. The variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the table.

Specifically, for example, when the "first group" is determined by the above-mentioned lottery of the group type, the determination table 113a for the first group is selected, and when the "second group" is determined, the second group is determined. When the group judgment table 113b is selected and the "third group" is determined, the third group judgment table 113c is selected, and when the "fourth group" is determined, the fourth group judgment table 113d is selected. When selected and the "fifth group" is determined, the determination table 113e for the fifth group is selected (see FIGS. 9A to 9e).

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the determination table 113a for the first group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, regardless of the value of the reach mode determination random number). ), "00H" (alphanumeric characters with "H" at the end are hexadecimal notation. The same shall apply hereinafter), and the first variation table 114a is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the determination table 113b for the second group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “00H” is determined and the variation mode number is determined. The second variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the determination table 113c for the third group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variable mode number “00H” is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The third variation table 114c is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, according to the determination table 113d for the fourth group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1499, the variable mode number "01H" is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The fourth variation table 114d is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1500 to 2038, the variation mode number "04H" is determined, and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9E, according to the determination table 113e for the fifth group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the variable mode number "02H" is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The fifth variation table 114e is selected. Further, 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.

Further, 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 lottery of the jackpot) and for each type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is won.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the first jackpot determination table is referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the non-time saving gaming state. A jackpot determination table 113f and a second jackpot determination table 113g that are referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the time-saving gaming state are provided.

Then, when the jackpot is won and the type of the special symbol is determined, the jackpot determination table corresponding to the determined special symbol type and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is selected, and the above-mentioned loss determination is performed. Similar to the table-based determination, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 are 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-time-saving 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 time-saving game state and the special symbol X1 or X2 is selected. When is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113 g is selected (see FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variable mode number “A1H” is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The thirtieth variation table 114f is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number "A2H" is determined and the 31st variation table 114g is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 1799, the variation mode number "A3H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number "A4H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number of “A2H” is determined and the second jackpot determination table is determined. When the 31 variation table 114g is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 2038, the variation mode number of “A3H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the game state at the time of winning the jackpot and the jackpot judgment table are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, but the starting prize in which the game ball is entered is provided. In consideration of the type of the mouth, a jackpot judgment table may be provided for each of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, the type of the starting winning opening, and the type of the jackpot symbol.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining the variation pattern number used for determining the variation effect pattern (mode of variation effect, variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11H, the first variable table 114a, the second variable table 114b, and the third variable table 114c, which are determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, The fourth variable table 114d and the fifth variable table 114e, and the 30th variable table 114f, the 31st variable table 114g, and the 32nd variable table 114h, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, 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 variation pattern random number is acquired within the 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 above-mentioned variation mode number.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number), “00H”. The fluctuation pattern number is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 11D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, the variation pattern number "05H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), according to the 31st variation table 114g, the variation pattern number "A6H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249. Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (h), according to the 32nd fluctuation table 114h, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the fluctuation pattern number "A6H" is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 90 to 90 to. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "A7H" is determined.
Similarly, the other variation pattern table 114 also determines a predetermined variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern random number (see FIG. 11).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at the start of fluctuation (that is, at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol described later (at the start of the fluctuation production)), the jackpot lottery as described above is performed, and the jackpot lottery is performed. As a result of the jackpot lottery, the variable mode number and the variable pattern number are determined according to the game state and the number of holds (the number of the first special figure hold, the number of the second special figure hold) at the time of the big hit lottery. Will be done. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern, and the mode and the variation time of the variation effect 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 portion and a second half portion. The mode and variation time of the first half of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the mode and variation time of the second half of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

As will be described later, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored during the non-time saving game state, the first special figure random number is stored before the fluctuation start based on the first special figure random number. Figure Pre-judgment processing is executed to make various judgments regarding the lottery of big hits for random numbers. Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the group type, the fluctuation mode number, and the fluctuation pattern number are determined at the start of the fluctuation, and the above-mentioned pre-determination process is also based on the above-mentioned reach group determination random number determination table 112. The group type is determined, and the variation mode number and variation pattern number are further determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored during the non-time saving game state, the above-mentioned pre-determination process is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The same pre-judgment process is also executed when the second special figure random number is stored during the non-time saving game state, or when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored during the time saving game state. Therefore, various determinations regarding the jackpot lottery may be made before the start of fluctuation.

Next, the process of 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 fluctuation 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-mentioned various processes and special game control. There is.

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 is a first fluctuation time determination table in which the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation effect corresponding to each fluctuation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first half fluctuation time) is defined as the fluctuation time determination table 115. It is provided with 115a and a second fluctuation time determination table 115b in which the fluctuation time of the latter half of the fluctuation effect corresponding to each fluctuation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter half fluctuation time) is determined (FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (a) and (FIG. 12 (a)). b) See).

Then, when the fluctuation mode number is determined, the corresponding first half fluctuation time is determined based on the determined fluctuation mode number and the first fluctuation time determination table 115a. When the fluctuation pattern number is determined, the corresponding latter half fluctuation time is determined based on the determined fluctuation pattern number and the second fluctuation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first half fluctuation time and the second half fluctuation time determined in this way corresponds to the entire fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect that notifies the result of the jackpot lottery.
Further, based on the determined fluctuation time, the effect display device 21 performs the variation effect, and the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 30 or second special symbol display device 31) displays the variation of the special symbol. Is done. Specifically, when the starting winning opening 15 into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays during the determined fluctuation time, and the game ball enters. When the ball starting winning opening 16 is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 blinks and displays during the determined fluctuation time. Then, after the lapse of the fluctuation time, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

For example, when the determined fluctuation mode number is "02H" and the fluctuation pattern number is "06H", the first half fluctuation time of "15 seconds" is determined and fluctuates corresponding to the fluctuation mode number "02H". The latter half fluctuation time of "60 seconds" is determined corresponding to the pattern number "06H". Then, the total value "75 seconds (= 15 seconds + 60 seconds)" becomes the total fluctuation time of the variation effect, that is, the variation display time of the special symbol.
When the determined fluctuation mode number is "A3H" and the fluctuation pattern number is "A7H", the first half fluctuation time of "30 seconds" is determined corresponding to the fluctuation mode number "A3H" and changes. The latter half fluctuation time of "120 seconds" is determined corresponding to the pattern number "A7H". Then, the total value "150 seconds (= 30 seconds + 120 seconds)" becomes the total fluctuation time of the variation effect, that is, the variation display time of the special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 12A, the fluctuation mode number of "00H" defines the first half fluctuation time of "0 seconds", and when this fluctuation mode number is determined, the fluctuation effect is produced. The first half 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, the variable mode number "00H" is determined only when the result of the big hit lottery is lost (see FIG. 9). Therefore, when the variable mode number is determined, the variable mode number is determined. The loss will always be displayed in the variable effect.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined as described above, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the determined fluctuation mode number and the determined fluctuation pattern The variation pattern command corresponding to the number is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 300. Then, in the sub-control board 300, the mode of the variation effect is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the mode 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 the variable effect, the mode of the first half of the variable effect is determined based on the variable mode command, and the mode of the latter half of the variable effect is determined based on the variable pattern command. The mode of the first half of the variation effect may be determined based on the above, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command.
Further, the variation effect may not be 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 and the variation pattern command. ..
Further, the mode of the variation effect may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Further, 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 the special game executed when the jackpot is won, and is referred to for operating the large winning 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. 13A and 13B, as the special electric accessory operating table 116, the first operating table 116a referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined is used. , A second operating table 116b, which is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined, is provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13A, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a. According to the first operation table 116a, the process ends when either the condition that the large winning opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or 10 game balls enter the large winning opening 18 is satisfied. The round game is executed 16 times. Further, during the execution of each round game, the large winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (that is, the interval time) for closing the large winning opening 18 between each round game is set to 2.0 seconds.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operating table 116b, the round game of the same aspect as the first operating table 116a is executed four times. Further, the number of times of opening and closing and the interval time of the large winning opening 18 during the execution of each round game are set to the same contents as those of the first operation table 116a.
The expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained during the special game is more when the special symbol X1 is determined than when the special symbol X2 is determined.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting the 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. 14, regardless of which of the special symbol X1 and the special symbol X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes the high-probability time-saving gaming state. Set. Further, the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the high-probability number of times) and the number of continuations of the time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the time-saving number of times) are both set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high-probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the big hit lottery is derived 100 times. Further, if a big hit is won during the continuation of this gaming state, the high probability number and the time reduction number are set again. Therefore, if a high-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game and all the results of the 100 lottery are lost without winning a big hit during the continuation of this game state, the game state is changed to the normal game state. Will be done.
It should be noted that the gaming state after the end of the special game is different based on the type of the special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery, instead of setting the same gaming state regardless of which special symbol is determined. A gaming state (for example, a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined, a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined, etc.) may be set.

Next, the processing related to the Fuzu game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 is activated. A lottery for ordinary symbols is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 16b. Then, when the winning is achieved by the lottery of the normal symbol, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second starting winning opening 16 is opened, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting winning opening 16.
This lottery of ordinary symbols is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning random number determination table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Will be done.

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned hit determination random numbers are acquired, and up to four random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 103. Specifically, this normal figure reservation 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. Further, when the hit determination random number is already stored in some storage units, the hit determination random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, when four hit determination random numbers are already stored in the normal figure hold storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the hit decision random numbers related to this passage are not stored in the normal figure hold storage area. ..
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the hit determination random number. This hit-determined random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence goes around, 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 hit determination random numbers stored in the normal figure hold storage area (hereinafter referred to as the normal figure hold number) is a normal figure hold number counter (not particularly shown). It is supposed to be remembered in.
In addition, in this specification, as described above, the fact that the winning decision random number is stored in the ordinary figure reservation storage area is also referred to as "the ordinary figure reservation".

Further, the winning determination random number determination table 118 is for determining whether or not the winning is achieved by drawing a normal symbol, and as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, it is referred to in the non-time saving gaming state. The non-time saving determination table 118a is provided, and the time saving determination table 118b referred to in the time saving game state is provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one hit determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, if the gaming state at the time of drawing the normal symbol is the non-time saving gaming state, the non-time saving determination table 118a is selected, and the normal is normal based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected non-time saving determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is held. If the gaming state at the time of drawing the normal symbol is the time-saving gaming state, the time-saving determination table 118b is selected, and the ordinary symbol lottery is performed based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected time-saving determination table 118b. Is done.

According to the non-time saving determination table 118a, if the hit determination random number is 1, it is determined to be a hit, and if it is any other hit determination random number (0, 2 to 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time saving determination table 118a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time saving determination table 118b, when the hit determination random number is 1 to 65000, it is determined to be a hit, and when it is any other hit determination random number (0,65001 to 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this time saving determination table 118b is 65000/65536, that is, about 99/100.
If a winning symbol is won by a lottery of ordinary symbols, the winning symbol is determined, and if it is lost, the lost symbol is determined.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table 119, a second start winning opening opening control table 120, and the like as tables for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol and the opening / closing of the movable piece 16b. ing.

The ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol. The fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is associated with the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. Then, as described above, when the lottery of the normal symbol is performed by the game ball passing through the gate 20, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol (that is, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol) is performed based on the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table 119. ) Is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, it is normal. The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined to be 0.6 seconds. Then, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks and displays during the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol. Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the lottery of the ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol display device 32 lights up, and when the lost symbol is determined due to the loss, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is turned on. Turns off.

Further, 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 turned on, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in the manner specified in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 17, the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time), so that the second 2 The movable piece 16b of the starting winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 17, the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times), so that the second starting winning opening 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 defined for each of the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, and according to the contents of these conditions, the non-time-saving game state is not set. It is easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the time-saving game state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 20, lottery of ordinary symbols is performed one after another, and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so that the game ball accompanies the progress of the game. You will be able to get a chance to win a big hit lottery while suppressing the decrease in the number of players.

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of the processing executed on the main control board 100 with the progress of the above-mentioned special figure game, normal figure game, and special game will be described with reference to a flowchart.
First, the main processing 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 the main process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as an initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a start program from the main ROM 102 in response to a power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in the production 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 the winning symbol random number, which is referred to when updating the winning symbol random number. 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 hit symbol random number is updated with the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number at the time when the update is started as the initial value. Then, when one round of this random number range is performed, the update of the winning symbol random number is continued with the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time as the initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variation effect pattern. Then, when the processing of step 102 is completed, the processing of step 101 and step 102 is repeatedly executed until the predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described.
The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment), which is shown in the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the winning symbol 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 initial value for the hit symbol random number at that time. Updates the random number from the value of the random number. 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 opening detection sensor 15a, and the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, and a sensor that performs a predetermined process based on the input. Executes detection processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes the special figure-related control process for controlling the special figure game and the special game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a normal map-related control process for controlling the normal map game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for controlling the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. For example, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on the opening of the front door 3, the main CPU 101 generates a door opening error command and stores (sets) it in the production transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 receives a saucer full tank command based on the saucer full tank state (that is, when a saucer full tank error occurs), the main CPU 101 generates a saucer full tank error command to produce an effect. Stored in the transmission data storage area. On the other hand, when the main control board 100 no longer receives the door opening command, the main CPU 101 generates a door opening error release command and stores it in the production transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 no longer receives the saucer full tank command (that is, when the saucer full tank error is canceled), the main CPU 101 generates a saucer full tank error release command to generate a transmission data storage area for effect. Remember in. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, when the detection signals from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, and the large winning opening detection sensor 18a are input to the main CPU 101, the said The main CPU 101 updates the 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 the prize 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 prize ball counter is subtracted. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 includes external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and start winning opening solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16. , Large winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening and closing of the large winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, ordinary symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display) The display data and the like of the device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the ordinary symbol hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 208.

In step 208, the main CPU 101 performs output control such as port output for outputting the signal of each data created in step 207 described above and command transmission for transmitting the command stored in the transmission data storage area for production. Execute the process. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is completed.

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 the first start winning opening detection processing for performing a big hit lottery based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening 15. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302.
In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection processing for performing a big hit lottery based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening 16. Then, the sensor detection processing is terminated.

Next, the gate detection processing in step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has not been input, the gate detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the normal figure hold number counter (that is, the current number of normal figure hold numbers) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the gate detection processing is terminated. 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 normal figure hold number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning determination random number, stores it in the normal figure hold storage area, and ends the gate detection processing.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the first start winning opening in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has not been input, the processing at the time of detecting the first starting winning opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has been 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 reservation counter (that is, the number of first special figure reservations at the present time) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the first start winning opening detection processing is terminated. 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 hold number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the 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 the above-mentioned step 201, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the big hit determination random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 503. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in the above step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in the above step 503. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in the above step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in the above step 503. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in the above-mentioned step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 503. From the above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, hit symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the same storage unit of the first reserved 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 production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509.
In step 509, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state (that is, a normal gaming state). Then, when it is determined that the game is not in the non-time-saving game state (that is, it is in the time-saving game state), the processing at the time of detecting the first start winning opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in a non-time saving game state, the process proceeds to the next step 510.

In step 510, the main CPU 101 relates to various types of jackpot lottery for the stored first special figure random number before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number (at the time when the first special figure random number is stored as hold). Executes the pre-judgment process for making a judgment. Then, the processing at the time of detecting the first start winning opening is completed.

Next, the pre-determination process of step 510 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 550, the main CPU 101 acquires one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores the acquired table and the acquired table in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 503 described above. The jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the jackpot determination random number. After that, 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 the next step 551.

In step 551, the main CPU 101 executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the determination in step 550 described above is a big hit, the first start winning opening determination table 111a is acquired, and the table and the storage of the first reserved storage area in step 504 described above are stored. The type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) is determined based on the hit symbol random number stored in the unit. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step 550 described above is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is Y1 (loss symbol). Then, the data related to the result of the determination (type of special symbol) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Further, 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 the next step 552.

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

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

In step 556, the main CPU 101 is based on the current game state, the number of holds, and the type of start winning opening into which the game ball has entered (that is, the first starting winning opening 15) confirmed in step 555 described above. The corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 557.
In step 557, the main CPU 101 is based on the reach group determination random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 505 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 acquired in step 556 described above. , The type of the group is determined, and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 558.

In step 558, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the type of the group determined in step 557 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 559.
In step 559, the main CPU 101 uses the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) acquired in step 554 described above, or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (for loss) acquired in step 558 described above. The variable mode number determination process for determining the variable mode number and the variable 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 first reserved storage area in step 506 described above. To do. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 560.

In step 560, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 559 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 561.
In step 561, the main CPU 101 uses the fluctuation pattern lottery table 114 acquired in step 560 described above and the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 507 described above as a fluctuation pattern random number. The variable pattern number determination process for determining the number is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 562.

In step 562, the main CPU 101 determines the result of the jackpot lottery determined in step 550 (big hit or loss), the type of special symbol determined in step 551, and the variable mode determined in step 559. The number and the pre-determination command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step 561 described above are set in the production transmission data storage area.
Although not particularly shown, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment has a pre-judgment command table, and the pre-judgment command table contains the above-mentioned judgment result (result of a jackpot lottery, a type of special symbol). , Fluctuation mode number and variation pattern number), and a pre-judgment command is defined. Then, the main CPU 101 can acquire the pre-determination command corresponding to the above-mentioned determination result by referring to the pre-determination command table. Then, the pre-determination process is terminated.
As a result of the jackpot lottery determined at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol for the newly stored first special symbol random number (hold) by the above processing, the type of special symbol, the variation mode number, and the variation pattern number are preliminarily determined. The determination command transmits the hold to the sub-control board 300 in advance (that is, before the start of fluctuation) when the hold is stored.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the random numbers (first special figure random numbers) stored in the hold storage area (first hold storage area) are determined in the above-mentioned pre-determination process. It is not limited to this. For example, in the pre-determination process, the random numbers stored in the reserved storage area may be determined instead of directly determining the random numbers stored in another storage area (for example, a register or the like).

Next, the process at the time of detecting the second start winning opening in step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a has not been input, the processing at the time of detecting the second starting winning opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a has been 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 number counter (that is, the second special figure hold number at the present time) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the processing at the time of detecting the second start winning opening is terminated. 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 hold number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the 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 the above-mentioned step 201, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the big hit determination random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 603. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in the above-mentioned step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 603. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 stored in step 603 described above is stored. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in the above-mentioned step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 603. From the above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, hit 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 the next step 608.

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

Next, the special figure-related control process in step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of the 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 the execution of the special symbol variation start process described later, data "01" indicating the execution of the special symbol variation stop process described later, and post-stop processing described later. It has data "02" indicating the execution of the special 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.
Then, the main CPU 101 is based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the special symbol variation start process (step 701), the special symbol variation stop process (step 702), the post-stop process (step 703), and the 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 processing of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 26.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “00” indicating the execution of the special symbol variation start process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "00", the special symbol change 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 hold number counter is "1" or more. judge. Then, when 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 hold number counter is "1" or more. judge. Then, when 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 hold number counter by “1” and executes the shift process of the first hold 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 is stored. ~ Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the first hold storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the 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 above that the second special figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure hold number counter by "1" and the second Executes the hold storage area shift process. 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 is stored. ~ Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the second hold storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores the selected table in a predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. The jackpot determination process for deriving the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the jackpot determination random number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in step 805 described above is a big hit, which start winning opening the game ball is based on is the big hit determination 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 selected, and the selected table and the above-mentioned step 803 or step The type of the special symbol is determined based on the hit symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area in 804. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery in step 805 described above is a loss, it is special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15. The symbol Y1 is determined, and if the jackpot determination random number used for determining the lottery is due to the entry of a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16, the special symbol Y2 is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. Further, 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 the next step 807.
In the special symbol fluctuation start processing 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 special figure random number has priority over the first special figure random number. Although the special figure random number is processed, it is not limited to this, and may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 806 described above in the production 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 fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 determines 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 the above-mentioned step 803 or step 804. Execute pattern determination processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. As a result, when the special symbol is variablely displayed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol 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 predetermined intervals 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 can recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed, and when the second special figure random number is stored in the second hold storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in a manner in which the number of the second special figure hold can be recognized. ing. Then, when the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbol is performed based on the random number of the first special figure, the first special figure is shown to indicate that the number of reserved first special figures is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the figure hold display device 38 is display-controlled and the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the second special figure random number, the number of the second special figure hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. The display of the second special figure holding display device 39 is controlled so as to indicate.
Then, the process proceeds to the 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 proceeding when it is determined in step 802 described above 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 device 21 executes a demo determination process for displaying a demo. Specifically, the main CPU 101 clocks the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and when a predetermined demo start time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without the special symbol variation display being performed. , The demo command for displaying the demo screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special fluctuation start process is terminated.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 806 described above is a jackpot symbol. Then, when it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a 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 the next step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit 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 in step 900 above that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 determines that the type of start winning opening related to the determination of the lottery (that is, the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery) is Check which start winning opening the ball was acquired by entering the ball), and check the current game status and the current number of holds (1st special figure hold number, 2nd special figure hold number). Confirm. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of start winning opening, the game state, and the number of holdings confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 groups based on the reach group determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 904 above. Is determined, and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 uses the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) selected in step 902 described above, or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (for loss) selected in step 906 described above. The variation mode number and the variation 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 step 804 described above, and the determined variation mode number is determined. Is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 908 and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804. Is determined, and the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation time determination table 115 and the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 production transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “01” indicating the execution of the special symbol fluctuation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01", the special symbol fluctuation stop processing 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 fluctuation time set in the fluctuation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. 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 on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and sets the special symbol. Executes the stop display of. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003.

In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1004.
In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets the stop display time for displaying the stop display of the special symbol in the stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 fluctuation stop processing is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing of step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “02” indicating the execution of the post-stop processing. Then, when 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. Then, when 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 the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes the time saving update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag indicating that the current game state is the time-saving game state is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on, the time saving number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this time saving number storage area, the remaining number of fluctuations until the time saving game state ends is stored. Then, the remaining number of fluctuations memorized is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" due to the update of the remaining number of fluctuations, the process of turning off the time saving game flag is also executed. Further, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs a high-accuracy number-of-times update process. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game flag indicating that the current game state is the high-probability game state is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the high probability game flag is turned on, the high probability number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-probability number storage area, the remaining number of fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, the remaining number of fluctuations memorized is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" due to the update of the remaining number of fluctuations, the process of turning off the high probability game flag is also executed. Further, when it is determined that the high probability game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol. Then, when it is determined that the special symbol displayed as stopped is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol displayed as stopped 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 the game state at the time of jackpot winning and the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol X1 or X2) displayed as a stop to the sub-control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and issues an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the transmission data storage area for effect. Remember in. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 the 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 is terminated.
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 game state and produces a game state command indicating the game state. Stored in the transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 symbol-related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

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 the data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process. Then, 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 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated. 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 the ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a large winning opening opening / closing control process for opening / closing the large winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 large winning opening opening / closing control of step 1203 described above. Then, if it is determined that the round game has 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 production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1206.
The round game start command is provided for each number of round games, 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 is completed based on the large winning opening opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. Then, when 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 is completed, 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 the next step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented in step 1207 described above is "0". Then, when it is determined that the number of rounds is not "0", the special game control process is terminated. 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 the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and sets the ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the transmission data storage area for effect. Remember. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined that the ending process is in progress in step 1202 described above, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated. 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 production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 is terminated.

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 the data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04", the special game end process is terminated. 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 completed special game, and based on the game 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 high-accuracy game flag, a time-saving game flag, a high-accuracy number of times, and a time-saving number of times. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, regardless of whether the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 or X2, both the high-accuracy game flag and the time-saving game flag are turned on, and the high-accuracy number of times and the time-saving number of times are set. Set "100" to any of the above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets the game state designation command in the production transmission data storage area according to the game state set in step 1301 described above. This game state specification command includes information that the high-accuracy game flag set in step 1301 described above is on, information that the time-saving game flag is on, information on the high-accuracy number of times, and information on the time-saving number of times. include. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 symbol-related control process. Then, the special game end process is completed.

Next, the normal diagram-related control process in step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal diagram execution phase data. This normal map execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the normal figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the normal symbol execution phase data includes data "10" indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation start process described later, data "11" indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process described later, and ordinary symbol "11" described later. It has data "12" indicating the execution of the pattern stop post-processing and data "13" indicating the execution of the movable piece control process described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs the normal symbol fluctuation start processing (step 1401), the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing (step 1402), and the normal symbol stop post-processing (step) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. Either 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404) is executed. Then, the control process related to the normal figure is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start processing in step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33.
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. Then, 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 map execution phase data is "10", the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determined random number is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, that is, whether or not the normal figure hold number counter is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved symbols 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 number of reserved numbers 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 normal figure hold number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes the shift process of the normal figure reservation storage area. Specifically, the hit determination random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hit determination random number stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, the winning determination random number stored in the normal figure hold storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used in the winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects the hit determination 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-mentioned step 1503 are selected. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 determines the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area with reference to the non-time saving determination table 118a. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area is determined with reference to the time saving determination table 118b. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 hit. Then, if it is determined that there is no hit (that is, loss), the process proceeds to step 1507. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1506.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined normal figure 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 a hit, the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined normal map storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-time-saving gaming state or the time-saving gaming state, and also refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 to check the current gaming state. Set the fluctuation time of the normal symbol according to the normal symbol fluctuation time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets "3 seconds" in the normal figure fluctuation time timer counter when the current game state is the non-time saving game state, and when the game state is the time saving game state, the normal figure Set the fluctuation time timer counter to "0.6 seconds". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the normal symbol. 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 hit determination random number is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of normal figure hold can be recognized. It has become. Then, when the variation display of the normal symbol is performed, the display control of the normal symbol hold display device 33 is performed so as to indicate that the number of reserved symbols is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets "11" in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is executed in the normal symbol related control process. Then, the normal symbol change start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not "11", the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal figure 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 fluctuation time of the normal symbol set in the normal symbol fluctuation time timer counter has elapsed in step 1508 described above. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. 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 the stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the stop display of the normal symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets the 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 the next step 1604.

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

Next, the post-stop processing of the normal symbol in step 1403 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data “12” indicating the execution of the normal symbol post-stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not "12", the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal figure 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 figure stop display time set in the normal figure stop display time timer counter in step 1603 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated. 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 stop-displayed normal symbol is a hit symbol. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol displayed as stopped is a hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets "13" in the normal map execution phase data so that the movable piece control process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol post-stop 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 hit symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol-related control process. Set "10" in the normal map execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process in 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 figure execution phase data is the data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control process. Then, when it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal figure 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 in operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized. Then, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is in operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, if 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 game state at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol is the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state. Then, the process proceeds to the 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) of the starting winning opening solenoid 16c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening number) and energizing time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is in operation control, whether or not the main CPU 101 has elapsed the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 described above. To judge. Then, when it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is terminated. 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 executes the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, the stop of energization of the start winning opening solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1806.

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

(Outline of production in pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 100, the special figure game, the normal figure game, and the special game proceed. Then, during the progress of these games, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed on the sub-control board 300. The production is controlled accordingly.
In the following, the variable effect that is executed during the variable display of the special symbol and notifies the result of the lottery of the jackpot, the hold display effect that performs the hold display, and the accessory effect device YS operates in a predetermined mode during the predetermined variation effect. Thereby, the character production that suggests the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot and the character production execution suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the character production can be executed will be described. Here, the content when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state (that is, the normal gaming state) will be described, and the content when the gaming state is the time saving gaming state (that is, the high probability time saving gaming state) will be described. Is omitted.

(Outline of variable production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the variable display of the special symbol, the variable effect of notifying the result of the big hit lottery is executed according to the display mode of the effect symbol 50. In this variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Then, the result of the big hit lottery is notified to the player by the combination of the effect symbols 50 which are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, after the start of the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state in which all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 37 (a) and 37 (b)). After that, 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 effect symbol 50 located in the center (hereinafter referred to as the third stop symbol). The stops are displayed in the order of (design) (see FIGS. 37 (c) to 37 (e)).
Then, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, all the 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 notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, not all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, although not particularly shown. 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 big hit lottery is lost.

Further, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed almost at the same time as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 prior to the stop display of the effect symbol 50, and the result of the jackpot lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. It prevents it from being stolen.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is performed from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol 50 to the stop display of the second stop symbol (until the presence / absence of the reach display described later is notified). Corresponding to the first half part, from the time when the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed (after the presence or absence of reach display is notified) until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (until the fluctuation of the effect symbol 50 is completed), It corresponds to the latter half of the fluctuation production.

Then, as the mode of the first half of the variation effect, the reachless variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are the same. A reach variation pattern is provided in which the symbol is stopped and displayed (reach is displayed). The reach-less variation pattern and the reach variation pattern each have a plurality of modes, and in each mode, various modes of variation, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like are set.

For example, as the reach variation pattern, although not particularly shown, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol simply stop at the same symbol without any particular change in the variation method or the display content of the effect symbol 50. The displayed normal reach pattern and the mode in which all the effect symbols 50 are temporarily stopped in the predetermined stop display mode and then the variable display is restarted are displayed a predetermined number of times (so-called pseudo continuous effect is performed), and then the reach is performed. Pseudo-continuous reach pattern to be displayed, cut-in display reach pattern in which a predetermined cut-in image is displayed at a predetermined time from the start of the variation effect to the time when the reach display is performed, and then the reach display is performed, etc. Is provided.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the high and low of the possibility of being executed when the jackpot is won are set separately for each of these reach fluctuation patterns. As a result, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be changed according to the reach fluctuation pattern to be executed.
Further, in the reach variation pattern, and in the reach variation pattern, the reach display in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol is not performed, and instead of performing the reach display, the reach is displayed. The fact that it has occurred may be notified by displaying a predetermined image.

Further, the above-mentioned so-called pseudo-continuous production, display of a cut-in image, and the like may be set so that they may be executed not only in the reach variation pattern but also in the reachless variation pattern. That is, there may be a case where the pseudo-continuous effect is executed but the reach is not displayed, a case where the cut-in image is displayed but the reach is not displayed, and the like.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, 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 non-reach variation pattern, which is other than "00H". In some cases, the first half of the variation effect is executed according to the reach variation pattern.

When the mode of the first half of the variation effect is the reach variation pattern, as the aspect of the second half of the variation effect, a predetermined development effect image (for example, the effect symbol 50) is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 after the reach display. A reach development effect that displays videos that are destroyed one after another) is executed, then a development pattern that notifies the result of the jackpot lottery (see Fig. 38), and a reach development effect that is executed after the reach is displayed. There is a no-development pattern that informs the result of the jackpot lottery without any. Since the pattern with development is set with a high possibility of being executed when the jackpot is won, the player's expectation will be raised.
Further, although not particularly shown, the mode of the second half of the fluctuation effect when the mode of the first half of the variation effect is a non-reach variation pattern is a loss in the result of the jackpot lottery after the lapse of the second half variation time. A normal loss fluctuation pattern is provided to notify that there is.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is "05H", the latter half of the variation effect is executed by the no-development pattern, and the variation pattern number is "06H". , "07H", "A6H" or "A7H", the latter half of the variation effect is executed according to the development pattern.
Further, when the fluctuation pattern number corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command is "00H", "01H", "02H", "03H" or "04H", the latter half of the fluctuation effect is executed by the normal loss fluctuation pattern. Will be done.
In addition, a plurality of types of non-developed patterns, developed patterns, and normal loss patterns are provided, and various types of effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed, types of development effect images, and the like are set.

Further, in the above-mentioned effect, not only the image is displayed, but also a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like may be output from the sound output device 10 (speaker) in addition to the image display, or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp). ) May emit light in a predetermined lighting pattern or color.

Further, although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effect determination tables for determining the mode of variation effect are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects the variation effect determination table according to a predetermined condition by receiving the variation mode command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100, and within a predetermined numerical range. (For example, 0 to 249) acquires the first half variation effect random number and the second half variation effect random number (effect random number). Then, the mode of the variation effect is determined based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, the acquired first half variation effect random number, and the second half variation effect random number. To do.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the mode of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the mode of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. It is supposed to be done. As a result, the variable effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

(Outline of hold display production)
In the hold display effect, when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is acquired and the hold storage is performed, or when the hold memory is read, the effect display device 21 displays the hold image in a predetermined display mode. Hold display to be displayed. Here, only the hold display effect based on the hold storage of the first special figure random number will be described, and the description of the hold display effect based on the hold storage of the second special figure random number will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 39A, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in this embodiment is provided with a hold display area 70. Then, when the first special figure random number is acquired and the hold storage is performed, a hold display indicating that the hold storage has been performed is performed in the hold display area 70, and the hold number is notified to the player by this hold display. It has become so.

Specifically, the hold display area 70 is provided with a read hold display unit 70a that performs hold display related to the read hold (that is, the hold that is the target of the variable display of the special symbol at the present time). In addition, a total of four hold display units (first hold display unit 70b to fourth hold display unit 70e) are provided to perform hold display related to the stored hold in the order of storage, and the first special feature is provided by these four hold display units. The number of pending figures is shown.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100 is provided with the first reserved storage area for storing the first special figure random number, but the sub-control board 300 As a result of the jackpot determination related to the first special figure random number, the sub-RAM 303 also includes the variation mode number, the variation pattern number, whether or not the accessory effect described later can be executed, the mode of executing the advance notice effect, and the like. A first reserved storage area is provided in which the pre-determination information is stored.

The first reserved storage area provided in the sub RAM 303 is composed of a total of four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and the first storage unit corresponds to the first reserved display unit 70b. Hereinafter, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit correspond to the second hold display unit 70c to the fourth hold display unit 70e, respectively. Then, when the prior determination information is stored in each storage unit, the hold display is performed in the corresponding hold display unit. Further, when the variation mode command is received, the pre-determination information stored in the first storage unit is read out, the pre-determination information is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303, and the variation display and variation of the special symbol are displayed. The production starts. Along with this, the read hold display unit 70a performs a hold display for the read hold.

Further, the sub CPU 301 can grasp the number of the first special figure reserved by confirming to which storage unit in the first reserved storage area the predetermined information is stored. For example, when the pre-determination information is not stored in any of the storage units, it can be grasped that the number of reserved first special figures is "0", and the pre-determination information is stored up to the second storage unit. If so, it can be grasped that the number of reserved first special figures is "2".

For example, when the variable display and the variable effect of the special symbol are not executed and the number of the first special symbol hold is "0", the read hold display unit 70a, the first hold display unit 70b, and the second hold display unit No hold display is performed on any of the 70c, the third hold display unit 70d, and the fourth hold display unit 70e. Then, when the hold storage is performed in this case, the pre-determination information is stored in the first storage unit, so that the hold display is performed in the first hold display unit 70b. After that, when the hold storage is read and the variation display and variation effect of the special symbol are started, the hold display in the first hold display unit 70b is shifted to the read hold display unit 70a, and the read hold display unit 70a. The hold display is performed, and the hold display in the first hold display unit 70b is deleted.

Further, for example, when the variation display of the special symbol and the variation effect are being executed and the number of reserved first special symbols is "3", the pre-determination information is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Therefore, the read hold display unit 70a performs the hold display, and the first hold display unit 70b, the second hold display unit 70c, and the third hold display unit 70d perform the hold display. After that, when the variation display and variation effect of the special symbol being executed are completed, the hold storage in the first storage unit is read, and the variation display and variation effect of the next special symbol are started, the first hold display is displayed. The hold display in the unit 70b is shifted to the read hold display unit 70a, the hold display in the second hold display unit 70c is shifted to the first hold display unit 70b, and the hold display in the third hold display unit 70d is the second hold display unit. By shifting to 70c, the hold display in each hold display unit is updated, and the hold display in the third hold display unit 70d is deleted (see FIGS. 39 (a) to 39 (c)).

As the display mode of the hold display, a plurality of patterns (for example, a mode in which a white circle mark is displayed and a blue circle mark) in which the high and low possibilities of being displayed when a big hit is won are set separately are set. (A mode in which is displayed, a mode in which a red circle is displayed, etc.) may be provided, and when the hold storage is performed, the hold display may be performed in any of the display modes. Further, it may be 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 having a higher expectation of a jackpot.
By setting in this way, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be changed according to the display mode of the hold display.

(Outline of character production)
In the character effect, the variation mode number is "04H" or "A4H", and the variation pattern number is "06H", "07H", "A6H" or "A7H" (the first half is the reach variation pattern, and the variation pattern number is "A7H". It is an effect that can be executed during the variable effect by the pattern in which the latter half is developed, and the decorative portion 51 of the accessory effect device YS can be moved in a predetermined mode, or the accessory lamp 57 has a predetermined color or a predetermined color. It emits light according to the light emission pattern of.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, whenever the accessory effect is executed during the above-mentioned variation effect, the execution suggestion effect described later is executed along with the execution of the above-mentioned variation effect. In this execution suggestion effect, the player is urged to continuously press the operation button 9b. Then, in the execution suggestion effect, after reaching a predetermined determination start time point (in this embodiment, 9 seconds after the start of the variation effect), and then at a predetermined determination end point point (in this embodiment, 10 seconds after the start of the variation effect). If the release of the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is detected during the period up to that point, or if the above-mentioned period elapses without detecting the release of the pressing operation, the accessory effect is started and the decoration unit 51 Is displaced from the horizontal position, which is normally located, to the inclined position (see FIGS. 3, 4, 42 (b)), and the accessory lamp 57 lights up in a predetermined color (red in this embodiment). .. Then, when the reach display time of the above-mentioned variation effect is reached, the decorative portion 51 located at the inclined position is displaced to the horizontal position, and the accessory lamp 57 is turned off, so that the accessory effect is completed. Along with this, in the variable effect, the reach development effect is executed after the reach display is performed.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a predetermined character effect effect execution prohibition condition (the execution of the variable effect according to the development pattern is determined (that is, stored in any storage unit of the first reserved storage area). The pre-judgment information provided includes the variation pattern numbers of "06H", "07H", "A6H", or "A7H"), and the variation effect according to the developed pattern is executed (that is, the sub). The pre-determination information stored in the predetermined processing area of the RAM 303 includes the variation pattern numbers of "06H", "07H", "A6H" or "A7H"))) and , When the number of 1st special figure hold is "1" or more, the variable mode number determined based on the 1st special figure random number newly acquired and stored as hold is "04H" or "A4H". At that time, it is possible to determine the execution of the accessory effect for the variable effect executed based on the first special figure random number.
Then, when the execution of the character effect is decided, the above-mentioned character effect is executed during the variable effect executed based on the above-mentioned first special figure random number.

The timing at which the accessory effect is executed and the execution mode of the accessory effect are not limited to the above-mentioned contents, and various timings and various modes can be set.

(Outline of the decision on whether or not to execute the character production)
As shown in FIG. 40, the sub ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 stores an accessory effect determination table 121 for determining whether or not the accessory effect can be executed.
The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 is transmitted from the main control board 100 when the above-mentioned condition for prohibiting execution of the accessory effect is not satisfied and the number of reserved first special figures is "1" or more. When the pre-judgment command is received and the variable mode number included in this pre-judgment command is "04H" or "A4H", a random number for determining the character effect is generated within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 249). get. Then, based on the character effect effect determination table 121, the variable mode number (“04H” or “A4H”) included in the pre-determination command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and the acquired character effect effect determination random number. Then, it is decided whether or not to execute the character production.

In FIG. 40, the numbers shown in each selection area in which the variable mode number and the possibility of executing the accessory effect are associated with each other are the range of random numbers allocated to the selection area, that is, the selection area. The selection ratio is shown.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, when the variable mode number included in the pre-determination command is "A4H" (that is, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit), , The variable mode number is set to be easier to determine (random numbers are assigned) than when the variable mode number is "04H" (that is, when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost). ..
By setting the character effect effect determination table 121 in this way, it can be suggested that the expectation of a big hit is higher when the character effect is executed than when the character effect is not executed.

(Outline of execution suggestion production)
The execution suggestion effect is executed based on the newly acquired first special figure random number whose variable mode number is "04H" or "A4H" and which is obtained. When it is possible to determine the execution of the character effect for the variable effect to be performed (that is, the above-mentioned condition for prohibiting the execution of the character effect is not satisfied, and the number of reserved first special figures is "1" or more. At that time, the effect is executed when the first special figure random number in which the fluctuation mode number of "04H" or "A4H" is determined is acquired), and the variation effect based on the first special figure random number is being performed. It suggests whether or not the character production is executed.

The execution suggestion effect of this embodiment is a variation effect executed two times before the variation effect executed based on the above-mentioned first special figure random number (hereinafter, referred to as a target variation effect) (hereinafter, a variation effect two times before the target). It starts from the start time of (referred to as) or the start time of the variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the one-time previous variation effect) executed one time before the target variation effect (FIGS. 41 (b) to (c), 43 (b)-(c)).
When the execution suggestion effect is started, a display explaining that the execution suggestion effect has been started and the content of the execution suggestion effect is superimposed on the variable display of the effect symbol 50 (in this embodiment, the “character fall challenge role”. Drop an object !! The character display of "Expected fall degree UP !!" according to the appearance of the character) is performed (see FIGS. 41 (c) and 43 (c)). After that, at a plurality of predetermined image display time points until the reach display time of the target variation effect (the execution time point of the character effect when the execution of the character effect is decided), the effect display device 21 A predetermined character image is displayed at a predetermined position (see FIGS. 41 (d) to (j), FIGS. 42 (a), and 43 (d) to (i)).
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the execution of the character effect is determined in the target variation effect, the target variation effect is performed more than when the character effect is not determined in the target variation effect. It is set so that the number of character images displayed by the time of reach display tends to increase. As a result, it is suggested whether or not the character effect is executed during the target variation effect.

Hereinafter, the execution suggestion effect will be described more specifically.
The execution suggestion effect is the target 1 when the number of 1st special figure pending when the 1st special figure random number for which the fluctuation mode number of "04H" or "A4H" is determined is "1". It is started from the start time of the pre-version variation effect, and if the number of 1st special figure reservations is "2" or more (that is, "2" or "3"), it starts from the start time of the target two-time pre-variation effect. It will be started.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the image display time points are the end time point of the target two-time previous variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the first time point) and the end time point of the target one-time previous variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the second time point). ), 3 seconds after the start of the target variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the 3rd time point), and 6 seconds after the start of the target variation effect (hereinafter referred to as the 4th time point). ..

As the character images displayed at the time of displaying each image, five types of weight images with different weights are displayed, specifically, image A with a display of "1t" and "1.5t". An image B with a display, an image C with a display of "2t", an image D with a display of "2.5t", and an image E with a display of "3t" are provided (FIG. 41 (j) etc.).
Then, at the time of displaying each of the above-mentioned images, the display (see FIG. 41 (j) and the like) in which these character images are hung from the upper end of the effect display device 21 is performed, so that it is as if it were. It is possible to give the impression that the displayed character image is about to pull down the decorative portion 51 of the accessory effect device YS.
Further, the display position of each character image is predetermined. Specifically, the suspended display of the image A is performed on the upper left portion of the effect display device 21 (hereinafter referred to as the first display position), and the right portion of the first display position (hereinafter referred to as the second display position). In, the suspended display of the image B is performed, the suspended display of the image C is performed at the right portion of the second display position (hereinafter, referred to as the third display position), and the right portion of the third display position (hereinafter, referred to as the third display position). The suspended display of the image D is performed at the (fourth display position), and the suspended display of the image E is performed at the right portion of the fourth display position (hereinafter referred to as the fifth display position). (See FIG. 41 (j) and the like).

Further, the number of character images displayed from the start of the execution suggestion effect to the reach display time of the target variation effect is 3 (image A, image B and image C), and 4 (image A). , Image B, image C and image D), or five (image A, image B, image C, image D and image E) are determined. Further, the image display time point at which each character image is displayed is randomly determined. The outline of various decisions in the execution suggestion production will be described in detail later.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, not only one character image is displayed at each image display time point, but also two or more character images are displayed at the same time at a predetermined image display time point, and a predetermined state. It is also possible to determine the mode in which the character image is not displayed at the time of displaying the image.

Further, in the execution suggestion effect of the present embodiment, if it is determined to display the character image at the image display time point (first time point, second time point) before the execution of the target variation effect, the image display time point is reached. The character image whose display has been decided is displayed on condition that only that is the case.
For example, if it is determined that the image A is displayed at the first time point, the image A is displayed when the end time of the target two-time previous variation effect defined as the first time point is reached. It will be.

On the other hand, if it is decided to display the character image at the time of image display (third time point, fourth time point) during the target variation effect, the character image is reached and the time point is reached. The character image whose display is determined is displayed on condition that the operation button 9b is pressed when the operation button 9b is reached.
Specifically, in the execution suggestion effect of this embodiment, the operation buttons are operated from the start of the target variation effect to the predetermined determination start time point (in this embodiment, 9 seconds after the start of the target variation effect). A predetermined operation image prompting the continuous pressing operation of 9b (so-called long pressing operation) is displayed (see FIGS. 41 (h) to (j) and 43 (e) to (g)). .. When the display of the character image is determined at the time of displaying the image, the operation button 9b is pressed when the time of displaying the image is reached according to the display of the above-mentioned operation image. The determined character image is displayed. On the other hand, even if the display of the character image is determined at the time of displaying the above-mentioned image, the determined character image is obtained when the operation button 9b is not pressed at the time of displaying the image. Is not displayed.
For example, although not shown in particular, when it is determined that the image C is displayed at the third time point, the time point after 3 seconds has passed from the start of the target variation effect defined as the third time point is reached. The image C is displayed when the operation button 9b is pressed at that time. On the other hand, when the operation button 9b is not pressed when the third time point is reached, the image C is not displayed.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although the display of the predetermined character image is determined at the third time point, the operation button 9b is not pressed when the third time point is reached, and the above-mentioned Even if the predetermined character image is not displayed, if the operation button 9b is pressed when the fourth time point, which is the image display time point after the third time point, is reached, the fourth time point is concerned. Along with the character image whose display has been decided at the time point, the character image whose display has been decided at the third time point is also displayed at the same time.
When the character image whose display is determined at that time is not displayed because the continuous pressing operation of the operation button 9b is interrupted at the third time point due to an operation error or the like due to the setting in this way. Even so, since the opportunity for the character image to be displayed is given again after that, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

Then, in the execution suggestion effect of the present embodiment, when a predetermined determination start time point (9 seconds after the start of the target variation effect) is reached, a display prompting an operation for notifying whether or not the character effect can be executed (the present embodiment). Then, the character display of "Release the button !!") is performed (see FIGS. 42 (a) and 43 (h)).

After that, the release of the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is detected or the pressing operation is detected during the period until the predetermined determination end time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds after the start of the target variation effect) elapses. If the above-mentioned period elapses without detecting the release of, if it is decided to execute the character effect, all the displayed character images are deleted and the character effect is started (. See FIG. 42 (b)). Then, when the reach display time of the target variation effect is reached, the character effect is finished, and a display indicating that the character effect has been executed (in this embodiment, the character display "Challenge succeeded !!") is performed ( (See FIG. 42 (c)), the execution suggestion effect ends. Further, in the target variation effect, the reach display is performed (see FIG. 42 (d)), and then the reach development effect is executed.
In addition, as described above, when it is decided to execute the character effect, when erasing all the displayed character images, it is not necessary to determine which character image is displayed. , The control for erasing all five types of character images provided in the present embodiment is executed.

On the other hand, when the execution of the character effect is not decided, the displayed character image is erased with the behavior of retracting above the effect display device 21 (FIG. 43 (i). )), A display indicating that the character effect is not executed (in this embodiment, the character display of "challenge failure ...") is performed (see FIG. 43 (j)), and the execution suggestion effect ends. Further, although not particularly shown, in the target variation effect, the reach display is performed, and then the reach development effect is executed.
As described above, when the displayed character image is erased (erased with the behavior of retracting upward of the effect display device 21) when the execution of the character effect is not decided. Determines the character image whose display has been determined at the time of displaying each image, and whether or not the operation button 9b is pressed at the third and fourth time points, and identifies the character image actually displayed. Then, the control for erasing the specified character image is executed.

For example, the execution of the execution suggestion effect has not been decided, and the image A is displayed at the first time point, the image B is displayed at the second time point, and the image C is displayed at the third time point. That is, when it was determined that the image D and the image E are displayed at the fourth time point, the operation button 9b was pressed at the third time point, but the operation button 9b was not pressed at the fourth time point. It shall be. At this time, the character images whose display has been determined are images A to E, and it is determined that the operation button 9b is pressed at the third time point and the operation button 9b is not pressed at the fourth time point. The displayed character images are identified as images A to D, and the above-mentioned erasure is performed for the images A to D.
Further, in the above case, it is assumed that the operation button 9b was not pressed at the third time point, but the operation button 9b was pressed at the fourth time point. At this time, since it is determined that the operation button 9b has been pressed at the fourth time point, the actually displayed character images are specified as images A to E, and the above-mentioned erasure is performed for the images A to E. It will be done.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the control method for erasing the display in the execution suggestion effect differs depending on whether or not the accessory effect can be executed. By setting in this way, the appropriate display erasure is executed according to whether or not the character effect can be executed.

(Outline of various decisions in execution suggestion production)
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned condition for prohibiting execution of the accessory effect is not satisfied and the number of reserved first special figures is "1" or more, the main control board 100 When the pre-determination command transmitted from is received and the variable mode number included in this pre-determination command is "04H" or "A4H", the execution suggestion effect is executed.
At this time, first, one of a plurality of provisional display patterns for which the character image to be displayed at the time of displaying each image is provisionally determined is determined, and then the character image to be displayed is determined based on the determined provisional display pattern. The image display time of the character image defined in the provisional display pattern is redetermined. As a result, the corresponding character image can be displayed at the time of the redetermined image display.

Here, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 in the present embodiment is provided with a provisional content determination table 122 and a redetermination table 123 as tables for determining the character image to be displayed at each image display time point. ..
(Temporary content determination table 122)
The provisional content determination table 122 is a table for determining a provisional display pattern in which a character image to be displayed at each image display time is provisionally determined.
As shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), the provisional content determination table 122 is referred to when the number of reserved first special figures when the above-mentioned pre-determination command is received is "1". The provisional content determination table A and the provisional content determination table B to be referred to when the number of the first special figure reserved when the above-mentioned pre-judgment command is received are "2" or "3" are provided. There is.

Each image display is associated with each provisional content determination table 122 for each provisional content determination random number acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment) and whether or not the character effect can be executed. A provisional display pattern is defined in which the character image to be displayed at the time point is provisionally defined.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the condition for prohibiting the execution of the accessory effect is not satisfied and the number of reserved first special figures is "1" or more, the pachinko machine P transmits from the main control board 100. Upon receiving the pre-determination command, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the accessory effect when the variable mode number included in the pre-determination command is "04H" or "A4H".
Further, the sub CPU 301 selects the provisional content determination table 122 corresponding to the number of reserved first special figures at this time, and acquires a provisional content determination random number of 1 from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). Then, the sub CPU 301 determines the provisional display pattern based on the selected provisional content determination table 122, whether or not the determined accessory effect can be executed, and the acquired provisional content determination random number.

As shown in FIG. 44A, according to the provisional content determination table A, the image A is displayed as the character image to be displayed at the second time point, the image B is displayed as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, and the fourth time point is displayed. Pattern A1 in which image C is defined as a character image, image A as a character image to be displayed at a second time point, and pattern A2 in which image B and image C are defined as character images to be displayed at a third time point, at a second time point. Image A and image B as the character image to be displayed, pattern A3 in which the image C is defined as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, image A as the character image to be displayed at the second time point, and the character image to be displayed at the third time point. Image B, as a pattern A4 in which image C and image D are defined as character images to be displayed at the fourth time point, image A as a character image to be displayed at the second time point, image B and image B as a character image to be displayed at the third time point. Image C, pattern A5 in which image D is defined as the character image to be displayed at the fourth time point, image A and image B as the character image to be displayed at the second time point, image C as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, and Pattern A6 in which image D is defined as the character image to be displayed at the fourth time point, images A and B as character images to be displayed in the second time point, and images C and D are defined as character images to be displayed in the third time point. The pattern A7 is defined as an image A as a character image to be displayed at the second time point, an image B and an image C as a character image to be displayed at the third time point, and an image D and an image E as a character image to be displayed at the fourth time point. Pattern A8, images A and B are defined as character images to be displayed at the second time point, image C is defined as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, and images D and E are defined as character images to be displayed at the fourth time point. Pattern A9, images A and B as character images to be displayed at the second time point, images C and D as character images to be displayed at the third time point, and image E as character images to be displayed at the fourth time point. One of A10 is determined.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), according to the provisional content determination table B, the character image to be displayed at each image display time point (first time point, second time point, third time point, fourth time point) is determined. One of the obtained patterns B1 to B15 is determined.
For example, in the pattern B1, an image A is defined as a character image to be displayed at the first time point, an image B is defined as a character image to be displayed at the second time point, and an image C is defined as a character image to be displayed at the third time point. Further, for example, in the pattern B13, images A and B are used as character images to be displayed at the first time point, image C is used as the character image to be displayed at the second time point, image D is used as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, and the like. Image E is defined as the character image to be displayed at the four time points.

In addition, in FIGS. 44A and 44B, the numbers shown in each selection area in which the possibility of executing the accessory effect and the provisional display pattern are associated with each other are the range of random numbers allocated to the selection area. That is, the selection ratio of the selected area is shown.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), when the execution of the character effect is decided, the execution of the character effect is not decided. It is set so that the number of displayed character images is likely to be larger than in the case (when it is decided not to execute the character effect) (random numbers are assigned).
By setting the provisional content determination table 122 in this way, it is suggested that the larger the number of displayed character images, the higher the possibility that the character effect will be executed, and the higher the expectation of the jackpot. Can be done.

(Redetermination table 123)
The redetermination table 123 is a table for redetermining the image display time point of the character image defined in the determined provisional display pattern.
In the redetermination table 123, as shown in FIGS. 45 (a) and 45 (b), when the number of first special figure reservations when the above-mentioned predetermination command is received is "1" (that is, provisional The re-determination table A referred to (when the provisional display pattern is determined based on the content determination table A) and the first special figure hold number when the above-mentioned pre-judgment command is received are "2" or "3". (That is, when the provisional display pattern is determined based on the provisional content determination table B), the redetermination table B is provided.

Each redetermination table 123 is associated with the number of executions of redetermination and the redetermination random numbers acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment), and the image display time point at which redetermination is possible is possible. Is stipulated. That is, in the redetermination table 123, the determination probability at the time of displaying the image that can be redetermined is determined for each number of executions of the redetermination.
When the provisional display pattern is determined as described above, the sub CPU 301 selects the redetermination table 123 corresponding to the number of reserved first special figures, and redetermines a random number of 1 from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). To get. Then, the sub CPU 301 redetermines the image display time point of the character image defined in the provisional display pattern based on the selected redetermination table 123, the determined provisional display pattern, and the acquired redetermination random number.

For example, it is assumed that the pattern A1 is determined as the provisional display pattern. As described above, in the pattern A1, an image A is defined as a character image to be displayed at the second time point, an image B is defined as a character image to be displayed at the third time point, and an image C is defined as a character image to be displayed at the fourth time point. .. Then, in this case, the image display time point of the image A, the image display time point of the image B, and the image display time point of the image C are redetermined based on the redetermination table A.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is set to redetermine the image display time point in order from the character image displayed at the early image display time point defined in the provisional display pattern.

Regarding the pattern A1, first, the image display time point of the image A, which is defined to be displayed at the second time point, is redetermined. According to the re-decision table A, in the first re-decision, either the second time point, the third time point, or the fourth time point is determined by the same decision probability (1/3) (see FIG. 45 (a)). ). Then, for example, it is assumed that the third time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image A.
Then, next, the image display time point of the image B, which is determined to be displayed at the third time point, is redetermined. According to the re-decision table A, in the second re-decision, two time points (here, the second time point and the fourth time point) excluding the first re-decided image display time point (here, the third time point). Is determined by the same determination probability (1/2) (see FIG. 45 (a)). Then, for example, it is assumed that the fourth time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image B.
Then, finally, the image display time point of the image C, which was determined to be displayed at the fourth time point, is redetermined. According to the re-decision table A, in the third re-decision, one time point (here, the second time point) excluding the image display time point (here, the third time point and the fourth time point) which was re-decided for the first and second times. Time point) is determined with a 100% determination probability (1/1) (see FIG. 45 (a)). That is, the remaining image display time points are always redetermined. Therefore, the second time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image C.
By performing the above redetermination, the character image displayed at the second time point is the image C, the character image displayed at the third time point is the image A, and the character image displayed at the fourth time point is the image B. It becomes.

Further, for example, it is assumed that the pattern B11 is determined as the provisional display pattern. In the pattern B11, the image A is displayed as the character image to be displayed at the first time point, the images B and C are displayed as the character images to be displayed at the second time point, the image D is displayed as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, and the fourth time point is displayed. Image E is defined as the character image to be used. Then, in this case, the image display time of the image A, the image display time of the images B and C, the image display time of the image D, and the image display time of the image E are redetermined based on the redetermination table B.

Regarding the pattern B11, first, the image display time point of the image A, which is defined to be displayed at the first time point, is redetermined. According to the redetermination table B, in the first redetermination, any of the first time point, the second time point, the third time point, and the fourth time point is determined by the same decision probability (1/4) (FIG. 45). See (b)). Then, for example, it is assumed that the fourth time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image A.
Then, the image display time points of the images B and C, which were determined to be displayed at the second time point, are then redetermined. According to the re-decision table B, in the second re-decision, three time points (here, the first time point, the second time point,) excluding the first re-decided image display time point (here, the fourth time point). Any of the third time points) is determined with the same determination probability (1/3) (see FIG. 45 (b)). Then, for example, it is assumed that the first time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image B and the image C.
Then, next, the image display time point of the image D, which is determined to be displayed at the third time point, is redetermined. According to the re-decision table B, in the third re-decision, two time points (here, the second time point) excluding the image display time point (here, the first time point and the fourth time point) which were re-decided for the first and second times are excluded. Either the time point or the third time point) is determined by the same determination probability (1/2) (see FIG. 45 (b)). Then, for example, it is assumed that the third time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image D.
Then, finally, the image display time point of the image E, which was determined to be displayed at the fourth time point, is redetermined. According to the re-decision table B, in the fourth re-decision, one time point (here, the first time point, the third time point, the fourth time point) excluding the image display time point (here, the first time point, the third time point, the fourth time point) which was re-determined in the first to third times Then, the second time point) is determined with a 100% determination probability (1/1) (see FIG. 45 (b)). Therefore, the second time point is redetermined as the image display time point of the image E.
By performing the above re-determination, the character image displayed at the first time point is the image B and the image C, the character image displayed at the second time point is the image E, and the character image displayed at the third time point is the character image. Is the image D, and the character image displayed at the fourth time point is the image A.

Next, the execution suggestion effect and the accessory effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43 with reference to specific examples. In addition, in FIGS. 41 to 43, the black circles displayed on the hold display indicate the hold related to the target variation effect.
(Specific example 1)
For example, when the above-mentioned condition for prohibiting the execution of the character effect is not satisfied and the number of the first special figure reserved is "2", a new first special figure random number is acquired during the variable effect, and this first special figure random number is acquired. 1 It is assumed that the variable mode number included in the pre-judgment command related to the special figure random number is "A4H". Further, it is assumed that the execution of the accessory effect is determined for the variation effect based on the first special figure random number (that is, the target variation effect). Further, as a provisional display pattern in the execution suggestion effect, pattern B11 (image A as a character image to be displayed at the first time point, images B and C as character images to be displayed at the second time point, and an image as a character image to be displayed at the third time point). After the provisional display pattern in which the image E is defined as the character image to be displayed at the D and the fourth time points is determined, the image display time point of the image A is the first time point, and the image display time points of the images B and C are the first. It is assumed that the second time point, the third time point as the image display time point of the image D, and the fourth time point as the image display time point of the image E are redetermined.

In this case, when the variation effect being executed ends and the variation effect two times before the target is started, the execution suggestion effect is started, and the effect display device 21 superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol 50 on the execution. A display for explaining the start of the suggestion effect and the content of the execution suggestion effect is displayed (see FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c)). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the effect symbol 50 is variablely displayed at the lower right of the effect display device 21 during the execution suggestion effect (see FIG. 41 (d) and the like).
After that, the image A is displayed when the first time point (the end time of the target two-time previous variation effect) is reached, and further, the image B and the image C are displayed when the second time point (the end time of the target one-time previous variation effect) is reached. It is displayed (see FIGS. 41 (d) to 41 (f)).

Then, when the target variation effect is started, an operation image prompting the continuous pressing operation of the operation button 9b is displayed (see FIGS. 41 (g) to 41 (h)). After that, if the operation button 9b is pressed when the third time point (3 seconds have passed from the start of the target variation effect), the image D is displayed, and further, the fourth time point (target variation effect) is displayed. If the operation button 9b is pressed when 6 seconds have passed from the start of the image E, the image E is displayed (see FIGS. 41 (i) to 41 (j)).
Although not particularly shown, when the operation button 9b is pressed when the third time point is reached, but the operation button 9b is not pressed when the fourth time point is reached. , Image D is displayed at the third time point, and image E is not displayed at the fourth time point. Further, if the operation button 9b is not pressed at both the time when the third time point is reached and the time when the fourth time point is reached, the image D and the image E are not displayed. Further, although not shown in particular, when the operation button 9b is not pressed when the third time point is reached, but the operation button 9b is pressed when the fourth time point is reached, At this fourth time point, the image D and the image E are displayed at the same time.

After that, when a predetermined determination start time (9 seconds after the start of the target variation effect) is reached, the above-mentioned operation display ends and a display prompting an operation for notifying whether or not the character effect can be executed is displayed. (See FIG. 42 (a)). Then, if the release of the operation of pressing the operation button 9b is detected by the end of the predetermined determination (10 seconds after the start of the target variation effect), the process of erasing all the character images is executed. As a result, all the displayed character images (here, images A to E) are erased, and the character effect is started (see FIG. 42 (b)). After that, when the reach display time of the target variation effect is reached, the accessory effect is terminated, and a display indicating that the accessory effect has been executed is performed (see FIG. 42C), and the execution suggestion effect is also terminated. Along with this, in the target variation effect, the reach display is performed (see FIG. 42 (d)), and then the reach development effect is executed. Further, although not shown in particular, the fluctuation mode number of "A4H" is determined when a jackpot is won (see FIG. 10). Therefore, in this target variation effect, it is notified that the jackpot has been won. Will be done.

(Specific example 2)
Further, for example, when the above-mentioned condition for prohibiting the execution of the character effect is not satisfied and the number of the first special figure reserved is "1", a new first special figure random number is acquired during the variable effect. It is assumed that the variable mode number included in the pre-determination command related to the first special figure random number is "04H". Further, it is assumed that the execution of the accessory effect is not decided for the variation effect (target variation effect) based on the first special figure random number. Further, pattern A1 (image A as the character image to be displayed at the second time point, image B as the character image to be displayed at the third time point, and image C as the character image to be displayed at the fourth time point is defined as the provisional display pattern in the execution suggestion effect. After the provisional display pattern) has been determined, the third time point as the image display time point of the image A, the fourth time point as the image display time point of the image B, and the second time point as the image display time point of the image C are redetermined. And.

In this case, when the variable effect being executed ends and the variable effect one time before the target is started, the execution suggestion effect is started in the same manner as described above, and the effect display device 21 displays the variable display of the effect symbol 50. Over and over, a display explaining that the execution suggestion effect has been started and the content of the execution suggestion effect is displayed (see FIGS. 43 (a) to 43 (c)).
After that, the image C is displayed when the second time point (the end time point of the variation effect one time before the target) is reached (see FIG. 43 (d)).

Then, when the target variation effect is started, an operation image prompting the continuous pressing operation of the operation button 9b is displayed as described above (see FIG. 43 (e)). After that, if the operation button 9b is pressed when the third time point (3 seconds have passed from the start of the target variation effect), the image A is displayed, and further, the fourth time point (target variation effect) is displayed. If the operation button 9b is pressed when the operation button 9b is pressed (when 6 seconds have passed from the start of the operation), the image B is displayed (see FIGS. 43 (f) to (g)).

After that, when a predetermined determination start time point (9 seconds after the start of the target variation effect) is reached, the above-mentioned operation display ends and an operation for notifying whether or not the accessory effect can be executed is performed in the same manner as described above. Is displayed (see FIG. 43 (h)). Then, when the release of the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is detected by the end of the predetermined determination (10 seconds after the start of the target variation effect), the character image whose display is determined at the time of displaying each image is displayed. , And, after determining whether or not the operation button 9b is pressed at the third and fourth time points and specifying the character image actually displayed, the effect display device 21 displays only the specified character image. By performing the erasing process with the behavior of retracting upward, the above-mentioned erasing is performed on the displayed character images (here, images A to C) (see FIG. 43 (i)). Then, a display indicating that the character effect is not executed is performed (see FIG. 43 (j)), and the execution suggestion effect ends. Along with this, in the target variation effect, the reach display is performed, and then the reach development effect is executed. Further, although not particularly shown, since the fluctuation mode number of "04H" is determined in the case of loss (see FIG. 9), in this target variation effect, it is notified that there is a loss. It becomes.

As described above, in the execution suggestion effect of the present embodiment, at the image display time point (first time point, second time point) before the execution of the target variation effect, only the image display time point is reached at that time point. Although the character image whose display is determined is displayed, at the time of image display (third time point, fourth time point) during the target variation effect, the image display time point is reached, and when the time point is reached. On condition that the operation button 9b is pressed, the character image whose display is determined at that time is displayed.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the conditions for displaying the character image in the execution suggestion effect differ between before the target variation effect and during the target variation effect, and the display trigger of the character image during the execution suggestion effect varies. Because it is rich in content, it is possible to enhance the interest in the execution suggestion production.

Further, in the execution suggestion effect of this embodiment, when the execution of the character effect is decided and the displayed character image is deleted, it is determined which character image is displayed. Without this, the control of erasing all the character images provided in advance is executed. On the other hand, when it is not decided to execute the character effect, when erasing the displayed character image (erasing with the behavior of retracting above the effect display device 21). , The character image whose display has been determined at the time of displaying each image, and the presence or absence of the operation of pressing the operation button 9b are determined, and the character image actually displayed is specified, and then only this specified character image is specified. The control to erase is executed.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the control method for erasing the display in the execution suggestion effect differs depending on whether or not the character effect can be executed. Appropriate display erasure can be performed.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when determining the image display time point for displaying the character image in the execution suggestion effect, a provisional display pattern in which the character image to be displayed at each image display time point is tentatively determined is determined. Then, the image display time point of the character image defined in the determined provisional display pattern is redetermined.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the display pattern of the character image at the time of displaying each image (whether to display only one character image, to display two or more character images at the same time, etc.) is determined. Then, in order to determine at which image display time the display by this display pattern is performed, an unbalanced effect such as the display of many character images being concentrated at the time of displaying one image is executed. It can be effectively prevented.

Next, the control process on the sub-control board 300 for executing the various processes as described above will be described.
First, the main processing of the sub-control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, in response to the power being turned on, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302, and the initialization and setting processing of the flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. For example, the third time point display flag indicating that the character image whose display has been decided at the third time point is displayed is turned off. In addition, the third time point display flag indicating that the character image whose display has been decided at the fourth time point is displayed is turned off. In addition, the determination flag indicating that the period from the determination start time to the determination end time described above is in progress is turned off. In addition, the determination time timer counter for measuring the determination time, which is the time from the determination start time to the determination end time described above, is reset. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number (first half variation effect random number, second half variation effect random number, accessory effect determination random number, provisional content determination random number, redetermination random number), and thereafter interrupts. The process of step 2001 is repeatedly executed until the process is performed. Here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 47.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined period (4 milliseconds). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 47.

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 the next step 2101.
The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the receive 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 processing. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 according to the progress of the variable effect during execution, and the operation signal from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the press operation detection sensor 9d. Is determined whether or not is input. Then, when the 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, the image indicates that the effect operation device 9 has been operated. Commands are stored in the transmission buffer in order to be transmitted to various control boards such as a control board, a voice control board, an illumination control board, and an operation control board. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 executes a third time point control process that performs various controls at the third time point. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2104.

In step 2104, the sub CPU 301 executes a fourth time point control process that performs various controls at the fourth time point. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2105.
In step 2105, the sub CPU 301 executes a determination start time control process that performs various controls at the determination start time during the target variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2106.

In step 2106, the sub CPU 301 executes an execution suggestion effect end control process that performs various controls related to the end of the execution suggestion effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2107.
In step 2107, the sub CPU 301 transmits various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, an audio control board, an illumination control board, and an operation control board. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 300 is completed.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the pre-determination command reception process executed when the pre-determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 48. As described above, the pre-determination command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 562 of the pre-determination process, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, based on the received pre-determination command, the sub CPU 301 obtains pre-determination information such as a special symbol type, a variation mode number, and a variation pattern number as a result of a jackpot lottery included in the pre-determination command. It is stored in the corresponding storage unit in the first reserved storage area of the above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 sets the hold display command for performing the hold display in the hold display area 70 in the transmission buffer. The hold display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and a process for performing hold display on the hold display unit corresponding to the newly stored hold is executed on the control board. Will be done. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the currently set gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state (that is, a normal gaming state). Then, when it is determined that the game is not in the non-time-saving game state (that is, it is in the high-probability time-saving game state), the pre-determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in a non-time saving game state, the process proceeds to the next step 2203.
As described above, the game state designation command and the game state command including the game state information are transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and the game state information included in these commands is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. To. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 can grasp the game state set at the present time based on the game state information stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 described above. It has become.

In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 determines the execution of the character effect effect execution prohibition condition (the execution of the variation effect according to the development pattern is determined before receiving the above-mentioned pre-determination command (pre-determination information is stored in the above-mentioned step 2200). The fluctuation pattern number of "06H", "07H", "A6H" or "A7H" is stored in the storage unit other than the stored storage unit), and the variation effect according to the developed pattern is executed ( That is, it is determined whether or not "06H", "07H", "A6H", or "A7H" variation pattern number is stored)) in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the character production execution prohibition condition is satisfied, the pre-determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition for prohibiting the execution of the character effect is not satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 2204.
In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of reserved first special figures is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved first special figures is not "1" or more (that is, "0"), the pre-determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved first special figures is "1" or more, the process proceeds to the next step 2205.

In step 2205, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variable mode number stored in step 2200 described above is "04H" or "A4H". Then, when it is determined that the variable mode number is neither "04H" nor "A4H", the pre-determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable mode number is "04H" or "A4H", the process proceeds to the next step 2206.
In step 2206, the sub CPU 301 stores information regarding the execution of the execution suggestion effect in the corresponding storage unit. Specifically, the storage unit stored in step 2200 described above stores information to the effect that the target variation effect is produced. Further, when the number of the first special figure reserved is "1", the information that the target one-time previous variation effect is performed in the storage unit whose number is one smaller than the storage unit stored in step 2200 described above. , Information on the start timing indicating that the execution suggestion effect is started is stored. In addition, when the number of the first special figure reserved is "2" or "3", the storage unit having a number two smaller than the storage unit stored in step 2200 described above is subjected to the target two-time pre-variation effect. Information to that effect and the above-mentioned start timing information are stored, and information to the effect that the target one-time pre-variation effect is stored in the storage unit whose number is one smaller than the storage unit stored in the above-mentioned step 2200. .. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2207.

In step 2207, the sub CPU 301 acquires the accessory effect determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2208.
In step 2208, the sub CPU 301 uses the character effect effect determination table 121, the character effect effect determination random number acquired in step 2207 described above, and the variable mode number (“04H” or “A4H”) included in the received pre-determination command. Based on, it is decided whether or not to execute the character production. Further, the sub CPU 301 stores the determination result in the storage unit stored in the above-mentioned step 2200. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2209.

In step 2209, the sub CPU 301 selects the provisional content determination table 122 according to the number of reserved first special figures. Specifically, when the number of reserved first special figures is "1", the provisional content determination table A is selected, and when the number of reserved first special figures is "2" or "3". The provisional content determination table B is selected. Further, the sub CPU 301 acquires the provisional content determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2210.
In step 2210, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the provisional content determination table 122 selected in step 2209, the provisional content determination random number acquired in step 2209, and the accessory effect determined in step 2208. Based on this, the provisional display pattern is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2211.

In step 2211, the sub CPU 301 selects the redetermination table 123 according to the number of reserved first special figures. Specifically, when the number of reserved first special figures is "1", the redetermination table A is selected, and when the number of reserved first special figures is "2" or "3". , Redetermination table B is selected. Further, the sub CPU 301 acquires the redetermined random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2212.
In step 2212, the sub CPU 301 performs the provisional display based on the redetermination table 123 selected in step 2211 described above, the redetermination random number acquired in step 2211 described above, and the provisional display pattern determined in step 2210 described above. The image display time of the character image defined in the pattern is redetermined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2213.

In step 2213, the sub CPU 301 stores the character image whose display has been determined and the information at the time of image display redetermined in step 2212 described above for the character image in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the pre-judgment command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the variation command reception process executed when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 49. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are stored in the main control board 100 in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 208. ..
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold shift process for shifting the hold display of the corresponding hold display unit as the number of hold of the first special figure decreases by one. Specifically, when the sub CPU 301 receives the variable mode command, the sub CPU 301 shifts each storage unit in the first reserved storage area. Here, the information stored in the first storage unit (preliminary determination information, information regarding the execution of the execution suggestion effect, whether or not the accessory effect can be executed) is shifted to a predetermined processing area provided in the sub RAM 303, and the information is shifted to a predetermined processing area. The information stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. At the same time, the hold display is also shifted. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 the next step 2302.
In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 determines the first half of the variation effect based on the predetermined variation effect determination table, the first half variation effect random number acquired in step 2301 described above, and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command. Determine the aspect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2303.

In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 sets the first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the mode determined in step 2302 above in the transmission buffer. The first half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the first half of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received first half variation effect execution command. Control will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2304.
In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 acquires the latter half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2305.

In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 determines the latter half of the variation effect based on the predetermined variation effect determination table, the second half variation effect random number acquired in step 2304 described above, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. Determine the aspect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2306.
In step 2306, the sub CPU 301 sets the latter half variation effect execution command corresponding to the mode determined in step 2305 described above in the transmission buffer. The latter half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the latter half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received second half variation effect execution command. Control will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2307.

In step 2307, the sub CPU 301 executes the target two-time pre-variation effect control process that performs various controls in the target two-time pre-variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2308.
In step 2308, the sub CPU 301 executes the target one-time pre-variation effect control process that performs various controls in the target one-time pre-variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2309.

In step 2309, the sub CPU 301 executes the target variation effect control process that performs various controls in the target variation effect. Then, the variable command reception process is terminated.

Next, the target two-time pre-variation effect control process in step 2307 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the information indicating that the target two times previous variation effect is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the information is not stored, the target two-time previous variation effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the start timing information is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the information is not stored, the target two-time previous variation effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets the execution suggestion effect start command for starting the execution suggestion effect in the transmission buffer. The execution suggestion effect start command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the execution suggestion effect start command is started by these control boards based on the received execution suggestion effect start command. Control (for example, the fact that the execution suggestion effect has been started and the execution of the display explaining the content of the execution suggestion effect) will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2403.
In step 2403, whether or not the sub CPU 301 determines the display of the character image at the first time point based on the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in the above-mentioned step 2213 and the information at the time of displaying the image. Is determined. Then, when it is determined that the determination has not been made, the target two-time previous variation effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination has been made, the process proceeds to the next step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 sets the first time point display command for displaying the character image whose display is determined at the first time point in the transmission buffer. The first time point display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and reaches the first time point based on the received first time point display command by these control boards. Control is performed to display the character image whose display is determined. Then, the target two-time previous variation effect control process is terminated.

Next, the target one-time pre-variation effect control process in step 2308 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the information indicating that the target one-time previous variation effect is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the information is not stored, the target one-time previous variation effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the start timing information is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the information is not stored, the target one-time previous variation effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 sets the execution suggestion effect start command for starting the execution suggestion effect in the transmission buffer. As a result, the control for starting the execution suggestion effect is performed in the same manner as described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2503.
In step 2503, whether or not the sub CPU 301 determines the display of the character image at the second time point based on the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in the above-mentioned step 2213 and the information at the time of displaying the image. Is determined. Then, when it is determined that the determination has not been made, the target one-time previous variation effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination has been made, the process proceeds to the next step 2504.

In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 sets the second time point display command for displaying the character image whose display is determined at the second time point in the transmission buffer. The second time point display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and reaches the second time point based on the received second time point display command by these control boards. Control is performed to display the character image whose display is determined. Then, the target one-time previous variation effect control process is terminated.

Next, the target variation effect control process in step 2309 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the information indicating that the target variation effect is stored is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the information is not stored, the target variation effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 sets an operation image display command for displaying a predetermined operation image prompting a continuous pressing operation (so-called long pressing operation) of the operation button 9b in the transmission buffer. The operation image display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the control boards control the display of the operation image based on the received operation image display command. It will be done. Then, the target variation effect control process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the symbol confirmation command reception process executed when the symbol confirmation command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 53. As described above, the symbol determination command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 1003 of the special symbol fluctuation stop process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 208.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the information indicating that the target 2 times before variation effect or the information indicating that the target 1 time advance variation effect is stored is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that any of the information is stored, the symbol confirmation command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that none of the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the information indicating that the target variation effect is stored is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to step 2703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 sets in the transmission buffer a character image all erasing command for erasing all the character images that can be displayed in the execution suggestion effect. The character image all erasure command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and is displayed by these control boards in the execution suggestion effect based on the received character image all erasure command. Control is performed to erase all the obtained character images. Then, the symbol confirmation command reception process is terminated.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the execution suggestion effect is not executed, it is displayed in the execution suggestion effect every time the symbol confirmation command is received (that is, every time the variation effect ends). The process of erasing all possible character images is executed. Therefore, even if the displayed character image is not erased for some reason at the end of the execution suggestion effect, it can be surely erased thereafter.

Further, in step 2703, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2701 described above that the information indicating that the target variation effect is stored is stored, the sub CPU 301 uses various flags (the first) used to control the execution of the execution suggestion effect. Turn off the 3 time point display flag, 4 point point display flag, judgment flag, etc.). Then, the symbol confirmation command reception process is terminated.

Next, the third time point control process of step 2103 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 54.
In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the information indicating that the target variation effect is stored is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the information is not stored, the third time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current time is the third time point (3 seconds after the start of the target variation effect). Then, when it is determined that the current time is not the third time point, the third time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current time is the third time, the process proceeds to the next step 2802. Whether or not it is the third time point can be determined based on the time counting by a predetermined timer counter provided on the sub-control board 300.

In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation button 9b is pressed. Then, when it is determined that the operation button 9b is not pressed, the third time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation button 9b is being pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 2803.
In step 2803, whether or not the sub CPU 301 determines the display of the character image at the third time point based on the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in the above-mentioned step 2213 and the information at the time of displaying the image. Is determined. Then, when it is determined that the determination has not been made, the third time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination has been made, the process proceeds to the next step 2804.

In step 2804, the sub CPU 301 sets a third time point display command in the transmission buffer for displaying the character image whose display is determined at the third time point. The third time point display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the display is displayed at the third time point based on the received third time point display command by these control boards. Control is performed to display the determined character image. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2805.
In step 2805, the sub CPU 301 turns on the third time point display flag. Then, the third time point control process is terminated.

Next, the fourth time point control process of step 2104 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 55.
In step 2900, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the information indicating that the target variation effect is stored is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the information is not stored, the fourth time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2901.
In step 2901, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current time is the fourth time point (the time point when 6 seconds have elapsed after the start of the target variation effect). Then, when it is determined that the current time is not the fourth time point, the fourth time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current time is the fourth time, the process proceeds to the next step 2902. Whether or not it is the fourth time point can be determined based on the time counting by a predetermined timer counter provided on the sub-control board 300.

In step 2902, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation button 9b is pressed. Then, when it is determined that the operation button 9b is not pressed, the fourth time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation button 9b is being pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 2903.
In step 2903, whether or not the sub CPU 301 determines the display of the character image at the fourth time point based on the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in the above-mentioned step 2213 and the information at the time of displaying the image. Is determined. Then, when it is determined that the determination has not been made, the fourth time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination has been made, the process proceeds to the next step 2904.

In step 2904, the sub CPU 301 sets a fourth time point display command in the transmission buffer for displaying the character image whose display is determined at the fourth time point. The fourth time point display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the display is displayed at the fourth time point based on the received fourth time point display command by these control boards. Control is performed to display the determined character image. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2905.
In step 2905, the sub CPU 301 turns on the fourth time point display flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2906.

In step 2906, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the third time point display flag is on. Then, when it is determined that the third time point display flag is on, the fourth time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third time point display flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2907.
In step 2907, whether or not the sub CPU 301 determines the display of the character image at the third time point based on the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in the above-mentioned step 2213 and the information at the time of displaying the image. Is determined. Then, when it is determined that the determination has not been made, the fourth time point control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination has been made, the process proceeds to the next step 2908.

In step 2908, the sub CPU 301 sets a third time point display command in the transmission buffer for displaying the character image whose display is determined at the third time point. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2909.
In step 2909, the sub CPU 301 turns on the third time point display flag. Then, the fourth time point control process is terminated.

Next, the determination start time control process in step 2105 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3000, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the information indicating that the target variation effect is stored is stored in the predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the information is not stored, the determination start time control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 3001.
In step 3001, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current time is the time when the determination starts (when 9 seconds have elapsed after the start of the target variation effect). Then, when it is determined that the current time is not the determination start time, the determination start time control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current time is the time at which the determination is started, the process proceeds to the next step 3002. It should be noted that whether or not it is the time at which the determination is started can be determined based on the time counting by a predetermined timer counter provided on the sub-control board 300.

In step 3002, the sub CPU 301 sets in the transmission buffer a notification operation display command for displaying a display prompting an operation for notifying whether or not the accessory effect can be executed (character display of "release the button !!"). .. The notification operation display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-mentioned step 2107, and the control for executing the above-mentioned display is performed by these control boards based on the received notification operation display command. It will be done. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3003.
In step 3003, the sub CPU 301 sets the determination time (1 second in this embodiment), which is the time from the determination start time to the determination end time, in the determination time timer counter. As a result, the timing of the above-mentioned determination time is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3004.

In step 3003, the sub CPU 301 turns on the determining flag. Then, the determination start time control process is terminated.

Next, the execution suggestion effect end control process of step 2106 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 57.
In step 3100, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination flag is on. Then, when it is determined that the determination flag is not on (that is, it is off), the execution suggestion effect end control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 3101.
In step 3101, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination time set in step 3003 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the determination time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 3103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 3102.

In step 3102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the release of the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is detected. Then, when it is determined that the release is not detected, the execution suggestion effect end control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the release has been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 3103.
In step 3103, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution of the accessory effect is determined. Then, if it is determined that the execution of the character effect has not been decided, the process proceeds to step 3107. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the character effect is decided, the process proceeds to the next step 3104.

In step 3104, the sub CPU 301 sets the character image erasure command in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3105.
In step 3105, the sub CPU 301 sets the accessory effect execution command for executing the accessory effect in the transmission buffer. The character effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the character effect is executed by these control boards based on the received character effect execution command. Control will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3106.

In step 3106, the sub CPU 301 sends a character effect execution notification command to the transmission buffer to display that the character effect has been executed after the character effect has been completed (character display of "Challenge succeeded !!"). set. The character effect execution notification command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and the character effect is produced based on the character effect execution notification command received by these control boards. After the end, control is performed to execute the above-mentioned display. Then, the execution suggestion effect end control process is terminated.
Further, in step 3107, which proceeds when it is determined in step 3103 described above that the execution of the accessory effect is not determined, the sub CPU 301 uses the character image stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in step 2213 described above. , The character image displayed at this time is specified based on the information at the time of displaying the image, the on or off of the third time point display flag, and the on or off of the fourth time point display flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3108.

In step 3108, the sub CPU 301 sets in the transmission buffer a bonus effect non-execution erase command for erasing the displayed character image with the behavior of retracting the displayed character image upward of the effect display device 21. The accessory effect non-execution erase command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and is based on the accessory effect non-execution erase command received by these control boards. The control for executing the above-mentioned erasure will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3109.
In step 3109, the sub CPU 301 sets in the transmission buffer a character effect non-execution notification command for displaying a display indicating that the character effect is not executed (character display of "challenge failure ..."). The character effect non-execution notification command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2107 described above, and is described above based on the character effect non-execution notification command received by these control boards. Control to execute the display will be performed. Then, the execution suggestion effect end control process is terminated.

Next, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
The execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment suggests whether or not the accessory effect can be executed, but the content of the suggestion is not limited to this. For example, it may indicate whether or not a predetermined cut-in image can be displayed, or it suggests whether or not to execute a hold change effect in which the mode of the hold display changes to a mode with a higher expectation of a jackpot. There may be.
By setting in this way, the variation of the content suggested by the execution suggestion effect becomes abundant, and the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, the operation of pressing the operation button 9b is defined as a condition for displaying the character image at the time of displaying the image during the target variation effect, but the character image is displayed. The conditions for this are not limited to this. For example, a lever capable of tilting operation may be provided, and the tilting operation of the lever may be defined as a condition for displaying a character image. Further, a touch panel, a touch sensor, or the like may be provided, and the contact operation of the touch panel or the touch sensor may be defined as a condition for displaying the character image.
Further, as an operation for notifying whether or not the performance of the accessory effect can be executed, the release of the operation button 9b is defined, but a device other than the operation button 9b (the lever, touch panel, touch sensor, etc. described above) is used. A predetermined operation may be defined as an operation for notifying whether or not the performance of the accessory effect can be executed.
By setting in this way, the variation of the conditions for displaying the character image in the execution suggestion effect becomes abundant, and the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, the character image is displayed at the time of image display before the target variation effect on condition that the image is displayed, and at the time of image display during the target variation effect, the character image is displayed. Character images have been displayed on condition that the image is displayed at the time of display and the operation of pressing the operation button 9b, but the conditions for displaying the character image at each image display time are not limited to this. .. For example, contrary to the above, at the time of image display before the target variation effect, the character image is displayed on condition that the image display time is reached and the operation button 9b is pressed, and the image display time point during the target variation effect is displayed. Then, the character image may be set to be displayed only on condition that the time when the image is displayed is reached.
Even in such a setting, the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced as in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, the end time point of the target 2 times previous variation effect and the end time point of the target 1 time previous variation effect are defined as the image display time points before the target variation effect. It is not limited to these. For example, any time point from the start to the end of the object 2 times previous variation effect or the target 1 time previous variation effect may be set as the image display time point. Further, although the image display time point during the target variation effect is set to 3 seconds and 6 seconds after the start of the target variation effect, other time points may be set as the image display time point.
By setting in this way, since there are many variations in the timing at which the character image is displayed in the execution suggestion effect, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect.
Further, the execution suggestion effect is not limited to the mode in which the character images are sequentially additionally displayed as in the above-described embodiment, but may be a mode in which the predetermined character image itself changes.
By setting in this way, the mode of the execution suggestion effect becomes rich in variation, so that the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the execution suggestion effect is executed based on the first special figure random number newly acquired during the variation effect when the number of the first special figure hold is "2" or "3". In each case, the execution suggestion effect is started from the start time of the variation effect two times before the target, but the start timing of the execution suggestion effect is not limited to this. For example, when the execution suggestion effect is executed based on the first special figure random number newly acquired during the fluctuation effect when the number of the first special figure hold is "2", the execution suggestion effect is the target 2. It is set to start from the start time of the pre-circulation variation effect, and execution suggestion is based on the first special figure random number newly acquired during the variation effect when the number of 1st special figure hold is "3". When the effect is executed, the execution suggestion effect may be set to start from the start time of the variation effect (variation effect three times before the target variation effect) executed three times before the target variation effect.
By setting in this way, the variation of the start timing of the execution suggestion effect becomes abundant, so that the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, any of the five types of character images can be displayed regardless of whether the character effect is executed or not. It is not limited to. For example, a character image set so that it can be displayed only when the character effect is executed, or when the character effect is executed, it can be displayed with a much higher probability than when the character effect is not executed. A character image or the like set as such may be provided.
By setting in this way, it is possible to suggest whether or not the character image can be executed depending on the type of the displayed character image, and it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the execution suggestion effect is executed when the target variation effect is executed by the reach variation pattern and the development pattern, and the execution suggestion effect is executed regardless of whether or not the accessory effect is executed. When the execution suggestion effect is completed, the reach display and the reach development effect are executed, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, when the target variation effect is executed by the non-reach variation pattern, the character effect is not executed, but the execution suggestion effect is set to be executed, and when the execution suggestion effect is completed, the reach display is not performed. , The target variation effect may end as it is. In addition, when the target variation effect is executed by the reach variation pattern and the non-development pattern, the character effect is not executed, but the execution suggestion effect is set to be executed, and when the execution suggestion effect is completed, the reach display is displayed. However, the target variation effect may be completed without the reach development effect being performed.
By setting in this way, the target variation effect can be executed in the variation effect according to various modes, so that the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the condition for prohibiting the execution of the character effect is not satisfied and the number of reserved first special figures is "1" or more, the variable mode number of "04H" or "A4H" Whenever the first special figure random number for which is determined is acquired, the execution suggestion effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not to execute the execution suggestion effect may be determined by a lottery, and the execution suggestion effect may be set to be executed when the execution is determined by the lottery.
By setting in this way, the frequency of execution of the execution suggestion effect changes, so that the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot that can be set for each gaming state (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) is only one pattern, but the jackpot in a plurality of stages for each gaming state You may be able to set any of the winning probabilities. That is, a plurality of stages of settings in which the winning probabilities of jackpots are separately determined may be provided. Then, in this case, the probability of determining whether or not the accessory effect can be executed and the probability of determining whether or not the execution of the execution suggestion effect can be executed may be set differently for each setting.
By setting in this way, it is possible to suggest the setting according to the degree of execution of the character effect or the execution suggestion effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the character effect and the execution suggestion effect can be executed only in the normal gaming state, but the character effect and the execution suggestion effect are executed even in the high-probability time-saving game state. You may.
By setting in this way, the chances of executing the character effect and the execution suggestion effect are increased, so that the player's interest in the execution suggestion effect can be enhanced.
It should be noted that the above-mentioned modified examples can be configured by combining each other to the extent possible.

The pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the first starting winning opening 15 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the starting region of the present invention. Further, the jackpot determination random number in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a random number for determining whether or not the special game of the present invention can be executed. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 603 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the acquisition means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of steps 2303 and 2306 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the character image in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the suggestion image of the present invention. Further, the execution suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of step 2402, step 2502, step 2601, step 2908, step 3002, step 3106, and step 3109 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of step 2404, step 2504, step 2804, and step 2904 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect changing means of the present invention. Further, reaching the image display time point in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the establishment of the first modification condition of the present invention. Further, reaching the image display time point in the above-described embodiment and pressing the operation button 9b correspond to the establishment of the second modification condition of the present invention. In addition, the accessory effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special effect of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the process of step 2208 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the determination means of the present invention. Also,

P Pachinko machine YS Character production device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 sub ROM
303 sub RAM

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The game area where the game ball can flow down,
A starting area provided in the game area where the game ball can enter, and
An acquisition means for acquiring hold information including at least a random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which the large winning opening provided in the game area is opened on condition that the game ball has entered the start area. When,
A lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the hold information acquired by the acquisition means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and a lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the special game.
A variable effect executing means for executing a variable effect that notifies the result of the lottery by the lottery means, and
An effect executed for the acquired random number, and a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect capable of starting the display of a predetermined suggestion image before the execution of the variation effect related to the random number of the target.
A specific effect changing means capable of changing the suggestion image displayed in the specific effect based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition is provided.
The specific effect changing means is
During the variation effect executed before the variation effect related to the target random number, the suggested image can be changed when a predetermined time point is reached, and during the variation effect related to the target random number, the suggestion image can be changed. The suggestion image can be changed when a predetermined time point is reached and a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the suggestion image is changed to the first aspect at the first time point in the variation effect related to the random number of the target. If the change of 1 is not made, a second change is made to change the suggested image to a second aspect including the first aspect at a second time point after the first time point. A game machine characterized by being capable of.

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