JP2018175253A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest of a game.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine 1, continuous chance performance within suspension is executed when a prescribed condition is satisfied. The continuous chance performance within suspension includes button appearance suggestive performance. In button operation urging performance, as it starts, a button operation urging image is displayed at an initial display position of a display screen 31a. As a performance button 5b is pressed first, the button operation urging image is displaced to an intermediate display position. As the performance button 5b is pressed for the second time, the button operation urging image is displaced to a final display position. Moreover, as the performance button 5b is pressed for the third time, game result suggestive performance is executed. Thus, every time pressing operation of the performance button 5b is detected, the button operation urging image is displaced so that it approaches a position where a performance member 71a related to the game result suggestive performance appears.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a predetermined effect is executed according to an operation of an operation means.

Conventionally, a gaming machine is known in which a predetermined effect is executed according to the operation of the operation means (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, a button effect is executed in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition. In button production,
A request screen for prompting the player to press the effect button is displayed. Then, the freeze effect is executed in response to the depression of the effect button during the button effect. In the freeze effect, the movable role is stopped at the freeze position on the way to the advanced position.

JP, 2013-99572, A

However, in the conventional game machine, the interest of the game may be reduced.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the button effect is simply an effect that urges pressing of the effect button. Therefore, the player's attention to the button effect may be reduced, and the interest of the game may be reduced.
An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises operation means capable of being operated by a player, and effect control means for executing operation effects for prompting operation of the operation means, The effect control means is characterized in that the content of the effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means is suggested according to the mode of the operation effect.
In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention, the content of the effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means is suggested by the mode of the operation effect.
As a result, the player's attention to the operation effect can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.
Here, the effect button 5b described later corresponds to the operation means. The button operation prompting effect described later corresponds to the operation effect. An effect control circuit 300 described later corresponds to the effect control means. A game result suggestion effect to be described later corresponds to the effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means.

A game machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the game machine according to the first aspect, wherein the operation effect includes display of an operation image prompting the operation of the operation means, and the effect control means displays the operation image It is characterized by suggesting the contents of the effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means depending on the position.
In the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, the display position of the operation image suggests the contents of the effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means.
This makes it possible to improve the player's attention to the operation image.
Here, a button operation prompting image (button image B) described later corresponds to the operation image.

A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention comprises operation means capable of being operated by a player, and effect control means for executing an operation effect for prompting the operation of the operation means, wherein the effect control means is for operation effect According to an aspect, it is characterized by suggesting an appearance position of an effect to be performed according to an operation of the operation means.
In the gaming machine according to the third invention, the appearance position of the effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means is suggested by the mode of the operation effect.
As a result, the player's attention to the operation effect can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.
Here, the effect button 5b described later corresponds to the operation means. The button operation prompting effect described later corresponds to the operation effect. An effect control circuit 300 described later corresponds to the effect control means. A game result suggestion effect to be described later corresponds to the effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means.

A game machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the game machine according to the third aspect, wherein the operation effect includes display of an operation image prompting the operation of the operation means, and the effect control means displays the operation image It is characterized in that the position indicates the appearance position of the effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means.
In the gaming machine according to the fourth invention, the display position of the operation image suggests the appearance position of the effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means.
This makes it possible to improve the player's attention to the operation image.
Here, a button operation prompting image (button image B) described later corresponds to the operation image.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board, in which a portion particularly necessary for explanation is schematically shown. It is a block diagram showing composition of a control system of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows CPU initialization processing. It is a flowchart which shows main loop processing. It is a flow chart which shows evacuation processing at the time of power supply interception. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows switch management processing. It is a flowchart which shows a common drawing starting ball | bowl detection process. It is a flow chart which shows special figure 1 starting ball detection processing. It is a flow chart which shows special figure 2 starting ball detection processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol random number acquisition processing. 51 is a flowchart showing special game management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure change waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process in special figure fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the special figure stop. It is a flow chart which shows big winning a prize opening opening processing. It is a flowchart which shows a special electric symbol switching process. It is a flow chart which shows big winning a prize mouth opening control processing. It is a flow chart which shows big winning a prize mouth closing effective processing. It is a flow chart which shows big winning a prize mouth opening end weight processing. 51 is a flowchart showing ordinary game management processing. It is a flowchart which shows a common drawing change waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process in common drawing fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the midst of drawing. It is a flowchart which shows a process of opening normally electric combination. It is a flowchart which shows a regular electronic switch opening / closing switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric combination product opening control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a normal motor-operated part closing effective process. It is a flow chart which shows processing unit opening end weight processing normally. It is a flowchart which shows sub timer interrupt processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch command reception processing. It is a flow chart which shows change command reception processing. It is a flow chart which shows stop command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows round end command reception processing. It is a figure which shows the first half of a button appearance suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the second half of button appearance suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the button operation reminder effect of the state in which the button operation reminder image is displayed on the initial display position. It is a figure which shows the button operation prompting effect of the state in which the button operation prompting image is displayed on the intermediate | middle display position. It is a figure which shows the button operation reminder effect of the state in which the button operation reminder image is displayed on the final display position. It is a figure which shows the game result suggestion production | presentation (1st movable body production | presentation) contained in a pending inside continuation chan production. It is a figure showing game result indication production (the 2nd movable body production) included in promotion production. It is a figure which shows the button operation reminder effect of the state in which the button operation reminder image is displayed on the 2nd intermediate | middle display position. It is a figure which shows the button operation reminder effect of the state in which the button operation reminder image is displayed on the 2nd final display position. It is a figure which shows the game result indication production | presentation (3rd movable body production | presentation) contained in the promotion production which concerns on a modification.

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

(Whole configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the entire configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an entire configuration of a pachinko machine.
The 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. There is.
The inner frame 3 is formed in a rectangular shape and 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 the shape of a rectangular door, and is disposed so as to be able to open and close the outer frame 2. As a result, the door unit 4 can open and close the front side of the 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 saucer unit 5 disposed below the transparent plate 4a, and a saucer And a firing handle 6 disposed on the side of the unit 5.
The transparent plate 4 a is formed of a transparent material such as resin, glass or the like in a flat plate shape, and is disposed on the front side of the game board unit 10 (game board 11) attached to the inner frame 3. Thus, 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. At each corner on the upper side of the decorative part 4b, a sound extraction part 4c in which a sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is disposed is provided. Each sound extraction part 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the sound output from the sound generation device 22 passes.
Further, 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 tray unit 5 has a tray 5a for receiving gaming balls (rented balls and winning balls), and an effect button 5b and a rotary selector 5c disposed on the front side of the tray 5a.
The effect button 5 b 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 (operation to be pushed downward). Inside the tray 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) each 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 rotation type selector 5c is capable of a rotation operation (operation of rotating around a cylindrical shaft) by the player. Inside the saucer 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 each time the rotary selector 5 c is operated to rotate by a predetermined angle (for example, 60 °).

Further, a lending operation unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 has a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display 7c.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading out and updating information recorded on a prepaid card. Then, when a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded in the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display 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 gaming 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 the game balls paid out, and the remaining frequency of the updated valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c.
Furthermore, when the return button 7b is operated with the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains is inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500.
Here, as the prepaid cart, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a storage IC built-in medium, or the like corresponds.
The launch handle 6 can be rotated by the player. Inside the launch handle 6, a launch volume (not shown) for detecting the angle at which the launch handle 6 is turned. The emission 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 view showing the front 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. The opening part which consists of a through-hole is provided in the approximate-central part in the backplate of a set board.
The game board 11 is formed in a flat plate shape by resin. As shown in FIG. 2, an opening (not shown) formed of a through hole is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 11. The player can visually recognize the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31 through the opening provided in the game board 11 and the opening provided in the setting 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 firing handle 6 flow down. In the game area 30, 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 are configured as paths through which the game balls flow down. There is.
Further, in the game area 30 of the game board 11, a plurality of board lamp 21 (see FIG. 3) are disposed. Each panel lamp 21 has a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) driven by dynamic lighting control.

The main image display device 31 is configured of 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 31 a capable of displaying an effect image.
On the display screen 31a, three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (not shown) in which a first effect pattern z1 (not shown) is displayed and a second effect pattern z2 (not shown) are displayed It is possible to configure one second effect symbol display area a4 (not shown).
The first effect pattern z1 is configured to include identification information (patterns) such as numbers, characters, symbols and characters. In each of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the first effect pattern z1. The second effect pattern z2 is composed of a color bar. In the second effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the second effect pattern z2.
The variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that the first effect symbol z1 is moved (scrolled) in each of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 and the second effect symbol display area a4 is displayed. [2] Display that the type of effect pattern z2 is changed (the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed). In addition, with the stop indication of production design z1, z2, the 1st production design z1 of 1 type is stopped in the drawing result indication position of each 1st production design display area a1-a3, and, 2nd production design display In the area a4, a second effect design pattern z2 of one type is displayed (the color bar represents a predetermined color). The special symbol is a combination of the first effect pattern z1 stopped and displayed in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 and the second effect pattern z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. The result of the lottery (first special symbol lottery or second special symbol lottery) is displayed.
Further, on the display screen 31a, it is possible to configure reserved symbol display areas b1 and b2 (not shown) in which a reserved symbol h (not shown) is displayed.
In the reserved symbol display area b1, the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information in the notification display (the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol) is displayed. In the held symbol display area b2, a held symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display is held is displayed.

A sub image display 32 is disposed above the main image display 31.
The sub image display device 32 is configured of 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.
Below the display screen 31 a in the game area 30, a first starting opening (first starting winning opening) 51 is provided. The first starting opening 51 is a ball entry opening (so-called "hose") that opens upward, and it is always possible to enter a game ball. The first starting opening 51 is capable of entering the gaming ball flowing down the left path (impossible of entering the gaming ball flowing down the right path).
In the first starting port 51, a special figure 1 starting ball detecting sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. In particular, the start ball detection sensor 101 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball (the game ball entering the first start opening 51) entering the first start opening 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 view 1 starting ball detection sensor 101.
An upper left other winning opening 55, a left middle other winning opening 56, and a lower left other winning opening 57 are provided to the left of the first starting opening 51 in the game area 30. Each of the other winning openings 55 to 57 is a ball opening which opens upward, and it is always possible to enter a game ball. Each of the other winning openings 55 to 57 is capable of entering game balls flowing down the left side path (impossible to enter game balls flowing down the right side path).
In the upper left other winning opening 55, an upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. The upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the upper left other winning opening 55 (the entering of the gaming ball to the upper left other winning opening 55). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the gaming ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the winning balls in response to the input of the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106.
In the left middle other prize winning opening 56, a left middle other prize winning ball detection sensor 107 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. The left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 detects the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the gaming ball (the left middle other winning hole 56 entering the game ball) entering the left middle other winning opening 56. Output to The main control circuit 200 causes the gaming ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the winning balls in response to the input of the detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107.
In the lower left other winning opening 57, a lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. The lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the gaming ball (the lower left other winning hole 57 entering the game ball) entering the lower left other winning opening 57. Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the gaming ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the winning balls 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 of the display screen 31 a in the game area 30. The start gate 41 is always formed to allow passage by the game ball. The start gate 41 is capable of passing game balls flowing down the right path (it is impossible to pass game balls flowing down the left path).
The starting gate 41 is provided with a general drawing starting ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). In response to the detection of the game ball passing the start gate 41 (the passage of the start gate 41 by the game ball), the routine start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200. The main control circuit 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the common drawing starting ball detection sensor 104.
Below the starting gate 41 in the game area 30, a second starting opening (second starting winning opening) 52 is provided. The second start opening 52 has a closed state that makes it impossible to enter the game ball into the second start opening 52, and an open state that makes it possible to enter the game ball into the second start opening 52. An ordinary electric combination (a common electric combination) 52a (so-called "electric tulip") which can be displaced is provided.
The ordinary motor-operated part 52a is opened and closed by a starting port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). In the second start-up opening 52, normally, the normal electric combination 52a is put in a closed state, and entry of the game ball is not possible, however, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the common movement combination is 52a is opened, and the game ball can enter. The second starting opening 52 is capable of entering the gaming ball flowing down the right path (impossible of entering the gaming ball flowing down the left path).
In the second start port 52, a special view 2 start ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 detects the detection signal vis-a-vis the main control circuit 200 according to the detection of the game ball which entered the 2nd starting opening 52 (entering the game ball to the 2nd starting opening 52) Output. The main control circuit 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the special view 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.

Below the second starting opening 52 in the game area 30, a big winning opening 53 is provided. In the big winning opening 53, the closed state which makes it impossible to enter the game ball to the big winning opening 53, and the opening state which allows the game ball to enter the big winning opening 53 to be open. A special electric combination (special electric combination) 53a (a so-called "attacker") is provided.
The special electric symbol 53 a is opened and closed by the special winning opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). In the special winning opening 53, the special electric character 53a is normally closed and entry of the game ball is not possible, but the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won. When the jackpot gaming state is generated, the special motorized accessory 53a is opened, and the game ball can enter. The big winning opening 53 is capable of entering game balls flowing down the right path (impossible of entering game balls flowing down the left path).
In the present embodiment, among the game balls flowing down the right path, all the game balls that did not enter the second starting opening 52 are configured to pass (flow down) the front side of the big winning opening 52 There is. Thus, the player can adjust the ball entry status of the game ball to 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.
That is, the game ball is shot out 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 winning opening 53 during the period when the special electric character 53a is in the open state. It is possible to make all the game balls enter the big winning opening 53 or the second start hole 52, and to prevent the game balls from entering the out port 58.
On the other hand, the game ball is shot by adjusting the launch timing of the game ball to the right path so that the game ball passes the front side of the large winning opening 53 during the period when the special electric character 53a is in the closed state. The game ball can enter the out port 58.
In the special winning opening 53, a large winning ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. The large winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 53 (the entering of the gaming ball into the large winning opening 53). The main control circuit 200 causes the gaming ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the winning balls in response to the input of the detection signal from the large winning ball detection sensor 103.

At the lowermost position in the game area 30, an out port 58 is provided for discharging game balls that did not enter (win) in any of the winning openings 51-53, 55-57.
In the out port 58, a first out ball detection sensor 109a (see FIG. 3) is disposed. The first out ball detection sensor 109 a outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball (the game ball entering the out port 58) entering the out port 58.
Here, the first out-of-ball detection sensor 109a may be configured to output a detection signal to the effect control circuit 300.
On the back side of the game board 11, a discharge path (not shown) through which the game balls discharged from the game area 30 pass is provided. And, in the game board 11, all the game balls (all the game balls discharged from the game area 30) hit in the game area 30 are configured to pass through the discharge path. That is, the game ball hit in the game area 30 is discharged from the game area 30 by entering any one of the winning openings 51-53, 55-57, or by passing the out-port 58. .
Specifically, the gaming balls having entered each of the winning openings 51 to 53, 55 to 57 are guided to the discharge path after being detected by the detection sensors 101 to 103, 106 to 108 disposed in the corresponding winning openings. It is detected by the second out-of-ball detection sensor 109b described later.
In addition, the game ball discharged from the out port 58 is guided by the discharge path after being detected by the first out ball detection sensor 109a disposed in the out port 58, and the second out ball detection sensor described later It is detected by 109b.
A second out ball detection sensor 109b (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the discharge path. The second out ball detection sensor 109 b outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball (the game ball discharged from the game area 30) passing through the discharge path. As a result, all the game balls discharged from the game area 30 (all game balls shot into the game area 30) are detected by the second out ball detection sensor 109b.
Here, the second out-of-ball detection sensor 109 b may be configured to output a detection signal to the effect control circuit 300.
Furthermore, in the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the respective winning openings 51 to 35, 55 to 57 and the start gate 41.

At the lower right of the second start opening 52 in the game board 11, a state display device 63 is provided. The status display device 63 is configured of an LED or the like. The status display device 63 includes a special figure 1 reserve number indicator, a special figure 2 reserve number indicator, a general drawing reserve number indicator, a round number indicator, a right turn indicator, and the like.
The number of times the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is being held (the number of special drawing 1 pending) is displayed on the special figure 1 pending number display. The number of times the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended (Special Figure 2 suspension number) is displayed on the special diagram 2 suspension number display. The common drawing reserve number display indicates the number of times the display of the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is held (general drawing reserve number). The round number indicator displays the type of jackpot gaming state (the number of round game executions). The right strike indicator displays an instruction to launch a game ball to the right path.
Below the state display device 63 in the game board 11, a common drawing display device 60, a special view 1 display device 61, and a special view 2 display device 62 are provided. Each of the display devices 60, 61, 62 is configured of a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like.
The common-diagram display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of a normal symbol including numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, in the common pattern display device 60, the result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed by the normal symbols stopped and displayed. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the common-diagram display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, the common-diagram gaming state which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.

The special view 1 display device 61 is capable of performing variable display and stop display of a first special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. And in the special figure 1 display device 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol by which the stop display was carried out. The special view 2 display device 62 is capable of performing variable display and stop display of a second special symbol made of numbers, symbols and the like. And in the special figure 2 display 62, the result of the 2nd special symbol lottery is displayed by the 2nd special symbol by which the stop display was carried out.
Here, the display of the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol) in the special view display device 61, 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1, z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start variable display The time to be displayed, the time when the stop display is started, and the lottery result indicated by the stopped display symbol are associated with each other.
Then, when the first special symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the special view 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or the second special symbol (stop symbol) displayed stop on the special view 2 display device 62 When) becomes a specific symbol, a jackpot gaming state occurs, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player.

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

Furthermore, the game board unit 10 includes a first movable body unit 71 (see FIG. 42), a second movable body unit 72 (see FIG. 43), and a third movable body unit 73 (see FIG. 46). There is.
Each movable body unit 71-73 is attached to the front side of the set plate. Each of the movable body units 71 to 73 is disposed in a space (hereinafter, referred to as “effect space”) between the game board 11 and the main image display device 31 (display screen 31 a). And each movable body unit 71-73 can perform predetermined | prescribed presentation operation in presentation space.

The first movable body unit 71 is disposed at a position above the display screen 31a. The first movable body unit 71 includes a rendering member 71a, a drive mechanism (not shown), a movable body motor 33a (see FIG. 3), and a position detection sensor 34a (see FIG. 3). There is.
As shown in FIG. 42, the effect member 71a is a member having a shape resembling a brow. Further, a plurality of lamps (not shown) are disposed on the effect member 71a.
The effect member 71a can be displaced in the vertical direction by the drive mechanism. Specifically, the effect member 71a can be displaced to a plurality of positions including the initial position (see FIG. 2) and the effect position (see FIG. 42). The effect member 71a is driven (displaced) by the movable body motor 33a.
The initial position is located above the display screen 31a. In addition, the initial position is a position where substantially the entire effect member 71 a is accommodated on the back side of the game board 11. As a result, when the effect member 71a is disposed at the initial position, it becomes impossible (or difficult) to visually recognize the effect member 71a as viewed from the front side.
The effect position is located below the initial position. Further, the effect position is a position where substantially the entire effect member 71 a appears from the back side of the game board 11. Thereby, when the effect member 71a is disposed at the effect position, it becomes possible (easier) to visually recognize the effect member 71a through the opening of the game board 11 as viewed from the front side.
In particular, when the effect member 71a is displaced from the initial position to the effect position, the effect member 71a is moved downward (falls). At this time, the effect member 71 a appears from a substantially central position on the upper side of the opening of the game board 11 and in the lateral direction (hereinafter referred to as “first movable body appearance position”).
The position detection sensor 34a is configured by a photo sensor or the like. The position detection sensor 34a detects the position of the effect member 71a.
Specifically, the position detection sensor 34a includes a light emitting unit, and a light receiving unit that receives the light emitted from the light emitting unit. Then, the position detection sensor 34 a outputs a detection signal to the effect control circuit 300 according to the light reception (detection) of the light emitted from the light emitting unit by the light receiving unit. On the other hand, the position detection sensor 34a stops the output of the detection signal to the effect control circuit 300 when it does not receive (detect) the light projected from the light emitter by the light receiver.
In addition, a shielding plate is provided at a predetermined position of the effect member 71a. When the effect member 71a is disposed at the initial position, the shielding plate is disposed between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of the position detection sensor 34a, and the light entering the light receiving unit is blocked. As a result, when the effect member 71a is disposed at the initial position, the output of the detection signal from the position detection sensor 34a to the effect control circuit 300 is stopped. On the other hand, when the effect member 71a is not disposed at the initial position, the position detection sensor 34a outputs a detection signal to the effect control circuit 300. Thus, the effect control circuit 300 can detect whether or not the effect member 71a is disposed at the initial position, according to the input condition of the detection signal from the position detection sensor 34a.

The second movable body unit 72 is disposed at a position above the display screen 31a. The second movable body unit 72 includes a rendering member 72a, a drive mechanism (not shown), a movable body motor 33b (see FIG. 3), and a position detection sensor 34b (see FIG. 3). There is.
As shown in FIG. 43, the effect member 72a is a plate-like (plate-like) member. A predetermined logo (in the present embodiment, characters "SUPER!") Is displayed on the front of the effect member 72a. Further, a plurality of lamps (not shown) are disposed on the effect member 72a.
The effect member 72a can be displaced along the vertical direction by the drive mechanism. Specifically, the effect member 72a can be displaced to a plurality of positions including the initial position (see FIG. 2) and the effect position (see FIG. 43). The effect member 72a is driven (displaced) by the movable body motor 33b.
The initial position is located above the display screen 31a. Further, the initial position is a position where substantially the entire effect member 72 a is accommodated on the back side of the game board 11. As a result, when the effect member 72a is disposed at the initial position, it becomes impossible (or difficult) to visually recognize the effect member 72a as viewed from the front side.
The effect position is located below the initial position. Further, the effect position is a position where substantially the entire effect member 72 a appears from the back side of the game board 11. Thus, when the effect member 72a is disposed at the effect position, it becomes possible (easier) to visually recognize the effect member 72a through the opening of the game board 11 as viewed from the front side.
In particular, when the effect member 72a is displaced from the initial position to the effect position, the effect member 72a is moved downward (falls). At this time, the effect member 72a appears from a substantially central position on the upper side of the opening of the game board 11 and in the lateral direction (hereinafter referred to as "the second movable body appearing position"). In the present embodiment, the second movable body appearance position is substantially the same position as the first movable body appearance position.
The configuration of the position detection sensor 34b is the same as the configuration of the position detection sensor 34a.
A shielding plate is provided at a predetermined position of the effect member 72a. When the effect member 72a is disposed at the initial position, the shielding plate is disposed between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of the position detection sensor 34b, and the light entering to the light receiving unit is blocked. As a result, when the effect member 72a is disposed at the initial position, the output of the detection signal from the position detection sensor 34b to the effect control circuit 300 is stopped. On the other hand, when the effect member 72a is not disposed at the initial position, the position detection sensor 34b outputs a detection signal to the effect control circuit 300. By this, in the effect control circuit 300, it is possible to detect whether or not the effect member 72a is disposed at the initial position, according to the input condition of the detection signal from the position detection sensor 34b.

The third movable body unit 73 is disposed at a position on the right side of the display screen 31a. The third movable body unit 73 includes a rendering member 73a, a drive mechanism (not shown), a movable body motor 33c (see FIG. 3), and a position detection sensor 34c (see FIG. 3). There is.
As shown in FIG. 46, the effect member 73a is a member having a shape imitating a lightning. Further, a plurality of lamps (not shown) are disposed on the effect member 73a.
The effect member 73a can be displaced in the left-right direction by the drive mechanism. Specifically, the effect member 73a can be displaced to a plurality of positions including the initial position (see FIG. 2) and the effect position (see FIG. 46). The effect member 73a is driven (displaced) by the movable body motor 33c.
The initial position is a position on the right side of the display screen 31a. Further, the initial position is a position where substantially the entire effect member 73 a is accommodated on the back side of the game board 11. As a result, when the effect member 73a is disposed at the initial position, it becomes impossible (or difficult) to visually recognize the effect member 73a as viewed from the front side.
The effect position is a position to the left of the initial position. Also, the effect position is a position where substantially the entire effect member 73 a appears from the back side of the game board 11. Thereby, when the effect member 73a is disposed at the effect position, it becomes possible (easier) to visually recognize the effect member 73a through the opening of the game board 11 as viewed from the front side.
In particular, when the effect member 73a is displaced from the initial position to the effect position, the effect member 73a is moved toward the left. At this time, the effect member 73a appears from a position on the right side of the opening of the game board 11 and substantially in the center in the vertical direction (hereinafter referred to as "the third movable body appearing position"). In the present embodiment, the third movable body appearance position is a position different from each of the first movable body appearance position and the second movable body appearance position.
The configuration of the position detection sensor 34c is the same as the configuration of the position detection sensors 34a and 34b.
A shielding plate is provided at a predetermined position of the effect member 73a. And when the effect member 73a is arrange | positioned in the initial position, a shielding board is arrange | positioned between the light projection part of the position detection sensor 34c, and a light-receiving part, and the light incidence of the light to a light-receiving part is interrupted | blocked. Thus, when the effect member 73a is disposed at the initial position, the output of the detection signal from the position detection sensor 34c to the effect control circuit 300 is stopped. On the other hand, when the effect member 73a is not disposed at the initial position, the position detection sensor 34c outputs a detection signal to the effect control circuit 300. Thus, the effect control circuit 300 can detect whether the effect member 73a is disposed at the initial position or not, according to the input condition of the detection signal from the position detection sensor 34c.

(Configuration of control system)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 is a power supply circuit 600 that supplies power (electric power) to the main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 400, and the control circuits 200, 300, 400, etc. And have.
In each control circuit 200, 300, 400, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a program related to the progress of a game and a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing data necessary for the progress of the game, and the CPU are stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) which is a temporary storage area used to proceed with processing based on a certain program. The main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300, and the payout control circuit 400 are mounted on separate substrates.

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 is composed of a plurality of input ports (in the present embodiment, input port 0, input port 1, input port 2 and input port 3).
Detection signals from various abnormality detection sensors 110, a RAM clear signal from a RAM clear switch, and the like are input to the input port 0.
In the input port 1, a detection signal from the large 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, a lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 , 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 has a detection signal from the special view 1 starting ball detection sensor 101, a detection signal from the special view 2 starting ball detection sensor 102, a detection signal from the common view starting ball detection sensor 104, a power interruption detection circuit. A power off notice signal or the like is input.
A control command from the payout control circuit 400 is input to the input port 3.
In each input port (input port 0 to input port 2), a reception storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) is provided. In each reception storage area, 1-bit data indicating the reception state of a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is set. Specifically, "1" is set in each reception storage area when a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is input, and "1" is not input when a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is not input. 0 is set.

The output port 250 is composed of a plurality of output ports (in the present 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 on payout of prize balls, information on occurrence of error (abnormal state), etc.) to the hole computer 700 through the payout control circuit 400 and the external terminal board 420. .

The output port 1 has 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, to the FIFO buffer, a control command input based on a sub-command transmission process (step S2-4) described later.
The FIFO buffer is composed of a plurality of registers and can store a plurality of control commands. Then, 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 order of input.
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 lotterys, 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.), a lottery result, a flag for managing the gaming state, and the like.
In particular, the RAM 230 stores the start information acquired triggered by the input of detection signals from each of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 and the general drawing start ball detection sensor 104. An area is provided. Here, the start information refers to information such as various random number values acquired with the input of each detection signal as a trigger.

The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) at a predetermined clock frequency (12 [MHz] in the present embodiment), 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 the range of 0 to 65535) each time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260, thereby generating a random number. Generate 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]).
As the loop counter, one corresponding to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is set.

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 the effect image on each of the image display devices 31 and 32, turns on each of the lamps 20 and 21, outputs the sound by the sound generation device 22, It controls the drive and the like of the movable body motors 33a to 33c.
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 control command received from the main control circuit 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like are temporarily stored in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
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, motor control data and the like are generated according to the effect program (effect control table) corresponding to the contents of the determined effect. Then, control signals based on the generated control data are output to the image display devices 31, 32, the sound generator 22, the lamps 20, 21, the movable body motors 33a to 33c, and the like.

The payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball launch operation of the game ball launch device 430 based on the detection signal input from the launch volume.
Specifically, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball launch operation by the game ball launch device 430 so that the game ball is launched to the game area 30 with the strength according to the detection signal input from the launch volume. Do.
Further, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on each of 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 7a transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. Then, upon receiving the ball lending operation signal, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency necessary for paying out a predetermined number of rental balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card, Along with updating the recording of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card, a ball lending instruction signal instructing the payout of a predetermined number of gaming balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 via the connection board 410. Furthermore, when the payout control circuit 400 receives the ball lending instruction signal, it controls the payout operation of the gaming balls by the gaming ball payout device 440 so as to pay out a predetermined number of gaming balls.
The CR unit 500 transmits a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium through the connection substrate 410 when the prepaid cart is inserted and when the recording of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated. It transmits to display 7c. Then, when receiving the frequency signal, 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. Then, when the CR unit 500 receives 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 lottery)
Next, various lottery performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, a normal symbol lottery is executed in response to the passage of the start gate 41 by the game ball. Then, when a normal symbol lottery is won, a game state is generated per common drawing. In the game state per normal drawing, the normal motorized role 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can enter the second start opening 52.
In the present embodiment, one type of "per game" is set as the type of game state per game when a normal symbol lottery is won.

When "per game" is won (normal symbol lottery game is won), the common game display device 60 is controlled to stop and display the normal symbol with "per game".
On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is unsuccessfully selected, the common pattern display device 60 is controlled to stop and display the normal symbol with the "detachable symbol".
The pachinko machine 1 is capable of executing time saving control as auxiliary control that is advantageous to the player.
During execution of the time saving control, the time (hereinafter, referred to as “variation time”) in which the variation display of the special symbol is performed is shortened as compared with the stop of the time saving control. In this embodiment, during execution of the time reduction control, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved and the time for performing the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is shortened as compared with the stop of the time reduction control. Further, during execution of time saving control, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric jack 52a is increased in the gaming state per common drawing, compared with that during stopping of the time reduction control, and the opening time of the ordinary electric jack 52a is Extended.
When the player wins "per game", the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric jack 52a is set to 1 [time] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric jack 52 a at each time is 0.5 It is set to [s] or 2.0 [s]. At this time, while the time saving control is being performed, the number of times of opening of the normal motor-operated part 52a is set to 3 [times], and the opening time of the common motorized part 52a at each time is set to 2.0 [s]. It is set. On the other hand, while the time saving control is stopped, the number of times of opening of the normal motor-operated part 52a is set to 1 [time], and the opening time of the common motorized part 52a in each time is set to 0.5 [s] Be done.

In the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 51, and the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting opening 52 triggers the second Special symbol lottery is executed. And, when winning the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, a jackpot gaming state is generated. In the jackpot gaming state, a round game in which the special electric symbol 53a is shifted 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, “big hit 1” and “big hit 2” are set as the types of jackpot gaming states to be generated when winning the first special symbol lottery, and are raised when the second special symbol lottery is won As a type of the big hit gaming state, “big hit 3” to “big hit 5” is set.

If the "big hit 1" is won, control is performed so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the "big hit 1 symbol" in the special view 1 display device 61. 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 with the "chance symbol".
Here, in the "chance symbol", for example, the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 becomes a predetermined combination such as "1, 2, 1", and the effect symbol display area It is assumed that the effect pattern z2 stopped and displayed on a4 indicates a predetermined color.
If the "big hit 2" is won, control is performed so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the "big hit 2 symbol" in the special view 1 display device 61. 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 with the "chance symbol".
If the "big hit 3" is won, control is performed so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the "big hit 3 symbol" in the special figure 2 display device 62. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, control is performed so that the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed with the "bonus symbol".
Here, “bonus symbols” are aligned, for example, with “number symbols” indicating the same number, such as “7, 7, 7”, for the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. At the same time, the effect pattern z2 stopped and displayed in the effect pattern display area a4 is in a mode showing a predetermined color.
If the "big hit 4" is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 is controlled to stop and display the special symbol with the "big hit 4 symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, control is performed so that the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed with the "bonus symbol".
If the "big hit 5" is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 is controlled to stop and display the special symbol with the "big hit 5 symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, control is performed so that the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed with the "bonus symbol".

On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of "detachment"), control is performed so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display devices 61 and 62 by the "detachable symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, control is performed so that the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed with the "off symbol".
Here, “deletion symbol” is, for example, “number” in which the effect pattern 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”. The number indicated by the symbol "" is a combination different from the numeral indicated by the "number symbol" stopped and displayed in the other area, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is a mode showing the predetermined color .

In the case of winning "big hit 1" to "big hit 5", a predetermined number of round games are executed in the big hit gaming state.
In the present embodiment, in the case of winning the “big hit 1”, “big hit 2” or “big hit 4”, 10 round games are executed in the big hit gaming state.
When the "big hit 3" is won, 5 round games are executed in the big hit game state.
If the "big hit 5" is won, 15 [round] round games are executed in the big hit game state.
In each round game, a predetermined maximum open time (29.0 [s] in this embodiment) has elapsed since the special electric character 53a is opened, and a big winning in the round game The number of game balls entering the mouth 53 reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 [balls] in the present embodiment), which is ended in response to the establishment of one of the conditions.

As mentioned above, when it is elected to "big hit 1" and "big hit 2", the combination (stop symbol) of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are mutually identical (" The game becomes a chance symbol), and the number of round games executed during the occurrence of the jackpot game state becomes equal to one another.
As a result, the player can not distinguish (determine) "big hit 1" and "big hit 2" based on the number of stop symbols or round games.

In pachinko machine 1, "special figure low probability state" and "special figure high probability state" are set as the game state concerning the winning probability of special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery) It is done. In the "special figure low probability state", the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter, referred to as "low probability") (1/320 in the present embodiment).
On the other hand, in the "special figure high probability state", a second probability (hereinafter referred to as "high probability") in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is higher than the first probability (in this embodiment, 1/32). It 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 and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery are synchronized. Here, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery means the probability of winning a "hit" in which the jackpot gaming state is generated.

When the player wins "big hit 1" or "big hit 3" to "big hit 5", 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 end of the big hit gaming state 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. And in the "special figure high probability state", the notification display (variation display and stop display) of the special symbol of the predetermined probability variation number (100 [times] in this embodiment) is executed, and the special symbol lottery It is ended according to the establishment of one of winning (having the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed).

In addition, when it is elected “big hit 1”-“big hit 5”, time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state.
The time saving control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state. And time saving control is that notification display (variation display and stop display) of a special symbol of a predetermined number of short times (100 [times] in this embodiment) is executed, and that a special symbol lottery has been won (big hit) When one of the symbols is stopped and displayed, the process is terminated.

(About control command)
Next, a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 and a control command 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 harness for serial communication. 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. It does not happen.
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 control command and 1-byte lower data indicating the content of the control command. There is.
Then, the main control circuit 200 transmits a control command including 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 occurs, 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 fluctuation pattern designation command, a second fluctuation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, and a gaming state designation Command, number-of-holds specification command, opening specification command, round start specification command, round end specification command, ending specification command, first start winning specification command, second start winning specification command, special winning specification command, other winning specification command, second A 1-out designation command, a 2nd-out designation command, a 1st prefetch designation command, a 2nd prefetch designation command, a 3rd prefetch designation command, etc. are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating the type (stop result of the special symbol lottery) of the stop symbol of the special symbol (rendering symbols z1, z2). The symbol type designation command designates "discarded symbol" or "big hit p symbol" (one of "big hit 1 symbol" to "big hit 5 symbol") as the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. The symbol type designation command is transmitted at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, as the symbol type designation command, one corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is set.

The first variation pattern specification command and the second variation pattern specification command are commands for specifying the type (variation pattern number) of the variation pattern of the special symbol (rendering pattern z1, z2). In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern specification command and the second variation pattern specification command each designate a variation pattern (variation time) associated with the variation pattern number by specifying a variation pattern number. .
The first fluctuation pattern designation command designates a fluctuation pattern in the first half period (hereinafter, referred to as “first fluctuation pattern”) in the fluctuation display of the effect pattern.
In the present embodiment, m (a plurality of) types of variation times that are different from each other are set as the first variation pattern. Then, the first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns.
The second fluctuation pattern designation command designates a fluctuation pattern in the second half period (hereinafter, referred to as “second fluctuation pattern”) in the fluctuation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
In the present embodiment, n (a plurality of) types of different change times are set as the second change pattern. Then, the second variation pattern specification command specifies one of n types of second variation patterns.
The first variation pattern specification command and the second variation pattern specification command are transmitted at the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of the special symbol (effect symbol z1, z2). The stop designation command is transmitted at the start of the stop display of the special symbol.
The game state specification command is a command for specifying a game state (game state offset value).
Here, the “playing state offset value” is information for specifying a playing state. In the present embodiment, as the gaming state offset value, the combination of the value of the time saving control flag, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous big hit symbol flag, and the value of the big hit post revolution counter The corresponding numerical value is set.
Then, the gaming state designation command designates one gaming state offset value. The game state designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when the special game phase to be described later is changed, or the like.

The hold count specification command is a command for specifying the hold count. In this embodiment, the number-of-holds specification command specifies that the number of reservations (Toku Figure 1 number of reservations or number of special events 2 reservations) has increased by one, that the number of reservations has decreased by one, the number of reservations, etc. .
Here, the "special figure 1 reservation number" means the number by which the notification display (the variation display and the stop display) of the first special symbol in the special figure 1 display device 61 is held. Moreover, the "special figure 2 reservation number" means the number by which the alerting | reporting display (the fluctuation display and the stop display) of the 2nd special symbol in the special figure 2 display 62 is suspended.
The number-of-holds specification command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when the start information is stored, when the variation display of the special symbol is started, or the like. In this embodiment, commands corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the number-of-holds designation command.

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 “jack 1” to “jack 5”). 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 to designate the start of a round game. The round start designation command is transmitted at the start of each round game.
The round end designation command is a command to designate the end of the round game. The round end designation command is transmitted at the end of each round game.
The ending specification command is a command to specify 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 specifying a winning (entering) of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 51. The first start winning combination designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the special view 1 start ball detection sensor 101.
The second start winning combination designation command is a command for specifying a winning (opening) of the gaming ball to the second start opening 52. The second start winning combination designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the special view 2 start ball detection sensor 102.
The special winning designation command is a command for designating a winning (entering) of the gaming ball to the special winning opening 53. The special prize designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the special prize ball detection sensor 103.
The other prize designation command is a command for designating a winning (entering) of the game ball to the other prize mouths 55 to 57. The other prize designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from each other prize ball detection sensor 106-108.
The first out designating command is a command for designating the ball (discharge) of the gaming ball to the out port 58. The first out designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the first out ball detection sensor 109a.
The second out designating command is a command designating the discharge of the gaming ball from the discharge path. The second out designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the second out ball detection sensor 109b.

The first prefetch designation command is a command for designating the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. The first pre-reading specification command designates “discarded pattern” or “big hit p symbol” (one of “big hit 1 symbol” to “big hit 5 symbol”) as the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. The first prefetch designation command is transmitted when storing the start information. In the present embodiment, the first pre-reading designated command corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is set.
The second prefetch designation command is a command for designating the content of the first variation pattern. Specifically, the second pre-reading specification command is one in which the variation pattern is indeterminate ("variation pattern indefinite") or one of m types of first variation patterns (variation pattern number) ("variation pattern m" Specify "). The second prefetch designation command is transmitted when storing the start information.
The third prefetch designation command is a command for designating the content of the second fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the third prefetch designation command is one of the second variation pattern being indeterminate ("variation pattern indefinite") or one of n types of second variation patterns (variation pattern number) ("variation Designate pattern n "). The third prefetch designation command is transmitted when storing the start information.

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 bidirectionally. Each control command transmitted / received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is composed of 1-byte data.
Then, 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 occurs, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing. Further, the payout control circuit 400 transmits a control command to the main control circuit 200 by serial communication. In the main control circuit 200, when a control command is received from the payout control circuit 400, a serial communication reception interrupt occurs, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 by this interrupt processing.
In the pachinko machine 1, as a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400, a winning ball number specification command or the like is set.
The award ball number specification command is a command for designating the number of award balls to be paid out. In the present embodiment, the winning balls number designation command designates the payout of n (n = 1 to 15) winning balls. The prize ball number designation command is transmitted when the payout control circuit 400 executes the payout operation of the prize balls.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, as a control command transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200, occurrence / cancellation of error during payout, occurrence / cancellation of full tank error, occurrence / cancellation of ball clogging error, etc. Control commands to specify each are set. Each control command is transmitted upon detection of occurrence / cancellation of various errors.

(Process executed by main control circuit 200)
Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 200 will be described.
First, functions of 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 outputs 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]). In the predetermined range (in this embodiment, in the range of 0 to 65535), the hard random number updating process of updating “1” is started. Then, the hard random number updating process is performed to update each of the normal random symbol random selection, the first special symbol random winning jackpot random number, and the second special special symbol lottery jackpot random number. 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 a process that the CPU 210 described later executes based on software.
Also, when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the transmission shift register of the output port 1 (output port 250) transmits a control command for transmitting the 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, game control processing executed by the CPU 210 of the main control circuit 200 based on a program (software) related to the progress of a game stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing CPU initialization processing.
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 performed, and the process proceeds to step S1-2. In the initial setting process, settings necessary to execute various processes are performed.
Specifically, in the initial setting process, the top address of the stack area is set in the stack pointer. Also, the vector mode interrupt mode is set as the interrupt mode.
In step S1-2, a weight processing time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-3. In the wait processing time setting process, a predetermined wait processing 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 read process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-4. In the RAM clear signal read process, the RAM clear signal is read.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ram clear switch (not shown). Then, when the power is turned on with the ram clear switch pressed, a ram clear signal is input to the input port 240 (input port 0).
In the RAM clear signal reading process, the 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 weight processing time set in step S1-2 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the weight processing time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-5. If it is determined that the weight processing time has not elapsed (No), the process of step S1-4 is repeated.
In step S1-5, RAM access permission processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-6. In the RAM access permission process, the process 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 the access permission 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 prohibited area and the stack area) of the RAM 230 by the CPU 210 is permitted.
In step S1-6, it is determined based on the value read in step S1-3 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the ram clear signal) whether or not the ram clear signal is input, and the ram clear signal When it is determined that the input is not made (No), the process proceeds to step S1-7, and when it is determined that the ram clear signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-16.

In step S1-7, it is determined whether or not the power shutoff occurrence information is stored in the power shutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230, and if it is determined that the power shutoff occurrence information is stored (Yes) If it is determined that the power-off occurrence information is not stored (No), the process proceeds to step S1-16.
In step S1-8, checksum calculation processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-9. In the checksum calculation process, the checksum is calculated based on the backup information.
Here, the "backup information" is stored in all areas of the work area (a work area including a prohibited area and a stack area) of the RAM 230 except the power shutoff occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area. I say information.
In step S1-9, it is determined whether the checksum calculated in step S1-8 is normal, and when 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.
Here, if the value of the checksum calculated in step S1-8 matches the value of the checksum stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is normal, and the process proceeds to step S1. If the value of the checksum calculated in -8 does not match the value of the checksum stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is not normal.

In step S1-10, power-off occurrence information release processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-11. In the power-off occurrence information canceling process, the power-off occurrence information set in the power-off occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230 is released (erased).
In step S1-11, a game state recovery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-12. In the gaming state recovery processing, 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 the power supply interruption is detected is recovered.
Specifically, in the game state recovery process, values of various flags (time reduction control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous big hit symbol flag, special game phase flag, normal game phase flag, etc.) are based on backup information. Along with setting, the values of various counters (such as a large hit post revolution counter, a time saving counter, a probability change counter, etc.) are set.
As a result, the information stored in the RAM 230 returns to the state when the occurrence of the power-off is detected based on the backup information.
In step S1-12, a power recovery sub-command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-13. In the power recovery sub-command transmission process, a sub-command (a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300) specifying that the power has been recovered from shutdown is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 Do.
In step S1-13, a power supply return payment command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the power recovery return payout command transmission process, a payout command (a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400) for designating recovery from power shutdown is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. Do.

In step S1-14, the effect return sub-command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-15. In the effect recovery sub-command transmission process, a sub-command for effect recovery (power recovery return phase specification command, gaming state specification command, etc.) is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Here, the "power recovery return phase designation command" is a control command for designating a special game phase for returning an effect.
In the effect return sub-command transmission process, first, based on the value of the special game phase flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the current special game phase is confirmed. Then, the power recovery phase designation command specifying the confirmed special game phase is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In addition, the game state offset value is calculated based on the current game state. Specifically, check the value of the time reduction control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous big hit symbol flag, and the value of the big hit post revolution counter Then, the game state offset value corresponding to the check result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command for designating the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S1-15, an interrupt setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to the main loop process (step S2-1). In the interrupt initialization process, the peripheral devices CTC (counter / timer circuit) are initialized.
Specifically, the CPU 210 sets an interrupt vector register, and sets an interrupt count value (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment) in the CTC.

In step S1-16, the 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, the information stored in the RAM 230 (except for the use prohibited area) is cleared (erased). As a result, the work area and the stack area of the RAM 230 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, its 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 big hit symbol flag, special game phase flag, normal game phase flag, etc.) Along with setting, a predetermined initial value ("0" in the present embodiment) is set as the value of various counters (such as a large hit post-rotation counter).
In step S1-17, a sub-command transmission process at the time of RAM clearing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-18. In the RAM clear subcommand transmission process, a subcommand specifying that the RAM clear is performed is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S1-18, a RAM clear payment command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the RAM clear-time 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 is completed, 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, interrupt prohibition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-2. In the interrupt disable process, an interrupt disable state is set to disable interrupts of other processes. As a result, during the period in which the interrupt disabled state is set, the execution of the power-off save process, the timer interrupt process, and the like described later is prohibited.
In step S2-2, an initial value random number update process is performed, 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 soft random numbers (per symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number, etc.) which are random numbers generated on the program.
That is, the value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated within the range from the preset initial value to the end value. The initial value and the end value of the loop counter that generates the soft random numbers are changed each time the value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and the end value of the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

In step S2-3, main command analysis processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2-4. In the main command analysis process, the main command (a control command transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200) received from the payout control circuit 400 is analyzed, and a process according to the analysis result is executed.
In step S2-4, a subcommand transmission process is performed, 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 sub command input to the transmission data register is stored (stored) in the FIFO buffer. Then, the sub-commands 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 permitting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2-6. In the interrupt enabling process, the interrupt disabled state is released. Thus, during the period from the execution of the interrupt permitting process in step S2-5 to the execution of the interrupt prohibiting process in step S2-1, execution of the power-off save process, timer interrupt process, etc. is permitted. It becomes an interruption permission period.
In step S2-6, other random number updating processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-1. In the other random number updating process, software random numbers excluding fluctuation symbols (random pattern random number etc.) are updated.

Next, a power-off evacuation process performed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the power-off evacuation process.
The power supply circuit 600 is connected to a power supply interruption detection circuit (not shown). The power shutoff detection circuit monitors the power supply voltage supplied by the power supply circuit 600, and outputs a power shutoff notice signal to the main control circuit 200 when the value of the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined reference value. .
When the power-off notice signal is received, the CPU 210 starts the power-off save process shown in FIG. 6 during the interrupt permitting period of the main loop process. When the power-off evacuation process is started, the process proceeds to step S3-1.

In step S3-1, a register save process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S3-2. In the register save process, the value of the register used during execution of the main loop process is saved in the save area of the RAM 230.
In step S3-2, the power-off notice signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-3. In the power-off notice signal reading process, the power-off notice signal from the power-off detection circuit is read.
Specifically, in the power-off notice signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power-off notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-3, is whether or not the power shutoff notice signal is input from the power shutoff detection circuit based on the value read in step S3-2 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutoff notice signal)? If it is determined (bit check) whether or not the power off notice signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S3-4, and if it is determined that the power off notice signal is not input. In (No), the process proceeds to step S3-13.

In step S3-4, output port stop processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S3-5. In the output port stop processing, the output of the control signal and the control command by the output port 250 (output port 0 to output port 2) is stopped. In addition, the input of the detection signal to the input port 240 (input port 0 to input port 3) is stopped.
In step S3-5, checksum storage processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-6. In the checksum storage process, a checksum is calculated for the information stored in all areas of the work area of the RAM 230 except the power shutoff 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, power-off occurrence information setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-7. In the power shutoff occurrence information setting process, power shutoff occurrence information is set (stored) in the power shutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S3-7, a RAM access prohibition process is performed, 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 the 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 prohibited area and the stack area) of the RAM 230 by the CPU 210 is prohibited.

In step S3-8, loop counter setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-9. In the loop counter setting process, a predetermined number of times of reading of the power shutoff notice signal is set as the value of the recovery judgment loop counter.
At step S3-9, a power-off notice signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-10. In the power-off notice signal reading process, the power-off notice signal from the power-off detection circuit is read.
Specifically, in the power-off notice signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power-off notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-10, whether the power shutoff notification signal is input from the power shutoff detection circuit based on the value read in step S3-9 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutoff notice signal) 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) The process proceeds to step S3-8.

In step S3-11, loop counter update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-12. In the loop counter updating 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 recovery determination loop counter is “0”, and if it is determined that the value of the recovery determination loop counter is “0” (Yes), If 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 recovery process is executed, and a series of processes are completed to return to the original process. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S3-1 is restored. Then, after the end of the register recovery process, the process returns to the main loop process (the program address designated 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 the present 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 permitting 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 save process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-2. In the register save process, the values of all the registers used during execution of the main loop process are saved in a save area of the RAM 230.
In step S4-2, an interrupt permission process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-3. In the interrupt enabling process, the interrupt is enabled.
In step S4-3, dynamic port output processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-4. In the dynamic port output process, control signals are output to the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED).
Specifically, in the dynamic port output processing, 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). As a result, lighting of each of the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED) is controlled 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 performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-5. In port input processing, the latest switch state is accurately acquired.
Here, in the RAM 230, an input port 0 state flag area, an input port 1 state flag area, and an input port 2 state flag area are set.
The input port 0 state flag area is configured to include a switch state 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) indicating a switch state of a signal (detection sensor) corresponding to the switch state storage area "1" or "0" is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input, “1” is set in each switch state storage area, 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 the detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor, a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor, and the 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 status flag area is configured to include a switch status 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 the switch state of the signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input, “1” is set in each switch state storage area, and a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Sometimes, "0" is set.
In the present embodiment, the input port 1 state flag area is a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 and a switch state corresponding to the 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 large winning ball detection sensor 103, and the first out-ball detection sensor 109a. And a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the second out-of-sphere detection sensor 109b.

The input port 2 status flag area is configured to include a switch status 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 the switch state of the signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input, “1” is set in each switch state storage area, and a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Sometimes, "0" is set.
In this embodiment, the input port 2 status flag area is a switch status storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special view 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 and a switch corresponding to the detection signal from the special view 2 starting ball detection sensor 102. A state storage area, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the common view starting ball detection sensor 104, and a switch state storage area corresponding to a power cut off notice signal from the power cut off detection circuit There is.

Further, in the RAM 230, an input port 1 on detection flag area and an input port 2 on detection flag area are set.
The input port 1 on detection flag area is configured to include 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 the on-state has been detected for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is set. Specifically, in each on-state storage area, when the on-state is detected for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area, “1” is set, and the on-state for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is If not detected, "0" is set.
Here, the "on state" refers to a state in which the signal has not been input but has changed to a state in which the signal has been input.
In the present embodiment, the input port 1 on detection flag area is an on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 and an on state 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 An on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from 109a and an on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the second out-of-sphere 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 opening switch bit data", the left middle other winning ball detection The value set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the sensor 107 is "left inside other prize opening switch bit data", and the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the lower left other prize ball detection sensor 108. The value set in is set as "lower left other winning opening switch bit data" and the value set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103 is "big winning opening switch bit data" And the value set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the first out-ball detection sensor 109a is "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) is the upper left other winning opening switch bit data, the left middle other winning opening switch bit data, the lower left other winning opening switch bit It is configured to include data, the winning opening port switch bit data, the first out switch bit data, and the second out switch bit data.

The input port 2 on detection flag area is configured to include 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 the on-state has been detected for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is set. Specifically, in each on-state storage area, when the on-state is detected for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area, “1” is set, and the on-state for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is If not detected, "0" is set.
In this embodiment, the input port 2 ON detection flag area corresponds to the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special view 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 and the detection signal from the special view 2 starting ball detection sensor 102. And includes an on-state storage area, an on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the common view starting ball detection sensor 104, and an on-state storage area corresponding to the power shutoff notice signal from the power shutoff 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 starting ball detection sensor 101 is referred to as "first starting port switch bit data". A value set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the detection sensor 102 is referred to as "second starting port switch bit data", and the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the common drawing starting ball detection sensor 104. The value set in is referred to as "gate switch bit data", and the value set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the power shutoff notification signal from the power shutoff detection circuit is referred to as "power shutoff 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, and the power supply. And block switch bit data.

In the port input process, first, the value ("1" or "0") set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 0 is read. Then, based on the read value, the value of each switch state storage area of 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 reception storage corresponding to the signal 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, the input port 1 is turned on based on the read value and the value set in each switch state storage area of the input port 1 state flag area (the value set in the process according to the previous step S4-4) The value (each switch bit data) of 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 process according to the previous step S4-4) and the reception storage area corresponding to the signal Check the set value and Then, 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 Set "1" in the on-state storage area corresponding to "1", otherwise set "0" in the on-state storage area corresponding to the signal.
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 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 (the 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 status 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 reception storage corresponding to the signal 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 at the previous step S4-4 is "0", and the value set in the switch state storage area at the present step S4-4 is " If it is "1", "1" is set in the on-state storage area in the present step S4-4 (the 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. Then, the input port 2 is turned on 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 processing according to the previous step S4-4). The value (switch bit data) of 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 process according to the previous step S4-4) and the reception storage area corresponding to the signal Check the set value and Then, 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 Set "1" in the on-state storage area corresponding to "1", otherwise set "0" in the on-state storage area corresponding to the signal.
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 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 (the 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 status 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 reception storage corresponding to the signal 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 at the previous step S4-4 is "0", and the value set in the switch state storage area at the present step S4-4 is " If it is "1", "1" is set in the on-state storage area in the present step S4-4 (the on-state is detected).

In step S4-5, a timer update process is performed, 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 performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-7. The initial value random number updating process of step S4-6 is the same process as the initial value random number updating process of 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 per symbol random number updating process, the value of the loop counter for generating the per symbol random number among the 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.) according to the state (presence or absence of detection of ON state) of each starting ball detection sensor 101 to 103, 106 to 108, 109a, 109b is executed. The switch management process will be described later.
In step S4-9, special game management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-10. In the special game management process, the operation of the special view display devices 61 and 62 and the operation of the special motorized steering wheel 53a are managed. The special game management process will be described later.
In step S4-10, normal game management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-11. In the normal game management process, the operation of the common view display device 60 and the operation of the normal motorized accessory 52a are managed. The normal game management process will be described later.
In step S4-11, an error management process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-12. In the error management process, various errors (abnormal states) are determined, and settings are made according to the determination results.

In step S4-12, a winning opening switch process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-13. In the winning opening switch processing, processing (such as updating of various counters) corresponding to the state (presence or absence of detection of the on state) of each of the detection sensors 101 to 103, 106 to 108 is executed.
Specifically, in the winning opening switch process, first, it is determined whether the on state of the big winning ball detection sensor 103 has been detected. When it is determined that the on-state of the large winning ball detection sensor 103 is detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the winning ball control counter 1 described later is newly added to the winning ball control counter. Set to 1.
In the winning opening switch processing, next, it is determined whether the on-state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 has been detected. When it is determined that the on-state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the winning ball control counter 2 described later is newly controlled in the winning ball Set to counter 2.
In the winning opening switch process, next, it is determined whether the on state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 has been detected. When it is determined that the on-state of the other middle winning ball detection sensor 107 is detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the winning ball control counter 2 described later is newly obtained Set to control counter 2.
In the winning opening switch processing, next, it is determined whether the on state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 has been detected. When it is determined that the on-state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected, the value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the winning ball control counter 2 described later is newly controlled by the winning ball Set to counter 2.
In the winning opening switch processing, next, it is determined whether or not the on state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the prize ball control counter 3 to be described later is newly awarded. The control counter 3 is set. In addition, when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the external information starting port counter is newly added for external information. Set the start port counter.
In the winning opening switch processing, next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special view 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected. When 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 the value set in the prize ball control counter 4 described later is newly awarded The control counter 4 is set. In addition, when 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 the value set in the external information starting port counter is newly added for external information. Set the start port counter.
In the winning opening switch process, next, it is determined whether the on-state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is detected. When it is determined that the on-state of the second out ball detection sensor 109 b is 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 winning ball control counter set in step S4-12, and the generated payout command is transmitted.
In this embodiment, as the prize ball control counter, the prize ball control counter 1 in which the number of ball game balls entering the big winning hole 53 is stored and the upper left, left middle, lower left other prize holes 55 to 57 are entered. A winning ball control counter 2 in which the number of playing balls is stored, a winning ball control counter 3 in which the number of playing balls entered in the first starting opening 51 is stored, and a playing ball in the second starting opening 52 The winning ball control counter 4 in which the number of is stored is set.

Then, in the payout control management process, first, it is determined whether the value of the winning 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 payout of a predetermined number (15 [ball] in the present embodiment) of prize balls is generated. The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thus, a payout command for designating payout of a predetermined number of winning balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, when the payout of the winning balls by the gaming 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 winning ball control counter 1 in response to the reception of the main command designating the completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating payout of a predetermined number (10 [ball] in the present embodiment) of prize balls is generated. The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thus, a payout command for designating payout of a predetermined number of winning balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning ball control counter 2 in response to the reception of the main command designating the completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether the value of the winning 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 payout of a predetermined number (4 [ball] in the present embodiment) of prize balls is generated. The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thus, a payout command for designating payout of a predetermined number of winning balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning ball control counter 3 in response to the reception of the main command designating the completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether 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 payout of a predetermined number (5 [ball] in the present embodiment) of prize balls is generated, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thus, a payout command for designating payout of a predetermined number of winning balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning ball control counter 4 in response to the reception of the main command designating the completion of the payout.

In step S4-14, the launch position specification management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-15. In the launch position specification management process, processing relating to the launch position specification is performed.
Specifically, in the launch position specification management process, when changing from a state where launch of the game ball to the left path is designated to a state where launch of the game ball to the right path is designated (at the start of the jackpot game state etc. Then, the sub command specifying the launch of the game ball to the right path is stored in the sub command output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thus, a sub command designating launch of the game ball to 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 starting port counter has reached a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 1 [sphere]). When 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 entered into the start port 51, 52 has reached a predetermined number is a port of the RAM 230. Store in 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 the value of the external information out switch counter has reached a predetermined value. Then, 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 109 b has reached a predetermined number is It is stored 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 the value of the external information timer (timer counter) is "1" or more. If 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, test signal management processing 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, information for test indicating an internal state (a jackpot gaming state, a state of time saving control execution, a probability state of special symbol lottery, etc.) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S4-17, LED display setting processing 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 process proceeds to step S4-19. In the solenoid data setting process, drive information (drive signal) to be output to each of 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 performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-20. In the port output process, various signals are output to the hall computer 700, the solenoids 64 and 65, and the like.
Specifically, in the port output process, various information (external signal, control signal, 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 recovery process is executed, and a series of processes are completed to return to the original process. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S4-1 is restored. Then, after the end of the register recovery process, the process returns to the main loop process (the program address designated by the stack pointer).

Next, the switch management process of step S4-8 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing switch management processing.
When the switch management process is executed in step S4-8, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the process proceeds to step S5-1.
In step S5-1, it is determined whether the on state of the general drawing start ball detection sensor 104 is detected, and if it is determined that the on state of the general drawing start ball detection sensor 104 is detected (Yes), If it proceeds to S5-2 and it is determined that the on-state of the general view starting 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 drawing start ball detection sensor 104 (when the gate switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “1”) If it is determined that the on state of the general drawing 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 common drawing start ball detection sensor 104 (input port 2) When the gate switch bit data of the on detection flag is “0”), it is determined that the on state of the general view starting ball detection sensor 104 is not detected.
In step S5-2, a general drawing starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-3. The routine drawing starting ball detection process will be described later.

In step S5-3, it is determined whether the on state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected, and it is determined that the on state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected (Yes) If it is determined that the on state of the special figure 1 starting ball detecting 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 starting ball detection sensor 101 (the first start port switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “1” In the case of (1), it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected, and “0” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 When it is determined that the first starting opening switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “0”, it is determined that the on state of the special view 1 starting ball detecting sensor 101 is not detected.
In step S5-4, the special view 1 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-5. The special view 1 starting ball detection process will be described later.
In step S5-5, it is determined whether the on state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected, and it is determined that the on state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected (Yes) 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 starting ball detection sensor 102 (the second start port switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "1") In the case of (2), it is determined that the ON state of the special view 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected, and “0” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special view 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 If it is determined that 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 view 2 start bulb detection sensor 102 is not detected.
In step S5-6, the special view 2 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-7. The special view 2 starting ball detection process will be described later.

In step S5-7, it is determined whether the on state of the big winning ball detection sensor 103 is detected, and when 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 big 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") If the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the large winning ball detection sensor 103 is set to “0” (input port 2). In the case where the special winning opening switch bit data of the on detection flag is “0”, it is determined that the on state of the special winning ball detection sensor 103 is not detected.
In step S5-8, a big winning ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-9. In the special winning ball detection process, the special prize designation command is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-9, it is determined whether the on state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is detected or not, and when it is determined that the on state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is detected (Yes), If it is determined that the on-state of the upper left other 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 the case where it is determined that the on-state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 has been 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 specified command is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-11, it is determined whether the on state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 is detected, and it is determined that the on middle of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 is detected (Yes) If 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 opening switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “1” In the case of “), it is determined that the on state of the left middle other prize ball detection sensor 107 is detected, and“ 0 ”is set in the on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the left middle other prize ball detection sensor 107 If it is determined that the other middle winning opening switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is "0", it is determined that the left middle winning other ball detection sensor 107 is not detected. .
In step S5-12, the other winning ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-13. In the other winning ball detection process, the other winning specified command is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-13, it is determined whether the on state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected or not, and if it is determined that the on state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected (Yes), If 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 has been 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, the other winning ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-15. In the other winning ball detection process, the other winning specified command is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-15, it is determined whether the on-state of the first out-ball detection sensor 109a is detected or not, and if it is determined that the on-state of the first out-ball detection sensor 109a is detected (Yes), If 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 109 a (the first out 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 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 When 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 109 a is not detected.
In step S5-16, the first out-of-sphere detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-17. In the first out sphere 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, and if it is determined that the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is detected (Yes), If it is determined that the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is not detected (No), the series of processes is ended and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9). Do.
Here, when “1” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the second out sphere detection sensor 109 b (the second out 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 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 109 b is not detected.
In step S5-18, the second out-of-sphere detection process is executed, and the series of processes is ended, 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 routine drawing starting ball detection process of step S5-2 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a routine drawing start ball detection process.
When the routine drawing 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 common drawing random number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-2. In the common drawing random number acquisition process, the per random number (random number value) is acquired (loaded) from the loop counter corresponding to the normal symbol lottery.
In step S6-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the common drawing reserve number counter is the upper limit value ("1" in this embodiment), and it is determined that the value of the common drawing reserve number counter is not the upper limit value. If (No), it proceeds to step S6-3 and if it is determined that the value of the common drawing reservation number counter is the upper limit value (Yes), the series of processing is ended and the next processing (step S5) is performed. Move to 3).
In step S6-3, the general drawing reserve number counter updating process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-4. In the common drawing reserve number counter updating process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the common drawing reserve number counter is newly set in the common drawing reserve number counter.
In step S6-4, the general-view random number storage process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-3). In the common drawing random number storage process, the hit random number acquired in step S6-1 is stored as the common drawing start information in the common drawing start information storage area of the RAM 230.

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

Next, the special view 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 view 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, special symbol identification value setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, the special symbol identification value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value setting area of the RAM 230.
In step S8-2, a pending number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-3. In the pending number counter address setting process, the address of the special figure 2 pending number counter is set in the pending number counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S8-3, a prize designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-4. In the prize designation command setting process, the second start prize designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S8-4, special symbol random number acquisition processing is executed, a series of processing is ended, and the process proceeds to the next processing (step S5-7). The special symbol random number acquisition process will be described later.

Next, special symbol random number acquisition processing in steps S7-4 and S8-4 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the 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, special symbol identification value acquisition processing 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 setting area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S9-2, the special figure reservation number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-3. In the special figure reserve number acquisition process, the value (special figure 1 reserve) of the special figure reserve number counter (special figure 1 reserve number counter or special figure 2 reserve number counter) specified by the address set in the reserve number counter address area Get (load) the number or the special figure 2 pending number).
In step S9-3, the 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 number values) such as a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, and a variation pattern random number are obtained (loaded) from a 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 drawing reservation number (special drawing 1 reservation number or special drawing 2 reservation number) acquired in step S9-2 is the upper limit value ("4" in this embodiment). If it is determined that the number of reserved special drawings is not the upper limit (No), the process proceeds to step S9-5, and if it is determined that the number of reserved special drawings is the upper limit (Yes), a series of processing To the next process (step S4-9 or S5-5).

In step S9-5, the special figure reservation number counter updating process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-6. In the special figure holding number counter update process, the value set in the special figure holding number counter (the special figure 1 holding number counter or the special figure 2 holding number counter) specified by the address set in the holding number counter address area The value obtained by adding “1” to “1” is newly set in the special drawing suspension number counter.
In step S9-6, the special figure random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-7. In the special figure random number storage process, the special figure start information storage area (special figure 1 start) of RAM 230 as various figure random numbers acquired in step S9-3 as special figure start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information). It stores in the information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area). Under the present circumstances, when the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, various random numbers (special figure 1 start information) are stored in the special view 1 start 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 view 2 start information storage area.

In step S9-7, a pending number specifying command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-8. In the number-of-holds specification command setting process, the number-of-holds specification command specifying that the number of special views hold (number of special views 1 hold or special view 2 hold) increases by 1 is stored in subcommand output request buffer of RAM 230 Do.
Under the present circumstances, when the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the 1st special symbol lottery, the number-of-holds designation command which designates that the number of special figure 1 reservations has increased "1". Is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230, and if it is a value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, the special number 2 reservation number designating command which designates that the number of pending numbers has increased by one, Store in the subcommand output request buffer of

In step S9-8, a predetermination process is performed, a series of processes are complete | finished, and it transfers to the following process (step S4-9 or S5-5). In the prior determination process, based on the start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) stored in the special view start information storage area in step S9-6 (hereinafter referred to as "pre-determined start information") Determine the various lottery results in advance.
In the present embodiment, for the start information acquired (stored) during occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, the preliminary determination of various lottery results is not executed, and the first prefetch specification command and the second prefetch specification command based on the startup information And the third prefetch specification command is not sent.
In addition, for the special figure 2 start information acquired (stored) during stoppage of time saving control, the preliminary determination of various lottery results is not executed, and the first prefetch specification command, the second prefetch specification command, and the second prefetch specification command The third read ahead specification command is not sent.
Furthermore, for the special figure 1 start information acquired (stored) during execution of the time saving control, the preliminary determination of various lottery results is not executed, and the first read ahead specification command, the second read ahead specification command, and the second read ahead specified command The third read ahead specification command is not sent.
By the above, when special figure 1 start information is acquired (stored) during non-occurrence of jackpot gaming state and stop of time saving control, prior determination of various lottery results is performed based on the start information. The first prefetch designation command, the second prefetch designation command, and the third prefetch designation command are transmitted according to the result of the predetermination.
In addition, when special figure 2 starting information is acquired (stored) during non-occurrence of jackpot gaming state, and during execution of time saving control, prior judgment of various lottery results is executed based on the starting information And the first prefetch designation command, the second prefetch designation command, and the third prefetch designation command are transmitted according to the result of the prior determination.

In the prior determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring (hereinafter referred to as "first determination"). Here, the value (special game phase) set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, which will be described later, is a special game phase related to the jackpot game state (“pre-opening state of big winning opening”, “big winning opening open control state” If it is a value corresponding to "big winning opening closed effective state" or "big winning opening open ending wait state", it is determined that the big hit gaming state is occurring, and it corresponds to other special gaming phases. If it is a value, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring.
If it is determined by the first determination that the jackpot gaming state is occurring, the process ends and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-5 or step S5-7).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit gaming state is not occurring in the first determination, it is further determined whether or not time saving control is being performed (hereinafter, referred to as “second determination”). Here, if "1" is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230, it is determined that time reduction control is being executed, and if "0" is set, execution of time reduction control is performed. It is determined that it is not inside.
If it is determined in the second determination that the time saving control is not being executed, it is further determined whether the prior determination start information stored in step S9-7 is the special view 1 start information (hereinafter referred to as (3)
When it is determined by the third determination that the preliminary determination start information is the special view 1 start information, a lottery result preliminary determination process described later is executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the prior determination start information is not the special view 1 start information (is the special view 2 start information) by the third determination, the process is ended and the next process (step S5-5 or step S5). Move to -7).
On the other hand, if it is determined by the second determination that the time saving control is being executed, it is further determined whether the prior determination start information stored in step S9-7 is the special view 2 start information (following , "The fourth judgment").
When it is determined by the fourth determination that the preliminary determination start information is the special view 2 start information, the lottery result preliminary determination process described later is executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the prior determination start information is not the special view 2 start information (is the special view 1 start information) by the fourth determination, the process ends and the next process (step S5-5 or step S5) Move to -7).

Next, the lottery result prior determination process will be described.
In the lottery result prior determination process, first, a prior special feature match determination process of determining the result of the special symbol lottery is executed.
In the ROM 220, a special-designed lottery lottery table in which a jackpot value of the special symbol lottery is registered is stored. In addition, as the special figure loss lottery table, a special figure loss lottery table corresponding to the "special figure low probability state" and a special figure loss lottery table corresponding to the "special figure high probability state" are stored.
In the special figure critical lottery table corresponding to the "special figure low probability state", the jackpot value is registered such that the winning probability becomes the first probability (1/320 in the present embodiment). On the other hand, in the special figure loss lottery table corresponding to the "special figure high probability state", the jackpot value is set so that the second probability (1/32 in this embodiment) is higher than the first probability. It is registered.
In the prior special figure critical judgment processing, the jackpot random number included in the prior judgment start information, and the special feature critical lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state ("special figure low probability state" or "special figure high probability state"), Based on the above, the prior special figure criticality judgment is executed.
Specifically, when the value of the jackpot random number included in the preliminary determination start information matches the jackpot value, it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is a "big hit" (winning).
On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number included in the preliminary determination start information does not match the jackpot value, it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is "off" (falling).
Here, in the prior special feature critical judgment processing, regardless of the current gaming state ("special feature low probability state" or "special feature high probability state"), the special feature critical lottery corresponding to the "special feature high probability state" It may be configured to execute advance special figure critical judgment based on the table.

In the lottery result prior determination process, next, a prior special figure stop symbol determination process of determining the type (stop symbol number) of the stop symbol of the special symbol is executed.
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 (“big jack 1 symbol” to “jack 7 symbols”) 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.
And "big hit 1 symbol" and "big hit 2 symbols" are registered as a type (stop symbol number) of big hit symbols in the big hit symbol lottery table corresponding to the 1st special symbol lottery. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, "jackpot 3 symbols" to "jackpot 5 symbols" are registered as a jackpot symbol type (stop symbol number).
In the prior special figure stop symbol determination processing, when it is determined that the "big hit" (winning) is determined by the prior special figure presence determination, the type of the big hit symbol is determined.
Specifically, when the prior determination start information is the special view 1 start information, it is based on the winning symbol random number included in the prior determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery. And determine the type of the big hit symbol (stop symbol number) (advanced special figure stop symbol determination).
On the other hand, when the prior determination start information is the special view 2 start information, the jackpot based on the winning symbol random number included in the prior determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery Determine the type of symbol (stop symbol number) (advanced special figure stop symbol determination).
On the other hand, when it is determined as "disappearance" (dropping) by the prior special figure hit judgment, the "disappeared symbol" is determined as the type of the stop symbol (stop symbol number) (the prior special figure stop symbol determination).

In the lottery result prior determination process, next, a first pre-reading designated command setting process is executed.
In the first prefetch designation command setting process, the first prefetch designation command for designating the type (stop symbol number) of the stop symbol determined by the prior special figure stop symbol determination is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In the lottery result prior determination process, next, a prior special figure variation pattern determination process of determining the content of the variation pattern of the special symbol is executed.
The ROM 220 stores a random number classification lottery table in which the correspondence between the fluctuation pattern random number and the classification of the fluctuation pattern random number is registered.
Further, as a random number classification lottery table, a random number classification lottery table at the time of winning corresponding to a case where it is judged as a "big hit" (winning) by the prior special figure crash judgment, and a "disapproval" (failed) by the prior special chart crash judgment. A random number classification random number selection table corresponding to the selected event is stored.
Only the “fixed value” is registered in the random number classification lottery table at the time of winning as the classification of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, "undefined value" and "fixed value" are registered in the random number classification random selection table at the time of selection as the classification of the variation pattern random number.
When storing (acquiring) start information (special figure 1 start information or special view 2 start information), the type of fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern number) is not determined, and the special symbol based on the start information At the start of the variable display of (at the time of execution of step S11-7), based on the number of reservations (special figure 1 reserve number or special figure 2 reserve number) etc. at the time of start of the variable display of the special symbol It is a classification of the variation pattern random number for which the type (variation pattern number) is determined.
The "fixed value" is the variation pattern when storing start information (when executing step S9-8) regardless of the number of reservations etc. at the start of the variation display of special symbols (when performing step S11-7). Is a classification of fluctuation pattern random numbers in which the type (variation pattern number) of is determined.
In the present embodiment, the value of the variation pattern random number is updated within the range of “0” to “1999”. Then, in the random number classification lottery table at the time of winning, the values of all the variation pattern random numbers from "0" to "1999" are "fixed values". On the other hand, in the selection random number classification lottery table, the value of the variation pattern random number in the range of “0” to “1700” is “indefinite value”, and the value of the variation pattern random number in the range of “1701” to “1999” is “ It is considered as a fixed value.

Further, the ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the type of the first variation pattern (variation pattern number) is registered.
In addition, as a first variation pattern lottery table, a first variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning corresponding to a case where it is determined as a "big hit" (winning) by the prior special feature critical judgment (or special feature critical judgment described later). There is stored a first variation pattern random selection table at the time of the unsuccessful selection corresponding to the case where it is determined as “disappearance” (dropping) by the prior special figure crash judgment (or the special chart crash judgment described later).
In addition, as the first variation pattern lottery table at the time of selection failure, when the category of the variation pattern random number at the time of selection is the fixed value, and the classification of the variation pattern random number corresponds to the case where the classification of the variation pattern random number is an indefinite value And a first variation pattern lottery table for fixed value at failure, corresponding to.
When winning the first variation pattern lottery table, as the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern, the type (variation pattern number) belonging to the "normal variation pattern", and the type (variation belonging to the "pseudo continuous variation pattern" Pattern number) and are registered.
On the other hand, only the type (variation pattern number) belonging to the "normal fluctuation pattern" is registered as the type (variation pattern number) of the first fluctuation pattern in the first fluctuation pattern random selection table for indeterminate values for indeterminate values (" The classification (fluctuation pattern number) which belongs to "pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern" is not registered.
On the other hand, in the first change pattern random selection table for failure value, the type (fluctuation pattern number) belonging to the “normal fluctuation pattern” and the “pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern” as the type (fluctuation pattern number) of the first fluctuation pattern. The classification (the variation pattern number) belonging to is registered.

Furthermore, the combination condition such as execution status of time reduction control (during execution or stop), number of reservations (number of special figure 1 reserve or special figure 2 reserve) etc. in the ROM 220 as a first variation pattern lottery table for indeterminate at random value A first fluctuation pattern lottery table for indeterminate values at random selection corresponding to each is stored.
Then, in the first variation pattern random selection table for random values for failure during the short time control, the fluctuation time is short compared to the first variation pattern random selection table for random values during failure corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control. The type (variation pattern number) of the first fluctuation pattern (for example, 0.5 [s]) is registered. Also, the content of the first fluctuation pattern random value lottery table corresponding to the number of reservations is set so that the type of the first fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation pattern number) of the shorter fluctuation time is determined as the number of reservations increases. It is done.

In addition, the ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern lottery table in which correspondences between variation pattern random numbers and types of second variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) are registered.
In addition, as a second variation pattern lottery table, a second variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning corresponding to a case where it is determined as a "big hit" (winning) by the prior special feature critical decision (or special feature critical decision described later). A second variation pattern random selection table at the time of election is stored, which corresponds to the case where it is determined as “disapproval” (dropout) by the prior special figure critical judgment (or the special chart critical judgment described later).
In addition, as a second variation pattern lottery table at the time of selection, if the category of the second variation pattern random selection table for the indeterminate value is the case corresponding to the case where the category of the variation pattern random number is an indeterminate value, And a second variation pattern lottery table for fixed value at failure, corresponding to.
In the winning second variation pattern lottery table, a type (variation pattern number) belonging to the "reach variation pattern" is registered as the type of the second variation pattern.
On the other hand, the second variation pattern lottery table for indeterminate values for indeterminate values includes the type (variation pattern number) belonging to the "normal variation pattern" and the type (variation pattern belonging to the "reach variation pattern" Number is registered.
On the other hand, only the type (variation pattern number) belonging to the "reach fluctuation pattern" is registered as the type of the second fluctuation pattern in the second fluctuation pattern lottery table for fixed value at failure ("normal fluctuation pattern" The type to which it belongs (the variation pattern number) has not been registered).

Furthermore, a combination of execution status of time reduction control (during execution or stop), number of reservations (number of special figures 1 or number of special figures 2), etc. in the ROM 220 as a second variation pattern lottery table for indeterminate values for indeterminate values A second fluctuation pattern lottery table for indeterminate values for incompletion corresponding to each is stored.
Then, in the second variation pattern lottery table for indeterminate values during the short time control, the variation time is shorter than that in the second variation pattern lottery table for indeterminate values during the short time control is stopped. The type (variation pattern number) of the second fluctuation pattern (for example, 0.5 [s]) is registered. In addition, the content of the second fluctuation pattern random selection lottery table corresponding to the number of reservations is set so that the type (the fluctuation pattern number) of the second fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is determined as the number of holdings increases. It is done.

In the prior special figure variation pattern determination process, first, the classification of variation pattern random numbers included in the prior determination start information is determined.
Specifically, when it is determined that “big hit” (winning) is determined by the prior special feature crash determination, the variation is performed based on the variation pattern random number included in the prior determination start information and the winning random number classification lottery table. The division of the pattern random number is determined (in this case, it is determined as "fixed value").
On the other hand, when it is determined that the "special move is determined to fall off" (dropping) by the prior special figure crash judgment, based on the fluctuation pattern random number included in the pre-judgment start information and the random selection at random selection lottery table, Determine the classification.
In the prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, next, the content of the first fluctuation pattern is determined.
Specifically, when it is determined that "big hit" (winning) is determined by the prior special feature crash determination, based on the variation pattern random number included in the prior determination start information, and the winning first variation pattern lottery table. The mode of the first variation pattern (variation pattern number) is determined.
On the other hand, when it is determined that "prejudice" (dropout) is made by the prior special figure impure determination, and it is determined that the classification of the variation pattern random number included in the prior determination start information is "fixed value", the prior determination start The mode (variation pattern number) of the first fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern random number included in the information and the first fluctuation pattern random selection table for failure value at the time of selection.
On the other hand, the first variation is determined if it is determined to be "disapproval" (dropping) by the prior special figure impure determination and that the category of the variation pattern random number included in the prior determination start information is "indefinite value". As the content of the pattern, "variation pattern undefined" is determined.
In the prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, next, the contents of the second fluctuation pattern are determined.
Specifically, when it is determined that "big hit" (winning) is determined by the prior special feature crash determination, based on the variation pattern random number included in the prior determination start information and the winning second variation pattern lottery table. The second variation pattern aspect (variation pattern number) is determined.
On the other hand, when it is determined that "prejudice" (dropout) is made by the prior special figure impure determination, and it is determined that the classification of the variation pattern random number included in the prior determination start information is "fixed value", the prior determination start The mode (variation pattern number) of the second fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern random number included in the information and the second fluctuation pattern lottery table for fixed value at failure.
On the other hand, the second variation is determined when it is determined that the special special character is determined to be "disapproval" (dropout) by the preliminary special character crash judgment, and that the classification of the fluctuation pattern random number included in the preliminary judgment start information is the "indefinite value". As the content of the pattern, "variation pattern undefined" is determined.

In the lottery result prior determination process, next, the second and third pre-reading designated command setting process is executed, the lottery result prior decision process is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-5 or step S5-7). Do.
In the second and third prefetch designation command setting processing, a second prefetch designation command that designates the content of the first variation pattern ("variation pattern number" or "variation pattern undefined") determined by the prior special pattern variation pattern determination and A third prefetch designation command for designating the content of the second variation pattern ("variation pattern number" or "variation pattern undefined") determined by the prior special view variation pattern determination, to the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 Remember.
As described above, when it is determined that the classification of the fluctuation pattern random number included in the preliminary determination start information is “indefinite value”, the fluctuation type (variation pattern number) is not specifically determined, and the fluctuation is performed. The second prefetch designation command and the third prefetch designation command for designating that the pattern is indeterminate are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the classification of the fluctuation pattern random number included in the preliminary determination start information is "fixed value", the specific fluctuation pattern type (variation pattern number) is determined and the fluctuation is determined. The second pre-reading designation command and the third pre-reading designation command for designating the pattern type (variation pattern number) are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.

Next, the special game management process of step S4-9 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special game management process.
In this embodiment, as a phase / step (hereinafter referred to as “special game phase”) of a game (hereinafter referred to as “special game”) executed based on the special symbol lottery, “special figure fluctuation waiting state”, "Special figure fluctuating state", "special figure stop symbol display state", "big winning opening open state", "big winning opening open control state", "big winning opening closed effective state" and "big winning opening open" Seven of the weight states are defined.
Then, 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.
Further, in the ROM 220, as a special game control module (program) for controlling (executing) a special game, a special game control module corresponding to each special game phase is stored.
Then, in the special game management process, the 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, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the process proceeds to step S10-1.
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, special game control module acquisition processing 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 acquired in step S10-1 (special game phase) is read out.
In step S10-3, special game control module execution processing is executed, and a series of processing is ended, and the process proceeds to the next processing (step S4-10). In the special game control module execution process, a process based on the special game control module read out in step S10-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S10-1 is a value corresponding to the "special figure variation waiting state", a special figure variation waiting process described later is started, and "the special figure variation state" If it is a value corresponding to, special processing during fluctuation processing to be described later is started, and if it is a value corresponding to "special drawing stop symbol display state", processing during special processing stop described later is started, If it is a value corresponding to the "premature winning opening opening state", the later-described large winning opening opening pre-processing is started, and if it is a value corresponding to the "big winning opening opening control state", it will be described later When special winning opening opening control processing is started, when it is the value which corresponds to “big winning opening closing effective state”, the special winning opening closing effective processing which it mentions later is started, “big winning opening opening end wait state” If the value is the corresponding value, the special winning opening open end weight processing described later It is started.

Next, the special-image variation waiting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special figure change waiting process.
When the special figure variation 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 the value of the special figure 2 pending number counter is “1” or more, and it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 pending number counter is not “1” or more (No) The process proceeds to step S11-2, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 suspension number counter is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S11-3.
In step S11-2, it is determined whether 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, when it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter is not "1" or more (Yes), the series of processing is ended and the next processing (step S4-10) is performed. Move to).
In step S11-3, the special figure reservation number updating process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-4. In the special figure holding number updating process, the special figure holding number (the special figure 1 holding number or the special figure 2 holding number) is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure reservation number updating process, first, the start information (special figure 1 start) stored in the start information storage area (special figure 1 start information storage area and special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230 One start information out of the information and the special view 2 start information) is selected as the determination start information.
In the present embodiment, regarding the special view 2 start information stored in the special view 2 start information storage area, the start determination is prioritized over the special view 1 start information stored in the special view 1 start information storage area. (A special figure falling judgment, a special figure stop symbol judging, a special figure fluctuation pattern judging, etc.) are executed.
Therefore, when the special view 2 start information is stored in the special view 2 start information storage area, the special view 2 start information stored in the special view 2 start information storage area is acquired first (stored ) Is selected as judgment start information.
On the other hand, when the special view 2 start information is not stored in the special view 2 start information storage area, the special view 1 start information stored in the special view 1 start information storage area is acquired first (stored ) Is selected as judgment start information.
Next, the value of the special figure holding number counter (the special figure 1 holding number counter or the special figure 2 holding number counter) is updated. At this time, when the determined determination start information is the special view 1 start information, the special view 1 newly holds a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special view 1 hold number counter. Set to number counter. On the other hand, when the determined start information is the special view 2 start information, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special view 2 hold number counter is newly added to the special view 2 hold number. Set in the counter.

In step S11-4, the special figure critical judgment processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-5. In the special figure crash judgment process, the result of the special symbol lottery is judged (special figure crash judgment).
In the special feature prize determination process, based on the jackpot random number included in the determination start information, and the special feature prize lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state ("special figure low probability state" or "special figure high probability state") And execute the special figure crash judgment.
Specifically, when the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information matches the jackpot value, it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is "jackpot" (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, it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is “off” (falling).

In step S11-5, special figure stop symbol determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-6. In the special view stop symbol determination process, the type (stop symbol number) of the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined (the special view stop symbol determination).
In the special figure stop symbol determination process, when it is determined that the "big hit" (winning) is determined by the special figure crash determination, the type of the big hit symbol is determined. Specifically, when the determination start information is the special view 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, Determine the type of the jackpot symbol (stop symbol number). On the other hand, when the determination start information is the special view 2 start information, based on the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, the jackpot symbol of Determine the type (stop symbol number).
On the other hand, when it is determined to be "off" (dropping) by the special figure crash judgment, the "off symbol" is determined as the type of the stop symbol (stop symbol number).
Next, the determined type (stop symbol number) of the stop symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S11-6, symbol type designation command setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-7. In the symbol type designation command setting process, a symbol type designation command for designating the type (stop symbol number) of the stop symbol determined in step S11-5 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S11-7, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process 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 figure variation pattern determination).
In the special figure variation pattern determination process, first, the classification of variation pattern random numbers included in the determination start information is determined.
Specifically, when it is determined that "big hit" (winning) is determined by the special feature crash determination, the variation pattern random number based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the winning random number classification lottery table. (In this case, "fixed value" is determined).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special pattern is a dropout (decision) by the judgment of the special drawing, the classification of the fluctuation pattern random number is performed based on the fluctuation pattern random number included in the judgment start information and the random number classification random selection table judge.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, next, the type of the first fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) is determined.
Specifically, when it is determined that the "big hit" (winning) is determined by the special feature loss determination, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the winning first variation pattern lottery table, 1 Determine the mode of the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special drawing is a drop judgment (dropout) (dropping) and it is determined that the classification of the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information is a “fixed value”, the determination start information is included. The mode (variation pattern number) of the first fluctuation pattern is determined on the basis of the fluctuation pattern random number to be selected and the first fluctuation pattern random selection table for failure value at fixed value.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special drawing is a drop judgment (dropout) (dropping) and it is determined that the classification of the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information is an “indefinite value”, the determination start information is included. First variation pattern random number based on the first variation pattern random selection table for indeterminate value corresponding to the combination of the current variation pattern random number and the current execution status of time reduction control (during execution or suspension), number of reservations etc. Mode (the variation pattern number) is determined.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, next, the type of the second fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) is determined.
Specifically, when it is determined that "big hit" (winning) is determined by the special feature crash determination, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the second variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning, 2 Determine the aspect of the variation pattern (variation pattern number).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special drawing is a drop judgment (dropout) (dropping) and it is determined that the classification of the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information is a “fixed value”, the determination start information is included. The mode (variation pattern number) of the second fluctuation pattern is determined on the basis of the fluctuation pattern random number to be selected and the second fluctuation pattern lottery table for fixed value at failure.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special drawing is a drop judgment (dropout) (dropping) and it is determined that the classification of the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information is an “indefinite value”, the determination start information is included. Second fluctuation pattern based on the second fluctuation pattern random number selection table corresponding to the combination of the current fluctuation pattern random number and the current execution status of the time reduction control (during execution or stop), the number of reservations etc. Mode (the variation pattern number) is determined.

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

In step S11-11, a pending number specifying command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-12. In the number-of-holds specification command setting process, the number-of-holds specification command specifying that the number of special views hold (number of special views 1 hold or number of special views 2 hold) decreases by 1 is stored in subcommand output request buffer of RAM 230 Do. At this time, if the determination start information is special figure 1 start information, the pending number specification command specifying that the special figure 1 pending number has decreased by "1" is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230, If the determination start information is the special view 2 start information, the pending number designation command specifying that the special view 2 pending number has decreased by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S11-12, special game phase update processing is executed, and a series of processing is ended, and the process proceeds to the next processing (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "special figure fluctuating state" is set.

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, as shown in FIG. 15, first, the process proceeds to step S12-1.
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 view display timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special view display timer is "0" (Yes), step S12- If it is determined that the value of the special view display timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is ended and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S12-3, the special figure variation display data update process is executed, and the series of processes are ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special figure fluctuation display data updating process, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is updated.
Specifically, in the special view variation display data updating process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the special view display symbol counter is newly set as the special view display symbol counter.

In step S12-4, the special view stop display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-5. In the special view stop display data setting process, data for controlling the stop display of the special view display devices 61 and 62 is set.
Specifically, in the special view stop display data setting process, the type (stop symbol number) of the stop symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, when the variable display of the first special symbol is ended, a value corresponding to the acquired type of stop symbol (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special view 1 display device 61. Do. Thus, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special view 1 display device 61, the segment corresponding to the value of the special view display symbol counter is lighted (stopped).
On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special symbol is ended, a value corresponding to the acquired type of stop symbol (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special view 2 display device 62. . As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special view 2 display device 62, the segment corresponding to the value of the special view display symbol counter is subjected to lighting control (stop display).
In step S12-5, special processing stop time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-6. In the special view 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 designation command setting process, the stop designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S12-7, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "special figure stop symbol display state" is set.

Next, the special figure stopping process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing the special figure suspension process.
When the special figure stoppage process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 16, first, the process proceeds to step S13-1.
In step S13-1, it is determined whether the value of the special game timer is "0", and when 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 ended, 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 the "big hit symbol", and when it is determined that the stop symbol is not the "big hit symbol" (No), the process proceeds to step S13-3 and the stop symbol When it is determined that the "big hit symbol" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-6.

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

In step S13-4, the 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 the special figure high probability state is occurring. Here, if "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 "0" is set. It is determined 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 the value of the probability change counter is "0". Then, 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 region of the RAM 230 (the special figure low probability state is ended, and the special figure low probability is Raise the state). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is not "0", the state in which "1" is set in the special figure high probability state flag region of RAM 230 is maintained (the special figure high probability state is maintained). .
On the other hand, when 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, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "special figure variation waiting state" is set.
In addition, the game state offset value is calculated based on the current game state. Specifically, check the value of the time reduction control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous big hit symbol flag, and the value of the big hit post revolution counter Then, the game state offset value corresponding to the check result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command for designating the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the sub-command 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 gaming state update process, the gaming state is updated.
Specifically, in the gaming state update process, “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. Further, "0" is set in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S13-7, special electric power control data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-8. In the special electric symbol control data setting process, control data for controlling the opening and closing of the special electric symbol 53 a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a special electric combination control table corresponding to each type of jackpot gaming state. And, each special electric wave control table, opening time, large winning a prize opening closing effective time, large winning a prize opening closing time, ending time, the number of round games, the number of opening and closing switching corresponding to each round game, opening and closing of each time Control data (solenoid control data, control time data) and the like corresponding to the switching are defined.
In the special electric utility control data setting process, the special electric utility control table corresponding to the type of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) is read, and the read special electric utility control table is set in the special electric utility control table area of the RAM 230.
Next, “0” is set to the special electric wave continuous action number counter.

In step S13-8, an opening time setting process is performed, 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 electric symbol control table set in the special electric symbol 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, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "a state before the big winning opening opening" is set.
In addition, the game state offset value is calculated based on the current game state. Specifically, check the value of the time reduction control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous big hit symbol flag, and the value of the big hit post revolution counter Then, the game state offset value corresponding to the check result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command for designating the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, the special winning opening opening pre-processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening pre-processing.
When the special winning opening 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 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 ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S14-2, the special electric utility continuous operation frequency counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-3. In the special service continuous action frequency counter updating process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the special service continuous action frequency counter is newly set in the special service continuous action 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, the special electronic switched ON / OFF switching number setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-5. In the special electronic switch on / off switching number setting process, referring to the special electronic terminal control table set in the special electronic connector control table area of the RAM 230, the switching on / off switching number corresponding to the value of the special electronic utility continuous operation number counter is read . Then, the number of switching operations read out is set in the special electronic switching controller switching number counter.
Next, “0” is set as the value of the special electronic combination winning number counter.
In step S14-5, the special electronic switched ON / OFF switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-6. The special electronic combination switching processing will be described later.
In step S14-6, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "big winning opening open control state" is set.

Next, the special electronic combination switching process in steps S14-5 and S16-3 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special electronic combination switching processing.
When the special electric open / close switching process is executed in steps S14-5 and S16-3, as shown in FIG. 18, first, the process proceeds to step S15-1.
In step S15-1, it is determined whether the value of the special electronic switch on / off switching counter is "0", and it is determined that the value on the special electronic switch on / off switching counter is not "0" (No) The process proceeds to step S15-2, and when it is determined that the value of the special electronic switch on / off switching number counter is "0" (Yes), the series of processes is ended and the next process (step S14-6) Or shift to S16-4).
In step S15-2, the special electric power control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-3. In the special electric utility control data setting process, control data for controlling the special electric symbol 53 a in an open state or a closed state is set.
Specifically, in the special electric power control data setting process, the solenoid corresponding to the value of the special electric power open / close switching number counter is referred to with reference to the special electric power control table set in the special electric power control table area of the RAM 230. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data for specifying energization or de-energization) 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 symbol 53a is controlled to the open state or the closed state.

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

Next, the special winning opening open control process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening open control process.
When the special winning 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 the value of the special game timer is "0", and when 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 the value of the special electronic switch on / off switching counter is "0", and it is determined that the value on the special electronic switch on / off switching counter is not "0" (No) The process proceeds to step S16-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special electronic switch on / off switching number counter is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5.
In step S16-3, the special electric vehicle open / close switching process (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 electric circuit winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (10 [ball] in the present embodiment), and the value of the special electronic wiring board winning number counter is predetermined If it is determined that the upper limit value of has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric circuit winning number counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value (No) Ends the series of processes and shifts to the next process (step S4-10).

In step S16-5, the special winning opening open control end processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-6. In the special winning opening open control end processing, solenoid control data for designating a stop of energization is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the special electric symbol 53a is controlled to be closed.
In step S16-6, the special winning opening closing effective time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-7. In the special winning opening closing effective time setting process, with reference to the special electronic combination control table set in the special electronic lighting control table area of the RAM 230, a predetermined special winning opening closing effective time (interval time), 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, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "large winning opening closed effective state" is set.

Next, the special winning opening closing effective processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening closing effective processing.
When the special winning 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 ended, 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 electric utility continuous action frequency counter has reached a specified value, and when it is determined that the value of the special electric utility continuous action frequency counter has not reached a specified value (No In step S17-3, when it is determined that the value of the special electric utility continuous operation frequency counter has reached the specified value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17-5.
Here, with reference to the special electronic control control table set in the special electronic commercial object control table area of the RAM 230, the number of round games specified in the special electronic commercial object control table is acquired as a specified value and determination is performed. .
In step S17-3, the 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, a special winning opening closing time is set in the special gaming timer with reference to the special electronic control control table set in the special electronic control control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-4, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "a state before the big winning opening opening" is set.

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 predetermined ending time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special electric control control table set in the special electric terminal 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, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "big winning opening open end wait state" is set.

Next, the special winning opening open end weight processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening open end weight processing.
When the special winning opening open end wait 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 the value of the special game timer is "0", and 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 ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S18-2, the gaming state setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S18-3. In the gaming state setting process, the gaming state is set.
Specifically, in the gaming state setting process, first, the value of the special figure high probability state flag of the RAM 230 is set according to the type of the stop symbol (big hit symbol).
Under the present circumstances, when the classification of stop design is "big hit 1 symbol" or "big hit 3 symbols"-"big hit 5 symbols", "1" is set to the special figure high probability state flag field of RAM230. Further, a predetermined number of probability variations (100 [times] in the present embodiment) is set in the probability variation counter.
On the other hand, when the type of stop symbol is "big hit 2 symbol", the state in which "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained.
In the gaming state setting process, next, the value of the time saving control flag of the RAM 230 is set according to the type of the stop symbol (big hit symbol).
At this time, in the present embodiment, "1" is set in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230 regardless of the type of stop symbol. Further, a predetermined time reduction number (100 [times] in the present embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter.
Here, according to the gaming state before the jackpot gaming state is generated (combination of gaming state (special figure high probability state or special figure low probability state) related to special symbol lottery and execution state of time saving control), time saving The number of times set in the number counter may be made different.
In the gaming state setting process, next, a value corresponding to the type of big hit symbol (type of big hit gaming state) is set in the previous big hit symbol flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S18-3, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "special figure variation waiting state" is set.
In addition, the game state offset value is calculated based on the current game state. Specifically, check the value of the time reduction control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous big hit symbol flag, and the value of the big hit post revolution counter Then, the game state offset value corresponding to the check result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command for designating the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal game management process of step S4-10 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the normal game management process.
Here, in the present embodiment, as a phase / step (hereinafter referred to as an “ordinary game phase”) of a game (hereinafter referred to as an “ordinary game”) executed based on a normal symbol lottery, State "," general drawing fluctuating state "," general drawing stop symbol display state "," general drawing electric jack before opening state "," general drawing electric jack opening control state "," general drawing electric jack closing effective " Seven states are defined as "state" and "general drawing electric symbol release end weight state".
Then, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value (normal game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven normal game phases is set.
In addition, the normal game control module corresponding to each normal game phase is stored in the ROM 220 as an ordinary game control module (program) for controlling (executing) the normal game.
Then, 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 a process based on the selected normal game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the normal game management process is executed in step S4-10, as shown in FIG. 22, first, the process proceeds to step S19-1.
In step S19-1, the normal game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-2. In the normal game phase acquisition process, the value (ordinary game phase) set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S19-2, the 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 (the normal game phase) is read out.
In step S19-3, the normal game control module execution processing is executed, the series of processing is ended, and the processing shifts to the next processing (step S4-11). In the normal game control module execution process, a process based on the normal game control module read out in step S19-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S19-1 is a value corresponding to the "general-use map change waiting state", a general-purpose chart fluctuation waiting process described later is started, and the "general-use map change state" If it is a value corresponding to 普, the general drawing variation processing described later is started, and if it is a value corresponding to the “general drawing stop symbol display state”, a general drawing suspension processing described later is started, When it is a value corresponding to "a state before opening an electric motor combination", a pre-opening process for an opening of an ordinary movement character described later is started, and when it is a value corresponding to "a state of opening control of an ordinary electric combination" When the normal motor combination release control process described later is started and the value corresponds to the "normal motor combination closed state", the common motor combination closed effective process described later is started, and If it is a value corresponding to the "object release end wait state", Electric won game open end wait process is started.

Next, the common drawing change waiting process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a common drawing change waiting process.
When the common drawing fluctuation 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 common drawing reserve number counter is “1” or more, and when it is determined that the value of the common drawing reserve number counter is “1” or more (Yes) The process proceeds to step S20-2, and when it is determined that the value of the common drawing reserve number counter is not "1" or more (No), the series of processes is ended and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). Do.
In step S20-2, the general drawing reserve number updating process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-3. In the common drawing reservation number updating process, the common drawing reservation number is updated.
Specifically, in the common drawing reserve number updating process, one start information among the common drawing start information stored in the common drawing start information storage area of the RAM 230 is selected as the judgment start information.
In the present embodiment, among the common drawing start information stored in the common drawing start information storage area, the common drawing start information acquired (stored) first is selected as the judgment start information.

In step S20-3, the common-model hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-4. In the common map win determination process, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined (a common map win determination).
In the ROM 220, a common drawing win lottery table in which a winning value of the normal symbol lottery is registered is stored. Further, as the popular drawing win lottery table, a common drawing win lottery table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control, and a common drawing win lottery table corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control are stored.
The hit value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (1/99 in the present embodiment) in the common-drawing loss lottery table corresponding to the stop of the time saving control. On the other hand, the hit value is registered so that the second probability (in this embodiment, 1/1) in which the winning probability is higher than the first probability is obtained in the common-draft-winning lottery table corresponding to the execution of time-saving control. ing.
Then, in the common drawing win determination processing, the common drawing win is performed based on the random number included in the judgment start information and the common drawing win lottery table corresponding to the current execution state (during execution or stop) of the time reduction control. Execute the judgment.
Specifically, when the value of the per random number included in the determination start information matches the per value, it is determined that the result of the normal symbol lottery is "per" (winning).
On the other hand, when the value of the per random number included in the determination start information does not coincide with the per value, it is determined that the result of the normal symbol lottery is “off” (falling).

In step S20-4, a common drawing stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-5. In the common pattern stop symbol determination process, the type (stop symbol number) of the normal symbol stop symbol is determined (common pattern stop symbol determination).
Specifically, in the common drawing stop symbol determination process, when it is determined that the hit is a "hit" (winning) by the common drawing win determination, "per common drawing symbol" as the type of the stop symbol (stop symbol number) judge.
On the other hand, when it is determined that "off" (dropout) is determined by the common-pattern hit-drop determination, "off-out symbol" is determined as the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number).
Next, the determined type (stop symbol number) of the stop symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S20-5, a common drawing fluctuation pattern determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-6. In the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination process, the type (the fluctuation pattern number) of the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is judged (the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination).
Specifically, in the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination process, when the time saving control is being stopped, the first type (2.0 in the present embodiment) is used as the common drawing fluctuation pattern type (the fluctuation pattern number). Determine the type corresponding to the fluctuation time of [s].
On the other hand, when the time saving control is being executed, the second type (in the present embodiment, a type corresponding to the fluctuation time of 0.5 [s]) as the type (variation pattern number) of the common drawing fluctuation pattern Determine

In step S20-6, a common drawing fluctuation time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-7. In the common drawing fluctuation time setting process, the fluctuation time corresponding to the type (the fluctuation pattern number) of the common drawing fluctuation pattern determined in step S20-6 is acquired. Then, the acquired fluctuation time is set to the normal game timer.
In step S20-7, a common drawing fluctuation display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-8. In the common drawing fluctuation display data setting process, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the common drawing display device 60 is set.
Specifically, in the common drawing fluctuation display data setting process, first, a predetermined display time is set in the common drawing display timer.
Next, a predetermined initial value is set to the common view display symbol counter. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the common view display device 60, the segment corresponding to the value of the common view display symbol counter is controlled to light.
In step S20-8, the normal game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "general drawing fluctuation state" is set.

Next, the general drawing changing process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing the processing during the general drawing fluctuation.
When the ordinary-pattern-changing process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 24, first, the process proceeds to step S21-1.
In step S21-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S21-2. If 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 view display timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the common view display timer is "0" (Yes), step S21- If it is determined that the value of the common drawing display timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is ended and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S21-3, the common drawing variation display data update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the common drawing fluctuation display data updating process, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the common drawing display device 60 is updated.
Specifically, in the common drawing fluctuation display data updating process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the common drawing display symbol counter is newly set in the common drawing display symbol counter.

In step S21-4, a normal drawing stop display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-5. In the common drawing stop display data setting process, data for controlling the stop display of the common drawing display device 60 is set.
Specifically, in the common drawing stop display data setting process, the type (stop symbol number) of the stop symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, a value corresponding to the acquired type of stop symbol (stop symbol number) is set in the common pattern display symbol counter. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the common view display device 60, the segment corresponding to the value of the common view display symbol counter is subjected to lighting control (stop display).
In step S21-5, a general drawing stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-6. In the common drawing stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time is set in the normal game timer.
In step S21-6, the normal game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "general drawing stop symbol display state" is set.

Next, the ordinary drawing stoppage process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the processing while the drawing is suspended.
When the ordinary drawing stoppage 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 ordinary gaming timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal gaming timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is ended, 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 "a symbol per symbol", and when it is determined that the stop symbol is not a "symbol per symbol" (No), the process proceeds to step S22-3. If it is determined that the stop symbol is "a symbol per common drawing" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-4.
In step S22-3, the normal game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "general drawing variation waiting state" is set.
In step S22-4, a regular electric utility control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-5. In the ordinary electric power control control data setting process, control data for controlling the opening and closing of the ordinary electric power combination 52a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a common electric utility control table corresponding to the execution state (during execution or stop) of the time saving control. Then, each ordinary electric utility control table includes a time before the opening of the ordinary electric company, an effective time for closing the ordinary electric company, an opening end wait time, a number of switching operations, control data corresponding to opening / closing switching of each time (solenoid control data, control time Data etc. are defined.
In the ordinary electric utility control data setting process, the ordinary electric utility control table corresponding to the execution status (during execution or stop) of the time saving control is read, and the read ordinary electric utility control table is stored in the ordinary electric utility control table area of the RAM 230. Set
Next, the number of switching operations is read out with reference to the common electric utility control table set in the normal electric utility control table area of the RAM 230. Then, the number of switching operations read out is set in the counter for switching the number of switching operations. In addition, “0” is set as the value of the common electric symbol winning number counter.

In step S22-5, a time setting process prior to the opening of the ordinary electronic combination is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-6. In the processing for setting the time before opening the common electric symbol, a predetermined time before the opening of the common electric symbol is set as the normal gaming timer with reference to the normal electric symbol control table set in the normal electric symbol control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-6, the normal game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "the state before the opening of the normal electric combination" is set.

Next, the processing for opening the ordinary electric jack combination performed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing a process of opening the ordinary electric combination.
When the ordinary motor-operated combination opening 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 ordinary gaming timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S23-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal gaming timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S23-2, the normal electronic combination switching processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23-3. The ordinary electronic combination switching processing will be described later.
In step S23-3, the normal game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "normal motorized product opening control state" is set.

Next, the ordinary electronic combination switching process in steps S23-2 and S25-3 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the ordinary electric combination open / close switching process.
When the ordinary electric service opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S23-2 and S25-3, as shown in FIG. 27, first, the process proceeds to step S24-1.
In step S24-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the ordinary electronic combination switching frequency counter is “0”, and it is determined that the value of the ordinary electronic combination switching frequency counter is not “0” (No) The process proceeds to step S24-2, and when it is determined that the value of the regular electronic combination switching frequency counter is “0” (Yes), the series of processes is completed and the next process (step S23-3) is performed. Or shift to S25-4).
In step S24-2, the ordinary electric utility control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-3. In the ordinary electric utility control data setting process, control data is set to control the ordinary motor-operated part 52a in the open state or the closed state.
Specifically, in the ordinary electric utility control data setting process, a solenoid corresponding to the value of the ordinary electric utility open / close switching number counter is referred to with reference to the ordinary electric utility control table set in the ordinary electric utility control table area of the RAM 230. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data for specifying energization or de-energization) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the control of the start port solenoid 64 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the ordinary motor-operated part 52a is controlled to the open state or the closed state.

In step S24-3, the normal electric power control time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-4. In the normal electric power 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 ordinary electric utility control time setting process, control corresponding to the value of the ordinary electric utility open / close switching number counter is referred to with reference to the ordinary electric utility control table set in the ordinary electric utility control table area of the RAM 230. Read time Then, the control time read out is set to the normal game timer.
In step S24-4, the normal electronic combination switching frequency counter updating process is executed, and the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S23-3 or S25-4). In the regular electronic part switching switching number counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the normal electronic part switching switching number counter is newly set in the normal electronic part switching switching number counter.

Next, the normal motor-operated combination release control process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the ordinary motor-operated part release control process.
When the normal motor-operated combination release control process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 28, first, the process proceeds to step S25-1.
In step S25-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal gaming timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S 25-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the ordinary electronic combination switching frequency counter is “0”, and it is determined that the value of the ordinary electronic combination switching frequency counter is not “0” (No) The process proceeds to step S25-3, and when it is determined that the value of the common electric product switching switching number counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5.
In step S25-3, the normal electronic combination switching processing (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 common electric symbol winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit (in this embodiment, 3 [balls]), and the value of the ordinary electric symbol winning number counter is predetermined. If it is determined that the upper limit value of has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5, and if it is determined that the value of the regular electric circuit winning number counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value (No) Ends the series of processes and shifts to the next process (step S4-11).

In step S25-5, the normal electric power open control end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-6. In the normal electric power open control end process, solenoid control data for designating the stop of energization is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the normal motorized product 52a is controlled to be in the closed state.
In step S25-6, the ordinary electric power close timing setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-7. In the ordinary electronic combination closing effective time setting process, a predetermined ordinary electronic combination closing effective time is set in the ordinary gaming timer with reference to the ordinary electronic combination control table set in the ordinary electronic combination control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S25-7, the normal game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "normal motorized combination closed effective state" is set.

Next, the normal electric-powered combination object closing effective processing executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing the ordinary motor-operated part closing effective processing.
When the normal motor-operated combination 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 ordinary gaming timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S26-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal gaming timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S26-2, the release 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 wait time is set in the ordinary gaming timer with reference to the ordinary electric connector control table set in the ordinary electric connector control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S26-3, the normal game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "normal motorized product open end wait state" is set.

Next, the processing of step S19-3 for carrying out the ordinary electric jack combination end completion weight will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an ordinary motor-operated product release end weight process.
When the ordinary motor-operated combination 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 ordinary gaming timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S27-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal gaming timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S27-2, the normal game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to "general drawing variation waiting state" is set.

(Process executed by the effect control circuit 300)
Next, processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
First, CPU initialization processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
The effect control circuit 300 is provided with a reset circuit (not shown). The reset circuit generates a reset signal when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts CPU initialization processing (not shown) in response to the generation of the reset signal by the reset circuit.
When the CPU initialization process is started, first, various registers, various timers (frame timer, phase timer, etc.), clock pulse oscillators, various RAMs, etc. are initialized. Next, the effect random number updating process for updating various effect random numbers is executed. Thereafter, the effect random number updating process is repeatedly executed until various interrupt processes described later are executed.

Next, a command reception interrupt process executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 executes a command reception interrupt process (not shown) in response to the reception of the control command from the main control circuit 200.
In the command reception interrupt process, the control command received from the main control circuit 200 is stored (stored) in the reception buffer area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

Next, a sub-timer interrupt process executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the sub timer interrupt process.
The effect control circuit 300 includes a clock pulse generation circuit. The clock pulse generation circuit generates a clock pulse signal at predetermined intervals.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the sub timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 31 at predetermined intervals based on the generation of the clock pulse by the clock pulse generation circuit. When the sub timer interrupt process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S31-1.
In step S31-1, the register save process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-2. In the register save process, the value of the register is saved in the save area of the RAM.
In step S31-2, a timer update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S31-3. In the timer update process, various timers included in the effect control circuit 300 are updated.
In step S31-3, command analysis processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S31-4. In the command analysis process, the control command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is analyzed, and a process according to the received control command is executed. The command analysis process will be described later.

In step S31-4, time schedule management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-5. The time schedule management process manages the progress of each effect.
Here, in the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, each effect (each effect mode of fluctuation effect, each effect mode of stop effect, each effect mode of notice effect, each effect mode of advance notice effect, and each effect mode of hold effect) A presentation control table is stored corresponding to each presentation mode of opening presentation, ending presentation, each presentation mode of on-hold series presentation, each presentation mode of promotion presentation, and the like.
The “effect control table” is information defining the progression of effects (display effect, sound effect, lamp effect, movable object effect, etc.).
A plurality of process data are registered in time series in each effect control table. Each process data includes one or more pieces of command information. Each command information is processing for specifying the start of a predetermined effect (display effect, sound effect, lamp effect or movable object effect). In particular, each command information includes information for specifying the content of the effect to be started (display effect number, sound effect number, lamp effect number or movable object effect number).

In the time schedule management process, an effect control table corresponding to each effect set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, and an effect management timer corresponding to the effect (effect management timer for measuring the elapsed time of the effect The progress of the effect is managed based on the value of).
Specifically, for each effect, a process based on process data corresponding to the value of the current effect management timer among process data registered in the effect control table is executed. As a result, the command information included in the process data is stored (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

  In step S31-5, a register recovery process is performed, and the sub timer interrupt process is ended. In the register recovery process, the value of the register saved in step S31-1 is recovered.

Next, the command analysis process of step S31-3 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing.
When the command analysis process is executed in step S31-3, as shown in FIG. 32, the process proceeds to step S32-1.
In step S32-1, a game state command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-2.
In the gaming state reception process, it is determined whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received. Then, when it is determined that the game state designation command has been received, various effect flags are set.

In step S32-2, a pending command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-3.
In the hold command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a hold number designation command specifying that the hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has increased by “1” is received.
Then, when it is determined that the pending number specifying command specifying that the pending number has been increased by "1" has been received, the value of the pending number counter (special figure 1 pending number counter or special figure 2 pending number counter) is " Add 1 ". Further, the effect control table of the hold effect corresponding to the value of the hold number counter after adding “1” is read, and the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. As a result, the hold effect corresponding to the value of the current hold number counter is started. Specifically, in the reserved symbol display area b2, the display of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the newly acquired start information (special view 1 start information or special view 2 start information) is started. At this time, a reserved symbol h of “white” is displayed as the reserved symbol h corresponding to the newly acquired start information (special view 1 start information or special view 2 start information).
In the hold command reception process, next, it is determined whether or not a hold number designation command specifying that the hold number has decreased by "1" is received.
Then, when it is determined that the pending number specifying command specifying that the pending number has decreased by "1" has been received, "from the value of the pending number counter (special figure 1 pending number counter or special figure 2 pending number counter)" Subtract 1 ". Further, the effect control table of the hold effect corresponding to the value of the hold number counter after subtracting “1” is read, and the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. As a result, the hold effect corresponding to the value of the current hold number counter is started. Specifically, in the reserved symbol display area b2, the display of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information (special figure 1 start information or special view 2 start information) at which the notification display of the special symbol is started is ended, In the reserved symbol display area b1, the display of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information is started.

In step S32-3, pre-read command reception processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-4. The prefetch command reception process will be described later.
In step S32-4, variation command reception processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-5. The fluctuation command reception process will be described later.
In step S32-5, stop command reception processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-6. The stop command reception process will be described later.

In step S32-6, an opening command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-7.
In the opening command reception process, first, 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, an opening effect setting process is executed.
In the opening effect setting process, an effect control table for opening effect is set.
The "opening effect" is an effect that indicates (informs) the start of the jackpot gaming state. In the opening effect, the opening effect image is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31.
The opening presentation is performed during the opening period. Here, the "opening period" refers to a period from the start of the jackpot gaming state to the start of the first round game.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of different presentation modes are defined as presentation modes of the opening presentation. Specifically, “opening presentation 1” and “opening presentation 2” are defined as presentation modes of the opening presentation.
Then, when the player wins the "big hit 1" or the "big hit 2", the "opening effect 1" is selected as the effect mode of the opening effect. On the other hand, when the player wins "big hit 3" to "big hit 5", "opening effect 2" is selected as the effect mode of the opening effect.
In the opening effect setting process, the type ("big hit 1" to "big hit 5") of the jackpot gaming state designated by the opening designation command is confirmed. Then, in the jackpot type flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, a value corresponding to the jackpot gaming state type designated by the opening designation command is set (stored). Also, a predetermined initial value ("0" in this embodiment) is set as the value of the round number counter.
Further, when the opening designation command designates “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, “opening effect 1” is selected as the effect mode (opening effect number) of the opening effect. On the other hand, when the opening designating command designates "big hit 3" to "big hit 5", "opening effect 2" is selected as the effect mode (opening effect number) of the opening effect.
Further, the effect control table corresponding to the selected effect mode (opening effect number) is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. The opening effect is started by this.

In step S32-7, a round start command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-8.
In the round start command reception process, first, it is determined whether a round start designation command has been received. And when it determines with having received the round start designation | designated command, a round presentation setting process is performed.
In the round effect setting process, an effect control table for round effect is set.
The "round effect" is an effect that indicates (informs) that a round game is in progress. In the round effect, a round effect image is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31. The round effect is executed during each round game.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect modes different from one another are defined as effect modes for round effects. Specifically, “round effect 1” and “round effect 2” are defined as the effect mode of the round effect.
Then, when the player wins "big hit 1" or "big hit 2", "round effect 1" is selected as the effect mode of the round effect to be executed during each round game. On the other hand, when the player wins "big hit 3" to "big hit 5", "round effect 2" is selected as the effect mode of the round effect to be executed during each round game.
In the round effect setting process, first, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the round number counter is newly set in the round number counter.
Also, the type of the current jackpot gaming state (“jack 1” to “jack 5”) is confirmed. Here, the type of the current jackpot gaming state is confirmed based on the value of the jackpot type flag area.
Then, when the type of the current jackpot gaming state designates “jack 1” or “jack 2”, “round effect 1” is selected as the effect mode (round effect number) for round effect. On the other hand, when the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 3" to "big hit 5", "round effect 2" is selected as the effect mode (round effect number) of the round effect.
Further, the effect control table corresponding to the selected effect mode (round effect number) is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. The round effect is started by this.

In step S32-8, a round end command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-9. The round end command reception process will be described later.
In step S32-9, an ending command reception process is performed, a series of processes are completed, and it transfers to the following process (step S31-4).
In the ending command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not an ending specification command has been received. When it is determined that the ending designation command has been received, an ending effect setting process is executed.
In the ending effect setting process, an effect control table for ending effect is set.
"Ending effect" is an effect that indicates (notifies) the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the ending effect, the ending effect image is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31.
The ending effect is performed during the ending period. Here, the "ending period" refers to a period from the end of the interval period after the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, the "interval period" is ending from the end of each round game (except for the final round game) to the start of the next round game, or from the end of the last round game The period until the start of the period.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect modes different from one another are defined as effect modes for the ending effect. Specifically, “ending effect 1” and “ending effect 2” are defined as the effect mode of the ending effect.
Then, in the case of winning the “big hit 1” or the “big hit 2”, the “ending effect 1” is selected as the effect mode of the ending effect. On the other hand, when the player wins "big hit 3" to "big hit 5", "ending effect 2" is selected as the effect mode of the ending effect.
In the ending effect setting process, first, the type of the current jackpot gaming state ("jack 1" to "jack 5") is confirmed. Here, the type of the current jackpot gaming state is confirmed based on the value of the jackpot type flag area.
Then, when the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 1" or "big hit 2", "ending effect 1" is selected as the effect mode (ending effect number) of the ending effect. On the other hand, when the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 3" to "big hit 5", "ending effect 2" is selected as the effect mode (ending effect number) of the ending effect.
Further, the effect control table corresponding to the selected effect mode (ending effect number) is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. The ending effect is started by this.

Next, the prefetch command reception process of step S32-3 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing prefetch command reception processing.
When the prefetch command reception process is executed in step S32-3, as shown in FIG. 33, the process proceeds to step S33-1.
In step S33-1, it is determined whether or not the prefetch designation command (the first prefetch designation command, the second prefetch designation command, and the third prefetch designation command) is received, and it is determined that the prefetch designation command is received (Yes In step S33-2, if it is determined that the prefetch designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4).

In step S33-2, the prefetch information analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33-3. In the pre-reading information analysis process, the information designated by the pre-reading specification command is stored as hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
In the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, a hold information storage area capable of storing the hold information is set. Also, as a pending information storage area, a first pending information storage area corresponding to the first special symbol lottery (special figure 1 start information storage area of RAM 230), and a second special symbol lottery (special figure 2 start information storage area of RAM 230) And a second holding information storage area corresponding to.
In the first hold information storage area, hold information can be stored with a predetermined number (four in the present embodiment) as the limit. In the first hold information storage area, hold information corresponding to the special view 1 start information stored in the special view 1 start information storage area is stored. That is, each hold information stored in the first hold information storage area corresponds to each special view 1 start information stored in the special view 1 start information storage area.
In the second hold information storage area, hold information can be stored up to a predetermined number (four in the present embodiment). In the second hold information storage area, hold information corresponding to the special view 2 start information stored in the special view 2 start information storage area is stored. That is, each hold information stored in the second hold information storage area corresponds to each special view 1 start information stored in the special view 2 start information storage area.
The respective suspension information includes symbol information indicating the type of stop symbol, first variation information indicating the content of the first variation pattern ("variation pattern number" or "variation pattern undefined"), and the content of the second variation pattern (" And second variation information indicating "variation pattern number" or "variation pattern indefinite".

In the preread information analysis process, first, it is determined whether or not the received first preread designation command corresponds to the first special symbol lottery.
And, when it is determined that the received first prefetch designation command corresponds to the first special symbol lottery, the type of stop symbol designated by the first prefetch designation command ("discard symbol" or "big hit p symbol ), The content of the first variation pattern specified by the second prefetch specification command (“variation pattern undefined” or “variation pattern m”), and the content of the second variation pattern specified by the third prefetch specification command (“variation "A pattern indeterminate" or "fluctuation pattern n") is analyzed, and symbol information corresponding to the analyzed stop symbol type, first fluctuation information corresponding to contents of the analyzed first fluctuation pattern, and analyzed first (2) generating pending information including second fluctuation information corresponding to the contents of the fluctuation pattern; Then, the generated hold information is stored (saved) in the first hold information storage area.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the received first prefetch designation command corresponds to the second special symbol lottery, the type of stop symbol designated by the first prefetch designation command (“discard symbol” or “big hit p symbol ), The content of the first variation pattern specified by the second prefetch specification command (“variation pattern m”), and the content of the second variation pattern specified by the third prefetch specification command (“variation pattern undefined” or “variation The pattern n ′ ′) is analyzed, and the symbol information corresponding to the analyzed stop symbol type, the first variation information corresponding to the content of the analyzed first variation pattern, and the content of the analyzed second variation pattern Generating hold information including corresponding second variation information; Then, the generated hold information is stored (saved) in the second hold information storage area.

In step S33-3, it is determined whether or not the prefetch advance notice effect is being executed, and if it is determined that the prefetch advance notice effect is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S33-4, and the prefetch advance notice effect is If it is determined that the process is being executed (Yes), the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (Step S32-4).
Here, during execution of the pre-read advance notice effect, “1” is set in the pre-read advance notice effect in-progress flag region of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Therefore, in step S33-3, it is determined whether or not preview advance notice effect is being executed, based on whether or not "1" is set in the prefetch notice advance effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. .

In step S33-4, it is determined whether or not the pre-read advance notice effect execution condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the pre-read advance notice effect execution condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-5 and the pre-read advance notice effect execution condition If it is determined that the condition (3) is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4).
In this embodiment, (1) that the hold information (hereinafter referred to as “pre-read target hold information”) stored in the hold information storage area in step S33-2 is the hold information corresponding to the special view 1 start information , (2) a predetermined number of hold information (hereinafter referred to as “preceding hold information”) for which notification display (variable display and stop display) is executed earlier than pre-reading target hold information is “1” in the present embodiment 3.) Existence of above, (3) Preceding hold information indicating the type (variation pattern number) belonging to “reach fluctuation pattern” as the second fluctuation pattern type, and (4) stop of time saving control being stopped If it is determined that all conditions of (5) that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring are satisfied, it is determined that the prefetch notice effect execution condition is satisfied.
In addition, it is possible to change suitably the content of the advance notice generation effect execution condition. That is, when not one of the above conditions (1) to (5) but one or more of the above (1) to (5) is satisfied, it is determined that the prefetch advance notice execution condition is satisfied. I don't care. Moreover, other conditions different from the conditions of said (1)-(5) may be included as pre-reading advance presentation production execution conditions.

In step S33-5, the prefetch notice generation lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33-6. In the pre-reading notice effect lottery process, the pre-reading notice effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect is executed.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a pre-reading notice effect lottery table in which a winning value of the pre-reading notice effect drawing is registered.
In the pre-reading notice effect lottery process, first, the pre-reading notice effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect based on the prefetched advance notice effect lottery random number acquired and the advance notice advance effect lottery table.
In step S33-6, it is determined whether or not the prefetch advance notice effect lottery performed in step S33-5 is won, and if it is determined that the prefetch advance notice effect lottery is won (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-7. If it is determined that the process proceeds and it is determined that the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery is not selected (No), the series of processes is ended and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4).

In step S33-7, the pre-reading advance notice effect setting process is executed, and the series of processes are ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4). In the preview advance notice effect setting process, an effect control table for the advance notice notice effect is set.
Here, pre-reading advance notice production is explained.
The "pre-reading advance notice effect" is an effect that suggests the result of the prior determination (step S9-8). In the present embodiment, the prefetch notice effect suggests the possibility (expected degree) that a jackpot gaming state will be generated.
The pre-reading advance notice effect may be configured to indicate the type of the second fluctuation pattern (specifically, the possibility of being the “reach fluctuation pattern”) indicated by the pre-reading target hold information (second fluctuation information).

In the pre-reading advance notice effect, the color (expected degree) indicated by the pre-reading target holding information is suggested by the color of the holding symbol h (hereinafter referred to as "pre-reading target holding symbol") corresponding to the pre-reading target holding information.
In the present embodiment, “predictive notice strength 1”, “predictive notice strength 2”, “predictive notice strength 3”, and “predictive notice strength 4” are “predictive notice strength 1”, “predictive notice strength 2”, and “predictive notice strength 3”. And is prescribed.
And the expectation of each production intensity is "pre-reading notice strength 4", "pre-reading notice strength 3", "pre-reading notice strength 2", "pre-reading notice strength 1" (expected degree → It is defined that the degree of expectation is low.
Further, in the present embodiment, as the color of the reserved symbol h (hereinafter referred to as “reserved color”), “white”, “blue”, “green”, “red”, and “golden” are It is prescribed.
In the pre-reading notice effect belonging to “pre-reading notice strength 4”, “gold” is set as the hold color of the pre-reading target hold symbol that changes finally. As a result, at the end of the pre-reading advance notice effect, the pending color of the pre-reading target pending symbol becomes “golden”.
In the pre-reading notice effect belonging to “pre-reading notice strength 3”, “red” is set as the hold color of the pre-reading target holding symbol that changes finally. As a result, at the end of the pre-reading advance notice effect, the pending color of the pre-reading target pending symbol becomes “red”.
In the pre-reading notice effect belonging to “pre-reading notice strength 2”, “green” is set as the hold color of the pre-reading target hold symbol that changes finally. As a result, at the end of the pre-reading advance notice effect, the pending color of the pre-reading target pending symbol becomes “green”.
In the pre-reading notice effect belonging to “pre-reading notice strength 1”, “blue” is set as the hold color of the pre-reading target holding symbol that changes finally. Thereby, at the end of the pre-reading advance notice effect, the pending color of the pre-reading target pending symbol becomes “blue”.
From the above, the degree of expectation of each reserved color will be “gold”, “red”, “green”, “blue”, “white” (high expectation to low expectation) in descending order of expectation Is defined in

In the preview advance notice effect setting process, first, the effect level of the advance notice notice effect is determined.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a prefetch notice effect level lottery table in which the correspondence of the effect intensity lottery random number and the effect intensity (“previous notice intensity 4” to “prefetch notice intensity 1”) is registered. There is.
Also, as a prefetch notice effect intensity lottery table, a prefetch notice effect intensity lottery table corresponding to each combination of the first variation pattern type, the second variation pattern type, and the stop symbol type is stored. .
When determining the effect intensity of the advance notice effect, the effect intensity lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Moreover, the type of the first variation pattern indicated by the prefetch target hold information, the type of the second variation pattern indicated by the prefetch target hold information, and the type of the stop symbol indicated by the prefetch target hold information are confirmed, and the confirmation result is Read out the preliminary notice effect intensity lottery table corresponding to. Then, based on the acquired effect intensity lottery random number and the read-out advance notice effect intensity lottery table, the effect intensity of the advance notice effect is determined (judged).

Next, in the pre-read advance notice effect setting process, a pre-read advance notice effect mode (pre-read notice effect number) is determined.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a prefetch notice effect mode lottery table in which correspondences between the effect mode lottery random number and the effect mode (look ahead notice effect number) of the advance notice effect are registered.
Also, as a prefetch notice effect mode lottery table, a prefetch notice effect mode lottery table corresponding to each effect intensity (“previous notice intensity 4” to “look ahead notice intensity 1”) of preview notice effect is stored.
Then, in the pre-reading advance notice effect mode lottery table corresponding to “pre-reading notice strength 4”, a presentation mode (pre-reading advance notice effect number) in which the holding color of the pre-reading object holding symbol finally becomes “golden” is registered.
On the other hand, in the pre-reading advance notice effect mode lottery table corresponding to “pre-reading notice strength 3”, a presentation mode (pre-reading notice effect number) in which the holding color of the pre-reading object holding symbol finally becomes “red” is registered.
On the other hand, in the pre-reading advance notice effect mode lottery table corresponding to “pre-reading notice intensity 2”, a production mode (pre-reading notice effect number) in which the holding color of the pre-reading object holding symbol finally becomes “green” is registered.
On the other hand, in the pre-reading advance notice effect mode lottery table corresponding to “pre-reading notice intensity 1”, a presentation mode (pre-reading notice effect number) in which the holding color of the pre-reading object holding symbol finally becomes “blue” is registered.
Further, in each pre-reading advance notice effect mode lottery table, a plurality of types of effect modes in which the mode in which the holding color of the pre-reading target holding symbol changes, the time and the like are registered.
When determining the effect mode (previous notice effect number) of the advance notice effect, first, the effect mode lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, it reads out the previewed notice effect mode lottery table corresponding to the determined effect intensity. Then, based on the obtained effect mode lottery random number and the read-out advance notice effect mode lottery table, the effect mode of the advance notice effect is determined (judged).

In the advance notice generation setting process, next, the effect control table corresponding to the determined advance notice effect number is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Further, “1” is set in the pre-read advance notice in-progress flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Pre-reading advance notice production is started by this.
It should be noted that “0” is set in the pre-read advance notice effect in-progress flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 according to the end of the pre-read advance notice effect by a process not shown.

Next, the variation command reception process of step S32-4 will be described.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a fluctuation command reception process.
When the variation command reception process is executed in step S32-4, as shown in FIG. 34, the process proceeds to step S34-1.
In step S34-1, it is determined whether or not a predetermined control command has been received. If it is determined that a predetermined control command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-2, and the predetermined control command is output. If it is determined that it has not been received (No), the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).
Here, the predetermined control command refers to a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
In step S34-2, the stop effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-3. In the stop effect determination process, the effect mode (stop effect number) of the stop effect is determined.
Specifically, in the stop effect determination process, the effect mode (stop effect number) of the stop effect is determined based on the type of the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command. Then, the determined stop effect number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

In step S34-3, the fluctuation effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-4. In the variation production determination process, a presentation mode (a variation production number) of the variation production is determined.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a fluctuation effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the fluctuation effect lottery random number and the effect mode of the fluctuation effect (variation effect number) is registered.
In addition, as a variation effect lottery table, a first variation effect lottery table corresponding to each type (each variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern, and a second type corresponding to each type (second variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern A fluctuation effect lottery table is stored.
In the fluctuation effect determination process, first, the fluctuation effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, a first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to a type (variation pattern number) of a first variation pattern designated by a first variation pattern designation command, and a type (variation (variation) of a second variation pattern designated by a second fluctuation pattern designation command And a second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the pattern number).
Then, based on the acquired variation effect lottery random number and the read first variation pattern lottery table, the effect mode (variation effect number) of the variation effect corresponding to the first variation pattern is determined. Also, based on the acquired fluctuation effect lottery random number and the read second fluctuation pattern lottery table, the effect mode (the fluctuation effect number) of the fluctuation effect corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern is determined.

In step S34-4, a notice effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-5. Regarding the advance notice effect determination processing, whether or not to execute the advance notice effect, and when performing the advance notice effect, the effect mode (notice effect effect number) of the advance notice effect is determined.
Here, the advance presentation will be described.
The "preliminary effect" is an effect to be executed during the fluctuation effect, and suggests the result of the start determination (the special figure fall judgment, the special figure stop symbol judgment, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.) according to the fluctuation effect. It is a production.
In the present embodiment, the notice effect indicates the possibility (expected degree) that the jackpot gaming state will be generated after the end of the change effect.
The preliminary announcement effect may be configured to indicate the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination (specifically, the possibility that the second fluctuation pattern is the "reach fluctuation pattern").
In this embodiment, “cut-in notice” is defined as the notice effect.
The "cut-in notice" is a notice effect that suggests the possibility (expected degree) that the jackpot gaming state will be generated after the end of the fluctuation effect, depending on the effect mode (content of the cut-in notice image described later). .
In the cut-in notice, the cut-in notice image is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31. The cut-in notice image is configured to include a display of characters.
In this embodiment, “Cut-in notice 1”, “Cut-in notice 2”, “Cut-in notice 3”, and “Cut-in notice 4” are defined as the presentation modes of the cut-in notice. .
In "cut-in notice 1", "cut-in notice image 1" is displayed as a cut-in notice image. In "Cut-in notice 2", "Cut-in notice image 2" is displayed as a cut-in notice image. In "Cut-in notice 3", "Cut-in notice image 3" is displayed as a cut-in notice image. In "Cut-in notice 4", "Cut-in notice image 4" is displayed as a cut-in notice image. Here, “cut-in notice image 1” to “cut-in notice image 4” have mutually different contents (specifically, the displayed characters are different from each other).
The degree of expectation of the production mode corresponding to the cut-in notice is, from the one with the highest degree of expectation, "Cut-in notice 4", "Cut-in notice 3", "Cut-in notice 2", "Cut-in notice 1" It is defined that the degree is high → low expectations).

In the preliminary announcement effect determination process, first, the intensity of the preliminary announcement effect is determined.
In this embodiment, “notice intensity 0”, “notice intensity 1”, “notice intensity 2”, “notice intensity 3”, and “notice intensity 4” are defined as the indication intensity of the notice effect. ing.
Then, when "noticeable intensity 0" is determined as the effect intensity of the informing effect, the informing effect is not executed.
On the other hand, when "noticing intensity 1" to "noticing intensity 4" is determined as the effect intensity of the informing effect, the informing effect is executed. In this case, in accordance with the determined effect intensity, the type of notice effect to be executed and the effect mode of the notice effect to be executed are determined.
The degree of expectation of each production intensity becomes "notice intensity 4", "notice intensity 3", "notice intensity 2", "notice intensity 1" (expected degree → expected degree low) in descending order of expected degree. As specified.

In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, a preliminary effect intensity lottery table is stored in which correspondences between effect intensity lottery random numbers and effect intensities ("notice intensity 4" to "notice intensity 0") are registered.
Further, as the notice effect strength lottery table, a notice effect strength lottery table corresponding to each combination of the type of the first variation pattern, the type of the second change pattern, and the type of the stop symbol is stored.
In order to determine the effect intensity of the advance effect, first, an effect intensity lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the type of the first fluctuation pattern specified by the first fluctuation pattern specification command, the type of the second fluctuation pattern specified by the second fluctuation pattern specification command, and the type of the stop symbol specified by the stop symbol specification command It confirms and reads the notice production intensity lottery table corresponding to this check result. Then, based on the acquired effect intensity lottery random number and the read-out advance effect intensity lottery table, the effect intensity of the advance announcement effect is determined (judged).

In the advance presentation effect determination process, next, the presentation mode of the advance presentation effect is determined.
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, there is a cut-in notice mode determination table in which the correspondence between the effect strength of the notice effect (“notice strength 4” to “notice strength 1”) and the effect mode of the cut-in notice is registered. It is stored.
In the cut-in notice mode determination table, "cut-in notice 1" is registered as the effect mode corresponding to "notice intensity 1", and "cut-in notice 2" is registered as the effect mode corresponding to "notice intensity 2" Then, "Cut in notice 3" is registered as the effect mode corresponding to "notice strength 3", and "cut in notice 4" is registered as the effect mode corresponding to "notice strength 4".
And in order to determine the production | presentation aspect of preliminary | backup production | presentation, first, a cut-in notification mode determination table is read. Then, based on the read cut-in notice mode determination table and the determined effect intensity of the notice effect, the effect mode (notice effect number) of the notice effect is determined (judged).

In step S34-5, the fluctuation effect setting process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5). In the fluctuation effect setting process, an effect control table for fluctuation effect is set.
Specifically, in the variation production setting process, a presentation control table corresponding to the presentation mode (variation presentation number) of the variation presentation relating to the first variation pattern determined in step S34-3, and the second determined in step S34-3 (2) The effect control table corresponding to the effect mode (the change effect number) of the change effect according to the change pattern is read out.
Next, the effect control table read out is synthesized to generate an effect control table related to the variable effect. Then, the generated effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. By this, the change production is started.
Further, in step S34-4 to be described later, when "notice intensity 1" to "notice intensity 4" are determined as the effect intensity of the notice effect (if the notice effect is executed), step S34-4. The effect control table corresponding to the determined advance effect number is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. As a result, the advance notice effect is started at a predetermined timing during the execution of the change effect.

Next, the stop command reception process of step S32-5 will be described.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing stop command reception processing.
When the stop command reception process is executed in step S32-5, as shown in FIG. 35, the process proceeds to step S35-1.
In step S35-1, it is determined whether or not the stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that the stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S35-2, and the stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that there is not (No), the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S31-4).
In step S35-2, the stop effect setting process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S31-4). In the stop effect setting process, the effect control table for the stop effect is set.
Specifically, in the stop effect setting process, the effect control table corresponding to the stop effect number determined in step S34-2 is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. By this, the stop effect is started.

Next, the round end command reception process of step S32-8 will be described.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing round end command reception processing.
When the round end command reception process is executed in step S32-8, as shown in FIG. 36, the process proceeds to step S36-1.
In step S36-1, it is determined whether or not the round end designation command has been received. If it is determined that the round end designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-2, and the round end designation command is If it is determined that it has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-9).
In step S36-2, it is determined whether the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 4" or "big hit 5", and the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 4" or "big hit 5". If it is determined that there is (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-3, the type of the current jackpot gaming state is not "big hit 4" or "big hit 5"("big hit 1" to "big hit 3") If it is determined (No), the process proceeds to step S36-7.
Here, the type of the current jackpot gaming state is confirmed based on the value of the jackpot type flag area.

In step S36-3, it is determined whether or not the ended round game is the tenth round game, and when it is determined that the ended round game is the tenth round game (Yes), If it is determined that the ended round game is not the tenth round game (No), the process proceeds to step S36-7.
Here, when the value of the round number counter is “10”, it is determined that the ended round game is the tenth round game, and when the value of the round number counter is not “10”, the end is ended. It is determined that the played round game is not the tenth round game.
In step S36-4, it is determined whether or not the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 4", and it is determined that the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 4" (Yes) When it is determined that the type of the current jackpot gaming state is not "jackpot 4" (is "jackpot 5") (No), the processing is shifted to step S36-8.

In step S36-5, it is determined whether or not a pending in-line continuous channel state has occurred, and if it is determined that the in-pending state continuous channel state has occurred (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-6. If it is determined that the on-hold on-line continuous change state has not occurred (No), the process proceeds to step S36-7.
"On-premises continuous connection status" means that the jackpot of the predetermined type has been won for the start information stored in the start information storage area (Special figure 1 start information storage area or special view 2 start information storage area) It means that the start information (Toku Figure 1 start information or Toku 2 start information) is included.
In this embodiment, at the time of execution of step S36-5, the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is a special figure showing that it has been won from "big hit 3" to "big hit 5". (2) If start information is included, it is determined that the on-hold on-line continuous change state has occurred.
Specifically, in step S36-5, the hold information stored in the second hold information storage area includes hold information indicating any of "big hit 3 symbols" to "big hit 5 symbols" as a stop symbol. It is determined whether or not the
And, if the suspension information stored in the second suspension information storage area includes suspension information indicating any of "big hit 3 symbols" to "big hit 5 symbols" as a stop symbol, the pending information is within the pending It determines that a continuous channel condition has occurred.
On the other hand, if the on-hold information stored in the second on-hold information storage area does not include on-hold information indicating one of "big hit 3 symbols" to "big hit 5 symbols" as a stop symbol, the on hold status is It is determined that a continuous channel condition has not occurred.

In step S36-6, the on-hold on-the-ch continuation effect setting process is executed, and the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-9).
In the on-hold on-line continuous-chan effect setting process, on-hold on-line continuous-chan effect is set as an effect to be executed during the interval period after the end of the tenth round game. The contents of the on-premises on-chance effect will be described later.
Specifically, in the on-hold consecutive chan effect setting process, a predetermined initial value (0 [times] in the present embodiment) is set as the value of the button operation frequency counter. Further, the effect control table corresponding to the on-hold in-line consecutive chan effect is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. As a result, the on-premises on-the-fly consecutive chan effect is started.

In step S36-7, the interval effect setting process is executed, and the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-9).
In the interval effect setting process, interval effect is set as an effect to be executed during the interval period.
The "interval effect" is an effect that indicates (notifies) the end of the round game. In the interval effect, an interval effect image is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect modes different from one another are defined as the effect mode of the interval effect. Specifically, “interval effect 1” and “interval effect 2” are defined as the effect mode of the interval effect.
In the interval effect setting process, first, the type of the current jackpot gaming state ("jack 1" to "jack 5") is confirmed. Here, the type of the current jackpot gaming state is confirmed based on the value of the jackpot type flag area.
Then, when the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 1" or "big hit 2", "interval effect 1" is selected as the effect mode (interval effect number) of the interval effect. On the other hand, when the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 3" to "big hit 5", "interval effect 2" is selected as the effect mode (interval effect number) of the interval effect.
Further, the effect control table corresponding to the selected effect mode (interval effect number) is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. By this, interval production is started.

In step S36-8, it is determined whether or not the in-pending continuous channel state has occurred, and if it is determined that the in-pending continuous channel state has occurred (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-9. If it is determined that the on-hold on-line continuous change state has not occurred (No), the process proceeds to step S36-11.
Specifically, in step S36-8, the hold information stored in the second hold information storage area includes hold information indicating any of "big hit 3 symbols" to "big hit 5 symbols" as a stop symbol. It is determined whether or not the
And, if the suspension information stored in the second suspension information storage area includes suspension information indicating any of "big hit 3 symbols" to "big hit 5 symbols" as a stop symbol, the pending information is within the pending It determines that a continuous channel condition has occurred.
On the other hand, if the on-hold information stored in the second on-hold information storage area does not include on-hold information indicating one of "big hit 3 symbols" to "big hit 5 symbols" as a stop symbol, the on hold status is It is determined that a continuous channel condition has not occurred.

In step S36-9, an effect lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-10.
In the effect lottery process, as an effect to be executed during the interval period after the end of the tenth round game, one of the on-hold consecutive chan effects and the promotion effect is selected. The contents of the promotion effect will be described later.
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, there is stored an effect type lottery table in which correspondences between effect type lottery random numbers and types of effects (pending on continuous chan effects or promoted effects) are registered.
In the effect lottery process, first, an effect type lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Read out the effect type lottery table. Then, based on the acquired effect type lottery random number and the read effect type lottery table, the type of effect to be executed during the interval period after the end of the tenth round game is determined.
In step S36-10, an effect setting process is performed, a series of processes are completed, and it transfers to the following process (step S32-9).
In the effect setting process, as the effect to be executed during the interval period after the end of the tenth round game, the effect determined in step S36-9 (on-hold consecutive chan effect or promotion effect) is set.
Specifically, in the effect setting process, a predetermined initial value (0 [times] in the present embodiment) is set as the value of the button operation number counter.
Further, when the on-hold in-line consecutive chan effect is determined in step S36-9, the effect control table corresponding to the on-off in-line continuous chan effect is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. As a result, the on-premises on-the-fly consecutive chan effect is started.
On the other hand, when the promotion effect is determined in step S36-9, the effect control table corresponding to the promotion effect is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. The promotion effect is started by this

In step S36-11, the promotion effect setting process is executed, the series of processes is ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-9).
In the promotion effect setting process, a promotion effect is set as an effect to be executed during an interval period after the end of the tenth round game.
Specifically, in the promotion effect setting process, a predetermined initial value (0 [times] in the present embodiment) is set as the value of the button operation number counter. Also, the effect control table corresponding to the promotion effect is read out. Then, the effect control table read out is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. The promotion effect is started by this.

Next, the contents of the on-hold consecutive chan effect will be described.
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the first half of the button appearance suggestion effect. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing the second half of the button appearance suggestion effect. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a button operation prompting effect in a state where the button operation prompting image is displayed at the initial display position. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a button operation prompting effect in a state where the button operation prompting image is displayed at the intermediate display position. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a button operation prompting effect in a state where the button operation prompting image is displayed at the final display position. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a game result indication effect (first movable object effect) included in the on-hold consecutive chan effect.
The on-premises / on-chance effect is an effect that suggests the result of the prior determination (step S9-8).
In the present embodiment, the on-hold on-line consecutive chan effect is an effect that indicates (informs) the occurrence of the on-hold on-line continuous chan state.
In other words, the special intra-game continuous chan effect is a special figure 2 showing that the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area has been won by "big hit 3" to "big hit 5" Suggests that startup information is included.
The on-hold in-line continuous-chan effect includes button appearance indication effect, button operation prompting effect, and game result indication effect.

The “button appearance suggestion effect” is an effect that suggests the execution of the button operation prompting effect (the appearance of the button image B). That is, the button appearance suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is possible.
Specifically, in the button appearance suggestion effect, the button image B is displayed after the button appearance suggestion image is displayed on the display screen 31a.
As shown in FIG. 37, the button appearance suggestion image is configured to include a display (in the present embodiment, a display in which the initial display position emits light) indicating the appearance of the button image B at the initial display position described later.
As shown in FIG. 38, the button image B is an image imitating the effect button 5b. Then, in the button appearance suggestion effect, it is suggested that the pressing operation of the effect button 5b becomes possible by the appearance (display) of the button image B.

The "button operation prompting effect" is an effect that urges the pressing operation of the effect button 5b. In particular, the button operation prompting effect is an effect that suggests the content of the game result indication effect (specifically, the position where the game result indication effect appears) executed in response to the pressing operation of the effect button 5b.
Specifically, in the button operation prompting effect, an operation valid state in which the operation of the effect button 5b is valid is set (started), and a button operation prompting image is displayed on the display screen 31a.
As shown in FIG. 39 to FIG. 41, when the button operation prompting image is displayed for prompting the pressing operation of the effect button 5b (in the present embodiment, the display of the “arrow” pointing to the button image B), the operation valid state is canceled. And (in the present embodiment, a display of “time bar” indicating a value corresponding to the remaining time until the operation valid state is released).
In the present embodiment, the operation valid state is set according to the start of the button operation prompting effect. Then, in the operation valid state, the number of pressing operations of the effect button 5b detected during the setting of the operation valid state has reached the predetermined upper limit number of times (3 [times] in the present embodiment), and the operation The predetermined upper limit time has elapsed since the setting of the valid state, and cancellation (end) is performed in response to the satisfaction of one of the conditions.

In particular, in the button operation prompting effect, the display position of the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displayed on the display screen 31a each time the pressing operation of the effect button 5b (except for the pressing operation of the predetermined upper limit number of times) is detected. Be changed.
That is, in the present embodiment, on the display screen 31a, the initial display position (see FIG. 39), the intermediate display position (see FIG. 40), and the final display position (see FIG. 40) as display positions of the button operation prompting image (button image B). And FIG. 41) are defined.
The intermediate display position is a display position closer to the first movable body appearance position (second movable body appearance position) than the initial display position. Further, the final display position is a display position closer to the first movable body appearing position (the second movable body appearing position) than the intermediate display position. As a result, the distance from the first movable body appearance position (the second movable body appearance position) of each display position is the final display position, the intermediate display position, and the initial display position (distance short → distance length) in order from short distance. It is defined to be
In the button operation prompting effect, a button operation prompting image (button image B) is displayed at the initial display position according to the start. Then, in response to the detection of the first pressing operation of the effect button 5b, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displaced from the initial display position to the intermediate display position. Further, in response to the detection of the second pressing operation of the effect button 5b, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displaced from the intermediate display position to the final display position.
That is, in the button operation prompting effect, each time the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is gradually released to the first movable body appearing position (second movable body appearing position) Approach to By this, in the button operation prompting effect, it is suggested that the position where the game result indication effect appears is the first movable body appearing position or the second movable body appearing position, and consequently, the content of the game result indication effect is It is suggested that one of the (1) movable body effect and the second movable body effect is selected.
In particular, in the button operation prompting effect, the player's line of sight can be guided to the position where the game result indication effect appears, and the effect of the game result indication effect can be improved.

The “game result suggestion effect” is an effect to be executed in response to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the button operation prompting effect (during setting of the operation valid state). In particular, the game result indication effect is an effect that suggests the game result.
With "game result", as a result of start determination (special figure loss determination, special figure stop symbol determination, special figure fluctuation pattern determination, etc.), prior determination (previous special figure loss determination, advance special figure stop symbol determination, advance special map Say the result of fluctuation pattern judgment etc.
In the on-hold on-the-run consecutive chan effect, the first movable body effect is executed as a game result suggestion effect.
The “first movable body effect” is an effect that indicates (informs) the occurrence of the on-hold on-the-fly state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42, in the first movable body effect, after the effect member 71a is displaced from the initial position to the effect position, the on-hold consecutive run suggestive image (not shown) on the display screen 31a. Is displayed.
The pending inside continuous chan suggestion image is configured to include a display (in the present embodiment, the display of the character “continuous running confirmed”) that suggests the occurrence of the pending internal run condition.

Next, the flow of on-hold consecutive chan effect is explained.
In the on-hold intra-sequence continuous chan effect, a button appearance suggestive effect is started according to the start.
In the button appearance suggestion effect, after the button appearance suggestion image is displayed (see FIG. 37) on the display screen 31a according to the start, the button image B is displayed (see FIG. 38).
The button appearance suggestion effect is ended in response to the elapse of a predetermined time from the start. Then, in the on-hold in-line consecutive chan effect, the button operation prompting effect is started according to the end of the button appearance suggestion effect.
In the button operation prompting effect, an operation valid state is set (started) according to the start, and a button operation prompting image (button image B) is displayed at the initial display position of the display screen 31a.
While setting the operation valid state, it is monitored whether or not the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected (whether or not the first operation signal is input from the first operation detection switch 24). Then, every time the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected, the button operation number updating process is executed.
In the button operation frequency update process of each time, first, “1” is added to the value of the button operation frequency counter, and the value of the button operation frequency counter is updated.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the button operation number counter after updating has reached a predetermined upper limit number (3 [times] in the present embodiment).
When it is determined that the value of the button operation frequency counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit frequency, the display position of the button operation prompting image (button image B) on the display screen 31a is the updated button operation frequency counter. It is changed (displaced) to the display position corresponding to the value.
At this time, when the value of the button operation number counter after updating is “1”, the display position of the button operation prompting image (button image B) is changed from the initial display position to the intermediate display position. On the other hand, when the value of the button operation number counter after updating is “2”, the display position of the button operation prompting image (button image B) is changed from the intermediate display position to the final display position.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the button operation number counter has reached the predetermined upper limit number, the operation valid state is canceled (ended) and the button operation prompting effect is ended.
Further, during setting of the operation valid state, it is monitored whether or not a predetermined upper limit time has elapsed from setting (starting) of the operation valid state. Then, when it is determined that the predetermined upper limit time has elapsed since the setting (start) of the operation valid state, the operation valid state is canceled (ended) and the button operation prompting effect is ended.
In the on-hold in-line consecutive chan effect, the first movable body effect is started in response to the end of the button operation prompting effect.
In the first movable body effect, after the effect member 71a is displaced from the initial position to the effect position (see FIG. 42) according to the start of the operation, the on-hold consecutive chan suggestive image is displayed on the display screen 31a.
The first movable body effect is ended in response to the elapse of a predetermined time from the start. Then, in response to the end of the first movable body effect, the on-hold consecutive chan effect is ended.

Next, the contents of the promotion effect will be described.
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a game result indication effect (second movable body effect) included in the promotion effect.
The promotion effect is an effect that suggests the result of the special figure stop symbol determination (step S11-5).
In the present embodiment, the promotion effect is an effect that indicates (informs) a type of the current jackpot gaming state.
In other words, the promotion effect indicates that the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 5" (the number of round games executed in the current jackpot gaming state is 15 [times]).
The promotion effect includes a button appearance suggestion effect, a button operation prompting effect, and a game result suggestion effect.
Here, the content of the button appearance suggestion effect included in the promotion effect is the same as the content of the button appearance suggestion effect included in the on-hold consecutive chan effect.
Further, the content of the button operation prompting effect included in the promotion effect is the same as the content of the button operation prompting effect included in the on-hold consecutive chan effect.
As a result, the player can not distinguish the on-hold consecutive chan effect and the promotion effect based on the button appearance suggestion effect and the button operation prompting effect.
Therefore, when the on-chance continuous-chance effect or the promotion effect is executed, the content of the game result indication effect (first movable body to be executed thereafter during the period in which the button appearance suggestion effect or the button operation prompting effect is executed) It is possible to make the player predict one of the effect and the second movable body effect).

In the promotion effect, a second movable body effect is executed as a game result suggestion effect.
"The second movable body effect" indicates that the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 5" (the number of round games executed in the current jackpot gaming state is 15 [times]) ( It is the effect to inform).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43, in the second movable body effect, after the effect member 72a is displaced from the initial position to the effect position, a promotion indication image (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 31a. Be done.
The promotion suggestion image is configured to include a display (in the present embodiment, a display of characters “SUPER BONUS!”) Indicating that the type of the current jackpot gaming state is “jack 5”.

Next, the flow of promotion effects will be described.
In the promotion effect, the button appearance suggestion effect is started according to the start.
In the button appearance suggestion effect, after the button appearance suggestion image is displayed (see FIG. 37) on the display screen 31a according to the start, the button image B is displayed (see FIG. 38).
The button appearance suggestion effect is ended in response to the elapse of a predetermined time from the start. Then, in the promotion effect, in response to the end of the button appearance suggestion effect, the button operation prompting effect is started.
In the button operation prompting effect, an operation valid state is set (started) according to the start, and a button operation prompting image (button image B) is displayed at the initial display position of the display screen 31a.
While setting the operation valid state, it is monitored whether or not the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected (whether or not the first operation signal is input from the first operation detection switch 24), and the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is performed. Whenever is detected, the button operation number updating process is executed.
In the button operation frequency update process of each time, first, “1” is added to the value of the button operation frequency counter, and the value of the button operation frequency counter is updated.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the button operation number counter after updating has reached a predetermined upper limit number (3 [times] in the present embodiment).
When it is determined that the value of the button operation frequency counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit frequency, the display position of the button operation prompting image (button image B) on the display screen 31a is the updated button operation frequency counter. It is changed (displaced) to the display position corresponding to the value.
At this time, when the value of the button operation number counter after updating is “1”, the display position of the button operation prompting image (button image B) is changed from the initial display position to the intermediate display position. On the other hand, when the value of the button operation number counter after updating is “2”, the display position of the button operation prompting image (button image B) is changed from the intermediate display position to the final display position.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the button operation number counter has reached the predetermined upper limit number, the operation valid state is canceled (ended) and the button operation prompting effect is ended.
Further, during setting of the operation valid state, it is monitored whether or not a predetermined upper limit time has elapsed from setting (starting) of the operation valid state. Then, when it is determined that the predetermined upper limit time has elapsed since the setting (start) of the operation valid state, the operation valid state is canceled (ended) and the button operation prompting effect is ended.
In the promotion effect, the second movable body effect is started according to the end of the button operation prompting effect.
In the second movable body effect, after the effect member 72a is displaced from the initial position to the effect position (see FIG. 43) according to the start, a promotion indication image is displayed on the display screen 31a.
The second movable body effect is ended in response to the elapse of a predetermined time from the start. Then, in response to the end of the second movable body effect, the promotion effect is ended.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the main control circuit 200, various random numbers such as a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, etc. are acquired, triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the starting opening (the first starting opening 51 or the second starting opening 52). The various random numbers obtained 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) Be done.
As for the start information stored in the start information storage area, in a predetermined order, it is determined whether or not to cause the jackpot gaming state to be a special feature hit determination (step S11-4), and determines the type of stop symbol Includes special figure stop symbol determination (step S11-5) and special figure variation pattern determination (step S11-7) for determining the type of variation pattern (type of first variation pattern and type of second variation pattern) A start determination is performed.
Then, when the start determination is performed, after the special symbol display is performed on the special view display devices 61 and 62 based on the type (the change time) of the change pattern determined by the special view change pattern determination. The stop display of the special symbol is executed based on the type of the stop symbol determined by the special view stop symbol determination.

Furthermore, when it is determined to be elected by the special figure crash judgment, after the stop display of the jackpot symbol according to the type determined by the special drawing stop symbol judgment is executed, it corresponds to the type of jackpot symbol displayed stop The jackpot gaming state is triggered.
Then, in the jackpot gaming state, a round game in which the special electric symbol 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, "big hit 1" to "big hit 5" is set as the type of big hit symbol.
Then, when the "big hit 3" is won, 5 round games are executed during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, in the case of winning the "big hit 1", "big hit 2" or "big hit 4", 10 rounds of round games are executed in the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, in the case of winning the "big hit 5", 15 [round] round games are executed in the big hit gaming state.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when it is determined that the on-premise-on-chance status has occurred at the end of the tenth round game, the tenth round game is ended. During the subsequent interval period, on-hold consecutive chan effect is executed.
On the other hand, during the interval period after the end of the 10th round game, when it is determined that the "big hit 5" is won and the 10th round game is over, it is determined that the on-hold state continuous channing state has not occurred. In, the promotion effect is executed.
On the other hand, during the interval period after the end of the 10th round game, when it is determined that the "big hit 5" is won, and it is determined that the on-hold on-call status has occurred at the end of the 10th round game. In one of the on-hold in-line continuous-chan effect and the promotion effect, one effect is executed.

In the on-hold intra-sequence continuous chan effect, after the button appearance suggestive effect is executed, the button operation prompting effect is started.
In the button operation prompting effect, a button operation prompting image (button image B) is displayed at the initial display position of the display screen 31a according to the start.
Then, in response to the detection of the first pressing operation of the effect button 5b, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displaced from the initial display position to the intermediate display position.
Further, in response to the detection of the second pressing operation of the effect button 5b, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displaced from the intermediate display position to the final display position.
Further, in response to the detection of the pressing operation of the third rendering button 5b, the button operation prompting effect is ended, and the first movable body effect is executed as a game result suggestion effect.
Thus, in the on-hold consecutive-chance effect, a position at which the effect member 71 a appears in the first movable body effect (a first button operation prompt image (button image B)) is detected each time the pressing operation of the effect button 5 b is detected. It is displaced so as to approach the movable body appearance position).
Therefore, in the on-chance continuous-run effect, the contents (specifically, the game result suggestion effect) of the game result suggestion effect by the display mode (specifically, the change of the display position) of the button operation prompting image (button image B) The appearance position (appearance aspect) of the movable body according to is suggested.
If the number of times the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected during the button operation prompting effect does not reach the predetermined upper limit in the on-hold consecutive chan effect, the predetermined time from the start of the button operation prompting effect In response to the passage of the button operation prompting effect is ended, the first movable body effect is executed as a game result suggesting effect.

On the other hand, in the promotion effect, after the button appearance suggestion effect is executed, the button operation prompting effect is started.
In the button operation prompting effect, a button operation prompting image (button image B) is displayed at the initial display position of the display screen 31a according to the start.
Then, in response to the detection of the first pressing operation of the effect button 5b, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displaced from the initial display position to the intermediate display position.
Further, in response to the detection of the second pressing operation of the effect button 5b, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displaced from the intermediate display position to the final display position.
Furthermore, in response to the detection of the pressing operation of the third rendering button 5b, the button operation prompting effect is ended, and the second movable body effect is executed as a game result suggestion effect.
Thereby, in the promotion effect, the position at which the effect member 72a appears in the second movable body effect (the second movable body appearance (the second movable body appearance), each time the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected Position to be displaced).
Therefore, in the promotion effect, the contents of the game result suggestion effect (specifically, the movement according to the game result suggestion effect) depending on the display mode (specifically, the change of the display position) of the button operation prompting image (button image B) The appearance position (appearance aspect) of the body is suggested.
In the promotion effect, when the number of times the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected does not reach the predetermined upper limit during the button operation prompting effect, a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the button operation prompting effect In response to the termination of the button operation prompting effect, the second movable body effect is executed as a game result indication effect.

In particular, in pachinko machine 1, with the pending inside continuous chan production and promotion production, the effect contents during the period from the start to the start of the game result suggestion production (specifically, button appearance suggestion production and button operation reminder Content of the production) is the same.
In this way, when the on-hold consecutive-chance effect or the promotion effect is executed, the player can predict the contents of the game result suggestion effect during the period from the start to the start of the game result suggestion effect It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Function of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the contents of the game result indication effect (specifically, the appearance position of the movable body according to the game result indication effect) is suggested according to the mode of the button operation prompting effect according to the operation of the effect button 5b Be done.
This makes it possible to improve the player's attention to the button operation prompting effect.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the contents (specifically, the game result suggestion) of the game result suggestion effect to be executed according to the operation of the effect button 5b by the display position (displacement) of the button operation prompting image The appearance position of the movable body involved in the presentation is suggested.
This makes it possible to improve the player's attention to the button operation prompting image (button image B).
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Modification)
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, various modifications can be made in the above embodiments.
FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a button operation prompting effect in a state where the button operation prompting image is displayed at the second intermediate display position. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a button operation prompting effect in a state where the button operation prompting image is displayed at the second final display position. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a game result indication effect (third movable object effect) included in the promotion effect according to the modification.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the content of the button operation prompting effect included in the on-hold consecutive chan effect and the content of the button operation prompting effect included in the promotion effect are the same.
However, the content of the button operation prompting effect included in the on-hold consecutive chan effect and the content of the button operation prompting effect included in the promotion effect may be different from each other.
That is, in the promotion effect, the second button operation prompting effect may be executed as the button operation prompting effect, and the third movable body effect may be executed as the game result suggestion effect.
"The third movable body effect" indicates that the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 5" (the number of round games executed in the current jackpot gaming state is 15 [times]) ( It is the effect to inform).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46, in the third movable body effect, after the effect member 73a is displaced from the initial position to the effect position, a promotion indication image (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 31a. Be done.
The promotion suggestion image is configured to include a display (in the present embodiment, a display of characters “SUPER BONUS!”) Indicating that the type of the current jackpot gaming state is “jack 5”.
In the second button operation prompting effect, similarly to the button operation prompting effect according to the above embodiment, each time the pressing operation of the effect button 5b (except the pressing operation of the predetermined upper limit number of times) is detected, the display screen 31a The display position of the button operation prompting image (button image B) is changed.
In particular, in the second button operation prompting effect, the initial display position (see FIG. 39), the second intermediate display position (see FIG. 44), and the second final display as display positions of the button operation prompt image (button image B). The position (see FIG. 45) is defined.
As shown in FIG. 44, the second intermediate display position is a display position closer to the third movable body appearance position than the initial display position. Further, as shown in FIG. 45, the second final display position is a display position closer to the third movable body appearance position compared to the second intermediate display position. By this, the distance from the third movable body appearance position of each display position to the second final display position, the second intermediate display position, and the initial display position (distance short → distance length) in order from the shortest distance. It is prescribed.
In the second button operation prompting effect, a button operation prompting image (button image B) is displayed at the initial display position according to the start. Then, in response to the detection of the first pressing operation of the effect button 5b, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displaced from the initial display position to the second intermediate display position. Further, in response to the detection of the second pressing operation of the effect button 5b, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displaced from the second intermediate display position to the second final display position.
That is, in the second button operation prompting effect, each time the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected, the button operation prompting image (button image B) approaches the third movable body appearance position in stages. Thereby, in the second button operation prompting effect, it is suggested that the position where the game result indication effect appears is the third movable body appearance position, and the content of the game result indication effect is the third movable object effect. It is suggested that there is.
In particular, in the second button operation prompting effect, the player's line of sight can be guided to the position where the game result indication effect appears, and the effect of the game result indication effect can be improved.
With such a configuration, the contents of the rendering in the period from the start to the detection of the pressing operation of the first rendering button 5b are the same for the on-hold consecutive chan effect and the promotion effect.
In this way, when the on-hold consecutive-chance effect or the promotion effect is executed, the content of the game result suggestion effect is played during the period from the start until the pressing operation of the first effect button 5b is detected. People can make predictions.
On the other hand, when the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected during setting of the operation valid state, the display position at which the button operation prompting image (the button image B) is displaced is different between the pending inside continuous chan effect and the promotion effect. .
That is, in the on-hold in-line consecutive chan effect, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displaced toward the first movable body appearance position according to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b each time.
On the other hand, in the promotion effect, the button operation prompting image (button image B) is displaced toward the second movable body appearance position according to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b each time.
As a result, when the on-hold consecutive-chance effect or the promotion effect is executed, the player presses an operation of the effect button 5b during setting of the operation valid state to generate a button operation prompting image (button image B). Based on the display position, it is possible to determine the content (first movable body effect or third movable body effect) of the game result indication effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game result suggestion effect (specifically, the first movable body effect) according to the effect aspect informing (informing) the occurrence of the pending internal connection state in the on-hold internal communication effect without fail. To be executed.
However, as an effect aspect of the game result indication effect included in the pending internal connection effect, a presentation aspect (specifically, the first movable object effect) that suggests the occurrence of the pending internal connection status, and the pending internal connection status It does not matter as a configuration in which one of the effect mode (hereinafter referred to as “first gasse effect”) that suggests the non-occurrence of “1” is selected.
In the "first cassette effect", the first cassette effect image is displayed on the display screen 31a. The first cassette effect image is configured to include a display (for example, a display of a character of “sorry”) that suggests non-occurrence of the on-hold continuous connection state.
Then, when it is determined that the on-premises consecutive chan state is occurring at the end of the 10th round game of “big hit 4” or “big hit 5”, the game result suggestion effect included in the on-hold consecutive chan effect The first movable body effect is set as the effect mode of.
On the other hand, at the end of the tenth round game of "big hit 4" or "big hit 5", when it is determined that the on-hold on-the-run continuation state has not occurred, the game result suggestion effect included in the on-off on-on continuation chan effect The first caste effect is set as the effect mode of.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the promotion mode, in the effect mode, it is always suggested (informed) that the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 5" (Furthermore, the round game is executed (continue)). The game result indication effect (specifically, the second movable object effect) is executed.
However, as an effect mode of the game result indication effect included in the promotion effect, an effect mode that suggests that the type of the current jackpot gaming state is "big hit 5" (Furthermore, the round game is executed (continue)) Specifically, a presentation mode (hereinafter referred to as "second game") that suggests that the type of the second movable body effect and the current jackpot gaming state are not "big hit 5" (and that the round game is not executed (continue)). It does not matter as a structure by which one side is selected among "Gasse effect".
In the "second cassette effect", a second cassette effect image is displayed on the display screen 31a. The second cassette effect image includes a display (for example, a display of the character “end”) indicating that the type of the current jackpot gaming state is not “jack 5” (Furthermore, the round game is not executed (continue)) It consists of
Then, when the promotion effect is executed during the occurrence of “big hit 5”, the second movable body effect is set as the effect mode of the game result indication effect included in the promotion effect.
On the other hand, when the promotion effect is executed during the occurrence of “big hit 4”, the second caste effect is set as the effect mode of the game result indication effect included in the promotion effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the button appearance suggestion effect relating to the effect mode in which the button image B appears is always executed in the on-hold in-line continuous chan effect or the promotion effect.
However, one of the effect mode in which the button image B appears and the effect mode in which the button image B does not appear is selected as the effect mode of the button appearance suggestion effect included in the on-hold consecutive chan effect or the promotion effect. It does not matter.
Then, when a presentation mode in which the button image B does not appear is selected as the presentation aspect of the button appearance suggestion effect in the on-hold consecutive chan effect or the promotion effect, the button operation prompting effect and the game result suggestion effect are executed Instead, in response to the end of the button appearance suggestion effect, the on-hold consecutive chan effect or the promotion effect is terminated.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as the game result suggestion effect performed according to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the button operation prompting effect (during setting of the operation valid state), the movable body effect (first movable body effect Or, the second movable body effect is defined.
That is, in the button operation prompting effect, the movable body (effect member 71 a or the moving member effect (the first movable body effect or the second movable body effect) is displayed by the display position (displacement) of the button operation prompting image (button image B). It is configured to indicate the appearance position (execution position) of the effect member 72a).
However, as a game result suggestion effect performed according to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the button operation prompting effect (during setting of the operation valid state), the effect by the display of the effect image (hereinafter referred to as “image effect” And the effect by light emission of the lamp (hereinafter referred to as "lamp effect") may be defined.
That is, in the button operation prompting effect, the display position (displacement) of the button operation prompting image (button image B) suggests the appearance position (display position) of the effect image according to the image effect or the lamp performing the lamp effect It does not matter as a structure.
Specifically, in the button operation prompting effect (during setting of the operation valid state), the display position of the button operation prompting image (button image B) relates to the image effect each time the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected. It is configured to approach toward the appearance position (display position) of the effect image. Then, in response to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b for the predetermined upper limit number of times, the button operation prompting effect is ended, and the display of the effect image according to the image effect (game result suggestion effect) is started.
Alternatively, in the button operation prompting effect (during setting of the operation valid state), a lamp in which the display position of the button operation prompting image (button image B) is emitted by the lamp effect each time the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected. To approach towards the Then, in response to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b for the predetermined upper limit number of times, the button operation prompting effect is ended, and the light emission of the lamp relating to the lamp effect (game result suggestion effect) is started.

Further, in the above embodiment, the button operation prompting effect is applied to the on-hold consecutive chan effect or the promotion effect.
However, the button operation prompting effect may be applied to other effects as long as the effect suggests the game result in response to the pressing operation of the effect button 5b.
For example, the button operation prompting effect may be applied to an advance notice effect that suggests the result of the special feature fall judgment in accordance with the pressing operation of the effect button 5b.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5b production button 30 game area 31 main image display device 31a display screen 71 1st movable body unit 71a production member 72 2nd movable body unit 72a production member 73 3rd movable body unit 73a production member 200 main control circuit 300 production Control circuit B button image

Claims (4)

Operation means that can be operated by the player;
And effect control means for executing an operation effect for prompting the user to operate the operation means.
A game machine characterized in that the effect control means suggests content of an effect to be executed according to an operation of the operation means, according to an aspect of an operation effect. The operation effect includes the display of an operation image prompting the operation of the operation means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means suggests the contents of an effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means by the display position of the operation image. Operation means that can be operated by the player;
And effect control means for executing an operation effect for prompting the user to operate the operation means.
A game machine characterized in that the effect control means suggests an appearance position of an effect to be executed according to an operation of the operation means, by an aspect of an operation effect. The operation effect includes the display of an operation image prompting the operation of the operation means,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the effect control means suggests an appearance position of an effect to be executed according to an operation of the operation means according to a display position of the operation image.

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