JP6978043B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine, particularly a ball game machine in which a look-ahead notice effect is executed based on a hold storage of numerical data extracted due to a ball entering a starting port.

In the conventional ball game machine, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted due to the entry of a ball into the starting port provided in the game area of the gaming board, and the extracted random numbers are stored as a hold memory up to a predetermined number. Will be done. Then, it is determined whether or not the stored random number is a value that becomes a predetermined big hit, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then confirmed, and when the result of the hit or fail judgment is a big hit, the prize is awarded. The mainstream is to shift to a big hit game (special game) that is expected to increase the acquisition of balls and is advantageous to the player. It should be noted that the random numbers stored on hold are made easy for the player to understand by displaying the same number of hold displays as the number stored.

Further, in the conventional ball game machine, the player confirms the random number stored on hold at a stage before the hit / fail judgment, and executes a look-ahead notice effect suggesting that the random number may be a big hit. On the other hand, there is something that gives a feeling of expectation that it will be a big hit before the result of the hit / fail judgment is displayed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-090203 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-066886

By the way, in the ball game machine described in Patent Document 1, the first random number stored in the hold is a big hit during the fluctuation of the special symbol started in the state where there is no random number in the hold memory in which the hit / fail judgment is held. In some cases, the look-ahead notice effect is not executed for the random numbers in the hold storage. Further, in the ball game machine described in Patent Document 2, it is a condition for executing the look-ahead notice effect that the reserved memory has one or a plurality of specific reserved memories in the special game. Even if it is satisfied, the effect is not executed if the special effect in the special game is executed.
In the conventional look-ahead notice effect, when a random number is extracted and the look-ahead is performed due to the characteristics of the effect performed across the fluctuations of a plurality of special symbols, if the condition is not satisfied and the effect is not executed, the effect is subsequently followed. Due to the relationship with the look-ahead of the extracted random numbers, it may not be performed as it is. Therefore, in the conventional configuration, it cannot be said that the frequency of executing the look-ahead notice effect is high, and it cannot be said that the look-ahead notice effect is fully utilized.
Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention has been made with the object that the frequency of execution of the look-ahead notice effect is high, the look-ahead notice effect is fully utilized, and a ball game machine having a rich interest is realized.

The invention according to claim 1 is
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data due to the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and
A hold storage means capable of storing a plurality of numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means as hold storage, and a hold storage means.
A pass / fail determination means for executing a pass / fail determination as to whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player based on the numerical data stored in the hold storage means.
A special symbol display device that displays the special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination in a variable manner, and later confirms and displays the special symbol to notify the result.
A numerical data confirmation means for confirming the content of the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means before the hit / fail determination based on the numerical data, and a numerical data confirmation means.
When the confirmation result confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means is a predetermined confirmation result, the look-ahead advance notice effect control means for executing the look-ahead advance notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the confirmed numerical data to shift to the special game, and Equipped with
The look-ahead notice effect control means
If during the special symbol variation due to variations embodiment is not performed reach demonstration has ball entrance Previous Symbol starting opening the first execution start condition is satisfied, the numerical data extracted due to the ball entrance Pre-reading notice production can be started according to the above-mentioned ball entry.
Regardless of the validity or invalidity of the first execution start condition after the entering sphere, the number of pre-Symbol pending memory at the start of a new said special symbol variation is equal to or larger than a predetermined number of stored if the second execution start condition is satisfied As a result , the pre-reading notice effect of the numerical data extracted due to the entry of the ball can be started according to the start of the fluctuation .
It is characterized in that the effect mode of the look-ahead notice effect started by the satisfaction of the first execution start condition is different from the effect mode of the look-ahead notice effect started by the satisfaction of the second execution start condition.

The present invention is preferably performed by the following procedure when storing the numerical data extracted due to the entry of the ball into the starting port in the hold storage means. For example, when numerical data is extracted due to entry into the starting port, it is confirmed whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the hold storage means has reached the upper limit. If the upper limit has not been reached, the extracted numerical data is stored in a predetermined storage area set in advance. After that, the numerical data stored in the predetermined storage area is stored in the reserved storage means.
Further, if the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage means does not reach the upper limit, the extracted numerical data may be stored in a predetermined storage area and the reserved storage means, respectively.
Further, when the numerical data is extracted due to the entry of the ball into the starting port, the extracted numerical data is stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage means has reached the upper limit, and if the number has not reached the upper limit, the numerical data stored in the predetermined storage area is stored in the reserved storage means. You may do it. In this case, if the numerical data stored in the reserved storage means has reached the upper limit, the numerical data stored in the predetermined storage area is deleted.

The numerical data confirmation means is preferably configured to confirm the numerical data stored in a predetermined storage area. Not limited to this, the numerical data stored in the hold storage means may be confirmed. It is also conceivable to consider a configuration in which the numerical data is confirmed as it is when it is extracted and the confirmation result is stored without using a means for storing the numerical data.
The numerical data confirmation means, for example, confirms whether the content of the numerical data is a content that is a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player. In this case, it is desirable to confirm the game content (number of rounds) of the special game and whether or not a game advantageous for the transition to the next special game is given after the special game. In addition, it is confirmed whether the content is such that the normal reach effect is executed, the content is such that the super reach effect is executed, or the content is such that the reach effect is not executed. In addition, a configuration for confirming the content of the production is also conceivable. In this case, the numerical data confirmation means is configured to specify the effect contents in advance.

The look-ahead notice effect control means can execute the look-ahead notice effect according to a predetermined confirmation result such as the possibility that the numerical data becomes a special game (including super reach and reach) by the numerical data extraction means. ..
The look-ahead advance notice effect control means, as a control flow, determines whether the pre-reading determination has a specific determination content, determines whether the first execution start condition is satisfied, and determines whether the second execution start condition is satisfied. The configuration to be performed is desirable. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, first, in the determination of whether the first execution start condition is satisfied, in the look-ahead determination, whether the specific determination content is satisfied, in the determination of whether the second execution start condition is satisfied, and in the look-ahead determination. A configuration is also conceivable in which the determination is made in the order of whether or not the determination content is specific.
Under the first execution start condition, it is desirable that the predetermined variation mode in the variation of the special symbol is, for example, a loss variation in which the reach effect is not performed. By making it possible for the look-ahead notice effect to be performed when the expectation of the variable effect is low, it becomes possible to have expectations even for the loss variation.
In the second execution start condition, when a new special symbol change is started, for example, if there is one or more reserved memories for which the hit / fail judgment has not been performed, the pre-reading notice effect is produced as the predetermined number of reserved memories. It is desirable to do. If there is one or more reserved memories, it is possible to produce an effect that spans multiple fluctuations including the fluctuation.

According to the present invention, the look-ahead notice effect is performed when the first execution start condition is satisfied, while the second execution start condition is satisfied even if the first execution start condition is not satisfied. Is executed. Therefore, the frequency of execution of the look-ahead notice effect can be increased, the look-ahead notice effect can be fully utilized, and a ball game machine with a rich interest can be provided.
In the present invention, as the look-ahead effect, a first look-ahead effect that can be started based on the establishment of the first execution start condition and a second look-ahead effect that can be started based on the establishment of the second execution start condition are individually provided. Prepare for different things. By executing the first and second look-ahead effects at different timings, a greater effect can be achieved. For example, as the first and second look-ahead effects, assuming a configuration in which the look-ahead notice effect is executed according to the display mode of the hold symbol, the hold symbols having different display modes are displayed as the hold symbols of the look-ahead notice effect. May be. Further, different first and second look-ahead effects may be realized in the effects executed by other means such as voice and light emission mode.

In addition, the ball game machine is
The pre-reading advance notice effect control means starts the pre-reading advance notice effect when the first execution start condition is satisfied when the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means is a specific confirmation result. However, the pre-reading notice effect may not be started even if the second execution start condition is satisfied.
For example, the look-ahead notice effect control means executes the look-ahead notice effect when the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmation means is a special game and the first execution start condition is satisfied. On the other hand, it is desirable not to execute the look-ahead notice effect even if the second execution start condition is satisfied. In this way, the player expects that the pre-reading notice effect is started at the timing of the first execution start condition, but even if it is not started there, it is started at the timing of the second execution start condition. Because of this, expectations will continue.

According to such a configuration, the player is made aware of the effect start timing such as whether the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed by the satisfaction of the first execution start condition or the execution by the satisfaction of the second execution start condition. , It is possible to add the interest that the reliability of the notice production is high at one timing and the reliability is low at the other timing.

In addition, the ball game machine is
In the look-ahead notice effect control means, when the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means is a specific confirmation result, both the first execution start condition and the second execution start condition are satisfied. If not, a special look-ahead notice effect may be executed.

If neither the first execution start condition nor the second execution start condition is satisfied, the change of the special symbol based on the numerical data held and stored immediately after entering the starting port is started. Therefore, as a special look-ahead notice effect, an effect of expectation (for example, changing the color) is performed with a changing effect symbol based on the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmation means, or a notice effect of increasing the expectation is performed in the variable effect. It is desirable to do it.

According to such a configuration, even if neither the first execution start condition nor the second execution start condition is satisfied, the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmation means can be utilized by performing the special look-ahead notice effect. , The frequency of execution of the notice effect can be increased.

It is a front view of the ball game machine of 1st Embodiment to which this invention was applied. It is a front view of the game board of the ball game machine. It is a rear view of the ball game machine. It is an electric block diagram of the ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the game specification of the ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine executed by the main control device of the ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure start winning confirmation process executed by the main control device. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special game processing executed by the said main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st execution start condition process A executed by the sub-control device of the ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd execution start condition process A executed by the sub-control device. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode of the look-ahead notice effect executed by the ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the look-ahead notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd execution start condition process B executed by the sub-control device of the ball game machine of 2nd Embodiment to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display mode of the look-ahead notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st execution start condition processing C which is executed by the sub-control device of the ball game machine of 3rd Embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd execution start condition process C executed by the sub-control device of the ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd execution start condition process D executed by the sub-control device of the ball game machine of 4th Embodiment to which this invention was applied.

<First Embodiment>
The pachinko machine 1 which is a ball game machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. , The front frame 11 is opened by operating counterclockwise.
A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

Speakers 112 are arranged at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively, and the game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A launch handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launch device is activated by operating the launch handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is launched toward the game board 2. Will be done. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball pulling lever.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171 and a settlement button 172 and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the central position of the upper plate 12, an effect button 15 which is an operation means that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 which is an operation means are installed so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

The game board 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.
A center case 200 is attached to the central portion of the game area 20. The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown as a whole) in the center. Further, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

At the left lateral position of the center case 200 of the game area 20, there is provided a normal map operating gate 22 through which a game ball can pass and a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal map) is executed at the time of passing. ..
A game ball can always enter the position directly below the center of the center case 200, and the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is executed due to the entry. Figure The start port 23 is provided. Furthermore, the position directly below it consists of a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter, simply referred to as a general electric accessory), and the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol) is executed due to the entry of the ball. The second special drawing start port 24 is installed. It should be noted that the second special figure starting port 24 can be entered (winning) only when the general electric accessory is opened. The general electric accessory is configured to be opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time when it is hit by the lottery of the general drawing.

At a position directly below the second special figure start opening 24, a big winning opening 25 that is openable and closable by an opening / closing plate of a special electric accessory and is open to a big hit game is installed.

A plurality (4) general winning openings 27 are arranged diagonally downward on the left side of the center case 200 and on the left side of the first special drawing starting opening 23 to the large winning opening 25. Further, an out opening 203 is provided at the lowermost part of the board surface directly below the large winning opening 25.

At the lower right end of the game board 2, outside the outer rail 201, the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure hold number display device 281, and the second special figure hold number display. A device 282, a normal figure display device 29, and a normal figure hold number display device 291 are provided.

FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) are hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 through the tank rail 32 through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33, and the upper plate It will be paid out to 12. Further, the payout unit 33 for paying out the prize ball also pays out the loan ball to be paid out by operating the lending button 171.

On the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not drawn in FIG. 3, it is provided under the payout control device 41.

Further, an external connection terminal board 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal board 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for the board (terminal for outputting the signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and the frame side (outer frame 10, front). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer) are used, but in the present embodiment, the game state and the game are played via one external connection terminal board 38. A signal indicating the result is transmitted to the hall computer.

FIG. 4 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, centering on the main control device 40 that controls the progress of the game, etc., as sub-control devices, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43. It is a configuration including. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 40 is also provided with a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.
The firing control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the amusement facility via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. Further, the main control device 40 has a glass frame opening SW (switch) that detects whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. 501, the detection signal of the inner frame opening SW502 is input. Further, the main control device 40 has a first special figure start port SW503 for detecting entry into the first special figure start port 23 and a second special figure start port for detecting entry into the second special figure start port 24. The detection signal of the normal drawing operation SW505 for detecting the entry of the ball into the SW504 and the normal drawing operation gate 22 is input. Furthermore, detection signals such as the general winning opening SW506 for detecting the entry into the plurality of general winning openings 27 and the count SW507 for detecting the entry into the large winning opening 25 are input to the main control device 40.

Further, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program and generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like. Then, the main control device 40 outputs a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal board 532. Further, the main control device 40 displays the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure hold number display device 281, and the second special figure hold number display via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. Display control of the device 282, the normal figure display device 29, the normal figure hold number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the prize-winning port solenoid 508 and the utility solenoid 509 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. Then, the main control device 40 controls the large winning opening solenoid 508 to operate the opening / closing plate of the special electric accessory to open the large winning opening 25. Further, the main control device 40 controls the solenoid accessory solenoid 509 to operate the utility accessory to open and close the second special figure start port 24.
The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit of a special figure is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.
The payout control device 41 is input with a detection signal of the ball out SW520 for detecting that the ball tank is empty via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the payout relay terminal board 534. Further, detection signals such as a payout SW522 for detecting that the game ball has been paid out and a full SW523 for detecting that the game ball storage dish has become full are input to the payout control device 41. Further, the payout motor 521 is operated according to the command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the CR unit CR via the CR unit terminal board 535, and the payout motor 521 is operated according to the lending request signal to pay out the lending ball. The loan request and the operation signal of the settlement request by the ball lending SW171 and the settlement SW172 are input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and the balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit CR.

The launch control device 44 is input with a detection signal such as a launch stop SW524 for stopping the launch and a touch SW525 for detecting that the player is in contact with (manipulating) the launch handle 14. The launch control device responds to a command (reflecting the signal of the touch SW525 and the game situation) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, the rotation signal of the launch handle 14, and the signal of the launch stop SW524. The launch motor 526 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 42 includes a volume control switch. The sub-integrated control device 42 is input with an operation signal of the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16.
The sub-integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, a command for displaying an effect such as a character or a pseudo effect symbol for a special figure is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.

The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in response to a command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42.

In the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way, when the game ball enters the solenoid operating gate 22, the solenoid display device 29 starts the variable display of the solenoid, and the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display after a predetermined time, depending on the mode of the solenoid. If the ball is won, the solenoid 509 of the general electric accessory is driven, and the ball can enter the second special figure starting port 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the general electric accessory is 0.2 seconds (1 time) in the normal state, and 1.8 seconds (2 times) in the time saving state (opening extended state) which is advantageous for the player. be. Further, the second special figure starting port 24 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot enter unless the universal electric accessory is driven.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure are extracted and stored in a predetermined number as the reserved storage of the first special figure. Then, the hit / fail determination is performed based on the random number of the reserved storage, and the first special figure starts to fluctuate in the first special figure display device 28A, and stops after a predetermined time. Further, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) related to the hit / fail determination of the second special figure are extracted and stored in a predetermined number as the reserved storage of the second special figure. .. Then, a hit / fail determination is performed based on the random number in the hold storage, and accordingly, the second special figure starts the variable display on the second special figure display device 28B and stops after a predetermined time.

In the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure, the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure is prioritized regardless of the order of entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. implement. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special figure, after the fluctuation of the second special figure is stopped and there is no hold memory of the second special figure, the hold memory of the first special figure is reached. Make a pass / fail judgment.

Since the variable display and the definite display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small in the corners of the game area 20, the first is the effect symbol display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20. Pseudo-effect display using a pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the special figure or the second special figure is performed. Then, the result of the winning / failing determination is notified to the player by the pseudo effect display. For example, in the pseudo-effect display, three pseudo-effect symbols are varied, and when the three symbols stop at the same symbol, a big hit is made. As a pseudo effect display, a reach effect is performed in which two symbols stop at the same symbol, and the player's expectation is raised depending on whether or not the remaining changing symbols stop at the same symbol.

If the pachinko machine 1 is a big hit (winning) according to the confirmed display mode of the first special figure and the second special figure, it can be expected that the acquisition of prize balls will increase, and the big hit game (special game) which is advantageous to the player. Will be executed. In the big hit game, the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 25. As the jackpot game, for example, a 5R normal jackpot game in which a round game in which the jackpot 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode is performed for 5 rounds, an 8R probability variation jackpot game in which 8 rounds are performed, and a 10R probability variation jackpot game in which 10 rounds are performed. Any one game is selected.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a probability variable machine. Specifically, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is roughly classified into a game state in which the big winning opening 25 is closed and a big hit game state in which the big winning opening 25 is opened. Further, the gaming states in which the big winning opening 25 is closed are roughly classified into a normal probability state (normal gaming state) and an advantage for the player as compared with the normal gaming state (the probability of becoming a big hit is high and it is easy to make a big hit). There is a high-probability gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as a probabilistic gaming state). For example, after the 5R normal jackpot game is completed, the game shifts to the normal probability gaming state, and after the 8R probability variation jackpot game or the 10R probability variation jackpot game is completed, the game shifts to the high probability gaming state.

The first special figure and the second special figure are composed of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability variation game state is set so as to be transitionable after the jackpot game with the probability variation symbol is completed, and the normal game state and the probability variation game state are set. Of these, if a big hit is made with the probability fluctuation symbol in any of the game states, the game shifts to the probable change game state after the big hit game is completed. Similarly, the normal game state is set so that it can be transferred after the big hit game with the non-probability variable symbol is completed, and if a big hit is made with the non-probable variable symbol in either the normal game state or the probabilistic game state, the big hit game ends. After that, it shifts to the normal game state.

After shifting to the normal game state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure and the normal figure is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the opening extension function of the general electric accessory is activated. Will be. When the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the display of the result) of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal map is shortened, the number of times the fluctuation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

Specifically, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first and second special figures is shortened, and the time of the normal map displayed on the normal map display device 29 is also shortened. However, the variation display of the normal map is shortened. By doing so, the confirmation display of the general map is performed many times within a certain period of time. Therefore, the number of times the normal drawing hits within a certain period of time increases, and thereby the number of times the second special drawing start port 24 is opened also increases. Further, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 (general electric accessory) is set to be long (opening extension function), it becomes easy for a large number of game balls to win a prize. By making it easier for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of fluctuations displayed in the second special figure is further increased, and the prize balls obtained by winning the second special figure start opening 24 are held by the player. It becomes difficult to reduce, and it is possible to play an advantageous game.

In the probabilistic game state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure is shortened as in the time saving state, and the opening extension function of the common electric accessory is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the function to extend the opening of the general electric accessory are the same as in the time saving state, but in the probabilistic game state, the jackpot probability of the special figure is high in addition to the time saving state (the state where it is easy to hit the jackpot). It becomes a game state that is advantageous to the player.

The pachinko machine 1 uses a random number (numerical data) extracted due to the entry into the first special figure start port 23 or the extraction due to the entry into the second special figure start opening 24 into this random number. Prior to the hit / fail judgment made based on the above, a look-ahead judgment is performed to confirm whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a look-ahead notice effect that suggests a degree of expectation of a big hit according to the result of the look-ahead judgment before the first special figure or the second special figure showing the result of the hit / fail judgment is confirmed and displayed. Is feasible. For example, in the look-ahead notice effect, the effect symbol display device 21 displays a symbol different from the normal reserved symbol in the hold display displayed according to the hold storage of the first special figure and the hold storage of the second special figure. This shows the degree of expectation that will be a big hit. When the pre-reading notice effect is started (when a symbol different from the normal reserved symbol is displayed), the random number for which the pre-reading notice effect is executed straddles multiple fluctuations of the special figure. It will continue until the change of the special map accompanying the judgment starts.

FIG. 5 shows the game specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1, the probability of winning a big hit game is high, for example, the low probability game state (normal game state) is reduced to "1/300" regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure. The gaming state (probability variable gaming state) is set to "1/30".

Regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure, the probability change inrush rate that shifts to the probability change game state after the end of the big hit game is set to "65%".
The number of probable changes in which the probabilistic game state is continued is continued until the symbol variation associated with the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches "100 times".
The number of time reductions in which the time reduction state is continued is continued until the symbol variation accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches "100 times".
Next, the prize ball will be described. The prize balls of the first special figure starting port 23 are set to "3" for each entry. The prize ball of the second special figure start opening 24 is set to "1" for each entry. The number of prize balls in other winning openings (for example, the general winning opening 27) is set to "10" for each winning ball. The prize balls of the large prize opening 25 are set to "15" for each prize.
The specified number of balls to be entered in the big winning opening 25 in the big hit game is set to "10".

The winning probability of the normal figure is set to "1/5" in the normal game state and "4/5" in the time saving state.
The opening time of the normal electric accessory is set to "0.1 seconds x 1 time" in the normal game state and "2.2 seconds x 1 time" in the time saving state.

Hereinafter, the details of the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on the program processing executed by the main control device 40, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the like.
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of the “main routine” executed by the main control device 40, and the “main routine” is composed of the main processing (S100 to S110, S115) and the residual processing (S111), and has a period of 2 ms or 4 ms. It is started due to the interrupt signal, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S100). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the CPU shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for determining whether or not it is acceptable. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is conceivable that the CPU runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
Here, if it is a negative determination (S100: no) that it is not a normal interrupt, the initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, setting a normal figure and a special figure as an initial symbol, etc.) in the processing of S115, etc. Write each initial value to the area, etc.). The numerical value for determining whether or not the interrupt is normal is written in the RAM as part of this initial setting.

When an affirmative determination of a normal interrupt is made in the process of S100 (S100: yes), the initial value random number update process of S101 is executed. This process is an increment process in which "1" is added each time this process is executed for the value of the initial value random number. "1" is added to the value of the initial value random number before executing this process, but when the random number before executing this process is, for example, "299" as the maximum value, it is the initial value "0" in the next process. Return to, and repeatedly create 300 integers from "0" to "299" in ascending order.

The subsequent big hit determination random number update process (S102) is an increment process in which "1" is added each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process. For example, when the maximum value is "299", it returns to the initial value "0" in the next processing, and 300 integers from "0" to "299" are repeatedly created in ascending order. The first value of the big hit determination random number is the value set (created) in the initial value random number update process (S101). Assuming that this value is 150, the random numbers for determining the jackpot are updated as "150", "151", "152" ... "299", "0", "1" ....

When the big hit determination random number makes a round (updated 300 times), the value of the initial value random number at that time is set to the initial value of the big hit determination random number. For the random number for determining the jackpot, "1" is added from the initial value. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes a round again, the operation of changing the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations will be repeated. In the above example, when the random number for determining the jackpot becomes "149", it makes a round, so that the value of the initial value random number is next to "149". If the value of the initial random number is "87", it changes to "149", "87", "88" ... "299", "0", "1" ... "86", and "86". Next to is the new value of the initial random number.

The subsequent random number update process (S103) for determining the jackpot symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 10 integers of "0" to "9", and when "1" is added for each process and exceeds the maximum value. It returns to the initial value of "0".
The subsequent random number update process for hit determination (S104) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 10 integers from "0" to "9", and when "1" is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, it starts. It returns to "0" which is the value of. The value to be won is always "7". This hit determination random number is used for the lottery of the normal figure, and the initial value random number, the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are used for the special figure lottery.

The reach determination random number update process (S105) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 229 integers from "0" to "228", and when "1" is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the first It returns to the value "0".
The random number update process (S106) for determining the fluctuation pattern is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 120 integers of "0" to "119", and when "1" is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, it starts. It returns to "0" which is the value of.

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S107), the entry (winning) confirmation of the first special drawing start opening 23 and the second special drawing start opening 24, the confirmation of the passage of the game ball of the normal drawing operation gate 22, and the general winning opening 27 Confirmation of winning a ball, input processing of each switch connected to the main control device 40, and the like are executed.

In the next hit / fail determination process (S108), the hit / fail determination corresponding to each of the normal map and the special figure, the symbol change accompanying the hit / fail determination, the special game process, and the like are performed.
In each subsequent output process (S109), the main control device 40 becomes a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, a large winning opening solenoid 508, etc. according to the progress of the game. Output processing is executed for each. That is, when it is detected by the prize confirmation process (S107) that there is a game ball in each prize opening on the game board, a prize ball signal is sent to the payout control device 41 in order to pay out the game ball as the prize ball. Execute the process to send. In addition, a process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 42 is executed. Further, when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine, a process of outputting an error signal to the effect symbol control device 43 is executed in order to notify that an error is occurring.

The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S110) is a process of monitoring whether or not fraud has been performed on the general winning opening 27. It is a process of determining whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is larger than a predetermined number determined in advance, and if it is more than the predetermined number, it is determined to be fraudulent and a notification to that effect is given.

The residual process following this process is composed of the initial value random number update process of S111, but is exactly the same process as S101. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time allows until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing from S100 to S111 differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the jackpot processing is executed, the difference in the display mode of the special figure, and the like. As a result, the number of times the residual processing is executed also differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt processing once is not uniform. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely reduced. If the initial value random numbers (300 ways from 0 to 299) occur to the same extent when the big hit determination random numbers make a round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/300. Further, the random number update process for hit determination (S104) may also be configured to be executed in the residual process.

Next, some subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S107), the winning / failing determination process (S108), and each output process (S109), which are closely related to the present invention, will be described.
The "special figure start winning confirmation process" shown in FIG. 7 uses various random numbers such as a random number for determining a big hit, which is extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure start opening 23 and the second special figure start opening 24. , Stored in the main control device 40 as a hold storage. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24 to the sub-integrated control device 42. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved storages that can be stored due to the entry into the first special figure starting port 23 and the number of reserved storages that can be stored due to the entry into the second special drawing starting port 24 are each. There are four.

The "special figure start winning confirmation process" first determines whether or not the first special figure start opening SW503 has detected the ball entering the first special figure start opening 23 (S200). If there is no entry (S200: no), the process proceeds to S205. The process is completed and the process returns to the main routine of the main controller 40. If there is a ball entering the first special figure start port 23 (S200: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the main control device 40 in the process of S201 is full. (Check if the maximum number has been reached). If it is full (S201: yes), the process proceeds to S205.

If the reserved memory of the first special figure is not full (S201: no), in the processing of S202, the random number for determining the big hit of the first special figure, the random number for determining the big hit symbol, the random number for reaching determination, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. To extract. Various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 40. Further, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 40 as the hold storage. Even if the reserved storage number of the first special figure is 0, various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 are stored in less than the maximum value. Is remembered as if there were. The process of S202 corresponds to the "numerical data extraction means" and the "holding storage means" described in the claims.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the first special figure is executed (S203). The pre-reading determination process confirms whether or not the jackpot determination random number or the jackpot symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value before the hit / fail determination of whether or not the jackpot is achieved. .. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic big hit, it is a big hit with a large number of rounds. Whether or not it is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. This process corresponds to the "numerical data confirmation means" described in the claims. After that, a hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and a hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter in the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S204).
It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time.

In the subsequent processing of S205, it is determined whether or not the entry into the second special figure start port 24 is detected by the second special figure start port SW504. If there is no ball entry (S205: no), this process is terminated and the game returns to the main routine of the main control device 40. If there is a ball entering the second special figure start port 24 (S205: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of the reserved storage of the second special figure stored in the main control device 40 in the process of S206 is full. (Check if the maximum number has been reached). If it is full (S206: yes), it returns.

If the reserved memory of the second special figure is not full (S206: no), in the processing of S207, the random number for determining the jackpot of the second special figure, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, the random number for reaching determination, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. To extract. Various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 40. Further, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 40 as the hold storage. Even if the reserved storage number of the second special figure is 0, various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24 are stored in less than the maximum value. Is remembered as if there were. The process of S207 corresponds to the "numerical data extraction means" and the "holding storage means" described in the claims.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the second special figure is executed (S208). The pre-reading determination process confirms whether or not the jackpot determination random number or the jackpot symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value before the hit / fail determination of whether or not the jackpot is achieved. .. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic big hit, it is a big hit with a large number of rounds. Whether or not it is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. This process corresponds to the "numerical data confirmation means" described in the claims. After that, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter in the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S209).
It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like.

In the "Special view start winning check process", unless full number of pending memory, stores the extracted random number to a preset predetermined storage area, then the stored random number in a predetermined storage area It is a configuration to store in the reserved storage area. Not limited to this, if the number of reserved storages is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the predetermined storage area and the reserved storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special drawing starting port 24, the extracted random number is stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the number of reserved storages is full, and if it is not full, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area may be stored in the reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved storages is full, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are deleted.
In this "special figure start winning confirmation process", the look-ahead determination process determines the random number stored in the predetermined storage area in advance, but is not limited to this, and the random number stored in the hold storage area is determined in advance. You may.

8 to 11 show a flowchart of "special figure hit / miss determination process". In this process, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are executed separately, and when the second special figure is reserved, the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure is executed with priority. .. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is almost the same process, and in the following explanation, the two are distinguished if necessary, but the first special figure and the second special figure are distinguished otherwise. Instead, simply call it a "special figure".

As shown in FIG. 8, in the "special figure hit / miss determination process", first, it is confirmed whether or not the special electric accessory is not operating, and it is determined whether or not the big hit game is in progress (S300). If the special electric accessory is in operation (S300: no), the process shifts to "special game processing" (see FIG. 9). If the special electric accessory is not in operation and the big hit game is not in progress (S300: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is in a variable stop state (S301). If in variation stopped (S301: yes), placing the symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined whether it is in the non-displayed (S302).

If the definite symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed in the process of S302 (S302: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure (S303). If there is a hold storage of the second special figure (S303: yes), the number of hold storages of the second special figure is subtracted and the hold storage shift process is performed (S304). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

If there is no reserved memory of the second special figure in the process of S303 (S303: no), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the first special figure (S305). If there is a hold storage of the first special figure (S305: yes), the number of hold storages of the first special figure is subtracted and the hold storage shift process is performed (S306). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the first special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.
If there is no hold memory of the first special figure (S305: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Following the process of S304 or S306, in the process of S310 shown in FIG. 9, the probability change flag is confirmed to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the probability change gaming state of the special figure. If the probability change is in progress (S310: yes), the judgment is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of the probability change with the big hit determination random number to be the target of the probability change (S311).
When the probability change is not in progress in the process of S310 (S310: no), a determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table of the normal probability with the big hit determination random number to be the target of the hit / fail determination (S312).

Subsequently, in the process of S313, it is determined whether or not the pass / fail determination of the process of S311 or S312 is a big hit. Corresponds to the "property determination means" described in the claims.
If it is a big hit (S313: yes), in the process of S314, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol which is the target of the hit / fail determination.
Subsequently, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern that is the target of the hit / fail determination (S315).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed (S316). In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as the 10R probability variation jackpot game, the 8R probability variation jackpot game, or the 5R normal jackpot game, and the end of the jackpot game. The time for the big hit start effect of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21, the time for the big hit end effect, and the like are set.

In the process of S313, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S313: no), a variation pattern such as a variation time of the loss symbol of the special figure is determined in the process of S317. Next, the loss setting process is performed (S318).

After the process of S316 or the process of S318, a process of transmitting information on the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment (for example, information indicating a decrease in the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment is executed) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed (S319). ).
In the subsequent processing of S320, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the "special game" is performed. Move to "Processing". The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

When the special figure is changing in the process of S301 in FIG. 8 (S301: no), as shown in FIG. 10, when the change time of the symbol elapses (S330: yes), in the finalized symbol display process of S331, Control is performed to end the variable display of the special figure of the first special figure display device 28A or the second special figure display device 28B. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

If the confirmed symbol of the special figure is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 8 (S302: no), the process proceeds to the process of S340 of FIG. 11 to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has ended. If the confirmed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, if the finalized symbol display time has ended (S340: yes), the finalized symbol display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is displayed by the process of ending the finalized symbol display in S341. It controls to end, and sends a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the final display of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the special figure.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342), and if it is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342: yes), the probability change flag indicating the probability change game state is "1". If there is (S343: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" (S344). Subsequently, if the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is "1" (S345: yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" (S346). By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the time saving state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S347). It should be noted that the condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed to establish the start condition of the big hit game, and also, in the big hit game, the accessory continuous operation device is operated. It is a necessary device. Further, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S348), the big hit start effect processing is performed (S349), and the process shifts to the "special game processing". Further, by this process, a jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the combination is not a big hit in the process of S342 (S342: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is "1" (S350), and if the probability variation flag is "1" (S350: yes). , The probability variation counter that counts the duration of the probability fluctuation state is subtracted in the process of S351, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter after the subtraction is "0". If the probability change counter is "0" (S351: yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" (S352).
Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1" (S353), and if the time saving flag is "1" (S353: yes), the time saving counter that counts the duration of the time saving in the processing of S354 is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0". If the time reduction counter is "0" (S354: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to "0" (S355).
In the subsequent state specification command transmission process of S356, a state specification command including information such as a probability change flag indicating a game state and a time saving flag is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

In the "special game processing" shown in FIG. 12, first, it is confirmed whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating (S400), and if it is operating (S400: yes), the processing of S401 is a big winning opening. Check if 25 is open. If the accessory continuous actuating device is not operating (S400: no), it returns.
If the big winning opening 25 is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is confirmed whether or not the big hit game is in the interval in the process of S402, and if it is not in the interval (S402: no), S403. Check if the special figure big hit end effect is in progress in the process, and if it is not in the big hit end effect (S403: no), check whether the big hit start effect time has passed in the process of S404, and check whether the big hit start effect time has passed. If the progress of the above is confirmed (S404: yes), the large winning opening 25 of the first round is opened and returned by the large winning opening opening process (S405).

If the large winning opening is open in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 13, confirmation (S410) of whether or not there are 10 winnings in the large winning opening 25 (S410). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 25 has expired (S411), and if any of them can be confirmed, the big winning opening 25 is closed (S412), the big hit interval processing is executed (S413), and the player returns. ..

If the jackpot interval is in progress in the process of S402 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 14, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed (S420), and if it has elapsed (S420: yes). ), Is it the final round in the processing of S421 (for example, the 5th round for a 5 round big hit game, the 8th round for an 8 round big hit game, and the 10th round for a 10 round big hit game)? If it is the final round (S421: yes), the process of the jackpot end effect of S422 is executed, and the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in this process. , Finish the jackpot game and return.
On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S421: no), the opening process of the large winning opening 25 of S423 executes the opening of the large winning opening 25 of the next round and returns.

If the jackpot end effect is being produced in the process of S403 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 15, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S430), and the passage of the time is confirmed. (S430: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device of S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S432).

Subsequently, in the processing of S433, it is confirmed whether or not there is a setting for probabilistic change after the end of the big hit game according to the jackpot symbol, and if there is a probabilistic change setting (S433: yes), the probabilistic game state is repeated in the processing of S434. The number of times (100 times) is set, and "1" is set in the probability change flag in the processing of S435. As a result, the probabilistic game state is given after the big hit game is completed.
Next, in the process of S436, it is confirmed whether or not there is a time reduction setting according to the jackpot symbol, and if there is a time reduction setting (S436: yes), the number of repetitions of the time reduction state (100 times) is set (S437). Set the time saving flag to "1" (S438). As a result, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is completed. After that, the process of transmitting the jackpot end command of the special figure (S439) is executed, the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 by this process, and the jackpot game is terminated and returned.

Next, "first execution start condition processing A" and "second execution start condition processing A" that control whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. The "first execution start condition process A" and the "second execution start condition process A" are subroutines executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 16, the “first execution start condition process A” first confirms whether or not a look-ahead determination signal (look-ahead command) has been received from the main control device 40 (S500). If the look-ahead command is not received (S500: no), the process returns to the main routine (not shown) executed by the sub-integrated control device 42, and this process ends.
If the look-ahead command is received (S500: yes), in the process of S501, it is determined whether or not the determination content of the look-ahead command is a predetermined determination content such as big hit, super reach, reach, or the like. It is desirable that the determination content of the look-ahead command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-integrated control device 42 until the fluctuation of the reserved storage is completed.
If it is a negative determination (S501: no), it returns.
If it is affirmative (S501: yes), in the process of S502, it is determined whether or not the special figure is changing at the time of entering the special figure start port of the hold memory in which the received look-ahead command is generated. .. If it is changing (S502: yes), the change content of the special figure being changed in the processing of S503 is referred to.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation content is a "normal loss fluctuation" that does not reach (S504). If the determination is affirmative (S504: yes), the look-ahead advance notice effect of the hold storage corresponding to the look-ahead command received in the process of S505 is executed. Then return. In this process, the sub-integrated control device 42 transmits a command related to the execution of the look-ahead notice effect to the effect symbol control device 43, whereby the effect is performed by the effect symbol display device 21.

In the "first execution start condition process A", the ball enters the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 during the normal loss fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure. If the content (result) of the look-ahead determination of the hold storage caused by the sphere is the predetermined determination content, the first execution start condition is satisfied and the look-ahead notice effect is executed. The look-ahead notice effect executed when the first execution start condition is satisfied is started when the ball enters the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24.

If the special figure is not changing in the processing of S502 (S502: no), or if the processing of S504 is not "normal loss fluctuation" (S502: no), the first condition failure flag is set in the processing of S506. Set "1". Then return.

The "first execution start condition process A" executes processing in the order of pre-reading determination signal determination, determination content determination, special figure variation determination, and variation content determination, but the present invention is not limited to this. The judgment order may be changed. For example, the configuration may be such that the determination during the special figure fluctuation and the determination of the fluctuation content are first performed, and then the pre-reading determination signal is determined and the determination content is determined. By doing so, it is sufficient to determine the look-ahead command only when the change allows the look-ahead notice effect. However, when a plurality of types of look-ahead advance notice effects are provided, the flow of determining the look-ahead command first is more preferable because it is not used only for the look-ahead notice effect of the present case. It may be appropriately selected depending on what kind of pre-reading notice effect is provided, what kind of fluctuation content is provided, and the like.

Following the "first execution start condition process A", the "second execution start condition process A" is executed. As shown in FIG. 17, in the "second execution start condition process A", first, whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command (variation start signal) of the first special figure or the second special figure is received from the main control device 40. (S600). That is, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction from the main control device 40 to change the pseudo-effect symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure. If it is a negative determination (S600: no), it returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S600 (S600: yes), it is determined in the process of S601 whether or not the first condition failure flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (S601: no), it returns.
If it is affirmative (S601: yes), in the process of S602, the number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the second special figure is "2" or more (corresponding to the "predetermined storage number" described in the claims. ) Is determined. It is desirable to set the predetermined number of storages to "2". For example, if the number of reserved memories is "2" or more, it is possible to continuously perform the look-ahead notice effect using the hold display over a plurality of fluctuations.
The predetermined number of stored items may be "1" or more. In this case, the look-ahead notice effect can be an effect using the hold display before the pass / fail judgment and an effect (a effect that does not use the hold display) when the hold memory changes due to the pass / fail judgment, so that it can be barely a continuous effect. can.
If a negative determination is made in the process of S602 (S602: no), a return is made.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S602 (S602: yes), the first condition failure flag is reset to "0" in the process of S603. Subsequently, the look-ahead notice effect is executed (S604). In this process, the sub-integrated control device 42 transmits a command related to the execution of the look-ahead notice effect to the effect symbol control device 43, whereby the effect is performed by the effect symbol display device 21. Then return.

In the "second execution start condition process A", the content (result) of the look-ahead determination of the reserved memory caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 is the predetermined determination content. However, when the first execution start condition is not satisfied and the number of reserved storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number at the start of the change of the new first special figure or the second special figure, the second execution start condition is satisfied. Then, the look-ahead notice effect is executed. The look-ahead notice effect executed when the second execution start condition is satisfied is started at the start of the change of the first special figure or the second special figure.

In the "second execution start condition processing A", the processing is executed in the order of the determination of the fluctuation start signal, the determination of the first condition failure flag, and the determination of the number of reserved storages, but the determination order is not limited to this. You may change it. For example, the configuration may be such that, following the determination of the fluctuation start signal, the number of reserved storages is determined, and then the first condition failure flag determination is performed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, a representative example of the display mode of the pseudo effect and the look-ahead advance notice effect using the pseudo effect symbol executed by the effect symbol display device 21 will be described.
FIG. 18A shows a typical display mode of a normal pseudo-effect in which the look-ahead notice effect is not executed. In the pseudo effect, the pseudo effect symbol 701 composed of a three-digit number symbol is variablely displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. In addition, "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" 730, which is the character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed.

Further, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, the first hold display 710 indicating the reserved storage number of the first special figure is displayed on the left side of the lower end portion, and the reserved storage number of the second special figure is displayed on the right side of the lower end portion. The second hold display 720 is displayed. For example, the first hold display 710 displays a hold symbol having the same number of circles (white circles in the figure) as the number of hold storages of the first special figure. For example, the second hold display 720 displays a hold symbol composed of the same number of squares (white squares in the figure) as the number of hold storages of the second special figure. In addition, in the figure example, it is shown that there are two unprocessed pending storages of the first special figure during the change of the special figure. Further, the hold memory of the second special figure is not stored, and the second hold display 720 is shown by a broken line.

FIG. 18B shows an example of a look-ahead notice effect when the first execution start condition is satisfied.
When the game ball enters the first special figure start opening 23 during the fluctuation of FIG. 18 (a), as shown in FIG. 18 (b), the first hold display 710 displays the third hold memory. The reserved symbol 713 is additionally displayed. Further, if the third reserved memory is a predetermined determination content that there is a possibility of a big hit, super reach or reach by the look-ahead determination, the third reserved symbol 713 corresponding to the third reserved memory As a look-ahead notice effect symbol that may be a big hit, super reach, or reach, a reserved symbol consisting of a circle (black circle in the example) different from the normal reserved symbol is displayed. As described above, the look-ahead notice effect symbol due to the satisfaction of the first execution start condition corresponds to the hold memory caused by the entry after entering the first special figure start opening 23 or the second special figure start opening 24. It is displayed at the timing when the reserved symbol is displayed (when the ball enters the starting opening).

Although it is not illustrated, the game ball enters the second special figure start opening 24 during the fluctuation of FIG. 18A, and it is determined by the look-ahead determination that there is a possibility of a big hit, super reach or reach. Then, on the second hold display 720, a hold symbol indicating the first hold storage is displayed. In this case, as the reserved symbol, a square reserved symbol different from the normal reserved symbol is displayed as a look-ahead notice effect symbol that may be a big hit, super reach, or reach.

FIG. 18C shows an example in which the first execution start condition is not satisfied and the pre-reading notice effect is not performed. In the illustrated example, during the reach production of the first special figure or the second special figure, the game ball enters the first special figure start opening 23, and the hold symbol showing the third hold memory of the first special figure is displayed. Indicates the added state. In this case, even if it is determined by the look-ahead determination that the third reserved memory of the first special figure has the possibility of a big hit, super reach or reach, the entry into the first special figure start port 23 during the reach production. Since it is a sphere, the pre-reading notice effect is not performed, and the normal hold symbol is displayed as the hold symbol indicating the third hold memory.

FIG. 19A shows an example of a look-ahead notice effect when the second execution start condition is satisfied. In the illustrated example, due to the reach effect of FIG. 18C, the first execution start condition is not satisfied and the look-ahead notice effect is not performed. Indicates the state in which is started. In this case, the new variation digests the oldest reserved memory. As a result, the number of reserved symbols becomes two, so that the two reserved symbols are displayed on the first reserved display 710. Then, since the second reserved memory is determined to be a big hit, super reach or reach at the time of entering the first special figure start port 23 during the previous fluctuation, a predetermined look-ahead determination is made. When the second execution start condition is satisfied, the reserved symbol 712, which is a circle (black circle in the example) different from the normal reserved symbol, is displayed as the look-ahead notice effect symbol. In this way, the look-ahead notice effect symbol due to the satisfaction of the second execution start condition is the timing at which the change of the new special figure is started after the ball enters the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24. It is displayed at (at the start of fluctuation).
In the illustrations shown in FIGS. 18 (b) and 19 (a), the reserved symbol of the pre-reading notice effect of the first execution start condition (713 in FIG. 18 (b)) and the pre-reading notice of the second execution start condition. The reserved symbol of the production (712 in FIG. 19A) is the same symbol, but the design is not limited to this. For example, the reserved symbol of the pre-reading notice effect of the first execution start condition and the reserved symbol of the pre-reading notice effect of the second execution start condition may be different reserved symbols. In the case of the same symbol, even if the execution timing is different, it is treated as the same look-ahead notice effect, and the degree of expectation for the big hit can be shown by a uniform effect. It can be shown as a different look-ahead effect due to the difference in the pattern display mode and the number of types of different symbols, and by extension, it is possible to have different expectations as different look-ahead effects. It will be more effective if the expectation for the big hit is different depending on the execution timing.

As the look-ahead notice effect symbol, it is desirable that the reserved symbol different from the normal reserved symbol is composed of a plurality of types. For example, it is desirable to distinguish between a reserved symbol with a high expectation of being a big hit, a reserved symbol with a high expectation of being a super reach, and a reserved symbol with a high expectation of being a normal reach. Further, a reserved symbol having a high expectation of being a probable change jackpot and a reserved symbol having a high expectation of being a jackpot with the longest number of rounds may be provided.

On the other hand, the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to the configuration using the reserved symbol indicating the reserved memory. As another notice effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 19B, a short story effect of about 10 seconds (in the example, a karateka fighting scene) may be inserted during the fluctuation of the special figure. In story production, the same story can be continuously inserted over multiple fluctuations during the period when there is a hold memory that has been determined to be a big hit, super reach or reach in the hold memory. Desirable (continuous story notice). It should be noted that this kind of pre-reading notice effect does not indicate which reserved memory can be expected to be a big hit, unlike the configuration using the reserved symbol.

As yet another notice effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), the character "Tatsukichi Kuma" displayed during the fluctuation of the special figure is changed to "Tatsuyoshi Kuma with a smile" 731, which is different from the usual one. You may change it. It should be noted that this kind of look-ahead notice effect does not indicate which reserved memory can be expected to be a big hit, as in the configuration using the story.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when determining whether or not the first execution start condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect has already been executed for the previous hold memory, and the execution is executed. If so, the configuration may be such that the first execution start condition is not satisfied. In this case, "1" is set in the first condition failure flag. According to this, the look-ahead notice effect can be executed when the second execution start condition is satisfied.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment has a configuration in which the pre-reading notice effect can be executed by satisfying the second execution start condition when the first execution start condition is not satisfied, but the first execution condition is satisfied or not satisfied. Regardless of this, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed by satisfying the second execution start condition. In this case, when determining whether or not the second execution start condition is satisfied, if the reserved storage exists in a predetermined number or more and the pre-reading determination content is the predetermined determination content, the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed. You may do it.

The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment has a numerical data extraction means [FIG. 7: S202, S207] for extracting numerical data due to a game ball entering the starting port [FIGS. 2:23, 24]. , A special holding storage means [FIG. 7: S202, S207] capable of storing a plurality of numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means as a holding storage, and a special advantage for the player based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage means. A hit / fail determination means [FIG. 2: S313] that executes a hit / fail judgment as to whether or not to shift to a game, and a special symbol that indicates the result of the hit / fail judgment are displayed in a variable manner, and later, the special symbol is confirmed and displayed to notify the result. Numerical data confirmation means for confirming the contents of the numerical data extracted by the symbol display device [FIG. 2: 28A, 28B] and the numerical data extraction means before the pass / fail judgment based on the numerical data [FIG. 7: S203, S208] and, when the confirmation result confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means is a predetermined confirmation result, the look-ahead advance notice effect control means for executing the look-ahead advance notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of shifting to the special game of the confirmed numerical data. [FIG. 16: S505, FIG. 17: S604], the look-ahead advance notice effect control means has entered the start port during the change of the special symbol according to the predetermined change mode, as the first execution start condition. When it is possible to start the look-ahead notice effect of the numerical data extracted due to the ball entry, or when the look-ahead notice effect is not started under the first execution start condition after the ball enters the start port. , At the start of the change of the new special symbol, it is possible to start the pre-reading advance notice effect of the numerical data extracted due to the above-mentioned ball entry, with the condition that the number of reserved storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number of storages as the second execution start condition. do.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the random numbers extracted by entering the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 during the change of the special figure of the loss where the reach effect is not performed. However, if there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, etc. due to the look-ahead determination, it is considered that the first execution start condition is satisfied, and the look-ahead notice effect is executed. On the other hand, even if the first execution start condition is not satisfied, the special figure change is newly started, and there is one or more reserved storages for which the hit / fail judgment has not been processed. If there is a possibility, it is considered that the second execution start condition is satisfied, and the look-ahead notice effect is executed. Therefore, the frequency of execution of the look-ahead notice effect can be increased, and the look-ahead notice effect can be fully utilized. By, the look-ahead announcement attraction is frequently done, which is a rich structure of interest that can be chewed high expectations of the player.

<Second Embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the second embodiment to which this invention is applied will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, even if the result of the look-ahead determination is a big hit, if neither the first execution start condition nor the second execution start condition is satisfied, the look-ahead notice effect is performed. No. Therefore, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment has a pre-reading notice effect as a configuration in which the pre-reading determination result is a big hit and the pre-reading notice effect can be executed even if the first execution start condition and the second execution start condition are not satisfied. It is intended to be able to be used in a wider variety of ways. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described.

In the pachinko machine, the "first execution start condition process A" (FIG. 16) is executed in the sub-integrated control device 42 as in the first embodiment. Subsequently, the “second execution start condition process B” shown in FIG. 20 is executed to control the look-ahead notice effect. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command (variation start signal) of the first special figure or the second special figure is received (S610). If it is a negative determination (S610: no), it returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S610 (S610: yes), it is determined in the process of S611 whether or not the first condition failure flag is "1". If it is a negative judgment (S611: no), it returns.
If it is an affirmative determination (S611: yes), in the process of S612, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the second special figure is "2" or more. If the determination is affirmative (S612: yes), the first condition failure flag is reset to "0" in the process of S613. Subsequently, the look-ahead notice effect is executed (S614). In this process, the sub-integrated control device 42 transmits a command related to the execution of the look-ahead notice effect to the effect symbol control device 43, whereby the effect is performed by the effect symbol display device 21. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S612 (S612: no), the first condition failure flag is reset to "0" in the process of S615. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the result of the look-ahead determination is a big hit (S616). If it is a negative determination (S616: no), it returns. If the determination is affirmative (S616: yes), the special look-ahead notice effect is executed (S617). In this process, the sub-integrated control device 42 transmits a command related to the execution of the special look-ahead notice effect to the effect symbol control device 43, whereby the effect is performed by the effect symbol display device 21. Then return.

As described above, the pachinko machine executes a normal look-ahead notice effect when the first execution start condition or the second execution start condition is satisfied, and executes a special look-ahead notice effect when these conditions are not satisfied. If neither the first execution start condition nor the second execution start condition is satisfied, it means that there is no reserved storage other than the one being changed. Therefore, the special look-ahead notice effect is an effect of giving a notice indicating the degree of expectation that is a big hit of the reserved memory that fluctuates based on the hit / fail determination.
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special look-ahead notice effect, the special look-ahead symbol 750 is displayed in the center of the lower end portion on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. The special look-ahead symbol 750 uses a symbol (star symbol in the example) different from the reserved symbols of the first reserved display 710 and the second reserved display 720.
It should be noted that the special look-ahead effect may be configured to use a changing symbol which is displayed during the change of the special figure and indicates whether the change is the change of the first special figure or the change of the second special figure. Then, when the condition of the special look-ahead effect is satisfied, it is desirable to change to the special look-ahead symbol 750. Since the special look-ahead effect is displayed in advance during the fluctuation of the hold memory to be read-ahead, it may not be said to be a look-ahead effect. However, the special look-ahead effect belongs to the look-ahead notice effect because the cause of the start is based on the determination of the look-ahead command. Of course, as a normal notice, it is conceivable to process it as a notice effect that starts on the condition that the look-ahead notice effect has not been performed at the start of the fluctuation.
Further, the special look-ahead notice effect may be configured to insert the story effect (see FIG. 19B) for a short time of about 10 seconds while the special figure is changed. Further, the character "Tatsukichi Kuma" displayed during the change of the special figure may be changed to "Tatsuyoshi Kuma with a smile" (see FIG. 19C), which is different from the usual one.

The pachinko machine of the second embodiment includes pre-reading notice effect control means [FIG. 16: S505, FIG. 20: S614]. The look-ahead notice effect control means is the first execution start condition and the second execution when the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means [FIG. 7: S203, S208] is a specific confirmation result (big hit). When none of the start conditions are satisfied, the special look-ahead notice effect can be executed.

According to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, even if neither the first execution start condition nor the second execution start condition is satisfied, the special look-ahead notice effect is performed when the result of the look-ahead determination is a big hit. Therefore, the look-ahead determination can be utilized, and the frequency of executing the advance notice effect can be increased.

In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the "second execution start condition process B" executes the process in the order of determination of the fluctuation start signal, determination of the first condition failure flag, and determination of the number of reserved storages. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination order may be changed. For example, the configuration may be such that the determination during the special figure fluctuation and the determination of the fluctuation content are first performed, and then the pre-reading determination signal is determined and the determination content is determined.

<Third Embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. When the judgment content of the look-ahead determination is a big hit (specific confirmation result), the pachinko machine of the third embodiment does not execute the look-ahead notice effect even if the first execution start condition is satisfied, and starts the second execution. It is a configuration that can start the look-ahead notice effect when the condition is satisfied. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described.

In the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the "first execution start condition process C" shown in FIG. 22 is executed in the sub-integrated control device 42 to control the look-ahead notice effect. In this process, first, it is confirmed whether or not a look-ahead determination signal (look-ahead command) has been received from the main control device 40 (S520). If the read-ahead command is not received (S520: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process.
If the look-ahead command is received (S520: yes), in the process of S521, it is determined whether or not the determination content of the look-ahead command is a predetermined determination content such as big hit, super reach, reach, or the like. It is desirable that the determination content of the look-ahead command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-integrated control device 42 until the fluctuation of the reserved storage is completed.
In the process of S521, if a negative determination is made (S521: no), a return is made. If it is affirmative (S521: yes), in the process of S522, it is determined whether or not the special figure is changing when the ball enters the special figure start port of the hold memory in which the received look-ahead command is generated. .. If it is changing (S522: yes), the change content of the special figure being changed in the processing of S523 is referred to.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation content is a "normal loss fluctuation" that does not reach (S524). If it is an affirmative determination (S524: yes), it is determined whether or not the determination content of the look-ahead command received in the process of S525 is a specific determination content that is a big hit. If it is a negative determination (S524: yes), in the process of S527, the look-ahead notice effect with the predetermined determination content corresponding to the received look-ahead command is executed. Then return.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S525 (S525: yes), it is determined in the process of S526 whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect with a specific determination content. In this case, for example, it is desirable to extract a random number and determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect by a lottery using the random number.
If the determination is affirmative in the process of S526 (S526: yes), the pre-reading notice effect with a specific determination content is executed in the process of S526. Then return.
On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process of S526 (S526: no), "1" is set in the specific determination flag indicating that the pre-reading advance notice effect with the specific determination content is not executed in the process of S528. .. Then return.

If the special figure is not changing in the processing of S522 (S522: no), or if the processing of S524 is not "normal loss fluctuation" (S523: no), the first condition failure flag is set in the processing of S522. Set "1". Then return.

In the "first execution start condition process C", the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 during the normal loss fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure. If the content (result) of the look-ahead determination of the hold memory caused by entering the ball is the judgment content of super reach or reach other than the jackpot, the look-ahead notice effect is executed. In this case, the look-ahead notice effect is started immediately after entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special drawing starting port 24.
On the other hand, when the judgment content is a big hit, it is possible not to execute the look-ahead notice effect.

The "first execution start condition process C" executes the process in the order of the pre-reading determination signal determination, the determination content determination, the special figure fluctuation determination, and the variation content determination, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The judgment order may be changed.

Following the "first execution start condition process C", the "second execution start condition process C" is executed. As shown in FIG. 23, first, in the "second execution start condition process C", whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command (variation start signal) of the first special figure or the second special figure is received from the main control device 40. (S620). That is, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction from the main control device 40 to change the pseudo-effect symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure. If it is a negative determination (S620: no), it returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S620 (S620: yes), it is determined in the process of S621 whether or not the first condition failure flag is "1". If it is an affirmative determination (S621: yes), in the process of S623, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the second special figure is "2" or more. If it is a negative judgment (S623: no), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (S623: yes), the first condition failure flag is reset to "0" in the process of S624. Subsequently, the specific determination flag is reset to "0" (S625). Then, the look-ahead notice effect with the predetermined determination content is executed (S626). Then return.

If it is a negative determination in the process of S621 (S621: no), it is determined whether or not the specific determination flag is "1" in the process of S622. If it is a negative judgment (S622: no), it returns.
If it is an affirmative determination (S622: yes), in the process of S623, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the second special figure is "2" or more. If the determination is affirmative (S623: yes), the first condition failure flag is reset to "0" in the process of S624. Subsequently, the specific determination flag is reset to "0" (S625). Then, a look-ahead notice effect with a specific determination content is executed (S626). Then return.

In the "second execution start condition process C", the content (result) of the look-ahead determination of the reserved memory caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 is a predetermined determination content. However, when the first execution start condition is not satisfied and the number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of stored storages at the start of the change of the new first special figure or the second special figure, the look-ahead notice effect is executed. In this case, the pre-reading notice effect is started at the start of the change of the first special figure or the second special figure.
On the other hand, the judgment content by the look-ahead judgment of the hold memory is a big hit (specific judgment content), and the look-ahead notice effect is started immediately after entering the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24. If not, if the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of stored memories at the start of the change of the new first special figure or the second special figure, the pre-reading notice effect of the reserved storage whose determination content is a big hit is executed. Also in this case, the pre-reading notice effect is started at the start of the change of the first special figure or the second special figure.
The pachinko machine of the third embodiment may be configured to be capable of executing a special look-ahead notice effect as in the second embodiment.

The pachinko machine of the third embodiment includes pre-reading notice effect control means [FIG. 22: S527, FIG. 23: S626]. The look-ahead notice effect control means reads ahead even if the first execution start condition is satisfied when the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means [FIG. 7: S202, S207] is a specific confirmation result. It is possible to start the look-ahead advance notice effect by satisfying the second execution start condition without starting the advance notice effect.

The pachinko machine of the third embodiment can perform the look-ahead notice effect with high expectation of a big hit, not immediately after entering the starting port, but at the start of the fluctuation of the special figure. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the look-ahead notice effect executed at the start of the fluctuation of the special figure has a high expectation of a big hit. Therefore, by making the player aware of the effect start timing such as whether the pre-reading notice effect with high expectation of a big hit is executed by the satisfaction of the first execution start condition or the execution by the establishment of the second execution start condition. , It is possible to add the interest that the reliability of the notice production is high at one timing and the reliability is low at the other timing.

In the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the "second execution start condition processing C" executes the processing in the order of the determination of the fluctuation start signal and the determination of the first condition failure flag, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The judgment order may be changed.
Further, the pachinko machine of the third embodiment may have a configuration capable of executing a special look-ahead notice effect as in the second embodiment.

<Fourth Embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment to which this invention is applied will be described. The pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment executes the look-ahead notice effect when the first execution start condition is satisfied when the judgment content of the look-ahead determination is a big hit (specific confirmation result). On the other hand, even if the second execution start condition is satisfied, it is possible not to execute the look-ahead notice effect when the determination content of the look-ahead determination is a big hit. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described.

In the pachinko machine, the "first execution start condition process A" (FIG. 16) is executed in the sub-integrated control device 42 as in the first embodiment. Subsequently, the “second execution start condition process D” shown in FIG. 24 is executed to control the look-ahead notice effect. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command (variation start signal) of the first special figure or the second special figure is received (S630). If it is a negative determination (S630: no), it returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S630 (S630: yes), it is determined in the process of S631 whether or not the first condition failure flag is "1". If it is a negative judgment (S631: no), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative in the process of S631 (S631: yes), it is determined in the process of S632 whether or not the number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the second special figure is "2" or more. If it is a negative determination (S632: no), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative in the process of S632 (S632: yes), it is determined whether or not the determination content of the look-ahead command received in the process of S633 is a specific determination content that is a big hit. If it is a negative determination (S633: yes), the first condition failure flag is reset to "0" in the process of S635. Subsequently, the look-ahead notice effect with the predetermined determination content is executed (S636). Then return.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S633 (S633: yes), it is determined in the process of S634 whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect with the specific determination content. In this case, for example, it is desirable to extract a random number and determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect by a lottery using the random number.
If the determination is affirmative in the process of S634 (S634: yes), the pre-reading notice effect with a specific determination content is executed in the process of S526 through the process of 635. Then return.
On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process of S634 (S634: no), the look-ahead advance notice effect with the specific determination content is not executed and the process returns.

In the "second execution start condition process D", the content of the look-ahead determination of the reserved memory caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 is a predetermined determination content. 1 If the execution start condition is not satisfied and the number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of stored storages at the start of the change of the new 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure, the pre-reading notice effect of the predetermined determination content is executed. do. In this case, the pre-reading notice effect is started at the start of the change of the first special figure or the second special figure.
On the other hand, when the determination content by the look-ahead determination is a big hit (specific determination content), the look-ahead notice effect can be prevented from being executed regardless of whether the first execution start condition is satisfied or not.

The pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment includes pre-reading notice effect control means [FIG. 22: S527, FIG. 23: S626]. The look-ahead notice effect control means is a look-ahead notice when the first execution start condition is satisfied when the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means [FIG. 7: S202, S207] is a specific confirmation result. It is possible to start the effect, but not to start the look-ahead advance notice effect even if the second execution start condition is satisfied.

The pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment executes the look-ahead notice effect with high expectation of a big hit immediately after entering the starting port, but can be prevented from executing it at the start of the fluctuation of the special figure. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the look-ahead notice effect executed immediately after entering the starting port has a high expectation of a big hit. Therefore, by making the player aware of the effect start timing such as whether the pre-reading notice effect with high expectation of a big hit is executed by the satisfaction of the first execution start condition or the execution by the establishment of the second execution start condition. , It is possible to add the interest that the reliability of the notice production is high at one timing and the reliability is low at the other timing.

In the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment, the "second execution start condition process D" executes the process in the order of determination of the fluctuation start signal, determination of the first condition failure flag, and determination of the number of reserved storages. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the order of these determinations may be changed.
Further, the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment may be configured to be capable of executing a special look-ahead notice effect as in the second embodiment.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, when the pre-reading determination determination content described in the third embodiment is a specific determination content, the pre-reading advance notice effect is not executed under the first execution start condition, but the pre-reading advance notice effect is started under the second execution start condition. When the possible configuration and the pre-reading determination determination content described in the fourth embodiment are specific determination contents, the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed under the first execution start condition, while the pre-reading warning effect is executed under the second execution start condition. It may be combined with a configuration that can prevent the advance notice effect from being executed. In this case, it is desirable to provide a plurality of types of specific determination contents and to use the configuration of the third embodiment and the configuration of the fourth embodiment properly according to the type of the specific determination content. For example, if the normal a big hit specific determination content, using the configuration of the third embodiment, if the probability varying big hit specific determination content, may be used the configuration of a fourth embodiment. Further, it is conceivable that a plurality of types of look-ahead notice effects are provided, the first look-ahead notice effect has the configuration of the third embodiment, and the second look-ahead notice effect has the configuration of the fourth embodiment. By doing so, the second look-ahead notice effect can be expected more when the ball enters the starting port, and the first look-ahead notice effect can be expected more when the fluctuation starts. Even if it is implemented, the expected points can be shifted and used.
Further, it is possible to combine a third look-ahead notice effect that can be expected at either timing of the first embodiment. According to this, the second look-ahead notice effect and the third look-ahead notice effect are expected more when the ball enters the starting port, and the first look-ahead notice effect and the third look-ahead notice effect are expected more when the fluctuation starts.
Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine provided with a small hit by determining whether or not a special symbol is correct. In that case, as the look-ahead notice effect, the first look-ahead notice effect mainly showing the expectation of a big hit and the second look-ahead notice effect mainly showing the expectation of a small hit can be executed, and each of them is the first embodiment or higher. It is also conceivable to implement it by any of the configurations of the fourth embodiment. For example, if the first look-ahead notice effect is carried out in the fourth embodiment and the second look-ahead notice effect is carried out in the third embodiment, it is expected in the first look-ahead notice effect whether or not a big hit is made when entering the starting port. At the start of the fluctuation, it is possible to expect whether or not to make a small hit in the second look-ahead notice effect.
Further, in the present invention, a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the pachinko machine, the enclosed game balls are fired toward the game area of the game board, and the launched game balls are collected and collected. It may be applied to an enclosed pachinko machine in which a predetermined number of game balls inside are cyclically used to play a game by firing the balls again.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
21 Directional symbol display device 23 1st special figure start port (start port)
24 2nd special figure starting port (starting port)
25 Grand prize opening 28A 1st special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
28B 2nd special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
40 Main control device (numerical data extraction means, hold storage means, hit / fail determination means, numerical data confirmation means)
42 Sub-integrated control device (pre-reading notice effect control means)

Claims (1)

Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data due to the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and
A hold storage means capable of storing a plurality of numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means as hold storage, and a hold storage means.
A pass / fail determination means for executing a pass / fail determination as to whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player based on the numerical data stored in the hold storage means.
A special symbol display device that displays the special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination in a variable manner, and later confirms and displays the special symbol to notify the result.
A numerical data confirmation means for confirming the content of the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means before the hit / fail determination based on the numerical data, and a numerical data confirmation means.
When the confirmation result confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means is a predetermined confirmation result, the look-ahead advance notice effect control means for executing the look-ahead advance notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the confirmed numerical data to shift to the special game, and Equipped with
The look-ahead notice effect control means
If during the special symbol variation due to variations embodiment is not performed reach demonstration has ball entrance Previous Symbol starting opening the first execution start condition is satisfied, the numerical data extracted due to the ball entrance Pre-reading notice production can be started according to the above-mentioned ball entry.
Regardless of the validity or invalidity of the first execution start condition after the entering sphere, the number of pre-Symbol pending memory at the start of a new said special symbol variation is equal to or larger than a predetermined number of stored if the second execution start condition is satisfied As a result , the pre-reading notice effect of the numerical data extracted due to the entry of the ball can be started according to the start of the fluctuation .
The ball is characterized in that the effect mode of the look-ahead notice effect started by the satisfaction of the first execution start condition is different from the effect mode of the look-ahead notice effect started by the satisfaction of the second execution start condition. Gaming machine.

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