JP2020054858A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving a game interest.SOLUTION: A game machine determines whether or not, there is a specific game round which is a game round related to special information satisfying a predetermined condition, and has not been executed yet, based on special information, and when there is the specific game round, the game machine determines an execution preceding game round which is a target for causing performance execution means to execute the specific performance, out of preceding game rounds which have not been executed yet and which are going to be executed earlier than the specific game round. Then, the game machine causes the performance execution means to execute the specific performance in the determined execution preceding game round.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter also referred to as a pachinko machine), a slot machine, and the like are known. For example, in a pachinko machine, special information is acquired based on a predetermined acquisition condition being satisfied, a lottery is performed based on the acquired special information, and a special is provided to a player according to a result of the lottery. A configuration for generating a gaming state is known. Some of these pachinko machines shift to a high-probability mode in which the winning probability of a lottery is increased after the end of the special game state, and during the high-probability mode, for example, a tulip-type electric accessory frequently opens and closes. In some modes, such as a mode (hereinafter also referred to as a high-frequency support mode), a configuration for starting an auxiliary game state that assists in satisfying the acquisition condition is provided. Further, in addition to these configurations, there is known a configuration in which a high probability mode is terminated upon a win as in a falling lottery and an auxiliary game state such as a high frequency support mode is terminated (for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2010-234144 A

  In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, further improvement of technology is desired for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and the invention can be implemented as the following embodiments.

[Form]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Effect execution means for executing an effect,
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, it is determined whether or not there is a specific game time, which is a game time related to special information satisfying a predetermined condition and is a game time that has not been executed yet. Specific game times determination means for determining,
When the specific game time exists, a specific effect is executed from the preceding game times, which are game times executed before the specific game time and are not yet executed game times, by the effect execution means. Determining means for determining an execution preceding game number to be executed by
Control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the specific effect in the execution preceding game time determined by the determination means;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the gaming machine of the above embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol and the display surface which are variably displayed in the symbol display device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing explaining the content of various counters used for a jackpot lottery etc. It is an explanatory view explaining a success / failure table stored in a success / failure table storage area. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating contents of a distribution table set in the pachinko machine. It is a time chart explaining an example of a process (comparative example 1) when a lottery is won in a general pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a battle effect and a result announcement effect. It is a time chart explaining an example (comparative example 2) of a process in the case of winning a fall lottery in a general pachinko machine. It is a time chart explaining the processing in the case of winning the falling lottery in the pachinko machine. 6 is a flowchart showing an approximate flow of processing performed by the pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view explaining a display surface of a symbol display device when a battle effect is executed using a plurality of preceding game times. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for a starting opening. It is a flowchart which shows a first judgment process. It is a flowchart which shows a battle effect execution determination process. It is a flow chart which shows winning processing for through. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flow chart which shows a game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a fluctuation time. It is a flowchart which shows a battle effect time control process. It is an explanatory view showing a game state transition process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening and closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the shift processing at the time of completion | finish of opening / closing execution mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electric role support. It is a flow chart which shows electric opening and closing control processing. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a sound emission control device and a display control device. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in a sound side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows a command correspondence process. It is a flowchart which shows a hold command correspondence process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a battle effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a result notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process at the time of a change start. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed in the MPU of the display control device. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a command interrupt process executed in the MPU of the display control device. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a V interrupt process executed in the MPU of the display control device. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment. It is a time chart explaining an example of processing at the time of winning in the drop lottery in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for a starting opening. It is a flowchart which shows a first judgment process. It is a flow chart which shows winning processing for through. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flow chart which shows a game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a fluctuation time. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transition process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening and closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the shift processing at the time of completion | finish of opening / closing execution mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electric role support. It is a flow chart which shows electric opening and closing control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in a sound side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows a command correspondence process. It is a flowchart which shows a hold command correspondence process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows a battle effect execution determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a battle effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a result notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process at the time of a change start. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed by the display control device. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a command interruption process executed by the display control device. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a V interrupt process executed by the display control device.

An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the drawings.
A. First embodiment:
A1. Gaming machine structure:
A2. Electrical configuration of gaming machine:
A3. Outline of processing by gaming machine A4. Various processes executed in main controller:
A5. Electrical configuration of the sound emission control device and the display control device:
A6. Various processes executed in the sound emission control device and the display control device:
B. Second embodiment:
B1. Outline of processing by the gaming machine of the second embodiment:
B2. Various processes executed in main controller:
B3. Various processes executed in the sound emission control device and the display control device:
C. Modification:
D. Regarding the inventions extracted from the above embodiments, etc .:

A. First embodiment:
A1. Gaming machine structure:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) as one embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko machine 10 includes a wooden outer frame 11 combined in a substantially rectangular shape. When the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall, the outer frame 11 is fixed to the island facilities of the game hall. Further, the pachinko machine 10 includes a pachinko machine main body 12 rotatably supported by the outer frame 11. The pachinko machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13 and a front door frame 14 arranged on a front surface of the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 is rotatably supported by the metal hinge 15 with respect to the outer frame 11. The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the metal hinge 16 with respect to the inner frame 13. On the back of the inner frame 13, control devices for controlling the pachinko machine main body 12, such as a main control device, a sound emission control device, and a display control device, are arranged. Details of these control devices will be described later. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a cylinder lock 17. The cylinder lock 17 has a function of locking the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the outer frame 11 and a function of locking the front door frame 14 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. Each lock is unlocked by performing a predetermined operation on the cylinder lock 17 using a dedicated key.

  At an approximate center of the front door frame 14, an open window 18 is formed. Around the window 18 of the front door frame 14, resin parts and electric parts for decorating the pachinko machine 10 are provided. The illuminated component is configured by light emitting means including various lamps such as LEDs. The light emitting means plays a role of increasing the effect by lighting or blinking at each game time, big hit winning, reach occurrence, etc. performed by the pachinko machine 10. On the back side of the front door frame 14, a glass unit 19 made of two glass sheets is disposed, and the opened window 18 is sealed by the glass unit 19. A game board to be described later is detachably attached to the inner frame 13, and a player of the pachinko machine 10 can visually recognize the game board from the front of the pachinko machine 10 via the glass unit 19. Details of the game board will be described later.

  The front door frame 14 is provided with an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 21 for storing game balls. The upper plate 20 is formed in a box shape having an open upper surface, and stores game balls such as lent balls lent from a lending machine (not shown) and prize balls discharged from the pachinko machine main body 12. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are supplied to a game ball firing mechanism provided in the pachinko machine main body 12. The game ball firing mechanism is driven by the operation of the operation handle 25 by the player, and fires the game balls supplied from the upper plate 20 to the front of the game board. The lower plate 21 is disposed below the upper plate 20 and is formed in a box shape having an open upper surface. The lower plate 21 stores game balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 20. A discharge port 22 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 21 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 21. A lever 23 is provided below the outlet 22, and the player can operate the lever 23 to switch between the closed state and the open state of the outlet 22. When the player operates the lever 23 to open the discharge port 22, game balls fall from the discharge port 22, and the game balls are discharged from the lower plate 21 to the outside.

  An effect operation button 24 is provided in front of the periphery of the upper plate 20 as operation receiving means. The effect operation button 24 is an operation unit for the player to perform an input operation on a game effect performed by the pachinko machine 10. When the player operates the staging operation button 24 at a predetermined timing prepared by the pachinko machine 10, a game effect in which the operation is reflected is performed by the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, an operation handle 25 for a player to operate is provided on the right side of the front door frame 14 in a front view. When the player operates the operation handle 25, a game ball is fired from the game ball firing mechanism to the front of the game board in conjunction with the operation. Inside the operation handle 25, a touch sensor for permitting the driving of the game ball firing mechanism, a weight button for stopping the game ball firing mechanism from firing the game ball by pressing operation by the player, and a rotation of the operation handle 25. And a variable resistor for detecting a dynamic operation amount based on a change in electric resistance. When the player grips the operation handle 25, the touch sensor is turned on, and when the player rotates the operation handle 25 clockwise, the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in accordance with the amount of rotation operation, A game ball is fired from the game ball firing mechanism to the front of the game board with an intensity corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor.

  Next, the configuration of the back of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. A control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is disposed on the back of the pachinko machine 10.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. As illustrated, the pachinko machine 10 includes a first control unit 51, a second control unit 52, and a third control unit 53. Specifically, these mechanism parts are provided on the back surface of the inner frame 13.

  The first control unit 51 includes a main control device 60. The main control device 60 has a main control board having a function of controlling a main game control and a function of monitoring a power supply. The main control board is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material.

  The second control unit 52 includes a sound emission control device 90 and a display control device 100. The sound light emission control device 90 controls light emission means such as a speaker and various lamps provided on the front of the pachinko machine 10 based on a command transmitted from the main control device 60. The display control device 100 controls the symbol display device based on the command transmitted from the audio light emission control device 90. The symbol display device includes a liquid crystal display that displays symbols and images for effects.

  The third control unit 53 includes a payout control device 70 and a firing control device 80. The payout control device 70 performs payout control for paying out prize balls. The launch control device 80 is configured to launch a game ball having a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 25 by the player when an instruction to launch a game ball is input from the main control device 60. Controls the ball firing mechanism. In addition, on the back of the inner frame 13, there is a tank 54 to which game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a slope that is connected below the tank 54 and is gently inclined so that the game balls flow downstream. , A case rail 56 vertically connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 55, a supply of game balls from the case rail 56, and payout of a predetermined number of game balls according to an instruction from the payout control device 70. A plurality of devices required for the operation of the pachinko machine 10, such as the payout device 71, are provided.

  Next, the gaming board will be described. The game board is detachably attached to the front of the inner frame 13.

  FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30. The game board 30 is made of plywood, and a game area PA is formed on the front surface thereof. An inner rail portion 31a and an outer rail portion 31b are attached to the game board 30 so as to partition a part of an outer edge of the game area PA. A guide rail 31 for guiding a game ball is formed between the inner rail portion 31a and the outer rail portion 31b. The game ball fired from the game ball firing mechanism is guided by the guide rail 31 and discharged to the upper part of the game area PA, and thereafter flows down the game area PA. In the game area PA, a plurality of nails 42 are planted substantially perpendicularly to the game board 30, and each accessory such as a windmill is provided. These nails 42 and windmills disperse and arrange the falling directions of the game balls flowing down the game area PA.

  A plurality of openings penetrating in the front-back direction are formed in the game board 30. In each opening, a general winning opening 32, a first starting opening 33, a second starting opening 34, a through gate 35, and a variable winning device 36 are provided. Further, the game board 30 is provided with a variable display unit 40 and a main display section 45. The main display unit 45 has a special figure unit 37, a general-purpose unit 38, and a round display unit 39.

  As shown in the drawing, a plurality of general winning openings 32 are provided on the game board 30. In this embodiment, when a game ball wins in the general winning opening 32, ten game balls are paid out from the payout device 71 as prize balls.

  The first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34 are both open upward, and are arranged in a vertical direction such that the first starting port 33 is higher than the second starting port 34. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 33, three game balls are paid out as prize balls. The second starting port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a including a pair of left and right movable pieces. When the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 34. On the other hand, when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, the game ball can win the second starting port 34. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the second starting port 34, four game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that an out port 43 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 30, and game balls not winning any of the various winning ports are discharged from the game area PA through the out port 43.

  The through gate 35 has a through hole penetrating in the vertical direction. When the game ball wins the through gate 35, that is, when the game ball passes through the through-hole of the through gate 35, the main controller 60 performs an internal lottery (power-operated accessory opening lottery) using the winning as a trigger. As a result of the internal lottery, when the electrification opening is won, the electric auditors product 34a shifts to the electrification opening state which is opened in a predetermined manner. Since the through gate 35 is arranged on the upstream side of the second starting port 34 with respect to the flowing direction of the game ball, the game ball that has won the through gate 35 flows down the game area PA after the winning and the second ball. It is possible to win the starting port 34. In the present embodiment, even if a game ball wins the through gate 35, the payout of the prize ball is not executed.

  The variable winning device 36 has a large winning opening 36a communicating with the back side of the game board 30 and an opening / closing door 36b for opening and closing the large winning opening 36a. The opening / closing door 36b is normally in a closed state where a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 36a. As a result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) by the main control device 60, when a big win is won and the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode, the open / close door 36b repeats the open state and the closed state where the game ball can win. The opening / closing execution mode shifts to a case where a jackpot is won as a result of a jackpot lottery by the main control device 60 triggered by a prize to the first opening 33 or the second opening 34, and the opening / closing door 36b is opened. This is a mode that repeats the closed state. In other words, as a result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning in the first starting port 33, when the jackpot is won, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the winning in the jackpot 36a of the variable winning device 36 becomes possible. Similarly, as a result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning in the second starting port 34, even when a jackpot is won, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the variable winning device 36 can win the big winning port 36a. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the special winning opening 36a of the variable winning device 36, the payout device 71 pays out 15 game balls as prize balls.

  The special figure unit 37 includes a first result display section 37a and a second result display section 37b. Each of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner. When a jackpot lottery triggered by a prize at the first opening 33 is performed, the first result display unit 37a displays a variable display or a variable display as a display mode until the segment display unit performs a display corresponding to the lottery result. A predetermined display is performed. When the lottery is completed, the first result display unit 37a causes the segment display to display a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result.

  When a jackpot lottery triggered by winning at the second starting port 34 is performed, the second result display unit 37b displays a variable display or a variable display as a display mode until the segment display unit performs a display corresponding to the lottery result. A predetermined display is performed. When the lottery is completed, the second result display unit 37b causes the segment display to display a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result.

  The special figure unit 37 further includes, at positions adjacent to the first result display portion 37a and the second result display portion 37b, a first hold display portion 37c and a second hold display portion 37d made of LED lamps. In the present embodiment, up to four game balls that have won the first starting port 33 are reserved. The first hold display section 37c displays the number of held first startup ports 33 by the color or combination of the LED lamps to be turned on. In the present embodiment, up to four game balls that have won the second starting port 34 are reserved. The second hold display section 37d displays the number of held second start-up ports 34 by the color or combination of the LED lamps to be turned on.

  The general-purpose unit 38 includes a light-emitting display unit in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged in a predetermined manner. When the winning combination at the through gate 35 is triggered, the general-purpose unit 38 causes the light-emitting display to display in a light-on display, a blinking display, or a predetermined display, when the motor-powered character opening lottery is performed. When the motor-operated accessory opening lottery ends, the general-purpose unit 38 displays a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result. Note that the special figure unit 37 and the general figure unit 38 are not limited to being constituted by a segment display or a light emitting display using an LED lamp. For example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, a CRT, or a dot matrix display For example, it may be constituted by various display devices capable of displaying the lottery result and the lottery result.

  The round display section 39 is configured by a light emitting display section in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged in a predetermined manner, and displays the number of round games that occur in the open / close execution mode, or displays corresponding thereto. The round game means that a predetermined upper limit duration time elapses or a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins the variable prize device 36 until one of the conditions is satisfied. This is a game in which the open state of 36b is continued. The number of round games differs depending on the type of jackpot winning that triggered the shift. The round display section 39 starts displaying the number of round games when the open / close execution mode is started, and ends when the open / close execution mode ends and a new game start is started.

  The variable display unit 40 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area PA. The variable display unit 40 includes a symbol display device 41. The symbol display device 41 is configured by a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display. The display content of the symbol display device 41 is controlled by the display control device 100. Note that the symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be configured by various display devices such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, and a CRT.

  When the first result display unit 37a performs the variable display or the predetermined display based on the winning in the first starting port 33, the symbol display device 41 performs the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol accordingly. In addition, when the second result display unit 37b performs the variable display or the predetermined display based on the winning in the second starting port 34, the symbol display device 41 performs the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol accordingly. . The symbol display device 41 performs not only the display effect triggered by winning in the first start port 33 or the second start port 34 but also a display effect in the opening / closing execution mode which shifts when a jackpot is won. Hereinafter, details of the symbol display device 41 will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol and a display surface 41 a that are variably displayed on the symbol display device 41. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 41. As shown in FIG. 4A, symbols 1 to 8 are variably displayed on the symbol display device 41. In addition, you may employ | adopt the design which added the design of the character etc. to each design which shows number 1-8 as a design displayed by change.

  FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display surface 41 a of the symbol display device 41. As shown in the figure, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed on the display surface 41a: left, middle, and right. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the symbols of numbers 1 to 8 shown in FIG. 4A are arranged in ascending or descending order of the numbers, and each symbol row is periodically arranged from top to bottom or from bottom to bottom. A variable display scrolling upward is performed. As shown in FIG. 4B, after the variable display by scrolling, one symbol for each symbol row is displayed on the activated line L in a stopped state. Specifically, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34, a variable display in which the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 scroll periodically in a predetermined direction is started. Then, the symbols to be scrolled are switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the symbol row Z1, the symbol row Z3, and the symbol row Z2, and finally a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. . When the symbol change display is terminated and the stop display is performed, and when the result of the jackpot lottery by the main control device 60 is a jackpot winning, a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line L. It is formed. For example, the same combination of symbols is formed on the effective line L. In addition, the mode of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-described mode, and the number of symbol columns, the number of active lines, the direction of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol column, the symbol of each symbol column. Various modes can be adopted as the mode of variable display of symbols, such as the number.

  Here, the game time is one unit of a process of notifying a player of a lottery result of a jackpot lottery with respect to special information obtained based on winning of either the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34. It is. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 notifies the player of the result of one jackpot lottery for one piece of special information for each game. When the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment acquires the special information based on the winning of either the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34, the first result display part 37a or the second result is displayed every game time. After one of the display units 37b displays the segment display fluctuating, the segment display is stopped and displayed so as to be a display corresponding to the lottery result of the acquired special information. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment acquires the special information based on the winning of either the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34, a predetermined value is displayed on the symbol display device 41 every game time. After the symbol row is variably displayed, the symbol row is stopped and displayed so as to be a display corresponding to the lottery result of the acquired special information. The time required for one game round is also called a unit game time. The unit game time is constituted by a fluctuating time which is a time from when the fluctuating display is started until a predetermined lottery result is stopped and displayed, and a stop time which is a time when the predetermined lottery result is stopped and displayed. I have.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, a first hold display area Ds1 and a second hold display area Ds2 are displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. In the first holding display area Ds1, the number of holdings based on winning in the first starting port 33 is displayed. In the second holding display area Ds2, the number of holdings based on winning in the second starting port 34 is displayed. In the present embodiment, as described above, the number of suspended game balls that have won the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34 is up to four each.

A2. Electrical configuration of gaming machine:
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In this description, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to a block diagram.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 10 mainly includes a main control device 60, and also includes a sound emission control device 90 and a display control device 100. The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game. The main control board 61 includes an MPU 62 configured by elements having a plurality of functions. The MPU 62 includes a ROM 63 in which various control programs and fixed value data are recorded, and a RAM 64 which is a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the program recorded in the ROM 63. The MPU 62 further includes an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and a counter circuit as a random number generator. Note that a part of the function of the MPU 62 may be provided in another element. The details of various areas provided in the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 will be described later.

  The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 62, various detection sensors 67a to 67e, a payout control device 70, and a power failure monitoring circuit 86 provided in the power supply device 85 are connected. The MPU 62 receives a 24 V DC stable power supply from the power supply device 85 via the power failure monitoring circuit 86. The power supply device 85 is connected to a commercial power supply as an external power supply, and converts the external power supplied from the commercial power supply into necessary operating power by the main control device 60, the dispensing control device 70, and the like, and supplies the necessary power to each device. Supply power. The MPU 62 has a plurality of detection sensors 67a to 67e provided at various winning ports such as a general winning port 32, a first starting port 33, a second starting port 34, a through gate 35, and a variable winning device 36. It is connected to the detection sensor, and determines whether or not a game ball flowing down the game area PA during a game has won each winning opening. Further, the MPU 62 executes a jackpot lottery based on winning in the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34, and executes an electric accessory opening lottery based on a winning in the through gate 35.

  On the output side of the MPU 62, a variable winning drive unit 36c for opening and closing the opening and closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36, an electric accessory driving unit 34b for opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34, and a main display. The unit 45 is connected. The main control board 61 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  Specifically, in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 executes the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 36c so that the open / close door 36b is opened / closed. Further, as a result of the election for opening the electrical accessory, when the election to open the electrical accessory is won, the MPU 62 executes the drive control of the electrical accessory driving unit 34b so that the electrical accessory 34a is opened. In each game round, the MPU 62 controls the display of the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b on the main display unit 45, and in the open / close execution mode, the round display unit 39 on the main display unit 45. Is executed.

  A payout control device 70 and a sound emission control device 90 are connected to the transmission side of the MPU 62. To the payout control device 70, for example, a prize ball command is transmitted from the main control device 60 based on a winning determination result. When the main control device 60 transmits the prize ball command, the MPU 62 refers to the command information storage area 63g of the ROM 63. Specifically, when a winning in the general winning opening 32 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is transmitted from the main control device 60, and the winning in the first starting opening 33 is specified. In this case, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is transmitted from the main control device 60, and when a prize to the second starting port 34 is specified, it corresponds to the payout of one game ball. The prize ball command is transmitted from main controller 60. The payout control device 70 controls the payout device 71 based on the prize ball command received from the main control device 60 to pay out a prize ball. A firing control device 80 is connected to the payout control device 70. The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball launch mechanism 81. The game ball firing mechanism 81 is driven when a predetermined firing condition is satisfied.

  The sound emission control device 90 receives various commands transmitted from the main control device 60 and executes processing corresponding to the received various commands. When transmitting various commands, main controller 60 refers to command information storage area 63g of ROM 63. Details of these various commands will be described later.

  In addition, based on various commands received from the main control device 60, the sound emission control device 90 controls driving of various lamps 47 including light emitting means such as LEDs arranged on the front door frame 14, and control of driving of the speaker 46. Is performed, and the display control device 100 is controlled. Further, the sound emission control device 90 is connected to the effect operation button 24, and when the effect operation button 24 is operated by the player at a predetermined timing, a game effect reflecting the operation is performed. It controls various lamps 47, speakers 46, the display control device 100, and the like.

  The display control device 100 executes display control of the symbol display device 41 based on various commands received from the sound emission control device 90. Specifically, based on various commands received from the sound emission control device 90, the display control device 100 grasps the variation time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 and the type of the combination of symbols to be finally stopped and displayed. , The presence or absence of the reach, the contents of the reach effect, and the contents of the notice effect to be executed in each game time are grasped. In the present embodiment, the stop time during which the symbol combination is stopped and displayed is constant. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation time, the unit game time, which is the time required for one game round, is uniquely determined. The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 has been described above.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the contents of various counters used for a jackpot lottery and the like. The various counter information is used when the MPU 62 performs a jackpot lottery, sets the display of the main display unit 45, sets the symbol display of the symbol display device 41, and the like. Specifically, a jackpot random number counter C1 is used for the jackpot lottery. The big hit type counter C2 is used to determine the big hit type such as the probability change big hit result and the normal big hit result. A reach random number counter C3 is used for a reach lottery to determine whether or not to generate a reach when a symbol row displayed on the symbol display device 41 is shifted and fluctuated. A falling random number counter C4 is used for a drop lottery for determining whether or not to end the high probability mode (also referred to as a high probability gaming state). The high-probability mode is a game state that is started by winning a probability change jackpot, in which the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery is relatively higher than in the low-probability mode.

  A random number initial value counter CINI is used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. In addition, a variation type counter CS is used when determining the variation time in the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b of the main display unit 45 and the symbol display device 41. Further, the electric accessory opening counter C5 is used in the electric accessory opening lottery for determining whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 is to be opened.

  Each of the counters C1 to C4, CINI, CS, and C5 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the counter value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 64 a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64.

  The RAM 64 is provided with a hold information storage area 64b. The hold information storage area 64b includes a first result display section hold area Ra, a second result display section hold area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total hold number storage area. When the game balls sequentially enter the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the falling random number counter C4 at the timing of the winning are stored in the hold information storage area. 64b is stored in chronological order.

  The details of the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described. The jackpot random number counter C1 is used for the jackpot lottery as described above. The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured, for example, to increment by 1 in the range of 0 to 599, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. When the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599).

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically, and the updated value is stored in the hold information storage area 64b of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34. Specifically, the updated value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the holding information storage area 64b at the timing when the game ball has won the first starting port 33, and the second starting port At the timing when the game ball wins at 34, the game ball is stored in the second result display section holding area Rb of the holding information storage area 64b. The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a hit / fail table in a hit / fail table storage area 63a of the ROM 63.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the hit / fail table stored in the hit / fail table storage area 63a. In the pachinko machine 10, a low-probability mode and a high-probability mode are set as a lottery mode of a jackpot lottery. FIG. 7A shows a hit / fail table for the low probability mode, and FIG. 7B shows a hit / fail table for the high probability mode. As shown in FIG. 7A, in the gaming state in which the winning / losing table for the low-probability mode is referred to at the time of the jackpot lottery, there are two random number values that can win the jackpot. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), in the gaming state in which the winning or losing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the jackpot lottery, the number of the random numbers which is the jackpot winning is 20 pieces. The value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the low probability mode is included in the value group of the jackpot random counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the high probability mode. The number and value of random numbers to be won are arbitrary as long as the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than in the low probability mode.

  Next, details of the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is used when determining a jackpot type such as a probability change jackpot or a normal jackpot. The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by one in order within the range of 0 to 29, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is updated periodically, and is stored in the hold information storage area 64b of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the hold information storage area 64b (RAM 64) at the timing when the game ball has won the first starting port 33, and the game ball has won the second starting port 34. At the timing, the information is stored in the second result display section holding area Rb of the holding information storage area 64b (RAM 64).

Here, the jackpot type in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. A plurality of types of jackpots can be set in the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, for example, by providing a difference between the following three modes or modes, a plurality of types of jackpots can be set.
(1) Mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode (2) Lottery mode of the jackpot lottery after the end of the opening / closing execution mode (3) of the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 after the end of the opening / closing execution mode Support mode

  In the pachinko machine 10, as an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable prize device 36 in the (1) opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of occurrence of prizes to the variable prize device 36 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode. The high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode can be set so that is relatively high and low. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the opening and closing of the opening and closing door 36b is performed 15 times from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is performed until 30 seconds elapse or the number of winnings to the opening and closing door 36b is 10 times. It can be set to continue until the number is reached. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening and closing of the opening and closing door 36b is performed twice from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is performed until 0.2 seconds elapse or the number of winnings to the opening and closing door 36b. Can be set to continue until there are six.

  When the operation handle 25 is operated by the player, the game ball firing mechanism 81 is drive-controlled so that one game ball is fired toward the game area PA in 0.6 seconds. In the case of the above specific example, in the low frequency prize mode, one open time of the open / close door 36b is 0.2 sec. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of one opening / closing door 36b is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode related to the low frequency prize mode, the prize of the game ball does not substantially occur. However, even in the opening / closing execution mode related to the low frequency winning mode, it may be set so that a winning of the game ball can occur.

  The number of times of opening and closing of the opening / closing door 36b, the opening limit time for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are determined by the winning in the variable prize device 36 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode. Is higher in the high-frequency winning mode than in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening mode of the opening / closing door 36b is arbitrary. Specifically, if the high frequency winning mode has a larger number of times of opening and closing than the low frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is longer or the opening limit number for one opening is set to be larger. Good. In order to clarify the difference between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, a configuration may be adopted in which no winning occurs in the variable winning device 36 in the open / close execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode.

  In the pachinko machine 10, as a mode of the (2) jackpot lottery mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, a probability change lottery mode in which a jackpot lottery is performed using a hit / fail table for a high probability as a hit / fail table, A normal lottery mode in which a jackpot lottery is performed using the low probability winning / failure table can be set. As described with reference to FIG. 7, when the jackpot lottery is performed using the high-probability winning / decreasing table, the jackpot is determined as compared with the case where the jackpot lottery is performed using the low-probability winning / decreasing table. High probability of doing.

  In the pachinko machine 10, as the mode of the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 after the end of the opening / closing execution mode (3), the launch of the game ball is continued in the same manner with respect to the game area PA. The high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode are configured such that the frequency of the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 being opened per unit time is relatively high or low when compared in the situation where Can be set.

  Specifically, in the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electrification opening in the electric auditors character opening lottery using the electric accessory opening counter C5 is the same, but in the high-frequency support mode. The number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electrification is released may be set to be larger than that in the low frequency support mode, and one opening time may be set longer. Further, in the case where the electric utility opening is elected in the high frequency support mode and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closing time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state is It may be set shorter than one open time. Further, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum securing time set after performing one electric-powered-object opening lottery and then performing the next electric-powered-object opening lottery is set shorter than in the low-frequency support mode. You may.

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability that the winning in the second starting port 34 will occur is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. That is, the high-frequency support mode functions as an auxiliary game state that assists in establishing the conditions for acquiring special information.

  In the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will occur in the first startup port 33 than in the second startup port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the winning to the second startup port 34 is more advanced than in the first startup port 33. The probability of winning is increased. When a prize is generated in the second starting port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. In the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls held. Can be.

  Note that the configuration in which the high frequency support mode is set to the state in which the electric utility is opened per unit time more frequently than the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the role. In addition, in a configuration in which a plurality of types of securing times are secured after one electric-power-use-opening lottery is performed and then the next electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed, a low-frequency support mode is used in the high-frequency support mode. A setting may be made such that a shorter securing time is easier to select or an average securing time is shorter than in the support mode. Further, increasing the number of times of opening, lengthening the opening time, and shortening the securing time secured after one electric-power-operated goods opening lottery is performed after the one electric-powered goods opening lottery is performed. Even if the average time of the securing time is shortened and the winning probability is increased, by applying any one or any combination of conditions, the advantage of the high frequency support mode with respect to the low frequency support mode is increased. Good.

  As described above, a plurality of types of jackpots can be set in the pachinko machine 10. In the present embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, a plurality of jackpot types are sorted using the jackpot type counter C2. The distribution destination of the jackpot type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table in the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the distribution table set in the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 8A shows the distribution table for the first starting port, and FIG. 8B shows the distribution table for the second starting port.

  As shown in the distribution table for the first starting port in FIG. 8A, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type based on the first starting port 33, a 16R positive variable jackpot, an 8R positive variable jackpot, 16R normal Jackpot, 8R normal jackpot is set.

  In the 16R probability changing jackpot and the 8R probability changing jackpot, the opening / closing control mode of the variable prize device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is a high frequency winning mode, the winning / rejecting lottery mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the high probability mode, and the opening / closing execution mode. Is a jackpot in which the support mode after the end of is the high frequency support mode.

  For the 16R normal jackpot and the 8R normal jackpot, the opening / closing control mode of the variable prize device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is a high frequency winning mode, the success / failure lottery mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the low probability mode, and the opening / closing execution mode. Is a jackpot in which the support mode after the end of is the high frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the first opening, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 39”, “0 to 13” corresponds to the 16R certain jackpot, and “14 to 27” corresponds to the 8R regular jackpot. "28-33" corresponds to the 16R normal jackpot, and "34-39" corresponds to the 8R normal jackpot.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, four types of jackpots are set as jackpot types. Therefore, the jackpot mode is diversified. When the four types of jackpots are compared, the degree of advantage for the player is 16R probable jackpot the highest, 8R probable jackpot the next highest, then 16R normal jackpot, and finally 8R normal jackpot. By setting a plurality of types of jackpots having different degrees of advantage for the player in this manner, the monotony of the game is suppressed, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

  Next, as shown in the distribution table for the second starting port in FIG. 8B, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type based on the second starting port 34, a 16R positive variable jackpot and an 8R positive variable jackpot. Is set. In the distribution table for the second starting opening, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 39”, “0 to 27” corresponds to the 16R probability variable jackpot, and “28 to 39” corresponds to the 8R probability variable jackpot. It corresponds to. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, all jackpots based on winning in the second starting port 34 are probable variable jackpots. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the distribution mode of the jackpot type is the case where the jackpot is won based on the prize to the first starting port 33 and the second jackpot. This is different from the case where the jackpot is won based on the winning in the starting port 34.

  As described above, in the distribution mode of the jackpot type between the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34, a clear difference is provided in the advantage for the player. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting a winning to occur in the second starting port 34 out of the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34. If the result of the winning / rejecting lottery is off, the mode does not shift to the opening / closing execution mode, and no change occurs in the winning / rejecting lottery mode and the support mode.

  As described above, the MPU 62 performs the jackpot lottery using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE, and also uses the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE to perform the jackpot classification. Further, the MPU 62 uses the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 to stop and display the segment display on the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b. Determine the display mode. In making the determination, the stop result table stored in the stop result table storage area 63f of the ROM 63 is referred to.

  Next, details of the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by one, for example, in the range of 0 to 238 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically, and is stored in the hold information storage area 64b of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 33 or the second starting port. Specifically, the updated value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball has won the first start port 33, and the game ball is stored in the second start port 34. At the timing of winning, the updated value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the second result display section holding area Rb of the RAM 64. Then, after the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the first result display part holding area Ra or the second result display part holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE, the reach determination table storage area 63c of the ROM 63 is moved to the execution area AE. Is compared with the reach determination table stored in the storage device, and whether to generate reach is determined. However, as a result of the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 determines the occurrence of the reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3.

  Reach means that, for some of the symbol rows among the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, some of the symbol combinations corresponding to the jackpot may be stopped. This is a display state in which the symbols are displayed in that state, and the symbols are changed and displayed in the remaining symbol columns. The combination of symbols corresponding to the jackpot in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment refers to a combination of identical symbols in a predetermined activated line. Specifically, on the display surface 41a of FIG. 4B, the symbol is first stopped and displayed in the symbol row Z1, and then the same symbol as Z1 is stopped and displayed in the symbol row Z3, thereby forming a reach line. In the situation where the reach line is formed, the reach is achieved by performing the variable display of the symbols in the symbol row Z2. Then, when a big hit occurs, the same symbol as the symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed in the symbol row Z2.

  In addition, in the reach, in the state where the reach line is formed, while performing the fluctuation display of the symbols in the remaining symbol row, and performing a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on the background screen, The combination of the design in which the reach line is formed is reduced or not displayed, and a reach effect is displayed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface 41a. In addition, when a reach effect is performed or before a reach display, a determination as to whether or not to perform a preview display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character is performed using a reach random number counter C3 or another counter. You may.

  Next, details of the falling random number counter C4 will be described. The falling random number counter C4 is used when performing a falling lottery, which is a determination of whether or not to end the high probability mode, in a gaming state in which the lottery mode is the high probability mode. When the player wins the falling lottery, the lottery mode in the game times is changed from the high probability mode to the low probability mode.

  The falling random number counter C4 has a configuration in which, for example, one by one is added in order within a range of 0 to 119, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum. The falling random number counter C4 is updated periodically, and is stored in the hold information storage area 64b of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34. Specifically, the updated value of the falling random number counter C4 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins in the first start port 33, and the game ball is stored in the second start port 34. At the timing of winning, the updated value of the falling random number counter C4 is stored in the second result display section holding area Rb of the RAM 64. Then, after the value of the fall random number counter C4 stored in the first result display section holding area Ra or the second result display section holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE, the falling area determination table storage area 63d of the ROM 63 is stored. Is compared with the fall / failure determination table stored in the storage device, and whether or not to end the high probability mode is determined. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, two values of random numbers to be won in the fall lottery are stored in the fall / failure determination table. That is, in the game times of the high-probability mode, the probability that the high-probability mode ends and the low-probability mode is set to 1/60 is a win in the drop lottery. In the present embodiment, the drop lottery is not executed in the game times in the low probability mode.

  Next, details of the variation type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is configured to be added one by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 198, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The change type counter CS is used when the MPU 62 determines the change time in the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b and the change time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a normal process described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. The buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired at the time of starting the variation display on the first result display section 37a or the second result display section 37b and at the time of determining the variation pattern at the time of starting the symbol variation by the symbol display device 41. When determining the fluctuation time in the first result display part 37a and the second result display part 37b, the fluctuation time table stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63 is used.

  Next, the details of the electric accessory opening counter C5 will be described. The electric accessory opening counter C5 is configured, for example, to increment by 1 in the range of 0 to 249, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory opening counter C5 is updated periodically, and is stored in the electric utility holding area 64c of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state using the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C5. For example, if C4 = 0 to 199, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to be open, and if C4 = 200 to 249, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to be closed.

  Note that the combination of one set of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the falling random number counter C4 stored in the first result display section holding area Ra is the hold information related to the first starting port 33. And a combination of one set of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the falling random number counter C4 stored in the second result display part holding area Rb corresponds to the second starting port 34. It corresponds to suspension information, and these suspension information corresponds to special information in the present invention.

A3. Overview of processing by gaming machine:
Next, an outline of a process executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present description, in order to facilitate understanding of the features of the processing executed by the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment, first, as a comparative example, an outline of the processing executed in a general pachinko machine will be described. Thereafter, an outline of the processing executed by the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

A3-1. Comparative example:
FIG. 9 is a time chart for explaining an example of a process (Comparative Example 1) in a case where a general pachinko machine wins a falling lottery. In this example, as a general pachinko machine, after shifting to the high frequency support mode, when the number of games reaches a predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100 times), the mode shifts to the low frequency support mode. A description will be given using a pachinko machine having the configuration. However, even if the pachinko machine has been repeatedly executed 100 times in the high frequency support mode, if the high probability mode is continued as the lottery mode at that time, the support mode The high frequency support mode is continued.

  FIG. 9A shows a state of the lottery mode and a state of the support mode in the pachinko machine as Comparative Example 1. In FIG. 9, the numbers (for example, [1] and [60]) shown in [] indicate the number of times the game has been executed since the high-frequency support mode was started. For example, [n] indicates that it is the game number to be executed n times after the high frequency support mode is started. In addition, the game time executed n times after the high-frequency support mode is started may be simply referred to as the “nth game time”.

  FIG. 9A shows, as Comparative Example 1, a win in the jackpot lottery by a jackpot lottery, and after the jackpot ends, the lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, and then the 60th time after the high frequency support mode starts. A case is shown in which the falling lottery is won in the executed game times and the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode. In the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 1, the lottery result in the falling lottery is reflected in the lottery mode of the jackpot lottery in the game round. That is, in the case of the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 1, in the game cycle executed 60 times after the high-frequency support mode is started, the falling lottery is won and the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode. Then, the jackpot lottery is executed in the low-probability mode from the game time executed 60 times after the high-frequency support mode is started.

  On the other hand, regarding the support mode, even when the high frequency mode is started and the high probability mode ends and the low probability mode is entered even when the high probability mode ends and the high probability mode ends, the game is executed in the 60th game after the high frequency support mode starts. The high-frequency support mode is continued from the start of the high-frequency support mode after the transition to the support mode to the 100th execution of the game.

  FIG. 9B shows the states of the effect, the lottery mode, and the support mode in which the pachinko machine of the comparative example 1 executes in the game times (57 to 61 times) before and after the 60th game time that has won the falling lottery. Is shown. This pachinko machine does not win the falling lottery or the jackpot lottery until the 60th game round (57 to 59 times), so up to 59 game rounds, the result of the jackpot lottery in each game round is not obtained. A normal effect (also referred to as a normal effect) for notifying a notice or a lottery result is executed. Then, in the 60th game round that has won the falling lottery, for example, a battle effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a battle effect) in which the player character and the enemy character confront each other is executed. The battle effect is an effect that suggests to the player whether the result is advantageous or disadvantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, the battle production is performed when the winning lottery is won, when the winning big lottery is won, or when neither of them is performed (when neither the falling lottery nor the big winning lottery is won). It is a production that suggests.

  Then, after executing the battle effect, a result notification effect of notifying the lottery results of the drop lottery and the jackpot lottery is executed. In the result notification effect, the effect corresponding to the lottery result of the fall lottery and the jackpot lottery is executed. Specifically, if the player wins the fall lottery, the player character loses the defeated performance, if the player wins the jackpot lottery, the player character wins, and if not, the player character Perform a draw effect in which the enemy character draws. In the case of Comparative Example 1, since the fall lottery has been won in the 60th game, the defeat effect is executed as the result notification effect.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a battle effect and a result notification effect. 10A shows a battle effect, FIG. 10B shows a defeat effect as a result notification effect, and FIG. 10C shows a victory effect as a result effect effect. In the battle effect shown in FIG. 10A, an image in which a female character on the player side and a male character on the enemy side are displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the sound or light accompanying the image is displayed on the speaker 46. And various lamps 47 for output. However, the battle effect may be in another mode.

  In the defeat effect shown in FIG. 10B, an image in which the female character on the player's side is grieved by defeat is displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the sound and light accompanying the image are displayed on the speaker 46 and various lamps 47. This is an aspect in which the information is output to the user. However, the defeat effect as the result notification effect may be another mode.

  In the victory effect shown in FIG. 10C, an image in which the female character of the player is pleased with the victory is displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the sound and light accompanying the image are output to the speaker 46 and various lamps 47. It is a mode to make it. However, the winning effect as a result effect may be another mode.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (b), by winning the falling lottery in the 60th game round, the lottery mode shifts from the high probability mode to the low probability mode at the start of the game round, but on the other hand, In the support mode, since the high-frequency support mode is continued, the player of the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 1 cannot recognize that the player has won a fall depending on the state of the support mode during the period in which the battle effect is being performed. . Therefore, the player can have a feeling of expectation and a sense of urgency with respect to the results of the fall lottery and the jackpot lottery by the battle effect and the result notification effect executed thereafter.

  FIG. 11 is a time chart for explaining an example of a process (comparative example 2) in a case where a general pachinko machine wins a falling lottery. The difference between Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2 is the number of times the game has been executed from the start of the high-frequency support mode to the win of the fall election. In the first comparative example, the case where the falling lottery was won in the 60th game time was described. In the second comparative example, as shown in FIG. 11A, the case where the falling lottery was won in the 120th game time is shown. Is shown.

  FIG. 11A shows, as Comparative Example 2, that a jackpot lottery wins a probability change jackpot, and after the jackpot ends, the lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, and thereafter, the player wins the fall lottery at the 120th game time. , The case where the lottery mode has shifted to the low probability mode. Further, as with the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 1, in the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 2, the result of the lottery in the fall lottery is reflected in the lottery mode of the jackpot lottery in the game round. That is, in the case of the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 2, in the 120th game time, the winning lottery is won and the lottery mode is shifted to the low probability mode. Then, from the 120th game round, a jackpot lottery is executed in the low probability mode.

  Regarding the support mode, as described in Comparative Example 1, if the number of games reaches a predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100) after shifting to the high frequency support mode, the low frequency support mode is set. Transition. However, even when the number of games in the high frequency support mode reaches 100, if the high probability mode is continued as the lottery mode at that time, the high frequency support mode is continued as the support mode. You. Therefore, in the case of Comparative Example 2, the high-probability mode is continued until the 120th game time is reached, so the high-frequency support mode is continued. Then, in the 120th game time, the player wins the fall lottery, and the support mode also shifts from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode as the lottery mode shifts from the high probability mode to the low probability mode.

  FIG. 11B illustrates the state of the effect, the lottery mode, and the support mode in which the pachinko machine of the comparative example 2 executes in the game times (117 to 121 times) before and after the 120th game time selected in the falling lottery. Is shown. Since the pachinko machine has not won the falling lottery or the jackpot lottery up to the 120th game time (117 to 119 times), the normal effect is executed until the 120th game time. Then, in the 120th game round that has won the falling lottery, for example, a battle effect is executed as described in Comparative Example 1.

  Then, after executing the battle effect, a result notification effect of notifying the lottery results of the drop lottery and the jackpot lottery is executed. In the result notification effect, the effect corresponding to the lottery result of the fall lottery and the jackpot lottery is executed. Specifically, if the player wins the drop lottery and does not win the jackpot lottery, the player character loses the defeated performance, and if the player wins the jackpot lottery (including the case where the player wins the fall lottery), A victory effect in which the player character wins, or a draw effect in which the player character and the enemy character are drawn in any other case is executed. In the case of the comparative example 2, since the drop lottery has been won in the 120th game time, the defeat effect is executed as the result notification effect.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b), in the case of winning the falling lottery in the 120th game round, the lottery mode shifts from the high probability mode to the low probability mode at the start of the game round. Further, as the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode, the support mode shifts from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode. The timing at which the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode is the same as the timing at which the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode. Accordingly, the mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode at the same time when the 120th game round is started.

  For this reason, in the case of Comparative Example 2, in the 120th game time, the player recognized that the high frequency support mode ended and shifted to the low frequency support mode before the result notification effect was performed. In this case, the result of the 120th game time drop lottery and jackpot lottery may be recognized without the result notification effect. That is, during execution of the battle effect, the player can predict the type of the result notification effect to be executed thereafter (victory effect, defeat effect, or draw effect). Therefore, a feeling of expectation or a sense of urgency for the result of the drop lottery and the jackpot lottery in the 120th game may not be given to the player by the battle effect and the result notification effect.

  As described using Comparative Example 1, in the case of a general pachinko machine, when the support mode shifts to the high-frequency support mode in conjunction with the shift of the lottery mode to the high-probability mode, a predetermined number of times (this embodiment In the case where the lottery is won by the number of game times of 100), the high frequency support mode is continued, so that an effect of giving an expectation and a sense of urgency to the results of the fall lottery and the jackpot lottery (in the present embodiment) Is a battle effect) and a result notification effect can give a player a sense of expectation and a sense of urgency.

  However, as described with reference to Comparative Example 2, the support mode shifts to the high-frequency support mode as the lottery mode shifts to the high-probability mode, and a predetermined number of game times (100 in the present embodiment). If the player wins the falling lottery after reaching, the support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode at the same time as the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode, so the player can If it is previously recognized that the high-frequency support mode has ended, the result of the falling lottery and the jackpot lottery of the game time may be recognized without the result notification effect. In this case, it is impossible to give the player a sense of expectation or a sense of urgency by the battle effect and the result notification effect. Specifically, when the number of game times in the high probability mode is 100 or more and the high frequency support mode is set, when the battle effect is started, the player character and the enemy side Although it is not possible to know which of the characters will win until the announcement of the result (that is, it is not known whether to win the jackpot lottery or the fall lottery until the announcement of the result), the player has By recognizing that high-frequency support has ended during the period in which the battle effect is being executed, it is predicted during the battle effect that the player's character will lose in this battle (to win the falling lottery) I can do it.

A3-2. Outline of processing by pachinko machine 10:
Next, an outline of processing in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. The difference between the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment and the pachinko machines shown in the first and second comparative examples is the timing of executing the battle effect and the result notification effect. Hereinafter, an outline of the processing will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a time chart for explaining processing when the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment wins a falling lottery. FIG. 12A shows the state of the lottery mode and the state of the support mode of the pachinko machine 10 when the falling lottery is won in the 120th game round. As shown in FIG. 12 (a), in the present description, in the jackpot lottery, a winning jackpot lottery is won, and after the jackpot is over, the lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, and thereafter, in the 120th game round, the falling lottery starts. A case is shown in which the lottery mode is shifted to the low probability mode after winning. Further, as with the pachinko machines of Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2, in the pachinko machine 10, the result of the lottery in the falling lottery is reflected in the lottery mode of the jackpot lottery in the game round. That is, in the case of the pachinko machine 10, in the 120th game time, the winning lottery is won and the lottery mode is shifted to the low probability mode. Then, from the 120th game round, a jackpot lottery is executed in the low probability mode.

  Regarding the support mode, the pachinko machine 10, as in the case of the pachinko machines of Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2, sets the number of games to a predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100 ), The mode shifts to the low frequency support mode. However, even when the number of games in the high frequency support mode reaches 100, if the high probability mode is continued as the lottery mode at that time, the high frequency support mode is continued as the support mode. You. That is, in the game times after the number of games in the high frequency support mode has reached 100 times, if the winning lottery is won, the lottery mode is shifted to the low probability mode from the game time winning the falling lottery, and the high frequency support mode is selected. The mode ends.

  Further, similarly to the pachinko machines of Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the high probability mode is continued as the lottery mode until the 120th game time is reached. The high frequency support mode is continued as the support mode. Then, at the 120th time, the player wins the falling lottery and the lottery mode shifts from the high probability mode to the low probability mode, so that the support mode also shifts from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode.

  FIG.12 (b) shows each state of the production, the lottery mode, and the support mode which the pachinko machine 10 performs in the game times (117 times to 121 times) before and after the 120th game time which has won the falling lottery. I have. As shown in the figure, when winning the tumble lottery at the 120th game time, the pachinko machine 10 executes the game before the 120th game time which is the game time (hereinafter also referred to as a specific game time) to win the tumble lottery. A battle effect is executed in the game time to be performed (hereinafter, also referred to as a preceding game time).

  Here, the specific game time is a game time related to special information for which at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery has been won by the preceding determination process, and a game time that has not been executed yet (reserved game time). Say The preceding game time is a game time executed before the specific game time, and refers to a game time (reserved game time) that has not been executed yet. In addition, the pre-determination processing is performed based on special information (reserved information) acquired based on the winning of either the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34, the jackpot lottery determination, the jackpot. The determination is performed prior to the determination processing such as the determination of the type of the data, the determination of the occurrence of the reach, and the determination of the success or failure of the drop lottery. The determination process is executed when the hold information is subjected to a jackpot lottery by the main controller 60. The pachinko machine 10 sequentially notifies the result of the determination of the success or failure of the jackpot by the determination process (lottery result) for each game.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (b), when executing a battle effect in the preceding game time, if there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession, the effects related to the plurality of continuous preceding game times are continuously performed. In such a manner that the battle effect is constituted by being executed, the effect that constitutes at least a part of the battle effect is assigned to each of the plurality of successive preceding game times, and the effect assigned in each of the plurality of successive preceding game times is Run. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, a series of battle effects is executed over the 118th and 119th preceding game rounds.

  Then, at the start of the 120th game round (specific game round) that has won the fall lottery, a result notification effect is executed, and the result of the determination of the success or failure of the fall lottery and the jackpot lottery for the special information related to the specific game round is notified to the player. I do. In the case of the pachinko machine 10, since the battle effect is executed in the preceding game time, the high-frequency support mode does not end when the battle effect is executed as in Comparative Example 2. The high frequency support mode ends at the 120th specific game time when the result notification effect is executed.

  Therefore, during execution of the preceding game round, the player cannot recognize the result of the determination in the 120th specific game round via the change in the state of the high frequency support mode. Therefore, by executing the battle effect in the preceding game round, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the lottery results of the fall lottery and the jackpot lottery related to the specific game round executed thereafter, Amusement can be improved.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the general flow of processing performed by the pachinko machine 10 to execute a battle effect in a preceding game time or a result notification effect in a specific game time. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 13 is an outline of processing executed by the pachinko machine 10, and detailed processing is omitted. Detailed processing will be described later.

  In step S101, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34 (start winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to each starting port. In step S101, when a winning in the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34 is detected (S101: YES), the process proceeds to step S102, in which a winning in the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34 is performed. Acquire special information (pending information) based on the information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 103.

  In step S103, a first determination process is performed. As described above, the first determination process is a winning / falling determination (judgment) regarding a jackpot lottery or a falling lottery executed based on special information acquired based on winning of either the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34. This is a process of executing the determination before performing the process. The pachinko machine 10 executes the first determination process based on the special information acquired by the prize every time a prize is generated in either the first start port 33 or the second start port 34, and performs the first determination. The determination result by the processing is stored in the first determination processing result storage area 64f (FIG. 5) of the main RAM 64 for each of the reserved game times related to each winning. After executing Step 103, the process proceeds to Step S104.

  In step S104, it is determined whether or not a battle effect execution condition, which is a predetermined condition, is satisfied based on the determination result of the preliminary determination process for each of the reserved game times. The battle effect execution condition is a condition for determining whether or not a battle effect can be executed in the currently held pending game times, and when the battle effect is executable, the battle effect Is a condition for determining the number of pending game times that can be used for executing the game. The battle effect execution conditions are shown below.

[Battle production execution conditions]
(1) A condition in which a battle effect is executed using one reserved game time (preceding game time), and a result notification effect can be executed in a specific game time: <Conditions 1 to 4>
-<Condition 1>: The judgment result of the special information to be processed in the pre-judgment processing is "winning in the drop lottery", "winning in the jackpot lottery", or "winning in the drop lottery and the jackpot lottery, and the value of the jackpot random number counter. Is a specific value ”(the reserved game time is a specific game time).
-<Condition 2>: The special information of the pending game times satisfying <Condition 1> must have been obtained by winning the second starting port.
-<Condition 3>: The high probability mode must be set at the time when the pending game times satisfying <Condition 1> are executed as game times.
-<Condition 4>: A pending game time (preceding game time) that has not yet been executed exists immediately before the reserved game time (specific game time) related to the special information that satisfies <Condition 1> (the preceding game time). Has not been determined.)
<Condition 5>: The result of the determination by the preliminary determination processing of the special information relating to the preceding game time executed immediately before the reserved game time (specific game time) that satisfies <Condition 1> is "winning in the drop lottery". In addition, the winning jackpot lottery or the winning jackpot lottery will not be won, and the value of the jackpot random number counter shall not fall under any of the specified values.
(2) A condition in which a battle effect is executed using two reserved game times (preceding game times), and a result notification can be executed in a specific game time: <conditions 1 to 5> + <conditions 6 to 7>
-<Condition 6>: A pending game time (preceding game time) that has not been executed exists two times before the reserved game time (specific game time) that satisfies <Condition 1> (fluctuation of the preceding game time) Time has not been determined).
-<Condition 7>: The result of the determination by the preliminary determination process of the special information related to the preceding game time executed two times before the reserved game time (specific game time) that satisfies <Condition 1> is "winning in the lottery". In addition, the winning jackpot lottery or the winning jackpot lottery will not be won, and the value of the jackpot random number counter shall not fall under any of the specified values.
(3) A condition in which a battle effect is executed using three reserved game times (preceding game times), and a result notification can be executed in a specific game time: <conditions 1 to 6> + <conditions 7 to 8>
-<Condition 8>: There is a pending game time (preceding game time) that has not been executed three times before the reserved game time satisfying <Condition 1> (the fluctuation time of the preceding game time is determined). Not).
-<Condition 9>: The result of the determination by the preliminary determination process of the special information relating to the preceding game time executed three times before the reserved game time (specific game time) that satisfies <Condition 1> is "winning in the drop lottery". In addition, the winning jackpot lottery or the winning jackpot lottery will not be won, and the value of the jackpot random number counter shall not fall under any of the specified values.

  <Condition 1> is a condition for determining whether or not a result notification effect can be executed in the game times targeted for the first determination process. In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is capable of winning the falling lottery and the jackpot lottery in addition to the case where the game times subjected to the pre-determination processing are “winning the drop lottery” and “winning the jackpot lottery”. In the case where the value of the jackpot random number counter is a specific value, a result notification effect is also executed. The pachinko machine 10 executes a defeat effect in the case of “winning in the drop lottery”, executes a victory effect in the case of “winning in the jackpot lottery”, and does not win in the drop lottery and the jackpot lottery. If the counter value is a specific value, a draw effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the player wins the fall lottery and wins the jackpot lottery, a victory effect is executed as a result notification effect.

  <Condition 2> indicates that the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment executes the result notification effect only in the game times executed by winning the second starting port. As shown in <Condition 3>, the game time for executing the result announcement effect is that the lottery mode at the start of the game time is the high probability mode. If the lottery mode is the low-probability mode at the start of the game round in which the result announcement effect is executed, the battle mode is temporarily executed in the preceding game round and specified, since the lottery mode is the low-probability mode regardless of whether the drop lottery is successful or not. Even if the result announcement effect is executed in the game time, the player can recognize that the battle effect executed before the result announcement effect does not notify the winning in the falling lottery, and the battle effect and the result announcement. This is because the production does not function effectively. <Condition 4> and <Condition 5> are conditions for determining whether or not there is a preceding game time in which a battle effect can be executed before the specific game time for executing the result notification effect. Note that the preceding game time shown in <condition 4> is a condition that the fluctuation time is not determined at the time of determining the battle effect execution condition.

  <Condition 6> and <Condition 7> are conditions for determining whether or not there are two preceding game times capable of executing the battle effect before the specific game time for executing the result announcement effect. The preceding game time shown in <condition 6> is a condition that the fluctuation time is not determined at the time of determining the battle effect execution condition.

  <Condition 8> and <Condition 9> are conditions for determining whether or not there are three preceding game times in which a battle effect can be executed before the specific game time for executing the result announcement effect. Note that the preceding game time shown in <condition 8> is a condition that the fluctuation time is not determined at the time of determining the battle effect execution condition.

  In step S104, when it is determined whether or not the battle effect execution condition is satisfied based on the determination result of the preliminary determination process for each of the reserved game times, if it is determined that the battle effect execution condition is satisfied, step S105 is performed. Proceed to. On the other hand, when it is determined that the battle effect execution condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S105, the number of preceding game times for executing the battle effect is determined. In step S104, the battle effect is executed using only one reserved game time (preceding game time) that satisfies only the condition <condition 1> to <condition 4> of the battle effect execution condition, and announces the result in the specific game time. Is determined to be executable, the number of preceding game times for executing the battle effect is determined to be one. In step S104, the battle effect is executed using the two reserved game times (preceding game times) that satisfy only the condition <condition 1> to <condition 7> of the battle effect execution condition, and the result announcement effect is produced in the specific game time. Is determined to be executable, it is determined by a lottery process whether to execute a battle effect using one preceding game time or to execute a battle effect using two preceding game times. Is done. In step S104, the battle effect is executed by using the three reserved game times (preceding game times) satisfying the condition <condition 1> to <condition 9> of the battle effect execution condition, and the result announcement effect is given in the specific game time. If it is determined that execution is possible, a battle effect is executed using one preceding game time, a battle effect is executed using two preceding game times, or three preceding game times are executed. Is determined by the lottery process. FIG. 12B shows a case where a battle effect is executed using two preceding game times. After performing Step S105, the process proceeds to Step S106.

  In step S106, the fluctuation time of the preceding game in which the battle effect is executed is set as the fluctuation time for the battle effect. That is, the method of setting the unit game time for the preceding game time is different from the method of setting the unit game time for the game time executed earlier than the preceding game time, and the battle using the preceding game time is performed. Change to a setting method that allows for directing.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the battle effect time is constant (for example, x seconds). That is, no matter how many times the game is performed, the battle effect is executed in a fixed time. In the case of performing a battle effect using one game time, the time of the battle effect performed in the one game time is x seconds, and the time in executing the battle effect using two game times is described. The total time of the battle effect executed in the two game times is x seconds, and the total time of the battle effect executed in the three game times when the battle effect is executed using the three game times is x Seconds. For example, when a battle effect is performed in one preceding game time, if the stop time is a fixed time t seconds, the fluctuation time of the preceding game time is set so that the unit game time of one game time becomes x seconds. To (x−t) seconds. Specifically, the fluctuation time table (stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e) used when determining the fluctuation time of the game times corresponds to (x−t) seconds with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS. The change time of the preceding game time is determined by changing to the battle effect fluctuation time table in which the value is output, so that the change time of the preceding game time is set to (x−t) seconds.

  When a battle effect is executed with two preceding game times, the fluctuation time of the preceding game time is set to (x / 2−t) such that the unit game time of one game time becomes (x / 2) seconds. Set to seconds. More specifically, a fluctuating time table used for determining the fluctuating time of the game times is a battle effect for outputting a value corresponding to (x / 2-t) seconds with respect to the value of the fluctuating type counter CS. By changing to the fluctuation time table and determining the fluctuation time of the preceding game time, the fluctuation time of the preceding game time is set to (x / 2-t) seconds.

  When the battle effect is executed in three preceding game times, the fluctuation time of the preceding game time is set to (x / 3−t) such that the fluctuation time of the preceding game time becomes (x / 3) seconds. Set to seconds. More specifically, a fluctuating time table used for determining the fluctuating time of the game times is set to a value corresponding to (x / 3-t) seconds for the value of the fluctuating type counter CS for a battle effect. By changing to the fluctuation time table and determining the fluctuation time of the preceding game time, the fluctuation time of the preceding game time is set to (x / 3-t) seconds. As described above, since the stop time is the fixed time t seconds in the present embodiment, the unit game time of the preceding game is determined by determining the fluctuation time. After performing Step S106, the process proceeds to Step S107.

  In step S107, the battle effect is executed in the preceding game in which the fluctuation time is set using the battle effect fluctuation time table in step S106. The battle effect is executed in the number of preceding game times determined to execute the battle effect in step S105. When performing a battle effect using a plurality of preceding game times, a series of battle effects is executed over the plurality of preceding game times.

  In this way, when a specific game time is present in the reserved game times and a plurality of preceding game times are continuously present, the number of the preceding game times to which the effects constituting at least a part of the battle effect are allocated is determined. Determined by lottery. Further, the method of setting the unit game time for each of a plurality of successive preceding game times is a setting method different from the method of setting the unit game time for the game times executed prior to the preceding game time. The setting method is changed to a setting method in which a battle effect can be executed using a plurality of preceding game times that are regularly executed. Specifically, each unit game time of a plurality of preceding game times is set to a time length obtained by dividing a time length (x seconds) in which a battle effect can be executed by the number of preceding game times. Then, at least a part of the battle effect is configured in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times so that the battle effect is configured by performing the effects relating to the plurality of consecutive preceding game times sequentially and sequentially. An effect is assigned, and the assigned effect is executed in each of a plurality of successive preceding game times.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41 when a battle effect is being performed using a plurality of preceding game times. As shown in the figure, when a battle effect is executed, the display surface 41a is divided into a display area 41aS and a display area 41aL. Then, in the display area 41aS, a symbol change display and a stop display are executed. Specifically, in the unit game time, the symbol display is changed during the variable time, and the symbol stop display is executed during the stop time. For example, when a battle effect is performed using two preceding game times, the variable display and the stop display are performed twice in the display area 41aS.

  On the other hand, a battle effect is executed in the display area 41aL. For example, in the case of executing a battle effect using two preceding game times, in the first preceding game time, the first half of a series of battle effects divided into two (hereinafter referred to as “battle effect (1/2)”) ) Is executed, and in the second preceding game time, the latter half (battle effect (2/2)) of a series of battle effects divided into two is executed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. After executing step S107, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the fluctuation time of the specific game times is set as the fluctuation time for the result notification effect. Specifically, the fluctuation time table (stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e) used when determining the fluctuation time of the game times is stored in the fluctuation time counter storage area 63e with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS for the result notification effect. The variation time of the specific game time is set to y seconds by changing to a result notification effect variation time table in which a value corresponding to (for example, y seconds) is output and determining the variation time of the specific game time. In the present embodiment, the time length in which the result notification effect can be executed (y seconds in the present description) is shorter than the time length in which the battle effect can be executed (x seconds in the present description). , The fluctuation time (y seconds) of the specific game times is set. By making the time of the result notification effect shorter than the time of the battle effect that gives the player a sense of expectation, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the result notification effect. That is, after giving a sense of expectation by a battle effect, by notifying the result in a short period of time, it is possible to add sharpness to the playability and to give the player a feeling of inflection.

  In step S109, the result announcement effect is executed in the specific game time in which the variation time is set using the result announcement effect variation time table in step S108. In the present embodiment, in the result notification effect, immediately after the start of the specific game round, the result (lottery result) of the judging result of the drop lottery and the jackpot lottery is reported. As shown in FIG. 12, the high-probability mode has continued for more than 100 times, and accordingly, the high-frequency support mode has also continued for more than 100 times. Because of the winning, the high probability mode is changed to the low probability mode, and the support mode is also changed to the low frequency support mode immediately after the start of the 120th game round. In the 120th game round, the notification of the result (lottery result) of the success / failure determination of the drop lottery and the jackpot lottery and the change to the low frequency support mode are executed almost simultaneously.

  Therefore, as in the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 2, the high frequency support mode ends and shifts to the low frequency support mode before the result notification effect is executed in the 120th game time. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment can avoid recognizing the result of the 120th game round and the result of the jackpot lottery without going through the result notification effect.

  On the other hand, in step S104, when it is determined whether or not the battle effect execution condition is satisfied based on the determination result of the preliminary determination process for each pending game time, and it is determined that the battle effect execution condition is not satisfied, The process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, a normal effect setting process is executed. In the present description, the normal production is a production that is out of the jackpot lottery when no reach occurs, a production that is out of the jackpot lottery and a reach occurs (reach production), or a winning in the first opening. This refers to effects other than battle effects and result announcement effects, such as the effects for a jackpot in the event of winning a jackpot lottery based on. The pachinko machine 10 sets a fluctuation time table (stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e) used for determining the fluctuation time of the game times in the normal production fluctuation time table as a normal production setting process, The fluctuation time of the game times is determined. After executing step S110, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, the normal effect is executed in the game time in which the fluctuation time is set using the normal effect fluctuation time table in step S110. As above, the general flow of the processing executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has been described.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the method of setting the unit game time for the preceding game time is different from the method of setting the unit game time for the game time executed earlier than the preceding game time. Since the setting method is changed to a setting method in which a battle effect can be executed using the preceding game time, there is a specific game time related to the special information determined that at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery has been won. In this case, the battle effect can be executed in the preceding game time executed before the specific game time. In the present embodiment, the unit game time includes a fluctuation time and a stop time. Therefore, changing the setting method of the fluctuation time is synonymous with changing the setting method of the unit game time.

  As described above, in the specific game time, when it is determined that the falling lottery is won, the high probability mode ends and the high frequency support mode ends. Therefore, when a configuration in which the battle effect and the result notification effect are executed in the specific game time as in Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2 is employed, the player may be provided with a jackpot lottery by the result notification effect in the specific game time. Before the lottery result of the falling lottery is recognized (for example, during the execution of the battle effect), the end of the high-frequency support mode may be recognized to recognize the lottery result of the falling lottery. That is, when a configuration in which the battle effect and the result notification effect are performed in the specific game time is adopted, the player determines whether the result of the jackpot lottery and the drop lottery in the specific game time is the continuation or termination of the high frequency support mode. May be recognized depending on whether or not the state has changed, and there may be a case where it is not possible to give the player an expectation of the result of the lottery by the battle effect. Further, the player may recognize the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery without going through the result notification effect.

  On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the battle effect is executed in the preceding game time executed before the specific game time. When executing the preceding game round, the player cannot recognize the result of the determination in the specific game round via the change in the state of the high frequency support mode. Therefore, by executing the battle effect in the preceding game round, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation to the result of the determination relating to the specific game round executed thereafter, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be.

  Also, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a plurality of preceding game times are continuously present, a battle effect is performed using a plurality of successive preceding game times. Can be given to the player with a sense of expectation regarding the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery relating to the specific game times executed on the game.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the number of the preceding game times to allocate the predetermined effect that forms at least a part of the battle effect is determined by lottery, the number of the preceding game times in which the battle effect is executed varies. , The inflection can be given to the sense of expectation with respect to the result of the success / failure determination of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery relating to the specific game times. Furthermore, since each unit game time of a plurality of preceding game times is set to a time length obtained by dividing the time length in which a battle effect can be executed by the number of preceding game times, the preceding game time for executing the battle effect Of the unit game time can be realized by a simple process.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 sets the time length of the result notification effect shorter than the time length of the battle effect. By giving a feeling of expectation by a battle effect and then notifying the result in a short period of time, it is possible to add sharpness to the playability and give the player a feeling of inflection.

A4. Various processes executed in main controller:
Next, an example of specific control for executing the above-described battle effect and result notification effect in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. The processing executed in the main control device 60 will be described first, and then the processing executed in the audio light emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 will be described.

  In order to advance the game of each game round, the main MPU 62 of the main control device 60 executes a timer interrupt process and a normal process. The MPU 62 executes an NMI interrupt process started by input of a power failure signal in addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, but the description of these processes will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. As described above, the timer interrupt process is started periodically (for example, at a period of 2 msec) by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60.

  In step S201, the reading process of the various detection sensors 67a to 67e is executed. That is, the state of the various detection sensors 67a to 67e connected to the main controller 60 is read, the state of the sensors is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the random number initial value counter CINI, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the falling random number counter C4, and the electric accessory opening counter C5 are updated. Specifically, 1 is added to each of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the falling random number counter C4, and the electric accessory opening counter C5, and the respective counter values reach the maximum values. In this case, each is cleared to zero. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C5 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, a prize process for the starting port associated with the winning of the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34 is executed. Details of the winning process for the starting port in step S204 will be described later. After executing step S204, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, a prize-for-through process is executed in accordance with a prize for the through gate 35. Details of the through winning process in step S205 will be described later. After executing step S205, the MPU 62 ends the timer interrupt processing.

<Winning prize processing>
Next, the winning process for the starting port will be described. The winning process for the starting opening is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 15: S204).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the winning process for the starting opening. In step S301, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first starting port 33 (start winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the first starting port 33. If it is determined in step S301 that the game ball has won the first starting port 33 (S301: YES), the process proceeds to step S302, in which the payout control device 70 pays out three game balls. Is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won the first starting port 33. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, a start suspension number RaN (hereinafter, also referred to as a first suspension suspension number RaN), which is a value stored in the suspension number storage area of the suspension area Ra for the first result display unit, is read out, and the first suspension suspension number Ra is read. RaN is set as a target of processing described later. The first start reserved number RaN indicates the reserved number based on winning in the first start port 33. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S309.

  If it is determined in step S301 that the game ball has not won the first starting port 33 (S301: NO), the process proceeds to step S305 to determine whether the game ball has won the second starting port. The determination is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the second starting port 34.

  If it is determined in step S305 that the game ball has won the second starting port 34 (S305: YES), the process proceeds to step S306, in which the payout control device 70 pays out four game balls. Is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S307. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S305 that the game ball has not won the second starting port 34 (S305: NO), the winning processing for the main starting port ends.

  In step S307, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won the second starting port 34. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, a start pending number RbN (hereinafter, also referred to as a second start pending number RbN), which is a value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second result display unit pending area Rb, is read out, and the second start pending number is read. RbN is set as a target of processing described later. The second start reserved number RbN indicates the reserved number based on winning in the second start port 34. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S309.

  In step S309, it is determined whether or not the number N (RaN or RbN) of suspension of starting set in step S304 or step S308 described above is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). In step S309, when the number N of suspension of starting is not less than the upper limit value (S309: NO), the winning process for the starting port is ended.

  On the other hand, in step S309, if the number N of starting suspensions is less than the upper limit value (S309: YES), the process proceeds to step S310, where 1 is added to the number N of starting suspensions in the corresponding result display unit reserved area. Proceeding to step S311, 1 is added to the value stored in the total reserved number storage area (hereinafter referred to as the total reserved number CRN). The total pending number CRN indicates the total value of the first starting pending number RaN and the second starting pending number RbN. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the falling random number counter C4 updated in step S203 (FIG. 15) are stored in the free storage area of the corresponding result display part holding area. The first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the suspended number obtained by adding 1 in step S310 is stored. Specifically, when the first start pending number RaN is set as the target of the process, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the falling random number counter C4 updated in step S203 are displayed. Each value is stored in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the first result display section reservation area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start suspended number RaN obtained by adding 1 in step S310. If the second start pending number RbN is set as a target of processing, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the falling random number counter C4 updated in step S203 are updated. , The storage area corresponding to the second start-up suspended number RbN obtained by adding 1 in step S310, out of the empty storage areas of the second result display section reserved area Rb. After executing Step S312, the process proceeds to Step S313.

  In step S313, a first determination process is performed. The first determination process is based on the information (reservation information) of each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the falling random number counter C4, and a jackpot lottery determination result (lottery result). The determination of the type, presence / absence of the reach, and the result of determination of the success / failure of the lottery (lottery result) is executed before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery by the main controller 60. Details of the first determination process will be described later. After executing step S313, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S314, a battle effect execution determination process is performed. The battle effect execution determination process is a process of determining whether to execute a battle effect and a result notification effect based on the determination result obtained by the first determination process. The details of the battle effect execution determination processing will be described later. After executing step S314, the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S315, a process for setting a hold command is executed. Specifically, the determination result of the first determination process executed based on the information (reservation information) of each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the falling random number counter C4, and a battle effect The information of the number of battle effect games YpN set by the execution determination process is set as a hold command. The number of battle effect games YpN will be described later in a battle effect execution determination process (FIG. 18).

  The hold command indicates that a prize has occurred in the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34 and a determination result obtained by the first determination process based on the hold information acquired based on the prize. This is a command for causing the sub-side control device to confirm before being subjected to the jackpot lottery by 60. The hold command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in an external output process (FIG. 20: step S702) of the normal process described later.

  Further, when receiving the hold command transmitted based on the winning in the first starting port 33, the sound emission control device 90 increases the number of held symbols in the first held display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41. Is transmitted to the display control device 100 to change the display control device 100 in accordance with the command. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the first holding display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the increase in the number of holdings. On the other hand, when the hold command transmitted based on the winning in the second starting port 34 is received, the sound emission control device 90 increases the number of the held items displayed in the second held display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41. Is transmitted to the display control device 100 to change the display control device 100 in accordance with the command. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the second hold display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the increase in the number of holds.

  After executing the step S315, the main MPU 62 ends the winning process for the starting port.

<First judgment processing>
Next, the first determination process will be described. The first determination process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the winning process for the starting opening (S313 in FIG. 16).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first judgment processing. As described above, the preliminary determination processing is based on the hold information, the determination result of the jackpot lottery determination, determination of the type of jackpot, determination of the presence or absence of reach, determination of the rollover lottery determination, etc. This is a process executed before being subjected to the jackpot lottery by the main control device 60.

  In step S401, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the storage area by winning in the starting opening in the winning opening processing (FIG. 16) is grasped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402, and the lottery mode at the time when the jackpot lottery by the current winning is executed as the game time is determined. Specifically, the judgment result of the pre-judgment process executed by the winning before the current winning is read out from the corresponding storage area, and whether or not there is a probable variable jackpot occurring before the jackpot lottery by the current winning, By grasping whether or not the lottery has been won, the lottery mode at the time when the jackpot lottery by the current prize is executed as a game time is determined.

  In step S402, when it is determined that the lottery mode is the low-probability mode at the time when the jackpot lottery by the current prize is executed as the game time (S402: YES), the process proceeds to step S403, and the winning / failing table storage area is set. Reference is made to the low / high probability mode success / failure table stored in 63a. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S408, and as a result of referring to the success / failure table for the low probability mode, it is determined whether the information of the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot.

  On the other hand, in step S402, when it is determined that the lottery mode is not the low-probability mode at the time when the jackpot lottery by the current prize is executed as the game times (S402: NO), the process proceeds to step S404, and The value of the falling random number counter C4 stored in the storage area is grasped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S405, and it is determined whether or not the player has won the fall lottery by referring to the fall / fail determination table stored in the fall / fail determination table storage area 63d.

  If it is determined in step S405 that the player has won the falling lottery (S405: YES), the falling winning information is stored in the first determination processing result storage area 64f, and the process proceeds to step S403. In step S403, as described above, the hit / failure table for the low probability mode stored in the hit / failure table storage area 63a is referred to. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S408, and as a result of referring to the success / failure table for the low probability mode, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot.

  When it is determined in step S405 that the lottery has not been won (S405: NO), the process proceeds to step S407. In step S407, as a result of referring to the hit / fail table for the high probability mode, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S408, and as a result of referring to the winning / failing table for the high probability mode, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot.

  In step S408, if it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 detected this time corresponds to the jackpot (S408: YES), the process proceeds to step S409, and the value is stored in the storage area by winning the starting opening this time. The value of the big hit type counter C2 is grasped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S410, and the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 63b is referred to. Specifically, in the case where the jackpot type counter C2 targeted for the current distribution is obtained based on winning in the first starting port 33, the first starting port distribution table is referred to. If it is obtained based on the winning in the second starting port 34, the distribution table for the second starting port is referred to. After executing step S410, the process proceeds to step S411.

  In step S411, as a result of referring to the distribution table, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot type counter C2 grasped this time corresponds to the probability-change jackpot. If it is determined in step S411 that the game corresponds to the probability variable jackpot (S411: YES), the process proceeds to step S412, and the variable probability jackpot information is stored in the previous determination processing result storage area 64f. Thereafter, the pre-determination process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S411 that the jackpot does not correspond to the probability jackpot (S411: NO), the process proceeds to step S413, and the normal jackpot information is stored in the previous determination result storage area 64f. Thereafter, the pre-determination process ends.

  In step S408, if it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time does not correspond to the jackpot (S408: NO), the process proceeds to step S414, and is stored in the storage area by winning the starting port this time. The value of the reached reach random number counter C3 is grasped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S415, and the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area 63c is referred to. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S416, and as a result of referring to the reach determination table, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C3 grasped this time corresponds to the occurrence of reach.

  If it is determined in step S416 that the system corresponds to the occurrence of the reach (S416: YES), the process proceeds to step S417, and the reach occurrence information is stored in the first determination result storage area 64f. Thereafter, the pre-determination process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S416 that the camera does not correspond to the occurrence of the reach (S416: NO), the first determination processing is terminated.

<Battle effect execution determination processing>
Next, the battle effect execution determination processing will be described. The battle effect execution determination process is executed by the main MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the winning process for the starting opening (S314 in FIG. 16).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a battle effect execution determination process. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the battle effect execution flag is ON. The battle effect execution flag, based on the determination result by the pre-determination process for each reserved game times and the above-described battle effect execution conditions, it is possible to execute a battle effect in the currently suspended reserved game times It is turned on when it is determined, and is turned off when the process of setting the variable time for the pending game times for executing the battle effect is completed. The determination as to whether or not a battle effect is executable is performed in steps S503 to S504 described below.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the battle effect execution flag is ON (S501: YES), the battle effect execution determination process ends. That is, when it is determined that the battle effect can be executed in the currently held reserved game times, the battle effect execution determination process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that the battle effect execution flag is not ON (S501: NO), the process proceeds to step S502, and the result of the determination of the currently held pending game is determined first. It is read out from the result storage area 64f and grasped. For example, in a case where four reserved game times are currently reserved, the respective determination results obtained by the preceding determination process executed for each winning in the starting port related to the four reserved game times are stored in the previous determination process result storage. It is read from the area 64f and grasped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S503.

  In step S503, a determination is made as to whether or not the result of the preliminary determination of the reserved game times read from the preliminary determination processing result storage area 64f satisfies the above-described battle effect execution condition, and the process proceeds to step S504.

  In step S504, when it is determined that the result of the preliminary determination of the pending game times satisfies the battle effect execution condition (S504: YES), the process proceeds to step S505. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S504 that the determination result of the preliminary determination of the pending game times does not satisfy the battle effect execution condition (S504: NO), the battle effect execution determination process ends.

  In step S505, when the battle effect is executable, it is determined whether or not the number of pending game times that can be used for execution of the battle effect (the number of battle effect executable games BtN) is 2 or more. As described above, the battle effect execution condition is a condition for determining whether or not a battle effect can be executed in the currently reserved game, and the battle effect can be executed. In this case, this is a condition for determining the number (BtN) of pending game times that can be used for execution of the battle effect. The main-side MPU 62 determines the number of games BtN in which the battle effect can be executed by comparing the result of the preliminary judgment of the reserved game times with the condition for executing the battle effect.

  In step S505, when it is determined that the number BtN of battle effect executable games is 2 or more (BtN ≧ 2) (S505: YES), the process proceeds to step S506, and the number of game times actually used for the battle effect ( The number of battle effect games YpN) is determined by lottery. For example, a lottery is performed using random numbers for determining the number of battle effect games. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S508.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S505 that the number of battle effect executable games BtN is not 2 or more (BtN = 1) (S505: NO), the process proceeds to step S507, and the number of battle effect game YpN is determined to be 1. . That is, when the number of battle effect executable games BtN is plural, the number of battle effect game YpN is determined by lottery. When the number of battle effect executable games BtN is 1, BtN = 1 is directly used as the battle effect game number YpN. Set. After executing step S505, the process proceeds to step S508.

In step S508, the value of the second start suspended number RbN is set in the battle effect counter BC. The battle effect counter BC is used to grasp the timing at which the reserved game time determined to execute the battle effect is started as the game time. More specifically, by using the battle effect counter BC, the timing at which the reserved game time determined to execute the battle effect is started as the game time is grasped, and at that timing, the main MPU 62 A fluctuation time for a battle effect is set for each time (see FIG. 25: S1202, S1209). After executing step S508, the process proceeds to step S509.

  In step S509, the battle effect execution flag is turned ON. Specifically, the battle effect execution flag in the various flag storage area 64e is turned ON. As described above, the battle effect execution flag is a flag indicating that it has been determined that the battle effect can be executed. After executing step S509, the battle effect execution determination processing ends.

<Prize processing for through>
Next, the winning processing for through will be described. The winning processing for through is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 15: S205).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a through-win prize process. In step S601, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the through gate 35. In step S601, when it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 35 (S601: YES), the process proceeds to step S602, and whether or not the number SN of retained bonuses is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. In addition, the bonus item holding number SN is a value indicating the number of winnings to the through gate 35 which is reserved for performing the electrical accessory opening lottery. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the number of held items SN is four. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S601 that the game ball has not won the through gate 35 (S601: NO), the winning processing for the through game ends.

  In step S602, when it is determined that the number of the reserved items SN is less than the upper limit value (less than 4) (S602: YES), the process proceeds to step S603, and 1 is added to the reserved item number SN. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S604.

  In step S604, the value of the electric accessory open counter C5 updated in step S203 (FIG. 15) is stored in the first storage area of the free storage area of the electric power holding area 64c of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the prize-winning process for the through is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S602 that the value of the number of reserved items SN is not less than the upper limit value (S602: NO), that is, when it is determined that the value of the number of reserved items SN is not less than the upper limit value, Without storing the value of the electric accessory opening counter C5, the winning processing for through ends.

<Normal processing>
Next, the normal processing will be described. The normal process is a process started by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 when the power is turned on. In the normal processing, main processing of the game is executed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the normal processing. In step S701, a startup process is performed. Specifically, initialization of each control device upon power-on, determination of the validity of data stored and held in the RAM 64, and the like are executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  In step S702, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt processing or the normal processing executed last time is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, it determines the presence or absence of a prize ball command, and if the prize ball command is set, transmits it to the payout control device 70. If commands related to effects such as a variation command, a type command, and a hold command are set, the commands are transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. After executing step S702, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counter CS, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S704, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormal signal received from the payout control device 70 are read, and the process proceeds to step S705. In step S705, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game number control process, a jackpot lottery, setting of symbol change display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b, and the like are performed. The details of the game times control process will be described later. After executing step S705, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S706, a game state shift process for shifting the game state is executed. By executing the game state shift processing, the game state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like. The details of the game state transition processing will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, a power support process for controlling the driving of the power accessory 34a provided in the second starting port 34 is executed. In the process of supporting the electric combination, it is determined whether or not the electric combination 34a is to be opened. The details of the electronic role support process will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S708.

  In step S708, it is determined whether a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the current normal process (strictly, the start of the command output process in step S702). That is, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached. If it is determined in step S708 that the predetermined time (4 msec) has not elapsed since the start of the current normal processing (S708: NO), in steps S709 and S710, until the next normal processing execution timing is reached. , The update of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly executed. Specifically, in step S709, 1 is added to the random number initial value counter CINI, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. In step S710, 1 is added to the variation type counter CS, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S708 that the predetermined time (4 msec) has elapsed from the start of the current normal process (S708: YES), the process returns to step S702, and the processes from step S702 to step S707 are performed. Run.

  Since the execution time of each process from step S702 to step S707 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the updating of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS using the remaining time, the values of these counters can be updated at random.

<Game round control process>
Next, the game times control processing will be described. The game times control process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the normal process (FIG. 20: S705).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the game times control process. In step S801, it is determined whether the mode is the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode flag of the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The open / close execution mode flag is turned on when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the game state shift processing described later, and is turned off when the open / close execution mode is ended in the game state shift processing.

  If it is determined in step S801 that the operation mode is the open / close execution mode (S801: YES), the game round control process ends without executing any of the processes after step S802. That is, when the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the game round is not started regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred in the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S801 that the open / close execution mode is not in effect (S801: NO), the process proceeds to step S802.

  In step S802, it is determined whether the main display unit 45 is performing variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether one of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b is performing variable display. This determination is made by determining whether the variable display flag in the variable display flag storage area in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The variable display flag is turned on when starting the variable display for either the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b, and is turned off when the variable display ends.

  In step S802, when it is determined that the main display unit 45 is not performing the variable display (S802: NO), the process proceeds to the game round start processing of steps S803 to S805. In step S803, it is determined whether or not the total reserved number CRN is “0”. The case where the total reserved number CRN is “0” means that the starting suspended number is “0” for both the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34. Therefore, if it is determined in step S803 that the total reserved number CRN is “0” (S803: YES), the game replay control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S803 that the total reserved number CRN is not “0” (S803: NO), the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, a data setting process for setting the data stored in the first result display unit reserved area Ra or the second result display unit reserved area Rb to the state after the start of the change is executed. move on. Details of the data setting process will be described later.

  In step S805, a fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display on the main display unit 45 and the fluctuation display on the symbol display device 41 is executed. The details of the change start process will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S806, the value of the game number counter PNC is decremented by one. The number-of-games counter PNC is a counter for counting the number of games executed in the high-frequency support mode. After executing step S806, the game times control process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S802 that the main display unit 45 is performing the variable display (S802: YES), the game round progress processing of steps S807 to S809 is executed.

  In step S807, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the current game has elapsed. As described above, the fluctuation time is a time from when the symbol row starts to change until all the symbol rows stop, and is a part of the unit game time. Specifically, in step S807, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation time information stored in the fluctuation time counter area (various counter areas 64d) of the RAM 64 has become “0”. The value of the fluctuation time information is set in a fluctuation time setting process (FIG. 23: S1016) described later. The value of the set fluctuation time information is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing is started.

  If it is determined in step S807 that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S807: NO), the process proceeds to step S808, and a fluctuation display process is performed. The change display process is a process of changing the display mode in the result display unit relating to the current game round. After executing step S808, the game number control process ends.

  If it is determined in step S807 that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S807: YES), the process proceeds to step S809, and a fluctuation end process is performed. The change ending process is performed on the result display unit so that the form of the symbol to be displayed on the result display unit determined in the later-described change start process (FIG. 23) is displayed on the result display unit relating to the current game round. Display control. After executing step S809, the game number control process ends.

<Data setting process>
Next, the data setting process will be described. The data setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game number control process (FIG. 21: S804).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the data setting process. In step S901, it is determined whether or not the second start suspended number RbN stored in the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit is “0”. If it is determined in step S901 that the second start-pending number RbN is “0” (S901: YES), the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S902 to S907 is executed. If it is determined that the second start pending number RbN is not “0” (S901: NO), data setting processing for the second result display unit in steps S908 to S913 is executed.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the total reserved number CRN is 1 or more, as described in FIG. 21 (see FIG. 21: S803). In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start suspended number RbN is “0”. If not, that is, the suspension information for variable display is stored in the second result display unit 37b. In this case, the data stored in the second result display unit reserved area Rb is set as the target of this data setting process, regardless of whether the first start suspended number RaN is 1 or more. Thereby, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display section holding area Ra and the second result display section holding area Rb, the second result display section corresponding to the second start port 34 is stored. The hold information stored in the hold area Rb has priority.

  In step S902, after subtracting one from the first start suspended number RaN of the first result display part reserved area Ra, the process proceeds to step S903, and decrements the total suspended number CRN by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S904. In step S904, the data stored in the first area of the first result display part holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S905.

  In step S905, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display part holding area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. Specifically, the data in the first area is cleared, and the data in each area is shifted in the order of the second area → the first area, the third area → the second area, the fourth area → the third area, and so on. After executing Step S905, the process proceeds to Step S906.

  In step S906, when the second result display section flag of the various flag storage area 64e is ON, the flag is turned OFF, and when it is not ON, the state is maintained. The second result display section flag is information for specifying whether the target of the start of the current variable display is the first result display section 37a or the second result display section 37b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S907.

  In step S907, a shift command is set. The shift command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 90, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 63g of the ROM 63, information indicating that the reserved area to be shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, the first starting port 33. Is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. Thereafter, the data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S907 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S702 in the normal processing (FIG. 20). The sound emission control device 90 transmits a command for changing the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of held items to the display control device 100 based on the received shift command. I do. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds.

  In step S901, when it is determined that the second start suspended number RbN is not “0” (S901: NO), the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S908 to S913 is executed as described above. I do.

  In step S908, 1 is subtracted from the second start suspended number RbN of the second result display section reserved area Rb. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S909. In step S909, the total reserved number CRN is decremented by one, and the flow advances to step S910 to move the data stored in the first area of the second result display part reserved area Rb to the execution area AE. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S911.

  In step S911, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second result display part holding area Rb is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. Specifically, the data in the first area is cleared, and the data in each area is shifted in the order of the second area → the first area, the third area → the second area, the fourth area → the third area, and so on. After executing Step S911, the process proceeds to Step S912.

  In step S912, when the second result display section flag of the various flag storage area 64e is not ON, the flag is turned ON, and when it is ON, the state is maintained. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S913.

  In step S913, a shift command is set. The shift command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 90, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 63g of the ROM 63, information indicating that the reserved area to be shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the second starting port 34. Is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. Thereafter, the data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S913 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S702 in the normal processing (FIG. 20). Based on the received shift command, the sound emission control device 90 sends a command to the display control device 100 to change the display in the second hold display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds. Send. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the second hold display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds.

<Change start processing>
Next, the fluctuation start processing will be described. The change start process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game number control process (FIG. 21: S805).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the change start process. In step S1001, it is determined whether or not the win / fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The high-probability mode flag is a flag for specifying whether or not the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the high-probability mode in the MPU 62. In the present embodiment, the high-probability mode flag is turned ON at the end of the opening / closing execution mode related to the winning of the probability change jackpot. After that, when a normal jackpot is won or when a drop lottery is won, the flag is turned off.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the mode is the high-probability mode (S1001: YES), the process proceeds to step S1002 to determine whether or not the lottery has been selected. Specifically, the value of the fall random number counter C4 stored in the hold information storage area 64b as the hold information of the current game times is set as a fall winning in the fall success / failure determination table of the fall success / failure determination table storage area 63d. It is determined whether or not the values match. If it is determined in step S1002 that the lottery has not been won (S1002: NO), the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, a determination is made with reference to a winning / failing table for the high probability mode. Specifically, whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / non-hitting table for the high probability mode shown in FIG. Is determined. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1006.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1001 that the mode is not the high-probability mode (S1001: NO), or if it is determined in step S1002 that the lottery has been won (S1002: YES), the process proceeds to step S1004, and the high-probability mode is set. Turn off the flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1005, a determination is made with reference to a winning / failing table for the low probability mode. Specifically, whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / not-hitting table for the low probability mode shown in FIG. Is determined. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1006.

  In step S1006, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination (big hit lottery) in step S1003 or step S1005 is a big hit. In step S1006, if the result of the hit determination is a big hit (S1006: YES), in steps S1007 to S1014, a process for setting a game result in the case of a big hit and a stop result are set. Execute the processing of

  In step S1007, it is determined whether the second result display section flag of the RAM 64 is ON. If it is determined in step S1007 that the second result display section flag is not ON (S1007: NO), the flow advances to step S1008 to refer to the distribution table for the first starting port (see FIG. 8A). Then, the distribution is determined. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is set to any one of the numerical range of the 16R certain jackpot, the numerical range of the 8R certain jackpot, the numerical range of the 16R regular jackpot, and the numerical range of the 8R regular jackpot. Is determined.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1007 that the second result display section flag is ON (S1007: YES), the process proceeds to step S1009, and the distribution table for the second starting port (see FIG. 8B). Is performed with reference to. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is set to any one of the numerical range of the 16R certain jackpot, the numerical range of the 8R certain jackpot, the numerical range of the 16R regular jackpot, and the numerical range of the 8R regular jackpot. Is determined. After executing the processing of step S1008 or step S1009. Proceed to step S1010.

  In step S1010, it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot that has been assigned in step S1008 or step S1009 is a probability variable jackpot. If it is determined in step S1010 that the game result is a probability change jackpot (S1010: YES), the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step S1011, a stop result setting process for the probability change jackpot is executed. The stop result setting process for the probability change jackpot is a process in which the stop result is displayed on the first result display portion 37a or the second result display portion 37b in the current game round in which the player wins the probability change jackpot. This is a process for setting whether to end the display. Specifically, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the type of the jackpot that is sorted in step S1008 or step S1009 is referred to by referring to the stop result table for the probability change jackpot stored in the stop result table storage area 63f. The acquired address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing Step S1011, the process proceeds to Step S1012.

  In step S1012, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the big hit type assigned in step S1008 or step S1009 is turned ON. Specifically, the 16R certain-variable flag is turned on when it is a 16R certain-change big hit, and the 8R certain-change flag is turned on when it is an 8R certain-variable big hit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1016.

  If it is determined in step S1010 that the type of jackpot allocated in step S1008 or step S1009 is not a probability-change jackpot (S1010: NO), that is, if the type of jackpot allocated is a normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1013.

  In step S1013, a stop result setting process for a normal jackpot is executed. The normal jackpot stop result setting process is a process in which any stop result is displayed on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b in the current game round in which the normal jackpot is won. This is a process for setting whether to end the display. Specifically, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the type of the jackpot that has been sorted in step S1008 or step S1009 is referred to by referring to the stop result table for the normal jackpot stored in the stop result table storage area 63f. The acquired address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing Step S1013, the process proceeds to Step S1014.

  In step S1014, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the big hit type assigned in step S1008 or step S1009 is turned on. More specifically, the 16R normal jackpot is turned on when the 16R normal jackpot is hit, and the 8R normal flag is turned on when the 8R normal jackpot is hit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1016.

  In step S1006, if the result of the jackpot lottery in step S1003 or step S1005 is not a jackpot winning (S1006: NO), the process proceeds to step S1015 to execute a stop result setting process for a miss. The stop result setting process for a disconnection is a process of terminating the variable display in a state where any of the stop results is displayed on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b in the current game round in which the disconnection result is obtained. This is a process for setting whether or not. Specifically, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is obtained by referring to the stop result table for the off-state in the stop result table storage area 63f. Then, the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing Step S1015, the process proceeds to Step S1016.

  In step S1016, a variable time setting process is executed. The setting process of the fluctuation time is to set the fluctuation time which is the time required for the current round of the game in the first result display portion 37a or the second result display portion 37b based on the presence or absence of the jackpot or the occurrence of the reach. This is the process. Details of the setting process of the fluctuation time will be described later. After executing Step S1016, the process proceeds to Step S1017.

  In step S1017, it is determined whether the second result display section flag of the RAM 64 is ON. If it is determined in step S1017 that the second result display section flag of the RAM 64 is not ON (S1017: NO), the flow advances to step S1018 to set a first variation command. The first variation command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning in the first starting port 33, and whether or not a reach has occurred. And the information of the fluctuation time set in step S1016. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1017 that the second result display section flag is ON (S1017: YES), the flow advances to step S1019 to set a second variation command. The second change command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning in the second starting port 34, and whether or not a reach has occurred. And the information of the fluctuation time set in step S1016. After executing Step S1018 or Step S1019, the process proceeds to Step S1020.

  In step S1020, a type command is set. The type command includes information on the presence or absence of the jackpot and the result of the distribution determination. In other words, the type command includes information on the type of the jackpot, such as information on the 16R probability variable jackpot, information on the 8R probability variable jackpot, information on the 16R normal jackpot, information on the 8R normal jackpot, or information on the off result.

  The variation command and the type command set in steps S1018 to S1020 are transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S702 in the normal processing (FIG. 20). The sound emission control device 90 determines the contents of the effect in the game time based on the received variation command and type command, and controls various devices so that the determined effect is executed. After executing Step S1020, the process proceeds to Step S1021.

  In step S1021, the variable display of the symbol is started on the result display unit corresponding to the current game round among the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b. Specifically, when the second result display section flag of the RAM 64 is not ON, the result display section corresponding to the current game time is specified as the first result display section 37a, and the variable display is started. When the second result display section flag is ON, the result display section corresponding to the current game time is specified as the second result display section 37b, and the variable display is started. After executing Step S1021, the present variation start process ends.

<Setting process of fluctuation time>
Next, the process of setting the fluctuation time will be described. The fluctuation time setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the fluctuation start process (FIG. 23: S1016).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the setting process of the fluctuation time. In step S1101, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the fluctuation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 64a of the RAM 64 is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1102.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether the battle effect execution flag is ON. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the battle effect execution flag in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. As described above, the battle effect execution flag indicates that the battle effect is to be executed in the currently held reserved game time based on the determination result of the preliminary determination process for each reserved game time and the battle effect execution condition. This flag is set to ON when it is determined that is possible, and is set to OFF when the setting process of the variable time for the suspended game times for executing the battle effect is completed. If the battle effect execution flag is ON (S1102: YES), a process for setting the fluctuation time for the battle effect is executed in steps S1103 to S1113. The process of setting the fluctuation time for the battle effect (S1103 to S1113) will be described later. If it is determined in step S1102 that the battle effect execution flag is not ON (S1102: NO), the process proceeds to step S1114.

  In step S1114, it is determined whether or not the result notification effect flag is ON. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the result notification effect flag in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The result notification effect flag is turned on at the end of the process of setting the variable time for battle effect in steps S1103 to S1113, and is turned off at the end of the process of setting the variable time for the result notification effect in steps S1115 to S1116. It is. If the result notification effect flag is ON in step S1114 (S1114: YES), in steps S1115 to S1116, a variable time setting process for the result notification effect is executed. The process of setting the variable time for the result notification effect (S1115 to S1116) will be described later. If the result notification effect flag is not ON in step S1114 (S1114: NO), the process proceeds to step S1117.

  In step S1117, it is determined whether or not reach occurs in the current game round. Specifically, it is determined whether the probability variable jackpot flag or the normal jackpot flag in the RAM 64 is ON, and if any of the flags is ON, it is determined that a reach occurs (S1117: YES). Then, the process proceeds to step S1118. Even if none of the above flags is ON, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of the reach, it is determined that the reach has occurred. After making a determination (S1117: YES), the flow proceeds to step S1118. In specifying the presence or absence of the reach using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 63 is referred to.

  In step S1118, the fluctuation time information corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is acquired with reference to the reach generation fluctuation time table stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63. After that, the process advances to step S1120 to set the obtained fluctuation time information in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the setting process of the fluctuation time is ended.

  If it is determined in step S1117 that the reach does not occur in the current game round (S1117: NO), the process proceeds to step S1119, and the non-reach variation time table stored in the variation time table storage area 63e is referred to. Then, a fluctuation time corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is obtained. After that, the process advances to step S1120 to set the obtained fluctuation time information in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the setting process of the fluctuation time is ended.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the fluctuation time information stored in the reach non-occurrence fluctuation time table is set so that the fluctuation time becomes shorter as the number of the total reserved number CRN increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration that does not depend on the number of the total reserved number CRN may be adopted, and the fluctuation time may be set to be shorter as the number of the total reserved number CRN is smaller. When the second number RbN of start-ups is “0”, the fluctuation time becomes shorter as the number RaN of first start-ups is larger, and when the number RbN of the second start-ups is “1” or more. May be set such that the larger the number of the second start pending numbers RbN, the shorter the fluctuation time. Further, when the second number of suspended start-ups RbN is “0”, the fluctuation time becomes longer as the number of first number of suspended start-ups RaN increases, and when the second number of suspended start-ups RbN is “1” or more. May be set so that the larger the number of the second start suspended numbers RbN, the longer the fluctuation time becomes, or may be constant without depending on the suspended numbers RaN and RbN.

  Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, no reach occurs so that a shorter fluctuation time is selected compared to the case where the number of pending information is the same as in the case where the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. A change time table may be set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected variation times may be the same, and the above relationship may be reversed.

  Furthermore, the above-mentioned configuration may be applied to the fluctuation time at the time of the reach occurrence, and the fluctuation time that is easy to be selected and the fluctuation time that is hard to be selected at the time of the jackpot winning and the out-of-reach reach may be different. Good. Further, a variation time table for the probability change jackpot, a variation time table for the normal jackpot, a variation time table for the off-reach, and a variation time table for the complete departure may be individually set.

  Next, in step S1102, when the battle effect execution flag is ON (S1102: YES), the process of setting the fluctuation time for battle effect executed in steps S1103 to S1113 will be described.

  In step S1103, a battle effect time control process is performed. The battle effect time control process is a process of determining a timing for referring to a fluctuation time table for battle effect. Specifically, when a battle effect is performed using three game times (preceding game times), four game times including a game time (specific game time) for a result notification effect production are held games. When a battle effect time control flag (for three game times) is turned on at a timing that exists as times and a battle effect is performed using two game times (preceding game times), a game time for effect announcement effect is performed. At a timing when three game times including the (specific game time) exist as the reserved game times, the battle effect time control flag (for two game times) is turned ON, and one game time (preceding game time) is used. When performing a battle effect, the battle effect time control flag (for one game time) is set at a timing when two game times including the game time for the result notification effect (specific game time) exist as the reserved game times. This is the process of turning ON. Note that the battle effect time control flag is turned on at the timing of referring to the change time table for battle effect, and is turned off when the process of setting the change time for the pending game times for executing the battle effect ends. It is. The details of the battle effect time control process will be described later. After executing step S1103, the process proceeds to step S1104.

  In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the battle effect time control flag (for three game times) is ON. If the battle effect time control flag (for three game times) is ON (S1104: YES), the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, a series of battles for three game times with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS is referred to by referring to the battle effect fluctuation time table (for three game times) stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63. Acquires the fluctuating time information that can perform the effect. As described in step S106 in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the battle effect variation time table (for three game times) is a fixed time with respect to the value of the variation type counter CS (x / 3-t). 4) is a table to output fluctuation time information corresponding to a fluctuation time of seconds. As described above, “t” indicates the stop time (constant time), and “x” indicates the battle effect time (constant time). After executing Step S1105, the process proceeds to Step S1110.

  On the other hand, if the battle effect time control flag (for three game times) is not ON in step S1104 (S1104: NO), the process proceeds to step S1106, and the battle effect time control flag (for two game times) is ON. It is determined whether or not. When the battle effect time control flag (for two game times) is ON (S1106: YES), the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1107, a series of battles in two game times with respect to the value of the change type counter CS is referred to by referring to the battle effect change time table (for two game times) stored in the change time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63. Acquires the fluctuating time information that can perform the effect. As described in step S106 in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the battle effect variation time table (for two game times) is a fixed time with respect to the value of the variation type counter CS (x / 2−t). 4) is a table to output fluctuation time information corresponding to a fluctuation time of seconds. After executing Step S1107, the process proceeds to Step S1110.

  In step S1106, if the battle effect time control flag (for two game times) is not ON (S1106: NO), the process proceeds to step S110118, and whether the battle effect time control flag (for one game time) is ON or not. Is determined. If the battle effect time control flag (for one game) is ON (S1108: YES), the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1109, with reference to the battle effect variation time table (for one game time) stored in the variation time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63, a series of battles in one game time with respect to the value of the variation type counter CS is performed. Acquires the fluctuating time information that can perform the effect. As described in step S106 in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the battle effect variation time table (for one game) is a fixed time (x-t) seconds with respect to the value of the variation type counter CS. 6 is a table in which fluctuation time information corresponding to the fluctuation time of the data is output. After executing Step S1109, the process proceeds to Step S1110.

  If the battle effect time control flag (for one game) is not ON in step S1108 (S1108: NO), the flow proceeds to step S1117. In the case where the battle effect execution flag is not ON for the three game times, the two game times, and the one game time even though the battle effect execution flag is ON in step S1102, for example, four times This is a case where a battle effect is executed in one game time when the reserved game times exist. In this case, since one game time is used for the battle effect and one game time is used for the result notification effect, of the four reserved game times that exist, the two game times executed first are set as the normal game times and the fluctuation time is set. I do. In such a case, the process proceeds from step S1108 to step S1117.

  After referring to the battle effect variation time table in steps S1105, S1107, and S1109, the process proceeds to step S1110, in which the value of the number of battle effect games YpN is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S1111, it is determined whether or not the number of battle effect games YpN = 0. That is, when performing a battle effect in three game times, the battle effect fluctuation time is set over three game times, or when performing a battle effect in two game times, a battle effect is performed over two game times It is determined whether the fluctuation time has been set or if a battle effect is to be performed in one game time, the battle effect fluctuation time has been set in one game time.

  If it is determined in step S1111 that the number of battle effect games YpN is not equal to 0 (S1111: NO), the process proceeds to step S1120, and the obtained fluctuation time information is stored in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Set to. Thereafter, the setting process of the fluctuation time is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1111 that the number of battle effect games YpN = 0, the process proceeds to step S1112. Note that the number of battle effect games YpN = 0 indicates that the battle effect fluctuation time is set in each game time set as the number of battle effect games (YpN).

  In step S1112, the battle effect execution flag is turned off, and the battle effect time control flag is turned off. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1113.

  In step S1113, the result notification effect flag is turned ON. As described above, the result notification effect flag is a flag that is turned ON at the end of the process of setting the variable time for the battle effect, and is turned OFF at the time of finishing the process of setting the variable time for the result notification effect. After that, the process advances to step S1120 to set the obtained fluctuation time information in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the setting process of the fluctuation time is ended.

  Next, in step S1114, when the result notification effect flag is ON (S1114: YES), the process of setting the variable time for the result notification effect performed in steps S1115 to S1116 will be described.

  In step S1115, with reference to the variable time table for result notification effect stored in the variable time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63, the variable time information capable of executing the result notification effect with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS is referred to. get. As described in step S108 of FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the result notification effect variation time table includes a constant time (y) seconds set for the result notification effect with respect to the value of the variation type counter CS. It is a table from which fluctuation time information corresponding to the fluctuation time is output. After executing Step S1115, the process proceeds to Step S1116.

  In step S1116, the result notification effect flag is turned off. After that, the process advances to step S1120 to set the obtained fluctuation time information in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the setting process of the fluctuation time is ended.

<Battle production time control processing>
Next, the battle effect time control process will be described. The battle effect time control processing is executed by the main MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the variable time control processing (FIG. 24: S1103).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the battle effect time control process. In step S1201, it is determined whether the battle effect time control flag is ON. As described above, the battle effect time control flag is turned on at the timing of referring to the change time table for battle effect, and is turned off when the process of setting the change time for the pending game times for executing the battle effect ends. Is a flag to be executed.

  If the battle effect time control flag is ON in step S1201 (S1201: YES), the battle effect time control process ends. On the other hand, if the battle effect time control flag is not ON in step S1201 (S1201: NO), the process proceeds to step S1202.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether or not BC-YpN = 1 (BC: battle effect counter, YpN: number of battle effect games). By this processing, the timing for referring to the fluctuation time table for battle effects is determined. If it is determined in step S1202 that BC-YpN is not 1 (S1202: NO), the process proceeds to step S1203, and the value of the battle effect counter BC is decremented by one. After that, the battle effect time control process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1202 that BC-YpN = 1, that is, if it is determined that the timing refers to the fluctuation time table for battle effects (S1202: YES), the process proceeds to step S1204.

  In step S1204, it is determined whether or not YpN = 3. If it is determined in step S1204 that YpN = 3 (S1204: YES), the flow advances to step S1205 to turn on the battle effect time control flag (for three game times). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1204 that YpN = 3 is not satisfied (S1204: NO), the process proceeds to step S1206.

  In step S1206, it is determined whether or not YpN = 2. If it is determined in step S1206 that YpN = 2 (S1206: YES), the flow advances to step S1207 to turn on the battle effect time control flag (for two games). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1207 that YpN = 2 is not satisfied, that is, if YpN = 1 (S1206: NO), the process proceeds to step S1208, and the battle effect time control flag (for one game) is turned ON. I do.

  After turning on the battle effect time control flag in any of the processes of step S1205, step S1207, and step S1208, the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, the value of the number of battle effect games YpN is set in the command as YpN information. In the present embodiment, the YpN information is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 as a part of the change command. After executing step S1209, the battle effect time control process ends.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the game state transition processing will be described. The game state transition process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the normal process (FIG. 20: S706).

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a game state transition process. In step S1301, it is determined whether the operation is in the open / close execution mode. If it is determined in step S1301 that the opening / closing execution mode is not being performed (S1301: NO), the process proceeds to step S1302, where the symbol variation display on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b of one game time is performed. It is determined whether or not the timing has ended. If it is determined in step S1302 that the timing does not indicate the end of the fluctuation display (S1302; NO), the present game state transition process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1302 that the timing of the variable display has ended (S1302: YES), the process proceeds to step S1303, and the game result of the current game (the result of the jackpot lottery) shifts to the open / close execution mode. It is determined whether or not they correspond. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the 16R certain change flag, the 8R certain change flag, the 16R normal flag, and the 8R normal flag in the RAM 64 is ON. If it is determined that none of the flags is ON (S1303: NO), the game state transition processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1303 that any of the above flags is ON (S1303: YES), the process advances to step S1304 to execute a round display start process for notifying the type of the current open / close execution mode. I do. Specifically, the address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64 is checked. Then, based on the confirmed address information, the stop result data corresponding to the address information is specified from the stop result data group stored in the ROM 63, and the content of the number of rounds is determined from the specified stop result data. Confirm. Thereafter, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display section 39 of the main display section 45. As a result, the round display section 39 displays information on the round related to the output. After executing Step S1304, the process proceeds to Step S1305.

  In step S1305, the number of rounds in the current open / close execution mode is determined. Specifically, the jackpot type flags (16R certain change flag, 8R certain change flag, 16R normal flag, 8R certain change flag) stored in the RAM 64 are checked. If it is determined in step S1305 that the jackpot type flag stored in the RAM 64 is the 16R certain change flag or the 16R normal flag (S1305: YES), the process proceeds to step S1306, where the large hit type flag is provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. "16" is set in the first round counter area RC1. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the opening / closing door 36b has been opened. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1305 that the jackpot type flag stored in the RAM 64 is the 8R certainty change flag or the 8R normal flag (S1305: NO), the process proceeds to step S1307 to provide the flag in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. "8" is set in the obtained first round counter area RC1. After executing Step S1306 or Step S1307, the process proceeds to Step S1308.

  In step S1308, an opening command is set. The set opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S702 in the normal processing (FIG. 20). The opening command includes information on the number of rounds in the current open / close execution mode. The sound emission control device 90 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the open / close execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices such that the determined contents of the effect are executed. After executing step S1308, the game state transition processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that it is in the open / close execution mode (S1301: YES), the process proceeds to step S1309 to execute a special winning opening / closing process. Specifically, when the special winning opening 36a is closed, the variable winning driving unit 36c is driven on condition that the first round counter area RC1 is equal to or greater than "1". The mouth 36a is opened. In addition, when the special winning opening 36a is being opened, the variable winning driving unit is provided on condition that the opening limit time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 36a or that the opening limit number has won. The driving state of 36c is stopped, and the special winning opening 36a is closed. The details of the special winning opening opening and closing process will be described later. After executing Step S1309, the process proceeds to Step S1310.

  In step S1310, it is determined whether the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0” (S1310: NO), the present game state transition processing ends as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0” (S1310: YES), the process proceeds to step S1311, and an ending command is set. The set ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S702 in the normal processing (FIG. 20). The sound emission control device 90 ends the effect corresponding to the open / close execution mode based on receiving the ending command. After executing Step S1311, the process proceeds to Step S1312.

  In step S1312, a shift process at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed. The transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is a process for setting various modes of the game times after the end of the current opening / closing execution mode. The details of the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode will be described later. After executing Step S1312, the process proceeds to Step S1313.

  In step S1313, a round display end process is executed. In this process, the display control of the round display unit 39 is ended so that the round display unit 39 of the main display unit 45 is turned off. After that, the process advances to step S1314 to execute end processing of the open / close execution mode. Specifically, when the 16R probable change flag, the 8R probable change flag, the 16 normal flag, and the 8R normal flag are ON, these flags are turned OFF, and when these flags are not ON, the state is maintained. After executing Step S1314, the game state transition processing ends.

<Grand Prize opening and closing process>
Next, the special winning opening opening and closing process will be described. The special winning opening opening / closing process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (1309 in FIG. 26) of the game state transition process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening / closing process. In step S1401, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 36a is being opened. Specifically, the determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning drive unit 36c. If it is determined in step S1401 that the special winning opening 36a is not open (S1401: NO), the process proceeds to step S1402, and it is determined whether the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. If it is determined in step S1402 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is "0" (S1402: YES), the main winning opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1002 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0” (S1402: NO), the process proceeds to step S1403.

  In step S1403, it is determined whether the value of the first timer counter area T1 provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 is “0”. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration of the special winning opening 36a. If it is determined in step S1403 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is not "0" (S1403: NO), the main winning opening opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1403 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is “0” (S1403: YES), the process proceeds to step S1404, in which the variable winning drive unit is opened to open the special winning opening 36a. 36c is driven. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1405, a setting process for each round is executed. In the case of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since the set winning modes are all the high-frequency winning modes, "15000" (that is, 30 seconds) is set in the first timer counter area T1. Further, "10" is set in a winning counter area PC provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 in order to count the number of winning of the game balls to the special winning opening 36a. The count value set in the first timer counter area T1 is decremented by one every time the timer interrupt processing is started, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. If the low frequency prize mode is set in the pachinko machine 10, for example, "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the first timer counter area T1, and "6" is set in the prize counter area PC. May be set. After performing Step S1405, the process proceeds to Step S1406.

  In step S1406, a release command is set. Thereafter, the main winning opening opening / closing process ends. The release command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100, which are the sub-side control devices, to recognize that the opening of the special winning opening 36a has been started. It is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 by the external output process (FIG. 20: step S702). The sound emission control device 90 specifies that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has been started on the basis of the received opening command, and also displays the effect contents of the various lamps 47 and the speakers 46 on the special winning opening 36a. Is updated to the content corresponding to the start of the release of. Further, the sound emission control device 90 transmits the release command to the display control device 100 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 100 specifies that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has been started based on the received opening command, and displays the contents of the effect on the symbol display device 41 and the opening of the special winning opening 36a. Update to the content corresponding to the start.

  If it is determined in step S1401 that the special winning opening 36a is being opened (step S1401: YES), the process advances to step S1407 to determine whether the value of the first timer counter area T1 is "0". I do. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a parameter for measuring the opening duration of the special winning opening 36a. If it is determined in step S1407 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is not “0” (S1407: NO), the process proceeds to step S1408.

  In step S1408, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the special winning opening 36a based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 36. If it is determined in step S1408 that a winning has not occurred (S1408: NO), the main winning opening opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1408 that a winning has occurred (S1408: YES), the flow advances to step S1409 to decrement the value of the winning counter area PC by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1410.

  In step S1410, it is determined whether the value of the winning counter area PC is “0”. If it is determined in step S1410 that the value of the winning counter area PC is not “0” (S1410: NO), the main winning opening / closing process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1407 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is "0" (S1407: YES), or if it is determined in step S1410 that the value of the winning counter area PC is "0", (S1410: YES), the process proceeds to step S1411 to execute a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, the variable winning drive unit 36c is set to a non-driven state in order to close the special winning opening 36a. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1412.

  In step S1412, the value of the first round counter area RC1 is decremented by one. After that, the process advances to step S1413 to determine whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. If it is determined in step S1413 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is "0" (S1413: YES), the main winning opening opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1413 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0” (S1413: NO), “1000” (that is, 2 seconds) is set in the first timer counter area T1. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration of the special winning opening 36a. After executing step S1414, the process advances to step S1415 to set a close command. Thereafter, the special winning opening opening / closing process ends.

  The set closing command is a command including information for causing the audio light emission control device 90 and the display control device 100, which are the sub-side control devices, to recognize that the opening of the special winning opening 36a has been completed. Is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in the external output process (FIG. 20: step S702). The sound emission control device 90 specifies that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has been completed based on the received closing command, and determines the effect contents of the various lamps 47 and the speakers 46 in the special winning opening 36a. Update to the content corresponding to the completion of release. Further, the sound emission control device 90 transmits the above-mentioned closing command to the display control device 100 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 100 specifies that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has been completed based on the received closing command, and displays the contents of the effect on the symbol display device 41 and ends the opening of the special winning opening 36a. Update to the content corresponding to what you did.

<Transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode>
Next, transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode will be described. The transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game state transition processing (FIG. 26: S1312).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode. In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the flag corresponding to the probable change jackpot as the jackpot type flag in the RAM 64 is ON. That is, it is determined whether the 16R probable change flag or the 8R probable change flag of the RAM 64 is ON.

  If it is determined in step S1501 that the 16R probable change flag or the 8R probable change flag in the RAM 64 is ON (S1501: YES), the process advances to step S1502 to execute a flag erasure process. The flag erasing process is a process of erasing information for specifying a gaming state. Specifically, when the open / close execution mode flag, the high probability mode flag, and the high frequency support mode flag are ON, they are turned OFF, and when these flags are not ON, the states are maintained. I do. After executing Step S1502, the process proceeds to Step S1503.

  In step S1503, the high-probability mode flag is turned on, and then the process proceeds to step S1504, where the high-frequency support mode flag is turned on. As a result, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the game state shifts to the gaming state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. Note that the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode are maintained at least until the next time a jackpot is won. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1505.

  In step S1505, 100 is set to the game number counter PNC provided in the various counter area 64d of the RAM 64. The value set in the number-of-games counter PNC is a value indicating the number of games when the high-frequency support mode is executed with the number of games limited. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1506.

  In step S1506, a high-probability mode command which is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the high-probability mode is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. I do. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1510.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1501 that the 16R normal flag or the 8R normal flag is ON in the RAM 64 (S1501: NO), the process advances to step S1507 to execute the flag erasing process. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1508.

  In step S1508, after turning on the high frequency support mode flag, the process proceeds to step S1509, in which 100 is set to the number-of-games counter PNC provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1510.

  In step S1510, the high-frequency support mode command, which is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. Set. Thereafter, the transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode ends.

<Process for electrical support>
Next, a description will be given of the processing for supporting electric power. The electric power support processing is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the normal processing (FIG. 20: S707).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the process for supporting electric power. In step S1601, it is determined whether support is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the support flag in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The supporting flag is a flag that is turned on when the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 is opened, and is turned off when the electric accessory 34a is returned to the closed state. If it is determined in step S1601 that the support flag is not ON (S1601: NO), the process proceeds to step S1602.

  In step S1602, it is determined whether the support winning flag in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The support winning flag is set to ON when the open state is won in the electric accessory opening lottery for determining whether or not the electric accessory 34a is set to the open state, and is set to OFF when the supporting flag is ON. It is. If it is determined in step S1602 that the support winning flag is not ON (S1602: NO), the process proceeds to step S1603.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 is “0”. In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38. The count value set in the second timer counter area T2 is decremented by one every time the timer interrupt processing is started, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec.

  If it is determined in step S1603 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S1603: NO), the present electrical role support processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S1603: YES), the process proceeds to step S1604.

  In step S1604, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the symbol change display in the ordinary figure unit 38. If it is determined in step S1604 that it is the end timing of the variable display (S1604: YES), the process proceeds to step S1605 to set the out-of-range display, and then ends the electric power support process. By setting the off display, the change display of the symbol in the ordinary figure unit 38 is terminated in a state where the off display is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1604 that it is not the end timing of the variable display (S1604: NO), the process proceeds to step S1606.

  In step S1606, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of reserved items SN is greater than “0”. If it is determined in step S1606 that the value of the number of held items SN is “0” (S1606: NO), the present electronic role support process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1606 that the value of the number of reserved items SN is greater than “0” (S1606: YES), the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether the operation mode is the open / close execution mode. Thereafter, the process advances to step S1608 to determine whether the operation mode is the high-frequency support mode. If it is not the opening / closing execution mode in step S1607 (S1607: NO), and if the high frequency support mode is in step S1608 (S1608: YES), the process proceeds to step S1609 to perform an electric accessory opening lottery. More specifically, the value stored in the electric-power-use holding area 64c is shifted, and when the value of the electric-power-goods opening counter C5 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the electric-power-use object opening lottery is performed. Wins. Further, "750" (that is, 1.5 seconds) is set in the second timer counter area T2 at the same time as the opening of the electric accessory. The second timer counter area T2 is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1610.

  In step S1610, it is determined whether or not the result of the electric accessory opening lottery in step S1609 is a support winning. In step S1610, when it is determined that the result of the electric auditors goods opening lottery is a support win (S1610: YES), the process proceeds to step S1611, where the support win flag is turned ON and provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. "3" is set in the obtained second round counter area RC2. The second round counter area RC2 is a counter area for counting the number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1612. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1610 that the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is not a support winning (S1610: NO), the process proceeds to step S1612 without executing the process of step S1611.

  In step S1612, it is determined whether or not the win / fail lottery mode is the low probability mode. If it is determined in step S1612 that the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low probability mode (S1612: YES), the process proceeds to step S1613. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1612 that the winning / failure lottery mode is not the low-probability mode (S1612: NO), the power-supporting process ends.

  In step S1613, it is determined whether or not the number-of-games counter area is "0". In the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode, the game number counter is decremented by one each time one game is completed. If it is determined in step S1613 that the number-of-games counter area is not “0” (S1613: NO), the main control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1613 that the number-of-games counter area is "0", the flow advances to step S1614 to turn off the high frequency support mode flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1615.

  In step S1615, the low-frequency support command, which is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. I do. After that, the processing for electric role support ends.

  The low frequency support command set in step S1615 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in the external output process of the normal process (FIG. 20: step S702). The sound emission control device 90 specifies that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode based on the reception of the low-frequency support command, and executes a process corresponding thereto.

  If it is determined in step S1607 that the mode is the opening / closing execution mode (S1607: YES), or if it is determined in step S1618 that the mode is not the high-frequency support mode (S1608: NO), the process proceeds to step S1616, and the electric accessory opening lottery is performed. I do. More specifically, the value stored in the electric-power-use holding area 64c is shifted, and when the value of the electric-power-goods opening counter C5 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the electric-power-use object opening lottery is performed. Wins. Also, "14750" (that is, 29.5 seconds) is set in the second timer counter area T2 at the same time as the opening of the electric accessory. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1617.

  In step S1617, it is determined whether or not the result of the electric accessory opening lottery in step S1616 is a support winning. If it is determined in step S1617 that the support has not been won (S1617: NO), the present electric power support process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1617 that the support has been won (S1617: YES), the flow advances to step S1618 to turn on the support win flag and set “1” in the second round counter area RC2. Then, the processing for electric power support is ended.

  If it is determined in step S1602 that the support winning flag is ON (S1602: YES), the flow advances to step S1619 to determine whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38. In step S1619, if it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S1619: NO), since the display of the picture is being changed and displayed in the general-purpose unit 38, the process for supporting the electric power as it is To end. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1619 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is “0” (S1619: YES), the process proceeds to step S1620.

  In step S1620, a hit display is set. Thus, the variation display of the pattern in the ordinary figure unit 38 is terminated with the hit display stopped and displayed. After that, the process advances to step S1621 to turn on the support flag and turn off the support winning flag. Thereafter, the processing for electric power support is completed.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the supporting flag is ON (S1601: YES), the process advances to step S1622 to execute an electric-power opening / closing control process for controlling opening / closing of the electric accessory 34a. Thereafter, the processing for electric power support is completed.

<Electronic opening / closing control processing>
Next, the electric-power opening / closing control processing will be described. The electric-power opening / closing control process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the electric-power support process (FIG. 29: S1622).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the electric-power opening / closing control processing. In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 34a is being opened. Whether or not the electric accessory 34a is being opened is determined based on whether or not the electric accessory driving unit 34b is in a driving state. If it is determined that the electric accessory 34a is open (S1701: YES), the process proceeds to step S1702.

  In step S1702, it is determined whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 is “0”. In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the opening duration of the electric accessory 34a. In step S1702, when it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not “0” (S1702: NO), the electric-power-operated opening / closing control processing is ended as it is. That is, when the opening duration of the electric accessory 34a has not ended, the electric combination opening / closing control processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1702 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S1702: YES), the flow advances to step S1703 to perform a closing process for controlling the electric accessory 34a to a closed state. "250" (that is, 0.5 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. That is, when the second timer counter area T2 as a means for measuring the opening duration of the electric accessory 34a is "0", the electric accessory 34a is closed and the second timer counter area T2 is electrically operated this time. “250” is set in the second timer counter area T2, which is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration time of the accessory 34a. After executing Step S1703, the process proceeds to Step S1704.

  In step S1704, after subtracting 1 from the value of the second round counter area RC2, the process proceeds to step S1705, and it is determined whether the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”. If it is determined in step S1705 that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not “0” (S1705: NO), the present electric combination opening / closing control processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1705 that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0” (S1705: YES), the process proceeds to step S1706, and the supporting flag is turned off. After that, the present electric combination opening / closing control process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1701 that the electric accessory 34a is not being opened (S1701: NO), the process advances to step S1707 to determine whether the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration of the electric accessory 34a. In step S1707, if it is determined that the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S1707: NO), the electric-power-operated opening / closing control processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1707 that the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S1707: YES), the process proceeds to step S1708, and an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 34a to an open state is executed. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1709.

  In step S1709, it is determined whether the mode is the open / close execution mode. If it is determined that the mode is not the open / close execution mode (S1709: NO), the process proceeds to step S1710 to determine whether the mode is the high frequency support mode. I do.

  If it is determined in step S1710 that the current mode is the high-frequency support mode (S1710: YES), the process advances to step S1711 to set "800" (that is, 1.6 seconds) in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the present electric combination opening / closing control process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1709 that the current mode is the open / close execution mode (S1709: YES), or if it is determined in step S1710 that the current mode is not the high frequency support mode (S1710: NO), the process proceeds to step S1712, and the second "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the timer counter area T2. After that, the present electric combination opening / closing control process ends.

A5. Electrical configuration of the sound emission control device and the display control device:
Next, the electrical configurations of the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 31 is a block diagram mainly showing the electrical configuration of the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100. Note that some components such as the power supply device 85 are omitted. The MPU 92 is mounted on the sound emission control board 91 provided in the sound emission control device 90. The MPU 92 is an element including a ROM 93, a RAM 94, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like.

  The ROM 93 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 92, fixed value data, tables, and the like. For example, a part of the area of the ROM 93 is provided with a hold confirmation table storage area 93a, a variable display pattern table storage area 93b, and the like. Details of these will be described later.

  The RAM 94 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 93. For example, in a part of the area of the RAM 94, various flag storage areas 94a, various counter areas 94b, lottery counter areas 94c, and the like are provided. It is not essential that the ROM 93 and the RAM 94 be integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 92, and each may be configured individually as a chip.

  The MPU 92 has an input port and an output port. The main controller 60 is connected to the input side of the MPU 92. Various commands are received from main controller 60. The output side of the MPU 92 is connected to the effect operation button 24, the speaker 46, the various lamps 47, and the display control device 100.

  A display control board 101 provided in the display control device 100 includes an MPU 102 which is an element in which a program ROM 103 and a work RAM 104 are combined into a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 105, a character ROM 106, a video RAM 107. Is installed. It is not essential that the program ROM 103 and the work RAM 104 be integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 102, and each may be configured individually as a chip.

  The MPU 102 analyzes the various commands received from the sound emission control device 90 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the VDP 105 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 105). .

  The program ROM 103 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 102 and fixed value data, and also stores JPEG image data for a background image.

  The work RAM 104 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when the MPU 102 executes various programs.

  The VDP 105 is a kind of drawing circuit, and directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. The VDP 105 is also called an “rendering chip” because it is formed as an IC chip, and is a kind of microcomputer chip having a built-in firmware dedicated to a rendering process. The VDP 105 adjusts the respective timings of the MPU 102, the video RAM 107, and the like, intervenes in reading and writing of data, and reads out the image data to be stored in the video RAM 107 from the character ROM 106 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 106 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 106 stores bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color pallet table that is referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 106 and store image data and the like in each character ROM 106 in a shared manner. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which JPEG format image data for a background image stored in the program ROM 103 is stored in the character ROM 106.

  The video RAM 107 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41. The display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 107.

  Hereinafter, the MPU 62, the ROM 63, and the RAM 64 of the main control device 60 are also referred to as a main MPU 62, a main ROM 63, and a main RAM 64, respectively, and the MPU 92, the ROM 93, and the RAM 94 of the sound emission control device 90 are referred to as a light MPU 92 and a sound light, respectively. The MPU 102 of the display control device 100 is also called a display MPU 102.

A6. Various processes executed in the sound emission control device and the display control device:
Next, an example of specific control executed in the sound emission control device and the display control device to execute the battle effect and the result notification effect will be described. First, the processing executed in the sound emission control device 90 will be described, and then, the processing executed in the display control device 100 will be described.

<Various processes executed in the sound emission control device>
<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt processing executed by the sound-side MPU 92 will be described.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed in the sound-side MPU 92. The timer interrupt processing is repeatedly executed at a relatively short cycle (for example, 4 msec). Hereinafter, processing of each step executed in the timer interrupt processing will be described.

  In step S1801, command storage processing is executed. The command storage process is a process for storing the received command in the sound-light RAM 94 when a command is received from the main MPU 62. The sound light RAM 94 is provided with a ring buffer for enabling storage and reading of commands received from the main MPU 62. Commands received from the main MPU 62 are sequentially stored in the ring buffer. , And are sequentially read out according to the stored order. After executing Step S1801, the process proceeds to Step S1802.

  In step S1802, a command corresponding process for performing a process corresponding to the received command is executed. The details of the command handling process will be described later. After executing Step S1802, the process proceeds to Step S1803.

  In step S1803, a light emission control process for performing light emission control of various lamps 47 is executed. In the light emission control processing, the light emission of the various lamps 47 is controlled based on the light emission data read in the command corresponding processing in step S1802. After executing Step S1803, the process proceeds to Step S1804.

  In step S1804, an audio output control process for performing audio output control of the speaker 46 is performed. In the audio output control process, the audio output of the speaker 46 is controlled based on the audio output data read in the command corresponding process in step S1802. After executing step S1804, the timer interrupt process ends.

<Command processing>
Next, a command corresponding process will be described. The command corresponding process is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 32: S1802).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the command handling process. As described above, in the command corresponding process, a process corresponding to the command received from the main MPU 62 is executed. Hereinafter, processing of each step executed in the command corresponding processing will be described.

  In step S1901, it is determined whether a hold command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S1901 that a hold command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S1901: YES), the process advances to step S1902 to execute a hold command handling process. Details of the pending command processing will be described later. After executing Step S1902, the process proceeds to Step S1903. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1901 that the hold command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S1901: NO), the process proceeds to step S1903 without executing step S1902.

  In step S1903, it is determined whether a high frequency support command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S1903 that a high-frequency support command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S1903: YES), the flow advances to step S1904 to turn on the high-frequency support mode flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1905.

  In step S1905, the value of the high frequency support mode counter HSC is set to “0”. The high frequency support mode counter HSC is incremented by one each time one game round ends in the high frequency support mode. That is, the high frequency support mode counter HSC is a counter for counting the number of games executed in the high frequency support mode. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1908.

  If it is determined in step S1903 that the high frequency support command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S1903: NO), the process advances to step S1906 to determine whether the low frequency support command has been received from the main MPU 62. judge. If it is determined in step S1906 that the low frequency support command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S1906: YES), the process advances to step S1907 to turn off the high frequency support mode flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1908. If it is determined in step S1906 that the low frequency support command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S1906: NO), the process directly proceeds to step S1908.

  In step S1908, it is determined whether a change command and a type command have been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S1908 that the variation command and the type command have been received (S1908: YES), the process proceeds to step S1909. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1908 that the variation command and the type command have not been received (S1908: NO), the process proceeds to step S1912.

  In step S1909, an effect setting process is executed. In the effect setting process, a notice effect, a stop symbol, a variable display pattern, and the like to be executed in the current game round are set. The details of the effect setting process will be described later. After performing Step S1909, the process proceeds to Step S1910.

  In step S1910, it is determined whether the high frequency support mode flag is ON. If it is determined in step S1910 that the high frequency support mode flag is ON (S1910: YES), the process proceeds to step S1911. In step S1911, the value of the high frequency support mode counter HSC is incremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1912. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1910 that the high frequency support mode flag is not ON (S1910: NO), the process directly proceeds to step S1912.

  In step S1912, it is determined whether an opening command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S1912 that an opening command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S1912: YES), the flow advances to step S1913 to execute an opening effect setting process. In the opening effect setting process, the type of the jackpot included in the opening command received this time is specified, the content of the opening effect corresponding to the type of the jackpot is set, and the information corresponding to the content of the effect is set. An opening effect command is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1914. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1912 that the opening command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S1912: NO), the process proceeds to step S1914 without executing step S1913.

  In step S1914, it is determined whether an ending command has been received. If it is determined in step S1914 that the ending command has been received (S1914: YES), the process advances to step S1915 to execute an ending effect setting process. In the ending effect setting process, the content of the game state after the opening / closing execution mode included in the ending command received this time is specified, the content of the ending effect corresponding to the content of the game state is set, and The ending effect command in which the corresponding information is set is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1916. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1914 that the ending command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S1914: NO), the process proceeds to step S1916 without executing step S1915.

  In step S1916, other setting processing is performed. In other setting processing, for example, the setting of the effect content corresponding to the opening command and the setting of the effect content corresponding to the closing command are performed. When the effect operation button 24 is pressed, an effect operation command for recognizing that the effect operation button 24 is pressed is transmitted to the display-side MPU 102.

<Pending command support processing>
Next, the hold command handling process will be described. The suspended command handling process is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the command handling process (FIG. 33: S1902).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the hold command handling process. As described above, the hold command corresponding process is a process executed when a hold command is received from the main MPU 62. Hereinafter, the processing of each step executed in the pending command corresponding processing will be described.

  In step S2001, a winning update process is executed. In the update process at the time of winning, the number of pieces of hold information obtained based on winning in the first opening 33, the number of holding information obtained based on winning in the second opening 34, A process for enabling the sound light side MPU 92 to specify the total number of information is executed. Details of the update processing at the time of winning in step S2001 will be described later. In the following, the number of pieces of hold information acquired based on the winning in the first opening 33 is also referred to as “first reserved number”, and the number of pieces of holding information acquired based on the winning in the second opening 34 is The total number of the first reserved number and the second reserved number is also referred to as a “second reserved number” and the total number of the first reserved number and the second reserved number. After executing step S2001, the process proceeds to step S2002.

  In step S2002, a hold display control process is performed. Specifically, the number of pieces of hold information obtained based on the winning in the first starting port 33 specified in step S2001, the number of pieces of holding information obtained based on the winning in the second starting port 34, , The display mode (color or combination of LED lamps to be turned on) of the first hold display section 37c and the second hold display section 37d is controlled. After executing step S2002, the pending command handling process ends.

<Update process when winning>
Next, the update processing at the time of winning will be described. The update processing at the time of winning is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the hold command corresponding processing (FIG. 34: S2001).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the updating process at the time of winning. In step S2101, it is determined whether or not the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on the winning in the first start-up opening 33. If it is determined in step S2101 that the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on winning in the first starting port 33 (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to step S2102, and the sound light is output. The update processing of the first reserved number counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the side RAM 94 is executed. The first pending number counter area is a counter area for specifying the number of pending information acquired based on winning in the first starting port 33 in the sound-light-side MPU 92. In the update processing of the first pending number counter area, the information of the first pending number counter area is updated to the information of the pending number included in the pending command to be read this time. After executing Step S2102, the process proceeds to Step S2104.

  In step S2101, when it is determined that the hold command to be read out this time is not transmitted based on winning in the first startup port 33 (S2101: NO), that is, the hold command is determined to be the second startup port. If it is determined that the data has been transmitted based on the winning of the No. 34, the process proceeds to step S2103, and the updating process of the second reserved number counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the sound-light-side RAM 94 is executed. . The second pending number counter area is a counter area for specifying the number of pending information acquired based on the winning in the second starting port 34 in the sound-light-side MPU 92. In the updating process of the second reserved number counter area, the information of the second reserved number counter area is updated to the information of the reserved number included in the command that has been read this time. After executing Step S2103, the process proceeds to Step S2104.

  The reason why the processes in steps S2102 and S2103 are described above will be described. In the present embodiment, while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, the backup power is supplied to the RAM 64 of the main control device 60, whereas the backup power is supplied to the RAM 94 of the audio light emission control device 90. Not done. For this reason, if the power is cut off in a state where the hold information related to winning in the first start port 33 or the second start port 34 is stored in the RAM 64 of the main control device 60, the main control device 60 displays the hold information. While being stored and held, the sound emission control device 90 recognizes that the number of hold information is zero. In this case, if a configuration is employed in which the first hold number counter area or the second hold number counter area is counted up each time the hold command is received in the sound emission control device 90, the main control device 60 actually holds the hold storage. There may be a problem that the number of pieces of pending information that is stored and the number of pieces of pending information that are recognized in the sound emission control device 90 do not match. On the other hand, as in the above-described embodiment, the main control device 60 transmits the hold command including the information on the number of holds, and the sound emission control device 90 receives the hold command every time the hold command is received. By adopting a configuration in which the information on the number of held items included is set in the first held number counter area or the second held number counter area, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the above-described inconvenience.

  In step S2104, an update process of the total reserved number counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the sound light RAM 94 is executed. The total reserved number counter area stores the sum of the number of pending information acquired based on the winning in the first opening 33 and the number of the pending information acquired based on the winning in the second opening 34. This is a counter area for specifying in the side MPU 92. In the update processing, the information of the total reserved number counter area is represented by the sum of the information of the reserved number measured in the first reserved number counter area and the information of the reserved number measured in the second reserved number counter area. Update to After executing step S2104, the update process at the time of the final winning is ended.

<Direction setting process>
Next, the effect setting processing will be described. The effect setting process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the command corresponding process (FIG. 33: S1909).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. As described above, the effect setting process is a process executed when it is determined that the variation command and the type command have been received, and is a process for setting the content of the effect executed in the current game round. . Hereinafter, specific processing of the effect setting processing will be described.

  In step S2201, the fluctuation command received this time is read, and from the command, information on the presence / absence of a big hit, the type of a big hit, the presence / absence of a winning, the presence / absence of a reach, and the fluctuation time is grasped. Then, the grasped information is stored in the register of the sound-light-side MPU 92. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2202.

  In step S2202, it is determined whether the fluctuation command includes YpN information indicating the number of games in which the battle effect is executed, and whether the battle effect setting flag is ON. When performing a battle effect using a plurality of game times, the battle effect setting flag is turned ON when an effect of the first game time among the plurality of game times is set, and the plurality of game times are set. It is turned off when the effect of the last game time out of the times is set. The battle effect setting flag is turned ON / OFF in a battle effect setting process (S2203) described later.

  If it is determined in step S2202 that the fluctuation command includes the YpN information, or if the battle effect setting flag is determined to be ON (S2202: YES), the process proceeds to step S2203, and the battle effect setting is performed. Execute the process. The battle effect setting process is a process for setting to execute a battle effect in the current game round. The details of the battle effect setting process will be described later. After executing Step S2203, the process proceeds to Step S2211.

  On the other hand, in step S2202, if the YpN information is not included in the fluctuation command and the battle effect setting flag is not ON (S2202: NO), the process proceeds to step S2204.

  In step S2204, it is determined whether the result notification effect setting flag is ON. The result notification effect setting flag is turned on when the effect setting of the game in which the battle effect is performed is completed, and the result notification effect is set in the next game operation, and is turned off when the result notification effect setting process is completed. To be. If it is determined in step S2204 that the result notification effect setting flag is ON (S2204: YES), the process proceeds to step S2205 to execute a result notification effect setting process. The result notification effect setting process is a process for setting to execute a result notification effect in the current game round. Details of the result notification effect setting process will be described later. After executing Step S2205, the process proceeds to Step S2211.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2204 that the result notification effect setting flag is not ON (S2204: NO), the process advances to step S2206 to determine whether the high frequency support mode flag is ON. If it is determined in step S2206 that the high frequency support mode flag is ON (S2206: YES), the process proceeds to step S2207.

  In step S2207, it is determined whether the value of the high frequency support mode counter HSC exceeds 100. If it is determined in step S2207 that the value of the high-frequency support mode counter HSC exceeds 100 (S2207: YES), the process proceeds to step S2208 to determine whether or not the jackpot lottery in the current game has been won. Then, it is determined whether or not the falling lottery is a winning. In step S2208, if the jackpot lottery in the current game is a win or the fall lottery is a win (S2208: YES), the process proceeds to step S2209.

  In step S2209, an immediate notification effect setting process is executed. The instant notification effect means that the game frequency of the high frequency support mode is executed 100 times or more, and the game time of winning the jackpot lottery or the game time of winning the falling lottery exists in the reserved game times. Regardless, if the battle effect execution condition is not satisfied and the battle effect is not executed in the game time executed prior to the game time, in the game time winning the jackpot lottery or the game time winning the falling lottery, This is an effect of notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the lottery result of the drop lottery at the start of the game round. When a battle effect is not performed in a game time executed before a game time won in a jackpot lottery or a game time executed in a fall lottery, a battle effect is performed in a game time won in a jackpot lottery or a game time won in a fall lottery. When the player executes the result announcement effect, the player recognizes the continuation or end of the high-frequency support mode at the start of the game time, so that the jackpot lottery or the drop lottery can be performed without going through the battle effect in the game time. The result of the lottery can be easily guessed, and it becomes difficult to give a sense of expectation and a sense of urgency by the battle effect. Therefore, in the game round, a result announcement effect is executed immediately after the start of the game round without executing the battle effect, and the player is notified of the lottery result of the jackpot lottery or the fall lottery. The immediate notification effect setting process is a process for setting to execute an immediate notification effect in the current game. After executing Step S2209, the process proceeds to Step S2211.

  When it is determined in step S2206 that the high frequency support mode flag is not ON (S2206: NO), or when it is determined in step S2207 that the value of the high frequency support mode counter HSC does not exceed 100 (S2207: NO). Alternatively, if it is determined in step S2208 that the jackpot lottery in the current game round is not a win and the fall lottery is not a win (S2208: NO), the process proceeds to step S2210 to perform the effect setting process in a normal time. Run. More specifically, a jackpot lottery and a non-reachable production in the case of a non-reach occurrence, a jackpot lottery and a non-reachable production in the case of a reach (reach production), and a jackpot lottery based on a prize in the first opening In the event of winning, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a performance (normal production) other than a battle production, a result announcement production, or an immediate announcement production, such as a jackpot production. It is set to execute the normal effect at the time. After executing Step S2210, the process proceeds to Step S2211.

  In step S2211, a stop symbol setting process is executed. In the stop symbol setting process, if the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game is a 16R probability variable jackpot, 8R probability variable jackpot, 16R ordinary jackpot, or 8R ordinary jackpot, the same symbol on the activated line L The information corresponding to the stop result in which the combination is established is set as the information of the current stop symbol. Specifically, when the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game is a 16R probability variable jackpot or an 8R probability variable jackpot, the same odd symbol combination can be selected as the same symbol combination, and the same symbol combination can be selected. A combination of even symbols may be selected. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the selectivity is the same for the combination of the same odd symbols and the combination of the same even symbols, but instead, the former is more selective than the latter. A configuration with a higher rate may be used, and a configuration with the latter having a higher selectivity than the former may be used. In addition, the combination of the symbol “7” is selected only in the case of the 16R probability change big hit. When the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game is 16R normal jackpot or 8R normal jackpot, the same even symbol combination is selected as the same symbol combination.

  If the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game is an outlier, it is determined whether or not a reach has occurred based on the content of the change command. If it is determined that the combination corresponds to the occurrence of the reach, the stop result is that the same symbol combination is not established on the activated line L, and the stop result is that the reach symbol combination is established on the activated line L. The information is determined as the information of the current stop result. On the other hand, when it is determined that it does not correspond to the occurrence of the reach, the stop result is that the same symbol combination is not established on the activated line L, and the stop result is that the reach symbol combination is not established on the activated line L. The corresponding information is set as the information of the current stop symbol. After executing Step S2211, the process proceeds to Step S2212.

  In step S2212, a process for determining the fluctuation display pattern of the current game is executed. In the process, the information of the fluctuation time of the current game time is specified from the content of the fluctuation command received this time, and the information of the fluctuation time and the combination of the information of the stop symbol specified in step S2211 are combined. Select the corresponding variable display pattern. When selecting the variation display pattern, the variation display pattern table stored in the variation display pattern table storage area 93b of the sound light ROM 93 is referred to. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2213.

  In step S2213, the type information of the effect, the type information of the stop symbol, and the type information of the variable display pattern set in the current game round are set in the effect command. After that, the process advances to step S2214 to transmit the effect command to the display-side MPU 102. The display-side MPU 102 executes a process of displaying the effect content corresponding to the received effect command on the symbol display device 41. After executing step S2214, the process proceeds to step S2215, and after performing the update process at the start of the fluctuation, the effect setting process ends. Details of the update process at the start of the change will be described later.

<Battle effect setting process>
Next, the battle effect setting process will be described. The battle effect setting process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the effect setting process (FIG. 36: S2203).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the battle effect setting process. As described above, the battle effect setting process is a process for setting to execute a battle effect in the current game round.

  In step S2301, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation command includes YpN information indicating the number of games in which a battle effect is executed. In step S2301, if the fluctuation command includes the YpN information indicating the number of games in which the battle effect is executed (S2301: YES), the process proceeds to step S2302.

  In step S2302, it is determined whether the value of the YpN information is 3 (YpN = 3). When it is determined in step S2302 that YpN = 3 (S2302: YES), the process proceeds to step S2303.

  In step S2303, a battle effect setting process for three game rounds (for １ ／) is executed. The three game times (1/3) battle effect setting process sets an effect to be executed in the first game time in the case of executing a series of battle effects using three game times in the current game time. It is processing for. After executing Step S2303, the process proceeds to Step S2304.

  In step S2304, the battle effect setting flag (for three game times) is turned ON. As described above, when performing a battle effect using a plurality of game times, the battle effect setting flag is turned ON when the effect of the first game time among the plurality of game times is set. It is turned off when the effect of the last game time of the plurality of game times is set. That is, the battle effect setting flag (for three game times) sets the effect of the first (first) game time out of the three game times when the battle effect is executed using three game times. Is turned on when the game is played, and is turned off when the effect of the last (third) game time out of the three game times is set. After executing Step S2304, the process proceeds to Step S2305.

  In step S2305, 2 is set to the number of battle games counter BPC. When performing a series of battle effects using three game times, the battle game number counter BPC is used to count how many game times out of three times the effect should be set. After executing step S2305, the battle effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2302 that YpN = 3 is not satisfied (S2302: NO), the process proceeds to step S2306.

  In step S2306, it is determined whether the value of the YpN information is 2 (YpN = 2). If it is determined in step S2306 that YpN = 2 (S2306: YES), the process proceeds to step S2307.

  In step S2307, a battle effect setting process for two game rounds (for 1/2) is executed. In the two game times (for 1/2) battle effect setting process, the effect to be executed in the first game time in the case of executing a series of battle effects using two game times is set in the current game time. It is processing for. After performing Step S2307, the process proceeds to Step S2308.

  In step S2308, the battle effect setting flag (for two game rounds) is turned ON. The battle effect setting flag (for two game times) sets the first (first) game effect of the two game times when executing the battle effect using two game times. When the effect of the last (second) game time out of the two game times is set, it is turned off. After executing step S2308, the battle effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2306 that YpN is not equal to 2 (S2306: NO), the process proceeds to step S2309.

  In step S2309, one game round battle effect setting processing is executed. The battle effect setting process for one game time is a process for setting an effect in the case of executing a battle effect using one game time in the current game time. After executing Step S2309, the process proceeds to Step S2310.

  In step S2310, the result notification effect setting flag is turned ON. As described above, the result notification effect setting flag is turned on when the effect setting of the game in which the battle effect is performed is completed and the result notification effect is set in the next game, and the result notification effect setting process is performed. Turned off when finished. After executing step S2310, the battle effect setting process ends.

  In step S2301, if the fluctuation command does not include the YpN information indicating the number of games in which the battle effect is executed (S2301: NO), the process proceeds to step S2311.

  In step S2311, it is determined whether the battle effect setting flag (for three game rounds) is ON. If the battle effect setting flag (for three game times) is ON in step S2311, the process proceeds to step S2312.

  In step S2312, it is determined whether or not the battle effect game number counter BPC is 2 (BPC = 2). If BPC = 2 in step S2312 (S2312: YES), the process proceeds to step S2313.

  In step S2313, a battle effect setting process for three game rounds (for 2/3) is executed. In the three game times (for 2/3) battle effect setting process, an effect to be executed in the second game time in a case where a series of battle effects is performed using three game times is set in the current game time. It is processing for. After executing step S2313, the process advances to step S2314 to decrement the value of the battle game number counter BPC by one. After that, the battle effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if BPC is not equal to 2 in step S2312 (S2312: NO), the process proceeds to step S2315.

  In step S2315, a battle effect setting process for three game rounds (for 3/3) is executed. In the three game times (for 3/3) battle effect setting process, the effect to be executed in the third game time in the case of performing a series of battle effects using three game times is set in the current game time. It is processing for. After executing Step S2315, the process proceeds to Step S2316.

  In step S2316, the battle effect setting flag (for three game rounds) is turned off. After that, the process advances to step S2317 to turn on the result notification effect setting flag. After executing Step S2317, the battle effect setting process ends.

  If the battle effect setting flag (for three game times) is not ON in step S2311, the process proceeds to step S2318.

  In step S2318, a battle effect setting process for two game rounds (for 2/2) is executed. In the two game times (for 2/2) battle effect setting process, an effect to be executed in the second game time when a series of battle effects is performed using two game times is set in the current game time. It is processing for. After executing Step S2318, the process proceeds to Step S2319.

  In step S2319, the battle effect setting flag (for two game rounds) is turned off. After that, the process advances to step S2320 to turn on the result notification effect setting flag. After executing Step S2320, the battle effect setting process ends.

<Result notification effect setting process>
Next, the result notification effect setting process will be described. The result notification effect setting process is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the effect setting process (FIG. 36: S2205).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the result notification effect setting process. In step S2401, it is determined whether or not a jackpot lottery in the current game has been won. In the present embodiment, the battle effect and the result notification effect are executed only in the game times based on the winning in the second starting port 34. In addition, in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the second starting port 34, the classification of the jackpot type is a 16R probability variable jackpot and an 8R probability variable jackpot (see FIG. 8B). Therefore, in step S2401, it is substantially determined whether or not the lottery result of the jackpot lottery based on the current game round is a probability change jackpot. In step S2401, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the current game round is a probability change jackpot (S2401: YES), the process proceeds to step S2402.

  In step S2402, a victory effect setting process is executed. Specifically, in the current game round, a victory effect is set as a result notification effect. After executing Step S2402, the process proceeds to Step S2406, and the result notification effect setting flag is turned off. After that, the result notification effect setting process ends.

  In step S2401, if the jackpot has not been won by the jackpot lottery in the current game (S2401: NO), the process proceeds to step S2403.

  In the step S2403, it is determined whether or not the falling lottery in the current game has been won. If it is determined in step S2403 that the player has won the falling lottery in this game round (S2403: YES), the process proceeds to step S2404.

  In step S2404, a defeat effect setting process is executed. Specifically, in this game round, a setting is made to execute a defeat effect as a result notification effect. After executing Step S2404, the process proceeds to Step S2406, and the result notification effect setting flag is turned off. After that, the result notification effect setting process ends.

  In step S2403, if it is determined that the falling lottery has not been won in the current game (S2403: NO), the process proceeds to step S2405.

  In step S2405, a draw effect setting process is executed. Specifically, in this game round, a setting is made to execute a draw effect as a result notification effect. After executing step S2405, the process advances to step S2406 to turn off the result notification effect setting flag. After that, the result notification effect setting process ends.

  As can be seen from the arrangement order of step S2401 and step S2403 in the flowchart of the result notification effect setting process, when determining the type of the result notification effect, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the lottery result of the falling lottery are: Give priority to the jackpot lottery results. For example, when the player wins the jackpot lottery in the game time and also wins the fall lottery, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is prioritized and the victory effect is set as the result notification effect.

<Update process at the start of fluctuation>
Next, the update process at the start of the fluctuation will be described. The updating process at the start of the fluctuation is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the effect setting process (FIG. 36: S2215).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the updating process at the start of the change. In step S2501, it is determined whether the variation command received this time is the first variation command. If it is determined in step S2501 that the variation command received this time is the first variation command (S2501: YES), the process proceeds to step S2502, where the command is stored in the total reserved number counter area of the sound-light-side RAM 94. The information in the total reserved number counter area is updated so that the total reserved number is decremented by one. Thereafter, the updating process at the start of the change is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2501 that the variation command received this time is not the first variation command (S2501: NO), the process proceeds to step S2503, where the command is stored in the total reserved number counter area of the sound-light-side RAM 94. The information of the total reserved number counter area is updated so that the total reserved number is decremented by one. Thereafter, the updating process at the start of the change is ended.

<Various processes executed in display control device>
Next, processing executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described.

  The processing executed by the MPU 102 of the display control apparatus 100 is mainly a main processing that is repeatedly executed until the power is turned off after the power is turned on, and is executed when a command is received from the sound emission control apparatus 90. There are a command interrupt process and a V interrupt process executed when a V interrupt signal transmitted from the VDP 105 is detected. The V interrupt signal is a signal transmitted from the VDP 105 to the MPU 102 every 20 milliseconds when the rendering process of the image for one frame is completed.

  The MPU 102 executes main processing after power-on, and executes command interruption processing and V interruption processing in accordance with reception of a command and detection of a V interruption signal. When the command reception and the detection of the V interrupt signal are performed at the same time, the command interrupt process is executed with priority. Therefore, the V interrupt processing can be executed by quickly reflecting the content of the command received from the sound emission control device 90.

<Main processing>
Next, the main processing executed by the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a main process executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. As described above, the main process is executed when the power is turned on, and is continuously executed until the power is turned off. Hereinafter, processing of each step executed in the main processing will be described.

  In step S2601, an initial setting process is executed. Specifically, first, a process of initializing the MPU 102 and clearing the storage of the work RAM 104 and the video RAM 107 is performed. Then, the compressed character information stored in the character ROM 106 is read, the read character information is decompressed, and the decompressed character information is stored in the character area of the video RAM 107. Further, in order to display the initial screen, information corresponding to the initial screen is extracted from the character information written in the video RAM 107, and the extracted character information is written in the frame buffer area of the video RAM 107. In addition, other settings necessary for initialization are performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2602.

  In step S2602, interrupt permission setting is executed. After the interrupt permission setting is executed, in the main processing, an infinite loop processing is executed until the power is turned off. Thus, after the interrupt permission is set, the command interrupt processing and the V interrupt processing described below are executed in accordance with the reception of the command and the detection of the V interrupt signal.

<Command interrupt processing>
Next, a command interruption process executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described. As described above, the command interruption process is a process executed each time a command is received from the sound emission control device 90.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a command interruption process executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. In step S2701, command storage processing is executed. In the command storage processing, the received command data is extracted, and the extracted command data is stored in a command storage area provided in the work RAM 104. Various commands stored in the command storage area by the command storage process are read out by a command determination process of a V interrupt process described later, and a process corresponding to the command is executed.

<V interrupt processing>
Next, the V interrupt processing executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the V interrupt processing executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. As described above, the V interrupt process is a process executed when a V interrupt signal from the VDP 105 is detected. In the V-interrupt process, various processes corresponding to the commands stored in the command storage area by the command interrupt process are executed, and an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 is specified. Execute the display instructions.

  As described above, the V interrupt signal is a signal that is generated in the VDP 105 every 20 milliseconds when the rendering process of the image for one frame is completed, and is transmitted to the MPU 102. Therefore, when the MPU 102 executes the V interrupt processing in synchronization with the V interrupt signal, a drawing instruction to the VDP 105 is issued every 20 milliseconds when the drawing processing of the image for one frame is completed. For this reason, the VDP 105 does not receive a drawing instruction of the next image at a stage where the drawing processing or the display processing of the image is not completed, so that the VDP 105 starts drawing a new image in the middle of drawing the image, It is possible to prevent the image accompanying the new drawing instruction from being developed in the frame buffer area storing the image information therein. Hereinafter, the details of the processing of each step of the V interrupt processing will be described.

  In step S2801, command corresponding processing is executed. In the command corresponding process, the contents of the command stored in the command storage area are analyzed by the command interrupt process (FIG. 41), and the process corresponding to the command is executed. Specifically, for example, when an effect command is stored, control of drawing and displaying an image is started so that the effect mode specified by the effect command is displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  If the effect operation command has been stored, it is determined whether or not it is during the reception period of the press of the effect operation button 24, and if it is determined that it is the reception period of the press of the effect operation button 24, the effect operation is performed The control of the drawing and display of the image is started so that the effect mode corresponding to the pressing of the button 24 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not during the reception period of the press of the effect operation button 24, the content of the next command is analyzed without executing the process.

  In the command correspondence processing (S2801), all commands stored in the command storage area at that time are analyzed, and processing corresponding to all the analyzed commands is executed. The reason will be described. This is because the command determination process is performed at intervals of 20 milliseconds at which the V interrupt process is performed, and thus there is a high possibility that a plurality of commands are stored in the command storage area during the 20 milliseconds. In particular, when the content of the effect is set by the sound emission control device 90 and the effect is started, there is a high possibility that various commands for specifying the content of the effect are simultaneously stored in the command storage area. Therefore, by analyzing and executing these commands at once, the mode of the effect such as the notice effect or the stop symbol set by the sound emission control device 90 is quickly grasped, and the effect image according to the mode is displayed on the symbol. The drawing of an image can be controlled so as to be displayed on the device 41.

  In step S2802, a display setting process is performed. In the display setting process, the content of the image for one frame to be displayed next on the symbol display device 41 is specified based on the type of the screen to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 set by the command corresponding process (S2801) or the like. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2803.

  In step S2803, task processing is executed. In the task processing, based on the content of the image for the next one frame to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 specified by the display setting processing (S2802), the type of the character (sprite, display object) constituting the image is determined. At the same time, various parameters necessary for drawing such as a display coordinate position, an enlargement ratio, and a rotation angle are determined for each character (sprite). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2804.

  In step S2804, a drawing process is executed. In the drawing process, the types of various characters constituting one frame and parameters necessary for drawing each character, which are determined by the task process (S2803), are transmitted to the VDP 105. The VDP 105 executes the image drawing processing based on these pieces of information and, together with the drive signal, displays the image drawn based on the information received during the immediately preceding V interrupt processing on the symbol display device 41. The image data is transmitted to the symbol display device 41. After that, the process advances to step S2805 to execute other processing, and then ends the V interrupt processing. In the above, an example of the specific control for executing the battle effect and the result notification effect in the pachinko machine 10 has been described.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the method of setting the unit game time for the preceding game time is different from the method of setting the unit game time for the game time executed earlier than the preceding game time. Is a different setting method, and is changed to a setting method in which a battle effect can be executed using the preceding game time, so that the specific game time related to the special information determined that at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery has been won is determined. If it exists, the battle effect can be executed in the preceding game time executed before the specific game time. When the lottery mode is the high-probability mode, the determination of the success or failure of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery is important as an opportunity to give the player a sense of expectation. The battle effect works very effectively as an effect that gives the player a sense of urgency or expectation and alerts the player to the game before announcing the result of the lottery determination. Since the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment changes the unit game time of the preceding game time to a setting method capable of executing a battle effect, the pachinko machine 10 has an opportunity to execute a battle effect and a unit game time capable of executing a battle effect. As long as you can secure. In the present embodiment, the unit game time includes a fluctuation time and a stop time. Therefore, changing the setting method of the fluctuation time is synonymous with changing the setting method of the unit game time.

  In the above embodiment, the battle effect is executed when the lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. In the high-frequency support mode, the game ball is likely to be awarded at the second starting port 34, so that the number of held game times is likely to occur. An effect can be performed with high frequency. Furthermore, compared to the case where a battle effect is performed in the low frequency support mode, a state in which a plurality of game times are suspended is more likely to occur. Therefore, a battle effect using a plurality of game times (preceding game times) is performed. Can be performed with high frequency.

  As described above, in the specific game time, when it is determined that the falling lottery is won, the high probability mode ends and the high frequency support mode ends. Therefore, when a configuration in which the battle effect and the result notification effect are executed in the specific game time as in Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2 is employed, the player may be provided with a jackpot lottery by the result notification effect in the specific game time. Before the lottery result of the falling lottery is recognized (for example, during the execution of the battle effect), the end of the high-frequency support mode may be recognized to recognize the lottery result of the falling lottery. That is, when a configuration in which the battle effect and the result notification effect are performed in the specific game time is adopted, the player determines whether the result of the jackpot lottery and the drop lottery in the specific game time is the continuation or termination of the high frequency support mode. May be recognized depending on whether or not the state has changed, and there may be a case where it is not possible to give the player an expectation of the result of the lottery by the battle effect. Further, the player may recognize the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery without going through the result notification effect.

  On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the battle effect is executed in the preceding game time executed before the specific game time. When executing the preceding game round, the player cannot recognize the result of the determination in the specific game round via the change in the state of the high frequency support mode. Therefore, by executing the battle effect in the preceding game round, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation to the result of the determination relating to the specific game round executed thereafter, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be.

  Also, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a plurality of preceding game times are continuously present, a battle effect is performed using a plurality of successive preceding game times. Can be given to the player with a sense of expectation regarding the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery relating to the specific game times executed on the game.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the number of the preceding game times to allocate the predetermined effect that forms at least a part of the battle effect is determined by lottery, the number of the preceding game times in which the battle effect is executed varies. , The inflection can be given to the sense of expectation with respect to the result of the success / failure determination of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery relating to the specific game times. Furthermore, since each unit game time of a plurality of preceding game times is set to a time length obtained by dividing the time length in which a battle effect can be executed by the number of preceding game times, the preceding game time for executing the battle effect Of the unit game time can be realized by a simple process.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 sets the time length of the result notification effect shorter than the time length of the battle effect. By giving a feeling of expectation by a battle effect and then notifying the result in a short period of time, it is possible to add sharpness to the playability and give the player a feeling of inflection.

B. Second embodiment:
B1. Outline of processing by the gaming machine of the second embodiment:
Next, a second embodiment will be described. First, the outline of the processing by the pachinko machine in the second embodiment will be described while showing the differences from the first embodiment described above.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment. FIG. 43A shows an outline of processing executed by the main control device and the sound emission control device in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 43B shows an outline of processing executed by the main control device and the sound emission control device in the pachinko machine of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (b), in the first embodiment, the main control device executes a first determination process, and determines a battle effect execution condition and executes a battle effect based on the determination result of the first determination process. A battle effect execution determination process for determining the number of games to be performed is performed, and the variation time of the game times is set for a battle effect or a result notification effect. In the first embodiment, the sound emission control device sets the battle effect or the result notification effect for the game times for which the fluctuation time is set by the main control device for the battle effect or the result notification effect.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), in the second embodiment, the main control device transmits the determination result of the first determination process to the audio light emission control device, and the audio light emission control device determines the first determination process. Based on the result, a battle effect execution determination process for determining battle effect execution conditions and determining the number of games to execute the battle effect is executed.

  Further, when the main control device in the second embodiment recognizes that the number of executions of the game times since the high-frequency support mode was started has exceeded 100 times, the main control device of the 100th time since the high-frequency support mode was started. The setting method of the fluctuation time for the game time after the game time is ended is different from the setting method of the fluctuation time for the game time before the 100th game time ends after the high frequency support mode is started. The method is changed to a setting method in which a battle effect can be executed in the preceding game round. In the present embodiment, when the main control device recognizes that the number of executions of the game times in the high frequency support mode has exceeded 100 times, the fluctuation time in the 101st or later game times in the high frequency support mode is a predetermined fixed time. (Z seconds). In the present embodiment, the unit game time includes a fluctuation time and a stop time (t seconds). Therefore, in practice, control is performed such that the unit game time in the 101st and subsequent game times in the high frequency support mode is a fixed time of (z + t) seconds.

  The sound emission control device according to the second embodiment performs a battle effect execution determination process of determining a battle effect execution condition and determining the number of games to execute the battle effect based on the determination result of the advance determination process received from the main control device. Is executed, and when it is determined that the battle effect or the result notification effect is to be executed by the battle effect execution determination process, the battle effect or the result effect effect is performed for the game times in which the fluctuation time is set to be constant by the main control device. Make settings. In addition, when there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession, the sound emission control device determines the number of games (the number of battle effect games YpN) in which the battle effect is executed in the battle effect execution determination processing by lottery. When the number of battle effect games is plural, the sound emission control device is controlled to execute a battle effect having a time length corresponding to a total time of each unit game time of a plurality of consecutive preceding game times. I do. In the present embodiment, the unit game time is composed of a fluctuation time and a stop time, and the stop time is constant. Therefore, changing the method of setting the fluctuation time changes the method of setting the unit game time. Synonymous with that.

  FIG. 44 is a time chart for explaining an example of a process when the falling down lottery is won in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 44 shows a case where the number of executions of the game times in the high-frequency support mode exceeds 100 and the 110th game time has been won by the drop lottery. As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is similar to the pachinko machine described in the first embodiment, even if the number of games in the high frequency support mode reaches 100, When the high probability mode is continued as the lottery mode, the high frequency support mode is continued as the support mode. That is, in the game times after the number of games in the high frequency support mode has reached 100 times, if the winning lottery is won, the lottery mode is shifted to the low probability mode from the game time winning the falling lottery, and the high frequency support mode is selected. The mode ends.

  As described above, when the pachinko machine of the second embodiment recognizes that the number of executions of the game times since the high-frequency support mode was started exceeds 100, the pachinko machine 100 What is the method of setting the fluctuation time for the game times after the end of the game time, and the method of setting the fluctuation time for the game times before the 100th game time ends after the high frequency support mode is started A different setting method is used, and the setting method is changed to a setting method capable of executing a battle effect in the preceding game. In the example shown in FIG. 44, the main control device of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment performs the 101st and later game times that are the game times after the 100th game time has ended after the high-frequency support mode has been started. In consideration of the variable time, considering the fixed time of z seconds, that is, the stop time t seconds, the unit game time is controlled to be the fixed time of (z + t) seconds.

  The sound emission control device of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment recognizes that the 110th game time since the high-frequency support mode is started wins the drop lottery by executing the battle effect execution determination process. Specifically, the sound emission control device determines that the 110th game time since the high frequency support mode was started based on the determination result of the advance determination process received from the main control device and the battle effect execution condition is a lottery. Is recognized, and a determination is made as to whether or not a battle effect is executable in the game times (preceding game times) before the 110th time. In this example, as a result of the determination, the sound emission control device determines to execute a series of battle effects using the 108th and 109th game times as the preceding game times, and performs the 110th specific game It decides to execute the result announcement effect at the time. The sound emission control device sets a series of battle effects for the 108th and 109th game times in which the unit game time is set to the fixed time (z + t) seconds by the main control device, and also sets the main control device. The result notification effect is set for the 110th game time in which the unit game time is set to the fixed time (z + t) seconds. The outline of the processing by the gaming machine of the second embodiment has been described above.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the method of setting the unit game time for the game times after the 100 game times have been completed since the high frequency support mode was started is described in the high frequency support mode. The setting method is different from the setting method of the unit game time for the game times before the end of 100 game times after the start of the game time, and the setting method is changed to a setting method in which a battle effect can be executed using the preceding game times. Therefore, when there is a game time (specific game time) in which at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery is won, a battle effect can be executed using the preceding game time before the specific game time. . When executing the preceding game round, the player cannot recognize the result of the determination in the specific game round via the change in the auxiliary game state. Therefore, by executing the battle effect in the preceding game round, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation to the result of the determination relating to the specific game round executed thereafter, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be.

  When a plurality of preceding game times are continuously present, a battle effect having a time length corresponding to the total time of each unit game time of the plurality of continuous preceding game times is executed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation with respect to the result of the determination relating to the specific game time executed thereafter over a plurality of preceding game times.

  Furthermore, when there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession, the sound emission control device determines the number of games in which the battle effect is executed in the battle effect execution determination process by lottery, so that the preceding game in which the battle effect is executed By giving variation by lottery to the number of times, it is possible to give inflection to the sense of expectation for the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery related to the specific game time.

  Further, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment controls the fluctuation time in the 101st and subsequent game times in the high frequency support mode to be a predetermined fixed time (z seconds). That is, a unit game time having the same time length is set for each of the 101st and later game times in the high frequency support mode. Therefore, the setting of the unit game time of the preceding game number for executing the battle effect can be realized by a simple process.

B2. Various processes executed in main controller:
Next, an example of specific control for executing a battle effect and a result notification effect in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. The processing executed in the main control device 60 will be described first, and then the processing executed in the audio light emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 will be described.

  The processing executed by the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment may be the same as the processing executed by the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. It is shown and the description is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process is started periodically (for example, every 2 msec) by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60. The timer interrupt processing according to the present embodiment is the same as the timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 15), and thus the description is omitted.

<Winning prize processing>
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the winning process for the starting port. The winning process for the starting port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 45: S4004).

  In the start-port winning process according to the present embodiment, the battle effect execution determination process (FIG. 16: S314) that has been executed in the start-port winning process (see FIG. 16) in the first embodiment is not executed. As described in FIG. 43, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the sound emission control device 90 determines whether or not to execute a battle effect.

  In the winning process for the start-up opening in the present embodiment, in the hold command setting process in step S4114, the determination result by the first determination process executed in step S4113 is set as a command. The processing other than the processing described above is the same as the winning opening prize processing (see FIG. 16) in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<First judgment processing>
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the first judgment processing. The first determination process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 46: S4113) of the winning process for the starting opening. The pre-determination process in the present embodiment is the same as the pre-determination process (see FIG. 17) in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Prize processing for through>
FIG. 48 is a flow chart showing the winning processing for through. The winning processing for the through is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 45: S4005). The through prize processing in the present embodiment is the same as the through prize processing (see FIG. 19) in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Normal processing>
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the normal processing. The normal process is a process started by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 when the power is turned on. In the normal processing, main processing of the game is executed. The normal processing according to the present embodiment is the same as the normal processing (see FIG. 20) according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Game round control process>
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the game times control process. The game control process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the normal process (FIG. 49: S4405). The game turn control processing in the present embodiment is the same as the game turn control processing (see FIG. 21) in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Data setting process>
FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the data setting process. The data setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game number control process (S4504 in FIG. 50). The data setting process according to the present embodiment is the same as the data setting process (see FIG. 22) according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

<Change start processing>
FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the change start process. The change start process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game times control process (FIG. 50: S4505). The change start processing in the present embodiment is the same as the change start processing (see FIG. 23) in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Setting process of fluctuation time>
FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the setting process of the fluctuation time. The fluctuation time setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 as a subroutine of the fluctuation start process (FIG. 52: S4716).

  In step S4801, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the fluctuation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 64a of the RAM 64 is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4802.

  In step S4802, it is determined whether the high frequency support mode flag is ON. If it is determined in step S4802 that the high frequency support mode flag is ON (S4802: YES), the process advances to step S4803.

  In step S4803, it is determined whether or not the value of the game number counter PNC is 0. As described above, the number-of-games counter PNC is used to count the number of games when the high-frequency support mode is executed by limiting the number of games. If it is determined in step S4803 that PNC = 0, that is, if the game has been continuously executed 100 times or more in the high-frequency support mode (S4803: YES), it is stored in the variable time table storage area 63e. The fluctuation time corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is acquired with reference to the stored specific state fluctuation time table. After that, the flow advances to step S4808 to set the obtained fluctuation time information in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the setting process of the fluctuation time is ended.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time information stored in the fluctuation time table for a specific state is based on the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation time of a fixed time (z seconds) with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS. This is a table from which information is output.

  If it is determined in step S4802 that the high frequency support mode flag is not ON (S4802: NO), or if it is determined in step S4803 that PNC is not 0 (S4803: NO), the process advances to step S4805.

  In step S4805, it is determined whether or not reach occurs in the current game round. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variable jackpot flag or the normal jackpot flag in the RAM 64 is ON. If any of the flags is ON, it is determined that a reach occurs (S4805: YES). The process proceeds to step S4806. Even if none of the above flags is ON, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of the reach, it is determined that the reach has occurred. A determination is made (S4805: YES), and the process proceeds to step S4806. In specifying the presence or absence of the reach using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 63 is referred to.

  In step S4806, the fluctuation time information corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the reach generation fluctuation time table stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63. After that, the flow advances to step S4808 to set the obtained fluctuation time information in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the setting process of the fluctuation time is ended.

  If it is determined in step S4805 that no reach occurs in the current game round (S4805: NO), the flow advances to step S4807 to refer to the reach non-occurrence variable time table stored in the variable time table storage area 63e. Then, a fluctuation time corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is obtained. After that, the flow advances to step S4808 to set the obtained fluctuation time information in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the setting process of the fluctuation time is ended.

<Game state transition processing>
FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the game state transition processing. The game state transition processing is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the normal processing (FIG. 49: S4406). The game state transition processing in the present embodiment is the same as the game state transition processing (see FIG. 26) in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Grand Prize opening and closing process>
FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening and closing process. The special winning opening opening / closing process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game state transition process (FIG. 54: S4909). The special winning opening opening / closing process according to the present embodiment is the same as the special winning opening opening / closing process according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 27), and a description thereof is omitted.

<Transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode>
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode. The transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game state transition processing (FIG. 54: S4912). The transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the present embodiment is the same as the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the first embodiment (see FIG. 28), and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Process for electrical support>
FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the process for supporting the electric hand. The power handling support process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the normal process (FIG. 49: S4407). The processing for supporting electric power in the present embodiment is the same as the processing for supporting electric power in the first embodiment (see FIG. 29), and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Electronic opening / closing control processing>
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the electric-power opening / closing control processing. The electric-power opening / closing control process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the electric-power support process (FIG. 57: S5222). The electric-power opening / closing control processing according to the present embodiment is the same as the electric-power opening / closing control processing (see FIG. 30) in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

B3. Various processes executed in the sound emission control device and the display control device:
Next, an example of control executed in the sound emission control device and the display control device to execute the battle effect and the result notification effect in the second embodiment will be described. The processing executed in the sound emission control device 90 will be described first, and then the processing executed in the display control device 100 will be described.

<Various processes executed in the sound emission control device>
<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed in the sound-side MPU 92. The timer interrupt processing is repeatedly executed at a relatively short cycle (for example, 4 msec). The timer interrupt processing according to the present embodiment is the same as the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 32) according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Command processing>
FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the command corresponding process. The command corresponding process is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 59: S5402). The command corresponding processing according to the present embodiment is the same as the command corresponding processing (see FIG. 33) according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Pending command support processing>
FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the hold command handling process. The suspended command handling process is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the command handling process (FIG. 60: S5502).

  The difference between the hold command handling process in the present embodiment and the hold command handling process in the first embodiment is that in the present embodiment, a battle effect execution determination process is executed as step S5603. As shown in FIG. 43A, in the present embodiment, the sound emission control device 90 determines whether or not to execute a battle effect. Other processes (S5601 and S5602) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

<Update process when winning>
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the update process at the time of winning. The update processing at the time of winning is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the hold command corresponding processing (S5601 in FIG. 61). The update process at the time of winning according to the present embodiment is the same as the updating process at the time of winning (see FIG. 35) in the first embodiment, and therefore the description is omitted.

<Battle effect execution determination processing>
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the battle effect execution determination processing. The battle effect execution determination processing is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the hold command corresponding processing (FIG. 61: S5603). The battle effect execution determination process in the present embodiment is a process corresponding to the battle effect execution determination process (see FIG. 18) executed in the main control device 60 in the first embodiment. The battle effect execution determination process determines whether a battle effect can be executed by receiving a determination result of the advance determination process executed by the main control device 60 as a hold command and using the determination result of the advance determination process. I do.

  In step S5801, it is determined whether or not the game state at the time when the game times targeted for the battle effect execution determination processing is executed is the specific game state. Specifically, based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery of each reserved game, obtained from the determination result of the preliminary determination process included in the reservation command received from the main control device 60, the battle effect execution determination process At the time when the game times to be processed are executed, it is determined whether or not the game times are continuously executed 100 times or more in the high frequency support mode.

  If it is determined in step S5801 that the gaming state at the time when the game times targeted for the battle effect execution determination processing are executed is the specific gaming state (S5801: YES), the flow proceeds to step S5802. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5801 that the game state at the time when the game times to be processed in the battle effect execution determination processing is executed is not the specific game state (S5801: NO), the battle effect execution determination is performed as it is. The process ends. The processing after step S5802 is the same as the processing in the battle effect execution determination processing (FIG. 18) in the first embodiment, and therefore the description is omitted.

<Direction setting process>
FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. The effect setting process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the command corresponding process (FIG. 33: S5509).

  The effect setting process of the present embodiment is different from the effect setting process of the first embodiment (see FIG. 36) in that the processes of steps S5903 and S5912 are executed in the present embodiment.

  Step S5903 is a process of determining whether or not BC-YpN ≦ 1 (BC: battle effect counter, YpN: battle effect game times). This process is a process executed to determine the timing of whether or not the current game time is a game time for executing a battle effect. In the first embodiment, the main control device 60 determines whether or not the current game time is the game time for executing the battle effect (see FIG. 25: S1202). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the determination is performed by the sound emission control device 90. Therefore, in the effect setting process which is a process for setting the effect of the current game performed by the sound emission control device 90, step S5903 is executed.

  Step S5912 is processing to subtract 1 from the value of the battle effect counter BC. In this process, the value of the battle effect counter BC is decremented by one each time the effect setting for one game is determined. This process is also a process executed to determine the timing of whether or not the current game time is a game time for executing a battle effect, similarly to step S5903 described above.

  Processing other than steps S5903 and S5912 is the same as the effect setting processing (see FIG. 36) in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

<Battle effect setting process>
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the battle effect setting process. The battle effect setting process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the effect setting process (FIG. 64: S5904).

  In step S6001, it is determined whether or not the battle effect setting flag (for two game rounds or three game rounds) is ON. When performing a battle effect using a plurality of game times, the battle effect setting flag is turned ON when an effect of the first game time among the plurality of game times is set, and the plurality of game times are set. It is turned off when the effect of the last game time out of the times is set. That is, the battle effect setting flag (for two game times) sets the effect of the first (first) game time out of the two game times when the battle effect is executed using two game times. Is turned on when the game is played, and is turned off when the effect of the last (second) game time out of the two game times is set. The battle effect setting flag (for three game times) sets the first (first) game effect of the three game times when performing the battle effect using three game times. When the effect of the last (third) game time out of the three game times is set, it is turned off.

  In step S6001, when it is determined that neither the battle effect setting flag (for two game times) nor the battle effect setting flag (for three game times) is ON (S6001: NO), that is, the battle effect setting is 1 If not, the process advances to step S6002.

  In step S6002, it is determined whether the value of the number of battle effect games YpN is 3 (YpN = 3). The number of battle effect games YpN is a value determined in step S5807 or step S5808 of the battle effect execution determination process (see FIG. 63). If it is determined in step S6002 that YpN = 3 (S6002: YES), the process proceeds to step S6003.

  In step S6003, a battle effect setting process for three game rounds (for 1/3) is executed. The three game times (1/3) battle effect setting process sets an effect to be executed in the first game time in the case of executing a series of battle effects using three game times in the current game time. It is processing for. After executing Step S6003, the process proceeds to Step S6004.

  In step S6004, the battle effect setting flag (for three game times) is turned ON. After that, the process advances to step S6005 to set 2 to the battle game number counter BPC. When performing a series of battle effects using three game times, the battle game number counter BPC is used to count how many game times out of three times the effect should be set. After executing step S6005, the battle effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6002 that YpN = 3 is not satisfied (S6002: NO), the process proceeds to step S6006.

  In step S6006, it is determined whether the value of the YpN information is 2 (YpN = 2). When it is determined in step S6006 that YpN = 2 (S6006: YES), the process proceeds to step S6007.

  In step S6007, a battle effect setting process for two games (1/2) is executed. In the two game times (for 1/2) battle effect setting process, the effect to be executed in the first game time in the case of executing a series of battle effects using two game times is set in the current game time. It is processing for. After executing Step S6007, the process proceeds to Step S6008.

  In step S6008, the battle effect setting flag (for two game times) is turned ON. After executing step S6008, the battle effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6006 that YpN is not equal to 2 (S6006: NO), the process proceeds to step S6009.

  In step S6009, one game round battle effect setting processing is executed. The battle effect setting process for one game time is a process for setting an effect in the case of executing a battle effect using one game time in the current game time. After executing Step S6009, the process proceeds to Step S6010.

  In step S6010, the result notification effect setting flag is turned on, and the battle effect execution flag is turned off. The result notification effect setting flag is turned on when the effect setting of the game in which the battle effect is performed is completed, and the result notification effect is set in the next game operation, and is turned off when the result notification effect setting process is completed. Is the flag to be set. The battle effect execution flag is set when the battle effect execution determination process (FIG. 63) determines that it is possible to execute the battle effect in the currently suspended reserved game times based on the battle effect execution conditions. This flag is turned ON (FIG. 63: S5810). After executing step S6010, the battle effect setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S6001 that the battle effect setting flag (for two game rounds or three game rounds) is ON (S6001: YES), the process proceeds to step S6011.

  In step S6011, it is determined whether the battle effect setting flag (for three game rounds) is ON. In step S6011, if the battle effect setting flag (for three game times) is ON (S6011: YES), the process proceeds to step S6012.

  In step S6012, it is determined whether or not the battle game number counter BPC is 2 (BPC = 2). If BPC = 2 in step S6012 (S6012: YES), the process proceeds to step S6013.

  In step S6013, a battle effect setting process for three game rounds (for 2/3) is executed. In the three game times (for 2/3) battle effect setting process, an effect to be executed in the second game time in a case where a series of battle effects is performed using three game times is set in the current game time. It is processing for. After executing Step S6013, the process proceeds to Step S6014, and the value of the battle game number counter BPC is decremented by one. After that, the battle effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if BPC is not equal to 2 in step S6012 (S6012: NO), the process proceeds to step S6015.

  In step S6015, a battle effect setting process for three game rounds (for 3/3) is executed. In the three game times (for 3/3) battle effect setting process, the effect to be executed in the third game time in the case of performing a series of battle effects using three game times is set in the current game time. It is processing for. After executing Step S6015, the process proceeds to Step S6016.

  In step S6016, the battle effect setting flag (for three game times) is turned off. After that, the process advances to step S6017 to turn on the result notification effect setting flag and turn off the battle effect execution flag. After executing Step S6017, the battle effect setting process ends.

  In step S6011, if the battle effect setting flag (for three game times) is not ON (S6011: NO), the process proceeds to step S6018.

  In step S6018, a battle effect setting process for two game rounds (for 2/2) is executed. In the two game times (for 2/2) battle effect setting process, an effect to be executed in the second game time when a series of battle effects is performed using two game times is set in the current game time. It is processing for. After executing Step S6018, the process proceeds to Step S6019.

  In step S6019, the battle effect setting flag (for two game times) is turned off. After that, the process advances to step S6020 to turn on the result notification effect setting flag and turn off the battle effect execution flag. After executing Step S6020, the battle effect setting process ends.

<Result notification effect setting process>
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the result notification effect setting process. The result notification effect setting process is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the effect setting process (FIG. 64: S5906). Since the result notification effect setting process in the present embodiment is the same as the result notification effect setting process (see FIG. 38) in the first embodiment, the description is omitted.

<Update process at the start of fluctuation>
FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the updating process at the start of the change. The update process at the start of the fluctuation is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the effect setting process (S5917 in FIG. 64). The update process at the start of change in the present embodiment is the same as the update process at the start of change (see FIG. 39) in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

<Various processes executed in display control device>
FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the display control device 100. FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing a command interruption process executed by the display control device 100. FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the V interrupt processing executed by the display control device 100. These processes are the same as the main process, the command interrupt process, and the V interrupt process in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the method of setting the unit game time for the game times after the 100 game times have been completed since the high frequency support mode was started, A setting method different from the setting method of the unit game time for the game times before the end of 100 game times after the support mode is started, and a setting method in which a battle effect can be executed using the preceding game times If there is a game time (specific game time) in which at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery is won, the battle effect is performed using the preceding game time before the specific game time Can be. When executing the preceding game round, the player cannot recognize the result of the determination in the specific game round via the change in the auxiliary game state. Therefore, by executing the battle effect in the preceding game round, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation to the result of the determination relating to the specific game round executed thereafter, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be.

When a plurality of preceding game times are continuously present, a battle effect having a time length corresponding to the total time of each unit game time of the plurality of continuous preceding game times is executed. Therefore,
Over a plurality of preceding game rounds, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the result of the determination relating to the specific game round executed thereafter.

  Furthermore, when there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession, the sound emission control device determines the number of games in which the battle effect is executed in the battle effect execution determination process by lottery, so that the preceding game in which the battle effect is executed By giving variation by lottery to the number of times, it is possible to give inflection to the sense of expectation for the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery related to the specific game time.

  Further, the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment controls the fluctuation time in 100 or more game times in the high frequency support mode to be a predetermined fixed time (z seconds). That is, a unit game time of the same time length is set for each of the 100 or more game times in the high frequency support mode. Therefore, the setting of the unit game time of the preceding game number for executing the battle effect can be realized by a simple process.

C. Modification:
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the following modifications are also possible.

C1. Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, the game state of the high frequency support mode is adopted as the auxiliary game state, but another game state may be adopted as long as the game state assists the establishment of the condition for acquiring the special information. For example, by adopting a gaming state in which the probability of winning in the second starting port 34 is lower than in the high frequency support mode, but the probability of winning in the second starting port 34 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. Is also good.

C2. Modification Example 2:
In the above embodiment, the condition (the second condition) for ending the auxiliary game state (the high frequency support mode in the above embodiment) is a condition of winning the falling lottery, but other conditions are adopted. You may. For example, a lottery for terminating the high-frequency support mode may be executed for each game. Specifically, a high frequency support mode end lottery counter is adopted as a counter value obtained by winning the start opening, and the counter value can be realized as one piece of special information. However, if the second condition is to win the falling lottery as in the above-described embodiment, the high-probability mode ends with the end of the high-frequency support mode. A further sense of tension, such as whether the mode may end, can be imparted to the player by the battle effect in the preceding game round, and the interest can be improved.

C3. Modification 3:
In the above-described embodiment, in the battle effect execution determination process, when there are a plurality of preceding game times, the number of battle effect games YpN is determined by lottery. However, the number of the preceding game times is directly changed to the number of battle effect games YpN. May be adopted, or when there are a plurality of preceding game times, the number of battle effect game times YpN may always be set to a constant value (for example, YpN = 2). Further, regardless of whether the number of preceding game times is singular or plural, the number of battle effect game times may be set to YpN = 1. When YpN = 1 is always set, it is not necessary to execute the lottery process of how many times the preceding game is to be executed in the battle game, so that the process can be simplified as compared with the above embodiment. it can. Also, if there is one preceding game time, a battle effect can be executed. On the other hand, when the value of YpN is determined by lottery as in the above-described embodiment, the timing of the start / end of the battle effect is different from the timing of the start / end of the fluctuation of the symbol, so that the game has unexpected As well as inflection in the player's mind.

C4. Modification 4:
In the above embodiment, another method may be adopted as a method of setting each unit game time of a plurality of preceding game times. For example, each unit game time of a plurality of preceding game times may be different. As an example, for example, if the time in which the battle effect can be executed is 20 seconds, and there are three preceding game times, the unit game time of the first preceding game time is 10 seconds, and the second preceding game time is Assuming that the unit game time of each preceding game time is set in advance in accordance with the number of preceding game times, such that the unit game time of the previous game time is 6 seconds and the unit game time of the third preceding game time is 4 seconds. Is also good. The time in which the battle effect can be executed may be different from the total time of the unit game time of the preceding game in which the battle effect is executed. If the total time of the unit game times of the preceding game times for executing the battle effect is longer than the time in which the battle effect can be executed, the battle effect can be executed.

C5. Modification 5:
In the above embodiment, if the number of games has not reached the predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100) after the shift to the high frequency support mode, the high probability mode is selected by winning the falling lottery. Although the configuration in which the high frequency support mode does not end even when the operation is completed is adopted, another configuration may be adopted. For example, even if the number of games has not reached a predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100 times) after shifting to the high frequency support mode, when the high probability mode ends after the winning lottery is won, a high frequency game is performed. A configuration in which the support mode ends at the same time may be adopted. In the first embodiment, after shifting to the high frequency support mode, even if the number of games has not reached the predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100 times), a battle effect is executed in the preceding number of games, Since the configuration that executes the result announcement effect in the specific game time is adopted, even if the configuration of the present modification is adopted, by executing the battle effect in the preceding game time, the specific game time executed thereafter is executed. With respect to the results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery, a sense of expectation can be given to the player, and the interest in the game can be improved.

C6. Modification 6:
In the above embodiment, the battle effect is adopted as the effect (first effect) executed in the game time (preceding game time) before the game time (specific game time) in which the result notification effect is executed. Other effects may be adopted. For example, the first effect is an effect of any mode as long as it is one of effects performed in a game time (preceding game time) before a game time (specific game time) in which a result notification effect is performed. Can be adopted. That is, the first effect may be an effect of any mode as long as the effect indicates that there is a possibility that the result notification effect may be executed in the game round after the effect is executed. . It is preferable that the first effect is an effect that suggests to the player whether the result is advantageous or disadvantageous.

C7. Modification 7:
In the above-described embodiment, at least a part of the battle effect is performed in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times so that a series of battle effects is configured by the effects related to the plurality of preceding game times being continuously executed. Has been adopted, and the predetermined effect assigned in each of a plurality of successive preceding game rounds is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and another configuration may be adopted. For example, in each of a plurality of preceding game times, the same or different battle effects may be executed.

C8. Modification 8:
In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the time length of the result notification effect is shorter than the time length of the battle effect is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and another configuration may be adopted. The time length of the result notification effect may be equal to or longer than the time length of the battle effect.

C9. Modification 9:
The battle effect execution condition, which is a condition for executing the battle effect, is not limited to the condition described in the above embodiment, and other conditions may be used as long as the condition is necessary for executing the battle effect in the preceding game. You may. A condition in which some conditions have been deleted from the above-described battle effect execution conditions may be employed, or other conditions may be added, or conditions having contents completely different from the above-described battle effect execution conditions may be employed. May be.

C10. Modification 10:
Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as a pachinko machine in which a special action device opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific region of a special device or a game ball enters a specific region of a special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that wins a jackpot when a right is generated, a game machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, and a sparrow ball.

  In addition, a game machine that is not a ball-and-ball type, for example, includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are provided in a circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reels by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols has been established on the activated line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, a bonus such as payout of medals is provided to the player. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine.

  Further, the game machine main body supported to be openable and closable on the outer frame includes a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, in which the rotation of a reel is started.

  Further, in the above embodiment, some of the functions realized by software may be realized by hardware, or some of the functions realized by hardware may be realized by software.

D. Regarding the inventions extracted from the above embodiments, etc .:
Hereinafter, features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary.

<Characteristic A group>
The feature A group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature A1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Auxiliary game state start means for starting an auxiliary game state for assisting the establishment of the acquisition condition;
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, whether an auxiliary game state ending condition that is a condition for ending the auxiliary game state and a privilege granting condition that is a condition for granting a privilege to a player are satisfied. Determining means for determining whether
Auxiliary game state ending means for ending the auxiliary game state when the determination means determines that the auxiliary game state ending condition is satisfied;
A special game state start unit that starts a special game state in which a bonus is provided to the player when the determination unit determines that the privilege provision condition is satisfied;
Display means for displaying, for each game, a result of the determination as to whether or not the privilege provision condition is satisfied by the determination means,
Setting means for setting a unit game time, which is a time required for one game time, for each game time;
Effect execution means for executing an effect in each of the game times,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
Prior determination means for performing the determination on the special information prior to the determination means;
A gaming machine comprising:
A specific game time, which is a game time related to the special information for which at least one of the auxiliary game state end condition and the privilege provision condition is determined to be satisfied by the preceding determination means, and is a game time that has not been executed yet, If present,
The control means includes:
In the preceding game time, which is a game time executed prior to the specific game time and is a game time not yet executed, the first effect is executed by the effect execution means,
In the specific game time, a second effect of notifying the result of the determination with respect to the special information related to the specific game time, causing the effect execution means to execute,
The setting means,
The method for setting the unit game time for the preceding game time is a setting method different from the method for setting the unit game time for a game time executed prior to the preceding game time, A gaming machine, wherein the setting method is changed to a setting method capable of executing the first effect.

  According to the feature A1, the setting method of the unit game time for the preceding game time is different from the setting method of the unit game time for the game time executed before the preceding game time, Since the setting method is changed to a setting method in which the first effect can be executed using the times, the game times (specific game times) related to the special information determined to satisfy at least one of the auxiliary game state end condition and the privilege provision condition are satisfied. If there is, the first effect can be executed in the preceding game time executed before the specific game time.

  Here, in the specific game time, if the determination means determines that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied, the auxiliary game state ends. As the auxiliary game state, for example, a high-frequency support mode in which the tulip-type electric accessory frequently opens and closes can be employed. If a configuration in which the first effect and the second effect are executed in the specific game time is adopted, the player is required to recognize the result of the determination by the second effect in the specific game time. In some cases (for example, at the time of executing the first effect), by recognizing the end of the auxiliary game state, the result of the determination that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied may be recognized. That is, when adopting a configuration in which the first effect and the second effect are executed in the specific game time, the player determines that the result of the determination in the specific game time is a continuation or end of the auxiliary game state. There is a case where the recognition is made depending on the presence or absence of the change, and there is a case where the first effect cannot give the player an expectation for the result of the determination. In addition, the player may recognize the result of the determination that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied without going through the second effect.

  On the other hand, in the feature A1, the first effect is executed in the preceding game time executed before the specific game time. When executing the preceding game round, the player cannot recognize the result of the determination in the specific game round via the change in the auxiliary game state. Therefore, by executing the first effect in the preceding game round, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the result of the determination relating to the specific game round executed thereafter, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be planned.

[Feature A2]
The gaming machine according to Feature A1,
When the specific game time is present and the plurality of preceding game times are continuously present,
The control means includes:
At least one of the first effects is provided in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times so that the first effect is configured by performing the effects relating to the plurality of successive preceding game times successively. Allocating a predetermined effect that constitutes a part, and causing the effect performing means to execute the allocated predetermined effect in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times,
The setting means,
The method of setting the unit game time for each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times is different from the method of setting the unit game time for a game time executed prior to the preceding game time, A gaming machine characterized by changing to a setting method in which the first effect can be executed using a plurality of the preceding game times that are continuously present.

  According to the feature A2, since the first effect is performed using a plurality of consecutive preceding game times, the expectation for the result of the determination relating to the specific game time executed thereafter over the plurality of preceding game times is reduced. , Can be given to a player.

[Feature A3]
The gaming machine according to Feature A1 or Feature A2,
The control means includes:
A gaming machine, wherein when a plurality of the preceding game times exist, the number of the preceding game times for causing the effect executing means to execute the first effect is determined by lottery.

  According to the feature A3, it is possible to give an inflection to the sense of expectation for the result of the determination relating to the specific game time by giving the number of the preceding game times in which the first effect is executed with the variation by the lottery.

[Feature A4]
The gaming machine according to Feature A1 or Feature A2,
The control means includes:
A gaming machine, wherein the first effect is executed by using a predetermined number of the preceding game times.

  According to the feature A4, since the number of preceding game times used to execute the first effect is determined in advance, a process of determining the number of preceding game times used to execute the first effect is executed. As compared with the case, the processing executed by the control unit can be simplified.

[Feature A5]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A4,
When there are a plurality of the preceding game times in succession, the setting means sets each unit game time of the plurality of the preceding game times to the time length in which the first effect can be executed. A gaming machine characterized by setting the time length divided by the number of times.

  According to the feature A5, the setting of the unit game time of the preceding game time for executing the first effect can be realized by a simple process.

[Feature A6]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5,
A gaming machine, wherein a time length of the second effect is shorter than a time length of the first effect.

  According to the feature A6, by giving a feeling of expectation by the first effect and then reporting the result in a short period of time, it is possible to add sharpness to the playability and to give the player a feeling of inflection.

[Feature A7]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, further comprising:
A high-probability game state starting means for starting a high-probability game state in which the probability that the privilege provision condition is satisfied is improved,
A high-probability gaming state ending means for ending the high-probability gaming state when the determining means determines that the auxiliary gaming state ending condition is satisfied;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature A7, since the high-probability game state ending means is provided, further nervous feeling that the high-probability game state may be ended in addition to the auxiliary game state in the specific game time, is added to the first game time. The effect of 1 can be given to the player, and the interest can be improved.

[Feature A8]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7,
The gaming machine, wherein the first effect is an effect that suggests to the player that there is a possibility that the result will be either an advantageous result or a disadvantageous result for the player.

  According to the feature A8, the first effect is an effect that suggests to the player that the first effect may be a result that is either an advantageous result or a disadvantageous result for the player. Can be given to the player who has recognized the game, which result is obtained, and the interest can be improved.

<Characteristic B group>
The feature B group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature B1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Auxiliary game state start means for starting an auxiliary game state for assisting the establishment of the acquisition condition;
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, whether an auxiliary game state ending condition that is a condition for ending the auxiliary game state and a privilege granting condition that is a condition for granting a privilege to a player are satisfied. Determining means for determining whether
After the predetermined number of game rounds have been completed since the start of the auxiliary game state, and when the determination unit determines that the auxiliary game state end condition has been satisfied, the auxiliary game state is ended. Auxiliary game state ending means;
A special game state start unit that starts a special game state in which a bonus is provided to the player when the determination unit determines that the privilege provision condition is satisfied;
Display means for displaying, for each game, a result of the determination as to whether or not the privilege provision condition is satisfied by the determination means,
Setting means for setting a unit game time, which is a time required for one game time, for each game time;
Effect execution means for executing an effect in each of the game times,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
Prior determination means for performing the determination on the special information prior to the determination means;
A gaming machine comprising:
The control means includes:
At least one of the auxiliary game state end condition and the privilege granting condition are included in the game times after the predetermined number of times of execution, which is the game times after the predetermined number of game times have been completed since the start of the auxiliary game state. When there is a specific game time that is a game time according to the special information determined by the preceding determination means when satisfied,
In the preceding game time, which is the game time after the execution of the predetermined number of times executed before the specific game time, and the game time is not yet executed, the first effect is executed by the effect execution means,
In the specific game time, a second effect of notifying the result of the determination with respect to the special information related to the specific game time, causing the effect execution means to execute,
The setting means,
The method of setting the unit game time for the game times after the execution of the predetermined number of times, the unit for the game times before the execution of the predetermined number of times, which is a game time before the predetermined number of times is completed after the auxiliary game state is started. A game machine different from a game time setting method, wherein the method is changed to a setting method capable of executing the first effect using the preceding game times.

  According to the feature B1, the method of setting the unit game time for the game times after the execution of the predetermined number of times is determined based on the game times before the execution of the predetermined number of times, which is the game times before the predetermined number of times is completed after the auxiliary game state is started. Since the setting method is different from the setting method of the unit game time and is changed to the setting method in which the first effect can be executed using the preceding game time, at least one of the auxiliary game state end condition and the privilege grant condition is satisfied. If there is a game time (specific game time) related to the special information determined to be performed, the first effect can be executed using the preceding game time before the specific game time.

  Here, in the specific game time, after the predetermined number of game times have been completed since the start of the auxiliary game state, and when it is determined by the determination means that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied, the auxiliary game state The state ends. As the auxiliary game state, for example, a high-frequency support mode in which the tulip-type electric accessory frequently opens and closes can be employed. If a configuration in which the first effect and the second effect are executed in the specific game time is adopted, the player is required to recognize the result of the determination by the second effect in the specific game time. In some cases (for example, at the time of executing the first effect), by recognizing the end of the auxiliary game state, the result of the determination that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied may be recognized. That is, when adopting a configuration in which the first effect and the second effect are executed in the specific game time, the player determines that the result of the determination in the specific game time is a continuation or end of the auxiliary game state. There is a case where the recognition is made depending on the presence or absence of the change, and there is a case where the first effect cannot give the player an expectation for the result of the determination. In addition, the player may recognize the result of the determination that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied without going through the second effect.

  On the other hand, in the feature B1, the first effect is executed in the preceding game time executed before the specific game time. When executing the preceding game round, the player cannot recognize the result of the determination in the specific game round via the change in the auxiliary game state. Therefore, by executing the first effect in the preceding game round, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the result of the determination relating to the specific game round executed thereafter, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be planned.

[Feature B2]
The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein:
When the specific game time is present and the plurality of preceding game times are continuously present,
The control means includes:
The first effect having a time length corresponding to a total time of each unit game time of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times is caused to be executed by the effect executing means using the plurality of consecutive preceding game times. A gaming machine characterized by that:

  According to the feature B2, since the first effect is performed using a plurality of consecutive preceding game times, the expectation for the result of the determination relating to the specific game time executed thereafter over the plurality of preceding game times is reduced. , Can be given to a player.

[Feature B3]
The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or Feature B2,
The control means includes:
A gaming machine, wherein when a plurality of the preceding game times exist, the number of the preceding game times for causing the effect executing means to execute the first effect is determined by lottery.

  According to the feature B3, by giving the number of the preceding game times in which the first effect is executed a variation by lottery, it is possible to give an inflection to the sense of expectation for the result of the determination related to the specific game time.

[Feature B4]
The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or Feature B2,
The control means includes:
A gaming machine, wherein the first effect is executed by using a predetermined number of the preceding game times.

  According to the feature B4, since the number of preceding game times used for executing the first effect is determined in advance, a process of determining the number of preceding game times used for executing the first effect is executed. As compared with the case, the processing executed by the control unit can be simplified.

[Feature B5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B4,
The gaming machine, wherein the setting means sets a unit game time having the same time length for each of the game times after the predetermined number of executions.

  According to the feature B5, the setting of the unit game time of the preceding game number for executing the first effect can be realized by a simple process.

[Feature B6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B5, further comprising:
A high-probability game state starting means for starting a high-probability game state in which the probability that the privilege provision condition is satisfied is improved,
A high-probability gaming state ending means for ending the high-probability gaming state when the determining means determines that the auxiliary gaming state ending condition is satisfied;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature B6, since the high-probability game state ending means is provided, further nervous feeling that the high-probability game state may be ended in addition to the auxiliary game state in the specific game time, The effect of 1 can be given to the player, and the interest can be improved.

[Feature B7]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B6,
The gaming machine, wherein the first effect is an effect that suggests to the player that there is a possibility that the result will be either an advantageous result or a disadvantageous result for the player.

  According to the feature B7, the first effect is an effect that suggests to the player that the first effect may be a result that is either an advantageous result or a disadvantageous result for the player, and thus the first effect is performed. Can be given to the player who has recognized the game, which result is obtained, and the interest can be improved.

<Characteristic C group>
The feature C group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.

[Feature C1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Effect execution means for executing an effect,
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, it is determined whether or not there is a specific game time, which is a game time related to special information satisfying a predetermined condition and is a game time that has not been executed yet. Specific game times determination means for determining,
When the specific game time exists, a specific effect is executed from the preceding game times, which are game times executed before the specific game time and are not yet executed game times, by the effect execution means. Determining means for determining an execution preceding game number to be executed by
Control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the specific effect in the execution preceding game time determined by the determination means;
A gaming machine comprising:

  When a specific effect is performed in a specific game time that is a game time related to special information that satisfies a predetermined condition, there are gaming machines that cannot give a player a sense of expectation by the specific effect.

  According to the feature C1, the specific effect is executed in the preceding game time executed before the specific game time which is the game time according to the special information that satisfies the predetermined condition. Expectation can be reliably given.

[Feature C2]
The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein:
The control means includes:
When the execution preceding game time determined by the determining means is a plurality of consecutive preceding game times,
At least a part of the specific effect is included in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times, so that the specific effect is configured by performing the effect relating to each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times in succession. A gaming machine, wherein a predetermined effect is assigned, and the effect executing means executes the allocated predetermined effect in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times.

  According to the feature C2, since a specific effect is performed using a plurality of consecutive preceding game times, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a specific game time executed thereafter over the plurality of preceding game times. Can be.

[Feature C3]
The gaming machine according to Feature C1 or Feature C2,
The gaming machine, wherein the determining means determines the execution preceding game time from among the preceding game times by lottery.

  According to the feature C3, by giving a variation to the preceding game time in which the specific effect is executed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the specific game time.

[Feature C4]
The gaming machine according to Feature C1 or Feature C2,
The gaming machine, wherein the determining means determines the execution preceding game time to be the predetermined preceding game time.

  According to the feature C4, it is possible to simplify the process of determining the execution preceding game times.

[Feature C5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C4, further comprising:
Privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not a privilege grant condition, which is a condition for granting a privilege to a player, is satisfied based on the special information stored in the special information storage means,
A special game state start means for starting a special game state in which a bonus is provided to the player when the privilege provision condition is determined to be satisfied by the privilege provision determination means,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined condition includes the privilege granting condition.

  According to the feature C5, since the predetermined condition includes the privilege provision condition, the player who recognizes that the specific effect has been executed in the preceding execution game time is given a greater sense of expectation for the specific game time. can do.

[Feature C6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C5, further comprising:
Auxiliary game state start means for starting an auxiliary game state for assisting the establishment of the acquisition condition;
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, auxiliary game state end determination means for determining whether or not an auxiliary game state end condition that is a condition for ending the auxiliary game state;
When the auxiliary game state end determination unit determines that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied, the auxiliary game state end unit that ends the auxiliary game state,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined condition includes the auxiliary gaming state end condition.

  According to the feature C6, since the predetermined condition includes the auxiliary game state end condition, a sense of urgency for the specific game time is given to the player who has recognized that the specific effect has been executed in the execution preceding game time. be able to.

[Feature C7]
The gaming machine according to Feature C5,
The control means includes:
When the specific game time determination unit determines that the privilege grant condition is satisfied based on the special information related to the specific game time,
A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute an effect indicating that a result advantageous to a player has been determined in the specific game time.

  According to the feature C7, pleasure and satisfaction can be given to the player who has recognized the effect suggesting that the result advantageous to the player has been determined in the specific game time.

[Feature C8]
The gaming machine according to Feature C6,
The control means includes:
When the specific game time determination unit determines that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied based on the special information related to the specific game time,
A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute an effect indicating that an adverse result has been determined for the player in the specific game time.

  According to the feature C8, in the specific game time, an effect indicating that a result that is disadvantageous to the player has been determined is executed, so that it is possible to impart intonation to the mental state of the player.

[Feature C9]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C8,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific effect is an effect that suggests to the player that there is a possibility that the result will be either a favorable result or a disadvantageous result for the player.

  According to the feature C9, an expectation and a sense of urgency can be given to the player who has recognized the specific effect.

  Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or applied to each of the features will be described.

Pachinko gaming machine: a launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area based on a shooting operation by a player, and a starting ball provided in the game area and into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter. Part, information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on that a game ball has entered the starting ball entry part,
A gaming machine comprising: an acquisition information storage unit configured to store special information acquired by the information acquisition unit when a game ball enters the starting ball entry unit.

  Spinning-type gaming machines such as slot machines: provided with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably displaying the plurality of pictures is started by the operation of the start operation means, and caused by the operation of the stop operation means A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of pictures is stopped after a predetermined time or a predetermined time has elapsed, and a privilege is given to the player according to the pictures after the stop.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modified examples, and can be implemented with various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, the embodiments corresponding to the technical features in each mode described in the summary of the invention, the technical features in the modified examples are for solving some or all of the above-described problems, or In order to achieve some or all of the effects, replacement and combination can be performed as appropriate. Unless the technical features are described as essential in the present specification, they can be deleted as appropriate.

10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Outer frame 12 ... Pachinko machine body 13 ... Inner frame 14 ... Front door frame 15 ... Hinge 16 ... Hinge 17 ... Cylinder lock 18. Window 19 ... Glass unit 20 ... Upper plate 21 ... Lower plate 22 ... Exhaust port 23 ... Lever 24 ... Direction operation button 25 ... Operation handle 30 ... Game board 31 ... Induction rail 31a ... Inner rail part 31b ... Outer rail part 32 ... General winning opening 33 ... First starting opening 34 ... Second starting opening 34a ... Electricity Special accessory 34b ... Electric accessory drive unit 35 ... Thru gate 36 ... Variable winning device 36a ... Big winning opening 36b ... Opening / closing door 36c ... Variable winning drive 37 ... Special Figure unit 37a ... First result display part 37b ... Second result display part 37c ... First reservation display part 37d ... Second reservation display part 38 ... Public figure unit 39 ... Round Display unit 40 ... Variable display unit 41 ... Symbol display unit 41a ... Display surface 41aL ... Display area 41aS ... Display area 42 ... Nail 43 ... Out opening 45 ... Main display section 46 ... Speaker 47 ... Various lamps 51 .. .First control unit 52 ... Second control unit 53 ... Third control unit 54 ... Tank 55 ... Tank rail 56 ... Case rail 60 ... Main controller 61 ... Main Control board 63a ... Touch / fail table storage area 63b ... Distribution table storage area 63c ... Reach determination table storage area 63d ... Falling success / failure determination table storage area 63e ... Variable time table storage area 63f. ..Stop result table storage area 63g ... Command information storage area 64a ... Lottery counter buffer 64b ... Reservation information storage area 64c ... Electronics hold area 64d ... Various counter areas 64e ... Various flag storage area 64f ... Processing result storage area 67a ... Various detection sensors 70 ... Payout control device 71 ... Payout device 80 ... Launch control device 81 ... Gaming ball launch mechanism 85 ... Power supply device 86 ... Power failure Monitoring circuit 90 ... Sound emission control device 91 ... Sound emission control board 93 ... Sound light ROM
93a ... table storage table area for hold confirmation 93b ... variable display pattern table storage area 94a ... various flag storage area 94b ... various counter area 94c ... lottery counter area 100 ... display controller 101 ... Display control board

Claims (9)

Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Effect execution means for executing an effect,
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, it is determined whether or not there is a specific game time, which is a game time related to special information satisfying a predetermined condition and is a game time that has not been executed yet. Specific game times determination means for determining,
When the specific game time exists, a specific effect is executed from the preceding game times, which are game times executed before the specific game time and are not yet executed game times, by the effect execution means. Determining means for determining an execution preceding game number to be executed by
Control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the specific effect in the execution preceding game time determined by the determination means;
A gaming machine comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The control means includes:
When the execution preceding game time determined by the determining means is a plurality of consecutive preceding game times,
At least a part of the specific effect is included in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times, so that the specific effect is configured by performing the effect relating to each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times in succession. A gaming machine, wherein a predetermined effect is assigned, and the effect executing means executes the allocated predetermined effect in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the determining means determines the execution preceding game time from among the preceding game times by lottery. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the determining means determines the execution preceding game time to be the predetermined preceding game time. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising:
Privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not a privilege grant condition, which is a condition for granting a privilege to a player, is satisfied based on the special information stored in the special information storage means,
A special game state start means for starting a special game state in which a bonus is provided to the player when the privilege provision condition is determined to be satisfied by the privilege provision determination means,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined condition includes the privilege granting condition. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising:
Auxiliary game state start means for starting an auxiliary game state for assisting the establishment of the acquisition condition;
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, auxiliary game state end determination means for determining whether or not an auxiliary game state end condition that is a condition for ending the auxiliary game state;
When the auxiliary game state end determination unit determines that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied, the auxiliary game state end unit that ends the auxiliary game state,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined condition includes the auxiliary gaming state end condition. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein
The control means includes:
When the specific game time determination unit determines that the privilege grant condition is satisfied based on the special information related to the specific game time,
A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute an effect indicating that a result advantageous to a player has been determined in the specific game time. The gaming machine according to claim 6,
The control means includes:
When the specific game time determination unit determines that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied based on the special information related to the specific game time,
A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute an effect indicating that an adverse result has been determined for the player in the specific game time. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein
A gaming machine, wherein the specific effect is an effect that suggests to the player that there is a possibility that the result will be either a favorable result or a disadvantageous result for the player.