JP2020011003A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce control load.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine 1, a fixed time is determined based on one element (specifically, a first half variation pattern) among a plurality of elements constituting a special symbol variation pattern (variation mode). As a result, it becomes unnecessary to analyze all the elements constituting the special symbol variation pattern when determining the fixed time, and the control load can be reduced. In particular, the fixed time is determined based on one element (specifically, the first half variation pattern) having a smaller number of options compared with other elements (specifically, a second half variation pattern) among the plurality of elements constituting the special symbol variation pattern. This makes it possible to further reduce the control load when determining the fixed time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 45

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine on which stop display of identification information is executed.

Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine on which stop display of identification information is executed (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, the determined time is determined based on the fluctuation pattern, and the stop display of the identification information is executed based on the determined determined time.

Japanese Patent No. 5687884

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the control load increases when determining the determination time.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, it is necessary to analyze the configuration of the fluctuation pattern when determining the fixed time. Thus, as the configuration of the variation pattern becomes more complicated, the control load for analyzing the configuration may increase.
An object of the present invention is to reduce a control load.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a variation mode determination unit for determining a variation mode, and a fixed time based on one of a plurality of elements constituting the determined variation mode. , A display control means for executing a variable display according to the determined variation mode, and a stop display according to the determined fixed time.
In the gaming machine according to the first invention, the fixed time is determined based on one of a plurality of elements constituting the variation mode.
As a result, it is not necessary to analyze all the elements constituting the variation mode when determining the fixed time, and the control load can be reduced.
Here, a special figure fluctuation pattern described later corresponds to the fluctuation mode. The main control circuit 200 (step S11-7) described below corresponds to the variation mode determining means. The plurality of elements constituting the variation mode correspond to a first-half variation pattern (variation mode number) and a second-half variation pattern (variation pattern number) described later. The first half variation pattern (variation mode number) described later corresponds to one element. The confirmation time corresponds to a special symbol confirmation time described later. The main control circuit 200 (step S11-12) described later corresponds to the fixed time determination unit. The variable display corresponds to a special symbol variable display described later. The stop display corresponds to a special symbol stop display described later. A main control circuit 200 (steps S11-11 and S12-4) described below corresponds to the display control means.

In the gaming machine according to the second invention, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the plurality of elements include one element and another element, and a choice of one element is another element. It is characterized in that there are fewer than the alternatives.
In the gaming machine according to the second invention, the fixed time is determined based on one of the plurality of elements constituting the variation mode, which has fewer options than other elements.
This makes it possible to further reduce the control load when determining the fixed time.
Here, the second half variation pattern (variation pattern number) described later corresponds to the other element.

  According to the present invention, the control load can be reduced.

It is a perspective view showing the whole pachinko machine composition. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board, and showed typically the part especially required for description. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the pachinko machine. 3 is an address map of a memory area used by the CPU 210. 9 is a flowchart illustrating CPU initialization processing. It is a flowchart which shows a main loop process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting value management process. It is a flowchart which shows a switch management process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal figure starting ball detection process. It is a flowchart which shows special figure 1 starting ball detection processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure 2 starting ball detection processing. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart showing a special game management process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure change waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during special figure fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows a process during special figure suspension. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening pre-processing. It is a flow chart which shows special electric combination opening and closing change processing. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening control process. It is a flowchart which shows a special winning opening closing effective process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening end wait process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal game management process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal figure change waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during normal figure fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a normal diagram stop. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory pre-opening process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric utility opening / closing switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory opening control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric auditors goods closing effective process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric auditors product opening end wait process. It is a flowchart which shows a performance display apparatus control process. It is a flowchart which shows a base ratio calculation process. It is a flowchart which shows a sub timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a hold command receiving process. It is a flowchart which shows a prefetch command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a stop command reception process. It is a figure showing the composition of the first half fluctuation time judgment table. It is a figure showing the composition of the latter half fluctuation time judgment table. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a conversion value acquisition table. It is a figure showing the relation between the primary fluctuation mode number before conversion, and the secondary fluctuation mode number after conversion. It is a figure showing the composition of a fixed time judgment table. It is a figure showing the composition of the conversion value acquisition table concerning a modification. It is a figure showing the relation between the primary fluctuation mode number before conversion, and the secondary fluctuation mode number after conversion. It is a figure showing the composition of the fixed time judgment table concerning 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.

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire configuration of the pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame unit 2, an inner frame unit 3, an integrated door unit 4, and a game board unit 10.
The outer frame unit 2, the inner frame unit 3, and the integrated door unit 4 are fixed to each other via a hinge mechanism. Thereby, the inner frame unit 3 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2. Further, the integral door unit 4 can be opened and closed with respect to each of the inner frame unit 3 and the outer frame unit 2.
The outer frame unit 2 is configured to include a rectangular frame (outer frame). The outer frame provided in the outer frame unit 2 is fixed to the island facilities of the game arcade.
The inner frame unit 3 is configured to include a rectangular frame (inner frame). The inner frame unit 3 is arranged inside the outer frame unit 2.

The integrated door unit 4 is formed in a rectangular door shape. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed substantially at the center, a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a, a tray unit 5 disposed below the transparent plate 4a, and a tray. A firing handle 6 disposed on the side of the unit 5.
The transparent plate 4a is formed in a flat plate shape using a transparent material such as resin and glass. The decorative portion 4b is formed of a transparent or translucent resin material, and has a shape bulging forward. At each corner on the upper side of the decorative portion 4b, a sound removing portion 4c in which a sound generating device (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is disposed is provided. Each of the sound extraction units 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the sound output from the sound generation device 22 passes. In addition, a plurality of frame lamps 20 (see FIG. 3) are provided in the decoration part 4b. Each frame lamp 20 includes a light emitting element (LED) driven by dynamic lighting control.

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

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

(Configuration of the game board unit 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board unit 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating a front surface of the game board, in particular, a portion necessary for description.
The game board unit 10 is supported by the inner frame unit 3. Specifically, the game board unit 10 is mounted inside an inner frame provided in the inner frame unit 3. Thereby, the game board unit 10 is arranged on the back side of the integrated door unit 4. Then, the player can visually recognize a game board 11 (game area 30) described later via the transparent plate 4a. In the present embodiment, a game area 30 described below is formed between the rear surface of the transparent plate 4a and the front surface of the game board 11.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit 10 includes a set board (not shown), a game board 11 attached to the set board, and various effect devices (main image display device 31, sub-board) attached to the set board. An image display device 32).
The set plate is formed in a box shape whose front side is open. An opening formed of a through hole is provided at a substantially central portion of the back plate of the set plate.
The game board 11 is attached to the front side of the set board. The game board 11 is formed of a resin into a flat plate shape. An opening (not shown) formed of a through hole is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 11. Then, the player can visually recognize the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 through the opening provided in the game board 11 and the opening provided in the set board.
Around the opening in the front of the game board 11, a game area 30 is formed in which a game ball hit in response to the rotation operation of the firing handle 6 flows down. In the game area 30, a left path formed on the left side of the main image display apparatus 31 and a right path formed on the right side of the main image display apparatus 31 are configured as paths through which the game balls flow. I have.
A plurality of board surface lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are provided in the game area 30 of the game board 11. Each panel lamp 21 is configured to include a light emitting element (LED) driven by dynamic lighting control.

The main image display device 31 is mounted on the back side of the set plate. The main image display device 31 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. The main image display device 31 has a display screen 31a on which an effect image can be displayed.
On the display screen 31a, three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (not illustrated) where the first effect symbol z1 (not illustrated) is displayed, and a second effect symbol z2 (not illustrated) are displayed. One second effect symbol display area a4 (not shown) can be configured.
The first effect design z1 is configured to include identification information (design) such as numbers, characters, symbols, and characters. In each of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, it is possible to perform a variable display and a stop display of the first effect symbol z1. The second effect symbol z2 is composed of a color bar. In the second effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform a fluctuation display and a stop display of the second effect symbol z2.
The variable 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 is displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. 2 refers to a display in which the type of the effect symbol z2 is changed (the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed).
The stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one type of the first effect symbol z1 is stopped at the lottery result display position in each of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and the second effect symbol display area a4. , A display in which one type of second effect symbol z2 is displayed (the color bar represents a predetermined color).
A special symbol is obtained by combining the first effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 and the second effect symbol 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 reserved symbols h (not shown) are displayed.
In the reserved symbol display area b1, a reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information in the notification display (variable display and stop display of the special symbol) is displayed. In the reserved symbol display area b2, a reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display is suspended is displayed.

The sub image display device 32 is disposed at a position on the front side of the main image display device 31.
The sub-image display device 32 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display and a CRT display. The sub-image display device 32 has a display screen 32a on which an effect image can be displayed.
The sub-image display device 32 can be displaced (moved) in a vertical direction by a driving mechanism (not shown). Specifically, the sub-image display device 32 can be displaced within a predetermined range including an origin position (see FIG. 2) and an effect position (not shown) below the origin position. I have.
The sub-image display device 32 disposed (displaced) at the origin position is disposed above the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31, and does not cover the display screen 31a. On the other hand, the sub-image display device 32 arranged (displaced) at the effect position is arranged on the front side of the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31, and covers a part of the display screen 31a.

A first starting port 51 is provided below the display screen 31a in the game area 30. The first starting port 51 is a ball opening (so-called "navel") that opens upward, and is capable of constantly entering game balls. The first starting port 51 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the left route (it is impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the right route).
In the first starting port 51, a special figure 1 starting port switch 101 (see FIG. 3) is provided. The special figure 1 starting port switch 101 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the first starting port 51 (a ball having entered the first starting port 51). Output. The main control circuit 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting port switch 101.
To the left of the first starting port 51 in the game area 30, an upper left other winning port 55, a left middle other winning port 56, and a lower left other winning port 57 are provided. Each of the other winning ports 55 to 57 is an upwardly open entrance port, and always allows game balls to enter. Each of the other winning ports 55 to 57 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the left route (not a game ball flowing down the right route).
The gaming board 11 is provided with a left winning opening switch 106 (see FIG. 3). The left winning port switch 106 is a game ball that has entered the upper left other winning port 55 (a game ball has entered the upper left other winning port 55), and a game ball that has entered the middle left other winning port 56 (left middle other winning port). In response to detection of a game ball entering the mouth 56) and a game ball entering the lower left other prize port 57 (entering a game ball into the lower left other prize port 57), a detection signal is sent to the main control circuit. Output to 200. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute a prize ball payout operation in response to the input of the detection signal from the left winning port switch 106.

On the right side of the display screen 31a in the game area 30, a start gate 41 is provided. The starting gate 41 is formed so that a game ball can always pass through. The starting gate 41 allows a game ball flowing down the right route to pass (a game ball flowing down the left route cannot pass).
The starting gate 41 is provided with a gate switch 104 (see FIG. 3). The gate switch 104 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball passing through the start gate 41 (a game ball passing through the start gate 41). The main control circuit 200 executes a normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the gate switch 104.
Below the start gate 41 in the game area 30, a special winning opening 53 is provided. The large winning opening 53 is displaced between a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the large winning opening 53 and an open state in which game balls can enter the large winning opening 53. A special electric combination (special electric combination) 53a (so-called “attacker”) is provided.
The special electric accessory 53a is opened and closed by a special winning opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). At the time of the special winning opening 53, the special electric accessory 53a is normally closed so that it is impossible to enter the game ball. Thus, when the big hit game state occurs, the special electric auditors product 53a is set to the open state, and the game ball can enter. The special winning opening 53 allows game balls flowing down the right route to enter (game balls flowing down the left route cannot enter).
A count switch 103 (see FIG. 3) is provided in the special winning opening 53. The count switch 103 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the special winning opening 53 (entering a game ball into the special winning opening 53). The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute a prize ball payout operation in response to the input of the detection signal from the count switch 103.

A second starting port 52 is provided below the special winning port 53 in the game area 30. The second starting port 52 has a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second starting port 52 and an open state in which game balls can enter the second starting port 52. An ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electric accessory) 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) that can be displaced is provided.
The ordinary electric accessory 52a is opened and closed by an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). In the second start port 52, the normal electric accessory 52a is normally closed so that the game ball cannot enter, but when the normal symbol lottery is won, the normal electric accessory 52a is normally closed. 52a is set in an open state, and a game ball can enter. The second starting port 52 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right route (it is impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the left route).
In the second starting port 52, a special figure 2 starting port switch 102 (see FIG. 3) is provided. The special figure 2 starting port switch 102 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the second starting port 52 (entering a game ball into the second starting port 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 figure 2 starting port switch 102.
Below the second starting port 52 in the game area 30, a right other winning port 54 is provided. The right other winning opening 54 is a ball opening opening upward, and always allows game balls to enter. The right other winning opening 54 allows game balls flowing down the right route to enter (game balls flowing down the left route cannot enter).
A right winning opening switch 105 (see FIG. 3) is provided in the right other winning opening 54. The right winning port switch 105 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the right other winning port 54 (a game ball entering the right other winning port 54). . The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute a prize ball payout operation in response to the input of the detection signal from the right winning opening switch 105.

At the lowest position in the game area 30, an out port 58 for discharging a game ball that has not entered (winned) any of the winning ports 51 to 57 is provided.
Here, the inner frame unit 3 includes a discharge path (not shown) through which game balls discharged from the game area 30 pass. Specifically, the discharge path is attached to the back side of the inner frame provided in the inner frame unit 3. The pachinko machine 1 is configured such that all game balls hit into the game area 30 (all game balls ejected from the game area 30) pass through the discharge path. That is, the game ball launched into the game area 30 is discharged from the game area 30 by entering one of the winning ports 51 to 57 or passing through the out port 58, and flows into the discharge path. I do.
Specifically, the game balls that have entered the winning openings 51 to 57 are guided by the switches 101 to 103, 105, and 106 disposed in the winning openings and then guided to the discharge path. The game balls discharged from the out port 58 are guided to a discharge path.
The inner frame unit 3 is provided with an out switch 109 (see FIG. 3). Then, the out switch 109 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball passing through the discharge path (game ball discharged from the game area 30). As a result, all game balls ejected from the game area 30 are detected by the out switch 109.
Further, in the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the winning ports 51 to 57 and the starting gate 41.

The game board 11 is provided with a main display 60. The main display 60 includes a plurality of lighting elements (segments). Each lighting element is configured by a light emitting element (LED in this embodiment).
On the main display 60, information about the game is displayed. That is, the main display 60 is configured to include the special figure 1 display apparatus, the special figure 2 display apparatus, the general figure display apparatus, and the status display apparatus.
Specifically, the main display 60 is configured to include 32 lighting elements (LED1 to LED32). In the main display 60, the LEDs 1 to 8 are the special figure 1 display devices, the LEDs 7 to 16 are the special figure 2 display devices, the LEDs 17 to 24 are the ordinary figure display devices, and the LEDs 25 to 32 are the status display devices. Device.
The special figure 1 display device is capable of performing a variable display and a stop display of a first special symbol including a number, a symbol, and the like. Then, in the special figure 1 display device, the result of the first special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped and displayed first special symbol.
The special figure 2 display device can perform a variable display and a stop display of a second special symbol including a number, a symbol, and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped and displayed second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display device and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 are the timings at which the variable display is started. , The time at which the stop display is started, and the lottery result indicated by the symbol whose stop is displayed.
Then, the first special symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device becomes a specific symbol (big hit symbol), or the second special symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device ( When the stop symbol) becomes a specific symbol (big hit symbol), a big hit game state which is a game state advantageous to the player is generated.
The ordinary symbol display device is capable of performing a variable display and a stop display of an ordinary symbol including a number, a symbol, and the like. Then, in the ordinary symbol display device, the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped ordinary symbol. Then, when the ordinary symbol stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device becomes a specific symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), a gaming state per ordinary symbol, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is generated.
The number of times that the display of the result of the lottery of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (special figure 1 hold number) and the number of times that the display of the result of the lottery of the second special symbol lottery is suspended (special figure 2) are displayed on the status display device. The number of times that the display of the lottery result of the ordinary symbol lottery is held (the number of times the regular figure is held), the type of the jackpot game state (the number of round games executed), the instruction to launch the game ball to the right route, etc. Is displayed.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with detection sensors for detecting various abnormal states.
In this embodiment, a glass frame opening sensor 107, an inner frame opening sensor 108, a vibration detection sensor 113, a radio wave detection sensor 114, a magnetic detection sensor 115, and the like are provided as detection sensors.
The glass frame opening sensor 107 detects opening of the integrated door unit 4 with respect to the inner frame unit 3. The glass frame opening sensor 107 transmits a detection signal (glass frame opening signal) to the main control circuit 200 via the payout control board e3 in response to the opening of the integrated door unit 4 with respect to the inner frame unit 3. I do.
The inner frame opening sensor 108 detects opening of the inner frame unit 3 with respect to the outer frame unit 2. The inner frame opening sensor 108 transmits a detection signal (inner frame opening signal) to the main control circuit 200 via the payout control board e3 in response to the opening of the inner frame unit 3 with respect to the outer frame unit 2. I do.
The vibration detection sensor 113 detects the vibration of the game board 11. In the present embodiment, the vibration detection sensor 113 is provided on the game board 11. Then, the vibration detection sensor 113 transmits a detection signal (panel vibration detection sensor signal) to the main control circuit 200 according to the detection of the vibration of the game board 11.
The radio wave detection sensor 114 detects a radio wave generated around the gaming board 11. In the present embodiment, two radio wave detection sensors 114 are provided in the game board 11. Each radio wave detection sensor 114 transmits a detection signal (panel radio wave detection sensor signal 1, panel radio wave detection sensor signal 2) to main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the radio wave.
The magnetic detection sensor 115 detects magnetism generated around the game board 11. In the present embodiment, three magnetic detection sensors 115 are provided. Specifically, one magnetic detection sensor 115 is provided in the inner frame unit 3 (discharge path). In the game board 11, two magnetic detection sensors 115 are provided. Then, the magnetic detection sensor 115 provided in the inner frame unit 3 sends a detection signal (out-port magnetic detection sensor signal) to the main control circuit 200 via the payout control board e3 in accordance with the detection of magnetism. Send to. In addition, each magnetic detection sensor 115 provided on the game board 11 sends a detection signal (a board magnetic detection sensor signal 1 and a board magnetic detection sensor signal 2) to the main control circuit 200 in accordance with the detection of magnetism. To send.

(Configuration of control system)
Next, a configuration of a 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. FIG. 4 is an address map of a memory area used by the CPU 210.
The pachinko machine 1 is configured to include, as circuit boards, a main control board e1, a sub-control board e2, a payout control board e3, an inner frame board e4, an external terminal board e5, a connection board e6, a panel board e7, and the like.
The main control board e1, the sub control board e2, the payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4, the external terminal board e5, the connection board e6, and the panel board e7 are independent (separate) circuit boards. The main control board e1, the sub control board e2, the payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4, the external terminal board e5, the connection board e6, and the panel board e7 are respectively housed in separate board cases (not shown). ing.
The main control board e1, the sub control board e2, and the panel board e7 are included in the game board unit 10. Specifically, the main control board e1, the sub control board e2, and the panel board e7 are attached to the back side of the game board 11.
The payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4, the external terminal board e5, and the connection board e6 are included in the inner frame unit 3. Specifically, the payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4, the external terminal board e5, and the connection board e6 are attached to the rear side of the inner frame provided in the inner frame unit 3.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with various control circuits.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 supplies power to the main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 400, and the control circuits 200, 300, 400, and the like. And a power supply circuit 600 for supplying.
Each of the control circuits 200, 300, and 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU that is stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) serving as a temporary storage area used to advance processing based on a program.

The main control circuit 200 is mounted on the main control board e1. The main control circuit 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, an output port 250, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generation circuit 270.
The input port 240 includes a plurality of input ports (in this embodiment, input ports 0 to 3).

The input port 0 includes a detection signal from the glass frame opening sensor 107 (glass frame opening signal), a detection signal from the inner frame opening sensor 108 (inner frame opening signal), and a detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 113 (panel vibration detection). Sensor signal), a detection signal from one of the radio wave detection sensors 114 (panel radio wave detection sensor signal 2), detection signals from three magnetic detection sensors 115 (outside magnetic detection sensor signal, panel magnetic detection sensor signal 1, panel magnetic field) The detection sensor signal 2) and the like are input.
The detection signal from the glass frame opening sensor 107 (glass frame opening signal), the detection signal from the inner frame opening sensor 108 (inner frame opening signal), and the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor 115 provided in the inner frame unit 3. The detection signal (out port magnetic detection sensor signal) is input to the input port 0 via the payout control board e3 and the inner frame board e4.
A detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 113 (panel vibration detection sensor signal), a detection signal from one of the radio wave detection sensors 114 (panel radio wave detection sensor signal 2), and each of the magnetic detection sensors provided on the game board 11 The detection signals (panel magnetic detection sensor signal 1 and panel magnetic detection sensor signal 2) from 115 are input to the input port 0 via the panel substrate e7.

The input port 1 receives a RAM clear signal from the RAM clear switch, a detection signal (not shown) from the key rotation detection switch 111, a detection signal (not shown) from the set value selection switch, and the like.
The input port 2 has a detection signal from the count switch 103, a detection signal from the right winning opening switch 105, a detection signal from the left winning opening switch 106, a detection signal from the out switch 109, and a detection signal from the other radio wave detection sensor 114. A detection signal (panel radio wave detection sensor signal 1) and the like are input.
To the input port 3, a detection signal from the special opening switch 101, a detection signal from the special opening switch 102, a detection signal from the gate switch 104, and the like are input.
Each input port (input port 0 to input port 3) is provided with a reception storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor). In each reception storage area, 1-bit data indicating a reception state of a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is set.
Specifically, “1” is set when a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is input to each reception storage area, and “1” is set when a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is not input. "0" is set.

The output port 250 includes a plurality of output ports (in this embodiment, output ports 0 to 4).
The output port 0 outputs a data signal (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA7”) for controlling lighting of the main display 60. Then, the data signal output from the output port 0 is input to a source driver (not shown) described later.
The output port 1 outputs common signals (“COM0” to “COM3”) for controlling lighting of the main display 60 and the performance display device 61. The common signal output from the output port 1 is input to a sink driver (not shown) described later.
The output port 2 outputs external signals (OUT1 to OUT6, OUT8). The external signal output from the output port 2 is input to the hall computer 450 via the payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4, and the external terminal board e5.
The external signals (OUT1 to OUT6, OUT8) output from the output port 2 are input to the hall computer 450 via the payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4, and the external terminal board e5.

The output port 3 outputs a control signal for controlling the drive of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 64, a control signal for controlling the drive of the special winning opening solenoid 65, and the like. Each control signal output from the output port 3 is input to each of the solenoids 64 and 65 via the panel board e7.
The output port 4 outputs a data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) for controlling lighting of the performance display device 61. The data signal output from the output port 4 is input to a source driver (not shown) described later.

Further, the main control circuit 200 includes a command output port 1 and a command output port 2. Then, the CPU 210 transmits a control command (subcommand transmission signal) from the command output port 1 to the effect control circuit 300, and transmits a control command (payout command transmission) from the command output port 2 to the payout control circuit 400. Signal).
The command output port 1 and the command output port 2 respectively include a transmission data register (not shown), a FIFO (First In First Out) buffer (not shown), a transmission shift register (not shown), have.
The transmission data register outputs a control command input based on a subcommand transmission process (step S2-4) described later to the FIFO buffer.
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 commands to the transmission shift register in the order of input.
The transmission shift register performs parallel-to-serial conversion on the control command input from the FIFO buffer, and transmits it to the effect control circuit 300 or the payout control circuit 400 as serial data.

Further, a test signal output circuit (not shown) is mounted on the main control board e1.
In a test signal management process (step S4-18) to be described later, the CPU 210 generates test information (test signal) indicating an internal state (a big hit game state, a time saving control execution state, a special symbol lottery probability state, and the like). Then, the generated test signal is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, the test signal stored in the port output request buffer is output from the predetermined output port.
The test signal output from the predetermined output port is input to an interface board of a test computer (not shown) via a test signal output circuit.
Also, a detection signal from the special figure 1 starting port switch 101, a detection signal from the special figure 2 starting port switch 102, a detection signal from the gate switch 104, a detection signal from the count switch 103, and a detection from the right winning opening switch 105. The signal, the detection signal from the left winning opening switch 106, the detection signal from the out switch 109, and the like are input to the input port 240 and input to the interface board of the test computer via the test signal output circuit. .
Further, a control signal for controlling the driving of each of the solenoids (ordinary electric accessory solenoid 64, a special winning opening solenoid 65, etc.) outputted from the output port 3 is inputted to each of the solenoids 64, 65 and a test signal is outputted. The data is input to an interface board of a test computer via an output circuit.

The main control circuit 200 includes a memory area used by the CPU 210. As shown in FIG. 4, the memory area used by the CPU 210 includes a memory area (0000H to 2FFFH) allocated to the ROM 220 and a memory area (F000H to F3FFH) allocated to the RAM 230. .
Here, in FIG. 4, the address for specifying the memory area is indicated by a hexadecimal number ("H" indicates a hexadecimal number).

The ROM 220 (memory area of the ROM 220) is provided with a use area m1 (0000H to 1A7AH) and a non-use area m2 (2000H to 2BFFH).
A program and data for controlling the progress of the game are stored (stored) in the use area m1.
In the out-of-use area m2, there are provided a program and data for executing processing related to a test defined by the gaming machine rules, and a program and data for controlling display on the performance display device 61 (a program for calculating a base ratio described later). And data) are stored (stored).
The used area m1 has a program area (0000H to 0A89H), an unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH), and a data area (1000H to 1A7AH). The program area stores a program for controlling the progress of the game. On the other hand, the data area stores data for controlling the progress of the game. Note that the used area m1 may be configured without including the unused area.
The non-use area m2 is provided with a program area (2000H to 27FFH) and a data area (2800H to 2BFFH). In the program area, a program for executing a process related to a test defined by the gaming machine rules and a program for controlling display on the performance display device 61 are stored. On the other hand, in the data area, data for executing a process related to a test defined by the gaming machine rules and data for controlling display of the performance display device 61 are stored.
The ROM 220 is provided with an unused area (1A7BH to 1DFFH), a ROM comment area (1E00H to 1EFFH), a program management area (2FC0H to 2FFFH), in addition to the used area m1 and the non-used area m2. I have.
The ROM comment area stores arbitrary data such as the title and version of the program. On the other hand, the program management area stores information necessary for the CPU 210 to execute various programs.
In the ROM 220, an unused area m3 of a predetermined byte (for example, 4 bytes or more) is provided between the used area m1 and the non-used area m2. This clarifies the boundary between the use area m1 and the non-use area m2.

The RAM 230 (memory area of the RAM 230) is provided with a use area M1 (F000H to F1FFH) and a non-use area M2 (F210H to F228H).
The use area M1 is used when executing processing based on a program (a program for controlling the progress of a game) stored in the use area m1. That is, various data are temporarily stored in the use area M1 when performing processing based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1.
The out-of-use area M2 is a process based on a program stored in the out-of-use area m2 (a program for executing a process related to a test defined by gaming machine rules or a program for controlling display on the performance display device 61). Used when executing That is, in the out-of-use area M2, a program stored in the out-of-use area m2 (a program for executing a process related to a test defined by the gaming machine rules or a program for controlling display on the performance display device 61) In executing the processing based on the data, various data are temporarily stored.
Specifically, the use area M1 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control circuit 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters (random number counter, timer counter, etc.), a flag for managing a lottery result and a game state, and the like. Is memorized. In particular, the use area M1 is an area for storing start information acquired upon input of a detection signal from each of the special figure 1 start port switch 101, the special figure 2 start port switch 102, and the gate switch 104 ( A start information storage area described later) is provided.
The use area M1 has a work area (F000H to F12AH), an unused area (F12BH to F1D7H), and a stack area (F1D8H to F1FFH). The work area is used as an area for temporarily storing various data during execution of a program (a program for controlling the progress of a game) stored in the use area m1. On the other hand, the stack area is used as an area for temporarily saving various data during execution of a program (a program for controlling the progress of a game) stored in the use area m1. Note that the use area M1 may be configured without including the unused area.
The non-use area M2 is provided with a work area (F210H to F21FH) and a stack area (F220H to F228H). The work area is executing a program stored in the non-use area m2 (a program for executing a process related to a test defined by gaming machine rules or a program for controlling display on the performance display device 61). Is used as an area for temporarily storing various data. On the other hand, the stack area is executing a program stored in the non-use area m2 (a program for executing a process related to a test defined by gaming machine rules or a program for controlling display on the performance display device 61). Is used as an area for temporarily saving various data.
In the RAM 230, an unused area M3 of a predetermined byte (4 bytes or more) is provided between the used area M1 and the non-used area M2. This clarifies the boundary between the use area M1 and the non-use area M2.

In particular, in the present embodiment, in the process based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1, it is permitted to refer to the data stored in the non-use area M2. I have.
On the other hand, data stored in the non-use area M2 is prohibited from being rewritten (changed) by processing based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1. I have.
In the processing based on the program stored in the out-of-use area m2 (the program for executing the processing related to the test defined by the gaming machine rules or the program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61), Reference to data stored in M1 is permitted.
On the other hand, the processing based on the program stored in the non-use area m2 (the program for executing the processing related to the test defined by the gaming machine rules or the program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61) is performed. Rewriting (changing) of the data stored in M1 is prohibited.
The game in the pachinko machine 1 can be advanced (completed) by a program (a program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1.

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 first loop counter for generating a random number for a normal symbol lottery, a second loop counter for generating a large random number for a first special symbol lottery, and generates a large random number for a second special symbol lottery. It includes a third loop counter and a fourth loop counter that generates a reach group random number.
The first loop counter updates the value of the loop counter by one within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260, Normally, random numbers are generated for the symbol lottery. In the present embodiment, the value of the first loop counter is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s] / 12 [MHz] = 0.083 [μs]).
The second loop counter updates the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260, A big random number for the first special symbol lottery is generated. In the present embodiment, the value of the second loop counter is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s] / 12 [MHz] = 0.083 [μs]).
The third loop counter updates the value of the loop counter by one within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260. Generate a big random number for the second special symbol lottery. In the present embodiment, the value of the third loop counter is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s] / 12 [MHz] = 0.083 [μs]).
The fourth loop counter sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, 0 to 10006 each time 32 clocks are input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (once in the frequency division of 32). In the range, the reach group random number is generated by updating one by one. In the present embodiment, the value of the fourth loop counter is updated every 2.666 [μs] (32 [s] / 12 [MHz] = 2.666 [μs]).

The main control board e1 is provided with a set value operation unit (not shown). The set value operation unit includes a key rotation detection switch 111, a set value selection switch 112, and a set value display device 62.
The key rotation detection switch 111 has an operation unit that can be switched between a setting permission state and a setting prohibition state. Then, the key rotation detection switch 111 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 when the operation unit is switched to the setting permission state. On the other hand, the key rotation detection switch 111 stops outputting the detection signal to the main control circuit 200 when the operation unit is switched to the setting prohibition state.
In the present embodiment, a keyhole into which a dedicated key is inserted is provided in the operation unit of the key rotation detection switch 111. In the key rotation detection switch 111, the state of the operation unit (setting permitted state or setting prohibited state) can be switched by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole. That is, the key rotation detection switch 111 cannot switch the state of the operation unit (setting permitted state or setting prohibited state) unless a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole.
Further, with the key rotation detection switch 111, it is possible to insert a dedicated key into the keyhole and to extract the dedicated key from the keyhole when the operation unit is in the setting prohibited state. On the other hand, with the key rotation detection switch 111, it is impossible to insert a dedicated key into the keyhole when the operation unit is in the setting permission state, and it is impossible to remove the dedicated key from the keyhole. Become.
The setting value selection switch 112 has an operation unit that can be pressed. Then, the set value selection switch 112 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 every time the operation unit is pressed.
The set value display device 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED or the like. The set value display device 62 displays a set value described later. In addition, since the set value display device 62 is disposed on the back side of the game board 11, it cannot be visually recognized by the player.

Here, setting information (setting values) set in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The “setting information” is information that specifies the winning probability (probability of winning in the big hit game state) of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery).
The RAM 230 of the main control circuit 200 has a setting information storage area. In the setting information storage area, any one of “1” to “6” is set (stored) as setting information. Then, in the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a probability corresponding to the value set in the setting information storage area.
In the following description, the value stored in the setting information storage area is referred to as “setting value”.
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery corresponding to each set value is the winning probability corresponding to the set value = “6” and the winning probability corresponding to the set value = “5” in order from the one with the highest winning probability. , The winning probability corresponding to the setting value = “4”, the winning probability corresponding to the setting value = “3”, the winning probability corresponding to the setting value = “2”, the winning probability corresponding to the setting value = “1” (winning) Probability “high” → winning probability “low”).

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the setting value can be changed (selected) when the power is turned on. Here, the change of the set value is executed by the manager of the pachinko machine 1 (eg, an employee of a game arcade where the pachinko machine 1 is installed).
In the pachinko machine 1, the setting value change permission state is started in response to the power being turned on while the operation unit of the key rotation detection switch 111 is displaced to the setting permission state.
During the setting value change permission state, the setting value display device 62 displays a value indicating the value (setting value) set in the setting information storage area.
In addition, during the setting value change permission state, each time the setting value selection switch 112 is pressed, the value (setting value) set in the setting information storage area is changed. At this time, if the value (set value) set in the setting information storage area is changed, the value (value indicating the set value) displayed on the set value display device 62 is also changed accordingly. Be changed.
Thus, the administrator of the pachinko machine 1 sets the desired value among “1” to “6” as the set value by depressing the set value selection switch 112 while the set value change is permitted. (Selection).
Then, in the pachinko machine 1, the setting value change permission state is terminated in response to the operation of the key rotation detection switch 111 being switched from the setting permission state to the setting prohibition state. This makes it impossible to change the value (set value) set in the setting information storage area. Further, in response to the end of the set value change permission state, the display of the value indicating the set value on the set value display device 62 is ended.

Further, a performance display device 61 is provided on the main control board e1. In addition, since the performance display device 61 is disposed on the back side of the game board 11, the performance display device 61 cannot be visually recognized by the player.
The performance display device 61 is configured to include a plurality of lighting elements (segments). Each lighting element is configured by a light emitting element (LED in this embodiment).
In the performance display device 61, the number of game balls fired in the game area 30 and a predetermined entrance port (in the present embodiment, the first starting port 51, the second starting port 52, and other winning ports 54 to 57). Information (base ratio, which will be described later) calculated based on the number of prize balls paid out according to the entry of the game ball into the game device is displayed.
The performance display device 61 is configured to include four (four-digit) display units (not shown). Each display section is composed of eight lighting elements. That is, each display unit is composed of a seven-segment LED capable of displaying numbers, symbols, and the like, and a dot segment LED capable of displaying dots such as decimal points.
Specifically, the performance display device 61 is configured to include 32 lighting elements (LEDs 33 to 64). In the performance display device 61, the LEDs 33 to 40 are the first digit display unit, the LEDs 41 to 48 are the second digit display unit, the LEDs 49 to 56 are the third digit display unit, and the LEDs 57 to 64 Is the fourth digit display section.
The main control circuit 200 calculates a base ratio, which will be described later, while a predetermined game state is occurring (in the present embodiment, a special figure low probability state is occurring and time saving control is stopped). Then, the calculated base ratio is displayed on the performance display device 61.
The “base ratio” is the ratio (percentage) of the number of payouts to the number of out-balls. The main control circuit 200 calculates, for each predetermined section (period), a base ratio in the section.
In the present embodiment, a section in which a predetermined number (60000 [balls] in the present embodiment) of out-balls is detected (discharged) is defined as the predetermined section. That is, each section starts when the previous section ends, and ends when the number of out-balls detected during the current section reaches a predetermined number (60000 [balls]). Then, the main control circuit 200 calculates the base ratio as needed (in real time) during each section.
Here, a predetermined time may be defined as the predetermined section. That is, the main control circuit 200 may be configured to calculate the base ratio every predetermined time.
The “number of out balls” refers to the number of out balls. The “out ball” refers to a game ball discharged from the game area 30. In the present embodiment, the out ball refers to a game ball that has passed through the discharge path (a game ball detected by the out switch 109).
Here, the game ball discharged from the out port 58 may be an out ball. Specifically, the out switch 109 may be configured to detect only the game ball discharged from the out port 58, and the game ball detected by the out switch 109 may be set as the out ball.
The “number of payouts” refers to the total prize balls paid out in accordance with the entry of game balls into the first starting port 51, the second starting port 52, and the other winning ports 54 to 57.
On the performance display device 61, the first base ratio and the second base ratio are alternately displayed at predetermined time intervals (in this embodiment, 5.0 [s]).
The “first base ratio” is the base ratio of the current section (the base ratio calculated for the period from the start of the current section to the current time).
The “second base ratio” is the base ratio of the previous section (the final base ratio calculated for the previous section).
Specifically, in the performance display device 61, information for identifying the type of the base ratio (the first base ratio or the second base ratio) is displayed by the upper two digits of the four digits. Is displayed. In the performance display device 61, the base ratio (percentage) is displayed on the lower two digits of the four-digit display unit.

The effect control circuit 300 is mounted on the sub-control board e2.
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 images on the image display devices 31 and 32, turns on the lamps 20 and 21, outputs the sound by the sound generator 22, outputs various sounds. It controls driving of a motor (not shown) for driving the movable body.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a program relating to the progress of the effect, data necessary for the effect of the effect, and the like.
The RAM of the effect control circuit 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control circuit 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of effect control circuit 300 determines the content of the effect to be executed based on the control command received from main control circuit 200. Then, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, motor control data, and the like are generated according to an effect program (effect control table) corresponding to the determined effect contents. Then, a control signal based on the generated control data is output to each of the image display devices 31 and 32, the sound generation device 22, each of the lamps 20 and 21, each of the motors, and the like.

The payout control circuit 400 is mounted on the payout control board e3.
The payout control circuit 400 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port.
The payout control circuit 400 controls the operation of launching the game ball by the game ball launching device 430 based on the detection signal input from the launch volume.
Specifically, the payout control circuit 400 controls the launch operation of the game ball by the game ball launching device 430 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 30 with the strength according to the detection signal input from the launch volume. I 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 e6 in response to the pressing operation. Then, upon receiving the ball lending operation signal, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency required to pay out a predetermined number of lending balls from the remaining frequency of valuable media recorded on the inserted prepaid card, In addition to updating the record of the remaining number of valuable media in the prepaid card, a ball lending instruction signal for instructing the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 via the connection board e6. Further, when receiving the ball lending instruction signal, the payout control circuit 400 controls the payout operation of the game balls by the game ball payout device 440 so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.
The CR unit 500 outputs a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board e6 when the prepaid cart is inserted and when the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, respectively. This is transmitted to the display device 7c. Then, upon 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 7b transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board e6 in response to being pressed. Then, upon receiving the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, a normal symbol lottery is executed when a game ball passes through the starting gate 41. Then, when the normal symbol lottery is won, a game state per ordinary symbol is generated. In the normal state per game state, the ordinary electric accessory 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can enter the second starting port 52.
In the present embodiment, one type of “per-figure per game” is defined as the type of per-figure per game state that occurs when a normal symbol lottery is won.

In the case where the "win per symbol" is won (the normal symbol lottery is won), control is performed on the ordinary symbol display device so that the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as "the symbol per ordinary symbol".
On the other hand, when the ordinary symbol lottery is lost, the ordinary symbol display device is controlled so that the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as a “losing symbol”.
In the pachinko machine 1, time reduction control can be executed as auxiliary control that is advantageous to the player.
During the execution of the time reduction control, the time during which the special symbol is fluctuated (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) is reduced as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped. In the present embodiment, during the execution of the time reduction control, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery is improved and the time for performing the variable display of the ordinary symbol is shortened as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped. In addition, during the execution of the time reduction control, the number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory 52a is increased in the gaming state per ordinary drawing, and the opening time of the ordinary electric Will be extended.
In the case of winning the "per day drawing", the number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is 0.5. [S] or 2.0 [s]. At this time, during the execution of the time saving control, the number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a in each time is set to 2.0 [s]. Is set. On the other hand, while the time-saving control is stopped, the number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 1 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is set to 0.5 [s]. Is done.

In the pachinko machine 1, a first special symbol lottery is executed when a game ball enters the first starting port 51, and a second special symbol lottery is executed when a game ball enters the second starting port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed.
In the present embodiment, as a result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery), “big hit” and “losing” are defined. Then, when the "big hit" is won by the special symbol lottery, a big hit gaming state is generated.
In the big hit game state, a round game in which the special electric auditors product 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the special winning opening 53.
In the present embodiment, as a winning type (a type of “big hit symbol”) that can be selected when the “big hit” is won by the first special symbol lottery, “big hit 1” (“big hit 1 symbol”), and “big hit 2” ("Two big hits"). On the other hand, as a winning type (a type of “big hit symbol”) that can be selected when the “big hit” is won by the second special symbol lottery, “big hit 3” to “big hit 6” (“big hit 3 symbol” to “big hit 6”) Symbol)) is defined.

When the "big hit 1"("big hit 1 symbol") is won, a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the "big hit 1 symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device. Further, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the “probable change symbol” is stopped and displayed.
Here, the “probable variation symbol” is the same as the first rendering symbol z1 stopped and displayed at the lottery result display position in the three first rendering symbol display areas a1 to a3, such as “7, 7, 7”. In a display mode, the second effect symbols z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 indicate a predetermined color, while being arranged with “numerical symbols” indicating odd numbers.
When the "big hit 2"("big hit 2 design") is won, a stop design (display mode) corresponding to the "big hit 2 design" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device. Further, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the “normal symbol” is stopped and displayed.
Here, the “normal design” is the same as the “2, 2, 2” or the like, for example, when the first effect design z1 stopped and displayed at the lottery result display positions of the three first effect design display areas a1 to a3 is “2, 2, 2”. In a display mode, the second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 shows a predetermined color while the "number symbols" indicating even numbers are aligned.
When "big hit 3" is won ("big hit 3 symbols"), a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to "big hit 3 symbols" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device. Further, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the “probable change symbol” is stopped and displayed.
When "big hit 4" is won ("big hit 4 symbols"), a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to "4 big hits" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device. Further, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the “probable change symbol” is stopped and displayed.
When the "big hit 5"("big hit 5 symbols") is won, a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to "5 big hits" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device. Further, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the “hidden symbol” is stopped and displayed.
Here, the “hidden symbol” is, for example, the first effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed at the lottery result display position of the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is a predetermined symbol such as “1, 2, 3”. This is a display mode in which the second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 shows a predetermined color, as well as a combination having regularity.
In the case of winning the "big hit 6"("big hit 6 symbols"), a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the "big hit 6 symbols" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device. Further, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the “hidden symbol” is stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (when the result of the special symbol lottery is “losing”), the stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the “losing symbol” is displayed on the special figure 1 display device or the special figure 2 display device. ) Is stopped. Further, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, a stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the "losing symbol" is stopped and displayed.
Here, the "losing symbol" is, for example, the first effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three first 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 displayed “numerical symbol” has a different combination from the number indicated by the “numeric symbol” stopped and displayed in another area, and the second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. Indicates a display mode in which a predetermined color is displayed.

When a "big hit 1" to "big hit 6" is won, a predetermined number of round games are executed in the big hit game state.
In the present embodiment, when the "big hit 1" or "big hit 2" is won, the number of round games is set to 5 [times]. On the other hand, when "big hit 3" or "big hit 4" is won, the number of round games is set to 10 [times]. On the other hand, when the "big hit 5" or "big hit 6" is won, the number of round games is set to 16 [times].
In the case of winning from "big hit 1" to "big hit 6", the longest opening time of the special electric accessory 53a in each round game is set to a predetermined time (29.0 [s] in the present embodiment). You. Then, in each round game, when the set maximum opening time has elapsed since the special electric accessory 53a was opened, and the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 53 in the round game, The process ends when one of the two conditions is satisfied, that is, when the predetermined upper limit number (10 [ball] in this embodiment) has been reached.

In the pachinko machine 1, the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery) as a gaming state related to the winning probability, "special figure low probability state", "special figure high probability state", Is stipulated.
During the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (probability of winning the “big hit”) is the first probability (hereinafter, referred to as “low probability”).
During the occurrence of the "special figure high probability state", the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a second probability (hereinafter, referred to as "high probability") higher than the first probability.
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 a probability of winning a “hit” (“big hit 1” to “big hit 6”) in which a big hit gaming state occurs.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is a set of a value (set value) set in the setting information storage area and a gaming state (a special figure low probability state or a special figure high probability state). The probability according to the combination.

Specifically, during the occurrence of the set value = “1” and the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 319.69. On the other hand, during the occurrence of the set value = “1” and the “special figure high probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 32.13.
On the other hand, during the occurrence of the set value = “2” and the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 320.08. On the other hand, during the occurrence of the set value = “2” and the “special figure high probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 31.36.
On the other hand, during the occurrence of the set value = “3” and the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 304.82. On the other hand, during the occurrence of the set value = “3” and the “special figure high probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 30.62.
On the other hand, during the occurrence of the set value = “4” and the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 297.89. On the other hand, during the occurrence of the set value = “4” and the “special figure high probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 29.93.
On the other hand, during the occurrence of the set value = “5” and the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 291.27. On the other hand, during the occurrence of the set value = “5” and the “special figure high probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 29.26.
On the other hand, during the occurrence of the set value = “6” and the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 284.94. On the other hand, during the occurrence of the setting value = “6” and the “special figure high probability state”, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1 / 28.62.

When the "big hit 2" or "big hit 6" is won, a "special figure low probability state" is generated in a period from the end of the big hit gaming state to before the occurrence of the next big hit gaming state.
On the other hand, when the "big hit 1" or "big hit 3" to "big hit 5" is won, a "special figure high probability state" is generated according to the end of the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the “special figure high probability state” is started in response to the end of the big hit game state, and is ended in response to the start of the next big hit game state (end of stop display of “big hit symbol”).
The “special figure high probability state” is started in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the number of special symbol lotteries executed during the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state” is a predetermined number (for example, 10,000 [ Times]), the process may be terminated (a “special figure low probability state” occurs).
In addition, when the "big hit 1" to "big hit 6" are won, the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state.
The time-saving control is started in response to the end of the big hit game state, in which the special symbol lottery is won (“the big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed), and the special symbol notification display (variable display and stop display). When the number of times has reached the number of time savings set at the end of the big hit gaming state, the process ends when one of the conditions is satisfied.
When "big hit 2" or "big hit 6" is won, 100 [times] is set as the number of time savings.
On the other hand, when "big hit 1" or "big hit 3" to "big hit 5" is won, 10,000 [times] is set as the number of time savings.

(Notification display of special symbols)
Next, notification display (variable display and stop display) of a special symbol will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the special symbol lottery (special figure hit / loss determination) is executed, the special figure variation pattern is determined based on the result of the special symbol lottery, and based on the determined special figure variation pattern. , The fluctuation time (time of the special symbol fluctuation display) and the determination time (the time of the special symbol stop display) are determined.
Then, in the special figure display device (the special figure 1 display apparatus or the special figure 2 display apparatus), after the change display of the special symbol is executed according to the determined change time, according to the determined finalization time, The stop display of the special symbol is executed.
In addition, the stop display of each special symbol is continued at least until the fixed time has elapsed. If the number of reserved special figures is equal to or more than “1” at the elapse of the fixed time, the stop display of the special symbol is terminated according to the elapse of the fixed time, and the special symbol based on the held start information is stopped. Is displayed. On the other hand, if the number of reserved special figures is “0” after the lapse of the confirmation time, the stop display of the special symbol is continued until new start information is acquired.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the content of the effect (hereinafter, referred to as “fluctuation effect”) performed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol is determined based on the determined special figure fluctuation pattern. Here, the fluctuating effect includes a fluctuating effect (first-half fluctuating effect / second-half fluctuating effect), a main announcement effect, and the like, which will be described later.
Then, during the change display of the special symbol, the effect during the change is executed according to the determined content.

The special figure change pattern is information for designating a special symbol change display mode (specifically, a change time) and a special symbol stop display mode (specifically, a fixed time). . The special figure change pattern is information for specifying the contents of the effect during the change.
The special figure variation pattern is composed of a plurality of elements. In the present embodiment, the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern are defined as the elements constituting the special figure variation pattern. The special figure change pattern is composed of a combination of the first half change pattern and the second half change pattern.
The first half variation pattern is information for designating the first half aspect and the special symbol stop display aspect in the special symbol variation display. Specifically, the first half variation pattern is information for designating the first half variation time (hereinafter, referred to as “first half variation time”) and the fixed time in the variation display of the special symbol.
The latter half variation pattern is information for designating the aspect of the latter half part in the variation display of the special symbol. Specifically, the latter half variation pattern is information for designating the latter half variation time (hereinafter referred to as “second half variation time”) in the special symbol variation display.
Thus, the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern is the sum of the first fluctuation time specified by the first fluctuation pattern and the second fluctuation time specified by the second fluctuation pattern.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of different first-half fluctuation patterns are defined as first-half fluctuation patterns, and a plurality of different second-half fluctuation patterns are specified as second-half fluctuation patterns.
In particular, the number of first half fluctuation patterns is smaller than the number of second half fluctuation patterns. That is, the options of the first half variation pattern are smaller than the options of the second half variation pattern. Then, the fixed time of the special symbol is determined based on the first half variation pattern having fewer options compared to the second half variation pattern.
This makes it possible to reduce the control load when determining the determination time, as compared with a configuration in which the determination time is determined based on the latter half variation pattern having more options than the first half variation pattern.

In the present embodiment, a fluctuation mode number is determined as the first half fluctuation pattern. In particular, a primary fluctuation mode number and a secondary fluctuation mode number are acquired as the fluctuation mode numbers.
The primary variation mode number is a variation mode number acquired by random number lottery (variation mode determination described later). On the other hand, the secondary fluctuation mode number is a fluctuation mode number calculated based on the primary fluctuation mode number.
Then, the first half fluctuation time is determined based on the primary fluctuation mode number, and the fixed time is determined based on the secondary fluctuation mode number.
Further, a variation pattern number is determined as the second half variation pattern. Then, the latter half variation time is determined based on the variation pattern number.
Further, in the present embodiment, the contents of the first half fluctuation effect are determined based on the primary fluctuation mode number, and the details of the second half fluctuation effect are determined based on the fluctuation pattern number.

(About confirmation time)
Next, the special symbol determination time will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the types of special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) (hereinafter, referred to as “variation type”) include special variation A, special variation B, special variation C, and non-special variation. Are defined (defined).
Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, when the "big hit 5" or "big hit 6" is won, a special symbol of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 [times]) executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. (Variation display and stop display) are special fluctuations. That is, when the "big hit 5" or "big hit 6" is won, the special change of 100 [times] is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state.
Then, among the 100 [times] special fluctuations executed after the end of “big hit 5” or “big hit 6”, the first to fifth special fluctuations are regarded as special fluctuations A, and the sixth to 99th special fluctuations are determined to be special fluctuations A. , A special fluctuation B, and the 100th special fluctuation is a special fluctuation C.
On the other hand, the notification display of each special symbol excluding the special fluctuation is regarded as a non-special fluctuation.

Specifically, the main control circuit 200 includes a special fluctuation counter.
The special fluctuation counter counts the number of times of the special symbol notification display executed after the end of the big hit gaming state when the "big hit 5" or "big hit 6" is won.
Specifically, when the "big hit 5" or "big hit 6" is won, a predetermined initial value (100 [times] in the present embodiment) is set as the value of the special fluctuation counter at the end of the big hit gaming state. Is set. Then, in response to the end of "big hit 5" or "big hit 6" (start of the time saving control), the counting of the number of times of the special symbol notification display by the special variation counter is started.
That is, every time the special symbol notification display ends, “1” is subtracted from the value of the special fluctuation counter. At this time, the subtraction of the special variation counter is executed at the end of the special symbol stop display.
Then, in the present embodiment, the variation type is determined based on the value of the special variation counter. At this time, if the value of the special variation counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation is non-special variation. If the value of the special variation counter is “100” to “96”, it is determined that the variation is special variation A. Is "95" to "2", it is determined to be the special variation B, and when the value of the special variation counter is "1", it is determined to be the special variation C.

And in this embodiment, the fixed time of the special symbol is set for every variation type. That is, as the fixed time of the notification display (stop display) of each special symbol, a determination time according to the variation type to which the notification display of the special symbol belongs is set. At this time, a longer fixed time is set for special fluctuations (special fluctuations A, B, and C) than for non-special fluctuations. In other words, in the non-special fluctuation, a shorter fixed time is set as compared with the special fluctuation.
This makes it possible to suppress an increase in the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player per unit time.
That is, “big hit 5” and “big hit 6” are the types in which the number of round games is the largest among the types of the big hit gaming states defined in the pachinko machine 1, that is, the type that the player can acquire. Is the type with the largest number of award balls.
Therefore, if the next big hit game state occurs in a short time after the end of "big hit 5" or "big hit 6," the number of prize balls that the player can acquire per unit time increases. There is a risk of passing.
Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that a longer time is set as the fixed time of the special change executed after the "big hit 5" or "big hit 6" is completed than the fixed time of the non-special change.
This makes it possible to lengthen the duration of each special symbol notification display executed after the "big hit 5" or "big hit 6" ends, and as a result, after the "big hit 5" or "big hit 6" ends , The time until the next big hit gaming state occurs can be lengthened. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player per unit time is excessively increased.

In particular, in the present embodiment, a determination time according to the type of variation (specifically, the value of the special variation counter) to which the particular variation belongs is set as the determination time of each special variation.
Specifically, in the special fluctuation B, a shorter fixed time is set as compared with the special fluctuation A. This makes it possible to change the tempo at which the game progresses in the special fluctuation of 100 [times].
In the special fluctuation C, a longer fixed time is set as compared with the special fluctuations A and B. As a result, various effects can be executed using the final time (the 100th time) of the determination time of the special fluctuation. For example, as various effects, it is possible to execute an effect indicating whether or not the time saving control is continued, an effect indicating the current game state (a special figure high probability state or a special figure low probability state), or the like.

In the present embodiment, 0.5 [s] is set as the fixed time of each non-special change.
On the other hand, 5.0 [s] is set as the fixed time of each of the special fluctuations A (the first to fifth special fluctuations).
On the other hand, 3.0 [s] is set as the determination time of each special fluctuation B (each special fluctuation from the 6th to 99th times).
On the other hand, 10.0 [s] is set as the determination time of the special fluctuation C (the 100th (last) special fluctuation).

(How to determine the fluctuating time and the fixed time)
Next, a method of determining the change time and the fixed time of the special symbol will be described.
FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the first half fluctuation time determination table. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the second half fluctuation time determination table. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the conversion value acquisition table. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the primary fluctuation mode number before conversion and the secondary fluctuation mode number after conversion. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the determination time determination table.
FIG. 41A shows a first half variation time determination table according to the present invention, and FIG. 41B shows a first half variation time determination table according to a comparative example.

First, a method for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol will be described.
To determine the fluctuation time, first, the primary fluctuation mode number (the type of the primary fluctuation mode) is determined (determined).
As described above, the primary variation mode number is determined by random number lottery.
In the present embodiment, four types of primary variation mode numbers associated with different first half variation times are defined as primary variation mode numbers.
That is, four different first-half fluctuation times are defined as the first-half fluctuation times. Specifically, 0 [s], 5.0 [s], 10.0 [s], and 15.0 [s] are defined as the first half fluctuation time.
Then, as the primary fluctuation mode number, a primary fluctuation mode number corresponding to each of the four types of first half fluctuation time is defined. Specifically, as the primary variation mode number, the primary variation mode number “0” corresponding to the first half variation time = 0 [s] and the primary variation mode number “1” corresponding to the first variation time = 5.0 [s]. And a primary fluctuation mode number “2” corresponding to the first half fluctuation time = 10.0 [s] and a primary fluctuation mode number “3” corresponding to the first half fluctuation time = 15.0 [s] are defined. I have.
In addition, the ROM 220 stores a fluctuation mode determination table in which correspondence between the reach mode random number and the primary fluctuation mode number is registered (a fluctuation mode determination table at the time of a lost election and a fluctuation mode determination table at the time of a win described later). “0” to “3” are registered as primary variation mode numbers in each variation mode determination table.
Then, the primary fluctuation mode number is determined based on a reach mode random number included in the determination start information described later and a fluctuation mode determination table. That is, among the primary variation mode numbers registered in the variation mode determination table, the primary variation mode number associated with the value of the reach mode random number included in the determination start information is determined.

Next, in order to determine the fluctuation time, the first fluctuation time is determined (determined).
The ROM 220 stores a first half fluctuation time determination table in which the correspondence between the primary fluctuation mode number and the first half fluctuation time is registered.
As shown in FIG. 41A, in the first half fluctuation time determination table, the first half fluctuation time corresponding to each primary fluctuation mode number is registered. At this time, the four types of primary variation mode numbers are associated with different first half variation times.
Specifically, in the first half fluctuation time determination table, 0 [s] is registered as the first half fluctuation time corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number "0", and 5 [M] as the first half fluctuation time corresponding to the first fluctuation mode number "1". .0 [s] is registered, 10.0 [s] is registered as the first half fluctuation time corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number "2", and 15 [15] is registered as the first half fluctuation time corresponding to the first fluctuation mode number "3". .0 [s] is registered.
Then, the first variation time is determined based on the determined primary variation mode number and the first variation time determination table. That is, among the first half fluctuation times registered in the first half fluctuation time determination table, the first half fluctuation time associated with the determined primary fluctuation mode number is determined.

Next, in order to determine the fluctuation time, the fluctuation pattern number (the type of the fluctuation pattern) is determined (determined).
The variation pattern number is determined by random number lottery.
In the present embodiment, 100 types of variation pattern numbers associated with different second half variation times are defined as variation pattern numbers.
That is, as the second half fluctuation time, 100 kinds of second half fluctuation times different from each other are defined. As the variation pattern number, a variation pattern number corresponding to each of the 100 types of second half variation time is defined. Specifically, “0” to “99” are defined as the variation pattern numbers.
In addition, the ROM 220 stores a fluctuation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the fluctuation pattern random number and the fluctuation pattern number is registered. In particular, as the variation pattern determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different registered variation pattern numbers are stored.
Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the selected variation pattern determination table. That is, among the variation pattern numbers registered in the selected variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern number associated with the value of the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information is determined.

Next, in order to determine the fluctuation time, the latter half fluctuation time is determined (determined).
The ROM 220 stores a second-half variation time determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern number and the second-half variation time is registered.
As shown in FIG. 42, the latter half fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern number is registered in the latter half fluctuation time determination table. At this time, different 100% variation pattern numbers are associated with different second half variation times.
Then, the second half variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and one of the second half variation time determination tables among the plurality of second variation time determination tables. That is, of the second half fluctuation times registered in the second half fluctuation time determination table, the latter half fluctuation time associated with the determined fluctuation pattern number is determined.

To determine the fluctuation time, next, the fluctuation time is calculated based on the determined first half fluctuation time and the determined second half fluctuation time.
At this time, the total of the determined first-half variation time and the determined second-half variation time is defined as the variation time.

Next, a method for determining the special symbol determination time will be described.
In order to determine the confirmation time, first, the secondary variation mode number (the type of the secondary variation mode) is determined (determined).
As described above, the secondary fluctuation mode number is calculated based on the determined primary fluctuation mode number. At this time, the secondary variation mode number is calculated based on the determined primary variation mode number and the conversion value corresponding to the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol.
In the present embodiment, secondary variation mode numbers corresponding to each of the four types of primary variation mode numbers are defined. In particular, as the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to each primary fluctuation mode number, the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to each of the four fluctuation types (non-special fluctuation, special fluctuation A, special fluctuation B, and special fluctuation C) Is stipulated.
Specifically, “0”, “4”, “8”, and “12” are defined as secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “0”. The secondary fluctuation mode number “0” is the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the non-special fluctuation, and the secondary fluctuation mode number “4” is the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the special fluctuation A, the secondary fluctuation mode. The number “8” is the secondary variation mode number corresponding to the special variation B, and the secondary variation mode number “12” is the secondary variation mode number corresponding to the special variation C.
On the other hand, “1”, “5”, “9”, and “13” are defined as secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “1”. The secondary fluctuation mode number “1” is the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the non-special fluctuation, and the secondary fluctuation mode number “5” is the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the special fluctuation A, the secondary fluctuation mode. The number “9” is the secondary variation mode number corresponding to the special variation B, and the secondary variation mode number “13” is the secondary variation mode number corresponding to the special variation C.
On the other hand, “2”, “6”, “10”, and “14” are defined as secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “2”. The secondary fluctuation mode number “2” is the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the non-special fluctuation, and the secondary fluctuation mode number “6” is the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the special fluctuation A, the secondary fluctuation mode. The number “10” is the secondary variation mode number corresponding to the special variation B, and the secondary variation mode number “14” is the secondary variation mode number corresponding to the special variation C.
On the other hand, “3”, “7”, “11”, and “15” are defined as secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “3”. The secondary fluctuation mode number “3” is the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the non-special fluctuation, and the secondary fluctuation mode number “7” is the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the special fluctuation A, the secondary fluctuation mode. The number “11” is the secondary variation mode number corresponding to the special variation B, and the secondary variation mode number “15” is the secondary variation mode number corresponding to the special variation C.

In the present embodiment, conversion values corresponding to each of the four types of fluctuation (non-special fluctuation, special fluctuation A, special fluctuation B, and special fluctuation C) are defined as conversion values.
Specifically, as the conversion values, the conversion value “0” corresponding to the non-special variation, the conversion value “1” corresponding to the special variation A, the conversion value “2” corresponding to the special variation B, and the special variation C And the conversion value “3” corresponding to
The ROM 220 stores a conversion value acquisition table in which the correspondence between the variation type (specifically, the value of the special variation counter) and the conversion value is registered.
As shown in FIG. 43, in the conversion value acquisition table, conversion values corresponding to each fluctuation type (special fluctuation counter value) are registered. At this time, different conversion values are associated with the four fluctuation types.
Specifically, in the conversion value acquisition table, “0” is registered as the conversion value corresponding to the non-special variation (the value of the special variation counter = “0”), and the special variation A (the value of the special variation counter = “100”) is registered. "1" is registered as a conversion value corresponding to "" to "96"), and "2" is registered as a conversion value corresponding to special fluctuation B (value of special fluctuation counter = "95" to "2"). Then, “3” is registered as a conversion value corresponding to the special fluctuation C (the value of the special fluctuation counter = “1”).

Then, when determining the secondary fluctuation mode number, first, the conversion value is obtained based on the current value of the special fluctuation counter and the conversion value obtaining table. That is, among the conversion values registered in the conversion value acquisition table, the conversion value associated with the current value of the special fluctuation counter is obtained.
Next, a secondary fluctuation mode number is calculated based on the determined primary fluctuation mode number and the acquired conversion value.
At this time, assuming that the secondary variation mode number is “x”, the determined primary variation mode number is “y”, the total number of primary variation mode numbers is “z”, and the obtained conversion value is “n”. , The secondary fluctuation mode number is calculated by the following equation (1).
x = y + (z × n) (1)
Here, in the present embodiment, four types (“0” to “4”) of fluctuation mode numbers are defined as primary fluctuation mode numbers. Therefore, the total number of primary fluctuation mode numbers “z” = “4”.
For example, if “1” is determined as the primary variation mode number and the current value of the special variation counter is “99” (the notification display of the special symbol is the second special variation = special variation A), the secondary variation “5” is calculated as the mode number.

Thereby, as shown in FIG. 44, when “0” is determined as the primary fluctuation mode number, one of “0”, “4”, “8” and “12” is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number. Is determined.
At this time, if the value of the special variation counter is “0” (if the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is a non-special variation), “0” is determined as the secondary variation mode number, and the special variation counter is set. Is "100" to "96" (when the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation A (first to fifth special variations)), "4" is set as the secondary variation mode number. Is determined and the value of the special fluctuation counter is "95" to "2" (if the fluctuation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special fluctuation B (the 6th to 99th special fluctuation)), If “8” is determined as the variation mode number and the value of the special variation counter is “1” (if the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation C (the 100th special variation)), "12" is determined as the next fluctuation mode number. .
On the other hand, when “1” is determined as the primary variation mode number, one of the numbers “1”, “5”, “9”, and “13” is determined as the secondary variation mode number.
At this time, if the value of the special fluctuation counter is “0” (if the fluctuation type of the notification display of the special symbol is a non-special fluctuation), “1” is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number, and the special fluctuation counter is determined. Is "100" to "96" (when the type of change in the notification display of the special symbol is the special change A (first to fifth special changes)), "5" is set as the secondary change mode number. Is determined and the value of the special fluctuation counter is "95" to "2" (when the fluctuation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special fluctuation B (the 6th to 99th special fluctuation)), If "9" is determined as the variation mode number and the value of the special variation counter is "1" (if the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation C (100th special variation)), "13" is determined as the next fluctuation mode number. .
On the other hand, when “2” is determined as the primary variation mode number, one of the numbers “2”, “6”, “10”, and “14” is determined as the secondary variation mode number.
At this time, if the value of the special fluctuation counter is “0” (if the fluctuation type of the notification display of the special symbol is a non-special fluctuation), “2” is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number, and the special fluctuation counter is determined. Is "100" to "96" (when the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation A (first to fifth special variations)), "6" is set as the secondary variation mode number. Is determined and the value of the special fluctuation counter is "95" to "2" (if the fluctuation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special fluctuation B (the 6th to 99th special fluctuation)), If "10" is determined as the variation mode number and the value of the special variation counter is "1" (if the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation C (the 100th special variation)), “14” is determined as the next fluctuation mode number. That.
On the other hand, when “3” is determined as the primary variation mode number, one of the numbers “3”, “7”, “11”, and “15” is determined as the secondary variation mode number.
At this time, if the value of the special fluctuation counter is “0” (if the fluctuation type of the notification display of the special symbol is a non-special fluctuation), “3” is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number, and the special fluctuation counter is determined. Is "100" to "96" (when the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation A (first to fifth special variations)), "7" is set as the secondary variation mode number. Is determined and the value of the special fluctuation counter is "95" to "2" (when the fluctuation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special fluctuation B (the 6th to 99th special fluctuation)), When the variation mode number is determined to be “11” and the value of the special variation counter is “1” (when the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation C (the 100th special variation)), "15" is determined as the next fluctuation mode number. That.
As described above, the determined primary fluctuation mode number is converted into the secondary fluctuation mode number. At this time, the secondary variation mode number corresponding to the determined primary variation mode number is converted to a secondary variation mode number corresponding to the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol.
In other words, the primary fluctuation mode number that specifies the first half fluctuation time is converted into a secondary fluctuation mode number that specifies the fluctuation type of the notification display of the special symbol.

To determine the fixed time, the fixed time is then determined based on the determined secondary fluctuation mode number.
In the present embodiment, as the fixed time, the fixed time corresponding to each of the four types of fluctuation (non-special fluctuation, special fluctuation A, special fluctuation B, and special fluctuation C) is defined.
Specifically, as the fixed time, the fixed time corresponding to the non-special change = 0.5 [s], the fixed time corresponding to the special change A = 5.5 [s], and the fixed time corresponding to the special change B = 3.0 [s] and the fixed time corresponding to the special fluctuation C = 10.0 [s] are defined.
The ROM 220 stores a fixed time determination table in which the correspondence between the secondary fluctuation mode number and the fixed time is registered.
As shown in FIG. 45, in the determination time determination table, a determination time corresponding to each secondary variation mode number is registered. At this time, the same determination time is associated with the secondary variation mode numbers corresponding to the same variation type, and different determination times are associated with the secondary variation mode numbers corresponding to different variation types. .
Then, the determination time is determined based on the determined secondary variation mode number and the determination time determination table. That is, among the fixed times registered in the fixed time determination table, the fixed time associated with the determined secondary variation mode number is determined.
Specifically, in the determination time determination table, 0.5 [s] is defined as the determination time corresponding to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers “0” to “3”. Thereby, when the notification display of the special symbol is a non-special change, 0.5 [s] is determined as the fixed time.
On the other hand, in the determination time determination table, 5.0 [s] is defined as the determination time corresponding to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers “4” to “7”. Accordingly, when the notification display of the special symbol is the special fluctuation A, 5.0 [s] is determined as the fixed time.
On the other hand, in the determination time determination table, 3.0 [s] is defined as the determination time corresponding to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers “8” to “11”. Accordingly, when the notification display of the special symbol is the special fluctuation B, 3.0 [s] is determined as the fixed time.
On the other hand, in the determination time determination table, 10.0 [s] is defined as the determination time corresponding to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers “12” to “15”. Accordingly, when the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation C, 10.0 [s] is determined as the fixed time.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the first-half variation time is determined based on the primary variation mode number, and the confirmation time is determined based on the secondary variation mode number. This makes it possible to reduce the capacity of the first half fluctuation time determination table.
That is, in the present embodiment, four types of first half fluctuation times (0 [s], 5.0 [s], 10.0 [s], and 15.0 [s]) are defined as the first half fluctuation time. . Further, four types of fluctuation (non-special fluctuation, special fluctuation A, special fluctuation B, and special fluctuation C) are defined as the fluctuation types.
Then, based on one variation mode number, based on a configuration in which both the first half variation time and the confirmation time are determined, in order to set the confirmation time for each variation type, as the variation mode number, It is necessary to define 16 types of variation mode numbers (“4” (type of first variation time) × “4” (number of variation types) = 16 types).
However, with this configuration, as shown in FIG. 41B, it is necessary to register the first half fluctuation time corresponding to each of the 16 types of fluctuation mode numbers in the first half fluctuation time determination table. Capacity increases.
Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 corresponds to each of the four types of first-half variation times (0 [s], 5.0 [s], 10.0 [s], and 15.0 [s]) as the primary variation pattern numbers. The primary variation pattern number is defined. Then, the first half fluctuation time is determined based on the primary fluctuation mode number. Further, the primary fluctuation mode number is converted into a secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the fluctuation type, and the fixed time is determined based on the converted secondary fluctuation mode number.
As a result, when setting the fixed time for each variation type, four types of first-half variation times (0 [s], 5.0 [s], 10.0 [s], and 15.0 [ s]), it suffices to define primary fluctuation mode numbers (specifically, four types of primary fluctuation mode numbers).
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), it is sufficient to register the first half fluctuation time corresponding to each of the four types of fluctuation mode numbers in the first half fluctuation time determination table, and to compress the capacity of the first half fluctuation time determination table. Becomes possible.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 and control commands transmitted and 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. Not done.
Each control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 is composed of 1-byte upper data indicating the type of control command and 1-byte lower data indicating the content of the control command. I have.
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 receiving a control command from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt occurs, and by this interrupt processing, the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In the pachinko machine 1, as the control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, a symbol type designation command, a variation mode designation command, a variation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, a game state designation command, a hold number, Designation command, Opening designation command, Round start designation command, Round end designation command, Ending designation command, First lookahead designation command, Second lookahead designation command, Third lookahead designation command, Error designation command, Demo designation command, Number of special fluctuations The specified command is set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stopped symbol number (type of stopped symbol). In the present embodiment, the symbol type designation command designates a stop symbol number corresponding to one stop symbol type among “missing symbol” and “big hit 1 symbol” to “big hit 6 symbol”. The symbol type designation command is transmitted at the start of the special symbol variable display. In the present embodiment, as the symbol type designation command, a command corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is set.
The change mode designation command is a command for designating a change mode number (type of change mode). In the present embodiment, the fluctuation mode designation command specifies the primary fluctuation mode number (the type of the primary fluctuation mode). Then, the variation mode designation command designates the primary variation mode number, thereby designating the first half variation time associated with the primary variation mode number.
As described above, in the present embodiment, four types of primary variation mode numbers “0” to “3” are associated with different first half variation times. The variation mode designation command designates one of the four types of primary variation mode numbers (“variation mode m”).
The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern number (type of variation pattern). The variation pattern designation command designates a variation pattern number to designate a second half variation time associated with the variation pattern number.
As described above, in the present embodiment, 100 types of variation pattern numbers “0” to “99” associated with different second half variation times are defined. Then, the variation pattern designation command designates one of the 100 variation pattern numbers (“variation pattern n”).
The variation mode designation command and the variation pattern designation command are transmitted at the start of the special symbol variation display.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a special symbol (effect symbol z1, z2). The stop designation command is transmitted at the start of the special symbol stop display.
The game state designation command is a command for designating a game state (game state offset value).
Here, the "game state offset value" is information for specifying a game state. In the present embodiment, as the game state offset value, each of 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 rotation number counter after the big hit, The corresponding numerical value is set.
The game state designation command designates one game state offset value. The game state designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when a special game phase described later is changed, or the like.
Here, as the gaming state offset value, 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, the value of the rotation number counter after the big hit, and the setting information storage area are stored. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a numerical value corresponding to each of the combinations of the values (set values) is set. Then, when transmitting the game state designation command, the value of the time saving 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 rotation speed after the big hit The value of the counter and the value stored in the setting information storage area are checked, a game state offset value corresponding to the check result is calculated, and a game state designation command for specifying the calculated game state offset value is issued. , May be stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 (transmitted to the effect control circuit 300).

The hold number specification command is a command for specifying the hold number. In the present embodiment, the number-of-reservations designation command designates that the number of reservations (the number of special figure 1 reservations or the number of special figure 2 reservations) has increased by “1”, the number of reservations has decreased by “1”, the number of reservations, and the like. .
Here, the “number of special figure 1 reservations” refers to the number of information display (variable display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device. The “number of special figure 2 reservations” refers to the number of information display (variable display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device.
The hold number designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when the start information is stored, when the special symbol variation display is started, and the like. In the present embodiment, commands corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the number-of-retention designation commands.

The opening designation command is a command for designating the start of the opening period (start of the big hit game state). The opening designation command designates the type of the big hit gaming state to be started (the type of the stop symbol (one type from "1 big hit 1 symbol" to "6 big hits")). The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the opening period (at the start of the big hit game state).
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The round start designation command is transmitted at the start of the round game.
The round end designation command is a command for designating the end of the round game. The round end designation command is transmitted at the end of the round game.
The ending designation command is a command for designating the start of the ending period. The ending designation command is transmitted at the start of the ending period.

The first look-ahead designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol number (type of stop symbol). In the present embodiment, the first look-ahead designation command designates a stop symbol number corresponding to one stop symbol type among "missing symbol" and "1 big hit symbol" to "6 big hits". As the first look-ahead designation command, a 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 contents of the fluctuation mode. In the present embodiment, the second prefetch designation command designates the contents of the primary fluctuation mode. Specifically, the second prefetch designation command designates that the type of the fluctuation mode is undefined (“undefined value”) or specifies one of the four types of primary fluctuation mode numbers (“variation mode m”). . The second prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored.
The third prefetch designation command is a command for designating the content of the variation pattern. Specifically, the third prefetch designation command designates that the type of the variation pattern is indefinite (“undefined value”) or designates one of the 100 types of variation pattern numbers (“variation pattern n”). The third prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored.

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 and 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. When receiving the control command from the main control circuit 200, the payout control circuit 400 generates a serial communication reception interrupt, and stores the data of the control command in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing. The payout control circuit 400 transmits a control command to the main control circuit 200 by serial communication. When receiving the control command from the payout control circuit 400, the main control circuit 200 generates a serial communication reception interrupt, and stores the data of the control command in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 by this interrupt processing.
In the pachinko machine 1, as a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400, a prize ball number designation command or the like is set.
The award ball number designation command is a command for designating the number of award balls to be paid out. In the present embodiment, the prize ball number designation command designates payout of n (n = 1 to 15) prize balls. The prize ball number designation command is transmitted when the payout control circuit 400 executes a prize ball payout operation.
The error specification command is a command for specifying occurrence of various errors. In the present embodiment, the error designation command designates the occurrence of a vibration error, the occurrence of a magnetic error, the occurrence of a radio wave error, or the occurrence of a right-handed error. The error designation command is transmitted when the occurrence of various errors is detected.
The demonstration designation command is a command for designating the start of the customer waiting state. The demonstration designation command is transmitted at the start of the customer waiting state.
The special change frequency designation command is a command for specifying a value of a special change counter described later. The special change frequency designation command is transmitted at the end of the special symbol stop display, at the end of the big hit game state, or the like.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, as the control commands transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200, occurrence / release of a payout error, occurrence / release of a full tank error, occurrence / release of a ball jam error, and the like. Control commands to specify each are set. Each control command is transmitted upon detection of occurrence / release of various errors.

(Process executed by main control circuit 200)
Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 200 will be described.
First, the function of the hardware included in the main control circuit 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 starts a hard random number updating process.
In the hard random number updating process, every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (in the present embodiment, every 0.083 [μs]), the values of the first to third loop counters are set to a predetermined range. (In the present embodiment, in the range of 0 to 65535).
In the hard random number updating process, every time 32 clocks are input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (in the present embodiment, every 2.666 [μs]), the value of the fourth loop counter is set within a predetermined range (this In the embodiment, “1” is updated in the range of 0 to 10006).
Then, by the hard random number updating process, the winning random number of the ordinary symbol lottery, the jackpot random number of the first special symbol lottery, the jackpot random number of the second special symbol lottery, and the reach group random number are respectively updated. The hardware random number update process is executed as a function of the hardware random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of a process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.
When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the transmission shift registers of the command output ports 1 and 2 transmit the control commands stored in the FIFO buffer to the effect control circuit 300 or the payout control circuit 400. The control command transmission process starts. The control command transmission process is executed as a function of the command output ports 1 and 2 (hardware), and is executed independently of a process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.

Next, a game control process executed by the CPU 210 of the main control circuit 200 based on a program (software) stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the CPU initialization processing.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the CPU 210 starts a CPU initialization process shown in FIG. The CPU initialization process is a process based on a program for controlling the progress of the game. That is, the CPU initialization process is a process based on the program stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220.
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, a startup program is read from the ROM 220, and settings necessary for executing various processes are performed.
In step S1-2, a wait processing time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-3. In the wait processing time setting processing, a predetermined wait processing time is set in a timer counter. Then, measurement of the set wait processing time by the timer counter is started. Further, a RAM clear signal is read.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ram clear switch (not shown). When the power is turned on while the ram clear switch is being pressed, a ram clear signal is input to the input port 240 (input port 1).
In the RAM clear signal reading process, a value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the ram clear signal of the input port 240 is read.

In step S1-3, it is determined whether the wait processing time set in step S1-2 has elapsed. If it is determined that the wait processing time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-4. If it is determined that the wait processing time has not elapsed (No), the processing of step S1-3 is repeated.
In step S1-4, a RAM access permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-5. In the RAM access permission process, a process necessary to permit 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 RAM 230 by the CPU 210 is permitted.
In step S1-5, it is determined whether "1" is set in the backup valid flag area of the RAM 230. If it is determined that "1" is set in the backup valid flag area (Yes), The process proceeds to step S1-6, and if it is determined that “0” is set in the backup valid flag area (No), the process proceeds to step S1-17.

In step S1-6, a use area checksum calculation process is performed, and the flow advances to step S1-7. In the use area checksum calculation process, a checksum is calculated based on information stored in the use area M1 (F000H to F1FFH) of the RAM 230 in the backup information.
In step S1-7, a non-use area checksum calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-8. In the non-use area checksum calculation process, a checksum is calculated based on information stored in the non-use area M2 (F210H to F228H) of the RAM 230 in the backup information.
In step S1-8, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in steps S1-6 and S1-7 is normal. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (Yes), step S1-9 is performed. When it is determined that the checksum is not normal (No), the process proceeds to step S1-17.
Here, “the checksum value of the used area M1 calculated in step S1-6 matches the checksum value of the used area M1 stored in the checksum buffer area” and “step S1- The value of the checksum of the non-use area M2 calculated in step 7 matches the checksum value of the non-use area M2 stored in the checksum buffer area. It is determined that the checksum is normal.
On the other hand, “the checksum value of the used area M1 calculated in step S1-6 matches the checksum value of the used area M1 stored in the checksum buffer area” and “step S1-7. The value of the checksum of the non-use area M2 calculated in the above is equal to the value of the checksum of the non-use area M2 stored in the checksum buffer area. If not, it is determined that the checksum is not normal.

In step S1-9, based on the value read in step S1-2 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the ram clear signal), it is determined whether or not the ram clear signal has been input. If it is determined that the ram clear signal has not been input (No), the process proceeds to step S1-10, and if it is determined that the ram clear signal has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-18.
In step S1-10, a backup valid flag release process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1-11. In the backup valid flag release processing, “0” is set in the backup valid flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S1-11, a power-on-return initialization process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1-12. In the initialization processing at the time of power recovery, data to be initialized (cleared) at the time of power recovery (when data before power shutdown is maintained) in the RAM 230 is initialized.
In step S1-12, a power-return-to-power-on subcommand transmission process is executed, and the flow advances to step S1-13. In the power-return sub-command transmission process, a sub-command (control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300) designating the return from the power-off is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230. I do. Further, a subcommand specifying the value set in the setting information storage area is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S1-13, a power return time payout command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the power supply return payout command transmission process, a payout command (a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400) designating the return from the power shutdown is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. I do.

In step S1-14, an effect return subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-15. In the effect return sub-command transmission process, the effect return sub-commands (such as a power return phase designation command, a game state designation command, and a power return designation command) are stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Here, the "power return phase designation command" is a control command for designating a special game phase for returning the effect.
In the effect return subcommand transmission processing, first, the current special game phase is confirmed based on the value of the special game phase flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Then, a power return phase designation command for designating the confirmed special game phase is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
The game state offset value is calculated based on the current game state. Specifically, the value of the time-saving control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous big hit symbol flag, and the value of the rotation number counter after the big hit are checked. Then, a game state offset value corresponding to the confirmation result is calculated. Then, the game state designation command for designating the calculated game state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S1-15, an interrupt setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1-16. In the interrupt initial setting process, an initial setting of a peripheral device CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed.
Specifically, the CPU 210 sets an interrupt vector register, and sets an interrupt count value (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment) in CTC.

In step S1-16, a setting value change permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to a main loop process (step S2-1).
In the setting value change permission processing, first, it is determined whether or not the setting value change permission condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the set value change permission condition is satisfied, “1” is set in the set value change permission flag area of the RAM 230. On the other hand, when it is determined that the set value change permission condition is not satisfied, “0” is set in the set value change permission flag area of the RAM 230.
In the present embodiment, both “the detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111” and “the inner frame unit 3 is open (or the integral door unit 4 is open)” When the condition is satisfied, it is determined that the set value change condition is satisfied.
On the other hand, at least one of “the detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111” and “the inner frame unit 3 is open (or the integral door unit 4 is open)” If the condition is not satisfied, it is determined that the setting value change condition is not satisfied.
If both of the conditions that “the detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111” and “the door opening information (external signal) is being output” are satisfied, the setting value change condition is satisfied. If the determination is made that at least one of the condition that the detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111 and the condition that the door opening information (external signal) is being output is not satisfied, the setting is performed. A configuration in which the value change condition is not satisfied may be adopted.

In step S1-17, a non-use area initialization process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1-18. In the out-of-use area initialization processing, the out-of-use area M2 of the RAM 230 is initialized.
Specifically, in the out-of-use area initialization processing, information stored in the out-of-use area M2 is cleared (initialized). As a result, the work area and the stack area of the non-use area M2 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, its contents are deleted.
In step S1-18, a used area initialization process is performed, and the flow advances to step S1-19. In the use area initialization process, the use area M1 in the RAM 230 is initialized.
Specifically, in the use area initialization processing, the information stored in the use area M1 is cleared (initialized). As a result, the work area and the stack area of the use area M1 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, its contents are deleted.
That is, a predetermined initial value is set as a value of various flag areas (time saving control flag area, special figure high probability state flag area, previous big hit symbol flag area, special game phase flag area, normal game phase flag area, etc.). . In addition, a predetermined initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) is set as a value of various counter areas (hour reduction counter area, post-big hit rotation number counter area, special fluctuation counter area, and the like). Further, a predetermined initial value (“3” in the present embodiment) is set in the setting information storage area.
In this embodiment, when the checksum is not normal, the use area M1 is initialized after the non-use area M2 is initialized. On the other hand, when the checksum is normal, the use area M1 is initialized only when the RAM clear signal is input.
As a result, as long as the checksum is normal, even if the RAM clear signal is input, the out-of-use area M2 is not initialized. (The information stored in the area M2) can be maintained.

In step S1-19, a subcommand transmission process for clearing the RAM is executed, and the flow advances to step S1-20. In the RAM clear subcommand transmission process, a subcommand designating execution of the RAM clear is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. Further, a subcommand specifying the value (set value = “3”) set in the setting information storage area is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S1-20, a RAM clearing payout command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the RAM clear payout command transmission process, a payout command designating that the RAM clear has been executed is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, a main loop process executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the main loop processing.
When the CPU initialization processing (step S1-16) shown in FIG. 5 ends, the CPU 210 starts the main loop processing shown in FIG. The main loop process is a process based on a program for controlling the progress of the game. That is, the main loop process is a process based on the program stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220.
When the main loop process is started, the process first proceeds to step S2-1.
In step S2-1, an interrupt prohibition process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2-2. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting an interrupt of another process is set. As a result, during the period in which the interrupt disabled state is set, execution of later-described power-off shutdown processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like are prohibited.
In step S2-2, an initial value random number updating process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2-3. In the initial value random number update processing, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
Here, the “initial value random number” is a random number for determining an initial value and an end value of a soft random number (hit symbol random number, reach mode random number, variation pattern random number, etc.) which is a random number generated on a program.
That is, the value of the loop counter for generating the soft random number is updated within a range from a preset initial value to an end value. Then, the initial value and the end value of the loop counter for generating the soft random number 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 random number.

In step S2-3, a main command analysis process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2-4. In the main command analysis process, a main command received from the payout control circuit 400 (a control command transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200) is analyzed, and a process according to the analysis result is executed.
In step S2-4, a sub-command transmission process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2-5. In the subcommand transmission processing, 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 (command output port 1).
Thus, the subcommand input to the transmission data register is stored (stored) in the FIFO buffer. The subcommand stored in the FIFO buffer is 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 permission processing, the interrupt disabled state is released. As a result, during the period from the execution of the interrupt permitting process of step S2-5 to the execution of the interrupt prohibiting process of step S2-1, the execution of the power-off save process, the timer interrupt process, and the like are permitted. This is the interrupt permission period.
In step S2-6, other random number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-1. In the other random number update process, the software random numbers other than the hit symbol random numbers (reach mode random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are updated.

Next, a power-off evacuation process executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the power-off save processing.
The power supply circuit 600 is connected to a power cutoff detection circuit (not shown). Then, the power cutoff detection circuit monitors the power supply voltage supplied by the power supply circuit 600 and outputs a power cutoff notice signal to the main control circuit 200 when the value of the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined reference value. .
Upon receiving the power-off notice signal, the CPU 210 starts the power-off save process shown in FIG. 7 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process. The power-off evacuation process is a process based on a program for controlling the progress of the game. That is, the evacuation process at power-off is a process based on the program stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220.
When the power-shut-down evacuation process is started, the process first proceeds to step S3-1.
In step S3-1, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-2. In the register save processing, the value of the register used during the execution of the main loop processing is saved in the save area of the RAM 230.
In step S3-2, a power-off notice signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-3. In the power-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, a value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area of the input port 240 corresponding to the power-off notice signal is read.
In step S3-3, based on the value read in step S3-2 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal), is a power cutoff notice signal input from the power cutoff detection circuit? It is determined whether or not the power cut-off notice signal has been input (Yes). If it is determined that the power cut-off notice signal has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S3-4, and it is determined that the power cut-off notice signal has not been input. (No) The process moves to step S3-14.

In step S3-4, an output port stop process is executed, 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 4) is stopped. Further, the input of the detection signal to the input port 240 (input port 0 to input port 3) is stopped.
In step S3-5, a used area checksum saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-6. In the used area checksum storage processing, a checksum is calculated based on information stored in the used area M1 (F000H to F1FFH) of the RAM 230. Then, the calculated checksum value is stored in the checksum buffer area.
In step S3-6, a non-use area checksum saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-7. In the non-use area checksum storage processing, a checksum is calculated based on information stored in the non-use area M2 (F210H to F228H) of the RAM 230. Then, the calculated checksum value is stored in the checksum buffer area.
In step S3-7, a backup valid flag setting process is performed, and the flow advances to step S3-8. In the backup valid flag setting process, “1” is set in the backup valid flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S3-8, a RAM access prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-9. 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 processing, 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 use prohibited area and the stack area) of the RAM 230 by the CPU 210 is prohibited.

In step S3-9, a loop counter setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S3-10. In the loop counter setting process, a predetermined power-off notice signal read count is set as the value of the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-10, a power-off notice signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-11. 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, a value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area of the input port 240 corresponding to the power-off notice signal is read.
In step S3-11, based on the value read in step S3-10 (the value set in the receiving storage area corresponding to the power cut-off notice signal), whether a power cut-off notice signal is input from the power cut-off detection circuit. If it is determined that the power-off notice signal has not been input (No), the process proceeds to step S3-12, and if it is determined that the power-off notice signal has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S3-12. Shifts to step S3-9.
In step S3-12, a loop counter updating process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S3-13. 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 S3-13, it is determined whether or not the value of the return determination loop counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is “0” (Yes), the CPU The process proceeds to the initialization process (step S1-1), and if it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S3-10.
In step S3-14, a register return process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process returns 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 return process, the process returns to the main loop process (the program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, a timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in the present embodiment).
The CPU 210 starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 8 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop processing in response to the generation of the interrupt request signal. The main loop process is a process based on a program for controlling the progress of the game. That is, the main loop process is a process based on the program stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220.
When the timer interrupt process is started, the process first 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 processing, the values of all registers used during the execution of the main loop processing are saved in a save area of the RAM 230.
In step S4-2, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-3. In the interrupt permission process, an interrupt is permitted.
In step S4-3, a set value management process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-4. The setting value management processing will be described later.

In step S4-4, a dynamic port output process is executed, and the flow shifts to step S4-5. In the dynamic port output process, a control signal is output to each LED constituting the main display 60 and the performance display device 61.
Specifically, in the dynamic port output processing, first, the values of all bits included in the port register of the output port 0 are initialized. As a result, the output of each data signal (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA7”) is stopped (becomes low level).
Next, the values of all bits included in the port register of the output port 4 are initialized. As a result, the output of each data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) is stopped (becomes low level).
Next, the common signal control data set in the common signal control data setting area included in the dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230 is updated. As a result, every time the dynamic port output process is executed, the output common signal (the high-level common signal) is switched. In the present embodiment, the lighting of the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 is controlled by a common signal.
Next, the output of each common signal (each of “COM0” to “COM3”) by the output port 1 is controlled according to the common signal control data set in the common signal control data setting area.
Next, according to the main display data signal control data set in the main display data signal control data setting area included in the dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230, each data signal (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA0”) to “ SEGDATA7 ").
Next, according to the performance display device data signal control data set in the performance display device data signal control data setting area included in the dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230, each data signal (“7SEGDDATA0” to “7SEGDATA0” to “7 7 SEGDATA 7 ").

In step S4-5, a port input process is performed, and the flow advances to step S4-6. In the port input process, the latest switch status is obtained accurately.
Specifically, in the port input process, it is determined whether or not each detection signal input to the input port 240 (input port 0 to input port 3) is in the ON state. At this time, based on information set in the reception storage area corresponding to each detection signal (each detection switch / detection sensor), it is determined whether or not the ON state of the detection signal has occurred. When it is determined that an ON state has occurred for each detection signal, information indicating that the ON state has occurred (detected) for the detection signal is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Here, the “on state” refers to a state in which the detection signal is not input (low level) to a state in which the detection signal is input (high level).

In step S4-6, a timer update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-7. In the timer update process, various timers are updated. Specifically, in the timer update processing, the value of various timer counters (special game timer, normal game timer, external information timer, etc.) is updated.
In step S4-7, an initial value random number updating process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-8. The initial value random number update processing in step S4-7 is the same processing as the initial value random number update processing in step S2-2. Specifically, in the initial value random number updating process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
In step S4-8, a winning symbol random number updating process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-9. In the winning symbol random number updating process, the value of the loop counter for generating the winning symbol random number among the soft random numbers is updated.
In step S4-9, a switch management process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-10. In the switch management processing, processing (such as acquisition of various random numbers) according to the state of each of the switches 101, 102, and 104 (presence or absence of detection of an ON state) is executed. The switch management processing will be described later.

In step S4-10, an addition number calculation process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-11. In the addition number calculation processing, a value to be added to an out-ball counter, which will be described later, and a value to be added to a payout number counter, which will be described later, are calculated and set.
That is, in the addition number calculation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the game state is a predetermined game state. If it is determined that the game state is not the predetermined game state, a non-predetermined game state addition number calculation process described later is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is the predetermined game state, a predetermined game state addition number calculation process described later is executed.
In the present embodiment, when the “special figure low probability state” is occurring and the time saving control is being stopped, it is determined that the game state is the predetermined game state. On the other hand, if at least one of the condition “the special figure high probability state” is occurring and the time saving control is being performed is satisfied, it is determined that the game state is not the predetermined game state.

In the non-predetermined game state addition number calculation processing, first, the value stored in the out-ball number addition value storage area is cleared, and the value stored in the payout number addition value storage area is cleared.
Next, “0” is set as a value to be added to the out-ball counter in the out-ball number addition value storage area of the RAM 230.
Next, “0” is set as a value to be added to the number-of-payouts counter in the number-of-payouts storage area of the RAM 230.

On the other hand, in the predetermined game state addition number calculation processing, first, the value stored in the out-ball number addition value storage area is cleared, and the value stored in the payout number addition value storage area is cleared. Also, “0” is set as the value of the number-of-payouts calculation counter.
Next, it is determined whether the ON state of the OUT switch 109 has been detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the out switch 109 has been detected, “1” is set as a value to be added to the out-ball counter in the out-ball number added value storage area of the RAM 230. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ON state of the out switch 109 has not been detected, “0” is set as a value to be added to the out ball number counter in the out ball number added value storage area of the RAM 230.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the right winning port switch winning ball 105 is detected. When it is determined that the ON state of the right winning opening switch winning ball 105 has been detected, the value of the number-of-payout counter is changed to the value of the winning ball paid out according to the entering of the game ball into the right other winning opening 54. Add the number "10". On the other hand, if it is determined that the ON state of the right winning opening switch winning ball 105 has not been detected, the addition to the value of the payout amount calculation counter is not executed.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the left winning port switch winning ball 106 is detected. When it is determined that the ON state of the left winning port switch winning ball 106 has been detected, the payout is paid out to the value of the number-of-payout calculation counter in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the left other winning ports 55 to 57. The number of prize balls “10” is added. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ON state of the left winning port switch winning ball 106 has not been detected, the addition to the value of the number-of-payouts calculation counter is not executed.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting port switch 101 is detected. When it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting port switch 101 is detected, the value of the number-of-payouts calculation counter is changed to the prize ball paid out according to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 51. Add the number "3". If it is determined that the ON state of the special opening switch 101 has not been detected, the addition to the value of the number-of-payouts calculation counter is not performed.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 2 starting port switch 102 is detected. When it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting port switch 102 has been detected, the value of the payout number calculation counter is changed to the prize ball paid out according to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 52. Add the number "1". If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting port switch 102 has not been detected, the addition to the value of the number-of-payouts calculation counter is not performed.
Next, in the payout number addition value storage area of the RAM 230, a value of a payout number calculation counter is set as a value to be added to the payout number counter.

In step S4-11, a special game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-12. In the special game management process, the operation of the special figure display device and the operation of the special electric accessory 53a are managed. The special game management process will be described later.
In step S4-12, a normal game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-13. In the ordinary game management process, the operation of the ordinary figure display device and the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 52a are managed. The normal game management processing will be described later.

In step S4-13, an error management process is performed, and the flow advances to step S4-14. In the error management processing, various errors (abnormal states) are determined, and settings are made according to the determination results.
In step S4-14, a winning opening switch process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-15. In the winning opening switch processing, processing (such as updating of various counters) according to the state of each of the switches 101 to 103, 105, and 106 (whether or not an ON state is detected) is executed.
In step S4-15, a payout control management process is performed, and the flow advances to step S4-16. In the payout control management process, a payout command is generated based on the value of the winning ball control counter set in step S4-14, and the generated payout command is transmitted.
In the present embodiment, as the prize ball control counter, the prize ball control counter 1 in which the number of ball balls entered in the special winning opening 53 is stored, and the number of ball balls in the right other winning port 54 are stored. Prize ball control counter 2, a prize ball control counter 3 in which the number of ball game balls entered in the upper left, middle left, lower left and other winning ports 55 to 57 is stored, and a ball game ball entered in the first starting port 51. And a prize ball control counter 5 that stores the number of ball game balls that have entered the second starting port 52 are set.

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

In step S4-16, a launch position designation management process is performed, and the flow advances to step S4-17. In the launch position designation management process, a process relating to the designation of the launch position is executed.
Specifically, in the launch position designation management process, when the game ball is set to launch on the left side route to a state where game ball launching is set on the right side route (at the start of the big hit game state). Then, a subcommand designating launching of a game ball to the right route is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thereby, a subcommand designating launching of a game ball to the right route is transmitted to effect control circuit 300.

In step S4-17, an external information management process is performed, and the flow advances to step S4-18. In the external information management processing, external information (external signal) to be output to the hall computer 450 (or the data display device) is set.
In the present embodiment, as the external information output from the pachinko machine 1 to an external device (an electronic device such as a hall computer 450 and a data display device), the symbol determination frequency information (OUT1), the starting opening information (OUT2), the big hit Information (OUT3 to OUT6), security information, number-of-out-ports payout information (OUT8), setting value changing information, error occurrence information, and the like are defined.
The “symbol confirmation count information” is external information relating to the number of executions of the special symbol lottery (variable display and stop display of the special symbol). The CPU 210 outputs an external signal corresponding to the symbol determination frequency information to the hall computer 450 (or the data display device) every time the number of times of execution of the special symbol stop display reaches a predetermined frequency.
The “starting port information” is external information regarding the entry of game balls into the starting ports 51 and 52. The CPU 210 outputs an external signal corresponding to the start-up port information to the hall computer 450 (or the data display device) every time the ON state of the detection signal input from the start-up port switches 101 and 102 is detected. .
"Big hit information" is external information on the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. The main control circuit 200 outputs an external signal corresponding to the jackpot information to the hall computer 450 (or the data display device) every time the jackpot gaming state occurs.
The “out port payout information” is external information relating to the number of game balls discharged from the discharge path (or the number of game balls discharged from the out port 58). The CPU 210 outputs an external signal corresponding to the number-of-outs-out-payout information to the hall computer 450 every time the value of the external information out-ball counter reaches a predetermined value.
The “setting value changing information” is external information indicating that the setting value is being changed (set value change permission condition is satisfied). The CPU 210 always outputs an external signal corresponding to the set value changing information to the hall computer 450 during a period in which “1” is set in the set value changing flag area.
The “error occurrence information” is external information indicating that an error (abnormal state) is occurring. When the value of the external information timer is “1” or more, CPU 210 outputs an external signal corresponding to the error occurrence information to hall computer 450.

In the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information determination count counter has reached a predetermined value (1 [times] in the present embodiment). When it is determined that the value of the external information determination frequency counter has reached the predetermined value, the symbol determination frequency information (external signal) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thereafter, a predetermined value (1 [times] in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the external information determination count counter. As a result, the symbol determination frequency information (external signal) is output to the hall computer 450.
Further, in the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information starting port entry frequency counter has reached a predetermined value (1 [times] in the present embodiment). Then, when it is determined that the value of the external information start-up ball entry counter has reached a predetermined value, the start-up information (external signal) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. After that, a predetermined value (1 [times] in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the external information starter ball entry counter. As a result, the opening information (external signal) is output to the hall computer 450.
In the external information management process, it is determined whether the value of the external information jackpot counter has reached a predetermined value (1 [times] in this embodiment). If it is determined that the value of the external information jackpot counter has reached a predetermined value, the jackpot information (external signal) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thereafter, a predetermined value (1 [times] in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the external information big hit counter. Thereby, the jackpot information (external signal) is output to the hall computer 450.
In the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information out ball counter has reached a predetermined value (10 [ball] in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the value of the external information out ball counter has reached the predetermined value, the out port payout information (external signal) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. Thereafter, a predetermined value (10 [ball] in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the out-ball counter for external information. As a result, the out mouth payout information (external signal) is output to the hall computer 450.
In the external information management process, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the set value changing flag area. If it is determined that “1” is set in the set value changing flag area, the set value changing information (external signal) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, the setting value changing information (external signal) is output to the hall computer 450.
Further, in the external information management processing, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information timer is “1” or more. If it is determined that the value of the external information timer is “1” or more, the error occurrence information is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, the error occurrence information (external signal) is output to the hall computer 450.

In step S4-18, a test signal management process is performed, and the flow advances to step S4-19. In the test signal management processing, test information (test signal) is set.
The test signal management process is a process based on a program for executing a process related to a test defined by the gaming machine rules. That is, the test signal management process is a process based on the program stored in the non-use area m2 (program area) of the ROM 220. The test signal tube is called during execution of the timer interrupt processing.
More specifically, in the test signal management process, test information (test signal) indicating the internal state (big hit game state, execution time saving control state, special symbol lottery probability state, etc.) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. To memorize.
In step S4-19, a performance display device control process is executed, and the flow advances to step S4-20. The performance display device control processing will be described later.
In step S4-20, an LED display setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4-21. In the LED display setting process, control data (drive data) for controlling lighting of a predetermined display device is set in a dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S4-21, solenoid data setting processing is executed, and the routine proceeds to step S4-22. In the solenoid data setting process, control data (drive data) to be output to each of the solenoids 64 and 65 is stored (set) in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S4-22, a port output process is performed, and the flow advances to step S4-23. In the port output processing, various signals are output to the hall computer 450, the solenoids 64 and 65, and the like.
Specifically, in the port output processing, various information (external signals, control signals, etc.) set in the port output request buffer is output to the output port 250 (output port 2, output port 3). Thus, the external signal set in the port output request buffer is output to the hall computer 450. The driving of each solenoid 64, 65 is controlled based on the driving signal set in the port output request buffer.
In step S4-23, a register return process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process returns 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 return process, the process returns to the main loop process (the program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the setting value management processing in step S4-3 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the setting value management processing.
When the set value management process is executed in step S4-3, the process first proceeds to step S29-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S29-1, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the set value change permission flag area. If it is determined that “1” is set in the set value change permission flag area (Yes), Shifts to step S29-2, and when it is determined that “0” is set in the set value change permission flag area (No), a series of processing is ended and the next processing (step S4-4) ).
In step S29-2, it is determined whether or not the set value change permission condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the set value change permission condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S29-3, where the set value change permission condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the change permission condition is not satisfied (No), the process proceeds to step S29-6.
As described above, both “the detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111” and “the inner frame unit 3 is open (or the integral door unit 4 is open)”. Is satisfied, it is determined that the set value change condition is satisfied.
On the other hand, at least one of “the detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111” and “the inner frame unit 3 is open (or the integral door unit 4 is open)” If the condition is not satisfied, it is determined that the set value change condition is not satisfied.
If both of the conditions that “the detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111” and “the door opening information (external signal) is being output” are satisfied, the set value change condition is satisfied. If at least one of the condition that “the detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111” and “the door opening information (external signal) is being output” is not satisfied, Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which it is determined that the set value change condition is not satisfied.

In step S29-3, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the setting value selection switch 112. If it is determined that a detection signal has been input from the setting value selection switch 112 (Yes), step S29 is performed. Then, if it is determined that the detection signal has not been input from the setting value selection switch 112 (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-4).
In the step S29-4, a set value changing process is executed, and the process shifts to a step S29-5. In the setting value change processing, the value (set value) set in the setting information storage area is changed. Here, in the present embodiment, every time a detection signal is input from the setting value selection switch 112, a predetermined order (for example, setting value = “1”, setting value = “2”, setting value = “3”, setting value = “3”, Value = “4”, setting value = “5”, setting value = “6”, setting value = “1”, setting value = “2”...), And the setting value is changed.
In step S29-5, a set value display update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-4). In the set value display update processing, the display of the set values on the set value display device 62 is updated.
Specifically, in the setting value display update processing, first, a subcommand designating a value (changed setting value) set in the setting information storage area is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In the set value display update processing, next, the same value as the value set in the set information storage area (changed set value) is set in the set value display counter. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments constituting the set value display device 62, lighting control is performed on the segment corresponding to the value of the set value display counter.
In the present embodiment, the display of the set value on the set value display device 62 is executed only during the period in which the set value change permission condition is satisfied.

In step S29-6, a set value change end process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-4).
In the set value change end processing, “0” is set in the set value change permission flag area. Also, the value of the set value display counter is initialized (cleared). As a result, all the segments constituting the set value display device 62 are turned off (display of the set values on the set value display device 62 ends).

Next, the switch management processing in step S4-9 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process.
When the switch management process is executed in step S4-9, the process first proceeds to step S5-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S5-1, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the gate switch 104 has been detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the gate switch 104 has been detected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S5-2, and the gate operation is performed. If it is determined that the ON state of the switch 104 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-3.
In step S5-2, a normal figure starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-3. The ordinary figure starting ball detection processing will be described later.
Further, in the ordinary figure starting ball detection processing, it is determined whether or not the right-handing period is being performed. Then, when it is determined that the right-handed period is not being performed (the left-handed period is being performed), “1” is added to the value of the right-handed error counter.
In the present embodiment, a period in which one of the gaming states is occurring during the execution of the big hit gaming state and the time saving control is the right-handing period. On the other hand, a period in which the normal gaming state (a gaming state in which the big hit gaming state is not occurring and the time saving control is stopped) is a left-handed period.

In step S5-3, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting port switch 101 is detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting port switch 101 is detected (Yes), step S5-3 is performed. The process proceeds to S5-4, and if it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting port switch 101 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-5.
In step S5-4, a special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-5. The special figure 1 starting ball detection process will be described later.
In step S5-5, it is determined whether the ON state of the special figure 2 starting port switch 102 has been detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting port switch 102 has been detected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S5-5. If the process proceeds to S5-6 and it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting port switch 102 has not been detected (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). I do.
In step S5-6, a special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). The special figure 2 starting ball detection process will be described later.

Next, the ordinary figure starting ball detection process in step S5-2 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the ordinary figure starting ball detection process.
When the general-purpose starting ball detection process is performed in step S5-2, the process first proceeds to step S6-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S6-1, ordinary figure random number acquisition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-2. In the ordinary figure random number acquisition processing, a winning random number (random number value) is acquired (loaded) from the loop counter corresponding to the ordinary symbol lottery.
In step S6-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the general-purpose reserved number counter is the upper limit value (“1” in the present embodiment), and if it is determined that the value of the general-purpose reserved number counter is not the upper limit value. (No), the process proceeds to step S6-3, and if it is determined that the value of the general-use pending number counter is the upper limit value (Yes), a series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S5- Go to 3).
In step S6-3, a normal-book reservation number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-4. In the ordinary figure reservation number counter update processing, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the ordinary figure reservation number counter is newly set in the ordinary figure reservation number counter.
In step S6-4, ordinary figure random number storage processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S5-3). In the general-purpose random number storage process, the hit random number acquired in step S6-1 is stored in the general-purpose start information storage area of the RAM 230 as general-purpose start information.

Next, the special figure 1 starting ball detection process in step S5-4 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special figure 1 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-4, first, as shown in FIG. 12, the process proceeds to step S7-1.
In step S7-1, a special symbol identification value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, a special symbol identification value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value setting area of the RAM 230. Also, “1” is added to the value of the external information start-up ball entry counter.
In the special symbol identification value setting process, it is determined whether or not a right-handing period is being performed. Then, when it is determined that the right-handed period is not being performed (the left-handed period is being performed), the value of the right-handed error counter is reset (“0” is set as the value of the right-handed error counter).
In step S7-2, a reserved number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-3. In the reserved number counter address setting process, the address of the special figure 1 reserved number counter is set in the reserved number counter address setting area of the RAM 230.
In step S7-3, a special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-5). The special symbol random number acquisition processing will be described later.

Next, the special figure 2 starting ball detection processing in step S5-6 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special figure 2 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-6, first, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds to step S8-1.
In step S8-1, a special symbol identification value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, a special symbol identification value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value setting area of the RAM 230. Also, “1” is added to the value of the external information start-up ball entry counter.
In the special symbol identification value setting process, it is determined whether or not a right-handing period is being performed. Then, when it is determined that the right-handed period is not being performed (the left-handed period is being performed), “1” is added to the value of the right-handed error counter.
In step S8-2, a reserved number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-3. In the reserved number counter address setting process, the address of the special figure 2 reserved number counter is set in the reserved number counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S8-3, a special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-10). The special symbol random number acquisition processing will be described later.

Next, the special symbol random number acquisition processing in steps S7-3 and S8-3 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special symbol random number acquisition processing.
When the special symbol random number acquisition process is executed in steps S7-3 and S8-3, the process first proceeds to step S9-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S9-1, a special symbol identification value acquisition process is performed, 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, a special figure reservation number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-3. In the special figure reservation number acquisition processing, the value of the special figure reservation number counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter or special figure 2 reservation number counter) specified by the address set in the reservation number counter address area (special figure 1 reservation number counter) (Or the number of special figures 2 reserved).

In step S9-3, special figure random number acquisition processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S9-4. In the special figure random number acquisition processing, various random numbers (random number values) such as a jackpot random number, a hit symbol random number, a reach group random number, a reach mode random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired (loaded) from the loop counter corresponding to each lottery. At this time, a 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 number of special figure reservations (the number of special figure 1 reservations or the number of special figure 2 reservations) acquired in step S9-2 is the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the number of special figure reservations is not the upper limit (No), the process proceeds to step S9-5, and if it is determined that the number of special figure reservations is the upper limit (Yes), a series of processing is performed. And the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10 or S5-5).
In step S9-5, a special figure reservation number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-6. In the special figure reservation number counter update processing, the value set in the special figure reservation number counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter or special figure 2 reservation number counter) specified by the address set in the reservation number counter address area The value obtained by adding “1” to the above is newly set in the special figure reservation number counter.

In step S9-6, special figure random number storage processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S9-7. In the special figure random number storing process, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are used as special figure start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) in the special figure start information storage area (special figure 1 start Information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area).
Specifically, the RAM 230 stores a changing start information storage area in which start information during execution of the special symbol notification display is stored, and a special figure 1 in which special figure 1 start information for which start determination is suspended is stored. It is configured to include a start information storage area and a special figure 2 start information storage area in which the start determination is suspended.
The special figure 1 start information storage area is configured to include a first storage section to a fourth storage section as storage sections capable of storing the special figure 1 start information. Different priorities are defined in the first to fourth storage units. That is, the priorities of the storage units are defined so as to be the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit (upper to lower) in descending order of priority. . In the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area, the start determination is performed in order from the special figure 1 start information stored in the higher priority storage unit.
The special figure 2 start information storage area is configured to include a first storage section to a fourth storage section as storage sections capable of storing the special figure 2 start information. Different priorities are defined in the first to fourth storage units. That is, the priorities of the storage units are defined so as to be the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit (upper to lower) in descending order of priority. . Then, as for the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the start determination is performed in order from the special figure 2 start information stored in the higher priority storage unit.

If the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are used as special figure 1 start information as special figure 1 start information. 1 Store in the start information storage area. At this time, various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the highest priority storage unit among the empty storage units. Specifically, when the value of the current special figure 1 reservation number counter is “1”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the first storage unit. On the other hand, when the current value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter is “2”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the second storage unit. If the current value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter is “3”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the third storage unit. When the current value of the special figure 1 pending number counter is “4”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the fourth storage unit.
On the other hand, if the special symbol identification value obtained in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, the various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are used as special figure 2 start information as special figure 2 Store in the start information storage area. At this time, various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the highest priority storage unit among the empty storage units. Specifically, when the current value of the special figure 2 reservation number counter is "1", the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the first storage unit. On the other hand, if the current value of the special figure 2 reservation number counter is “2”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the second storage unit. When the current value of the special figure 2 pending number counter is “3”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the third storage unit. If the current value of the special figure 2 pending number counter = “4”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the fourth storage unit.

  In step S9-7, a pending number designation command setting process is executed, and the flow advances to step S9-8. In the number-of-reservations designation command setting process, the number-of-reservations designation command designating that the number of special figure reservations (the number of special figure 1 reservations or the number of special figure 2 reservations) has increased by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. I do. At this time, if the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, a special figure 1 holding number specifying command for specifying that the special figure 1 holding number has increased by "1" Is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230, and when the value corresponds to the second special symbol lottery, a special number 2 reserved number designating command designating that the special figure 2 reserved number is increased by "1" is stored in the RAM 230. In the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S9-8, a preliminary determination process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10 or S5-5). In the preliminary determination process, the start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information storage area) stored (stored) in the special figure start information storage area (special figure 1 start information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area) in step S9-6. 2 based on the start information (hereinafter referred to as “predetermined start information”).
In the present embodiment, advance determination of various lottery results is performed for all the start information (the special figure 1 start information and the special figure 2 start information).
It should be noted that the start information acquired (stored) during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state may be configured so that the advance determination of the various lottery results is not performed. As for the special figure 2 start information acquired (stored) while the time reduction control is stopped, the advance determination of the various lottery results is not executed, and the special figure 1 start information acquired (stored) during the execution of the time reduction control. With regard to, a configuration in which the advance determination of various lottery results is not performed may be adopted.

In the pre-judgment processing, first, a special special map hit judgment processing is executed.
In the prior special figure hit determination processing, the result of the special symbol lottery ("big hit" or "losing") is determined (prior special figure hit determination).
The ROM 220 stores a special figure lottery table in which the big hit value of the special symbol lottery is registered. In addition, the special figure hit lottery table corresponds to each combination of a set value ("1" to "6") and a gaming state ("a special figure low probability state" or "a special figure high probability state"). And a special drawing winning lottery table.
Specifically, as the special figure hitting lottery table, a "set value 1 low-accuracy special figure hitting lottery table", a "set value 1 high-accuracy special figure hitting lottery table", and a "set value 2 low-accuracy special lottery table""Drawing lottery table at the time of drawing", "Special figure lottery table at the time of setting value 2 high accuracy", "Special figure drawing lottery table at the time of setting value 3 low accuracy", and "Special figure drawing lottery table at the time of setting value 3 high accuracy""Set value 4 low-accuracy special map hit lottery table", "Set value 4 high-accuracy special figure hit lottery table", "Set value 5 low-accuracy special figure hit lottery table", and "Set value 5, a high-accuracy special-drawing special lottery table, a set value of 6 low-precision special-design special lottery table, and a set value of 6 high-accuracy special-draw special lottery table are stored.

In the “set value 1 low-probability special figure win lottery table”, the set value = “1” and “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”). Is selected). Then, in the “set value 1 low probability special map hit lottery table”, “0” to “204” among the big hit random numbers “0” to “65535” are registered as big hit values.
In the “set value 1 high-accuracy special figure hit lottery table”, the set value = “1” and “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”). Is selected). Then, in the “set value 1 high-accuracy special figure hit lottery table”, “0” to “2039” among the jackpot random numbers “0” to “65535” are registered as jackpot values.
In the “set value 2 low-probability special figure hit lottery table”, the set value = “2” and “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”). Is selected). Then, in the “set value 2 low probability special figure hit lottery table”, among the big hit random numbers “0” to “65535”, “0” to “209” are registered as big hit values.
In the “set value 2 high-accuracy special figure hit lottery table”, the set value = “2” and “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”). Is selected). Then, in the “set value 2 high-accuracy special map hit lottery table”, “0” to “2089” are registered as the big hit value among the big hit random numbers “0” to “65535”.
In the “set value 3 low-probability special figure hit lottery table”, the set value = “3” and “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”). Is selected). In the “set value 3 low probability special figure hit lottery table”, “0” to “214” among the big hit random numbers “0” to “65535” are registered as big hit values.
In the “set value 3 high-accuracy special figure hit lottery table”, the set value = “3” and “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”). Is selected). Then, in the “set value 3 high-accuracy special map hit lottery table”, “0” to “2139” among the jackpot random numbers “0” to “65535” are registered as jackpot values.

In the “set value 4 low-probability special figure hit lottery table”, the set value = “4” and “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”). Is selected). In the “set value 4 low probability special figure hit lottery table”, “0” to “219” among the big hit random numbers “0” to “65535” are registered as big hit values.
In the “set value 4 high-accuracy special figure hit lottery table”, the set value = “4” and “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”). Is selected). Then, in the “set value 4 high-accuracy special figure hit lottery table”, “0” to “2189” of the big hit random numbers “0” to “65535” are registered as big hit values.
In the “set value 5 low-probability special figure hit lottery table”, the set value = “5” and “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”). Is selected). In the “set value 5 low-probability special figure win lottery table”, “0” to “224” among the big hit random numbers “0” to “65535” are registered as big hit values.
In the “set value 5 high-accuracy special figure hit lottery table”, the set value = “5” and “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”). Is selected). In the "set value 5 high probability special figure hit lottery table", among the big hit random numbers "0" to "65535", "0" to "2239" are registered as big hit values.
In the “set value 6 low-probability special figure hit lottery table”, the set value = “6” and “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”). Is selected). Then, in the “set value 5 low-probability special figure hit lottery table”, “0” to “229” among the jackpot random numbers “0” to “65535” are registered as jackpot values.
In the “set value 6 high-accuracy special figure lottery table”, the set value = “6” and “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”). Is selected). Then, in the “set value 6 high-accuracy special figure hit lottery table”, “0” to “2289” are registered as the big hit values among the big hit random numbers “0” to “65535”.

In the advance special figure hit determination processing, the value (set value) set in the setting information storage area and the current gaming state (“special figure high probability state” or “special figure low probability state”) are confirmed. Then, the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read.
Then, the special symbol lottery result ("big hit" or "losing") is determined based on the big hit random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the read special figure hit lottery table (preliminary special figure hit determination). .
Specifically, if the value of the big hit random number included in the pre-judgment start information matches the big hit value registered in the read special figure hit lottery table, the result of the special symbol lottery is set to "big hit". (Win) is determined.
On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number included in the pre-judgment start information does not match the jackpot value registered in the read special figure hit lottery table (if it matches the outlier), the special symbol The result of the lottery is determined to be "out" (loss).

In the preliminary determination process, next, a prior special figure stop symbol determination process is executed. In the prior special figure stop symbol determination processing, the type (stop symbol number) of the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined (prior special figure stop symbol determination).
In the prior special figure stop symbol determination process, if it is determined as "big hit" (winning) by the preliminary special figure hit determination, the type (stop symbol number) of the "big hit symbol" is determined (prior special figure stop symbol determination). I do.
The ROM 220 stores a big hit symbol lottery table in which the correspondence between the hit symbol random numbers and the type of the “big hit symbol” (stop symbol number) is registered. Further, a first big hit symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a second big hit symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored as the big hit symbol lottery table.
Then, in the first big hit symbol lottery table, “big hit 1 symbol” and “big hit 2 symbol” are registered as types (stop symbol numbers) of the “big hit symbol”. On the other hand, in the second big hit symbol lottery table, “big hits 3 symbols” to “big hits 6 symbols” are registered as types (stop symbol numbers) of the “big hit symbols”.
Then, when the pre-judgment start information is the special figure 1 start information, the first big hit symbol lottery table is read. Then, the type of the big hit symbol (stop symbol number) is determined based on the hit symbol random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the read first big hit symbol lottery table.
On the other hand, when the pre-determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, the second big hit symbol lottery table is read. Then, the type of the big hit symbol (stop symbol number) is determined based on the hit symbol random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the read second big hit symbol lottery table.
On the other hand, in the prior special figure stop symbol determination processing, when it is determined as “losing” (losing) by the preliminary special figure hit determination, the “losing symbol” (stop symbol number) is determined as the type of the stop symbol (prior art). Special figure stop symbol determination).

In the pre-determination process, next, a first prefetch designation command setting process is executed.
In the first look-ahead designation command setting process, the first look-ahead designation command designating the stop symbol number (the type 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 preliminary determination process, next, a preliminary special map change mode determination process is performed.
At this time, if it is determined as “out of place” (unsuccessful) by the advance special figure omission determination, the unsuccessful advance special figure fluctuating state determination processing described later is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined as “big hit” (winning) by the advance special figure hit determination, a winning advanced special figure change mode determination process described later is executed.

In the loss-of-election advance special figure variation mode determination processing, first, a preliminary random number type determination is performed.
In the preliminary random number type determination, it is determined whether the reach group random number included in the preliminary determination start information is “undefined value” or “fixed value”.
Here, if the reach group random number included in the pre-determination start information is “undefined value”, the change mode number ( The primary variation mode number) and the variation pattern number are not determined.
On the other hand, when the reach group random number included in the pre-determination start information is “fixed value”, the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) is acquired (stored) (step S9-8). At the time of execution), the fluctuation mode number (primary fluctuation mode number) and the fluctuation pattern number are determined.
In the present embodiment, the value of the reach group random number is updated within the range of “0” to “10006”. Then, among “0” to “10006”, “0” to “8499” are “undefined values”, and “8500” to “10006” are “fixed values”.
Therefore, in the preliminary random number type determination, when the value of the reach group random number included in the preliminary determination start information is less than “8500”, it is determined to be “undefined value”, and the reach group random number included in the preliminary determination start information is determined. If the value is “8500” or more, it is determined as “fixed value”.

In the unsuccessful advance special figure variation mode determination process, when it is determined as `` fixed value '' by the prior random number type determination, further, advance reach group determination, unsuccessful advance variation mode determination, unsuccessful advance variation pattern determination, Execute
In the unsuccessful advance special figure variation mode determination process, when it is determined to be “undefined value” by the prior random number type determination, the advance reach group determination, the unsuccessful advance variation mode determination, and the unsuccessful variation pattern determination are performed. Not executed.

In the advance reach group determination, the reach group number (type of the reach group) is determined.
The ROM 220 stores a reach group determination table in which correspondence between reach group random numbers and reach group numbers (types of reach groups) is registered.
As the reach group determination table, the hold type (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information), the number of holds (“0” to “3”), and the gaming state (during the low-probability state, during the time-saving state, (During the probable change state or during the latent state) are stored.
Here, in this embodiment, a low-probability state, a time-saving state, a probable change state, and a latent state are defined as the game states.
The “low-probability state” is a game state in which a special figure low probability state is occurring and time saving control is stopped. The “time saving state” is a game state in which the special figure low probability state is occurring and the time saving control is being executed. The “probable change state” is a game state in which a special figure high probability state is occurring and time saving control is being executed. The “latent state” is a game state in which the special figure high probability state is occurring and the time saving control is stopped.
In the pre-reach group determination, first, the type of suspension (the type of the pre-determination start information (start information of the special figure 1 or the start information of the special figure 2), the number of reservations, and the game state) are confirmed, and the confirmation result is corresponded. The reach group determination table is read out at this time, and the number of reservations is assumed to be “0”.
Then, the type of the reach group is determined based on the reach group random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the read reach group determination table.

In the pre-variation mode determination at the time of loss, the primary fluctuation mode number (the type of the primary fluctuation mode) is determined.
The ROM 220 stores a fluctuation mode determination table in which the correspondence between the reach mode random number and the primary fluctuation mode number (the type of the primary fluctuation mode) is registered.
In addition, as the change mode determination table, a change mode determination table at the time of a failure to win and a change mode determination table at the time of a win are stored.
Further, as the fluctuation mode determination table at the time of unselection, a fluctuation mode determination table at the time of a loss selection corresponding to each reach group number (each type of the reach group) is stored.
In particular, in each variation mode determination table, a primary variation mode number (type of primary variation mode) and a variation pattern determination table (information designating the variation pattern determination table) are associated with each reach mode random number. ing. As a result, the primary fluctuation mode number (the type of the single-value fluctuation mode) and the fluctuation pattern determination table are simultaneously selected based on each fluctuation mode determination table.
In the pre-change variation mode determination at the time of loss, first, the reach group number determined by the advance reach group determination is confirmed, and the variation mode determination table at the time of loss selection corresponding to the confirmation result is read.
Then, based on the reach mode random number included in the pre-determination start information and the read-out fluctuation mode determination table at the time of unselection, the primary fluctuation mode number (the type of the primary fluctuation mode) and the fluctuation pattern determination table are determined. .

In the pre-failure variation pattern determination at the time of unselection, the variation pattern number (the type of the variation pattern) is determined.
The ROM 220 stores a fluctuation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the fluctuation pattern random number and the fluctuation pattern number (the type of the fluctuation pattern) is registered.
In addition, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different contents are stored as the variation pattern determination table.
In the preliminary variation pattern determination at the time of loss, first, the variation pattern determination table determined by the preliminary variation mode determination at the time of loss is read.
Then, the variation pattern number (the type of the variation pattern) is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the read variation pattern determination table.

On the other hand, in the winning special advance variation mode determination processing, first, the prior variation mode determination is performed.
In the winning preliminary change mode determination, the primary change mode number (the type of the primary change mode) is determined.
In the win-time variation mode determination, first, the win-time variation mode determination table is read.
Then, based on the reach mode random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the read variation mode determination table at the time of winning, the primary variation mode number (the type of the primary variation mode) and the variation pattern determination table are determined. .

In the winning special prior art variation mode determination process, next, a winning preliminary variation pattern determination is performed.
In the winning variation prior variation pattern determination, the variation pattern number (variation pattern type) is determined.
In the winning variation prior variation pattern determination, first, the variation pattern determination table determined by the winning variation prior variation mode determination is read.
Then, the variation pattern number (the type of the variation pattern) is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the read variation pattern determination table.

In the pre-determination process, next, the second and third prefetch designation command setting processes are executed.
In the second and third look-ahead designation command setting processing, if it is determined to be “out” (unsuccessful) by the advance special figure hit determination and if it is determined to be “fixed value” by the prior random number type determination, the preliminaries at the time of unsuccessful selection The sub-command output of the RAM 230 includes a second look-ahead designation command that designates the primary variation mode number determined by the variation mode determination, and a third look-ahead designation command that designates the variation pattern number determined by the preliminary variation pattern determination at the time of unselection. Store in request buffer.
On the other hand, if it is determined as “out” (loss) by the advance special figure hit determination, and is determined to be “undefined value” by the prior random number type determination, a second look-ahead designation command designating “undefined value” , A third prefetch designation command designating “undefined value” are stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
On the other hand, when it is determined as “big hit” (winning) by the advance special figure hit determination, the second prefetch designation command for specifying the primary fluctuation mode number determined by the preliminary fluctuation mode determination at the time of winning, and the preliminary fluctuation at the time of winning The third look-ahead designation command for designating the variation pattern number determined by the pattern determination is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

As described above, when the value of the reach group random number included in the preliminary determination start information is “fixed value”, the primary variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, and the determined primary variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined. The designated second and third prefetch designation commands are transmitted to effect control circuit 300.
On the other hand, when the value of the reach group random number included in the advance determination start information is “undefined value”, the primary variation mode number and the variation pattern number are not determined, and the second and third values specifying “undefined value” are not determined. The prefetch designation command is transmitted to effect control circuit 300.

Next, the special game management processing in step S4-11 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special game management process.
In the present embodiment, as a phase / stage (hereinafter, referred to as “special game phase”) of a game (hereinafter, referred to as “special game”) executed based on a special symbol lottery, `` Special figure changing state '', `` Special figure stopped symbol display state '', `` Pre-winning opening state '', `` Winning opening control state '', `` Winning opening closed state '', and `` Winning end of big win opening '' There are seven wait states.
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, the ROM 220 stores a special game control module corresponding to each special game phase as a special game control module (program) for controlling (executing) the special game.
Then, in the special game management process, a special game control module corresponding to the value set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and a process based on the selected special game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the special game management process is executed in step S4-11, the process first proceeds to step S10-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S10-1, a special game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-2. In the special game phase acquisition process, the value (special game phase) set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S10-2, a special game control module acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-3. In the special game control module acquisition process, the special game control module corresponding to the value (special game phase) acquired in step S10-1 is read.
In step S10-3, a special game control module execution process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game control module execution process, a process based on the special game control module read in step S10-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S10-1 is a value corresponding to the "special figure change waiting state", a special figure change waiting process to be described later is started and the "special figure changing state" is started. In the case of a value corresponding to the special figure stop processing described later is started, and in the case of a value corresponding to the "special figure stop symbol display state", the later-described special figure stop processing is started, If it is a value corresponding to the "large winning opening opening state", a special winning opening opening process described later is started, and if it is a value corresponding to the "large winning opening control state", it is described later. The special winning opening opening control process is started, and if the value corresponds to the “special winning opening closing effective state”, the special winning opening closing effective processing described later is started, and the “winning opening completion wait state” is set. If it is the corresponding value, the special winning opening opening end It is started.

Next, the special figure change waiting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special figure change waiting process.
When the special figure change waiting process is executed in step S10-3, first, as shown in FIG. 16, the process proceeds to step S11-1.
In step S11-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 pending number counter is equal to or greater than "1", and if it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 pending number counter is not greater than "1" (No). Shifts to step S11-2, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 reservation number counter is equal to or more than "1" (Yes), shifts to step S11-3.
In step S11-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 pending number counter is "1" or more, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 pending number counter is "1" or more (Yes). Then, the process proceeds to step S11-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 pending number counter is not equal to or more than "1" (No), the process proceeds to step S11-15.

In step S11-3, a special figure reservation number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-4. In the special figure reservation number update processing, the special figure reservation number (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure reservation number update process, first, the start information (the special figure 1 start information) stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 (the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area). Information and special figure 2 start information) is selected as the determination start information.
In the present embodiment, the start determination of the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area has priority over the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area. (Special figure hit drop judgment, special figure stop symbol judgment, special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.) are executed.
Therefore, when one or more special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the earliest of the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area. The information acquired (stored) is selected as the determination start information. That is, the special figure 2 start information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area is selected as the determination start information.
On the other hand, when the special figure 2 start information is not stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 1 start information is acquired (stored) first among the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area. ) Is selected as the determination start information. That is, the special figure 1 start information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area is selected as the determination start information.
Next, the value of the special figure reservation number counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter or special figure 2 reservation number counter) is updated.
Specifically, when the special figure 1 start information is the judgment start information, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 1 hold number counter is newly added to the special figure 1 hold number. Set the counter.
On the other hand, when the special figure 2 start information is the judgment start information, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 2 hold number counter is newly set in the special figure 2 hold number counter. I do.
Next, the storage area of the determination start information is changed (shifted) from the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) to the changing start information storage area.
Specifically, when the special figure 2 start information is set as the determination start information, the special figure 2 start information (determination start information) stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area is used. It is stored (shifted) in the starting information storage area during fluctuation. When the special figure 2 start information is stored in the second to fourth storage units of the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information stored in each storage unit is stored in the storage unit. The priority is stored (shifted) in the storage unit one priority higher than the storage unit.
On the other hand, when the special figure 1 start information is the judgment start information, the special figure 1 start information (judgment start information) stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area is changed to the changing start. It is stored (shifted) in the information storage area. When the special figure 1 start information is stored in the second to fourth storage units of the special figure 1 start information storage area, the special figure 1 start information stored in each storage unit is stored in the storage unit. The priority is stored (shifted) in the storage unit one priority higher than the storage unit.

In step S11-4, special figure hit determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-5. In the special figure hit determination processing, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined (special figure hit determination).
In the special figure hit determination processing, the value (set value) set in the setting information storage area and the current gaming state (“special figure high probability state” or “special figure low probability state”) are checked. Then, the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read.
Then, based on the big hit random number included in the judgment start information and the read special figure hit lottery table, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is “big hit” (special figure hit judgment).
Specifically, when the value of the random number of the jackpot included in the determination start information coincides with the jackpot value registered in the read special figure hit lottery table, the result of the special symbol lottery is set to “big hit” ( Win).
On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information does not match the jackpot value registered in the read special figure hit lottery table (if it matches the outlier), the special symbol lottery is performed. Is determined as "out" (losing).

In step S11-5, a special figure stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-6.
In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, first, the stop symbol number (the type of the stop symbol of the special symbol) is determined (special symbol stop symbol determination).
That is, when it is determined as “big hit” (winning) by the special figure hit determination, the type (stop symbol number) of the “big hit symbol” is determined.
Specifically, when the determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, the first big hit symbol lottery table is read. Then, the type (stop symbol number) of the jackpot symbol is determined based on the hit symbol random number included in the determination start information and the read first jackpot symbol lottery table.
On the other hand, if the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, the second big hit symbol lottery table is read. Then, the type of the big hit symbol (stop symbol number) is determined based on the hit symbol random number included in the determination start information and the read second big hit symbol lottery table.
On the other hand, when it is determined as “losing” (losing) by the special figure hit determination, “losing symbol” (stop symbol number) is determined as the type of the stop symbol.

In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, next, a stop symbol (seg data) of the special symbol is determined.
The ROM 220 stores a seg data table in which a correspondence between a winning symbol random number value and a stopped symbol (seg data) is registered.
In addition, as a seg data table, a seg data table at the time of winning corresponding to a case where a special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is won, and a special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery). And a loss-segment data table corresponding to a case where the player loses in the symbol lottery.
Further, a winning seg data table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a winning seg data table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored as the winning seg data table.
In order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol, first, the result of the special symbol hit determination is confirmed.
Then, when it is determined as “big hit” (winning) by the special figure hit determination, the type of the determination start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) is further confirmed, and the confirmation result is displayed. Read the corresponding winning seg data table. Then, a stop symbol (seg data) is determined based on the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the read-out winning seg data table.
On the other hand, if it is determined as “losing” (losing) by the special figure hit determination, the missing segment data table is read. Then, a stop symbol (seg data) is determined based on the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the read-out seg data table at the time of unselection.
In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, next, the determined stop symbol (segment data) is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.

  In step S11-6, a symbol type designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-7. In the symbol type designation command setting process, a symbol type designation command for designating the stop symbol number (stop symbol type) determined in step S11-5 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S11-7, a special figure variation pattern determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11-8. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the variation mode (primary variation mode number and variation pattern number) of the special symbol is determined.
Specifically, in the special figure variation pattern determination processing, first, the result of the special figure hit determination is confirmed. Then, when the result of the special figure hit determination is “out” (loss), the special figure change state determination processing at the time of loss selection described later is executed. On the other hand, when the result of the special figure hit determination is “big hit” (winning), the special figure change mode determination processing at the time of winning described later is executed.

In the special drawing change mode determination process at the time of loss, first, a reach group determination is executed.
In the reach group determination, a reach group number (reach group type) is determined.
In the reach group determination, first, the type of hold (type of determination start information (starting information of special figure 1 or start information of special figure 2), the number of holdings, and the game state are checked, and the reach corresponding to the check result is checked. Read the group judgment table.
Then, the type of the reach group is determined based on the reach group random number included in the determination start information and the read reach group determination table.
In the unsuccessful special figure change mode determination process, next, the unsuccessful change mode determination is performed.
In the fluctuation mode determination at the time of unsuccessful selection, a primary fluctuation mode number (a type of the primary fluctuation mode) and a fluctuation pattern determination table are determined.
In the variation mode determination at the time of unsuccessful selection, first, the reach group number determined by the reach group determination is confirmed, and the variation mode determination table at the time of the unsuccessful selection corresponding to the confirmation result is read.
Then, based on the reach mode random number included in the determination start information and the read-out variation mode determination table at the time of unselection, the primary variation mode number (type of primary variation mode) and the variation pattern determination table are determined.
In the unsuccessful special figure change mode determination process, next, the unsuccessful change pattern determination is performed.
In the fluctuation pattern determination at the time of unselection, the fluctuation pattern number (the type of the fluctuation pattern) is determined.
In the variation pattern determination at the time of unsuccessful selection, first, the variation pattern determination table determined by the variation mode determination at the time of unsuccessful selection is read.
Then, a variation pattern number (variation pattern type) is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read variation pattern determination table.

On the other hand, in the winning special figure variation mode determination processing, first, a variation mode determination at the time of winning is executed.
In the variation mode determination at the time of winning, the primary variation mode number (the type of the primary variation mode) and the variation pattern table are determined.
In the winning variation mode determination, first, the winning variation mode determination table is read.
Then, based on the reach mode random number included in the determination start information and the read variation mode determination table at the time of winning, the primary variation mode number (type of primary variation mode) and the variation pattern determination table are determined.
In the winning special figure variation mode determination process, next, a variation pattern determination at the time of winning is executed.
In the variation pattern determination at the time of winning, the variation pattern number (the type of the variation pattern) is determined.
In the variation pattern determination at the time of winning, first, the variation pattern determination table determined by the variation mode determination at the time of winning is read.
Then, a variation pattern number (variation pattern type) is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read variation pattern determination table.

  In step S11-8, a fluctuation pattern command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-9. In the variation pattern command setting process, the variation mode designation command for designating the primary variation mode number (the type of the primary variation mode) determined in step S11-7 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer. Further, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern number (variation pattern type) determined in step S11-7 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S11-9, a secondary variation mode number determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11-10. In the secondary variation mode number determination process, a secondary variation mode number (the type of the secondary variation mode) is determined.
Specifically, in the secondary fluctuation mode number determination processing, first, the conversion value acquisition table is read. Then, the conversion value is acquired based on the current value of the special fluctuation counter and the conversion value acquisition table.
At this time, if the value of the special fluctuation counter is “0”, “0” is acquired as the conversion value. On the other hand, when the value of the special fluctuation counter is “100” to “96”, “1” is acquired as the conversion value. On the other hand, when the value of the special fluctuation counter is “95” to “2”, “2” is acquired as the conversion value. On the other hand, when the value of the special fluctuation counter is “1”, “3” is acquired as the conversion value.
In the secondary variation mode number determination process, the secondary variation mode number is calculated based on the primary variation mode number determined in step S11-7 and the acquired conversion value. At this time, the secondary fluctuation mode number is calculated by the above equation (1).
Then, the calculated secondary fluctuation mode number is stored (saved) in the fluctuation mode number storage area (R_HPT_MOD) of the RAM 230.

In step S11-10, a special figure variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-11. In the special figure fluctuation time setting process, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation time setting process, first, the first half fluctuation time is determined (determined).
For this, the first half fluctuation time determination table is read. Then, the first variation time is determined based on the primary variation mode number determined in step S11-7 and the read first variation time determination table.
Here, in the present embodiment, the primary variation mode number determined in step S11-7 is calculated (back calculated) based on the secondary variation mode number stored in the variation mode number storage area of the RAM 230. At this time, the secondary variation mode number stored in the variation mode number storage area is “x”, the primary variation mode number is “y”, and the total number of primary variation mode numbers is “z” (as described above, In the present embodiment, assuming that “4”) and the converted value acquired in step S11-9 is “n”, the primary fluctuation mode number is calculated by the following equation (2).
y = x− (z × n) (2)
In the present embodiment, in step S11-10, the primary fluctuation mode number calculated in step S11-7 is calculated (back-calculated) based on the secondary fluctuation mode number stored in the fluctuation mode number storage area. It has a configuration. However, the primary variation mode number calculated in step S11-7 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and in step S11-10, the first half variation mode number is stored using the primary variation mode number stored in the predetermined area. The time may be determined.

In the special figure fluctuation time setting processing, the latter half fluctuation time is determined (determined).
To do this, the latter half fluctuation time determination table is read. Then, the second-half variation time is determined based on the variation pattern number determined in step S11-7 and the read second-half variation time determination table.
In the special figure fluctuation time setting process, next, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is calculated.
To this end, the determined first half variation time and the determined second half variation time are added to calculate the variation time. Then, the calculated fluctuation time is set in a special game timer.

In step S11-11, special figure fluctuation display data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-12. In the special figure fluctuation display data setting processing, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the special figure display device is set.
Specifically, in the special figure change display data setting processing, first, a predetermined display time is set in the special figure display timer.
Next, when the determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, predetermined seg data is set as the seg data corresponding to the special figure 1 display device. Thus, the lighting control of the segment corresponding to the set seg data out of the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device is performed.
On the other hand, when the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, predetermined seg data is set as the seg data corresponding to the special figure 2 display device. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device, the lighting control of the segment corresponding to the set seg data is performed.

In step S11-12, a special figure fixed time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-13. In the special figure fixed time setting process, the fixed time of the special symbol is set.
Specifically, in the special figure fixed time setting process, first, the fixed time determination table is read. Further, the determination time is determined based on the secondary variation mode number (the secondary variation mode number determined in step S11-9) stored in the variation mode number storage area of the RAM 230 and the determination time determination table. I do. Then, the determined determination time is stored (saved) in the determination time storage area of the RAM 230.

In step S11-13, a pending number designation command setting process is executed, and the flow advances to step S11-14. In the number-of-reservations designation command setting process, the number-of-reservations designation command designating that the number of special figure reservations (the number of special figure 1 reservations or the number of special figure 2 reservations) has decreased by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. I do. At this time, if the determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, a special number 1 hold number designation command designating that the special figure 1 hold number is reduced by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230, If the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, a reservation number designation command designating that the special figure 2 reservation number has decreased by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S11-14, special game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure changing state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S11-15, a demonstration designation command setting process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the demonstration designation command setting process, the demonstration designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, the special figure changing process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 17 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. 17, the process first 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 figure display timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S12-2. Then, if it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is not “0” (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12).
In step S12-3, special figure variation display data updating processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S4-12). In the special figure fluctuation display data update processing, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the special figure display device is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure variation display data update processing, when the variation display of the first special symbol is being executed, the seg data corresponding to the special figure 1 display device is updated. On the other hand, when the change display of the second special symbol is being executed, the seg data corresponding to the special figure 2 display device is updated.

In step S12-4, a special figure stop display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-5. In the special figure stop display data setting processing, data for controlling the stop display of the special figure display device is set.
Specifically, in the special symbol stop display data setting process, a stop symbol (segment data / stop symbol number) stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, when the variable display of the first special symbol is ended, the acquired seg data (or the seg data corresponding to the acquired stopped symbol number) is set as the seg data corresponding to the special figure 1 display device. Thereby, the lighting control (stop display) of the segment corresponding to the set seg data out of the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device.
On the other hand, when terminating the variable display of the second special symbol, the acquired seg data (or the seg data corresponding to the acquired stopped symbol number) is set as the seg data corresponding to the special figure 2 display device. Thereby, the lighting control (stop display) of the segment corresponding to the set seg data out of the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device.

In step S12-5, a special figure stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-6. In the special figure stop time setting process, the fixed time stored in the fixed time storage area of the RAM 230 is set in the special game timer.
In step S12-6, a stop designation command setting process is executed, and the routine goes to step S12-7. In the stop designation command setting process, the stop designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer. In addition, a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 1 [times]) is added to the value of the external information determination number counter.
In step S12-7, special game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure stopped symbol display state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special figure suspension processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the special figure suspension processing.
When the special figure suspension processing is performed in step S10-3, the process first proceeds to step S13-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S13-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12).
In step S13-2, it is determined whether or not the type of the stopped symbol is "big hit symbol". If it is determined that the type of the stopped symbol is not "big hit symbol" (No), the process proceeds to step S13-3. If it is determined that the type of the stopped symbol is the “big hit symbol” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-6.
In step S13-3, it is determined whether or not the time saving control is being executed. If it is determined that the time saving control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-4, and the time saving control is being executed. If it is determined that it is not (No), the process proceeds to step S13-5.
Here, when “1” is set in the time-saving control flag area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the time-saving control is being executed, and when “0” is set, the execution of the time-saving control is performed. Judge that it is not inside.

In step S13-4, a time-saving control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-5. In the time-saving control management process, it is determined whether to end the time-saving control.
Specifically, in the time saving control management process, 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 or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (Yes), “0” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 (time reduction control is stopped). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the state where “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained (the state where the time reduction control is executed) is maintained. .
In the time-saving control management process, next, it is determined whether or not the value of the special fluctuation counter is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the special fluctuation counter is “1” or more, “1” is subtracted (updated) from the value of the special fluctuation counter. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the special fluctuation counter is not equal to or more than “1” (“0”), the value of the special fluctuation counter is not updated.
In step S13-5, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S13-6, a game state update process is performed, and the flow shifts to step S13-7. In the game state update processing, the game state is updated.
Specifically, in the game state update processing, “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. Also, “0” is set in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230. Further, “0” is set (updated) as the value of the special fluctuation counter.

In step S13-7, a special electrical combination control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-8. In the special electric combination control data setting process, control data for controlling the opening and closing of the special electric combination 53a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a special electric control table corresponding to each type of “big hit symbol”. The special winning combination control table stores the special winning opening closing time, the special winning opening closing time, the number of round games, the number of open / close switchings corresponding to each round game, and control data (solenoids) corresponding to each open / close switching. Control data, control time data) and the like.
In the special power combination control data setting process, the special power combination control table corresponding to the type of the “big hit symbol” determined in step S11-5 is read, and the read special power combination control table is stored in the special power combination control table of the RAM 230. Set to area.
Next, "0" is set to the special electric utility continuous operation 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 processing, a predetermined opening time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special electric control table set in the special electric control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S13-9, an opening designation command setting process is executed, and the flow advances to step S13-10. In the opening designation command setting process, the opening designation command for designating the type of the "big hit symbol" determined in step S11-5 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer. Further, a predetermined number (1 [times] in the present embodiment) is added to the value of the external information big hit counter.
In step S13-10, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to “the state before opening the special winning opening” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special winning opening pre-processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening pre-opening process.
When the special winning opening process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 19, the process first proceeds to step S14-1.
In step S14-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S14-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12).
In step S14-2, a special electric utility continuous operation number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-3. In the special electric-power continuous operation number counter updating process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the special electric-power continuous operation number counter is newly set in the special electric-power continuous operation number counter.
In step S14-3, a round start designation command setting process is executed, and the routine goes to step S14-4. In the round start designation command setting process, the round start designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S14-4, a special electric combination opening / closing switching frequency setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-5. In the special electric combination opening / closing switching frequency setting process, the special electric combination control table set in the special electric combination control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the opening / closing switching frequency corresponding to the value of the special electric combination continuous operation number counter is read. . Then, the read open / close switching frequency is set in a special electric combination open / close switching frequency counter.
Next, “0” is set as the value of the special electric winning combination counter.
In step S14-5, a special electric utility opening / closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-6. The special electric switch opening / closing switching process will be described later.
In step S14-6, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update processing, a value corresponding to the “large winning opening opening control state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special electric utility opening / closing switching processing in steps S14-5 and S16-3 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special electric switch opening / closing switching process.
When the special electric utility opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S14-5 and S16-3, first, as shown in FIG. 20, the process proceeds to step S15-1.
In step S15-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric utility opening / closing switching frequency counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special electric utility opening / closing switching frequency counter is not “0” (No), Shifts to step S15-2, if it is determined that the value of the special electric utility opening / closing switching counter is “0” (Yes), a series of processing is ended to perform the next processing (step S14-6). Alternatively, the process proceeds to S16-4).

In step S15-2, a special electrical combination control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-3. In the special electric combination control data setting process, control data for controlling the special electric combination 53a to be in the open state or the closed state is set.
Specifically, in the special electric hand control data setting process, the solenoid corresponding to the value of the special electric hand opening / closing switching counter is referred to with reference to the special electric hand control table set in the special electric hand control table area of the RAM 230. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data for designating energization or energization stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thus, control of the special winning opening solenoid 65 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to the open state or the closed state.

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

Next, the special winning opening opening control process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening control process.
When the special winning opening opening control process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 21, the process first proceeds to step S16-1.
In step S16-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-2. The process proceeds to the step S16-4 when it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No).
In step S16-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric utility opening / closing switching frequency counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the special electric utility opening / closing switching frequency counter is not “0” (No). Shifts to step S16-3, and, when it is determined that the value of the special electric utility opening / closing switching counter is “0” (Yes), shifts to step S16-5.
In step S16-3, a special electric utility opening / closing switching process (see FIG. 20) 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 winning combination counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (10 [ball] in the present embodiment). Is determined to have reached the upper limit (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric winning combination counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit (No). Ends the series of processes and moves to the next process (step S4-12).

In step S16-5, a special winning opening opening control ending process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-6. In the special winning opening control ending process, solenoid control data for designating the stop of energization is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to be in the closed state.
In step S16-6, a special winning opening closing effective time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-7. In the special winning opening closing effective time setting process, the special winning combination closing effective time (interval time) is determined by referring to the special electric winning control table set in the special electric winning control table area of the RAM 230. Set to.
In step S16-7, a round end designation command setting process is executed, and the flow advances to step S16-8. In the round end designation command setting process, the round end designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S16-8, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update processing, a value corresponding to the "large winning opening closed state" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special winning opening closing effective process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening closing effective process.
When the special winning opening closing effective process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 22, the process first 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), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12).
In step S17-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric utility continuous operation number counter has reached a specified value, and it is determined that the value of the special electric utility continuous operation number counter has not reached the specified value (No). )), The process proceeds to step S17-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric utility continuous operation number counter has reached the specified value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17-5.
Here, with reference to the special electric-power combination control table set in the special electric-power combination control table area of the RAM 230, the number of round games specified in the special electric-power combination control table is acquired as a specified value to make a determination. .
In step S17-3, a special winning opening closing time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-4. In the special winning opening closing time setting process, a predetermined special winning opening closing time is set in the special gaming timer with reference to the special electric winning control table set in the special electric winning control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-4, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to “the state before opening the special winning opening” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S17-5, an ending time setting process is executed, and the routine goes 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 combination control table set in the special electric combination control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-6, an ending designation command setting process is executed, and the flow advances to step S17-7. In the ending specification command setting process, the ending specification command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S17-7, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "large winning opening opening end wait state" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special winning opening opening end wait processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening end wait process.
When the special winning opening opening end wait process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 23, the process first proceeds to step S18-1.
In step S18-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S18-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12).

In step S18-2, a game state setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18-3. In the game state setting process, a game state is set.
Specifically, in the game state setting process, 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).
At this time, if the type of the stopped symbol is “1 big hit” or “3 big hits” to “5 big hits”, “1” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. On the other hand, when the type of the stopped symbol is “two big hits” or “six big hits”, “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230.
Next, the value of the time reduction counter is set. At this time, when the type of the stop symbol is “two big hits” or “six big hits”, 100 [times] is set as the value of the time reduction counter. On the other hand, when the type of the stop symbol is “1 big hit” or “3 big hits” to “5 big hits”, 10000 [times] is set as the value of the time reduction counter. Further, “1” is set in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230.
Next, the value of the special fluctuation counter is set. At this time, when the type of the stopped symbol is “5 big hits” or “6 big hits”, 100 [times] is set as the value of the special variation counter. On the other hand, when the type of the stop symbol is “1 big hit” to “4 big hits”, the state where “0” is set as the value of the special variation counter is maintained.
Next, a value corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol is set in the last big hit symbol flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S18-3, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal game management process in step S4-12 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the normal game management process.
Here, in the present embodiment, as a phase / stage (hereinafter, referred to as “normal game phase”) of a game (hereinafter, referred to as “normal game phase”) executed based on the normal symbol lottery, “normal figure change waiting” `` State '', `` floor figure changing state '', `` figure figure stop symbol display state '', `` figure figure electric figure opening state '', `` figure figure electric figure opening control state '', `` figure figure electric figure closing effective '' 7 "and" the state of waiting for the opening of the general-purpose electric accessory ".
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.
Further, the ROM 220 stores a normal game control module corresponding to each normal game phase as a normal game control module (program) for controlling (executing) the normal game.
Then, in the normal game management processing, the normal game control module corresponding to the value set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and the processing based on the selected normal game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the normal game management process is executed in step S4-12, the process first proceeds to step S19-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S19-1, a normal game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-2. In the normal game phase obtaining process, the value (normal game phase) set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is obtained (loaded).
In step S19-2, a normal game control module acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-3. In the normal game control module acquisition process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value (normal game phase) acquired in step S19-1 is read.
In step S19-3, normal game control module execution processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S4-13). In the normal game control module execution process, the process based on the normal game control module read in step S19-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S19-1 is a value corresponding to the “Picture change waiting state”, a later-described general chart change waiting process is started, and the “Public figure changing state” is started. In the case of a value corresponding to the following, the during-floor fluctuating process described later is started, and when the value corresponds to the "floor-stop symbol design display state", the later-following general figure stopping process is started, If the value corresponds to the “normal electric accessory opening state”, a normal electric accessory opening pre-process described below is started, and if the value corresponds to the “normal electric accessory opening control state”, If the value corresponding to the “normal electric accessory closing effective state” is started, the normal electric accessory closing effective processing described later is started, and the “normal electric If the value corresponds to the `` object release end wait state, '' Electric won game open end wait process is started.

Next, the ordinary map change waiting process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the ordinary figure change waiting process.
When the ordinary figure change waiting process is executed in step S19-3, first, as shown in FIG. 25, the process proceeds to step S20-1.
In step S20-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the general-purpose reserved number counter is equal to or more than "1", and if it is determined that the value of the general-purpose reserved number counter is equal to or more than "1" (Yes), Then, the process shifts to step S20-2, and when it is determined that the value of the general-purpose reserved number counter is not equal to or more than “1” (No), a series of processes is ended and the process shifts to the next process (step S4-13). I do.
In step S20-2, a regular-book reservation number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-3. In the ordinary figure reservation number update processing, the ordinary figure reservation number is updated.
To be specific, in the ordinary figure holding number updating process, one of the ordinary figure start information stored in the ordinary figure start information storage area of the RAM 230 is selected as the determination start information.
In the present embodiment, among the general-purpose start information stored in the general-purpose start information storage area, the general-purpose start information acquired (stored) first is selected as the determination start information.

In step S20-3, a normal map hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-4. In the general symbol hit determination process, the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is determined (general symbol hit determination).
The ROM 220 stores a normal-drawing lottery table in which the winning values of the ordinary symbol lottery are registered. Further, as a general-purpose hit-loss lottery table, a general-purpose hit-loss lottery table corresponding to the time-saving control being executed and a general-purpose hit-loss lottery table corresponding to the time-saving control being stopped are stored.
The hit value is registered such that the winning probability becomes the first probability (1/99 in the present embodiment) in the universal map winning lottery table corresponding to the stoppage of the time saving control. On the other hand, the hit value is registered such that the winning probability becomes the second probability (1/1 in the present embodiment) that is higher than the first probability in the universal map winning lottery table corresponding to the time saving control being executed. ing.
Then, in the universal figure shift determination process, the universal figure shift random determination table based on the winning random number included in the determination start information and the current time saving control execution status (running or stopped). Make a decision.
Specifically, when the value of the winning random number included in the determination start information matches the winning value, the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is determined to be “winning” (winning).
On the other hand, when the value of the winning random number included in the determination start information does not match the winning value, the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is determined to be "losing" (losing).

In step S20-4, a normal symbol stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-5. In the normal symbol stop symbol determination process, the type (stop symbol number) of the normal symbol stop symbol is determined (normal symbol stop symbol determination).
More specifically, in the normal symbol stop symbol determination process, when it is determined as “win” (winning) by the general symbol hit determination, “standard symbol hit symbol” is set as the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number). judge.
On the other hand, when it is determined as “losing” (losing) by the normal symbol hit determination, “losing symbol” is determined as the type of the stopping symbol (stop symbol number).
Next, the determined stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S20-5, a normal figure variation pattern determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20-6. In the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination process, the type (variation pattern number) of the fluctuation pattern of the ordinary symbol is determined (general pattern fluctuation pattern determination).
To be more specific, in the ordinary figure variation pattern determination process, when the time-saving control is stopped, the first type (in this embodiment, 2.0% in this embodiment) is set as the type (variation pattern number) of the ordinary figure variation pattern. (The type corresponding to the variation time of [s]) is determined.
On the other hand, when the time reduction control is being executed, the second type (in the present embodiment, the type corresponding to the variation time of 0.5 [s]) is set as the type of the general pattern variation pattern (variation pattern number). Is determined.

In step S20-6, a normal figure fluctuation time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-7. In the general figure fluctuation time setting process, the fluctuation time corresponding to the type (variation pattern number) of the general figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S20-6 is acquired. Then, the obtained fluctuation time is set in the normal game timer.
In step S20-7, a normal-floor variation display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-8. In the ordinary figure fluctuation display data setting processing, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the ordinary figure display device is set.
Specifically, in the general-figure variation display data setting processing, first, a predetermined display time is set in the general-figure display timer.
Next, predetermined seg data is set as seg data corresponding to the ordinary map display device. Accordingly, the lighting control of the segment corresponding to the set seg data out of the predetermined number of segments constituting the ordinary map display device is performed.
In step S20-8, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-13). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal figure changing state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the ordinary figure fluctuation process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the normal-floating process.
When the ordinary figure changing process is executed in step S19-3, the process first proceeds to step S21-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S21-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S21-2. 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 general-purpose display timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the general-purpose display timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S21-2. Then, if it is determined that the value of the general-purpose display timer is not “0” (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).
In step S21-3, ordinary figure fluctuation display data updating processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S4-13). In the ordinary figure fluctuation display data update processing, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the ordinary figure display device is updated.
Specifically, in the general-figure variation display data update processing, the seg data corresponding to the general-figure display device is updated.

In step S21-4, a general-purpose stop display data setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21-5. In the general figure stop display data setting processing, data for controlling the stop display of the general figure display device is set.
Specifically, in the normal symbol stop display data setting process, the stop symbol (seg data) stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, the acquired seg data (seg data relating to the stop symbol) is set as the seg data corresponding to the ordinary figure display device. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments constituting the general-purpose display device, the segment corresponding to the set seg data is controlled to be turned on (stop display).
In step S21-5, a general-purpose stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-6. In the normal stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time is set in a normal game timer.
In step S21-6, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-13). In the normal game phase update processing, a value corresponding to the “normal symbol stop symbol display state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the routine-stop-time processing executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the normal-time stop processing.
When the normal figure stop processing is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 27, first, the process proceeds to step S22-1.
In step S22-1 it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).
In step S22-2, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a "design per ordinary symbol". If it is determined that the stop symbol is not a "design per symbol" (No), the process proceeds to step S22-3. If it is determined that the stopped symbol is a "design per ordinary symbol" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-4.
In step S22-3, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S4-13). In the normal game phase update processing, a value corresponding to the “normal figure change waiting state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-4, a normal electrical combination control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-5. In the normal electric combination control data setting process, control data for controlling the opening and closing of the ordinary electric combination 52a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a normal electric-power-combination control table corresponding to the execution status (running or stopped) of the time saving control. Each of the normal electric hand control tables includes the normal electric hand opening time, the normal electric close closing time, the opening end wait time, the number of times of opening / closing switching, and control data (solenoid control data, control time Data) are specified.
In the normal electric hand control data setting process, the normal electric hand control table corresponding to the execution status (running or stopped) of the time saving control is read, and the read normal electric hand control table is stored in the normal electric hand control table area of the RAM 230. Set.
Next, the number of times of opening / closing switching is read with reference to the normal electric hand control table set in the normal electric hand control table area of the RAM 230. Then, the read-out open / close switching frequency is set in a normal electric combination open / close switching frequency counter. Also, “0” is set as the value of the normal electric winning combination counter.

In step S22-5, a normal electric hand opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-6. In the normal electric hand opening time setting process, a predetermined normal electric hand opening time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal electric hand control table set in the ordinary electric hand control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-6, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-13). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal electric accessory pre-release state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the ordinary electric accessory pre-opening process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the normal electric accessory pre-opening process.
When the ordinary electric accessory pre-opening process is executed in step S19-3, the process first proceeds to step S23-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S23-1 it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S23-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).
In step S23-2, a normal electric combination opening / closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23-3. The normal electric switch opening / closing switching processing will be described later.
In step S23-3, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S4-13). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal electric accessory opening control state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric switch opening / closing switching processing in steps S23-2 and S25-3 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric combination opening / closing switching process.
When the normal electric combination opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S23-2 and S25-3, first, as shown in FIG. 29, the process proceeds to step S24-1.
In step S24-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal electric combination opening / closing switching frequency counter is “0”, and if it is determined that the value of the ordinary electric combination opening / closing switching frequency counter is not “0” (No). Shifts to step S24-2, and when it is determined that the value of the ordinary electric utility opening / closing switching frequency counter is “0” (Yes), a series of processes is ended and the next process (step S23-3) Alternatively, the process proceeds to S25-4).
In step S24-2, a normal electrical combination control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-3. In the normal electric combination control data setting process, control data for controlling the ordinary electric combination 52a to the open state or the closed state is set.
More specifically, in the normal electric hand control data setting process, the solenoid corresponding to the value of the normal electric hand opening / closing switching counter is referred to by referring to the normal electric hand control table set in the normal electric hand control table area of the RAM 230. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data for designating energization or energization stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 64 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the ordinary electric accessory 52a is controlled to the open state or the closed state.

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

Next, the ordinary electric accessory opening control process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory opening control process.
When the ordinary electric accessory opening control process is executed in step S19-3, the process first proceeds to step S25-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S25-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal electric utility opening / closing switching frequency counter is “0”, and if it is determined that the value of the normal electric utility opening / closing switching frequency counter is not “0” (No). Shifts to step S25-3, and when it is determined that the value of the ordinary electric utility opening / closing switching counter is “0” (Yes), shifts to step S25-5.
In step S25-3, the normal electric combination opening / closing switching process (see FIG. 29) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal electric winning combination counter has reached a predetermined upper limit (3 [ball] in the present embodiment), and the value of the normal electric winning combination counter is determined to be a predetermined value. Is determined to have reached the upper limit (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5, and if it is determined that the value of the ordinary electric winning combination counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit (No). Ends the series of processes, and moves to the next process (step S4-13).

In the step S25-5, the normal electric hand opening control end processing is executed, and the process shifts to the step S25-6. In the normal electric-power opening control end processing, solenoid control data designating stop of energization is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thus, the ordinary electric accessory 52a is controlled to be in the closed state.
In step S25-6, a normal electric utility closing effective time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-7. In the normal electric-power closing time setting process, the predetermined normal electric-power closing time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal electric-power control table set in the normal electric-power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S25-7, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S4-13). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal electric auditors goods closure effective state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, a description will be given of the normal electric auditors product closure effective process executed in step S19-3.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the normal electric auditors goods closing effective processing.
When the normal electric auditors goods closing effective process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 31, the process first proceeds to step S26-1.
In step S26-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S26-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).
In step S26-2, an open 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 normal game timer with reference to the ordinary electric combination control table set in the ordinary electric combination control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S26-3, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S4-13). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal electric auditors product open end wait state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric auditors product opening end wait processing executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a normal electric auditors product opening end wait process.
When the normal electric auditors product open end wait process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 32, the process first proceeds to step S27-1.
In step S27-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S27-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).
In step S27-2, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S4-13). In the normal game phase update processing, a value corresponding to the “normal figure change waiting state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the performance display device control processing in step S4-19 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a performance display device control process.
The performance display device control process is a process based on a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61. That is, the performance display device control process is a process based on the program stored in the non-use area m2 (program area) of the ROM 220. The performance display device control process is called during execution of the timer interrupt process.
When called in step S4-19, the performance display device control process proceeds to step S28-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S28-1, a stack pointer saving process is executed, and the flow shifts to step S28-2. In the stack pointer saving process, the value of the stack pointer used in the process based on the program stored in the use area m1 is saved in the save area of the RAM.
In step S28-2, a register save process is executed, and the routine goes to step S28-3. In the register save processing, the register value used in the processing based on the program stored in the use area m1 is saved in the save area of the RAM.
In step S28-3, a ball number addition process is executed, and the routine goes to step S28-4.
In the ball number addition process, the value stored in the out ball number added value storage area of the RAM 230 is added to the value of the out ball number counter.
Next, the value stored in the number-of-payouts storage area of the RAM 230 is added to the value of the number-of-payouts counter.
In step S28-4, a base ratio calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-5. The base ratio calculation processing will be described later.

In step S28-5, a performance display device display process is executed, and the flow advances to step S28-6. In the performance display device display processing, control data for displaying the base ratio is set in the performance display device 61.
Specifically, in the performance display device display processing, in the performance display device data signal control data setting area, the base ratio calculated in step S38-4 (the current base ratio of the current section) or step S38-2. Set the performance display device data signal control data corresponding to the base ratio (final base ratio of the previous section) stored in.
Thereby, according to the performance display device data signal control data set in the performance display device data signal control data setting area, the performance display device 61 displays the current base ratio of the current section or the final base ratio of the previous section. The base ratio is displayed.
At this time, on the performance display device 61, the current base ratio of the current section and the final base ratio of the previous section are alternately displayed at predetermined time intervals so that the current base ratio of the current section is displayed. The performance display device data signal control data corresponding to the base ratio and the performance display device data signal control data corresponding to the final base ratio in the previous section are alternately set at predetermined time intervals.

In step S28-6, a register return process is performed, and the flow shifts to step S28-7. In the register return process, the value of the register saved in step S28-2 (the value of the register used in the process based on the program stored in the use area m1) is restored.
In step S28-7, a stack pointer return process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the routine goes to the next process (step S4-20). In the stack pointer return process, the value of the stack pointer saved in step S28-1 (the value of the stack pointer used in the process based on the program stored in the used area m1) is returned.

Next, the base ratio calculation processing in step S28-4 will be described.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the base ratio calculation process.
The base ratio calculation process is a process based on a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61. That is, the base ratio calculation process is a process based on the program stored in the non-use area m2 (program area) of the ROM 220. The base ratio calculation process is called during execution of the performance display device control process.
When the base ratio calculation process is called in step S28-4, the process proceeds to step S38-1 as shown in FIG.

In step S38-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the out-ball counter has reached the reference value. If it is determined that the value of the out-ball counter has reached the reference value (Yes), step S38 is performed. The process proceeds to -2, and if it is determined that the value of the out-ball counter has not reached the reference value (No), the process proceeds to step S38-4.
In the present embodiment, the reference value is 60000 × n (n = integer). Note that “n” is a value indicating the current section, and “1” is set as an initial value.
In step S38-2, a base ratio saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S38-3. In the base ratio storage process, the base ratio calculated in the previous base ratio calculation process (step S38-4) is stored (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 as the final base ratio of the previous section. Further, the value of the payout number counter is reset ("0" is set as the value of the payout counter).
In step S38-3, a reference value update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S38-4. In the reference value update process, “1” is added to the value (n) indicating the current section. Thereby, the reference value is updated.
In step S38-4, base ratio calculation processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the routine goes to the next processing (step S28-5). In the base ratio calculation processing, a base ratio is calculated based on the value of the out-ball counter and the value of the number-of-payouts counter.

(Various productions performed on pachinko machine 1)
Next, various effects performed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

(Pending production)
First, the hold effect (hold display) executed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, each of the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area) is targeted. A hold effect is executed.
In the hold effect, the special symbol notification display (start determination) based on the start information targeted for the hold effect (hereinafter referred to as “hold effect target start information”) is held, or the hold effect. The effect is to suggest (notify) that the notification display of the special symbol based on the target start information is being executed.
In the holding effect, the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding effect target start information is displayed in the holding symbol display areas b1 to b3.

Specifically, in the reserved symbol display area b2, four storage units (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the special figure 1 start information storage area are displayed as display positions (display units) where the reserved symbol h is displayed. ) Are defined.
In addition, in the reserved symbol display area b3, as a display position (display section) where the reserved symbol h is displayed, each of the four storage units (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the special figure 2 start information storage area is used. The display position corresponding to is defined.
Then, in the hold effect in which the special figure 1 start information is set as the target hold effect target start information, a hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display areas b1 and b2.

That is, during the period in which the pending effect target start information is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) (after the acquisition of the pending effect target start information, During the period before the execution of the start determination based on the start determination), the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display area b2.
At this time, at the display position corresponding to the storage unit (the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in which the holding effect target start information is stored, the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding effect target start information is displayed.
On the other hand, during the period in which the pending effect target start information is stored in the changing start information storage area (after the execution of the start determination based on the pending effect target start information, the end of the special symbol notification display based on the pending effect target start information) During the period up to), the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding effect target start information is displayed in the holding symbol display area b1.
On the other hand, in the hold effect in which the special figure 2 start information is set as the hold effect target start information, the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display areas b1 and b3.
That is, during the period in which the pending effect target start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) (after the acquisition of the pending effect target start information, During the period before the execution of the start determination based on the start determination), the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display area b3.
At this time, at the display position corresponding to the storage unit (the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in which the holding effect target start information is stored, the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding effect target start information is displayed.
On the other hand, during the period in which the pending effect target start information is stored in the changing start information storage area (after the execution of the start determination based on the pending effect target start information, the end of the special symbol notification display based on the pending effect target start information) During the period up to), the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding effect target start information is displayed in the holding symbol display area b1.

For example, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored as special figure 1 start information in the third storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area, and a hold effect targeting the special figure 1 start information is performed. When the execution is performed, the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding effect target start information is displayed at the display position corresponding to the third storage unit in the holding symbol display area b2 according to the start of the holding effect.
Thereafter, in response to the storage area for storing the holding effect target start information being changed (shifted) from the third storage unit to the second storage unit, a display area of the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding effect target start information. Is changed (shifted) from the display position corresponding to the third storage unit to the display position corresponding to the second storage unit.
Also, in response to the storage area for storing the holding effect target start information being changed (shifted) from the second storage unit to the first storage unit, a display area of the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding effect target start information. Is changed (shifted) from the display position corresponding to the second storage unit to the display position corresponding to the first storage unit.
Further, when the storage area for storing the holding effect target start information is changed (shifted) from the special figure 1 starting information storage area (first storage unit) to the changing starting information storage area, the holding effect target The display area of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information is changed (shifted) from the reserved symbol display area b2 (the display position corresponding to the first storage unit) to the reserved symbol display area b1.
Then, in response to the end of the notification display of the special symbol based on the hold effect target start information, the display of the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information in the hold symbol display area b1 is ended, whereby the hold effect ends. I do.

In the present embodiment, as the types of the holding effects, a normal holding effect and a holding notice effect are defined.
The “normal holding effect” is a type of the holding effect that does not indicate the result of the preliminary determination (step S9-8) based on the holding effect target start information.
In the present embodiment, a normal hold and a special hold are defined as the type (aspect) of the hold symbol h.
In the normal holding effect, the normal holding is displayed as the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding effect target start information.
In the normal hold effect, the hold effect target start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) is stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area). And ends when the display of the special symbol based on the hold effect target start information ends.

(Pending notice production)
The “pending notice effect” is a kind of the look-ahead notice effect. In other words, the hold announcement effect is a type of the hold effect that suggests the result of the preliminary determination (step S9-8) based on the predetermined start information in the form of the hold symbol h corresponding to the start information.
In the following description, the start information targeted for the hold announcement effect is referred to as “hold notice target start information”. Further, the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding notice target start information is referred to as “notification target holding symbol hy”.
In the present embodiment, the hold announcement effect is an effect that suggests the result of the prior special figure stop symbol determination based on the hold announcement target start information (specifically, the possibility of a “big hit symbol”).
In the hold announcement effect, a special hold is displayed as the announcement target hold symbol hy.
In the present embodiment, “blue hold”, “green hold”, “purple hold”, and “red hold” are defined as the special hold modes (types).
Then, in the hold announcement effect, the form of the notice object reserved symbol hy changes, and the result of the advance determination based on the hold notice target start information (specifically, The possibility that a jackpot game state will occur) is suggested.
Here, the degree of expectation of each mode of the special reservation is “red hold”, “purple hold”, “green hold”, “blue hold” (high jackpot expectation → big jackpot expectation) in the order of high jackpot expectation. Low).

When the hold announcement effect is executed, one or more hold change triggers and hold change contents corresponding to each hold change trigger are set. Then, in the hold announcement effect, the mode of the notice target hold symbol hy changes according to the hold change trigger corresponding to each hold change trigger.
The “suspension change opportunity” is an opportunity to change the mode of the notice target suspended symbol hy. In addition, the “hold change content” is a content in which the mode of the notice target hold symbol hy changes.
In the present embodiment, the start of the change effect corresponding to each preceding hold information, the start of the change effect corresponding to the hold notice target start information, and the like are defined as the hold change trigger. Then, when the hold notice effect is executed, one or more of the hold change triggers are set from the hold change triggers.
In the present embodiment, the hold announcement effect is executed only for the special figure 1 start information of the special figure 1 start information and the special figure 2 start information.

(Variable production)
Next, each mode of the variable effect performed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the following description, the first effect symbol z1 displayed in the first effect symbol display area a1 is referred to as “left symbol”, and the first effect symbol z1 displayed in the first effect symbol display area a2 is referred to as “middle symbol”. The first effect symbol z1 displayed in the first effect symbol display area a3 is referred to as “right symbol”.
In the present embodiment, the second effect symbol z2 is constantly displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 during the execution of the variable effect (the first half variable effect and the second half variable effect).

First, each aspect of the first half fluctuation effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, “variable production without pseudo run”, “pseudo consecutive two fluctuation production”, and “pseudo consecutive three fluctuation production” are defined as the first variation production form (variable production number).

The “pseudo-serial-free variation effect” is configured to include a normal variation effect.
"Normal fluctuation effect" refers to a display effect in which the first effect symbol z1 is normally fluctuated and displayed in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Specifically, in the normal variation effect, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are normally varied and displayed.
The “normal variation display” refers to a display in which the types of the first effect symbols z1 displayed at the lottery result display positions in the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are sequentially switched.
The "lottery result display position" refers to a position where the first effect symbol z1 is stopped and displayed in a stop effect described later.
In the “pseudo-runless fluctuation effect”, “normal fluctuation effect” is started in response to the start. Then, in the “pseudo-serial continuous fluctuation effect”, the normal fluctuation display of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol (“normal fluctuation effect”) is continued until the “pseudo continuous random fluctuation effect” ends.
Note that in the “pseudo-serial-free fluctuating effect”, a fluctuating effect described later is not executed.
In the “pseudo continuous fluctuation effect” (“pseudo consecutive two fluctuation effect” and “pseudo consecutive three fluctuation effect”), during the execution of one special symbol fluctuation display, the fluctuation display of the first effect symbol z1 is pseudo. In addition, the production is performed multiple times. Specifically, the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect is configured to include a plurality of pseudo fluctuation effects.
The “simulated consecutive two-fluctuation effect” is configured to include two pseudo-fluctuation effects. The "simulated consecutive three-fluctuation effect" is configured to include three pseudo-fluctuation effects.
In the following description, the last pseudo fluctuation production among the pseudo fluctuation productions included in the pseudo continuous fluctuation production is referred to as the “last pseudo fluctuation production”. Further, among the pseudo fluctuation effects included in the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect, each pseudo fluctuation effect excluding the last round pseudo fluctuation effect is referred to as a “mid-time pseudo fluctuation effect”.

Each of the pseudo-fluctuation effects (the half-time pseudo-fluctuation effect and the final pseudo-fluctuation effect) includes a normal fluctuation effect, a normal reach fluctuation effect, and a pseudo continuous effect.
In the “normal reach fluctuation effect”, the first effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more of the three first effect symbol display regions a1 to a3, and is temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more regions. The first effect symbol z1 indicates a display effect that is a combination included in the “big hit symbol”.
In the following description, in the normal reach fluctuation effect (or a reduced reach fluctuation effect described later), the first effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the combination included in the “big hit symbol” is referred to as “the first state that forms the reach state”. This is referred to as “effect design z1”.
Specifically, in the normal reach fluctuation effect, the reach state is formed by the left symbol and the right symbol. That is, in the normal reach fluctuation effect, the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the left symbol and the right symbol that are temporarily stopped are of the same type. In the normal reach fluctuation effect, the normal fluctuation display is continued for the middle symbol.
"Temporary stop display" is a state in which one type of first effect symbol z1 is moved (swing, rotating, etc.) in a predetermined manner at the lottery result display positions in the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Means a display that continues for a predetermined time.

"Pseudo continuous production" is a production that stimulates whether or not the next pseudo fluctuation production is performed.
“Pseudo continuous production” is a type of pseudo continuous production that suggests (indicates) whether or not the next pseudo fluctuation production will be performed depending on whether or not the pseudo continuous production pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed.
The “simulated consecutive continuation symbol” is configured to include information (characters of “NEXT” in the present embodiment) that encourages the execution of the next pseudo fluctuation effect.
In the present embodiment, “pseudo continuous production” and “pseudo continuous end production” are defined as “pseudo continuous production”.
The “simulated continuous continuation effect” is an effect that suggests that the next simulated fluctuation effect will be executed after stimulating whether or not the next simulated fluctuation effect is executed.
Specifically, in the “simulated consecutive continuation effect”, a pseudo consecutive continuation symbol (middle symbol) appears as a middle symbol, and the pseudo consecutive continuation symbol moves toward the lottery result display position. At this time, the moving speed (fluctuating speed) of the pseudo continuous symbol is slower than the moving speed of the first effect symbol z1 in the normal fluctuation display. In the “simulated consecutive continuation effect”, the pseudo consecutive continuation symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. This suggests that the next pseudo fluctuation effect will be executed.
The “simulated consecutive end effect” is an effect that suggests that the next pseudo-variation effect will not be executed after stimulating whether or not the next pseudo-variation effect will be executed.
Specifically, in the “pseudo-serial end effect”, a pseudo-sequence continuous symbol (middle symbol) appears as a medium symbol, as in the pseudo-sequence continuous effect, and the pseudo-serial continuous symbol is moved toward the lottery result display position. Moving. At this time, the moving speed of the pseudo continuous symbol is slower than the moving speed of the first effect symbol z1 in the normal fluctuation display. Then, in the “pseudo ream end effect”, the pseudo ream continuation symbol passes through the lottery result display position without being temporarily stopped. This suggests that the next pseudo fluctuation effect will not be executed.

In each of the pseudo-variation effects, the reach fluctuation effect is executed after the normal fluctuation effect is executed according to the start. That is, after the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are normally displayed in a variable manner, the left symbol and the right symbol are provisionally stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed by the right symbol and the left symbol. Then, during the execution of the reach fluctuation effect (during formation of the reach state), the pseudo continuous effect is executed.
The pseudo fluctuation effect in the middle of each round is ended in response to the end of the pseudo continuous effect. Then, in response to the end of the half-time pseudo-variation effect, the next pseudo-variation effect is started.
In each of the last pseudo fluctuation effects, the reach fluctuation effect is executed after the normal fluctuation effect is executed according to the start. That is, after the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are normally displayed in a variable manner, the left symbol and the right symbol are provisionally stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed by the right symbol and the left symbol. Then, during the execution of the reach fluctuation effect (during the formation of the reach state), the pseudo-sequence end effect is executed.
The last pseudo fluctuation effect of each time is ended according to the end of the pseudo consecutive end effect. Then, in response to the end of the last pseudo fluctuation production, the latter half fluctuation production (normal reach fluctuation production or super reach fluctuation production) is started.

Next, each aspect of the second half fluctuation effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, “variable effect without reach”, “normal reach variation effect”, and “super reach variation effect” are defined as the mode of the second half variation effect (variable effect number).
The “reach-free fluctuation effect” is configured to include a normal fluctuation effect as a display effect.
Specifically, in the “reach-free fluctuation effect”, the “normal fluctuation effect” is executed according to the start. That is, the normal variation display of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is started.
In the “reach-free variation effect”, the normal variation display (“normal variation effect”) of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is continued until the “reach-less variation effect” ends. Then, a stop effect is started in response to the end of the "reach-free variable effect".
In the non-reach variation effect, a reach variation effect and an advanced reach effect described later are not executed.
“Normal reach fluctuation effect” is configured to include a normal reach fluctuation effect.
Specifically, in the “normal reach fluctuation effect”, a normal reach fluctuation effect is executed according to the start. That is, the left symbol and the right symbol form a reach state. The normal reach fluctuation effect is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start.
The “normal reach fluctuation effect” is ended in response to the end of the normal reach fluctuation effect. Then, in response to the end of the “normal reach fluctuation effect”, a stop effect is started.
In the normal reach fluctuation effect, an advanced reach effect described later is not executed.

The “super reach fluctuation effect” is configured to include a normal reach fluctuation effect, a reduced reach fluctuation effect, and an advanced reach effect as display effects.
The "reduced reach fluctuation effect" refers to a display effect in which the first effect symbol z1 that forms the reach state is reduced (temporarily stopped). In particular, in the reduced reach fluctuation effect, only the first effect symbol z1 forming the reach state is displayed, and the display of the first effect symbol z1 not forming the reach state is omitted. Specifically, in the reduced reach variation display, the right symbol and the left symbol forming the reach state are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reduced state, and the middle symbol is not displayed.
The “expanded reach effect” is an effect that encourages the stop display of the “big hit symbol” in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4. The development reach effect is executed during the reach variation effect.

In the “super-reach fluctuation effect”, a reduced reach fluctuation effect is executed after the normal reach fluctuation effect is executed in response to the start.
That is, from the state where the left symbol and the right symbol form the reach state, the left symbol and the right symbol forming the reach state are reduced, and the reduced left symbol is moved to the upper left corner of the display screen 31a, and the reduced The displayed right symbol is moved to the upper right end of the display screen 31a, and the display of the middle symbol disappears. At this time, the reach state is formed by the left symbol and the right symbol stopped and displayed in the stop effect according to the predetermined stop effect number.
Then, in the “super reach fluctuation effect”, the “development reach effect” is executed during the period in which the reduced reach fluctuation effect is being executed.
That is, the “development reach effect” is started in response to the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the reduced reach variation effect. "Development reach effect" is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start.
The “super reach fluctuation effect” is ended in response to the end of the “extended reach effect”. Then, in response to the end of the “super reach fluctuation effect”, a stop effect is started.

(Main notice production)
In the pachinko machine 1, a main announcement effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect.
The “main notice effect” is an effect that is performed during the fluctuation effect, and indicates a result of a start determination (special figure hit determination, special figure stop symbol determination, special figure fluctuation pattern determination, etc.) related to the fluctuation effect. It has been directed.
In the present embodiment, the main announcement effect suggests the result of the special figure stop symbol determination (specifically, the possibility of a “big hit symbol”).
In the present embodiment, a plurality of types having different effect contents are defined as the types of the main announcement effect.

(Process executed by effect control circuit 300)
Next, a process executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
First, the 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 effect control circuit 300 starts CPU initialization processing (not shown) in response to generation of a reset signal by the reset circuit.
When the CPU initialization process is started, first, various registers, various timers (a frame timer, a phase timer, and the like), a clock pulse oscillator, various RAMs, and the like are initialized. Next, an effect random number update 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 effect control circuit 300 executes a command reception interrupt process (not shown) in response to receiving a control command from main control circuit 200.
In the command reception interrupt processing, 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. 35 is a flowchart showing the sub-timer interrupt processing.
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 processing shown in FIG. 35 every predetermined cycle 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, register save processing is performed, and the flow advances to step S31-2. In the register save processing, the register value is saved in a 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 updating process, various timers included in the effect control circuit 300 are updated.
In step S31-3, a command analysis process is performed, and the flow advances 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 corresponding to the received control command is executed. The command analysis processing will be described later.

In step S31-4, a time schedule management process is executed, and the flow shifts to step S31-5. In the time schedule management process, the progress of each effect is managed.
Here, in the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, each effect (each mode of the variable effect, each mode of the stop effect, each mode of the notice effect, each mode of the look-ahead notice effect, each mode of the hold effect, and the like). An effect control table is stored.
The "effect control table" is information that defines the progress of the effects (display effects, sound effects, lamp effects, movable body effects, and the like).
In each effect control table, a plurality of process data are registered in chronological order. Each process data includes one or more pieces of command information. Each command information is a process for designating the start of a predetermined effect (display effect, sound effect, lamp effect or movable body effect). In particular, each command information includes information designating the contents of the effect to be started (display effect number, sound effect number, lamp effect number, or movable body 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 (an effect management timer for measuring an elapsed time of the effect). ) Is managed on the basis of the value of ()).
Specifically, for each effect, a process based on the process data corresponding to the current value of the effect management timer among the process data registered in the effect control table is executed. Thereby, the command information included in the process data is stored (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
At this time, when the command information specifies the start of the display effect, the display effect request information specifying the display effect number included in the instruction information is stored in the display effect request information storage area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Is stored in
On the other hand, when the command information specifies the start of the sound effect, the sound effect request information specifying the sound effect number included in the command information is stored in the sound effect request information storage area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Will be saved.
On the other hand, when the command information specifies the start of the lamp effect, the lamp effect request information specifying the lamp effect number included in the command information is stored in the lamp effect request information storage area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Will be saved.
As described above, the processing based on each process data is sequentially executed for all the process data registered in the effect control table set in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

  In step S31-5, a register return process is performed, and the sub timer interrupt process ends. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S31-1 is restored.

Next, the command analysis processing in step S31-3 will be described.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the command analysis processing.
When the command analysis process is executed in step S31-3, the process proceeds to step S32-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S32-1, a setting value command receiving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-2.
In the setting value command receiving process, it is determined whether or not a subcommand specifying the setting value has been received. Then, when it is determined that the subcommand specifying the set value has been received, the set value specified by the subcommand is stored (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
In step S32-2, a game state command receiving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-3.
In the game state command receiving process, it is determined whether a game state designation command has been received. If it is determined that the game state designation command has been received, various effect flags are set.
In the step S32-3, a hold command receiving process is executed, and the process shifts to a step S32-4. The hold command receiving process will be described later.
In the step S32-4, a prefetch command receiving process is executed, and the process shifts to a step S32-5. The prefetch command receiving process will be described later.
In the step S32-5, a variable command receiving process is executed, and the process shifts to a step S32-6. The change command receiving process will be described later.
In step S32-6, a stop command receiving process is executed, a series of processes ends, and the routine goes to the next process (step S31-4). The stop command receiving process will be described later.

Next, the hold command receiving process in step S32-3 will be described.
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the hold command receiving process.
When the hold command receiving process is executed in step S32-3, the process proceeds to step S36-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S36-1, it is determined whether or not the hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that the hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-2, where the hold number designation command is transmitted. If it is determined that the information has not been received (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4).
In step S36-2, it is determined whether or not the command for specifying the number of holds specifies an increase in the number of holds (the number of holds has increased by “1”). If it is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-3, and if the number-of-reservations designation command does not specify an increase in the number of reservations (specifies that the number of reservations has decreased by “1”). If it is determined (No), the process proceeds to step S36-4.

In step S36-3, a suspended number addition process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the routine goes to the next process (step S32-4).
In the number-of-reservations addition process, first, it is determined whether or not the command for specifying the number of reservations specifies an increase in the number of reservations in the special figure 1.
If it is determined that the reservation number designation command specifies an increase in the number of special figure 1 reservations, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the special figure 1 reservation number counter is newly added. Set in the special figure 1 reservation number counter. In addition, a normal hold effect corresponding to the newly acquired (stored) special figure 1 start information is set.
For this purpose, the effect control table corresponding to the normal pending effect is read, and the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. At this time, as a display area for displaying the reserved symbol h, a storage unit (first storage unit) storing the newly acquired special figure 1 start information among the four display positions included in the reserved symbol display area b2. To the fourth storage unit). Here, the storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) in which the newly acquired special figure 1 start information is stored is determined based on the value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number designation command designates an increase in the special figure 2 reserved number, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the special figure 2 reserved number counter is newly added. Set in the special figure 2 reservation number counter. In addition, a normal hold effect corresponding to the newly acquired (stored) special figure 2 start information is set.
For this purpose, the effect control table corresponding to the normal pending effect is read, and the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. At this time, as a display area for displaying the reserved symbol h, a storage unit (first storage unit) storing the newly acquired special figure 2 start information among the four display positions included in the reserved symbol display area b3. To the fourth storage unit). Here, the storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) in which the newly acquired special figure 2 start information is stored is determined based on the value of the special figure 2 reservation number counter.

In step S36-4, a suspended number subtraction process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the routine goes to the next process (step S32-4).
In the reserved number subtraction processing, first, it is determined whether or not the reserved number designation command designates subtraction of the reserved number of the special figure 1.
If it is determined that the reserved number designation command specifies subtraction of the special figure 1 reserved number, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 1 reserved number counter is newly added. Set in the special figure 1 reservation number counter. Further, the display position of each reserved symbol h displayed in the reserved symbol display area b2 is changed (shifted).
Specifically, the holding effect corresponding to the holding symbol h displayed in the holding symbol display area b1 is ended. Thus, the display of the held symbol h corresponding to the ended held effect is ended.
When the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the first storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b2, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed to the reserved symbol display area b2 (in the first storage unit). Change (shift) from the corresponding display position to the reserved symbol display area b1.
When the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the second storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b2, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the second storage unit to the second position. Change (shift) to a display position corresponding to one storage unit.
When the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the third storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b2, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the third storage unit to the second position. (2) Change (shift) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.
When the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b2, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit to the fourth position. 3 Change (shift) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the reservation number designation command specifies subtraction of the special figure 2 reservation number, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 2 reservation number counter is newly added. Set in the special figure 2 reservation number counter. Also, the display position of each reserved symbol h displayed in the reserved symbol display area b3 is changed (shifted).
Specifically, the holding effect corresponding to the holding symbol h displayed in the holding symbol display area b1 is ended. Thus, the display of the held symbol h corresponding to the ended held effect is ended.
When the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the first storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b3, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed to the reserved symbol display area b3 (in the first storage unit). Change (shift) from the corresponding display position to the reserved symbol display area b1.
When the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the second storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b3, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the second storage unit to the second position. Change (shift) to a display position corresponding to one storage unit.
When the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the third storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b3, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the third storage unit to the third position. 2. Change (shift) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.
When the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b3, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit to the fourth position. 3 Change (shift) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.

Next, the prefetch command receiving process in step S32-4 will be described.
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the prefetch command receiving process.
When the prefetch command receiving process is executed in step S32-4, the process proceeds to step S33-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S33-1, it is determined whether a prefetch designation command (first prefetch designation command, second prefetch designation command, and third prefetch designation command) has been received, and if it is determined that a prefetch designation command has been received (Yes). )), The process proceeds to step S33-2, and if it is determined that the prefetch designation command has not been received (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).

In step S33-2, a prefetch information analysis process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S33-3. In the prefetch information analysis process, information designated by the prefetch designation command is stored as a 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 suspension information storage area capable of storing suspension information is set. Further, as the hold information storage area, a first hold information storage area corresponding to a first special symbol lottery (a special figure 1 start information storage area of the RAM 230) and a second special symbol lottery (a special figure 2 start information storage area of the RAM 230) ) Are set.
The first hold information storage area is configured to include first to fourth storage units as storage units capable of storing the hold information. Then, the first hold information storage area stores the hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area. That is, the suspension information stored in the first storage unit of the first suspension information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area. Further, the suspension information stored in the second storage unit of the first suspension information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the second storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area. The suspension information stored in the third storage section of the first suspension information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the third storage section of the special figure 1 start information storage area. Further, the hold information stored in the fourth storage unit of the first hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the fourth storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area.
The second suspension information storage area is configured to include a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit as storage units capable of storing suspension information. Then, in the second suspension information storage area, suspension information corresponding to the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is stored. That is, the suspension information stored in the first storage unit of the second suspension information storage area corresponds to the special figure 2 start information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area. Further, the suspension information stored in the second storage unit of the second suspension information storage area corresponds to the special figure 2 start information stored in the second storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area. Further, the suspension information stored in the third storage unit of the second suspension information storage area corresponds to the special figure 2 start information stored in the third storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area. Further, the suspension information stored in the fourth storage unit of the second suspension information storage area corresponds to the special figure 2 start information stored in the fourth storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area.
Each hold information includes symbol information indicating the type of stop symbol, first variation information indicating the content of the primary variation mode (“primary variation mode number” or “undefined value”), and content of the variation pattern (“variation pattern number”). Or "indefinite value").

In the prefetch information analysis process, first, it is determined whether or not the received first prefetch designation command corresponds to the first special symbol lottery.
If it is determined that the received first look-ahead designation command corresponds to the first special symbol lottery, the stop symbol number designated by the first look-ahead designation command (“out-of-touch symbol” or “big hit p symbol”) ), The contents of the primary fluctuation mode specified by the second prefetch designation command (“fluctuation mode m” or “undefined value”), and the contents of the fluctuation pattern designated by the third prefetch designation command (“fluctuation pattern n” or “ Indefinite value "), symbol information corresponding to the type of the stopped symbol analyzed, first variation information corresponding to the content of the analyzed variation mode, and second variation information corresponding to the content of the analyzed variation pattern. On-hold information including fluctuation information is generated. 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 number of the stop symbol designated by the first prefetch designation command (“missing symbol” or “big hit p symbol”) )), The contents of the primary fluctuation mode designated by the second prefetch designation command (“fluctuation mode m” or “undefined value”), and the contents of the fluctuation pattern designated by the third lookahead designation command (“variation pattern n” or "Undefined value"), the symbol information corresponding to the type of the stopped symbol analyzed, the first variation information corresponding to the content of the analyzed variation mode, and the second variation information corresponding to the content of the analyzed variation pattern. And the hold information including the two change information. Then, the generated suspension information is stored (saved) in the second suspension information storage area.
In the following description, the hold information stored in the hold information storage area in step S33-2 is referred to as “prefetch target hold information”. Further, among the pieces of hold information stored in the first hold information storage area, the hold information for which the notification display (variable display and stop display) is executed prior to the prefetch target hold information is referred to as “preceding hold information”.

In step S33-3, it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice effect is being executed. If it is determined that the prefetch notice effect is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S33-4, and the prefetch notice effect is performed. If it is determined that the process is being executed (Yes), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).
In the present embodiment, “1” is set in the prefetch notice effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 during execution of the lookahead notice effect. Therefore, in step S33-3, it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice effect is being executed based on whether “1” is set in the prefetch notice effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. .
In step S33-4, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect execution condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the pre-read notice effect execution condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-5 and the pre-read notice effect executing condition is determined. If it is determined that is not satisfied (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).
In the present embodiment, (1) the pre-reading target hold information is the hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 start information, and (2) a predetermined number (in this embodiment, “2”) or more of the preceding hold information is stored. (3) that there is no preceding hold information indicating a variation pattern number corresponding to “normal reach variation production” or “super reach variation production” as a variation pattern type; If all of the following conditions are satisfied: (5) the big hit gaming state is not occurring, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect execution condition is satisfied.
In addition, the contents of the pre-reading advance notice effect execution conditions can be changed as appropriate. That is, when not one of the above conditions (1) to (5) but one or more of the above conditions (1) to (5) is satisfied, the configuration is determined to satisfy the prefetch notice effect effect execution condition. No problem. Further, other conditions different from the above-described conditions (1) to (5) may be included as the pre-reading notice effect execution conditions.

In the step S33-5, a prefetch notice effect lottery process is executed, and the process shifts to a step S33-6. In the look-ahead notice effect lottery process, a look-ahead notice effect lottery for determining whether to execute the look-ahead notice effect is executed.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a look-ahead announcement effect lottery table in which the hit value of the look-ahead announcement effect lottery is registered.
In the look-ahead announcement effect lottery process, first, a look-ahead advance effect lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect based on the acquired prefetch notice effect lottery random number and the prefetch notice effect lottery table.
In step S33-6, it is determined whether or not the prefetching advance notice production lottery executed in step S33-5 has been won. If it is determined that the game has been lost in the pre-reading notice effect lottery (No), a series of processing is terminated and the processing shifts to the next processing (step S32-5).

In step 33-7, a prefetch notice effect setting process is executed, a series of processes is ended, and the routine goes to the next process (step S32-5). In the prefetch notice effect setting process, the contents of the prefetch notice effect (holding notice effect) are set.
Specifically, in the prefetch notice effect setting process, first, a hold final mode selection process is executed. In the hold final mode selection process, the hold final mode is selected and set.
The “holding last mode” refers to a mode of the notification target holding symbol hy that finally changes in the holding preview effect.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a reserved final color lottery table in which the correspondence between the reserved final form random number and the reserved final form is registered.
In addition, a pending final mode lottery table corresponding to each variation pattern number (various types of variation patterns) is stored as the pending final mode lottery table.
In the hold final mode selection process, first, a hold final mode lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the type of the fluctuation pattern indicated by the pre-reading target reservation information is confirmed, and the reservation final mode lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, the final holding mode is selected (determined) based on the acquired random number of the final holding mode lottery and the read random table of the final holding mode.

In the prefetch notice effect setting processing, next, a hold change trigger selection processing is executed. In the pending change trigger selection process, a pending change trigger is selected and set.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a hold change trigger lottery table in which the correspondence between the hold change trigger random number and the hold change pattern is registered.
The “hold change pattern” is information (scenario data) for specifying a combination of hold change triggers.
Further, as the change-of-holding lottery table, a change-of-holding lottery table corresponding to each combination of the special figure 1 number of holds ("2" to "4") and the last hold mode is stored.
In the hold change trigger selection process, first, a hold change trigger lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the number of reserved special figure 1 and the final hold mode selected in the final hold mode selection process are confirmed, and the pending change trigger lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, a hold change pattern is determined (determined) based on the acquired hold change trigger lottery random number and the read hold change trigger lottery table. Then, one or more hold change triggers related to the hold notice effect are set according to the determined hold change pattern.

In the prefetch notice effect setting processing, next, a held change content selection processing is executed. In the pending change content selection process, the pending change content corresponding to each pending change trigger is selected and set.
Specifically, in the pending change content selection process, as the pending change content corresponding to each of the pending change triggers, the state of the notice target reserved symbol hy before the change and the state of the notice target reserved symbol hy after the change are included. Is set.
In the present embodiment, of one or a plurality of hold change triggers set in the hold change trigger selection processing, each hold change is sequentially performed from a hold change trigger that arrives (occurs) later (later hold change trigger). The pending change content corresponding to the change trigger is selected.
For example, when three [times] hold change triggers are set in the hold change trigger selection process, the third (last) hold change trigger, the second hold change trigger, and the first hold change trigger are performed in this order. Then, the contents of the pending change corresponding to each pending change trigger are selected.
In addition, when selecting the held change content corresponding to each of the held change triggers, first, the mode of the notice target held symbol hy after the change is selected, and then the mode of the notice target held symbol hy before the change is selected. Selected. At this time, a mode having a lower degree of expectation is determined as the mode of the notification target reserved symbol hy before the change, as compared with the mode of the notification target reserved symbol hy after the change. As a result, the mode of the notice target reserved symbol hy changes (promotes) to a mode having a high degree of expectation in accordance with the arrival of each of the pending change triggers.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a pending change content lottery table in which the correspondence between the pending change content random selection random number and the mode of the notice target reserved symbol hy before the change is registered.
In addition, as the pending change content lottery table, a pending change content lottery table corresponding to each mode of the pending symbol h (the mode of the notice target reserved symbol hy after the change) is stored.
Then, in the hold change content lottery table corresponding to each mode of the hold symbol h (the mode of the notice target hold symbol hy after the change), the change of the notice target hold symbol hy after the change is used as the mode of the notification target hold symbol hy before the change. Only the mode having a low degree of expectation is registered in comparison with the mode of the above.
In the pending change content selection processing, first, among the pending change triggers set in the pending change trigger selection processing, the pending change content is selected for the last pending change trigger. For this, first, the mode of the notice target reserved symbol hy after the change related to the last change of the hold change trigger is selected. At this time, as the mode of the notice target reserved symbol hy after the change related to the last change of hold pattern, the final reserved mode selected in the final reserved mode selection process is selected. Next, the mode of the notice target reserved symbol hy before the change related to the last change of the pending change trigger is selected. To do this, first, a pending change content lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the CPU 31 reads out the pending change content lottery table corresponding to the mode of the notice target reserved symbol hy after the change selected for the last pending change trigger. Then, based on the acquired hold change content lottery random number and the read hold change content lottery table, the mode of the notice target hold symbol hy before the change related to the last hold change trigger is selected.
In the pending change content selection processing, next, the pending change content is selected for each of the pending change triggers, excluding the last pending change trigger, from the pending change triggers set in the pending change trigger selection processing. At this time, the pending change content corresponding to each pending change trigger is determined in order from the pending change trigger that comes later.
In order to determine the content of the pending change corresponding to each of the pending change triggers, first, the mode of the notice target reserved symbol hy after the change related to the relevant pending change trigger is determined. At this time, as the mode of the notice-holding symbol hy after the change related to the current change-on-hold, the mode of the change-forecast-notification-targeted symbol hy which has already been selected for the next change-on-hold is selected. Next, the mode of the notification target reserved symbol hy before the change related to the current change trigger is determined. To do this, first, a pending change content lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the CPU 31 reads out the hold change content lottery table corresponding to the mode of the notice target hold symbol hy after the change selected for the current hold change trigger. Then, based on the acquired hold change content lottery random number and the read hold change content lottery table, the mode of the notice target hold symbol hy before the change related to the current hold change trigger is selected.
In the hold change content selection process, the hold change content selected for each hold change trigger is set in association with the hold change trigger. Thus, in response to the arrival of each hold change trigger, the mode of the notice target hold symbol hy changes (promotion) according to the hold change content set for the hold change trigger.

In the look-ahead notice effect setting process, next, “1” is set in the flag area of the look-ahead notice effect in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
As described above, the hold announcement effect is started.
It should be noted that “0” is set in the pre-reading notice effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 in response to the end of the hold notice effect by a process not shown.

Next, the variable command receiving process in step S32-5 will be described.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the variable command receiving process.
When the change command receiving process is executed in step S32-5, the process proceeds to step S34-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S34-1, it is determined whether a predetermined control command has been received. If it is determined that the predetermined control command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-2, where the predetermined control command is transmitted. If it is determined that the information has not been received (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-6).
Here, the predetermined control commands are a symbol type designation command, a variation mode designation command, and a variation pattern designation command.
In step S34-2, a stop effect determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S34-3. In the stop effect determination process, a stop effect number (stop effect mode) is determined.
Specifically, in the stop effect determination process, the stop effect number (the mode of the stop effect) is determined based on the stop symbol number (the type of the stop symbol) specified 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, a variable effect determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S34-4. In the variable effect determination process, a variable effect number (variable effect mode) is determined.
Specifically, in the variable effect determination processing, first, a first half variable effect determination process of determining a first half variable effect number (first variation effect mode) is executed.
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, a first-half variation effect lottery table in which correspondence between the primary variation mode number (variation mode type) and the first variation effect number (first variation effect mode) is registered is stored. .
In the first half fluctuation effect determination processing, first, the first half fluctuation effect lottery table is read. Then, the first variation effect number corresponding to the primary variation mode number designated by the variation mode designation command is determined (selected) from the first variation effect numbers registered in the first variation effect lottery table.

In the variable effect determination process, next, a second-half variable effect determination process for determining a second-half variable effect number (second-order variable effect mode) is executed.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a second-half variation effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern number (the type of the variation pattern) and the second variation effect number (the mode of the second variation effect) is registered.
In the latter half fluctuation effect determination processing, first, the latter half fluctuation effect lottery table is read. Then, of the second-half fluctuation effect numbers registered in the second-half fluctuation effect lottery table, the second-half fluctuation effect number corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is determined (selected).

In step S34-4, a notice effect determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S34-5. In the announcement effect determination process, a main announcement effect number (main announcement effect mode) is selected.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a notice effect lottery table in which correspondence between the notice effect random number and the main notice effect number (main notice effect mode) is registered.
In addition, a preview effect lottery table corresponding to each stop symbol number (various types of stop symbols) is stored as the preview effect lottery table.
In order to determine the mode of the main announcement effect, first, an announcement effect random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the stop symbol number specified by the stop symbol designation command is confirmed, and the announcement effect lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, the main announcement effect number is determined (determined) based on the acquired announcement effect random number and the read announcement effect lottery table.

In step S34-5, a variable effect setting process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the routine goes to the next process (step S32-6). In the variable effect setting process, an effect control table for the variable effect is set.
Specifically, in the variable effect setting process, the effect control table corresponding to the first half variable effect number determined in step S34-3 and the effect control table corresponding to the second half variable effect number determined in step S34-3 are stored. read out.
Next, an effect control table relating to the variable effect is generated by combining the read effect control tables. Then, the generated effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Thus, a variable effect is started.
The effect control table corresponding to the main announcement effect number determined in step S34-4 is read. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Accordingly, the main announcement effect is started at a predetermined timing during the execution of the variable effect.

Next, the stop command receiving process in step S32-6 will be described.
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the stop command receiving process.
When the stop command receiving process is executed in step S32-6, the process proceeds to step S35-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S35-1, it is determined whether a stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S35-2, and the stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that there is no such information (No), a series of processing ends, and the process proceeds to the next processing (step S31-4).
In step S35-2, a stop effect setting process is executed, a series of processes ends, and the routine goes to the next process (step S31-4). In the stop effect setting process, an effect control table for a 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. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. As a result, a stop effect is started.
Here, in the stop effect, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, which were temporarily stopped and displayed at the end of the variable effect, are stopped and displayed.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, starting information (special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information) is acquired when a game ball enters the starting ports 51 and 52, and the acquired starting information is stored in the starting information storage. It is stored in an area (special figure 1 start information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area).
For the start information stored in the start information storage area, a start determination process (not shown) based on each start information is executed in a predetermined order. Then, when the start determination process is executed, a special symbol notification display (variable display and stop display) is executed according to the result of the start determination process.
Specifically, the start determination process includes a special figure hit determination process (step S11-4), a special figure stop symbol determination process (step S11-5), a special figure variation pattern determination process (step S11-7), It is configured to include a secondary variation mode number determination process (step S11-9), a special figure variation time setting process (step S11-10), and a special figure fixed time setting process (step S11-12). .

In the special figure hit determination processing, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined. Specifically, the result of the special symbol lottery ("big hit" or "losing") is determined based on the big hit random number included in the start information and the special figure hit lottery table.
In the special figure stop symbol determination process, the stop symbol number is determined. Specifically, when the result of the special figure hit determination is “big hit”, the hit symbol random number included in the start information, the big hit symbol lottery table (the first big hit symbol lottery table or the second big hit symbol lottery table), , The type of the big hit symbol (stop symbol number) is determined. On the other hand, if the result of the special figure hit determination is “losing”, “losing symbol” (stop symbol number) is determined.

In the special figure variation pattern determination process, a primary variation mode number and a variation pattern number are determined. Specifically, if the result of the special figure hit determination is “out”, the special figure change state determination processing at the time of the loss of the special figure is executed. An aspect determination process is performed.
In the special drawing change mode determination process at the time of loss, first, the reach group number is determined. To this, the reach group determination table corresponding to the combination of the hold type, the number of hold, and the game state is read, the reach group random number included in the start information, the read reach group determination table, , The reach group number is determined.
In the unsuccessful special figure change mode determination process, next, the primary change mode number is determined. For this, the fluctuation mode determination table at the time of unselection corresponding to the determined reach group number is read, and based on the reach mode random number included in the start information and the fluctuation mode determination table at the time of the unselected, The primary variation mode number and the variation pattern determination table are determined.
In the unsuccessful special figure change mode determination process, next, a change pattern number is determined. For this, the determined variation pattern determination table is read, and the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the start information and the read variation pattern determination table.

On the other hand, in the winning special figure variation mode determination process, first, the primary variation mode number is determined. To this end, the winning variation mode determination table is read, and based on the reach mode random number included in the starting information and the read winning variation mode determination table, the primary variation mode number and the variation pattern determination are determined. Is determined.
In the winning special figure variation mode determination process, a variation pattern number is determined next. For this, the determined variation pattern determination table is read, and the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the start information and the read variation pattern determination table.

In the secondary fluctuation mode number determination processing, a secondary fluctuation mode number is calculated. For this, first, the conversion value acquisition table is read, and the conversion value is acquired based on the value of the special fluctuation counter and the conversion value acquisition table.
Next, based on the primary variation mode number determined in the special figure variation pattern determination process and the acquired converted value, the secondary variation mode number is calculated by the above equation (1).
At this time, if the value of the special fluctuation counter is “0”, “0” is acquired as the conversion value. Thereby, when the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is a non-special variation, the secondary variation mode number is set to “0” (a value obtained by multiplying the converted value of the total number of the primary variation mode numbers) by the primary variation mode number. The value is the sum (in this case, the same as the primary fluctuation mode number).
On the other hand, when the value of the special fluctuation counter is “100” to “96”, “1” is acquired as the conversion value. Accordingly, when the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation A, the secondary variation mode number is set to “4” (a value obtained by multiplying the converted value of the total number of the primary variation mode numbers) by the primary variation mode number. The value is the sum of the values.
On the other hand, when the value of the special fluctuation counter is “95” to “2”, “2” is acquired as the conversion value. As a result, when the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation B, the secondary variation mode number is “8” (a value obtained by multiplying the converted value of the total number of the primary variation mode numbers) by the primary variation mode number. The value is the sum of the values.
On the other hand, when the value of the special fluctuation counter is “1”, “3” is acquired as the conversion value. Accordingly, when the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special variation C, the secondary variation mode number is set to “12” (a value obtained by multiplying the converted value of the total number of the primary variation mode numbers) by the primary variation mode number. The value is the sum of the values.

In the special figure fluctuation time setting process, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined. For this, first, the first half variation time determination table is read, and the first half variation time is determined based on the primary variation mode number determined in the special figure variation pattern determination process and the read first variation time determination table. Is determined.
Next, the second half variation time determination table is read, and the second half variation time is determined based on the variation pattern number determined in the special figure variation pattern determination process and the read second half variation time determination table. .
Then, the determined first-half variation time and the determined second-half variation time are added to calculate the variation time.

In the special figure fixed time setting process, the fixed time of the special symbol is determined. For this, the determination time determination table is read, and the determination time is determined based on the secondary variation mode number calculated in the secondary variation mode number determination process and the read determination time determination table. You.
As described above, the special symbol notification display (variable display and stop display) mode is determined based on the start determination process, and the special symbol notification display is executed according to the determined mode.
That is, after the special symbol change display is executed according to the change time calculated by the special figure change time setting process, the special symbol stop display is executed according to the fixed time determined by the special figure fixed time setting process. Is done. At this time, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the stop symbol number determined by the special symbol stop symbol determination process.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the special figure variation pattern is composed of a combination of the first half variation pattern (variation mode number) and the second half variation pattern (variation pattern number). Then, among the elements constituting the special figure variation pattern, the fixed time of the special symbol is determined based on the first half variation pattern (variation mode number).
This eliminates the need to analyze all the elements that make up the special figure variation pattern when determining the fixed time, thereby reducing the control load.
At this time, in the pachinko machine 1, the number of the first half variation patterns (variation mode numbers) is smaller than the number of the second half variation patterns. That is, the options of the first half variation pattern are smaller than the options of the second half variation pattern.
This makes it possible to reduce the control load when determining the determination time, as compared with a configuration in which the determination time is determined based on the second half variation pattern (variation pattern number).

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, a primary variation mode number and a secondary variation mode number are acquired as the first variation pattern (variation mode number). Then, the first half fluctuation time is determined based on the primary fluctuation mode number, and the fixed time is determined based on the secondary fluctuation mode number.
This makes it possible to reduce the capacity of the first half fluctuation time determination table.
That is, in the pachinko machine 1, four types of first half fluctuation times (0 [s], 5.0 [s], 10.0 [s], and 15.0 [s]) are defined as the first half fluctuation time. ing. Further, four types of fluctuation (non-special fluctuation, special fluctuation A, special fluctuation B, and special fluctuation C) are defined as the fluctuation types. Then, a different fixed time is determined for each variation type.
Here, assuming that both the first half fluctuation time and the confirmation time are determined based on one fluctuation mode number, 16 types (“4” (“4” ( A change mode number of “the number of types of the first half fluctuation time” × “4” (the number of the types of fluctuation) = “16” is required, and accordingly, as shown in FIG. , It is necessary to register the first half fluctuation time corresponding to each of the 16 fluctuation mode numbers.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, a primary variation mode number and a secondary variation mode number are defined as variation mode numbers. Also, the primary fluctuation mode number, which is information that specifies only the first half fluctuation time (information that does not specify the fluctuation type), is converted to a secondary fluctuation mode number that is information that specifies the fluctuation type. Then, the first half fluctuation time is determined based on the primary fluctuation mode number, and the fixed time is determined based on the secondary fluctuation mode number.
That is, as the primary variation mode number, the primary variation corresponding to each of the four first half variation times (0 [s], 5.0 [s], 10.0 [s], and 15.0 [s]) A mode number is specified.
Specifically, as the primary variation mode number, the primary variation mode number “0” corresponding to the first half variation time = 0 [s] and the primary variation mode number “1” corresponding to the first variation time = 5.0 [s]. And a primary fluctuation mode number “2” corresponding to the first half fluctuation time = 10.0 [s] and a primary fluctuation mode number “3” corresponding to the first half fluctuation time = 15.0 [s] are defined. I have.

Also, as secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to each primary fluctuation mode number, secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to each of the four fluctuation types (non-special fluctuation, special fluctuation A, special fluctuation B, and special fluctuation C). Is stipulated.
Specifically, as the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “0”, the secondary fluctuation mode number “0” corresponding to the non-special fluctuation and the secondary fluctuation mode number “4” corresponding to the special fluctuation A , A secondary variation mode number “8” corresponding to the special variation B, and a secondary variation mode number “12” corresponding to the special variation C.
On the other hand, as the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “1”, the secondary fluctuation mode number “1” corresponding to the non-special fluctuation and the secondary fluctuation mode number “5” corresponding to the special fluctuation A , A secondary variation mode number “9” corresponding to the special variation B, and a secondary variation mode number “13” corresponding to the special variation C.
On the other hand, as the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “2”, the secondary fluctuation mode number “2” corresponding to the non-special fluctuation and the secondary fluctuation mode number “6” corresponding to the special fluctuation A , A secondary variation mode number “10” corresponding to the special variation B, and a secondary variation mode number “14” corresponding to the special variation C.
On the other hand, as the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “3”, the secondary fluctuation mode number “3” corresponding to the non-special fluctuation and the secondary fluctuation mode number “7” corresponding to the special fluctuation A are set. , A secondary fluctuation mode number “11” corresponding to the special fluctuation B, and a secondary fluctuation mode number “15” corresponding to the special fluctuation C.

Then, in the special figure variation pattern determination process, one of the four types of primary variation mode numbers is determined. In the secondary variation mode number determination process, among the four types of secondary variation mode numbers corresponding to the determined primary variation mode number, the secondary variation mode number corresponding to the variation type of the notification display of the special symbol is determined. Determined (calculated). Then, the first half fluctuation time is determined based on the primary fluctuation mode number, and the fixed time is determined based on the secondary fluctuation mode number.
As a result, as the primary fluctuation mode number, the primary fluctuation mode corresponding to each of the four first half fluctuation times (0 [s], 5.0 [s], 10.0 [s] and 15.0 [s]) It suffices to define the numbers (specifically, four types of primary fluctuation mode numbers).
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), it is sufficient to register the first half fluctuation time corresponding to each of the four types of fluctuation mode numbers in the first half fluctuation time determination table, and to compress the capacity of the first half fluctuation time determination table. Becomes possible.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the fixed time is determined based on one element (specifically, the first half fluctuation pattern) among the plurality of elements constituting the special figure fluctuation pattern.
This eliminates the need to analyze all the elements that make up the special figure variation pattern when determining the fixed time, thereby reducing the control load.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, one element (specifically, the first half of the plurality of elements constituting the special figure fluctuation pattern) having a smaller number of options than other elements (specifically, the second half fluctuation pattern). (Determination pattern), the fixed time is determined.
This makes it possible to further reduce the control load when determining the fixed time.

(Modification 1)
As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, in the above embodiment, various changes can be made.
For example, in the above embodiment, the fixed time is set for each variation type.
However, in the above embodiment, it is possible to set the confirmation time for each state by changing the contents of the conversion value acquisition table and the contents of the confirmation time determination table. For example, it is possible to set the confirmation time for each number of holds, each game mode, each arbitrary period / section, and various other states.
Hereinafter, a modified example in which a fixed time is set for each number of holds will be described.
FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a conversion value acquisition table according to a modification. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the relationship between the primary fluctuation mode number before conversion and the secondary fluctuation mode number after conversion. FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a determination time determination table according to a modification.

In this modification, secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to each of the four types of primary fluctuation mode numbers are defined. In particular, as the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to each primary fluctuation mode number, the number of each hold (the number of holds = “0” or “1”, the number of holds = 2, and the number of holds = “3”) Are defined.
Specifically, as the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “0”, the secondary fluctuation mode number “0” corresponding to the reserved number = “0” or “1”, and the reserved number = “2” , And a secondary fluctuation mode number “8” corresponding to the number of reservations = “3”.
On the other hand, as the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “1”, the secondary fluctuation mode number “1” corresponding to the reserved number = “0” or “1” and the reserved number = “2” The secondary fluctuation mode number “5” and the secondary fluctuation mode number “9” corresponding to the reserved number = “3” are defined.
On the other hand, as the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “2”, the secondary fluctuation mode number “2” corresponding to the reserved number = “0” or “1” and the reserved number = “2” The secondary fluctuation mode number “6” and the secondary fluctuation mode number “10” corresponding to the reserved number = “3” are defined.
On the other hand, as the secondary fluctuation mode number corresponding to the primary fluctuation mode number “3”, the secondary fluctuation mode number “3” corresponding to the reserved number = “0” or “1” and the reserved number = “2” The secondary fluctuation mode number “7” and the secondary fluctuation mode number “11” corresponding to the reserved number = “3” are defined.
Further, in the present modified example, as the conversion value, the secondary fluctuation corresponding to each of the number of holds (the number of holds = “0” or “1”, the number of holds = 2, and the number of holds = 3) A mode number is specified. A conversion value corresponding to is defined.
Specifically, as the conversion values, the conversion value “0” corresponding to the reserved number = “0” or “1”, the converted value “1” corresponding to the reserved number = “2”, and the reserved number = “3” And a conversion value “2” corresponding to
Furthermore, in the present modification, a fixed time corresponding to each hold number (each of the hold number = “0” or “1”, the hold number = “2”, and the hold number = “3”) is defined. .
Specifically, as the fixed time, the fixed time corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number = “0” or “1” = 2.0 [s], and the fixed time corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number = “2” = 1.0 [s], the fixed time corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved number = “3” = 0.5 [s], and the special figure 2 reserved number = determined time corresponding to “0” or “1” = 0.5 [s], the fixed time corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved number = “2” = 1.0 [s], and the fixed time corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved number = “3” = 2.0 [ s].

In this modified example, in the special figure variation pattern determination process of step S11-7 in the above embodiment, the conversion value acquisition table shown in FIG. The conversion value acquisition table is used to calculate the secondary fluctuation mode number. The primary fluctuation pattern is determined by the same method as in the above embodiment.
In the conversion value acquisition table according to the modification, the correspondence between the number of reservations (specifically, the value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter or the value of the special figure 2 reservation number counter) and the conversion value is registered. .
Specifically, in the conversion value acquisition table according to the modified example, conversion values corresponding to each hold number (the value of the hold number counter) are registered. In the conversion value acquisition table according to the modification, “0” is registered as the conversion value corresponding to the number of reservations = “0” or “1”, and “1” is registered as the conversion value corresponding to the number of reservations = “2”. Are registered, and “2” is registered as a conversion value corresponding to the number of reservations = “3”.

When the secondary variation mode number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination process in step S11-7, first, based on the value of the special figure pending number counter and the conversion value acquisition table according to the modified example. Thus, a conversion value is obtained. That is, among the conversion values registered in the conversion value acquisition table according to the modification, the conversion value associated with the current value of the pending counter is obtained.
At this time, when the reservation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special figure 1 start information, the value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter is used as the value of the reservation number counter. On the other hand, when the reservation type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special figure 2 start information, the value of the special figure 2 reservation number counter is used as the value of the reservation number counter.
Next, a secondary fluctuation mode number is obtained based on the determined primary fluctuation mode number and the obtained converted value. At this time, the secondary fluctuation mode number is calculated by the same method (Equation (1)) as in the above embodiment.

Thereby, as shown in FIG. 47, when “0” is determined as the primary variation mode number, one of the numbers “0”, “4”, and “8” is determined as the secondary variation mode number. Is done. At this time, if the value of the special figure reservation number counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter or special figure 2 reservation number counter) is “0” or “1”, “0” is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number, If the value of the special figure reservation number counter is “2” and the secondary fluctuation mode number is “4”, and if the value of the special figure reservation number counter is “3”, “8” is set as the secondary fluctuation mode number. It is determined.
On the other hand, when “1” is determined as the primary variation mode number, one of the numbers “1”, “5”, and “9” is determined as the secondary variation mode number. At this time, when the value of the special figure reservation number counter is “0” or “1”, “1” is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number, the value of the special figure reservation number counter is “2”, and the secondary fluctuation When "5" is determined as the mode number and the value of the special figure reservation number counter is "3", "9" is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number.
On the other hand, when “2” is determined as the primary variation mode number, one of the numbers “2”, “6”, and “10” is determined as the secondary variation mode number. At this time, if the value of the special figure reservation number counter is “0” or “1”, “2” is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number, and the value of the special figure reservation number counter is “2” and the secondary fluctuation When "6" is determined as the mode number and the value of the special figure reservation number counter is "3", "10" is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number.
On the other hand, when “3” is determined as the primary variation mode number, one of the numbers “3”, “7”, and “11” is determined as the secondary variation mode number. At this time, if the value of the special figure reservation number counter is “0” or “1”, “3” is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number, and the value of the special figure reservation number counter is “2” and the secondary fluctuation When "7" is determined as the mode number and the value of the special figure reservation number counter is "3", "11" is determined as the secondary fluctuation mode number.

As described above, the determined primary fluctuation mode number is converted into the secondary fluctuation mode number. At this time, of the secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to the determined primary fluctuation mode numbers, the secondary fluctuation mode numbers are converted to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to the current hold number.
In other words, the primary fluctuation mode number that specifies the first half fluctuation time is converted to the secondary fluctuation mode number that specifies the current hold number.

In this modification, in the special figure determination time setting process of step S11-12 in the above embodiment, the determination time determination table shown in FIG. 48 is replaced with the determination time determination table shown in FIG. The determination time is determined using the “determination time determination table according to the above”.
The correspondence between the secondary fluctuation mode number and the fixed time is registered in the fixed time determination table according to the modified example.
Specifically, the fixed time corresponding to each secondary variation mode number is registered in the fixed time determination table according to the modification. At this time, for the secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to the same hold number, the same confirmation time is associated, and for the secondary fluctuation mode numbers corresponding to different hold numbers, different confirmation times are associated. .
In particular, in the present modified example, a fixed time determination table A corresponding to the special figure 1 start information and a fixed time determination table B corresponding to the special figure 2 start information are stored as the fixed time determination tables according to the modified example. ing.

Then, in the special figure determination time setting process in step S11-12, when determining the determination time, the determination time is determined based on the determined secondary variation mode number and the determination time determination table according to the modification. Is determined. That is, among the fixed times registered in the fixed time determination table according to the modified example, the fixed time associated with the determined secondary fluctuation mode number is determined.
At this time, when the suspension type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special figure 1 start information, the determination time is determined using the determination time determination table A. On the other hand, when the hold type of the notification display of the special symbol is the special figure 2 start information, the determination time is determined using the determination time determination table B.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48A, in the determination time determination table A, 2.0 [s] is defined as the determination time corresponding to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers “0” to “3”. I have. As a result, when the hold type is the special figure 1 start information and the special figure 1 hold number is “0” or “1”, 2.0 [s] is determined as the fixed time.
On the other hand, in the determination time determination table A, 1.0 [s] is defined as the determination time corresponding to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers “4” to “7”. As a result, when the hold type is the special figure 1 start information and the special figure 1 hold number = “2”, 1.0 [s] is determined as the fixed time.
On the other hand, in the determination time determination table A, 0.5 [s] is defined as the determination time corresponding to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers “8” to “11”. As a result, when the hold type is the special figure 1 start information and the special figure 1 hold number = “3”, 0.5 [s] is determined as the fixed time.
As described above, it is possible to set a shorter confirmation time as the number of reserved special figure 1 is smaller.
Further, as shown in FIG. 48B, in the determination time determination table B, 0.5 [s] is defined as the determination time corresponding to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers “0” to “3”. As a result, when the hold type is the special figure 2 start information and the special figure 2 hold number is “0” or “1”, 0.5 [s] is determined as the fixed time.
On the other hand, in the determination time determination table B, 1.0 [s] is defined as the determination time corresponding to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers “4” to “7”. Thus, when the hold type is the special figure 2 start information and the special figure 2 hold number = “2”, 1.0 [s] is determined as the fixed time.
On the other hand, in the determination time determination table B, 2.0 [s] is defined as the determination time corresponding to the secondary fluctuation mode numbers “8” to “11”. As a result, when the hold type is the special figure 2 start information and the special figure 2 hold number = “3”, 2.0 [s] is determined as the fixed time.
As described above, the larger the number of reserved special figure 2 is, the shorter the settling time can be set.

(Modification 2)
Further, in the above embodiment, the special figure variation pattern is composed of two elements (specifically, the first half variation pattern (variation mode number) and the second half variation pattern (variation mode number)).
However, in the above embodiment, three or more elements (for example, the first half fluctuation pattern, the second half fluctuation pattern, and the additional fluctuation pattern) may be configured as the elements configuring the special figure fluctuation pattern.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, the determined time is determined based on the secondary fluctuation mode number.
However, in the above embodiment, another time (for example, opening time, interval time, ending time, etc.) may be determined based on the secondary fluctuation mode number.
With this configuration, it is possible to set an opening time, an interval time, an ending time, and the like for each variation type (the number of holdings and other states).

(Modification 4)
In the above embodiment, the variation mode designation command designates the primary variation mode number.
However, in the above embodiment, the variation mode designation command may designate a secondary variation mode number.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, “big hit” and “losing” are defined as the result of the special figure hit determination.
However, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” are defined as the result of the special figure hit determination.
In such a configuration, when a "small hit" is won, a small hit game state is generated.
In the small hitting game state, a predetermined number of small hitting games (for example, 2 [times]) are executed. Then, in each small hitting game, the special electric accessory 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can enter the large winning opening 53. At this time, in each small hitting game, a time (for example, 0.1 [s]) during which it is difficult for game balls to enter the special winning opening 53 is set as the longest opening time of the special electric auditors product 53a. You. The small hitting game of each time is that the set longest opening time has elapsed since the special electric auditors product 53a was opened, and that the game ball entered the special winning opening 53 in the small hitting game. When the number reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 2 [balls]), the process is terminated according to one of the conditions being satisfied.
In particular, when the "small hit" is won, the game state (the special figure high probability state / the special figure low probability state, the execution state of the time saving control, etc.) is maintained. That is, the game state is not changed before and after the small hitting game state.

  Note that the above-described embodiments and modified examples can be appropriately combined.

1 Pachinko machine 60 Main display 200 Main control circuit 300 Production control circuit

Claims (2)

A variation mode determining means for determining a variation mode,
Determined time determining means for determining the determined time based on one of a plurality of elements constituting the determined variation mode,
A gaming machine comprising: display control means for performing a fluctuation display according to a determined fluctuation mode and a stop display according to a determined confirmation time. The multiple elements include one element and another element,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of options of one element is smaller than the number of options of another element.

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