JP2017113327A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving special amusement to a player performing games by a presentation using clocking data of a real time clock.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 includes: a liquid crystal display device 50 for performing various presentations; a real time clock 204 for clocking; and a sub CPU 201 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 50. The sub CPU 201 includes special presentation performance means for performing a special presentation when the real time clock 204 performs a clocking. The special presentation performance means performs simultaneous presentations as a notification presentation for notifying a player that the game state is in a latent probability variation state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine acquires a big hit lottery random value when a game ball enters the starting port, displays the identification symbol on the display means in a variable manner, and the acquired big hit lottery random value determines a predetermined big hit If it is a value, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode indicating that it is a big hit, and a transition is made to a special game state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine may shift to a gaming state in which the probability of shifting to the special gaming state is higher than usual after the special gaming state ends. Further, the display means may display various effects in order to increase the player's sense of expectation for the big hit while the identification symbol is variably displayed.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 as such a gaming machine. Patent Document 1 discloses, for example, a game control unit that controls the progress of a game, and a game control for the purpose of identifiably indicating that the display mode in the game effect normally displayed on the display unit is changed. Effect control means for controlling the effect device based on the command transmitted by the means, the effect control means in the game effect when the data corresponding to the time of the real-time clock as the time measuring means satisfies a predetermined condition A configuration is disclosed that includes a display mode changing means for changing the display mode, and a notice effect executing means for executing a display mode notice effect for notifying a change in the display mode in the game effect by the display mode change means.

  According to the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, it is possible to notify that the display mode in the game effect is changed by specifying the display mode advance effect. Specifically, when the data according to the timekeeping by the timekeeping means satisfies a predetermined condition, an advance notice of the effect display prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined timing before a specific date and time.

JP 2013-31690 A

However, in such a notice, the notice is only given in advance when the effect display predetermined by the clock data of the real time clock is performed.
In recent years, there has been a type in which the same kind of gaming machines arranged in the game hall display the same effect at the same time in a specific time zone. In addition, there is a model in which a big hit is confirmed when a specific effect display is executed in the time zone.

  However, changing the effects all at once does not give any notice, nor does it notify whether there is any state change in the pachinko game or an advantageous state for the player. For this reason, it is possible to give interest to a player who is watching the island without playing a game, but does not give special interest to a player who is playing a game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that solves such problems and makes it possible to give a special interest to a player who is playing a game by using a clock data of a real-time clock. And

The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special gaming state determination unit that determines whether or not to shift to a special gaming state in which a player can be given a predetermined gaming value based on a predetermined starting condition being satisfied, Special gaming state transition means for shifting to the special gaming state when the special gaming state determination means is affirmative, and a first specification that is likely to be positively determined by the special gaming state determination means after completion of the special gaming state A first specific gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a gaming state (for example, a probability change state described later), and a second specific gaming state in which the predetermined starting condition is likely to be established after the special gaming state is ended. (E.g., a short time state to be described later), a second specific gaming state determination unit that determines whether or not to shift to, a first specific gaming state determination unit and a second unit after the special gaming state ends. A game state transition means for shifting to a gaming state based on a determination result of the fixed game state determination means; an effect means for performing various effects; a real-time clock for timing; and an effect control means for controlling the effect means. The production control means includes special production execution means for executing a special production (for example, simultaneous production described later) when the real-time clock performs a predetermined time measurement, and the special production execution means includes the first production execution means. As the notification effect for notifying that the specific gaming state determination means is a positive determination and the second specific gaming state determination means is a negative determination (for example, a latent probability changing state described later). It is characterized by executing special effects.

According to the above configuration, the special effect (for example, simultaneous effect) is executed at the timing associated with the time measurement result of the real-time clock (RTC 204), and the first specific gaming state determination means (main A notification effect is provided to notify that the special gaming state (for example, the latent probability change) when the CPU 101) is affirmative and the second specific gaming state determination means (main CPU 101) determines negative.
As described above, the notification effect is executed when the two conditions of the special effect being executed and the special game state are satisfied based on the time of the real-time clock (RTC 204). A rare feeling can be given to the player, and a special interest can be given to the player who is playing.
Also, it is difficult for the player to know that the special gaming state is in the normal performance, but it is easy to know if the special performance is being executed based on the time of the real time clock (RTC 204). Could be possible. For this reason, it is possible to give a special interest to the player that a gaming machine in a special gaming state (for example, latent probability change) may be found during the special performance.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the above configuration, on the condition that a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the special gaming state determination unit, the first specific gaming state determination unit, and the second specific gaming state determination unit include: Information acquisition means for acquiring determination information for determining whether to shift to a special gaming state, the first specific gaming state, and the second specific gaming state, and the determination information acquired by the information acquisition means On-hold storage means for sequentially holding up to the maximum set number, and based on one or a plurality of the determination information stored in the on-hold storage means, the special gaming state determination means, the first specific gaming state determination means, and the first (2) prior determination by the specific game state determination means, further comprising pre-determination means for determining whether to shift to the special game state, the first specific game state, and the second specific game state, When the first specific gaming state determination unit makes a positive determination and the second specific gaming state determination unit makes a negative determination, the special effect execution unit determines that the special gaming state The special effect is performed as a notification effect for notifying that it is.

According to the above configuration, the special effect (for example, simultaneous effect) is executed at the timing associated with the time measurement result of the real-time clock (RTC 204), and the determination stored in the hold storage means while the special effect is being executed. Information is prefetched to determine whether or not a special gaming state (for example, latent probability change). When it is determined that the game state is the special game state, a notification effect for notifying that the player is in the special game state is displayed before the player is notified of the transition to the special game state.
As described above, the notification effect satisfies the two conditions that the special effect is executed based on the time of the real time clock (RTC 204) and that the result of the prefetching is determined to be the special game state. Executed.
This makes it possible to give the player a rare feeling of effect display, and to give a special interest to the player who is playing the game.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the above-described configuration, the current gaming state while the time zone storage means for setting a plurality of time zones for executing the special effects and the real-time clock is measuring the time zone. A game state determination means for determining whether or not the game state is a special game state, and when the game state determination means makes a negative determination, the special game has a probability set in association with each of the plurality of time zones. Special effect determining means for determining to execute the special effect as a notification effect for notifying that the state is in effect, and the time zone storage means includes the plurality of time zones, the probability, and the notification effect. The special effect execution means executes the special effect as the notification effect when the gaming state determination means makes a positive determination, and the special effect determination means executes the special effect as the notification effect. In any of the cases was determined that, and executes the special effect as the notification effect corresponding to the probability associated with the time zone of current.

According to the above configuration, when the special effect (for example, simultaneous effect) is started based on the time of the real-time clock (RTC 204) in the special game state, or the game state is in the special game state (for example, latent probability change) during the special effect. When it becomes, the notification effect which alert | reports that it is the special game state corresponding to the present time slot | zone is displayed. In addition, even if it is not in the special game state, if the special effect determination means determines to execute the special effect as the notification effect, a notification effect (so-called “gase effect”) for notifying that it is in the special game state is displayed. . Here, the probability that the so-called “gasse effect” is executed as the notification effect is set for each of a plurality of time zones in which the special effect is executed. In other words, when the notification effect is executed in the time zone when the special effect is executed, the notification effect with high reliability may be executed, or the notification effect with low reliability may be executed.
For this reason, it becomes possible for the player to determine whether or not it is a time zone in which the reliability of the notification effect is high, based on the notification effect, and to give a special interest to the player who is playing the game. .

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that makes it possible to give a special interest to a player who is playing a game, in addition to notifying a predetermined presentation display of the clock data of the real-time clock. It becomes possible to provide.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 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It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot random number determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot symbol random number determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot kind determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the simultaneous production setting table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 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[Configuration of Pachinko machine 1]
An overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 40 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a glass door 10, a launching device 20, a base door 30, a game board 40, a wooden frame 60, a liquid crystal display device 50 for displaying images, a payout unit 70, and a substrate. It consists of unit 80 and the like.

  The glass door 10 is pivotally attached to the base door 30 so as to be freely opened and closed. In addition, an opening 11 is formed in the center of the glass door 10, and a transparent protective glass 12 is disposed in the opening 11. The protective glass 12 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 40 in a state where the glass door 10 is closed.

  The glass door 10 is provided with a dish unit 13 and a speaker 14 below the opening 11. The dish unit 13 is a unit body in which an upper dish 131 and a lower dish 132 positioned below the upper dish 131 are integrated. The upper plate 131 and the lower plate 132 are provided with payout openings for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, the game balls are discharged. In particular, the upper plate 131 stores a game ball to be launched into a game area 41 described later. The speaker 14 is disposed inside the lower plate 132.

  The launching device 20 is disposed at the lower right portion of the base door 30. The launching device 20 includes a launching handle 21 that can be operated by a player, and a panel body 22 that fits in the lower right portion of the dish unit 13. The firing handle 21 is rotatable and is provided on the front side of the panel body 22. The panel body 22 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 13 when the dish unit 13 and the launching device 20 are disposed on the base door 30. And the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 21 by the player.

  A launch solenoid (not shown) for launching a game ball is provided on the back side of the panel body 22. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 21. Inside the firing handle 21 is provided a firing volume that changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 21 and changes the power supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown).

  When a touch sensor (not shown) is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 21 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 21 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, the resistance value of the firing volume (not shown) changes according to the turning angle, and the resistance value at this time Is supplied to a firing solenoid (not shown). As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 131 are sequentially launched into a game area 41 (to be described later) of the game board 40, and the game proceeds. When a launch stop button (not shown) is pressed, the launch of the game ball is stopped even when the launch handle 21 is held and rotated.

  The base door 30 is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 60 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 40 is disposed on the base door 30 behind the protective glass 12.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 40 is formed of a plate-shaped resin, and is formed of various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 40 is arranged on the front side of the game area 41 where the launched game ball can roll down, the LED unit 42 arranged above the game area 41, and the lowermost part of the game area 41. And an out port 43 provided.

  The game board 40 is provided with arc-shaped guide rails 411 that define a game area 41, and a plurality of game nails 412 are driven into the game area 41. Further, the game board 40 includes a stage 413, a first start port 414a, a second start port 414b, a normal electric accessory 415, a first ball passage detector 416a, a second ball passage detector 416b, Game members such as the shutters 417a and 417b, the first big prize opening 418a, the second big prize opening 418b and the general prize winning holes 419a, 419b, 419c and 419d are arranged.

  The guide rail 411 includes an outer rail 411a and an inner rail 411b disposed on the inner side of the outer rail 411a. The stage 413 is disposed above the center of the game area 41.

  The game ball launched by the launching device 20 (see FIG. 1 etc.) is guided by the guide rail 411 and moves to the upper part of the game area 41, and its traveling direction is changed by collision with the game nail 412, the stage 413, etc. It flows down toward the lower side of the game area 41 while changing. The player, for example, drives a game ball into the left side of the stage 413 and flows the game ball down the left side of the stage 413 (so-called left-handed) and the launch handle 21 (see FIG. 1 etc.) of the launch device 20 on the right side. The pachinko game is advanced by selecting a system (so-called right-handed) in which the game ball is driven to the right side of the stage 413 and the game ball flows down the right side of the stage 413.

  The first start port 414 a is disposed below the stage 413 and below the center of the game area 41. A winning area is provided in the first start port 414a. This winning area is provided with a first start opening winning ball sensor 116a (see FIG. 5). The second start port 414b is disposed below the first start port 414a. A winning area is provided in the second start port 414b. The winning area is provided with a second start opening winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 5). The ordinary electric accessory 415 is a wing member that can be opened and closed provided at the second start port 414b. The second starting port 414b can be awarded when the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is open, and winning is difficult when the blade member is closed.

  The first ball passage detector 416 a is disposed on the left side of the stage 413. The second ball passage detector 416b is disposed on the right side of the stage 413. A first sphere passage detection sensor 115a (see FIG. 5) is provided in the first sphere passage detector 416a, and a second sphere passage detection sensor 115b (see FIG. 5) is provided in the second sphere passage detector 416b. It has been.

  The shutter 417a is disposed below the stage 413 and to the right of the center of the game area 41. The shutter 417b is disposed below the shutter 417a. The shutter 417a and the shutter 417b are configured to be driven in an open state or a closed state. The first big prize opening 418a is disposed on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 417a. The first grand prize opening 418a can be awarded when the shutter 417a is in the open state, and cannot be awarded when the shutter 417a is in the closed state. The second big prize opening 418b is arranged on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 417b. The second big prize opening 418b can be awarded when the shutter 417b is in the open state, and cannot be awarded when the shutter 417b is in the closed state. The general winning ports 419a and 419b are arranged on the lower left side of the stage 413. The general winning ports 419c and 419d are arranged on the lower right side of the stage 413. The first grand prize winning opening 418a and the shutter 417a and the second big winning prize opening 418b and the shutter 417b are not limited to the positions shown in the present embodiment, and may be arranged at arbitrary positions in the game area 41. The winning difficulty may be different depending on the arrangement position. Further, in this embodiment, two large winning ports, the first large winning port 418a and the second large winning port 418b, are provided as the large winning ports, but the number of large winning ports is limited to two. Instead, there may be only one grand prize opening. In addition, it is possible to arrange a large winning opening so that the degree of difficulty of winning varies depending on the combination of a plurality of large winning openings.

  The LED unit 42 includes a special symbol display device 421, a round number display device 422, a first special symbol hold display device 423a, a second special symbol hold display device 423b, a normal symbol display device 424, and a normal symbol hold display device 425. It is installed.

  The special symbol display device 421 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the special symbols (also referred to as identification symbols) indicated by the 7-segment LEDs are repeatedly turned on / off after a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. To change display and stop display. Specifically, the special symbol display device 421 receives a game ball in the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b, and the game ball is a first start port winning ball sensor 116a (see FIG. 5) or the second start port 414b. When detected by the start opening winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 5), the special symbol is variably displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode.

  The round number display device 422 is configured by a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of rounds of the round game in the big hit gaming state described later.

  The first special symbol hold display device 423a is composed of four display lamps, and the number of executions of the variable display in the special symbol display device 421 triggered by winning the first start port 414a (so-called “hold number” ”,“ Holding number for special symbol ”) is displayed by turning on, turning off, or blinking.

  The second special symbol hold display device 423b is composed of four display lamps, and the number of executions of the variable display in the special symbol display device 421 triggered by winning the second start port 414b (so-called “hold number” ”,“ Holding number for special symbol ”) is displayed by turning on, turning off, or blinking. Specifically, the first special symbol hold display device 423a and the second special symbol hold display device 423b display, for example, one display when the number of executions of the variable display in the special symbol display device 421 is held once. When the display lamp is turned on and the number of executions of the variable display on the special symbol display device 421 is held twice, the two display lamps are turned on.

  The normal symbol display device 424 is composed of two display lamps, and the normal symbols shown by these display lamps are alternately turned on and off after a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. To change display and stop display. Specifically, in the normal symbol display device 424, a game ball passes through the first ball passage detector 416a or the second ball passage detector 416b, and the game ball passes through the first ball passage detection sensor 115a (see FIG. 5). Is detected, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode.

  The normal symbol hold display device 425 is composed of four display lamps, and the normal symbol display device 424 is triggered by a game ball passing through the first ball passage detector 416a or the second ball passage detector 416b. The number of executions of the variable display (so-called “holding number”, “holding number for normal symbols”) is displayed by turning on, turning off, or blinking. Specifically, in the normal symbol display device 425, for example, when the number of executions of the variable display in the normal symbol display device 424 is held for one time, one display lamp is turned on, and the normal symbol display device 424 is displayed. When the number of executions of the variable display is held twice, two display lamps are lit.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display device 50 is an example of display means, and is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 40, and its display area 51 is the center of the game board 40 as shown in FIG. 4. It is arranged further upward. In the display area 51, various kinds of images such as a derived symbol, an effect image, and a decoration image for decoration are displayed. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 50 is an example of an effect unit that performs various effects. In addition, in this embodiment, although the liquid crystal display device 50 was described as an example of a display means, this invention is not limited to this. The display means may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, or the like.

  The payout unit 70 includes a payout device 71 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, and includes a first start port 414a, a second start port 414b, general winning ports 419a to 419d, a first big winning port 418a and a first winning port 418a shown in FIG. When a game ball wins the two major winning holes 418b, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 131 or the lower plate 132 according to the type of each winning port.

  The board unit 80 stores a main control circuit 100 (see FIG. 5) and a sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, and controls the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Games in pachinko machine 1]
Next, a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the gaming state in the present embodiment, the shutter 417a and the shutter 417b are closed, and a normal gaming state in which a game ball cannot be received in the first big prize opening 418a and the second big prize opening 418b, and the shutter 417a or shutter. 417b is in an open state, and a game ball can be received in the first grand prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b, and a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is included. The special game state includes a small hit game state and a big hit game state that can give more game value than the small hit game state. In addition, the normal gaming state includes a first gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player and a second gaming state that is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first gaming state. In the present embodiment, the second gaming state is a normal gaming state (so-called non-probability change state) with a probability of transitioning to the special gaming state, and the first gaming state transitions to the special gaming state compared to the second gaming state. This is a gaming state (so-called probability variation state) that has a high probability of being played.

  A player generally starts a game from the normal gaming state, and drives the game ball into the game area 41 of the game board 40 by the launching device 20. When the game ball that has been placed wins the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 421 and the identification symbol for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 (derived symbol) change. indicate. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b during the special symbol change display, the first start port 414a or the second start ball 414a or the second start until the special symbol being changed is displayed. 2 The execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the game ball entering the start port 414b is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol of the suspended special symbol is started.

  An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, and in this embodiment, the special symbol variation display by entering the first start port 414a and the second start port 414b. The upper limit of the number of holds is 4 times. Therefore, a maximum of 8 holds is possible.

  Further, as another condition (starting the variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol start condition is satisfied when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Then, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is in a specific stop display mode, the normal gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state. Among the specific stop display modes, the stop display mode for shifting to the big hit gaming state is the big hit, and the stop display mode for shifting to the small hit gaming state is the small hit. Moreover, the stop display mode of the special symbols other than the big hit or the small hit is a lost symbol. When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained without shifting to the special gaming state. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  In the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is displayed. For example, during the variable display of the special symbol display device 421, except for a specific case, in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, a derived symbol composed of a number as an example of the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol display device 421 stops and displays the special symbol, and the derived symbol is also stopped and displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 421, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a win is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. The Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to a big hit that can be obtained by many outgoing balls, for example, in the special symbol display device 421, the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 is displayed. The combination of the identification symbols for the effect displayed in is a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which all the same symbols are arranged in a plurality of symbol rows and stopped and displayed), and further, the effect image showing the big hit Is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  Then, when the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 and the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state, the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball. Driven. As a result, the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball.

  The first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b has an area (not shown) having a count sensor 113 (see FIG. 5). The shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is driven to an open state until a predetermined number (for example, seven) of game balls wins in the area or a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) elapses. Then, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b or the elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is driven, The first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball. In the present embodiment, in the special gaming state, the transition from the closed state to the open state is repeated 15 times by driving the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b in the first grand prize port 418a or the second grand prize port 418b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an open state in which a game ball can be easily received may be set to any number of times such as once or twice.

  Further, when the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 is a big hit, the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state in the special gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a game in which the transition from the closed state to the open state is repeated 15 times for the first grand prize port 418a or the second grand prize port 418b is one round, and a round game in which this round is repeated. Done. Such a round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game is also referred to as the first round and the second round is also referred to as the second round. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is 10 rounds or 16 rounds, but is not limited to this, and the number of rounds can be any number.

  In addition, when the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 is a small hit, the gaming state shifts to the small hit gaming state in the special gaming state. In the small hit game state, a game in which the transition from the closed state to the open state of the first big prize port 418a or the second big prize port 418b is repeated 15 times is performed only once. That is, in the small hit game state, the round game is not performed unlike the big hit game state. When the big hit gaming state ends, the first gaming state or the second gaming state may be controlled as the normal gaming state. Further, when the small hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state is not more advantageous than the gaming state when the small hit gaming state is won. For this reason, there is no transition of the gaming state in the normal gaming state triggered by winning the small hit gaming state. For example, when the gaming state when winning the small hit gaming state is the first gaming state, The gaming state after the end of the winning game state is the first gaming state. When the gaming state when the small winning game state is won is the second gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the winning game state is the second gaming state. State. Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state, there is a case where the special symbol variation display time is shortened to a short time state. Such a special game state is a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (winning to the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b). It is an example.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the first start port 414a, the second start port 414b, the general winning ports 419a to 419d, the first big winning port 418a and the second big winning port 418b, it depends on the type of each winning port. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 131 or the lower plate 132 by the payout unit 70.

  Further, when a game ball driven into the game area 41 by the player passes through the first ball passage detector 416a or the second ball passage detector 416b, the display lamp of the normal symbol display device 424 is variably displayed. In addition, when the game ball passes through the first ball passage detector 416a or the second ball passage detector 416b during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol hold display device 425 switches the display mode to display the variation display. Until the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to the first ball passage detector 416a or the second ball passage detector 416b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started. When the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 424 is in a state indicating a hit, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 provided at the second start port 414b is opened for a predetermined time. It becomes. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped is displayed, and the open / closed state of the normal electric accessory 415 (see FIG. 4) varies depending on the result, which is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 mainly includes a main control circuit 100 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102 (read only memory), and a main RAM 103 (read / write memory).

  The main CPU 101 is connected to a main ROM 102, a main RAM 103, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 102.

  The main ROM 102 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 101, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 101 to execute the processes shown in FIGS. 6 to 15, various tables, and the like. Yes.

  The main RAM 103 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 101. In this embodiment, the main RAM 103 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 101. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 100 also provides a command to the reset clock pulse generation circuit 104 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 105 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub control circuit 200 described later IC for serial communication 106 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 104, the initial reset circuit 105, and the serial communication IC 106 are connected to the main CPU 101.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 104 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  The initial reset circuit 105 includes a capacitor and a watchdog timer, and transmits a reset signal to the main CPU 101 when the voltage applied to the capacitor reaches a certain value. The initial reset circuit 105 receives a predetermined control signal from the main CPU 101 and discharges it to release the voltage applied to the capacitor.

  The serial communication IC 106 is connected to the main CPU 101, the sub control circuit 200, and the payout / launch control circuit 300, and includes a sub control board buffer and a payout / fire control circuit buffer.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, various devices that respond to signals from the main control circuit 100 include a special symbol display device 421 that performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, a round number display device 422 that displays the number of rounds in a round game, and a special symbol. A first special symbol hold display device 423a and a second special symbol hold display device 423b for displaying the number of reserved special symbols in a game variable display, and a normal symbol display device for performing variable display of a normal symbol as an identification symbol in a normal symbol game 424, a normal symbol holding display device 425 for displaying the number of holdings of the variable symbol variable display in the normal symbol game, a normal electric accessory solenoid 111 for opening or closing the blade member of the normal electric accessory 415, a shutter 417a is driven, and the first grand prize opening 418a is opened or closed. That the first special winning opening solenoid 112a, drives the shutter 417b, such as the second special winning opening solenoid 112b of the second special winning opening 418b to an open state or closed state is connected. In addition, a call device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of hits and an external terminal board used for data transmission to a hall computer that manages pachinko gaming machines throughout the hall are connected.

  Various sensors are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, the main control circuit 100 includes a count sensor 113 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a game ball is won in the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b. When a game ball wins in the mouth 419, when a game ball wins the general winning ball sensor 114 and the first ball passage detector 416a that supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, a predetermined detection signal is given. A second ball passage detection sensor 115b that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a game ball wins the first ball passage detection sensor 115a and the second ball passage detector 416b supplied to the main control circuit 100. When a game ball wins the first start port 414a, the first start port winning ball sensor 116a that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, and the game ball enters the second start port 414b. In this case, the second start opening winning ball sensor 116b for supplying a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, the backup clear switch 117 for clearing backup data in the event of a power failure, etc. according to the operation of the game hall manager Is connected. In the present embodiment, winning means that a game ball passes through an area where each sensor is provided.

  The main control circuit 100 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 300. The payout / launch control circuit 300 is connected to a payout device 71 for paying out game balls, a launch device 20 for launching game balls, and a card unit 400. The card unit 400 can be transmitted / received to / from the lending operation unit 401 that outputs a signal requesting the card unit 400 to lend out a game ball by a player's operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 300 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 100 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 400, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 71. The paying device 71 pays out the game ball. In addition, when the launch handle 21 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, the payout / launch control circuit 300 supplies power to the launch solenoid according to the rotation angle, and the game Control to fire the ball.

  Further, a sub control circuit 200 is connected to the main control circuit 100. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, control related to sound generated from the speaker 14, control of lamps including decoration lamps, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100. .

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 100 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 100. However, the configuration may be such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 100.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 201, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, an RTC 204, a display control circuit 210 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, a sound control circuit 220 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 14, and a decoration lamp. The lamp control circuit 230 for controlling the lamp 15 including the above, and the operation means control circuit 240 for receiving an operation signal based on the player's operation from the effect button 16. The sub control circuit 200 executes an effect corresponding to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 100. Thus, the sub-control circuit 200 is an example of effect control means for controlling effect means (the liquid crystal display device 50, the speaker 14, the lamp 15, etc.).

  The sub CPU 201 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 202. In particular, the sub CPU 201 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100.

  The program ROM 202 stores a program and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 201.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 102 and the program ROM 202 are used as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium that can be read by a computer having control means. Any other form may be used, for example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 203 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 203 stores various flag and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. In this embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used. The RTC 204 measures the current time. Thus, the RTC 204 is an example of a real-time clock for timing.

  The display control circuit 210 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 50, and is an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 210 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 50 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 201. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 201, the display control circuit 210 displays on the liquid crystal display device 50 various image data such as identification symbol image data indicating the identification symbol, background image data, and production image data. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 210 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 50 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50. That is, the display control circuit 210 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 50.

  The audio control circuit 220 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying an audio signal, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 14. The sound source IC selects one piece of sound data from a plurality of pieces of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 201. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 14.

  The lamp control circuit 230 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM that stores a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

  The operation means control circuit 240 transmits the operation signal received from the effect button 16 to the sub CPU 201. The sub CPU 201 supplies data for performing an effect corresponding to the operation signal to the display control circuit 210 and the like.

  Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 of this embodiment will be described. First, processing executed by the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 will be described. When the power is turned on, the main CPU 101 reads a program from the main ROM 102 and executes main control main processing. Further, the main CPU 101 may interrupt the main control main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main control main process is being executed. The main CPU 101 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes a system timer interrupt process accordingly.

[System timer interrupt processing]
The system timer interrupt process of the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 6, in step S10, processing for saving each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process for saving a register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

  In step S11, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 101 updates random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a normal symbol determination random number counter, and an effect condition determination random number counter. Note that the jackpot determination random number counter and the jackpot symbol random number counter are not fair if the update timing of the counter value is indefinite. Therefore, it is updated at a fixed timing every 2 msec to ensure this. Like to do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, switch input detection processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process for determining whether or not there is an input to the switch. For example, the main CPU 101 uses the count sensors 113 (see FIG. 5) provided in the first grand prize winning opening 418a and the second big winning prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4), and general winning prize winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c, and 419d (see FIG. 5). 4) and the first ball passing detection sensor 115a provided in the first ball passing detector 416a and the second ball passing detector 416b (see FIG. 4). , Second ball passage detection sensor 115b (see FIG. 5), first start port winning ball sensor 116a provided at first start port 414a and second start port 414b (see FIG. 4), second start port winning ball By receiving a detection signal from the sensor 116b (see FIG. 5), it is determined whether each switch has detected a game ball. If the main CPU 101 determines that it has been detected, the main CPU 101 updates the big prize opening prize ball counter, the general winning opening prize ball counter, the start opening prize ball counter, and the like according to the detection. Details of the switch input processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S13.

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 waits for synchronization between the main control circuit 100 and the sub-control circuit 200, a first big prize opening 418a and a second big prize opening 418b (open when a big hit occurs. A process of updating various timers such as a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of FIG. 4) is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S14.

  In step S14, command output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Examples of these various commands include a demo display command derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, a derived symbol designation command described later, a variation pattern designation command described later, a jackpot type command described later, a jackpot start command described later, A small hitting start command, a start opening prize command to be described later, and the like. In this process, the main CPU 101 supplies, to the sub-control circuit 200, data indicating the value of the probability variation state variation count counter described later, and data indicating the value of the time-short state variation count counter described later, in addition to various commands. . In addition, the main CPU 101 drives the first big prize opening solenoid 112a (see FIG. 5) that drives the shutter 417a of the first big prize opening 418a, and the second big prize opening solenoid 112b that drives the shutter 417b of the second big prize opening 418b. (Refer to FIG. 5), a solenoid power supply for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111 (see FIG. 5) for opening and closing the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is supplied. Further, in the starting opening winning detection process (see FIG. 8), which will be described later, the variation pattern of the identification symbol (derived symbol) for effect displayed in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 is determined. When the main CPU 101 generates a change pattern designation command indicating the determination result, the main CPU 101 supplies the change pattern designation command to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, game information output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sends game information, which is information related to the game, processed by the main control circuit 100, the sub control circuit 200, the payout / launch control circuit 300, etc., to the sub control circuit 200, the payout / fire control circuit. 300, output to an external device (for example, hall computer or calling device). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing for restoring each register to the address before the interrupt processing. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Switch input detection processing]
A subroutine (switch input detection process) executed in step S12 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S20, a start opening winning detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 includes a first start port winning ball sensor 116a and a second start port winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 5) provided at the first start port 414a and the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4). If the detection signal is received, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are acquired, the maximum number of four is held, and the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is added by one, and the payout information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. set. Details of the start opening winning detection process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, a general winning opening passing detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 has received a detection signal from the general winning ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 5) provided in the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d (see FIG. 4), The payout information corresponding to the winnings of the mouths 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a special winning opening passing detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 receives the detection signal from the count sensor 113 (see FIG. 5) provided in the first big prize opening 418a and the second big prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4). The payout information corresponding to the winning of the first grand prize opening 418a and the second big prize opening 418b is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S23.

  In step S23, a ball passage detector passage detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 includes a first sphere passage detection sensor 115a and a second sphere passage detection sensor 115b (FIG. 5) provided in the first sphere passage detector 416a and the second sphere passage detector 416b (see FIG. 4). If a detection signal is received from the reference), a lottery result (random number value) relating to the normal symbol is acquired, and the upper limit is four, and the normal symbol holding memory number counter (holding number) stored in the main RAM 103 is stored. Add "1". When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up winning detection processing]
The subroutine (start opening prize detection process) executed in step S20 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S30, a process is performed to determine whether or not the first start opening winning ball sensor has detected. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been received from the first start opening winning ball sensor 116a. If a detection signal has been received from the first start opening winning ball sensor 116a, the process proceeds to step S31. If a detection signal has not been received from the first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a, the process proceeds to step S39. Move processing.

  In step S31, a payout information set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets payout information corresponding to the winning of the first start port 414a (see FIG. 4) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S32.

  In step S32, a process is performed to determine whether or not the number of first start opening prizes held is smaller than "4". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the reserved number based on the winning of the first start port 414a (see FIG. 4) is smaller than “4”. The process moves to S33, and if the number of holds is “4” or more, the process moves to step S39.

  In step S33, a process of adding “1” to the reserved number of first start opening winnings is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the reserved number based on the winning of the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S34.

  In step S34, random number acquisition / storage processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further extracts the jackpot symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol random number counter. Then, the main CPU 101 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in the main RAM 103 as a random number value based on the winning of the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4). The process to memorize is performed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and the first special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the random number for hit determination stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random values acquired by winning the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4) during the variation of the special symbol are: The first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) are sequentially stored. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, special symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (see FIG. 23) and the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 24) based on the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value extracted in step S34. Then, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In the present embodiment, the special symbol includes a big hit symbol indicating that the jackpot is won, a small hit symbol indicating that the jackpot is won, and a miss indicating that neither the big hit or the small hit is won. And a design.

[Big hit random number judgment table]
Here, the jackpot random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the big hit random number determination table (the first big hit random number determination table (first number) is referred to when a random number value based on the winning of the first start port 414a (see FIG. 4) is extracted as shown in FIG. 1 start port), and a jackpot random number determination table (second start port) that is referred to when a random value based on the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) is extracted as shown in FIG. Are stored in the main ROM 102. In the jackpot random number determination table, determination value data is associated with a jackpot determination random value for which a predetermined width is set for each probability variation flag indicating whether the gaming state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state. Here, the random number for determining the big hit is 65536 (0 to 65535), and the randomness for determining whether or not the big win is the result of the lottery triggered by winning the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b. A numerical value, specifically, a random value indicating a lottery result of a special symbol. The probability variation flag is a flag that is stored in the main RAM 103 and indicates whether or not the probability variation state is selected as the gaming state after the big hit gaming state. When the value is “0”, the probability variation state is not established. (Non-probable change state), and a value of “1” indicates that the state is probabilistic change state. As described above, whether or not the state is the probability variation state is flag-managed by the main control circuit 100, and the jackpot probability varies depending on whether or not the state is the probability variation state. Further, the selection rate shown in FIG. 23 represents the probability that the corresponding determination value data is selected.

  Specifically, the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 23A is a jackpot determination random number value “777-943” (width 167) when the probability variation flag is “0” (non-probability variation state). ) Is associated with the big hit determination value data, the big hit determination random number value “1-300” (width 300) is associated with the small hit determination value data, and the random number value other than these is associated with the loss determination value data. ing. In the jackpot random number determination table (first start port), when the probability variation flag is “1” (probability variation state), the jackpot determination value data is associated with the random number value for the jackpot determination “777-1277” (width 500), The big hit determination random number value “1-300” (width 300) is associated with the small hit determination value data, and other random number values are associated with the loss determination value data. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first starting port 414a is won in the non-probability variation state, the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1/392, and the probability of being a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit probability) , Also called a small hit probability) is 1/218. On the other hand, when winning in the first start port 414a in the probability variation state, the big hit probability is 1/131 and the small hit probability is 1/218.

  Further, the big hit random number determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. 23 (b) is a big hit with the big hit determination random number value “777-943” (width 167) when the probability variation flag is “0” (non-probability variation state). The determination value data is associated, and the loss determination value data is associated with other random number values. In the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port), when the probability variation flag is “1” (probability variation state), the jackpot determination random number value “777-1277” (width 500) is associated with the jackpot determination value data. Loss determination value data is associated with random numbers other than this. Thus, in this embodiment, when winning in the second start port 414b in a non-probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1/392, and winning a small hit is Absent. On the other hand, when winning in the first start port 414a in the probability variation state, the big hit probability is 1/131, and the small win is not won.

[Big hit design random number judgment table]
Next, the jackpot symbol random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 24A is a jackpot symbol random number determination table that is referred to when a random value based on the winning of the first start port 414a (see FIG. 4) is extracted. (First start port) and a jackpot symbol random number determination table (second start) that is referred to when a random number value based on winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. 24B is extracted. Are stored in the main ROM 102. In the jackpot symbol random number determination table, a symbol designation command is associated with a jackpot symbol random value having a predetermined width. Here, the jackpot symbol random number value represents a random number value that determines the jackpot symbol when the lottery result is a jackpot. The symbol designating command represents a jackpot symbol designating command corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number value.

  Specifically, in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 24A, the symbol designation command “z0” is associated with the jackpot symbol random number “0-19”, and the jackpot symbol random number Symbol designation command “z1” is associated with “20 to 39”, symbol designation command “z2” is associated with jackpot symbol random value “40 to 59”, symbol designation is designated with jackpot symbol random value “60 to 79” The command “z3” is associated, and the symbol designation command “z4” is associated with the jackpot symbol random number value “80 to 99”. As described above, in this embodiment, when winning the first start opening 414a and winning a big hit, the symbol designation commands “z0” to “z4” are equally selected with a probability of 20/100.

  Further, in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. 24B, the symbol designation command “z0” is associated with the jackpot symbol random number value “0-19”, and the jackpot symbol random number value “20˜ 99 ”is associated with the symbol designation command“ z4 ”. Thus, in this embodiment, when winning the second start port 414b and winning a big hit, the symbol designation command “z0” is selected at 20/100, and the symbol designation command “z4” is selected at 80/100. Is done. That is, when winning the second start opening 414b and winning the big win, the probability that the symbol designation command “z4” is selected is higher than when winning the first start opening 414a and winning the big win.

  Returning to FIG. 8, in step S35, in detail, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 23A and the jackpot symbol random number determination table (first table) shown in FIG. 1 start opening), the symbol designating command associated with the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is determined based on the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S34. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot extracted in step S34 when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the jackpot determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (first start port). Based on the symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number determination table (first start port) is referred to and one of symbol designation commands “z0” to “z4” is selected. Further, the main CPU 101 determines that the symbol designation command “z11” (see FIG. 11) when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the small hit determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (first start port). 25) is selected. When the extracted big hit determination random number value is associated with the loss determination value data in the big hit random number determination table (first start port), the main CPU 101 determines the symbol designation command “z5” (FIG. 25). Select Browse. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S36.

  In step S36, jackpot determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 23A and associates the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S34 with the jackpot determination value data. Judgment is made. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

  In step S37, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a fluctuation pattern random value, and determines a special symbol fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random value, the special symbol determined in step S35, and the result of the jackpot determination process in step S36. The variation pattern is determined with reference to a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 25) for storing the same, and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 421 based on such data indicating the variation pattern.

[Variation pattern determination table]
Here, the variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and symbol design commands (“z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”, “z4”, “z5”, “z11”) are added to a plurality of types of variation patterns. ) And the winning type (“losing”, “small hit”, “big hit”) are associated with each other. In the variation pattern determination table, each variation pattern is associated with data indicating the variation time of the special symbol.

  Returning to FIG. 8, in step S <b> 37, the main CPU 101 supplies data indicating the determined variation pattern to the special symbol display device 421. The special symbol display device 421 variably displays the special symbol for the variation time defined in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 25) based on the data indicating the variation pattern, and is associated with the symbol designation command. Stop display. Data indicating the variation pattern is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S38.

  In step S38, a command set process for increasing the number of reserves for the first start opening prize is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a reserved number increase command for driving the first special symbol hold display device 423a (see FIG. 4) in accordance with the process of adding “1” to the hold number value in step S33. Processing to be stored in the RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 supplies this reserved number increase command to the first special symbol hold display device 423a. The first special symbol hold display device 423a turns on the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S39.

  In step S39, a process is performed to determine whether or not the second start opening winning ball sensor has detected. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been received from the second start opening winning ball sensor 116b. If a detection signal has been received from the second start-port winning ball sensor 116b, the process proceeds to step S40. If a detection signal has not been received from the second start-port winning ball sensor 116b, this subroutine is executed. finish.

  In step S40, a payout information set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets payout information corresponding to the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S41.

  In step S41, a process is performed to determine whether or not the number of second start opening prizes held is smaller than “4”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the reserved number based on the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) is smaller than “4”. The processing moves to S42, and when the number of reservations is “4” or more, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S42, a process of adding “1” to the number of reserves for the second start opening winning is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the reserved number based on the winning of the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number acquisition / storage processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further extracts the jackpot symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol random number counter. Then, the main CPU 101 stores, in the main RAM 103, the extracted random number value for jackpot determination and the jackpot symbol random number value, a random number value based on the winning of the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4) in the main RAM 103. The process to memorize is performed. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the second special symbol start storage area (0). The result of the determination based on the random number for determining the hit stored in is displayed with a special symbol, and various random values acquired by winning the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4) during the variation of the special symbol are: The second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) are sequentially stored. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  The main CPU 101 that performs the processing of step S34 or step S43 as described above is provided with a special gaming state determination unit, a first specific gaming state determination unit, and a second specific gaming state determination unit on condition that a predetermined start condition is satisfied. However, it functions as information acquisition means for acquiring determination information for determining whether or not to shift to the special game state, the first specific game state, and the second specific game state. Further, the main RAM 103 that stores the jackpot determination random number value as information during the change of the special symbol functions as a hold storage unit that sequentially holds the determination information acquired by the information acquisition unit up to the maximum set number.

  In step S44, a special symbol determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (see FIG. 23) and the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 24) based on the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value extracted in step S43. Then, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.

  Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit random number determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. 23B and the big hit symbol random number determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. The symbol designation command associated with the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is determined on the basis of the random number for jackpot determination extracted in (1). Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot extracted in step S43 when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the jackpot determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (second start port). Based on the symbol random number value, the symbol designation command “z0” or “z4” is selected with reference to the jackpot symbol random number determination table (second start port). Further, the main CPU 101 selects the symbol designation command “z5” when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the loss determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (second start port). . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, jackpot determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit random number determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. Judgment is made. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a variation pattern random number value, and determines a special symbol variation pattern based on the variation pattern random value, the special symbol determined in step S44, and the result of the jackpot determination process in step S45. The variation pattern is determined with reference to a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 25) for storing the same, and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 421 based on such data indicating the variation pattern.

  Further, the main CPU 101 supplies data indicating the determined variation pattern to the special symbol display device 421. The special symbol display device 421 variably displays the special symbol for the variation time defined in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 25) based on the data indicating the variation pattern, and is associated with the symbol designation command. Stop display. Data indicating the variation pattern is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, a second start opening winning hold number increase command set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a reserved number increase command for driving the second special symbol hold display device 423b (see FIG. 4) in accordance with the process of adding “1” to the hold number value in step S42. Processing to be stored in the RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 supplies this reserved number increase command to the second special symbol hold display device 423b. The second special symbol hold display device 423b turns on the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines a special symbol and a variation pattern every time a winning is made to the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4). The main CPU 101 also displays the first special symbol hold as a hold once even if the number of holds is “0” and the special symbol is not variably displayed, even if the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b is won. The device 423a or the second special symbol hold display device 423b is turned on and then immediately turned off, and the special symbol variation display is started. Note that the main CPU 101 does not turn on the first special symbol hold display device 423a or the second special symbol hold display device 423b as a hold once and determines that the hold number is not “0” as an internal process. The symbols may be displayed in a variable manner.

[Main control main processing]
Next, main control main processing executed by the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. As shown in FIG. 9, initial setting is performed in step S50. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, or returns to a state before power-off. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S51.

  In step S51, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S52.

  In step S52, a special symbol control process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 23A or FIG. 23 based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S34 or step S43. With reference to the big hit random number determination table (second start port) shown in (b), it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery (big hit or small win) has been won, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 103. . When this process ends, the process moves to a step S53. The main CPU 101 that executes the process of step S52 functions as a special game state transition unit that shifts to the special game state when the special game state determination unit determines affirmatively.

  In step S53, normal symbol control processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a random number value in accordance with a detection signal from the first sphere passage detection sensor 115a or the second sphere passage detection sensor 115b, and is stored in the main ROM 102. With reference to the symbol winning table, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 103. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is in an open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S54.

  In step S54, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the special symbol display device 421 and the normal symbol display device 424 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 103 in step S52 and step S53 and the result of the normal symbol control process. The control signal for driving is stored in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 transmits this control signal to the special symbol display device 421 or the normal symbol display device 424. The special symbol display device 421 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. The normal symbol display device 424 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops based on the received control signal. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S55.

  In step S55, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 generates game information data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, the payout / launch control circuit 300, the hall computer, etc., and stores it in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S56.

  In step S56, storage / game state data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 generates storage / game state data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 according to the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, and stores it in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S51.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine (special symbol control process) executed in step S52 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, numerical values drawn on the sides of step S <b> 60 to step S <b> 69 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in a storage area that functions as a control state flag in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 103, and advances the special symbol game.

  In step S60, a process for loading a control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads a control state flag stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S61.

  In step S61 to step S69 described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S61 to step S69. In addition, the main CPU 101 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed.

  In step S61, a special symbol memory check process is performed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 101 checks the number of reserved special symbols. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S62.

  In step S62, a special symbol variation time management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S63 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S63.

  In step S63, a special symbol display time management process is performed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, and if the waiting time after determination has passed, Judgment whether or not. In the case of winning, the main CPU 101 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S64 is set to be executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 101 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it sets so that the process of step S69 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S64 or a step S69.

  In step S64, a big hit start interval management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open. Is set in the control status flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S65 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S65, a special winning opening opening process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the upper limit opening time (for example, about 30 seconds) of the first big prize opening 418a (see FIG. 4) or the second big prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4) as the big prize opening time timer. The main RAM 103 stores data for opening the first big prize opening 418 a or the second big prize opening 418 b read from the main ROM 102. The main CPU 101 then opens the first big prize opening 418a (see FIG. 4) or the second big prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103 in the process of step S14 in FIG. And a solenoid power source for opening the first grand prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b, the first big prize opening solenoid 112a (see FIG. 5) for driving the shutter 417a of the first big prize opening 418a or It supplies to the 2nd big winning opening solenoid 112b (refer FIG. 5) which drives the shutter 417b of the 2nd big winning opening 418b. Then, the main CPU 101 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag after the upper open limit time has elapsed. That is, it sets so that the process of step S66 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S66.

  In step S66, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 indicates that the control status flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and the winning game mouth winning counter is “7” or more when the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit game end interval in the control state flag. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening to the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S67 or a step S68.

  In step S67, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big prize opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 101 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S65 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S68, jackpot end interval processing is performed. Details of this process will be described later. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval, and the special symbol game when the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. A value (08) indicating the end is set in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S69. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S69.

  In step S69, a special symbol game end process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it sets so that the process of step S61 may be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 executes the special symbol game by setting the control state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets the control status flags to (00), (01), (02), and (08) when the hit determination result is lost when the game is not in the big hit or small hit gaming state. By setting in order, the processing of step S61, step S62, step S63, and step S69 shown in FIG. 10 is executed at a predetermined timing. In addition, when the main CPU 101 is not in the big hit or small hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is a big hit or small hit, the control state flag is set to (00), (01), (02), (03). By setting in order, the processing of step S61, step S62, step S63, and step S64 shown in FIG. 10 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit or small hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit or the small hit game state is executed, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flags in the order of (04), (05), (06), as shown in FIG. The processing of step S65, step S66, and step S67 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a big hit or small hit game is executed. When the big hit or small hit game ending conditions are satisfied, the processing in steps S68 and S69 shown in FIG. 10 is executed at a predetermined timing by sequentially setting (07) and (08). End the big hit or small hit game.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine (special symbol storage check process) executed in step S61 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S70, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S71. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 101 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S71, a process of determining whether or not the number of reserved second start opening winnings is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. In the main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is “0”, that is, no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S77. On the other hand, in the main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not “0”, that is, data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In step S72, a process of subtracting “1” from the second starting stored number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol storage area transfer process based on the second start opening winning is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103, respectively. 2. Shift (store) the special symbol start storage area (3). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management to the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management to the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75. Further, the main CPU 101 generates a derived symbol designation command for determining a derived symbol corresponding to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 by the sub CPU 201, which will be described later, and the main RAM 103 Is stored in a predetermined area. The main CPU 101 outputs this derived symbol designation command to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S14 shown in FIG. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 starts to display the derived symbol variation display based on the received derived symbol designation command.

  In step S75, a waiting time setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S37 or step S46 shown in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, processing for clearing the storage area used for the current variation is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the storage area of the main RAM 103 used for the current variable display. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S77, a process is performed to determine whether or not the number of first start opening prizes held is "0". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines that the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is 0, that is, no data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If so, the process moves to step S80. On the other hand, when the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is not 0, the main CPU 101 stores data in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). If so, the process moves to step S78. The main CPU 101 performs the process of step S77 after the process of step S71. That is, the main CPU 101 preferentially digests the second start opening prize.

  In step S78, a process of subtracting "1" from the first starting stored number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing data in the first special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a special symbol storage area transfer process based on the first start opening prize is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103, respectively. 1 A special symbol start storage area (3) is shifted (stored). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S80, a demonstration display process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 103. In addition, the main CPU 101 determines that the state in which the special symbol game start memory (the first special symbol start memory area or the second special symbol start memory area in which the random number value for hit determination is stored) is 0 for a predetermined time (for example, , 30 seconds), the value that permits execution of the demo display is set as the demo display permission value. When the demonstration display permission value is a predetermined value, the main CPU 101 sets a demonstration display command and supplies it to the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 performs a demonstration display on the liquid crystal display device 50 based on this demonstration display command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine (special symbol display time management process) executed in step S63 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 12, in step S90, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. If the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 101 moves the process to step S91, and the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management process ( If it is not (02), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S91, it is determined whether or not the waiting time is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0”. When determining that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 101 moves the process to step S92, and when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 101 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S92, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 103 and the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 23A or the jackpot random number determination table (second block) shown in FIG. The big hit determination random number value stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) or the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103 is associated with the big hit determination value data. It is determined whether or not it is a value obtained (whether or not it is a big hit). If the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S98 shown in FIG. 13, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, moves the process to step S93. The main CPU 101 that executes the process of step S92 determines whether or not to shift to a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player based on the fact that a predetermined start condition is satisfied. It functions as a gaming state determination means. In this process, the main CPU 101 also performs a process of determining whether or not the game is a small hit. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 103 and the big hit random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number stored in (0) is a value associated with the small hit determination value data (small hit). If the main CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit, the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b is opened for a certain period of time, and if it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S93. . The main CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit, and when the first big prize opening 418a and the second big prize opening 418b are opened for a certain period and then closed (when the big prize opening time as a small hit has elapsed). Is controlled so that the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state does not become a more advantageous gaming state than the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit. It should be noted that the big winning opening opening time as a small hit is the total opening time that is the total of the opening times when the first big winning opening 418a and the second big winning opening 418b are repeatedly opened and closed.

  In step S93, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S94.

  In step S94, a process for determining whether or not the short-time state variation number counter is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time-short state change frequency counter in the main RAM 103 is “0”. Here, the time-short state change frequency counter indicates the number of times the special symbol is changed and stopped in the time-short state. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the short-time state variation number counter is “0”, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the short-time state variation number counter is not “0”, The process moves to S95.

  In step S95, a process of subtracting “1” from the short-time state fluctuation count counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the short-time state fluctuation frequency counter of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S96.

  In step S96, it is determined whether or not the time state change frequency counter is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time-short state change frequency counter in the main RAM 103 is “0”. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the short-time state variation number counter is “0”, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S97, and determines that the value of the short-time state variation number counter is not “0”. This subroutine ends.

  In step S97, processing for setting the time reduction flag to “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting “0” to the time reduction flag stored in the main RAM 103. Here, the time reduction flag is stored in the main RAM 103 and indicates whether or not the time reduction state is selected as the gaming state after the big hit, and when the value is “0”, it is not the time reduction state. (Non-time-short state) is shown, and when the value is “1”, the time-short state is indicated. In the process of step S56 shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 101 generates game state data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 according to the value of the time reduction flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in step S98, a big hit mode determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the big hit mode based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. Specifically, when the symbol designation command is “z0”, “z1”, “z2”, and “z3”, the main CPU 101 determines a big hit mode with the number of rounds being “10”, and the symbol designation command is “ In the case of z4 ”, the big hit mode in which the number of rounds is“ 16 ”is determined. The main CPU 101 determines the small hit mode when the symbol designation command is “z11”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S99.

  In step S99, a big hit flag set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a big hit flag in the main RAM 103 when it is determined that the big win is obtained in step S92 shown in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S100.

  In step S100, a special winning opening opening number counter clear process, a short time state change number counter clear process, a short time flag clear process, and a probability change flag clear process are performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 clears the special winning opening opening number counter and the short time state fluctuation number counter stored in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the time reduction flag in the main RAM 103 as the winning time reduction flag, and then performs a process of setting “0” to the time reduction flag. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 as the winning probability variation flag, and then performs a process of setting “0” to the probability variation flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S101.

  In step S101, a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management to the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, a waiting time (5000 ms) is set as a big hit start interval time. In this processing, when the main CPU 101 determines that the big hit is made in the processing of step S92 shown in FIG. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S103.

  In step S103, jackpot start command set processing is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the big hit is made in the process of step S92 shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a big hit start command in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S104. Here, the big hit start command set in the process of this step and the small hit start command set when it is determined that the big hit is determined in the process of step S99, are sent from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200. By being supplied to the sub CPU 201, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the big hit or the small hit start.

  In step S104, a special winning opening opening frequency data set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the big winning opening opening number data according to the big hit mode or the small hit mode determined in the big hit mode determining process in step S98. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “10” as the upper limit value in the big winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 103 when the big hit mode with the number of rounds “10” is determined in the big hit mode determination process. To do. Further, when the main CPU 101 determines the big hit mode with the number of rounds “16” in the big hit mode determination process, the main CPU 101 sets “16” as the upper limit value in the big winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 103. Also, when the main CPU 101 determines the small hit mode in the big hit mode determination process, the main CPU 101 sets “1” as the upper limit value to the big winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 103. Note that the count value of the number-of-releases counter is synonymous with the number of rounds. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a round number display LED pattern flag setting process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 sets a round number display LED pattern flag for performing display control of the round number display device 422 in the main RAM 103. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The subroutine (big hit end interval process) executed in step S68 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S110, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 103 is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. If the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, the main CPU 101 moves the process to step S111, and the control state flag is not a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. If so, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S111, a process for determining whether or not the waiting time is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the jackpot end interval process is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 101 proceeds to step S112, and when it determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S112, a special winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag clear process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing for clearing the special winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S113.

  In step S113, a round number distribution flag clear process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the round number distribution flag stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S114.

  In step S114, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S115.

  In step S115, a big hit flag clear process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the jackpot flag stored in the main RAM 103 when the jackpot flag is set in the process of step S99 shown in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S116.

  In step S116, probability variation flag setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or S44 shown in FIG. 8 and the winning time short flag and the winning time certainty change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 26, processing for setting a probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S117.

[Big hit type determination table]
Here, the jackpot type determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The big hit type determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and the symbol designation command ("z0", "z1", "z2", "z3", "z4") with the big hit type is selected as the winning type for a plurality of types of variation patterns. The time reduction flag, the time reduction count, the probability variation flag, the probability variation count, and the number of rounds are associated with each other.

  The symbol designation command in the jackpot type determination table is a value corresponding to the symbol designation command in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 24). Further, the number of time reductions in the jackpot type determination table indicates an upper limit value of the number of times the special symbol fluctuates in the time reduction state started after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the present embodiment, the time saving state is ended when a big win is won or when there is a change in the special symbol for the number of time reductions shown in the big hit type determination table. That is, the state shifts from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state. In addition, the number of probability changes in the jackpot type determination table indicates the upper limit value of the number of times the special symbol fluctuates in the probability variation state started after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state ends when a big win is won or when there is a change in the special symbol for the number of probability variations shown in the big hit type determination table. That is, the state changes from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state.

  The big hit type determination table stores four tables in the main ROM 102 according to the values of the winning time short flag and the winning time probability variable flag. Specifically, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 26A, the value of the winning time short flag is “0” and the winning time probability variable flag is “0”, that is, the non-short time state and When the big hit is made in the non-probable change state, the main CPU 101 refers to it. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the value of the winning time short flag is “1” and the winning time probability variable flag is “0”, that is, in the short time state and the non-probable state. When the big hit is sometimes made, it is referred to by the main CPU 101. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 26 (c), when the value of the winning time short flag is “0” and the winning time variation flag value is “1”, that is, in the non-time short state and the probability variation state. When the big hit is sometimes made, it is referred to by the main CPU 101. In addition, in the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 26D, when the value of the winning time short flag is “1” and the value of the winning time variation flag is “1”, that is, in the time short state and the probability variation state. When it is a big hit, it is referred to by the main CPU 101.

  The big hit types in this embodiment include big hit 1, big hit 2, big hit 3, big hit 4, and big hit 5. The jackpot 1 is a jackpot where the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends becomes a non-time-short state and a non-probability changing state. The jackpot 2 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends becomes a non-time-short state and a probability variation state (so-called latent probability variation). The jackpot 3 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends is a short-time state and a probable change state of less than 200 times. The big hit 4 is a big hit where the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is a short-time state and a probable change state of 200 time-saving times. The jackpot 5 is a jackpot where the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends is a short time state and a non-changeable state.

  In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 26 (a), which is referred to when the jackpot is in the non-short-time state or the non-probability change state, the jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designation command “z0” and the jackpot is hit with “z1”. 2, jackpot 3 is associated with “z2” and “z3”, and jackpot 4 is associated with “z4”. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 26 (b) which is referred to when the jackpot is in the short-time state or the uncertain change state, the jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designation command “z0” and “z1” Big hit 2 is associated, "z2" and "z3" are associated with big hit 3, and "z4" is associated with big hit 4. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 26 (c) which is referred to when the jackpot is in the non-short-time state and the probability variation state, the jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designation command “z0”, and “z1” to Big hit 3 is associated with “z3”, and big hit 4 is associated with “z4”. Also, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 26 (d) that is referred to when the jackpot is in the short-time state or the probable change state, the jackpot 5 is associated with the symbol designation command “z0” and the jackpot is hit with “z1”. 3 is associated, and the big hit 4 is associated with “z2” to “z4”.

  Returning to FIG. 14, specifically, in step S116, the main CPU 101 determines that the big hit corresponding to the winning time short flag and the winning time certain change flag in the big hit type determination table shown in FIGS. 26 (a) to (d). With reference to the type determination table, the value of the probability variation flag associated with the symbol designation command is read and stored in the main RAM 103. In addition, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit type determination table corresponding to the winning time short flag and the winning time certain change flag among the big hit type determination tables shown in FIGS. A big hit type command indicating the big hit type (big hit 1, big hit 2, big hit 3, big hit 4 or big hit 5) is generated and stored in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 that executes the process of step S116 determines whether or not to shift to the first specific game state that is likely to be positively determined by the special game state determination unit after the special game state ends. It functions as a state determination means.

  In step S117, a time reduction flag set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or S44 shown in FIG. 8 and the winning time short flag and the winning time certainty change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S118. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time short flag and the winning time probability change flag among the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. The time flag value associated with is read out and stored in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step S116 as described above determines second specific gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the second specific gaming state in which a predetermined start condition is easily established after the special gaming state is ended. Function as.

  In step S118, processing for determining whether or not the probability variation flag is “1” is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 is “1”. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the probability variation flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S119. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the probability variation flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S120. .

  In step S119, a process of setting the probability variation number in the probability variation state variation frequency counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or S44 shown in FIG. 8 and the winning time short flag and the winning time certainty change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S120. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time short flag and the winning time probability change flag among the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. The value of the probability variation number associated with is read out and stored in the main RAM 103.

  In step S120, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is “1”. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the time reduction flag in the main RAM 103 is “1”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the time reduction flag is “1”, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S121, and when it determines that the value of the time reduction flag is not “1”, the main CPU 101 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S121, processing for setting the number of time reductions in the time reduction state variation number counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or S44 shown in FIG. 8 and the winning time short flag and the winning time certainty change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. Referring to the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time short flag and the winning time probability change flag among the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. The value of the short time count associated with is read out and stored in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps S116 to S121, after the end of the special gaming state, the gaming state (probability change state or It functions as a game state transition means for transitioning to a short time state.

[Normal symbol control processing]
A subroutine (ordinary symbol control process) executed in step S53 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, the numerical values drawn from step S <b> 130 to step S <b> 135 indicate normal symbol control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in a storage area functioning as a normal symbol control state flag in the main RAM 103. ing. The main CPU 101 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 103, and the normal symbol game proceeds.

  In step S130, the normal symbol control state flag is loaded. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S131.

  In steps S131 to S135, which will be described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag, as will be described later. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and allows one of the processes in steps S131 to S135 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 101 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed.

  In step S131, a normal symbol storage check process is performed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 101 sets the value of the normal symbol hold storage number counter (hold number) stored in the main RAM 103 to “ It is determined whether or not it is 0 ". When the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number counter is “0”, the main CPU 101 sets a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process in the normal symbol control state flag. On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 101 sets a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time monitoring process in the normal symbol control state flag, Set the fluctuation time to the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S135 or step S132.

  In step S132, normal symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time monitoring, and when the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101 sets a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring to the normal symbol. Set to the control state flag and set the waiting time after confirmation to the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S133 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S133.

  In step S133, normal symbol display time monitoring processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a random number value and stores it in the main ROM 102 when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring. With reference to the normal symbol winning table, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. Here, the normal symbol winning table that is referred to when the time-short flag is set (time-short state) is different from the normal symbol winning table when the time-short flag is not set, and the former normal symbol winning table. The probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is set much higher than that of the latter normal symbol winning table. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the main CPU 101 sets a value (03) indicating the release of the normal electric character in the normal symbol control state flag, and when the normal symbol lottery is not won, the normal symbol game end process is performed. Is set to the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S134 or a step S135.

  In step S134, an ordinary electric accessory release process is performed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal electric accessory is released, the main CPU 101 sets the normal electric accessory release flag and is the time for opening the blade member. Set the object release time in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S135 is executed after the normal bonus release time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 101 sets the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111 (opening the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 in the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) when the ordinary electric accessory release flag is set. (See FIG. 5) Supply solenoid power. In addition, the main CPU 101 sets the waiting time timer set to “0” when a predetermined number of winnings are made in the second start port 414b or when the normal accessory release time is set in a state where the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is opened. "In the case, the solenoid power is supplied to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111, and the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is closed. Therefore, since the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher in the time-short state, the frequency of the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 being opened is higher in the time-short state, and the second start port 414b (FIG. 4). It becomes easy to win a prize. That is, it becomes easy to establish the special symbol instruction condition by winning the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4).

  In step S135, a normal symbol game end process is performed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number counter stored in the main RAM 103, A value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process is set in the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described. The sub CPU 201 reads a program from the program ROM 202 and executes a sub control circuit main process in response to power-on. Further, the sub CPU 201 may interrupt the sub control circuit main process and execute the sub control circuit interrupt process even when the sub control circuit main process is being executed. The sub CPU 201 generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes a sub control circuit interrupt process in response to this.

[Sub-control circuit interrupt processing]
The sub control circuit interrupt process executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S210, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of saving each register and updating a random number stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 performs random number update processing so as to increase the count value of the effect pattern determination counter stored in the work RAM 203 by “1”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S211.

  In step S211, command reception processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of receiving a command transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 and storing it in the work RAM 203. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of receiving data transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 in addition to the command and storing the data in the work RAM 203. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S212.

  In step S212, timer update processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for updating various timers stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, a process for updating a timer used in the rendering process or the like is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S213.

  In step S213, command output processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for outputting various commands to the display control circuit 210, the sound control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, and the operation means control circuit 240. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of outputting various data to the display control circuit 210, the audio control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, and the operation means control circuit 240 in addition to various commands. When this process is finished, a process for restoring each register to the address before the interrupt process is performed, and this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
Next, the sub control circuit main process executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22. As shown in FIG. 17, an initialization process is performed in step S220. In this process, the sub CPU 201 reads the activation program from the program ROM 202 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 203 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to step S221.

  In step S221, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of updating the initial value of the random number stored in the work RAM 203. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S222.

  In step S222, command analysis processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for analyzing the command received from the main control circuit 100 and stored in the work RAM 203 in step S211 shown in FIG. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S223.

  In step S223, effect processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub CPU 201 performs setting of simultaneous effects that are executed based on the timing of the RTC 204. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S224.

  In step S224, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 stores data for displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 50 in the work RAM 203. The data for displaying the effect image includes, for example, data instructing execution of a simultaneous effect described later, data instructing a prefetching notice described later, data instructing a latent probability change notification effect described later, and the like. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the display control circuit 210 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Based on the data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 201, the display control circuit 210 receives various image data such as derived symbol data, background image data, effect image data from the image data ROM (not shown). The data is read and overlaid and displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S225.

  Here, in this embodiment, simultaneous production refers to, for example, a plurality of same-type pachinko gaming machines 1 arranged in parallel on an island, simultaneously producing the same content at the same time based on the time of the RTC 204. Production. Note that the simultaneous effect is not limited to the mode of displaying in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, and an accessory, a segment, and a second display device (liquid crystal display device, etc.) are attached to display the time. Good.

  In step S225, voice control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for generating sound from the speaker 14 in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the voice control circuit 220 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The sound control circuit 220 generates sound from the speaker 14 based on data for generating sound. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S226.

  In step S226, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for controlling the lamp 15 including the decorative lamp in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the lamp control circuit 230 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The lamp control circuit 230 turns on, blinks, or turns off the lamp 15 based on data for controlling the lamp 15. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
A subroutine (command analysis process) executed in step S222 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S230, a process for determining whether there is a received command is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 is stored in the work RAM 203. If it is determined that the command is stored, the process proceeds to step S231. If it is determined that the command is not stored, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S231, processing for analyzing the command received in the sub control circuit interrupt processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for analyzing commands and data received from the main control circuit 100 and stored in the work RAM 203 in step S211 shown in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S232. These commands and data include the demo display command, derived symbol designation command, variation pattern data indicated by the variation pattern designation command, jackpot type command, data indicating the value of the probabilistic variation count counter, and the short state variation count counter. Data indicating a value, a big hit start command, a small hit start command, data indicating a value of a probability change flag, data indicating a value of a time reduction flag, a start opening prize command, and the like are included.

  Further, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the variation pattern data indicated by the analyzed variation pattern designation command in the variation pattern storage area. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern storage areas are the first variation pattern storage area (0) to the first variation pattern storage area (4), the second variation pattern storage area (0) to the second variation pattern storage area (4). ) In the following description, when the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4) are referred to, the first variation pattern storage area (0) to the first variation pattern storage area (4) and the second variation The pattern storage area (0) to the second variation pattern storage area (4) are indicated. The variation pattern data indicated by the analyzed variation pattern designation command is sequentially stored in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4). The sub CPU 201 performs an effect pattern determination process, which will be described later, based on the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area (0). As described above, in this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the suspended display of the special symbol is also stored in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4) of the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 reads out the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4), and based on the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern storage area (0). A so-called “prefetching effect” is performed in which an effect related to the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern storage areas (1) to (4) is executed before the identification symbol derivation display is performed. As described above, the sub CPU 201 determines that the special gaming state determination unit, the first specific gaming state determination unit, and the second specific gaming state determination unit have the special gaming state and the first specific game on condition that a predetermined starting condition is satisfied. It functions as information acquisition means for acquiring determination information for determining whether or not to shift to the state and the second specific gaming state. Further, the sub CPU 201 determines, based on one or a plurality of determination information stored in the holding storage unit, before the determination by the special gaming state determination unit, the first specific gaming state determination unit, and the second specific gaming state determination unit. It is an example of prior determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state, a first specific game state, and a second specific game state.

  In step S232, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is included in the command received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, and determines that the variation pattern designation command is included. If so, the process proceeds to step S233. If it is determined that the variation pattern designation command is not included, the process proceeds to step S234.

  In step S233, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 refers to the effect table shown in FIG. 27 on the basis of the variation pattern designation command analyzed in step S231 shown in FIG. 18 and the random number value extracted for effect pattern determination. Is stored and stored in the work RAM 203. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S234, processing for determining whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the derived symbol designation command is included in the command received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, and determines that the derived symbol designation command is included. If so, the process proceeds to step S235, and if it is determined that the derived symbol designation command is not included, the process proceeds to step S236.

  In step S235, a process for determining a derived symbol is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines a derived symbol corresponding to the derived symbol designation command received from the main control circuit 100, and displays the derived symbol on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. Is stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 determines the derived symbol indicating the big hit if the derived symbol designation command is associated with the big hit, and determines the derived symbol indicating the small hit if the derived symbol designation command is associated with the small hit. If it is associated with the loss, the derived symbol indicating the loss is determined. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Here, in the present embodiment, for example, the derived symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 in a mode in which three numbers from “0” to “9” are arranged. Stopped display. In the derived symbol indicating the big hit, the stop display mode is, for example, that all three numbers are the same number, and this number is an odd number. Further, in the derived symbol indicating the small hit, the stop display mode is, for example, that all three numbers are the same number, and this number is an even number. Further, in the derived symbol indicating the loss, the stop display mode is not, for example, that all three numbers are the same number.

  In step S235, the sub CPU 201 sets a derived symbol variation start command for starting the variation display of the determined derived symbol. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the derived symbol variation start command and variation pattern data in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the display control circuit 210 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Based on the derived symbol variation start command, the display control circuit 210 starts the variation display of the derived symbol in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 and stops the display after the variation time based on the variation pattern data has elapsed. To do. At this time, the sub CPU 201 acquires the derived symbol variation start time when the variation display of the derived symbol is started from the RTC 204 and stores it in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 shifts the data in the variation pattern storage area (1) to the variation pattern storage area (4) from the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (3) after the display of the derived symbol is stopped. Process).

  In step S236, processing corresponding to the received other command is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing corresponding to commands other than the variation pattern designation command and the derived symbol designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Direction table]
Here, the effect table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the effect table includes a variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, a variation time of a derived symbol, a random value for determining an effect pattern in which a predetermined width is set, a selection rate, an effect pattern, an effect content, The winning classification and the symbol designating command are associated with each other and stored in the program ROM 202. In the effect table, the variation pattern corresponds to the variation pattern in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 25). Further, the variation time corresponds to the variation time of the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 25). The effect pattern indicates the type of effect pattern assigned to each effect content. The winning category corresponds to the determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (see FIG. 23). The symbol designation command corresponds to the symbol designation command in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 24).

[Direction processing]
The subroutine (effect process) executed in step S223 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S240, simultaneous effect control processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this processing, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the current time acquired from the RTC 204 is within the time zone for executing the simultaneous performance stored in the work RAM 203. Control is performed to execute simultaneous effects in a preset time zone.

  That is, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 arranged side by side in a game hall perform the same performance at the same time zone based on the time of the RTC 204, so that the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 simultaneously perform the same performance. Will be executed.

  Here, in the derivation display of the identification symbol, the timing of the identification symbol variation for production and the timing of stopping differ for each gaming machine, so it is difficult for a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 to perform the derivation display of the identification symbol all at once. . For this reason, effects related to the effects other than the change and stop of the identification symbol for effects are executed as simultaneous effects. Specifically, in the simultaneous production, the same production by the background image displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, the sound output of the speaker 14, the light emission of the lamp 15 and the like is simultaneously executed in the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1. Is done. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S241. The sub CPU 201 that executes the process of step S240 functions as a special effect execution unit that executes a special effect when the real-time clock performs a predetermined time measurement.

  In step S241, prefetch effect processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this processing, the sub CPU 201 uses the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4) in the first and second variation pattern storage areas of the work RAM 203. For example, control is performed to determine and set whether or not to perform a holding ball advance notice that changes the display mode of the holding ball according to the jackpot reliability of the effect pattern. In particular, in the present embodiment, if the result of prefetching in the time zone in which the simultaneous performance is executed is a big hit 2 (latency probability change), the determination as to whether or not the latent probability change notice is performed and the latent probability change notice data is stored in the work RAM 203. Control to set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S242.

  In step S242, a latent probability change notification effect process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs control for notifying the reliability of the latent probability change in the time zone of simultaneous production. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S243. The sub CPU 201 executing the processing of step S242 notifies that the special game state is the case where the first specific game state determination unit is affirmative and the second specific game state determination unit is negative. It functions as a special effect execution means for executing a special effect as a notification effect.

  In step S243, other effect processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for controlling various effects displayed during the effect during the variation of the derived symbol, effects performed before the start of the variation, and the like in the work RAM 203. Here, if it is a time zone to perform simultaneous production, it is used to control various productions related to the simultaneous production, which are displayed during the production of the variation of the derived symbol, and the production executed before the start of the variation. Data is stored in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 outputs such data to the display control circuit 210, the sound control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, and the operation means control circuit 240 in step S213 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Batch effect control processing]
The subroutine (simultaneous effect control process) executed in step S240 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, in step S250, the RTC 204 performs processing to determine whether or not the start time of the simultaneous performance has been counted. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the time measured by the RTC 204 has reached the start time of the time zone in which the simultaneous effects set in the simultaneous effect setting table shown in FIG. If it is determined that the start time has been reached, the process proceeds to step S251. If it is not determined that the start time has been reached, the process proceeds to step S253.

[Simultaneous production setting table]
Here, the simultaneous effect setting table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the simultaneous performance setting table sets a plurality of time zones in which the simultaneous performance is executed, and will be described in detail later, but the latency for notifying that there is a possibility of changing the latent probability in the time zone of the simultaneous performance. Used to set the type of probability change notification effect. As shown in FIG. 28, the simultaneous effect setting table stores in the program ROM 202 a plurality of time zones in which simultaneous effects are executed in one day and the types of latent probability change notification effects to be executed in each time zone. Has been.

The type of latent probability change notification effect is set according to the reliability of the latent probability change. In the present embodiment, three types of latent probability change notification effects are prepared: low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability.
In the simultaneous performance setting table shown in FIG. 28, as time zones, every three hours of 13: 0 to 13:30, 16: 0 to 16:30, 19: 0 to 19:30, 22: 0 to 22:30 Is set to 4 times. As the latent probability change notification effect, three patterns of latent probability change notification effect A, latent probability change notification effect B, and latent probability change notification effect C are set as patterns of the latent probability change notification effect in one day.

  For example, in the latent probability change notification effect A, the reliability is low at 13: 0 to 13:30, the reliability is high at 16: 0 to 16:30, the reliability is high at 19: 0 to 19:30, and 22: 0 to Low reliability is associated with 22:30. Similarly, in the latent probability change notification effect B, the reliability is 13:30 to 13:30, the reliability is 16:00 to 16:30, the reliability is high from 19: 0 to 19:30, and 22:00. ˜22: 30 is associated with high reliability, and in the latent probability change notification effect C, the reliability is high at 13: 0 to 13:30, the reliability is low at 16: 0 to 16:30, and 19:00. ~ 19: 30 is associated with high reliability, and 22:00 to 22:30 is associated with medium reliability.

  Whether to set the latent probability change notification effect A, the latent probability change notification effect B, and the latent probability change notification effect C as the patterns of the latent probability change notification effect, the attendant at the game hall selects appropriately before opening the store, and a plurality of similar pachinko machines are selected. Set for each gaming machine 1. That is, in some pachinko machines 1, if there is a latent probability change notification effect A set, it is also possible to set so that there is a latent probability change notification effect B or a latent probability change notification effect C. is there. By setting the pattern of the latent probability change notification effect, the attendant of the game hall simultaneously sets a plurality of time zones in which simultaneous effects are executed and the type of latent probability change notification effect that notifies the possibility of the latent probability change. . It should be noted that the pattern of the latent probability change notification effect may be controlled by the sub CPU 201 so as to be automatically set according to the date. As described above, the program ROM 202 is an example of a time zone storage unit that stores a plurality of time zones in which a special effect is executed, information on probability and notification effects in association with each other, and sets a plurality of time zones in which the special effect is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 20, in step S251, the simultaneous effect execution flag is set. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting “1” in the storage area of the work RAM 203 used as the simultaneous effect execution flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S252.

  In step S252, a process for setting simultaneous performance execution is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for storing data instructing execution of simultaneous production in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits data instructing execution of this simultaneous effect to the display control circuit 210, the sound control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, and the like. The display control circuit 210 displays a simultaneous effect on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S253.

  In step S253, the RTC 204 performs a process of determining whether or not the end time of the simultaneous performance has been counted. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the time measured by the RTC 204 has reached the end time of the time zone in which the simultaneous effect set in the simultaneous effect setting table shown in FIG. If it is determined that the process has been completed, the process proceeds to step S254. If it is not determined that the end time has been reached, the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S254, the simultaneous effect execution flag is reset. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting “0” in the storage area of the work RAM 203 used as the simultaneous effect execution flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S255.

  In step S255, a process for setting the normal performance execution is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for storing, in the work RAM 203, data instructing to set execution of normal performance (return to normal performance). The sub CPU 201 transmits data instructing to return to the normal performance to the display control circuit 210, the audio control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, and the like. The display control circuit 210 displays a normal effect image on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Pre-reading effect processing]
The subroutine (prefetching effect process) executed in step S241 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, in step S260, prefetching processing of the fluctuation pattern storage area (1) to the fluctuation pattern storage area (4) is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 pre-reads data such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern storage area (1) to the variation pattern storage area (4), and either Processing for determining whether or not there is a loss is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S261.

  In step S261, a process of determining whether or not to perform a prefetch notice effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 refers to the table in which the effect pattern and the determination value used for determining whether to perform the pre-reading notice are associated with each other, to the effect pattern determined in step S233 (see FIG. 18). A corresponding determination value is specified, and processing for determining whether to perform a pre-reading notice is performed depending on whether or not the acquired random number value is a determination value corresponding to the effect pattern. Specifically, the determination value for determining that the pre-reading notice is performed as the production pattern is determined based on the data of the fluctuation pattern which is one of the big hits 1 to 5 or the production pattern of the fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time. A large number is set, and when the random value acquired by random number lottery is the determination value, it is determined that the pre-reading notice is performed. That is, it becomes easier to determine that the pre-reading notice effect is performed as the effect pattern has a longer variation time. When the sub CPU 201 determines to perform the pre-reading notice, the process proceeds to step S262, and when it is not determined to perform the pre-reading notice, the process proceeds to step S263.

  In step S262, a process of setting a prefetch notice effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting data instructing a prefetch notice in the work RAM 203. Further, the sub CPU 201 determines a display mode of the reserved symbol based on the random number value acquired in step S261, and performs a process of setting data indicating the display mode in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits data indicating the pre-reading notice and the display mode to the display control circuit 210. The display control circuit 210 displays a pre-reading notice (for example, a holding ball notice) on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S263.

  In step S263, a process for determining whether or not the simultaneous performance execution flag is set is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not “1” is set in the storage area of the work RAM 203 used as the simultaneous effect execution flag, and determines that “1” is set. Shifts the processing to step S264, and terminates the present subroutine when the determination is not made.

  In step S264, processing for determining whether there is a big hit 2 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines that the variation pattern that becomes the big hit 2 as a result of prefetching the variation pattern data indicated by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern storage area (1) to the variation pattern storage area (4). Processing for determining whether or not there is present is performed. If it is determined that there is a big hit 2, the process proceeds to step S265. If it is not determined that there is a big hit 2, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S265, processing for determining whether or not to perform a prefetch latency probability change notification effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 acquires a random number value by random number lottery, and performs a process of determining whether or not to perform the prefetch latency probability change notification effect depending on whether or not the acquired random value is a preset determination value. . Specifically, the determination value is set so that the probability of affirmative determination becomes a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). If it is determined that the prefetch latency probability change notification effect is to be performed, the process proceeds to step S266. If it is not determined that the prefetch latency probability change notification effect is to be performed, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S266, a process of setting a prefetch latency probability change notification effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting data instructing to perform the prefetch latency probability change notification effect in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits to the display control circuit 210 data specifying that the prefetch latency probability change notification effect is to be performed. The display control circuit 210 displays an image of the prefetch latency probability change notification effect on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. The sub CPU 201 that executes the processing of step S266 as described above is performed when the predetermination unit predetermines that the first specific gaming state determination unit is affirmative and the second specific gaming state determination unit is negative. It functions as a special effect execution means for executing a special effect as a notification effect for notifying that the game state is in a special game state.

[Hidden probability change notification effect processing]
The subroutine (latent probability change notification effect processing) executed in step S242 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, in step S270, a process for determining whether or not the simultaneous performance execution flag is set is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not “1” is set in the storage area of the work RAM 203 used as the simultaneous effect execution flag. If it is determined that the simultaneous performance execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S271. If not, the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S271, processing for determining whether or not the big hit is 1 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 uses a variation pattern that is a jackpot 1 as a result of prefetching variation pattern data indicated by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern storage area (1) to the variation pattern storage area (4). If it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a big hit 1, the process proceeds to step S274, and if not, the process proceeds to step S272.

  In step S272, a process of determining whether or not the latent probability changing state is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the latent probability changing state is based on the probability changing flag and the time reduction flag transmitted from the main CPU 101. That is, when the probability variation flag is “1” and the time reduction flag is “0”, the latent probability variation state is determined. If it is determined that the latent probability changing state is entered, the process proceeds to step S273, and if not determined, this subroutine is terminated. The sub CPU 201 that executes the processing of step S272 functions as a gaming state determination unit that determines whether or not the current gaming state is a special gaming state while the real-time clock is measuring the time zone. .

  In step S273, processing for setting a latent probability change notification effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 sets, in the work RAM 203, data instructing to perform the latent probability change notification effect corresponding to the current time zone in which the simultaneous effect is being executed. The sub CPU 201 transmits data instructing to perform the latent probability change notification effect to the display control circuit 210. The display control circuit 210 displays an image of the latent probability change notification effect on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  In step S274, a latent probability change notification effect execution determination is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 acquires a random number value by random number lottery, and performs a process of determining whether or not to perform the latent probability change notification effect depending on whether or not the acquired random value is a preset determination value. Here, the number of determination values is set in advance according to the reliability of the latent probability change notification effect corresponding to the current time zone in which the simultaneous effect is being executed. Specifically, when the reliability is low, the determination value is large, and the determination value decreases in the order of the reliability and the reliability. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S275. The sub CPU 201 that executes the processing of steps S272 to S274 as described above is either when the gaming state determination means makes a positive determination or when the special effect determination means determines to execute the special effect as the notification effect. , Function as special effect execution means for executing a special effect as a notification effect corresponding to the probability associated with the current time zone.

  In step S275, processing for determining whether or not to execute the latent probability change notification effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the determination result in step S274 is to execute the latent probability change notification effect. If it is determined that the latent probability change notification effect is to be performed, the process proceeds to step S273, and if not determined, this subroutine is terminated. When the gaming state determination means makes a negative determination, the sub CPU 201 that executes the process of step S274 notifies the special gaming state with a probability set in association with each of a plurality of time zones. It functions as a special effect determination means for determining to execute a special effect as a notification effect.

  That is, the latent probability change notification effect set in step S273 is a case where it is determined that the latent probability change state is in step S272, a case where it is a big hit 1 in step S271, in other words, a case where it is a big hit that does not become the latent probability change state. Only when it is determined in S274 that the latent probability change notification effect is to be executed. That is, in step S274, determining to execute the latent probability change notification effect is to execute the latent probability change notification effect although it is not a latent probability change, that is, to determine a so-called gas effect, and to determine to execute the gas effect. Increasing the probability leads to lowering the reliability of the latent probability change notification effect. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), the selection rate of jackpot 1 (symbol designation command z0) and the selection rate of jackpot 2 (symbol designation command z1) are the same. Even if the determination value is set so that the latent probability change notification effect is always executed in the case of the above, the reliability is 50% even if the effect is low in reliability. Thus, the reliability of the latent probability change notification effect can be set in advance by the number of determination values used in step S274.

  As described above, the look-ahead latent probability change notification effect and the latent probability change notification effect are executed on the premise that the simultaneous effect is executed, and the winning probability of the latent probability change itself is low, so the rare degree is high. . This makes it possible to give the player a rare feeling of effect display, and to give a special interest to the player who is playing the game.

  Also, if the prefetch latency change notification effect is displayed in the prefetch notice and the latent probability change notification effect is displayed after passing through the special gaming state (big hit 1 or 2), the game is considered to have entered the latent probability change with a fairly high probability. The person can judge. For this reason, it becomes possible to raise the player's consciousness to continue the game.

[Simultaneous production]
FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen in simultaneous production. In the simultaneous production, as shown in FIG. 29, it is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 of the same kind of pachinko gaming machine 1 in the time zone set in the simultaneous production setting table shown in FIG. The background image is switched to the simultaneous effect image 52.

The simultaneous effect image 52 is made up of image data of the same time as the time in the time zone set in the simultaneous effect setting table, and in this embodiment is 30 minutes of image data. Specifically, the simultaneous effect image 52 in the present embodiment constitutes 30-minute image data obtained by repeating 10 minutes of 3-minute base image data. The simultaneous effect image 52 is displayed from the start time of the time zone set in the simultaneous effect setting table shown in FIG. 28, and the simultaneous effect image 52 is displayed continuously for 30 minutes. When the display of the simultaneous effect image 52 ends, the end time is reached, and the effect of the liquid crystal display device 50 returns to the background of the normal effect.
Here, the simultaneous effect image 52 may be switched on the way, for example, when the reach effect is developed. In this case, after the reach effect is finished, instead of returning to the simultaneous effect image 52 at the time of switching, it returns to the simultaneous effect image 52 when the reach effect time has elapsed. Note that during the simultaneous production, even if a demonstration display command is received from the main CPU 101, the simultaneous production image 52 is displayed as the background of the demonstration image.

  Further, the simultaneous effect image 52 includes a simultaneous effect basic image 53 (see FIG. 30) displayed in the normal game state and the short-time game state, and a prefetch effect image 54 (see FIG. 31) displayed as a prefetch latency probability change notification effect. A small-latency probability effect image 55 (see FIG. 32) displayed as a low-latency probability change notification effect and a medium-latency probability effect image 56 (see FIG. 33) displayed as a low-latency probability change notification effect during reliability. There are five types, a large latent effect effect image 57 (see FIG. 34) displayed as a high reliability latent probability change notification effect, and each base image data is stored in the work RAM 203.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the simultaneous effect basic image 53 is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. The simultaneous effect basic image 53 includes, for example, an image in which a girl character as a main character (hereinafter referred to as a main character A) is dancing. In the simultaneous production, the simultaneous production basic image 53 is most often displayed. In the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, a derived symbol 58 for production, a reserved symbol 59, and the like are displayed.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a prefetch effect image 54 is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. In the prefetch effect image 54, an image in which fireworks are launched is displayed together with an image in which the leading character A is dancing. The player can know that the latent probability change has been won by looking at the image (prefetch effect image 54) in which fireworks are rising behind the main character A. In the example shown in FIG. 31, since the third reserved symbol 59 has changed, it is predicted that the possibility of winning the latent probability change is high by executing the derivation display by the third reserved symbol 59. be able to.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the small latent effect effect image 55 is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. In the small latent performance image 55, a boy character wearing blue clothes (hereinafter referred to as a male character B) is displayed together with an image in which the leading character A is dancing.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a medium latent effect effect image 56 is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. In the middle latent probability effect image 56, a boy character wearing green clothes (hereinafter referred to as a male character G) is displayed together with an image in which the leading character A is dancing.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a large latent effect effect image 57 is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. In the large latent effect effect image 57, a boy character wearing red clothes (hereinafter referred to as a male character R) is displayed together with an image in which the leading character A is dancing.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 to 34, the look-ahead effect image 54, the small latent effect effect image 55, the middle latent effect effect image 56, and the large latent effect effect image 57 are obtained by changing a part of the simultaneous effect basic image 53. Yes, these images have the same display time. For this reason, the prefetch effect image 54, the small latent probability effect image 55, the middle latent probability effect image 56, and the large latent probability effect image 57 can be synchronized with each other. As a result, for example, since the simultaneous performance is displayed in synchronization with the timing of the RTC 204, it is possible to predict which part will be displayed at which time, so that the sub CPU 201 receives a big hit with the fluctuation data corresponding to the predetermined holding symbol. When it is determined in advance that the number is 2, the sub CPU 201 switches the leaf pond image from the simultaneous effect basic image 53 to the prefetch effect image 54. Furthermore, if the time is 13:15 at the time when the big hit effect of the big hit 2 is completed, the image is switched to the small latent accuracy effect image 55. As described above, although the background image changes in the simultaneous performance, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling felt by the player due to the change.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a time period in which a simultaneous effect is executed when an attendant at the game hall sets the latent probability change notification effect A on the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 35, after opening at 10:00, a normal effect is performed between 13:00 and a simultaneous effect is performed in the time zone from 13: 00 to 13:30. When the latent probability change occurs in this time zone or when a gaze effect is performed (YES in steps S274 and S275 in FIG. 22), a small latent effect image 55, that is, male character B (see FIG. 32) is displayed. By seeing the male character B, the player can recognize that the probability of the latent probability change is low. The simultaneous effect basic image 53 is displayed except when the latent probability is changed or when the gas effect is performed. The player can recognize that it is not a latent probability change by looking at the simultaneous effect basic image 53. When 13:30 has passed, the production returns to the normal performance.

  The next simultaneous performance is performed in the time zone from 16: 00 to 16:30. The male character R is displayed when the latent probability change occurs during this time period or when a gas effect is performed (YES in steps S274 and S275 in FIG. 22). The player can recognize that the probability of the latent probability change is very high by looking at the large latent performance image 57, that is, the male character R (see FIG. 34). The simultaneous effect basic image 53 (see FIG. 32) is displayed except when the latent probability change is performed or when the gas effect is performed. When 16:30 has passed, the production returns to the normal performance.

  The next simultaneous performance is performed in the time zone from 19: 00 to 19:30. When the latent probability change occurs in this time zone or when a gasse effect is performed (YES in steps S274 and S275 in FIG. 22), the large latent effect image 57, that is, the male character R (see FIG. 34) is displayed. The simultaneous effect basic image 53 (see FIG. 32) is displayed except when the latent probability change is performed or when the gas effect is performed. When 19:30 has passed, the production returns to the normal performance.

  The next simultaneous performance is performed at a time between 22: 00 and 22:30. When the latent probability change occurs in this time zone or when a gaze effect is performed (YES in steps S274 and S275 in FIG. 22), a small latent effect image 55, that is, male character B (see FIG. 32) is displayed. The simultaneous effect basic image 53 (see FIG. 32) is displayed except when the latent probability change is performed or when the gas effect is performed. When 22:30 has passed, the production returns to the normal performance. And it will be closed 20 minutes after the end of the simultaneous production.

  In this way, in the latent probability change notification effect A, for example, since the latent probability change notification with low reliability is performed in the time zone of 22: 00 to 22:30, which is a simultaneous effect before closing the store, the player is the player Therefore, a delicate decision is made as to whether to end the game to secure the current possession or to continue the game in anticipation of a big hit even if the remaining 20 minutes.

  FIG. 36 to FIG. 39 are explanatory diagrams showing the effect display in a predetermined time zone when the simultaneous effect is executed when the attendant of the game hall sets the latent probability change notification effect B in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In FIGS. 36 to 39, description will be made by taking as an example the simultaneous performance executed from 16: 00 to 16:30.
FIG. 36 shows a case where the latent probability changing state has already been reached when 16:00 is reached. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is already in the latent probability changing state when it reaches 16:00, the medium latent probability effect image 56, that is, the male character G (see FIG. 33) is displayed. A player who continues to play a game until the simultaneous performance is executed can recognize that it is in the latent probability change by looking at the male character G. Further, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a vacant player and the player passes by chance, by looking at the male character G, it can be recognized that there is a high probability of latent probability change.

  37 to 39 show a case where the latent probability variation state is not reached when 16:00 is reached. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not already in the latent probability changing state when it reaches 16:00, only the simultaneous effect basic image 53, that is, the main character A (see FIG. 30) is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37, when it is determined in advance that there is a big hit 2 (latency probability change) in the holding ball, the display is switched from the simultaneous effect basic image 53 to the prefetch effect image 54. The player can recognize that the latent probability changes by looking at the prefetch effect image 54. Then, the derivation display of the identification symbol based on the reserved ball is digested, and the jackpot 2 is won and the jackpot 2 is executed. The player can confirm that the latent probability has changed by looking at the middle latent probability effect image 56.

  As shown in FIG. 38, when the big hit 1 is won in the state where the simultaneous effect basic image 53 is displayed, after the big hit 1 is executed, the simultaneous effect basic image 53 remains or the middle latent The display is switched to the certain effect image 56. The player can confirm that it is not a latent probability change by looking at the simultaneous effect basic image 53. Also, the player can recognize that the probability of the latent probability change is high by looking at the middle latent probability effect image 56.

  As shown in FIG. 39, when the big hit 2 is won in the state where the simultaneous effect basic image 53 is displayed, after the big hit 2 is executed, the simultaneous effect basic image 53 is changed to the middle latent probability effect image 56. The display switches. The player can recognize that the probability of the latent probability change is high by looking at the middle latent probability effect image 56.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 is used when the special game state (big hit 1 or 2) is entered while the simultaneous performance is being executed and the short game state is not obtained after the special game ends. In addition, a small latent probability effect image 55, a medium latent probability effect image 56, and a large latent probability effect image 57 are displayed. By visually recognizing this image, the player may change the latent probability, and further know the reliability. Further, since the small latent effect effect image 55, the medium latent effect effect image 56, and the large latent effect effect image 57 are rare images like the look-ahead effect image 54, the player can see the rare image. You can get fun.

  If the game is already in the latent probability changing game state before the simultaneous performance is executed, and the simultaneous performance is executed in the game state of the latent probability change, the processing of YES in step S272 and step S273 in FIG. 22 is executed. As a result, one of the small latent effect effect image 55, the medium latent effect effect image 56, and the large latent effect effect image 57 is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. For this reason, the player can determine whether or not the latent probability has changed by executing the simultaneous performance even in a state where it is impossible to determine whether or not the latent probability has changed during the game.

  In addition, if there is a player who has left the seat without realizing that it is a latent probability change before the simultaneous performance is executed, and there is a player who leaves the seat, the liquid crystal display device 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at that seat in the simultaneous performance. Any one of the small latent effect effect image 55, the medium latent effect effect image 56, and the large latent effect effect image 57 is displayed in the display area 51. For this reason, in order to search for the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a latent probability change, the player can be conscious of going to the amusement hall during the time when the simultaneous performance is executed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the first specific gaming state is executed while the special effect is executed at the timing associated with the timing result of the real-time clock (RTC 204). A notification effect is provided to notify that the special gaming state (so-called latent probability change) is obtained when the determination unit (main CPU 101) makes a positive determination and the second specific gaming state determination unit (main CPU 101) makes a negative determination. The As described above, the notification effect is executed when the two conditions of the special effect being executed and the special game state are satisfied based on the time of the real-time clock (RTC 204). A rare feeling can be given to the player, and a special interest can be given to the player who is playing.
In addition, the player cannot know that the game is in a special game state (so-called latent probability change) in the normal performance, but the special performance (simultaneous performance) is executed based on the time of the real-time clock (RTC 204). You may be able to know while you are. For this reason, it is possible to give a special interest to the player that he / she may be able to find a gaming machine in a special gaming state if he / she goes to the game hall during a special performance time zone.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the special effect is executed at the timing associated with the time measurement result of the real-time clock (RTC 204), and is stored in the hold storage means (work RAM 203) while the special effect is being executed. Pre-reading of the determination information (variation pattern data indicated by the variation pattern designation command) is performed to determine whether or not the special gaming state (latency probability variation) is set. When it is determined that the game state is the special game state (latency probability change), the notification effect that informs the player that the game state is the special game state (latency probability change) before the player is notified of the transition to the special game state (big hit 2). Will be displayed. Thus, the notification effect satisfies the two conditions that the special effect is executed based on the time of the real-time clock and that the result of the prefetching is determined to be the special game state (latency). To be executed. This makes it possible to give the player a rare feeling of effect display, and to give a special interest to the player who is playing the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the special effect (simultaneous effect) starts based on the time of the real time clock (RTC 204) in the special game state, or the game state is changed to the special game state (latency probability change) during the special effect. In this case, a notification effect corresponding to the current time zone is displayed. In addition, when the special effect determining means determines to execute the special effect as the notification effect even if it is not in the special gaming state, the notification effect is displayed (so-called “gase effect”). Here, the probability that the so-called gasse effect is executed is set for each of a plurality of time zones in which the special effect is executed, and the notification effect is associated with each time zone. In other words, when the notification effect is executed in the time zone when the special effect is executed, the notification effect with high reliability may be executed, or the notification effect with low reliability may be executed. For this reason, the player can determine whether or not it is a time zone in which the reliability of the notification effect is high by the notification effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to give the player a chance to determine, for example, whether to continue or end the game.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention mainly determines whether or not to shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined gaming value can be given to a player based on the fact that a predetermined starting condition is established. A determination means, a special gaming state transition means for shifting to the special gaming state when the special gaming state determination means is affirmative, and a positive determination in the special gaming state determination means after the end of the special gaming state A first specific gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the first specific gaming state that is likely to be performed, and a transition to the second specific gaming state in which the predetermined starting condition is likely to be satisfied after the special gaming state is ended. A second specific gaming state determination unit that determines whether or not, and a game based on the determination results of the first specific gaming state determination unit and the second specific gaming state determination unit after the special gaming state ends. A game state transition means for transitioning to a state, an effect means for performing various effects, a real-time clock for timing, and an effect control means for controlling the effect means. A special effect execution means for executing a special effect when a predetermined time is measured, the special effect execution means being a determination that the first specific game state determination means is positive and the second specific game state determination means; The special effect as the notification effect for notifying that the special game state is a negative determination is executed, the special game state determination means, the special game state transition means, Specific configurations of the 1 specific game state determination unit, the second specific game state determination unit, the game state transition unit, the production unit, the real time clock, the production control unit, and the like are appropriately changed. Possible it is.

  For example, in this embodiment, simultaneous production is performed every 3 hours from 13:00 for 30 minutes, but the start time of simultaneous production, the time of simultaneous production, the number of simultaneous productions, etc. can be set as appropriate. .

  It should be noted that the present invention can be applied to, for example, a gaming machine having information that can be expected to improve the interest of the player by notifying the player, although it is not preferable to notify the player at the game hall side. is there. Specifically, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a latent probability change like the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, or a gaming machine capable of setting a big hit probability in multiple stages, for example, a pachislot gaming machine.

  In recent years, there are some types of pachislot machines that perform simultaneous presentations using the RTC function, and such pachislot machines have a function for performing presentations that suggest the set values of the pachislot machines in the simultaneous presentations. Also good.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Glass door 11 Opening 12 Protection glass 13 Dish unit 14 Speaker 15 Lamp 16 Direction button 20 Launching device 21 Launching handle 22 Panel body 30 Base door 40 Game board 41 Game area 42 LED unit 43 Out port 50 Liquid crystal display device 51 Display area 53 Derived symbol 54 Time display effect 55 Reserved ball number display 60 Wooden frame 70 Dispensing unit 71 Dispensing device 80 Substrate unit 100 Main control circuit 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
104 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 105 Initial reset circuit 106 Serial communication IC
111 Normal electric accessory solenoid 112a First big prize opening solenoid 112b Second big prize opening solenoid 113 Count sensor 114 General winning ball sensor 115a First ball passing detection sensor 115b Second ball passing detection sensor 116a First starting hole winning ball sensor 116b Second start opening winning ball sensor 117 Backup clear switch 131 Upper plate 132 Lower plate 200 Sub control circuit 201 Sub CPU
202 Program ROM
203 Work RAM
204 RTC
210 Display control circuit 220 Audio control circuit 230 Lamp control circuit 240 Operation means control circuit 300 Firing control circuit 400 Card unit 401 Lending operation unit 411 Guide rail 411a Outer rail 411b Inner rail 412 Game nail 413 Stage 414a First start port 414b First 2 Start port 415 Normal electric accessory 416a First ball pass detector 416b Second ball pass detector 417a, 417b Shutter 418a First big prize port 418b Second big prize port 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d General prize port 421 Special Symbol display device 422 Round number display device 423a First special symbol hold display device 423b Second special symbol hold display device 424 Normal symbol display device 425 Normal symbol hold display device

Claims (3)

Special gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state in which a player can be given a predetermined gaming value based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition;
Special gaming state transition means for transitioning to the special gaming state when the affirmative determination is made by the special gaming state determination means;
A first specific gaming state determination unit that determines whether or not to shift to a first specific gaming state that is likely to be positively determined by the special gaming state determination unit after the end of the special gaming state;
A second specific gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a second specific gaming state in which the predetermined start condition is likely to be satisfied after the special gaming state is completed;
Game state transition means for transitioning to a gaming state based on the determination results of the first specific gaming state determination means and the second specific gaming state determination means after the end of the special gaming state;
Production means for performing various productions;
Real-time clock for timing,
Production control means for controlling the production means,
The production control means is
A special effect execution means for executing a special effect when the real-time clock performs a predetermined time;
The special effect executing means serves as a notification effect for informing that the first specific gaming state determination means is a positive determination and the second specific gaming state determination means is a negative determination. A gaming machine that executes the special performance. On condition that a predetermined starting condition is satisfied, the special gaming state determination means, the first specific gaming state determination means, and the second specific gaming state determination means include the special gaming state, the first specific gaming state, and Information acquisition means for acquiring determination information for determining whether or not to shift to the second specific gaming state;
Hold storage means for sequentially holding the determination information acquired by the information acquisition means up to a maximum set number;
Based on one or a plurality of the determination information stored in the holding storage unit, before the determination by the special gaming state determination unit, the first specific gaming state determination unit and the second specific gaming state determination unit, Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state, the first specific gaming state, and the second specific gaming state,
The special effect execution means is configured to execute the special game when the prior determination means predetermines if the first specific game state determination means is affirmative and the second specific game state determination means is negative. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special effect as a notification effect for notifying that the state is in effect is executed. Time zone storage means for setting a plurality of time zones for executing the special effects;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not the current gaming state is a special gaming state while the real-time clock is counting the time zone;
When the gaming state determination means makes a negative determination, the special effect as a notification effect for notifying the special gaming state is executed with a probability set in association with each of the plurality of time zones. And a special production determining means for determining
The time zone storage means stores the plurality of time zones, the probability and the information effect information in association with each other,
The special effect execution means is in the current time zone either when the gaming state determination means makes a positive determination or when the special effect determination means determines to execute the special effect as the notification effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special effect as the notification effect corresponding to the associated probability is executed.

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