JP2018011733A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a game interest.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine 1 according to the current invention, when "jackpot 3" to "jackpot 7" are won, out-ball notice performance suggesting an expectation prize ball number is executed. When the expectation prize ball number suggested by the out-ball notice performance does not reach an expectation prize ball number related to the kind of a won jackpot game state, one or more additional performance is executed. Each additional performance is executed when one execution opportunity among a plurality of execution opportunities including a first execution opportunity and a second execution opportunity is generated. In particular, the second execution opportunity is generated as game balls enter an out-port 58.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 42

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes an effect that suggests a winning type when winning a special symbol lottery.

Conventionally, when a special symbol lottery is won, a gaming machine is known that executes an effect that suggests a winning type that has been won (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, a plurality of types with different numbers of round games are set as the types of big game executed when the big win lottery is won. Then, when the jackpot lottery is won, the number-of-acquisition notification effect for notifying the number-of-acquisable information indicating the number of winning balls that can be acquired by the big game is executed.
In particular, in this gaming machine, an execution pattern of the acquisition number notification effect is set for each type of big game. Here, the execution pattern of the acquisition number notification effect includes information that defines a round game in which the acquisition number notification effect is executed and the additional number displayed in the acquisition number notification effect.
And in this gaming machine, when winning the big hit lottery, at the start of the big game or at the start of the round, the execution pattern of the acquired number notification effect corresponding to the type of the big game played is selected, and the selected execution pattern Accordingly, the acquisition number notification effect is executed.

JP2015-33492A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a risk that the interest of the game is reduced.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the acquisition number notification effect is executed according to a predetermined execution pattern. For this reason, the opportunity to perform the number-of-acquisition notification effect becomes monotonous, and there is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced.
The subject of this invention is improving the interest of a game.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention provides a discharge port capable of entering a game ball flowing down a game area, and a discharge ball detection that detects a game ball that has entered the discharge port. Means, a winning determination means for performing a winning determination, a winning type determining means for performing a winning type determination when the winning determining means determines that the winning is determined, and a winning type determined by the winning type determination Specific game state control means for causing the specific game state, and effect control for determining execution of the suggestion effect including display of suggestion information indicating the winning type determined by the winning type determination according to establishment of a predetermined condition The effect control means executes the suggestion effect according to the establishment of the specific condition, and the specific condition includes a condition that is established when the game ball is detected by the discharged ball detection means. Included It is characterized in.
In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention, execution of a suggestion effect including display of suggestion information indicating the winning type determined by the winning type determination is determined according to the establishment of the predetermined condition. In addition, the suggestion effect is executed (started) according to the establishment of the specific condition. In particular, the specific condition includes a condition that is established when the game ball is detected by the discharged ball detection means.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention, the suggestion effect (display of the suggestion information) is executed when the game ball enters the outlet.
Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the timing at which the suggestion effect is executed can be changed according to the state of the game ball entering the discharge port, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Become.

  Here, the game area 30 described later corresponds to the game area. An outlet 58 described later corresponds to the outlet. The discharged ball detection means corresponds to a first out ball detection sensor 109a described later. As the winning determination, a special figure winning determination described later is applicable. The winning determination means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S11-4) described later. As the winning type determination, special figure stop symbol determination described later is applicable. A main control circuit 200 (step S11-5), which will be described later, corresponds to the winning type determination unit. The winning category corresponds to the type of jackpot gaming state described later. The specific gaming state corresponds to a jackpot gaming state described later. The specific game state control means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (steps S13-6 to S13-10) described later. As a predetermined condition, as a result of winning “3 jackpots” to “7 jackpots” and executing the ball advance notice effect, the final value of the number of noticed prize balls has not reached the value of the number of expected prize balls of the winning category. This is true. The suggestion information corresponds to the number p of notice balls. The suggestion effect corresponds to the final addition effect described later. An effect control circuit 300 to be described later corresponds to the effect control means. The specific condition corresponds to a first execution trigger and a second execution trigger described later.

A gaming machine according to a second invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the specific condition includes a condition that is established when a game ball is detected by the discharge ball detecting means, and the progress of the specific game state. A plurality of conditions including a condition that is satisfied according to the condition, and the effect control means executes the suggestion effect according to the satisfaction of one of the plurality of conditions.
In the gaming machine according to the second invention, the suggestion effect is executed (started) in response to the establishment of one of the plurality of conditions.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the second invention, the timing at which the suggestion effect is executed can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be further improved.
Here, the second execution trigger described later corresponds to the trigger that occurs in accordance with the progress of the specific gaming state.

In the gaming machine according to the third invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second invention, the number of specific games, which is the number of specific games executed during the occurrence of the specific gaming state, is different from each other as the winning type. A plurality of specific winning types are included, and the predetermined condition includes that one specific winning type among the plurality of specific winning types is determined by the winning type determination, and the suggestion information includes the specific game Suggesting the winning type determined by the winning type determination by suggesting at least one of the expected number of winning balls, which is the number of winning balls that the player can expect to acquire according to the number of times and the specific gaming state And
In the gaming machine according to the third invention, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.
Here, an easy winning round corresponds to the specific game. The specific number of games corresponds to the number of actual rounds described later. As the specific winning category, “big jackpot 3” to “big jackpot 7” described later are applicable.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the invention, wherein the effect control means suggests a winning type in which the specific game number is less than the winning type determined by the winning type determination After executing the above, the suggestion effect is executed according to the establishment of the specific condition.
According to the gaming machine according to the fourth invention, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.
Here, a prize ball number notification effect described later corresponds to the preceding effect.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows CPU initialization processing. It is a flowchart which shows a main loop process. It is a flowchart which shows the evacuation process at the time of a power supply interruption. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows switch management processing. It is a flowchart which shows a usual start ball | bowl detection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a starting ball detection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a starting ball detection process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a special game management process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a special electric role opening / closing switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening release control process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening closing effective process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening release end wait process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal game management process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual figure change waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during usual figure change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a usual stop. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric role opening / closing switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory closing effective process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release completion | finish weight process. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process during a specific game period. It is a flowchart which shows a ball number increase / decrease management process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an opening effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of a ball advance notice effect. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of a ball appearance notice effect. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of a ball notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows a ball advance notice management process. It is a figure which shows an example of a notice prize ball number final value alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows an example of an addition effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing which performs an extra production | presentation and an extra sign production. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number notification effect management process. It is a figure which shows an example of a prize ball number notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows an addition production | presentation management process. It is a flowchart which shows an acquired prize ball number update process. It is a flowchart which shows an ending effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the progress example of the game which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of a ball-ball increase / decrease suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of a ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the progress example of the game which concerns on a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows the progress example of the game which concerns on a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows progress of the game which concerns on a 3rd modification.

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

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2, and a door unit 4 disposed on the front side of the inner frame 3. Yes.
The inner frame 3 is formed in a rectangular shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. Inside the inner frame 3, a game board unit 10 (see FIG. 2) is attached.
The door unit 4 is formed in a rectangular door shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. Thereby, the door unit 4 can open and close the front side of a game board unit 10 (game board 11 described later) attached to the inner frame 3. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed substantially at the center, a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a, a tray unit 5 disposed below the transparent plate 4a, and a tray. A firing handle 6 disposed on the side of the unit 5.
The transparent plate 4 a is formed in a flat plate shape using a transparent material such as resin or glass, and is disposed on the front side of the game board unit 10 (game board 11) attached to the inner frame 3. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game board unit 10 (game board 11) through the transparent plate 4a.
The decorative portion 4b is formed of a transparent or translucent resin material, and has a shape that bulges forward. Each corner on the upper side of the decorative portion 4b is provided with a sound extraction portion 4c in which a sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. Each sound extraction part 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the sound output from the sound generator 22 passes.
A plurality of frame lamps 20 are disposed inside the decorative portion 4b. Each frame lamp 20 has a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) driven by dynamic lighting control.

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

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

(Configuration of the game board unit 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board unit 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
The game board unit 10 includes a set board (not shown), a game board 11 attached to the front side of the set board, and a main image display device 31 attached to the back side of the set board.
The set plate is formed in a box shape whose front side is open. An opening made of a through hole is provided at a substantially central portion of the back plate of the set plate.
The game board 11 is formed in a flat plate shape with resin. As shown in FIG. 2, an opening (not shown) made of a through hole is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 11. The player can view the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 through the opening provided in the game board 11 and the opening provided in the set board.
Around the opening in the front of the game board 11, a game area 30 is formed in which game balls launched in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 6 flow down. The game area 30 includes a left path formed on the left side of the main image display device 31 and a right path formed on the right side of the main image display device 31 as paths through which the game balls flow down. Yes.
Further, a plurality of board surface lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are disposed in the game area 30 of the game board 11. Each panel lamp 21 has a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) driven by dynamic lighting control.

The main image display device 31 includes a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. The main image display device 31 has a display screen 31a capable of displaying effect images.
The display screen 31a includes three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (see FIG. 36 to FIG. 38) on which a first effect symbol z1 (see FIGS. 36 to 38) is displayed, and a second effect symbol z2 (see FIG. 36). One second effect symbol display area a4 (not shown) on which (not shown) is displayed can be configured.
The 1st production design z1 is constituted including identification information (symbol), such as a number, a character, a symbol, and a character. In each of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the first effect symbol z1. The second effect design z2 is composed of color bars. In the second effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the second effect symbol z2.
The variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that the first effect symbol z1 is moved (scrolled) in the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 and is displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. 2 A display in which the type of effect design z2 is changed (the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed). Further, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one kind of the first effect symbol z1 is stopped and the second effect symbol display at the lottery result display positions in the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. In the area a4, it means a display in which one kind of second effect symbol z2 is displayed (the color bar represents a predetermined color). A special symbol is obtained by combining the first effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 and the second effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. The result of the lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is displayed.
In addition, the display screen 31a can be configured with reserved symbol display areas b1 and b2 (not shown) in which a reserved symbol h (not shown) is displayed.
In the hold symbol display area b1, a hold symbol h corresponding to the start information in the notification display (special symbol variation display and stop display) is displayed. In the hold symbol display area b2, a hold symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display is held is displayed.

A sub image display device 32 is disposed above the main image display device 31.
The sub image display device 32 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display. The sub image display device 32 has a display screen 32a capable of displaying an effect image.
A first start port (first start winning port) 51 is provided below the display screen 31 a in the game area 30. The first start port 51 is a ball entrance that opens upward (so-called “nose”), and game balls can always be entered. The first start port 51 is capable of entering a game ball that flows down the left path (cannot enter a game ball that flows down the right path).
A special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first start port 51. The special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the first start port 51 (a game ball has entered the first start port 51). Output. The main control circuit 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101.
On the left side of the first starting port 51 in the game area 30, an upper left other winning port 55, a left middle other winning port 56, and a lower left other winning port 57 are provided. Each of the other winning holes 55 to 57 is a ball opening that opens upward, and game balls can always be entered. Each of the other winning prize openings 55 to 57 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the left path (impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the right path).
In the upper left other winning opening 55, an upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the upper left other winning port 55 (game ball entering the upper left other winning port 55). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106.
A left middle other winning ball detecting sensor 107 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the left middle other winning opening 56. The left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the left middle other winning port 56 (game ball entering the left middle other winning port 56). Output for. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107.
A lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the lower left other winning opening 57. The lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the lower left other winning port 57 (game ball entering the lower left other winning port 57). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108.

A start gate 41 is provided on the right side of the display screen 31 a in the game area 30. The start gate 41 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The start gate 41 is capable of passing a game ball flowing down the right path (cannot pass a game ball flowing down the left path).
The start gate 41 is provided with a normal start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). The normal start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball passing through the start gate 41 (passing of the start gate 41 by the game ball). The main control circuit 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104.
A second start port (second start winning port) 52 is provided below the start gate 41 in the game area 30. The second start port 52 includes a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 52 and an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 52. An ordinary electric accessory 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) that can be displaced is provided.
The ordinary electric accessory 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 52 is normally closed with the ordinary electric accessory 52a closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, when the normal symbol lottery is won, 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. The second starting port 52 can enter a game ball flowing down the right path (cannot enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the second start port 52 (the game ball has entered the second start port 52). Output. The main control circuit 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the detection signal input from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.

A big prize opening 53 is provided below the second start opening 52 in the game area 30. The grand prize opening 53 is displaced between a closed state in which gaming balls cannot enter the grand prize opening 53 and an open state in which gaming balls can enter the grand prize opening 53. A special electric accessory 53a (so-called “attacker”) is provided.
The special electric accessory 53a is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). The special winning opening 53 is normally closed with the special electric accessory 53a closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, the first winning symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won. Thus, when the jackpot gaming state is generated, the special electric accessory 53a is opened, and a gaming ball can be entered. The big prize opening 53 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right path (it is impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
In the present embodiment, among the game balls flowing down the right path, all of the game balls that have not entered the second start opening 52 pass (flow down) through the front side of the big prize opening 52. Yes. Thus, the player can adjust the state of the game ball entering the out port 58 by adjusting the timing of launching the game ball to the right path during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state.
In other words, the game ball is launched by adjusting the launch timing of the game ball to the right path so that the game ball passes through the front side of the special winning opening 53 during the period in which the special electric accessory 53a is in the open state. All the game balls can be made to enter the grand prize opening 53 or the second start opening 52 and the game balls can be prevented from entering the out opening 58.
On the other hand, the game ball is launched by adjusting the launch timing of the game ball to the right path so that the game ball passes the front side of the big prize opening 53 during the period when the special electric accessory 53a is in the closed state. The game balls can be made to enter the out port 58.
In the big prize opening 53, a big prize ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The big winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the gaming ball that has entered the big winning port 53 (the gaming ball has entered the big winning port 53). The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103.

At the lowest position in the game area 30, an out port 58 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered (winned) any of the winning ports 51-53, 55-57.
A first out ball detection sensor 109a (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the out port 58. The first out-ball detection sensor 109 a outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the out-port 58 (game ball has entered into the out-port 58).
Here, the first out ball detection sensor 109a may output the detection signal to the effect control circuit 300.
A discharge path (not shown) through which game balls discharged from the game area 30 pass is provided on the back side of the game board 11. The game board 11 is configured such that all game balls launched into the game area 30 (all game balls discharged from the game area 30) pass through the discharge path. That is, the game balls launched into the game area 30 are discharged from the game area 30 by entering any of the winning holes 51 to 53 and 55 to 57 or passing through the out hole 58. .
Specifically, the game balls that have entered the winning openings 51 to 53 and 55 to 57 are detected by the detection sensors 101 to 103 and 106 to 108 disposed in the winning openings, and then guided to the discharge path. Then, it is detected by a second out ball detection sensor 109b described later.
Further, the game ball discharged from the out port 58 is detected by the first out ball detection sensor 109a disposed in the out port 58 and then guided to the discharge path, and a second out ball detection sensor described later. 109b.
A second out ball detection sensor 109b (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the discharge path. The second out ball detection sensor 109b outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball passing through the discharge path (game ball discharged from the game area 30). As a result, all game balls discharged from the game area 30 (all game balls launched into the game area 30) are detected by the second out ball detection sensor 109b.
Here, the second out-sphere detection sensor 109b may output the detection signal to the effect control circuit 300.
Further, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 30 so as to guide the game balls to the winning ports 51 to 53, 55 to 57 and the start gate 41.

A state display device 63 is provided at the lower right of the second start port 52 in the game board 11. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. The status display device 63 includes a special figure 1 hold number display, a special figure 2 hold number display, a universal figure hold number display, a round number display, a right-handed display, and the like.
The special figure 1 number-of-holds indicator displays the number of times the display of the lottery results of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (special figure 1 number of holds). The special figure 2 number-of-holds indicator displays the number of times the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended (special figure 2 number of reservations). The number of times that the display of the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is put on hold is displayed on the usual figure hold number display (the number of hold of the normal figure). On the round number display, the type of the big hit gaming state (the number of round games executed) is displayed. On the right-handed display, an instruction for launching a game ball to the right path is displayed.
Below the status display device 63 in the game board 11, there are provided a general diagram display device 60, a special diagram 1 display device 61, and a special diagram 2 display device 62. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a gaming state per universal symbol which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.

The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numerals, symbols, and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. , The time when the stop display is started, and the lottery results indicated by the symbols that are stopped and displayed.
Then, when the first special symbol (stopped symbol) stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or the second special symbol (stopped symbol) stopped and displayed on the special symbol 2 display device 62 ) Becomes a specific symbol, a jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is generated.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with various abnormality detection sensors 110 (see FIG. 3) for detecting various abnormal states. The various abnormality detection sensors 110 include a radio wave detection sensor that detects radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor that detects magnetism, a vibration detection sensor that detects vibration, an inner frame opening sensor that detects the opening of the inner frame 3, and an opening of the door unit 4. A glass frame opening sensor for detecting the above is included. Various abnormality detection sensors 110 output detection signals corresponding to the abnormal states to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of various abnormal states.

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

The main control circuit 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, an output port 250, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generation circuit 270.
The input port 240 includes a plurality of input ports (in this embodiment, input port 0, input port 1, input port 2, and input port 3).
To the input port 0, detection signals from various abnormality detection sensors 110, a RAM clear signal from a RAM clear switch, and the like are input.
The input port 1 has a detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103, a detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106, a detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107, and a lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108. Detection signal, a detection signal from the first out ball detection sensor 109a, a detection signal from the second out ball detection sensor 109b, and the like.
The input port 2 includes a detection signal from the special ball start ball detection sensor 101, a detection signal from the special ball start ball detection sensor 102, a detection signal from the general ball start ball detection sensor 104, and a power cut-off detection circuit. A power shutdown notice signal or the like is input.
A control command from the payout control circuit 400 is input to the input port 3.
Each input port (input port 0 to input port 2) is provided with a reception storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor). In each reception storage area, 1-bit data indicating a reception state of a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is set. Specifically, each reception storage area is set to “1” when a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is input, and when a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is not input, “0” is set.

The output port 250 includes a plurality of output ports (in this embodiment, output port 0, output port 1, and output port 2).
The output port 0 outputs control signals to the display devices 60 to 63 and the solenoids 64 and 65.
The output port 1 transmits a control command to the effect control circuit 300.
The output port 2 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400. Further, the output port 2 outputs external information (information relating to payout of prize balls, information relating to occurrence of an error (abnormal state), etc.) to the hall computer 700 via the payout control circuit 400 and the external terminal board 420. .

The output port 1 includes a transmission data register (not shown), a FIFO (First In First Out) buffer (not shown), and a transmission shift register (not shown).
The transmission data register outputs a control command input based on a subcommand transmission process (step S2-4), which will be described later, to the FIFO buffer.
The FIFO buffer is composed of a plurality of registers, and can store a plurality of control commands. The FIFO buffer stores the control command input from the transmission data register and outputs the stored control command to the transmission shift register in the input order.
The transmission shift register performs parallel-serial conversion on the control command input from the FIFO buffer, and transmits it to the effect control circuit 300 as serial data.

The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a lottery table for executing various lotteries, various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control circuit 300, and the like.
The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control circuit 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters (random number counter, timer counter, etc.), flags for managing lottery results and gaming states, and the like.
In particular, the RAM 230 stores start information that is acquired in response to input of detection signals from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the universal start ball detection sensor 104. An area is provided. Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.

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

The effect control circuit 300 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port.
Based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300 displays effect images on the image display devices 31 and 32, lights the lamps 20 and 21, outputs sound by the sound generator 22, and the like. Control.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect, data necessary for the progress of the effect, and the like.
The RAM of the effect control circuit 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control circuit 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 determines the content of the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200. Then, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and the like are generated according to an effect program (effect control table) corresponding to the content of the determined effect. And the control signal based on each produced | generated control data is output with respect to each image display apparatus 31,32, the sound generator 22, each lamp | ramp 20,21 grade | etc.,.

The payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball launching operation by the game ball launcher 430 based on the detection signal input from the launch volume.
Specifically, the payout control circuit 400 controls the launch operation of the game ball by the game ball launching device 430 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 30 with a strength according to the detection signal input from the launch volume. To do.
Also, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200 and the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500.
Specifically, the ball lending button 7 a transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. When the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency necessary for paying out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card, The record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction signal instructing payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 via the connection board 410. Further, when the payout control circuit 400 receives the ball lending instruction signal, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.
When the prepaid cart is inserted and when the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, the CR unit 500 transmits a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board 410. It transmits with respect to the display apparatus 7c. When the frequency signal is received, the frequency display device 7c displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return button 7 b transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. When receiving the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passage of the start gate 41 by a game ball as an opportunity. When a normal symbol lottery is won, a gaming state is generated per regular drawing. In the normal game state, the ordinary electric accessory 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can enter the second start port 52.
In the present embodiment, one type of “per common figure” is set as the type of game state per common figure that occurs when the normal symbol lottery is won.

In the case of winning the “per symbol” (winning the normal symbol lottery), the normal symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “per symbol”.
On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the general symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”.
The pachinko machine 1 can execute time-shortening control as auxiliary control that is advantageous to the player.
During execution of the time reduction control, the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) is shortened as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped. In the present embodiment, during the execution of the time reduction control, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved and the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol is shortened as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped. In addition, during execution of the time reduction control, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is increased in the gaming state per drawing as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is increased. Extended.
In the case of winning the “per ordinary”, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is 0.5. [S] or 2.0 [s] is set. At this time, during the execution of the short-time control, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is set to 2.0 [s]. Is set. On the other hand, while the short-time control is stopped, the number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 1 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is set to 0.5 [s]. Is done.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the special electric accessory 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 53.
In the present embodiment, “bonanza 1” and “jackpot 2” are set as the types of jackpot gaming states that are generated when the first special symbol lottery is won, and occurs when the second special symbol lottery is won. As the types of the big jackpot gaming state, “big jackpot 3” to “big jackpot 7” are set.

In the case where “big hit 1” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at “big hit 1 symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
Here, the “chance symbol” is, for example, the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is a predetermined combination such as “1, 2, 1”, and the effect symbol display area The effect design z2 stopped and displayed at a4 has a predetermined color.
When the “big hit 2” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 2 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
When the “big hit 3” is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbol to stop display with the “big hit 3 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”.
Here, the “bonus symbols” are, for example, the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are aligned with “numeric symbols” indicating the same number such as “7, 7, 7”. At the same time, the effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color.
When the “big hit 4” is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbols to be stopped and displayed with the “big hit 4 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”.
In the case of winning the “big hit 5”, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbols to be stopped and displayed at the “big hit 5 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”.
In the case of winning the “big hit 6”, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbols to be stopped and displayed at the “big hit 6 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”.
In the case of winning the “big hit 7”, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbols to be stopped and displayed at the “big hit 7 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”.

On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of “missing”), the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop displaying the special symbol as “missing symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled so as to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbols”.
Here, the “offset symbol” is, for example, “numbers” in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is stopped and displayed in at least one area such as “1, 6, 9”, etc. The number indicated by “symbol” is different from the number indicated by “numerical symbol” stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color. .

In the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 7”, a predetermined number of round games (in this embodiment, 15 [times]) are executed in the big hit gaming state.
In each round game, the longest open time set after the special electric accessory 53a is in the open state has elapsed, and the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 53 during the round game is predetermined. Of the fact that the upper limit number (10 [sphere] in the present embodiment) has been reached, the process is terminated when one of the conditions is satisfied.
In this embodiment, as a type of round game, a winning difficult round in which a first predetermined time is set as the longest opening time, and an easy winning round in which a second predetermined time longer than the first predetermined time is set as the longest opening time, ,have.
The first predetermined time is set to a time (in this embodiment, 0.1 [s]) that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning opening 53 during the round game. On the other hand, the second predetermined time is set to a time (in this embodiment, 29.0 [s]) that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the big prize opening 53 during the round game.

When winning “one jackpot 1” or “two jackpots”, out of 15 [round] round games, 5 [round] round games (1st to 5th round games) are easy-to-winner rounds. [Round] round games (6th to 15th round games) are difficult to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is 5 [times].
Here, “substantial number of rounds” refers to the number of easy winning rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state.
If you win “Big jackpot 3”, out of 15 [round] round games, 4 [round] round games (1st to 4th round games) will be easy-to-win and 11 [round] rounds Games (5th to 15th round games) are difficult to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big jackpot 3” is 4 [times].
If you win a “Big Bonus 4”, out of 15 [round] round games, 6 [round] round games (1st to 6th round games) are easy to win, and 9 [round] rounds. Games (7th to 15th round games) are difficult to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big jackpot 3” is 6 [times].
If you win the “Big Bonus 5”, out of 15 [rounds] round games, 8 [rounds] round games (1st to 8th round games) will be easy wins and 7 [rounds] rounds. Games (9th to 15th round games) are difficult to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big jackpot 3” is 8 [times].
If you win the “Big Bonus 6”, out of 15 [round] round games, 10 [round] round games (1st to 10th round games) will be easy to win and 5 [round] rounds. The game (the 11th to 15th round games) is a difficult prize round. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big jackpot 3” is 10 [times].
In the case of winning “7 jackpots”, out of 15 [times] round games, all (15 [times]) round games are easy to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning the “big hit 7” is 15 [times].
Here, in “big hit 3” to “big hit 7”, the number of round games executed during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state is the same (in this embodiment, 15 [times]), and the big hit The number of easy winning rounds executed during the occurrence of the game state is different from each other. As a result, in “Big Jack 3” to “Big Jack 7”, the player wins the jackpot gaming state while keeping the same number of round games displayed on the status display device 63 when winning the jackpot gaming state. The number of expected prize balls, which is the number of prize balls that can be expected, can be made different from each other.
In addition, in “big jackpot 3” to “big jackpot 7”, it is assumed that the difficult winning round is executed after all the easy winning rounds are executed.

In the pachinko machine 1, “Special figure low probability state” and “Special figure high probability state” are set as the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery). Has been. In the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a first probability (hereinafter referred to as “low probability”) (in this embodiment, 1/320).
On the other hand, in the “special figure high probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is a second probability (hereinafter, “high probability”) higher than the first probability (in this embodiment, 1/32). Is set.
The main control circuit 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery is synchronized with the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery. Here, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery means the probability of winning the “winning” (“big hit 1” to “big hit 7”) in which the big hit gaming state occurs.

In the case of winning “big hit 1” or “big hit 3” to “big hit 7”, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes the “special figure high probability state”.
On the other hand, when the “big hit 2” is won, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends becomes the “special figure low probability state”.
The “special figure high probability state” is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state. The “special figure high probability state” indicates that a special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) of a predetermined certain number of times of change (in this embodiment, 100 [times]) has been executed, and a special symbol lottery. Of the winning (the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed), it will be terminated in response to the establishment of one of them.

Further, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 7”, the time reduction control is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state.
The time reduction control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the time-shortening control, a special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 [times]), and a special symbol lottery is won (big hit) The process ends when one of the symbols is stopped).

(About control commands)
Next, control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 and control commands transmitted / received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 will be described.
The main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 are connected to each other via a serial communication harness. Here, communication between the main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 is performed only in one direction from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, and communication from the effect control circuit 300 to the main control circuit 200 is performed. Not done.
Each control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 is composed of 1-byte upper data indicating the type of the control command and 1-byte lower data indicating the contents of the control command. Yes.
Then, the main control circuit 200 transmits a control command composed of upper data and lower data to the effect control circuit 300 by serial communication. In the effect control circuit 300, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing.

In the pachinko machine 1, as control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, a second variation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, a game state designation Command, hold number designation command, opening designation command, round start designation command, round end designation command, ending designation command, first start prize designation command, second start prize designation command, big prize designation command, other prize designation command, first A 1-out designation command, a second out designation command, and the like are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol type (a special symbol lottery result) of the special symbols (effect symbols z1, z2). The symbol type designation command designates “out of symbol” or “big hit p symbol” (one of “big hit 1 symbol” to “big hit 7 symbols”) as the special symbol stop symbol type. The symbol type designation command is transmitted when the special symbol variable display is started. In the present embodiment, symbols corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the symbol type designation command.

The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating the variation pattern types (variation pattern numbers) of the special symbols (effect symbols z1, z2), respectively. In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command each designate a variation pattern (variation time) associated with the variation pattern number by designating the variation pattern number. .
The first variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern of the first half period (hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern”) in the variation display of the effect symbol.
In the present embodiment, m (plural) types of patterns are set as the first variation pattern, which are associated with different variation times. The first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns.
The second variation pattern designation command designates a variation pattern in the latter half of the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (hereinafter referred to as “second variation pattern”).
In the present embodiment, n (plural) types of patterns are set as the second variation pattern, which are associated with different variation times. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of the n types of second variation patterns.
The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted at the start of variation display of the special symbol.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a special symbol (effect symbols z1, z2). The stop designation command is transmitted at the start of the special symbol stop display.
The game state designation command is a command for designating a game state (game state offset value).
Here, the “gaming state offset value” is information for designating the gaming state. In the present embodiment, as the gaming state offset value, each of the combinations of the value of the short-time control flag, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the jackpot after rotation counter Corresponding numerical value is set.
The gaming state designation command designates one gaming state offset value. The game state designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on or when a special game phase to be described later is changed.

The hold number designation command is a command for designating the hold number. In the present embodiment, the number-of-holds designation command designates that the number of holds (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has increased by “1”, that the hold number has decreased by “1”, the hold number, etc. .
Here, the “special figure 1 hold number” means the number of the notice display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. Further, the “special figure 2 hold number” refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held.
The number-of-holds designation command is transmitted when power is turned on, when starting information is stored, when a special symbol variation display is started, or the like. In the present embodiment, commands corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the hold number designation commands.

The opening designation command is a command for designating the start of the opening period (start of the jackpot gaming state). The opening designation command designates the type of jackpot gaming state to be started (any one of “1 jackpot” to “7 jackpots”). The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the opening period (at the start of the jackpot gaming state).
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The round start designation command is transmitted at the start of an easy winning round (not transmitted at the start of a difficult winning round).
The round end designation command is a command for designating the end of the round game. The round end designation command is transmitted at the end of the easy winning round (not transmitted at the end of the difficult winning round).
The ending designation command is a command for designating the start of the ending period. The ending designation command is transmitted at the start of the ending period.

The first start winning designation command is a command for designating a winning (winning) of a game ball to the first start opening 51. The first start winning designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101.
The second start winning designation command is a command for designating a winning (winning) of a game ball to the second start opening 52. The second start winning designation command is transmitted in response to an input of a detection signal from the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102.
The big winning designation command is a command for designating a winning (winning) of a game ball to the big winning opening 53. The special winning designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the special winning ball detection sensor 103.
The other winning designation command is a command for designating a winning (winning) of a game ball to the other winning openings 55 to 57. The other winning designation command is transmitted in response to the detection signal input from each other winning ball detection sensor 106-108.
The first out designation command is a command for designating entry (discharge) of a game ball into the out port 58. The first out designation command is transmitted in response to an input of a detection signal from the first out ball detection sensor 109a.
The second out designation command is a command for designating discharge of the game ball from the discharge path. The second out designation command is transmitted in response to an input of a detection signal from the second out ball detection sensor 109b.

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

(Processing executed by main control circuit 200)
Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 200 will be described.
First, the functions of the hardware configured in the main control circuit 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 receives the value of the loop counter every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (in this embodiment, every 0.083 [μs]). Is started within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, within a range of 0 to 65535), and a hard random number update process is started. Then, the hard random number update process updates each of the normal symbol lottery random numbers, the first special symbol lottery jackpot random numbers, and the second special symbol lottery jackpot random numbers. The hard random number update process is executed as a function of the hard random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.
When power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the transmission shift register of the output port 1 (output port 250) transmits a control command stored in the FIFO buffer to the effect control circuit 300. Start processing. The control command transmission process is executed as a function of the output port 1 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.

Next, a game control process executed by the CPU 210 of the main control circuit 200 based on a program (software) related to the progress of the game stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the CPU initialization process.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the CPU 210 starts the CPU initialization process shown in FIG. When the CPU initialization process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S1-1.
In step S1-1, an initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-2. In the initial setting process, settings necessary for executing various processes are performed.
Specifically, in the initial setting process, the top address of the stack area is set in the stack pointer. Also, a vector type interrupt mode is set as the interrupt mode.
In step S1-2, a wait time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-3. In the wait time setting process, a predetermined wait process time is set in the timer counter. Then, measurement of the set wait processing time by the timer counter is started.
In step S1-3, a RAM clear signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-4. In the RAM clear signal reading process, the RAM clear signal is read.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ram clear switch (not shown). When power is turned on while the ram clear switch is pressed, a ram clear signal is input to the input port 240 (input port 0).
In the RAM clear signal reading process, a value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the ram clear signal of the input port 240 is read.

In step S1-4, it is determined whether the wait processing time set in step S1-2 has elapsed. If it is determined that the wait processing time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-5. If it is determined that the wait processing time has not elapsed (No), the process of step S1-4 is repeated.
In step S1-5, a RAM access permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-6. In the RAM access permission processing, processing necessary for permitting access to the work area of the RAM 230 is executed.
Specifically, in the RAM access permission process, a value corresponding to access permission is stored as a RAM protect value in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the CPU 210 is allowed to access the work area of the RAM 230 (including the use-prohibited area and the stack area).
In step S1-6, based on the value read in step S1-3 (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the ram clear signal), it is determined whether or not the ram clear signal is input. If it is determined that it has not been input (No), the process proceeds to step S1-7. If it is determined that the ram clear signal has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-16.

In step S1-7, it is determined whether or not power interruption occurrence information is stored in the power interruption occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230. If it is determined that power interruption occurrence information is saved (Yes), step S1-7 is executed. If the process proceeds to S1-8 and it is determined that the power interruption occurrence information is not stored (No), the process proceeds to Step S1-16.
In step S1-8, a checksum calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-9. In the checksum calculation process, a checksum is calculated based on the backup information.
Here, the “backup information” is stored in all areas of the RAM 230 excluding the power shutdown occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area in the work area (work area including the use prohibition area and the stack area). Information.
In step S1-9, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S1-8 is normal. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-10. If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (No), the process proceeds to step S1-16.
If the checksum value calculated in step S1-8 matches the checksum value stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is normal, and step S1. If the checksum value calculated in -8 does not match the checksum value stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is not normal.

In step S1-10, a power shutdown occurrence information release process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-11. In the power cutoff occurrence information release process, the power cutoff occurrence information set in the power cutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230 is released (erased).
In step S1-11, a game state return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-12. In the gaming state return process, various values are set in the work area of the RAM 230 based on the backup information, and the gaming state when the occurrence of power interruption is detected is restored.
Specifically, in the game state return process, the values of various flags (time-short control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous jackpot symbol flag, special game phase flag, normal game phase flag, etc.) are set based on the backup information. In addition to setting, the values of various counters (such as a big hit rear rotation number counter, hourly time counter, probability variation counter, etc.) are set.
As a result, based on the backup information, the information stored in the RAM 230 is restored to the state when the occurrence of power shutdown is detected.
In step S1-12, a power recovery subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-13. In the power-return subcommand transmission process, a subcommand (control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300) designating that the power supply has been restored is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do.
In step S1-13, a power supply return payout command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the power return payout command transmission process, a payout command (control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400) designating that the power supply has been recovered from the power shutdown is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do.

In step S1-14, an effect return subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-15. In the production start subcommand transmission process, the production return subcommand (power restoration return phase designation command, gaming state designation command, etc.) is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Here, the “power supply restoration phase designation command” is a control command for designating a special game phase in which the performance is restored.
In the effect return subcommand transmission process, first, the current special game phase is confirmed based on the value of the special game phase flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Then, a power return phase designation command for designating the confirmed special game phase is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Also, a gaming state offset value is calculated based on the current gaming state. Specifically, the value of the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the jackpot after rotation counter are confirmed. Then, a gaming state offset value corresponding to the confirmation result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command that designates the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S1-15, an interrupt setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to a main loop process (step S2-1). In the interrupt initial setting process, the CTC (counter / timer circuit), which is a peripheral device, is initialized.
Specifically, the CPU 210 sets an interrupt vector register, and sets an interrupt count value (4.0 [ms] in the present embodiment) in the CTC.

In step S1-16, a RAM clear process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-17. In the RAM clear process, the RAM 230 is initialized.
Specifically, in the RAM clear process, information stored in the RAM 230 (excluding the use-prohibited area) is cleared (erased). As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 230 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Specifically, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, predetermined initial values are set as values of various flags (time reduction control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous jackpot symbol flag, special game phase flag, normal game phase flag, etc.). In addition to the setting, a predetermined initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) is set as the value of various counters (such as a big hit rear rotation number counter).
In step S1-17, RAM clear subcommand transmission processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S1-18. In the RAM clear subcommand transmission process, a subcommand designating that the RAM clear has been executed is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM230.
In step S1-18, a RAM clear payout command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the RAM clear payout command transmission process, a payout command designating that the RAM clear has been executed is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, main loop processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the main loop process.
When the CPU initialization process (step S1-15) shown in FIG. 4 ends, the CPU 210 starts the main loop process shown in FIG. When the main loop process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S2-1.
In step S2-1, an interrupt prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-2. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting interrupts of other processes is set. As a result, during the period when the interrupt disabled state is set, execution of power-off saving processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later, is prohibited.
In step S2-2, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-3. In the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
Here, the “initial value random number” is a random number for determining an initial value and an end value of a soft random number (a winning design random number, a variation pattern random number, etc.) that is a random number generated in the program.
That is, the value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated within a range from a preset initial value to an end value. The initial value and end value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number are changed every time the value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and end value of the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

In step S2-3, main command analysis processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-4. In the main command analysis process, a main command received from the payout control circuit 400 (a control command transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200) is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the analysis result is executed.
In step S2-4, a subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-5. In the subcommand transmission process, the subcommand stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 is output to the transmission data register of the output port 250 (output port 1).
As a result, the subcommand input to the transmission data register is stored (stored) in the FIFO buffer. Then, the subcommands stored in the FIFO buffer are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 in a predetermined order by the transmission shift register.
In step S2-5, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-6. In the interrupt enable process, the interrupt disabled state is canceled. As a result, during the period from the execution of the interrupt permission process of step S2-5 to the execution of the interrupt prohibition process of step S2-1, execution of the power-off saving process, timer interrupt process, etc. is permitted. Interrupt enabled period.
In step S2-6, other random number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-1. In the other random number update process, soft random numbers excluding the winning design random numbers (variable pattern random numbers, etc.) are updated.

Next, the power-off saving process executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the power-off saving process.
The power supply circuit 600 is connected to a power cutoff detection circuit (not shown). The power shutdown detection circuit monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 600 and outputs a power shutdown notice signal to the main control circuit 300 when the value of the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined reference value. .
When the CPU 210 receives the power shutdown notice signal, the CPU 210 starts the power-off saving process shown in FIG. 6 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process. When the power saving shutdown process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S3-1.
In step S3-1, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-2. In the register saving process, the register value used during the execution of the main loop process is saved in the saving area of the RAM 230.
In step S3-2, a power-off notice signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-3. In the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the power shutdown notice signal is read from the power shutdown detection circuit.
Specifically, in the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-3, based on the value read in step S3-2 (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal), is the power shutdown notice signal input from the power shutdown detection circuit? If it is determined (bit check) and it is determined that the power shutdown notice signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S3-4, and it is determined that the power shutdown notice signal is not input. In (No), it transfers to step S3-13.

In step S3-4, an output port stop process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-5. In the output port stop process, output of control signals and control commands by the output port 250 (output port 0 to output port 2) is stopped. Further, the detection signal input to the input port 240 (input port 0 to input port 3) is stopped.
In step S3-5, a checksum storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-6. In the checksum storage process, a checksum is calculated for information stored in all areas of the work area of the RAM 230 except for the power interruption occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area. Then, the calculated checksum value is stored in the checksum buffer area.
In step S3-6, a power interruption occurrence information setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-7. In the power shutdown occurrence information setting process, the power shutdown occurrence information is set (stored) in the power shutdown occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S3-7, a RAM access prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-8. In the RAM access prohibition process, a process for prohibiting access to the work area of the RAM 230 is executed.
Specifically, in the RAM access prohibition process, a value corresponding to access prohibition is stored as a RAM protect value in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, access to the work area (including the use-prohibited area and the stack area) of the RAM 230 by the CPU 210 is prohibited.

In step S3-8, a loop counter setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-9. In the loop counter setting process, a predetermined power-off notice signal read count is set as the value of the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-9, a power-off notice signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-10. In the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the power shutdown notice signal is read from the power shutdown detection circuit.
Specifically, in the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-10, based on the value read in step S3-9 (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal), is the power shutdown notice signal input from the power shutdown detection circuit? If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not input (No), the process proceeds to step S3-11, and if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is input (Yes). Shifts to Step S3-8.
In step S3-11, a loop counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-12. In the loop counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the return determination loop counter is newly set in the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-12, it is determined whether or not the value of the return determination loop counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is “0” (Yes), the CPU If the process proceeds to the initialization process (step S1-1) and it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S3-9.
In step S3-13, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S3-1 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment).
In response to the generation of the interrupt request signal, the CPU 210 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process. When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S4-1.
In step S4-1, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-2. In the register saving process, all register values used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230.
In step S4-2, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-3. In the interrupt permission process, an interrupt is permitted.
In step S4-3, dynamic port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-4. In the dynamic port output process, a control signal is output to each of the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED).
Specifically, in the dynamic port output process, the drive information (drive signal) set in the dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230 is output to the output port 250 (output port 0). Accordingly, the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED) are controlled to be turned on by the dynamic lighting method based on the drive signal set in the dynamic port output request buffer.

In step S4-4, port input processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-5. In the port input process, the latest switch state is accurately acquired.
Here, an input port 0 status flag area, an input port 1 status flag area, and an input port 2 status flag area are set in the RAM 230.
The input port 0 status flag area includes a switch status storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 0. In each switch state storage area, 1-bit data (a state in which a signal is input or a state in which a signal is not input) of a signal (detection sensor) corresponding to the switch state storage area (a state in which no signal is input) “1” or “0”) is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, “1” is set, and a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Sometimes “0” is set.
In this embodiment, the input port 0 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor, and a vibration detection sensor. From the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the inner frame opening sensor, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the glass frame opening sensor, and the RAM clear switch And a switch state storage area corresponding to the RAM clear signal.

The input port 1 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 1. In each switch state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating a switch state of a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, “1” is set, and a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Sometimes “0” is set.
In this embodiment, the input port 1 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 and a switch state corresponding to a detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. A storage area, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103, and a first out ball detection sensor 109a And a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the second out ball detection sensor 109b.

The input port 2 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 2. In each switch state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating a switch state of a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, “1” is set, and a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Sometimes “0” is set.
In the present embodiment, the input port 2 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 and a switch corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102. A state storage area, a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the normal start ball detection sensor 104, and a switch state storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal from the power cutoff detection circuit. Yes.

Further, the RAM 230 is set with an input port 1 on detection flag area and an input port 2 on detection flag area.
The input port 1 ON detection flag area includes an ON state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 1. In each on-state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating whether an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is set. Specifically, each on-state storage area is set to “1” when an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area, and an on-state is set for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area. When not detected, “0” is set.
Here, the “on state” refers to a state in which the signal is not input and the signal is input.
In the present embodiment, the input port 1 ON detection flag area includes an ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 and an ON signal corresponding to the detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. A state storage area, an on-state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, an on-state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103, and a first out ball detection sensor The ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from 109a and the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the second out ball detection sensor 109b are configured.
In the following description, the value set (stored) in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is “upper left other winning mouth switch bit data”, and the left middle other winning ball detection is performed. The value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the sensor 107 is “left middle other winning opening switch bit data”, and the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108. The value set in the “lower left other winning opening switch bit data” is set, and the value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103 is “large winning opening switch bit data”. The value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the first out ball detection sensor 109a is referred to as “first out switch bit data”, The value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the 2-out-ball detection sensor 109b and "second out switch bit data".
That is, the input port 1 on detection flag (value set in the input port 1 on detection flag area) includes the upper left other winning opening switch bit data, the left middle other winning opening switch bit data, and the lower left other winning opening switch bit. Data, a prize winning switch bit data, first out switch bit data, and second out switch bit data.

The input port 2 on detection flag area includes an on state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 2. In each on-state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating whether an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is set. Specifically, each on-state storage area is set to “1” when an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area, and an on-state is set for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area. When not detected, “0” is set.
In the present embodiment, the input port 2 ON detection flag area corresponds to the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 and the detection signal from the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102. An on-state storage area, an on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the normal start ball detection sensor 104, and an on-state storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal from the power cutoff detection circuit. ing.
In the following description, the value set (stored) in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 is referred to as "first start port switch bit data", and the special figure 2 start ball The value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the detection sensor 102 is “second start port switch bit data”, and the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the general start ball detection sensor 104 The value set to “gate switch bit data” is referred to as “gate switch bit data”, and the value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal from the power cutoff detection circuit is referred to as “power cutoff switch bit data”.
That is, the input port 2 on detection flag (value set in the input port 2 on detection flag area) includes the first start port switch bit data, the second start port switch bit data, the gate switch bit data, the power supply And cut-off switch bit data.

In the port input process, first, a value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 0 is read. Based on the read value, the value of each switch state storage area in the input port 0 state flag area is updated.
Specifically, when “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal, “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal, and the reception storage corresponding to the signal is performed. When “0” is set in the area, “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal.

Next, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 1 is read. Then, based on the read value and the value set in each switch state storage area of the input port 1 state flag area (value set in the process related to the previous step S4-4), the input port 1 ON The value (each switch bit data) in each ON state storage area of the detection flag area is updated.
Specifically, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal (the value set in the previous step S4-4) and the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. Check the set value. For each signal, when “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, the signal “1” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to, and “0” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the signal in other cases.
Here, “other cases” means that “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “0” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. When “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “0” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, and the switch state corresponding to the signal This is the case where “1” is set in the storage area and “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal.
Next, based on the read value (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 1), the value of each switch state storage area of the input port 1 state flag area is updated.
Specifically, when “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal, “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal, and the reception storage corresponding to the signal is performed. When “0” is set in the area, “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal.
Thus, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area in the previous step S4-4 is “0”, and the value set in the switch state storage area in the current step S4-4 is “0”. If it is “1”, “1” is set in the ON state storage area in this step S4-4 (ON state is detected).

Next, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 2 is read. Based on the read value and the value set in each switch state storage area of the input port 2 state flag area (the value set in the process related to the previous step S4-4), the input port 2 ON The value (switch bit data) of each on-state storage area in the detection flag area is updated.
Specifically, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal (the value set in the previous step S4-4) and the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. Check the set value. For each signal, when “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, the signal “1” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to, and “0” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the signal in other cases.
Here, “other cases” means that “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “0” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. When “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “0” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, and the switch state corresponding to the signal This is the case where “1” is set in the storage area and “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal.
Next, based on the read value (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 2), the value of each switch state storage area of the input port 2 state flag area is updated.
Specifically, when “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal, “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal, and the reception storage corresponding to the signal is performed. When “0” is set in the area, “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal.
Thus, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area in the previous step S4-4 is “0”, and the value set in the switch state storage area in the current step S4-4 is “0”. If it is “1”, “1” is set in the ON state storage area in this step S4-4 (ON state is detected).

In step S4-5, timer update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-6. In the timer update process, various timers are updated. Specifically, in the timer update process, the values of various timer counters (special game timer, normal game timer, external information timer, etc.) are updated.
In step S4-6, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-7. The initial value random number update process in step S4-6 is the same process as the initial value random number update process in step S2-2. Specifically, in the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
In step S4-7, a winning symbol random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-8. In the winning symbol random number update process, the value of a loop counter for generating a winning symbol random number among soft random numbers is updated.
In step S4-8, switch management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-9. In the switch management processing, processing (acquisition of various random numbers, etc.) is executed in accordance with the state of each of the starting ball detection sensors 101 to 103, 106 to 108, 109a and 109b (whether or not an on state is detected). The switch management process will be described later.
In step S4-9, a special game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-10. In the special game management process, the operation of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 and the operation of the special electric accessory 53a are managed. The special game management process will be described later.
In step S4-10, a normal game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-11. In the normal game management process, the operation of the general-purpose display device 60 and the operation of the normal electric accessory 52a are managed. The normal game management process will be described later.
In step S4-11, an error management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-12. In the error management process, various errors (abnormal conditions) are determined, and settings are made according to the determination results.

In step S4-12, a winning opening switch process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-13. In the winning opening switch process, a process (update of various counters, etc.) corresponding to the state of each of the detection sensors 101 to 103 and 106 to 108 (whether or not an on state is detected) is executed.
Specifically, in the winning opening switch process, first, it is determined whether or not the on state of the big winning ball detection sensor 103 is detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the special winning ball detection sensor 103 has been detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to a value set in the winning ball control counter 1 described later is newly set as the winning ball control counter. Set to 1.
In the winning opening switch processing, next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the other left top winning ball detection sensor 106 is detected. When it is determined that the ON state of the other left winning ball detection sensor 106 has been detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to a value set in a winning ball control counter 2 described later is newly set as the winning ball control. Set to Counter 2.
In the winning opening switch process, it is next determined whether or not the on-state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 is detected. If it is determined that the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 has been turned on, a value obtained by adding “1” to a value set in a winning ball control counter 2 to be described later is newly awarded. Set to control counter 2.
In the winning opening switch processing, it is next determined whether or not the on-state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected. When it is determined that the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 has been turned on, a value obtained by adding “1” to a value set in a winning ball control counter 2 described later is newly added to the winning ball control. Set to Counter 2.
In the winning opening switch process, it is next determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected. When it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to a value set in a prize ball control counter 3 described later is newly awarded as a prize ball. Set to control counter 3. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the external information start port counter is newly set for the external information. Set to the start counter.
In the winning opening switch process, it is next determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to a value set in a prize ball control counter 4 described later is newly awarded as a prize ball. Set to control counter 4. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the external information starting port counter is newly added. Set to the start counter.
In the winning opening switch process, it is next determined whether or not the ON state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b has been detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the external information out switch counter is newly added to the external information out Set to switch counter.

In step S4-13, a payout control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-14. In the payout control management process, a payout command is generated based on the value of the prize ball control counter set in step S4-12, and the generated payout command is transmitted.
In this embodiment, as the winning ball control counter, the winning ball control counter 1 that stores the number of ball game balls that have entered the big winning opening 53 and the upper left / left middle / lower left other winning holes 55 to 57 are entered. A prize ball control counter 2 that stores the number of ball game balls, a prize ball control counter 3 that stores the number of ball game balls that have entered the first start port 51, and a ball game ball that has entered the second start port 52 The prize ball control counter 4 is stored.

In the payout control management process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 1 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 1 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (15 [balls] in this embodiment) of payout balls is generated. The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. After that, when the payout of the prize ball by the game ball payout device 440 is completed, the payout control circuit 400 transmits a main command designating the completion of the payout to the main control circuit 200. Then, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 1 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10 [balls]) of payout balls is generated, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 2 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 3 is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 3 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (4 [balls] in this embodiment) of payout balls is generated, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 3 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (5 balls in this embodiment) of prize balls is generated, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 4 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.

In step S4-14, a launch position designation management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-15. In the launch position designation management process, a process related to launch position designation is executed.
Specifically, in the launch position designation management process, when changing from a state in which the launch of the game ball to the left route is designated to a state in which the launch of the game ball to the right route is designated (at the start of the jackpot game state, etc.) In addition, a subcommand designating launching of the game ball to the right path is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a subcommand for designating the launch of the game ball on the right path is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
In step S4-15, external information management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-16. In the external information management process, external information (external signal) to be output to the hall computer 700 is set.
Specifically, in the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information start port counter has reached a predetermined value (1 [sphere] in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the value of the external information start port counter has reached a predetermined value, external information indicating that the number of balls entering the start ports 51 and 52 has reached a predetermined number is stored in the port of the RAM 230. Store in the output request buffer. Thereafter, a predetermined value (1 [sphere] in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the external information start port counter.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information out switch counter has reached a predetermined value. When it is determined that the value of the external information out switch counter has reached a predetermined value, external information indicating that the number of detected game balls by the second out ball detection sensor 109b has reached a predetermined number, Store in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thereafter, a predetermined value is subtracted from the value of the external information out switch counter.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information timer (timer counter) is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the external information timer is “1” or more, external information indicating the occurrence of an abnormal state is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S4-16, a test signal management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-17. In the test signal management process, test information (test signal) is set.
Specifically, in the test signal management process, test information indicating an internal state (a jackpot gaming state, an execution state of time reduction control, a probability state of special symbol lottery, etc.) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S4-17, an LED display setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-18. In the LED display setting process, drive information (drive signal) for controlling the lighting of each of the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED) is set in the dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S4-18, solenoid data setting processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S4-19. In the solenoid data setting process, drive information (drive signal) output to the solenoids 64 and 65 is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S4-19, port output processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S4-20. In the port output process, various signals are output to the hall computer 700, the solenoids 64, 65, and the like.
Specifically, in the port output process, various information (external signals, control signals, etc.) set in the port output request buffer is output to the output port 250 (output port 0). As a result, the external signal set in the port output request buffer is output to the hall computer 700 via the payout control circuit 400 and the external terminal board 420. Further, the solenoids 64 and 65 are driven and controlled based on the drive signal set in the port output request buffer.
In step S4-20, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S4-1 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the switch management process in step S4-8 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the switch management process.
When the switch management process is executed in step S4-8, the process proceeds to step S5-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S5-1, it is determined whether or not the on-state of the general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 has been detected. If the process proceeds to S5-2 and it is determined that the on-state of the normal start ball detection sensor 104 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to Step S5-3.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the normal start ball detection sensor 104 (when the gate switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). In the case where it is determined that the ON state of the general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 has been detected, and “0” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 (input port) When the gate switch bit data of the 2-on detection flag is “0”), it is determined that the on-state of the normal start ball detection sensor 104 is not detected.
In step S5-2, a normal start ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-3. The normal start ball detection process will be described later.

In step S5-3, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected (Yes), When the process proceeds to step S5-4 and it is determined that the on-state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-5.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (the first start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). ), It is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and "0" is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101. If the first start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “0”, it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 is not detected.
In step S5-4, the special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-5. The special figure 1 starting ball detection process will be described later.
In step S5-5, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected (Yes), Then, the process proceeds to step S5-6, and if it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-7.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 (the second start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). ), It is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected, and "0" is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102. If the second start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “0”, it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 is not detected.
In step S5-6, the special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-7. The special figure 2 starting ball detection process will be described later.

In step S5-7, it is determined whether or not the on-state of the big winning ball detection sensor 103 is detected. If it is determined that the on-state of the big winning ball detection sensor 103 is detected (Yes), step S5- If it is determined that the ON state of the special winning ball detection sensor 103 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-9.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the big winning ball detection sensor 103 (when the big winning opening switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”) ), It is determined that the on-state of the special winning ball detection sensor 103 is detected, and “0” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special winning ball detection sensor 103 (input port 2). If the big winning opening switch bit data of the on detection flag is “0”), it is determined that the on state of the big winning ball detection sensor 103 is not detected.
In step S5-8, a special winning ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-9. In the big winning ball detection process, the big winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-9, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 has been detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 has been detected (Yes), If the process proceeds to S5-10 and it is determined that the on state of the other left top winning ball detection sensor 106 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to Step S5-11.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 (the upper left other winning opening switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). In a case where it is determined that the ON state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is detected, and “0” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106. When the upper left other winning opening switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “0”, it is determined that the on state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is not detected.
In step S5-10, the other winning ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-11. In the other winning ball detection process, the other winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-11, it is determined whether or not the on state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 has been detected. If it is determined that the on state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 has been detected (Yes), If the process proceeds to step S5-12 and it is determined that the on state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-13.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 (the left middle other winning mouth switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “1”). ”), It is determined that the ON state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 has been detected, and“ 0 ”is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. If it is determined (when the left middle other winning opening switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “0”), it is determined that the on state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 is not detected. .
In step S5-12, another winning ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-13. In the other winning ball detection process, the other winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-13, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected (Yes), If the process proceeds to S5-14 and it is determined that the on state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to Step S5-15.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 (the lower left other winning opening switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). In the case where it is determined that the ON state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected, and “0” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 When the lower left other winning opening switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “0”, it is determined that the on state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is not detected.
In step S5-14, other winning ball detection processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S5-15. In the other winning ball detection process, the other winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-15, it is determined whether or not the on state of the first out ball detection sensor 109a is detected. If it is determined that the on state of the first out ball detection sensor 109a is detected (Yes), If the process proceeds to S5-16 and it is determined that the on state of the first out ball detection sensor 109a is not detected (No), the process proceeds to Step S5-17.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the first OUT ball detection sensor 109a (the first OUT switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). In the case), it is determined that the on state of the first out ball detection sensor 109a has been detected, and “0” is set in the on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the first out ball detection sensor 109a ( If the first out switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “0”), it is determined that the on state of the first out ball detection sensor 109a is not detected.
In step S5-16, a first out sphere detection process is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S5-17. In the first out ball detection process, the first out designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-17, it is determined whether or not the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is detected. If it is determined that the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is detected (Yes), If the process proceeds to S5-18 and it is determined that the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is not detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (Step S4-9). To do.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the second OUT ball detection sensor 109b (the second OUT switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). In the case), it is determined that the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is detected, and “0” is set in the on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the second out ball detection sensor 109b ( When the second out switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “0”), it is determined that the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is not detected.
In step S5-18, the second out-sphere detection process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9). In the second out sphere detection process, the second out designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal starting ball detection process in step S5-2 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a general-purpose starting ball detection process.
When the normal starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-2, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S6-1.
In step S6-1, a normal random number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-2. In the routine random number acquisition process, a winning random number (random number value) is acquired (loaded) from a loop counter corresponding to the normal symbol lottery.
In step S6-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is an upper limit value (in this embodiment, “1”), and it is determined that the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is not the upper limit value. In (No), the process proceeds to step S6-3, and when it is determined that the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is the upper limit value (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S5- Move to 3).
In step S6-3, a general-purpose pending number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-4. In the usual figure pending number counter update process, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the usual figure pending number counter is newly set in the usual figure pending number counter.
In step S6-4, a regular random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-3). In the usual random number saving process, the winning random number acquired in step S6-1 is stored in the usual figure start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the usual figure start information.

Next, the special figure 1 starting ball detection process of step S5-4 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special figure 1 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-4, as shown in FIG. 10, first, the process proceeds to step S7-1.
In step S7-1, a special symbol identification value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, a special symbol identification value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value setting area of the RAM 230.
In step S7-2, a holding number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-3. In the holding number counter address setting process, the address of the special figure 1 holding number counter is set in the holding number counter address setting area of the RAM 230.
In step S7-3, a winning designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-4. In the winning designation command setting process, the first start winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S7-4, a special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-5). The special symbol random number acquisition process will be described later.

Next, the special figure 2 starting ball detection process of step S5-6 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special figure 2 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-6, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the process proceeds to step S8-1.
In step S8-1, a special symbol identification value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, a special symbol identification value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value area of the RAM 230.
In step S8-2, a holding number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-3. In the holding number counter address setting process, the address of the special figure 2 holding number counter is set in the holding number counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S8-3, a winning designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-4. In the winning designation command setting process, the second start winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S8-4, a special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-7). The special symbol random number acquisition process will be described later.

Next, the special symbol random number acquisition process in steps S7-4 and S8-4 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol random number acquisition process.
When the special symbol random number acquisition process is executed in steps S7-3 and S8-3, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the process proceeds to step S9-1.
In step S9-1, a special symbol identification value acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-2. In the special symbol identification value acquisition process, the special symbol identification value set in the special symbol identification value area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S9-2, a special figure hold number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-3. In the special figure hold number acquisition process, the value of the special figure hold number counter (special figure 1 hold number counter or special figure 2 hold number counter) specified by the address set in the hold number counter address area (special figure 1 hold number) Number or special figure 2 hold number) is acquired (loaded).
In step S9-3, a special figure random number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-4. In the special figure random number acquisition process, various random numbers (random values) such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers are acquired (loaded) from the loop counter corresponding to each lottery. At this time, the corresponding loop counter is selected based on the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1.
In step S9-4, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) acquired in step S9-2 is an upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not the upper limit value (No), the process proceeds to step S9-5. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (Yes), a series of processes is performed. And the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9 or S5-5).

In step S9-5, a special figure holding number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-6. In the special figure hold number counter update process, the value set in the special figure hold number counter (special figure 1 hold number counter or special figure 2 hold number counter) specified by the address set in the hold number counter address area A value obtained by adding “1” to is newly set in the special figure holding number counter.
In step S9-6, a special figure random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-7. In the special figure random number storing process, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are used as special figure start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) as a special figure start information storage area (special figure 1 start). Information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area). At this time, if the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, various random numbers (special diagram 1 starting information) are stored in the special symbol 1 starting information storage area. If it is a value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, various random numbers (special figure 2 start information) are stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area.
In step S9-7, the number-of-holds designation command setting process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9 or S5-5). In the hold number designation command setting process, a hold number designation command for designating that the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has increased by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do. At this time, if the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, the number-of-holds designation command for designating that the number of special symbol 1 reservations has increased by "1" Is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230, and if the value corresponds to the second special symbol lottery, a hold number designation command for designating that the special figure 2 hold number has increased by "1" is stored in the RAM 230. Is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

Next, the special game management process in step S4-9 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special game management process.
In the present embodiment, as a stage / stage (hereinafter referred to as “special game phase”) of a game (hereinafter referred to as “special game”) executed based on a special symbol lottery, `` Special figure changing state '', `` Special figure stop symbol display state '', `` Big prize opening before opening '', `` Big prize opening opening control state '', `` Large winning opening closed effective state '' and `` Large winning opening closed '' Seven "wait states" are defined.
In the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value (special game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven special game phases is set.
The ROM 220 stores special game control modules corresponding to each special game phase as special game control modules (programs) for controlling (executing) special games.
In the special game management process, a special game control module corresponding to the value set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and a process based on the selected special game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the special game management process is executed in step S4-9, the process first proceeds to step S10-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S10-1, a special game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-2. In the special game phase acquisition process, the value (special game phase) set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S10-2, a special game control module acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-3. In the special game control module acquisition process, the special game control module corresponding to the value (special game phase) acquired in step S10-1 is read.
In step S10-3, a special game control module execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game control module execution process, a process based on the special game control module read in step S10-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S10-1 is a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state”, a special figure change waiting process described later is started, and the “special figure change waiting state” is started. In the case of a value corresponding to, a special figure changing process to be described later is started, and in the case of a value corresponding to "special figure stop symbol display state", a special figure stopping process to be described later is started, When the value corresponds to “a state before opening the big prize opening”, a pre-opening process for a special prize opening described later is started. When the value of the winning prize opening control process is started and the value corresponds to the “Large winning opening closed effective state”, the winning opening closing effective process described later is started, and the “Large winning opening open wait state” is entered. When the value is a corresponding value, a special winning opening opening end wait process described later is performed. It is started.

Next, the special figure variation waiting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation waiting process.
When the special figure fluctuation waiting process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the process proceeds to step S11-1.
In step S11-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is “1” or more, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is not “1” or more (No). Shifts to step S11-2, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is “1” or more (Yes), shifts to step S11-3.
In step S11-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 hold number counter is “1” or more, and it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 hold number counter is “1” or more (Yes). In step S11-3, if it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 holding number counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (Yes), the series of processing is terminated and the next processing (step S4-10) is performed. ).
In step S11-3, a special figure hold number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-4. In the special figure hold number update process, the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure hold number update process, first, the start information (special figure 1 start) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. Information and special figure 2 start information) is selected as determination start information.
In this embodiment, the start determination for the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is given priority over the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area. (Special figure winning judgment, special figure stop symbol judgment, special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.) are executed.
Therefore, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is acquired (stored first). ) Is selected as the determination start information.
On the other hand, when the special figure 2 start information is not stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area is first acquired (stored). ) Is selected as the determination start information.
Next, the value of the special figure hold number counter (the special figure 1 hold number counter or the special figure 2 hold number counter) is updated. At this time, if the determined determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 1 hold number counter is newly added to the special figure 1 hold. Set to number counter. On the other hand, if the determined determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 2 hold number counter is newly added to the special figure 2 hold number. Set to counter.

In step S11-4, a special figure winning determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-5. In the special symbol winning determination process, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined (special symbol winning determination).
The ROM 220 stores a special symbol winning lottery table in which the jackpot value of the special symbol lottery is registered. Further, as the special figure winning lottery table, a special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure low probability state” and a special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure high probability state” are stored.
In the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure low probability state”, the jackpot value is registered so that the winning probability is the first probability (in this embodiment, 1/320). On the other hand, in the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure high probability state”, the jackpot value is set so that the winning probability is a second probability higher than the first probability (1/32 in this embodiment). It is registered.
In the special figure winning determination process, the jackpot random number included in the determination start information and the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state (“special figure low probability state” or “special figure high probability state”); Based on the above, the special figure winning determination is executed.
Specifically, when the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information matches the jackpot value, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be “jacket” (winning).
On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information does not match the jackpot value, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be “out” (losing).

In step S11-5, a special figure stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-6. In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, the special symbol stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is determined (special symbol stop symbol determination).
The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol lottery table in which the correspondence between the value of the winning symbol random number and the type of jackpot symbol (“one jackpot symbol” to “7 jackpot symbol”) is registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol lottery table, a jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored.
In the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, “one jackpot symbol” and “two jackpot symbols” are registered as the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol number). On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, “three jackpot symbols” to “seven jackpot symbols” are registered as types of jackpot symbols (stop symbol number).
In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol (winning) is determined by the special symbol winning symbol determination, the type of the jackpot symbol is determined. Specifically, when the determination start information is special figure 1 start information, based on the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, The type of the jackpot symbol (stop symbol number) is determined. On the other hand, if the determination start information is special figure 2 start information, the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are determined. The type (stop symbol number) is determined.
On the other hand, when it is determined as “out of” (decision) by the special symbol winning determination, “out of symbol” is determined as the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number).
Next, the determined stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S11-6, a symbol type designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-7. In the symbol type designation command setting process, the symbol type designation command for designating the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number) determined in step S11-5 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S11-7, special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-8. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the type (variation pattern number) of the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined (special pattern variation pattern determination).
The ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is registered. Then, as the second variation pattern lottery table, a second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to “big hit” and a second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to “out” are stored.
In addition, as the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to “out of”, the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each of the combination of the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short-time control and the number of holdings is stored. ing. And in the 2nd fluctuation pattern lottery table corresponding during execution of time-shortening control, compared with the 2nd fluctuation pattern lottery table corresponding during stop of time-shortening control, short fluctuation time (for example, 0.5 [s]). The type of the second variation pattern related to is registered. Further, the contents of the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each number of holdings are set so that the type of the second variation pattern relating to the shorter variation time is determined as the number of holdings increases.
The ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is registered. A first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each type of the second variation pattern is stored as the first variation pattern lottery table.
In the special figure variation pattern determination process, first, the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the result of the special figure winning determination, the execution status of the short time control, the number of holdings, etc. is read. Then, the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read second variation pattern lottery table.
Next, the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the determined type of the second variation pattern is read. Then, the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read first variation pattern lottery table.

In step S11-8, a variation pattern command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-9. In the variation pattern command setting process, the first variation pattern designation command for designating the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern determined in step S11-7 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer. In addition, the second variation pattern designation command for designating the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern determined in step S11-7 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S11-9, a special figure variation time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-10. In the special figure variation time setting process, the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation time 1”) corresponding to the type (variation pattern number) of one variation pattern determined in step S11-7 is acquired. In addition, a variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation time 2”) corresponding to the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern determined in step S11-7 is acquired. Then, the total time of the obtained fluctuation time 1 and fluctuation time 2 is calculated. Then, the calculated total time is set in the special game timer.
In step S11-10, special figure fluctuation display data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-11. In the special figure fluctuation display data setting process, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is set.
Specifically, in the special figure variation display data setting process, first, a predetermined display time is set in the special figure display timer.
Next, when the determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, a predetermined initial value is set in the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 1 display device 61. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device 61, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.
On the other hand, when the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, a predetermined initial value is set in the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 2 display device 62. Thereby, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device 62, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.

In step S11-11, a hold number designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-12. In the number-of-holds designation command setting process, a number-of-holds designation command that designates that the number of special figure holds (number of special figure 1 hold or number of special figure 2 hold) has decreased by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do. At this time, if the judgment start information is the special figure 1 start information, the pending number designation command for designating that the special figure 1 pending number has decreased by "1" is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230, If the judgment start information is the special figure 2 start information, a hold number designation command for designating that the special figure 2 hold number has decreased by "1" is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S11-12, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure changing state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special figure changing process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special figure changing process.
When the special figure changing process is executed in step S10-3, the process first proceeds to step S12-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S12-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S12-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S12-4.
In step S12-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure display timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is "0" (Yes), step S12- 3. If it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S12-3, a special figure fluctuation display data update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special figure fluctuation display data update processing, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure variation display data update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is newly set in the special figure display symbol counter.

In step S12-4, a special figure stop display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-5. In the special figure stop display data setting process, data for controlling the stop display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is set.
Specifically, in the special symbol stop display data setting process, the stop symbol type (stop symbol number) stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, when the variable display of the first special symbol is terminated, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special symbol 1 display device 61. To do. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device 61, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to light (stop display).
On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special symbol is terminated, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special symbol 2 display device 62. . Thereby, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device 62, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit (stop display).
In step S12-5, a special figure stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-6. In the special figure stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time is set in the special game timer.

In step S12-6, a stop designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-7. In the stop specification command setting process, the stop specification command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S12-7, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure stop symbol display state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special figure stopping process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special figure stopping process.
When the special figure stopping process is executed in step S10-3, the process first proceeds to step S13-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S13-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S13-2, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a “hit symbol”. If it is determined that the stop symbol is not a “hit symbol” (No), the process proceeds to step S13-3 to stop the symbol. Is determined to be a “hit symbol” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-6.

In step S13-3, a time reduction control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-4. In the time reduction control management process, time reduction control is managed.
Specifically, in the time reduction control management process, first, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. Here, if “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed, and if “0” is set, execution of the time reduction control is executed. Judge that it is not in.
If it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed, first, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value of the time reduction counter is newly set as the value of the time reduction counter. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, “0” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 (time reduction control is stopped). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, a state where “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained (a state where the time reduction control is being executed is maintained). .
On the other hand, if it is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed, the process proceeds to the next process (step S13-4).

In step S13-4, a special figure high probability state management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-5. In the special figure high probability state management process, the special figure high probability state is managed.
Specifically, in the special figure high probability state management process, first, it is determined whether or not a special figure high probability state is occurring. Here, when “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the special figure high probability state is occurring, and when “0” is set. Determines that the special figure high probability state is not occurring (the special figure low probability state is occurring).
When it is determined that the special figure high probability state is occurring, first, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value of the probability variation counter is newly set as the value of the probability variation counter. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is “0”, “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230 (the special figure high probability state is terminated and the special figure low probability is terminated). Cause a condition). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is not “0”, a state where “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained (a special figure high probability state is maintained). .
On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure high probability state is not occurring, the process proceeds to the next process (step S13-5).

In step S13-5, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
Also, a gaming state offset value is calculated based on the current gaming state. Specifically, the value of the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the jackpot after rotation counter are confirmed. Then, a gaming state offset value corresponding to the confirmation result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command that designates the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S13-6, a game state update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-7. In the game state update process, the game state is updated.
Specifically, in the game state update process, “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. Also, “0” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S13-7, a special power control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-8. In the special electric combination control data setting process, control data for opening and closing the special electric combination 53a is set.
The ROM 220 stores special power combination control tables corresponding to various types of jackpot gaming states. Each special power control table includes an opening time, a prize opening closing time, a prize opening closing time, an ending time, the number of round games, the number of opening / closing switching corresponding to each round game, and each opening / closing switching. Corresponding control data (solenoid control data, control time data (longest opening time)) and the like are defined.
In the special character combination control data setting process, the special character combination control table corresponding to the type of the stop symbol (big win symbol) is read, and the read special character combination control table is set in the special character combination control table area of the RAM 230.
Next, “0” is set in the special electric utility continuous operation number counter.

In step S13-8, an opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-9. In the opening time setting process, a predetermined opening time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special power control table set in the special power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S13-9, an opening designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-10. In the opening designation command setting process, the opening designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S13-10, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “pre-big prize opening state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
Also, a gaming state offset value is calculated based on the current gaming state. Specifically, the value of the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the jackpot after rotation counter are confirmed. Then, a gaming state offset value corresponding to the confirmation result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command that designates the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, the big winning opening opening pre-processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening.
When the big prize opening pre-processing is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 17, first, the process proceeds to step S14-1.
In step S14-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S14-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S14-2, a special electric combination continuous operation number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-3. In the special electric power continuous operation frequency counter update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the special electric power continuous operation frequency counter is newly set in the special electric power continuous operation frequency counter.
In step S14-3, a round start designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-4. In the round start designation command setting process, the round start designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S14-4, a special electric utility opening / closing switching frequency setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-5. In the special power combination opening / closing switching number setting process, the special power combination control table set in the special power combination control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to and the opening / closing switching number corresponding to the value of the special power combination continuous operation number counter is read. . Then, the read opening / closing switching frequency is set in the special electric utility switching frequency counter.
Next, “0” is set as the value of the special electric winning prize counter.
In step S14-5, a special power combination opening / closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-6. The special electric role opening / closing switching process will be described later.
In step S14-6, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening release control state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special power combination opening / closing switching process of steps S14-5 and S16-3 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special power combination opening / closing switching process.
When the special power combination opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S14-5 and S16-3, as shown in FIG. 18, the process first proceeds to step S15-1.
In step S15-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power utility switching frequency counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the special power service switching frequency counter is not “0” (No). Moves to step S15-2, and when it is determined that the value of the special electric power switch on / off switching counter is “0” (Yes), the series of processing ends and the next processing (step S14-6) Alternatively, the process proceeds to S16-4).
In step S15-2, a special power combination control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-3. In the special electric combination control data setting process, control data for controlling the special electric combination 53a to the open state or the closed state is set.
Specifically, in the special power control data setting process, a special power control table set in the special power control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the solenoid corresponding to the value of the special power on / off switching counter Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data designating energization or deenergization) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the control of the special winning opening solenoid 65 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to be in an open state or a closed state.

In step S15-3, a special power control time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-4. In the special power control time setting process, a control time for continuing control based on the solenoid control data set in step S15-2 is set.
Specifically, in the special power combination control time setting process, the special power role control table set in the special power role control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the control corresponding to the value of the special power role opening / closing switching frequency counter is referred to. Read time. Then, the read control time is set in the special game timer.
In step S15-4, a special power combination opening / closing switching number counter update process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S14-6 or S16-4). In the special electric utility switching frequency counter updating process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special electric power switching frequency counter is newly set in the special electric power switching frequency counter.

Next, the special winning opening opening control process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening control process.
When the big prize opening opening control process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 19, first, the process proceeds to step S16-1.
In step S16-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S16-4.
In step S16-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power combination switching frequency counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the special power switching frequency counter is not “0” (No). The process proceeds to step S16-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric power switching on / off counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5.
In step S16-3, special power combination opening / closing switching processing (see FIG. 18) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-4.
In step S16-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power prize winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (10 [ball] in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the upper limit value has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric winning prize counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value (No). Terminates the series of processes and proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).

In step S16-5, a special winning opening opening control end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-6. In the special winning opening opening control end process, solenoid control data for designating the energization stop is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to be closed.
In step S16-6, a special winning opening closing effective time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-7. In the special winning opening closing time setting process, the special winning combination closing effective time (interval time) is obtained by referring to the special electronic control table set in the special electric control table area of the RAM 230, and the special game timer. Set to.
In step S16-7, a round end designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-8. In the round end designation command setting process, the round end designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S16-8, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening closed effective state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special winning opening closing effective process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening closing effective process.
When the big prize opening closing effective process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 20, first, the process proceeds to step S17-1.
In step S17-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S17-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power combination continuous operation number counter has reached a specified value, and when it is determined that the value of the special power combination continuous operation number counter has not reached the specified value (No ), The process proceeds to step S17-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric power continuous operation number counter has reached the specified value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17-5.
Here, referring to the special power combination control table set in the special power role control table area of the RAM 230, the number of round games defined in the special power role control table is acquired as a specified value to make a determination. .
In step S17-3, a special winning opening closing time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-4. In the special winning opening closing time setting process, the special winning combination closing time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special electric control control table set in the special electric control control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-4, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “pre-big prize opening state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S17-5, an ending time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-6. In the ending time setting process, a special ending time is set in the special game timer with reference to a special power control table set in the special power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-6, an ending designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-7. In the ending designation command setting process, the ending designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S17-7, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening free wait state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special winning opening free weighting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening free end wait process.
When the big prize opening opening end weight process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the process proceeds to step S18-1.
In step S18-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S18-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S18-2, a game state setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S18-3. In the game state setting process, the game state is set.
Specifically, in the game state setting process, first, the value of the special figure high probability state flag in the RAM 230 is set according to the type of the stop symbol (big hit symbol).
At this time, if the type of the stop symbol is “one jackpot symbol” or “three jackpot symbol” to “seven jackpot symbol”, “1” is set in the special symbol high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined probability variation number (100 [times] in the present embodiment) is set in the probability variation counter.
On the other hand, when the type of the stop symbol is “2 jackpots”, the state where “0” is set in the special symbol high probability state flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained.
In the game state setting process, next, the value of the time reduction control flag in the RAM 230 is set according to the type of the stop symbol (big hit symbol).
At this time, in this embodiment, “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 regardless of the type of the stop symbol. Also, a predetermined number of time reductions (100 [times] in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter.
Here, depending on the game state (the combination of the game state related to the special symbol lottery (the special figure high probability state or the special figure low probability state) and the execution state of the time reduction control) before the jackpot gaming state is generated, The number of short hours set in the number counter may be different.
In the gaming state setting process, next, a value corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot gaming state) is set in the previous jackpot symbol flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S18-3, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
Also, a gaming state offset value is calculated based on the current gaming state. Specifically, the value of the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the jackpot after rotation counter are confirmed. Then, a gaming state offset value corresponding to the confirmation result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command that designates the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal game management process in step S4-10 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the normal game management process.
Here, in this embodiment, as the stage / stage (hereinafter referred to as “normal game phase”) of the game (hereinafter referred to as “normal game phase”) executed based on the normal symbol lottery, `` Status '', `` Normal diagram changing status '', `` Normal diagram stop symbol display status '', `` Multi-plan electric accessory release state '', `` Multi-plan electric feature release control status '', `` Multi-plan electric feature closure enabled Seven states are defined: “state” and “usually waiting state for opening the electric accessory release”.
Then, a value (ordinary game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven normal game phases is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
The ROM 220 stores a normal game control module corresponding to each normal game phase as a normal game control module (program) for controlling (executing) the normal game.
In the normal game management process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and the process based on the selected normal game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the normal game management process is executed in step S4-10, the process first proceeds to step S19-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S19-1, a normal game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-2. In the normal game phase acquisition process, the value (normal game phase) set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S19-2, a normal game control module acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-3. In the normal game control module acquisition process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value acquired in step S19-1 (normal game phase) is read.
In step S19-3, a normal game control module execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game control module execution process, a process based on the normal game control module read in step S19-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S19-1 is a value corresponding to the “waiting state for normal map change”, a process for waiting for a normal map change to be described later is started, and the “current state for normal map change” is started. In the case of a value corresponding to, a process for changing the normal map described later is started. When it is a value corresponding to “a state before opening an ordinary electric accessory”, a normal electric accessory opening pre-processing described later is started, and when it is a value corresponding to “an ordinary electric accessory opening control state”. When the normal electric actor release control process described later is started and the value corresponds to the “normal electric actor closing effective state”, the normal electric actor closing effective process described later is started, If the value corresponds to the `` object release end wait state '', Electric won game open end wait process is started.

Next, the process of waiting for a change in the normal map executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the normal variation waiting process.
When the normal variation waiting process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 23, first, the process proceeds to step S20-1.
In step S20-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the pending map counter is “1” or more, and when it is determined that the value of the pending map counter is “1” or more (Yes). , The process proceeds to step S20-2, and if it is determined that the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). To do.
In step S20-2, a general-purpose hold number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-3. In the general figure hold number update process, the general figure hold number is updated.
Specifically, in the normal figure reservation number update process, one start information among the general figure start information stored in the normal start information storage area of the RAM 230 is selected as determination start information.
In the present embodiment, the universal chart start information acquired (stored) first among the general chart start information stored in the universal chart start information storage area is selected as the determination start information.

In step S20-3, a normal winning determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-4. In the normal figure winning determination process, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined (normal figure winning determination).
The ROM 220 stores a common symbol winning lottery table in which the winning value of the normal symbol lottery is registered. In addition, as a common figure winning lottery table, a common figure winning lottery table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control and a common figure winning lottery table corresponding to the stoppage of the time reduction control are stored.
In the general-purpose winning lottery table corresponding to the stoppage of the short-time control, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is the first probability (1/99 in the present embodiment). On the other hand, the win value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (1/1 in the present embodiment) higher than the first probability in the common figure winning lottery table corresponding to the execution of the short-time control. ing.
Then, in the normal figure winning determination process, the normal figure winning lottery is determined based on the winning random number included in the determination start information and the normal figure winning lottery table corresponding to the current execution status of the time reduction control (running or stopped). Make a decision.
Specifically, when the value of the winning random number included in the determination start information matches the winning value, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined as “winning” (winning).
On the other hand, if the value of the winning random number included in the determination start information does not match the winning value, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined to be “out” (losing).

In step S20-4, a common figure stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-5. In the general symbol stop symbol determination process, the type (stop symbol number) of the normal symbol stop symbol is determined (normal symbol stop symbol determination).
Specifically, in the general symbol stop symbol determination process, if it is determined to be “winning” (winning) by the common symbol winning determination, “stop symbol per symbol” is set as the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number). judge.
On the other hand, if it is determined as “out of” (decision) by the normal symbol winning determination, “out of symbol” is determined as the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number).
Next, the determined stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S20-5, a normal fluctuation pattern determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-6. In the normal pattern variation pattern determination process, the type (variation pattern number) of the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined (normal pattern variation pattern determination).
Specifically, in the normal map variation pattern determination process, when the time reduction control is stopped, the first type (2.0 in the present embodiment) is set as the type of the general map variation pattern (variation pattern number). The type corresponding to the variation time of [s] is determined.
On the other hand, when the time-shortening control is being executed, the second type (in this embodiment, the type corresponding to the fluctuation time of 0.5 [s]) is used as the type of the normal fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number). Determine.

In step S20-6, a normal time change time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-7. In the usual figure fluctuation time setting process, the fluctuation time corresponding to the type of the usual figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern number) determined in step S20-6 is acquired. And the acquired fluctuation | variation time is set to a normal game timer.
In step S20-7, a map change display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-8. In the general map display data setting process, data for controlling the variable display of the general map display device 60 is set.
Specifically, in the normal map display data setting process, first, a predetermined display time is set in the general map display timer.
Next, a predetermined initial value is set in the general symbol display symbol counter. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the general-purpose display device 60, the segment corresponding to the value of the general-purpose display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.
In step S20-8, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal state changing state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the process during normal map change executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a process during normal map change.
When the normal map changing process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 24, the process first proceeds to step S21-1.
In step S21-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S21-2. When it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S21-4.
In step S21-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the common map display timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the general map display timer is “0” (Yes), step S21− If it is determined that the value of the normal display timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S21-3, a normal map display data update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the general map display data update process, data for controlling the variable display of the general map display device 60 is updated.
More specifically, in the normal map display data update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the general map display symbol counter is newly set in the general symbol display symbol counter.

In step S21-4, a normal stop display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-5. In the general map stop display data setting process, data for controlling the stop display of the general map display device 60 is set.
Specifically, in the general symbol stop display data setting process, the stop symbol type (stop symbol number) stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the general symbol display symbol counter. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the general-purpose display device 60, the segment corresponding to the value of the general-purpose display symbol counter is controlled to be lit (stop display).
In step S21-5, a normal stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-6. In the usual stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time is set in the normal game timer.
In step S21-6, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal game stop symbol display state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the routine stoppage process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing during normal stoppage.
When the normal map stop process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 25, first, the process proceeds to step S22-1.
In step S22-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”, and if it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S22-2, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is “per symbol”. If it is determined that the stop symbol is not “per symbol” (No), the process proceeds to step S22-3. If it is determined that the stop symbol is “per symbol” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-4.
In step S22-3, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal state waiting state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-4, normal electric control data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-5. In the ordinary electric combination control data setting process, control data for opening and closing the ordinary electric combination 52a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a normal power control table corresponding to the execution status (during execution or stoppage) of the time reduction control. Each normal power control table includes a time before opening a normal power, a normal power close effective time, an open end wait time, the number of opening / closing switching, and control data corresponding to each opening / closing switching (solenoid control data, control time). Data).
In the normal power combination control data setting process, the normal power role control table corresponding to the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short time control is read, and the read normal power role control table is read in the normal power role control table area of the RAM 230. Set.
Next, the number of times of opening / closing switching is read with reference to the normal power control table set in the normal power control table area of the RAM 230. Then, the read opening / closing switching frequency is set in the normal electric utility switching frequency counter. Also, “0” is set as the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter.

In step S22-5, a normal electric utility opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-6. In the normal power combination opening time setting process, a predetermined normal power combination release time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal power control table set in the normal power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-6, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “state before the normal electric game object is released” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric accessory opening pre-processing executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the process for releasing the ordinary electric accessory.
When the normal electric accessory release pre-processing is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 26, first, the process proceeds to step S23-1.
In step S23-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S23-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S23-2, a normal power combination opening / closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23-3. The normal power combination opening / closing switching process will be described later.
In step S23-3, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “ordinary electric accessory release control state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric combination opening / closing switching process in steps S23-2 and S25-3 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the normal power combination opening / closing switching process.
When the normal power combination opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S23-2 and S25-3, the process first proceeds to step S24-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S24-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is not “0” (No). Shifts to step S24-2, and when it is determined that the value of the normal electric utility opening / closing switching number counter is “0” (Yes), the series of processing is terminated and the next processing (step S23-3) is performed. Alternatively, the process proceeds to S25-4).
In step S24-2, an ordinary electronic combination control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-3. In the ordinary electric combination control data setting process, control data for controlling the ordinary electric combination 52a to an open state or a closed state is set.
Specifically, in the normal power combination control data setting process, a solenoid corresponding to the value of the normal power combination open / close switching number counter is referred to by referring to the normal power combination control table set in the normal power combination control table area of the RAM 230. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data designating energization or deenergization) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, control of the start opening solenoid 64 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the ordinary electric accessory 52a is controlled to be in an open state or a closed state.

In step S24-3, a normal power combination control time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-4. In the normal electric control time setting process, a control time for continuing control based on the solenoid control data set in step S24-2 is set.
Specifically, in the normal power combination control time setting process, the control corresponding to the value of the normal power combination open / close switching counter is referred to by referring to the normal power control table set in the normal power control table area of the RAM 230. Read time. Then, the read control time is set in the normal game timer.
In step S24-4, the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter update process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S23-3 or S25-4). In the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is newly set in the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter.

Next, the ordinary electric accessory release control process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory release control process.
When the ordinary electric accessory release control process is executed in step S19-3, the process first proceeds to step S25-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S25-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is not “0” (No). The process proceeds to step S25-3, and if it is determined that the value of the ordinary power combination switching number counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5.
In step S25-3, a normal power combination opening / closing switching process (see FIG. 27) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the ordinary electronic winning prize counter has reached a predetermined upper limit (3 [ball] in the present embodiment), and the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is predetermined. If it is determined that the upper limit value has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5, and if it is determined that the value of the ordinary electronic winning prize counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value (No). Terminates the series of processes and proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).

In step S25-5, a normal electric utility release control end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-6. In the normal power combination release control end process, solenoid control data for designating the energization stop is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 52a is controlled to be closed.
In step S25-6, normal electric utility closing effective time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-7. In the normal power combination closing valid time setting process, a normal power combination closing effective time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal power combination control table set in the normal power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S25-7, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal electric accessory closing valid state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric accessory closing effective process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory closing effective process.
When the normal electric accessory closing effective process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 29, first, the process proceeds to step S26-1.
In step S26-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S26-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S26-2, an opening end wait time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S26-3. In the opening end wait time setting process, a predetermined opening end waiting time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal power combination control table set in the normal power combination control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S26-3, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “ordinary electric accessory release end wait state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the ordinary electric accessory opening end weight process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory release end weight process.
When the ordinary electric accessory release end weight process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 30, first, the process proceeds to step S27-1.
In step S27-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S27-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S27-2, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal state waiting state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

(Processing executed by the effect control circuit 300)
Next, an effect control process executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 based on a program (software) stored in the ROM will be described.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect control process.
When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 repeatedly executes a main loop process (not shown) after executing a CPU initialization process (not shown).
In addition, a frequency generation circuit (not shown) of the effect control circuit 300 generates a timer interrupt request signal at every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in the present embodiment). Then, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the effect control process shown in FIG. 31 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process in response to the generation of the timer interrupt request signal.
When the effect control process is started, the process proceeds to step S32-1.
In step S32-1, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-2. In the register saving process, the register value used during the execution of the main loop process is saved in the saving area of the RAM.
In step S32-2, timer update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-3. In the timer update process, various timers are updated. Specifically, in the timer update process, values of various timer counters (effect update timer, effect time timer, etc. described later) are updated.

In step S32-3, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-4. In the effect flag setting process, various effect flags are set.
Specifically, in the effect flag setting process, first, a big hit gaming state flag update process is executed.
In the big hit gaming state flag update process, it is determined whether or not an opening designation command has been received.
When it is determined that the opening designation command has been received, the “big hit game state” type designated by the opening designation command is set in the big jackpot gaming state flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Corresponding values (in this embodiment, “1” to “7”) are set.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to the next process (specific game period start process).

Next, in the effect flag setting process, a specific game period start process is executed.
Here, the “specific game period” refers to a period during which a gaming state advantageous to the player is occurring. In the present embodiment, the specific game period refers to a period in which at least one game state is occurring among the jackpot game state, the special figure high probability state, and the state in which the time reduction control is executed.
Here, the specific game period may be a period in which at least one of the jackpot gaming state and the special figure high probability state is occurring.
In the specific game period start process, it is determined whether or not an opening designation command has been received.
And when it determines with having received the opening designation | designated command, it is further determined whether it is during a specific game period. At this time, when “1” is set in the flag area during the specific game period in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the game is in the specific game period, and “0” is displayed in the flag area during the specific game period. If it is set, it is determined that it is not in the specific game period.
And when it determines with it not being in a specific game period, a specific period start time process is performed. In the specific period start process, “1” is set in the flag area during the specific game period. Thereby, a specific game period is started. Also, an initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) is set as the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter. Furthermore, “1” is set in the specific game period start flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is during the specific game period, the state in which “1” is set in the flag area during the specific game period is maintained. As a result, the specific game period continues.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to the next process (probability state update process).

Here, the specific game period start process may be configured to determine whether or not to start the specific game period in consideration of the type of jackpot game state specified by the received opening designation command.
That is, when it is determined that the opening designation command has been received and it is determined that it is not in the specific game period, the type of jackpot gaming state designated by the received opening designation command is further confirmed.
Then, the type of the jackpot gaming state that has been confirmed is “jackpot 1” or “jackpot 3” to “jackpot 7” (type of jackpot gaming state in which the “special figure high probability state” occurs after the jackpot gaming state ends) If it is, “1” is set in the flag area during the specific game period of the RAM, and the specific game period is started.
On the other hand, when the confirmed type of jackpot gaming state is “jackpot 2” (the type of jackpot gaming state in which the “special figure low probability state” occurs after the jackpot gaming state ends), the specific game in the RAM The state where “0” is set in the flag area during the period is maintained, and the specific game period is not started.

Next, in the effect flag setting process, a probability state update process is executed.
In the probability state update process, it is determined whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received.
When it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received, the gaming state offset value designated by the received gaming state designation command and the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 are set. It is determined whether or not the gaming state (the special figure high probability state or the special figure low probability state) related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery has been updated (changed) based on the existing value. When it is determined that the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery has been updated, the value of the flag region during the special symbol high probability state is updated.
Specifically, when the received gaming state designation command (gaming state offset value) designates the special figure high probability state and “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area. Maintains a state in which “1” is set in the flag area during the special figure high probability state.
On the other hand, if the received gaming state designation command (gaming state offset value) designates a special figure high probability state and “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area, “1” is set in the flag area in the figure high probability state.
On the other hand, if the received gaming state designation command (gaming state offset value) designates the special figure low probability state and “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area, The state where “0” is set in the flag region in the high probability state in the figure is maintained.
On the other hand, if the received gaming state designation command (gaming state offset value) designates the special figure low probability state and “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area, “0” is set in the flag region in the figure high probability state.

Next, in the effect flag setting process, a time reduction state update process is executed.
In the short time state update process, it is determined whether or not a gaming state designation command is received.
If it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received, the gaming state offset value designated by the received gaming state designation command, and the value set in the flag area during the time-shortening control in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, Based on, it is determined whether or not the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the time reduction control has been updated (changed). When it is determined that the execution status of the time reduction control has been updated, the value of the flag area during the time reduction control is updated.
Specifically, if the received gaming state designation command (gaming state offset value) designates that the time-shortening control is being executed and “1” is set in the time-shortening control in-progress flag area, The state where “1” is set in the in-control flag area is maintained.
On the other hand, if the received gaming state designation command (gaming state offset value) designates that the short-time control is being executed and “0” is set in the short-time controlling flag area, “1” is set in the area.
On the other hand, if the received gaming state designation command (gaming state offset value) designates that the short-time control is stopped and “0” is set in the short-time controlling flag field, the short-time controlling flag The state where “0” is set in the area is maintained.
On the other hand, if the received gaming state designation command (gaming state offset value) designates that the short-time control is stopped and “1” is set in the short-time controlling flag area, “0” is set in the area. Further, “1” is set in the specific period end determination flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

Next, in the effect flag setting process, a specific period end process is executed.
In the specific period end process, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the specific period end determination flag area.
If it is determined that “1” is set in the specific period end determination flag area, it is further determined whether “0” is set in the big hit gaming state flag area.
Then, when it is determined that “0” is set in the big hit gaming state flag area, the process at the end of the specific period is executed.
In the process at the end of the specific period, “0” is set in the flag area during the specific game period of the RAM. Thereby, the specific game period is ended. Further, “1” is set in the specific game period end flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Furthermore, “0” is set in the specific period end determination flag area.
On the other hand, if it is determined that “0” is not set in the jackpot gaming state flag area (“1” to “7” are set), “1” is set in the specific gaming period flag area of the RAM. Maintain the state where is set. As a result, the specific game period continues. In addition, “0” is set in the specific period end determination flag area.
On the other hand, if it is determined that “0” is set in the specific period end determination flag area, the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4).

In step S32-4, an effect setting process is executed during the specific game period, and the process proceeds to step S32-5. The effect setting process during the specific game period will be described later.
In step S32-5, the number-of-balls increase / decrease number management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-6. The ball number increase / decrease management process will be described later.
In step S32-6, a hold effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-7. In the hold effect setting process, a hold effect is set.
Specifically, in the hold production setting process, it is determined whether or not a hold number designation command for designating that the hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has increased by “1” has been received.
If it is determined that a hold number designation command specifying that the hold number has increased by “1” has been received, newly acquired start information (see FIG. 1 start information or special information is displayed in the hold symbol display area b2. The process for starting the display of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the (starting information in FIG. 2) is executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number designation command for designating that the hold number has decreased by “1” has been received, the start information that the special symbol notification display has started in the hold symbol display area b2 (see FIG. 1) The display of the holding symbol h corresponding to the starting information or the special symbol 2 starting information) is terminated, and processing for starting the display of the holding symbol h corresponding to the starting information is executed in the holding symbol display area b1.

In step S32-7, a variation effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-8. In the variation effect setting process, a variation effect is set.
Specifically, in the variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined control command has been received. Here, the predetermined control command means a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
If it is determined that the predetermined control command has been received, first, the mode (stop effect) of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed based on the stop symbol type designated by the symbol type designation command. The stop symbol determination process for determining the number) is executed.

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a stop symbol determination table in which correspondences between stop symbol determination random numbers and stop symbol modes (stop effect numbers) are registered. As the stop symbol determination table, there is a stop symbol determination table corresponding to various types of stop symbols that can be designated by the symbol type designation command ("missing symbol" or "big hit p symbol").
In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “missing symbol”, a plurality of types of “offset mode (missing symbol)” are registered as stop symbol modes.
Each type of “out-of-phase” is a “numeric design” in which the production design z1 stopped and displayed in the three production design display areas a1 to a3 is stopped and displayed in at least one area such as “1, 6, 9”. The number indicated by is a combination different from the number indicated by the “numeric symbol” stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color. .
In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “one jackpot symbol” or “two jackpot symbols”, multiple types of “chance modes (chance symbols)” are registered as stop symbol modes.
In each type of “chance mode”, the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are a predetermined combination such as “1, 2, 1” and the effect symbol display area a4. The stop-displayed effect design z2 is in a form that indicates a predetermined color.
In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “3 jackpot symbols” to “7 jackpot symbols”, multiple types of “bonus modes (bonus symbols)” are registered as the stop symbol modes.
For each type of “bonus mode”, the effect symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are aligned with “numeric symbols” indicating the same number, such as “7, 7, 7”, and the like. It is assumed that the effect design z2 stopped and displayed in the effect design display area a4 shows a predetermined color.

In this embodiment, eight types of “1 symbol” to “8 symbols” are set as the “bonus mode”.
In the following description, “bonus mode” consisting of “numeric symbol” indicating the number “1” is “1 symbol”, and “bonus mode” consisting of “number symbol” indicating the number “2” is “2 symbol”. , “Bonus Aspect” consisting of “Numerical Symbol” indicating the number “3” is “3 Symbol”, “Bonus Aspect” consisting of “Numeral Symbol” indicating the number “4” is “4 Symbol”, “5”. “Bonus Aspect” consisting of “Numerical Design” indicating the number of “5” and “Bonus Aspect” consisting of “Numerical Symbol” indicating the number of “6” indicate the numbers “6 Symbol” and “7”. The “bonus mode” consisting of “numeric symbols” is “7 symbols”, and the “bonus mode” consisting of “numeric symbols” indicating the numbers “8” is “8 symbols”.

In particular, “7 symbols” is registered only in the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “seven jackpot symbols”, and is not registered in the stop symbol determination table corresponding to another type of “big jackpot symbol”.
As a result, the “15 round finalizing effect”, which is a ball advance notice effect corresponding to “7 symbols” described later, can be executed only when “successful win 7” (actual round number = 15 [times]) is won. It has become.
In addition, the probability of selecting “8 symbols” is set higher for a type of jackpot gaming state having a larger number of actual rounds among “Big Jack 3” to “Big Jack 7”.
Specifically, the probability of selecting “8 symbols” corresponds to the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “7 jackpots”, the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “6 jackpots”, and “5 jackpots”. The stop symbol determination table, the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “4 jackpots”, and the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “3 jackpots” are set in order (high → low).
As a result, the “button notice effect”, which is a ball advance notice effect corresponding to “8 symbols” described later, has a higher probability of being executed for a jackpot gaming state type having a larger number of substantial rounds.

  In the stop symbol determination process, first, a stop symbol determination random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command is confirmed, and the stop symbol determination table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And based on the acquired stop symbol determination random number and the stop symbol determination table, the mode (stop effect number) of the stop symbol is determined. Furthermore, the determined stop symbol mode is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In the variation effect setting process, if it is determined that a predetermined control command has been received, a variation effect determination process is executed next.
In the variation effect determination process, first, the mode (variation effect number) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the type of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command. Also, the mode (variation effect number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the type of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command.
Next, an effect control table corresponding to the determined first variation pattern aspect (variable effect number) and an effect control table corresponding to the determined second variation pattern aspect (variable effect number) are read from the ROM. Further, the effect control table that has been read is synthesized to generate an effect control table related to the change effect. And the produced production | presentation control table is set to the predetermined area | region of RAM. Thereby, the fluctuating effect based on the set effect control table is started.
Here, the “effect control table” is information that defines the progress of the effects (display effects, sound effects, lamp effects, etc.).

In step S32-8, stop effect setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-9. In the stop effect setting process, a stop effect is set.
Specifically, in the stop effect setting process, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received.
If it is determined that the stop designation command has been received, the effect control table corresponding to the stop symbol mode (stop effect number) set in step S32-7 is read from the ROM. Also, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereby, the stop effect based on the set effect control table is started.

In step S32-9, a big hit effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-10. The jackpot effect setting process will be described later.
In step S32-10, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S32-1 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the effect setting process during the specific game period in step S32-4 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an effect setting process during a specific game period.
When the specific game period effect setting process is executed in step S32-4, as shown in FIG. 32, first, the process proceeds to step S33-1.
In step S33-1, it is determined whether or not the start of the specific game period is specified. If it is determined that the start of the specific game period is specified (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-2. When it is determined that the start of the specific game period is not designated (No), the process proceeds to step S33-3.
Here, when “1” is set in the specific game period start flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the start of the specific game period is specified, and the specific game period start flag area is displayed. When “0” is set, it is determined that the start of the specific game period is not designated.

In step S33-2, a ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33-3. In the retained ball increase / decrease suggestion effect start processing, the retained ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect is started.
“Ball pitch increase / decrease suggestion effect” is an effect suggesting the number of ball increases / decreases during a specific game period.
The “number of balls to be increased / decreased” refers to the number in which the player's balls have increased or decreased. The number of possessed balls is calculated based on the number of game balls discharged from the game area 30 during the specific game period and the number of winning balls paid out during the specific game period.
That is, the number of balls increased or decreased at a predetermined time during a specific game period is calculated from the sum of prize balls paid out during the period from the start of the specific game period to the predetermined time, from the start of the specific game period to the predetermined time. This is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of game balls discharged from the game area 30 during this period.
In this embodiment, a ball increase / decrease counter for counting the number of increase / decrease of the ball is provided. The number-of-balls increase / decrease counter starts counting the number of ball-increase / decrease in response to the start of the specific game period, and ends counting of the number of ball-in-progress / decrease in response to the end of the specific game period. During the specific game period, every time a game ball wins (wins) in each of the winning openings 51-53, 55-57, the number of winning balls paid out in accordance with the winning is determined by the number-of-balls increase / decrease counter. Is added to the value. In addition, during the specific game period, every time a game ball is discharged from the game area 30, “1” is subtracted from the value of the held ball increase / decrease counter.
In the present embodiment, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter is not updated to less than “0”. As a result, the lower limit value of the number of suggested balls increase / decrease displayed in the number-of-balls suggestion number x is “0”. That is, the number of suggested balls increases / decreases displayed in the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x does not become a negative value (a negative value).
Note that the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter may be updated to be less than “0”. In the case of such a configuration, the number of ball increase / decrease suggestions displayed in the ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x can be a negative value (a negative value).

Specifically, during the specific game period, every time a first start winning designation command is received, “4”, which is the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the first start opening 51, It is added to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, every time a second start winning designation command is received, “5” which is the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 52 is increased or decreased It is added to the value of the number counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, every time a grand prize designation command is received, “15” which is the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with the prize winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 53, Is added to the value.
Also, during the specific game period, every time another winning designation command is received, “10”, which is the number of winning balls paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls to the other winning openings 55 to 57, It is added to the counter value.
In addition, during the specific game period, every time a second out designation command is received, “1” is subtracted from the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter.

Here, each time a game ball wins (wins) in each of the winning openings 51-53, 55-57, the number of game balls paid out from the game area 30 by the winning is calculated from the number of winning balls paid out according to the winning. A value obtained by subtracting the number “1” may be added to the value of the ball increase / decrease number counter.
Specifically, during the specific game period, every time the first start winning designation command is received, “3” (the number of prize balls to be paid out “4” −the number of game balls to be ejected “1” = “3”). ) Is added to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.
Further, during the specific game period, every time the second start winning designation command is received, “4” (the number of prize balls to be paid out “5” —the number of game balls to be ejected “1” = “4”). Is added to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.
Also, during the specific game period, every time a big prize designation command is received, “14” (the number of prize balls to be paid out “15” —the number of game balls to be ejected “1” = “14”) is held. Add to the increment / decrement counter value.
In addition, during the specific game period, every time another winning designation command is received, “9” (the number of prize balls to be paid out “10” —the number of game balls to be discharged “1” = “9”) is held. Add to the increment / decrement counter value.
In addition, every time the first out designation command is received during the specific game period, “1” is subtracted from the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.
With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the effect control circuit 300.

The number-of-ball-increase suggestion effect includes display of ball-increase / decrease number suggestion information x (see FIGS. 36 to 41, 44, 49, 50, etc.). In the number-of-ball-increase suggestion effect, the number of ball-increase / decrease during the specific game period is suggested by the number-of-ball-increase suggestion information x.
Specifically, the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x includes a number suggesting the number of ball increases / decreases (hereinafter referred to as “number of ball increases / decreases”) and a predetermined unit (in this embodiment, “PT (point ) ”). In this embodiment, the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x is displayed in a predetermined area of the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31.
Here, a configuration may be adopted in which the number-of-ball-ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is displayed in a predetermined area of the display screen 32a of the sub-image display device 32. In such a configuration, the sub-image display device 32 is configured to be able to be displaced to the first position (see FIG. 2) and the second position below the first position. Then, the sub image display device 32 is displaced to the first position while the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect is not executed, and the sub image display device 32 is set to the second position while the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect is being executed. Displace.
In the present embodiment, the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion effect (display of the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x) starts at the start of the specific game period and ends at the end of the specific game period.
Here, a configuration in which a ball increase / decrease suggestion effect (display of the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x) is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state (“first win” to be described later) that triggers the start of a specific game period. It does not matter.

In the number-of-ball-increase suggestion effect starting process, the effect control table corresponding to the number-of-ball-increase suggestion effect (start-time effect) is read from the ROM. Also, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Further, the current ball increase / decrease counter value is set as the ball increase / decrease suggestion number (value) displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.
As a result, an effect at the start of a ball-ball increase / decrease suggestion effect based on the set effect control table is started. In the start stage effect of the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion, an image suggesting the start of the specific game period is displayed, and “0” is displayed as the number of suggestion of increase / decrease of the number of balls included in the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x. The
Also, in the ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect start processing, a predetermined update value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 300 [s]) is set in the effect update timer.
Furthermore, in the number-of-ball-increase suggestion effect start process, “0” is set in the specific game period start flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

In step S33-3, it is determined whether or not the end of the specific game period is specified. If it is determined that the end of the specific game period is specified (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-4. When it is determined that the end of the specific game period is not designated (No), the process proceeds to step S33-5.
Here, when “1” is set in the specific game period end flag area in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the end of the specific game period is specified, and the specific game period end flag area is displayed. When “0” is set, it is determined that the end of the specific game period is not designated.
In step S33-4, a ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33-5. In the retained ball increase / decrease suggestion effect end processing, the retained ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect ends.
Specifically, in the retained ball increase / decrease suggestion effect end process, an effect control table corresponding to the retained ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (end-time effect) is read from the ROM. Also, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
As a result, the production at the end of the ball increase / decrease suggestion effect based on the set production control table is started. In the effect at the end of the number-of-ball-increase suggestion effect, an image suggesting the end of the specific game period is displayed, and the number of ball-increase / decrease suggestions displayed in the ball-increase / decrease number suggestion information x is expanded, The final result of the number of ball changes during the game period is suggested.
Also, in the ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect end processing, “0” is set in the specific game period end flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

In step S33-5, it is determined whether or not it is in the specific game period, and if it is determined that it is in the specific game period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-6 and is determined not to be in the specific game period. If it is (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).
Here, if “1” is set in the flag area during the specific game period in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the game is in the specific game period, and “0” is set in the flag area during the specific game period. If it is set, it is determined that it is not in the specific game period.
In step S33-6, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect update timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the effect update timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-7. If it is determined that the value of the effect update timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).

In step S33-7, a ball-increase / decrease-number suggesting effect update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5). In the retained ball increase / decrease suggestion effect update process, the content of the retained ball increase / decrease suggestion effect (the number of suggested ball increase / decrease displayed in the retained ball increase / decrease suggestion information x) is updated.
Specifically, in the retained ball increase / decrease suggestion effect update process, an effect control table corresponding to the retained ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect is read from the ROM. Also, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Further, the current ball increase / decrease counter value is set as the ball increase / decrease suggestion number (value) displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.
As a result, the ball increase / decrease number suggesting effect is updated (continued) based on the set effect control table. At this time, the value of the ball increase / decrease counter is displayed as the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.
In addition, in the ball number increase / decrease suggestion effect update process, a predetermined update value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 300 [s]) is set in the effect update timer.
As described above, during the execution of the ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x every predetermined time (300 [s] in the present embodiment) It is updated according to the value of the number of possessed balls increase / decrease counter.
Here, during the period when the jackpot gaming state has not occurred, the number of suggested increase / decrease in the number of balls included in the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x every predetermined time (in this embodiment, 300 [s]) It is updated according to the value of the number of holding ball increase / decrease counter, and during the period when the jackpot gaming state is occurring, at the start of each round game (easy winning round), each round game (easy winning prize round) ends Sometimes, or at the start of the ending period, the number of suggested ball increase / decrease displayed in the number-of-ball change suggestion information x may be updated in accordance with the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.

In addition, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter increases or decreases by a predetermined number during the execution of the ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is It may be configured to be updated according to the value of the increase / decrease counter.
For example, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter increases by “1”, the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated to match the value of the ball increase / decrease counter. To do. Further, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter decreases by “1”, the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated to match the value of the ball increase / decrease counter. To do. This makes it possible to always match the suggested increase / decrease number displayed in the retained ball increase / decrease suggestion information x with the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter.
Alternatively, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter increases by “100”, the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated to match the value of the ball increase / decrease counter. To do. Further, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter decreases by “100”, the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated so as to match the value of the ball increase / decrease counter. To do. Thereby, when the value of the number-of-balls increase / decrease counter becomes a multiple of “100”, the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggested number displayed in the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated. That is, it is possible to display the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x by a multiple of “100”.
In addition, during the period when the jackpot gaming state is not occurring, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter increases or decreases by a predetermined number, the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is It is updated according to the value of the increase / decrease counter, and during the period when the jackpot gaming state is occurring, at the start of each round game (easy winning prize round), at the end of each round game (easy winning prize round) Or at the start of the ending period, it may be configured such that the number of suggested ball increase / decrease displayed in the number-of-ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated according to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.

Further, during the execution of the suggestion of increase / decrease in number of balls, each time a predetermined number of game balls are discharged from the discharge path, the number of suggestions for increase / decrease in the number of balls indicated by the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x is It may be configured to be updated according to the value of the counter.
Specifically, “1” is added to the value of the predetermined counter every time the second out designation command is received (every game ball is discharged from the discharge path) during execution of the ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect. . Then, in response to the value of the predetermined counter reaching a predetermined value (for example, “10”), the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is set to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter at that time. Are updated so as to coincide with each other and the value of the predetermined counter is reset ("0" is set).
Thereby, the timing at which the number of suggested ball increase / decrease numbers displayed in the number-of-ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated according to the state of the game ball being placed in the game area 30 can be changed.
Note that during a period when the jackpot gaming state has not occurred, every time a predetermined number of game balls are discharged from the discharge path, the number of suggested ball increase / decrease displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is It is updated according to the value of the increase / decrease counter, and during the period when the jackpot gaming state is occurring, at the start of each round game (easy winning prize round), at the end of each round game (easy winning prize round) Or at the start of the ending period, it may be configured such that the number of suggested ball increase / decrease displayed in the number-of-ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated according to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.

In addition, during the execution of the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion, each time a predetermined number of game balls are discharged from the outlet 58, the number of ball-ball increases / decreases indicated in the ball-ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is It may be configured to be updated according to the value of the number counter.
Specifically, “1” is added to the value of the predetermined counter each time the first out designation command is received (every game ball enters the out port 58) during execution of the ball increase / decrease suggestion effect. To do. Then, in response to the value of the predetermined counter reaching a predetermined value (for example, “10”), the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is set to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter at that time. Are updated so as to coincide with each other and the value of the predetermined counter is reset ("0" is set).
Thereby, the timing at which the number of suggested increase / decrease in the number of held balls is updated according to the state of the game ball entering the out port 50 can be changed.
During a period when the jackpot gaming state has not occurred, every time a predetermined number of game balls are discharged from the outlet 58, the number of suggested increase / decrease in the number of possessed balls displayed in the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x is It is updated according to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter, and during the period when the jackpot gaming state is occurring, at the beginning of each round game (easy winning round), at the end of each round game (easy winning prize round) Or, at the start of the ending period, the number of suggested increase / decrease numbers in the retained ball increase / decrease suggestion information x may be updated according to the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter.

Next, the retained ball increase / decrease number management processing in step S32-5 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the number-of-balls increase / decrease management process.
When the retained ball increase / decrease number management process is executed in step S32-5, as shown in FIG. 33, first, the process proceeds to step S34-1.
In step S34-1, it is determined whether or not it is during the specific game period, and if it is determined that it is during the specific game period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-2 and it is determined that it is not during the specific game period. If it has been (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-6).
Here, if “1” is set in the flag area during the specific game period in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the game is in the specific game period, and “0” is set in the flag area during the specific game period. If it is set, it is determined that it is not in the specific game period.

In step S34-2, it is determined whether or not the first start winning designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first starting winning designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-3. If it is determined that the 1-start winning designation command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S34-4.
In step S34-3, a ball increase / decrease number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-4. In the retained ball increase / decrease counter updating process, the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter is updated.
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, each type of winning designation command (each of the first starting winning designation command, the second starting winning designation command, the big winning designation command, and the other winning designation command), the number of added balls, Is stored in the number-of-ball-ball increase determination table.
In the number-of-balls increase determination table, “4” (the same value as the number of winning balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 51) is added as the number of holding balls corresponding to the first starting winning designation command. ) Is registered, and “5” (the same value as the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the second start opening 52) is added as the number of possessed balls corresponding to the second start prize designation command. “15” (the same value as the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the big prize opening 53) is registered as the number of added balls corresponding to the big prize designation command. “10” (the same value as the number of winning balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls to other winning ports 55 to 57) is registered as the number of added balls corresponding to the other winning designation command.
In the retained ball increase / decrease number counter update process, first, the retained ball increase number determination table is read from the ROM. Based on the read ball possession number determination table, the retained ball addition number (“4” in the present embodiment) corresponding to the first start winning designation command is acquired. Further, the acquired number of possessed balls is added to the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter. As a result, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter increases by “4”.

In step S34-4, it is determined whether or not the second start winning designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second starting winning designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-5. If it is determined that the 2 start winning designation command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S34-6.
In step S34-5, a ball increase / decrease counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-6. In the retained ball increase / decrease counter updating process, the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter is updated.
Specifically, in the ball increase / decrease number counter update process, first, the ball increase number determination table is read from the ROM. Based on the read ball possession number determination table, the number of possessed balls corresponding to the second start winning designation command (“5” in this embodiment) is acquired. Further, the acquired number of possessed balls is added to the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter. As a result, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter increases by “5”.

In step S34-6, it is determined whether or not a big prize designation command has been received. If it is judged that a big prize designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-7, and the big prize designation command is received. When it determines with not having received (No), it transfers to step S34-8.
In step S34-7, a ball increment / decrement counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-8. In the retained ball increase / decrease counter updating process, the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter is updated.
Specifically, in the ball increase / decrease number counter update process, first, the ball increase number determination table is read from the ROM. Then, based on the read ball increase number determination table, the number of added balls (“15” in this embodiment) corresponding to the big prize designation command is acquired. Further, the acquired number of possessed balls is added to the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter. As a result, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter is increased by “15”.

In step S34-8, it is determined whether or not another winning designation command has been received. If it is determined that another winning designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-9 and the other winning designation command is received. When it determines with not having received (No), it transfers to step S34-10.
In step S34-9, a ball increase / decrease counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-10. In the retained ball increase / decrease counter updating process, the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter is updated.
Specifically, in the ball increase / decrease number counter update process, first, the ball increase number determination table is read from the ROM. Based on the read ball possession number determination table, the number of possessed balls corresponding to the other winning designation command (“10” in the present embodiment) is acquired. Further, the acquired number of possessed balls is added to the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter. As a result, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter increases by “10”.

In step S34-10, it is determined whether or not the second out designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second out designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-11, and the second out designation command is determined. If it is determined that the designated command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-6).
In step S34-11, a ball increase / decrease number counter update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-6). In the retained ball increase / decrease counter updating process, the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter is updated.
Specifically, in the retained ball increase / decrease counter update process, “1” is subtracted from the value of the retained ball increase / decrease counter. As a result, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter is decreased by “1”.

Here, as described above, each time a game ball wins (wins) in each of the winning openings 51 to 53, 55 to 57, the number of winning balls paid out in accordance with the winning is determined from the gaming area 30 by the winning. A value obtained by subtracting “1”, which is the number of game balls to be paid out, may be added to the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter.
In the case of such a configuration, “3” (paid in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 51) as the number of added balls corresponding to the first starting winning designation command in the holding ball increase number determination table. The number of winning balls “4” —the number of game balls to be discharged “1” = “3”) is registered, and “4” (to the second starting port 52) is added as the number of possessed balls corresponding to the second starting winning designation command. The number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls of “5” —the number of game balls to be discharged “1” = “4”) is registered, and “14” is added as the number of possessed balls corresponding to the big prize designation command. ”(The number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls to the big prize opening 53“ 15 ”−the number of game balls to be discharged“ 1 ”=“ 14 ”) is registered, and other prize designation commands are responded to “9” as the number of added balls (paid according to the winning of game balls to other winning holes 55 to 57 Sphere number "10" - the number of gaming balls discharged "1" = registers "9").
Then, in the ball increase / decrease counter updating process in steps S34-3, S34-5, S34-7, and S34-9, the ball addition number is acquired based on the ball increase determination table.
In step S34-10, it is determined whether or not the first out designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first out designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S34-11 to increase or decrease the holding ball. “1” is subtracted from the value of the number counter.

Next, the jackpot production setting process in step S32-9 will be described.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the jackpot effect setting process.
When the jackpot effect setting process is executed in step S32-9, the process first proceeds to step S35-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S35-1, an opening effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35-2. The opening effect setting process will be described later.
In step S35-2, a ball advance notice management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35-3. The ball advance notice management process will be described later.
In step S35-3, prize ball number notification effect management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35-4. The prize ball number notification effect management process will be described later.
In step S35-4, an extra effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35-5. The additional effect management process will be described later.
In step S35-5, an acquired prize ball number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35-6. The acquired award ball number update process will be described later.
In step S35-6, an ending effect setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-10). The ending effect setting process will be described later.

Next, the opening effect setting process in step S35-1 will be described.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the opening effect setting process. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a first example of a ball advance notice effect. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a second example of the ball advance notice effect. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a third example of the ball advance notice effect.
When the opening effect setting process is executed in step S35-1, the process proceeds to step S36-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S36-1, it is determined whether or not an opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the opening designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-2 and the opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that there is not (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-2).
In step S36-2, it is determined whether or not the opening designation command designates “big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 2”, and “big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 2” is not designated (from “big jackpot 3” to If it is determined that “Big jackpot 7” is specified (No), the process proceeds to step S36-3, and if it is determined that “Big jackpot 1” or “Big jackpot 2” is specified (Yes). Shifts to Step S36-10.
In step S36-3, it is determined whether the mode of the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S32-8 is “8 symbols”. If it is determined that it is “8 symbols” (Yes), If the process proceeds to S36-4 and it is determined that the symbol is not “8 symbols” (“1 symbol” to “7 symbols”) (No), the procedure proceeds to step S36-7.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1, when the “big hit 3” to the “big hit 7” is won, the ball advance notice effect is executed during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state.
The “ball advance notice effect” is an effect that suggests the expected number of winning balls according to the type of the winning jackpot game state, alone or in a series with an additional effect (a later-described prize ball number notification effect) described later. It has become.
In the present embodiment, the ball advance notice effect is executed during the period from the start of the opening period related to the jackpot gaming state to the start of the first easy-to-win prize round.
Further, the extra effect (prize ball number notification effect) is executed during the period from the start of the first easy-to-winner round to the start of the final easy-to-winner round.
The “expected number of winning balls” refers to the number of winning balls that a player can expect to acquire according to the jackpot gaming state. In the present embodiment, the expected number of winning balls according to each type (type of jackpot gaming state) is set based on the number of easy winning rounds executed in the type of jackpot gaming state.
Specifically, the expected number of winning balls related to “big hit 3” is 600 balls (15 [balls] (the number of winning balls to be paid out each time one game ball enters the big winning opening 53) × 10 [ Ball] (predetermined (winning) upper limit number of one round game) × 4 [times] (number of easy winning rounds) = 600 [ball]).
The expected number of winning balls related to “big hit 4” is 900 balls (15 [balls] (the number of winning balls to be paid out each time one gaming ball enters the big winning opening 53) × 10 [balls] (once (The predetermined number (winning) upper limit number of round games) × 6 [times] (number of easy winning rounds) = 780 [balls]).
The expected number of winning balls related to “big hit 5” is 1200 balls (15 [balls] (the number of winning balls to be paid out each time one game ball enters the big winning opening 53) × 10 [balls] (one time (The predetermined number (winning) upper limit number of round games) × 8 [times] (number of easy winning rounds) = 1200 [balls]).
The expected number of winning balls related to “Big Bonus 6” is 1500 balls (15 [balls] (the number of winning balls to be paid out each time one gaming ball enters the big winning opening 53) × 10 [balls] (once (A predetermined (winning) upper limit number of round games) × 10 [times] (number of easy winning rounds) = 1500 [balls]).
The expected number of winning balls related to “7 hits” is 2250 balls (15 [balls] (the number of winning balls to be paid out every time one gaming ball enters the big winning opening 53) × 10 [balls] (once No. of round game (predetermined (winning) upper limit number) × 15 [times] (number of easy winning rounds (number of long-time open)) = 2250 [balls]).
In the present embodiment, the type of the jackpot gaming state with the highest expected number of winning balls among “3 jackpots” to “7 jackpots” is “7 jackpots”. Therefore, in the following description, the expected number of winning balls (2250 [balls]) related to “spot 7” is assumed to be the “maximum expected number of winning balls”.

Further, in this embodiment, as a ball advance notice effect, a ball advance notice effect (eight kinds of ball advance notice effects) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of “bonus modes” (“1 symbol” to “8 symbols”) is provided. Is set.
In each type of ball advance notice effect, effect images by the characters A to H included in the “bonus mode” corresponding to the ball advance notice effect are displayed.
In each type of ball advance notice effect, the number of advance prize balls p (see FIGS. 36 to 38), which is information indicating the expected number of winning balls (number of easy winning rounds) related to the type of winning jackpot game state, is displayed. Is done. In particular, in each type of ball advance notice effect, an effect image is displayed that increases the expected prize ball number related to the type of jackpot gaming state in which the value of the displayed notice ball number p is won as an upper limit. In the eight types of ball advance notice effects, the contents of the effect related to the increase in the value of the number of notice prize balls p (whether or not to use the effect button 5b, etc.) are different from each other.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, when winning one of “3 jackpots” to “7 jackpots”, it is based on the determined stop symbol mode (“1 symbol” to “8 symbols”). Thus, the type of the ball advance notice effect to be executed during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined.
In addition, when executing the ball advance notice effect, a final value of the number of notice prize balls p to be finally displayed in the ball advance notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “the number of notice ball numbers”) is determined. .
At this time, the final value of the number of predicted award balls is set to be equal to or less than the expected number of winning balls (hereinafter referred to as “winning type expected winning ball number”) related to the type of winning jackpot gaming state. In addition, the final value of the number of advance award balls is set to be a multiple of the maximum number of round award balls.
The “round maximum number of winning balls” refers to the maximum number of winning balls that a player can obtain based on one easy winning round. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of winning balls in a round is 150 balls (15 [balls] (the number of winning balls paid out each time one game ball enters the big winning opening 53) × 10 [balls] (one time The predetermined (winning) upper limit number of round games) = 150 [balls]).
This suggests to the player the number of easy winning rounds (substantial number of rounds) executed in the jackpot gaming state based on the final value of the number of predicted prize balls displayed via the number of noticed prize balls p. can do.
In the present embodiment, in each of “big hit 3” to “big hit 7”, the final value of the number of predicted award balls is the maximum number of round winning balls × “y” (“y” = “1” to “15”) That value).
In addition, when executing the ball advance notice effect, an initial value of the number of advance notice balls to be displayed first in the ball advance notice effect (hereinafter, “initial value of the advance notice ball number”) is determined.
At this time, the initial value of the number of advance notice balls is set to be less than the final value of the number of advance notice balls (“the advance notice ball number when a“ button notice effect ”described later” is executed). . Also, the initial value of the number of advance prize balls is set so as to be a multiple of the maximum number of round prize balls.
In the present embodiment, the initial value of the number of notice award balls is set to 300 for all types of ball advance notice effects.

Further, when executing the “button notice effect” (the ball notice effect), the upper limit value of the number of notice prize balls p displayed in the “button notice effect” (hereinafter referred to as the “number of notice ball numbers”). ) Is determined.
At this time, the upper limit value of the number of advance prize balls is set to be equal to or less than the number of winning prizes expected for the winning category. Further, the upper limit value of the number of advance prize balls is set to be a multiple of the maximum number of round prize balls. The upper limit value of the number of advance notice balls is set to be the maximum number of round prize balls × “y” (“y” is any value from “1” to “15”).
As a result of the “button notice effect” being executed, if the value of the notice ball number p is increased to the notice ball number upper limit value based on the operation of the effect button 5b, the notice ball number upper limit value. Is determined as the final value of the number of advance prize balls, and when the value of the advance prize ball number p is not increased to the upper limit value of the advance prize ball number due to insufficient operation of the effect button 5b, the value of the advance prize ball number p is set. Based on this, the final value of the number of advance prize balls is determined (as will be described later, the value after the correction process is performed on the value of the number of advance prize balls p is determined as the final value of the number of advance prize balls).
In the ball advance notice excluding the “button notice effect” among the multiple kinds of ball advance notice effects, the value of the number of notice prize balls p is always from the initial value of the number of notice prize balls to the final value of the number of notice prize balls. Production contents (production scenarios) are set so as to be increased.

For example, in the “hammer effect” that is the ball advance notice effect corresponding to “2 symbols”, the hammer effect image y1 is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31, as shown in FIG. In the hammer effect image y1, the notice ball number p is displayed and the effect image by “Character B” is displayed.
Specifically, in the hammer effect image y1, a predetermined initial value for the number of the award ball is displayed as the initial value of the number of the award ball number p, and “Character B” repeats the number of the award ball number p. A tapping effect image is displayed. Then, each time the number of advance prize balls p is hit, the value of the advance prize ball number p is incremented by a predetermined number, and an effect image that finally reaches the final value of the advance prize ball number determined in advance is displayed. .
In the hammer effect image y1, the stop symbols related to the “bonus mode” (“2 symbols”) determined in step S212 are displayed in the reduced effect symbol display areas a1 to a3.

In addition, in the “15 round finalized effect” that is the ball advance notice effect corresponding to “7 symbols”, as shown in FIG. 37, the 15 round finalized effect image y2 is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31. The In the 15-round finalized effect image y2, a notice ball number p is displayed and an effect image by “character G” is displayed.
Specifically, in the 15-round finalized effect image y2, an effect image in which “Character G” repeatedly jumps is displayed, with the initial value of the advance notice ball number determined in advance being displayed as the initial value of the advance ball number p. Is displayed. Each time “Character G” jumps, the value of the number of advance notice balls is increased by a predetermined number, and an effect image that finally reaches the final value of the number of advance notice balls is displayed.
At this time, since the “15 round finalized effect” can be selected only when “seven jackpot 7” is won, the final value of the number of predicted award balls coincides with the highest expected number of winning balls. Therefore, in the 15-round finalized effect image y2, when the value of the number of advance prize balls p reaches the final value of the number of advance prize balls, the game state of the jackpot gaming state with the largest expected number of winning balls among the plurality of types of jackpot gaming state Characters “MAX bonus !!” indicating that the category (“7 hits”) has been won are displayed.
In the 15-round finalized effect image y2, the stop symbols related to the “bonus mode” (“7 symbols”) determined in step S212 are displayed in the reduced effect symbol display areas a1 to a3.

Further, in the “button notice effect” that is the ball appearance notice effect corresponding to “8 symbols”, as shown in FIG. 38, the button notice effect image y3 is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31. In the button notice effect image y3, the notice ball number p is displayed and the effect image by “Character H” is displayed.
Specifically, in the “button notice effect”, an operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button 5b is valid is set. Then, in the button notice effect image y3, a predetermined initial value of the notice ball number is displayed as an initial value of the notice ball number p, and an effect image in which “Character H” prompts the user to press the effect button 5b is displayed. Is displayed. Further, each time the effect button 5b is pressed, an effect image is displayed in which the value of the number of advance notice balls p is increased by a predetermined number. In the present embodiment, the value of the number of advance prize balls p that is increased each time the effect button 5b is pressed (“updated prize ball number” to be described later) is determined in advance for the remaining time of the operation effective period to be described later. Each time the effect button 5b is pressed down, it is determined by a lottery based on the difference between the upper limit value of the number of advance prize balls and the current number of advance prize balls p. In the button notice effect image y3, a time bar indicating the remaining time of the operation effective period is displayed.
Then, after the operation valid period, if the current value of the number of advance notice balls reaches the upper limit of the number of advance notice balls, the upper limit of the number of advance notice balls is the final number of advance notice balls. If the current value of the number of advance notice balls is not reached the predetermined upper limit of the number of advance notice balls, based on the value of the current number of advance notice balls p as will be described later. The final value of the number of notice balls is determined.
In the button notice effect image y3, the stop symbols related to the “bonus mode” (“8 symbols”) determined in step S212 are displayed in the reduced effect symbol display areas a1 to a3.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when the ball advance notice effect is executed, if the final value of the number of advance notice balls has not reached the value of the expected winning number of winning types, the jackpot gaming state is being generated (described later “ During the execution of “the prize ball number notification effect”), one or a plurality of additional effects are executed, and the value of the preliminary prize ball number p is determined by the one or a plurality of additional effects as the winning category expected prize ball number. Is increased to the value of.
On the other hand, as a result of execution of the ball advance notice effect, when the final value of the notice ball number reaches the value of the winning type expected prize ball number, the extra effect is not executed.
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, when one of the “big hit 3” to “big hit 7” is won, the winning type expected prize ball is given by the ball advance notice effect or by the ball advance notice effect and the extra effect. The number (number of easy winning rounds) is suggested to the player.

In step S36-4, notice ball number upper limit determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-5. In the advance prize ball number upper limit determination process, the advance prize ball number upper limit value which is the upper limit value of the advance prize ball number p in the “button notice effect” is determined.
The upper limit value of the number of predicted award balls is determined to be a value equal to or less than the winning type expected number of balls.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a notice ball number upper limit lottery table in which the correspondence between the ball advance notice effect random number and the notice ball number upper limit value is registered. In addition, as the advance prize ball number upper limit lottery table, the advance prize ball number upper limit lottery table corresponding to each of “big hit 3” to “big hit 7” is stored.
In the advance prize ball number upper limit lottery table corresponding to each type of jackpot gaming state ("big hit 3" to "big hit 7"), the expectation relating to the type of jackpot game state corresponding to the relevant advance prize ball number upper limit lottery table The upper limit value of the number of advance notice balls set below the value of the number of prize balls (a plurality of upper limit values of the number of advance notice balls based on different values) is registered.
In the notice ball number upper limit determination process, first, a ball notice notice random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the type of jackpot gaming state ("Big jackpot 3" to "Big jackpot 7") designated by the opening designation command is confirmed, and the preliminary prize ball number upper limit lottery table corresponding to this confirmed result is read. Then, based on the obtained ball advance notice effect random number and the notice ball number upper limit lottery table, the notice ball number upper limit value is determined.

In step S36-5, button notice effect content setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-6. In the button notice effect setting process, effect data of “button notice effect” is set.
Here, the ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a button notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the randomness for the ball advance notice effect and the “button notice effect” mode (button notice effect number) is registered. . In addition, as a button notice effect lottery table, a button notice effect lottery table corresponding to each upper limit value of the number of advance notice balls that can be determined in step S36-4 is stored.
In the button notice effect lottery table corresponding to each upper limit of the number of advance notice balls, a plurality of different types of button notice effects (button notice effect numbers) are registered.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an effect control table corresponding to each mode of button notice effect (each button notice effect number).
In the effect control table corresponding to each button notice effect number, the contents of the notice ball number update process (step S243) (contents of “update number lottery” described later) and the number of notice prize balls related to the button notice effect are shown. The initial value, the presentation time of the button notice effect, and the like are included. Note that the initial value of the number of advance prize balls is set to a value (300 [balls] in this embodiment) that is less than the upper limit value of the number of advance prize balls determined in step S36-4.

In the button notice effect content setting process, first, the notice ball number upper limit determined in step S36-4 is confirmed, and the button notice effect lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, the mode of the button notice effect (button notice effect number) is determined based on the random number and the button notice effect lottery table obtained in step S36-4.
Further, an effect control table corresponding to the determined button notice effect mode (button notice effect number) is read from the ROM. Also, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Further, in accordance with the effect control table that has been read, an initial value of the number of advance notice balls to be displayed in the “button advance notice effect” (initial value of the advance notice ball number (300 [balls])) is set, and “button advance notice effect” is set. Is set as the upper limit value of the number of advance notice balls to be displayed in step S36-4.
Furthermore, the effect time included in the read effect control table is set in the effect time timer.

In step S36-6, button notice effect start processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (step S35-2). In the button notice effect start process, “button notice effect” based on the effect control table set in step S36-5 is started.
Thereby, the display of the button notice effect image y3 is started on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31.
In the button notice effect start process, next, “1” is set in the flag area during the operation valid period of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Thereby, an operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button 5b is effective is started.
In the present embodiment, the operation valid period coincides with the period during which the button notice effect is executed. During the operation valid period, execution of a later-described notice ball number update process (step S243) based on detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b (input of the first operation signal) is permitted. On the other hand, outside the operation valid period, execution of the advance award ball number updating process based on the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b (input of the first operation signal) is prohibited.
In the button notice effect start process, next, “1” is set in the flag area corresponding to the “button notice effect” among the plurality of ball advance notice effect flag areas in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
Moreover, the measurement of the production time set in the production time timer is started.

In step S36-7, notice ball number final value determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-8. In the preliminary award ball number final value determination process, the final value of the preliminary award ball number, which is the final value of the preliminary award ball number in the ball advance notice effect, is determined.
Here, the final value of the number of predicted award balls is determined to be a value equal to or smaller than the winning type expected number of winning balls.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a notice ball number final value lottery table in which the correspondence between the ball advance notice effect random number and the notice ball number final value is registered. In addition, as the preliminary prize ball number final value lottery table, the preliminary prize ball number final value lottery table corresponding to each of “big hit 3” to “big hit 7” is stored.
In the notice ball number final value lottery table corresponding to each type of jackpot gaming state ("big hit 3" to "big hit 7"), the expectation relating to the type of jackpot gaming state corresponding to the notice ball number final value lottery table The final notice ball number final value (a plurality of final notice ball numbers related to different values) set to be equal to or less than the value of the number of prize balls is registered.
In the notice ball number final value determination process, first, a ball advance notice effect random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of jackpot gaming state specified by the opening designation command (“big jackpot 3” to “big jackpot 7”) is confirmed, and the preliminary prize ball number final value lottery table corresponding to this check result is read. Then, the final value of the number of advance notice balls is determined based on the obtained random number for the advance notice effect and the final number of lottery for the advance notice ball.

In step S36-8, a ball advance notice content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-9. In the ball advance notice content setting process, production data for the ball advance notice effect is set.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a ball advance notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the ball advance notice random number and the form of the ball advance notice effect (the ball advance notice effect number) is registered. Then, combinations of each type of “bonus mode” (“1 symbol” to “8 symbols”) and a plurality of final values for the number of the award ball numbers that can be determined in step S36-7 are used as the ball advance notice lottery table. A ball advance notice lottery table corresponding to each of these is stored.
In the ballistic notice advancement lottery table corresponding to each type of “bonus aspect” (“1 symbol” to “8 symbols”), the ballistic notice effect aspect corresponding to the type of “bonus aspect” is registered. Yes.
For example, a plurality of types of “hammer effects” having different contents of effects are registered in the lottery notice effect lottery table corresponding to “2 symbols” (the other types of the ball advance notice effects are registered. No (the same applies to the ballot notice effect lottery table corresponding to other types of “bonus modes”)). In addition, a plurality of types of “15 round finalized effects” having different contents of effects are registered in the ball advance notice effect lottery table corresponding to “7 symbols”.
In addition, in the ball advance notice effect lottery table corresponding to the final value of each advance prize ball, the final value of the advance prize ball number p that is finally displayed in the advance notice effect is the final value of the advance prize ball number. The mode of ball notice effect is registered.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an effect control table corresponding to each aspect of the ball advance notice effect (each ball advance notice number).
Then, the effect control table corresponding to each ball advance notice number includes the initial value of the number of advance award balls related to the ball advance notice effect, the effect time of the ball advance notice effect, and the like. The initial notice ball number is set to a value less than the final notice ball number final value determined in step S36-7 (in this embodiment, 300 [balls]).

In the ball advance notice content setting process, first, the stop symbol mode stopped and displayed in step S32-8 and the final value of the number of advance prize balls determined in step S36-7 are confirmed, and this confirmation result is supported. To read out the ball advance notice lottery table. Then, based on the random number for the ball advance notice effect and the lottery table for the ball advance notice effect acquired in step S36-7, the mode of the ball advance notice effect (the ball advance notice effect number) is determined.
In addition, an effect control table corresponding to the determined appearance mode for the ball advance notice (ball advance notice effect number) is read from the ROM. Also, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Further, in accordance with the effect control table that has been read, an initial value of the number of advance notice balls to be displayed in the advance notice effect is set (initial value of the advance notice ball number (300 [balls])) and displayed in the advance notice effect. As the final value of the number p of advance notice balls to be set, the final value of the number of advance notice balls determined in step S36-7 is set.
Furthermore, the effect time included in the read effect control table is set in the effect time timer.

In step S36-9, a ball advance notice start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-2). In the starting ball notice effect start process, the “start ball notice effect” based on the effect control table set in step S36-8 is started.
As a result, the display of the effect image related to the ball advance notice effect is started on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31.
Next, in the start-ball announcement effect start process, “1” is set in the flag area corresponding to the type of the start-ball notification effect to be started among the plurality of ball-notice-prediction effect flag areas in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. .
Furthermore, the measurement of the production time set in the production time timer is started.

In step S36-10, an opening effect content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-11. In the opening effect content setting process, opening effect effect data is set.
Specifically, in the opening effect content setting process, an effect control table corresponding to the opening effect is read from the ROM. Also, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S36-11, an opening effect start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-2). In the opening effect start process, the “opening effect” is started based on the effect control table set in step S36-11.

Next, the ball advance notice management process in step S35-2 will be described.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a ball advance notice management process. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of the notice ball number final value notification effect. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of an extra effect. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of the timing at which an extra effect and an extra sign effect are executed.
When the ball advance notice management process is executed in step S35-2, as shown in FIG. 39, first, the process proceeds to step S240.
In step S240, it is determined whether or not the ball advance notice effect is being executed. If it is determined that the ball advance notice effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S241 and the ball advance notice effect is displayed. If it is determined that the process is not being executed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the next process (step S35-3).
When “1” is set in any one of the plurality of flag announcement effect flag areas in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the ball announcement effect is being executed, When “0” is set in all the ball advance notice effect flag areas, it is determined that the ball advance notice effect is not being executed.
In step S241, it is determined whether or not the “button notice effect” is being executed. If it is determined that the “button notice effect” is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S242 and the “button notice effect” is displayed. If it is determined that the “effect” is not being executed (other types of ball advance notice effects are being executed) (No), the process proceeds to step S248.
When “1” is set in the flag area corresponding to the “button notice effect” among the plurality of ball notice notice effect flag areas in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, the “button notice effect” is being executed. If “0” is set in the flag area corresponding to “button notice effect”, it is determined that “button notice effect” is not being executed.

In step S242, it is determined whether or not the first operation signal is input from the first operation detection switch 24. If it is determined that the first operation signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S243, where the first operation signal is input. If it is determined that no operation signal is input (No), the process proceeds to step S244.
Here, whether or not the first operation signal is input is determined based on whether or not information indicating the input of the first operation signal is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S243, notice ball number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S244. In the advance prize ball number update process, the value of the advance prize ball number p displayed in the button notice effect image y3 is updated.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an updated award ball number lottery table in which the correspondence between the updated award ball number determination random number and the updated award ball number is registered. Then, as an updated prize ball number lottery table, an updated prize ball number lottery table corresponding to each combination of the remaining time of the operation effective period, the difference between the upper limit value of the previous prize ball number and the current value of the previous prize ball number p, etc. Is stored.

In the advance award ball number update process, first, an updated award ball number determination random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the remaining time of the operation valid period, the difference between the upper limit value of the number of advance notice balls determined in step S36-4 and the value of the current number of advance notice balls, etc. are confirmed, and an update prize corresponding to this confirmation result is confirmed. Read the ball lottery table. Then, based on the acquired updated award ball number determination random number and the updated award ball number lottery table, the updated award ball number is determined (updated number lottery).
Further, the updated award ball number determined by the renewal number lottery is added to the current value of the award ball number p, and the value of the displayed award ball number p is updated. Here, in the advance award ball number update process, it is possible to update the upper limit value of the advance award ball number determined in step S36-4.

In step S244, it is determined whether or not the button notice effect is to be ended. If it is determined that the button notice effect is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S245 and if it is determined not to end the button notice effect (No) ) Ends the series of processes and returns to the original process.
Here, when the value of the effect time timer is “0”, it is determined that the button notice effect is ended, and when the value of the effect time timer is “1” or more, the button notice effect is not ended. judge.
In step S245, an operation valid period end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S246. In the operation valid period end process, “0” is set in the flag area during the operation valid period in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. As a result, the operation valid period ends.
In step S246, notice ball number final value determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S247. In the notice ball number final value determination process, the notice ball number final value, which is the final value of the notice ball number p in the “button notice effect”, is determined.
Here, the final value of the number of predicted award balls is determined to be a value equal to or smaller than the winning type expected number of winning balls.
Specifically, in the notice ball number final value determination process, it is determined whether or not the value of the notice ball number p has reached the notice ball number upper limit determined in step S36-4. When it is determined that the value of the number p has reached the upper limit value for the number of advance prize balls, the upper limit value for the number of advance prize balls is determined as the final value for the number of advance prize balls.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the number of advance prize balls p has not reached the upper limit of the number of advance prize balls, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of advance prize balls p matches the round break value. If it is determined that the value of the number of advance prize balls p is equal to the round break value, the number of advance prize balls p is determined as the final number of advance prize balls. Here, the round break value is obtained by the maximum number of winning balls in the round (in this embodiment, 150 [balls]) × “y” (“y” = any one of “1” to “15”). Value.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the advance prize ball number p does not match the round break value, the value of the advance prize ball number p among the round break values larger than the value of the advance prize ball number p is set. The closest value is determined as the final value of the number of balls for advance notice (correction processing).
For example, when the value of the number of advance notice balls p is “220 [balls]”, the final value of the number of advance notice balls is determined to be “300 [balls]” based on the correction process. When the value of the number of advance prize balls p is “715 [sphere]”, the final value of the number of advance prize balls is determined to be “750 [sphere]” based on the correction process.

In step S247, button notice effect end processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S250. In the button notice effect end process, the button notice effect ends.
In addition, “0” is set in the flag area corresponding to the “button notice effect” among the plurality of ball notice notice effect flag areas in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
In step S248, it is determined whether or not the ball advance notice effect is to be ended. If it is determined that the ball advance notice effect is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S249 and it is determined that the ball advance notice effect is not to be ended. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the next process (step S35-3).
Here, when the value of the performance time timer is “0”, it is determined that the ball advance notice effect is ended, and when the value of the effect time timer is “1” or more, the ball advance notice effect is ended. Judge that not.
In step S249, a ball advance notice effect end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S250. In the ball advance notice end process, the current ball advance notice effect is ended.
Also, “0” is set in the flag area corresponding to the type of the exiting ballet announcement effect that has ended, among the plurality of ballet announcement effects flag areas in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

In step S250, notice ball number final value notification effect start processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S251. In the advance notice ball number final value notifying effect start process, the notice ball number final value notifying effect for notifying the final notice ball number final value is started.
Specifically, in the notice ball number final value notifying effect start process, the effect control table corresponding to the notice ball number final value notifying effect is read from the ROM. Also, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Furthermore, the final value of the number of advance prize balls determined in step S36-7 or step S246 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Then, “1” is set in the flag area for effecting notification of final ball number final value notification in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, and the final value notification effect for notification ball number final value notification effect is started.
In the notice ball number final value notification effect, the notice ball number final value notification effect image h shown in FIG. 40 is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31. In the notice ball number final value notification effect image h, the notice ball number p is displayed and the character included in the “bonus mode” (“1 symbol” to “8 symbol”) determined in step S32-7. The effect image by AH is displayed. At this time, the final value of the advance prize ball number determined in step S36-7 or step S246 is displayed as the value of the advance prize ball number p. In the notice ball number final value notification effect image h, in the reduced effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, the “bonus mode” (“1 symbol” to “8 symbols”) determined in step S32-7. Such a stop symbol is displayed.

In step S251, it is determined whether or not the final value of the number of predicted award balls determined in step S36-7 or step S246 is less than the value of the expected winning ball number of the winning category, and if it is less than the value of the expected winning ball number of the winning type. When it is determined that there is (Yes), the process proceeds to step S252, and when it is determined that it is not less than the value of the winning type expected prize ball number (matches the value of the winning type expected prize ball number) (No). Shifts to step S253.
In step S252, an additional effect content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S253. In the additional effect content setting process, additional effect data is set.
The “additional effect” is a production that suggests the expected number of winning balls (the number of easy-to-win rounds to be executed) related to the type of the winning jackpot gaming state in a series with the ball advance notice effect.
In the present embodiment, the extra effect is executed during the period from the start of the first easy-to-win round to the start of the final easy-to-win round.
As shown in FIG. 41, in the extra effect, the value of the notice ball number p displayed in the prize ball notification effect image i related to the prize ball number notification effect is set with the value of the winning type expected prize ball number as the upper limit. It is a production to increase.
Specifically, in the extra effect, an operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button 5b is effective is started in response to the start. The operation valid period is that the first operation signal is input from the first operation detection switch 24 (the effect button 5b is pressed), and that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the operation valid period. Is terminated when one of the conditions is satisfied.
When the first operation signal is input during the operation valid period (the effect button 5b is pressed), the number of prize balls related to the prize ball number notification effect according to the input of the first operation signal. The value of the number of advance award balls p displayed in the notification effect image i is increased (added) (see FIG. 41).
On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation valid period without the first operation signal being input (without pressing the effect button 5b), a prize ball is passed as the predetermined time elapses. The value of the number of advance prize balls p displayed in the award ball number notification effect image i relating to the number notification effect is increased (added) (see FIG. 41).
The extra effect is executed once or a plurality of times during the execution of the prize ball number notification effect. In this case, the value added to the noticeable prize ball number p by each addition effect is a multiple of the round maximum prize ball number (in this embodiment, the maximum round prize ball number × “y” (“y” = “1”). To any value of “13”).

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an add-on effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the add-on effect random number and the form of the add-on effect (add-on effect number) is registered. Then, as an extra effect lottery table, the final value of the advance prize ball number determined in step S36-7 or step S246, and the winning type expected prize ball number (600 [ball], 900 [ball], 1200 [ball], 1500 [Ball] and 2250 [Ball], and a combination effect lottery table corresponding to each combination.
In each extra effect lottery table, there is registered an extra effect mode in which the value of the notice ball number p is increased from the final value of the notice ball number corresponding to the extra effect lottery table to the value of the expected type expected prize ball number. Yes. Also, in each extra effect lottery table, a plurality of different types of extra effect modes are registered. Further, the timing for executing the first extra effect is set earlier in the extra effect lottery table corresponding to the smaller number of winning-type expected prize balls.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an effect control table corresponding to each aspect of the additional effect (each additional effect number).
In the effect control table corresponding to each added effect number, the number of times the added effect is executed, the timing for executing each added effect (execution opportunity), and the contents of each added effect (added to the number of noticeable prize balls p) Value, contents of effect image) and the like.
Each extra effect is executed (started) in response to the establishment of an execution condition corresponding to the extra effect. In particular, a plurality of execution triggers are set as execution triggers for each time of adding effects. And the execution condition of the said superimposition effect is materialized according to arrival (occurrence | production) of one execution opportunity among several execution opportunities. Thereby, each time of the extra effect is executed in response to the arrival of one of the plural execution triggers related to the extra presentation.
In the present embodiment, a first execution trigger and a second execution trigger are set as execution triggers for each additional presentation effect. And the execution condition of the said superimposition effect is materialized according to arrival (occurrence | production) of one execution opportunity among a 1st execution opportunity and a 2nd execution opportunity. As a result, each time of the extra effect is executed in accordance with the arrival (occurrence) of one of the first execution triggers and the second execution trigger related to the extra presentations.
The “first execution opportunity (first execution condition)” is an opportunity (condition to be met) that arrives (occurs) according to the progress status of the jackpot gaming state.
The “second execution opportunity (second execution condition)” is the number of game balls that enter the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state (the number of game balls that enter the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state) ) In response to the occurrence (occurrence).

For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), in a predetermined additional effect mode (an additional effect related to a predetermined additional effect number), it is set to execute one additional effect.
And it is prescribed | regulated that the 4th winning easy round was complete | finished as the 1st execution opportunity of the 1st addition production. In addition, as the second execution opportunity of the one-time extra production, the value of the production counter has reached “7” (the number of game balls entering the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is 7 [sphere] has been reached).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), when the second execution trigger arrives before the first execution trigger (trigger C), an increase is made according to the arrival of the second execution trigger. The production is executed (started). In this case, the first execution trigger (trigger C) is not used.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), when the first execution trigger (trigger C) arrives before the second execution trigger arrives, the first execution trigger (trigger C) is accepted. Thus, the extra effect is executed (started). In this case, the second execution opportunity is not used.

In the extra effect content setting process, first, an extra effect random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the final value of the number of predicted prize balls and the winning type expected prize ball number determined in step S36-7 or step S246 are confirmed, and an extra effect lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And the aspect (addition effect number) of an additional effect is determined based on the acquired additional effect random number and the additional effect lottery table.
In addition, an effect control table corresponding to the determined form of the added effect (added effect number) is read from the ROM. Then, according to the effect control table that has been read, the number of times that the additional effect is executed, the timing for executing each additional effect (first execution opportunity and second execution opportunity), the effect data for each additional effect (preliminary prize ball number p) Value, image data, lamp control data, sound control data, etc.) are set.
Further, “1” is set in the additional effect fraud region of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

In step S253, it is determined whether or not the final value of the number of predicted award balls determined in step S36-7 or step S246 is less than the maximum number of expected prize balls, and it is determined that it is less than the maximum number of expected prize balls. In the case (Yes), the process proceeds to step S254, and when it is determined that it is not less than the maximum number of expected prize balls (the value matches the maximum number of expected prize balls) (No), the series of processing ends. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-3).
In step S254, an extra sign effect timing setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-3). In the extra sign effect timing setting process, the timing for executing the extra sign effect is set.
“Additional sign effect” is an effect suggesting execution of the additional effect.
In the present embodiment, the extra sign effect is executed once or a plurality of times during the period from the start of the first easy easy round to the start of the final easy easy round.
Specifically, the extra sign effect is an effect that lights / flashes the lamp 21. In the present embodiment, four types of “predictive sign production”, “weak sign production”, “medium sign production”, and “strong sign production” are set as modes of the extra sign production.
The “outgoing sign effect” is an effect in which the lamp 21 is lit and flashed in “white”. The “outlier sign effect” has the same content as an “out effect” described later.
The “weak sign effect” is an effect in which the lamp 21 is lit / flashed in “green”.
The “medium sign effect” is an effect in which the lamp 21 is lit / flashed in “yellow”.
The “strong sign effect” is an effect in which the lamp 21 is lit / flashed in “red”.

And in the pachinko machine 1, the mode of the extra sign effect is determined based on the extra sign effect content lottery at the timing of executing the extra effect. Accordingly, in the step S254, the sign of the prelude effect production is determined by the timing of executing the presignature effect content lottery (the timing of executing the presignature effect content) and the content of the presignature effect content lottery.
In the present embodiment, three types of “a weak sign lottery”, “a medium sign lottery”, and “a strong sign lottery” are set as the contents of the extra sign effect content lottery.
"Weak sign lottery" is compared with the probability of winning the "weak sign indication" other wins ("Medium sign lottery", "strong sign lottery", and "outlier sign production" respectively) This is a sign drawing content lottery that is set high.
“Middle sign lottery” is compared with the probability of winning the “middle sign lottery” for the other productions (“weak sign lottery”, “strong sign lottery”, and “outlier sign production”, respectively) This is a sign drawing content lottery that is set high.
“Strong sign lottery” is compared with the probability that the “strong sign indication” wins the other performances (“weak sign lottery”, “medium sign lottery”, and “outlier sign effect” respectively) This is a sign drawing content lottery that is set high.

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a predecessor effect content lottery program lottery table in which the correspondence between the extra sign effect random number and the extra sign effect content lottery number is registered. Then, as the precursor effect content lottery program lottery table, the execution status of the extra effect (whether or not the extra effect is executed, and when the extra effect is executed, the mode of the extra effect set in step S252 (the extra effect) Is stored in advance, the timing of executing each extra presentation, the value added to the number of advance notice balls in each extra presentation))).
In each sign effect content lottery program lottery table, a plurality of types of sign effect content lottery numbers related to different contents are registered.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an effect control table corresponding to each of the sign-on effect contents lottery numbers.
And in the production control table corresponding to each extra sign production content lottery number, the number of times of performing the extra sign production content lottery (the extra sign production production), the timing of executing each extra sign production content lottery (execution opportunity), each time The contents of the extra sign production content lottery ("weak sign trottery", "medium sign lottery" or "strong sign trottery") and the like are included.

Each extra sign production content lottery (addition sign production) is executed (started) in response to establishment of an execution condition corresponding to the extra sign production content lottery (addition sign production). In particular, a plurality of execution triggers are set as execution triggers for the extra sign production contents lottery (uplift sign production) each time. Then, according to the arrival (occurrence) of one execution trigger among a plurality of execution triggers, an execution condition for the extra sign production content lottery (uplift sign production) is established. As a result, each time the sign of the pre-signed effect production (the sign of the pre-signed effect) is executed in response to the arrival of one of the execution chances related to the pre-signed effect content lottery (the sign of the pre-signed effect).
In the present embodiment, the first execution opportunity and the second execution opportunity are set as the execution triggers of the extra sign production contents lottery (addition sign production) each time. Then, according to the arrival (occurrence) of one execution trigger among the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger, the execution condition of the extra sign production content lottery (addition sign production) is established. As a result, each of the sign of the sign of the extra sign production (the sign of the sign of the extra sign) is one of the first execution opportunity and the second execution chance of the sign of the sign of the sign of the extra sign (the sign of the sign of the extra sign). Executed in response to the arrival (occurrence) of the event.
The “first execution opportunity (first execution condition)” is an opportunity (condition to be met) that arrives (occurs) according to the progress status of the jackpot gaming state.
The “second execution opportunity (second execution condition)” is the number of game balls that enter the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state (the number of game balls that enter the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state) ) In response to the occurrence (occurrence).

For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), in the effect control table corresponding to a predetermined sign of the sign of an extra signage effect, it is set to execute the sign of the sign of the sign of an extra signage (the sign of the sign of an extra sign). .
Then, it is specified that 5.0 [s] has elapsed since the start of the fourth easy-to-win prize round as the first execution opportunity of the first extra sign production content lottery (the extra sign production). In addition, as the second execution opportunity of the first sign of extra sign production content (addition sign production), the value of the production counter has reached “5” (to the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state) The number of game balls entering has reached 5 [balls].
In addition, it is specified that 10.0 [s] has elapsed since the start of the fourth easy-to-win prize round, as the first execution opportunity of the second extra sign production content lottery (the extra sign production). In addition, as the second execution opportunity of the second sign of the prelude signage effect (precursor signage effect), the value of the counter for the effect has reached “6” (to the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state) The number of game balls entering has reached 6 [balls]).
Thus, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), before the first execution trigger (trigger A) related to the first extra sign production content lottery (the extra sign production), the first extra sign production content lottery When the second execution opportunity related to the (preliminary sign effect) has arrived, the first extra sign effect content lottery (preliminary sign effect) is executed (started) in response to the arrival of the second execution opportunity. In this case, the first execution trigger (trigger A) related to the first sign of the sign of the sign of the extra sign (the sign of the sign of the extra sign) is not used.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), before the second execution opportunity related to the first extra sign production content lottery (addition sign production) comes, the first extra sign production content lottery (addition sign production) When the first execution opportunity (trigger A) has arrived, the first extra sign production content lottery (uplift sign production) is executed (started) in response to the arrival of the first execution opportunity (trigger A). Is done. In this case, the second execution opportunity is not used.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), before the first execution trigger (trigger B) related to the second sign of the prelude signage effect (preliminary signage effect) has arrived, When the second execution opportunity related to the extra sign effect is reached, a second extra sign effect content lottery (addition sign effect) is executed (started) in response to the arrival of the second execution opportunity. In this case, the first execution opportunity (trigger B) related to the second sign of the sign of the sign of the extra sign (the sign of the sign of the extra sign) is not used.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), before the second execution opportunity related to the second extra sign production content lottery (uplift sign production) comes, the second extra sign production content lottery (uplift sign production) When the first execution trigger (trigger B) has arrived, a second lottery sign presentation content lottery (preliminary sign presentation) is executed (started) in response to the arrival of the first execution trigger (trigger B). Is done. In this case, the second execution opportunity is not used.

  In addition, in the sign effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to the case where the extra effect is executed, the sign effect content lottery is executed in comparison with the sign effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to the case where the add effect is not executed. Is set to be high. In addition, the sign production effect lottery program lottery table corresponding to the case where the addition effect is executed is compared with the sign production content lottery program lottery table corresponding to the case where the addition effect is not executed. High sign indication content lottery (“strong sign indication lottery”> “medium sign indication lottery”> “ It is set so that the probability that “a weak sign lottery”) will be selected is increased. In addition, in the signage effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to the case where the extra effect is executed, the greater the value added to the number of noticeable award balls p in each extra effect, the extra effect executed immediately before the extra effect. There is a high probability that an abduction effect content lottery (“strong omens lottery”> “middle omens lottery”> “weak omens lottery”) with a high probability of selecting a stronger sign of a prelude effect will be selected. It is set to be high.

In the extra sign effect timing setting process, first, an extra sign effect random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the execution status of the extra effect is confirmed, and the precursor effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, based on the acquired extra sign effect random number and the sign effect content lottery program lottery table, the extra sign effect content lottery number is determined.
In addition, an effect control table corresponding to the determined sign of the sign of the added signage effect is read from the ROM. Then, according to the effect control table that has been read, the number of times that the pre-sign effect content lottery (the pre-sign indication effect) is executed, the timing at which each time the pre-sign effect content lottery is executed (first execution opportunity and second execution opportunity), each time The contents of the extra sign production content lottery ("weak sign trottery", "medium sign lottery" or "strong sign trottery") are set.
Further, “1” is set in the additional effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

Next, the prize ball number notification effect management process in step S35-3 will be described.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the prize ball number notification effect management process. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of the prize ball number notification effect.
When the prize ball number notification effect management process is executed in step S35-3, as shown in FIG. 43, the process first proceeds to step S260.
In step S260, it is determined whether or not a round game start designation command has been received. If it is determined that a round game start designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S261, and a round game start designation command is received. When it determines with not having carried out (No), it transfers to step S265.
In step S261, a round start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S262. In the round start process, counting of the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 53 by the round winning number counter is started.
Here, during the round game, “1” is added to the value of the round winning number counter every time a big winning designation command is received by a process (not shown).
In the round game start process, “1” is added to the value of the easy-to-win round counter.

In step S262, it is determined whether or not the notice ball number final value notification effect is being executed. If it is determined that the notice ball number final value notification effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S263. If it is determined that the notice ball number final value notification effect is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S265.
When “1” is set in the flag area of the notice ball number final value notification effect in the effect control device 300, it is determined that the notice ball number final value notice effect is being executed, and the notice prize If “0” is set in the ball number final value notification effect flag area, it is determined that the notice ball number final value notification effect is not being executed.
In step S263, notice ball number final value notification effect end processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S264. In the preliminary award ball number final value notification effect end process, the final preliminary ball number notification notification effect that is being executed is terminated, and “0” is displayed in the in-prediction ball number final value notification effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control device 300. Set.

In step S264, a prize ball number notification effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S265. In the award ball number notification effect start process, the award ball number notification effect is started.
The “prize ball number notification effect” is an effect that suggests to the player the number of prize balls paid out during the occurrence of the jackpot game state.
In the prize ball number notification effect, the prize ball number notification effect image i is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31. As shown in FIG. 44, in the prize ball number notification effect image i, a display of an obtained prize ball number q, which is information suggesting the number of prize balls won by the player (the number of digested easy rounds), Display of effect images by characters A to H included in the “bonus mode” (“1 symbol” to “8 symbols”) determined in step S32-7. Here, the value of the number q of winning prize balls matches the count value of the prize ball number counter.
In addition, the award ball number notification effect image i includes a display of the award ball number p. Furthermore, in the award ball number notification effect image i, in the reduced effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, stop symbols related to the “bonus mode” (“1 symbol” to “8 symbols”) determined in step S212 are displayed. Includes display.

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an effect control table corresponding to each “bonus mode” (“1 symbol” to “8 symbols”) as an effect control table for the number of award balls notification effect.
In the award ball number notification effect start process, an effect control table (effect control table for the number of award ball notification effects) corresponding to the “bonus mode” (“1 symbol” to “8 symbol”) determined in step S32-7 is stored. read out. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In addition, “0” is set as the initial value of the prize ball number counter (the initial value of the number of awarded prize balls q displayed in the prize ball number notification effect image i). Further, the final value of the number of advance prize balls determined in step S36-7 or step S246 is set as the initial value of the number of advance prize balls q displayed in the prize ball number notification effect image i.
Then, “1” is set in the flag field notification effect flag area in the RAM of the effect control device 300, and the prize ball number notification effect is started. Thereby, the display of the prize ball number notification effect image i is started on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31. In addition, the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball number counter, the number of game balls that entered the out port 58 by the production counter, and the easy winning round by the easy prize round number counter were executed. Each count is started.

In step S265, it is determined whether or not a round game end designation command has been received. If it is determined that a round game end designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S266, and a round game end designation command is received. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-4).
In step S266, it is determined whether or not the value of the round winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit (10 [balls] in this embodiment), and if it is determined that the predetermined upper limit has not been reached (No). Moves to step S267, and if it is determined that the predetermined upper limit number has been reached (Yes), moves to step S268.

In step S267, an acquired prize ball number correction process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S268. In the acquired prize ball number correction process, the value of the prize ball number counter is corrected.
Specifically, in the winning prize ball number correction process, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number counter has reached the maximum round number of winning balls, and the value of the prize ball number counter is set to the maximum round of winning ball numbers. If it is determined that it has reached, the process proceeds to the next process (step S268). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the winning ball number counter has not reached the total round winning ball number, correction processing is executed.
The “total number of winning balls in total round” refers to the maximum number of winning balls that a player can obtain based on the easy winning round already executed in the jackpot gaming state.
For example, when the value of the easy-to-win round counter is “2”, the total round maximum prize ball number is 300 [balls] (150 [balls] (round maximum prize balls) × 2 [times] (already The number of easy winning rounds performed) = 300 [balls]). When the value of the easy-to-win round counter is “6”, the total round maximum prize ball number is 900 [balls] (150 [balls] (round maximum prize balls) × 6 [times] (already Number of easy winning rounds executed) = 900 [balls]).
In the correction process, the value of the winning ball counter is corrected to the total round winning ball number. As a result, the value of the number q of winning prize balls is corrected to the maximum number of winning balls in the round.
As described above, at the end of each easy-to-win prize round, the value of the number of winning prize balls q always matches the maximum number of winning balls in the round.

  In step S268, the round end process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-4). In the round end process, an initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) is set as the count value of the round winning number counter (the count value of the round winning number counter is reset).

Next, the additional effect management process in step S35-4 will be described.
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the extra effect management process.
When the added effect management process is executed in step S35-4, as shown in FIG. 45, first, the process proceeds to step S270.
In step S270, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the additional effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control apparatus 300, and when it is determined that “1” is set in the additional effect flag area (Yes). In step S271, when it is determined that “1” is not set in the additional effect flag area (“0” is set in the additional effect flag area) (No), the process proceeds to step S276. Transition.
In step S271, it is determined whether or not the first out designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first out designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S272, and the first out designation command is received. When it determines with not having carried out (No), it transfers to step S273.
In step S272, an effect counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S273. In the effect counter update process, “1” is added to the count value of the effect counter.

In step S273, it is determined whether or not an execution trigger for the extra sign effect has arrived. If it is determined that an execution trigger for the extra sign effect has arrived (Yes), the process proceeds to step S274, and execution of the extra sign effect is performed. When it determines with the opportunity not having arrived (No), it transfers to step S278.
That is, based on the contents set in step S254, it is determined whether or not an execution opportunity has arrived for each extra sign production content lottery (excluding those already started).
Specifically, for each extra sign production content lottery, it is determined whether one of the first execution opportunity and the second execution opportunity related to the extra sign production content lottery has arrived. And when it determines with one of the 1st execution opportunity and the 2nd execution opportunity having come, it determines with the execution opportunity of the said extra sign production content lottery having arrived. On the other hand, when it is determined that neither the first execution opportunity nor the second execution opportunity has arrived, it is determined that the execution opportunity for the extra sign production content lottery has not arrived.
In step S274, an extra sign effect content lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S275. In the extra sign effect content lottery process, the mode of the extra sign effect to be executed (any one of “outlier sign effect”, “weak sign effect”, “medium sign effect”, and “strong sign effect”) is determined.
In the ROM of the production control device 300, there is a correspondence between the extra sign production random number and the form of the extra sign production (“failure sign production”, “weak sign production”, “middle sign production”, and “strong sign production”). A registered extra sign production content lottery table is stored. And, as an extra sign production contents lottery table, the extra sign production contents corresponding to each of the contents of the extra sign production lottery (“weak sign lottery”, “medium sign lottery”, and “strong sign lottery”) that can be determined in step S254 A lottery table is stored.

In the extra sign production content lottery table corresponding to “Weak sign lottery”, the probability of winning “Weak sign production” is other productions (“Middle sign lottery”, “Strong sign drawing lottery”, and “Outlier sign production” Are set higher than the probability of winning each).
In the extra sign production content lottery table corresponding to “middle sign lottery”, the probability of winning “medium sign production” is the other production (“weak sign drawing lottery”, “strong sign drawing lottery”, and “outlier sign production” Are set higher than the probability of winning each).
In the extra sign effect content lottery table corresponding to “strong sign trottery”, the probability of winning the “strong sign effect” is the other effect (“weak sign lottery”, “medium sign lottery”, and “outlier sign effect” Are set higher than the probability of winning each).

In the extra sign production lottery process, first, based on the contents set in step S254, the content of the extra sign production lottery determined to have been triggered in step S273 is checked, and this confirmation result is supported. Read the sign-up effect content lottery table. Then, based on the extra sign effect random number and the extra sign effect content lottery table acquired in step S254, the mode of the extra sign effect is determined.
Furthermore, an effect control table corresponding to the determined sign of the added sign effect is read. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In step S275, an extra sign production execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-5). In the extra sign effect execution process, an effect based on the effect data set in step S254 is started. As a result, an extra sign production is started, and lighting / flashing of the lamp 21 is started.
In step S276, it is determined whether or not the first out designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first out designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S277 and the first out designation command is received. If it is determined that it has not been performed (No), the series of processing is terminated and the process proceeds to the next predetermined step (step S35-5).
In step S277, an out effect execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-5). In the out effect execution process, “out effect” is started.
Specifically, in the out effect execution process, an effect control table corresponding to “out effect” is read. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Then, an effect based on the set effect data is started. As a result, an out effect is started, and lighting / flashing of the lamp 21 is started.
Note that the content of the “out effect” is the same as the content of the “significant sign effect”.

In step S278, it is determined whether or not an execution opportunity for the extra effect has arrived. If it is determined that an execution opportunity for the extra effect has arrived (Yes), the process proceeds to step S279, and an execution opportunity for the extra effect has arrived. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-5).
That is, based on the contents set in step S252, it is determined whether or not an execution opportunity has arrived for each time of the extra effect (excluding those already started).
Specifically, it is determined whether or not one of the first execution opportunity and the second execution opportunity has arrived for each addition effect. And when it determines with one of the 1st execution opportunity and the 2nd execution opportunity having arrived, it determines with the execution opportunity of the said addition effect having come. On the other hand, when it is determined that neither the first execution opportunity nor the second execution opportunity has arrived, it is determined that the additional execution execution opportunity has not arrived.
In step S279, an extra effect execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-5). In the extra effect execution process, based on the contents set in step S252, an effect based on the effect data related to the extra effect determined to have been executed in step S278 is started.
As a result, an extra effect is started, and the value of the number of advance prize balls p displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 (the number of advance prize balls p displayed in the prize number notification effect image i) is set. Increased based on the set production data.

Next, the acquired award ball number update process in step S35-5 will be described.
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the acquired prize ball number update process.
When the acquired prize ball number updating process is executed in step S35-5, as shown in FIG. 46, the process first proceeds to step S280.
In step S280, it is determined whether or not a prize ball number notification effect is being executed. If it is determined that a prize ball number notification effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S281 and the number of prize balls is determined. If it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-6).
If “1” is set in the award ball number notification effect flag area in the RAM of the effect control device 300, it is determined that the award ball number notification effect is being executed, and the award ball number notification effect flag area Is set to “0”, it is determined that the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed.
In step S281, it is determined whether or not a big prize designation command has been received. If it is judged that a big prize designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S282, and no big prize designation command has been received. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-6).
In step S282, the acquired winning ball number display update process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-6). In the acquired award ball number display update process, the value of the acquired award ball number q displayed in the award ball number notification effect image i is updated.
Specifically, in the winning prize number display update process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the round winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (10 [balls] in the present embodiment).
When it is determined that the value of the round winning number counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit, “15”, which is the number of winning balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 53, Add to the value of the number counter.
In addition, the value of the acquired prize ball number q displayed in the prize ball number notification effect image i is increased so as to coincide with the count value of the updated prize ball number counter. As a result, the number of prize balls newly paid out (15 [balls]) is added to the value of the number q of winning prize balls.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round winning number counter has reached the predetermined upper limit value, the addition of the winning ball number counter is not executed, and the value of the acquired winning ball number q is not updated.
As a result, in each round game (easy winning round), when a game ball winning (over winning) exceeding the predetermined upper limit number (10 [ball] in the present embodiment) to the big winning opening 53 is detected. Is not added to the value of the prize ball number counter for the prize balls to be paid out in response to the over winning. Therefore, the upper limit of the value added to the value of the prize ball counter by each round game is 150 [balls].

Next, the ending effect setting process in step S35-6 will be described.
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing an ending effect setting process.
When the ending effect setting process is executed in step S35-6, the process first proceeds to step S290 as shown in FIG.
In step S290, it is determined whether or not an ending designation command has been received. If it is determined that an ending designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S291 and it is determined that no ending designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-10).
In step S291, it is determined whether or not a prize ball number notification effect is being executed. If it is determined that a prize ball number notification effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S292 and the number of prize balls is determined. If it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S293.
If “1” is set in the award ball number notification effect flag area in the RAM of the effect control device 300, it is determined that the award ball number notification effect is being executed, and the award ball number notification effect flag area Is set to “0”, it is determined that the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed.
In step S292, prize ball number notification effect end processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S293. In the award ball number notification effect end process, the currently executed prize ball number notification effect ends.
Further, “0” is set in the award ball number notification effect flag area in the RAM of the effect control device 300. Further, initial values (in this embodiment, “0”) are set (reset values of the respective counters) as the respective values of the prize ball number counter, the effect counter, and the easy winning round number counter.
Further, “0” is set in the additional effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control device 300. Further, “0” is set in the flag area during the jackpot gaming state.
In step S293, an ending effect start process is performed, a series of processes are complete | finished, and it transfers to the next process (step S32-10). In the ending effect start process, an effect control table corresponding to the ending effect is read. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Furthermore, the ending effect based on the set effect data is started.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In main controller 200, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, etc. are acquired in response to the entrance of a game ball into the starting port (first starting port 51 or second starting port 52). The obtained various random numbers are stored in the start information storage area (special figure 1 start information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230 as start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information). Is done.
With respect to the start information stored in the start information storage area, a special symbol winning determination (step S11-4) for determining whether or not the big hit gaming state is caused and a stop symbol type are determined in a predetermined order. Special figure stop symbol determination (step S11-5) and special pattern variation pattern determination (step S11-7) for determining the variation pattern type (the first variation pattern type and the second variation pattern type). A start determination is performed.
When the start determination is executed, after the special symbol change display is executed in the special figure display devices 61 and 62 based on the type (variation time) of the change pattern determined by the special figure change pattern determination. The special symbol stop display is executed based on the type of the stop symbol determined by the special symbol stop symbol determination.

Furthermore, when it is determined that the winning is determined by the special symbol winning determination, after the jackpot symbol stop display related to the type determined by the special symbol stopping symbol determination is executed, it corresponds to the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed. A jackpot gaming state is created.
In the big win game state, a round game in which the big prize opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big prize opening 53.
In the present embodiment, “big hit 1” to “big hit 7” are set as the types of big hit symbols. Then, in the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 7”, 15 [round] round games are executed in the big hit gaming state.
At this time, if “Big Bonus 1” or “Big Bonus 2” is won, out of 15 [round] round games, 5 [round] round games become easy winning rounds and 10 [round] round games. It will be a difficult to win round. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is 5 [times].
On the other hand, in the case of winning “Big jackpot 3”, among the 15 [round] round games, 4 [round] round games are easy-to-winner rounds and 11 [round] round games are difficult-to-winner rounds. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big jackpot 3” is 4 [times].
On the other hand, in the case of winning the “big hit 4”, among the 15 [round] round games, 6 [round] round games are easy-to-win and 9 [round] round games are difficult to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big jackpot 3” is 6 [times].
On the other hand, in the case of winning “big jackpot 5”, among 15 [round] round games, 8 [round] round games are easy-to-win and 7 [round] round games are difficult to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big jackpot 3” is 8 [times].
On the other hand, in the case of winning “big jackpot 6”, out of 15 [round] round games, 10 [round] round games are easy to win, and 5 [round] round games are hard to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big jackpot 3” is 10 [times].
On the other hand, in the case of winning “7 jackpots”, out of 15 [times] round games, all (15 [times]) round games are easy to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning the “big hit 7” is 15 [times].

In addition, when “Big Jack 1” or “Big Jack 3” to “Big Jack 7” is won, the “special figure high probability state” is started in response to the end of the big jack game state.
The “special figure high probability state” started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state indicates that a special symbol of 100 [times] is displayed in the “special figure high probability state”, and the special symbol is displayed. Of the fact that the lottery is won, one of the conditions is satisfied, and the process ends.
On the other hand, when the “big hit 2” is won, the “special figure high probability state” is not started in response to the end of the big hit gaming state (the “special figure low probability state” is maintained).
Furthermore, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 7”, the time reduction control is started in response to the end of the big hit gaming state.
The time-saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state is one of the fact that 100 [times] special symbol notification display was executed and the special symbol lottery was won during the execution of the time-saving control. The process is terminated when the condition is satisfied.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, during the specific gaming machine period during the specific gaming period that is advantageous to the player (which makes it easy to obtain a prize ball) compared to the period during which the normal gaming state is occurring. The calculation of the number of holding balls increase / decrease is executed, and the effect of suggesting the number of holding balls increase / decrease suggesting the calculated number of holding balls increase / decrease is executed.
“Normal gaming state” means that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring, the “special figure low probability state” is occurring (the “specific high probability state” is not occurring), and The game state is stopped.
In the present embodiment, the specific gaming period is a period in which at least one gaming state is occurring among the jackpot gaming state, the special figure high probability state, and the state in which the time reduction control is executed.
Specifically, the specific game period is a predetermined number of times from the start of the jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “first win”) that is generated by winning the special symbol lottery executed during the normal gaming state. This is a period until the time reduction control is stopped according to the digestion of time (the value of the time reduction counter becomes “0”).

Then, during the specific game period, counting of the number of ball increases / decreases by the ball count increase / decrease counter is executed.
Specifically, during a specific game period, every time a first start winning designation command is received (a game ball wins at the first start opening 51), a game ball wins at the first start opening 51. In response, “4”, which is the number of prize balls to be paid out, is added to the value of the number-of-balls increase / decrease counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, every time a second start winning designation command is received (a game ball wins at the second start opening 52), it is paid out according to the winning of the game ball at the second start opening 52. “5”, which is the number of prize balls to be added, is added to the value of the held ball increase / decrease counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 53 every time a big prize designation command is received (every game ball wins the big prize opening 53) “15” is added to the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, every time a different winning designation command is received (each time a gaming ball wins each other winning slot 55-57), according to the winning of the game ball to the other winning holes 55-57. “10”, which is the number of prize balls to be paid out, is added to the value of the held ball increase / decrease counter.
Further, during the specific game period, “1” is subtracted from the value of the number-of-balls increase / decrease counter every time the second out designation command is received (each time the game ball is discharged from the discharge path).

In addition, during the specific game period, the ball number increase / decrease suggestion effect is executed.
Then, in the ball number increase / decrease suggestion effect, the ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31, and the number indicated by the ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x (number of ball increase / decrease suggestion number). Suggests the number of balls to be increased or decreased during a specific game period.
Specifically, during a specific game period, the number of suggested increases / decreases in the number of balls held is updated every predetermined time (300 [s] in the present embodiment). At this time, the suggested number of ball increase / decrease is updated so as to match the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.

Also, in the pachinko machine 1, when winning from “big hit 3” to “big hit 7”, during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state, the expected number of winning balls related to the type of the winning big hit gaming state (executed in the big hit gaming state) The number of advance notice balls p, which is information suggesting the number of easy winning rounds) is displayed.
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, when winning from “big hit 3” to “big hit 7”, the number of prize balls that the player has won during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state (the big hit game) The number of winning prize balls q, which is information indicating the number of easy winning rounds already executed in the state, is displayed.
In other words, the number of advance prize balls p functions as “round number display” (display indicating the total number of easy-to-win rounds (actual number of rounds) executed during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state). On the other hand, the number of winning prize balls q is “round indication” (how many winning easy rounds the current easy-winning round is during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, or is already digested during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. (Display) indicating the number of easy-to-win prize rounds (executed).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, during the specific game period, during the period in which the big hit game state has not occurred, the increase / decrease in the number of balls in the specific game period is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31. The number-of-ball-ball increase / decrease suggestion information x, which is information to suggest, is displayed.
On the other hand, during the specific game period, during the period in which the jackpot game state is occurring, the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 has information indicating the number of balls to be increased or decreased during the specific game period. Suggested ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x, notice ball number p which is information suggesting the expected number of winning balls related to the jackpot gaming state, and the number of winning balls acquired by the player during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state Information about the number of winning prize balls q is displayed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of specific types (“3 jackpots” to “9 jackpots”) having different real round times (expected number of winning balls) are set as the types of jackpot gaming state.
Then, when one of the specific categories (“3 jackpots” to “9 jackpots”) is won, the first easy-to-win round is started after the start of the opening period related to the jackpot gaming state During the period up to the previous time, a ball advance notice effect that indicates the type of winning jackpot gaming state (number of actual rounds) is executed. In the ball advance notice effect, the type of winning jackpot gaming state (the number of real rounds) is suggested by the expected prize ball number suggested by the notice ball number p.
In addition, the expected number of winning balls (substantial number of rounds) suggested by the number of preliminary award balls p after the end of the ballistic notice effect has not reached the expected number of winning balls (substantial number of rounds) related to the selected specific type. In some cases, one or more extra effects are executed during the period from the start of the first easy-to-win round to the start of the final easy-to-win round.
As a result of one or more additions, the expected number of winning balls (substantial number of rounds) suggested by the number of preliminary award balls p is increased to the expected number of winning balls (substantial number of rounds) according to the selected specific type (Added).
As a result, the expected number of winning balls (substantial number of rounds) suggested by the number of notice prize balls p is matched with the expected number of winning balls (substantial number of rounds) according to the selected specific type by the final addition effect.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the first execution opportunity and the second execution opportunity are set as execution triggers for each time of the production effect. And each time of the addition effect is executed according to the arrival (occurrence) of one execution opportunity (the execution opportunity that has arrived first) among the first execution opportunity and the second execution opportunity related to the addition effect.
As the first execution opportunity, an opportunity to arrive (occur) according to the progress status of the jackpot gaming state is set.
On the other hand, as a second execution opportunity, an opportunity that arrives (occurs) in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state (value of the effect counter) is set.

For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), in a predetermined additional effect mode (an additional effect related to a predetermined additional effect number), it is set to execute one additional effect.
And it is prescribed | regulated that the 4th winning easy round was complete | finished as the 1st execution opportunity of the 1st addition production. In addition, as the second execution opportunity of the one-time extra production, the value of the production counter has reached “7” (the number of game balls entering the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is 7 [sphere] has been reached).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), the value of the effect counter reaches “7” before the fourth easy-to-win prize round ends (before the first execution opportunity (trigger C) arrives). When (the second execution opportunity has arrived), the additional effect is executed (started) in response to the value of the effect counter reaching “7” (the second execution opportunity has arrived).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), before the value of the counter for presentation reaches “7” (before the second execution opportunity arrives), the fourth easy-to-win prize round ends (first execution opportunity). When (Timing C) has arrived), an extra effect is executed (started) in response to the end of the fourth easy-to-win prize round (the arrival of the first execution trigger (Timing C)).
As a result, it is possible to diversify the timing (timing) at which the extra effect is executed.

Next, an example of a game progress in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a progress example of the game according to the present embodiment.
In the progress example of the game shown in FIG. 48, it is assumed that the special game lottery is started by winning the “big hit 1” (first win) by the special symbol lottery executed during the normal game state. In addition, it is assumed that two jackpot gaming states (“7 jackpots” and “4 jackpots”) are won by a special symbol lottery executed during a specific game period. Further, it is assumed that the time reduction control and the special figure high probability state) started in response to the end of the “big hit 4” are ended in response to the digestion of the predetermined time reduction number (predetermined number of predetermined variation).
As shown in FIG. 48, in the progress example of the game, in response to the start of “big jackpot 1” which is the first hit, the specific game period is started and the number-of-ball-increase suggestion effect is started.
In addition, in response to the end of “big hit 1”, a special figure high probability state is generated, time-shortening control is started, and the specific game period is continued.
Also, by winning a “big hit 7” based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure high probability state (during the execution of the short time control), the big hit gaming state is generated and the specific game period continues. .
In addition, in response to the end of “big hit 7”, a special figure high probability state is generated, time-shortening control is started, and the specific game period is continued.
Also, by winning a “big hit 4” based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure high probability state (during the execution of the short time control), the big hit gaming state is generated and the specific game period continues. .
Furthermore, in response to the end of “big jackpot 4”, a special figure high probability state is generated, time-shortening control is started, and the specific game period is continued.
Then, the time reduction control and the special figure high probability state started in response to the end of the “big hit 4” are ended in accordance with the digestion of the predetermined number of time reductions (predetermined number of predetermined variations), thereby entering the normal gaming state. As the period ends, the ball-ball increase / decrease suggestion effect ends.

Next, a specific example of the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect will be described.
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a first example of the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion effect. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a second example of the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion effect.
In the progress example of the game shown in FIG. 48, the ball increase / decrease suggestion effect (display of the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x) is started in response to the start of “big hit 1” which is the first hit.
As shown in FIG. 49A, at the start of the first hit, “0”, which is the initial value of the ball increase / decrease counter, is displayed as the ball increase / decrease suggestion number indicated by the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.
When the number of prize balls of 750 [balls] is paid out during the first hit and 50 [balls] of game balls are discharged from the game area 30 (discharge path), as shown in FIG. 49 (b). At the end of the initial hit, “700” (750 [sphere] −50 [sphere] = 700 [sphere]) is displayed as the suggested increase / decrease number of the retained ball indicated by the retained ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x.
In addition, during the period from the end of the first hit until 300 [s] elapses, 50 [ball] game balls are discharged from the game area 30 (discharge path) without winning the special symbol lottery. As shown in FIG. 49 (c), when 300 [s] has elapsed from the end of the initial hit, the number of suggested ball increase / decrease indicated by the number-of-ball change suggestion information x is “650” (700 [sphere] −50). [Sphere] = 650 [sphere]) is displayed.
After that, when 360 [s] has elapsed from the end of the first hit (before 300 [s] has elapsed since the last update of the number of balls to be increased or decreased), when “winning 7” is won, FIG. 49 (d) As shown in the figure, when 360 [s] has elapsed from the end of the first hit, “650” is displayed as the suggested increase / decrease number indicated by the retained ball increase / decrease suggestion information x, and the “bonus symbol” is stopped and displayed. In this example, it is assumed that “7 symbols” is selected as the “bonus symbol”.
Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), in response to the start of “big hit 7” (before 300 [s] has elapsed since the last update of the number of held balls), “Confirmed production” is started. At this time, “650” is displayed as the number of suggested increase / decrease of the number of balls indicated by the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x.
In addition, at the start of the first round game (easy-to-win), the update timing of the suggested increase / decrease number of the ball has arrived, and during the period from the previous update of the suggested increase / decrease number of the current ball to the update of the suggested increase / decrease number of the current ball In addition, when 10 [ball] game balls are discharged from the game area 30 (discharge path), as shown in FIG. 50 (b), at the start of the first round game, the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x is “640” (650 [sphere] −10 [sphere] = 640 [sphere]) is displayed as the suggested increase / decrease number of the holding ball.
Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), in accordance with the start of the first round game, the display of the number of winning prize balls q and the display of the number of advance prize balls p are started. At this time, “0”, which is the initial value of the prize ball counter, is displayed as the number q of winning prize balls. In addition, “2250”, which is the maximum expected number of winning balls, is displayed as the number of predicted winning balls p.
After that, the update timing of the suggested increase / decrease number of the current ball comes at the start of the second easy-to-winner round, and during the period from the previous update of the suggested increase / decrease number of the current ball to the update of the suggested increase / decrease number of the current ball, 150 [ Sphere] is paid out, and 15 [game] game balls are discharged from the game area 30 (discharge path), as shown in FIG. In some cases, “775” (640 [sphere] +150 [sphere] −15 [sphere] = 775 [sphere]) is displayed as the suggested increase / decrease number of the possessed ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.
Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), in accordance with the start of the second round game, the number of winning prize balls q is updated to “150” which is the maximum number of winning balls in the round to date.
Then, during the period from the start of the first round game to the start of the fifteenth round game, 2250 [ball] prize balls are paid out, and 250 [ball] game balls are placed in the game area 30 ( 50 (d), at the end of the 15th round game, “2640” (640 [640 [640 [ Sphere] +2250 [sphere] −250 [sphere] = 2640 [sphere]) is displayed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), at the start of the 15th round game, “2250”, which is the maximum number of winning balls up to now, is displayed as the number of winning balls q.

As described above, the player can grasp the number of increase / decrease of the ball during the specific game period based on the ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x during the specific game period.
Therefore, the player can more accurately grasp the number of balls held during the game.
For example, if a game ball of 5000 [balls] is fired by “first win” and the number of balls increased or decreased during the specific game period started by the “first win” is 5500 [balls], the total Thus, it is possible to grasp that the number of game balls of 500 [sphere] (5500 [sphere] −5000 [sphere] = 500 [sphere]) has increased.
In each of the above examples, the number of prize balls that are paid out during a specific game period includes the winning ports (first start port 51, second start port 52, big prize port 53, Each of the upper left other winning port 55, the left middle other winning port 56, and the lower left other winning port 57) includes a winning ball that is paid out in accordance with the entering of the game ball. That is, the number of winning balls paid out during a specific gaming period includes the number of winning balls paid out during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state during the specific gaming period and the non-winning gaming state during the specific gaming period. And the number of prize balls paid out during the occurrence. Further, when a small hit game state to be described later is set, the number of prize balls paid out during the occurrence of the small hit game state during the specific game period is also included.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, display of the number p of advance notice balls suggesting the type of jackpot gaming state determined by the special figure stop symbol determination in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition including “3 jackpots” to “7 jackpots” Execution of an extra effect including is determined. Further, the extra effect is executed (started) in response to the arrival of the second execution opportunity. In particular, the second execution opportunity is an opportunity that occurs based on the entry of a game ball into the out mouth 58.
As a result, when the game ball enters the out port 58, an extra effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to change the timing at which the extra effect is executed in accordance with the state of the game ball entering the out port 58, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the extra effect is executed (started) in response to the occurrence of one of a plurality of execution triggers including the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger.
This makes it possible to diversify the timing at which the extra effect is executed, and to further improve the interest of the game.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, “big hit” and “off” are set as the lottery results of the special symbol lottery.
However, as a lottery result of the special symbol lottery, “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out of” may be set.
Then, when “small hit” is won, a small hit gaming state is generated. During the occurrence of the small hit game state, multiple small hit games are executed. In each small hit game, the special electric accessory 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state.
Specifically, each time of the small hit game, the special opening game 53a has been opened, a predetermined opening time has elapsed, and the game to the big prize opening 53 during the small hit game The process is terminated when one of the spheres has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, 10 [sphere]).
In each small hit game, the predetermined opening time is set to a time (for example, 0.1 [s]) in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the big prize opening 53 during the small hit game. .
In addition, when the “small hit” is won, the gaming state (the gaming state related to the special symbol lottery (the special figure high probability state or the special figure low probability state), and the execution state of the time reduction control) may be changed. Absent.
As a result, if the “small hit” is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the specific game period, the specific game period will not be terminated by the “small hit” win, and the “small win” The specific game period continues even after the game ends.
In addition, when the “small hit” is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the normal gaming state, the specific game period is not started by the “small hit” winning.

In the above embodiment, the “special figure high probability state” starts in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state according to a predetermined type (in the above embodiment, “1 jackpot” or “3 jackpots” to “7 jackpots”). In response to the execution of the special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) a predetermined number of times of certain change, the process is terminated (so-called “ST type”).
However, the special figure high probability state may be configured to start when the jackpot gaming state related to the predetermined probability variation type ends and to end when the jackpot gaming state related to the predetermined normal type is won (so-called “loop”). type").
Specifically, the jackpot gaming state type includes “hit a” (predetermined probability variation type) and “hit b” (predetermined normal type). Then, when the “big hit a” is won, a special figure high probability state is caused in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the “big hit b” is won, the game state after the end of the big hit gaming state is set to the special figure low probability state. In other words, when the “big hit b” is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special symbol high probability state, the special symbol lottery is started according to the start of the “big hit b” (end of the special symbol stop display). Create a low probability state.
Alternatively, the special figure high probability state may be started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state according to a predetermined type and ended when the falling lottery is won (so-called “falling lottery type”).
Specifically, the fall determination random number is included in the start information acquired in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the start ports 51 and 52. In addition, during the occurrence of the special figure high probability state, the fall determination is included in the start determination. In the fall determination, it is determined whether or not to end the special figure high probability state based on the fall determination random number included in the start information. And when it determines with a special figure high probability state being complete | finished by fall determination, a specific low probability state is caused according to the said determination.
Alternatively, the special figure high probability state may be started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state according to a predetermined type, and then ended when a predetermined number of “big hit” is won (so-called “limiter”). type").

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a “hit” is won by a special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the normal gaming state, the “hit” is set as “first win”. Then, the specific game period is started in response to the start of the “first win”.
However, if a special type of “big hit” is won by a special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of a special figure low probability state (regardless of the execution status of short-time control), the “big hit” will be “first win” It does not matter as a structure to do. At this time, a specific type of “big hit” is assumed to be a “big hit” in which a special figure high probability state occurs after the end of the big hit gaming state. Then, the specific game period is started in response to the start of the “first win”. In such a configuration, the specific game period is a state in which one of the jackpot gaming state and the special figure high probability state is generated.
Specifically, if the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure low probability state wins the type of “big hit” in which the special figure high probability state is generated after the end of the jackpot gaming state, The specific game period is started in response to the start of the jackpot game state.
On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure low probability state wins the type of “big jack” in which the special figure low probability state occurs after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the specific game period Does not start.
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a progress example of the game according to the first modification.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51, when the “big hit 2” is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure low probability state, the specific game period is not started.
On the other hand, if a special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of a special figure low probability state (in the example shown in FIG. 51, the occurrence of a short-time state) is won, A specific game period starts in response to the start of the gaming state.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific game period is terminated in response to the predetermined number of times of shortage (the value of the time counter is “0”).
However, the specific game period may be configured to end in accordance with the digestion of the predetermined probability variation number (the probability variation counter value has become “0”).
Or, if the special game period is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the specific game period, the special jackpot game where a special low probability state will occur after the jackpot game state ends. It may be configured to end in accordance with the end of the state. In such a configuration, the specific game period is a state in which one of the jackpot gaming state and the special figure high probability state is generated.
FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a progress example of the game according to the second modification.
Specifically, in the above embodiment, “big hit 2” is included as the type of jackpot gaming state that occurs when the second special symbol lottery is won.
Then, as shown in FIG. 52, when the “big hit 2” is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the specific game period, the specific game period is ended according to the end of the big win game state.
Or, if the special game period is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the specific game period and the type of “big win” in which the short-time control is not started after the end of the big hit gaming state, The configuration may be terminated in response.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the calculation of the number of held balls is started in response to the start of “first win” (big hit gaming state) (the start of a specific game period), and the calculated number of held balls is suggested The effect of suggesting the number of balls to be increased is started.
However, the calculation of the number of balls to be increased / decreased starts at the start of “first win” (the start of a specific game period), and the calculated increase / decrease of balls has been calculated at the end of “first hit” (jackpot game state) A configuration may be adopted in which a ball pitch increase / decrease number suggestion effect that suggests the number is started.
FIG. 53 is a diagram illustrating the progress of a game according to the third modification.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53, when a “big hit 1” is won by a special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the normal gaming state, a specific game period is determined according to the start of the “big hit 1”. Is started, and the counting of the number of ball increases / decreases by the ball increase / decrease counter is started.
Thereafter, in response to the end of “big hit 1”, a special figure high probability state is generated, and a ball increase / decrease suggestion effect (display of the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x) is started.
With this configuration, for example, during the occurrence of “one jackpot”, 750 [ball] prize balls were paid out, and 60 [ball] game balls were discharged from the game area 30 (discharge path). In this case, the value of the ball increase / decrease counter at the end of the “big hit 1” is “690” (750 [sphere] −60 [sphere] = 690 [sphere]).
Therefore, at the start of the ball-ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, “690” is displayed as the ball-ball increase / decrease suggestion number indicated by the ball-ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of suggested changes in the number of held balls displayed in the suggested number of changes in the number of held balls x every predetermined time (in this embodiment, 300 [s]) during the execution of the suggested number of held balls increases / decreases. Is updated in accordance with the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter.
However, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter increases or decreases by a predetermined number during execution of the ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the ball increase / decrease suggestion displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is the ball increase / decrease count. It may be configured to be updated according to the value of the counter.
For example, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter increases by “100”, the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated to match the value of the ball increase / decrease counter. . Further, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter decreases by “100”, the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated so as to match the value of the ball increase / decrease counter. .
Thus, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter becomes a multiple of the predetermined increase / decrease number (“100”), the ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is Updated to match the value.
By setting it as this structure, the update timing of the content of the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x can be made irregular, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of production.
Alternatively, every time the value of the ball increase / decrease counter is updated during execution of the ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the ball increase / decrease suggested number displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is the ball increase / decrease counter. It may be configured to be updated so as to match the value of.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to always match the number of ball increase / decrease suggestions displayed in the ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x with the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.
Alternatively, every time a predetermined number of game balls are discharged from the outlet 58 during the execution of the suggested increase / decrease number of the number of balls, the suggested number of increase / decrease of the number of balls displayed in the number-of-ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is It may be configured to be updated according to the value of the number counter.
For example, each time 10 [balls] of game balls are discharged from the outlet 58 during execution of the number of possessed balls, the number of suggested balls increases / decreases displayed in the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x is increased or decreased. Update to match the value of the number counter.
By setting it as this structure, the update timing of the content of the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x can be made irregular, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of production.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, during execution of the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion effect, the number of balls-ball increase / decrease always displayed on the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x every predetermined time (in this embodiment, 300 [s]). The suggested number is updated in accordance with the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.
However, during the execution of the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion effect, during the period when the jackpot gaming state has not occurred, the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x is displayed every predetermined time (300 [s] in the present embodiment). The number of suggested ball increase / decrease indications is updated according to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter, and during the period when the jackpot gaming state is occurring, at the start of each round game (easy winning prize round) At the end of the round game (Easy Winning Round) or at the start of the ending period, the number of ball increase / decrease suggestions displayed in the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated according to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter. It does not matter as a configuration.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, during a specific game period, the number increase suggestion effect (display of the number increase suggestion information x) is always performed.
However, during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state during the specific gaming period, the ball pitch increase / decrease suggestion effect (display of the ball pitch increase / decrease suggestion information x) is not executed, and during the non-occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, It may be configured to execute a ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (display of the ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x). Even in the case of such a configuration, during the specific game period, regardless of the execution state of the ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the count of the ball increase / decrease by the ball increase / decrease counter is continued.
With this configuration, the display of the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x is ended in response to the start of the jackpot gaming state during the specific game period. Then, during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x is not displayed, but the number of advance prize balls p and the number of winning prize balls q are displayed. Furthermore, in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, the display of the number-of-balls increase / decrease suggestion information x is started again. At this time, the ball increase / decrease suggestion number indicated by the ball increase / decrease suggestion information x matches the value of the ball increase / decrease counter.
Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the ball number increase / decrease suggestion information x as “round number display” or “round display”.
In other words, as described above, during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, the number of advance notice balls p is “round number display” (display indicating the total number of easy-to-win prize rounds executed during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state). And the number of winning prize balls q is “round indication” (how many winning easy rounds the current winning easy round is during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, or already during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. It functions as a display showing the number of easy winning rounds that have been digested (executed).
Therefore, during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to prevent the above-described misperception by not displaying the ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the type (substantial number of rounds) of the winning jackpot game state is suggested by suggesting the expected number of prize balls during execution of the ball advance notice effect and the prize ball number notification effect.
Specifically, during the execution of the ball advance notice effect and the prize ball number notice effect, the information indicating the type of the winning jackpot gaming state (number of actual rounds) is used as the notice prize ball number p indicating the expected prize ball number p. Is displayed.
However, it may be configured to indicate the type of the winning jackpot gaming state (the number of actual rounds) by suggesting the number of actual rounds during execution of the ball advance notice effect and the prize ball number notification effect.
Specifically, the first suggestion icon (image) is displayed as information suggesting the number of substantial rounds related to the type of the winning jackpot gaming state during the execution of the ball advance notice effect and the prize ball number notification effect. At this time, the number of the first suggestion icons displayed indicates the actual number of rounds related to the type of the winning jackpot gaming state (the number of displayed first suggestion icons functions as “round number display”).
Further, during the execution of the ball advance notice effect and the prize ball number notification effect, both the display of the first suggestion icon and the notice ball number p may be executed.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of winning prize balls q is displayed as information indicating the number of winning balls (the number of digested easy winning rounds) acquired by the player during the execution of the winning ball number notification effect. .
However, the second suggestion icon (image) may be displayed as information suggesting the number of digested easy winning rounds during execution of the prize ball number notification effect. Specifically, the number of easy-to-win prize rounds may be suggested by the number of displayed second suggestion icons (the number of displayed second suggestion icons functions as “round display”). Absent.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 may be a so-called “1 type / 2 mixed type”.
Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 further includes a center accessory. The center character can pass through the entrance, opening / closing means for opening / closing the entrance, the inner game area where the game balls entered from the entrance flow down, and the game balls flowing down the inner game area A specific area.
In addition, as the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery), only the “special symbol low probability state” is set (the “special symbol high probability state” is not set). .
In addition, as a lottery result of the special symbol lottery, “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out” are set.
In addition, in accordance with the end of the jackpot gaming state, the time-shortening control related to the predetermined time-shortening time is started.
And, when the “small hit” is won by the special symbol lottery, the small hit gaming state is generated. During the occurrence of the small hit game state, one or a plurality of small hit games are executed. In each small hit game, the opening / closing means of the center accessory is displaced from the closed state to the open state. Further, when a small area passing through a specific area by a game ball entering the inner game area of the center bonus is detected during the occurrence of the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state is generated after the small hit gaming state ends. Let
Even in such a configuration, the specific game period is a period in which a game state advantageous to the player is occurring.
In other words, the specific gaming period is a period in which at least one gaming state is generated among the small hit gaming state and the state in which the time reduction control is executed.
Specifically, the specific game period is started in response to the start of the small hit gaming state when the “small hit” is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the stop of the short time control, and then It is terminated in response to the stoppage of time reduction control by digestion of the number of times.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 1st execution opportunity and the 2nd execution opportunity are set as an execution opportunity of each addition effect. And it is executed according to the arrival (occurrence) of one of the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger (the execution trigger that has arrived first).
However, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which only the first execution trigger is set (the second execution trigger is not set) as the execution trigger for each extra presentation.
In the case of such a configuration, the mode (contents) of the extra effect is selected according to the arrival (occurrence) of the extra event execution opportunity (first execution opportunity). At this time, as an aspect of the extra effect, an aspect according to the value of the current effect counter (the number of game balls entering the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot game state) is selected from a plurality of types. select. Then, an extra effect according to the selected mode is executed.
This makes it possible to change the mode of the extra effect according to the state of the game ball entering the number of the out-mouths 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot game state (number of balls entered).

  Furthermore, the configuration according to the embodiment and the configuration according to the modification can be implemented in appropriate combination.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 30 Game area 51 1st starting port 52 2nd starting port 53 Large winning port 55 Upper left other winning port 56 Left middle other winning port 57 Lower left other winning port 58 Out port 101 Special figure 1 Starting ball detection sensor 102 Special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 103 large winning ball detection sensor 106 upper left other winning ball detection sensor 107 left middle other winning ball detection sensor 108 lower left other winning ball detection sensor 109a first out ball detection sensor 109b second out ball detection sensor 200 main control Circuit 300 Production control circuit

Claims (4)

A discharge port capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area;
Discharged ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the discharge port;
A winning determination means for executing a winning determination;
A winning type determining means for performing a winning type determination when the winning determining means determines that the winning type;
Specific game state control means for causing a specific game state corresponding to the winning type determined by the winning type determination;
Production control means for determining execution of suggestion production including display of suggestion information that suggests the winning type determined by the winning type determination according to establishment of a predetermined condition,
The production control means executes the suggestion production according to establishment of a specific condition,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific condition includes a condition that is established when a game ball is detected by the discharged ball detection means. The specific condition includes a plurality of conditions including a condition that is established when the game ball is detected by the discharged ball detection means, and a condition that is satisfied according to the progress of the specific game state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the presentation control unit executes the suggestion presentation in response to establishment of one of the plurality of conditions. As the winning types, a plurality of specific winning types that are different from each other in the number of specific games that are executed during the occurrence of the specific gaming state are included,
The predetermined condition includes that one of the plurality of specific winning types is determined by the winning type determination,
The suggestion information is determined by the winning type determination by suggesting at least one of expected number of winning balls, which is the number of winning balls that a player can expect to acquire according to the specific number of games and the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a winning type is suggested. The effect control means executes the suggestion effect according to the establishment of the specific condition after executing the preceding effect suggesting the winning type having the number of specific games less than the winning type determined by the winning type determination. The gaming machine according to claim 3.

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