JP2017074084A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve taste of a game.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention produces a jackpot game state when a winning is determined by win/failure determination. When a specific winning type is won, time-shortening control is started in response to termination of a jackpot game state corresponding to the winning type. Especially, time-shortening control started in response to the termination of the jackpot game state corresponding to a first winning type, is terminated in response to establishment of a time-shortening termination condition 1. Further, in a case where "a special symbol high probability state" is not set when the time-shortening termination condition 1 is established, time-shortening control started in response to the termination of the jackpot game state corresponding to a second winning type, is terminated in response to establishment of the time-shortening termination condition 1, however, in a case where "the special symbol high probability state" is set when the time-shortening termination condition 1 is established, is not terminated in response to the establishment of the time-shortening termination condition 1, but terminated in response to the termination of "the special symbol high probability state".SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that starts auxiliary control in response to the end of a specific gaming state.

Conventionally, a gaming machine that starts auxiliary control in response to the end of a specific gaming state is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, when the jackpot lottery is won, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game (specific game state) is executed. In addition, when the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is “probability variation symbol”, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is high after the jackpot game ends is given. Furthermore, when the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is “ordinary symbol”, a short time state (auxiliary control) in which the hit probability of the common game is high after the jackpot game is finished is provided. The time-saving state is terminated according to the establishment of one of the conditions that a predetermined number of symbol variation games have been executed and that a big win lottery has been won.

JP 2010-119723 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a risk that the interest of the game is reduced.
In other words, in the conventional gaming machine, when the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times during the provision of the short time state, the short time state is terminated. Therefore, the opportunity for the short-time state to end is monotonous, and there is a risk that the interest of the game will decline.
The subject of this invention is improving the interest of a game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention determines a winning or a loss based on a game information acquisition means for acquiring game information and the game information acquired by the game information acquisition means. A winning determination means for performing a winning determination, a winning type determining means for performing a winning type determination for determining a winning type when the winning determination is determined by the winning determination, and a winning determination by the winning determination In addition, a specific gaming state control means for causing a specific gaming state corresponding to the winning type determined by the winning type determination, and auxiliary control is started in response to the end of the specific gaming state when a specific condition is satisfied An auxiliary control means for performing the determination, a low probability state in which the probability that the winning determination is determined by the winning determination is a first probability, and a probability that the winning determination is determined by the winning determination is higher than the first probability. A probability state setting means for setting one probability state among a plurality of probability states including a high probability state which is a second probability, and when the high probability state is set, the high probability state is terminated. Fall determination means for performing fall determination to determine whether or not to perform, the winning types include a first winning type and a second winning type, corresponding to the first winning type The auxiliary control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state is ended in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the auxiliary control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the second winning type If the high probability state is not set when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process is terminated according to the predetermined condition being satisfied, and the high probability state is set when the predetermined condition is satisfied. If the Not terminated in accordance with the standing, characterized in that it is terminated in response to the end of the high probability state.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the auxiliary control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the first winning type is ended in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition. On the other hand, the auxiliary control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the second winning type is in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition when the high probability state is not set when the predetermined condition is satisfied. If the high probability state is set when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process is not ended when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and is ended according to the end of the high probability state.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the auxiliary control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the second winning type is determined according to the probability state when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The timing at which the control is terminated can be varied.
In particular, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the auxiliary control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the first winning type is the predetermined condition regardless of the probability state when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is ended according to the establishment of. Therefore, when the high probability state is set when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the auxiliary control is terminated with the high probability state being set. For this reason, the gaming state after the predetermined condition is established becomes a gaming state in which a high probability state is set and the auxiliary control is stopped.
On the other hand, the auxiliary control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the second winning type is in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition when the high probability state is not set when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Is finished. For this reason, the gaming state after the predetermined condition is satisfied becomes a gaming state in which the high probability state is not set and the auxiliary control is stopped.
On the other hand, the auxiliary control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the second winning type is in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition when a high probability state is set when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Will not be terminated. For this reason, the gaming state after the predetermined condition is satisfied becomes a gaming state in which a high probability state is set and auxiliary control is being executed.
As described above, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, a plurality of gaming states in which at least one of the probability state and the execution state of the auxiliary control is different can be caused.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Here, the game information corresponds to start-up information (see Fig. 1 start information and special Fig. 2 start information) described later. The game information acquisition means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (steps S102 and S105) to be described later. The winning determination corresponds to the winning determination (step S119) described later. The winning determination means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S119) described later. The winning category corresponds to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot gaming state) described later. The winning category determination corresponds to a winning category determination (step S120) described later. The winning type determination means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S120) described later. The specific gaming state corresponds to a jackpot gaming state described later. The specific game state control means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S48) described later. The case where the specific condition is satisfied corresponds to a case where “big jackpot 1” to “big jackpot 5” described later is won. As the auxiliary control, a time reduction control to be described later is applicable. The auxiliary control means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (steps S118, S124, S231) described later. The low probability state corresponds to a “special figure low probability state” described later. The high probability state corresponds to a “special drawing high probability state” described later. The probability state setting means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (steps S118, S124, S231) described later. The fall determination (step S116) described later corresponds to the fall determination. The fall control means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S116) described later. As the first winning category, “big hit 1” and “big hit 4”, which will be described later, correspond. As the second winning category, “big hit 2”, “big hit 3” and “big hit 5”, which will be described later, correspond. As the predetermined condition, “short-time end condition 1” described later is applicable.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the invention comprises a specific information setting means for setting specific information when the second winning type is determined by the winning type determination in the gaming machine according to the first invention, The auxiliary control means determines whether or not to end the auxiliary control based on whether or not the specific information is set when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the specific information is set when the second winning type is determined by the winning type determination. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to end the auxiliary control based on whether or not the specific information is set.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the second invention, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not to end the auxiliary control.
Here, the specific information corresponds to a value “1” of a time-synchronization flag which will be described later.

  A gaming machine according to a third invention is the gaming machine according to the second invention, wherein the specific information setting means is configured to detect the specific game in response to arrival of the specific game state corresponding to the second winning type. Information is set, and the specific information is erased when it is determined by the fall determination that the high probability state is to be terminated.

In the gaming machine according to the third invention, the specific information is set according to the arrival at the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the second winning type, and according to the fact that it is determined to end the high probability state by the fall determination Specific information is deleted.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the third invention, it is possible to set and delete the specific information at an appropriate time.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of games.

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the kind (type) of winning in various lotteries. It is a figure which shows the game state which transfers after completion | finish of the alert display of the special symbol of the predetermined minimum continuation count. It is a flowchart which shows the initialization process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the main loop process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the serial communication reception interruption process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure random number memory process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change time setting process. It is a figure which shows the calculation method of a holding | maintenance offset value. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a time-short control management process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during an opening period. It is a flowchart which shows a process during an interval period. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round game. It is a flowchart which shows a process during an ending period. It is a flowchart which shows a game state designation | designated command transmission process. It is a figure which shows the gaming state which the gaming state designation | designated command transmitted at the transmission timing of a gaming state designation | designated command and each transmission timing designates. It is a flowchart which shows a usual random number memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual figure change waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during usual figure change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a usual figure stop. It is a flowchart which shows a game process per common figure. It is a flowchart which shows the main loop process which an effect control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the serial communication reception interruption process which an effect control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which an effect control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows a prize management effect management process. It is a flowchart which shows the production management process at the time of change. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot production management process. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal fluctuation display of an effect design.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1.

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2, and a door unit 4 disposed on the front side of the inner frame 3. Yes.
The inner frame 3 is formed in a rectangular shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. A game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the inner side of the inner frame 3.
The door unit 4 is formed in a substantially square door shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. Thereby, the door unit 4 can open and close the front side of the game board 10 attached to the inner frame 3. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed substantially at the center, a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a, a tray unit 5 disposed below the transparent plate 4a, and a tray. A firing handle 6 disposed on the side of the unit 5.
The transparent plate 4 a is formed in a flat plate shape using a transparent material such as resin or glass, and is disposed on the front side of the game board 10 attached to the inner frame 3. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game board 10 through the transparent plate 4a. The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. A sound extraction part 4c is provided at each corner on the upper side of the decoration part 4b. A sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is disposed inside each sound extraction unit 4c. Each sound extraction portion 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the sound output from the sound generator 22 passes.
In addition, a plurality of lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are disposed in the decorative portion 4b.

The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rental balls and prize balls), and an effect button 5b and a rotary selector 5c disposed on the front side of the saucer 5a.
The effect button 5b is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is disposed so as to protrude upward from the tray unit 5. The effect button 5b can be pressed by the player (pressed downward). Inside the saucer unit 5, a first operation detection switch 24 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a pressing operation of the effect button 5b is disposed. The first operation detection switch 24 outputs a first operation signal to the effect control circuit 300 (see FIG. 3) every time the effect button 5b is pressed.
The rotary selector 5c (so-called “jog dial”) is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is disposed so as to surround the effect button 5c. The rotary selector 5c can be rotated by a player (operation to rotate about a cylindrical axis). Inside the tray unit 5, a second operation detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the rotation operation of the rotary selector 5c is disposed. The second operation detection switch 25 outputs a second operation signal to the effect control circuit 300 every time the rotary selector 5c is rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, 60 [°]).

A lending operation unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 includes a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c. Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating information recorded on the prepaid card. When a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. When the ball lending button 7a is operated with the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 500, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the tray 5a. At this time, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card is updated according to the number of paid-out game balls, and the updated remaining frequency of the valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. Further, when the return button 7 b is operated in a state where the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains is inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500.
Here, the prepaid cart corresponds to, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a storage IC built-in medium, or the like.
The firing handle 6 can be rotated by the player. The firing handle 6 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the payout control circuit 400 (see FIG. 3) in response to the rotational operation.

(Configuration of game board 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 30 is formed on the front surface of the game board 10 in which game balls launched in response to the operation of the launch handle 6 flow down. In addition, a main image display device 31 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 30. The game area 30 has a left channel formed on the left side of the main image display device 31 and a right channel formed on the right side of the main image display device 31 as flow channels through which the game balls flow down. doing.
The main image display device 31 is composed of a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. Then, on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31, three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (see FIG. 35) in which the effect symbol z1 (see FIG. 35) is displayed, and the effect symbol z2 (see FIG. 35). The effect symbol display area a4 (see FIG. 35) can be configured. In addition, on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31, it is possible to configure the reserved symbol display areas b1 and b2 (see FIG. 35) in which the reserved symbol h (see FIG. 35) is displayed.
In each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the effect symbol z1. The effect symbols z1 displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are configured to include identification information (symbols) such as numbers, characters, symbols, characters, and the like. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z1 has a “numeric symbol” configured including numbers (any one of “1” to “8”).
In the effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the effect symbol z2. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z2 displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 includes a color bar.
In the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, the effect symbol z1 is scrolled in each effect symbol display area a1 to a3 (the type of effect symbol z1 displayed at the lottery result display position is sequentially changed). In the symbol display area a4, the type of the effect symbol z2 (the color represented by the color bar) is sequentially changed.
The stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one kind of effect symbol z1 is stopped at the lottery result display position of each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, and one kind of effect symbol display area a4 This is a display in which the effect design z2 is stopped (the color bar represents a predetermined color).
In the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is obtained by the combination of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the four areas a1 to a4. Is displayed.
In the holding symbol display area b1, a holding symbol h corresponding to the start information in the notification display (special symbol variation display and stop display) is displayed. On the other hand, the hold symbol display area b2 displays the hold symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display is held.

As shown in FIG. 2, a first sub image display device 32, a second sub image display device 33, and a third sub image display device 34 are disposed at a position on the front side of the main image display device 31.
Each of the sub image display devices 32, 33, and 34 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display, for example. Each of the sub image display devices 32, 33, and 34 has display screens 32a, 33a, and 34a capable of displaying effect images.
The first sub image display device 32 is disposed on the upper side of the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31. The first sub image display device 32 can be displaced to a plurality of positions including a first position (see FIG. 2) and a second position (not shown) below the first position. Has been. When the first sub-image display device 32 is disposed at the first position, the first sub-image display device 32 is disposed on the upper side of the display screen 31a as viewed from the front side, and does not cover the display screen 31a. On the other hand, when the first sub image display device 32 is disposed at the second position, the first sub image display device 32 is disposed in the display screen 31a as viewed from the front side and covers a predetermined area of the display screen 31a. The first sub image display device 32 is displaced by a motor 26a (see FIG. 3).

  The second sub image display device 33 is disposed on the lower side and the left side of the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31. The second sub-image display device 33 can be displaced to a plurality of positions including a first position (see FIG. 2) and a second position (not shown) above the first position. Has been. When the second sub-image display device 33 is disposed at the first position, the second sub-image display device 33 is disposed below the display screen 31a as viewed from the front side and does not cover the display screen 31a. On the other hand, when the second sub-image display device 33 is disposed at the second position, the second sub-image display device 33 is disposed in the display screen 31a as viewed from the front side and covers a predetermined area of the display screen 31a. The second sub image display device 33 is displaced and rotated by a motor 26b (see FIG. 3).

  The third sub image display device 34 is disposed below and to the right of the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31. The third sub-image display device 34 can be displaced to a plurality of positions including a first position (see FIG. 2) and a second position (not shown) above the first position. Has been. When the third sub-image display device 34 is disposed at the first position, the third sub-image display device 34 is disposed below the display screen 31a as viewed from the front side, and does not cover the display screen 31a. On the other hand, when the third sub image display device 34 is disposed at the second position, the third sub image display device 34 is disposed in the display screen 31a as viewed from the front side, and covers a predetermined area of the display screen 31a. The third sub image display device 34 is displaced and rotated by a motor 26c (see FIG. 3).

A start gate 41 is provided on the left side of the main image display device 31. The start gate 41 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The start gate 41 is provided with a normal start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). The normal start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 (see FIG. 3) in response to detection of the passage of the start gate 41 by the game ball. The main control circuit 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104. The start gate 41 can be passed by a game ball flowing down the left channel.
A first start port 51 is provided below the main image display device 31. The first start port 51 is a ball entrance that opens upward (so-called “nose”), and game balls can always be entered. A special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first start port 51. The special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first start port 51. The main control circuit 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101. The first start port 51 can enter a game ball flowing down the left channel and a game ball flowing down the right channel.

  A second start port 52 is provided below the first start port 51. The second start port 52 includes a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 52 and an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 52. A start opening / closing member 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) that can be displaced is provided. The start port opening / closing member 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second start port 52 is normally closed when the start port opening / closing member 52a is closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball, but when the normal symbol lottery is won, 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the second starting port 52. The main control circuit 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the detection signal input from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102. The second starting port 52 can enter a game ball flowing down the left channel and a game ball flowing down the right channel.

A first grand prize winning port 53 is provided below the second starting port 52. The first grand prize opening 53 has a closed state in which it is impossible to enter game balls into the first big prize opening 53 and an open state in which game balls can enter into the first big prize opening 53. The first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a (so-called “attacker”) that can be displaced is provided.
The first big prize opening / closing member 53a is opened and closed by a first big prize opening solenoid 65a (see FIG. 3). The first grand prize opening 53 is normally closed because the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is in a closed state, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. In this case, the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. In the first big winning opening 53, a first big winning ball detection sensor 103a (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The first big winning ball detection sensor 103 a outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first big winning hole 53. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 (see FIG. 3) to execute a payout operation in response to an input of a detection signal from the first big winning ball detection sensor 103a. The first grand prize opening 53 can enter a game ball flowing down the left channel and a game ball flowing down the right channel.

A second grand prize winning port 54 is provided on the right side of the first starting port 51. The second grand prize opening 54 has a closed state in which it is impossible to enter game balls into the second big prize opening 54 and an open state in which game balls can enter into the second big prize opening 54. The second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a (so-called “attacker”) that can be displaced is provided.
The second big prize opening / closing member 54a is opened and closed by a second big prize opening solenoid 65b (see FIG. 3). Normally, the second big prize opening 54 is in a closed state because the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a is closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In this case, the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a is opened, and a game ball can be entered.
A V region (not shown) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the second grand prize opening 54. Here, the V region is provided so that a part of the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 54 passes.
Further, in the second big prize opening 54, a second big prize ball detection sensor 103b (see FIG. 3) and a V prize ball detection sensor 105 (see FIG. 3) are arranged. The second big winning ball detection sensor 103b outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the second big winning port 54. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 (see FIG. 3) to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the second large winning ball detection sensor 103b.
The V winning ball detection sensor 105 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of the passage of the V region by the game ball. The main control circuit 200 sets a V winning flag, which will be described later, in response to an input of a detection signal from the V winning ball detection sensor 105. Here, at the second grand prize opening 54, the game ball detected by the V winning ball detection sensor 105 is further detected by the second big winning ball detection sensor 103b. The second grand prize winning port 54 can enter a game ball flowing down the right channel.
Below the first big winning opening 53 in the gaming area 30, an out opening 55 is provided for collecting gaming balls that have not won any of the winning openings. In the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the entrances 51, 52, 53, 54 and the gate 41.
A state display device 63 is provided on the right side of the first start port 51. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. In the status display device 63, the number of times that the display of the result of the first special symbol lottery is held (so-called “hold number”), the number of times that the display of the result of the second special symbol lottery is held, the normal symbol lottery The number of times the display of results is suspended, the type of jackpot gaming state (number of round games executed), and the like are displayed.

Below the status display device 63, there are provided a general diagram display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal chart display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a game per universal figure, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed.
The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numerals, symbols, and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed.
The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. The time when the display is stopped, the time when the stop display is started, and the result of the special symbol lottery indicated by the stopped display are the same.
Then, when the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes the “big hit symbol”, or the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 62 is “the jackpot symbol”. In this case, a jackpot gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, an effect control circuit 300, a payout control circuit 400, and a power supply circuit 600 that supplies power (electric power) to the control circuits 200, 300, 400, and the like. And.
Each of the control circuits 200, 300, and 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU that is stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) serving as a temporary storage area used for proceeding with processing based on a program.
The main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300, and the payout control circuit 400 are each mounted on separate boards.

The main control circuit 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, a first output port 251, a second output port 252, a third output port 253, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generator. A circuit 270.
The input port 240 outputs the detection signals input from the detection sensors 101, 102, 103 a, 103 b, 104, and 105 and the control command input from the payout control circuit 400 to the CPU 210.
The first output port 251 transmits a control signal to each of the display devices 60, 61, 62, 63 and each of the solenoids 64, 65a, 65b, and information on payout of prize balls of the pachinko machine 1 An error signal is transmitted to the hall computer (not shown). The second output port 252 transmits a control command to the effect control circuit 300. The third output port 253 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400 and transmits an external signal to the payout control circuit 400.

Each of the second output port 252 and the third output port 253 includes a transmission data register (not shown), a FIFO (First In First Out) buffer (not shown), and a transmission shift register (not shown). And have.
The transmission data register outputs a control command input based on a control command transmission process (step S23), which will be described later, to the FIFO buffer.
The FIFO buffer is composed of a plurality of registers, and can store a plurality of control commands. The FIFO buffer stores the control command input from the transmission data register and outputs the stored control command to the transmission shift register in the input order.
The transmission shift register performs parallel-serial conversion on the control command input from the FIFO buffer, and transmits it to the effect control circuit 300 or the payout control circuit 400 as serial data.

The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a determination table for executing various lotteries and various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control circuit 300.
The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control circuit 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters such as a random number counter related to games, flags for managing lottery results and game states, and the like.
In particular, the RAM 230 stores start information that is acquired in response to input of detection signals from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the universal start ball detection sensor 104. An area is provided. Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.
In the present embodiment, the start information acquired in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 start information”) is stored as the start information storage area. The special figure 1 start information storage area that can be used, and the start information acquired by the input of the detection signal from the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 start information") are stored. And a special figure 2 starting information storage area.
In the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) is set as an upper limit, respectively, and start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) Can be stored.

  The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) at a predetermined clock frequency (in this embodiment, 12 [MHz]), and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 updates the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260, so Is generated. In the present embodiment, the value of the loop counter of the hard random number generation circuit 270 is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s] / 12 [MHz] = 0.083 [μs]). Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.

Based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300 displays the effect image on each of the image display devices 31 to 34, turns on the lamp 21, outputs the effect sound by the sound generator 22, and each motor 26a. , 26b and 26c are controlled.
The effect control circuit 300 includes a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown), and a RAM (not shown). The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect, data necessary for the progress of the effect, and the like. The RAM of the effect control circuit 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control circuit 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 determines the content of the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200. Then, display control data, lamp control data, and sound control data are read out according to the effect program corresponding to the content of the determined effect, and control signals based on the read control data are sent to the image display devices 31 to 34, the lamps. 21 and the sound generator 22. Further, the motor control data is read according to the effect program related to the determined effect content, and the motors 26a, 26b, 26c are driven according to the read control data.

The payout control circuit 400 controls a game ball launching operation by the game ball launching device 423 based on a signal input from a launch volume (not shown) provided in the launch handle 6.
Specifically, the payout control circuit 400 is connected with a launch volume and game ball launcher 423. When the firing handle 6 is rotated, the firing volume outputs a signal corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the payout control circuit 400. Then, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball launching operation by the game ball launching device 423 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 30 with the strength according to the signal input from the launch volume.
Also, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200 and the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500.
Specifically, a connection board 410 is connected to the payout control circuit 400, and the ball rental button 7a, the return button 7b, the frequency display device 7c, and the CR unit 500 are connected to the connection board 410, respectively. .
The ball lending button 7 a transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. Then, when the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency required to pay out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card, The record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction signal instructing payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 via the connection board 410. Further, when the payout control circuit 400 receives the ball lending instruction signal, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.
The CR unit 500 transmits a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board 410 when the prepaid cart is inserted and when the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated. It transmits with respect to the frequency display apparatus 7c. When the frequency signal is received, the frequency display device 7c displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return button 7 b transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. When receiving the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

Further, the payout control circuit 400 transmits the external signal received from the main control circuit 200 to the external terminal board 430. Then, the external terminal board 430 transmits the external signal received from the payout control circuit 400 to the hall computer 700.
In the present embodiment, the external signal output (transmitted) from the main control circuit 200 is input to the hall computer 700 as it is via the payout control circuit 400 and the external terminal board 430.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the winning types (types) in various lotteries.
In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passage of the start gate 41 by a game ball as an opportunity. When a normal symbol lottery is won, a game is executed per universal symbol. In the usual game, the start port opening / closing member 52a is displaced from the closed state to the open state, so that a game ball can enter the second start port 52.
As shown in FIG. 4 (a), in this embodiment, one type of "per game" is set as the type of game per game that occurs when the normal symbol lottery is won.
If “winning per symbol” is selected, the normal symbol display device 60 performs control so that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as “per symbol per symbol”.
On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the general symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit gaming state, a round game in which the big winning opening / closing members 53a, 54a are displaced from the closed state to the opened state is executed, and the gaming balls can enter the big winning openings 53, 54.
As shown in FIG. 4B, in this embodiment, three types of jackpot gaming states that can be generated when the first special symbol lottery is won are set from “Big Jack 1” to “Big Jack 3”. ing. In addition, two types of jackpot game states that can be generated when the second special symbol lottery is won are set to “big jackpot 4” and “big jackpot 5”.
When the first special symbol lottery is won, the probability of selecting various types is set to 30% for “big hit 1”, 10% for “big hit 2”, and 60% for “big hit 3”. In addition, when the second special symbol lottery is won, the probability of selecting various types is set to 50% for “big hit 4” and 50% for “big hit 5”.

In the case where “big hit 1” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at “big hit 1 symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
For example, the “chance symbols” are arranged such that the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are “number symbols” indicating the same even number such as “2, 2, 2”, etc. The effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color.
When the “big hit 2” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 2 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
In the case of winning the “big hit 3”, the special figure 1 display device 61 controls the special symbol to stop and display at the “big hit 3 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
In the case of winning the “big hit 4”, the special figure 2 display device 62 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 4 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”.
In the case of winning the “big hit 5”, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbols to be stopped and displayed at the “big hit 5 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”.
The “bonus symbol” is, for example, that the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are aligned with “number symbols” indicating the same odd number such as “1, 1, 1”. The effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color.
On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of “missing”), the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 perform control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as “missing symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled so as to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbols”.
The “offset symbol” is, for example, an effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and a “numeric symbol” that is stopped and displayed in at least one area such as “1, 6, 9”. The number to be displayed is a combination different from the number indicated by the “numeric symbol” stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is white.

In the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 5”, the number of round games is set to 16 [times].
In each round game, one or more unit releases are executed. Here, the unit opening means an operation in which the special winning opening / closing member 53a, 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state.
In each round game, the number of game balls entered into the big winning openings 53 and 54 in the round game has reached the predetermined upper limit number (9 [balls] in this embodiment), and the final The unit is terminated when one of the conditions is satisfied, that is, when the unit release of the first time is completed (or a predetermined time has elapsed since the last unit release is completed).
In addition, each time the unit is released, the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 53, 54 in the round game has reached a predetermined upper limit, and the big prize opening opening / closing members 53a, 54a for the unit opening. Is completed (displaced to the closed state) when one of the longest open times set in advance has elapsed since the state of the open state.

In the present embodiment, as the types of round games, it is difficult to enter a winning round that makes it easy to enter game balls into the big winning openings 53 and 54, and it is difficult to enter game balls into the big winning openings 53 and 54. A difficult-to-win round is set.
In each easy winning round, one unit opening is executed. In each easy winning round, the longest opening time for each unit opening is set to the first predetermined time. Here, the first predetermined time is a time (in this embodiment, 30.0 [s]) that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the special winning openings 53 and 54.
In each winning difficulty round, unit opening is executed a plurality of times (3 [times] in this embodiment). In each winning difficulty round, the longest opening time for each unit opening is set to the second predetermined time. Here, the second predetermined time is shorter than the first predetermined time, and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the winning prize openings 53 and 54 (in this embodiment, 0.1 [s]). It has become.

In “Big Bonus 1”, a winning difficulty round is set as each round game of the third to tenth and sixteenth times, and an easy winning round is set as each round game of the first, second, and eleventh to fifteenth times. As a result, the number of real round games of “one jackpot” is 7 [times].
Here, the “substantial number of round games” refers to the number of easy winning rounds that are executed in the jackpot gaming state according to the type.
In the case of “big hit 1”, in each of the first, second, fourth to fifteenth round games (unit opening), the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state, In the round game (unit opening), the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state.
In “Big Bonus 2”, a winning difficulty round is set as each round game of 3 to 11 times, and an easy winning round is set as each round game of 1, 2, 12 to 16 times. As a result, the number of real round games of “one jackpot” is 7 [times].
In the case of “big hit 2”, in each of the first, second, fourth and fifteenth round games (unit opening), the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state, In the round game (unit opening), the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state.

In “big hit 3”, a difficult-to-win round is set as each round game of 3 to 15th, and an easy-to-win round is set as each round game of 1, 2, 16th. As a result, the number of real round games of “big hit 3” is 3 [times].
In the case of “big hit 3”, in each of the first, second, fourth and fifteenth round games (unit opening), the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state, In the round game (unit opening), the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state.
In “Big Bonus 4”, a winning difficulty round is set as each round game of the 4th to 14th times, and an easy winning round is set as each round game of the 1st, 3rd, 15th and 16th times. As a result, the number of real round games of “big hit 4” is 5 [times].
In the case of “big hit 4”, in each of the first, second, fourth to fifteenth round games (unit opening), the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state, In the round game (unit opening), the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state.
In “Big Bonus 5”, a winning difficulty round is set as each round game of the fourth to seventh times, and an easy winning round is set as each round game of the first to third and eighth to sixteenth times. As a result, the number of real round games of “big hit 5” is 12 [times].
In the case of “big hit 5”, in each of the first, second, fourth and fifteenth round games (unit opening), the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state, In the round game (unit opening), the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state.

The pachinko machine 1 has a “special figure low probability state” and a “special figure high probability state” as the gaming state relating to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery). . In the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter referred to as “low probability”) (for example, 1/320). On the other hand, in the “special drawing high probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a second probability (hereinafter, “high probability”) higher than the first probability (for example, 1/32). . The main control circuit 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery is synchronized with the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery.
The main control circuit 200, when the passing of the V area by the game ball is detected during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state (when the detection signal is input from the V winning ball detection sensor 105), In response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, a “special figure high probability state” is generated.
The “special figure high probability state” is terminated before the execution of the winning determination (step S119) based on the start information related to the falling lottery when winning the falling lottery described later. Or, if the “special figure high probability state” is determined to be “winning” based on the winning judgment executed during the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”, the special symbol for notifying the result of the winning judgment It ends before the start of the variable display of (design symbols z1, z2). When the “special figure high probability state” is ended, the “special figure low probability state” is generated.
On the other hand, when the passing of the V area by the game ball is not detected during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state (when no detection signal is input from the V winning ball detection sensor 105), the jackpot gaming state is terminated. Later, a “special figure low probability state” is caused.

In “big hit 1”, the easy winning round in which the second big winning opening / closing member 54a is displaced to the open state is not set. For this reason, in the “big hit 1”, the possibility that the passing of the V area by the game ball is detected during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state is low. Therefore, “big hit 1” becomes a type of jackpot gaming state (type of jackpot gaming state that does not change substantially) that is likely to cause a “special figure low probability state” after the jackpot gaming state ends. Yes.
On the other hand, in “big hit 2” to “big hit 5”, an easy winning round in which the second big winning opening / closing member 54a is displaced to the open state is set. For this reason, in “big hit 2” to “big hit 5”, there is a high possibility that the passing of the V region by the game ball is detected during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. Accordingly, “big jackpot 2” to “big jackpot 5” are the types of jackpot gaming states that are likely to cause the “special figure high probability state” after the jackpot gaming state is finished (the jackpot gaming state that is a substantial probability change). Type).

Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to execute time-shortening control as auxiliary control. The time reduction control is a control in which the time for executing the change display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “change time”) is shortened compared to when the control is not executed.
In the present embodiment, when the time reduction control is being executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved as compared with the case where the control is not being executed, and the number of times the start opening / closing member 52a is opened in the game per game Is increased, the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a in the game per game is extended, and the time for executing the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is shortened.
Accordingly, it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 52 during execution of the time-shortening control, and it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second start-up port 52 while the time-shortening control is stopped. Become.
Then, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 5”, the time reduction control is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state.
In the present embodiment, the time reduction control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state.
The time reduction control is continued until at least “time reduction end condition 1” is satisfied, unless a special symbol lottery is won.
The “short-time end condition 1” indicates that the number of special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) executed during execution of the short-time control is a predetermined minimum number of times (in this embodiment, 90 [times]). Has been reached.

That is, the time-saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to “big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 4” is ended (stopped) in response to the establishment of “short-time end condition 1”.
On the other hand, the time-short control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to “big jackpot 2”, “big jackpot 3” or “big jackpot 5” has the “special figure low probability state” when the “short-time end condition 1” is satisfied. If it has occurred, the process is terminated in response to the establishment of the “short time termination condition 1”. On the other hand, when the “special figure high probability state” is generated when the “short-time end condition 1” is established, it is continued (extended) until the “short-time end condition 2” is satisfied.
The “short time end condition 2” is that the “special figure high probability state” ends (the “special figure low probability state” occurs).

Specifically, in the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 5”, the time reduction control is started at the end of the big hit gaming state.
The time-saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” is the period from the start of the short-time control to the end of the special symbol notification display for the predetermined minimum number of times If the special symbol lottery executed during this period (hereinafter referred to as the “short-term control minimum duration”) is won (if it is determined “winning” due to the winning judgment), the result of the special symbol lottery is notified. It is ended at the end of the notification display of the special symbol (effect symbols z1, z2) (at the start of the jackpot gaming state).
On the other hand, the time reduction control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state relating to “big jackpot 1” to “big jackpot 5” is a notification display of a special symbol at least for the predetermined minimum number of times unless a special symbol lottery is won. It continues until the end.
That is, the time reduction control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state related to “big hit 1” or “big hit 4” is ended at the end of the special symbol notification display for the predetermined minimum number of continuations.
The time-saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to “Big jackpot 2”, “Big jackpot 3” or “Big jackpot 5” When the “state” has occurred, the process is terminated at the end of the notification display of the special symbol for the predetermined minimum number of continuations.
Here, when the special symbol low probability state is displayed at the end of the predetermined minimum number of times of continuous display, the “special figure low probability state” is generated, and the passage of the V area by the game ball is detected during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. This is the case when there is no lottery, or when the falling lottery executed during the minimum duration of the short-time control is won.
On the other hand, the time-saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to “Big jackpot 2”, “Big jackpot 3” or “Big jackpot 5” If `` high probability state '' has occurred, it will continue even after the display of the special symbol for the predetermined minimum number of continuations, and after that, it will win the falling lottery and win the special symbol lottery, Is terminated (stopped) in response to establishment of one of the above. In this case, the time reduction control is terminated together with the “special figure high probability state” before the start of the change display of the special symbol based on the winning falling lottery or the start information related to the winning jackpot lottery.
Here, when the special symbol high probability state has occurred at the end of the notification of the special symbol for the predetermined minimum number of times, it means that all the lotteries executed during the shortest control minimum duration will be lost. This is the case.
In the following description, the period excluding the time-shortening control minimum continuation period among the periods in which the time-shortening control is executed is particularly referred to as “time-shortening control extension period”. That is, of the period in which the time reduction control is executed, the period from the end of the notification display of the special symbol for the predetermined minimum number of continuous times (the end of the time reduction control minimum duration) to the end of the time reduction control is Extended period.

Next, the contents of the game executed on the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a gaming state that shifts after the display of the special symbol notification display for the predetermined minimum number of continuations.
In the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of game states with different game contents are defined. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, as the gaming state, “big hit gaming state”, “normal state”, “low-probability short-time state”, “latent state”, and “high-probability short-time state” Defined.
The “normal state” is a gaming state related to the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state” and the stoppage of the short-time control.
The “low-probability short-time state” is a gaming state related to the occurrence of the “special figure low-probability state” and the execution of the short-time control.
The “latent state” is a gaming state related to the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state” and the stoppage of the time reduction control.
The “highly accurate time-short state” is a gaming state related to the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state” and the execution of the time-shortened control.

When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, first, a “normal state” is generated. When the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “normal state” is won, the “normal state” is ended in response to the end of the notification display related to the special symbol lottery, and the “big hit gaming state” is generated. Is done.
Also, in response to the end of the “big hit gaming state”, a “low-probability short-time state” or a “high-probability short-time state” is generated. At this time, if the passage of the V area by the game ball is not detected during the occurrence of the “big hit gaming state”, the “low probability time short state” is caused. On the other hand, when the passage of the V region by the game ball is detected during the occurrence of the “big hit game state”, the “high-probability time-short state” is generated.
Here, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), when “big hit 2”, “big hit 3” and “big hit 5” are won, time synchronization is performed in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 at the end of the big hit gaming state. “1” is set as the value of the flag.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the number of special symbol notification displays executed during the occurrence of the “low-probability short-time state” (during the short-time control minimum duration) reaches the predetermined minimum duration, the predetermined minimum In response to the end of the notification display of the special symbol for the continuation number of times, the “low-accuracy short-time state” is ended and the “normal state” is generated.
When the number of special symbol notifications displayed during the occurrence of the “highly accurate time-short state” (during the time-shortening control minimum duration) reaches the predetermined minimum number of times, At the end of the notification display, it is determined whether or not “1” is set as the value of the time synchronization flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Then, when “1” is not set as the value of the time-shortening synchronization flag, the “high-precision time-short state” is ended in response to the end of the notification display of the special symbol of the predetermined minimum number of continuations. A “latent state” is created. On the other hand, when “1” is set as the value of the time-shortening synchronization flag, the “high-precision time-short state” is continued even after the notification display of the special symbol of the predetermined minimum continuation number is completed (time-shortening control). Extension period begins).
If you win a falling lottery executed during the occurrence of the “highly accurate time-short state” (during the short-time control extension period), the “highly accurate time-short state” will be terminated according to the winning of the falling lottery, A "state" is created.
When a falling lottery executed during the occurrence of the “latent state” is won, the “latent state” is terminated and the “normal state” is generated according to the winning of the falling lottery.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 and control commands transmitted / received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 will be described.
The main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 are connected to each other via a serial communication harness. Here, the transmission of information between the main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 is performed in only one direction from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, and the effect control circuit 300 transmits to the main control circuit 200. No information is sent.
Each control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 is composed of 1-byte preceding data indicating the type of the control command and 1-byte subsequent data indicating the content of the control command. Yes.
Then, the main control circuit 200 transmits a control command composed of preceding data and subsequent data to the effect control circuit 300 by serial communication. In the effect control circuit 300, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing.

In the pachinko machine 1, as control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, a second variation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, a game state designation A command, a hold number designation command, an opening designation command, a round start designation command, a round end designation command, an ending designation command, a V region passage designation command, a fall designation command, and the like are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating the type of stop symbol of the special symbol (effect symbol). The symbol type designation command designates “missing symbol” or “big hit p symbol” (any one of “one jackpot symbol” to “five jackpot symbol”) as the stop symbol. The symbol type designation command is transmitted when the special symbol variable display is started. In the present embodiment, symbols corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the symbol type designation command.
The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating the variation pattern type (variation pattern number) of the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol), respectively. In the present embodiment, each of the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern number, thereby specifying the variation time (variation pattern type) associated with the variation pattern number. specify. The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are each transmitted at the start of variation display of the special symbol.

The first variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a period from the start of variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2 to the start of reach display described later) in the variation display of the production symbols. “First variation pattern”) is designated.
In the present embodiment, m (plurality) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the first variation pattern, in which notification effects having different contents are associated with each other. The first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, “normal fluctuation” and “pseudo continuous fluctuation” are set as types of the first fluctuation pattern.
“Normal variation” refers to a type of the first variation pattern in which display that expects a jackpot gaming state to occur is not performed during variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
The “pseudo continuous variation” refers to a type of the first variation pattern in which “pseudo variation display” is performed two or more times during the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2.
In the “pseudo-variable display”, the normal display of the effect symbol z1 is performed in at least one of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4 is continued. After that, the temporary stop display of the effect design z1 is performed.
“Temporary stop display” is a display in which one type of effect symbol z1 is swung (or rotated) at the lottery result display position (the effect symbol z1 displayed at the lottery result display position is not changed, The effect design z1 is a display that repeats a predetermined movement).
“Normal fluctuation display” refers to a display in which the effect symbols z1 displayed at the lottery result display position are sequentially changed (replaced).
The “lottery result display position” refers to a position where the effect symbol z1 is stopped and displayed in each effect symbol display area a1 to a3.

The second variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as “second variation period”) of the second period (for example, a period from the start of reach display to the start of stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2). 2) ". Here, the second period is a period after the first period.
In the present embodiment, n (plural) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the second variation pattern, in which notification effects having different contents are associated with each other. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of the n types of second variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, “normal fluctuation” and “reach fluctuation” are set as types of the second fluctuation pattern.
“Normal variation” refers to a type of the second variation pattern in which display that expects a jackpot gaming state to occur during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is not performed.
“Reach variation” refers to the type of the second variation pattern in which reach display is performed during variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
"Reach display" means that the temporary display of the effect symbol z1 is performed in two or more of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4 is continued. The display design z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more areas is a display that is a combination included in the “big hit design” (for example, in the two or more display design display areas a1 to a3, “ State in which “numeric symbol” is temporarily displayed.
In the present embodiment, “normal reach” in which “reach effect” is not executed and “super reach” in which “reach effect” is executed are set as “reach fluctuation”.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a special symbol (effect symbol). The stop designation command is transmitted at the start of the special symbol stop display.
The gaming state designation command is a command for designating a gaming state (specifically, a gaming state offset value).
The “game state offset value” is information for designating a game state. In the present embodiment, “0” to “12” are set as the gaming state offset values. Specifically, as the gaming state offset value, the value of the short-time control flag, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, the value of the fall variation flag, and the value of the counter-rotation counter after the jackpot And numerical values (“0” to “12”) corresponding to each of the combinations.
The gaming state designation command designates one numerical value (gaming state offset value) from “0” to “12”.

The game state designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on or when the special figure game phase is changed.
The “special game phase” refers to a game phase (stage) executed based on a special symbol lottery. In the present embodiment, as the special figure game phase, a “special figure change waiting state”, a “special figure change state”, a “special figure stop symbol display state”, a “pre-big prize opening state”, and “ The “big prize opening opening control state”, the “big prize opening closing effective state”, and the “big winning opening open wait state” are set.
The “special figure change waiting state” is a phase from the end of the jackpot game state to the start of the special symbol change display. The “special-fluctuating state” is an aspect in which special symbols are being displayed. The “special symbol stop symbol display state” is a phase in which special symbols are stopped. The “pre-opening state for the big prize opening” is an aspect during the opening period in the jackpot gaming state. The “big prize opening opening control state” is an aspect during the round game in the jackpot game state. The “big winning opening closed effective state” is a situation during the interval period in the jackpot gaming state. The “big winning opening open end wait state” is a phase during the ending period in the jackpot gaming state.
Specifically, the game state designation command is used when the power is turned on, when the special symbol variation display starts, when the special symbol stop display starts, when the special symbol stop display ends, when the opening period starts, or when Is transmitted at the start of the game, at the end of the round game (at the start of the interval period), at the start of the ending period, at the end of the ending period, and the like.

The hold number designation command is a command for designating the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number). In this embodiment, the number-of-holds designation command indicates that the number of special figure hold (the number of special figure 1 hold or the number of special figure 2 hold) has increased by “1”, the number of special figure hold (the number of special figure hold 1 or figure 2). The number of reservations) is reduced by “1”, the number of special figure reservations (the number of special figure 1 or the number of special figure 2 reservations), etc. are designated.
The “special figure 1 hold number” refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. Further, the “special figure 2 hold number” refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held.
The number-of-holds designation command is used when power is turned on, when starting information (Special Figure 1 starting information or Special Figure 2 starting information) is stored, when a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) starts to be displayed. Sent. In this embodiment, the number-of-holds designation command corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is set.

The opening designation command is a command for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state (start of the opening period). The opening designation command designates the start of any one of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” (“big hit h”). The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot gaming state (at the start of the opening period).
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The round start designation command is transmitted at the start of the round game.
The round end designation command is a command for designating the end of the round game. The round end designation command is transmitted at the end of the round game.
The ending designation command is a command for designating the start of the ending period. The ending designation command is transmitted at the start of the ending period.
The V winning designation command is a command for designating that the passing of the V area of the second big winning opening 54 by the game ball is detected. The V winning designation command is transmitted when the game ball detects passage of the second large winning opening 54 through the V area.
The falling designation command is a command for designating that the falling lottery is won (the change display of the special symbol to be started is falling fluctuation). The fall specification command is transmitted at the start of the fall change.
“Fall change” refers to a change display or a stop display of a special symbol based on the start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) determined to have won the fall lottery.

The main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 are connected to each other via a harness for serial communication. Here, communication between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is performed in both directions. Each control command transmitted / received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is composed of 1-byte data.
The main control circuit 200 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400 by serial communication. In the payout control circuit 400, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing. Also, the payout control circuit 400 transmits a control command to the main control circuit 200 by serial communication. When receiving a control command from the payout control circuit 400, the main control circuit 200 generates a serial communication reception interrupt, and stores the data of the control command in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 by this interrupt processing.
In the pachinko machine 1, a prize ball number designation command or the like is set as a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400. The prize ball number designation command is a command for designating the number of prize balls to be paid out. In the present embodiment, the prize ball number designation command designates the payout of n (n = 1 to 15) prize balls. The award ball number designation command is transmitted when the game ball payout control circuit 400 executes a game ball payout operation related to payout of a prize ball.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, control commands transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200 include occurrence / release of payout errors, occurrence / release of full tank errors, occurrence / release of ball clogging errors, etc. Commands that specify each are set. Each control command is transmitted upon detection of occurrence / release of various errors.

(Processing executed by main control circuit 200)
Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 200 will be described.
First, the functions of the hardware configured in the main control circuit 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 receives the value of the loop counter every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (in this embodiment, every 0.083 [μs]). Is executed in a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535), and a hard random number update process is performed. Then, by the hard random number update process, each of the normal symbol lottery random number, the first special symbol lottery big hit random number, the second special symbol lottery big hit random number, and the falling lottery random number is updated. The hard random number update process is executed as a function of the hard random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.
Further, when power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the transmission shift register of the second output port 252 starts a control command transmission process for transmitting the control command stored in the FIFO buffer to the effect control circuit 300. To do. Further, the transmission shift register of the third output port 253 starts control command transmission processing for transmitting the control command stored in the FIFO buffer to the payout control circuit 400. Each control command transmission process is executed as a function of the output ports 252 and 253 (hardware), and is executed independently of a process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.

Next, a game control process executed by the CPU 210 of the main control circuit 200 based on a program (software) related to the progress of the game stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an initialization process executed by the main control circuit.
When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 210 starts the initialization process shown in FIG.
When the initialization process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S1.
In step S1, an initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2. In the initial setting process, the top address of the stack area is set in the stack pointer. Also, a vector type interrupt mode is set as the interrupt mode. Furthermore, a wait processing time at power-on is set, and measurement of the set wait processing time is started.
In step S2, a ram clear signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3. Here, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ram clear switch (not shown). The ram clear switch outputs a ram clear signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to being pressed.
In the ram clear signal reading process, the ram clear signal is read, and when the ram clear signal is input, the ram clear information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S3, it is determined whether or not the wait processing time set in step S1 has elapsed. If it is determined that the wait processing time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S4, and the wait processing time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not (No), the process of step S3 is repeated.
In step S4, a RAM access permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In the RAM access permission process, the RAM protect setting value in the work area of the RAM 230 is reset. As a result, access to the work area of the RAM 230 by the CPU 210 is permitted.

In step S5, it is determined whether or not the ram clear switch has been pressed. If it is determined that the ram clear switch has not been pressed (No), the process proceeds to step S6, where it is determined that the ram clear switch has been pressed. If yes (Yes), the process proceeds to step S14.
Here, in step S5, when the ram clear information is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the ram clear switch has been pressed. When the ram clear information is not stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the ram clear information is stored. It is determined that the switch is not pressed.
In step S6, it is determined whether or not the power shutdown occurrence information is valid. If it is determined that the power shutdown occurrence information is valid (Yes), the process proceeds to step S7, and the power shutdown occurrence information is not valid. (No), it transfers to step S14.
Here, in step S 6, when “1” is set as the value of the power shutoff occurrence information flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the power shutoff occurrence information is valid, and in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. When “0” is set as the value of the power shutdown occurrence information flag, it is determined that the power shutdown occurrence information is not valid.

In step S7, a checksum calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In the checksum calculation process, a checksum is calculated for the backup information.
Here, the backup information is information stored in all areas of the RAM 230 except for the power shutdown occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area in the work area (user work area including the use prohibition area and the stack area). Say.
In step S8, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S7 is normal. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (Yes), the process proceeds to step S9 and if it is determined that the checksum is not normal (No). In step S14, the process proceeds to step S14.
Here, in step S8, if the checksum calculated in step S7 matches the checksum value stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is normal, and in step S7. If the calculated checksum does not match the checksum stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is not normal.

In step S9, a power interruption occurrence information flag release process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10. In the power shutdown occurrence information flag release processing, “0” is set as the value of the power shutdown occurrence information flag in the power cutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S10, a state return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In the state recovery process, various values are set in the work area of the RAM 230 based on the backup information, and the gaming state when the occurrence of power interruption is detected is recovered.
Specifically, based on the backup information, various flags (time reduction control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous jackpot symbol flag, fall variation flag, gaming state check flag, special figure gaming phase flag, general figure gaming phase flag Etc.) is set in the area corresponding to the flag, and the values of various counters (such as the big hit rear rotation number counter) are set in the area corresponding to the counter.
As a result, based on the backup information, the information stored in the RAM 230 returns to the state immediately before the backup information is stored (immediately before the occurrence of power shutdown).
In step S11, an effect control return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In the effect return process, control commands for effect return (effect return designation command, power return phase designation command, gaming state designation command, etc.) are stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a control command for effect return is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
The “power return designation command” is a control command for designating the return of the effect.
The “power supply restoration phase designation command” is a control command for designating a special figure game phase in which the effect is restored (a special figure game phase when the occurrence of power interruption is detected).
In the effect control return process, first, the current special figure game phase is confirmed based on the value of the special figure game phase flag (numerical data) set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Then, a power return phase designation command for designating the confirmed special figure game phase is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Further, when the confirmed special figure game phase is “waiting for special figure change”, the game state offset value (any one of “0” to “12”) based on the current game state. Is calculated. Specifically, the value of the time reduction control flag, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, the value of the fall variation flag, and the number of rotations after the jackpot are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. The counter value is checked, and a gaming state offset value (any one of “0” to “12”) corresponding to the check result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command for designating the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
On the other hand, the confirmed special figure game phases are “Special figure changing state”, “Special figure stop symbol display state”, “Pre-opening state of the big prize opening”, “Pre-opening state of the big prize opening”, “Effective closing of the big prize opening In the case of “state” or “waiting state for end of big winning opening”, the value of the gaming state check flag (gaming state offset value) set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is confirmed, and the confirmed value (gaming state offset) A game state designation command for designating a value) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S12, a payout control start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In the payout control start process, a control command for starting payout of prize balls is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a control command for starting payout of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400.
In step S13, a CTC initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to a main loop process. In the CTC initial setting process, the CTC (counter / timer circuit), which is a peripheral device, is initialized.
Specifically, the CPU 210 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (4.0 [ms] in the present embodiment) in the CTC. Thus, in response to the next occurrence of the CTC interrupt, the CPU 210 can continue processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.
In step S14, a RAM clear process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15. In the RAM clear process, information stored in the RAM 230 (excluding the use-prohibited area) is erased (cleared). As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 230 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
In step S15, an initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In the initial setting process, initial setting of the RAM 230 is performed, for example, “0” is set as the value of the power cutoff occurrence information flag in the power cutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230.
Specifically, in the initial setting process, various flags (time reduction control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous jackpot symbol flag, fall variation flag, gaming state check flag, special figure gaming phase flag, A predetermined initial value is set as a value of a general game phase flag or the like, and a predetermined initial value is set as a value of various counters (a big hit rear rotation number counter or the like).
In the initial setting process, RAM clear control commands (RAM clear designation command, power restoration phase designation command, gaming state designation command, etc.) are stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a RAM clear control command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
The “RAM clear designation command” is a control command for designating RAM clear.
In the initial setting process, a power return phase designation command for designating the “special drawing fluctuation waiting state” is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Further, based on the current gaming state, a gaming state offset value (any one of “0” to “12”) is calculated. Specifically, the value of the time reduction control flag, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, the value of the fall variation flag, and the number of rotations after the jackpot are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. The counter value is checked, and a gaming state offset value (any one of “0” to “12”) corresponding to the check result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command for designating the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, main loop processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing main loop processing executed by the main control circuit.
When the initialization process shown in FIG. 6 ends, the CPU 210 starts the main loop process shown in FIG.
When the main loop process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S20.
In step S20, an interrupt prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting interrupts of other processes is set. This prohibits execution of serial communication reception interrupt processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like during the period in which the interrupt disabled state is set.
In step S21, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated. The initial value random number is a random number for updating (changing) an initial value and an end value of a soft random number (a jackpot symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, etc.) that is a random number generated in the program.
In other words, the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated within a range from a preset initial value to an end value. The initial value and end value of the loop counter are changed each time the random number value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and the end value set in the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

In step S22, a control command analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In the control command analysis process, the control command received from the payout control circuit 400 is analyzed.
In step S23, a control command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24. In the control command transmission process, the control command stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 is output to the transmission data register of the second output port 252 or the transmission data register of the third output port 253.
As a result, the control command input to the transmission data register is stored (stored) in the FIFO buffer. The control commands stored in the FIFO buffer are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 or the payout control circuit 400 in a predetermined order by the transmission shift register.
In step S24, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25. In the interrupt enable process, the interrupt disabled state is canceled. Thus, the period from the execution of the process according to step S24 to the execution of the process according to step S20 is an interrupt permission period during which execution of serial communication reception interrupt process, timer interrupt process, etc. is permitted.
In step S25, other random number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In other random number update processing, soft random numbers excluding jackpot symbol random numbers (variation pattern random numbers, etc.) are updated.

Next, serial communication reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing serial communication reception interrupt processing executed by the main control circuit.
When receiving a control command from the payout control circuit 400, the CPU 210 starts the serial communication reception interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process or the interrupt permission period of the timer interrupt process.
When the serial communication reception interrupt process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S30.
In step S30, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31. In the register saving process, the register value used during the execution of the main loop process or the timer interrupt process is saved in the save area of the RAM 230.

In step S31, it is determined whether or not data (control command) exists in the reception buffer of the input port 240. If it is determined that data exists in the reception buffer (Yes), the process proceeds to step S32, and the reception buffer. If it is determined that there is no data (No), the process proceeds to step S33.
In step S32, a received data storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33. In the reception data storage process, data (control command) existing in the reception buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S33, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S30 is restored. Then, after the register return process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process or timer interrupt process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by the main control circuit.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment). Then, in response to the generation of the interrupt request signal, the CPU 210 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process.
When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S40.
In step S40, register saving processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41. In the register saving process, all register values used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230, and an interrupt is permitted.
In step S41, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S42. The initial value random number update process in step S41 is the same process as the initial value random number update process in step S21.

In step S42, a soft random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S43. In the soft random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the jackpot symbol random number among the soft random numbers is updated.
In step S43, a switch check process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S44. In the switch check process, whether or not a detection signal is input from each of the detection sensors 101, 102, 103a, 103b, 104, and 105 at the input port 240 is checked. When detection signal input from any of the detection sensors 101, 102, 103 a, 103 b, 104, 105 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S44, a special figure random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S45. The special figure random number storage process will be described later.
In step S45, special figure variation waiting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S46. The special figure variation waiting process will be described later.
In step S46, the special figure changing process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S47. The special figure changing process will be described later.
In step S47, a special figure stopping process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S48. The special figure stopping process will be described later.
In step S48, a jackpot game process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S49. The jackpot game process will be described later.

In step S49, a regular random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S50. The usual random number storage process will be described later.
In step S50, a normal change waiting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S51. The processing for waiting for the usual map change will be described later.
In step S51, the process during normal map change is executed, and the process proceeds to step S52. The processing during normal map change will be described later.
In step S52, the normal map stop process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S53. The processing during normal stop will be described later.
In step S53, a game process per ordinary figure is executed, and the process proceeds to step S54. The game process per usual game will be described later.
In step S54, a prize ball payout process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S55. In the prize ball payout process, a prize ball payout operation is executed.
Specifically, in the prize ball payout process, the presence / absence of detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101, 102, 103a, 103b is determined based on the processing result of step S43. When a detection signal is input from each detection sensor 101, 102, 103 a, 103 b, a prize ball number designation command is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, the award ball number designation command is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 through the control command transmission process of step S23.
In the present embodiment, when a detection signal is input from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls of 3 [sphere], and the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 are provided. When a detection signal is input from the award, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls of 1 [sphere], and when a detection signal is input from the large winning ball detection sensors 103a and 103b, 5 is input. A prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls for [Ball] is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400.

In step S55, an external signal setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S56. In the external signal setting process, an external signal (external output signal) to be output to the hall computer 700 is set.
The “external signal” refers to a signal for outputting information indicating the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1 (information indicating the operation status of the pachinko machine 1).
In step S56, an external signal output process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S57. In the external signal output process, various external signals set in step S55 are output to the hall computer 700.
In step S57, port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S58. In the port output process, various control signals are sent to the general-purpose display device 60, the special figure 1 display device 61, the special figure 2 display device 62, the status display device 63, the start opening solenoid 64, the special winning opening solenoids 65a and 65b, and the like. Is output.
In step S58, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S40 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the special figure random number storage process in step S44 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special figure random number storage process.
When the special figure random number storage process is executed in step S44, as shown in FIG. 10, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, based on the processing result of step S43, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S101 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S103.
In step S101, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (value of the special figure 1 hold number counter) has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), step S102 is executed. If it is determined that the upper limit number has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S103.
Here, the “special figure 1 hold number” means the number of the notice display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. The special figure 1 holding number is counted by a special figure 1 holding number counter. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number is set to “4”.
In step S102, the special figure 1 random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S103. In the special figure 1 random number storage process, the jackpot random number of the first special symbol lottery, the falling lottery random number, the big hit symbol random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, etc. are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are specially selected. As FIG. 1 start information, it is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area of the RAM 230.
Further, a value obtained by adding “1” to the current value of the special figure 1 holding number counter is newly set as the value of the special figure 1 holding number counter.
Further, in the special figure 1 random number storing process, a pending number designation command for designating that the special figure 1 pending number has increased by "1" is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.

In step S103, based on the processing result of step S43, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected. If it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes) When the process proceeds to step S104 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S45).
In step S104, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter) has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has been reached (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S45).
Here, the “special figure 2 hold number” refers to the number of notification display (fluctuation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held. The special figure 2 hold number is counted by a special figure 2 hold number counter. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 2 holding number is set to “4”.
In step S105, the special figure 2 random number storage process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S45). In the special figure 2 random number storage process, the jackpot random number in the second special symbol lottery, the falling lottery random number, the big hit symbol random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, etc. are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are specially selected. 2 is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area of the RAM 230 as start information (game state).
Further, a value obtained by adding “1” to the current value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is newly set as the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter.
Further, in the special figure 2 random number storage process, a pending number designation command designating that the special figure 2 pending number has increased by "1" is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.

Next, the special figure variation waiting process in step S45 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation waiting process.
When the special figure variation waiting process is executed in step S45, as shown in FIG. 11, the process first proceeds to step S110.
In step S110, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S111, and it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is in progress. If yes (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S46).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when “1” is set as the value of the jackpot gaming state flag corresponding to any type of jackpot gaming state, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is occurring. When “0” is set as the value of the jackpot gaming state flag corresponding to all types of jackpot gaming state, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring.
In step S111, it is determined whether or not the variable symbol display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being executed. If it is determined that the special symbol variable symbol is not being executed (No), When the process proceeds to step S112 and it is determined that the special symbol variation display is being executed (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S46).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when the value corresponding to the “special figure changing state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag, it is determined that the special symbol change display is being executed. When a value corresponding to another special figure game phase is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag, it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being executed.

In step S112, it is determined whether or not a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped, and if it is determined that the special symbol is not stopped (No). When the process proceeds to step S113 and it is determined that the special symbol stop display is being executed (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S46).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when the value corresponding to the “special symbol stop symbol display state” is set as the value of the special symbol game phase flag, it is determined that the special symbol stop display is being executed. When a value corresponding to another special figure game phase is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag, it is determined that the special symbol stop display is not being executed.
In step S113, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S114, and the special figure hold number is set. Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S46).
Here, the “number of special figure hold” means the total number of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number.
In step S114, a variation determination flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S115. In the variation determination flag setting process, the value of the variation determination flag is set.
Specifically, in the variation determination flag setting process, first, the start information (the special figure 1 start information stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230 is stored. Alternatively, one start information is selected as the determination start information.
In this embodiment, the start determination for the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is given priority over the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area. (Fall determination, winning determination, winning type determination, etc.) are executed.
As a result, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is acquired first ( The stored special figure 2 start information is selected as determination start information.
On the other hand, when the special figure 2 start information is not stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area is first acquired (stored). The special figure 1 start information is selected as the determination start information.
In the variation determination flag setting process, it is next determined whether the selected determination start information is the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information. When it is determined that the selected determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, “1” is set as the value of the variation determination flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, “0” is set as the value of the variation determination flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Note that the value of the variation determination flag is maintained until the next variation determination flag setting process is executed.

In step S115, it is determined whether or not the “special figure high probability state” is occurring. If it is determined that the “special figure high probability state” is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S116. If it is determined that the “special figure high probability state” is not occurring (the “special figure low probability state” is occurring) (No), the process proceeds to step S119.
Here, when “1” is set as the value of the special figure high probability state flag in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the “special figure high probability state” is occurring, and the special figure high probability state is generated. When “0” is set as the value of the state flag, it is determined that the “special figure high probability state” is not occurring (the “special figure low probability state” is occurring).
In step S116, a falling lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S117. In the falling lottery process, a falling lottery is performed to determine whether or not to end the “special figure high probability state” (whether or not to cause the “special figure low probability state” to occur). To do.
Specifically, in the falling lottery process, the falling lottery random number included in the selected determination start information is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value of the falling lottery random number matches the winning value related to the falling lottery ( Fall judgment).
If the value of the falling lottery random number coincides with the winning value related to the falling lottery, the result of the falling lottery is determined to be “winning”, and the read value of the falling lottery random number is determined to be related to the falling lottery. If the values do not match, the result of the falling lottery is determined as “lost”.
The ROM 220 stores a falling lottery table in which winning values related to the falling lottery are registered. In the falling lottery table, the winning value related to the falling lottery is registered so that the probability of winning the falling lottery becomes a predetermined probability (in this embodiment, 1/500).
In the fall lottery process, the fall judgment is performed based on the fall lottery random value included in the determination start information and the fall lottery table. Thereby, the result of the falling lottery (“winning” or “losing”) is determined.

In step S117, it is determined whether or not the result of the falling lottery executed in step S116 is “winning”. If it is determined that the result of the falling lottery is “winning” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S118. If it is determined that the result of the falling lottery is “Lost” (No), the process proceeds to Step S119.
In step S118, game state update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S119. In the game state update process, the game state is updated.
Specifically, in the game state update process, first, “0” is set as the value of the special figure high probability state flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In the game state update process, it is next determined whether or not “1” is set as the value of the time reduction control flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
If it is determined that “1” is set as the value of the time reduction control flag in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, it is further determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”.
When it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (when the time reduction control extension period is in progress), “0” is set as the value of the time reduction control flag in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, Stops the short-time control.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (when the time reduction control is in the minimum duration period), the gaming state (the state where the time reduction control is being executed) is maintained.
As a result, when the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (when the time reduction control extension period is in progress), the time reduction control is stopped in synchronization with the end of the “special figure high probability state”. On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is equal to or greater than “1” (when the time reduction control is in the minimum duration period), the “special figure high probability state” ends, but the time reduction control is continued.
On the other hand, when it is determined that “0” is set as the value of the time reduction control flag, the gaming state (state where the time reduction control is stopped) is maintained.
In the game state update process, next, “1” is set as the value of the fall fluctuation flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, the fall specification command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the fall designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.
In the game state update process, next, “0” is set as the value of the time synchronization flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S119, a winning determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S120. In the winning determination process, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined.
Specifically, in the winning determination process, the jackpot random number included in the determination start information is read, and it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number matches the winning value related to the special symbol lottery (winning determination).
If the value of the read jackpot random number matches the winning value related to the special symbol lottery, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined as “winning” (“big hit”), and the value of the read jackpot random number is When the winning value related to the special symbol lottery is not coincident, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined as “losing” (“missing”).
The ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which a winning value related to the special symbol lottery is registered. In addition, as the special symbol lottery table, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the “special symbol high probability state” and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the “special symbol high probability state” are stored.
In the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the “special symbol low probability state”, the winning value related to the special symbol lottery is registered so that the probability of winning the special symbol lottery becomes the first probability (for example, 1/320). ing. On the other hand, in the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the “special symbol high probability state”, the special symbol is selected such that the probability of winning the special symbol lottery is a second probability (eg, 1/32) higher than the first probability. The winning value related to the lottery is registered.
In the winning determination process, the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information and the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state (“special figure low probability state” or “special figure high probability state”) Based on this, the winning judgment is performed. As a result, the result of the special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) is determined.
Here, when “1” is set as the value of the special figure high probability state flag in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the winning determination is performed using the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the “special figure high probability state”. If the value of the special figure high probability state flag is set to “0”, the winning determination is executed using the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the “special figure low probability state”.

In step S120, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S121. In the stop symbol setting process, the type of the special symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is set based on the processing result of step S119.
Specifically, in the stop symbol setting process, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is “winning” by the winning determination, the type of the jackpot symbol (Winning type) is determined (winning type determination).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is “Lost” by the winning determination, “Out of symbol” is determined as the stop symbol type.
The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol determination table in which the correspondence between the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the type of the jackpot symbol (“one jackpot symbol” to “5 jackpot symbol”) is registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol determination table, a first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored.
In the first jackpot symbol determination table, “one jackpot symbol” to “three jackpot symbols” are registered (“4 jackpot symbols” and “5 jackpot symbols” are not registered). In the first jackpot symbol determination table, the selection probability of “one jackpot symbol” is set to 30%, the selection probability of “two jackpot symbols” is set to 10%, and the selection probability of “three jackpot symbols” is set to 60%. .
In the second jackpot symbol determination table, “four jackpot symbols” and “five jackpot symbols” are registered (“one jackpot symbol” to “three jackpot symbols” are not registered). In the second jackpot symbol determination table, the selection probability of “5 jackpot symbols” is set to 50%, and the selection probability of “6 jackpot symbols” is set to 50%.

In the winning type determination, if the determination start information is special figure 1 start information, the type of jackpot symbol (“” is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information and the first jackpot symbol determination table. 1 jackpot symbol "to" 3 jackpot symbols ") are determined.
On the other hand, if the determination start information is special figure 2 start information, the type of jackpot symbol (“4 jackpots” is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information and the second jackpot symbol determination table. Or “5 jackpots”).
In the stop symbol setting process, a stop symbol related to the determined type is set as the stop symbol. In addition, a symbol type designation command (“big jack p symbol designation” or “offset symbol designation”) that designates the determined stop symbol type is stored in the port output request buffer. Thus, the symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.

In step S121, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S122. The variable time setting process will be described later.
In step S122, a game state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S123. The gaming state designation command transmission process will be described later.
In step S123, a game state check flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S124. In the gaming state check flag setting process, the value of the gaming state check flag is set.
Specifically, in the gaming state check flag setting process, a gaming state offset value correction process (step S122) included in the gaming state designation command transmission process as a value of the gaming state check flag (numerical data) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 ( The gaming state offset value (any one of “0” to “12”) calculated in step S242) is set.
Thereby, information (gaming state offset value) designating the gaming state at the time of execution of the winning determination based on the determination start information is stored as the value of the gaming state check flag.

In step S124, game state update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S125. In the game state update process, the game state is updated.
Specifically, in the game state update process, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning determination executed in step S119 is “winning” (whether or not the winning type is “hit”) (hereinafter, “first” Determination).
If it is determined by the first determination that the result of the winning determination is “winning”, the current gaming state (“special figure high probability state” or “special figure low probability state”) is further determined (hereinafter, ("Second determination").
Then, if it is determined by the second determination that the current gaming state is the “special figure high probability state”, the “special figure high probability state” is terminated, and the “special figure low probability state” is generated. . Specifically, “0” is set as the value of the special figure high probability state flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. In the predetermined area of the RAM 230, “0” is set as the value of the time reduction synchronization flag.
On the other hand, if it is determined by the second determination that the current gaming state is the “special figure low probability state”, the current gaming state (“special figure low probability state”) is maintained.
Further, when it is determined by the first determination that the result of the winning determination is “winning”, it is further determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed (hereinafter referred to as “third determination”). To do.
If it is determined by the third determination that the time reduction control is being executed, it is further determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (hereinafter referred to as “fourth determination”). To do.
If it is determined by the fourth determination that the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (in the case of the time reduction control extension period), “0” is set as the value of the time reduction control flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Set and stop the short-time control.
On the other hand, when it is determined by the fourth determination that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (when the time reduction control is in the minimum duration), the state where the time reduction control is being executed is maintained.
On the other hand, when it is determined by the third determination that the time reduction control is not being executed (time reduction control is stopped), the state where the time reduction control is stopped is maintained.
On the other hand, if it is determined by the first determination that the result of the winning determination is “losing”, the current gaming state (“special figure high probability state” or “special figure low probability state”) is maintained, The current execution status of time-shortening control (running or stopped) is maintained.
As described above, when the result of the winning determination is “winning” and the current gaming state is “special figure high probability state”, the “special figure high probability state” is terminated and “special figure low probability” A "probability state" is created. At this time, if the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (in the case of the time reduction control extension period), the time reduction control is stopped in synchronization with the end of the “special figure high probability state”.

In step S125, a variable display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S46). In the variation display start process, the variation display of the special symbol is started.
Specifically, in the variable display start process, the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started to be displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, and at step S121. Measurement of the variation time set in the special figure variation time timer in the variation pattern selection process (step S134) included in the variation time setting process is started.
Further, the determination start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 is erased, and the determination start information is stored in the changing start information storage area of the RAM 230.
When the first special symbol variation display is started, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current special figure 1 holding number counter value is newly set as the special figure 1 holding number counter value. On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current value of the special figure 2 holding number counter is newly set as the value of the special figure 2 holding number counter.
Also, a value obtained by adding “1” to the current value of the big hit rear rotation number counter is newly set as the value of the big hit rear rotation number counter.
Further, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the “special figure changing state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag. As a result, the special figure game phase is updated from the “special figure fluctuation waiting state” to the “special figure fluctuation state”.

Next, the variable time setting process in step S121 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the variation time setting process. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a calculation method of the hold offset value.
When the variable time setting process is executed in step S121, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the process proceeds to step S130.
In step S130, a determination value calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S131. In the determination value calculation process, a determination value is calculated.
Here, the “determination value” is a variable used for determining a hold offset value to be described later.
Specifically, in the determination value calculation process, first, the value of the time reduction control flag, the value of the fall fluctuation flag, and the value of the fluctuation determination flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 are confirmed.
Then, an intermediate calculation value that is a logical sum of the value of the time-shortening control flag and the value of the fall fluctuation flag is calculated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, when at least one of the value of the time reduction control flag and the value of the fall fluctuation flag is “1”, “1” is calculated as the intermediate calculation value. The On the other hand, when both the value of the short time control flag and the value of the falling fluctuation flag are “0”, “0” is calculated as the intermediate calculation value.
Next, a determination value that is an exclusive OR of the intermediate calculation value and the value of the variation determination flag is calculated. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 13B, when only one of the intermediate calculation value and the value of the variation determination flag is “1”, “1” is calculated as the determination value. On the other hand, when both the intermediate calculation value and the variation determination flag value are “0”, and when both the intermediate calculation value and the variation determination flag value are “1”, the determination value is “0”. Is calculated.

As a result, when the current gaming state is stopping the short-time control, the started variation display is the fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 1 variation, the determination value is “1”. Is set.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the stop of the short-time control, the started variation display is the fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 2 variation, “0” is set as the determination value. Is set.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the stop of the short-time control, the started variation display is not a fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 1 variation, “0” is set as the determination value. Is done.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is stopping the time-saving control, the started variation display is not a fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 2 variation, “1” is set as the determination value. Is done.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time-shortening control, the started variation display is the fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 1 variation, “1” is set as the determination value. Is set.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time-shortening control, the started variation display is the fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 2 variation, “0” is set as the determination value. Is set.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time-shortening control, the started variation display is not a fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 1 variation, “1” is set as the determination value. Is done.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time-shortening control, the started variation display is not a fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 2 variation, “0” is set as the determination value. Is done.

In step S131, a hold offset value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S132. In the hold offset value setting process, “4” is set as the hold offset value in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Here, the “hold offset value” is a variable used for selection of a variation pattern determination table described later.
In step S132, it is determined whether or not the value of the determination value calculated in step S130 is “0”. If it is determined that the calculated determination value is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S133. If the calculated determination value is not “0” (the calculated determination value is “1”) (No), the process proceeds to step S134.
In step S133, a hold offset value correction process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S134. In the hold offset value correction process, the hold offset value (“4”) set in step S131 is corrected (overwritten).
Specifically, in the hold offset value correction process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation determination flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is “0”.
When it is determined that the value of the fluctuation determination flag is “0” (when the fluctuation display to be started is special figure 1 fluctuation), a step is performed based on the current special figure 1 holding number counter value. The hold offset value set in S131 is corrected. At this time, if the current special figure 1 hold number counter value is “1”, the hold offset value is set to “0”, and the current special figure 1 hold number counter value is “2”. In this case, “1” is set as the hold offset value, and when the current special figure 1 hold number counter value is “3”, “2” is set as the hold offset value. When the value of the one hold number counter is “4”, “3” is set as the hold offset value.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the fluctuation determination flag is “1” (when the fluctuation display to be started is the special figure 2 fluctuation), the step is performed based on the current special figure 2 hold number counter value. The hold offset value set in S131 is corrected. At this time, if the current special figure 2 hold number counter value is “1”, the hold offset value is set to “0”, and the current special figure 2 hold number counter value is “2”. In this case, “1” is set as the hold offset value, and when the current special figure 2 hold number counter value is “3”, “2” is set as the hold offset value. When the value of the 2-hold number counter is “4”, “3” is set as the hold offset value.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, when the current gaming state is stopping the short-time control, the starting variation display is a falling variation, and the starting variation display is a special figure 1 variation. “4” is set as the hold offset value.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the stop of the short-time control, the started fluctuation display is a fall fluctuation, and the started fluctuation display is a special figure 2 fluctuation, the special offset 2 is used as the hold offset value. A value ("0" to "3") corresponding to the number of holds is set.
On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the stop of the short-time control, the starting fluctuation display is not a fall fluctuation, and the starting fluctuation display is a special figure 1 fluctuation, the special figure 1 hold is used as a holding offset value A value ("0" to "3") corresponding to the number is set.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the stop of the short-time control, the started variation display is not a fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 2 variation, “4” is set as the hold offset value. Is set.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time-shortening control, the started variation display is the fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 1 variation, the reserved offset value is “4”. Is set.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time reduction control, the started variation display is the fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 2 fluctuation, the special offset 2 as the reserved offset value. A value ("0" to "3") corresponding to the number of holds is set.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time-shortening control, the started variation display is not a fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 1 variation, “4” is set as the hold offset value. Is set.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time-shortening control, the started variation display is not a fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 2 fluctuation, the special figure 2 hold is used as the hold offset value. A value ("0" to "3") corresponding to the number is set.

In step S134, a variation pattern selection process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S122). In the variation pattern selection process, a variation pattern for variation display of a special symbol is selected.
Specifically, in the variation pattern selection process, first, a table group number for designating a table group is determined.
Here, the “table group” is a set (group) of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables.
In the present embodiment, (1) special symbol lottery result (winning determination result), (2) special figure high probability state flag value, (3) short-time control flag value, and (4) variation determination flag A table group corresponding to each combination of values is set.
Each table group belongs to a variation pattern determination table (a first variation pattern determination table and a second variation pattern determination table) corresponding to each reserved offset value (“0” to “4”).

In each second variation pattern determination table belonging to each table group corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol lottery is “winning”, only “reach variation” is registered as the type of the second variation pattern. On the other hand, “normal fluctuation” and “reach fluctuation” are registered as types of the second fluctuation pattern in each second fluctuation pattern determination table belonging to each table group corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol lottery is “losing”. Has been.
In the variation pattern determination table belonging to the table group corresponding to the case where the value of the time reduction control flag is “1” (when the time reduction control is being executed), the value of the time reduction control flag is “0” ( Compared with the variation pattern determination table belonging to the table group corresponding to the case where the time reduction control is stopped), the probability that the variation pattern (the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern) related to the short variation time is selected is high. It is set to be.
Further, in each table group, with respect to the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the hold offset values “0” to “3”, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the smaller hold offset value has a shorter variation pattern ( The variation pattern determination table corresponding to a larger reserved offset value has a higher probability of selecting the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern), and the variation pattern related to the longer variation time (first variation pattern and second variation pattern). Is set to have a high probability of being selected.
In particular, in each table group, with respect to the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the hold offset values “0” to “3”, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the smaller hold offset value is the first variation associated with the longer variation time. The probability that a pattern is selected is high, and the probability that a second variation pattern related to a shorter variation time is selected is set to be high. In addition, the probability that the first variation pattern associated with the shorter variation time is selected and the second variation pattern associated with the longer variation time is selected as the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the larger hold offset value. Is set to be high.
On the other hand, in each table group, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the reserved offset value “4” is longer than the variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the other reserved offset values (“0” to “3”). It is set so that the probability that the variation pattern related to the variation time (the first variation pattern related to the long variation time and the second variation pattern related to the long variation time) is selected becomes high.
In the present embodiment, the table group corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol lottery is “Lost” and the value of the fluctuation determination flag is “1” (the fluctuation display to be started is the fluctuation of the special figure 2). Among the variation pattern determination tables belonging to, only the “normal variation” is registered as the type of the second variation pattern in the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the hold offset value “4”. As a result, when the “reach display” is executed in the special figure 2 fluctuation (except for the falling fluctuation) during the stoppage of the short-time control, the jackpot gaming state is always generated after the notification display ends. The
The ROM 220 stores a table group number determination table in which the correspondence between the current gaming state and the table group number is registered.
Then, in the process of determining the table group number, based on the table number determination table, the current gaming state (the result of the winning determination, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the time reduction control flag, the variation determination flag, The table group number corresponding to the combination of the values is determined.

In the variation pattern selection process, next, the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is determined (variation pattern determination).
The ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the first variation pattern type (variation pattern number) is registered. Further, as the first variation pattern determination table, a first variation pattern determination table corresponding to each combination of the table group number and the hold offset value (“0” to “4”) is stored.
In the process of determining the type of the first variation pattern, first, the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information is read. Further, the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to the combination of the determined table group number and the hold offset value (“0” to “4”) set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is read. Then, the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the read variation pattern random number and the first variation pattern determination table.

In the variation pattern selection processing, next, the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined (variation pattern determination).
The ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern type (variation pattern number) is registered. In addition, as the second variation pattern determination table, a second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each combination of the table group number and the hold offset value (“0” to “4”) is stored.
In the process of determining the type of the second variation pattern, first, the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information is read. Further, the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the combination of the determined table group number and the hold offset value (“0” to “4”) set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is read. Then, based on the read variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern determination table, the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined.

In the variation pattern selection process, next, a first variation pattern designation command (variation pattern m designation) for designating the determined first variation pattern type (variation pattern number) and the determined second variation pattern type (variation pattern number). ) Is stored in the port output request buffer.
Also, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value of the current hold number counter (see FIG. 1 hold number counter or special figure 2 hold number counter) is newly set as the hold number counter value. Also, a hold number designation command for designating that the special figure hold number has decreased by “1” is stored in the port output request buffer.
Thereby, the first variation pattern designation command, the second variation pattern designation command, and the hold number designation command are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.
Further, the special symbol variation time (variation time corresponding to the variation pattern number) is set in the special symbol variation time timer. Here, the variation time of the special symbol means the total time of the variation time related to the determined first variation pattern and the variation time related to the determined second variation pattern.

Next, the special figure changing process in step S46 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special figure changing process.
When the special figure changing process is executed in step S46, the process first proceeds to step S140 as shown in FIG.
In step S140, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being executed, and when it is determined that the special symbol is being changed (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S141 and it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being executed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S47).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when the value corresponding to the “special figure changing state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag, it is determined that the special symbol change display is being executed. When a value corresponding to another special figure game phase is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag, it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being executed.
In step S141, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time set in the special symbol variation time timer has elapsed, and it is determined that the special symbol variation time set in the special symbol variation time timer has elapsed (Yes). In step S142, if it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol set in the special symbol variation time timer has not elapsed (No), the series of processing is terminated and the next processing (step S47) is performed. ).

In step S142, a stop display start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S143. In the stop display start process, stop display of special symbols is started.
Specifically, in the stop display start process, the special symbol variation display is terminated on the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62. And the stop display of the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) by the stop symbol set by step S120 is started.
In step S143, a special figure game phase update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S144. In the special figure game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure stop symbol display state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
As a result, the special figure game phase is updated from the “special figure changing state” to the “special figure stop symbol display state”.
In step S144, a game state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S145. The gaming state designation command transmission process will be described later.
In step S145, a stop time setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S47). In the stop time setting process, measurement of the stop time of the special symbol is started.
Specifically, in the stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time (500 [ms] in the present embodiment) is set in the special figure stop time timer. And the measurement of the stop time set to the special figure stop time timer is started.
Further, the stop designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.

Next, the special figure stopping process in step S47 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special figure stopping process.
When the special figure stopping process is executed in step S47, the process first proceeds to step S150 as shown in FIG.
In step S150, it is determined whether or not a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) stop display is being executed, and if it is determined that the special symbol stop display is being executed (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S151 and it is determined that the special symbol stop display is not being executed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S48).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when the value corresponding to the “special symbol stop symbol display state” is set as the value of the special symbol game phase flag, it is determined that the special symbol stop display is being executed. When a value corresponding to another special figure game phase is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag, it is determined that the special symbol stop display is not being executed.
In step S151, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time set in the special figure stop time timer has elapsed, and it is determined that the special symbol stop time set in the special figure stop time timer has elapsed (Yes). In step S152, when it is determined that the special symbol stop time set in the special symbol stop time timer has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the next processing (step S48) is performed. ).

In step S152, a fall variation flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S153. In the fall variation flag setting process, “0” is set as the fall variation flag value in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S153, it is determined whether or not “1” is set as the value of the time reduction control flag in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 (whether or not time reduction control is being executed), and “1” is set as the value of the time reduction control flag. "Is set (time reduction control is being executed) (Yes), the process proceeds to step S154, and the value of the time reduction control flag is set to" 0 "(stop of time reduction control) If it is determined (No), the process proceeds to step S155.
In step S154, a time reduction control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S155. The time reduction control management process will be described later.
In step S155, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is “big jackpot symbol” (“one jackpot symbol” to “five jackpot symbol”), and if it is determined that the stop symbol is “big jackpot symbol” (Yes). Shifts to step S156, and if it is determined that the stop symbol is not a “hit symbol” (the stop symbol is “out-of-band symbol”) (No), the flow proceeds to step S159.
In step S156, a jackpot gaming state setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S157. In the jackpot gaming state setting process, various settings for causing the jackpot gaming state are executed.
Specifically, in the jackpot gaming state setting process, first, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (any one of “jackpot 1” to “jackpot 5”) based on the type of stop symbol (type of jackpot symbol) Confirm.
Then, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, “1” is set as the value of the jackpot gaming state flag corresponding to the confirmed type of jackpot gaming state. Further, a predetermined opening time is set in the opening period timer.
Further, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the “pre-big prize opening state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag. As a result, the special figure game phase is updated from the “special figure stop symbol display state” to the “pre-big prize opening state”.

In step S157, a game state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S158. The gaming state designation command transmission process will be described later.
In step S158, a jackpot gaming state start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S48). In the jackpot gaming state start process, the jackpot gaming state is started.
Specifically, in the jackpot gaming state start process, the measurement of the opening time set in step S156 by the opening period timer is started.
Further, an opening designation command (specifying jackpot h) for designating the type of the confirmed jackpot gaming state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.
In step S159, a special figure game phase update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S160. In the special figure game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the special figure game phase is updated from the “special figure stop symbol display state” to the “special figure fluctuation waiting state”.
In step S160, a game state designation command transmission process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S48). The gaming state designation command transmission process will be described later.

Next, the time reduction control management process in step S154 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the time-shortening control management process.
When the time reduction control management process is executed in step S154, the process first proceeds to step S170 as shown in FIG.
In step S170, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a “big jackpot symbol” (“one jackpot symbol” to “five jackpot symbol”), and when it is determined that the stop symbol is a “big jackpot symbol” (Yes). Shifts to step S171, and when it is determined that the stop symbol is not the “big hit symbol” (the stop symbol is “out of symbol”) (No), the flow shifts to step S172.
In step S171, a time-saving control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S155). In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped.
Specifically, in the time reduction control stop process, “0” is set as the value of the time reduction control flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 to stop the time reduction control.
In step S172, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the hour / hour counter is not “0” (more than “1”) (No), step S173 is performed. If it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S175.
In step S173, a time reduction counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S174. In the time reduction counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current time reduction counter value is newly set as the value of the time reduction counter.

In step S174, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S175, where When it is determined that the value is not “0” (“1” or more) (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S155).
In step S175, it is determined whether or not “1” is set as the value of the special figure high probability state flag in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 (whether or not “the special figure high probability state” is occurring). When it is determined that “1” is set as the value of the special figure high probability state flag (“special figure high probability state” is being generated) (Yes), the process proceeds to step S176, where the special figure high probability is set. If it is determined that “0” is set as the value of the probability state flag (the “special figure low probability state” is occurring) (No), the process proceeds to step S177.
In step S176, it is determined whether or not “1” is set as the value of the time reduction synchronization flag in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, and it is determined that “0” is set as the value of the time reduction synchronization flag (No ), The process proceeds to step S177, and when it is determined that “1” is set as the value of the time reduction synchronization flag (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S155). To do.
In step S177, a time reduction control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S155). In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped.
Specifically, in the time reduction control stop process, “0” is set as the value of the time reduction control flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 to stop the time reduction control.

Next, the jackpot game process of step S48 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process.
When the jackpot game process is executed in step S48, as shown in FIG. 17, first, the process proceeds to step S180.
In step S180, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S181, and the jackpot gaming state is not occurring. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when “1” is set as the value of the jackpot gaming state flag corresponding to any type of jackpot gaming state, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is occurring. When “0” is set as the value of the jackpot gaming state flag corresponding to all types of jackpot gaming state, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring.
In step S181, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the V winning ball detection sensor 105. If it is determined that a detection signal is input from the V winning ball detection sensor 105 (Yes), the process proceeds to step S182. If it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the V winning ball detection sensor 105 (No), the process proceeds to step S183.
In step S182, a V winning detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S183. In the V winning detection process, “1” is set as the value of the V winning flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In the V winning flag setting process, the V winning designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the V winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.

In step S183, it is determined whether it is during the opening period. If it is determined that it is during the opening period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S184, and if it is determined that it is not during the opening period (No). The process proceeds to step S185.
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when a value corresponding to the “pre-big prize opening state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag, it is determined that it is during the opening period, and the special figure game When the value corresponding to the other special figure game phase is set as the value of the phase flag, it is determined that it is not in the opening period.
In step S184, the process is performed during the opening period, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49). The processing during the opening period will be described later.

In step S185, it is determined whether it is during the interval period. If it is determined that it is during the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S186, and if it is determined that it is not during the interval period (No). The process proceeds to step S187.
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when a value corresponding to the “big winning opening closed effective state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag, it is determined that the interval is during the special figure game. When the value corresponding to the other special figure game phase is set as the value of the phase flag, it is determined that it is not in the interval period.
In step S186, the process is executed during the interval period, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49). The processing during the interval will be described later.
In step S187, it is determined whether or not a round game is being executed. If it is determined that a round game is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S188 and it is determined that a round game is not being executed. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S189.
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when a value corresponding to the “big winning opening release control state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag, it is determined that the round game is being executed. When the value corresponding to the other special figure game phase is set as the value of the figure game phase flag, it is determined that the round game is not being executed.
In step S188, a process during a round game is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49). The process during the round game will be described later.

In step S189, it is determined whether or not it is in the ending period. If it is determined that it is in the ending period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S190, and if it is determined that it is not in the ending period (No). Then, the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when a value corresponding to the “big winning opening free wait state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag, it is determined that the ending period is in progress, and the special figure When a value corresponding to another special figure game phase is set as the value of the game phase flag, it is determined that it is not in the ending period.
In step S190, the process during the ending period is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49). The process during the ending period will be described later.

Next, processing during the opening period of step S184 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing during the opening period.
When the processing during the opening period is executed in step S184, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, it is determined whether or not the opening time set in the opening period timer has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening time set in the opening period timer has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S201. If it is determined that the opening time set in the period timer has not elapsed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49).

In step S201, a round game setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S202. In the round game setting process, various settings for executing the round game are executed.
Specifically, in the round game setting process, first, based on the jackpot game state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the type of the current jackpot game state ("big hit 1" to "big hit 5") is confirmed. To do.
Next, the number of round games corresponding to the confirmed type of jackpot game state is set in the round game counter. In addition, round scenario information corresponding to the type of the confirmed jackpot gaming state is set.
Here, the “round scenario information” includes a round opening / closing pattern of each round game (the number of unit opening times executed in the round game, the maximum opening time for each unit opening, and the time between two unit opening times). Information specifying the interval time).
Specifically, in the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 5”, 16 [times] is set as the number of round games. In addition, a first grand prize opening 53 is set as a grand prize opening opened in each round game of 1, 2, 4 to 15th, and a second prize opening as a grand prize opening opened in the third and 16th round games. A big prize opening 54 is set.
And if you win the “big hit 1”, the 3rd to 10th and 16th round games will be set as difficult to win rounds and the 1st, 2nd and 11th to 15th round games will be easy to win. A round is set.
In the case of winning the “big hit 2”, a difficult-to-win round is set as each round game of the third to eleventh times, and an easy-to-win round is set as the round games of the first, second, twelfth and sixteenth times. The
In the case of winning “Big jackpot 3”, a difficult-to-win round is set as each round game of the third to fifteenth times, and an easy winning round is set as each round game of the first, second and sixteenth times.
In the case of winning the “big hit 4”, a difficult-to-win round is set as each round game of the 4th to 14th rounds, and an easy win round is set as the round games of the 1st, 3rd, 15th and 16th rounds. The
When winning a “big hit 5”, a difficult-to-win round is set for each of the fourth to seventh round games, and an easy-to-win round is set for each of the first, third, and eighth to 16th round games. The
In the round game setting process, a round opening / closing pattern corresponding to the first round game is set based on the set round scenario information.
Further, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening release control state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag. As a result, the special figure game phase is updated from the “pre-winning state opening state” to the “big winning opening control state”.

In step S202, a game state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. The gaming state designation command transmission process will be described later.
In step S203, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49). In the round game start process, a round game is started.
Specifically, in the round game start process, based on the round opening / closing pattern set in step S201, control for displacing the big winning opening / closing members 53a, 54a to the open state is started, and the big winning opening entrance number counter The counting of the number of game balls that enter the big winning openings 53 and 54 is started.
The round start designation command is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thereby, the round start designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.

Next, the process during the interval period of step S186 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing during the interval period.
When the process during the interval period is executed in step S186, the process first proceeds to step S210 as shown in FIG.
In step S210, it is determined whether or not the interval time set in the interval period timer has elapsed. If it is determined that the interval time set in the interval period timer has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S211. If it is determined that the interval time set in the period timer has not elapsed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49).
In step S211, a round game setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S212. In the round game setting process, various settings for executing the round game are executed.
Specifically, in the round game setting process, first, based on the value of the round game counter, the number of round games to be started (how many round games are to be started) is confirmed.
Then, based on the round scenario information set in step S201, a round opening / closing pattern corresponding to the confirmed number of round games is set.
Further, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening release control state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag. As a result, the special figure game phase is updated from the “big prize opening closing valid state” to the “big prize opening control state”.

In step S212, game state designation command transmission processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S213. The gaming state designation command transmission process will be described later.
In step S213, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49). In the round game start process, a round game is started.
Specifically, in the round game start process, based on the round opening / closing pattern set in step S211, control for displacing the big winning opening / closing members 53a, 54a to the open state is started, and the big winning opening entrance number counter is started. The counting of the number of game balls that enter the big winning openings 53 and 54 is started.
The round start designation command is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thereby, the round start designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.

Next, the in-round game process in step S188 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing processing during a round game.
When the round game process is executed in step S188, the process first proceeds to step S220 as shown in FIG.
In step S220, it is determined whether or not the round game end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S221, and it is determined that the round game end condition is not satisfied. In (No), a series of processes are terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49).
Here, the longest opening time relating to the final unit opening in the round game has elapsed, and the number of game balls entering the winning prize openings 53 and 54 counted by the winning prize opening number counter is as follows. It is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied when one of the predetermined winning upper limit numbers is met.
In step S221, a game state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S222. The gaming state designation command transmission process will be described later.

In step S222, a round game end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S223. In the round game end process, the round game is ended.
Specifically, in the round game end process, the big prize opening / closing members 53a and 54a are displaced from the open state to the closed state.
In addition, the value of the winning prize entrance number counter is reset. Further, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the current round game counter is newly set in the round game counter.
Further, the round end designation command is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thereby, the round start designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.
In step S223, it is determined whether or not the final round game has ended. If it is determined that the final round game has ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S224, and the final round game ends. When it determines with not having carried out (No), it transfers to step S227.
Here, when the value set in the round game counter is “1” or more, it is determined that the last round game has not ended, and the value set in the round game counter is “0”. If it is, it is determined that the last round game has ended.

In step S224, an ending setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S225. In the ending setting process, a predetermined ending time is set in the ending period timer.
Also, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening free wait state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag. As a result, the special figure game phase is updated from the “big prize opening release control state” to the “big prize opening release wait state”.
In step S225, a game state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S226. The gaming state designation command transmission process will be described later.
In step S226, an ending period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49). In the ending period start process, the ending period is started.
Specifically, in the ending period start process, measurement of the ending time set in step S224 by the ending period timer is started.
The ending designation command is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.

In step S227, an interval setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S228. In the interval setting process, a predetermined interval time is set in the interval period timer.
In step S228, an interval period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49). In the interval period start process, the interval period is started.
Specifically, in the interval period start process, measurement of the interval time set in step S227 by the interval period timer is started.
Further, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening closed effective state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag. As a result, the special figure game phase is updated from the “large winning opening opening control state” to the “large winning opening closing effective state”.

Next, the process during the ending period in step S190 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing processing during the ending period.
When the process during the ending period is executed in step S190, as shown in FIG. 21, the process first proceeds to step S230.
In step S230, it is determined whether or not the ending time set in the ending period timer has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time set in the ending period timer has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S231. If it is determined that the ending time set in the period timer has not elapsed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49).
In step S231, a game state setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S232. In the gaming state setting process, a gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set.
Specifically, in the gaming state setting process, first, it is determined whether or not “1” is set as the value of the V winning flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
When it is determined that “1” is set as the value of the V winning flag, “1” is set as the value of the special figure high probability state flag in the predetermined area of the RAM 240 and the V winning flag is set. Set “0” as the value.
On the other hand, if it is determined that “0” is set as the value of the V winning flag, “0” is set as the value of the special figure high probability state flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In the gaming state setting process, the current jackpot gaming state type is confirmed based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Then, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state confirmed as the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag (numerical data) is set.
Also, it is determined whether or not the type of the confirmed jackpot gaming state is “jackpot 2”, “jackpot 3”, or “jackpot 5”.
Then, when it is determined that the type of the jackpot gaming state that has been confirmed is “jackpot 2”, “jackpot 3”, or “jackpot 5”, “1” is set as the value of the time synchronization flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 To do.
Here, when it is determined that the type of the confirmed jackpot gaming state is “jackpot 2”, “jackpot 3” or “jackpot 5”, “1” is set as the value of the special figure high probability state flag. In this case, “1” is set as the value of the short time synchronization flag, and “0” is set as the value of the short time synchronization flag when “0” is set as the value of the special figure high probability state flag. It does not matter as a configuration. As a result, when the “special figure high probability state” occurs after the end of the jackpot gaming state related to “big jackpot 2”, “big jackpot 3” or “big jackpot 5”, “1” is set as the value of the time-shortening synchronization flag. When the “special figure low probability state” occurs after the end of the jackpot gaming state related to “big jackpot 2”, “big jackpot 3” or “big jackpot 5”, “0” is set as the value of the short-time synchronization flag. Is set.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of the confirmed jackpot gaming state is “jackpot 1” or “jackpot 4”, “0” is set as the value of the short-time synchronization flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In the game state setting process, next, a predetermined minimum continuation number (90 [times] in the present embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter. Further, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, “1” is set as the value of the time reduction control flag, and the time reduction control is started.
Further, “0” is set as the value of the big hit rear rotation number counter. In the predetermined area of the RAM 230, “0” is set as the value of the jackpot gaming state flag corresponding to the type of the confirmed jackpot gaming state.

In step S232, a special figure game phase update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S233. In the special figure game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state” is set as the value of the special figure game phase flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the special figure game phase is updated from the “Large winning opening open wait state” to the “Special figure change waiting state”.
In step S233, a game state designation command transmission process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S49). The gaming state designation command transmission process will be described later.

Next, the gaming state designation command transmission processing in steps S122, S144, S157, S160, S202, S212, S221, S225, and S233 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing gaming state designation command transmission processing. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the transmission timing of the gaming state designation command and the gaming state designated by the gaming state designation command transmitted at each transmission timing.
When the game state designation command transmission process is executed in steps S122, S144, S157, S160, S202, S212, S221, S225, and S233, first, as shown in FIG. 22, the process proceeds to step S240.
In step S240, a game state offset value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S241. In the game state offset value setting process, a game state offset value (any one of “0” to “12”) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Specifically, in the gaming state offset value setting process, the value of the gaming state check flag (gaming state offset value) set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is confirmed. Then, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the confirmed gaming state check flag is set as a gaming state offset value.
In step S241, it is determined whether or not the current special figure game phase is “waiting for special figure change”, and if the current special figure game phase is “waiting for special figure change” (Yea) In step S242, if it is determined that the current special figure game phase is not in the “special figure change waiting state” (No), the process advances to step S243.
Here, when the value of the special figure game phase flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state”, the current special figure game phase is “special figure change waiting”. If the value of the special figure game phase flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is a value corresponding to another special figure game phase, the current special figure game phase is “ It is determined that the state is not “waiting for special figure fluctuation”.

In step S242, game state offset value correction processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S243. In the gaming state offset value correction process, the gaming state offset value set in step S240 is corrected (overwritten).
Specifically, in the gaming state offset value correction process, a gaming state offset value calculated based on the current gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 instead of the gaming state offset value set in step S240.
That is, a gaming state offset value (any one of “0” to “12”) is calculated based on the current gaming state. This includes the value of the time-shortening control flag, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, the value of the fall fluctuation flag, and the jackpot speed counter And a gaming state offset value (any one of “0” to “12”) corresponding to the combination of these values.
Then, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the calculated value is set as a gaming state offset value.
In step S243, a control command transmission process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (steps S123, S144, S158, S160, S203, S213, S222, S226, S233). In the control command transmission process, a gaming state designation command that designates a gaming state offset value set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Thereby, the gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S23.

As shown in FIG. 23, when “decision” is determined by the winning determination by the above processing, when the special symbol variation display is started (step S122), the special symbol stop display is started (step S144). ) And at the timing of the end of the special symbol stop display (step S160), a gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
In this case, the gaming state designation command transmitted at each timing of the start of the special symbol variation display (step S122) and the start of the special symbol stop display (step S144) is the gaming state at the time of winning determination. (Game state offset value) is specified. On the other hand, the gaming state designation command transmitted at the end of the special symbol stop display (step S160) designates the gaming state (gaming state offset value) at the time of transmission of the gaming state designation command.
On the other hand, if “winning” is determined by the winning determination, the special symbol variation display is started (step S122), the special symbol stop display is started (step S144), and the opening period is started (step S157). ), At the start of each round game (steps S202 and S212), at the end of each round game (step S221), at the start of the ending period (step S225), and at the end of the ending period (step S233). A game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 at each timing.
In this case, at the start of the special symbol variation display (step S122), at the start of the special symbol stop display (step S144), at the start of the opening period (step S157), at the start of each round game (step S202, S212), the game state designation command transmitted at each timing at the end of each round game (step S221) and at the start of the ending period (step S225), the game state at the time of winning determination (game state offset) Value). On the other hand, the gaming state designation command transmitted at the end of the ending period (step S233) designates the gaming state (gaming state offset value) at the time of transmission of the gaming state designation command.

Next, the regular random number storage process in step S49 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a general random number storage process.
When the regular random number storage process is executed in step S49, the process first proceeds to step S250 as shown in FIG.
In step S250, based on the processing result of step S43, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104 has been detected. If it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes), When it transfers to step S251 and it determines with not detecting an input (No), a series of processes are complete | finished and it transfers to the following process (step S50).
In step S251, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the number of reserved drawings has not reached the upper limit number (No), the process proceeds to step S252. If it is determined that the number of holds has reached the upper limit (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S50).
Here, the number of ordinary symbols on-hold means the number on which the ordinary symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is suspended on the general diagram display device 60. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved drawings is set to “4”.
In step S252, a regular random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S50). In the routine random number storage process, the random number per ordinary figure in the normal symbol lottery is acquired from the corresponding loop counter, and the obtained random number (random number value) is stored in the ordinary diagram start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the diagram start information. Remember.

Next, the process for waiting for the usual change in step S50 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the normal variation waiting process.
When the normal variation waiting process is executed in step S50, the process first proceeds to step S260 as shown in FIG.
In step S260, it is determined whether or not a game per map is being executed. If it is determined that a game per map is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S261 to execute a game per map. When it determines with it being in (Yes), a series of processes are complete | finished and it transfers to the following process (step S51).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when a value corresponding to “game state per common figure” is set as the value of the common figure game phase flag, it is determined that the game is being executed per common figure, When a value corresponding to another general game phase is set as the value of the general game phase flag, it is determined that the game is not being executed per general game.

In step S261, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (No), the process proceeds to step S262, and the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S51).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when the value corresponding to the “normal figure changing state” is set as the value of the general figure game phase flag, it is determined that the normal symbol change display is in progress. If a value corresponding to another general game phase is set as the value of the graphic game phase flag, it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed.
In step S262, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped. If it is determined that the normal symbol is not being stopped (No), the process proceeds to step S263, and the normal symbol is being stopped. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S51).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when a value corresponding to the “general symbol stop symbol display state” is set as the value of the general symbol game phase flag, it is determined that the normal symbol is being stopped and displayed. When a value corresponding to another general game phase is set as the value of the general game phase flag, it is determined that the normal symbol is not being stopped.

In step S263, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is “0”. If it is determined that the number of reserved drawings is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S264, where the number of reserved maps is Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S51).
In step S264, a normal hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S265. In the normal symbol hit determination process, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined.
Specifically, in the common figure determination process, a random number per common figure included in the general figure start information stored in the general figure start information storage area of the RAM 230 is read out, and the random number value per common figure is used as a normal symbol. It is determined whether or not the winning value related to the lottery matches (determined per common figure).
If the read random number value per common symbol matches the winning value related to the normal symbol lottery, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined to be “winning” (“win”), and When the value of the random number does not match the winning value related to the normal symbol lottery, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined as “losing” (“losing”).
The ROM 220 stores a normal symbol lottery table in which a winning value related to the normal symbol lottery is registered. In addition, as a normal symbol lottery table, a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control stop and a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution are stored. In the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control stop, the winning value related to the normal symbol lottery is registered so that the winning probability is the first probability (for example, 1/80). On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the execution of the short-time control, the winning value related to the normal symbol lottery is set so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1 / 1.1) higher than the first probability. It is registered.
Then, in the normal symbol hit determination process, the normal symbol hit determination is performed based on the random number value per universal symbol included in the normal diagram start information and the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the current execution state of the time-shortening control. . As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) is determined.
The execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the value of the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S265, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S266. In the stop symbol setting process, the type of the normal symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped is set based on the processing result of step S264.
Specifically, in the stop symbol setting process, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined to be “winning” by the normal symbol hit determination, “stop per symbol” is determined as the stop symbol type. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the normal symbol lottery is “losing” by the normal symbol hit determination, “missing symbol” is determined as the stop symbol type.
In the stop symbol setting process, a stop symbol related to the determined type is set as the stop symbol.
In step S266, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S267. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the normal symbol is set.
Specifically, in the variable time setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. Here, the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the value of the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
If it is determined that the time reduction control is stopped, the first time (for example, 2.0 [s]) is set in the normal time fluctuation time timer as the normal symbol fluctuation time.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the time-shortening control is being executed, the second time (for example, 0.5 [s]) shorter than the first time is used as the normal symbol variation time, as the normal symbol variation time. Set to.

In step S267, a variable display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S51). In the variation display start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started.
Specifically, in the variable display start processing, the normal symbol display device 60 starts the normal symbol variable display and starts measuring the variable time set in the general symbol variable time timer in step 266.
Further, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the “normal figure changing state” is set as the value of the general figure game phase flag. As a result, the general game phase is updated from the “waiting for normal map change state” to the “normal map change state”.

Next, the process during normal map change in step S51 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the process during normal map change.
When the normal map change process is executed in step S51, the process first proceeds to step S270 as shown in FIG.
In step S270, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol fluctuation display is being executed. If it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation display is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S271, where the normal symbol fluctuation display is executed. If it is determined that the variable display is not being executed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S52).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when a value corresponding to the “normal figure changing state” is set as the value of the normal figure game phase flag, it is determined that the normal symbol change display is being executed. When the value corresponding to the other general game phase is set as the value of the general game phase flag, it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being executed.
In step S271, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in the ordinary symbol variation time timer has elapsed, and when it is determined that the variation time of the ordinary symbol set in the ordinary symbol variation time timer has elapsed (Yes). In step S272, when it is determined that the variation time of the normal symbol set in the common symbol variation time timer has not elapsed (No), the series of processing is terminated and the next processing (step S52) is performed. ).

In step S272, stop time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S273. In the stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time (in this embodiment, 500 [ms]) is set in the usual stop time timer.
In step S273, stop display start processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (step S52). In the stop display start process, the normal symbol stop display is started.
Specifically, in the stop display start process, the normal symbol variation display is ended in the general symbol display device 60. Then, stop display of the normal symbol by the stop symbol set in step S265 is started, and measurement of the stop time set in the normal symbol stop time timer is started in step S272.
Further, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the “normal figure stop symbol display state” is set as the value of the general figure game phase flag. As a result, the ordinary game phase is updated from the “ordinary state changing state” to the “normal figure stop symbol display state”.

Next, the routine stop processing in step S52 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing processing during a normal stoppage.
When the normal map stop process is executed in step S52, as shown in FIG. 27, the process first proceeds to step S280.
In step S280, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop display is being executed. If it is determined that the normal symbol stop display is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S281, where the normal symbol stop display is executed. If it is determined that the stop display is not being executed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S53).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when the value corresponding to the “general symbol stop symbol display state” is set as the value of the general symbol game phase flag, it is determined that the normal symbol stop display is being executed. When a value corresponding to another general game phase is set as the value of the general game phase flag, it is determined that the stop display of the normal symbol is not being executed.
In step S281, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in the normal symbol stop time timer has elapsed, and when it is determined that the stop time of the normal symbol set in the normal symbol stop time timer has elapsed (Yes) In step S282, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time set in the normal symbol stop time timer has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the next processing (step S53) is performed. ).

In step S282, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is “design per symbol”. If it is determined that the stop symbol is “design per symbol” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S283, and is stopped. If it is determined that the symbol is not “design per symbol” (the stopped symbol is “out-of-band symbol”) (No), the process proceeds to step S285.
In step S283, a game setting process per ordinary figure is executed, and the process proceeds to step S284. In the game per game setting process, various settings for executing a game per game are executed.
Specifically, in the game setting process per common figure, first, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. Here, the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the value of the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Then, when it is determined that the time reduction control is stopped, the first opening / closing pattern is set as the opening / closing pattern of the start port opening / closing member 52a.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed, the second opening / closing pattern is set as the opening / closing pattern of the start port opening / closing member 52a.
Here, the “opening / closing pattern” includes information for designating the number of times the start port opening / closing member 52a is opened, the opening time for each opening, and the like.

In step S284, a game start process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S53). In the game start process for the usual figure, the game is started for the usual figure.
Specifically, in the game start process per game, control for displacing the start port opening / closing member 52a to the open state is started based on the open / close pattern set in step S283. As the value of the phase flag, a value corresponding to “game state per common figure” is set. As a result, the general game phase is updated from the “general map stop symbol display state” to the “game state per general map”.
In step S285, the ordinary game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S53). In the usual game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal figure change waiting state” is set as the value of the usual figure game phase flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the general game phase is updated from the “general map stop symbol display state” to the “normal map change waiting state”.

Next, the per-game game process in step S53 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the game process per common figure.
When the normal game processing is executed in step S53, as shown in FIG. 28, first, the process proceeds to step S290.
In step S290, it is determined whether or not a game per map is being executed. If it is determined that a game per map is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S291, and a game per map is determined. If it is determined that the process is not being executed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S54).
Here, in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, when the value corresponding to the “game state per common figure” is set as the value of the common figure game phase flag, it is determined that a game per common figure is being executed, If a value corresponding to another general game phase is set as the value of the general game phase flag, it is determined that the game per general map is not being executed.
In step S291, it is determined whether or not the game end condition per common figure is satisfied. If it is determined that the game end condition per general figure is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S292, where If it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied (No) (No), the series of processes is ended and the process proceeds to the next process (step S54).
Here, based on the opening / closing pattern set in step S283, when the opening time related to the opening of the last opening / closing member 52a has elapsed, it is determined that the game end condition per ordinary figure is satisfied, and the final When the opening time related to the opening of the starting opening / closing member 52a has not elapsed, it is determined that the condition for ending the game per normal figure is not satisfied.
In step S292, a game end process is executed per usual figure, a series of processes are ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S54). In the game end process for each ordinary figure, the game for each ordinary figure is ended.
Specifically, in the game ending process per common figure, the start port opening / closing member 52a is displaced from the open state to the closed state.
Further, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the “normal figure waiting state” is set as the value of the common figure game phase flag. As a result, the ordinary game phase is updated from “game state per ordinary figure” to “waiting state for ordinary figure change”.

(Processing executed by the effect control circuit 300)
Next, an effect control process executed by the CPU 310 of the effect control circuit 300 based on a program (software) stored in the ROM 320 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing main loop processing executed by the effect control circuit. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a serial communication reception interrupt process executed by the effect control circuit. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process executed by the effect control circuit.
First, main loop processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the main loop process shown in FIG. 29 after executing the initialization process. When the main loop process is started, the process proceeds to step S300.
In step S300, an interrupt prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S301. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting interrupts of other processes is set. Thus, interrupts such as serial communication reception interrupt processing and timer interrupt processing are prohibited during the period in which the interrupt disabled state is set.
In step S301, a control command analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S302. In the control command analysis process, the control command received from the main control circuit 200 is analyzed.

In step S302, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S303. In the interrupt enable process, the interrupt disabled state is canceled. As a result, the period from the end of the interrupt permission process of step S302 to the start of the interrupt prohibition process of step S300 becomes the interrupt permission period. During the interrupt permission period, serial communication reception interrupt processing, timer interrupt processing, etc. Interrupts are allowed.
In step S303, an effect random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S300. In the effect random number update process, the value of a loop counter for generating various random numbers used for effect content lottery is updated.

Next, serial communication reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
When receiving the control command from the main control circuit 200, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the serial communication reception interrupt process shown in FIG. 30 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process or the interrupt permission period of the timer interrupt process. . When the serial communication reception interrupt process is started, the process proceeds to step S400.
In step S400, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S401. In the register saving process, the register value used during the execution of the main loop process or the timer interrupt process is saved in the RAM saving area.
In step S401, it is determined whether a control command (data) is stored in a reception buffer (not shown) of an input port (not shown), and it is determined that a control command is stored in the reception buffer. In (Yes), the process proceeds to step S402. If it is determined that the control command is not stored in the reception buffer (No), the process proceeds to step S403.
In step S402, a received data storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S403. In the reception data storage process, the control command stored in the reception buffer is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S403, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S400 is restored. Then, after the register return process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process or timer interrupt process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 310 will be described.
A frequency generation circuit (not shown) of the effect control circuit 300 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in the present embodiment). Then, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 31 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process in response to the generation of the interrupt request signal. When the timer interrupt process is started, the process proceeds to step S500.
In step S500, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S501. In the register saving process, all the register values used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the RAM saving area, and an interrupt is permitted.
In step S501, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S502. In the effect flag setting process, it is determined whether or not a game state designation command has been received. If it is determined that a game state designation command has been received, various effect flags are set.
Here, whether or not the gaming state designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the gaming state designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
Specifically, the gaming state offset value designated by the gaming state designation command is set as the value of the production control flag (numerical data) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the production control circuit 300.

In step S502, winning effect management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S503. The winning effect management process will be described later.
In step S503, the effect management process at the time of a change is performed and it transfers to step S504. The fluctuation production management process will be described later.
In step S504, a jackpot presentation management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S505. The jackpot production management process will be described later.
In step S505, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S500 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the winning effect management process in step S502 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the winning effect management process.
When the winning effect management process is executed in step S502, as shown in FIG. 32, the process first proceeds to step S600.
In step S600, it is determined whether a hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that a hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S601, and no hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S503).
Here, whether or not the pending number designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the pending number designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S601, it is determined whether or not the received hold count designation command specifies that the hold count has increased by “1”, and it is determined that the hold count has been specified to have increased by “1”. In (Yes), the process proceeds to step S602, and in the case where it is determined that it is not designated that the number of holds has increased by "1" (No), the process proceeds to step S603.

In step S602, a pending number increase display process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S503). In the holding number increase display process, the holding symbol h corresponding to the newly acquired starting information (special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information) is started in the reserved symbol display area b2.
If it is determined in step S603 that the received hold number designation command specifies that the hold number has decreased by “1”, and it is determined that the hold number has decreased by “1” If (Yes), the process moves to step S604, and if it is determined that the number of holds has not been decreased ("1") (No), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S503). Migrate to
In step S604, the hold number decrease display process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S503). In the number-of-holds reduction display process, the display of the hold symbol h corresponding to the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) for which the special symbol notification display is started is ended in the hold symbol display area b2. In the reserved symbol display area b1, the display of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display of the special symbol is started is started.
Accordingly, the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the special symbol notification display is started is moved from the reserved symbol display area b2 to the reserved symbol display area b1.

Next, the fluctuation production management process in step S503 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the production management process at the time of change.
When the fluctuating effect management process is executed in step S503, the process first proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.
In step S700, it is determined whether or not a predetermined control command has been received. If it is determined that a predetermined control command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S701, and the predetermined control command has not been received. (No), it transfers to step S706. Here, the predetermined control command means a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
Whether or not a predetermined control command has been received is determined based on whether or not the symbol type designation command, the first variation pattern designation command, and the second variation pattern designation command are stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S701, a stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S702. In the stop symbol determination process, the aspect of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined.
Specifically, in the stop symbol determination process, based on the type of stop symbol (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”) designated by the symbol type designation command, the mode of the stop symbol relating to the effect symbols z1, z2 ( Combination).
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a stop symbol lottery table in which correspondences between stop symbol lottery random numbers and stop symbol modes are registered. In addition, as a stop symbol lottery table, a combination of a stop symbol type (“missing symbol” and “hit p symbol”) that can be designated by a symbol type designation command and a value of an effect control flag (game state offset value) There is a stop symbol lottery table corresponding to each.
In the present embodiment, modes corresponding to each of the gaming state offset values (“0” to “12”) are set as the mode of the stop symbol.
In each stop symbol lottery table, a stop symbol mode corresponding to the gaming state offset value (“0” to “12”) corresponding to the stop symbol lottery table is registered.
In addition, in the stop symbol lottery table corresponding to the “missing symbol”, a plurality of types of “missing symbols” are registered as stop symbol modes. In the present embodiment, each type of “offset symbol” is stopped and displayed in the other regions by the numbers indicated by the “numeric symbols” that are stopped and displayed in at least one of the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. The effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is in a mode that indicates a white color.
In the stop symbol lottery tables corresponding to “one jackpot symbol” to “three jackpot symbols”, a plurality of types of “chance symbols” are registered as stop symbol modes. In the present embodiment, each type of “chance symbol” is an effect symbol z1 in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicates the same even number such as “2, 2, 2”. The effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is in a form that indicates a predetermined color.
In the stop symbol lottery table corresponding to “4 jackpot symbols” and “5 jackpot symbols”, multiple types of “bonus symbols” are registered as stop symbol modes. In the present embodiment, each type of “bonus symbol” is an effect symbol in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicates the same odd number such as “7, 7, 7”. In addition to being aligned at z1, the effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is in a form that indicates a predetermined color.

In the stop symbol determination process, first, a stop symbol lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the stop symbol type designated by the symbol type designation command and the value of the effect control flag set in the RAM are confirmed, and the stop symbol lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And the aspect of a stop symbol is determined based on the acquired stop symbol lottery random number and a stop symbol lottery table.
Further, image data corresponding to the determined stop symbol form (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbol data”) is read, and the read image data is set as image data related to the stop symbol of the effect symbols z1 and z2.

In step S702, a variable effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S703. In the variation effect determination process, the effect mode of the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is determined.
In the variation effect determination process, first, the effect mode of the first variation pattern is determined.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a first variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the value of the first variation pattern lottery random number and the effect form of the first variation pattern is registered. In addition, as the first variation pattern lottery table, a first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each combination of the type of the first variation pattern and the value of the effect control flag (game state offset value) is stored.
In this embodiment, the production mode corresponding to each of the game state offset values (“0” to “12”) is set as the production mode of the first variation pattern.
In each first variation pattern lottery table, the first variation pattern effects corresponding to the gaming state offset values (“0” to “12”) corresponding to the first variation pattern lottery table are registered. .
In each first variation pattern lottery table, the first variation pattern effect mode relating to the type (variation time) of the first variation pattern corresponding to the first variation pattern lottery table is registered.
Specifically, the “normal variation” effect mode is registered in the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to “normal variation”. In the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to “pseudo continuous variation”, an effect mode of “pseudo continuous variation” is registered.
And in the process which determines the production | presentation aspect of a 1st fluctuation pattern, a 1st fluctuation pattern lottery random number is first acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command and the value of the effect control flag set in the RAM are confirmed, and the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is displayed. read out. Then, based on the value of the obtained first variation pattern lottery random number and the first variation pattern lottery table, an effect mode of the first variation pattern is determined.

In the variation effect determination process, next, the effect mode of the second variation pattern is determined.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a second variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the value of the second variation pattern lottery random number and the effect form of the second variation pattern is registered. In addition, a second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each combination of the type of the second variation pattern and the value of the effect control flag (game state offset value) is stored as the second variation pattern lottery table.
In this embodiment, the production mode corresponding to each of the game state offset values (“0” to “12”) is set as the production mode of the second variation pattern.
And each 2nd variation pattern lottery table has registered the production mode of the 2nd variation pattern corresponding to the game state offset value ("0"-"12") corresponding to the said 2nd variation pattern lottery table. .
In each second variation pattern lottery table, the second variation pattern effect mode relating to the type (variation time) of the second variation pattern corresponding to the second variation pattern lottery table is registered.
Specifically, the “normal fluctuation” effect mode is registered in the second fluctuation pattern lottery table corresponding to “normal fluctuation”. In the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to “reach variation”, an effect mode of “reach variation” is registered.
And in the process which determines the production | presentation aspect of a 2nd fluctuation pattern, a 2nd fluctuation pattern lottery random number is first acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command and the value of the effect control flag set in the RAM are confirmed, and the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is displayed. read out. Then, based on the value of the acquired second variation pattern lottery random number and the second variation pattern lottery table, an effect mode of the second variation pattern is determined.

In step S703, a notice effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S704. In the notice effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed, and when the notice effect is decided to be executed, the content of the notice effect is decided.
The “notice effect” is an effect executed during the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, and suggests (notifies) the result of the special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) related to the variable display. It has been directed.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the value of the notice effect lottery random number and the winning value related to the notice effect lottery is registered. In addition, as the notice effect drawing lottery table, each combination of the stop symbol type (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”) designated by the symbol type designation command and the value of the effect control flag (game state offset value) The notice effect lottery table corresponding to is stored.
In the notice effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command is “hit p symbol”, the notice corresponding to the case where the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command is “out of symbol”. The winning value related to the notice effect lottery is set so that the winning probability of the notice effect lottery is higher than that of the effect lottery table.
Further, the ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a notice effect drawing lottery table in which the correspondence between the notice effect lottery random number and the effect effect of the notice effect is registered. In addition, a notice effect form lottery table corresponding to the value of the effect control flag (game state offset value) is stored as the notice effect form lottery table.
In the present embodiment, the production mode corresponding to each of the game state offset values (“0” to “12”) is set as the production mode of the notice production.
In each notice effect form lottery table, the effect form of the notice effect corresponding to the game state offset values (“0” to “12”) corresponding to the notice effect form lottery table is registered.

In the notice effect determination process, the notice effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command and the value of the effect control flag set in the RAM are confirmed, and the notice effect drawing lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the acquired notice effect lottery random value and the notice effect lottery table.
Furthermore, when it is determined to execute the notice effect, the notice effect mode lottery table corresponding to the value of the effect control flag set in the RAM is read. Then, based on the previously obtained notice effect lottery random value and the notice effect form lottery table, the effect form of the notice effect is determined.

In step S704, variable effect data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S705. In the variation effect data setting process, the effect data related to the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is set.
Specifically, in the variation effect data setting process, the effect data (scenario data) related to the variable display in the first period is read according to the effect program corresponding to the effect mode of the first variation pattern determined in step S702. In accordance with the effect program corresponding to the effect mode of the second variation pattern determined in step S702, effect data (scenario data) related to the change display in the second period is read.
If it is determined in step S703 that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect data (scenario data) of the notice effect is read according to the effect program corresponding to the effect mode of the determined notice effect.
Then, the effect data related to the change display in the first period and the effect data related to the change display in the second period are combined to edit the change effect data, and the edited change effect data is changed to the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. It is set as such effect data.
At this time, if it is determined in step S703 that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect data of the notice effect is combined with the variable effect data.
Then, the edited variation effect data is set as effect data related to the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be executed.

In step S705, a variation effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S706. In the variation effect start process, measurement of the variation time by the variation time timer is started, and an effect based on the variation effect data set in step S704 is started.
Thereby, on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31, the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is started.
In step S706, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S707 and it is determined that no stop designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S504).
Whether or not the stop designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the stop designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S707, stop display start processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (step S504). In the stop display start process, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is ended, and the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 based on the stop symbol data set in step S701 is started.

Next, the jackpot production management process in S504 will be described.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the jackpot presentation management process.
When the jackpot presentation management process is executed in step S504, the process first proceeds to step S800 as shown in FIG.
In step S800, it is determined whether or not an opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that an opening designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S801, where it is determined that no opening designation command has been received. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S803.
Here, whether or not the opening designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the opening designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S801, an opening effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S802. In the opening effect setting process, an opening effect is set.
Specifically, in the opening effect setting process, the effect mode of the opening effect is determined.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an opening effect mode selection table in which the correspondence between the game state offset values (“0” to “12”) and the effect state of the opening effect is registered.
Then, in the opening effect setting process, the value of the effect control flag (game state offset value) set in the RAM is confirmed. Then, based on the opening effect mode selection table, an effect mode corresponding to the confirmed value of the effect control flag is selected.
Further, the effect data (scenario data) of the opening effect is read according to the effect program corresponding to the selected effect mode. Then, the read effect data is set as effect data for the opening effect.
In step S802, an opening effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S803. In the opening effect start process, the opening effect is started.
Specifically, in the opening effect start process, the opening effect based on the effect data set in step S801 is started.

In step S803, it is determined whether a round start designation command has been received. If it is determined that a round start designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S804, and no round start designation command has been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S806.
Here, whether or not a round start designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the round start designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S804, a round effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S805. In the round effect setting process, a round effect is set.
Specifically, in the round effect setting process, first, a value obtained by adding “1” to the current round number counter value is newly set as the round number counter value.
In the round effect setting process, next, the effect mode of the round effect is determined.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a round effect mode selection table in which the correspondence between the number of rounds and the effect mode of the round effect is registered. In addition, a round performance mode selection table corresponding to each of the game state offset values (“0” to “12”) is stored as the round performance mode selection table.
In the round effect setting process, a round effect mode selection table corresponding to the value of the effect control flag (game state offset value) set in the RAM is read. Also check the value of the round counter. Then, based on the read round effect mode selection table, an effect mode corresponding to the confirmed value of the round number counter is selected.
Further, the effect data (scenario data) of the round effect is read according to the effect program corresponding to the selected effect mode. Then, the read effect data is set as effect data for the round effect.
In step S805, a round effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S806. In the round production start process, the round production is started.
Specifically, in the round effect start process, a round effect based on the effect data set in step S804 is started.

In step S806, it is determined whether or not a V winning designation command has been received. If it is determined that a V winning designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S807, and no V winning designation command has been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S809.
Here, whether or not the V winning designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the V winning designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S807, a V winning effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S808. In the V winning effect setting process, a V winning effect is set.
Specifically, in the V winning effect setting process, the V winning effect effect data (scenario data) is read in accordance with the V winning effect effect program. Then, the read effect data is set as effect data for the V winning effect.
In step S808, a V winning effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S809. In the V winning effect start process, the V winning effect is started.
Specifically, in the V winning effect starting process, the V winning effect based on the effect data set in step S807 is started.

In step S809, it is determined whether a round end designation command has been received. If it is determined that a round end designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S810, and no round end designation command has been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S812.
Here, whether or not a round end designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the round end designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S810, an interval effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S811. In the interval effect setting process, an interval effect is set.
Specifically, in the interval effect setting process, first, based on the value of the current round number counter, it is determined whether or not the last round game (16th time in the present embodiment) has ended.
And when it determines with the last round game having been complete | finished, it transfers to step S811 without setting the production data of an interval effect.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the final round game has not ended, the effect mode of the interval effect is determined.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an interval effect mode selection table in which the correspondence between the number of rounds and the effect mode of the interval effect is registered. In addition, an interval effect mode selection table corresponding to each of the game state offset values (“0” to “12”) is stored as the interval effect mode selection table.
In the interval effect setting process, an interval effect mode selection table corresponding to the value (game state offset value) of the effect control flag set in the RAM is read out. Also check the value of the round counter. Then, based on the read interval effect mode selection table, the effect mode corresponding to the confirmed value of the round number counter is selected.
Further, according to the effect program corresponding to the selected effect mode, effect data (scenario data) of the interval effect is read. Then, the read effect data is set as effect data for the interval effect.
In step S811, an interval effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S812. In the interval effect start process, the interval effect is started.
Specifically, in the interval effect start process, if the interval effect effect data is not set in step S810, the process proceeds to step S812.
On the other hand, when the effect data of the interval effect is set in step S810, the interval effect based on the set effect data is started.

In step S812, it is determined whether or not an ending designation command has been received. If it is determined that an ending designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S813, where it is determined that no ending designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S505).
Here, whether or not an ending designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the ending designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S813, an ending effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S814. In the ending effect setting process, an ending effect is set.
Specifically, in the ending effect setting process, the effect mode of the ending effect is determined.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an ending effect mode selection table in which the correspondence between the game state offset values (“0” to “12”) and the effect mode of the ending effect is registered.
In the ending effect setting process, the value of the effect control flag (game state offset value) set in the RAM is confirmed. Then, based on the ending effect mode selection table, an effect mode corresponding to the confirmed value of the effect control flag is selected.
In addition, according to the effect program corresponding to the selected effect mode, effect data (scenario data) of the ending effect is read. Then, the read effect data is set as effect data for the ending effect.
In step S814, an ending effect start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S505). In the ending effect start process, the ending effect is started.
Specifically, in the ending effect start process, an ending effect based on the effect data set in step S813 is started.
Also, “0” is set as the value of the round number counter.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the normal variation display of the effect symbol.
In the main control circuit 200, when a game ball enters the start openings 51 and 52, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, falling lottery random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers are acquired, and the acquired various random numbers are obtained. The starting information (the special figure 1 starting information or the special figure 2 starting information) is stored in the starting information storage area (the special figure 1 starting information storage area or the special figure 2 starting information storage area) of the RAM 230. Here, up to four pieces of start information are stored in each start information storage area.
In the main control circuit 200, with respect to the start information stored in the start information storage area, a winning determination for determining whether or not the big hit gaming state is caused in a predetermined order, and a variable display for notifying the result of the winning determination. The start determination including the change pattern determination for determining the type of the change pattern is performed.
In addition, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is won by the winning determination, the winning type determination for determining the winning type (the type of the jackpot gaming state) is started. Included in the decision.
Further, during the occurrence of the “special drawing high probability state”, the fall determination for determining whether or not to end the “special drawing high probability state” is included in the start determination.

When executing the variation pattern determination, first, a table group number is selected.
This includes a combination of the current gaming state (specifically, a special symbol lottery result (winning judgment result), a special figure high probability state flag value, a time reduction control flag value, and a variation discrimination flag value). ) Based on the table group number determination table, a table group number corresponding to the confirmed gaming state is selected.
When executing the variation pattern determination, next, a variation pattern determination table (a first variation pattern determination table and a second variation pattern determination table) is selected.
For this purpose, a hold offset value (“0” to “4”) set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 out of a table group (a set of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables) corresponding to the selected table group number. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to is selected.
Then, based on the selected variation pattern table, the variation pattern type (the first variation pattern type and the second variation pattern type) is selected.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is stopping the time-saving control, the starting variation display is a falling variation, and the starting variation display is a special figure 1 variation, the holding offset “4” is set as the value. Therefore, in this case, the variation pattern type is selected based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the hold offset value “4”.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the stop of the short-time control, the started fluctuation display is a fall fluctuation, and the started fluctuation display is a special figure 2 fluctuation, the special offset 2 is used as the hold offset value. A value ("0" to "3") corresponding to the number of holds is set. Therefore, in this case, the variation pattern type is selected based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the current special figure 2 retention number (retention offset values “0” to “3”).
On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the stop of the short-time control, the starting fluctuation display is not a fall fluctuation, and the starting fluctuation display is a special figure 1 fluctuation, the special figure 1 hold is used as a holding offset value A value ("0" to "3") corresponding to the number is set. Therefore, in this case, the type of variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the current special figure 1 retention number (retention offset values “0” to “3”).
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the stop of the short-time control, the started variation display is not a fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 2 variation, “4” is set as the hold offset value. Is set. Therefore, in this case, the variation pattern type is selected based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the hold offset value “4”.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time-shortening control, the started variation display is the fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 1 variation, the reserved offset value is “4”. Is set. Therefore, in this case, the variation pattern type is selected based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the hold offset value “4”.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time reduction control, the started variation display is the fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 2 fluctuation, the special offset 2 as the reserved offset value. A value ("0" to "3") corresponding to the number of holds is set. Therefore, in this case, the variation pattern type is selected based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the current special figure 2 retention number (retention offset values “0” to “3”).
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time-shortening control, the started variation display is not a fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 1 variation, “4” is set as the hold offset value. Is set. Therefore, in this case, the variation pattern type is selected based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the hold offset value “4”.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is executing the time-shortening control, the started variation display is not a fall variation, and the started variation display is the special figure 2 fluctuation, the special figure 2 hold is used as the hold offset value. A value ("0" to "3") corresponding to the number is set. Therefore, in this case, the variation pattern type is selected based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the current special figure 2 retention number (retention offset values “0” to “3”).

Then, when the start determination is executed, after the special symbol is displayed on the display devices 61 and 62 based on the change pattern (change time) determined by the change pattern determination, the result of the winning determination ( The special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the result of the special symbol lottery.
Further, when the start determination is executed, the effect control circuit 300, based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination, the specific contents of the change pattern related to the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (first change). The specific content of the pattern and the specific content of the second variation pattern are determined.
Then, as shown in FIG. 35, in synchronization with the notification display of the special symbol, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 based on the specific contents of the determined variation pattern. Is performed, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.

As described above, the variation pattern of the variation display based on the special figure 2 start information can be appropriately selected.
That is, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation pattern determination based on the special figure 2 start information executed during the execution of the time reduction control corresponds to the current special figure 2 holding number (holding offset values “0” to “3”). Based on the variation pattern determination table, the type of variation pattern is selected. In other words, a variation pattern corresponding to the current special figure 2 holding number is selected.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the “special figure high probability state” is to be ended by the fall determination executed during the time-shortening control extension period, the start information related to the fall determination (hereinafter referred to as “fall start information”). ) Is executed before the fluctuation pattern determination based on) is completed, and the time-shortening control is stopped. Therefore, in this case, the time reduction control is stopped when the variation pattern determination based on the fall start information is executed.
However, in this case, the pachinko machine 1 corrects the hold offset value set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 to a value ("0" to "3") corresponding to the current special figure 2 hold number. Thereby, also in the variation pattern determination based on the fall start information, the variation pattern determination corresponding to the current number of the special figure 2 hold is determined in the same manner as the variation pattern determination based on the special diagram 2 start information executed during the execution of the time reduction control. Based on the table, the type of variation pattern is selected. Therefore, even for the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol fluctuation display based on the fall start information, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the current special figure 2 reservation number is selected, and the fluctuation display fluctuation pattern based on the special figure 2 startup information is appropriately selected. can do.

In addition, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is “winning” by the winning determination, the type determined by the winning type determination is performed after the special symbol (production symbols z1, z2) is stopped. The jackpot gaming state related to is generated.
In the big hit game state, a round game in which the big prize opening / closing members 53a, 54a are displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game balls can enter the big prize opening 53, 54.
When the passing of the V region disposed in the second big prize opening 54 by the game ball is detected during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, the “special figure high probability state” is displayed after the jackpot gaming state is ended. Is born.
On the other hand, during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, if the passing of the V area disposed in the second big winning opening 54 by the game ball is not detected, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the “special figure low probability” A "state" is created.

If the result of the special symbol drawing is determined to be “Winning” by the winning judgment executed during the occurrence of the “high probability state of special figure”, before the start of the change display of the special symbol based on the winning judgment The “special figure high probability state” is terminated, and the “special figure low probability state” is generated.
Further, during the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”, the fall determination based on the start information is executed before the win determination based on the start information is executed. Then, when it is determined by the fall determination that the “special figure high probability state” is to be ended, the “special figure high probability state” is ended before the winning determination based on the start information is executed, A “special figure low probability state” occurs.

Further, at the end of the jackpot gaming state, a predetermined minimum continuation number (90 [times] in the present embodiment) is set as the value of the hour / hour counter.
At the end of “big hit 2”, “big hit 3”, or “big hit 5”, “1” is set as the value of the time synchronization flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. On the other hand, at the end of “big hit 1” or “big hit 4”, “0” is set as the value of the short time synchronization flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Then, in accordance with the end of the jackpot gaming state, the time reduction control is started.
When the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be “winning” by the winning determination executed during the period from the start of the time-saving control to the value of the time-saving counter becoming “0” (minimum duration time-saving control) The time-shortening control is stopped at the end of the special symbol stop display related to the winning determination.
On the other hand, if it is not determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is “winning” due to the winning judgment executed during the minimum duration of the short-time control, the special symbol lottery stop display for the predetermined minimum number of continuations First, it is determined whether or not the “special drawing high probability state” is occurring.
If it is determined that the “special figure high probability state” is not occurring (the “special figure low probability state” is occurring), the special symbol stop display of the predetermined minimum number of continuations is terminated. The short-time control is stopped.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the “special figure high probability state” is occurring, it is further determined whether or not “1” is set as the value of the time-shortening synchronization flag.
When it is determined that “0” is set as the value of the time reduction synchronization flag, the time reduction control is stopped at the end of the special symbol stop display for the predetermined minimum number of continuations.
On the other hand, when it is determined that “1” is set as the value of the time-shortening synchronization flag, the time-shortening control is continued (extended) even after the stop display of the special symbol for the predetermined minimum number of continuations. . Then, the time reduction control is terminated in response to the termination of the “special drawing high probability state”.

As described above, the time-saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state for all types is continued at least until the end of the special symbol lottery stop display for the predetermined minimum number of times, unless a special symbol lottery is won. Is done.
The time reduction control started in response to the end of “big jackpot 2”, “big jackpot 3”, or “big jackpot 5” ”Is generated, and then the process ends in synchronization with the end of the“ special figure high probability state ”.
On the other hand, in the time-saving control started in response to the end of “big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 4”, a “special figure high probability state” is generated at the end of the special symbol lottery stop display for the predetermined minimum number of times. Regardless of whether or not there is a stop display of the special symbol lottery for the predetermined minimum number of times of continuation.

In the pachinko machine 1, a game state designation command is transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 as the game progresses.
Specifically, when “decision” is determined by the winning determination, the special symbol change display is started (step S122), the special symbol stop display is started (step S144), and the special symbol is displayed. At each timing when the stop display ends (step S160), a gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
In this case, the gaming state designation command transmitted at each timing of the start of the special symbol variation display (step S122) and the start of the special symbol stop display (step S144) is the gaming state at the time of winning determination. (Game state offset value) is specified.
Specifically, in the gaming state designation command transmission process (special game phase = “special figure variation waiting state”) according to step S122, a gaming state for designating a gaming state offset value calculated based on the current gaming state The specified command is sent. On the other hand, in the gaming state designation command transmission process (special game phase = “special figure stop symbol display state”) according to step S144, a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state offset value stored in the gaming state check flag is Sent.
On the other hand, the gaming state designation command transmitted at the end of the special symbol stop display (step S160) designates the gaming state (gaming state offset value) at the time of transmission of the gaming state designation command.
Specifically, in the gaming state designation command transmission process (special game phase = “special figure variation waiting state”) according to step S160, a gaming state for designating a gaming state offset value calculated based on the current gaming state The specified command is sent.

On the other hand, if “winning” is determined by the winning determination, the special symbol variation display is started (step S122), the special symbol stop display is started (step S144), and the opening period is started (step S157). ), At the start of each round game (steps S202 and S212), at the end of each round game (step S221), at the start of the ending period (step S225), and at the end of the ending period (step S233). A game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 at each timing.
In this case, at the start of the special symbol variation display (step S122), at the start of the special symbol stop display (step S144), at the start of the opening period (step S157), at the start of each round game (step S202, S212), the game state designation command transmitted at each timing at the end of each round game (step S221) and at the start of the ending period (step S225), the game state at the time of winning determination (game state offset) Value).
Specifically, in the gaming state designation command transmission process (special game phase = “special figure variation waiting state”) according to step S122, a gaming state for designating a gaming state offset value calculated based on the current gaming state The specified command is sent. On the other hand, the gaming state designation command transmission process (special game phase = “special figure stop symbol display state”) according to step S144, the gaming state designation command transmission process (special game phase = “before opening the big prize opening” according to step S157. State "), gaming state designation command transmission processing according to step S202 (special game phase =" big prize opening control state "), gaming state designation command transmission processing according to step S212 (special game phase =" big prize opening " Release control state ”), gaming state designation command transmission processing (special game phase =“ big prize opening control state ”) according to step S221, and gaming state designation command transmission processing (special game phase =) according to step S225. In each of the “big winning opening open wait state”), the gaming state stored in the gaming state check flag Gaming state designating command for designating the offset value is transmitted.
On the other hand, the gaming state designation command transmitted at the end of the ending period (step S233) designates the gaming state (gaming state offset value) at the time of transmission of the gaming state designation command.
Specifically, in the gaming state designation command transmission process (special game phase = “special figure variation waiting state”) according to step S233, a gaming state for designating a gaming state offset value calculated based on the current gaming state The specified command is sent.

As described above, it is possible to appropriately control the effect during the game.
That is, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is “winning” by the winning determination executed during the occurrence of the “special symbol high probability state”, the game in step S122 (at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol) After sending the state designation command, the special figure high probability state ends before the start of the variable symbol display based on the start information related to the winning judgment (hereinafter referred to as “winning start information”). As a result, a “special figure low probability state” is generated. At this time, if the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (in the case of the time reduction control extension period), the time reduction control is stopped in synchronization with the end of the “special drawing high probability state”.
That is, in the main control circuit 200, a game state (game state offset value) set at the time of execution of the winning determination based on the winning start information and a game set after the start of variable display of special symbols based on the winning start information The state (game state offset value) does not match.
However, in the pachinko machine 1, during the game based on the winning start information (particularly after the start of the special symbol variation display and before the end of the jackpot gaming state), the gaming state at the time of execution of the winning determination based on the winning start information ( A gaming state designation command for designating (gaming state offset value) is transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300.
As a result, in the effect control circuit 300, the effect that is executed during the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning start information and the special symbol variable display based on the winning start information is finished (during the special symbol stop display and the jackpot game) It is possible to prevent the performance executed during the occurrence of the state) from being controlled based on different game states (game state offset values), and to appropriately control the performance during the game.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the time-saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state corresponding to “big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 4” is ended in response to the establishment of “short-time end condition 1”. On the other hand, the time-saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state corresponding to “big jackpot 2”, “big jackpot 3” or “big jackpot 5” If the “state” is not set (when the “special figure low probability state” is set), the process is terminated in response to the establishment of the “short time end condition 1”, and the “short time end condition 1” is satisfied. Sometimes, when the “special figure high probability state” is set, the process is not ended when the “short-time end condition 1” is satisfied, but is ended when the “special figure high probability state” ends. .
As a result, the special symbol lottery when the “short-time end condition 1” is established for the short-time control started in response to the end of the big-hit gaming state corresponding to “big hit 2”, “big hit 3” or “big hit 5” Depending on the gaming state related to the winning probability ("special figure high probability state" or "special figure low probability state"), the trigger for termination of the time-saving control can be varied.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the time-short control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state corresponding to “big hit 1” or “big hit 4” is a special symbol lottery winning when the “short-time end condition 1” is satisfied. Regardless of the gaming state related to the probability ("special figure high probability state" or "special figure low probability state"), the game is terminated in response to the establishment of the "short-time end condition 1". Therefore, when the “special figure high probability state” is set when the “short time end condition 1” is satisfied, the time reduction control is ended in the state where the “special figure high probability state” is set. The For this reason, the gaming state after the “short-time end condition 1” is satisfied is a gaming state (latent state) in which the “special figure high probability state” is set and the short-time control is stopped.
On the other hand, the time-saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state corresponding to “big jackpot 2”, “big jackpot 3” or “big jackpot 5” When “state” is not set (when “special figure low-probability state” is set), the process ends when the “short-time end condition 1” is satisfied. For this reason, the gaming state after the “short-time end condition 1” is satisfied is a gaming state (normal state) in which the “special figure low probability state” is set and the short-time control is stopped.
On the other hand, the time-saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state corresponding to “big jackpot 2”, “big jackpot 3” or “big jackpot 5” When the “state” is set, the process is not ended in response to the establishment of the “short-time end condition 1”. For this reason, the gaming state after the “short-time end condition 1” is satisfied becomes a gaming state in which the “special figure high probability state” is set and the time-shortening control is being executed (highly accurate time-short state). .
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, after the “short time end condition 1” is established, the gaming state (“special high probability state” or “special low probability state”) and the short time control related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery. A plurality of gaming states in which at least one of the execution statuses (execution or stoppage) is different can be caused.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Also, in the pachinko machine 1, when “big hit 2”, “big hit 3” or “big hit 5” is determined by the winning type determination, “1” is set as the value of the time-shortening synchronization flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. The Then, when “time reduction end condition 1” is established, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is ended based on whether or not “1” is set as the value of the time reduction synchronization flag. As a result, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not to end the time reduction control.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, “1” is set as the value of the time-shortening synchronization flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 in response to arrival at the end of the jackpot gaming state corresponding to “big jackpot 2”, “big jackpot 3” or “big jackpot 5”. ”Is set, and“ 0 ”is set (the value of“ 1 ”is erased) as the value of the time-shortening synchronization flag when it is determined by the fall determination that the“ special figure high probability state ”is finished. As a result, it is possible to set and delete the value of the time synchronization flag at an appropriate time.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, when the passing of the V region by the game ball is detected during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, the “special figure high probability state” is generated after the jackpot gaming state ends. However, depending on the winning type (type of jackpot gaming state), a “special figure high probability state” or “special figure low probability state” may occur after the jackpot gaming state related to the winning type ends. .

Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming state (the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (“the special figure high probability state” or “the special figure low probability state”) and the execution state of the short-time control ( Depending on the combination of “running” or “stopped”)), the minimum number of continuations related to the short-time control that is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state that is generated based on the winning determination is set It does not matter as a configuration.
Specifically, when a “special figure low probability state” has occurred during execution of the winning judgment, and when a “special figure high probability state” has occurred during execution of the winning judgment, The minimum continuation number set at the end of the jackpot gaming state that is generated based on this may be different.
In addition, when the time reduction control is being executed at the time of execution of the winning judgment, and when the time reduction control is being stopped at the time of execution of the winning judgment, at the end of the jackpot gaming state generated based on the winning judgment. A configuration may be adopted in which the set minimum number of continuations is different.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, only “big hit” (big hit gaming state) is set as the winning type that occurs when the special symbol lottery (first special symbol lottery or second special symbol lottery) is won. However, “winning” (small winning game state) may be included as the winning type.
In the “small winning game state”, a small winning game is executed in which the big prize opening opening / closing members 53a and 54a are displaced from the closed state to the opened state. In the case of winning the small hit gaming state, unlike the case of winning the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state (the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery ("special figure high probability state" or "special figure low probability state" ) And the execution status of the short-time control (“executed” or “stopped”)) is not changed.
The jackpot gaming state includes an opening period (corresponding to the opening period of the jackpot gaming state), a small hitting game (corresponding to the round game of the jackpot gaming state), and an interval period (corresponding to the interval period of the jackpot gaming state) And an ending period (corresponding to the ending period of the jackpot gaming state).
In addition, as the special figure game phase, the state before opening the jackpot big prize opening, the state of controlling the opening of the big prize big prize opening, the state of closing the big hit big prize opening closed state, “Waiting state for completion of winning opening” is set.
“The state before opening the jackpot big winning opening” (corresponding to “the state before opening the big winning opening” in the big hit gaming state) is an aspect during the opening period in the small hit gaming state. The “small winning big opening opening control state” (corresponding to the “big winning opening releasing control state” in the big winning game state) is a state during the small winning game in the small winning gaming state. The “small winning big prize closing closure effective state” (corresponding to the “big winning prize closing effective state” in the big winning gaming state) is an aspect during the interval period in the small winning gaming state. The “small winning big opening opening wait state” (corresponding to the “big winning opening releasing end wait state” in the jackpot gaming state) is an aspect during the ending period in the small winning gaming state.
Then, when “winning” is determined by the winning determination and “small hit” is determined by the winning type determination (step S120), the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the start of the variation display of the special symbol (step S122). At the start (step S144), at the start of the opening period (corresponding to step S157), at the start of each small hit game (corresponding to steps S202 and S212), at the end of each small hit game (step S221) ) At the start of the ending period (corresponding to step S225) and at the end of the ending period (corresponding to step S233), the game state designation command is sent to the effect control circuit 300. Sent.
In this case, at the start of the special symbol change display (special game phase = “waiting for special figure change”), at the start of the special symbol stop display (special game phase = “special figure stop symbol display state”), At the beginning of the opening period (special game phase = “state before opening the big hit prize opening”), at the start of each small hit game (special game phase = “open control state at the big hit prize opening”), each time At the end of the small hit game (special game phase = "control state for small bonus big opening opening control") and at the start of the ending period (special game phase = "waiting state for end of small bonus big prize opening") The gaming state designation command transmitted at the respective timings designates the gaming state (gaming state offset value) at the time of winning determination.
That is, at the start of the special symbol variation display, a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state offset value calculated based on the current gaming state is transmitted. On the other hand, at the start of the special symbol stop display, the opening period, the start of each small hit game, the end of each small hit game, and the start of the ending period, a game state check A gaming state designation command for designating the gaming state offset value stored in the flag is transmitted.
On the other hand, the game state designation command transmitted at the end of the ending period (special game phase = “special figure variation waiting state”) designates the game state (game state offset value) at the time of transmission of the game state designation command. To do.
That is, at the end of the ending period, a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state offset value calculated based on the current gaming state is transmitted.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Game board 31 Main image display apparatus 31a Display screen 41 Start gate 51 1st start opening 52 2nd start opening 52a Start opening opening / closing member 53 1st grand prize opening 53a 1st big winning opening opening / closing member 54 2nd large Winning port 54a Second big winning port opening / closing member 200 Main control circuit 210 CPU
220 ROM
230 RAM
300 effect control circuit a1 to a4 effect symbol display area b1, b2 reserved symbol display area h reserved symbol z1, z2 effect symbol

Claims (3)

Game information acquisition means for acquiring game information;
Based on the game information acquired by the game information acquisition means, a winning determination means for performing a winning determination for determining a winning or a winning;
A winning type determining means for executing a winning type determination for determining a winning type when the winning determination is determined as winning;
A specific gaming state control means for causing a specific gaming state corresponding to the winning type determined by the winning type determination when the winning determination is determined by the winning determination;
Auxiliary control means for starting auxiliary control in response to the end of the specific gaming state when the specific condition is satisfied;
A low-probability state in which the probability of being determined as winning by the winning determination is a first probability, and a high-probability state in which the probability of being determined as winning by the winning determination is a second probability higher than the first probability A probability state setting means for setting one probability state among a plurality of probability states;
A fall determination means for executing a fall determination for determining whether or not to end the high probability state when the high probability state is set;
The winning types include a first winning type and a second winning type,
The auxiliary control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the first winning type is ended in response to establishment of a predetermined condition,
The auxiliary control started in response to the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the second winning type is determined according to the predetermined condition when the high probability state is not set when the predetermined condition is satisfied. If the high probability state is set when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is not ended when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and is ended according to the end of the high probability state. A gaming machine characterized by being played. A specific information setting means for setting specific information when the second winning type is determined by the winning type determination;
The auxiliary control means determines whether or not to end the auxiliary control based on whether or not the specific information is set when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming machine described. The specific information setting means sets the specific information in response to arrival at the end of the specific gaming state corresponding to the second winning type, and is determined to end the high probability state by the fall determination. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the specific information is erased according to the game.

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