JP6054694B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a gaming machine that performs an effect of notifying the result of the lottery before the result of the lottery is notified in the notification display for notifying the result of the lottery for determining whether or not to generate the jackpot gaming state. About.

Conventionally, in the notification display for informing the result of the lottery for determining whether or not to generate the jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “hit lottery”), before the result of the jackpot lottery is notified, There is known a gaming machine that performs an effect of notifying the result (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, when the big hit lottery is executed, after the decorative symbol variation display is performed as the notification display, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery. In the variation display of the decorative symbol, the result of the big win lottery is announced by executing a pseudo continuous notice effect in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and changed a predetermined number of times.
In particular, the gaming machine is configured such that the greater the number of times that the pseudo-continuous notice effect is performed, the higher the expected value for winning the jackpot lottery. And the interest of the game is enhanced by notifying the number of times that the pseudo-continuous notice effect is performed.

JP 2011-206305 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a risk that the interest of the game is reduced.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the pseudo-continuous notice effect and the notice of the number of times the pseudo-continuous notice effect is performed both give notice of the result of the jackpot lottery related to the notification display in which the notice effect is executed. The result of the jackpot lottery related to the notification display is not forewarned.
Therefore, the notice effect is completed in each notification display, and the interest of the game may be reduced.
The subject of this invention is improving the interest of a game by a notice effect.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is acquired by a random number acquisition unit that acquires a random number for hit determination when a game ball enters a starting port, and the random number acquisition unit. The random number storage means capable of storing the winning determination random number up to a predetermined number, and the winning determination random number stored in the random number storage means cause a winning gaming state in a predetermined order. A hit determination means for determining whether to make a hit determination, and when the hit determination is performed, after performing a variation display of the identification information as a notification display, according to a mode corresponding to the result of the determination A notification display means for stopping and displaying the identification information, and a result of the hit determination performed for the corresponding determination random number when the hit determination random number is acquired by the random number acquisition means. Pre-determining means for performing a pre-determination to pre-determine in advance, and a notice effect for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect, which is an effect of notifying the result of the prior decision, based on the result of the pre-judgment When the execution of the notice effect is determined by the execution determining means, and the notice effect execution determining means, the notice effect number determining means for determining the number of executions of the notice effect, and the notice effect execution determining means by the notice effect execution determining means. When the execution of the notice effect is determined, out of the number of hit determinations stored in the random number storage means within the range of the execution number determined by the notice effect number determination means, the execution of the notice effect is performed. Each of the specific hit determination random number for determination and the higher hit determination random number for which the hit determination is performed prior to the specific hit determination random number is based on the corresponding determination random number. Based on the execution status of the announcement effect determined by the announcement effect execution status determination means and the announcement effect execution status determination means for determining the execution status of the announcement effect in the notification display, the announcement effect is displayed in the notification display. And a notice effect executing means for executing.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the hit determination random number is acquired, the hit determination result performed for the corresponding or determination random number is determined in advance, and the notice effect is executed based on the prior determination result Whether or not to do so is determined by lottery. In addition, when the execution of the notice effect is determined, the number of executions of the notice effect is determined, and within the range of the number of executions, each of the random number for specific hit determination and the random number for upper hit determination is determined as appropriate. The execution state of the notice effect in the notification display based on the random number is determined. Then, based on the determined execution status of the notice effect, the notice effect is executed in the notification display based on each hit determination random number.
As a result, within the range of the set number of executions, the notification effect for notifying the result of the pre-determination (hit determination) for the specific hit determination random number is notified a plurality of times including the notification display based on the specific hit determination random number. It is possible to execute in the display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In particular, by setting the number of executions of the notice effect, it is possible to prevent the number of executions of the notice effect from becoming excessive when the notice effect is executed in a plurality of notification displays.

  Here, the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 52 described later corresponds to the starting port. The hit determination random number described later corresponds to the hit determination random number. The random number acquisition means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S102) described later. The random number storage means corresponds to a special figure 1 start information storage area or a special figure 2 start information storage area of the RAM 230 described later. The hit determination means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S303) described later. The winning game state corresponds to a jackpot gaming state described later. As the identification information, production symbols z1 and z2 described later are applicable. An effect display device 300 (step S804) described later corresponds to the notification display means. An effect control device 300 (step S824), which will be described later, corresponds to the prior determination means. As the notice effect, a long notice effect (long notice effect image r) described later is applicable. An effect control device 300 (step S823) described later corresponds to the notice effect execution determination unit. The number of executions corresponds to the maximum number of executions described later. An effect control device 300 (step S824), which will be described later, corresponds to the notice effect number determination means. As the notice effect execution status determination means, an effect control device 300 (step S842, step S845) described later corresponds. As the notice effect execution means, an effect control device 300 (step S843, step S846) described later corresponds.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the winning type in various lotteries. It is a figure explaining the control command output with respect to an effect control apparatus from a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure random number memory process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual random number memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a common figure change process. It is a flowchart which shows a game process per common figure. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding number display process. It is a flowchart which shows a prefetch effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production | presentation symbol display processing. It is a flowchart which shows a long notice effect edit process. It is a figure which shows the frequency | count and executable timing of execution of a long notice effect in each 1st fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the change display of the effect symbol in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the long notice effect image displayed on an image display apparatus.

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

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular frame body 2, a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the front side of the frame body 2, and a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the upper front side of the front frame 3. A door 4, a saucer unit 5 disposed below the front door 4, and a launching handle 6 disposed on the side of the saucer unit 5 are provided.
A game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front side of the front frame 3. The front door 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed on the front side of the game board 10 disposed on the front frame 3, and a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a. The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. The decoration part 4b is provided with a plurality of sound release holes 4c for allowing the sound output from the sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) disposed inside the decoration part 4b to pass therethrough.
The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rented balls and payout balls (prize balls)), and an input button 5b disposed on the front side of the saucer 5a. The input button 5b is configured so that a player can perform a rotation operation and a push-in operation. The input button 5b outputs an operation signal to the effect control device 300 (see FIG. 3) according to the rotation operation and the push-in operation.

A lending operation unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 includes a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c. Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating information recorded on the prepaid card. When a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency (information relating to the valuable value) of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. Is displayed. When the ball lending button 7a is operated with the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 500, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the tray 5a. At this time, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card is updated according to the number of paid-out game balls, and the updated remaining frequency of the valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. Further, when the return button 7 b is operated in a state where the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains is inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500.
Here, the prepaid cart corresponds to, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a storage IC built-in medium, or the like.

(Configuration of game board 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, an image display device 20 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 10. On the front surface of the game board 10, a game area 30 is formed in which game balls launched in response to the operation of the launch handle 6 flow down.
The image display device 20 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. The image display device 20 can configure four effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 (see FIG. 19) in which the effect symbols z1 and z2 (see FIG. 19) are displayed. Further, the image display device 20 has a special figure 1 hold number display area b1 (see FIG. 19) in which a special figure 1 hold number described later is displayed and a special figure 2 hold number in which a special figure 2 hold number described later is displayed. The display area b2 (see FIG. 19) can be configured.

In each of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. The effect symbols z1 displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are configured to include identification information (symbols) such as numerals, characters, symbols, characters, and the like. In the present embodiment, the effect design z1 is configured to include numbers (any one of “1” to “9”). In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z2 displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is composed of a color bar.
And the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is displayed in a state in which a plurality of types of effect symbols z1 are scrolled in each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, and a color bar is represented in the effect symbol display area a4. This means displaying in a state where the colors are changed sequentially. In addition, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one effect symbol z1 is displayed in a stopped state at the lottery result display positions of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and in the effect symbol display area a4, Displaying in a state where the color bar represents a predetermined color. In the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is obtained by the combination of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the four areas a1 to a4. Is displayed.
In the special figure 1 hold number display area b1, the special figure 1 hold number is displayed. In the present embodiment, the special figure 1 hold number is displayed by displaying the special figure 1 hold number display symbol x corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number in the special figure 1 hold number display area b1. In the special figure 2 hold number display area b2, the special figure 2 hold number is displayed. In the present embodiment, the special figure 2 hold number display area b displays the special figure 2 hold number by displaying the number of special figure 2 hold number display symbols y corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number.

A start gate 41 is provided on the left side of the image display device 20. The start gate 41 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The start gate 41 is provided with a normal start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). The normal start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of the passing of the start gate 41 by the game ball. The main control device 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104.
A first start port 51 is provided below the image display device 20. The first start port 51 is a ball entrance that opens upward (so-called “nose”), and game balls can always be entered. A special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first start port 51. The special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first starting port 51. Main controller 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101.

  A second start port 52 is provided below the first start port. The second opening 52 is a first opening / closing member that can be displaced between a closed state that prevents the game ball from entering the second start port 52 and an open state that allows the game ball to enter. It is an electric accessory (so-called “electric tulip”) having 52a. The first opening / closing member 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second opening 52 is normally closed when the first opening / closing member 52a is closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, when the normal symbol lottery is won, 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to the detection of a game ball entering the second starting port 52. Main controller 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.

Below the second start port 52, a special winning port 53 is provided. The big winning opening 53 is provided with a second opening / closing member 53a that can be displaced between a closed state that makes it impossible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 53 and an open state that allows the game ball to enter. It has an electric accessory (so-called “attacker”). The second opening / closing member 53a is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). In the normal winning opening 53, the second opening / closing member 53a is closed so that it is impossible to enter a game ball, but it has been won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery. In this case, the second opening / closing member 53a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. In the big prize opening 53, a big prize ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The special winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the special winning opening 53. The main control device 200 executes a payout operation of the winning ball by the payout control device 400 (see FIG. 3) in response to the input of the detection signal from the special winning ball detection sensor 103.
Below the first start port 51 in the game area 30, an out port 54 is provided for collecting game balls that did not win any of the game ports.

On the right side of the second start port 52, a general-purpose display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62 are provided. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a gaming state per universal symbol which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.
The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numerals, symbols, and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. And the lottery results indicated by the symbols displayed in a stopped state are associated with each other.
When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or when the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 62 becomes a specific symbol. The jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is generated.

A state display device 63 is provided to the right of the second start port 52. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. In the status display device 63, the number of times that the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (so-called “hold number”), the number of times that the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended, and the normal symbol The number of times the lottery result display is suspended, the type of jackpot gaming state (number of rounds), and the like are displayed.
In the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the entrances 51, 52, 53 and the gate 41.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 supplies power (electric power) to the main control device 200, the production control device (sub-control device) 300, the payout control device 400, and the control devices 200, 300, 400. And a power supply device 600.
Each of the control devices 200, 300, and 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU that is stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) serving as a temporary storage area used for proceeding with processing based on a program. In order to prevent fraud, the main control device 200 and the effect control device 300 are mounted on separate boards, respectively, and data can be transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 only in one direction. .

Main controller 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, an output port 250, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generation circuit 270.
The input port 240 outputs the detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 105 and the control command input from the payout control device 400 to the CPU 210. The output port 250 outputs a control command to each of the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 400 and outputs a control signal to each of the display devices 60 to 63 and each of the solenoids 64 and 65. Further, the output port 250 outputs information relating to the payout of prize balls of the pachinko machine 1 and an error signal to a hall computer (not shown).
The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a determination table for executing various lotteries and various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control device 300.

The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control device 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters such as random number counters related to games, flags for managing lottery results and gaming states, and the like. In particular, the RAM 230 is an area for storing start information acquired in response to input of detection signals from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the universal start ball detection sensor 104. Is provided. Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 includes a backup power supply circuit (not shown) that can supply power to the main control device 200 when power supply by the power supply device 600 is interrupted. Thus, the RAM 230 can hold information stored based on the power supply when the power supply 600 supplies power, and the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit when the power supply 600 is interrupted. The stored information can be held (saved).

The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 [s]). ) To generate a winning random number by updating one by one. Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.
Further, an error detection sensor 105 is connected to the main controller 200. The error detection sensor 105 includes a door opening detection sensor and a magnetic detection sensor. The door opening detection sensor outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of opening of the front frame 3 or the front door 4. The magnetic detection sensor outputs a detection signal to main controller 200 in response to detection of predetermined magnetism.

The effect control device 300 controls display of the effect image on the image display device 20, lighting / flashing of the lamp 21, and sound output by the sound generator 22 based on the control command received from the main control device 200.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect and data necessary for the progress of the effect. The RAM of the effect control device 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control device 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control device 300 determines the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control device 200. Then, the image data, the lamp control data, and the sound control data are read according to the effect program related to the determined effect, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21, and the sound generator 22. .
The payout control device 400 controls the award ball payout operation by the game ball payout device (not shown) based on the control command received from the main control device 200. In addition, when the firing handle 6 is rotated, a resistance value corresponding to the amount of rotation operation is input to the payout control device 400. Then, the payout control device 400 controls the launching operation of the game ball by the game ball launching device (not shown) so as to launch the game ball to the game area 30 with the strength according to the input resistance value.

The payout control device 400 is connected to each of the ball lending switch 401, the return switch 402, the frequency display device 7c, and the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410.
The ball lending switch 401 transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the operation of the ball lending button 7a. When the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency necessary for paying out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card, The record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction command for instructing to pay out a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 400 via the connection board 410. Further, when the payout control device 400 receives the ball lending instruction command, the payout control device 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.

The CR unit 500 transmits a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board 410 when the prepaid cart is inserted and when the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated. To the frequency display device 7c. When the frequency signal is received, the frequency display device 7c displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return switch 402 transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the operation of the return button 7b. When receiving the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the winning types in various lotteries.
In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passage of the start gate 41 by a game ball as an opportunity. When a normal symbol lottery is won, a gaming state is generated per regular drawing. In the game state per game, a game per game in which the first opening / closing member 52a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and a game ball can enter the second start port 52.
As shown in FIG. 4 (a), in the present embodiment, one type of "per game" is set as the type of game state per game that occurs when the normal symbol lottery is won.

If “winning per symbol” is selected, the normal symbol display device 60 performs control so that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as “per symbol per symbol”. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the general symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”.
Here, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to execute time reduction control as auxiliary control. Time-shortening control refers to control in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) is shortened compared to when the control is not executed. In the present embodiment, when the time reduction control is being executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved as compared to when the control is not being executed, and the first opening / closing member in the game per game The longest opening time of 52a is extended.
In the case of winning the “per game”, the number of games per game is set to 1 and the maximum opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a in each game per game is 0.5 [s] or 2 .0 [s] is set. At this time, the longest open time of the first opening / closing member 52a is set to 2.0 [s] during execution of the time reduction control, and is set to 0.5 [s] during the stop of the time reduction control. . The opening of the first opening / closing member 52a in each game per game ends when the longest opening time elapses after the first opening / closing member 52a is opened. It should be noted that the number of games per game may be set to 2 or more.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the second opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and a state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 53 becomes possible.
As shown in FIG. 4B, in this embodiment, the type of jackpot gaming state that occurs when winning the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is “big hit 1”. Four types of “big hit 4” are set.

When “Big jackpot 1” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Normal jackpot 1 symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled so as to be stopped and displayed as “normal jackpot one symbol”. The “normal jackpot 1 symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is the same even number such as “2, 2, 2”, etc., where the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is, for example, It is assumed that the numbers are aligned and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is blue.
When “Big jackpot 2” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with “One jackpot for big change”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a <b> 1 to a <b> 4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z <b> 1 and z <b> 2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “one symbol per probability variation big”. For example, the “probability big hit one symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is the same odd number such as “1, 1, 1” in which the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are, for example, It is assumed that the numbers are aligned and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is red.

When “Big jackpot 3” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with “Normal jackpot 2 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “normal jackpot 2 symbols”. The “normal jackpot 2 symbols” displayed on the image display device 20 has regularity such as “1, 3, 5” in which the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are, for example. The effect design z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is set to be blue in combination with the irregular combination.
When “Big jackpot 4” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with “2 jackpots for probability variation”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed at “2 symbols per probability variation large”. The “2 probable jackpot symbols” displayed on the image display device 20 has regularity such as “1, 3, 5” in which the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are, for example. The effect design z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is displayed in a red color as well as an irregular combination.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “out of symbol”. The “offset symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the image display device 20 is, for example, at least one of the effect symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, such as “1, 6, 9,” and the like. The effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the other area is different from the effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the other areas, and the effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is blue.

  Here, the pachinko machine 1 has a “special figure low probability state” and a “special figure high probability state” as the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery). doing. In the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter referred to as “low probability”) (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the “special drawing high probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a second probability (hereinafter, “high probability”) higher than the first probability (for example, 1/39). . The main controller 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery are synchronized.

In the case of winning “Big jackpot 1” or “Big jackpot 2”, the number of round games is set to 15 times, and the longest opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game is the second opening time (for example, 30.0 [s]). The opening / closing of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round of game is that the longest opening time elapses after the second opening / closing member 53a is in the open state, or the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 is It ends when it reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) (the same applies hereinafter). As a result, each of “big hit 1” and “big hit 2” is the time during which the longest opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game can be expected to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 53 (first (Second opening time longer than the opening time of 1) is set, so that it becomes a jackpot gaming state with a ball.
On the other hand, when “big hit 3” or “big hit 4” is won, the number of round games is set to two, and the longest opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game is the first opening time ( For example, it is set to 0.5 [s]. As a result, the “big hit 3” and “big hit 4” are the times when the longest opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game cannot expect the game ball to enter the big winning opening 53 (second opening) The first opening time shorter than the time) is set, so that a jackpot gaming state with no play is made.

In the case of winning the “big hit 1”, the “special figure low probability state” is generated in the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated. In addition, if “Big Jack 2” or “Big Jack 4” is won, “Special Figure High Probability State” will be displayed during the period from the end of this jackpot gaming state until the next jackpot gaming state is generated. Is born. In addition, when “Big Jack 3” is won, it is set immediately before this “Big Jack 3” is won in the period from the end of this big jack game state to before the next big jack game state is generated. Gaming state ("special figure low probability state" or "special figure high probability state") is generated.
In addition, when “Big jackpot 1” or “Big jackpot 2” is won, the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. The short-time control is started in response to the end of “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”. After the short-time control is started, a special symbol of a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) is generated without generating a big hit gaming state. The notification display (variation display and stop display) is terminated.
On the other hand, in the case of winning “Big jackpot 3” or “Big jackpot 4”, the time-shortening control is not executed after the jackpot gaming state ends.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands output from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a control command output from the main control device to the effect control device.
Each control command output from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 includes mode information (MODE) that is an identifier indicating the type of the control command and event information (EVENT) that indicates the content of the control command. It is configured. Each of the mode information and event information is 1-byte digital data.
Main controller 200 transmits a strobe signal (DUSTB) to effect controller 300 when transmitting the control command. Then, main controller 200 transmits mode information triggered by the first rise of the strobe signal, and then sends event information triggered by the second rise of the strobe signal. And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 generates an interruption process according to reception of a strobe signal, and stores a control command in RAM by this interruption process.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, as control commands, a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, a second variation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, a state designation command, a first prefetch designation command, A 2 prefetch designation command, a third prefetch designation command, a first hold number designation command, a second hold number designation command, and the like are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a lottery result of a special symbol lottery) of a special symbol (effect symbol). The symbol type designation command includes the following symbols (stop symbols) for the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed: “offset symbol”, “normal jackpot 1 symbol”, “probable variation jackpot 1 symbol”, “normal jackpot 2 symbol” and “probability variation”. Designate one of the two jackpot designs. The symbol type designation command is transmitted at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol.

The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol (effect symbols z1, z2), respectively. In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command designates a variation pattern of the first half of the special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern”), and the second variation pattern designation command designates the special symbol. The change pattern in the latter half of the change display (hereinafter referred to as “second change pattern”) is designated. The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted at the start of variation of the special symbol.
The first variation pattern designation command designates the first variation pattern corresponding to the designated variation time by designating the variation time of the first half period of the special symbol variation display. In the present embodiment, m types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the first variation pattern. The first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns.

The second variation pattern designation command designates the second variation pattern corresponding to the designated variation time by designating the variation time in the latter half of the variation display of the special symbol. In particular, the second variation pattern designation command designates the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach effect, and the like. In the present embodiment, n types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the second variation pattern. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of the n types of second variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, “reachless variation pattern”, “reach variation pattern”, and the like are set as the second variation pattern. The “reachless variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which the effect symbols z1 and z2 do not form a reach state during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, and the normal variation display is performed. The normal variation display refers to a display in which the effect symbols z1 are replaced at the lottery result display positions in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. The “reach variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which the effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. Here, the reach state is a temporary stop display of the effect symbol z1 in two or more of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while continuing the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4, and The state where the types of effect symbols z1 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more areas are the same. In the present embodiment, multiple types (“normal reach”, “super reach”, and “special reach”) are set as the “reach fluctuation pattern”.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a special symbol (effect symbols z1, z2). The stop designation command is transmitted when a special symbol is stopped.
The state designation command is a command for designating a gaming state. The state designation command designates one of the start of time reduction control, the end of time reduction control, the setting of the special figure high probability state, and the setting of the special figure low probability state. The state designation command is transmitted at the start or end of each control and when each probability is set.
The first look-ahead designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a lottery result of a special symbol lottery) of a special symbol (effect symbol). As the special symbol stop symbol, one of “exclusion symbol”, “normal jackpot one symbol”, “probable big jackpot one symbol”, “normal jackpot two symbols” and “probability big jackpot two symbols” is designated. The first prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored.
The second prefetch designation command is a command for designating the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern. Specifically, the second look-ahead designation command specifies that the variation time is indefinite (“variation time undefined”) or one of a plurality of variation times (“variation time m”).
The third prefetch designation command is a command for designating the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern. Specifically, the third look-ahead designation command designates that the variation time is indefinite (“variation time undefined”) or one of a plurality of variation times (“variation time n”). In the third look-ahead designation command, when “variation time n” is designated, the presence / absence of the reach state and the type of reach effect (“variation pattern without reach”, “normal reach”, "Super Reach" or "Special Reach") is specified. The third prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored.

The first hold number designation command and the second hold number designation command are commands for designating the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number), respectively. Here, the special figure 1 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. Further, the special figure 2 holding number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held. The first number-of-holds designation command is transmitted at the time of storing the start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information). The second number-of-holds designation command is transmitted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol).
The symbol type designation command, the first look-ahead notice designation command, the second look-ahead designation command, the first hold number designation command, and the second hold number designation command are respectively the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery. The one corresponding to is set.

(Processing executed by the main controller)
Next, processing executed by main controller 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 of the main controller 200 sets the value of the loop counter every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 s). A hard random number update process for updating one by one within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) is executed. By the hard random number update process, the random numbers per ordinary symbol in the normal symbol lottery, the big hit random numbers in the first special symbol lottery, and the big hit random numbers in the second special symbol lottery are updated. The hard random number update process is executed asynchronously with the game control process shown in FIG.

Further, the CPU 210 of the main control device 200 generates a CTC interrupt every predetermined interrupt count value (for example, 4 [ms]), and executes the game control process shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed, as shown in FIG. 6, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, a soft random number update process for updating the soft random number is executed, and the process proceeds to step S101. In the soft random number update process, the value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated one by one within a predetermined range. Examples of the soft random number include a winning design random number, a production mode random number, and a variation pattern random number.
In step 101, switch check processing for checking the presence or absence of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 105 at the input port 240 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S102. In the switch check process, when detection signal input from any of the detection sensors 101 to 105 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S102, special figure random number storage processing for storing various random numbers related to the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S103. The special figure random number storage process will be described later.

In step S103, a special figure variation process for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104. The special figure variation process will be described later.
In step S104, a jackpot game process for generating a jackpot game state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S105. The jackpot game process will be described later.
In step S105, a general random number storage process for storing various random numbers related to the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106. The usual random number storage process will be described later.
In step S106, the normal symbol variation process for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S107. The normal map changing process will be described later.
In step S107, a game process per game for causing a game state per game is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108. The game process per usual game will be described later.

In step S108, a prize ball payout process for executing a prize ball payout operation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S109. In the prize ball payout process, the presence / absence of detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103 is determined based on the processing result of step S103. When a detection signal is input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103, a control command for causing the payout control device 400 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, in the port output process of step S109, a control command for executing a prize ball payout operation is transmitted to the payout control device 400.
In step S109, a port output process, which is a process for transmitting a control command, is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the port output process, various control commands stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 are transmitted to the effect control device 300 or the payout control device 400. In the port output process, the control signal is sent to the ordinary figure display device 60, the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the special figure 2 display apparatus 62, the status display apparatus 63, the start opening solenoid 64, the special prize opening solenoid 65, etc. Is output.

Next, the special figure random number storage process in step S102 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing special figure random number storage processing.
When the special figure random number storage process is executed in step S102, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, based on the processing result in step S101, it is determined whether or not the detection signal input from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and if it is determined that the input has been detected (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S201 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S204.
In step S201, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 hold number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S202, and the upper limit number has been reached. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204.
Here, the special figure 1 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number is set to “4”.

In step S202, the special figure 1 random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. In the special figure 1 random number storage process, the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, presentation mode random number, variation pattern random number, etc. of the first special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are specially selected. As FIG. 1 start information, it stores in the special figure 1 start information storage area of RAM230.
In the special figure 1 random number storage process, a first special figure reservation number designation command for designating the special figure 1 retention number after the special figure 1 start information is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area Store in the area. Thereby, in the port output process of step S109, the first hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S203, a prefetch determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S204. In the pre-reading determination process, various lottery results are determined in advance based on the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area in step S202 (hereinafter referred to as “the special figure 1 start information”).
That is, first, the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number included in the special figure 1 start information matches the winning value (jackpot determination).
Here, the ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which correspondence between jackpot random numbers and winning values is registered. In addition, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol low probability state and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol high probability state are stored as the special symbol lottery table. In the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure low probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure high probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1/39) higher than the first probability.

In the pre-reading determination process, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state is read and a jackpot determination is performed. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the first special symbol lottery is determined. Note that the currently set gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Next, the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined. Specifically, when it is determined in the jackpot determination that the first special symbol lottery has been won, a stop symbol (a jackpot symbol) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the special figure 1 start information. On the other hand, when it is determined in the jackpot determination that the first special symbol lottery has been lost, the stop symbol is determined to be “out of symbol”.
Here, the ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol determination table in which the correspondence between the jackpot symbol random number and the stop symbol (the jackpot symbol) is registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol determination table, a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored. The probability that each jackpot symbol is selected is different between the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery.

In the pre-reading determination process, the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is used to determine the jackpot symbol (“one symbol of normal jackpot”, “one symbol of probability variation jackpot”, “two symbols of regular jackpot” or “probability bonus jackpot”. 2 designs ").
Further, in the pre-reading determination process, a first symbol for designating the determined stop symbol (“missing symbol”, “normal jackpot 1 symbol”, “probable variation jackpot 1 symbol”, “normal jackpot 2 symbols” or “probability variation jackpot 2 symbols”) A prefetch designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S109, the first prefetch designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

Further, the contents of the first variation pattern of the first special symbol are determined. Specifically, the content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the special figure 1 start information.
Here, the ROM 220 stores a variation pattern random number type determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number type is registered. In the variation pattern random number type determination table, “undefined value” and “fixed value” are registered as types of variation pattern random numbers. “Indefinite value” means that when starting information (Special Figure 1 starting information or Special Figure 2 starting information) is stored, the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is not determined and the special symbol (the first special symbol or the first special symbol) 2 is a variation pattern random number in which the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is determined in accordance with the number of suspensions at the start of the variable display of 2 special symbols (the number of suspensions of special figure 1 or the number of special figures 2). It shows that. “Fixed value” means starting information (regardless of the number of holdings (the number of holdings of special figure 1 or the number of holdings of special figure 2)) at the start of the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol). This indicates that the variation pattern random number is such that the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is determined when the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information is stored. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern random number is updated within the range of 0 to 1999, the range of 0 to 1700 is set to “indefinite value”, and the range of 1701 to 1999 is set to “fixed value”. Yes.
The ROM 220 stores a fixed value first variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number related to the “fixed value” and the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is registered. A plurality of variation times (for example, 7.0 [s], 14.0 [s], 21.0 [s]) are registered in the first variation pattern determination table for fixed values.

Further, the ROM 220 stores an indefinite value first variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number related to “undefined value” and the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is registered. Further, as the first variation pattern determination table for indefinite value, the first variation pattern determination for indefinite value corresponding to each combination of execution status of time-shortening control, the number of reservations (the number of reservations in Fig. 1 or the number of reservations in Fig. 2), etc. The table is stored. Here, the first variation pattern determination table for indefinite value corresponding to the execution of the time-shortening control has a shorter variation time (for example, compared to the first variation pattern determination table for indeterminate value corresponding to the stop of the time-shortening control). 0.5 [s]) is set so as to be determined. In addition, in the first variation pattern determination table for indefinite value corresponding to the number of reservations, the variation pattern related to a short variation time (for example, 0.5 [s]) is determined as the number of reservations increases. ing.
In the prefetch determination process, the type of variation pattern random number (“indefinite value” or “fixed value”) included in the special figure 1 start information is determined based on the variation pattern random number type determination table. Further, when the variation pattern random number included in the special figure 1 start information is “fixed value”, the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the fixed value first variation pattern determination table. To do.

  Further, when the variation pattern random number included in the special figure 1 start information is “indefinite value”, a second prefetch designation command for instructing “indefinite variation time” is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and When the variation pattern random number included in the start information in FIG. 1 is “fixed value”, a second prefetch designation command for instructing the determined “first variation pattern m” is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, the second prefetch designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the port output process of step S109.

Further, the contents of the second variation pattern of the first special symbol are determined. Specifically, the content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the production mode random number included in the special figure 1 start information.
Here, the ROM 220 stores an effect mode random number type determination table in which correspondences between effect mode random numbers and types of effect mode random numbers are registered. In the production mode random number type determination table, “undefined value” and “fixed value” are registered as types of production mode random numbers. “Indefinite value” means that when the start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) is stored, the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern is not determined, and the special symbol (the first special symbol or the first special symbol) 2 special symbol) is a production mode random number in which the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern is determined in accordance with the number of suspensions at the start of the variable display (the number of suspensions of special figure 1 or the number of special figures 2). It shows that. “Fixed value” means starting information (regardless of the number of holdings (the number of holdings of special figure 1 or the number of holdings of special figure 2)) at the start of the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol). It shows that it is the production | generation aspect random number by which the content (variation time) of a 2nd fluctuation pattern is determined at the time of storage of special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information). In the present embodiment, the production mode random number is updated within the range of 0 to 1999, the range of 0 to 1700 is set to “indefinite value”, and the range of 1701 to 1999 is set to “fixed value”. Yes.

  Further, the ROM 220 stores a fixed value second variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the rendering mode random number related to “fixed value” and the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern is registered. In the fixed value second variation pattern determination table, a plurality of types of second variation patterns (a “reach variation pattern” and a plurality of types of “reach variation pattern”) are registered. In addition, a fixed value second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each of the lottery results of the first special symbol lottery is stored as the fixed value second variation pattern determination table. In the second variation pattern table for fixed values corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is won, one type of “reach variation pattern” is selected from among a plurality of types of “reach variation patterns” having different expected values. In addition, the value of the production mode random number is registered. On the other hand, in the second variation pattern table for fixed values corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is lost, one type of “reach variation pattern” or “reach variation pattern” of a plurality of types of “reach variation patterns” is selected. Is selected so that “” is selected. In this embodiment, three types of “normal reach”, “super reach”, and “special reach” are set as a plurality of types of “reach fluctuation patterns”. The expected value of each type of “reach fluctuation pattern” is from “high” to “special reach” (expected high value), “super reach” (medium expected value), and “normal reach” (low expected value). It is set to become lower in order. Here, the expected value refers to the degree of possibility that a jackpot gaming state will occur when the type of reach effect is determined.

Further, the ROM 220 stores an indeterminate value second variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the rendering mode random number related to “undefined value” and the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern is registered. In addition, as the second variation pattern determination table for indefinite value, it corresponds to each combination of lottery result of the first special symbol lottery, execution status of time-shortening control, the number of holdings (special figure 1 holding number or special figure 2 holding number), etc. A second variation pattern determination table for indeterminate values is stored. Here, in the second variation pattern determination table for indefinite value corresponding to the execution of the time-shortening control, a shorter variation time (for example, for example, compared to the second variation pattern determination table for indeterminate value corresponding to the stop of the time-shortening control). 0.5 [s]) is set so as to be determined. In addition, in the second variation pattern determination table for indefinite values corresponding to the number of reservations, the variation pattern related to a short variation time (for example, 0.5 [s]) is determined as the number of reservations increases. ing.
In the pre-reading determination process, the type of effect mode random number (“indefinite value” or “fixed value”) included in the special figure 1 start information is determined based on the effect mode random number type determination table. Further, when the effect mode random number included in the special figure 1 start information is “fixed value”, the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the second variation pattern determination table for fixed value. To do.

Further, when the production mode random number included in the special figure 1 start information is “indefinite value”, a third prefetch designation command for instructing “indefinite variation time” is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and When the production mode random number included in the start information in FIG. 1 is “fixed value”, the determined “second variation pattern n” (“variation pattern without reach”, “normal reach”, “super reach” or “special reach” is determined. ”) Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the third prefetch designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the port output process of step S109.
In step S204, based on the processing result in step S101, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). When the process proceeds to step S205 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S205, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S206, and the upper limit number has been reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the special figure 2 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 2 holding number is set to “4”.
In step S206, special figure 2 random number storage processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S207. In the special figure 2 random number storage process, the jackpot random number in the second special symbol lottery, the jackpot symbol random number, the production mode random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, etc. are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random number values) thus obtained are collected. 2 is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area of the RAM 230 as start information.

In the special figure 2 random number storage process, a first special figure reservation number designation command for designating the special figure 2 reservation number after the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area Store in the area. Thereby, in the port output process of step S109, the first hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S207, a prefetch determination process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. Since the prefetch determination process in step S207 is the same process as the prefetch determination process in step S203, the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the special figure variation process in step S103 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation process.
When the special figure variation process is executed in step S103, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the process proceeds to step S300.
In step S300, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S301, and the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S301, it is determined whether or not a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S302. If it is determined that the special symbol notification display is in progress (Yes), the process proceeds to step S307. Here, the special symbol notification display means a period during which the special symbol change display or stop display is performed.

In step S302, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S303, and the special figure hold number is determined. Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, the special figure hold number means the total number of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number.
In step S303, a jackpot determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S304. In the big hit determination process, it is included in the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. The jackpot random number is read out, and it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number matches the hit value (jackpot determination). At this time, in this embodiment, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information is given priority over the special figure 1 start information. Make a jackpot decision. Further, when a plurality of pieces of start information are stored in each start information storage area, the big hit determination is performed in order from the start information acquired (stored).
The jackpot determination is performed in the same manner as the determination in the processes of steps S203 and S207. Specifically, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state is read out to determine the jackpot. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the special symbol lottery is determined. Here, the currently set gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S304, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S305. In the stop symbol setting process, a special symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set based on the processing result of step S303.
The setting of the stop symbol is performed in the same manner as the determination in the processes of steps S203 and S207. Specifically, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) has been won in the jackpot determination, the starting information related to this determination (the special symbol 1 starting information or the special symbol 2) Based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the start information), the stop symbol (jackpot symbol) is determined. At this time, using the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery or the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, the jackpot symbol (“one normal jackpot symbol”, “one probable jackpot symbol”, “ "Normal jackpot 2 symbols" or "probable variation jackpot 2 symbols").
On the other hand, when it is determined in the jackpot determination that the special symbol lottery has been lost, “offset symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
In the stop symbol setting process, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the determined stop symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, the symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the port output process of step S109.

In step S305, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S306. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is set.
Specifically, first, the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the start information related to the jackpot determination (Special Fig. 1 start information or Special Fig. 2 start information).
The content of the first variation pattern is determined in the same manner as the determination in the processes of steps S203 and S207. Specifically, the type of the variation pattern random number is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information). On this occasion. Based on the variation pattern random number type determination table, the type (“indefinite value” or “fixed value”) of the variation pattern random number is determined.
If it is determined that the value is “fixed value”, the contents of the first variation pattern (7.0 [s], 14.0 [s]) based on the variation pattern random number and the first variation pattern determination table for fixed values. Or 21.0 [s]). On the other hand, when it is determined as “indefinite value”, the contents of the first variation pattern are determined based on the variation pattern random number and the first variation pattern determination table for the indefinite value. At this time, the first fluctuation is determined based on the first fluctuation pattern determination table for indefinite value corresponding to the combination of the current execution status of the short time control, the current number of holdings (the number of holdings of special figure 1 or the number of holdings of special figure 2), etc. Determine the contents of the pattern.

Further, the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the effect mode random number included in the start information related to the jackpot determination.
The content of the second variation pattern is determined in the same manner as the determination in the processes of steps S203 and S207. Specifically, the content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the production mode random number included in the start information. At this time, the type (“indefinite value” or “fixed value”) of the effect mode random number is determined based on the effect mode random number type determination table.
If it is determined as “fixed value”, the contents of the second variation pattern (“variation pattern without reach”, “normal reach”, “super” are determined based on the production mode random number and the second variation pattern determination table for fixed values. Reach ”or“ special reach ”). At this time, the content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the fixed value second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery.

On the other hand, when it is determined as “indefinite value”, the content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the production mode random number and the second variation pattern determination table for indefinite value. At this time, the second variation pattern determination table for indefinite value corresponding to the combination of the lottery result of the special symbol lottery, the execution status of the current short-time control, the current number of holdings (the number of holdings of special figure 1 or the number of holdings of special figure 2) Based on the above, the content of the second variation pattern is determined.
Further, in the variation time setting process, a first variation pattern designation command for designating the content of the determined first variation pattern and a second variation pattern designation command for designating the content of the determined second variation pattern are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. To store. Thereby, in the port output process of step S109, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.
Hereinafter, the variation time of the special symbols (production symbols z1, z2) refers to the total time of the variation time related to the first variation pattern and the variation time related to the second variation pattern.

In step S306, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification display start process, the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S305 is set in the special symbol variation time timer. Then, in the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, the variable symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started to be displayed and the variation time is measured by the special symbol variation time timer set. To start.
In step S307, based on the special symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S306 has elapsed, and when it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S308, if it is determined that the set special symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.

In step S308, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S309. In the notification display end process, the special symbol 1 display device 61 or the special symbol 2 display device 62 performs stop display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) by the stop symbol set in step S305. The special symbol stop display is performed for a preset time.
In the notification display end process, the stop designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S109, a stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S309, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S308 is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S310 and it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol. If (No), the process proceeds to step S311.

In step S310, a jackpot gaming state start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the jackpot gaming state start process, first, based on the jackpot symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed in step S309, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (“jackpot 1”, “jackpot 2”, “jackpot 3” or “ Check jackpot 4 ”).
Next, a jackpot gaming state flag corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the number of round games corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state ("2 times" or " 15 ") is set to the round game counter.
In addition, the longest opening time (0.5 [s] or 30.0 [s]) corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated is set in the round gaming timer. Then, the opening of the second opening / closing member 53a is started, and the measurement of the opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a by the set round game timer is started. Further, the counting of the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 53 by the number-of-balls counter is started.

Further, in the jackpot game start process, when the time reduction control is being executed, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag described in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted. In addition, the value of the time reduction counter is reset. Then, a state designation command for designating the end of the time reduction control is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S109.
In step S311, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. If it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S312 and it is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed. If (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the time reduction control is being executed is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S312, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended. When it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S313, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not to be ended (No). Then, the process proceeds to step S314.
In the present embodiment, it is determined that the time reduction control is ended when the value of the time reduction counter described later is “0”, and the time reduction control is not ended when the value of the time reduction counter is “1” or more. Is determined.
In step S313, a time reduction control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted. In addition, the value of the time reduction counter is reset.
Further, in the time reduction control stop process, a state specification command for specifying the end of the time reduction control is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S109.
In step S314, a time reduction counter update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the time reduction counter is newly set in the time reduction counter.

Next, the jackpot game process in step S104 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process.
When the jackpot game process is executed in step S104, the process first proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.
In step S400, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S401, and the jackpot gaming state is not occurring. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S401, it is determined whether or not the second opening and closing member 53a is being opened (round game). If it is determined that the second opening and closing member 53a is being opened (Yes), the process proceeds to step S402. When it is determined that the second opening / closing member 53a is not being opened (No), the process proceeds to step S404.

In step S402, it is determined whether or not the closing condition (round game ending condition) of the second opening member 53a is satisfied. If it is determined that the closing condition of the second opening and closing member 53a is satisfied (Yes), step S403 is performed. If it is determined that the closing condition of the second opening / closing member 53a is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the longest opening time set in the round game timer has elapsed, and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 counted by the number-of-balls counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). When one of them is achieved, it is determined that the closing condition of the second opening member 53a is satisfied.

In step S403, a round game end process is executed to end a series of processes and return to the original process. In the round game end process, the second opening / closing member 53a is closed, and the values of the round game timer and the number-of-balls counter are reset. Further, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the round game counter is newly set in the round game counter.
In step S404, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is to be ended. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not to be ended (No), the process proceeds to step S405 and it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is to be ended (Yes). In that case, the process proceeds to step S406.

Here, when the value set in the round game counter becomes “0”, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is ended.
In step S405, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the round game start process, first, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the type of the current jackpot gaming state (“jackpot 1”, “jackpot 2”, “jackpot 3” or “jackpot” 4)).
Next, the longest opening time (0.5 [s] or 30.0 [s]) corresponding to the type of the current jackpot gaming state is set in the round gaming timer. Then, the opening of the second opening / closing member 53a is started, and the measurement of the opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a by the set round game timer is started. Further, the counting of the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 53 by the number-of-balls counter is started.

In step S406, a jackpot gaming state end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S407. In the jackpot gaming state end process, the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased).
Also, in the jackpot gaming state end process, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 2” or “jackpot 4”, a special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and A state designation command for designating the setting of the high probability state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Also, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 1”, a state designation command for setting the special figure low probability state flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and designating the setting of the special figure low probability state Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 3”, a flag (a special high probability state flag or a special flag corresponding to the gaming state set before the jackpot gaming state is generated). The figure low probability state flag) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and a state specifying command for specifying the set gaming state is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S109.

In step S407, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is started. When it is determined that the time reduction control is started (Yes), the process proceeds to step S408, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not started (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the type of the jackpot gaming state ended in step S406 is “jackpot 1” or “jackpot 2”, it is determined that the time reduction control is started, and when it is “jackpot 3” or “jackpot 4” Determines that the time-shortening control is not started.
In step S408, a time reduction control execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction control execution process, the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the time reduction control is started. A predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “70” times) is set in the hourly counter.
In the time reduction control execution process, a state designation command for designating the start of time reduction control is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S109.

Next, the regular random number storage process in step S105 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a general random number storage process.
When the routine random number storage process is executed in step S105, the process first proceeds to step S500 as shown in FIG.
In step S500, based on the processing result of step S101, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104 has been detected. If it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes), If the process proceeds to step S501 and it is determined that the input is not detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S501, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S502, and the upper limit number has been reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the number of ordinary symbols on-hold means the number on which the ordinary symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is suspended on the general diagram display device 60. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved drawings is set to “4”.
In step S502, a normal random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the routine random number storage process, the random number per ordinary figure in the normal symbol lottery is acquired from the corresponding loop counter, and the obtained random number (random number value) is stored in the ordinary diagram start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the diagram start information. Remember.

Next, the general map change process in step S106 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the common map change process.
When the common map change process is executed in step S106, the process first proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.
In step S600, it is determined whether or not a gaming state per normal figure is occurring. If it is determined that a gaming state per general figure is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S601, and a game per universal figure is played. If it is determined that the state is occurring (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the game state per game is occurring is determined based on the game state flag per game stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S601, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol notification display is being performed. If it is determined that the normal symbol notification display is not being performed (No), the process proceeds to step S602, and the normal symbol notification display is being performed. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S607. Here, the normal symbol notification display means a period during which the normal symbol change display or stop display is performed.
In step S602, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is “0”. If it is determined that the number of reserved drawings is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S603, where the number of reserved maps is Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S603, an ordinary hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S604. In the normal hit determination process, a random number per common figure included in the normal start information stored in the normal start information storage area of the RAM 230 is read, and whether the random number per common figure matches the win value. Judge whether or not (determine per common figure).

  The ROM 220 stores a normal symbol lottery table in which correspondence between random numbers per winning figure and winning values is registered. In addition, as a normal symbol lottery table, a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control stop and a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution are stored. In the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control stop, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/80). On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1 / 1.1) higher than the first probability. Then, in the normal symbol hit determination process, the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the current execution state of the time-shortening control is read out, and the normal symbol hit determination is performed. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the normal symbol lottery is determined. It should be noted that the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the ordinary probability fluctuation control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S604, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S605. In the stop symbol setting process, based on the processing result of step S603, the normal symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set.
Specifically, if it is determined in step S603 that the normal symbol lottery has been won, the symbol “per symbol” is determined as the stop symbol, and if it is determined that the normal symbol lottery has been lost, the symbol is stopped. As the symbol, the “outlier symbol” is determined.
In step S605, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S606. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the normal symbol is set.
In the present embodiment, only one variation time (for example, 2.0 [s]) is set as the variation time of the normal symbol. Therefore, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 2.0 [s].
A plurality of variation times may be set as the variation time of the normal symbol, and the variation time of the normal symbol may be determined by lottery in step S605.

In step S606, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification display start process, the variation time of the normal symbol determined in step S605 is set in the normal symbol variation time timer. Then, in the general diagram display device 60, the normal symbol variation display is started, and the measurement of the variation time by the set general diagram variation time timer is started.
In step S607, based on the normal symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in step S606 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the set ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S608, if it is determined that the set normal symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
In step S608, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S609. In the notification display end process, the normal symbol display device 60 performs a normal symbol stop display by the stop symbol set in step S604. The normal symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time set in advance.
In step S609, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol that is stopped and displayed in step S608 is a “per symbol per symbol”. If it is determined that the symbol is not a symbol per ordinary figure (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S610, a game state start process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the game state start process per base figure, the game state flag per base figure is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the maximum open time (0.5 [s] or 2. 0 [s]) is set in the game timer per ordinary figure.
Then, opening of the first opening / closing member 52a (game per game) is started, and measurement of the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a by the set game timer is started.

Next, the per-game game process in step S107 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the game process per common figure.
When the game processing per game is executed in step S107, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the process proceeds to step S700.
In step S700, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is occurring per common figure. If it is determined that the gaming state is occurring per common figure (Yes), the process proceeds to step S701. If it is determined that the gaming state is not occurring (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the game state per game is occurring is determined based on the game state flag per game stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S701, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the first opening member 52a (game completion condition per ordinary figure) is satisfied. If it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening and closing member 52a is satisfied (Yes), If the process proceeds to step S702 and it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening / closing member 52a is not satisfied (No) (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening member 52a is satisfied when the longest opening time set in the game timer per normal time has elapsed.
In step S702, a game state end process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are ended, and the original process is restored. In the game-per-game end process, the first opening / closing member 52a is closed, and the game-per-game state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released. In addition, each value of the game timer and the number-of-balls counter per game is reset.

(Production control processing)
Next, the effect control process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control process.
The CPU of the effect control device 300 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 2.0 [ms]), and repeatedly executes the effect control process shown in FIG.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 300, the process first proceeds to step S800 as shown in FIG.
In step S800, a control command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S801. In the control command reception process, whether or not a control command is received is checked, and when the control command is received, the received control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In step S801, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S802. In the effect flag setting process, when it is determined that the state designation command has been received based on the processing result of step S800, various effect flags are set.
Specifically, when a state designation command designating the start of time reduction control is received, a time reduction effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the end of the time reduction control is received, the time reduction effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.
When a state designation command for designating a special figure high probability state is received, a probability variation effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the special figure low probability state is received, the probability changing effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.

In step S802, the number-of-holds display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S803. The hold number display process will be described later.
In step S803, prefetch effect setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S804. The prefetch effect setting process will be described later.
In step S804, the effect symbol display process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. The effect symbol display process will be described later.

Next, the hold number display process in step S802 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the hold number display process.
When the number-of-holds display process is executed in step S802, the process first proceeds to step S810 as shown in FIG.
In step S810, it is determined whether or not the first hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S811, where the first hold number designation command is designated. If it is determined that a command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S812.
In step S811, a pending number increase display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S812. In the holding number increase display process, when the first hold number designation command for instructing the special figure 1 hold number is received, the special figure 1 designated by the first hold number designation command in the special figure 1 hold number display area b1. The number of special figure 1 holding number display symbols x corresponding to the number of holdings is displayed (increased). On the other hand, when the first hold number designation command for instructing the special figure 2 hold number is received, it corresponds to the special figure 2 hold number designated by the first hold number designation command in the special figure 2 hold number display area b2. The special figure 2 number-of-holds display symbol y of the number is displayed (increased).
In addition, in the holding number increase display process, when the first holding number designation command related to the special figure 1 start information is received, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the first holding number counter, It is newly set in the first hold number counter. On the other hand, when the first hold number designation command related to the special figure 2 start information is received, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the second hold number counter is newly added to the second hold number counter. Set to.

In step S812, it is determined whether or not the second hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S813 to specify the second hold number designation command. If it is determined that the command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S813, the number-of-holds reduction display process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the hold number reduction display process, when the second hold number designation command for instructing the special figure 1 hold number is received, the special figure 1 designated by the second hold number designation command in the special figure 1 hold number display area b1. The special figure 1 number-of-holds display pattern x corresponding to the number of holds is displayed (decreased). On the other hand, when the second hold number designation command for instructing the special figure 2 hold number is received, it corresponds to the special figure 2 hold number designated by the second hold number designation command in the special figure 2 hold number display area b2. The special figure 2 number of holdings display symbol y is displayed (decreased).
In addition, in the hold number increase display process, when the second hold number designation command related to the special figure 1 start information is received, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the first hold number counter is It is newly set in the first hold number counter. On the other hand, when the second hold number designation command related to the special figure 2 start information is received, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the second hold number counter is newly added to the second hold number counter. Set to.

Next, the prefetch effect setting process in step S803 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect setting processing.
When the prefetch effect setting process is executed in step S803, the process first proceeds to step S820 as shown in FIG.
In step S820, it is determined whether or not a prefetch designation command (first prefetch designation command, second prefetch designation command, and third prefetch designation command) has been received, and if it is determined that all prefetch designation commands have been received (Yes) ), The process proceeds to step S821, and if it is determined that at least one prefetch designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S821, a hold information storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S822. In the hold information storing process, hold information (hereinafter referred to as “hold information”) related to the prefetch designation command (first prefetch designation command, second prefetch designation command, and third prefetch designation command) determined to have been received in step S820. ) Is stored in the RAM. Specifically, when the prefetch designation command related to the special figure 1 start information is received, the stop symbol designated by the prefetch designation command, the contents of the first variation pattern, and the contents of the second variation pattern are stored in the first hold. The information is stored in the first hold information storage area of the RAM of the effect control device 300. On the other hand, when the prefetch designation command related to the special figure 2 start information is received, the stop symbol designated by the prefetch designation command, the content of the first variation pattern, and the content of the second variation pattern are used as the second hold information. Store in the second hold information storage area of the RAM of the effect control device 300.
In step S822, it is determined whether or not the long notice effect flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300. If it is determined that the long notice effect flag is not set (No), step S823 is performed. When it is determined that the long notice effect flag is set (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S823, it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the long notice effect is satisfied. If it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S824 and if it is determined that the execution condition is not satisfied (No) ) Ends the series of processes and returns to the original process.
Here, the long notice effect is an effect of notifying the lottery result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) included in the hold information. In the present embodiment, the long notice effect notices the expected value of the fluctuation pattern (first fluctuation pattern or second fluctuation pattern) included in the hold information. In addition, as the long notice effect, a plurality of types of long notice effects whose effects are related to each other are set.
In the present embodiment, the long notice effect image r (see FIG. 20) is displayed on the image display device 20 as the long notice effect. In addition, as a plurality of types of long notice effect images r, six types of long notice effect images in which one of the number of times images r1 (see FIG. 20) indicating the number of times “1st” to “6th” is displayed. An image is set. And in each kind of long notice effect image r, after the introduction image r2 which shows that the screen of the image display apparatus 20 is broken is displayed, the number-of-times image r1 is displayed, whereby the effect modes are associated with each other. .

In this embodiment, “2” or more of hold information (first hold information or second hold information) in the hold information storage area (the first hold information storage area or the second hold information storage area) in which the hold information is stored. Is stored, and the long notice effect is executed when the content of the first variation pattern in the hold information indicates “variation pattern m” (first variation pattern corresponding to “fixed value”). A lottery to determine whether or not (hereinafter referred to as “long notice effect execution lottery”) is performed. Then, when the long notice effect execution lottery is won, it is determined that the execution condition of the long notice effect is satisfied. Note that the number of hold information stored in each hold information storage area (first hold information storage area or second hold information storage area) is the hold number counter (first hold number counter) corresponding to the hold information storage area. Alternatively, the determination is made based on the second hold number counter).
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 300 stores an execution lottery table in which the correspondence between the execution lottery random number and the winning value is registered. Moreover, the execution lottery table corresponding to each lottery result of the special symbol lottery included in the hold information is stored as the execution lottery table. In the execution lottery table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is won, the winning value is set so that the probability of winning the execution lottery is higher than the execution lottery table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is lost. It is registered.
In the long notice effect execution lottery, the execution lottery random number is acquired from the corresponding loop counter. Moreover, the execution lottery table corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery included in the hold information is read. Then, based on the acquired execution lottery random number and the read execution lottery table, it is determined whether or not to execute the long notice effect.
Here, based on the hold information higher than the hold information among the hold information stored in the hold information storage area in which the hold information is stored (a special symbol is displayed first), the long notice effect is produced. It may be determined whether or not the execution lottery is executed. For example, in the hold information higher than the hold information among the hold information stored in the hold information storage area in which the hold information is stored, the content of the first fluctuation pattern is “fluctuation pattern m” (“fixed value”). If there is one or more items showing the corresponding first variation pattern), it may be determined that the long notice effect execution lottery is executed.

In step S824, a maximum execution number determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S825. In the maximum execution count determination process, the maximum execution count of the long notice effect is determined.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a maximum execution number determination table in which the correspondence between the execution number random number and the maximum execution number of the long notice effect is registered. In addition, as the maximum number of executions determination table, the maximum corresponding to each combination of the lottery result of the special symbol lottery included in the hold information, the variation pattern (first variation pattern or second variation pattern) included in the hold information, etc. An execution count determination table is stored. In the maximum execution number determination table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is won, a larger maximum number of executions is determined compared to the maximum execution number determination table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is lost. The probability is set high. In addition, the probability that a larger maximum number of executions is determined is set higher for the maximum number determination table corresponding to a variation pattern having a larger expected value.
In the maximum execution number determination process, the execution number random number is acquired from the corresponding loop counter. Further, the maximum execution number determination table corresponding to the hold information is read. Then, the maximum number of executions of the long notice effect is determined based on the acquired execution number random number and the read maximum execution number determination table. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of executions is determined as one of “1” to “6”.

In step S825, a long notice effect start setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the long notice effect start setting process, a long notice effect flag is set in association with the hold information in a predetermined area of the effect control device 300 RAM. Thereby, the fluctuation display of the production symbols z1 and z2 related to the hold information becomes the fluctuation display of the final production symbols z1 and z2 for executing the long notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “final fluctuation display”).
In addition, the maximum execution count is set in the maximum execution count counter. In the present embodiment, in order to execute one or more long notice effects in the last variation display, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the maximum number of executions determined in step S824 is set in the maximum execution number counter.
Furthermore, “0” is set as the value of the executed number counter that counts the number of times the long notice effect is executed.

Next, the effect symbol display process in step S804 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol display process.
When the effect symbol display process is executed in step S804, the process proceeds to step S830 as shown in FIG.
In step S830, it is determined whether or not a symbol type designation command and a variation pattern designation command (first variation pattern designation command and second variation pattern designation command) have been received, and when it is determined that all control commands have been received ( If yes, the process proceeds to step S831, and if it is determined that at least one control command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S835.
In step S831, it is determined whether or not the long notice effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300. If it is determined that the long notice effect flag is not set (No), step S832 is determined. If it is determined that the long notice effect flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S833.

In step S832, the normal notification effect editing process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S834. In the normal notification effect editing process, the effect image related to the first variation pattern is determined based on the content of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command. Further, based on the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command (“variation pattern without reach”, “normal reach variation pattern”, “super reach variation pattern” or “special reach variation pattern”), The effect image which concerns on 2 fluctuation patterns is determined. And the alerting effect image which combined the effect image which concerns on a 1st fluctuation pattern, and the effect image which concerns on a 2nd fluctuation pattern is edited.
In addition, based on the symbol type designation command, the mode of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed (“missing symbol”, “normal jackpot one symbol”, “probable big jackpot one symbol”, “normal jackpot two symbols” or “probable big jackpot” 2 designs ").
In step S833, a long notice effect editing process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S834. The long notice effect editing process will be described later.
In step S834, notification effect start processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S835. In the notification effect start process, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, display of the notification effect image edited in step S832, step S843 or step S846 described later is started, and fluctuations in the effect symbols z1 and z2 occur. Start displaying.

In step S835, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S836 and it is determined that no stop designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S836, a notification effect stop process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification effect stop process, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is terminated, and the effect symbol according to the aspect set in step S832, step S843 or step S846 described later. Stop display of z1 and z2.

Next, the long notice effect editing process in step S833 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the long notice effect editing process. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the feasible number of times and the feasible timing of the long notice effect in each first variation pattern.
When the long notice effect editing process is executed in step S833, the process first proceeds to step S840 as shown in FIG.
In step S840, whether or not the variation display (hereinafter referred to as “the variation display”) of the effect symbols z1 and z2 related to the received control command (the symbol type designation command and the variation pattern designation command) is the last variation display. If it is determined that the variation display is not the last variation display (No), the process proceeds to step S841. If it is determined that the variation display is the last variation display (Yes), step S841 is performed. The process proceeds to S845.
Here, among the hold information (first hold information or second hold information) stored in the hold information storage area (the first hold information storage area or the second hold information storage area), the hold corresponding to the variable display When the long notice effect flag is set for the information, it is determined that the change display is the last change display.

In step S841, it is determined whether the value of the maximum execution number counter is “1” or more. If it is determined that the value of the maximum execution number counter is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S842. When it is determined that the value of the maximum execution number counter is not “1” or more (“0”), the process proceeds to step S848.
In step S842, a long notice effect execution count determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S843. In the long notice effect execution number determination process, the number and execution timing of the long notice effect executed in the variable display are determined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, 0.5 [s], 7.0 [s], 14.0 [s], and 21.0 [s] are set as the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern. ing. And about the 1st change pattern of each content, the frequency | count of possible execution of a long notice effect and the executable timing of a long notice effect are set. Specifically, for the first variation pattern related to 0.5 [s], the number of times that the long notice effect can be executed is set to “0”. Also, as shown in FIG. 18A, in the first variation pattern according to 7.0 [s], the number of times that the long notice effect can be executed is set to “twice”, and the execution timing of the long notice effect is set. Are set at the time of start (T1) and at the time of 5.0 [s] from the start (T2). Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the first variation pattern related to 14.0 [s], the number of times that the long notice effect can be executed is set to “3 times”, and the execution timing of the long notice effect is set. Are set at the start (T1), at the time of 5.0 [s] from the start (T2), and at the time of 12.0 [s] from the start (T3). Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, in the first variation pattern according to 21.0 [s], the number of executions of the long notice effect is set to “4 times”, and the execution timing of the long notice effect is set. Is at the start (T1), when 5.0 [s] has elapsed since the start (T2), when 12.0 [s] has elapsed since the start (T3), and when 19.0 [s] since the start T4). In the first variation pattern of each content, the execution timing of the long notice effect may not be set at the start time (T1).

In the long notice effect execution count determination process, first, the number of long notice effects executed in the variable display is determined by lottery. At this time, the number of long notice effects to be executed in the variation display is set for the content of the first variation pattern designated by the received first variation pattern designation command within the range of the value of the maximum execution number counter. It is determined to be within the range of the number of times that the long notice effect can be executed. It should be noted that “0 times” may be included in the number of long notice effects executed in the variable display determined by lottery.
Next, when the number of long notice effects to be executed in the variable display is determined to be “one time” or more, the timing for executing each long notice effect is determined by lottery. At this time, the timing for executing each long notice effect is determined from the feasible timings for the long notice effect set for the contents of the first variation pattern designated by the received first variation pattern designation command.
For example, when the number of long notice effects to be executed in the variation display is determined to be “twice” and the first variation pattern designation command designates the first variation pattern according to 21.0 [s], The long notice effect may be executed at each of (T1) and the continuous timing of 5.0 [s] from the start (T2), and 19.0 [1] from the start (T1) and the start. The long notice effect may be executed at each non-continuous timing at the time of elapse of s] (T4).

In step S843, a notice addition notification effect editing process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S844. In the notice addition notification effect editing process, the effect image related to the first variation pattern is determined based on the content of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command. Further, based on the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command (“variation pattern without reach”, “normal reach variation pattern”, “super reach variation pattern” or “special reach variation pattern”), The effect image which concerns on 2 fluctuation patterns is determined.
Furthermore, based on the number and execution timing of the long notice effect executed in the change display determined in step S842, the long notice effect image r is set as an interrupt image in the effect image according to the first change pattern. At this time, based on the value of the executed number counter, the long notice effect including the number image r1 (“1st” to “6th”) corresponding to the number of the long notice effect executed while the long notice effect flag is set. The image r is displayed.
Then, the notification effect image is edited by combining the effect image related to the first variation pattern and the effect image related to the second variation pattern in which the long notice effect is set as the interrupt image.
In addition, based on the symbol type designation command, the mode of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed (“missing symbol”, “normal jackpot one symbol”, “probable big jackpot one symbol”, “normal jackpot two symbols” or “probable big jackpot” 2 designs ").

In step S844, a counter update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting the number of long notice effects to be executed in the variable display determined in step S842 from the value set in the maximum execution number counter is newly set in the maximum execution number counter.
Further, a value obtained by adding the number of long notice effects to be executed in the variable display determined in step S842 to the value set in the executed number counter is newly set in the executed number counter.
In step S845, the long notice effect execution number determination process related to the final fluctuation display is executed, and the process proceeds to step S846. In the long notice effect execution count determination process related to the final fluctuation display, the number and execution timing of the long notice effect executed in the fluctuation display (final fluctuation display) are determined.

Specifically, in the long notice effect execution number determination process related to the last change display, first, the number of long notice effects executed in the change display is determined by lottery. At this time, the number of long notice effects executed in the variation display is within the range of the value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the maximum execution number counter, and the first variation designated by the received first variation pattern designation command. It is determined so as to be within the range of the number of executions of the long notice effect set for the contents of the pattern. Here, the reason for adding “1” to the value of the maximum execution counter is that the maximum execution determined in step S824 in step S825 in order to execute one or more long notice effects in the last variation display. This is because a value obtained by subtracting “one time” from the number of times is set in the maximum execution number counter.
Next, the timing for executing each long notice effect is determined by lottery. At this time, the timing for executing each long notice effect is determined from the feasible timings for the long notice effect set for the contents of the first variation pattern designated by the received first variation pattern designation command. The method for determining the timing for executing each long notice effect is the same as the processing in step S843.

In step S846, a notice addition notification effect editing process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S847. The notice addition notification effect editing process in step S846 is the same as the notice addition notification effect editing process in step S843.
In step S847, a long notice effect end setting process is executed, a series of processes are ended, and the process returns to the original process. In the long notice effect end setting process, the long notice effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 is canceled. Further, the value of the maximum execution number counter and the value of the executed number counter are reset.
In step S848, a normal notification effect editing process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. The normal notification effect editing process in step S848 is the same as the normal notification effect editing process in step S832.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect symbol variation display in the image display device. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a long notice effect image displayed on the image display device.
In the pachinko machine 1, when there is a game ball entering the starting port (the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 52), various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a production mode random number, a variation pattern random number, etc. The acquired various random numbers are used as start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) as a start information storage area (Special Figure 1 start information storage area or Special Figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. Is remembered. Here, up to four pieces of start information are stored in each start information storage area.
The start information stored in the start information storage area is subjected to jackpot determination to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot gaming state in a predetermined order. When the jackpot determination is performed, after the special symbol variation display is started on the display devices 61 and 62, the special symbol stop display according to the mode corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination (the result of the special symbol lottery) is displayed. Done. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, in synchronism with the notification display of the special symbol, in the special effect symbol display areas a <b> 1 to a <b> 4 of the image display device 20, after the effect symbols z <b> 1 and z <b> 2 are displayed in a variable manner, Stop display of z1 and z2 is performed.

When the special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the second opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 53. Here, in the case where “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is won, the number of round games is set to 15 times, and the maximum opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game is 30.0 [s. ] Is set. On the other hand, when “big hit 3” or “big hit 4” is won, the number of round games is set to 2 and the maximum opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game is 0.5 [s]. Set to
In particular, the pachinko machine 1 determines various lottery results indicated by the start information (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination”) prior to the jackpot determination when acquiring each start information, Perform a notice effect.
Specifically, “2” or more of start information is stored in the start information storage area in which the acquired start information (hereinafter referred to as “the start information”) is stored, and the start information As a result of the prior determination, when the content of the first variation pattern indicates “variation pattern m” (first variation pattern corresponding to “fixed value”), it is determined whether or not to execute the long notice effect. Make a lottery. At this time, when the special symbol lottery is won, the probability of winning the long notice lottery is set higher than in the case where the special symbol lottery is lost. When the long notice execution lottery is won, it is determined that the execution condition for the long notice effect is satisfied.

In addition, when it is determined that the execution condition for the long notice effect is satisfied, the maximum number of execution times of the long notice effect is determined based on the result of the prior determination regarding the start information.
Specifically, the maximum number of executions of the long notice effect is determined to be any one of “1” to “6” by lottery. At this time, when the special symbol lottery is won, the probability that a larger maximum number of executions is determined is higher than when the special symbol lottery is lost. Thereby, in a player, the expectation with respect to a jackpot gaming state being raised can be improved, so that the long notice effect of more times is performed.
When the maximum number of times of execution of the long notice effect is determined, the special information related to the start information higher in the start information stored in the start information storage area (hereinafter referred to as “upper start information”). In the notification display of the symbols (effect symbols z1, z2), the long notice effect can be executed. Further, in the present embodiment, one or more long notice effects are executed in the notification display (final change display) of the special symbols (effect symbols z1, z2) related to the start information.
Specifically, when the notification display of each upper start information is started, the long range set for the first variation pattern related to the upper start information is within the range of the maximum execution number indicated by the maximum execution number counter. The number of long notice effects to be executed in the notification display of the upper start information is determined within the range of the number of times that the notice effects can be executed. Further, the timing for executing the long notice effect is determined from the execution timings of the long notice effect set for the first variation pattern related to the higher-level start information.

  In the present embodiment, 0.5 [s], 7.0 [s], 14.0 [s], and 21.0 [s] are set as the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern. And about the 1st fluctuation pattern which concerns on 0.5 [s], the frequency | count of execution of a long notice effect is set to "0 times." In the first variation pattern related to 7.0 [s], the number of times that the long notice effect can be executed is set to “2”, and the execution timing of the long notice effect is determined from the start time (T1) and from the start. It is set at the time of 5.0 [s] (T2). Also, in the first variation pattern related to 14.0 [s], the number of times that the long notice effect can be executed is set to “3 times”, and the execution timing of the long notice effect is from the start (T1) from the start. It is set when 5.0 [s] has elapsed (T2) and when 12.0 [s] has elapsed since the start (T3). Further, in the first variation pattern according to 21.0 [s], the number of times that the long notice effect can be executed is set to “4 times”, and the time that the long notice effect can be executed is from the start (T1). It is set at the time of 5.0 [s] (T2), the time of 12.0 [s] from the start (T3), and the time of 19.0 [s] from the start (T4).

When the number of executions and the execution timing of the long notice effect are determined, the long notice effect is executed in the notification display of the upper start information. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20, as the long notice effect, one type of long notice effect image r among a plurality of types of long notice effect images r is displayed on the image display device 20. Here, when the long notice effect image r is displayed on the image display device 20, the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is continuously performed. Specifically, when the long notice effect image r is displayed on the image display device 20, the effect symbol z1 is reduced and displayed in a partial area in the long notice effect image r, and the effect symbol z2 is displayed. Is continuously displayed in the effect symbol display area a4.
In the present embodiment, six types of long notice effect images in which any one of the number images r1 among the number images r1 indicating the number of times “1st” to “6th” are set as the multiple types of long notice effect r. Has been. And in each kind of long notice effect image r, after the introduction image r2 which shows that the screen of the image display apparatus 20 is broken is displayed, the number-of-times image r1 is displayed, whereby the effect modes are associated with each other. .
In this embodiment, a period from when the long notice effect is started (the long notice effect flag is set) to when the long notice effect is ended (the long notice effect flag is released) (hereinafter, “long notice effect period”). )), And each long notice effect includes a count image r1 ("1st" to "6th") corresponding to the number of long notice effects executed during the long notice effect period. A long notice effect image r is displayed. Thereby, the player can easily recognize the number of long notice effects executed during the long notice effect period.

Furthermore, when starting the last variation display, the first variation pattern related to the last variation display is set within the range of the number obtained by adding “1” to the value indicated by the maximum execution counter. Within the range of the number of times that the long notice effect can be executed, the number of long notice effects to be executed in the final fluctuation display is determined. Further, the timing for executing the long notice effect is determined from the execution timings of the long notice effect set for the first change pattern related to the final change display.
When the number of executions and the execution timing of the long notice effect are determined, the long notice effect is executed one or more times in the final variation display.
Hereinafter, as a specific example, two special figure 1 start information ("special figure 1 start information a" and "special figure 1" are displayed in the special figure 1 start information storage area while the effect symbols z1 and z2 are being displayed. When “starting information b”) is stored, “special drawing 1 starting information c” (starting information) is acquired, and the long notice execution lottery based on “special drawing 1 starting information c” is won. explain.
In this case, first, when the “special drawing 1 start information c” is acquired, the maximum number of executions of the long notice effect is determined by lottery. In the following description, it is assumed that “6 times” is won as the maximum number of execution times of the long notice effect.
Next, when the notification display of “Special Figure 1 Start Information a” (upper start information) is started, the maximum number of executions indicated by the maximum execution number counter (in this example, “5 times” (from “6 times” above) The number of times of execution of the long notice effect within the range of “the number obtained by subtracting“ one time ”to be executed in the last time fluctuation display)) and for the first fluctuation pattern related to“ special figure 1 start information a ” Within the range, the number of long notice effects to be executed in the notification display of “Special Figure 1 Start Information a” is determined. In addition, the timing for executing the long notice effect is determined from the feasible timings for the long notice effect set for the first variation pattern related to “Special Figure 1 Starting Information a”. Then, based on the determined number of times and timing, the long notice effect is executed in the notification display of “Special Figure 1 Start Information a”. In the following description, it is assumed that the number of long notice effects executed in the notification display of “Special Figure 1 Start Information a” is determined to be “2 times”.
Further, when the notification display of “special figure 1 start information b” (higher start information) is started, the maximum execution number indicated by the maximum execution number counter (in this example, “3 times” (from “5 times” to “ The number of times obtained by subtracting “2 times” executed in the notification display related to “Special Figure 1 Start Information a”))) and the long range set for the first variation pattern related to “Special Figure 1 Start Information b” Within the range of the number of times that the notice effect can be executed, the number of long notice effects to be executed in the notification display of “Special Figure 1 Start Information b” is determined. Further, the timing for executing the long notice effect is determined from the feasible timings for the long notice effect set for the first variation pattern related to the “special drawing 1 start information b”. Then, based on the determined number of times and timing, the long notice effect is executed in the notification display of “Special Figure 1 Start Information b”. In the following description, it is assumed that the number of long notice effects to be executed in the notification display of “Special Figure 1 Start Information b” is determined to be “1”.
Furthermore, when the notification display (final fluctuation display) of “Special Figure 1 start information c” is started, the maximum number of executions indicated by the maximum execution number counter (in this example, “2 times” (from “3 times” above) Within the range of the number of times (three times) obtained by adding “one time” previously subtracted to “number of times obtained by subtracting“ one time ”executed in the notification display relating to“ special figure 1 start information b ”), and The number of long notice effects to be executed in the notification display of “special figure 1 start information c” within the range of the number of times of execution of the long notice effect set for the first variation pattern related to “special figure 1 start information c”. Is determined. In addition, the timing for executing the long notice effect is determined from the feasible timings for the long notice effect set for the first variation pattern related to “Special Figure 1 Start Information c”. Then, based on the determined number of times and timing, the long notice effect is executed in the notification display of “Special Figure 1 Start Information c”.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
In the pachinko machine 1, when start information (bonus random number) is acquired, the result of the jackpot determination performed on the start information is determined in advance, and whether or not to execute the long notice effect based on the result of the prior determination Is determined by lottery.
Further, when execution of the long notice effect is determined, the maximum number of executions of the long notice effect is determined, and within the range of the maximum number of executions, a notification display based on the specific start information (final change display) and a higher order For each notification display based on the start information, the execution status of the long notice effect in the notification display is determined. Here, the specific start information refers to start information related to determination of execution of the long notice effect.
Then, based on the determined execution situation of the long notice effect, the long notice effect is executed in each notification display.
As a result, within a range of the maximum number of executions, the long notice effect for notifying the result of the preliminary determination (big hit determination) for the specific start information is executed in a plurality of notification displays including the notification display based on the specific start information. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game. In particular, by setting the maximum number of executions of the long notice effect, it is possible to prevent the number of executions of the long notice effect from being excessive when executing the long notice effect in a plurality of notification displays.

  In particular, the pachinko machine 1 determines at least one of the number of executions of the long notice effect in the notification display and the execution timing of the long notice effect in the notification display as the execution status of the long notice effect in the notification display. This makes it possible to change at least one of the number of executions and the execution timing of the long notice effect in each notification display, thereby further improving the interest of the game.

In the pachinko machine 1, when starting information is acquired, if the starting information of “2” or more is not stored in the starting information storage area of the RAM 230 in which the starting information is stored, the long notice effect is executed. The lottery for determining whether or not is not executed.
That is, when the start information is acquired, if only the acquired start information is stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 in which the start information is stored, the long notice effect is not executed.
Thereby, it is possible to give a stronger impression to the player that the long notice effect is executed in a plurality of notification displays, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the maximum number of executions of the long notice effect is determined by lottery. In this lottery, if the result of the special symbol lottery indicated by the specific start information is a win, the special symbol lottery indicated by the specific start information The probability that more maximum number of executions is determined is set higher than in the case where the result is a loss.
Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery related to the specific start information can be suggested based on the number of times that the long notice effect is executed, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

In the pachinko machine 1, the number of times that the long notice effect can be executed is set for each of a plurality of types of variation patterns (first variation patterns). Then, when determining the number of executions of the long notice effect in each notification effect, the number of executions of the long notice effect in the notification display is determined within the range of the executable number set for the variation pattern related to the notification display. The
Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the long notice effect from being performed many times in the notification display of the variation pattern for a short time, and to prevent the notification display from becoming complicated.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of types of long notice effects whose effects are related to each other are set as the long notice effects. As a result, when executing the long notice effect in a plurality of notification displays, it is possible to add variations to the long notice effect while maintaining the relevance of the multiple long notice effects.
(Effect of pachinko machine 1)
As described above, the expected value experienced by the player can be irregularly improved by the notice effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
That is, in the above embodiment, in each long notice effect, the long notice effect image r including the number-of-times image r1 ("1st" to "6th") corresponding to the number of long notice effects executed during the long notice effect period. Is displayed. However, the count image r1 displayed in each long notice effect may not correspond to the number of long notice effects executed during the long notice effect period. As a result, the expected value experienced by the player can be irregularly improved, and the continuation of the long notice effect can be expected.

Specifically, when a plurality of long notice effects are executed over a plurality of notice displays or in one notice display, the same number of images r1 are displayed in the plurality of long notice effects. It doesn't matter. For example, when four long notice effects are executed, a long notice effect image r including a “1st” number image r1, a long notice effect image r including a “2nd” number image r1, and a “2nd” number image. Four long notice effects may be executed in the order of the long notice effect image r including r1 and the long notice effect image r including the number image r1 of “3rd”.
In addition, when a plurality of long notice effects are executed over a plurality of notification displays or in one notification display, in the first long notice effect among the plurality of long notice effects, other than “1st” The long notice effect image r including the number of times image r1 may be displayed. For example, when four long notice effects are executed, a long notice effect image r including a “2st” number image r1, a long notice effect image r including a “3nd” number image r1, and a “4nd” number image. The four long notice effects may be executed in the order of the long notice effect image r including r1 and the long notice effect image r including the number image r1 of “4rd”.

Further, when a plurality of long notice effects are executed over a plurality of notification displays or in one notice display, the long notice including the number of consecutive images r1 in the plurality of long notice effects. The effect image r may be displayed. For example, when four long notice effects are executed, a long notice effect image r including a “1st” number image r1, a long notice effect image r including a “3nd” number image r1, and a “5nd” number image. Four long notice effects may be executed in the order of the long notice effect image r including r1 and the long notice effect image r including the number image r1 of “6rd”.
Further, when a plurality of long notice effects are executed over a plurality of notice displays or in one notice display, the count images r1 may be displayed in descending order in the plurality of long notice effects. Absent. For example, when four long notice effects are executed, a long notice effect image r including a “4st” number image r1, a long notice effect image r including a “3nd” number image r1, and a “2nd” number image. Four long notice effects may be executed in the order of the long notice effect image r including r1 and the long notice effect image r including the number image r1 of “1rd”.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it is the structure which performs one long notice effect in each of the feasible timing of the long notice effect set about each 1st fluctuation pattern. However, a plurality of long notice effects may be executed at each executable timing. For example, in the first variation pattern related to 21.0 [s], the long notice effect image r including the number of times image r1 of “1rd” is displayed at the timing of T1, and the long notice effect is executed at the timings of T2 and T3. Instead, the long notice effect image r including the “2rd” number image r1, the “3rd” number image r1 and the “4rd” number image r1 may be displayed at the timing of T4.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, it becomes the structure which performs a long notice effect in the 1st change pattern among the change displays of a special symbol (effect designs z1, z2). However, the long notice effect may be executed in the second variation pattern or the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbols (effect symbols z1, z2).
Furthermore, in the said embodiment, when starting the alerting | reporting display of each high-order start information, the frequency | count of the long notice effect to perform and the timing which performs a long notice effect are determined. However, when each start information is acquired, the number of times of the long notice effect executed in the notification display of each upper start information and the timing for executing the long notice effect may be determined.
In the above-described embodiment, the long notice effect is executed without associating with the pseudo continuous variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. However, the long notice effect may be executed in association with the pseudo continuous variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. Here, the quasi-continuous variation display is a temporary stop display of the effect symbol z1 in the lottery result display positions of all the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while continuing the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4. After performing, the display which performs the normal fluctuation display of the effect design z1 in all the effect design display areas a1-a3 is said. The normal variation display refers to a display in which the effect symbols z1 are replaced at the lottery result display positions in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Temporary stop display means that one kind of effect symbol z1 is performed in the lottery result display positions of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 without changing the effect symbol z1 (changing the displayed effect symbol z1). Is displayed in a shaking state.
Specifically, when the long notice effect is executed in the notification display of the special symbol (effect design z1, z2), each time of the long notice effect image r (introduction image r2 and number-of-times image r1) is displayed on the image display device 20. After the display, the pseudo-continuous display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (display in which the effect symbols z1 and z2 are temporarily stopped and then the normal variation display is performed again) may be performed. As a result, in the notification display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, the pseudo continuous variation display is executed as many times as the number of times the long notice effect image r is displayed.
In addition, when executing the long notice effect in the notification display of the special symbol (effect design z1, z2), a pattern in which pseudo continuous variation display is performed after the long notice effect image r is displayed in the image display device 20, and Any one of the patterns in which the normal variation display is performed after the long notice effect image r is displayed (the pseudo continuous variation display is not performed) may be selectively executed.
Furthermore, the long notice effect may be executed during the pseudo continuous variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. For example, the long notice effect image r is displayed after the effect symbols z1 and z2 for which the normal variation display has been performed are temporarily stopped, and the temporary stop display is displayed in response to the end of the display of the long notice effect image r. There may be a configuration in which the effect symbols z1 and z2 that have been performed are normally displayed in a variable manner.
In the notification display for executing the pseudo continuous variation display, after the temporary stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, the reach of the effect symbols z1 and z2 and the pattern in which the effect symbols z1 and z2 are normally changed are displayed. It is possible to employ a configuration in which any one of the pattern in which the variable display is performed and the pattern in which the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is performed is selectively executed. Here, reach variation display refers to a variation pattern in which the production symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state. The reach state means that the effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while continuing the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4. In the region of, the type of effect symbols z1 that are temporarily stopped and displayed are the same. Further, in the reach variation display, after the effect symbols z1 and z2 form the reach state, the reach mode may be changed to one reach mode among a plurality of types of reach modes (reach effects) in which different effect images are displayed. Absent.
Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game machines such as amusement game machines may be used without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is also applicable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Game board 20 Image display device 30 Game area 41 Start gate 51 1st start port 52 2nd start port 52a 1st opening-and-closing member 53 Big winning opening 53a 2nd opening-and-closing member 60 General-purpose display device 61 Special figure 1 display Device 62 Special figure 2 display device 63 Status display device 64 Start opening solenoid 65 Large winning opening solenoid 101 Special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 102 Special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 103 Large winning ball detection sensor 104 Universal drawing start ball detection sensor 105 Error detection sensor 200 Main controller 210 CPU
220 ROM
230 RAM
240 input port 250 output port 260 frequency generation circuit 270 hard random number generation circuit 300 production control device 400 payout control device 500 CR unit 600 power supply device

Claims (1)

Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for hit determination triggered by a game ball entering the starting port,
Random number storage means capable of storing the hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means up to a predetermined number;
A hit determination means for performing a hit determination for determining whether or not to cause a hit gaming state in a predetermined order for the hit determination random number stored in the random number storage means;
When the hit determination is performed, as a notification display, after performing a variable display of the identification information, a notification display means for performing a stop display of the identification information according to a mode corresponding to the determination result,
When the random number for winning determination is acquired by the random number acquiring means, prior determining means for performing a preliminary determination for determining in advance the result of the hit determination performed for the corresponding random number for determination;
Based on the result of the prior determination, a notice effect execution determination means for determining by lottery whether or not to execute a notice effect that is an effect for notifying the result of the prior determination;
When the execution of the notice effect is determined by the notice effect execution determining means, the notice effect number determining means for determining the number of executions of the notice effect;
When the execution of the notice effect is determined by the notice effect execution determining means, the winning judgment is stored in the random number storage means within the range of the execution times determined by the notice effect number determining means. Of the random numbers, each of the specific hit determination random number for determining the execution of the notice effect and the higher hit determination random number for which the hit determination is performed prior to the specific hit determination random number is based on the corresponding determination random number A notice effect execution status determining means for determining an execution status of the notice effect in the notification display;
A gaming machine comprising: a notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect in the notification display based on the execution situation of the notice effect determined by the notice effect execution status determining means.

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