JP6916761B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

It is known that by changing the reserved symbol, a look-ahead effect suggesting that the hit / fail judgment is made based on the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol. Further, in Patent Document 1, before performing such a look-ahead effect, an effect suggesting that the reserved symbol changes due to the look-ahead effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a precursor effect) may be performed by using the advance notice auxiliary image. Has been described.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-236814

By performing such a precursory effect, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that a highly reliable look-ahead effect will be performed. However, if the precursory effect occurs frequently, it is easy for a situation in which the reserved symbol does not change due to the look-ahead effect even though the precursory effect is performed. As a result, the player may feel tired of the precursory effect, or may lose the expectation for the big hit even if the precursory effect occurs.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of a precursory effect suggesting a change in the reliability of a symbol corresponding to a reserved memory.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems relates to a ball-and-ball gaming machine that plays a special game when it is won by a winning / failing determination. The ball game machine extracts numerical data due to the entry of a ball into the starting port, stores the extracted numerical data as reserved storage, and makes a pass / fail judgment based on the numerical data related to the reserved storage. and spruce determining means, before the advisability judgment based on hold memory is performed, a confirmation means for confirming the numeric data of the hold memory, any of the multiple types of the corresponding symbol corresponds to a hold memory It is a means to show the reliability based on the type of the displayed corresponding symbol for the hit / fail judgment based on the numerical data related to the hold storage, and the reliability is the degree of possibility of winning in the hit / fail judgment. display means it is, confirmed the results of the numeric data of the pending memory by checking means, or based on the results of the advisability judgment based on hold memory, and displays the corresponding symbols of other types instead of the corresponding symbol in the display changes In addition to performing the production, it is provided with a production means for performing a precursory production that suggests that a change production is performed. As the production means, as the precursor effect, a normal precursor effect in which the change effect is performed and a pseudo precursor effect in which the change effect is not performed are performed. Then, the effect means performs the pseudo-precursor effect X times, which is two or more times, in response to the corresponding symbol, and is more than the case where the pseudo-precursor effect is performed X-1 times in response to the corresponding symbol. Also shows a higher degree of reliability in the hit / fail judgment based on the hold memory corresponding to the corresponding symbol.

According to the above configuration, it is suggested that the pseudo precursor effect without the change effect is executed X times for the same corresponding symbol, and the hold memory corresponding to the corresponding symbol becomes a big hit. Therefore, there is a possibility that the high reliability is shown only by the pseudo precursor effect, and the player can have a feeling of expectation for the big hit even when the pseudo precursor effect is performed. As a result, even if the pseudo precursor effect occurs frequently, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling tired, and the precursor effect can increase the expectation for the big hit regardless of whether or not the change effect is performed. .. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the precursory effect that suggests a change in the reliability of the symbol corresponding to the reserved memory.

As described in claim 2, when the hit / fail judgment is made, the effect means may further perform a symbol effect for notifying the result of the applicability determination by displaying a variation of the effect symbol. good. In addition, the display means displays the reserved symbol as the corresponding symbol in response to the reserved memory, and when a pass / fail judgment is made based on the reserved memory, the display means replaces the reserved symbol displayed in response to the reserved memory. , The changing symbol may be displayed as the corresponding symbol. In addition, the effect means performs X times of pseudo precursor effect corresponding to the corresponding symbol for the hold memory during the period from the occurrence of the hold memory to the notification of the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the hold memory by the symbol effect. By performing the above, it is possible to show a higher reliability in the applicability determination than when the pseudo precursor effect of X-1 times is performed corresponding to the corresponding symbol in the period.

According to the above configuration, the expectation for the big hit can be increased by the precursor effect from the time when the hold memory is generated until the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the hold memory is notified by the symbol effect.
Further, as described in claim 3, the effect means may change the corresponding symbol in which the pseudo precursor effect is performed X times to another symbol after the pseudo precursor effect is performed. ..

According to the above configuration, the high reliability of the hold memory corresponding to the corresponding symbol in which the precursor effect without the change effect is executed X times is more explicitly suggested. Therefore, even a player who is not accustomed to playing with the above-mentioned ball game machine can easily grasp the reliability indicated by the pseudo precursor effect X times.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart about a main routine. It is a flowchart about the start prize confirmation process. It is a flowchart about a look-ahead determination process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is an effect screen which displayed the reserved symbol and the changing symbol, and the table which shows the pending symbol and the changing symbol. This is a concrete example of a precursor effect and a change effect. This is a concrete example of a precursor effect and a change effect. It is a flowchart of hold start processing. It is a flowchart of a symbol effect processing. It is a flowchart of execution processing such as precursor effect.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53s are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 allows the front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame described later to be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. NS. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the flat glass 61 of the front frame 52.

Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and game sounds are output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the game state, and an LED that notifies an abnormality of the game.
An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. Further, a launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is sent to the game board 1. Fired at.

The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and by operating the ball pulling lever, the game balls collected in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to the dollar box provided in the game store. Can be done. Further, in the center of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided.
This pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is attached with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards, and on the right side of the upper plate 55, a ball lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance. A display 59 is provided.

Note that 39 in FIG. 1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is opened. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by the outer rail 2a and the inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted in the center thereof, and a normal symbol operating gate 17 is installed on the left side of the game area 3 when facing the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol winning / failing lottery are extracted, and a winning / failing determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

Immediately below the center case 5, a big hit lottery (in other words, a hit / fail judgment) is performed with a variable display of a special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol) due to the entry of a game ball. The second starting port 12 is arranged side by side in the vertical direction. The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second starting port 12 is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that is opened by winning in a normal symbol lottery, and is configured as an ordinary symbol. Only when you win the lottery, you can enter the ball.

When a game ball enters the first and second starting ports 11 and 12, a plurality of types of numerical data (for example, random numbers) are extracted and stored as hold storage.
The second starting port 12, which is configured as an ordinary electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times when the ordinary symbol lottery is won. Specifically, for example, in the normal mode, one winning will open about 0.5 seconds once, and in the time saving mode, one winning will open about 2.6 seconds. Is performed twice.

Below the second starting port 12, a large winning opening 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened during a big hit game (in other words, a special game) performed by winning a big hit lottery is arranged. In addition, a plurality of general winning openings 31 to 34 are arranged in the lower left area of the game area 3.
In the lower right area of the game board 1, there are a 7-segment special figure display device 9, a special figure hold number display device 18 consisting of four LEDs, and a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of two LEDs. A general drawing reservation number display device 8 composed of four LEDs is installed.

In the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2, an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center, and a variable display of the effect symbol and the like can be displayed on the screen of the LCD panel. By doing so, a design effect is performed to notify the result of the big hit lottery.
Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

A large number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51. Similar to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that it can be opened and closed by connecting the vertical positions of one side edge (on the right side when facing FIG. 3) to the hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. .. With this configuration, when a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, pass through the flow passage, and reach the upper plate 55. It will be paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out the game ball (rental ball) in response to the operation of the ball lending button 57.

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

Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends a signal indicating the game state and the game result to a hall computer (not shown).
(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. Note that this block diagram does not include a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays signals. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Further, the launch control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 or the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and a normal symbol operation. Normal symbol operation SW17a for detecting game balls that have entered the gate 17, count SW14a for counting game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, general winning for detecting game balls that have entered the general winning openings 31 to 34 A detection signal from the port SW31a or the like is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83.
Further, the main control device 80 is a special figure display device 9, a special figure hold number display device 18, a normal symbol display device 7, and a normal figure hold number display device 8 connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. Control the display.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening solenoid 14b by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the general electric accessory solenoid 12b.
The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and management signals such as symbol variation and jackpot are output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In the present embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls. Be done.

In the payout control device 81, signals from the glass frame open SW35, the inner frame open SW36, the ball out SW23, the payout SW21, and the full SW22 are input, and the full SW22 gives a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full. When the input is made, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 due to the out-of-ball SW23, the payout motor 20 is stopped to stop the payout operation of the prize ball. Further, the full SW22 and the out-of-ball SW23 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 due to the fact that the signal is no longer output. To resume.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal plate 24 is also connected to the settlement display device 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the settlement display device 25 has a ball lending button 57 for requesting the lending of game balls and a ball lending button 57 for requesting settlement. A checkout button 58 is provided.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78, and also launch control device 81. A launch stop signal is transmitted to 84.
In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the prize balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3.
In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW29.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is when the player presses the launch stop SW29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control and the like. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the effect symbol control device 82.

Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and lamps 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.
Further, the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. ..

Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as an effect symbol.
[Explanation of operation]
Next, an outline of the operation of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 50 is provided with a first starting port 11 capable of constantly winning a prize and a second starting port 12 which is opened for a certain period of time by winning in the above-mentioned ordinary symbol lottery and is capable of winning a prize. , A big hit lottery is performed based on the numerical data (random numbers) extracted due to the winning of the second starting ports 11 and 12. Then, when the big hit lottery is performed, the special symbol display device 9 displays the fluctuation of the special symbol, and at the same time, the result of the big hit lottery is notified by stopping and displaying these and displaying the confirmed symbol.

Further, in parallel with this, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, after executing the variable display of the effect symbols, these are stopped and displayed, and the finalized symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed to make a big hit. A design effect is performed to notify the result of the lottery. In the symbol production, as an example, three production symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Further, in the symbol effect, for example, by stopping and displaying two specific effect symbols (for example, two effect symbols of the same type) in advance, a reach suggesting that the player wins the jackpot lottery is performed. As reach, normal reach and SP reach are provided. SP reach has a higher probability of winning in a big hit lottery than normal reach. In addition, a symbol effect for notifying that the jackpot lottery was not won without performing reach is also described as a normal loss.

Further, in the pachinko machine 50, up to four random numbers extracted by winning prizes in the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 are stored as hold storage, and the number of hold storage is stored in the special figure hold number display device 18. Is displayed, and the sub-integrated control device 83 displays a hold symbol corresponding to each hold storage in a predetermined area on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In addition, if a big hit lottery is won, a predetermined number of big hit games are played.

Then, after the jackpot game is completed, the pachinko machine 50 shifts to the privilege state. In the privilege state, the game state may shift to both or one of the probability variation mode and the time saving mode. The probability variation mode is a gaming state in which the probability of winning in the big hit lottery increases, and the time saving mode increases the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery and opens the second starting port 12 at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery. It is a gaming state in which the time is extended and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened. Hereinafter, the gaming state that is neither the probability variation mode nor the time saving mode will be referred to as a normal mode. In addition, the privilege state may be continued for a certain period (the period until a predetermined number of big hit lottery is performed), or may be continued until the next big hit lottery is won. In addition, the content of the privilege state and whether or not to shift to the privilege state may be determined by the jackpot symbol described later.

First, the operation of the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described in detail.
(1) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a 2 ms cycle.

In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt, and if a positive determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process shifts to S20 and is denied. If a determination is obtained (S10: No), the process shifts to S15.
In S15, the main control device 80 performs initial settings such as the CPU and I / O, and shifts the processing to S75.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main control device 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the jackpot determination random number (S25), updates the jackpot symbol determination random number (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 are updated (S45).
The initial value random number is in the range of 0 to 3899, and the magnitude of the random number is 3900.

The random number for determining the jackpot is in the range of 0 to 3899, and the size of the random number is 3900. In the normal mode, the number of jackpot values is 13 (the jackpot probability is 1/300), which is 775-778, 1775 to 1778, 2775 to 2779. Further, in the probability variation mode, the number of values that become a big hit is a number larger than 13.
Further, in the probability variation mode, the number of values that become a big hit is configured to include the above random number that becomes a big hit in the normal mode. Therefore, depending on the extracted random numbers, some random numbers will be big hits regardless of the mode, and some random numbers will not be big hits in the normal mode even if they are big hits in the probabilistic mode. That is, even if it is planned to be a big hit by the look-ahead judgment because the time of extraction was the probabilistic mode, the probabilistic mode is terminated by the big hit based on another random number before the start of the fluctuation display based on the random number. If the normal mode is set, a big hit may not occur contrary to the above-mentioned look-ahead determination result.

The value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is in the range of 0 to 59, and the size of the random number is 60.
The value of the reach determination random number is in the range of 0 to 228, and the size of the random number is 229. In the normal mode, the number of reach values is 11, and the values are 0 to 10. Further, the number of reach values in the probability variation mode is larger than 11.

The value of the random number 1 for determining the fluctuation pattern is in the range of 0 to 1020, and the magnitude of the random number is 1021.
The value of the random number 2 for determining the fluctuation pattern is in the range of 0 to 600, and the magnitude of the random number is 601.
Then, the main control device 80 has a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of the game ball in the winning opening such as the starting opening (S50), and a winning / failing determination process for performing a big hit lottery due to the winning in the starting opening (S55). ), The jackpot game process for controlling the jackpot game performed when the jackpot lottery is won and (S60) are performed. Further, the fraud monitoring process for detecting the fraudulent activity of the player (S65) and the output process for transmitting various information to the hall computer 87 or the like (S70) are executed.

Further, in S75, the main control device 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.
(2) Start-up prize confirmation process Next, FIG. 6 shows a start-up prize confirmation process that detects the winning of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 and generates a hold memory or the like according to the winning. This will be described using the flowchart of. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) executed from the main routine.

In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 based on the detection signals of the first and second starting ports SW11a and 12a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S100: Yes), the process shifts to S105, and in the case of a negative determination (S100: No), this process ends.
In S105, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages is an upper limit value (4 as an example). Then, in the case of a negative determination (S105: No), the process shifts to S110, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S105: Yes), this process ends.

In S110, the main control device 80 uses a random number for determining a jackpot used in the jackpot lottery, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol for determining a special symbol (big hit symbol) that is stopped and displayed when the player wins the jackpot lottery, or a symbol. In the production, the random number for reach judgment for determining whether or not to perform the production (normal reach or super reach) in which the production symbol indicating the deviation is stopped and displayed after the reach state is reached, the fluctuation time of the special symbol, etc. are determined. Random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern for the purpose are extracted, and these random numbers (numerical data) are stored as hold storage.

Then, a "hold number command" indicating the number of undigested hold storages is generated, this is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process is transferred to S115.
The hold information (command) to be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 in S110 may be configured to transmit information indicating an increase in hold memory instead of a command indicating the number of hold memories that have not been digested (disappeared). ..

In S115, the main control device 80 executes a look-ahead determination process for determining a value such as a random number for determining a jackpot corresponding to a newly generated hold memory (hereinafter, also referred to as a look-ahead determination), and ends this process. ..
(3) Pre-reading determination processing Next, the pre-reading determination processing for determining the value of the jackpot determination random number or the like corresponding to the newly generated reserved memory will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is called from the start winning confirmation process.

In S150, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the jackpot related to the newly generated reserved memory is a specific value (a value that is a hit in the jackpot lottery), and when an affirmative determination is obtained. (S150: Yes) shifts the process to S155, and if a negative determination is obtained (S150: No), shifts the process to S160.
In S155, the main control device 80 generates a look-ahead command 1 indicating that the value of the big hit determination random number related to the newly generated hold storage is the above-mentioned specific value, transmits it to the sub-integrated control device 83, and performs this process. To finish.

On the other hand, in S160, in the main control device 80, is the value of the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 related to the newly generated hold storage a specific value (a value that becomes SP reach in the symbol effect)? Whether or not it is determined, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S160: Yes), the process is transferred to S165, and if a negative determination is obtained (S160: No), the process is transferred to S170. ..

In S165, the main control device 80 generates a look-ahead command 2 indicating that the values of the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 related to the newly generated hold storage are the above-mentioned specific values, and substituting them. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.
Further, in S170, in the main control device 80, whether or not the values of the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 related to the newly generated hold storage are specific values (values that become normal reach in the symbol effect). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S170: Yes), the process is shifted to S175, and if a negative determination is obtained (S170: No), the process is transferred to S180.

In S175, the main control device 80 generates a look-ahead command 3 indicating that the values of the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 related to the newly generated hold storage are the above-mentioned specific values, and substituting them. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.
On the other hand, in S180, the main control device 80 indicates that the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 related to the newly generated hold storage are not any of the above specific values. The read-ahead command 4 shown is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end this process.

As described above, in the look-ahead determination process of the present embodiment, prior to the pass / fail determination process described later, whether or not the numerical data is a specific value by referring to the numerical data stored in the extraction random number hold storage process of S110. The look-ahead determination result indicating the above is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. In the look-ahead determination process, it is determined whether or not the numerical data extracted in the start winning confirmation process is a specific value. Therefore, not only the numerical data stored as the hold storage in S110, but also the numerical data extracted by the start winning confirmation process and stored by various methods can be used for the look-ahead determination process.

Further, in S155, S165, S175, and S180 of the "look-ahead determination process", not only various look-ahead commands are transmitted, but also the "holding number command" generated in S110 of the above-mentioned "starting prize confirmation process" (FIG. 6). May be combined and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. With this configuration, in S110, it is preferable to generate a "hold number command" and store the "hold number command" in a predetermined buffer until any one of S155, S165, S175, and S180 is executed. Is.

(4) Win / Fail Judgment Process Next, a win / fail determination process in which a jackpot lottery is performed using a random number for determining a jackpot stored as a hold memory will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 11. This process is a process executed from the main routine.
First, with respect to FIG. 8, in S200, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S200: Yes), the present process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S200: No), the process is shifted to S205.

In S205, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the variation display of the special figure is in progress. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S205: Yes), the process shifts to S280 in FIG. 10, and in the case of a negative determination (S205: No), the process shifts to S210.
In S210, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special figure is being displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S210: Yes), the process shifts to S290 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S210: No), the process shifts to S215 in FIG.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 9, in S215, the main control device 80 determines whether or not there is a hold storage, and shifts the process to S220 in the case of an affirmative determination (S215: Yes), and in the case of a negative determination (S215: Yes). S215: No), this process is terminated.
In S220, the main controller 80 decrements the number of reserved memories, selects the oldest reserved memory, and refers to it in S230, S235, S245, S250, S255, S260, S265, etc., which will be described later. , The information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the hold storage is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination, and the processing is transferred to S225.

In S225, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change mode is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S225: Yes), the process shifts to S230 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S225: No), the process shifts to S235.
In S230, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold memory and the hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the probability variation mode, and whether or not the lottery is won. Is determined, and the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process shifts to S240.

On the other hand, in S235, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold memory and the hit / fail determination table (normal table) corresponding to the normal mode, and hits the lottery. Whether or not it is determined, and the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process shifts to S240.
In S240, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the player has won the big hit lottery by referring to the determination result of S230 or S235, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S240: Yes), the process shifts to S245. , In the case of a negative determination (S240: No), the process shifts to S260.

In S245, the main control device 80 determines the jackpot symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory, thereby determining the number of rounds of the jackpot game determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot symbol. .. Then, the process shifts to S250.
In S250, the main control device 80 determines the fluctuation time and the like of the special symbol based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number and the like related to the digested hold memory, and shifts the processing to S255.

In S255, the main control device 80 sets the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the production time related to the big hit game, the interval time, the production mode of the big hit game, and the like, and shifts the processing to S270. ..
On the other hand, in S260, which shifts when a negative determination is obtained in S240 (that is, shifts when a negative determination is obtained in the jackpot lottery), the main control device 80 is based on a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory and the like. , The fluctuation time of the special symbol, etc. is determined, and the process is shifted to S265.

In S265, the main control device 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the probability variation mode, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the time saving mode, and the like, and processes in S270. To migrate.
In S270, the main control device 80 transmits a “hold number command” indicating the number of hold storages remaining as a result of decrementing in S220 described above to the sub-integrated control device 83, and shifts the processing to S275.

The hold information (command) to be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 in S270 may be configured to transmit information indicating a decrease in hold memory instead of a command indicating the number of hold memories remaining due to digestion (disappearance). ..
In S275, the main control device 80 transmits a fluctuation start command indicating the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the result of the big hit lottery, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 83, starts the fluctuation of the special symbol, and ends this process. In this way, the main control device 80 notifies the result of the big hit lottery by the result of the variation display of the special symbol.

As a result of the big hit lottery, the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the fluctuation start command uses the effect symbol display device 6 to select the effect of the same time as the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation time of the special symbol. Select the symbol effect to be displayed and display the selected symbol effect. Further, the fluctuation start command is a hold memory digested by the jackpot lottery generated by winning a prize in the first starting port 11 or by winning a prize in the second starting port 12. You may indicate if there is.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 10, in S280, which shifts to the variation display of the special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the variation time of the special figure has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S280: Yes). , The process is shifted to S285, and in the case of a negative determination (S280: No), this process is terminated.
In S285, the main control device 80 ends the variable display of the special figure, displays the confirmed symbol of the special figure, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to confirm the effect symbol. This process ends.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 11, in S290, which shifts to the final display of the special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the duration of the final display of the special figure has expired. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S290: Yes), the process is shifted to S295, and in the case of a negative determination (S290: No), this process is terminated.
In S295, the main control device 80 ends the confirmation display of the special figure, and shifts the process to S300.

In S300, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one at the time of a big hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process shifts to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process shifts to S340.
In S305, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change mode, clears the probability change flag when the probability change flag is 1, (S310), and then shifts the process to S315.

In S315, the main control device 80 refers to the time saving flag indicating that the time saving mode is set, clears the time saving flag when the time saving flag is 1, (S320), and then shifts the process to S325.
Then, the main control device 80 sequentially executes the condition device operation start process (S325), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S330), and the jackpot start effect process (S335), thereby indicating a command indicating the mode of the jackpot game. Alternatively, the jackpot game is started by transmitting a command instructing the start of the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S340, which shifts when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag, and if the flag is 1, (S340: Yes), it is executed during the probability change mode. Refer to the remaining number of possible jackpot lottery (probability variation number) (S345). Then, when the number of probability changes is 0 (S345: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S350), and the process shifts to S355.

In S355, the main control device 80 refers to the time saving flag, and when the flag is 1 (S355: Yes), refers to the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the time saving mode (time saving number) (the number of time saving). S360). Then, when the number of time reductions is 0 (S360: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S365), and the process shifts to S370.
In S370, the main control device 80 executes the state designation command transmission process and ends this process.

(5) About the jackpot game process Next, the jackpot game process for controlling the progress of the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 14. This process is a process executed from the main routine.
In S400, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S400: Yes), the process shifts to S405, and in the case of a negative determination (S400: No), this process ends.

In S405, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S405: Yes), the process shifts to S430 of FIG. 13 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S405: No), the process shifts to S410.
In S410, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is in the interval of each round in the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S410: Yes), the process shifts to S450 in FIG. 13 and is denied. In the case of determination (S410: No), the process shifts to S415.

In S415, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the jackpot game is in progress, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S415: Yes), the process shifts to S470 in FIG. In the case (S415: No), the process shifts to S420.
In S420, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S420: Yes), the process shifts to S425 and in the case of a negative determination. (S420: No) ends this process.

In S425, the main control device 80 executes a large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 14, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 13, in S430, which shifts to the opening of the large winning opening 14, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls that have won the large winning opening 14 is 10. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S430: Yes), the process is transferred to S440, and in the case of a negative determination (S430: No), the process is transferred to S435.

In S435, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has expired, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S435: Yes), the process shifts to S440 and in the case of a negative determination. (S435: No), this process is terminated.
In S440, the main control device 80 executes the large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 14, and shifts the process to S445.

In S445, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot interval process for setting an interval for each round of the jackpot game, and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S450 which shifts during the interval of each round, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the jackpot game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S450: Yes), the process is performed in S455. At the same time as shifting, in the case of a negative determination (S450: No), this process is terminated.

In S455, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the jackpot game, shifts the process to S460 in the case of an affirmative determination (S455: Yes), and shifts the process to S460, and in the case of a negative determination (S455: Yes). No), the process shifts to S465.
In S460, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for producing an effect when ending the jackpot game, and ends this process.

On the other hand, in S465, the main control device 80 executes a large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 14, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 14, in S470 which shifts to the end effect of the jackpot game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S470: Yes). , The process is shifted to S475, and in the case of a negative determination (S470: No), this process is terminated.

In the following S475 and S480, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the processing to S485.
In S485, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probability variation mode after the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S485: Yes), the number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the probability variation mode (probability variation number). ) Is set (S490), the probability change flag is set (S495), and the process shifts to S500.

In S500, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time saving mode after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S500: Yes), the number of big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving mode (time saving number of times). ) Is set (S505), the time saving flag is set (S510), and the process shifts to S515.
In S515 and S520, the main control device 80 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process to the sub-integrated control device 83, and ends this process. ..

(6) Production Next, the production of the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays various effect images on the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6 based on the command received from the main control device 80.
Specifically, when the hold storage occurs, the hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory is displayed. In the present embodiment, as an example, the first to fourth reserved areas 101 to 104 arranged in the left-right direction are provided below the area where the symbol effect is performed on the effect screen 100, and the reserved symbols 600 to each of the reserved areas are provided. 602 is displayed (see FIG. 15 (a)). The number of the reserved area decreases toward the left. Each time the hold storage occurs, the hold symbols are displayed in order from the hold area with the smallest number. Then, when the hold memory is digested, the hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory is deleted, and the display position of the hold symbol displayed at that time moves to the hold area adjacent to the left.

Further, when the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory is performed and the symbol production is started, the changing symbol 610 corresponding to the jackpot lottery (in other words, the hold memory digested by the jackpot lottery) is first reserved. It is displayed in the changing region 105 located to the left of the region 101. When the symbol effect is completed, the changing symbol is deleted, and then the changing symbol corresponding to the digested hold memory is newly displayed.

Further, as the reserved symbol and the changing symbol, a plurality of types having different display modes are provided. Each type of symbol corresponds to a different degree of reliability. The reliability means the degree of possibility that the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory is a jackpot (in other words, the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery). In other words, reliability means the degree of expectation that a player can have about becoming a big hit. As an example, four types of reserved symbols, a normal reserved symbol and a first to third special reserved symbols, are provided, and as changing pending symbols, a normal changing symbol and a first to third special changing symbols are provided. And four types are provided (see FIG. 15B).

Then, the reliability increases in the order of the normal reserved symbol, the first special reserved symbol, the second special reserved symbol, and the third special reserved symbol. In addition, the normal changing symbol and the first to third special changing symbols correspond to the normal reserved symbol and the first to third special reserved symbols, respectively, and the corresponding changing symbol and the reserved symbol are the same. Indicates reliability. When the hold memory is digested, the changing symbol corresponding to the last displayed hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory is displayed. The changing symbol and the reserved symbol may be different symbols, but in such a case, it is preferable to show the correspondence between the changing symbol and the reserved symbol by, for example, a color or a shape.

Further, in the pachinko machine 50, a change effect of displaying another type of reserved symbol or changing symbol is performed instead of the displayed reserved symbol or changing symbol. The change effect may be performed at the timing of newly displaying the changing symbol. That is, when the changing symbol is newly displayed, the changing effect may be performed by displaying the changing symbol corresponding to the reserved symbol of a type different from the reserved symbol in the reserved memory immediately before digestion. Further, as the change effect, two types may be provided, one for improving the reliability of the reserved symbol or the changing symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the corresponding symbol) and the other for lowering the reliability, and the one for improving the reliability. Only may be provided. Further, a change sound may be output when the corresponding symbol is changed by the change effect to notify the player that the change effect has been performed. In this case, depending on the type of the corresponding symbol displayed after the change effect. The changing sound may be output.

Further, the pachinko machine 50 suggests that by performing the precursory effect, the change effect is performed during the execution of the precursory effect or at the change effect timing that arrives immediately after the precursory effect. As an example, the precursor effect is performed in a display mode in which the image 620 is displayed adjacent to the reserved symbol 604 (see FIG. 15 (c)). The precursor effect is provided with two modes, a normal precursor effect and a pseudo precursor effect. Normally, when the precursor effect is performed, the change effect is performed at the change effect timing, and when the pseudo precursor effect is performed, the change effect is not performed at the change effect timing. It should be noted that the type of the corresponding symbol may be changed by executing the change effect without performing the precursor effect.

Then, in the pachinko machine 50, after the hold memory is generated, X times of pseudo precursors for the corresponding symbol of the hold memory during the hold-fixed period until the result of the big hit lottery based on the hold memory is notified by the symbol effect. When the effect is performed, it is shown that the reliability of the reserved memory is high. That is, the reliability of the hold memory (hereinafter, also referred to as the target hold memory) corresponding to the corresponding symbol in which the pseudo precursor effect is performed X times is the same type of corresponding symbol as the corresponding symbol, and the pseudo is X times. It is higher than the reliability of the hold memory corresponding to the corresponding symbol for which no precursor effect is performed. Note that X is an integer of 2 or more, and in this embodiment, X is set to 3 as an example.

It should be noted that X times of pseudo precursor effects are performed on the target hold memory during the hold-fixed period, for example, a total of X pseudo precursor effects are performed on the target hold memory during the hold-fixed period. It may mean that the pseudo precursor effect is continuously performed X times for the target hold memory. The continuous X-time pseudo-precursor effect may mean, for example, that all the X-time pseudo-precursor effects are pseudo-precursor effects. In addition to this, the fact that the pseudo precursor effect of X times is continuously performed means that, for example, the precursor effect of X times is all the pseudo precursor effect, and the Xth time after the first precursor effect is started. It may mean that the change effect for the target hold memory is not performed in the period until the precursor effect of is completed.

Further, the number of times the pseudo precursor effect is executed for the hold memory may be displayed corresponding to the hold memory. Specifically, for example, an image showing the number of executions may be displayed on or near the corresponding symbol, or the color and shape of the corresponding symbol may be changed depending on the number of executions. Further, for example, when the corresponding symbol is a normally reserved symbol or a normally changing symbol, a circle may be added to the inside or outside of the circles constituting these symbols each time the pseudo precursor effect is performed. In addition, in the case of showing that the reliability is high when the pseudo precursor effect is continuously performed X times, the image showing the number of executions is simulated when the normal precursor effect or the change effect is performed. It is preferable to return to the state when the precursory effect has never been performed.

Further, after the pseudo precursor effect is performed X times, a special symbol may be displayed instead of the corresponding symbol of the target hold memory at a predetermined change timing. The special symbol may be, for example, a symbol similar to the third special reserved symbol or the third special variable symbol, or a symbol different from the reserved symbol or the variable symbol. The change timing is preferably a timing after the change effect timing of the Xth pseudo precursor effect. That is, it is preferable to adjust the change timing so that the display of the special symbol is not erroneously recognized as the change effect accompanying the Xth pseudo precursor effect.

Specifically, the change timing may be, for example, the timing at which the hold memory generated before the target hold memory is digested. Further, the change timing may be, for example, the timing at which the target hold memory is digested. That is, when the display of the changing symbol of the target hold memory is started, the special symbol may be displayed instead of the changing symbol. Further, the change timing may be, for example, a timing of reaching or a timing of developing from normal reach to SP reach in the symbol production for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery based on the target hold memory.

Further, the change timing may indicate the reliability of the target hold storage. For example, the later the change timing, the higher the reliability of the target hold memory may be. Further, for example, when the change timing arrives after the reach, or when the change timing arrives after the development of the SP reach, it may be shown that the reliability is relatively high or that the jackpot is a big hit.

It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the special symbol is not displayed at the change timing. Further, at the change timing, an effect indicating that the pseudo precursor effect of X times has been performed (in other words, the reliability of the jackpot is high) may be performed by a method different from the display of the special symbol. .. Specifically, for example, an image may be displayed on the effect screen in a mode different from that of the special symbol, the LED and the lamp 26 may be turned on in a special mode, and sound is output from the speaker 66. This may indicate that the pseudo-precursor effect has been performed X times.

In addition, instead of displaying a special symbol when the pseudo precursor effect is performed X times, the corresponding symbol has a higher probability as the number of times the pseudo precursor effect is performed for 1 hold memory increases. A special symbol may be displayed as. Further, a plurality of types of special symbols having different reliabilitys are provided, and as the number of times the pseudo precursor effect is performed on the corresponding symbol of one hold memory increases, the reliability becomes higher corresponding to the hold memory. A special symbol may be displayed.

In addition, a plurality of types of precursor effects having different display modes may be provided. Then, the degree of probability that each type of precursory effect is usually a precursory effect (hereinafter, the degree of expectation) may be different. Further, when the pseudo precursor effects are performed X times, the higher the expectation of these pseudo precursor effects, the higher the reliability of the target hold memory may be shown. Further, it may be shown that the reliability of the target hold storage is high when the expected degree of the corresponding symbol or less or the pseudo precursor effect of the predetermined expected degree is performed X times. Further, X may be individually determined corresponding to each type of precursor effect, and it may be shown that the reliability is high when the pseudo precursor effect is performed X times corresponding to the pseudo precursor effect. In this case, the value of X may be made smaller as the reliability of the precursor effect is higher.

Further, it may be shown that the reliability of the target hold storage is high when the pseudo precursor effect is performed X times for the corresponding symbol having a reliability of a certain level or less. As a result, it is possible to surprise a player who cannot expect a big hit. Further, if a highly reliable corresponding symbol is displayed, the player can have a feeling of expectation of a big hit based on the corresponding symbol. For this reason, even if a pseudo precursor effect that does not lead to a big hit suggestion is performed on the corresponding symbol, the disappointment of the player can be suppressed, and the demerit that the application of the above configuration lowers the interest of the game is unlikely to occur. Conceivable.

(7) Specific Examples Next, specific examples such as pseudo precursor effects will be described. On the effect screen 100 of FIG. 16A, a symbol effect is performed, and three normally reserved symbols 605 to 607 and one changing symbol 611 are displayed. Then, the normal precursor effect 620 is performed on the normal hold symbol 606 (see FIG. 16 (b)), and the change effect accompanying this changes the normal hold symbol 606 to the first special hold symbol 608 (FIG. 16 (c). )reference). Further, the first pseudo precursor effect 621 is performed on the normally reserved symbol 607. Of course, the change effect accompanying the pseudo precursor effect 621 is not performed, and the normally reserved symbol 607 is maintained (see FIG. 16 (d)).

After that, each hold memory corresponding to the normal hold symbol 605 and the first special hold symbol 608 is digested, and the second pseudo precursor effect 621 is performed on the normal hold symbol 607 (FIG. 16 (e)). Then, the reserved memory corresponding to the normally reserved symbol 607 is digested, the symbol effect is started, and the normally changing symbol 614 corresponding to the reserved memory is displayed (FIG. 16 (f)). Subsequently, the third pseudo precursor effect 621 is performed on the normally changing symbol 614. After the pseudo precursor effect 621, the change effect is not performed, and the symbol 614 during the normal fluctuation is maintained (FIGS. 17 (g) and 17 (h)). At this time, since the number of times of execution of the pseudo precursor effect 621 for the normally reserved symbol 607 and the normally changing symbol 614 is three, it is shown that the reliability of the reserved memory corresponding to these is high.

Then, when the symbol effect corresponding to the hold memory in which the pseudo precursor effect 621 is performed three times reaches the reach, the special symbol 615 is displayed instead of the normally changing symbol 614 (FIG. 17 (i)). In FIG. 17 (i), as an example, the third special changing symbol is displayed as the special symbol 615. After that, it is notified that the big hit has been achieved by the symbol production (FIG. 17 (j)).
(8) Hold Start Process Next, the hold start process for displaying the hold symbol and the like will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.

In S700, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the read-ahead command and the hold number command have been received from the main control device 80, and if a positive determination is obtained (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705. At the same time, if a negative determination is obtained (S700: No), this process is terminated.
In S705, the sub-integrated control device 83 sets a hold symbol corresponding to the new hold storage, or a precursor effect for the hold symbol and the changing symbol. Specifically, the number of precursory effects performed before the digestion of the new reserved memory and during the symbol production for the reserved memory, the execution time, the mode of the precursory effect, and the like are determined. At this time, it is determined whether or not to perform the pseudo precursor effect X times for the new reserved memory. Further, at this time, the result of the look-ahead determination indicated by the newly received look-ahead command and the hold indicated by the newly received hold number command so that the precursor effect of each mode and the pseudo precursor effect of X times show appropriate reliability. The setting is made based on the number of memories and the like.

In the following S710, the sub-integrated control device 83 sets a hold symbol corresponding to the new hold storage, or a change effect for the hold symbol and the changing symbol. Specifically, the number and execution time of the change effect performed before the digestion of the new hold memory or during the symbol effect for the hold memory, the type of the hold symbol displayed after the change effect, and the like are determined. When the execution of the normal precursor effect is determined in S705, the execution of the change effect accompanying the normal precursor effect is determined. Further, due to the change effect, a reserved symbol whose reliability is different by two or more levels from the reserved symbol before the change effect may be newly displayed. In addition, at this time, in order to make the reliability of the reserved symbol displayed after the change effect appropriate, the result of the look-ahead determination indicated by the newly received look-ahead command and the hold storage indicated by the newly received hold count command are stored. The setting is made based on the number and the like.

In the following S715, the sub-integrated control device 83 selects a new hold symbol type of the hold storage with a probability according to the type of the newly received look-ahead command by lottery. In addition, the hold area is determined based on the number of hold memories indicated by the newly received hold number command, and the hold symbol of the selected type is displayed in the hold memory. Then, this process ends.
(9) About the symbol effect processing Next, the symbol effect processing for performing the symbol effect and the like will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.

In S750, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control device 80, and if a positive judgment is obtained (S750: Yes), the process proceeds to S755 and is denied. If a determination is obtained (S750: No), this process ends.
In S755, the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the symbol effect via the effect screen or the like of the effect symbol display device 6 at the variation time and mode according to the variation start command, and shifts to S760.

In S760, the sub-integrated control device 83 erases the reserved symbol corresponding to the digested reserved memory (in other words, the oldest reserved memory), and if another reserved memory exists, the reserved memory is used. Update the display position of the corresponding pending symbol. In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the changing symbol corresponding to the digested hold memory. Then, this process ends.
When performing a change effect at the start of displaying the changing symbol, the sub-integrated control device 83 sets the changing symbol corresponding to a different type of reserved symbol from the reserved symbol displayed immediately before the digest of the reserved memory. It may be displayed.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 may set a precursor effect for the newly displayed changing symbol in the same manner as in S710, based on the result of the jackpot lottery indicated by the fluctuation start command, the fluctuation time, and the like. That is, it may be determined whether or not to perform the pseudo precursor effect X times for the changing symbol. At this time, the setting is made based on the result of the big hit lottery or the like so that the precursory effect of each aspect and the pseudo precursory effect of X times show appropriate reliability.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 may set a change effect for the newly displayed changing symbol in the same manner as in S715, based on the result of the jackpot lottery indicated by the change start command, the change time, and the like. At this time, the setting is made based on the result of the big hit lottery or the like so that the reliability of the reserved symbol displayed after the change effect becomes appropriate.
(10) Execution process of precursor effect, etc. Next, the execution process of precursor effect, etc. for performing precursor effect and change effect will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.

In S800, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the execution time of the precursor effect has arrived. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and when a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), the process proceeds to S810.
In S805, the sub-integrated control device 83 executes the precursor effect according to the setting contents in S710 of the hold start process, and shifts to S810.

In S810, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the execution time of the change effect has arrived. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S815, and when a negative determination is obtained (S810: No), this process is terminated.
In S815, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a change effect according to the setting contents in S715 of the hold start process, and ends this process.

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In the pachinko machine 50 of the above embodiment, it is suggested that the pseudo precursor effect without the change effect is executed X times for the same corresponding symbol, and the hold memory corresponding to the corresponding symbol becomes a big hit. .. Therefore, there is a possibility that the high reliability is shown only by the pseudo precursor effect, and the player can have a feeling of expectation for the big hit even when the pseudo precursor effect is performed. As a result, even if the pseudo precursor effect occurs frequently, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling tired, and the precursor effect can increase the expectation for the big hit regardless of whether or not the change effect is performed. .. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the precursory production.

[Other Embodiments]
In the above embodiment, when the pseudo precursor effect is performed X times for the corresponding symbol of the hold memory during the hold-fixed period from the occurrence of the hold memory to the end of the symbol effect corresponding to the hold memory, the pseudo-precursor effect is performed. It shows that the hold memory is highly reliable. However, it may be shown that the reliability is high by performing the pseudo precursor effect X times in a period different from the hold-fixed period. Specifically, for example, the reliability is high by performing the pseudo precursor effect X times for the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory in the period from the occurrence of the reserved memory to the digestion of the reserved memory. May be shown. Further, the reliability is high by performing the pseudo precursor effect X times for the changing symbol corresponding to the hold memory in the period from the digestion of the hold memory to the end of the symbol effect corresponding to the hold memory. May be shown. Of course, even when the pseudo precursor effect is performed X times in a period different from the hold-fixed period, a special symbol or the like may be displayed as in the above embodiment. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

[Correspondence with claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above-described embodiment and the terms used in describing the scope of claims is shown.
The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine. Further, S110 of the start winning confirmation process is an example of the hold storage means, S155, S165, S175, and S180 of the look-ahead determination process are examples of the confirmation means, and S230 and S235 of the pass / fail determination process are examples of the pass / fail determination means. The integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol display device 6 correspond to an example of the display means and the effect symbol display means.

1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Directional symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... Normal figure hold number display device, 9 ... Special symbol display device, 11 ... First start Mouth, 12 ... 2nd start port, 14 ... Grand prize opening, 17 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 18 ... Special figure hold number display device, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 80 ... Main control device, 82 ... Production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub-integrated control device, 84 ... Launch control device, 85 ... Power supply board.

Claims (3)

It is a ball game machine that plays a special game when it wins the prize.
A hold storage means that extracts numerical data due to entry into the starting port and stores the extracted numerical data as hold storage.
A hit / fail determination means for performing the pass / fail determination based on the numerical data related to the hold storage, and
A confirmation means for confirming the numerical data related to the hold storage before the hit / fail determination based on the hold memory is performed.
Any of several types of corresponding symbols, by displaying in response to the hold memory, for the spruce judgment based on the numerical data in accordance with the hold memory, based on the type of the corresponding symbol displayed It is a means for indicating the reliability, and the reliability is a display means which is a degree of possibility of winning in the winning / failing determination.
Based on the confirmation result of the numerical data related to the hold storage by the confirmation means or the result of the hit / fail determination based on the hold memory, the corresponding symbol of another type is displayed instead of the corresponding symbol being displayed. It is equipped with a production means for performing a change effect and a precursor effect suggesting that the change effect is performed.
As the precursor effect, the effect means performs a normal precursor effect in which the change effect is performed and a pseudo precursor effect in which the change effect is not performed.
The effect means performs the pseudo-precursor effect X times, which is two or more times, in response to the corresponding symbol, thereby performing the pseudo-precursor effect X-1 times in response to the corresponding symbol. To show a higher degree of reliability for the hit / fail judgment based on the hold memory corresponding to the corresponding symbol.
A ball game machine featuring. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
Further, when the hit / fail judgment is performed, the effect means performs a symbol effect for notifying the result of the applicability determination by displaying a variation of the effect symbol.
The display means displays the reserved symbol as the corresponding symbol in response to the reserved memory, and when the pass / fail determination is performed based on the reserved memory, the pending symbol displayed in response to the reserved memory. Instead of the symbol, the changing symbol is displayed as the corresponding symbol,
The effect means said X times in response to the corresponding symbol for the hold memory during the period from the occurrence of the hold memory until the result of the hit / fail determination based on the hold memory is notified by the symbol effect. By performing the pseudo-precursor effect of the above, the reliability of the applicability determination is higher than that when the pseudo-precursor effect is performed X-1 times corresponding to the corresponding symbol during the period.
A ball game machine featuring. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The effect means is to change the corresponding symbol on which the pseudo-precursor effect is performed X times to another symbol after the pseudo-precursor effect is performed.
A ball game machine featuring.

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