JP7340375B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, this type of gaming machine has a variable performance that announces random numbers for a jackpot lottery and the results of a jackpot lottery when a game ball enters a starting area (starting prize opening) provided in the gaming area. At the same time, a random number for determining the mode of the event is stored as a hold, and when a predetermined starting condition is met, the stored hold is read out, and a jackpot is determined based on the random number related to the read hold. There is known a system that determines the form of a lottery or variable effect and executes the variable effect in the determined form.
In order to enhance the performance effect, the gaming machine described above is equipped with a plurality of tables for determining the variable time and execution mode of the variable performance, and the table is selected according to the number of jackpot drawings (the number of times the variable performance is executed). By switching, it is also possible to increase the rate at which a variable effect with a specific variable time or specific execution mode is executed in a predetermined number of jackpot lottery draws (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-110921 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-160002

In the above-described gaming machine, since it is possible to control to some extent the execution mode of the variable performance executed at a predetermined timing and the frequency of execution of the variable performance, it is possible to enhance the performance effect.
Here, in the above-mentioned gaming machines, a predetermined still image, video, or other image is displayed during a variable performance to indicate the expectation level of winning a jackpot, or a variable performance based on stored reservations. Generally, it is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that can indicate the level of expectation of winning a jackpot regarding the reservation before the execution of the game. Furthermore, in recent years, it has become possible to perform an extremely wide variety of preview performances and pre-read performances.
However, although it is common for these productions to have a fixed execution rate for each execution mode of the variable production, as mentioned above, there are an extremely large number of types, so all types of production There was a problem in that it was unlikely that the effects would be executed in a well-balanced manner, and that only some effects would be executed more frequently. As a result, the performance effect cannot be sufficiently enhanced, and there is a fear that the player's interest in the performance may decrease.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a gaming machine that can prevent players from losing interest in the performance while enhancing the performance effect.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is configured as follows.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and a variation for notifying the result of the determination by the determining means. A variable performance determining means that determines a mode of performance, and a suggestive performance determining means that determines a mode of a suggestive performance that is executable during the variable performance and makes a predetermined suggestion, and is configured to select one of a plurality of game states. The gaming machine is configured such that, based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition, the tendency of determining the mode of the variable performance by the variable performance determining means is changed, and the suggested performance by the suggestive performance determining means is changed. A plurality of patterns are provided as the tendency of determining the aspect of the variable production during a predetermined gaming state, and is characterized in that the pattern is changed in a predetermined order each time the predetermined change condition is met, and after reaching the final pattern, the change is made to return to the first pattern. do.
Here, the predetermined starting conditions include that a game ball enters a starting area provided in the gaming area, and that a variation or special game that is being executed ends in a state where so-called pending storage is performed.
In addition, the predetermined change conditions include that the execution of a special game advantageous to the player is decided (winning a jackpot), that the special game ends, and that a small winning game that is a game different from the special game is executed. is determined (wins the small win), the small win game ends, and after the special game ends, the decision to execute the special game is made a predetermined number of times (fluctuating display of special symbols (fluctuating effect) ) is performed a predetermined number of times), after the small winning game ends, a decision as to whether or not to execute the special game is made a predetermined number of times (variable display of special symbols (variable performance) is performed a predetermined number of times), and the special game is completed and a predetermined game state is set (a high-probability game state in which execution of a special game is likely to be decided, a time-saving game state in which it is easy to enter a game ball into a predetermined prize opening, etc.), and a predetermined game is completed. For example, after the state is set, it is determined whether or not to execute the special game a predetermined number of times (variable display of special symbols (variable performance) is performed a predetermined number of times).

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition, the tendency of determining the mode of a variable performance that notifies whether or not a special game can be executed is changed, and the tendency of determining the mode of a variable performance that informs whether or not a special game can be executed is changed, and the suggestion performance that makes a predetermined suggestion is changed. The tendency of determining aspects is changed.
As a result, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, for example, depending on the number of times it is determined whether or not to execute a special game, a predetermined form of variable performance is likely to be executed, and a predetermined form of suggestive performance is likely to be performed. Since the mode and execution frequency of the variable performance and the mode and execution frequency of the suggestive performance can be controlled, such as, the mode and execution frequency of the variable performance can be controlled, so that it is possible to prevent the player's interest in the performance from decreasing while enhancing the performance effect.

(2) Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a sub-control means for controlling the performance executed as the game progresses, and the main control means is provided with a plurality of variation pattern tables in which variation patterns that can specify aspects of the variation production are defined, and the sub-control means is provided corresponding to each of the variation pattern tables, and the sub-control means is configured to control the suggestion according to the variation pattern. A plurality of suggestive performance determination tables are provided in which the mode of performance is determined, and the variable performance determining means determines the variable pattern by referring to any of the fluctuation pattern tables, and the suggestive performance determining means A mode of the suggestive performance is determined with reference to the suggestive performance determination table, and each of the fluctuation pattern tables has a plurality of the fluctuation patterns defined, and for each of the fluctuation pattern tables, the mode of the suggested performance is determined by the fluctuation performance determining means. The determination ratio of each of the fluctuation patterns is set to be different, and each of the suggestion performance determination tables has a plurality of modes of the suggestion performance determined, and each of the suggestion performance determination tables determines the suggestion performance determination. The determination ratio of the modes of each of the suggested effects by the means is set to be different, and based on the establishment of the predetermined change condition, the variation pattern table referred to by the variation effect determination means is changed, and the The setting may be such that the suggested effect determination table referred to by the suggestive effect determination means is changed.
(3) Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number used for determining whether or not the special game can be executed by the determination means, based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition; The suggestive effect can be executed before determining whether or not to execute the special game with respect to the random number, with the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means as a target, and the execution of the special game is determined with respect to the random number. The prefetch effect includes at least a first aspect and a second aspect having a longer execution period than the first aspect, and the predetermined change condition is It may be set such that the determination ratio of the second aspect in the pre-reading performance by the suggestive performance determining means can be changed based on the establishment of .
Here, the predetermined acquisition condition includes, for example, that the game ball enters a predetermined prize opening provided in the game area where the game ball can flow down.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent players from losing interest in the performance while enhancing the performance effect.

It is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine with the front door opened. It is a front schematic view of a game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a special symbol random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view of a special electric accessory operation table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a decision table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a winning determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol variation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view of the second starting prize opening control table of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of main processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of timer interrupt processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of processing at the time of sensor detection in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of gate detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of the first starting winning hole detection process in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of the process at the time of second starting winning hole detection in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of preliminary determination processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special figure related control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special symbol variation start processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of fluctuation pattern determination processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of post-stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special game control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of small winning game control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of small winning game ending processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special game end processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the general pattern related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of normal symbol fluctuation start processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of the normal symbol stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of movable piece control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variable performance of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variable performance of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variable performance of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variable performance of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variable performance of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variable performance of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variable performance of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variable performance of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a variable performance determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a variable performance determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a variable performance determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a variable performance determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a variable performance determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variable performance and the advance notice performance of a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a pachinko machine's advance notice performance determination table. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a pachinko machine's advance notice performance determination table. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a pachinko machine's advance notice performance determination table. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a pachinko machine's advance notice performance determination table. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a pachinko machine's advance notice performance determination table. It is a figure showing an example of the mode of the hold display of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of expectation level suggestion pre-read performance of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of an expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of main processing in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of timer interrupt processing in the sub control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of table information acquisition command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the variation number of times command reception process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of preliminary determination command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of variable pattern command reception processing in the sub control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of a notice effect determination process in a sub-control board of a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The game machine according to this embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses game balls as game media. Although not particularly shown, in a game hall where pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in an area where the game machines are installed called an island, and a game machine for renting game balls is installed. A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Further, each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending device R is capable of inserting a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting banknotes and renting out game balls is stored. Then, by inserting banknotes (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R and performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, you can receive the lending of game balls from the game ball lending device R. It is now possible to do so.

As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 1, which is a rectangular frame fixed to an island and has a hollow part (not particularly shown). A main body frame 2, which is a rectangular frame that is attached to the machine frame 1 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown), and has a hollow part (not particularly shown); A front door 3 is attached to 2 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown), and has an opening (not particularly shown) formed in the front.

As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker serving as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine frame 1. As shown in FIG. Furthermore, a game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 also includes a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a saucer 7 that are located below the transparent plate 4 and can receive game balls, and a plate that is attached to the right side of the saucer 7 and that can hold game balls. An operating handle 5 for performing a firing operation and speakers serving as an audio output device 10 are provided, one each attached to the upper left and right sides of the transparent plate 4.

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

Furthermore, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper tray 6. The upper tray 6 is capable of receiving a predetermined amount of game balls, but when the upper tray 6 is full of game balls, game balls that are subsequently lent or paid out are guided to a receiving tray 7. It looks like this. Furthermore, although not particularly shown in the drawings, the bottom surface of the saucer 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the stored game balls and an opening/closing plate that can open and close the discharge hole. In normal conditions, the discharge hole is closed by the opening/closing plate, but by moving the opening/closing lever 8 (see Fig. 1), which is attached integrally with the opening/closing plate, laterally, the opening/closing plate also moves in the same direction, and the discharge hole is closed. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged to the outside of the tray 7.

Further, the operating handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. Then, when the player rotates the operating handle 5, the game ball received in the upper tray 6 is sent to a firing device (not particularly shown), and the game ball is sent with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating handle 5. A game ball is fired toward the game area 12 by the firing device. The game ball launched in this way is guided by a pair of rails 13a, 13b fixed to the game board 11, rises, and reaches the game area 12.

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

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, within this gaming area 12, there is a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flowing direction of gaming balls irregular, a general prize opening 14 into which gaming balls can enter, and a starting hole. A first starting prize opening 15 and a second starting winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates when a predetermined condition is met, and a game ball guided outside the gaming area 12. An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that performs effects as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning hole 14 is provided at the lower left side of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning hole 14, a predetermined number of prize balls (5 in this embodiment) are received. is paid out.
Note that the number and position of the general winning holes 14 are not particularly limited.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first starting prize opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the gaming area 12. A game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter into this first starting prize opening 15, and a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting prize opening 16 is provided at a position to the right of the center of the gaming area 12 (that is, within the second gaming area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second starting prize opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter the ball.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting prize opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (normal electric accessory) that can be opened and closed from side to side. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second starting prize opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b opens, the second starting prize opening 16 becomes open, and this movable piece 16b functions as a guide member that guides the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. This makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting prize opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left and right directions around an axis perpendicular to the game board 11 to open and close the second starting prize opening 16. , it may be constituted by a lid member that opens and closes the second starting prize opening 16 by rotating back and forth around a horizontal axis, or it may be configured by a lid member that opens and closes the second starting winning opening 16 by sliding in the vertical direction. It may also be configured by a shutter member.
Note that the installation positions of the first starting winning hole 15 and the second starting winning hole 16 are not particularly limited. For example, the first starting winning hole 15 and the second starting winning hole 16 can be installed in any of the gaming areas 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a, second game area 12b) may also be placed at positions where the balls can easily enter.

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, a jackpot lottery is held, and one of a plurality of predetermined special symbols is drawn. 1 special symbol is determined from the above. Various gaming profits are associated with each special symbol, and depending on the type of special symbol determined, execution of a special game that is advantageous for the player, execution of a small winning game that is a game different from the special game, It is possible to obtain gaming profits such as setting a predetermined gaming state.
In addition, the prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16 are not particularly limited as long as they are one or more, and any number of balls may be paid out. good. In addition, the number of prize balls is the same in the starting winning hole (second starting winning hole 16) where the movable piece 16b is provided and the starting winning hole (first starting winning hole 15) where the movable piece 16b is not provided. It may be different, or it may be different. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting prize opening 15 is three, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the entering of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16 is three. The number of prize balls paid out is one.

The gate 20 is provided above the second starting prize opening 16, as shown in FIG. When a game ball passes through this gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is carried out. If the result of the lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting prize opening 16 is opened for a predetermined period of time.

The attacker device 17 is provided below the second starting prize opening 16, as shown in FIG. This attacker device 17 includes a grand prize opening 18 into which game balls can enter, and an opening/closing door 18b that opens and closes this grand prize opening 18. Under normal conditions, the opening/closing door 18b is closed and the big prize opening 18 is closed, so it is impossible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game or small winning game When this is executed, the opening/closing door 18b opens and the grand prize opening 18 is opened, and the opening/closing door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game balls to the grand prize opening 18. It is possible to enter the ball.
Then, when game balls enter the big winning hole 18, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the big prize opening 18, and game balls flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter. It looks like this.
In this way, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first starting prize opening 15, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can pass through the gate 20 and enter the second starting prize opening 15. It is possible to enter the ball into the starting prize hole 16 and the ball into the big prize hole 18.

As shown in FIG. 3, the out hole 19 is provided at the bottom of the gaming area 12, and can be placed in any of the general winning hole 14, the first starting winning hole 15, the second starting winning hole 16, and the big winning hole 18. It also accepts game balls that have not entered the ball. The game balls received at the out port 19 are guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

The effect display device 21 is provided approximately at the center of the gaming area 12, as shown in FIG. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is also provided with a display section 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images.In addition to displaying a background image, the display section 21a also displays effect patterns 50 ( Dummy symbols) are displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect is performed to inform the player of the result of a jackpot lottery, which will be described later, by the stop display mode of each effect pattern 50.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device; for example, a drum-type display device or the like that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with patterns attached to the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes, as a performance device, a performance display device 21, a speaker as the above-mentioned audio output device 10, and a performance lighting device 23 that performs performance by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. lamp (see Figure 2).
Note that the performance device is not limited to these, and may include, for example, a performance accessory device that moves at various timings and modes.

Further, in a position in front of the upper tray 6, there is provided a production operation device 9 that can be operated by a player to advance or switch productions executed during a game or on standby. The production operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of an operation dial 9a that is a circular ring-shaped frame and can be rotated, and an operation button 9b that is fitted into the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. . When a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the operation dial 9a is rotated or the operation button 9b is pressed, the above-mentioned predetermined effect progresses or changes to a different effect. It is supposed to be done.
Note that the production operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation buttons 9b, etc., and may be provided with a cross key or the like that allows input in the up, down, left, and right directions. Furthermore, in addition to providing the production operation device 9 such as the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b, the above-mentioned cross key may be provided separately.

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

Further, as described above, the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, but operations on the game ball lending device R, such as lending out game balls and ejecting cards, It is designed to be accepted by pachinko machine P. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P includes a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a ball rental button 36 that can be pressed. A card return button 37 that allows the user to return the card is provided.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, a control means for controlling the games and performances of the pachinko machine P will be explained.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards, and specifically, as shown in FIG. It is equipped with a firing payout control board 200 that controls payout, a sub-control board 300 that controls various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 that relays operations to the game ball lending device R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a firing payout control board 200 and a sub control board 300 are connected to the main control board 100, and a game ball lending control board 400 is connected to the firing payout control board 200. There is. Further, an external information terminal board 500 is connected to the main control board 100 and the firing and payout control board 200 for outputting various information regarding game progress to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall, etc.). has been done.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the firing and payout control board 200 controls both the firing of game balls and the paying out of prize balls. A board) and a board for controlling the payout of prize balls (a payout control board) may be provided separately.

Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board included in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply, and when the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P falls below a predetermined value, it is determined that the power has been cut off, and a power cutoff signal is output to the main control board 100. .

The main control board 100 controls the game played in the pachinko machine P, and specifically, starts when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16. The special figure game that is played, the regular figure game that is started when the game ball passes through the gate 20, and the special game and small winning game are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 4, this main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs various calculation processes, a main ROM 102 that stores control programs for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and a main ROM 102 that stores data and tables necessary for the game. The main RAM 103 is used as a temporary storage area, etc.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from each detection sensor and timer to be described later and performs arithmetic processing, and also controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. Sends commands to other boards based on the results of arithmetic processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a general winning hole detection sensor 14a that detects that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 14, and a general winning hole detection sensor 14a that detects that a game ball has entered the first starting winning hole 15. The first starting winning hole detection sensor 15a detects that the ball has hit the ball, the second starting winning hole detecting sensor 16a detects that the game ball has entered the second starting winning hole 16, and the game ball enters the big winning hole 18. A big prize opening detection sensor 18a that detects that a ball has entered the gate, a gate detection sensor 20a that detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 20, and magnetism and radio waves directed toward the game board 11 and shaking the game board 11. A fraud detection sensor 35 that detects vibrations caused by the above is connected. Detection signals output from each of these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.
Note that the sensors connected to the main control board 100 are not limited to these, and for example, an exit detection sensor that detects that a game ball has entered the exit 19 may be provided.

Furthermore, the main control board 100 includes, as devices to be controlled, a starting winning opening solenoid 16c that drives the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 to open and close, and a starting winning opening solenoid 16c that drives the opening and closing door 18b of the big winning opening 18 to open and close. Big prize opening solenoid 18c, first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol retention display device 38, second special symbol retention display device 39 and the normal symbol holding display device 33 are connected.
By driving each solenoid, the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second starting prize opening 16 and the big prize opening 18, and also controls the display of each display device. .

Although not particularly shown, the firing and dispensing control board 200 is equipped with a CPU, ROM, and RAM similarly to the main control board 100, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. .

As shown in FIG. 4, the firing and payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5a that detects when the player touches the operating handle 5, and a touch sensor 5a for controlling the firing of the game balls. An operation volume 5b that detects the angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c that stops the launch of game balls, and a ball feeder that sends the game balls received in the upper tray 6 to a launcher (not shown). A solenoid 60 and a firing motor 61 that fires game balls are connected. Further, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing and dispensing control board 200.

When control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the firing and payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feed solenoid 60 and the firing motor 61 to fire the game ball. On the other hand, when a control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the firing payout control board 200, control is performed to stop the ball feeding solenoid 60 and the firing motor 61 from being energized to stop firing the game balls.
Note that a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the shooting motor 61 as a device for shooting game balls.

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

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the firing and dispensing control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a saucer full detection sensor 7a that detects the full state of the saucer 7. , are connected.

When the front door open detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is open, it outputs an open detection signal to the firing and dispensing control board 200, and while the front door 3 is open, the open detection signal is output. Continuous output. Then, the firing and dispensing control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100 when the opening detection signal is input. On the other hand, when the front door open detection sensor 3a no longer detects that the front door 3 is open, it turns off and stops outputting the door open detection signal. Then, when the input of the door open detection signal stops, the firing and dispensing control board 200 determines that the front door 3 is closed, and stops transmitting the door open command to the main control board 100.

The saucer full detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position on the saucer 7. When a predetermined amount or more of game balls to be paid out as prize balls are stored in the saucer 7 and the tray is full, the stored game balls will reach the above-mentioned predetermined position.
The saucer full detection sensor 7a is turned on when it detects that the game balls have reached the above-mentioned predetermined position, and outputs a saucer detection signal to the firing and payout control board 200, so that the stored game balls can reach the above-mentioned predetermined position. While the predetermined position is reached, the saucer detection signal is continuously output. Then, when the saucer detection signal is input, the firing and dispensing control board 200 transmits a saucer full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the saucer full detection sensor 7a does not detect that the game ball has reached the above-mentioned predetermined position, it turns off and stops outputting the saucer detection signal. Then, when the input of the saucer detection signal stops, the firing and dispensing control board 200 determines that the saucer 7 is no longer full, and stops sending the saucer full command to the main control board 100.

Further, as described above, the game ball lending control board 400 that relays operations to the game ball lending device R is connected to the firing and payout control board 200. As shown in FIG. 4, the firing and payout control board 200 includes, via the game ball lending control board 400, a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36a that detects the pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, and a card return control board 200. A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the firing payout control board 200, and the firing payout control board 200 sends game balls to the game ball lending device R. A lending request signal requesting the lending of the information is transmitted. When the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information, and responds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out the same number of game balls.
Further, when the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the firing payout control board 200, and the firing payout control board 200 controls the game ball lending device R. Send a return request signal requesting return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls ejecting the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls effects executed during gaming, standby, and the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, this sub-control board 300 includes a sub-CPU 301 that performs various calculation processes, a control program for executing effects, a sub-ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing effects, and a sub-ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing effects. The sub-RAM 303 is used as a temporary storage area during processing, and is connected to enable one-way communication from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.

Based on commands sent from the main control board 100 and signals from the timer, the sub CPU 301 reads the control program stored in the sub ROM 302 and performs arithmetic processing, as well as performs image control for controlling image display. A board (not particularly shown), an audio control board (not particularly shown) for controlling audio output, and an illumination control board (not particularly shown) for controlling lighting. , sends a command to execute the performance.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the audio control board and the illumination control board are provided separately, but the functions of these boards are integrated into one board (the audio illumination control board). ), and both the audio output and the lighting of the lighting may be controlled by the board.

Furthermore, the effect display device 21 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via an image control board, and the audio output device 10 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via an audio control board. The sub-control board 300 also includes, via an illumination control board, the production lighting device 23, a rotational operation detection sensor 9c that detects a rotational operation of the operation dial 9a, and a press operation that detects a press operation of the operation button 9b. A detection sensor 9d is connected.

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

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

The illumination control board controls the lighting of the lighting device 23 based on commands from the sub-control board 300. The illumination control board also receives a rotational operation detection signal outputted from the rotational operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotational operation of the operation dial 9a, or a pressdown outputted from the pressdown operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressed operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is sent to the sub control board 300.

(Summary of games on pachinko machine P)
Next, the game in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be explained based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment, the special figure game and the regular figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, the gaming states when playing these two games are either a low probability gaming state (so-called non-probability variable state) or a high probability gaming state (so-called probability variable state), and a non-time-saving gaming state or time-saving gaming state. A gaming state that is a combination of one of the gaming states and the other gaming states is set.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a gaming state that combines a low probability gaming state and a non-time saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state) or a gaming state that combines a high probability gaming state and a time saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability gaming state) One of the gaming states (referred to as a time-saving gaming state) is set.

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

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball launched by a firing device (not shown) and flowing down the gaming area 12 enters the first starting prize opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a jackpot is won. A lottery will be held. When a jackpot is won in this jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the jackpot 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the jackpot 18, and furthermore, after the special game ends, The gaming state is set to a high probability time saving gaming state.
The game state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability time-saving game state, and after that, if all the jackpot lottery results a predetermined number of times (60 times in this form) are other than jackpots (loss or small win), the high probability When the gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are completed and the low-probability time-saving gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state are set, a transition is made to the normal gaming state.

Further, when a small win is won in the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, the large winning hole 18 is opened and a small winning game in which a game ball can be entered into the large winning hole 18 is executed. In this small winning game, when a game ball enters the big winning hole 18, a predetermined number (15) of game balls are paid out as described above.
Note that the game state is not changed by the execution of the small winning game, and after the small winning game ends, the gaming state remains as it was before the execution of the small winning game. In other words, even if a small win is won during the normal gaming state and a small winning game is executed, the game will not shift to a gaming state other than the normal gaming state after the small winning game ends, and will remain in the normal gaming state. .

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first starting prize opening 15. In addition, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the big prize opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter the second starting prize opening 16. During the normal gaming state, the player is made to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed hit) so that the game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15, and During the probability time saving game state and the special game, the player is asked to enter the second starting prize opening so that the game ball enters the big winning opening 18 or the gaming ball passes through the gate 20 and enters the second starting winning opening 16. A game ball is launched toward the game area 12b (so-called right-handed hit).
Specifically, during the high probability time-saving game state and the special game, a display instructing to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b is displayed on the effect display device 21, and the normal game state is set. Then, a display is displayed on the effect display device 21 instructing to launch a game ball toward the first game area 12a.

The jackpot lottery is based on various random numbers obtained when a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102. This is done based on various tables.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment uses a jackpot random number used to determine the result of the jackpot lottery, a special symbol random number used to determine the type of special symbol, and a variation described later as random numbers related to the jackpot lottery. It has fluctuating pattern random numbers used to determine pattern commands.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a hardware random number built into the main control board 100 is used as the above-mentioned jackpot random number. This jackpot random number is updated according to certain rules, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence goes around, and the starting value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, the variable pattern command is for determining the pattern of the variable effect (variation time, mode of the variable effect) to be executed when announcing the result of the jackpot lottery. The random numbers used to determine the variation pattern command are not limited to those mentioned above, and for example, other random numbers may be used in addition to this random number.

Then, when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16, a random value is acquired for each of the above-mentioned random numbers, and each random value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It looks like this.
This reservation storage area includes a first reservation storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) obtained by entering a game ball into the first starting winning hole 15, and It is composed of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure random number) obtained by entering a game ball into the second starting winning hole 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage sections, from the first storage section to the fourth storage section, and stores a total of 4 sets of first special pattern random numbers and a total of 4 sets of second special pattern random numbers. Sets can be stored.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage part of the first reservation storage area. It has become. For example, if a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any of the storage units of the first reservation storage area, the game ball is acquired using this as an opportunity. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage section of the first reservation storage area. In addition, when a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage part of the first reservation storage area, the game ball is acquired using this as an opportunity. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage section of the first reservation storage area. In addition, when a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage part and the second storage part of the first reservation storage area, this The first special figure random number acquired at this opportunity is stored in the third storage section of the first reservation storage area. In addition, when a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage part to the third storage part of the first reservation storage area, this The first special figure random number acquired at this opportunity is stored in the fourth storage section of the first reservation storage area. Then, when a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first to fourth storage parts of the first reservation storage area, this input The first special figure random number related to the ball is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting prize opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage part of the second reservation storage area. The specific storage process is the same as the storage of the first special figure random number described above, so the explanation will be omitted.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of first special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserve number) stored in the first reserve storage area is stored in the first special figure reserve number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure reserve number) stored in the second reserve storage area (not particularly shown) is stored in the second special figure reserve number counter ( (not particularly shown).
In addition, in this specification, as mentioned above, storing the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number in the pending storage area is also referred to as "holding" or "holding memory", and The number of reserved figures and the number of second special figures reserved are also simply referred to as the "number of reserved figures."

The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes a jackpot random number determination table 110 for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, a special symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of special symbol, and a special symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of special symbol, which is executed when a jackpot is won. A special electric accessory operation table 112 for controlling the special game to be played or a small win game that is executed when a small win is won; a game state setting table 113 for setting the game state after the special game ends; It has a variation pattern table 114 for determining a variation pattern command, and a determination table 115 for determining the variation pattern table 114 to be selected when determining the variation pattern command.
Note that the tables related to the jackpot lottery etc. are not limited to these, and other tables may be provided as appropriate when it is necessary to make judgments or decisions based on random numbers.

The jackpot random number determination table 110 is for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, and as shown in FIGS. 5(a) and (b), the low probability determination table 110a is referred to in the low probability gaming state , and a high probability determination table 110b that is referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16, one jackpot random number within the numerical range of 0 to 65535 is obtained. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, either the low probability judgment table 110a or the high probability judgment table 110b is selected, and the obtained jackpot random number and the selected jackpot random number are selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the determination table 110.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), according to the low probability determination table 110a, a jackpot is determined when the jackpot random number is between 1000 and 1219, and a small win is determined when the jackpot random number is between 1220 and 1546. If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 1547 to 65535) other than that, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning a jackpot in this low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1/297.9, and the probability of winning a small win is approximately 1/200.4.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5(b), according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot random number is between 1000 and 2119, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is between 2120 and 2446, it is determined as a small win. , if the jackpot random numbers other than these (0-999, 2447-65535) are determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning a jackpot in this high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1/58.5, and the probability of winning a small win is approximately 1/200.4.
That is, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the probability of winning a jackpot is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

Note that the jackpot random numbers (1000 to 1219) that are determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot random numbers (1000 to 2119) that are determined to be a jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b. That is, a jackpot random number that is determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a will also be determined to be a jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b.

Further, as described above, it is possible to determine a small hit in both the low probability determination table 110a and the high probability determination table 110b. Then, even if the game ball enters either the first starting winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16, the jackpot lottery result is determined based on either the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b. is determined.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, whether a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 or a gaming ball enters the second starting winning opening 16, a small hit is achieved. Although it is possible to win, it is not limited to this.
For example, it is set so that the small hit is won only when the game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15, and the small winning is not won when the game ball enters the second starting winning hole 16. Good too. Specifically, a jackpot random number determination table 110 is referred to when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15, and a jackpot random number determining table is referred to when a gaming ball enters the second starting winning hole 16. 110 are provided separately, and set to have a numerical range of jackpot random numbers that are determined to be small wins only in the jackpot random number determination table 110 that is referred to when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15. Good too.

As described above, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of special symbol, and as shown in FIGS. The first starting prize opening determination table 111a is referred to when a determination result is obtained, and the second starting winning opening determination table is referred to when a determination result of jackpot or small hit is obtained by the second special drawing random number. A table 111b is provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16, one special symbol random number within the numerical value range of 0 to 199 is acquired. Then, when a jackpot or small hit determination result is obtained by the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, the first starting winning opening determination table 111a or the second starting winning opening determination table 111a or the second starting winning opening determination table 111a is determined according to the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters. One of the special symbol random number determination tables 111 of the table 111b is selected, and the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired special symbol random number and the selected special symbol random number determination table 111.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X2) is provided, and five types of special symbols (Y1, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5) are provided, and two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided as special symbols determined in the case of a loss (hereinafter referred to as loss symbols).

As shown in FIG. 6(a), according to the first starting winning hole determination table 111a, when a jackpot determination result is obtained, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined when the special symbol random number is between 0 and 29. Then, when the special symbol random number is between 30 and 199, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined. In addition, when a small hit determination result is obtained, the small winning symbol Y1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 39, and the small winning symbol Y2 is determined when the special symbol random number is 40 to 79. is determined, and when the special symbol random number is 80 to 119, the small winning symbol Y3 is determined, and when the special symbol random number is 120 to 159, the small winning symbol Y4 is determined, and the special symbol random number is 160 to 159. When the number is 199, the small winning symbol Y5 is determined.
That is, in this first starting prize opening determination table 111a, when a jackpot determination result is obtained, the probability that jackpot symbol X1 will be determined is 15%, and the probability that jackpot symbol X2 will be determined is 85%. Therefore, when a small hit determination result is obtained, the probability that small winning symbols Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, and Y5 will be determined is 20%.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6(b), according to the second starting winning hole determination table 111b, when a jackpot determination result is obtained, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 99, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, and when the special symbol random number is between 100 and 199, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined. In addition, when a small hit determination result is obtained, the small winning symbol Y1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 39, and the small winning symbol Y2 is determined when the special symbol random number is 40 to 79. is determined, and when the special symbol random number is 80 to 119, the small winning symbol Y3 is determined, and when the special symbol random number is 120 to 159, the small winning symbol Y4 is determined, and the special symbol random number is 160 to 159. When the number is 199, the small winning symbol Y5 is determined.
That is, in this second starting winning opening determination table 111b, when a jackpot determination result is obtained, the probability that jackpot symbols X1 and X2 are determined is 50%, and the small hit determination result is 50%. When obtained, the probability that small winning symbols Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, and Y5 are determined is 20%.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined no matter which special symbol random number determination table 111 is used, but the invention is not limited to this, and each table Different jackpot symbols may be determined. Similarly, the same small winning symbol is determined in any of the special symbol random number determination tables 111, but the invention is not limited to this, and different small winning symbols are determined in each table. It is also possible to do so.

In addition, in the judgment of the jackpot lottery based on the first special symbol random number, if a loss determination result is obtained, the losing symbol Z1 is determined without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the special symbol random number. In addition, in the judgment of the jackpot lottery based on the second special symbol random number, if a loss determination result is obtained, the losing symbol Z2 is determined without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the special symbol random number.
That is, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is referenced only when a jackpot or small hit determination result is obtained, and is not referred to when a loss determination result is obtained.
In addition, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to when a loss determination result is obtained based on the first special pattern random number, and the special symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to when a loss determination result is obtained based on the second special symbol random number. A special symbol random number determination table 111 may be provided, and even in the case of a loss, the losing symbol may be determined based on the special symbol random number determination table 111 and the special symbol random number.

The special electric accessory operation table 112 is for controlling a special game that is executed when winning a jackpot or a small winning game that is executed when winning a small winning. This is referred to in order to operate the big prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the game. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7(a) to 7(c), the special electric accessory actuation table 112 includes a first actuation table 112a, a second actuation table 112b, and a third actuation table. 112c are provided.

Specifically, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 112a, as shown in FIG. 7(a). According to the first operation table 112a, the game ends when either of the following conditions is met: the grand prize opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or 10 game balls enter the grand prize opening 18. A round game is executed 10 times. Also, during the execution of each round game, the big winning hole 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the big winning hole 18 closes between each round game (namely, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.

When the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 112b, as shown in FIG. 7(b). According to this second operation table 112b, a round game in the same manner as the first operation table 112a is executed four times. Further, the number of times the big prize opening 18 is opened and closed and the interval time during the execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 112a.
Note that the expected value of prize balls that can be obtained during the special game is higher when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined than when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined.

Further, when the small winning symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 or Y5 is determined, the small winning game is executed with reference to the third operation table 112c, as shown in FIG. 7(c). According to this third operation table 112c, the grand prize opening 18 is opened once for 0.1 seconds. Furthermore, when ten game balls enter the big prize opening 18 during this small winning game, the small winning game ends.
As mentioned above, when the small winning symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 or Y5 is determined, the big winning hole 18 is opened for 0.1 seconds, but during this 0.1 second opening, the big winning hole 18 is opened. It is extremely difficult to enter the game ball into the winning hole 18. Therefore, in a small winning game, it is almost impossible for a player to win a prize ball.

The game state setting table 113 is for setting the game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, no matter which of the jackpot symbols X1 and X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability time-saving gaming state. Ru. Further, the number of times the high probability game state continues (hereinafter referred to as the high probability number) and the number of times the time saving game state continues (hereinafter referred to as the time saving number) are both set to 60 times. That is, after the special game ends, the high probability time-saving game state continues until the jackpot lottery results are derived 60 times. Furthermore, if a jackpot is won during the continuation of this gaming state, the high-accuracy count and time-saving count are set again. Therefore, if a high-probability time-saving game state is set after the special game ends, and all 60 lottery results are lost without winning a jackpot while this game state continues, the game state changes to the normal game state. It will be done.

Furthermore, the gaming state after the end of the special game is not the same regardless of which special symbol is determined, but differs based on the type of special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery. A gaming state (for example, a gaming state that combines a low probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state, a gaming state that combines a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, etc.) may be set.

The variation pattern table 114 is for determining variation pattern commands, as described above.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a special symbol is determined by a jackpot lottery as described above, a variable pattern command is determined based on the result of the determination.
The variation pattern command is associated with a variation pattern in which one of multiple types of variation time (variation time of variation performance, that is, variation time of variation display of special symbols) is determined, and the variation pattern command By determining the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time), the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined. In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the fluctuating performance is divided into the first half and the second half, and both the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuating performance and the fluctuation time of the second half of the fluctuating performance are determined by the fluctuation pattern command. It is determined by

In addition, the variation time (variation pattern) includes the execution mode of the variation effect (for example, the presence or absence of a reach display described later, the presence or absence of a reach development effect described later), the type of reach development effect described later (the development effect image described below) type, etc.)) are associated with each other. Therefore, depending on the type of variation pattern command determined as described above, the execution mode (for example, the mode in which the reach display is performed, the mode in which the reach display is not performed, the mode in which the reach development effect is executed, the mode in which the reach development effect is executed, It is possible to grasp whether a variable performance (such as a mode in which a performance is not performed) is executed.

Then, the determined variation pattern command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 determines the execution mode of the variation effect based on the received variation pattern command.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variable pattern commands are provided, and each variable pattern command is associated with the variable pattern table 114. The types of variable pattern commands to be determined and the determination ratio are set for each variable pattern table 114.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the variable pattern tables 114 include table A, table B, table C, and table that are referred to when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15 during the normal gaming state. D and table E (see FIGS. 9 to 13), and table F (not particularly shown), which is referred to when a game ball enters the second starting winning hole 16 during the high probability time-saving gaming state. ).
Then, when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16, one fluctuating pattern random number within the numerical range of 0 to 249 is acquired, and this acquired fluctuating pattern random number and, A variable pattern command is determined based on the current number of pending special symbols (the first number of reserved special symbols or the second number of reserved special symbols) and one of the variable pattern tables 114.

Although not particularly shown, the fluctuation pattern table 114 may be used when a game ball enters the second starting winning hole 16 during the normal gaming state, or when the game ball enters the second starting winning hole 16 during the high probability time saving gaming state. A table is also provided that is referred to when a game ball enters the starting winning hole 15. However, as long as the instruction to launch the game ball is followed on the performance display device 21, the game ball enters only the first starting winning hole 15 during the normal gaming state, and the second starting prize slot during the high probability time saving gaming state. A game ball enters only into the starting prize opening 16. Therefore, the entry of the game ball into the second starting prize opening 16 during the normal gaming state and the entering of the gaming ball into the first starting winning opening 15 during the high probability time saving gaming state are irregular, and the following is explained below. In this case, without considering such irregular ball entry, the game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 during the normal gaming state, and the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16 during the high probability time saving gaming state. The explanation will be based on the assumption that the ball is entering the ball.

(Determination of fluctuation pattern table 114 in normal gaming state)
Here, in the normal gaming state, after the start of the normal gaming state (after setting the initial state, after the end of the high probability time saving gaming state) or after the end of the small winning game executed based on the winning of the small winning. A variation pattern table 114 to be referred to when determining a variation pattern command is determined according to the number of variations.
Specifically, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a determining table 115 that defines the variable pattern table 114 to be referred to as a table used to determine the variable pattern table 114 to be referred to in the normal gaming state. It is being When determining a variable pattern command in the normal gaming state, the variable pattern table 114 to be referred to is determined based on the information related to this table.

As described above, the determination table 115 defines the variable pattern table 114 that is referred to in the normal gaming state.
In this determination table 115, as shown in FIG. 14, the type of small winning symbol determined based on the winning of the small winning that triggered the execution of the small winning game, and after the small winning game ends or A fluctuation pattern table 114 to be referred to is determined for each number of fluctuations (number of execution times of special symbol fluctuation display) after the start of the normal gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, at the end of the small winning game during the normal gaming state, the decision is made based on the winning of the small winning that triggered the execution of the small winning game, based on the above-mentioned determination table 115. The information of the variation pattern table 114 that is associated with the type of small winning symbol is acquired.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the number of fluctuations after the start of the normal gaming state or after the end of the small winning game is determined by a predetermined number of changes configured by a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103. It is counted by a variation counter. Specifically, when the normal gaming state is set (that is, the initial state is set by reset processing etc. or the high probability time saving gaming state ends) or the small winning game ends during the normal gaming state. The count value of the above-mentioned variation counter is cleared, and the value of the counter is incremented by 1 each time a special symbol variation display (jackpot lottery) is performed. Thereby, in the normal gaming state, the number of fluctuations after the start of the normal gaming state or after the end of the small winning game is counted. In other words, when a normal gaming state is started, the number of fluctuations from the start of the normal gaming state is counted, and when a small winning game is played during the normal gaming state, the number of changes is counted from after the small winning game ends. The number of changes will be counted.
When determining the variable pattern command in the normal gaming state, the information in the variable pattern table 114 acquired based on the determination table 115 at the start of the normal gaming state or the end of the small winning game is referred to, and The fluctuation pattern table 114 to be referred to is determined based on the count value of the fluctuation number counter in .

As shown in FIG. 14, according to the determination table 115, after the start of the normal gaming state, the variation pattern table is referred to every time the value of the variation counter increases a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment). 114 is switched in the order of table A→table B→table C→table D→table E, and after reaching table E, it returns to table A again, and the switching in the same order is repeated. This switching continues until a jackpot or small jackpot is won.

Specifically, after the start of the normal gaming state, when the count value of the fluctuation number counter is 1 to 30 (the number of fluctuations from the start of the normal gaming state is the 1st to 30th), it is referenced. Table A is determined as the variation pattern table 114. Further, when the count value of the variation number counter is 31 to 60 (31st to 60th variation after the start of the normal gaming state), table B is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be referenced. . Further, when the count value of the fluctuation number counter is 61 to 90 (the 61st to 90th fluctuation number since the start of the normal gaming state), table C is determined as the fluctuation pattern table 114 to be referred to. . Further, when the count value of the variation number counter is between 91 and 120 (91st to 120th variation after the start of the normal gaming state), table D is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be referenced. . Further, when the count value of the fluctuation number counter is 121 to 150 (the 121st to 150th fluctuation number since the start of the normal gaming state), table E is determined as the fluctuation pattern table 114 to be referred to. . Also, when the count value of the variation number counter is 151 to 180 (the number of variations from the start of the normal gaming state is 151st to 180th), table A is determined again as the variation pattern table 114 to be referenced. Ru. Thereafter, the variation pattern table 114 to be referred to is determined in the same order.

In addition, after the end of the small winning game based on the small winning symbol Y1 determined during the normal gaming state, the referenced fluctuation pattern table 114 is , the table switches in the order of table A → table C → table E → table B → table D, and after reaching table D, it returns to table A again, and the switching in the same order is repeated (see Figure 14). ).
In addition, after the end of the small winning game based on the small winning symbol Y2 determined during the normal gaming state, the referenced fluctuation pattern table 114 is , the table switches in the order of table B → table D → table A → table E → table C, and after reaching table C, it returns to table B again, and the switching in the same order is repeated (see Figure 14). ).
Furthermore, after the small winning game based on the small winning symbol Y3 determined during the normal gaming state ends, the referenced fluctuation pattern table 114 is , the table is switched in the order of table C → table A → table E → table B → table D, and after reaching table D, it returns to table C again, and the switching in the same order is repeated (see Figure 14). ).
In addition, after the end of the small winning game based on the small winning symbol Y4 determined during the normal gaming state, the referenced fluctuation pattern table 114 is , the table is switched in the order of table D → table E → table B → table C → table A, and after reaching table A, it returns to table D again, and the switching in the same order is repeated (see Figure 14). ).
Further, after the small winning game based on the small winning symbol Y5 determined during the normal game state ends, the referenced fluctuation pattern table 114 is changed every time the value of the fluctuation number counter increases a predetermined number of times (30 times) , the table switches in the order of table E → table C → table D → table A → table B, and after reaching table B, it returns to table E again, and the switching in the same order is repeated (see Figure 14). ).
The switching of the referenced variation pattern table 114 as described above is continued until a jackpot or small win is won, as described above.

Although not particularly shown, after the start of the high probability time saving game state (that is, after the end of the special game based on the jackpot symbol X1 or X2), regardless of the value of the fluctuation number counter (the value of the fluctuation number counter Table F is always determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be referred to, regardless of the value of the variation pattern table 114.
Note that table F is not always determined, but even in the high probability time saving game state, the fluctuation pattern table is referred to every time the value of the fluctuation number counter increases a predetermined number of times, as in the normal game state. 114 may be switched.

Then, a variation pattern command is determined by referring to the variation pattern table 114 determined as described above.

(Determination of variable pattern command in normal gaming state)
Tables A, B, C, D, and E are all referred to when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 15 in the normal gaming state. Then, when determining the variable pattern command based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting prize opening 15, the number of reserved first special symbols at the time (that is, the time of the jackpot lottery) is referred to.

Here, in the normal game state, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, "00H (English characters with "H" at the end) is a variable pattern command that can be determined when the losing symbol Z1 is determined. Numbers are in hexadecimal notation. The same applies hereafter), "01H", "02H", "03H", "04H", "05H", "06H", "07H", "08H", "09H" and "0AH"'' 11 types are provided.
In addition, as variable pattern commands that can be determined when the jackpot symbol X1 or There are different types.
Furthermore, one type of variable pattern command "B0H" is provided as a variable pattern command that can be determined when the small winning symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 or Y5 is determined.

Each of these variation pattern commands is associated with a variety of variation patterns (variation time for the first half of the variation performance, variation time for the second half of the variation production).
Specifically, the variation pattern command "00H" is associated with variation pattern 1 in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect is set to 0 seconds, and the variation time of the second half is set to 13 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is a no-reach pattern A, which will be described later, and the second half is a normal loss pattern, which will be described later. There is.
The variation pattern command "01H" is associated with a variation pattern 2 in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect is set to 0 seconds, and the variation time of the second half is set to 3 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is a no-reach pattern A, which will be described later, and the second half is a normal loss pattern, which will be described later. There is.

The variation pattern command "02H" is associated with a variation pattern 3 in which the variation time for the first half of the variation effect is set to 10 seconds, and the variation time for the second half is set to 5 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub-control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is a reach pattern A, which will be described later, and the second half is a no-development pattern, which will be described later. .
The fluctuation pattern commands "03H" and "A3H" are associated with a fluctuation pattern 4 in which the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation effect is set to 10 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the latter half is set to 15 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is reach pattern A, which will be described later, and the second half is pattern A with development, which will be described later. There is.

The variation pattern command "04H" is associated with a variation pattern 5 in which the first half of the variation effect is set to have a variation time of 15 seconds, and the second half of the variation time is set to 5 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is a no-reach pattern B, which will be described later, and the second half is a normal loss pattern, which will be described later. There is.
The variation pattern commands "05H" and "A5H" are associated with a variation pattern 6 in which the variation time for the first half of the variation effect is set to 15 seconds, and the variation time for the second half of the variation effect is set to 15 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is reach pattern B, which will be described later, and the second half is pattern A with development, which will be described later. There is.

The fluctuation pattern commands "06H" and "A6H" are associated with a fluctuation pattern 7 in which the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation effect is set to 15 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the latter half is set to 35 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub control board 300 can determine the execution mode of the variation effect in which the first half is reach pattern B, which will be described later, and the second half is pattern B with development, which will be described later. There is.
The fluctuation pattern commands "07H" and "A7H" are associated with a fluctuation pattern 8 in which the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation effect is set to 15 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the latter half is set to 55 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub-control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is reach pattern B, which will be described later, and the second half is pattern C with development, which will be described later. There is.

The fluctuation pattern commands "08H" and "A8H" are associated with a fluctuation pattern 9 in which the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation effect is set to 25 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the latter half is set to 15 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is reach pattern C, which will be described later, and the second half is pattern A with development, which will be described later. There is.
The fluctuation pattern commands "09H" and "A9H" are associated with a fluctuation pattern 10 in which the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation effect is set to 25 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the latter half is set to 35 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub-control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is reach pattern C, which will be described later, and the second half is pattern B with development, which will be described later. There is.

The fluctuation pattern commands "0AH" and "AAH" are associated with a fluctuation pattern 11 in which the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation effect is set to 25 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the latter half is set to 55 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is reach pattern C, which will be described later, and the second half is pattern C with development, which will be described later. There is.

The variation pattern command "B0H" is associated with a variation pattern 1 in which the variation time of the first half of the variation performance is set to 0 seconds, and the variation time of the second half is set to 13 seconds. When this variation pattern command is determined, the sub control board 300 can determine the execution mode of a variation effect in which the first half is a no-reach pattern A, which will be described later, and the second half is a normal loss pattern, which will be described later. There is.

As shown in FIGS. 9 to 13, table A, table B, table C, table D, and table E have the types of special symbols (jackpot symbol X1 or X2, small prize symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 or Y5, losing symbol Z1), the number of reserved special symbols at the time of the jackpot lottery, and the variable pattern random number obtained within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). The above-mentioned variation pattern commands are defined in association with each other.

In addition, in FIGS. 9 to 13, the numbers shown in each area to which a variation pattern command is associated indicate the range of variation pattern random numbers assigned to the area, that is, the selection ratio (decision ratio) of the area. It shows.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 13, in the case of a jackpot, the fluctuation time in the first half is relatively longer than in the case of a loss (for example, 15 seconds or 25 seconds). etc.) The determination ratio of variable pattern commands is high, and the fluctuation time in the latter half is relatively long (for example, 35 seconds, 55 seconds, etc.).
In addition, if you win a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern command with a relatively long fluctuation time in the first half (such as 15 seconds or 25 seconds) will be changed to a fluctuation pattern command with a relatively short fluctuation time in the first half (such as 0 seconds or 10 seconds). ) Variation pattern commands are easier to determine than fluctuation pattern commands, and the fluctuation time in the latter half is relatively long (such as 35 seconds or 55 seconds), whereas the fluctuation pattern command is easier to determine than the fluctuation pattern command in which the fluctuation time in the latter half is relatively short (such as 5 seconds or 15 seconds). ) is set to be easier to determine than the variable pattern command. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, a fluctuation pattern command with a relatively short fluctuation time in the first half (0 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.) is used as a command with a relatively long fluctuation time in the first half (15 seconds, 25 seconds, etc.). ) Variation pattern commands are easier to determine than variable pattern commands, and the latter half of the variation time is relatively short (5 seconds, 15 seconds, etc.), whereas the latter half of the variation time is relatively long (35 seconds, 55 seconds, etc.). etc.) are set to be easier to determine than variable pattern commands.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot differs depending on the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation performance and the fluctuation time of the second half, and when the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation performance is long, , the expectation of winning the jackpot is higher than when the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuating performance is short, and when the fluctuating time of the second half of the fluctuating performance is long, compared to when the fluctuation time of the second half of the fluctuating performance is short. Expectations for winning the jackpot are increasing.

(Summary of table A)
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, according to table A, if the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the number of reserved first special symbols at the time of the jackpot lottery is 0 or 1, and the losing symbol Z1 is determined. If the number of reserved special drawings at the time of the jackpot lottery is 2 or more, the numbers will be "00H", "01H", "02H", "03H", "04H", "05H", "06H". , "07H", "08H", "09H", and "0AH", a total of 11 types of variation pattern commands can be determined.
In addition, if jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined, "A3H", "A5H", "A6H", "A7H", "A8H", A total of seven types of variation pattern commands, "A9H" and "AAH", can be determined.
In addition, when the small winning symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 or Y5 is determined, the fluctuation pattern command of "B0H" can be determined regardless of the number of first special symbols reserved at the moment. .

(Summary of table B)
As shown in FIG. 10, according to table B, similarly to table A, when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the number of reserved first special symbols at the time of the jackpot lottery is 0 or 1, and when the losing symbol Z1 is If it is determined and the number of reserved first special drawings at the time of the jackpot drawing is 2 or more, "00H", "01H", "02H", "03H", "04H", "05H", "06H" ”, “07H”, “08H”, “09H” and “0AH”, a total of 11 types of variation pattern commands can be determined.

Here, in table B, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern command of "00H" (total fluctuation time is 13 seconds) is determined when the first special figure random number at the time of jackpot lottery is 2 or more is higher than in table A. is increasing, and the rate at which variation pattern commands of "01H" (total variation time is 3 seconds) is determined is decreasing.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when table B is referred to, the losing symbol Z1 is determined more than when table A is referred to, and the first special symbol pending number at the time of the jackpot lottery is determined. The setting is such that the fluctuation time tends to be long when is 2 or more.

In addition, similarly to table A, if jackpot symbol X1 or ”, “A8H”, “A9H” and “AAH”, a total of seven types of variation pattern commands can be determined.

In addition, in table B, as in table A, when small winning symbols Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, or Y5 are determined, "B0H" changes regardless of the current number of reserved first special symbols. A pattern command can now be determined.
Note that table B may be set so that the fluctuation time is more likely to be longer than table A even when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the number of reserved first special symbols at the time of jackpot lottery is 1 or less.

(Summary of Table C)
As shown in FIG. 11, according to table C, when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the number of reserved special symbols at the time of the jackpot lottery is 0 or 1, and when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the jackpot lottery If the number of first reserved special drawings at the time is 2 or more, "00H", "01H", "02H", "04H", "06H", "07H", "09H", "0AH", Variation pattern commands of "0CH" and "0DH" can be determined.
In addition, if jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined, "A6H", "A7H", "A9H", "AAH", "ACH" and A variation pattern command of "ADH" can be determined.
On the other hand, in table C, the variation pattern commands "03H", "05H", "08H", "0BH", "A3H", "A8H" and "ABH" that can be determined in table A and table B (that is, the variation pattern command in which the variation time in the latter half is set to 15 seconds) is not determined.

That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when table C is referred to, a variation pattern command in which the variation time of the latter half is set to 15 seconds (the execution mode of the latter half of the variation performance is a pattern with evolution) A) is never determined, and the variation time of the second half is set to 35 seconds (the execution mode of the second half of the variation performance is pattern B with development), or the variation pattern command is set to 55 seconds. (The execution mode of the latter half of the variation performance is the development pattern C) can be determined.
Here, as described above, when the fluctuation time of the latter half of the fluctuating performance is long, the expectation level of winning the jackpot is higher than when the fluctuation time of the latter half of the fluctuating performance is short. Therefore, when Table C is referenced, the fluctuation pattern command with the latter half of the fluctuation time set to 15 seconds can be determined. The fluctuating time (execution mode) in the latter half of the presentation can give the player the impression that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high.

In addition, in Table C, when the first special figure random number at the time of the jackpot lottery is 2 or more, the percentage of "00H" fluctuation pattern commands being determined and the percentage of "01H" fluctuation pattern commands being determined are as follows: It is set similarly to table A. Therefore, when the above-mentioned table B is referred to, the fluctuation time when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the number of reserved first special symbols at the time of the jackpot lottery is 2 or more is longer than when the table C is referred to. tends to become long.

In addition, in table C, as in tables A and B, if the small winning symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 or Y5 is determined, "B0H" will be issued regardless of the current number of reserved first special symbols. A variation pattern command can be determined.

(Summary of table D)
As shown in FIG. 12, according to table D, when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the number of reserved special symbols at the time of the jackpot lottery is 0 or 1, and when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the jackpot lottery If the number of first reserved special drawings at the time is 2 or more, the fluctuation pattern commands of "00H", "01H", "02H", "04H", "07H", "0AH" and "0DH" are can be determined.
In addition, when jackpot symbol X1 or It has become.
On the other hand, in table D, "03H", "05H", "06H", "08H", "09H", "0BH", "0CH", "A3H" that can be determined in table A or table B , "A5H", "A6H", "A8H", "A9H", "ABH", and "ACH" fluctuation pattern commands (i.e., fluctuation pattern commands in which the fluctuation time of the latter half is set to 15 seconds or 35 seconds) is not determined.

That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when table D is referred to, a variation pattern command in which the variation time of the latter half is set to 15 seconds (the execution mode of the latter half of the variation performance is a pattern with evolution) A) and the variation pattern command with the second half of the variation time set to 35 seconds (the execution mode of the second half of the variation performance is pattern B with development) are not determined, and the second half of the variation time is set to 55 seconds. The set variation pattern command (the execution mode of the latter half of the variation performance is a pattern C with development) can be determined.
Here, as described above, when the fluctuation time of the latter half of the fluctuating performance is long, the expectation level of winning the jackpot is higher than when the fluctuation time of the latter half of the fluctuating performance is short. Therefore, when table C is referenced, compared to when tables A to C are referenced, which are set so that the variation pattern command in which the variation time of the latter half is set to 15 seconds or 35 seconds can be determined. The variable time (execution mode) of the latter half of the variable performance can give the player the impression that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high.

In addition, in Table D, when the first special figure random number at the time of the jackpot lottery is 2 or more, the percentage of "00H" fluctuation pattern commands being determined and the percentage of "01H" fluctuation pattern commands being determined are as follows: It is set similarly to Table A and Table C. Therefore, when the above-mentioned table B is referred to, the fluctuation time when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the number of reserved first special symbols at the time of the jackpot lottery is 2 or more is longer than when table D is referred to. tends to become long.

Also, similar to Tables A to C, when small winning symbols Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, or Y5 are determined, the "B0H" fluctuation pattern command is can be determined.

(Summary of table E)
As shown in FIG. 13, according to table E, when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the number of reserved special symbols at the time of the jackpot lottery is 0 or 1, and when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the jackpot lottery If the number of first reserved special drawings at the time is 2 or more, "00H", "01H", "08H", "09H", "0AH", "0BH", "0CH" and "0DH" A variable pattern command can be determined.
In addition, if jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined, "A8H", "A9H", "AAH", "ABH", "ACH" and A variation pattern command of "ADH" can be determined.
On the other hand, in table E, "02H", "03H", "04H", "05H", "06H", "07H", "A3H", "A5H" that can be determined in table A or table B , "A6H" and "A7H" (that is, the variation pattern commands in which the variation time of the first half is set to 10 seconds or 15 seconds) are not determined.

That is, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when table E is referred to, a variation pattern command with the variation time of the first half set to 10 seconds (the execution mode of the first half of the variation performance is the reach pattern A) ) and the variation pattern command with the first half of the variation time set to 15 seconds (the execution mode of the first half of the variation effect is no-reach pattern B, reach pattern B) are never determined, and the first half of the variation time is set to 15 seconds. A variation pattern command set to 25 seconds (the execution mode of the first half of the variation performance is reach pattern C) can be determined.
Here, as described above, when the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuating performance is long, the expectation level of winning the jackpot is higher than when the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuating performance is short. Therefore, when table E is referred to, compared to when tables A to D are referred to, which are set so that the fluctuation pattern command in which the first half of the fluctuation time is set to 10 seconds or 15 seconds can be determined. The variable time (execution mode) of the first half of the variable performance can give the player the impression that there is a high expectation of winning the jackpot.

In addition, in Table E, when the first special figure random number at the time of the jackpot lottery is 2 or more, the percentage of "00H" fluctuation pattern commands being determined and the percentage of "01H" fluctuation pattern commands being determined are as follows: It is set in the same way as Table A, Table C, and Table D. Therefore, when the above-mentioned table B is referred to, the fluctuation time when the losing symbol Z1 is determined and the number of reserved first special symbols at the time of the jackpot lottery is 2 or more is longer than when table E is referred to. tends to become long.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when table B is referred to, the fluctuation time when the jackpot lottery ends up being a loss is shorter than when the fluctuation pattern table 114 other than table B is referred to. It tends to get longer. Then, when table B is referred to, the special symbol is more likely to be displayed in a variable manner (performing a variable effect) than when a table other than table B is referred to, and during this period, the first special symbol random number is held and stored. As it becomes easier, the number of 1st special drawings on hold tends to increase.

Also, similar to Tables A to D, when the small winning symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 or Y5 is determined, the "B0H" fluctuation pattern command is can be determined.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the tendency of determining variable pattern commands differs depending on the period in which each variable pattern table 114 is referred to in the main control board 100. As a result, the tendency of determining the execution mode of the variable effect determined based on the variable pattern command will also differ, for example, a period in which a variable effect with a high expectation of a jackpot is likely to be executed, or a period in which a pending memory is likely to be performed. etc. can be created.

(Determination of variable pattern command in high probability time saving gaming state)
Table F is referred to when a game ball enters the second starting winning hole 16 in the high probability time saving game state. Then, when determining the variable pattern command based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting prize opening 16, the second special figure pending number at the time (that is, the jackpot lottery time) is referred to.
In the high probability time saving game state, although not particularly shown, a variable pattern command different from the variable pattern command that can be determined in the normal gaming state can be determined. In addition, the variable pattern commands determined in the high probability time-saving gaming state have variable times and basic aspects that are different from those associated with the variable pattern commands that can be determined in the normal gaming state. I'm starting to get it.
In addition, in table F, the types of special symbols determined by the jackpot lottery (jackpot symbol X1 or X2, small winning symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 or Y5, loss symbol Z2) are shown on table F, as in tables A to E. , a variable pattern command is determined in association with the second special figure pending number at the time of the jackpot lottery, and a variable pattern random number obtained within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment), Based on this table F, one of the variation pattern commands is determined.

The variation pattern command determined as above is sent to the sub-control board 300, and based on the variation pattern command, the specific aspect of the first half of the variation effect and the specific aspect of the second half of the variation effect are determined. be done. Then, the variation effect is executed according to the specific manner determined in this way, but the total of the first half variation time and the second half variation time set in the variation pattern command is the variation production (special symbol). This is the time from the start to the end of the variable display).
For example, if the determined variation pattern command is "09H" (the first half's variation time is 25 seconds and the second half's variation time is 35 seconds), the first half's variation time and the second half's variation time are The total value of 60 seconds (=25 seconds + 35 seconds) is the variable time of the entire variable performance (the entire variable display of special symbols).
Note that for the variation pattern commands "00H", "01H", and "B0H", "0 seconds" is defined as the variation time of the first half. When these variation pattern commands are determined, the entire variation effect is executed in a manner determined according to the variation pattern command during the corresponding latter half of the variation time.

Further, based on the above-mentioned fluctuation time, the performance display device 21 performs a variable performance, and the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 30 or second special symbol display device 31) displays a special symbol in a variable manner. It will be done. Specifically, when the starting winning hole into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning hole 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks during the above-mentioned variable time, and the game ball enters the starting winning hole. When the starting winning hole is the second starting winning hole 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the above-mentioned variable time. Then, after the elapse of the variable time, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Regarding the variation time and basic mode of the variable performance, both the variation time and mode of the first half of the variable production and the variation time and mode of the second half of the variable production are determined based only on the variation pattern command. Rather than determining other commands in addition to the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation time and mode of the first half of the fluctuating performance are determined based on one of the commands, and the second half of the fluctuating performance is determined based on the other commands. The variation time and manner may also be determined.
Further, instead of dividing the fluctuating performance into the first half and the second half, the fluctuating performance may be divided into more parts, and the fluctuation time and mode of each part may be determined based on the corresponding command.

Next, processing related to the general figure game will be explained.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball launched by a firing device (not shown) and flowing down the gaming area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second starting prize opening 16 is actuated. A lottery of normal symbols is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 16b. When a winning result is obtained by drawing this normal symbol, the movable piece 16b opens and the second starting winning hole 16 becomes open, making it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting winning hole 16.
This normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number obtained when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning random number determination table 116 stored in the main ROM 102 and used to determine the random number. , is done.

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned winning determination random number is obtained, and the random number is stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 103, with an upper limit of four. Specifically, this common map reservation storage area is made up of a total of four storage parts, from the first storage part to the fourth storage part, and the data are stored in the order in which the gates 20 are passed, starting from the first storage part. It has become. In addition, if the random number determined to hit has already been stored in some storage units, the random number determined to hit is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20 when four winning random numbers have already been stored in the general pattern reservation storage area, the winning determination random numbers related to this passage will not be stored in the general pattern reservation storage area. .
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a hardware random number built into the main control board 100 is used as the winning determination random number. This winning determination random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence goes around, and the starting value is changed every time the system is reset.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of winning determination random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the number of reserved figures) stored in the reserved memory area of ordinary figures is determined by the number of reserved figures of ordinary figures counter (not particularly shown). is stored in the memory.
In addition, in this specification, as mentioned above, the fact that the winning determination random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area is also referred to as "general pattern reservation".

In addition, the winning determination random number determination table 116 is for determining whether or not there is a hit by drawing a normal symbol, and as shown in FIGS. It includes a first determination table 116a that is referred to during gaming, and a second determination table 116b that is referred to during the time-saving gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning determining random number within the numerical range of 0 to 65535 is obtained. Then, if the gaming state at the time of drawing a normal symbol is a non-time-saving gaming state, or if the time of drawing a normal symbol is during a special game, the first determination table 116a is selected and the acquired winning A normal symbol lottery is performed based on the determined random number and the selected first determination table 116a. Further, if the gaming state at the time of drawing the normal symbol is the time-saving gaming state, the second determination table 116b is selected, and the normal symbol is determined based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected second determination table 116b. A lottery will be held.

According to the first determination table 116a, if the winning random number is 1, it is determined to be a win, and if the winning determining random number is any other number (0, 2 to 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this first determination table 116a is 1/65536.
Also, according to the second determination table 116b, if the winning random number is between 1 and 65500, it is determined that it is a win, and when the winning random number is any other number (0, 65501 to 65535), it is determined that it is a loss. . Therefore, the probability of winning in this second determination table 116b is approximately 99/100.
In addition, if the drawing of normal symbols results in a win, the winning symbol is determined, and if the lottery results in a loss, the losing symbol is determined.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 and a second starting prize opening control as tables for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbols and controlling the opening/closing of the movable piece 16b. A table 118 is provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 is for determining the variation pattern of normal symbols. As described above, when a normal symbol is drawn by passing a game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state or during a special game, a fluctuation pattern of normal symbols with a fluctuation time of 3 seconds is determined. , when the game state is a time-saving game state, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time of 0.6 seconds is set is determined. Then, when the normal symbol variation pattern is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) is displayed blinking during the variation time set to this normal symbol variation pattern. If the drawing of normal symbols results in a win and a winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 lights up, and if the lottery results in a loss and a losing symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 lights up. Lights out.
In addition, in this specification, the blinking display of the normal symbol display device 32 is referred to as "normal symbol variation", and the lighting or extinguishing of the normal symbol display device 32 is referred to as "normal symbol stop display" and "stop of normal symbol fluctuation". , "normal symbol fluctuation stop", etc.

In addition, the second starting winning opening control table 118 is referred to in order to control the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 lights up, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning hole 16 opens and closes in a manner determined in the second starting winning hole opening control table 118. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state or during a special game, the starting prize opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.05 seconds (=0.05 seconds x 1 time) as shown in FIG. Therefore, the movable piece 16b of the second starting prize opening 16 is opened for 0.05 seconds. In addition, when the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 17, the starting winning port solenoid 16c is energized for 1.8 seconds (=0.9 seconds x 2 times), so the second starting winning port The 16 movable pieces 16b are opened for a total of 1.8 seconds.

As mentioned above, the conditions for opening and closing the second starting prize opening 16 are set in the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, respectively, and depending on the contents of these conditions, the non-time-saving gaming state is The game ball enters the second starting prize opening 16 more easily than in the time-saving game state. That is, in the time-saving gaming state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 20, normal symbols are drawn one after another, and the second starting prize opening 16 is frequently opened, so the game balls are drawn as the game progresses. It is possible to obtain a chance to win a jackpot while suppressing the decrease in the amount of money.

(Summary of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of the processing executed by the main control board 100 as the above-mentioned special figure game, regular figure game, and special game progress will be explained using a flowchart.
First, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be explained.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes the main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as an initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes flags stored in the main RAM 103, and performs various functions sent to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 also clears the count value of the variation counter. Although not particularly illustrated, this initialization process is also executed when the reset process is executed. As a result, the number of changes since the execution of the reset process (after the start of the normal gaming state) is counted by the number of changes counter. Further, the main CPU 101 stores a variation number command including the current variation number counter value in the performance transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation number command is sent to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 is able to grasp the current count value of the variation number counter. Then, the process advances to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number that is referred to when updating the special symbol random number. This initial value update random number for special symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the special symbol random number. That is, the special symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When this random number range is rotated once, the update of the special symbol random number is continued using the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at that time as the initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates a fluctuation pattern random number for determining a fluctuation pattern. When the process of step 102 is completed, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

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

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

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a control process related to the standard game to control the standard game. Then, the process advances to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing to control the occurrence and release of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door open command based on the opening of the front door 3, a saucer full command based on the full status of the saucer 7, etc., the main CPU 101 executes the corresponding error designation. A command (for example, a door open command, a saucer full command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the production transmission data storage area. In addition, when the main control board 100 no longer receives the above-mentioned command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door close command, a full tank release command, etc.) and stores the production transmission data. Store in area. Then, the process advances to the next step 206.

In step 206, when the detection signals from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, and the big winning opening detection sensor 18a are input to the main CPU 101, the corresponding The main CPU 101 updates the prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and transmits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal to the firing payout control board 200. It should be noted that when a prize ball is paid out by the firing and payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, it subtracts the prize ball counter. Then, the process advances to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 outputs external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and starting winning opening solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16. , big winning hole solenoid data for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning hole 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol pending display) Display data etc. for the device 38, the second special symbol retention display device 39, and the normal symbol retention display device 33) are created. Then, the process advances to the next step 208.

In step 208, the main CPU 101 performs an output control process that performs port output to output the signal of each data created in step 207 described above, and command transmission to transmit the command stored in the performance transmission data storage area. Execute. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 ends.

Next, the above-mentioned process at the time of sensor detection in step 202 will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 20.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes gate detection processing for performing a normal symbol lottery based on the game ball passing through the gate 20. Then, the process advances to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes a first starting winning hole detection process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the first starting winning hole 15. Then, the process advances to the next step 302.

In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second starting winning hole detection process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second starting winning hole 16. Then, the process at the time of sensor detection ends.

Next, the process at the time of gate detection in step 300 described above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 21.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input. If it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is not input, the gate detection process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the reserved number of regular-sized figures counter (that is, the number of reserved regular-sized figures at the present time) is less than "4". If it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the gate detection process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the ordinary figure reservation counter by "1". Then, the process advances to the next step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 acquires the current winning determination random number, stores it in the normal pattern reservation storage area, and ends the gate detection process.

Next, the above-mentioned step 301 at the time of first starting winning hole detection process will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 22.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether a detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a is not input, the first starting winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first starting prize opening detection sensor 15a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether the value of the first special symbol reservation number counter (that is, the current number of first special symbols reservation) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the process at the time of first starting winning opening detection is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special symbol reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process advances to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the jackpot random number and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area where the jackpot random number was stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area where the jackpot random number was stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers are all stored in the same storage section of the first reservation storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 determines whether the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state (that is, a normal gaming state). Then, when it is determined that it is not in a non-time-saving gaming state (that is, in a time-saving gaming state), the first starting winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in a non-time-saving gaming state, the process advances to the next step 508.

In step 508, the main CPU 101 determines the stored first special figure random number before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number (at the time when the first special figure random number is acquired (stored as pending)) Preliminary determination processing is executed to perform various determinations regarding jackpot lottery. Then, the process at the time of first starting winning hole detection is ended.

Next, the above-mentioned step 302 at the time of detecting the second starting winning hole will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether a detection signal from the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a is not input, the second starting winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether the value of the second special symbol reservation counter (namely, the current second special symbol reservation number) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the process at the time of second starting winning opening detection is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the process advances to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special symbol reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process advances to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the jackpot random number and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area where the jackpot random number was stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area where the jackpot random number was stored in step 603 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers are all stored in the same storage section of the second reservation storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 determines whether the current gaming state is a time-saving gaming state (that is, a high probability time-saving gaming state). Then, when it is determined that it is not in the time-saving gaming state (that is, it is in the non-time-saving gaming state), the second starting winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time-saving gaming state is in effect, the process proceeds to the next step 608.

In step 608, the main CPU 101 determines the stored second special figure random number before the start of fluctuation based on the second special figure random number (at the time the second special figure random number is acquired (stored as pending)) Preliminary determination processing is executed to perform various determinations regarding jackpot lottery. Then, the process at the time of second starting winning hole detection is ended.

Next, the preliminary determination processing of steps 508 and 608 described above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24. In addition, in the advance determination process of step 508 mentioned above, the following process is performed based on the jackpot random number, special symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number, and first special symbol reservation number stored in the storage section of the first reservation storage area. In the preliminary determination process of step 608 that is executed and described above, the following process is performed based on the jackpot random number, special symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number, and second special symbol reservation number stored in the storage section of the second reservation storage area. is executed.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 checks the current number of pending special symbols (first number of special symbols pending, second number of special symbols pending). Then, the process advances to the next step 651.
In step 651, the main CPU 101 checks the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered (first starting winning hole 15 (first special drawing random number), second starting winning hole 16 (second special drawing random number)). do. The main CPU 101 also checks the current count value of the variation counter. Then, the process advances to the next step 652.

In step 652, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot random number determination tables 110 (low probability determination table 110a, high probability determination table 110b) that corresponds to the gaming state at the time when the variation based on the entered game ball is executed. is acquired, and a jackpot determination process is executed to determine the result of the jackpot lottery based on the acquired table and the stored jackpot random number. Thereafter, data related to the result of the determination (big hit, small hit, or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process advances to the next step 653.

In step 653, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing to determine the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered is the first starting winning hole 15 (first special figure random number), and the result of the determination in step 652 described above is a jackpot or a small win. acquires the first starting winning hole determination table 111a, and determines the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol X1, X2) or the type of small prize symbol (small winning symbol) based on the table and the stored special symbol random number. Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5). In addition, if the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered is the second starting winning hole 16 (second special random number) and the result of the determination in step 612 described above is a jackpot or a small hit, 2. Acquire the starting winning opening determination table 111b, and determine the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol X1, X2) or the type of small prize symbol (small prize symbol Y1, Y2) based on the table and the stored special symbol random number. , Y3, Y4, Y5). Further, if the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered is the first starting winning hole 15 and the result of the determination in step 652 described above is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is the losing symbol Z1. . Further, if the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered is the second starting winning hole 16 and the result of the determination in step 652 described above is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is the losing symbol Z2. . Then, data related to the result of the determination (type of special symbol) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process advances to the next step 654.

In step 654, the main CPU 101 determines whether the first special drawing random number or the second special drawing random number that has been held is stored based on the current pending number confirmed in step 650 described above and the count value of the current variation counter confirmed in step 651 described above. After deriving the number of fluctuations when the fluctuation based on the special figure random number is executed, the fluctuation pattern table 114 corresponding to the number of fluctuations is obtained. Then, the process advances to the next step 655.
In step 655, the main CPU 101 issues a fluctuation pattern command based on the fluctuation pattern table 114 acquired in step 654 described above, the type of special symbol determined in step 653 described above, and the stored fluctuation pattern random number. Execute the variation pattern command determination process to be determined. Then, the process advances to the next step 656.

In step 656, the main CPU 101 selects the result of the jackpot lottery determined in step 652 described above (big win, small win, or loss), the type of special symbol determined in step 653 described above, and the result determined in step 655 described above. A preliminary determination command including a variation pattern command is stored in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the preliminary determination process ends.
Through the above process, for the first special pattern random number or second special pattern random number stored as pending, the jackpot lottery result determined at the start of the special pattern fluctuation, the special pattern type, and the fluctuation pattern command are set in advance. The determination command is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in advance at the time of obtaining the random number (that is, before the fluctuation starts).

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, in the above-mentioned preliminary determination process, the game ball is acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting prize opening 15 and is stored in the reserved storage area (first reserved storage area). A random number (first special figure random number), or a random number (second special figure random number) obtained based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting prize opening 16 and stored in the reserved storage area (second reserved storage area) However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the preliminary determination process, instead of directly determining the random numbers stored in the reserved storage area, random numbers stored in another storage area (for example, a register, etc.) may be determined.

Next, the above-mentioned special figure related control process of step 203 will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 25.
At step 700, main CPU 101 loads the value of execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) configuring the special figure-related control process is to be executed. Specifically, this execution phase data includes data "00" indicating execution of special symbol fluctuation start processing described later, data "01" indicating execution of special symbol fluctuation stop processing described later, and post-stop processing described later. data "02" indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, data "03" indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, data "04" indicating the execution of the small winning game control process described later, and the special game end process described later. It has data "05" indicating execution.
Then, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol fluctuation start processing (step 701), special symbol fluctuation stop processing (step 702), post-stop processing (step 703), and special Either the game control process (step 704), the small winning game control process (step 705), or the special game end process (step 706) is executed. Then, the special figure related control process is ended.

Next, the above-mentioned special symbol variation start process in step 701 will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 26.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether the execution phase data is data "00" indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is "00", the process advances to the next step 801. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "00", the special symbol variation start process is ended.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether the second special figure random number is stored in the storage section of the second reserve storage area, that is, whether the second special figure reserve number counter is "1" or more. judge. If it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage section of the first reservation storage area, that is, whether the first special figure reservation number counter is "1" or more. judge. If it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 812. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by "1" and executes a shift process of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage section of the first reservation storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the random numbers are stored in the second storage section of the first reservation storage area. - Shift each random number stored in the fourth storage unit to the storage unit with the next lower number. Thereby, each random number stored in the first reservation storage area is used in the jackpot determination process described below in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) manner. Then, the process advances to step 805.

Further, in step 804, which is proceeded to when it is determined that the second special pattern random number is stored in step 801 described above, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special pattern reservation number counter by "1", and Executes shift processing of pending storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage section of the second reservation storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the random numbers are stored in the second storage section of the second reservation storage area. - Shift each random number stored in the fourth storage unit to the storage unit with the next lower number. Thereby, each random number stored in the second reservation storage area is used in the jackpot determination process described below in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) manner. Then, the process advances to step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 increments the count value of the variation counter by "1". Further, the main CPU 101 stores the variable number of times command in the performance transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation number command is sent to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 is able to grasp the current count value of the variation number counter. Then, the process advances to the next step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 acquires one of the jackpot random number determination tables 110 that corresponds to the current gaming state (low probability determination table 110a, high probability determination table 110b), and combines the acquired table with the above-described step 803. Alternatively, in step 804, a jackpot determination process is executed to derive a jackpot lottery result based on the jackpot random number stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process advances to the next step 807.
In step 807, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing to determine the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered is the first starting winning hole 15 (first special figure random number), and the result of the lottery in step 806 described above is a jackpot or a small jackpot. acquires the first starting winning hole determination table 111a, and determines the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol , X2) or the type of small winning symbol (small winning symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5). In addition, if the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered is the second starting winning hole 16 (second special random number) and the result of the lottery in step 806 described above is a jackpot or a small winning, The type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol X1, X2) is obtained based on the table 111b and the special symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. Or, the type of small winning symbol (small winning symbol Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5) is determined. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in step 806 described above is a loss, if the jackpot random number used to determine the lottery is due to the game ball entering the first starting winning hole 15, the losing symbol Z1 is determined, and if the jackpot random number used for determining the lottery is due to the game ball entering the second starting winning hole 16, a losing symbol Z2 is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. In addition, in this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol was determined, is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process advances to the next step 808.
In addition, in the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, if both the first special symbol random number and the second special symbol random number are stored, the second special symbol random number is given priority over the first special symbol random number. Although special figure random numbers are processed, it is not limited to this, and may be processed in the order stored in the reservation storage area.

In step 808, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of special symbol determined in step 807 described above in the performance transmission data storage area. As a result, information regarding the determined type of special symbol will be transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of variation. Then, the process advances to the next step 809.
In step 809, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 810.

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of special symbols on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. As a result, when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When a variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts a blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that "-" blinks at predetermined intervals on each display device.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation display device 38 is displayed and the second special figure random number is stored in the second reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation display device 39 will be displayed in a manner that allows the second special figure reservation number to be recognized. ing. When the above-mentioned special symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol is displayed to indicate that the number of reserved first special symbols decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the display of the figure reservation display device 38 is controlled and the above-mentioned special symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the second special figure random number, the number of second special figure reserves is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. The display of the second special figure reservation display device 39 is controlled as shown in FIG.
Then, the process advances to the next step 811.

In step 811, the main CPU 101 sets data "01" indicating the special symbol fluctuation state in the execution phase data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol related control processing, and the special symbol fluctuation start processing. end.
In addition, in step 812, which is proceeded when it is determined in the above-mentioned step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reservation storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The device 21 executes a customer waiting determination process for displaying a customer waiting display. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner, and when a predetermined customer waiting time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed without the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner. Assuming that the system is in a customer waiting state, a customer waiting command for displaying a customer waiting screen on the performance display device 21 is stored in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the special fluctuation start process ends.

Next, the variation pattern determination process in step 809 described above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 checks the current number of pending special symbols (first number of special symbols pending, second number of special symbols pending). Then, the process advances to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 checks the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered (first starting winning hole 15 (first special figure random number), second starting winning hole 16 (second special figure random number)). do. The main CPU 101 also checks the current count value of the variation counter. Then, the process advances to the next step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 obtains the variation pattern table 114 corresponding to the type of starting winning opening confirmed in step 901 and the current count value of the variation counter. Then, the process advances to the next step 903.
In step 903, the main CPU 101 uses the fluctuation pattern table 114 acquired in step 902 described above, the type of special symbol determined in step 807 described above, and the fluctuation pattern stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. A variation pattern command is determined based on the random numbers, and the determined variation pattern command is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process advances to the next step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command determined in step 903 described above in the presentation transmission data storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time associated with the variation pattern command based on the variation pattern table 114. Then, the determined variable time is set in the variable time timer counter. Then, the variation pattern determination process ends.

Next, the above-mentioned special symbol fluctuation stop processing in step 702 will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether the execution phase data is data "01" indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01", the special symbol variation stop processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "01", the process advances to the next step 1001.

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether the variable time set in the variable time timer counter in step 905 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the process advances to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 807 above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and Executes the stop display. Then, the process advances to the next step 1003.

In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been confirmed in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 1004.
In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in a stop display time timer counter. Then, the process advances to the next step 1005.

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

Next, the post-stop processing in step 703 described above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 29.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether the execution phase data is data "02" indicating execution of post-stop processing. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02", the post-stop processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the process advances to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether the stop display time set in the stop display time timer counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process advances to the next step 1102.

In step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores a stop display end command indicating that the stop display time has elapsed in the performance transmission data storage area. Thereby, the fact that the stop display time has elapsed is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in a gaming state buffer. Then, the process advances to the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes time saving number update processing. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a time-saving game flag indicating that the current gaming state is a time-saving game state is on. When it is determined that the time saving game flag is on, the time saving number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. This time saving number storage area stores the remaining number of fluctuations until the time saving game state ends. Then, the stored remaining number of fluctuations is decremented by "1". Moreover, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" by updating the remaining number of fluctuations, processing for turning off the time-saving game flag is also executed. Further, if it is determined that the time saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process advances to the next step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs high-accuracy frequency update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state is on. Then, when it is determined that the high probability game flag is on, the high probability number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. This high probability number storage area stores the remaining number of fluctuations until the high probability game state ends. Then, the stored remaining number of fluctuations is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" by updating the remaining number of fluctuations, a process of turning off the high certainty game flag is also executed. Further, if it is determined that the high-precision game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process advances to the next step 1105.

In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines when the high-probability time-saving game state ends (that is, when the time-saving game flag is turned off in the above-mentioned step 1103 and the high-probability game flag is turned off in the above-mentioned step 1104). ), executes the normal game state setting process.
In this normal gaming state setting process, the main CPU 101 refers to the determining table 115 and uses the determining table 115 to obtain information in the variable pattern table 114 that is referred to when determining a variable pattern after the start of the normal gaming state. The table information acquisition process is executed and the acquired information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the table information acquisition command including the information of the variation pattern table 114 that is referred to when determining the variation pattern, which is obtained as described above, in the production transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information can be transmitted to the sub control board 300. Furthermore, the main CPU 101 resets the value of the variation counter. As a result, the number of changes since the start of the normal gaming state is counted. In addition, when the high probability time saving game state has not ended (that is, when the time saving game flag is on and the high certainty game flag is on), the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing.
Then, the process advances to the next step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 determines whether the special symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is being stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a small winning symbol or a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 1112. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.

In step 1107, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning command for transmitting the game state at the jackpot winning and the types of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols X1, X2) to the sub control board 300. Then, the process advances to the next step 1108.
In step 1108, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process advances to the next step 1109.

In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to the performance transmission data storage area. to be memorized. Then, the process advances to the next step 1110.
In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, if the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol is X1, the main CPU 101 sets "10" as the number of rounds, and if the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol is X2, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds to "4". ”. Then, the process advances to the next step 1111.

In step 1111, the main CPU 101 sets "03" to the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1112, which is proceeded when it is determined in the above-mentioned step 1106 that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small winning symbol. do. If it is determined that the special symbol that is being stopped and displayed is not a small winning symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 1115. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1113.

In step 1113, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the small winning game, in the opening time timer counter, and stores the opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the performance transmission data. Store in area. Then, the process advances to the next step 1114.
In step 1114, the main CPU 101 sets "04" to the execution phase data so that the small winning game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

Further, in step 1115, which is proceeded when it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in step 1112 described above is not a small winning symbol, the main CPU 101 checks the current gaming state and issues a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. It is stored in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 1116.
In step 1116, the main CPU 101 sets "00" to the execution phase data so that the special symbol fluctuation start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

Next, the special game control process of step 704 mentioned above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 30.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether the execution phase data is data "03" indicating execution of the special game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "03", the process advances to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1108 described above has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process advances to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process is in progress, which is a standby process performed after all rounds of games are completed in this special game control process. If it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process advances to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not in progress, the process advances to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a big winning hole opening/closing control process for opening and closing the big winning hole 18 based on the special electric accessory actuation table 112 according to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol. Then, the process advances to the next step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time when the round game has started based on the big winning opening opening/closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that it is not the time when the round game has started, the process advances to step 1206. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has started, the process advances to the next step 1205.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of a round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 1206.
Note that the round game start command is provided for each number of round games, so that it is possible to transmit to the sub control board 300 how many times the round game has been started.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether the round game has ended based on the big winning opening opening/closing control in step 1203 described above. Then, when it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process advances to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of rounds stored in the main RAM 103 by "1". Then, the process advances to the next step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether the number of rounds decremented in step 1207 described above is "0". Then, if it is determined that the number of rounds is not "0", the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of rounds is "0", the process advances to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and sends an ending command indicating that the ending process is started to the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the special game control process ends.

Further, in step 1210, which is proceeded when it is determined that the ending process is in progress in step 1202 described above, the main CPU 101 determines whether the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process advances to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process advances to the next step 1212.

In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets "05" to the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the small winning game control process in step 705 mentioned above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 31.
In step 1250, the main CPU 101 determines whether the execution phase data is data "04" indicating execution of the small winning game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04", the small winning game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "04", the process advances to the next step 1251.
In step 1251, the main CPU 101 determines whether the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1113 described above has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the small winning game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process advances to the next step 1252.

In step 1252, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process is in progress, which is a standby process that is performed after the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18 is completed in this small winning game control process. If it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process advances to step 1256. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not in progress, the process advances to the next step 1253.
In step 1253, the main CPU 101 performs a small winning game execution process for opening and closing the big prize opening 18 based on the third operating table 112c in the special electric accessory operating table 112. Then, the process advances to the next step 1254.

In step 1254, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18 has been completed. Then, when it is determined that the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18 has not been completed, the small winning game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18 has been completed, the process proceeds to the next step 1255.
In step 1255, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the small winning game, in the ending time timer counter, and sends the ending command indicating that the ending process is started to the performance transmission data storage area. to be memorized. Then, the small winning game control process ends.

Further, in step 1256, which is proceeded when it is determined that the ending process is in progress in step 1252 described above, the main CPU 101 determines whether the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1255 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small winning game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process advances to the next step 1257.
In step 1257, the main CPU 101 executes a small winning game end process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1258.
In step 1258, the main CPU 101 sets "00" to the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the small winning game control process ends.

Next, the small winning game ending process in step 1257 mentioned above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32.
In step 1280, the main CPU 101 determines whether the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit was the normal gaming state. Then, when it is determined that the game is not in the normal game state (that is, it is in the high probability time-saving game state), the small winning game ending process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in the normal gaming state, the process advances to the next step 1281.
In step 1281, the main CPU 101 refers to the determination table 115 and determines a fluctuation pattern based on the small winning symbols (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5) that triggered the execution of the completed small winning game. A determination table information acquisition process is executed to acquire information on the variation pattern table 114 that is referenced at the time of the determination. Then, the obtained information of the variation pattern table 114 is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process advances to the next step 1282.

In step 1282, the main CPU 101 stores in the performance transmission data storage area the table information acquisition command that includes the information of the variation pattern table 114 that is referred to when determining the variation pattern, which was obtained in step 1281 described above. Thereby, the information can be transmitted to the sub control board 300. Then, the process advances to the next step 1283.
In step 1283, the main CPU 101 resets the value of the variation counter. As a result, the number of fluctuations from the end of the small winning game based on the small winning winning during the normal gaming state is counted. Then, the small winning game ending process is ended.

Next, the special game ending process of step 706 mentioned above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether the execution phase data is data "05" indicating execution of the special game end process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "05", the special game ending process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "05", the process advances to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 sets the gaming state after the special game ends based on the gaming state setting table 113. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a high probability game flag, a time saving game flag, a high probability number of times, and a time saving number of times. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, in either case of jackpot symbols X1 and X2, both the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag are turned on, and both the high probability number of times and the time saving number are set to " 60”. Then, the process advances to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This gaming state designation command includes information that the high-accuracy game flag set in step 1301 above is on, information that the time-saving game flag is on, information on the number of high-accuracy games, and information on the number of time-saving games. include. Then, the process advances to the next step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets "00" to the execution phase data so that the special symbol fluctuation start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the special game ending process is ended.

Next, the ordinary map related control processing in step 204 described above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the general figure execution phase data. This ordinary figure execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) configuring the ordinary figure related control processing is to be executed. Specifically, this normal symbol execution phase data includes data "10" indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process described later, data "11" indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process described later, and the data "11" indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process described later. It has data "12" indicating the execution of the post-symbol stop process and data "13" indicating the execution of the movable piece control process described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 executes normal symbol fluctuation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol fluctuation stop processing (step 1402), and normal symbol stop post processing (step 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404). Then, the general map related control process is ended.

Next, the normal symbol variation start process of step 1401 mentioned above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether the normal symbol execution phase data is "10" indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. Then, when it is determined that the ordinary symbol execution phase data is not "10", the ordinary symbol variation start process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ordinary pattern execution phase data is "10", the process advances to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determined random number is stored in the ordinary figure reservation storage area, that is, whether or not the ordinary figure reservation number counter is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the ordinary symbol reservation number counter is not greater than "1" (that is, "0"), the ordinary symbol variation start process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the general figure reservation number counter is "1" or more, the process advances to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the ordinary figure reservation counter by "1". Then, the process advances to the next step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process of the general drawing reservation storage area. Specifically, the winning determination random numbers stored in the first storage section are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the winning determination random numbers stored in the second to fourth storage sections are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103. Shift the determined random number to the storage section with the next lower number. As a result, the winning determination random numbers stored in the general pattern reservation storage area are used in the winning determination process described later in a so-called first-in, first-out (FIFO) manner. Then, the process advances to step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects the winning determination random number determination table 116 (either the first determination table 116a or the second determination table 116b) corresponding to the current gaming state (non-time saving gaming state, time saving gaming state, special game in progress). ), and based on the selected table and the winning determination random number stored in the processing area in step 1503 described above, a winning determination process is executed to derive the result of the normal symbol lottery. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state or during a special game, the main CPU 101 refers to the first determination table 116a and determines the winning determination random number stored in the processing area. do. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the second determination table 116b. Then, the process advances to the next step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that the game is a hit, the process advances to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a win (that is, a loss), the process advances to step 1507.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process advances to step 1508.
Further, in step 1507, which is proceeded to when the result of the winning determination process is determined to be non-winning (that is, a loss) in step 1505 described above, the main CPU 101 stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process advances to the next step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, a time-saving gaming state, or a special game, and also refers to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table 117 to determine the current gaming state. Set the normal pattern fluctuation time according to the state in the normal pattern fluctuation time timer counter. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, or during a special game, the main CPU 101 sets "3 seconds" to the regular pattern fluctuation time counter and when the game is in a time-saving gaming state. sets the normal figure fluctuation time counter to "0.6 seconds". Then, the process advances to the next step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of normal symbols. As a result, when a variable display of normal symbols is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the winning determination random number is stored in the normal pattern holding storage area, the normal pattern holding display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of holding normal drawings can be recognized. It has become. When a variable display of normal symbols is performed, at the same time as the start of the variable display, the display of the normal symbol reservation display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of reserved symbols decreases by one. Then, the process advances to the next step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation. Then, the process advances to the next step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets the normal symbol execution phase data to "11" so that the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is executed in the common symbol related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process ends.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in step 1402 mentioned above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 36.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether the normal symbol execution phase data is data "11" indicating execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the ordinary symbol execution phase data is not "11", the ordinary symbol variation stop processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is "11", the process advances to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol fluctuation time set in the normal symbol fluctuation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process advances to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stop displaying the normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the stop display of the normal symbols. Then, the process advances to the next step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets the variable stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbols in the normal symbol stop display time timer counter. Then, the process advances to the next step 1604.

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

Next, the above-described normal symbol stop processing in step 1403 will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 37.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether the normal symbol execution phase data is data "12" indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. Then, when it is determined that the ordinary symbol execution phase data is not "12", the ordinary symbol stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is "12", the process advances to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether the variable stop display time set in the general figure stop display time timer counter in step 1603 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the variable stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation stop display time has elapsed, the process advances to the next step 1702.

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

In addition, in step 1704, which is proceeded to when it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the main CPU 101 starts the normal symbol fluctuation in the common symbol related control process. Set the general figure execution phase data to "10" so that the process is executed. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is completed.

Next, the movable piece control process in step 1404 described above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether the general pattern execution phase data is data "13" indicating execution of the movable piece control process. Then, if it is determined that the ordinary pattern execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ordinary pattern execution phase data is "13", the process advances to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the starting prize opening solenoid 16c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operational control, the process advances to step 1804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operational control, the process advances to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol fluctuation is a non-time-saving gaming state, a time-saving gaming state, or a special game. Then, the process advances to the next step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second starting prize opening control table 118, and sets the energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening number) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which is proceeded when it is determined in the above-mentioned step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether the energization time (opening time) set in the above-mentioned step 1803 has elapsed. Determine. Then, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process advances to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops the energization of the starting prize opening solenoid 16c. Then, the process advances to the next step 1806.

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

(Summary of performance in pachinko machine P)
As mentioned above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special figure game, the regular figure game, the special game, and the small winning game will proceed. During the progress of these games, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, thereby causing the sub-control board 300 to control the progress of the game. Execute control of the production associated with the event.
Below, we will introduce a variable effect that is executed during the variable display of the special symbol and announces the result of the jackpot lottery, and a notice that is executed during the variable effect that indicates the expectation level of winning the jackpot and the possibility of executing the specified effect. A look-ahead performance that can execute a suggestion regarding the stored suspension before execution of the performance and a variable performance related to the stored suspension will be described.

(Summary of variable performance)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the variable display of the special symbols, a variable effect is executed to notify the result of the jackpot lottery by the display mode of the effect pattern 50. In this variable performance, a variable display of performance symbols 50 (dummy symbols) is performed overlapping the background image displayed on the display section 21a of the performance display device 21. Then, the result of the jackpot lottery is notified to the player by the combination of performance symbols 50 that are displayed in a variable manner and then displayed in a static manner (static display mode).

Specifically, after the start of the variable display of the special symbols, the variable display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state in which all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 39(a) and (b), (See FIGS. 40(a) and (b)). Note that the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the performance symbol 50 is displayed scrolling from the top to the bottom.
After that, the effect pattern 50 located on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the first stop pattern), the effect pattern 50 located on the right side (hereinafter referred to as the second stop pattern), and the effect pattern 50 located in the center (hereinafter referred to as the third stop pattern) ) (see FIGS. 39(c) to (e) and FIGS. 40(c) to (e)).
Then, if the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all the performance symbols 50 are stopped and displayed as the same symbol (see FIG. 40(e)). That is, by stopping and displaying all the performance symbols 50 as the same symbol, it is announced that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all the performance symbols 50 will not be stopped and displayed as the same symbol (see FIG. 39(e)). That is, by stopping and displaying at least one performance symbol 50 as a symbol different from the other performance symbols 50, it is indicated that the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss or a small win. Note that the above-mentioned stop display mode does not actively notify the player that the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss or a small win, but simply makes the player aware that the result is a loss or a small win (not a jackpot). It is something that makes you Then, regardless of whether the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss or a small win, the result of the jackpot lottery will be stopped and displayed in the same manner. It is now impossible to know whether the game is a loss or a small hit.
Note that the manner in which the performance symbols 50 are stopped and displayed in the case of a small hit is not limited to this, but may be in a specific manner that indicates a small win (a specific combination different from the combination of the performance symbols 50 that is stopped and displayed in the case of a loss). The performance symbols 50 may be stopped and displayed in a combination of the performance symbols 50 (for example, a combination in which the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, and the third stop symbol are all different even-numbered symbols).

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

(Execution mode of the first half of variable performance)
The execution mode of the first half of the fluctuation performance is a no-reach pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are different symbols and are stopped and displayed, and a no-reach pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are the same symbol. A reach pattern is provided that is stopped and displayed (a so-called reach display is performed).
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the variable pattern command is "00H", "01H", "04H", or "B0H", the first half of the variable effect is executed by the no-reach pattern, and "02H", "03H", "05H", "06H", "07H", "08H", "09H", "0AH", "A3H", "A5H", "A6H", "A7H", "A8H", "A9H" ”, “AAH”, the first half of the variable effect is executed according to the reach pattern.

As the no-reach pattern, a no-reach pattern A and a no-reach pattern B are provided.

In the no-reach pattern A, no reach display is performed by simply stopping and displaying the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol as different symbols without any particular change in the way of variation or the display content of the production symbol 50. This is an execution mode (see FIG. 39).

In the no-reach pattern B, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stop-displayed as different symbols after the pseudo-continuous performance is executed in which the performance symbol 50 is temporarily stopped in a predetermined stop display mode. This is an execution mode in which no display is performed (see FIG. 41).
Here, as modes of the pseudo-continuous effect, there are a normal mode and a special mode. In the normal mode, all the performance symbols 50 temporarily stop in a predetermined stop display mode until the first half of the variable time elapses (for example, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are symbols with numbers different by 1). The display is performed a predetermined number of times (see FIGS. 41 and 42). In addition, the special mode is a temporary stop of the production pattern 50 in a special stop display mode different from the above-mentioned normal mode (for example, a temporary stop at the sequence of numbers "357") until the first half of the variable time elapses. ) are performed continuously, and a special pseudo preview effect (for example, display of an image of shooting stars flowing from the upper right to the lower left of the display section 21a) to be described later is performed (see FIG. 43).

In the no-reach pattern B, the pseudo-continuous performance in the normal mode in which the above-mentioned temporary stop is performed once is performed until the first half of the variable time of 15 seconds set in the no-reach pattern B has elapsed. It is set to be executed (see FIG. 41).

Furthermore, there are three types of reach patterns: reach pattern A, reach pattern B, and reach pattern C.

The reach pattern A is an execution in which the reach display is performed by simply stopping and displaying the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol as the same symbol without any particular change in the way of variation or the display content of the production symbol 50. (See FIG. 40).

Both the reach pattern B and the reach pattern C are execution modes in which the reach display is performed after the above-described pseudo-continuous effect is performed (see FIGS. 42 and 43).
The reach pattern B includes a reach pattern B1 and a reach pattern B2 that have different specific aspects. In reach pattern B1, a normal pseudo-continuous performance in which the above-mentioned temporary stop is performed once is executed until 15 seconds, which is the variable time of the first half set in reach pattern B, has elapsed. It has become. In addition, in reach pattern B2, the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous performance in the special mode is executed until 15 seconds, which is the variable time of the first half set in reach pattern B, has elapsed (Fig. 43 reference).
Further, the reach pattern C is also provided with a reach pattern C1 and a reach pattern C2 that have different specific aspects. In reach pattern C1, a normal mode of pseudo-continuous performance in which the above-mentioned temporary stop is performed twice is executed until 25 seconds, which is the variable time of the first half set in reach pattern C, has elapsed. (See Figure 42). Furthermore, in the reach pattern C2, the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous performance in the special mode is executed until 25 seconds, which is the variable time of the first half set in the reach pattern C, has elapsed (Fig. 43 reference).

In addition, various times and various times can be set as the number of times to perform a temporary stop and the timing to perform a temporary stop in the pseudo-continuous performance in the normal mode.
In addition, a pseudo consecutive effect is set to be executed in which the above-mentioned temporary stop is performed a specific number of times (for example, 4 times) only when a jackpot is won, and when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the jackpot is won. It may be possible to make it possible to know that the user has won.
In addition, the mode of the pseudo continuous performance is not limited to the normal mode or the special mode, but also a mode in which, for example, after the reach display is performed, the third stop symbol is temporarily stopped, and then the variable display is restarted. good.

In addition, in the reach pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol do not display the same symbol and stop display, but instead of displaying the reach display, a predetermined image is displayed to indicate that the reach has occurred. The notification may be made by doing so.

(Execution mode of the second half of variable performance)
If the execution mode of the first half of the variable production is a no-reach pattern (no-reach pattern A, no-reach pattern B), the execution mode of the second half of the variation production is to draw a jackpot lottery after the variation time of the second half has elapsed. A normal loss pattern is provided in which a notification that the result is a loss is provided (see FIGS. 39 and 41).
In addition, when the execution mode of the first half of the variable effect is a reach pattern (reach pattern A, reach pattern B, reach pattern C), the execution mode of the second half of the variable effect is as follows: A reach development effect that displays a predetermined development effect image is executed, and then a development pattern (see FIGS. 44 to 46) that informs that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot or a loss, and a reach development effect after the reach display is displayed. A no-development pattern (see FIG. 40) is provided to notify that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot or a loss without any performance being executed.

Furthermore, there are three types of patterns with development: pattern A with development, pattern B with development, and pattern C with development.

In pattern A with development, after the display of a predetermined low-expectation development effect image (for example, a video in which the effect symbols 50 are destroyed one after another) is started as a development effect image (in other words, the reach development effect is (after the start), a loss or a jackpot is notified without any special performance other than the display of the low expectation development performance image (see FIG. 44).
Further, the pattern with development A includes a pattern with development A1 and a pattern with development A2 having different specific aspects. Although not particularly illustrated, in the development pattern A1, image A1 is displayed as a low expectation development effect image, and in the development pattern A2, image A2 is displayed as a low expectation development effect image. .

In pattern B with development, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of display of a predetermined low expectation development effect image as a development effect image, a message indicating that the expectation level of winning the jackpot is higher than that of the low expectation development effect image is displayed. After displaying a chance-up image that notifies that the display will switch to the display of the suggested high-expectation development performance image, a chance-up performance that switches to the display of the high-expectation development performance image is executed, and then a loss or a jackpot is announced. (See Figure 45).
Further, the pattern B with development includes a pattern B1 with development and a pattern B2 with development which have different specific aspects. Although not particularly shown, in pattern B1 with development, image A1 is displayed as a low expectation development effect image, image B1 is displayed as a high expectation development effect image, and in pattern B2 with development, image A1 is displayed as a low expectation development effect image, and in pattern B2 with development, image A1 is displayed as a low expectation development effect image. Image A2 is displayed as the effect image, and image B2 is displayed as the high expectation development effect image.

In pattern C with development, a predetermined special development effect image (for example, an episode video related to a character appearing in the model content adopted in pachinko machine P) is displayed as a development effect image, and a loss or a jackpot is announced. (See Figure 46).
Furthermore, the pattern C with development includes a pattern C1 with development and a pattern C2 with development which have different specific aspects. Although not particularly illustrated, in the development pattern C1, the image C1 is displayed as the special development effect image, and in the development pattern C2, the image C2 is displayed as the special development effect image.

Furthermore, in each of the above-mentioned effects, in addition to displaying images and outputting sounds, the effect lighting device 23 (lamp) may be made to emit light in a predetermined lighting pattern or color.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the period from when the fluctuating display of the performance symbols 50 is started until the presence or absence of the reach display is notified (that is, until the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed) is the time period of the fluctuating performance. This corresponds to the first half, and the period from when the presence or absence of the ready-to-win display is notified until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the fluctuation of the performance symbol 50 ends) corresponds to the second half of the variable performance.

(Determination of execution mode of variable production)
Next, the determination of the execution mode of the above-mentioned variable effect will be explained.
The main ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 stores a variable effect determination table 119 in which the execution mode of the variable effect is determined for each variable pattern command that can be determined by the main control board 100. When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives a variation pattern command from the main control board 100 at the start of variation, it refers to the variation effect determination table 119 and determines the execution mode of the variation effect based on the received variation pattern command. decide.

As shown in FIGS. 47 to 51, the variable performance determination table 119 includes a first variable performance determination table 119a that is referred to when the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table A is referenced in the main control board 100, and a main control board. 100, the second variation effect determination table 119b is referred to when the variation pattern table 114 of table B is referenced, and the third variation is referred to when the variation pattern table 114 of table C is referenced in the main control board 100. The production determination table 119c, the fourth variation production determination table 119d that is referred to when the variation pattern table 114 of table D is referenced on the main control board 100, and the variation pattern table 114 of table E that is referenced on the main control board 100. Five tables are provided, including the fifth variable effect determination table 119e, which is referred to when the player is present.
In each variable effect determination table 119, the execution mode of the variable effect is determined in association with the variable pattern command and the variable effect random number obtained within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). There is.

When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation pattern command from the main control board 100, it acquires one of the variation effect determination tables 119 corresponding to the variation pattern table 114 being referenced in the main control board 100 at that time. At the same time, a variable effect random number of 1 is obtained from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). Then, the sub CPU 301 determines the execution mode of the variable effect based on the obtained variable effect determination table 119, the received variable pattern command, and the obtained variable effect random number.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the information in the variable pattern table 114 that is acquired based on the determination table 115 when setting the normal gaming state and when the small winning game ends, and when setting the normal gaming state. Alternatively, the count value of a variation counter that counts the number of variations since the end of the small winning game is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300. Thereby, the sub control board 300 can also grasp the type of variation pattern table referred to in the main control board 100.

Hereinafter, the first variable performance determination table 119a, the second variable performance determination table 119b, the third variable performance determination table 119c, the fourth variable performance determination table 119d, and the fifth variable performance determination table 119e will be explained.
(First variation performance determination table 119a)
As shown in FIG. 47, according to the first variation effect determination table 119a, when the received variation pattern command is "00H", "01H", or "B0H", the first half is always the no-reach pattern A. The second half of the normal loss pattern execution mode (hereinafter referred to as mode 1) is determined.
Further, when the received variation pattern command is "04H", an execution mode (hereinafter referred to as mode 2) in which the first half is the no-reach pattern B and the second half is the normal loss pattern is determined.
Further, when the received variation pattern command is "02H", an execution mode (hereinafter referred to as mode 3) in which the first half is the reach pattern A and the second half is the no-development pattern is determined.
In addition, if the received variation pattern command is "03H" or "A3H", the first half is reach pattern A and the second half is the execution mode of pattern A1 with development (hereinafter referred to as mode 4), or the first half One of the execution modes (hereinafter referred to as mode 5) of reach pattern A and pattern A2 with development in the latter half is determined.

In addition, when the received variation pattern command is "05H" or "A5H", the first half is the reach pattern B1, the second half is the execution mode of the development pattern A1 (hereinafter referred to as mode 6), and the first half is the execution mode of the reach pattern B1 (hereinafter referred to as mode 6). Execution aspect of reach pattern B1 and pattern A2 with development in the latter half (hereinafter referred to as aspect 7), execution aspect of pattern A1 with reach pattern B2 in the first half and development in the latter half (hereinafter referred to as aspect 12), or the first half One of the execution modes (hereinafter referred to as mode 13) of reach pattern B2 and pattern A2 with development in the latter half is determined.
In addition, if the received variation pattern command is "06H" or "A6H", the first half is the reach pattern B1, the second half is the execution mode of the development pattern B1 (hereinafter referred to as mode 8), and the first half is the reach pattern B1. Execution aspect of reach pattern B1 and pattern B2 with development in the second half (hereinafter referred to as aspect 9), execution aspect of pattern B1 with reach pattern B2 in the first half and development in the latter half (hereinafter referred to as aspect 14), or the first half One of the execution modes (hereinafter referred to as mode 15) of reach pattern B2 and pattern B2 with development in the latter half is determined.
In addition, when the received variation pattern command is "07H" or "A7H", the first half is the reach pattern B1 and the second half is the execution mode of the development pattern C1 (hereinafter referred to as mode 10), and the first half is Execution mode of reach pattern B1 and pattern C2 with development in the latter half (hereinafter referred to as Aspect 11), execution mode of reach pattern B2 in the first half and pattern C1 with development in the latter half (hereinafter referred to as Aspect 16), or the first half One of the execution modes (hereinafter referred to as mode 17) of reach pattern B2 and pattern C2 with development in the latter half is determined.

In addition, if the received variation pattern command is "08H" or "A8H", the first half is the reach pattern C1 and the second half is the execution mode of the developed pattern A1 (hereinafter referred to as mode 18), and the first half is Execution aspect of reach pattern C1 and pattern A2 with development in the latter half (hereinafter referred to as aspect 19), execution aspect of pattern A1 with reach pattern C2 in the first half and development in the latter part (hereinafter referred to as aspect 24), or the first half One of the execution modes (hereinafter referred to as mode 25) of reach pattern C2 and pattern A2 with development in the latter half is determined.
In addition, if the received variation pattern command is "09H" or "A9H", the first half is the reach pattern C1 and the second half is the execution mode of the development pattern B1 (hereinafter referred to as mode 20), and the first half is Execution mode of reach pattern C1 and pattern B2 with development in the latter half (hereinafter referred to as mode 21), execution mode of pattern B1 with reach pattern C2 in the first half and development in the latter half (hereinafter referred to as mode 26), or the first half One of the execution modes (hereinafter referred to as mode 27) of reach pattern C2 and pattern B2 with development in the latter half is determined.
In addition, if the received variation pattern command is "0AH" or "AAH", the first half is the reach pattern C1, the second half is the execution mode of the development pattern C1 (hereinafter referred to as mode 22), and the first half is the reach pattern C1. Execution aspect of reach pattern C1 and pattern C2 with development in the latter half (hereinafter referred to as aspect 23), execution aspect of pattern C1 with reach pattern C2 in the first half and development in the latter part (hereinafter referred to as aspect 28), or the first half One of the execution modes (hereinafter referred to as mode 29) of reach pattern C2 and pattern C2 with development in the latter half is determined.

(Second variable performance determination table 119b)
As shown in FIG. 48, the second variable effect determination table 119b has the same contents as the first variable effect determination table 119a. Therefore, according to the second variable effect determination table 119b, no matter which case the received variable pattern command is, an execution mode similar to the execution mode that can be determined by the above-mentioned first variable effect determination table 119a is determined. Ru.

(Third variable performance determination table 119c)
As shown in FIG. 49, according to the third variation effect determination table 119c, the received variation pattern commands are "00H", "01H", "B0H", "02H", "04H", "06H", and "07H". ”, “09H”, “0AH”, “A6H”, “A7H”, “A9H”, and “AAH”, the above-mentioned first variable performance determination table 119a and second variable performance determination table An execution manner similar to that which may be determined at 119b is determined.
In addition, when table C is referenced in the main control board 100, as mentioned above, the variation pattern commands of "03H", "05H", "08H", "A3H", "A5H" and "A8H" are Not determined. Therefore, the execution mode for these variable pattern commands is not determined in the third variable effect determination table 119c, and naturally the execution mode for these variable pattern commands is not determined.

That is, as shown in FIG. 49, in the third variation effect determination table 119c, patterns with development A1 and A2 (aspect 4, mode 5. Aspect 6, Aspect 7, Aspect 12, Aspect 13, Aspect 18, Aspect 19, Aspect 24, Aspect 25) are not determined, and the development patterns B1 and B2 (Aspect 8, Aspect 9, Aspect 14, Aspect 15, Aspect 20, Aspect 21, Aspect 26, Aspect 27), Development patterns C1, C2 in which special development effect images are displayed (Aspect 10, Aspect 11, Aspect 16, Aspect 17, Aspect 22, aspect 23, aspect 28, aspect 29) are determined.
In other words, in the third variable performance determination table 119c, as the execution mode in which the reach development performance is executed, a mode with a low expectation of winning a jackpot is not determined, but a mode with a high expectation of winning a jackpot is determined. It is now possible to do so.

(Fourth variation performance determination table 119d)
As shown in FIG. 50, according to the fourth variation effect determination table 119d, the received variation pattern commands are "00H", "01H", "B0H", "02H", "04H", "07H", and "0AH". ”, “A7H”, and “AAH”, the execution mode that can be determined by the first variable effect determination table 119a, the second variable effect determination table 119b, and the third variable effect determination table 119c described above. A similar implementation is determined.
Note that when table D is referenced in the main control board 100, as described above, "03H", "05H", "06H", "08H", "09H", "A3H", "A5H", Variation pattern commands "A6H", "A8H" and "A9H" are not determined. Therefore, the execution mode for these variable pattern commands is not determined in the fourth variable effect determination table 119d, and naturally the execution mode for these variable pattern commands is not determined.

That is, as shown in FIG. 50, in the fourth variable effect determination table 119d, the patterns with development A1, A2 (aspect 4, aspect 5, aspect 6, aspect 7, aspect 12) are used as execution modes of the latter half of the variable effect. , aspect 13, aspect 18, aspect 19, aspect 24, aspect 25), development patterns B1 and B2 (aspect 8, aspect 9, aspect 14, aspect 15, aspect 20, aspect 21, aspect 26, aspect 27) are determined. The developed patterns C1 and C2 (Aspect 10, Aspect 11, Aspect 16, Aspect 17, Aspect 22, Aspect 23, Aspect 28, Aspect 29) are determined.
In other words, in the fourth variable effect determination table 119d, only the mode with the highest expectation of winning the jackpot can be determined as the execution mode in which the reach development effect is executed.

(Fifth variation performance determination table 119e)
As shown in FIG. 51, according to the fifth variation effect determination table 119e, the received variation pattern commands are "00H", "01H", "B0H", "08H", "09H", "0AH", and "A8H". ”, “A9H”, and “AAH”, the same execution mode as the execution mode that can be determined by the above-mentioned first variable effect determination table 119a, second variable effect determination table 119b, etc. is determined. Ru.
Note that when table E is referenced in the main control board 100, as described above, "02H", "03H", "04H", "05H", "06H", "07H", "A3H", Variation pattern commands "A5H", "A6H" and "A7H" are not determined. Therefore, the execution mode for these variable pattern commands is not determined in the fifth variable effect determination table 119e, and naturally the execution mode for these variable pattern commands is not determined.

That is, as shown in FIG. 51, in the fifth variable effect determination table 119e, the execution mode of the first half of the variable effect is the reach pattern A, the normal mode pseudo continuous effect in which temporary stop is performed once, and the 15-second pseudo continuous effect. The modes (modes 2 to 17) in which the special mode of pseudo-continuous performance is executed are not determined, and the normal mode of pseudo-continuous performance in which temporary stops are performed twice and the special mode of pseudo-continuous performance of 25 seconds are executed. The modes (Aspects 18 to 29) to be performed are determined.
In other words, in the fifth variable performance determination table 119e, the reach pattern in which the reach display is executed is a mode in which the expectation of winning a jackpot is high (a pseudo continuous effect in a normal mode in which temporary stop is performed twice). Only the mode in which the special mode of 25 seconds of pseudo-continuous performance is executed) is determined.

In addition, in FIGS. 47 to 51, the numbers shown in each area in which the variation pattern command and the execution mode of the variation effect are associated correspond to the range of the variation effect random number assigned to the area, that is, the range of the variation effect random number assigned to the area. It shows the selection ratio (decision ratio).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, with respect to the execution mode of the variable performance, the probability of execution in the case of a loss or in the case of winning a jackpot is set separately. As a result, the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot changes depending on the manner of the variable performance that is executed.

Specifically, for example, regarding pattern A with development, in the case of a loss, the determination ratio of pattern A1 with development is higher than the determination ratio of pattern A2 with development, and in the case of a jackpot, the determination ratio of pattern A1 with development is higher than the determination ratio of pattern A2 with development. The determination rate of pattern A2 has evolved, and the determination rate of pattern A1 is high. Therefore, when the development pattern A2 is executed, the expectation level for winning the jackpot is higher than when the development pattern A1 is executed. The same applies to pattern B with development and pattern C with development.
Also, for example, regarding reach pattern B, the determination ratio of reach pattern B1 is higher in the case of a loss than in the case of a jackpot, and the determination ratio of reach pattern B2 is higher in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. is higher. Therefore, when the reach pattern B2 is executed, the level of expectation for winning the jackpot is higher than when the reach pattern B1 is executed.

Furthermore, the reach pattern C also has the same determination ratio as the above-mentioned reach pattern B. That is, the determination ratio of the reach pattern C1 is higher in the case of a loss than in the case of a jackpot, and the determination ratio of the reach pattern C2 is higher in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss.
However, in the first variable performance determination table 119a to the fourth variable performance determination table 119d, reach pattern C1 is more likely to be determined than reach pattern C2, regardless of whether it is a loss or a jackpot. In the fifth variable effect determination table 119e, the reach pattern C2 is more likely to be determined than the reach pattern C1.

(Summary of preview performance)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the fluctuating performance, it is possible to execute a preview performance that indicates the expectation level of winning a jackpot and the possibility of executing a predetermined performance during the fluctuating performance, separately from the fluctuating performance. It has become.
The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment is provided with a normal notice performance and a special pseudo notice performance as types of notice performance that can be executed.

The normal preview performance is a start image that is superimposed on the performance pattern 50 at a predetermined timing in the first half of the variable performance to suggest the start of the normal preview performance (for example, an image of a circle with a "?" mark, etc.). is displayed, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, a display is performed in which the start image changes to a predetermined cut-in image (see FIGS. 52(a) to 52(c)).
This normal preview performance includes a first notice pattern, a second notice pattern, a third notice pattern, a fourth notice pattern, a fifth notice pattern, a sixth notice pattern, a seventh notice pattern, which have different cut-in images displayed, Ten types of execution modes are provided: an eighth notice pattern, a ninth notice pattern, and a tenth notice pattern.

In the first preview pattern, a low expectation cut-in image (for example, a text image of "CHANCE!", etc.) indicating that the expectation of winning a jackpot is relatively low is displayed (Fig. 52 (c)).
In the second preview pattern, although not particularly shown, a high expectation cut-in image (for example, a text image of "HI-CHANCE!", etc.) indicating that there is a relatively high expectation of winning a jackpot is displayed. It has become so.
In the third preview pattern, although not particularly shown, a pseudo-inciting cut-in image (for example, a text image of "NEXT?") indicating that a pseudo-continuation effect may be executed is displayed. It has become.
In the fourth preview pattern, although not particularly shown, a pseudo cut-in image (for example, a character image of "NEXT!") indicating that a pseudo continuous effect will be executed is displayed.
In the fifth preview pattern, although not particularly illustrated, there is a development incitement cut-in that indicates that there is a possibility that variation effects based on patterns with development (pattern A with development, pattern B with development, pattern C with development) will be executed. An image (for example, a character image of "SP?", etc.) is displayed.
In the sixth preview pattern, although not particularly shown, a development cut-in image (for example, a character image of "SP!") indicating that a variation effect based on a pattern with development will be executed is displayed. There is.

In the seventh preview pattern, although not particularly shown, a chance-up incitement cut-in image ( For example, a character image of "CHANCE UP?") is displayed.
In the eighth preview pattern, although not particularly shown, a chance-up cut-in image (for example, a character image of "CHANCE UP!") indicating that a variation effect based on pattern B with development will be executed is displayed. It has become.
In the 9th preview pattern, although not particularly shown, there is an episode instigation that indicates that there is a possibility that a variation effect based on development pattern C (reach development effect in which a special development effect image (episode video) is displayed) may be executed. A cut-in image (for example, a text image of "Episode?") is displayed.
In the 10th preview pattern, although not particularly shown, an episode cut-in image (for example, a text image of "Episode!") indicating that a variation effect based on pattern C with development will be executed is displayed. ing.

In addition, as described above, the special pseudo-notice performance is executed only when a special mode of pseudo-continuous performance is executed (when the first half of the variable performance is reach pattern B2 or reach pattern C2) (see FIG. 43), This indicates that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high.

(Summary of decisions regarding preview performances)
Next, a description will be given of whether or not the above-mentioned preview performance (normal preview performance, special pseudo-preview performance) can be executed, and how the normal preview performance is determined in the case where it is executed.
In the main ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300, for each execution mode of the variable effects that can be determined as described above, whether or not the normal preview effect can be executed and the execution mode when the normal preview effect is executed are defined. In addition, a preview effect determination table 120 is stored in which it is determined whether or not the special pseudo preview effect can be executed. Then, when the execution mode of the variable performance is determined, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 refers to the preview performance determination table 120 and determines whether or not the normal preview performance can be executed based on the determined execution mode of the variable performance. , and determines the execution mode when the normal preview performance is executed, and also determines whether or not the special pseudo preview performance can be executed.

As shown in FIGS. 53 to 57, the preview performance determination table 120 includes a first preview performance determination table 120a that is referred to when the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table A is referenced on the main control board 100, and a main control board. The second preview effect determination table 120b is referred to when the variation pattern table 114 of table B is referenced in 100, and the third preview is referred to when the variation pattern table 114 of table C is referenced in the main control board 100. The effect determination table 120c, the fourth preview effect determination table 120d that is referred to when the variation pattern table 114 of table D is referenced on the main control board 100, and the variation pattern table 114 of table E that is referenced on the main control board 100. It is provided with five tables including a fifth preview performance determination table 120e that is referred to when there is a notification effect.
Each preview performance determination table 120 is associated with the execution mode of the variable performance and the normal preview performance random number obtained within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment), and the execution mode of the normal preview performance. Whether or not it is possible and the mode of execution when the normal preview effect is executed are determined. In addition, whether or not the special pseudo-notice performance can be executed is determined in association with the execution mode of the variable performance and the special pseudo-notification performance random number obtained within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). There is.

When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 determines the mode of the variation effect, it acquires any of the preview effect determination tables 120 corresponding to the variation pattern table 114 being referenced in the main control board 100 at that time, and also obtains a predetermined A normal preview performance random number and a special pseudo preview random number of 1 are obtained from the numerical range (0 to 249). Then, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the normal preview performance, and when the normal preview performance will be executed, based on the acquired preview performance determination table 120, the determined variable performance mode, and the acquired normal preview performance random number. Determine the execution mode. Further, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the special pseudo preview performance based on the acquired preview performance determination table 120, the determined mode of the variable performance, and the acquired special pseudo preview performance random number.

Hereinafter, the first preview performance determination table 120a, the second preview performance determination table 120b, the third preview performance determination table 120c, the fourth preview performance determination table 120d, and the fifth preview performance determination table 120e will be explained.
In addition, in FIGS. 53 to 57, the numbers shown in each area in which the execution mode of the variable performance, whether or not the normal preview performance can be executed, and the execution mode of the normal preview performance are associated with each other are the numbers assigned to the area. It shows the range of normal preview performance random numbers, that is, the selection ratio (decision ratio) of the area. In addition, the number shown in each area in which the execution mode of the variable performance and the execution possibility of the special pseudo-notification performance are associated is the range of the special pseudo-notification performance random number assigned to the area, that is, the range of the special pseudo-notification performance random number assigned to the area. It shows the selection ratio (decision ratio).

(First preview performance determination table 120a)
As shown in FIG. 53, according to the first preview performance determination table 120a, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 1, the normal preview performance is not executed, and the first preview pattern is Either execution or execution of the third notice pattern is determined, and non-execution of the special pseudo notice performance is determined.
In addition, if the execution mode of the determined variable effect is mode 2, the normal notice effect is not executed, the first notice pattern is executed, the third notice pattern is executed, or the fourth notice pattern is executed. One of these is determined, and non-execution of the special pseudo preview performance is determined.
In addition, if the determined execution mode of the variable effect is mode 3, the normal notice effect will not be executed, the first notice pattern will be executed, the third notice pattern will be executed, or the fifth notice pattern will be executed. One of these is determined, and non-execution of the special pseudo preview performance is determined.
In addition, when the execution mode of the determined variable effect is mode 4, the normal notice effect is not executed, the first notice pattern is executed, the third notice pattern is executed, the fifth notice pattern is executed, Either execution of the sixth notice pattern or execution of the seventh notice pattern is determined, and non-execution of the special pseudo notice effect is determined.
In addition, when the determined execution mode of the variable effect is mode 5, the normal notice effect is not executed, the first notice pattern is executed, the second notice pattern is executed, the third notice pattern is executed, Execution of the fifth notice pattern, execution of the sixth notice pattern, or execution of the seventh notice pattern is determined, and non-execution of the special pseudo notice effect is determined.

In addition, if the execution mode of the determined variable performance is mode 6, mode 7, mode 18, or mode 19, the normal preview performance will be non-execution, execution of the first notice pattern, execution of the second notice pattern. , execution of the third notice pattern, execution of the fourth notice pattern, execution of the fifth notice pattern, execution of the sixth notice pattern, or execution of the seventh notice pattern is determined, and regarding the special pseudo notice effect. is decided not to be executed.
In addition, if the execution mode of the determined variable performance is mode 8, mode 9, mode 20, or mode 21, the normal preview performance will be non-execution, execution of the first notice pattern, execution of the second notice pattern. , execution of the third notice pattern, execution of the fourth notice pattern, execution of the fifth notice pattern, execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, execution of the eighth notice pattern, or execution of the ninth notice pattern. It is determined whether or not to execute the special pseudo preview effect, and whether or not to execute the special pseudo preview effect is determined.
In addition, if the execution mode of the determined variable performance is mode 10, mode 11, mode 22, or mode 23, the normal preview performance will be non-execution, execution of the first notice pattern, execution of the second notice pattern. , execution of the third notice pattern, execution of the fourth notice pattern, execution of the fifth notice pattern, execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, execution of the ninth notice pattern, or execution of the tenth notice pattern. It is determined whether or not to execute the special pseudo preview effect, and whether or not to execute the special pseudo preview effect is determined.

In addition, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 12, mode 13, mode 24, or mode 25, the normal preview performance will be non-execution, execution of the first notice pattern, execution of the second notice pattern. , execution of the third notice pattern, execution of the fourth notice pattern, execution of the fifth notice pattern, execution of the sixth notice pattern, or execution of the seventh notice pattern is determined, and regarding the special pseudo notice effect. is decided to be executed.
In addition, if the execution mode of the determined variable performance is mode 14, mode 15, mode 26, or mode 27, the normal preview performance will be non-execution, execution of the first notice pattern, execution of the second notice pattern. , execution of the third notice pattern, execution of the fourth notice pattern, execution of the fifth notice pattern, execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, execution of the eighth notice pattern, or execution of the ninth notice pattern. The execution of the special pseudo preview effect is determined.
In addition, if the execution mode of the determined variable performance is mode 16, mode 17, mode 28, or mode 29, the normal preview performance will be non-execution, execution of the first notice pattern, execution of the second notice pattern. , execution of the third notice pattern, execution of the fourth notice pattern, execution of the fifth notice pattern, execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, execution of the ninth notice pattern, or execution of the tenth notice pattern. The execution of the special pseudo preview effect is determined.

In this way, when the first preview effect determination table 120a is referred to (that is, when the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table A is referenced in the main control board 100), the first preview effect is executed as the execution mode of the normal preview effect. All types of notice patterns to tenth notice patterns may be determined.
That is, when the first preview effect determination table 120a is referred to, the normal preview effect can be executed in all types of execution modes from the first notice pattern to the tenth notice pattern.

(Second preview performance determination table 120b)
As shown in FIG. 54, the second preview performance determination table 120b has the same contents as the first preview performance determination table 120a. Therefore, according to the second preview performance determination table 120b, no matter which variable performance execution mode is determined, it is the same as the execution mode of the preview performance that can be determined by the first preview performance determination table 120a described above. The execution mode is determined.
That is, when the second preview performance determination table 120b is referred to, the normal preview performance includes all types of the first preview pattern to the tenth preview pattern, as in the case where the first preview performance determination table 120b is referred to. It can be executed by the following execution mode.

(Third preview performance determination table 120c)
As shown in FIG. 55, according to the third preview performance determination table 120c, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is Mode 1, Mode 2, or Mode 3, the non-standard preview performance is Execution, execution of the first notice pattern, execution of the third notice pattern, execution of the fifth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, or execution of the ninth notice pattern is determined, and for the special pseudo notice effect , non-execution is determined.
In addition, when the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 8, mode 9, mode 20, or mode 21, regarding the normal preview performance, the execution of the third notice pattern, the execution of the fourth notice pattern, Either execution of the 5th notice pattern, execution of the 6th notice pattern, execution of the 7th notice pattern, execution of the 8th notice pattern, or execution of the 9th notice pattern is determined, and for the special pseudo notice effect, the non-execution of the Execution is decided.
In addition, when the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 10, mode 11, mode 22, or mode 23, regarding the normal preview performance, the execution of the third notice pattern, the execution of the fourth notice pattern, Execution of the 5th notice pattern, execution of the 6th notice pattern, execution of the 7th notice pattern, execution of the 9th notice pattern, or execution of the 10th notice pattern is determined, and for the special pseudo notice effect, the non-performance is determined. Execution is decided.

In addition, when the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 14, mode 15, mode 26, or mode 27, regarding the normal preview performance, the execution of the third notice pattern, the execution of the fourth notice pattern, Either execution of the 5th notice pattern, execution of the 6th notice pattern, execution of the 7th notice pattern, execution of the 8th notice pattern, or execution of the 9th notice pattern is determined, and for the special pseudo notice effect, the execution is determined.
In addition, when the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 16, mode 17, mode 28, or mode 29, regarding the normal preview performance, the execution of the third notice pattern, the execution of the fourth notice pattern, Either execution of the 5th notice pattern, execution of the 6th notice pattern, execution of the 7th notice pattern, execution of the 9th notice pattern, or execution of the 10th notice pattern is determined, and for the special pseudo notice effect, the execution is determined.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table C is referred to in the main control board 100 and the execution mode of the fluctuation performance is determined based on the fluctuation performance determination table 119 of the third fluctuation performance determination table 119c in the sub control board 300, , aspect 4, aspect 5, aspect 6, aspect 7, aspect 12, aspect 13, aspect 18, aspect 19, aspect 24, and aspect 25 are not determined (see FIG. 49). Therefore, the third preview performance determination table 120c includes information regarding whether or not the normal preview performance can be executed corresponding to the execution mode of these variable performances, the execution mode when executing the normal preview performance, and whether or not the special pseudo preview performance can be executed. Since these are not determined, it goes without saying that a preview performance corresponding to the execution of these variable performances will not be determined.

Here, if the execution mode of the determined variable performance is a predetermined mode (mode 1, mode 2, etc.), in the first preview performance determination table 120a and the second preview performance determination table 120b, a chance-up inciting cut is performed. Although the preview effects for the seventh preview pattern in which the in-picture image is displayed and the ninth preview pattern in which the episode provoking cut-in image is displayed are not determined (see FIGS. 53 and 54), in the third preview effect determination table 120c, Preview performances for these execution modes are determined (see FIG. 55).
In addition, regarding the execution mode of the 7th preview pattern, the 9th preview pattern, the 8th preview pattern in which a chance-up cut-in image is displayed, and the 10th preview pattern in which an episode cut-in image is displayed, please refer to the 1st preview effect determination table. The third preview performance determination table 120c is easier to determine than the third preview performance determination table 120a and the second preview performance determination table 120b (see FIGS. 53, 54, and 55).
In other words, when the third preview performance determination table 120c is referred to, the reach development with higher expectations for winning the jackpot than when the first preview performance determination table 120a or the second preview performance determination table 120b is referred to. The execution rate of preview performances that suggest the execution of performances (a reach development performance in which a chance-up performance is executed, a reach development performance in which a special development performance image is displayed) is high.

Also, the reason why the third preview performance determination table 120c is referred to is because the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table C is referred to when determining the fluctuation pattern command in the main control board 100, and also when determining the execution mode of the fluctuation performance. This is the case when the third variable performance determination table 119c is referred to, but when referring to these, as described above, as an execution mode in which the reach development performance is executed, it is assumed that the expectation of winning the jackpot is low. The mode is not determined, but the mode with high expectation of winning the jackpot can be determined.
In this way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, while the reach development performance with high expectation of winning a jackpot is likely to be executed in the second half of the fluctuation performance (the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table C is referred to, the third fluctuation While the performance determination table 119c is being referred to), a preview performance suggesting execution of such a reach development performance is also likely to be executed.

(Fourth preview performance determination table 120d)
As shown in FIG. 56, according to the fourth preview performance determination table 120d, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is Mode 1, Mode 2, or Mode 3, the non-standard preview performance is Execution, execution of the first notice pattern, execution of the third notice pattern, execution of the fifth notice pattern, or execution of the ninth notice pattern is determined, and non-execution of the special pseudo notice performance is determined. .
In addition, when the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 10, mode 11, mode 22, or mode 23, regarding the normal preview performance, the execution of the second notice pattern, the execution of the third notice pattern, Execution of the fourth notice pattern, execution of the fifth notice pattern, execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, execution of the ninth notice pattern, or execution of the tenth notice pattern is determined, and a special notice pattern is executed. Regarding the pseudo preview performance, it is determined that it will not be executed.

In addition, when the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 16, mode 17, mode 28, or mode 29, regarding the normal preview performance, the execution of the second notice pattern, the execution of the third notice pattern, Execution of the fourth notice pattern, execution of the fifth notice pattern, execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, execution of the ninth notice pattern, or execution of the tenth notice pattern is determined, and a special notice pattern is executed. Execution of the pseudo preview performance is determined.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table D is referred to in the main control board 100 and the execution mode of the fluctuation performance is determined based on the fluctuation performance determination table 119 of the fourth fluctuation performance determination table 119d in the sub control board 300, , Aspect 4, Aspect 5, Aspect 6, Aspect 7, Aspect 8, Aspect 9, Aspect 12, Aspect 13, Aspect 14, Aspect 15, Aspect 18, Aspect 19, Aspect 20, Aspect 21, Aspect 24, Aspect 25, Aspect 26, aspect 27 is not determined (see FIG. 50). Therefore, the fourth preview performance determination table 120d includes information regarding whether or not the normal preview performance can be executed corresponding to the execution mode of these variable performances, the execution mode when executing the normal preview performance, and whether or not the special pseudo preview performance can be executed. Since these are not determined, it goes without saying that a preview performance corresponding to the execution of these variable performances will not be determined.

Here, if the determined execution mode of the variable production is a predetermined mode (mode 1, mode 2, etc.), in the first preview performance determination table 120a and the second preview performance determination table 120b, the episode provocation cut-in Although the preview performance for the ninth preview pattern in which the image is displayed is not determined (see FIGS. 53 and 54), the preview performance for this execution mode is determined in the fourth preview performance determination table 120d. (See Figure 56).
Furthermore, regarding the execution mode of the ninth preview pattern and the tenth preview pattern in which the episode cut-in image is displayed, the third preview performance determination table 120c is more suitable than the first preview performance determination table 120a and the second preview performance determination table 120b. (See FIGS. 53, 54, and 56).
That is, when the fourth preview performance determination table 120d is referred to, the reach with the highest expectation of winning the jackpot is compared to when the first preview performance determination table 120a or the second preview performance determination table 120b is referred to. The execution rate of preview performances that suggest the execution of development performances (reach development performances in which special development performance images are displayed) is high.

Here, the fourth preview performance determination table 120d is referred to because the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table D is referred to when determining the fluctuation pattern command in the main control board 100, and the execution mode of the fluctuation performance is determined. When referring to the fourth variable effect determination table 119d, as described above, as the execution mode in which the reach development effect is executed, Higher aspects can now be determined.
In this way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, while the reach development performance with the highest expectation of winning the jackpot is most likely to be executed in the second half of the fluctuation performance (the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table D is referred to, the fourth While the variable performance determination table 119d is being referred to), a preview performance suggesting execution of this reach development performance is also likely to be executed.

(Fifth preview performance determination table 120e)
As shown in FIG. 57, according to the fifth preview performance determination table 120e, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 1, the normal preview performance is not executed, and the first preview pattern is Either execution or execution of the third notice pattern is determined, and non-execution of the special pseudo notice performance is determined.
In addition, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 18 or mode 19, for the normal notice performance, the third notice pattern is executed, the fourth notice pattern is executed, and the fifth notice pattern is executed. , execution of the sixth notice pattern, or execution of the seventh notice pattern is determined, and non-execution of the special pseudo notice effect is determined.
In addition, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 20 or mode 21, for the normal notice performance, the third notice pattern is executed, the fourth notice pattern is executed, and the fifth notice pattern is executed. , execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, execution of the eighth notice pattern, or execution of the ninth notice pattern is determined, and non-execution of the special pseudo notice effect is determined.
In addition, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 22 or mode 23, the execution of the third notice pattern, the execution of the fourth notice pattern, and the execution of the fifth notice pattern are executed for the normal notice performance. , execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, execution of the ninth notice pattern, or execution of the tenth notice pattern is determined, and non-execution of the special pseudo notice effect is determined.

In addition, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 24 or mode 25, the execution of the third notice pattern, the execution of the fourth notice pattern, and the execution of the fifth notice pattern for the normal notice performance. , execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, or execution of the ninth notice pattern is determined, and execution of the special pseudo notice effect is determined.
In addition, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 26 or mode 27, for the normal preview performance, the third notice pattern is executed, the fourth notice pattern is executed, and the fifth notice pattern is executed. , execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, execution of the eighth notice pattern, or execution of the ninth notice pattern is determined, and execution of the special pseudo notice effect is determined.
In addition, if the determined execution mode of the variable performance is mode 28 or mode 29, the execution of the third notice pattern, the execution of the fourth notice pattern, and the execution of the fifth notice pattern for the normal notice performance. , execution of the sixth notice pattern, execution of the seventh notice pattern, execution of the ninth notice pattern, or execution of the tenth notice pattern is determined, and execution of the special pseudo notice effect is determined.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table E is referred to in the main control board 100 and the execution mode of the fluctuation performance is determined based on the fluctuation performance determination table 119 of the fifth fluctuation performance determination table 119e in the sub control board 300, , aspects 2 to 17 are not determined (see FIG. 51). Therefore, the fifth preview performance determination table 120e includes information regarding whether or not the normal preview performance can be executed corresponding to the execution mode of these variable performances, the execution mode when executing the normal preview performance, and whether or not the special pseudo preview performance can be executed. Since these are not determined, it goes without saying that a preview performance corresponding to the execution of these variable performances will not be determined.

Here, regarding the third preview pattern in which a pseudo-inciting cut-in image is displayed and the fourth preview pattern in which a pseudo-cut-in image is displayed, the 5. The preview effect determination table 120e is easier to determine (see FIGS. 53, 54, and 57).
That is, when the fifth preview performance determination table 120e is referred to, the preview performance that suggests the execution of the pseudo continuous performance is more effective than when the first preview performance determination table 120a or the second preview performance determination table 120b is referred to. The execution rate is high.

Further, the fifth preview performance determination table 120e is referred to here because the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table E is referred to when determining the fluctuation pattern command in the main control board 100, and also when determining the execution mode of the fluctuation performance. When referring to the fifth variable effect determination table 119e, as mentioned above, the reach pattern that is the execution mode of the first half of the variable effect is based on the winning pattern of the jackpot. Only reach patterns with high expectations can be determined.
In this way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the first half of the variation performance, while the reach pattern with high expectation of winning a jackpot is likely to be executed (the variation pattern table 114 of table E is referred to, the fifth variation While the performance determination table 119e is being referred to), a preview performance suggesting the execution of a pseudo continuous performance is also likely to be executed.

In addition, in the fifth variable performance determination table 119e, compared to other variable performance determination tables 119, the reach pattern C1 in which a pseudo-continuous performance in the normal mode with two temporary stops is executed, is faster than the reach pattern C1 of 25 seconds. The determination ratio of the reach pattern C2 in which the pseudo-continuous performance of the special mode is executed is high (see FIGS. 47 to 51). Then, when the reach pattern C2 is determined as the mode of the first half of the variable effect, execution of the special pseudo preview effect is always determined (see FIGS. 53 to 57), so the fifth variable effect determination table 119e is When it is referenced, the determination ratio of the special pseudo preview performance is also higher than when other variable performance determination tables 119 are referred to.
In this way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the first half of the variable performance, while the reach pattern with high expectations for winning a jackpot is likely to be executed, the special pseudo preview performance is also likely to be executed. There is.

(Summary of look-ahead production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a pre-read effect that gives a suggestion regarding the stored hold before executing the variable effect related to the hold stored in the hold storage area.
The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment is provided with a pending pre-read effect and an expectation-level suggested pre-read effect as types of pre-read effects that can be executed.
In addition, here, only the look-ahead effect based on the pending storage of the 1st special figure random number shall be explained, and the explanation about the look-ahead effect based on the hold memory of the 2nd special figure random number will be omitted.

(Summary of pending look-ahead performance)
The pending pre-reading effect indicates that a new pending memory will be performed and the pending display will be displayed in a special display format (for example, a circle with a color other than white or a predetermined character) that has a high expectation of winning the jackpot. When this is determined, the performance display device 21 performs a hold display in the determined special display mode. Further, if it is not determined that the hold display is to be displayed in a special display mode, the hold display is performed in a normal display mode (for example, a white circle mark, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 58, a first special figure random number reservation display area 52 is provided at the lower part of the display section 21a of the effect display device 21. Then, when the first special figure random number is stored on hold, a hold display is displayed in the hold display area 52 to indicate that the hold storage has been performed, and this hold display shows that the first special drawing random number is will be notified.
Specifically, at the leftmost part of the hold display area 52, a read hold display section 52a is provided that displays the read hold (that is, the hold that is subject to the variable display of the special symbol being executed). At the same time, on the right side of the read pending display section 52a, there are provided a first pending display section 52b, a second pending display section 52c, a third pending display section 52d, and a fourth pending display section 52e, which display the stored pending orders in the order in which they were stored. ing. The number of reserved first special symbols is indicated by four reservation display sections: a first reservation display section 52b, a second reservation display section 52c, a third reservation display section 52d, and a fourth reservation display section 52e. .

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100 is provided with the first reservation storage area for storing the first special figure random number, but the sub control board 300 Also stored in the sub-RAM 303 are the type of special symbol to be determined as a result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special symbol random number included in the above-mentioned advance determination command, information on the variable pattern command to be determined, and the mode of pending display. A first reservation storage area is provided in which information indicating the following information (hereinafter, this information is collectively referred to as reservation information) is stored.
The first reservation storage area provided in this sub-RAM 303 is composed of a total of four storage sections, a first storage section to a fourth storage section, and the first storage section corresponds to the first reservation display section 52b. Hereinafter, the second storage section to the fourth storage section correspond to the second reservation display section 52c to the fourth reservation display section 52e, respectively. When the hold information is stored in each storage unit, a hold display is displayed in the corresponding hold display unit.

For example, when the first special figure reservation number is "1", reservation information is stored in the first storage section, so a reservation display is performed in the first reservation display section 53a. Further, when the first special figure reservation number is "4", reservation information is stored in the first storage section to the fourth storage section, so the first reservation display section 53a, the second reservation display section 53b, A hold display is performed in the third hold display section 53c and the fourth hold display section 53d.
When the number of reserved first special symbols increases or decreases due to the reservation memory being read or a new reservation being stored, the number of reservations displayed in the reservation display section 53 described above also increases or decreases accordingly. It looks like this.

Further, when a variation pattern command is received, the suspension information stored in the first storage section is read out, the suspension information is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub-RAM 303, and a variation effect is started. In conjunction with this, a pending display for the read pending is performed in the read pending display section 52a.
Furthermore, the sub CPU 301 is able to grasp the number of first special symbols on hold by checking which storage section in the first holding storage area stores the holding information. For example, if no reservation information is stored in any of the storage units, it can be understood that the number of reserved special drawings is "0" in the first storage unit, and the reservation information is stored up to the second storage unit. In this case, it can be understood that the number of reserved first special drawings is "2".

Next, the determination of whether or not to execute the pending look-ahead effect will be explained.
Although not particularly shown, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 is provided with a pending prefetch effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the pending prefetch effect.
In the hold look-ahead effect determination table, information on the fluctuation pattern command and hold look-ahead effect random numbers obtained within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment) are associated with each other, and information on whether or not the hold look-ahead effect can be executed is determined. is determined.

When the sub-control board 300 receives the preliminary determination command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub-CPU 301 stores the information on the jackpot lottery result, special symbol type, and variation pattern command included in the preliminary determination command as described above. At the same time, a pending look-ahead effect random number of 1 is obtained from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). Then, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the pending prefetch performance based on the information on the variable pattern command stored in the storage unit, the acquired pending prefetch performance random number, and the pending prefetch performance determination table.
The sub CPU 301 stores the result of this determination (hold display in a special display mode, hold display in a normal display mode) as hold information in the storage unit in which the information included in the above-mentioned advance judgment command is stored. Store in the same storage unit.

(Summary of anticipation level suggestion pre-reading performance)
The expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance is a new reservation is stored when the first special figure reservation number is "2" or more, and a variable performance (hereinafter referred to as "the reservation") based on this newly stored reservation (hereinafter referred to as "the reservation"). , when a reach development effect is executed in a variable effect (hereinafter referred to as the "previous variable effect"), the variable effect is executed during the variable effect or from a variable effect based on a hold stored before the hold (hereinafter referred to as the "previous variable effect"). In the performance display device 21, a specific suggestion image indicating that the expectation level of winning the jackpot is high is displayed over the multiple variable performances.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 59(a) and 59(b), a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 during a variable performance that is being performed when the first special figure reservation number is "2". It is assumed that the first special figure random number is newly stored as pending. In addition, in the fluctuation performance based on this suspension (the relevant fluctuation performance), a fluctuation pattern command is determined to execute the reach development performance of pattern A with development, pattern B with development, or pattern C with development, and this It is assumed that it has been decided to perform the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance from the previous variation performance (hereinafter referred to as the 1st previous variation performance), which is one time before the fluctuation performance, with the suspension as the target.
Then, when the one-time previous variation performance is started, a look-ahead suggestion image (for example, , "Chance ZONE" icon image) is displayed, and this pre-reading suggestion image is displayed moving to the right (see FIGS. 59(c) to 59(e)). Then, a display is performed in which this pre-reading suggestion image stops at the center of the display section 21a (see FIG. 59(f)), and a pre-reading execution image indicating that the expectation level suggestion pre-reading effect is to be executed (for example, "Chance ZONE entry"). ” is displayed (see FIG. 59(g)), and then a specific suggestive image (for example, a band image with the words “Chance ZONE” attached) is displayed at the top of the display section 21a (see FIG. 59(g)). 59(h)). From then on, the specific suggestion image continues to be displayed (see FIGS. 59(i) to (j)) until a predetermined time in the variable performance (in this embodiment, the time when the reach display is performed).

Although not particularly shown, for example, if it is decided to execute an expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect from the fluctuating performance for the above-mentioned suspension, when the fluctuating performance starts, the above-mentioned After the pre-reading suggestion image is displayed, the pre-reading suggestion image is displayed moving and stopped at the center of the display section 21a, the above-mentioned specific suggestion image is displayed, and the specific suggestion image is displayed until a predetermined point in the fluctuating performance. continues to be displayed.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when it is not determined to execute the expectation level suggestion pre-reading performance for the above-mentioned hold, although the above-mentioned specific suggestion image is not displayed, the above-mentioned pre-reading execution is performed. An exciting effect in which an image is displayed can be executed.
Although not particularly shown, in this inciting effect, when the previous variation effect or the variation effect is started, a pre-reading suggestion image is displayed on the center left of the display section 21a and moves to the right, as described above. Although a moving display is performed, the prefetch suggestion image does not stop at the center of the display section 21a, but moves to the right of the center, and then disappears from the display section 21a.
This inciting performance is applied not only when a variation pattern command is determined in which a reach development performance is executed in the second half of the fluctuation performance, but also to a variation pattern in which a reach development performance other than the reach development performance (no development pattern, normal loss pattern) is executed. Execution can also be determined when a command is determined.

(Summary of the decision on anticipation level suggestion pre-reading performance and inciting performance)
Next, the determination of whether or not to execute the expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect and the inciting effect will be explained.
In the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 in this embodiment, an expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121 for determining whether to execute the expectation level suggestion pre-read performance and the inciting performance is stored for each variation pattern command. When the sub-CPU 301 of the sub-control board 300 receives the pre-judgment command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub-CPU 301 refers to the expectation level suggestion pre-reading effect determination table 121, and refers to the variation pattern command included in the received pre-judgment command. Based on this information, it is determined whether or not to perform the expectation level prediction prediction performance and the inciting performance.

As shown in FIGS. 60(a) and 60(b), the expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect determination table 121 includes the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table A, table C, table D, or table E on the main control board 100. The first expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121a is referred to when the table B is referenced in the main control board 100, and the second expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121b is referred to when the fluctuation pattern table 114 of table B is referred to in the main control board 100. It has a table.
Each expectation level suggestion lookahead performance determination table 121 includes the type of variation pattern command (execution mode of the latter half of the variation performance) and each lookahead performance random number obtained within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). In association with this, it is determined whether or not to perform the anticipation level suggestion pre-reading performance and the inciting performance.

When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the preliminary determination command, it obtains one of the expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination tables 121 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern table 114 that is being referred to by the main control board 100 at that time. , obtain a suggested prefetch performance random number of 1 from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). Then, the sub CPU 301 selects the expectation level suggestion pre-read performance, the inciting performance based on the acquired expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121, the information of the fluctuation pattern command included in the received advance judgment command, and the acquired suggestion pre-read performance random number. Decide whether or not to execute.

Hereinafter, the first expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121a and the second expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121b will be explained.
(First expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance determination table 121a)
As shown in FIG. 60(a), according to the first expectation level suggestion lookahead effect determination table 121a, the information on the result of the jackpot lottery included in the received advance determination command is a loss, and the advance determination command If the variation pattern command included in is one that executes a pattern other than a pattern with development (00H, 01H, 02H, 04H), pattern 1 in which the expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect is not executed and the inciting effect is not executed. , Pattern 2 in which the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance is not executed but the inciting performance is executed in the previous fluctuating performance, or Pattern 3 in which the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance is not executed but the inciting performance is executed in the relevant fluctuating performance. Either one is decided.
In addition, if the information on the result of the jackpot lottery included in the received advance determination command is a loss, and the fluctuation pattern command included in the advance determination command is pattern A with development, pattern B with development, or pattern C with development. If it is executed (03H, 05H, 06H, 07H, 08H, 09H, 0AH), the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance starts from pattern 1, pattern 2, pattern 3, and the relevant one-time previous variation performance. Either pattern 4, in which the expectation level suggestion pre-reading performance is started from the fluctuation performance, is determined.
In addition, the information on the result of the jackpot lottery included in the received advance determination command is a jackpot, and the variation pattern command included in the advance determination command is pattern A with development, pattern B with development, or pattern C with development. If the pattern is to be executed (A3H, A5H, A6H, A7H, A8H, A9H, AAH), then one of pattern 1, pattern 2, pattern 3, pattern 4, or pattern 5 is determined.

(Second expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance determination table 121b)
As shown in FIG. 60(b), according to the second expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121b, the information on the result of the jackpot lottery included in the received advance determination command is a loss, and the advance determination command If the variable pattern command included in is one for executing a pattern other than a pattern with evolution (00H, 01H, 02H, 04H), one of Pattern 1, Pattern 2, and Pattern 3 is determined.
In addition, the information on the result of the jackpot lottery included in the received advance determination command is a loss, and the variation pattern command included in the advance determination command is one in which development pattern A is executed (03H, 05H, 08H), either pattern 1, pattern 2, pattern 3, pattern 4, or pattern 5 is determined.
In addition, the information on the result of the jackpot lottery included in the received advance determination command is a loss, and the variation pattern command included in the advance determination command is one in which pattern B with development or pattern C with development is executed. (06H, 07H, 09H, 0AH), either pattern 1, pattern 2, or pattern 4 is determined.
Further, the information on the result of the jackpot lottery included in the received advance determination command is a jackpot, and the variation pattern command included in the advance determination command is one in which pattern A with development is executed (A3H, A5H, A8H), either pattern 1, pattern 2, pattern 3, pattern 4, or pattern 5 is determined.
In addition, the information on the result of the jackpot lottery included in the received advance determination command is a jackpot, and the variation pattern command included in the advance determination command is one in which pattern B with development or pattern C with development is executed. (A6H, A7H, A9H, AAH), either pattern 1, pattern 2, or pattern 4 is determined.

In addition, in FIGS. 60(a) and (b), the numbers shown in each area associated with the execution possibility of the fluctuation pattern command, expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect, and inciting effect indicate the suggestion assigned to the area. It shows the range of the look-ahead effect random number, that is, the selection ratio (decision ratio) of the area.
According to FIGS. 60(a) and (b), when the information on the result of the jackpot lottery included in the advance judgment command is a jackpot than when it is a loss, the execution rate of the anticipation level suggestion look-ahead effect is higher. In addition, the rate at which expectation level suggestion look-ahead performances are started from the relevant fluctuating performance (in other words, the rate at which expectation level suggestion look-ahead performances with a relatively short execution period are determined) is higher than the rate at which expectation level suggestion look-ahead performances are started from the relevant fluctuating performance. The rate at which expectation level suggestion look-ahead performances are started (that is, the rate at which expectation level suggestion look-ahead performances whose execution periods are relatively long are determined) is higher.
Therefore, when the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance is executed, the expectation level of winning the jackpot is higher than when the expectation level suggestion look ahead performance is not executed. In addition, if the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance is started from the previous fluctuating performance (if the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance is executed with a relatively long execution period), the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance is started from the relevant fluctuating performance. The expectation level of winning the jackpot is higher than when the game starts (when the expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect with a relatively short execution period is executed).

In addition, when the variation effect of pattern B with development or pattern C with development is executed, in the first expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect determination table 121a, there are cases where non-execution of the expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect is determined, or when the fluctuation effect concerned Although there are cases where it is decided to start an expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance from the performance (a case where an expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance with a relatively short execution period is executed), in the second expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance determination table 121b, It is definitely decided to execute the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance, and also the start of the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance from the previous fluctuation performance is decided (the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance with a relatively long execution period is executed). It has become so.
Furthermore, in the second expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121b, the determination ratio of execution of the inciting performance is higher than in the first expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121a.

That is, the case where the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined by the second expectation level suggestion look-ahead decision table 121b is better than the case where the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined by the first expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect decision table 121a. However, there is a high expectation that the expectation level suggesting look-ahead performance will be executed, and when the expectation level suggestion look ahead performance is executed, there is a high possibility that the expectation level of winning the jackpot will be high.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the execution of the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance or the inciting performance is performed when the first special figure pending number is "2" or more (that is, the first special figure random number is suspended and stored). (in the case where the first special figure random number is stored), it is determined when the first special figure random number is newly stored. Further, the second expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect determination table 121b is referred to when the variation pattern table 114 of table B is referred to when determining a variation pattern command in the main control board 100, and the first expectation The degree suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121a is referred to when determining a fluctuation pattern command in the main control board 100, the fluctuation pattern tables 114 other than table B (that is, table A, table C, table D, table E) is referenced.
As described above, when table B is referred to, the fluctuation time when the jackpot lottery ends up being a loss is likely to be longer than when the fluctuation pattern table 114 other than table B is referred to. It has become. Then, when table B is referred to, the special symbol is more likely to be displayed in a variable manner (performing a variable effect) than when a table other than table B is referred to, and during this period, the first special symbol random number is held and stored. As it becomes easier, the number of 1st special drawings on hold tends to increase.
In this way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, while table B is being referenced on the main control board 100, the number of reserved first special symbols is greater than while other than table B is being referenced. As a result, the above-mentioned expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance is easily executed, and the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance is also easily executed in a manner in which the expectation level of winning the jackpot is high.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation time is determined, and the variation is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern command used in the sub-control board 300 to determine the execution mode of the variation performance. A plurality of pattern tables 114 are provided. The variable pattern table 114 to be referred to is changed depending on the number of small winnings and variations in the normal gaming state. Furthermore, the determination ratio of variable pattern commands is different for each variable pattern table 114.
On the other hand, the sub-control board 300 is provided with a plurality of variable effect determination tables 119 for determining the execution mode of the variable effect, and depending on the variable pattern table 114 referenced in the main control board 100. , the variable effect determination table 119 to be referred to is switched. Furthermore, the types and determination ratios of the execution modes of the variable effects determined based on the variable pattern commands determined by the main control board 100 are different for each variable effect determination table 119.

Furthermore, the sub-control board 300 includes a preview performance determination table 120 for determining the execution mode of a preview performance that indicates the expectation level of winning a jackpot and the possibility of executing a predetermined performance in a variable performance, and a new memory. A plurality of expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance determination tables 121 are provided for determining whether or not to execute a look-ahead performance that makes suggestions regarding the stored hold from before execution of the variable performance related to the stored hold, and the main control board 100 Depending on the variation pattern table 114 referenced in the variable pattern table 114 (the variation production determination table 119 referenced in the sub-control board 300), the preview production decision table 120 and expectation level suggestion pre-read production decision table 121 to be referred to are switched. ing. In addition, the type and determination ratio of the execution mode of the preview performance that is determined based on the execution mode of the variable performance differs for each preview performance determination table 120, and the main control board The determination ratio of whether or not to execute the expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect determined based on the variation pattern command determined in step 100 is different.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the variation pattern command The determination tendency of the variation effect is different, and the determination tendency of the execution mode of the variation performance determined based on the variation pattern command is also different. Then, depending on this decision tendency, the execution mode of the preview performance and the decision tendency of whether or not to execute the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance will also differ.
That is, by making the determination tendency of the fluctuation pattern commands in the main control board 100 different as described above, for example, during the period in which the reach pattern in which the pseudo continuous performance is likely to be executed in the first half of the fluctuation performance, and in the second half of the fluctuation performance, It is possible to create a period in which a reach development performance with a high expectation of a jackpot is likely to be executed, a period in which a hold memorization is likely to be performed, etc. By varying the manner in which the preview performance is executed on the sub-control board 300 and the determination tendency of whether or not to execute the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance according to the above-mentioned decision tendency, for example, the reach of the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous performance is performed. During a period when a pattern is likely to be executed, a preview effect that suggests the execution of a pseudo-continuous effect is more likely to be executed, and during a period when a suspended memory is more likely to be performed, a look-ahead effect that suggests the level of expectation is made easier to be executed. It is possible to create the execution status of a preview performance or a look-ahead performance according to the decision tendency of the variable pattern command.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a specific preview performance or look-ahead performance is executed with an execution tendency that matches the execution tendency of the variable performance in each period described above. The performance that can be experienced changes, improving the performance effect and increasing the player's interest.

Next, control processing in the sub-control board 300 for executing various processing as described above will be explained.
First, the main processing of the sub control board 300 will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 61.
In step 2000, when the power is turned on, the main processing program is read from the sub-ROM 302, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub-RAM 303 is executed. Then, the process advances to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each performance random number (variable performance random number, normal preview performance random number, special pseudo preview performance random number, pending look-ahead performance random number, suggestion look-ahead performance random number), and from now on, interrupt The process of step 2001 is repeatedly executed until the process is completed. Here, each performance random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 300 will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 62.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined period (4 milliseconds). Upon generation of a clock pulse by this reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 62.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes updating processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process advances to the next step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is subtracted by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 300 is executed, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303, and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by command reception interrupt processing. Then, the process advances to the next step 2102.

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted according to the progress status of the variable effect being executed, etc., and receives operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the press operation detection sensor 9d. Determine whether or not has been input. If the production operation device 9 is accepting an operation when an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the press operation detection sensor 9d, an image indicating that the production operation device 9 has been operated is displayed. Commands are sent to the transmission buffer to be sent to various control boards such as a control board (not particularly shown), an audio control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). Store. Then, the process advances to the next step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, an audio control board, and an illumination control board. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 300 ends.

Next, of the command analysis process in step 2101 described above, the table information acquisition command reception process executed when the table information acquisition command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 63. As described above, the table information acquisition command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 1105 of the post-stop processing or step 1282 of the small winning game end processing, and then stored in the sub-control board by the output control processing of step 208. 300.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 stores the information of the variation pattern table 114, which is included in the received table information acquisition command and is referred to when determining a variation pattern in the main control board 100, in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. do. By referring to this information, the sub CPU 301 can grasp the variation pattern table 114 that will be referred to later in the main control board 100. Then, the table information acquisition command reception process ends.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation number command reception processing executed when the variation number command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 64. As described above, the variation number command is stored in step 805 of the special symbol variation start process in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 208.
In step 2300, sub CPU 301 stores information on the number of changes included in the received number of change command in a predetermined storage area of sub RAM 303. Then, the process advances to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 uses the information in the variation pattern table 114 that is referenced when determining a variation pattern in the main control board 100, which is stored in step 2200 described above, and the information on the number of variations stored in step 2300 described above. Based on this, the fluctuation pattern table 114 to be referred to in the main control board 100 at that point in time is determined. Then, the variable number command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis process in step 2101 described above, the preliminary determination command reception process that is executed when the preliminary determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 65. As described above, the preliminary determination command is stored in step 656 of the preliminary determination process in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 208.

In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 stores information on the jackpot lottery result, information on the type of special symbol, and information on the variable pattern command (reservation information) included in the received advance determination command into the first reservation storage area of the sub RAM 303. The information is stored in the corresponding storage section. Then, the process advances to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 obtains the pending prefetch effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the pending prefetch effect based on the pending prefetch effect determination table, the pending prefetch effect random number obtained in step 2401, and the information of the fluctuation pattern command included in the advance determination command. decide. Then, the process advances to the next step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 sets in the transmission buffer a pending pre-read effect execution command for displaying a pending display in a special display mode when it is decided to execute the pending pre-read effect determined in step 2402 described above. . On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the pending pre-read effect, a pending pre-read effect execution command for displaying the pending display in the normal display mode is set in the transmission buffer. The hold look-ahead effect execution command set here is sent to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the control board displays the hold in the hold display section corresponding to the newly stored hold in the display mode described above. Control will be executed to perform this. Then, the process advances to the next step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 obtains the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance determination table 121 corresponding to the variation pattern table 114 determined in step 2301 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 2405.
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 obtains the suggested prefetch effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 2406.

In step 2406, the sub CPU 301 uses the expectation level suggestion pre-read effect determination table 121 obtained in step 2404 described above, the suggested pre-read effect random number obtained in step 2405 described above, and the information of the fluctuation pattern command included in the advance judgment command. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect and whether or not to execute the inciting effect. Then, the process advances to the next step 2407.
In step 2407, when it is decided to execute the expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect in step 2406 described above, the sub CPU 301 executes a process at the determined start point (the start point of the previous variable effect, or the start of the variable effect). A suggestion look-ahead performance execution command for executing the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance from the point in time) to the time of reach display in the variable performance is set in the transmission buffer. In addition, when the execution of the inciting effect is determined in step 2406 described above, the sub CPU 301 executes the inciting effect at the determined execution time point (the start point of the previous variable effect or the start point of the variable effect). Set the excitement effect execution command to execute in the transmission buffer. The suggestion pre-reading effect execution command and the inciting effect execution command set here are sent to various control boards in step 2103 mentioned above, and the control boards are used to execute the expectation level suggestion pre-reading effect and inciting effect at the above-mentioned time point. Control will be executed. In addition, in the above-mentioned step 2406, when it is determined not to perform the expectation level suggestion pre-reading effect and not to perform the inciting effect, the sub CPU 301 does not perform any processing here. Then, the preliminary determination command reception process ends.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 66. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 904 of the variation pattern determination process in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 in the output control process of step 208.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 executes a reservation shift process to shift the reservation display of the corresponding reservation display section as the first special symbol reservation number stored in the first reservation storage area decreases by 1. Specifically, upon receiving the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 301 performs a shift process on each storage section of the first pending storage area. Here, the pending information stored in the first storage section is shifted to a predetermined processing storage section provided in the sub-RAM 303, and the information stored in the second to fourth storage sections is numbered by one. Shift to a smaller storage area. At the same time, the pending display will also be shifted.
In addition, in this embodiment, only the storage of reservation information related to the first special figure random number and the reservation shift process are explained, but the sub-RAM 303 has a second reservation memory for storing the second special figure random number. An area (first storage section to fourth storage section) is also provided, and in this second reservation storage area, reservation information related to the second special figure random number is stored in the same way as the first special figure random number. It has become. Further, the hold shift process is also performed in the same way as the hold storage of the first special figure random number.
Then, the process advances to the next step 2501.

In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 obtains the variation effect determination table 119 corresponding to the variation pattern table 114 determined in step 2301 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 2502.
In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 obtains the variable effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 2503.

In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of the variable effect based on the variable effect determination table 119 obtained in step 2501 described above, the variable effect random number obtained in step 2502 described above, and the received variation pattern command. Then, the process advances to the next step 2504.
In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 sets a variable effect execution command in the transmission buffer according to the determined variable effect mode. The variable effect execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and these control boards control the execution of the variable effect based on the received variable effect execution command. . Then, the process advances to the next step 2505.
In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 executes a preview performance determination process related to determining a preview performance. Then, the variable pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the preview effect determination process in step 2505 described above will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 67.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 obtains the preview effect determination table 120 corresponding to the variation pattern table 114 determined in step 2301 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 obtains the normal preview effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301, based on the preview performance determination table 120 acquired in step 2600 described above, the normal preview performance random number acquired in step 2601 described above, and the aspect of the variable performance determined in step 2503 described above, Decide whether or not to execute the normal preview performance and the execution mode. Then, the process advances to the next step 2603.
In step 2603, if execution of the normal preview effect is determined in step 2602 described above, the sub CPU 301 sets a normal preview effect execution command in the transmission buffer for executing the normal preview effect in the determined execution mode. do. The normal preview performance execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the control boards execute control for performing the normal preview performance according to the execution mode described above. Note that if it is determined in step 2602 above that the normal preview effect is not to be executed, the sub CPU 301 does not perform any processing here. Then, the process advances to the next step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 obtains the special pseudo preview performance random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process advances to the next step 2605.
In step 2605, the sub CPU 301 uses the preview effect determination table 120 obtained in step 2600 described above, the special pseudo preview effect random number obtained in step 2604 described above, and the aspect of the variable effect determined in step 2503 described above. , determines whether or not to execute the special pseudo preview effect. Then, the process advances to the next step 2606.

In step 2606, sub CPU 301 sets a special pseudo preview effect execution command for executing the special pseudo preview effect in the transmission buffer when execution of the special pseudo preview effect is determined in step 2605 described above. The special pseudo preview performance execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the control boards execute control for performing the special pseudo preview performance. Note that if it is determined in step 2605 that the special pseudo-notice effect is not to be executed, the sub CPU 301 does not perform any processing here. Then, the preview performance determination process ends.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the embodiment described above, the fluctuation pattern table 114 to be referred to is determined according to the number of fluctuations after the start of the normal gaming state or after the end of the small winning game (every 30 fluctuations). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the fluctuation pattern table 114 to be referred to may be determined depending on the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game.
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the variable pattern table 114 that is referred to after the end of the small winning game is different depending on the type of small winning symbol determined at the time of winning the small winning. When determining the fluctuation pattern table 114 to be referred to according to the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game, the fluctuation pattern to be referred to after the end of the special game is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot. The table 114 may be different.
In addition, even during the high-probability time-saving game state, the fluctuation pattern table is referenced depending on the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game or after the end of the small-win game based on the winning of the small-win during the high-probability time-saving game state. 114 may be determined. Also, in this case, the variable pattern table 114 that is referred to after the end of the small winning game may be different depending on the type of small winning symbol determined at the time of winning the small winning, or when winning the jackpot The variable pattern table 114 referred to after the end of the special game may be different depending on the type of jackpot symbol determined.
Even in this case, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

Further, in the normal preview performance in the above-described embodiment, one of the cut-in images from among a plurality of types of cut-in images (for example, a pseudo-inciting cut-in image, a story cut-in image, etc.) is displayed. However, it is not limited to this.
For example, multiple types of cut-in images may be displayed in one normal preview effect, or multiple types of cut-in images may be displayed during a variable effect, and the same or different cut-in images may be displayed. The display may be executed multiple times. Furthermore, it is also possible to determine whether or not to display each cut-in image, so that all cut-in images that have been determined to be displayed may be displayed.
Even in this case, for each preview effect determination table 120, for example, a predetermined cut-in image is more likely to be displayed, and other cut-in images are less likely to be displayed. The tendency of image determination can be set differently.
Even in this case, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

Further, as the preview performance in the above embodiment, a normal preview performance and a special pseudo preview performance that are executed in the first half of the variable performance are provided, but the execution timing and type of the preview performance are different from these. It is not limited.
For example, a predetermined preview effect may be executed at a predetermined timing in the latter half of the variable effect.
In addition, as a preview performance, a predetermined suggestion or notification is made by performing a predetermined operation (repeated press, long press, etc.) on the operation button 9b, and a button operation preview production, in which a role material production device that can be moved within a predetermined range is displayed in a predetermined manner. , a mission preview that indicates the expectation of winning a jackpot based on the execution results of a predetermined mission (for example, defeating an enemy within a predetermined time), and a countdown on a timer image that shows the passage of time. A timer preview effect is displayed and the remaining time on the timer image becomes 0, suggesting the execution of a predetermined effect, the predetermined image changes in stages, and the expectation level of winning a jackpot depending on the stage of change. It is also possible to provide a step-up preview effect or the like that suggests a step-up. Further, during the variable performance, the same type of preview performance or different types of preview performance may be executed multiple times.
Even in this case, for each preview performance determination table 120, there is a tendency for the determination of the provided preview performances, for example, a predetermined preview performance is likely to be executed, and other preview performances are difficult to be executed. Can be configured differently.
Even in this case, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, for each type of execution mode of the variable performance, it is determined whether or not the normal preview performance can be executed, the execution mode when the normal preview performance is executed, and whether or not the special pseudo preview performance can be executed. However, it is not limited to this.
For example, taking into account the results of the jackpot lottery (big hit, small win, loss) and the type of special symbols, the normal preview performance is determined for each jackpot lottery result, the type of special symbol, and the execution mode of the variable performance. It is also possible to determine whether or not the execution is possible, the mode of execution when the normal preview performance is executed, and whether the special pseudo preview performance is possible or not. For example, even when the execution mode of the same variable performance is determined, it may be set so that a predetermined preview performance is more likely to be executed in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss.
Even in this case, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect can be executed when a new reservation memory is performed when the first special symbol reservation number is "2" or more, but it is limited to this. It is not something that will be done. For example, even if a new reservation storage is performed when the first special figure reservation number is "1" or less, the expectation level suggestion pre-read performance may be executed. Further, even when the reach development effect is not executed, the expectation level suggestion look-ahead effect may be executed.
In addition, the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance in the above-described embodiment could be started in the previous fluctuation performance or the fluctuation performance, but the fluctuation performance executed two times before the fluctuation performance, the fluctuation performance in question It may be possible to start the variable performance performed three times before the performance.
Even in this case, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

Further, as the pre-read effects in the above-described embodiments, the pending pre-read effects and the expectation level suggestion pre-read effects were provided, but the types of pre-read effects are not limited to these.
For example, in the previous fluctuation performance or the fluctuation performance, a hold that changes the display mode of the hold display related to the hold or the hold display related to the hold stored after the hold to a display mode with a higher expectation of a jackpot. A look-ahead effect or the like may be provided.
Even in this case, it is possible to set different tendencies for determining whether or not to execute the pending change look-ahead effect for each preview effect determination table 120.
Further, the pre-read effect may be executed for the reserved storage of the second special figure random number.
Even in this case, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be achieved.
Note that the above-mentioned modifications can also be configured in combination with each other to the extent possible.

Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 806 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the determining means of the present invention. Furthermore, the main CPU 101 that executes the variation pattern determination process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect determination means of the present invention. Further, the preview performance and the expectation level suggestion pre-read performance in the above-described embodiments correspond to the suggestion performance of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of step 2406 and step 2602 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the suggestive effect determining means of the present invention. Further, the pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the main control board 100 in the embodiment described above corresponds to the main control means of the present invention. Furthermore, the sub-control board 300 in the embodiment described above corresponds to the main control means of the present invention. Further, the preview performance determination table 120 and the expectation level suggestion pre-read performance determination table 121 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the suggestion performance determination table of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 503 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the random number acquisition means of the present invention. Moreover, the jackpot random number in the above embodiment corresponds to the random number of the present invention. Further, the expectation level suggestion pre-read effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the pre-read effect of the present invention. Further, the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance that is started from the variation performance in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first aspect of the present invention. Further, the expectation level suggestion look-ahead performance that is started from the previous variation performance in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second aspect of the present invention.

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

Claims (3)

determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition;
a variable performance determining means for determining a mode of a variable performance to notify the result of the determination by the determining means;
Suggestion performance determining means for determining a mode of suggestion performance that is executable during the variable performance and makes a predetermined suggestion;
A gaming machine in which one of a plurality of gaming states is set,
Based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition, the tendency of the variable presentation determining means to determine the mode of the variable presentation is changed, and the tendency of the suggestive presentation determining means to determine the mode of the suggestive presentation is changed. It is set as follows.
A plurality of patterns are provided as trends in determining the mode of the variable performance during a predetermined gaming state,
During the predetermined gaming state, the pattern is changed in a predetermined order every time the predetermined change condition is satisfied, and after reaching the final pattern, the pattern is changed back to the first pattern. A gaming machine characterized by : a main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control means for controlling the performance executed as the game progresses,
The main control means includes a plurality of variation pattern tables in which variation patterns that can specify modes of the variation production are defined,
The sub-control means includes a plurality of suggestive effect determination tables that are provided corresponding to each of the variable pattern tables, and in which modes of the suggestive effect according to the variable patterns are determined,
The fluctuation effect determining means determines the fluctuation pattern by referring to any of the fluctuation pattern tables,
The suggestive performance determining means refers to any of the suggestive performance determination tables to determine the mode of the suggestive performance,
Each said fluctuation pattern table has a plurality of said fluctuation patterns defined therein, and the determination ratio of each said fluctuation pattern by said fluctuation effect determining means is set to be different for each said fluctuation pattern table;
Each of the suggestive performance determination tables defines a plurality of modes of the suggestive performance, and the ratio of determination of each of the suggestive performance modes by the suggestive performance determining means is set to be different for each of the suggestive performance determination tables. has been
Based on establishment of the predetermined change condition, the fluctuation pattern table referred to by the fluctuation performance determining means is changed, and the suggestive performance determination table referred to by the suggestive performance determining means is set to be changed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: comprising a random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number used by the determination means to determine whether or not to execute the special game based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
The suggestive effect can be executed before determining whether or not to execute the special game with respect to the random number, with the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means as a target, and execution of the special game is determined with respect to the random number. It includes a look-ahead effect that suggests the level of expectation.
The prefetch effect includes at least a first aspect and a second aspect having a longer execution period than the first aspect,
3. A setting according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the determination ratio of the second mode in the pre-reading performance by the suggestive performance determining means can be changed based on establishment of the predetermined change condition. gaming machines.

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