JP6307303B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that causes a first winning probability state in which a winning probability of winning a lottery is a first probability or a second winning probability state in which a winning probability of a winning lottery is a second probability lower than the first probability. In particular, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a suggestion effect that suggests a winning probability state to be generated.

Conventionally, in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined condition, the first winning probability state in which the winning probability of winning the lottery is high or the second winning probability state in which the probability of winning in the winning lottery is low is generated and the winning to be generated A gaming machine that executes a suggestion effect that suggests a probability state is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, a winning lottery for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game is executed in response to a game ball entering the starting port. In addition, when the winning lottery is executed, after the special symbol change display is performed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the mode according to the winning lottery result. The result is notified. When winning the winning lottery, the special symbol is stopped by the winning symbol, and then the jackpot game is executed, and the probability variation number according to the type of the winning symbol is set, and the jackpot game ends. A high probability state (first winning probability state) is generated during the period until the special symbol variation display related to the probability variation number set later is performed. In other words, in this gaming machine, when the jackpot lottery is won, a high probability state occurs after the jackpot game ends, and when the special symbol variability display is performed according to the set probability variation number, A low probability state (second winning probability state) is generated after the symbol variation display is completed.
In this gaming machine, when the winning lottery is won, the first variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display related to the notification of the winning lottery. Furthermore, when the first variation pattern is selected, during the variation display of the special symbol based on the first variation pattern, a battle effect (a suggestion effect) in which the teammate character wins the enemy character is executed. In addition, when the last special symbol variation display is performed among the set probability variation counts, the second variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern of the final special symbol variation display. Then, when the second variation pattern is selected, during the variation display of the special symbol based on the second variation pattern, a battle effect (indication effect) in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed.
Thereby, in this gaming machine, based on the result of the battle effect, the winning probability state to be generated thereafter is suggested, and the interest of the game is improved.

JP 2012-192167 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 winning probability state that occurs after the end of the battle effect is not suggested until the result of the battle effect (whether the ally character wins or loses the enemy character) is displayed. ing. Therefore, each time a battle effect is executed during the occurrence of a high-probability state, the player will play the game while feeling the possibility that the high-probability state will be terminated. May decrease.
The subject of this invention is improving the interest of a game.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first invention executes a lottery to determine whether or not to cause a specific gaming state when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. and per lottery means, when elected to those or lottery, identification and per type determination means for determining a person or type, when elected per drawing, corresponding to per types determined by the per class determining means If the first condition including a specific game state control means for rise to gaming state, that a predetermined per type is determined by the per type determination unit is met, termination of the specific game state corresponding to a predetermined per type later, winning probability of this or lottery to rise to the first winning probability state which is the first probability, if the second condition is satisfied, and those or lottery second probability winning probability is lower than the first probability of Be done A winning probability state control means for rise to 2 winning probability state, as suggested effect you suggest winning probability state is caused by the previous SL winning probability state control means, when the first condition is satisfied, the first aspect run the suggested effect of, when the second condition is satisfied, and suggested presentation control means for executing an indication effect of the second embodiment, provided with a, as a type of the shown唆演unloading, a first rendering genre includes a second rendering genre, and as suggested effect corresponding to the first rendering genre includes a suggested effect of the first aspect, the suggested effect of the second aspect, the suggestion that corresponds to the second rendering genre as director, including suggestions effect according to the first aspect, it does not include an indication effect of the second aspect, the suggested presentation control means, when said first condition is satisfied, the effect of determining the type of shown唆effect and rendering genre lottery means for executing the type lottery, director From among the suggested effect corresponding to the type determined by another lottery, and suggested effect determination means for determining an indication effect to be executed, the selection probability of the first rendering genre in Starring out type lottery than the selection probability of the second rendering genre a first selection probability state increases, Starring out the selection probability of the first rendering genre in classification lottery one of the plurality of selection probability state including a second selection probability state to be lower than the selection probability of the second rendering genre, the Selection probability state control means capable of causing a selection probability state, and a suggestion effect corresponding to a second effect type executed during a period from when the first condition is satisfied until the second condition is satisfied counting means for counting the number of times, it comprises a, the selection probability state control means, when a specific condition is satisfied, perform the selection probability state lottery to determine the selection択確rate state, the selection probability state lottery Decided by A suggested selection probability state is generated, and when the second effect type is determined by the effect type lottery, the suggestion effect determining means suggests corresponding to the second effect type based on the count value of the counting means. A suggestion effect to be executed is determined from the effects .

In the gaming machine according to the first invention, if the first condition is satisfied, the first winning probability state is occurrence of winning probability per lottery is set to the first probability (high probability), the second condition If established, a second winning probability state is generated in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is set to the second probability (low probability).
Then, when the first condition is satisfied , the suggested effect according to the first aspect is executed, and when the second condition is satisfied, the suggested effect according to the second aspect is executed. Here, the suggestion effect modes (the first mode and the second mode) mean the result finally shown in the suggestion effect, and the first mode suggests that the first winning probability state occurs. The second mode is a mode that suggests that the second winning probability state is generated.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the winning probability state (the first winning probability state or the second winning probability state) is generated based on the suggestion effect mode (first mode or second mode). It becomes possible to suggest.
In particular, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention has a first effect type and a second effect type as suggested effect types. And the suggestion effect which concerns on a 1st aspect, and the suggestion effect which concerns on a 2nd aspect are contained in the some suggestion effect which belongs to a 1st effect type. On the other hand, the plurality of suggestion effects belonging to the second effect type includes the suggestion effect according to the first aspect, but does not include the suggestion effect according to the second aspect.
When the first condition is satisfied , the effect type lottery is executed, and the effect type related to the suggested effect to be executed is determined based on the effect type lottery.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the winning probability state (first aspect) that is generated based on the suggestion effect aspect (the first aspect or the second aspect) for the suggestion effect related to the first effect type. 1 winning probability state or second winning probability state) can be suggested. On the other hand, regarding the suggestion effect related to the second effect type, it is possible to suggest the winning probability state (first win probability state) to be generated without being based on the aspect (first aspect) of the suggestion effect.
Therefore, when the suggestion effect related to the first effect type is executed during the occurrence of the first winning probability state, the player performs the game while feeling the possibility that the first winning probability state is ended. Thus, when the suggestion effect related to the second effect type is executed, the game is performed with a sense of security that there is no possibility that the first winning probability state is terminated. Therefore, it becomes possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest of the game.
Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the first selection probability state in which the selection probability of the first effect type in the effect type lottery is set higher than the selection probability of the second effect type, and the first effect in the effect type lottery. A plurality of selection probability states are set, including a second selection probability state in which the type selection probability is set lower than the second production type selection probability.
And when specific conditions are satisfied, the selection probability state lottery which determines one selection probability state among several selection probability states is performed, and the selection probability state determined by the said selection probability state lottery arises.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, each time the specific condition is satisfied, each of the probability of selecting the first effect type and the probability of selecting the second effect type in the effect type lottery is changed. Is possible.
Therefore, it is possible to change both the appearance frequency of the suggestion effect related to the first effect type and the appearance frequency of the suggestion effect related to the second effect type, and to further improve the interest of the game.
In addition, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, during the period from when the first condition is satisfied until the second condition is satisfied (hereinafter referred to as “predetermined period”), the suggested effect related to the second effect type The number of times is executed is counted.
And when the suggestion effect which concerns on a 2nd effect type is performed, the content of the suggestion effect which concerns on the said 2nd effect type is based on the frequency | count of the suggestion effect which concerns on the 2nd effect type performed during the predetermined period. It is determined.
Thereby, the content of the suggestion effect related to the second effect type can be changed according to the number of times of the suggestion effect related to the second effect type executed during the predetermined period.
As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Here, starting openings 51 and 52 described later correspond to the first entrance. The second winning entrance corresponds to a special winning entrance 53 described later. The open / close member 53a, which will be described later, corresponds to the open / close member. The specific gaming state corresponds to a jackpot gaming state described later. As the winning lottery, a special symbol lottery described later is applicable. The winning lottery means corresponds to a main control device 200 (steps S102, S105, S113) described later. The hit type corresponds to a type of jackpot gaming state ("big hit 1" to "big hit 3") described later. The main control device 200 (step S114) corresponds to the hit type determination means. The predetermined hit type corresponds to “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, which will be described later. The first winning probability state corresponds to a “special figure high probability state” described later. The case where the first predetermined condition is satisfied corresponds to a case where “big jackpot 3”, which will be described later, is won. The second winning probability state corresponds to a “special figure low probability state” described later. The winning probability state control means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S144) described later. As the suggestion effect, “battle reach” (“battle effect”), which will be described later, corresponds. As the first mode, a “win mode” described later is applicable. The second mode corresponds to a “defeat mode” described later. The suggestion effect control means corresponds to an effect control device 300 (step S233) described later. As the first effect type, “battle battle reach type” described later corresponds. As the second effect type, “attack battle reach type” described later is applicable. The effect type lottery corresponds to a battle reach type lottery (steps S252 and S253), which will be described later. The effect type lottery means corresponds to an effect control device 300 (steps S252 and S253) described later. As the first selection probability state, a “battle battle type priority state” described later is applicable. The second selection probability state corresponds to “attack battle type priority state” described later. As the selection probability state control means, an effect control device 300 (step S286) described later corresponds. The case where the second predetermined condition is satisfied corresponds to a case where “big hit 1” is won based on a special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of a “special symbol high probability state” described later. The selection probability state lottery corresponds to a selection probability state lottery (step S286) described later.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the kind (type) of winning in various lotteries. It is a figure explaining the control command transmitted with respect to an effect control apparatus from the main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main loop process which a main controller performs. It is a flowchart which shows the serial communication reception interruption process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control apparatus performs. 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 the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting effect management processing. It is a flowchart which shows a first-half fluctuation production | generation setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a hero selection effect image. It is a flowchart which shows a latter half fluctuation production setting process. It is a figure which shows the content of attack battle reach. It is a figure which shows the content of battle battle reach. It is a flowchart which shows a hero selection effect management process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot production management process. It is a figure which shows an example of the change display of an effect design.

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

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2, and a door unit 4 disposed on the front side of the inner frame 3. Yes.
The inner frame 3 is formed in a rectangular shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. A game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the inner side of the inner frame 3.
The door unit 4 is formed in a substantially square door shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. Thus, the door unit 4 can open and close the front side of the game board 10 attached to the inner frame 3. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed substantially at the center, a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a, a tray unit 5 disposed below the transparent plate 4a, and a tray. A firing handle 6 disposed on the side of the unit 5.
The transparent plate 4 a is formed in a flat plate shape using a transparent material such as resin or glass, and is disposed on the front side of the game board 10 attached to the inner frame 3. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game board 10 through the transparent plate 4a. The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. Each corner on the upper side of the decorative portion 4b is provided with a sound extraction portion 4c in which a sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. Each sound extraction part 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the sound output from the sound generator 22 passes. In addition, a plurality of lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are disposed in the decorative portion 4b.

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

A lending operation unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 includes a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c. Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating information recorded on the prepaid card. When a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. 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.
The firing handle 6 can be rotated by the player. The firing handle 6 outputs a resistance value corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the dispensing control device 400 (see FIG. 3) in response to the rotational operation.

(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. A game area 30 is formed in front of the game board 10 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. In the display area 21 of the image display device 20, there are three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (see FIG. 24) where the effect symbol z1 (see FIG. 24) is displayed, and an effect symbol z2 (see FIG. 24). The displayed effect symbol display area a4 (see FIG. 24) can be configured.

In each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the effect symbol z1. The effect symbols z1 displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are configured to include identification information (symbols) such as numbers, characters, symbols, characters, and the like. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z1 has a “numeric symbol” configured including numbers (any one of “1” to “8”).
In the effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the effect symbol z2. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z2 displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 includes a color bar.
The variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is a state in which a plurality of types of effect symbols z1 are scrolled in each effect symbol display area a1 to a3 (the types of effect symbols z1 displayed at the lottery result display position are sequentially changed. In the effect symbol display area a4, and the type of effect symbol z2 (the color represented by the color bar) is sequentially changed. On the other hand, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is a display of the effect symbol display area a4 while displaying one kind of effect symbols z1 in the lottery result display positions of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. 1 indicates that one kind of effect design z2 is displayed (a color bar displays 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.

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 (see FIG. 3) in response to detection of the passage 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 51. The second start port 52 has a start port opening and closing which can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 52 and an open state in which a game ball can enter. A member 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) is provided. The start port opening / closing member 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second start port 52 is normally closed when the start port opening / closing member 52a is closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball, but 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 prize opening 53 has a big prize opening opening / closing member that can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big prize opening 53 and an open state in which a game ball can be entered. 53a (so-called “attacker”) is provided.
The special prize 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 special winning opening opening / closing member 53a is closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball, but it is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery. Then, when the big hit gaming state occurs, the big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is opened, and the 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 game ball payout operation related to payout of a prize ball by the game ball payout device 440 (see FIG. 3) in response to an input of a detection signal from the special winning ball detection sensor 103.

In the gaming area 30, an out port 54 is provided below the big winning port 53 for collecting gaming balls that have not won any of the winning ports. 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.
A state display device 63 is provided on the right side of the first start port 51. 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 round games executed), and the like are displayed.

Below the status display device 63, there are provided a general diagram display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a gaming state per universal symbol which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.
The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numerals, symbols, and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. 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.

(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), which is a temporary storage area used for proceeding with processing based on a program.

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 104 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 acquires start information (game information) that is acquired when a detection signal is input 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 in the starting information storage area. The start information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.
In addition, as the starting information storage area, it is possible to store the starting information (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 starting information”) acquired when the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is input. Special figure 1 start information storage area and start information acquired in response to the input of a detection signal from special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 start information") can be stored. And a special figure 2 starting information storage area. In the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) is set as an upper limit, respectively, and start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) Can be stored.
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) at a predetermined clock frequency (in this embodiment, 12 [MHz]), and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 updates the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260, so Is generated. In the present embodiment, the value of the loop counter of the hard random number generation circuit 270 is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s] / 12 [MHz] = 0.083 [μs]). Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.

Based on the control command received from the main control device 200, the effect control device 300 displays each of the effect images z1 and z2 on the image display device 20, lighting and blinking of the lamp 21, and sound output by the sound generator 22. Control.
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 contents of 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 content, and the read control data is read from the image display device 20, the symbol display device 23, the lamp 21, and the sound generation device 22. Output for each.
Further, the CPU of the production control device 300 determines the first operation signal from the first operation detection switch 24 when the production content using the production button 5b (for example, “main character selection production” described later) is determined. The control data corresponding to the presence or absence of the input of the first operation signal is read, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21 and the sound generator 22. Further, the CPU of the effect control device 300 determines the second operation from the second operation detection switch 25 when the contents of the effect using the rotary selector 5c (for example, “main character selection effect” described later) is determined. The presence or absence of signal input is monitored, control data corresponding to the presence or absence of input of the second operation signal is read, 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 a game ball launching operation by the game ball launching device 423 based on a signal input from a launch volume (not shown) provided in the launch handle 6.
Specifically, the payout control device 400 is connected with a launch volume and game ball launch device 423. When the firing handle 6 is rotated, the firing volume outputs a signal corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the dispensing control device 400. Then, the payout control device 400 controls the operation of launching the game ball by the game ball launch device 423 so that the game ball is launched to the game area 30 with a strength according to the signal input from the launch volume.
Also, the payout control device 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on each of the control command received from the main control device 200 and the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500.
Specifically, a game ball payout device 440 is connected to the payout control device 400. The game ball payout device 440 executes a game ball payout operation for paying out game balls to the tray 5a.
Based on the control command received from the main control device 200, the payout control device 400 controls a game ball payout operation related to payout of prize balls by the game ball payout device 440.

In addition, the ball lending switch 401, the return switch 402, the frequency display device 7c, and the CR unit 500 are connected to the payout control device 400 via the connection board 410, respectively.
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 from the ball lending switch 401, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency required to pay out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card. Then, the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction signal for instructing the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 400 via the connection board 410. .
Based on the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500, the payout control device 400 controls a game ball payout operation related to paying out a ball by the game ball paying device 440. Specifically, every time a ball lending instruction signal is received from the CR unit 500, a game ball payout operation related to payout of a predetermined number (for example, 25) of game balls is controlled.

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 (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 normal game state, the start port opening / closing member 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, so that 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 this embodiment, when the time reduction control is being executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved compared to when the control is not being executed, and the start opening / closing member 52a is opened in the gaming state per normal drawing. The number of times is increased, the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a in the gaming state per ordinary drawing is extended, and the time for displaying the variation of the normal symbol is shortened.
When “winning” is selected, the number of opening of the start opening / closing member 52a is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the start opening / closing member 52a at each time is 0.5 [s. ] Or 2.0 [s]. At this time, the opening time and the number of opening times of the start port opening / closing member 52a are set to 2.0 [s] × 3 [times] during execution of the time reduction control, and 0.5 when the time reduction control is stopped. [S] × 1 [times] is set. The opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a at each time ends when the set opening time has elapsed since the start port opening / closing member 52a was opened.

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 gaming state, a round game in which the big winning opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state is executed, and the gaming ball can enter the big winning opening 53.
As shown in FIG. 4 (b), in this embodiment, as a type (type) of the jackpot gaming state that occurs when the lottery of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is won. , “Big jackpot 1” to “Big jackpot 3” are set.

When the “big hit 1” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 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 to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”. Here, the “bonus symbol” is, for example, a “numeric symbol” in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicates the same predetermined number such as “7, 7, 7”. The effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is red.
When “Big jackpot 2” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Big 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 as “chance symbols”.
When “Big jackpot 3” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Big jackpot 3 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 as “chance symbols”.
Here, for example, the “chance symbol” indicates that the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is the same predetermined number (“bonus symbol”) such as “1, 1, 1”. It is assumed that the “design symbols” except for the “numerical symbols” are arranged, and the effect design z2 stopped and displayed in the effect design display area a4 is blue.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of “missing”), the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop displaying the special symbol as “missing symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 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” is, for example, an effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and a “numeric symbol” that is stopped and displayed in at least one area such as “1, 6, 9”. The number to be displayed is a combination different from the number indicated by the “numeric symbol” stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is white.

In the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 3”, a predetermined number of round games are executed in the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, when the “big hit 1” is won, the number of round games is set to 16 [times], and when the “big hit 2” or “big hit 3” is won, the number of round games is 2 [times] is set.
In addition, when “winner 1” is won, the longest opening time of the big winning opening / closing member 53a in each round game is set to the first time (30.0 [s] in this embodiment). In the case of winning “Big jackpot 2” or “Big jackpot 3”, the longest opening time of the big winning opening / closing member 53a in each round game is a second time shorter than the first time (in this embodiment, 6.0 [s]). In each round game (opening of the winning opening / closing member 53a), the longest opening time has elapsed since the opening of the winning opening / closing member 53a, and the game ball to the winning opening 53 When the number of entered balls reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “predetermined upper limit for winning number”), the process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the predetermined upper limit number of winnings is set to 10 [balls].

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. Here, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery means the probability of winning a “win” (“big hit 1” to “big hit 3”) in which the big hit gaming state occurs.
Then, if “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is won, the “special figure high probability state” will be displayed in the period from the end of this big hit gaming state until the next big hit gaming state is generated. Is born. On the other hand, in the case of winning the “big hit 3”, 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.
Further, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 3”, the time reduction control is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short-time control is started in response to the end of “big hit 1” to “big hit 3”. After this short-time control is started, the big hit gaming state is not generated, and a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 70 [times]). ) And the special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) are executed.

(About control commands)
Next, a control command transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a control command transmitted from the main control device to the effect control device.
The main control device 200 and the effect control device 200 are connected to each other via a serial communication harness. Here, communication between main control device 200 and effect control device 300 is performed in only one direction from main control device 200 to effect control device 300, and communication from effect control device 300 to main control device 200 is performed. Not done.
Each control command transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 is composed of 1-byte preceding data indicating the type of the control command and 1-byte subsequent data indicating the content of the control command. Yes.
Then, main controller 200 transmits a control command composed of preceding data and subsequent data to effect control device 300 by serial communication. In the production control device 300, when a control command is received from the main control device 200, a serial communication interruption occurs, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interruption processing.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, as control commands transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300, a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, a second variation pattern designation command, A stop designation command, a status designation command, an opening designation command, a round game start designation command, a round game end designation command, an ending 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 designates “out of symbol” or “big hit p symbol” (one of “one jackpot symbol” to “three jackpot symbols”) as a special symbol stop symbol. The symbol type designation command is transmitted when the variation of the special symbol starts. In the present embodiment, symbols corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the symbol type designation command.

The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating variation patterns for variation display of special symbols (effect symbols z1, z2), respectively. In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command each designate a variation pattern associated with the variation time by designating the variation time.
The first variation pattern designation command is a first period (for example, a period from the start of variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2 to the start of “reach display” described later) in the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2. A variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern”) is designated. In the present embodiment, m (plurality) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the first variation pattern, in which notification effects having different contents are associated with each other. The first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns.

In the present embodiment, “normal variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, and “chance variation pattern” are set as the first variation pattern.
The “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which a display (such as a pseudo continuous variation display) that expects a big hit gaming state to occur during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is not performed.
The “pseudo continuous variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation display is performed one or more times during the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2.
Here, the pseudo continuous variation display means that the variation of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display region a4 is continued, and the effect symbol z1 is displayed at the lottery result display positions in two or more regions of the effect symbol display regions a1 to a3. After the temporary stop display is performed, it refers to a display in which the normal variation display of the effect symbol z1 is performed again in all the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3.
The temporary stop display is a display that is displayed in a state in which one type of effect symbol z1 is shaken without changing the displayed effect symbol z1 at the lottery result display positions in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Say. Further, the normal variation display means that the effect symbol z1 displayed at the lottery result display position (the position where the effect symbol z1 is stopped and the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed) in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. A display that is sequentially changed.
In particular, in this embodiment, as the “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation display” is performed once, “pseudo continuous variation display” is performed twice, and “pseudo continuous variation display” is performed twice. In addition, “3 times pseudo continuous variation” in which pseudo continuous variation display is performed is set.
The expected value of each “pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern” is “3 times pseudo continuous fluctuation”, “2 times pseudo continuous fluctuation”, “1 time pseudo continuous fluctuation” (high expected value → (Expected value low). Here, the expected value refers to the degree of likelihood that a jackpot gaming state will occur when the “variation pattern” is selected (the same applies hereinafter).
The “chance variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which “chance effect” is executed as a notification effect during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. The “chance effect” is an effect that suggests the current gaming state (“special figure high probability state” or “special figure low probability state”). The “chance fluctuation pattern” is changed from “big hit 1” to “big hit 3” based on the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) executed during the occurrence of the “special symbol low probability state”. When winning, it is selected as the first variation pattern related to the variation display of the first special symbol after the end of the jackpot gaming state related to the “big hit 1” to “big hit 3”.

The second variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a period from the start of reach display until the start of stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2) in the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. , “Second variation pattern”). Here, the second period is a period after the first period. In the present embodiment, n (plural) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the second variation pattern, in which notification effects having different contents are associated with each other. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of the n types of second variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, “normal variation pattern” and “reach variation pattern” are set as the second variation pattern.
The “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which a display (reach display or the like) that expects a big hit gaming state to occur is not performed during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
The “reach variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which reach display is performed during variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
The reach display refers to a display in which a predetermined reach effect is executed when the effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state and the effect 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 the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4 is continued. A state in which the effect symbol z1 displayed temporarily stopped in the above region is a combination included in the “big hit symbol” (for example, “numeric symbol” indicating the same number in two or more effect symbol display areas a1 to a3) Is a temporary stop display).

In particular, in the present embodiment, “normal reach”, “super reach”, “special reach”, “music reach”, and “battle reach” in which different reach effects are executed are set as the “reach variation pattern”. .
“Music reach” refers to a variation pattern in which “music selection effect” is executed as a reach effect after the effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state. The “music selection effect” is an effect in which a music effect to be executed can be selected from a plurality of music effects based on the operation of the effect button 5b and the rotary selector 5c.
The “battle reach” refers to a variation pattern in which the “battle effect” is executed as the reach effect after the effect symbols z1 and z2 form the reach state. “Battle effect” includes the result of the special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) related to the change display, and the gaming state (after winning the jackpot gaming state when the special symbol lottery is won) "Special figure high probability state" or "Special figure low probability state"). “Battle Reach” may be selected as the second variation pattern related to the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “Special Figure High Probability State”, but the “Battle Reach” may be selected as the special variation executed during the occurrence of the “Special Figure Low Probability State”. It is not selected as the second variation pattern related to the symbol lottery.
In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are set to correspond to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery, respectively. 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 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 opening designation command is a command that designates the start of the jackpot gaming state. The opening designation command designates the start of “big hit p” (any one of “big hit 1” to “big hit 3”). The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot gaming state.
The round game start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The round game start designation command is transmitted at the start of the round game.
The round game end designation command is a command for designating the end of the round game. The round game end designation command is transmitted at the end of the round game.
The ending designation command is a command for designating the start of the ending period. The ending designation command is transmitted at the start of the ending period.

(Processing executed by the main controller)
Next, processing executed by main controller 200 will be described.
First, the functions of hardware configured in the main controller 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 receives the value of the loop counter every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (in this embodiment, every 0.083 [μs]). Is started in a predetermined range (for example, in the range of 0 to 65535) one by one. Then, by the hard random number update process, each of the normal symbol lottery random number, the first special symbol lottery jackpot random number, and the second special symbol lottery jackpot random number is updated. The hard random number update process is executed as a function of the hard random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.

Next, a game control process executed by the CPU 210 of the main control device 200 based on a program (software) related to the progress of the game stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main loop processing executed by the main controller.
When the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 210 of the main control device 200 repeatedly executes the main loop process shown in FIG. 6 after executing a predetermined initialization process.
When the main loop process is executed by the CPU 210, first, the process proceeds to step S10.
In step S10, an interrupt prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting interrupts of other processes is set. This prohibits execution of serial communication reception interrupt processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like during the period in which the interrupt disabled state is set.
In step S11, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated. The initial value random number is a random number for updating (changing) an initial value and an end value of a soft random number (a jackpot symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, etc.) that is a random number generated in the program.
In other words, the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated within a range from a preset initial value to an end value. The initial value and end value of the loop counter are changed each time the random number value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and the end value set in the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

In step S12, a control command analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In the control command analysis process, the control command received from the payout control device 400 is analyzed.
In step S13, a control command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In the control command transmission process, the control command stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 is stored in a transmission buffer (not shown) of the output port 250. As a result, the control commands stored in the transmission buffer of the output port 250 are sequentially transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S14, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15. In the interrupt enable process, the interrupt disabled state is canceled. Thus, the period from the execution of the process according to step S14 to the execution of the process according to step S10 is an interrupt permission period during which execution of serial communication reception interrupt process, timer interrupt process, etc. is permitted.
In step S15, other random number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10. In other random number update processing, soft random numbers excluding jackpot symbol random numbers (variation pattern random numbers, etc.) are updated.

Next, serial communication reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a serial communication reception interrupt process executed by the main controller.
When the CPU 210 receives a control command from the payout control device 400 during the interrupt permission period related to the main loop process or the interrupt permission period related to the timer interrupt process, the CPU 210 executes the serial communication reception interrupt process. Note that the serial communication reception interrupt process is a process for prohibiting multiple interrupts.
As shown in FIG. 7, when the serial communication reception interrupt process is executed by the CPU 210, first, the process proceeds to step S20.
In step S20, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In the register saving process, the values of the registers (accumulator A and flag register F) used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230.

In step S21, it is determined whether or not data is present in the reception buffer for receiving the control command. If it is determined that data is present in the reception buffer (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22, and the data is stored in the reception buffer. If it is determined that there is no data (No), the process proceeds to step S23.
In step S22, a received data storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In the received data storage process, data existing in the reception buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S23, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S20 is restored, and an interrupt is permitted. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by the main controller.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined period (for example, 4.0 [ms]). Then, the CPU 210 executes timer interrupt processing in response to the generation of the interrupt request signal during the interrupt permission period related to the main loop processing. The timer interrupt process is a process for permitting multiple interrupts.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the timer interrupt process is executed by the CPU 210, first, the process proceeds to step S30.
In step S30, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31. In the register saving process, all register values used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230, and an interrupt is permitted.
In step S31, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32. The initial value random number update process in step S31 is the same process as the initial value random number update process in step S11.

In step S32, a soft random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33. In the soft lance update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the jackpot symbol random number among the soft random numbers is updated.
In step S33, a switch check process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34. In the switch check process, the presence or absence of input of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 104 at the input port 240 is checked. When the detection signal input from any of the detection sensors 101 to 104 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S34, a special figure random number storage process for storing various random numbers related to the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35. The special figure random number storage process will be described later.
In step S35, a special figure changing process for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36. The special figure variation process will be described later.
In step S36, a jackpot game process for controlling the jackpot game state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37. The jackpot game process will be described later.

In step S37, a general-purpose random number storage process for storing various random numbers related to the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S38. The usual random number storage process will be described later.
In step S38, a normal map change process for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S39. The normal map changing process will be described later.
In step S39, a game process per game for controlling the game state per game is executed, and the process proceeds to step S40. The game process per usual game will be described later.
In step S40, a prize ball payout process for executing a prize ball payout operation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41. 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 S33. When a detection signal is input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103, a prize ball number designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Further, in the prize ball payout process, a control command is transmitted to the payout control device 400.
In the present embodiment, when a detection signal is input from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls of 3 [sphere], and the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 are provided. When a detection signal is input from the award, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls of 5 [balls], and when a detection signal is input from the large winning ball detection sensor 103, 13 [balls] ] Is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a prize ball number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
When the payout control device 400 receives the award ball number designation command from the main control device 200, the payout control device 400 performs a game ball payout operation relating to the payout of the game ball award ball with the number of prize balls designated by the award ball number designation command. The payout device 440 is executed.

In step S41, a port output process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S42. In the port output process, various control signals are output to the general-purpose display device 60, the special figure 1 display device 61, the special figure 2 display device 62, the status display device 63, the start opening solenoid 64, the big prize opening solenoid 65, and the like. Is done.
In step S42, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S30 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the special figure random number storage process in step S34 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing special figure random number storage processing.
When the special figure random number storage process is executed in step S34, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, based on the processing result of step S33, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S101 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S103.
In step S101, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 pending 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 S102, and the upper limit number has been reached. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S103.
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 S102, the special figure 1 random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S103. In the special figure 1 random number storage process, the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol 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 designated as special figure 1 start information. As shown in FIG.
In step S103, based on the processing result of step S33, 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 S104 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 S104, 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 S105, 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 S105, the special figure 2 random number storage process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the special figure 2 random number storage processing, the special bonus random number (random number value) obtained from the corresponding loop counter is acquired from the corresponding special counter, and the special bonus 2 starting information is obtained. (Game state) is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special figure variation process in step S35 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation process.
When the special figure variation process is executed in step S35, the process first proceeds to step S110 as shown in FIG.
In step S110, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is in effect, and if it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not in effect (No), the process proceeds to step S111 and if the jackpot gaming state is determined (Yes) ) Ends the series of processes and returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on whether or not the jackpot gaming state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S111, it is determined whether the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S112. If it is determined that the special symbol notification is being displayed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S117. Here, the special symbol notification display means a period during which the special symbol change display or stop display is performed.

In step S112, 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 S113, 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 S113, a jackpot determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114. 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 jackpot value (jackpot determination). And if the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot value, it is determined as “big hit” (winning), and if the value of the jackpot random number does not match the jackpot value, it is “out of” (losing) Is determined.
In the present embodiment, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the jackpot determination based on the special figure 2 start information is performed with priority over the special figure 1 start information. Run. In addition, about the starting information (Special Figure 1 starting information and Special Figure 2 starting information) stored in the starting information storage area (Special Figure 1 starting information storage area and Special Figure 2 starting information storage area), the Special Figure 1 starting information And it is good also as a structure which performs jackpot determination in an order from the starting information acquired (stored) previously through the special figure 2 starting information.
Here, in the following description, the start information for which the jackpot determination is executed in step S113 is referred to as “determination start information”.

The ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which correspondence between jackpot random numbers and winning values is registered. In addition, as the special symbol lottery table, 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. 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 drawing 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 jackpot determination process, based on the jackpot random number included in the determination start information and the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state ("special chart low probability state" or "special chart high probability state"). Make a jackpot decision. Thereby, the lottery result ("winning" or "losing") of the special symbol lottery is determined.
Here, the current gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S114, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S115. In the stop symbol setting process, a special symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set based on the processing result of step S113.
Specifically, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is won by the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information is read and read. Based on the jackpot symbol random number, the stop symbol (the type of “jackpot symbol” (type of jackpot game state)) is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery has been lost due to the jackpot determination, “out of symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol determination table in which correspondences between jackpot symbol random numbers and jackpot symbol types are 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. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, “one jackpot symbol” (“jackpot 1”) is selected as compared to the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery. Is set to a high probability.

In the determination of “hit symbol”, when the determination start information is the special symbol 1 start information, the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery , The type of jackpot symbol (“one jackpot symbol”, “two jackpot symbol” or “three jackpot symbol”) is determined. On the other hand, if the determination start information is special figure 2 start information, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery. The type (“one jackpot symbol”, “two jackpot symbol” or “three jackpot symbol”) is determined.
In the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as the special symbol form to be stopped and displayed. Further, a symbol type designation command (“special jackpot p symbol designation” or “outlier symbol designation”) for designating the determined stop symbol is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S115, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is set.
Specifically, the fluctuation pattern random number included in the determination start information is read, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the contents of the first fluctuation pattern and the contents of the second fluctuation pattern) is determined based on the read fluctuation pattern random number. .
The ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is registered. A first variation pattern determination table for specific variation corresponding to the specific variation and a first variation pattern determination table for normal variation corresponding to variations other than the specific variation are stored as the first variation pattern determination table. . Here, the specific variation is a variation display of the first special symbol executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state generated based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special symbol low probability state”. Say.
Only the “chance variation pattern” is registered in the first variation pattern determination table for specific variation. On the other hand, the “chance fluctuation pattern” is not registered in the first fluctuation pattern determination table for normal fluctuation. Thus, in the specific variation, “chance variation pattern” is selected as the first variation pattern. On the other hand, in the variation display of special symbols other than the specific variation, the “chance variation pattern” is not selected as the first variation pattern.

In addition, a normal variation first variation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination (“big hit” or “out of”) is stored as the first variation pattern determination table for normal variation. Furthermore, as the first variation pattern determination table for normal variation corresponding to “displacement”, the first variation for normal variation corresponding to each of the combination of the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the time-saving control and the number of holdings A pattern determination table is stored.
The first fluctuation pattern determination table for normal fluctuation corresponding to the execution of the time-shortening control includes the first fluctuation pattern determination table for normal fluctuation corresponding to the stoppage of the time-shortening control (when the time-shortening control is not executed). In comparison, a first variation pattern relating to a short variation time (for example, 0.5 [s]) is registered. Further, the contents of the first variation pattern determination table for normal variation corresponding to each number of suspensions are set so that the first variation pattern relating to the shorter variation time is determined as the number of suspensions increases.

The ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern determination table in which correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern is registered. Then, as the second variation pattern determination table, the result of the jackpot determination (“big hit” or “out of”) and the current gaming state (“special figure low probability state” or “special figure high probability state”) A second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each combination is stored.
In the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to “big hit”, only “reach variation pattern” is registered (“normal variation pattern” is not registered). On the other hand, a “reach fluctuation pattern” and a “normal fluctuation pattern” are registered in the second fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to “out”.
In the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the “special figure low probability state”, only “normal reach”, “super reach” and “special reach” are registered as “reach variation patterns” (“music” Reach "and" Battle reach "are not registered). On the other hand, only “music reach” and “battle reach” are registered as “reach variation patterns” in the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to “special figure high probability state” (“normal reach”, “super-reach”). Reach "and" Special reach "are not registered).

Further, as the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to “displacement”, the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each of the combination of the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short-time control and the number of suspensions is stored. ing.
Then, the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the execution of the short time control has a shorter variation time (for example, 0.5 [s]) than the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control. ) Is registered. Further, the contents of the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each number of reservations are set so that the second variation pattern related to the shorter variation time is determined as the number of reservations increases.

In the variation time setting process, first, whether or not the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the variation display of the special symbol related to the determination start information is a specific variation, the result of the jackpot determination, the execution status of the short time control, The content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to the number of holds and the like.
Further, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination, the current gaming state, the execution status of the short-time control, the number of holds, etc., the second variation pattern Determine the contents of.
Here, whether or not the special symbol variation display related to the determination start information is a specific variation is determined based on whether or not a specific variation flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In the variation time setting process, a first variation pattern designating command (designating the variation pattern m) for designating the content of the determined first variation pattern and a second variation pattern designating command (designating the content of the determined second variation pattern) ( (Variation pattern n designation) is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.
Further, in the variation time setting process, when the variation display of the special symbol related to the determination start information is a specific variation, the specific variation flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.

In step S116, 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 special symbol variation time determined in step S115 (the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern) is set in the special symbol variation time timer. Here, the variation time of the special symbol means the total time of the variation time related to the first variation pattern and the variation time related to the second variation pattern.
Then, in the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) starts to be displayed and the variation time is measured by the set special symbol variation time timer. To start.
Further, the determination start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 is erased, and the determination start information is stored in the changing start information storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S117, based on the special symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S116 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S118, 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 S118, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S119. In the notification display end processing, the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62 performs stop display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the stop symbol set in step S114. The special symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time set in advance.
In the notification display end process, the stop designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.
In step S119, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S118 is a “big jackpot symbol” (“one jackpot symbol”, “two jackpot symbol” or “three jackpot symbol”). If determined to be (Yes), the process proceeds to step S120, and if determined not to be a big hit symbol (No), the process proceeds to step S121.

In step S120, 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, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (“jackpot 1”, “jackpot 2” or “jackpot 3”) based on the “jackpot symbol” (stop symbol) stopped and displayed in step S118. )
Next, a jackpot gaming state flag and an opening period flag corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined opening time is set in the opening period timer, and measurement of the opening time set by the opening period timer is started. Furthermore, an opening designation command (special jackpot p designation) corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
If the time reduction control is currently being executed, the time reduction control is stopped, the time reduction control flag described in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is erased, and the value of the time reduction counter is reset. Then, the state designation command for designating the end of the time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer.
Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the state designation command and the opening designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.
Further, in the jackpot gaming state start process, when the current gaming state is “special figure low probability state” (the jackpot gaming state is generated based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”. If it is, the specific variation flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S121, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. When it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S122 and it is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed. In the case (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 S122, 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 S123. The process proceeds to step S124.
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 S123, a time-saving control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is hooked. In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped, the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled, and the value of the time reduction counter is reset.
Further, in the time reduction control stop process, a state designation command for designating the end of time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.
In step S124, 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 of step S36 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process.
When the jackpot game process is executed in step S36, the process first proceeds to step S130 as shown in FIG.
In step S130, 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 S131 and the jackpot gaming state is not occurring. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on whether or not the jackpot gaming state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S131, it is determined whether or not it is during the opening period. If it is determined that it is during the opening period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S132, and if it is determined that it is not during the opening period (No). The process proceeds to step S134.
Here, whether or not it is during the opening period is determined based on whether or not a flag during the opening period is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S132, it is determined whether or not to end the opening period. If it is determined to end the opening period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S133, and if it is determined not to end the opening period (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the opening time set in the opening period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the opening period ends.

In step S133, 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, the opening period ends and the round game starts.
Specifically, 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” or “jackpot” 3)).
Next, the number of round games (16 [times] or 2 [times]) corresponding to the confirmed jackpot game state type is set in the round game counter. Furthermore, the longest open time (30.0 [s] or 6.0 [s]) corresponding to the confirmed jackpot game state type is set in the round game timer.
Then, the opening of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started, and the opening time of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started to be measured by the set round game timer, and the special winning opening entrance counter 53 is used. Start counting the number of incoming game balls.
Further, the flag during the opening period set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released, and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a round game start designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a round game start designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S134, it is determined whether it is during the interval period. If it is determined that it is during the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S135, and if it is determined that it is not during the interval period (No). The process proceeds to step S137.
Here, whether or not it is during the interval period is determined based on whether or not a flag during the interval period is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S135, it is determined whether or not to end the interval period. If it is determined to end the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S136, and if it is determined not to end the interval period (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the interval time set in the interval period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the interval period ends.

In step S136, 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, the interval period ends and the round game starts.
Specifically, in the round game start processing, first, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, any of the types of the current jackpot gaming state ("Big jackpot 1" to "Big jackpot 5" Confirm).
Next, the longest open time (30.0 [s] or 6.0 [s]) corresponding to the confirmed type of jackpot gaming state is set in the round gaming timer.
Then, the opening of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started, and the opening time of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started to be measured by the set round game timer, and the special winning opening entrance counter 53 is used. Start counting the number of incoming game balls.
In addition, the flag during the interval period set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased), and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a round game start designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a round game start designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S137, it is determined whether or not a round game is being performed. When it is determined that a round game is being performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S138, and when it is determined that a round game is not being performed (No). The process proceeds to step S143.
Here, whether or not it is during the round period is determined based on whether or not a round game flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S138, it is determined whether or not the round game end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S139, and it is determined that the round game end condition is not satisfied. In (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the maximum open time set in the round game timer has elapsed, and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 counted by the big prize opening number counter is the predetermined prize upper limit number (this number In the embodiment, when one of the achievements of 10 [balls] is achieved, it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied.

In step S139, a round game end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S140. In the round game ending process, the special winning opening opening / closing member 53a is closed, and the value of the special winning opening entrance number counter is reset.
In addition, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the round game counter is newly set in the round game counter, and the in-round game flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled. Further, a round game end designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a round game end designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S140, it is determined whether or not the final round game has ended. If it is determined that the final round game has not ended (No), the process proceeds to step S141, and the final round game is completed. If it is determined that has been completed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S142.
Here, when the value set in the round game counter is “1” or more, it is determined that the last round game has not ended, and the value set in the round game counter is “0”. If it is, it is determined that the last round game has ended.

In step S141, an interval period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the interval period start process, an interval period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. In addition, a predetermined interval time is set in the interval period timer, and measurement of the set interval time by the interval period timer is started.
In step S142, an ending period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the ending period start process, an ending period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined ending time is set in the ending period timer, and measurement of the ending time set by the ending period timer is started. Further, the ending designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S143, it is determined whether or not to end the ending period. If it is determined to end the ending period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S144, and if it is determined not to end the ending period (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the ending time set in the ending period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the ending period ends.
In step S144, a jackpot gaming state end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S145. In the jackpot gaming state end process, the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.
In addition, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 1” or “jackpot 2”, the special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and the special figure high probability state is set. A designated state designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
On the other hand, if the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 3”, a special designation low probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and a state designation command for designating the setting of the special figure low probability state 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 control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S145, 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 S146, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not started (No). Then, the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored. In the present embodiment, the time reduction control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to all types. Therefore, in step S145, it is always determined that the time reduction control is started.
In step S146, a time reduction control start 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. Also, a predetermined number of times (70 [times] in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter.
In the time reduction control start process, a state designation command for designating the start of time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.

Next, the regular random number storage process in step S37 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a general random number storage process.
When the routine random number storage process is executed in step S37, the process first proceeds to step S180 as shown in FIG.
In step S180, based on the processing result of step S33, 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 S181 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 S181, 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 S182 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 S182, the routine 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 S38 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the common map change process.
When the normal map change process is executed in step S38, as shown in FIG. 13, the process first proceeds to step S150.
In step S150, it is determined whether or not a gaming state per universal figure is occurring. If it is determined that a gaming state per general figure is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S151, 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 S151, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol notification is being displayed. If it is determined that the normal symbol notification is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S152, and the normal symbol notification is being displayed. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S157. Here, the normal symbol notification display means a period during which the normal symbol change display or stop display is performed.
In step S152, 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 S153, 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 S153, a normal hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S154. 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 when the time-shortened control is stopped, a 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, a 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. The execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on whether or not the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S154, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S155. In the stop symbol setting process, first, based on the processing result of step S153, the mode (stop symbol) of the normal symbol to be stopped is determined.
Specifically, if it is determined in step S153 that the normal symbol lottery has been won, “stop per symbol” is determined as the stop symbol, and if it is determined that the normal symbol lottery has been lost, stop As a symbol, the “out of symbol” is determined.
In the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as the special symbol mode to be stopped.
In step S155, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S156. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the normal symbol is set.
In the present embodiment, the first time (for example, 2.0 [s]) is set as the normal symbol variation time when the time-short control is stopped, and the normal symbol variation time is set from the first time when the time-short control is executed. A short second time (for example, 0.5 [s]) is set. The execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S156, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes is 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 S155 is set in the common symbol variation time timer. Then, the normal symbol display device 60 starts normal symbol variation display and starts measuring the variation time by the set common symbol variation time timer.
In step S157, based on the normal symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in step S156 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the set ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S158, 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 S158, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S159. In the notification display end process, the normal symbol display device 60 performs a normal symbol stop display with the stop symbol set in step S154. The normal symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time set in advance.
In step S159, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol that is stopped and displayed in step S158 is a symbol per ordinary symbol. If it is determined that it is a symbol per ordinary symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S160. 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 S160, 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 release time (0.5 [s] or 2.0 [ s]) is set to the start opening / closing member release timer.
Then, the opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a is started, and measurement of the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a by the set start port opening / closing member opening timer is started. Further, the counting of the number of game balls entering the second start port 52 by the second start port entrance number counter is started.

Next, the per-game game process in step S39 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the game process per common figure.
When the normal game processing is executed in step S39, the process first proceeds to step S170 as shown in FIG.
In step S170, 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 S171. 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 whether or not the game state flag per game is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S171, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the first opening member 52a is satisfied. If it is determined that the closing condition of the start port opening / closing member 52a is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S172 and the start port opening / closing is determined. When it is determined that the closing condition of the 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 opening time set in the start port opening / closing member opening timer has elapsed.
In step S172, a game state end process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are ended, and the process returns to the original process. In the normal game per game state end process, the start port opening / closing member 52a is closed, and the normal game per game flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released. Further, the respective values of the start opening / closing member opening timer and the second start opening ball number counter are reset.

(Processing executed by the production control device)
Next, processing executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing effect control processing executed by the effect control device.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the CPU of the effect control device 300 repeatedly executes a main process (not shown) after executing a predetermined initial setting process. Here, in the pachinko machine 1, “1” is set as an initial value of an effect counter described later by a predetermined initial setting process, and an attack battle type priority state flag described later is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Is done. Then, during execution of the main 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. To do.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 300, first, the process proceeds to step S200.

In step S200, command reception processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S201. In the command reception process, the presence / absence of reception of the control command transmitted by the main controller 200 is checked. If the control command is received, the received control command is analyzed and stored in the command buffer area of the RAM. To do.
In the command reception process, whether or not an operation signal is input from each of the first operation detection switch 24 and the second operation detection switch 25 is checked, and if an operation signal is input, Information indicating the input is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S201, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S202. In the effect flag setting process, it is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received. When it is determined that a state designation command has been received (when the state designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM), Set the production flag.
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 “special figure high probability state” is received, a special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when a state designation command designating “special figure low probability state” is received, the special figure high probability state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.

In step S202, a notification effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. The notification effect management process will be described later.
In step S203, a hero selection effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S204. The main character selection effect management process will be described later.
In step S204, a jackpot presentation management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S205. The jackpot production management process will be described later.
In step S205, an effect random number update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the effect random number update process, the value of a loop counter for generating various random numbers used for effect lottery is updated. Here, as various random numbers used for the lottery of the production, a stop symbol lottery random number, a battle reach type lottery random number, a variation pattern lottery random number, a selection probability state lottery random number, and the like described later are applicable.

Next, the notification effect management process in step S202 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the notification effect management process.
When the notification effect management process is executed in step S202, the process first proceeds to step S230 as shown in FIG.
In step S230, it is determined whether or not a predetermined control command has been received. If it is determined that a predetermined control command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S231 and the predetermined control command has not been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S236. Here, the predetermined control command means a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
Whether or not a predetermined control command has been received is determined based on whether or not the symbol type designation command, the first variation pattern designation command, and the second variation pattern designation command are stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S231, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S232. In the stop symbol setting process, a specific mode of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed is set.
Specifically, in the stop symbol setting process, based on the stop symbol specified by the symbol type designation command (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”), a specific mode of the stop symbol relating to the effect symbols z1, z2 ( Combination).
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a stop symbol determination table in which correspondences between stop symbol lottery random numbers and specific patterns of stop symbols are registered. As a stop symbol determination table, a stop symbol determination table corresponding to each of a plurality of types of stop symbols (“missing symbol” and “big hit p symbol”) that can be specified by a symbol type specifying command is provided.
In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “missing symbol”, multiple types of “missing symbols” are registered as specific modes of the stopping symbol. In the present embodiment, each type of “offset symbol” is stopped and displayed in the other regions by the numbers indicated by the “numeric symbols” that are stopped and displayed in at least one of the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. The effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is in a mode that indicates a white color.

In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “one jackpot symbol”, “bonus symbol” is registered as a specific mode of the stop symbol. In the present embodiment, the “bonus symbol” is the “numeric symbol” indicating the predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “bonus number”) of the effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. At the same time, the effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is red.
In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “two jackpot symbols” or “three jackpot symbols”, multiple types of “chance symbols” are registered as specific modes of the stop symbols. In the present embodiment, each type of “chance symbol” is a “numeric symbol” in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicates a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “chance number”). ”And the effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is blue. Here, the chance numbers are different from the bonus numbers.

In the stop symbol setting process, first, a stop symbol lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command is confirmed, and a stop symbol determination table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And the specific aspect of a stop symbol is determined based on the acquired stop symbol lottery random number and a stop symbol determination table.
Furthermore, image data (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbol data”) relating to the specific mode of the determined stop symbol is read, and the read image data is set as data relating to the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed.

In step S232, first half variation effect setting processing for setting the contents of the first half variation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S233. The first half variation effect setting process will be described later.
In step S233, the latter half variation effect setting process for setting the contents of the latter half variation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S234. The latter half variation effect setting process will be described later.
In step S234, variable effect editing processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S235. In the variation effect editing process, effect data relating to variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is set.
Specifically, in the change effect editing process, first, according to the effect program corresponding to the first half change effect content set in step S232, effect data (image data, lamp control data, sound control data) according to the first change pattern. Etc.).
In addition, the effect data (image data, lamp control data, sound control data, etc.) related to the second change pattern is read in accordance with the effect program corresponding to the latter half change effect content set in step S2333.
Then, the effect data relating to the first variation pattern and the effect data relating to the second variation pattern are combined to edit the effect effect data, and the edited effect effect data is set as data relating to the effect display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. To do.
Here, in the variation production editing process, when “probable variation winning chance variation pattern” is set as the first half variation production, the “probable variation winning production” start / end timing and the “hero selection selection” start / end timing , The start / end trigger of the operation valid period related to the “hero selection effect” is set. In addition, when “probable change selection chance change pattern” is set as the first half change effect, the start / end timing of “probable change selection effect” is set. Further, when “reach variation pattern” is set as the second half variation effect, the start / end trigger of “reach effect” is set.

In step S235, a variable effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S236. In the variation effect start process, measurement of the variation time by the variation time timer is started, and an effect based on the variation effect data set in step S234 is started. Thereby, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is started.
In step S236, 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 S237 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.
Whether or not the stop designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the stop designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S237, stop display start processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing returns to the original processing. In the stop display start 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 symbols z1 and z2 based on the stop symbol data set in step S231 are stopped. Display (notification display) is started. Here, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is continuously executed for a predetermined time.
In the stop display start process, the measurement of the variation time by the variation time timer is ended, and the variation time timer is reset.

Next, the first half variation effect setting process in step S232 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first half variation effect setting process. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hero selection effect image.
When the first half variation effect setting process is executed in step S232, as shown in FIG. 17, first, the process proceeds to step S240.
In step S240, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern designation command designates “chance variation pattern”. If it is determined that “chance variation pattern” is designated (Yes), the process proceeds to step S241. If it is determined that the “chance variation pattern” is not designated (“normal variation pattern” or “pseudo continuous variation pattern” is designated) (No), the processing proceeds to step S244.
In step S241, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a “special figure high probability state”. If it is determined that it is a “special figure high probability state” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S242. If it is determined that it is not the “special drawing high probability state” (“special drawing low probability state”) (No), the process proceeds to step S243.
Here, whether or not the current gaming state is the “special figure high probability state” is determined based on whether or not the special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In step S242, the chance variation pattern content setting process at the time of the probability variation winning is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the chance variation pattern content setting process at the time of the probability variation winning, the content of the chance variation pattern (first half variation effect) is set.
The pachinko machine 1 has “probability variation chance variation pattern” and “probability variation chance variation pattern” as the contents of the “chance variation pattern”. The “probable variation winning chance variation pattern” is a variation pattern in which “probable variation winning effect” and “hero selection effect” are executed as notification effects during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. The “probable change selection chance change pattern” is a change pattern in which the “probable change selection effect change pattern” is executed as a notification effect during the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
“Probable variation winning effect” suggests that the current gaming state is “high probability state of special figure” (the type of jackpot gaming state that occurred just before the notification display is “Big Jack 1” or “Big Jack 2”) It suggests that there is a certain). On the other hand, the “probable change selection effect” suggests that the current gaming state is a “special figure low probability state” (the type of jackpot gaming state generated immediately before the notification display is “jackpot 3”) Suggest).

The “hero selection effect” is an effect for selecting a hero character of an “attack battle effect” (attack battle reach ABR1 to ABR8) described later. In the “main character selection effect”, an operation effective period in which the operations of the effect button 5b and the rotary selector 5c are effective is set. Then, during the operation effective period, it becomes possible to select the main character of the “attack battle effect” to be executed later, based on the operation of the effect button 5b and the rotary selector 5c. In the present embodiment, it is possible to select one of “character a” and “character b” as the main character of the “attack battle effect” in the “hero selection effect”.
Specifically, in the “main character selection effect”, the main character selection effect image g <b> 1 shown in FIG. 18 is displayed in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. In the main character selection effect image g1, a symbol x1 indicating “character a”, a symbol x2 indicating “character b”, and a selection frame x3 indicating that one of the two symbols x1 and x2 is selected. Is displayed. In the main character selection effect image g1, during the operation effective period, an effect image that prompts the user to select the symbols x1 and x2 based on the operation of the effect button 5b and the rotary selector 5c is displayed, and the remaining time of the operation effective period is displayed. A time bar is displayed.
Then, during the operation valid period, the symbols x1 and x2 selected by the selection frame x3 can be changed based on the rotation operation of the rotary selector 5c, and the operation button 5b is pressed. The selection of the characters a and b corresponding to the symbols x1 and x2 selected by the selection frame x3 can be confirmed. If the production button 5b is not pressed during the operation effective period, the selection of the characters a and b corresponding to the symbols x1 and x2 selected by the selection frame x3 at the end of the operation effective period is confirmed. Is done. Here, in the following description, the characters a and b whose selection is confirmed by the “hero selection effect” are referred to as “selected characters”.
In the chance variation pattern content setting process at the time of the probability variation winning, the “probability variation chance variation pattern” is set as the content of the first half variation effect.

In step S243, the probability variation pattern content setting process at the time of a probable decline is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the chance change pattern content setting process at the time of a probable change, a “probable change chance change pattern” is set as the content of the latter half fluctuation effect.
In step S244, a first-half variation effect content setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the first half variation effect content setting process, the first variation pattern (“normal variation pattern” or “pseudo continuous variation pattern”) designated by the first variation pattern designation command is set as the content of the first half variation effect.

Next, the second half variation effect setting process in step S233 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the latter half variation effect setting process. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the content of an attack battle reach. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the content of the battle battle reach.
When the second half variation effect setting process is executed in step S233, the process proceeds to step S250 as shown in FIG.
In step S250, it is determined whether or not the second variation pattern designation command designates “battle reach”. If it is determined that “battle reach” is designated (Yes), the process proceeds to step S251. If it is determined that “battle reach” is not designated (“normal fluctuation pattern” or another type of “reach fluctuation pattern” is designated) (No), the process proceeds to step S258.
In step S251, it is determined whether or not the “offensive battle priority state” is occurring. If it is determined that the “offensive battle priority state” is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S252. If it is determined that the “offensive battle priority state” is not occurring (the “battle battle priority state” is occurring) (No), the process proceeds to step S253.
Here, the “battle reach” is a variation pattern in which the “battle effect” is executed as the reach effect. The “battle effect” is the result of the special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) related to the change display, and the game that occurs after the end of the jackpot gaming state when the special symbol lottery is won. It is an effect that suggests the state ("special figure high probability state" or "special figure low probability state").

In this embodiment, the “battle effect” is an effect in which the main character and the opponent character battle each other. And as a mode of “battle effect” (a mode finally displayed (result of effect)), it has “win mode”, “continuation mode”, and “defeat mode”.
The “winning mode” is a mode in which the hero character wins the opponent character. The winning state of the special symbol lottery related to the change display and the gaming state that occurs after the end of the jackpot gaming state are “special figures”. It is an aspect (an aspect suggesting that “big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 2” has been won) indicating that it is a “high probability state”.
“Continuation mode” is a mode in which the main character and the opponent character are not determined to win or lose (a mode in which the battle continues), and is a mode that indicates that the special symbol lottery related to the change display has been lost. .
The “defeat mode” is a mode in which the main character is defeated by the opponent character, the winning of the special symbol lottery related to the change display, and the game state generated after the end of the jackpot game state is “special figure” It is an aspect (an aspect suggesting that “big jackpot 3” has been won) indicating that the state is “low probability state”.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a “battle battle reach type” and a “battle battle reach type” as types of “battle reach”.
In “Battle Battle Reach Type”, in “Battle Production”, an effect is performed in which the hero character makes a first strike against the opponent character (an effect indicating that the hero character is superior to the opponent character). It is a type of “battle reach”.
In “Battle Battle Reach Type”, in “Battle Production”, an effect is performed in which the opponent character makes a first strike against the hero character (an effect indicating that the hero character is inferior to the opponent character). It is a type of “Battle Reach”.
The “attack battle reach type” includes a plurality of “battle reach” having different “battle effects”. In addition, a plurality of “battle reach” having different contents of “battle presentation” belongs to “attack battle reach type”.
In particular, the “attack battle reach type” includes only “battle reach” related to “battle presentation” in “winning mode” and “battle reach” related to “battle direction” in “continuation mode”. “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Production” of “Aspect” is not included. As a result, when “attack battle reach type” is selected as the type of “battle reach”, “battle effect” or “ The “battle effect” related to “continuation mode” is executed (the “battle effect” related to “defeat mode” is not executed).
On the other hand, in “Battle Reach Type”, “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Representation” of “Victory Mode”, “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Representation” of “Continuation Mode”, and “Defeat Mode” “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Production” is included. As a result, when “Battle Reach Type” is selected as the “Battle Reach” type, “Battle Representation” related to “Victory Mode”, “Continue” as “Battle Representation” related to “Battle Reach” The “battle effect” related to the “mode” or the “battle effect” related to the “defeat mode” is executed.
The type of “battle reach” is determined by a battle reach type lottery (step S252 or step S253) described later.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the “battle battle type priority state” and the “battle battle type priority state” are used as game states related to various selection probabilities in the battle reach type lottery (hereinafter referred to as “selection probability state”). have.
The “battle battle type priority state” refers to a selection probability state in which the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type” in the battle reach type lottery is higher than the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type”. The “battle battle type priority state” refers to a selection probability state in which the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type” in the battle reach type lottery is higher than the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type”.
During the occurrence of the “battle battle type priority state”, the battle battle type priority state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, during the occurrence of the “battle battle type priority state”, the battle battle type priority state flag in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.
In step S251, it is determined whether an attack battle type priority state is occurring based on whether an attack battle type priority state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In step S252, battle battle type priority state battle reach type lottery processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S254. In the battle battle type priority state battle reach type lottery process, a battle reach type lottery for determining the type of “battle reach” is executed.
The ROM of the production control device 300 has a battle reach type lottery table in which the correspondence between the battle reach type lottery random number and the type of “battle reach” (“attack battle reach type” or “battle battle reach type”) is registered. Stored. And as a battle reach type lottery table, when the result of the special symbol lottery is “Lost”, the case where “Win 1” is won or “Win 2” is won, the first battle reach type lottery table corresponding to , A second battle reach type lottery table corresponding to the case where “big hit 3” is won is stored.
In the first battle reach type lottery table, “attack battle reach type” and “battle battle reach type” are registered. On the other hand, only the “Battle Battle Reach Type” is registered in the first battle reach type lottery table (the “Battle Battle Reach Type” is not registered).
In addition, as the first battle reach type lottery table, a first battle reach type lottery table corresponding to the “battle battle type priority state”, a first battle reach type lottery table corresponding to the “battle battle battle type priority state”, and Is stored.
In the first battle reach type lottery table corresponding to the “battle battle type priority state”, the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type” is set higher than the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type”. On the other hand, in the first battle reach type lottery table corresponding to the “battle battle type priority state”, the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type” is set higher than the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type”.
In the battle reach type lottery process during the battle battle type priority state, first, a battle reach type lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Based on the stop symbol specified by the symbol type designation command (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”), the lottery result of the special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) and the special symbol lottery “winning” ”Is determined, the type of the jackpot gaming state (any one of“ jackpot 1 ”to“ jackpot 3 ”) is determined. And when it determines with having won the "big hit 3", the 2nd battle reach type lottery table is read. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is “Lost”, when it is determined that “Big jackpot 1” has been won or when it is determined that “Big jackpot 2” has been won, The first battle reach type lottery table corresponding to “status” is read out. Further, based on the acquired battle reach type lottery random number and the read battle reach type lottery table, the type of “battle reach” is determined.

In step S253, battle reach type priority state battle reach type lottery processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S254. In the battle reach type lottery process during the battle battle type priority state, a battle reach type lottery for determining the type of “battle reach” is executed.
Specifically, in the battle reach type priority state battle reach type lottery process, first, a battle reach type lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Based on the stop symbol specified by the symbol type designation command (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”), the lottery result of the special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) and the special symbol lottery “winning” ”Is determined, the type of the jackpot gaming state (any one of“ jackpot 1 ”to“ jackpot 3 ”) is determined. And when it determines with having won the "big hit 3", the 2nd battle reach type lottery table is read. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is “Lost”, or if it is determined that “Big Jack 1” has been won or if “Big Jack 2” has been won, The first battle reach type lottery table corresponding to “priority state” is read out. Further, based on the acquired battle reach type lottery random number and the read battle reach type lottery table, the type of “battle reach” is determined.
In step S254, it is determined whether or not “attack battle reach type” is determined by the battle reach type lottery of step S252 or step S253, and when it is determined that “attack battle reach type” is determined (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S255 and it is determined that the “attack battle reach type” is not determined (the “battle battle reach type” is determined) (No), the process proceeds to step S257.
In step S255, a battle battle reach content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S256. In the battle battle reach content setting process, the content of “battle reach” (second half variation production) is set.
In the pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. 20, the battle battle reach ABR1 to ABR9 are set as “battle reach” (hereinafter referred to as “offensive battle reach”) belonging to the “attack battle reach type”. Yes.

Here, the production control device 300 wins “big jackpot 3” after winning “big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 2” based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”. The counter for the effect which counts the frequency | count of the "battle reach" related to the "attack battle reach type" performed during the period is provided.
The battle battle reach ABR1 is selected when the count value of the production counter is “1”, and the battle battle reach ABR2 is selected when the count value of the production counter is “2”. The battle battle reach ABR3 is selected when the counter value for the production counter is “3”, and the battle battle reach ABR4 is selected when the count value for the production counter is “4”. Battle reach ABR5 is selected when the counter value for the effect counter is “5”, and battle battle reach ABR6 is selected when the counter value for the effect counter is “6”. ABR7 is selected when the counter value for the effect counter is “7”, and the battle battle reach ABR8 is selected when the counter value for the effect counter is “8” to “10”. Pigeon Reach ABR9 is selected when the count value of the performance for the counter is "11" or more.

Also, as each of the battle battle reach ABR1 to ABR8, a plurality of battle battle reach in which at least one of the main character and the opponent character in the “battle production” is different is set.
In each battle battle reach ABR1 to ABR3, depending on the selected character (“character a” or “character b”) selected in the “main character selection effect”, each of the main character and the opponent character in the “battle effect” Is set.
Specifically, in each of the battle battle reach ABR1 to ABR3, the selected character ("Character a" or "Character b") is set as the main character in "Battle Production" and selected as the opponent character The opponent character (any one of “character A” to “character F”) corresponding to the character is set.
For example, in the battle battle reach ABR1, when the selected character is “character a”, “character a” is set as the main character and “character A” is set as the opponent character. On the other hand, in the battle battle reach ABR3, when the selected character is “character b”, “character b” is set as the main character, and “character F” is set as the opponent character.
In each of the battle battle reach ABR4 to ABR8, the main character in the “battle effect” is set according to the selected character (“character a” or “character b”) selected in the “main character selection effect”. In each of the battle battle reach ABR4 to ABR8, the opponent character in the “battle effect” is set regardless of the selected character.
Specifically, in each of the battle battle reach ABR4 to ABR8, the selected character (“character a” or “character b”) is set as the main character in the “battle presentation”.
In the battle battle reach ABR9, each of the main character and the opponent character in the “battle production” is set regardless of the selected character selected in the “main character selection production”.
Specifically, in the battle battle reach ABR9, in the “battle presentation”, “character c” is set as the main character and “character L” is set as the opponent character.

Furthermore, as each of the battle battle reach ABR1 to ABR9, the battle battle reach according to the “win mode” and the battle battle reach according to the “continuation mode” are set.
In the battle battle reach content setting process, first, a special symbol lottery result (“winning” or “losing”) based on the stop symbol (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”) designated by the symbol type designation command. ).
And the combination of the counter value for the production counter, the selected character ("Character a" or "Character b"), and the result of the special symbol lottery ("Winning" or "Lost") The battle battle reach ABR1 to ABR9 corresponding to is set.
For example, if the counter value for the production counter is “2”, the selected character is “Character a”, and the result of the special symbol lottery is “Winning”, the main character will be “Character a” in “Battle Production”. The battle battle reach ABR2 that is set, the opponent character is set to "Character B", and the mode to be finally displayed is set to "Victory mode" is set as the content of the latter half variation effect. On the other hand, if the count value of the production counter is “6”, the selected character is “Character b”, and the result of the special symbol lottery is “Lost”, the main character will be “Character b” in “Battle production”. The battle battle reach ABR2 that is set, the opponent character is set to "Character I", and the mode to be finally displayed is set to "Continuation mode" is set as the content of the latter half variation effect.

In step S256, an effect counter update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the effect counter update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value of the effect counter is newly set as the count value of the effect counter.
In step S257, the battle battle reach content setting process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the battle battle reach content setting process, the content of “battle reach” (second half variation effect) is set.
In the pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. 21, battle battle reach DBR1 to DBR3 are set as “battle reach” (hereinafter referred to as “battle battle reach”) belonging to the “battle battle reach type”.
In each battle battle reach DBR1 to DBR3, the main character and the opponent character in the “battle effect” are set regardless of the selected character selected in the “main character selection effect”.
And the expected value of each battle battle reach DBR1-DBR3 is set to become battle battle reach DBR1, battle battle reach DBR2, battle battle reach DBR3 (expected high → expected low) in order from the highest expected value. Has been. The expected value here is the degree of probability that a jackpot gaming state ("big hit 1" or "big hit 2") that will cause a "special figure high probability state" to occur when the battle battle reach is selected Say.
Further, as each battle battle reach DBR1 to DBR3, a battle battle reach according to the “win mode”, a battle battle reach according to the “continuation mode”, and a battle battle reach according to the “defeat mode” are set.

The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a battle battle reach lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern lottery random numbers and the content of the battle battle reach is registered. And, as a battle battle reach lottery table, the battle battle reach reach lottery table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is “lost” and the high-probability battle corresponding to the case where the “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is won A battle reach lottery table and a low-probability battle reach lottery table corresponding to the case where “big hit 3” is won are stored.
The battle battle reach DBR1 to DBR3 relating to the “continuation mode” are registered in the battle battle reach lottery table at the time of loss. In the high probability battle battle lottery table, battle battle reach DBR1 to DBR3 related to the “winning mode” are registered. In the low-probability battle battle reach lottery table, the battle battle reach DBR1 to DBR3 related to the “defeat mode” is registered.
In the battle battle reach content setting process, first, a variation pattern lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Based on the stop symbol specified by the symbol type designation command (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”), the lottery result of the special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) and the special symbol lottery “winning” ”Is determined, the type of the jackpot gaming state (any one of“ jackpot 1 ”to“ jackpot 3 ”) is determined. And based on the acquired variation pattern lottery random number, the battle battle reach lottery table corresponding to the determined special symbol lottery result and the type of jackpot gaming state, the content of the battle battle reach to be executed (the battle battle reach DBR1 ~ One of the battle battle reach DBR3) is determined. Furthermore, the determined battle battle reach DBR1 to DBR3 is set as the contents of the latter half variation effect.
In step S258, the latter half variation effect content setting process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the latter half variation effect content setting process, the second variation pattern (“reach variation pattern” other than “normal variation pattern” or “battle reach”) designated by the second variation pattern designation command is set as the content of the latter half variation effect. .

Next, the main character selection effect management process in step S203 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a hero selection effect management process.
When the main character selection effect management process is executed in step S203, the process first proceeds to step S260 as shown in FIG.
In step S260, it is determined whether or not the variation display related to the probability variation winning chance variation pattern is being executed, and if it is determined that the variation display related to the certain variation winning chance variation pattern is being performed (Yes), If the process proceeds to S261 and it is determined that the variation display related to the probability variation winning chance variation pattern is not being executed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S261, it is determined whether or not the “main character selection effect” is being executed. If it is determined that the “main character selection effect” is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S262, where “main character selection effect” is selected. If it is determined that the “effect” is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S268.
Here, whether or not “the main character selection effect” is being executed is determined based on whether or not the operation valid period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S262, it is determined whether or not the first operation detection signal is input from the first operation detection switch 24. If it is determined that the first operation detection signal is not input (No), the process proceeds to step S263. And when it determines with the 1st operation detection signal having been input (Yes), it transfers to step S266.
Here, whether or not the first operation detection signal is input is determined based on whether or not information indicating the input of the first operation detection signal is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In step S263, it is determined whether or not the second operation detection signal is input from the second operation detection switch 25. If it is determined that the second operation detection signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S264. When it determines with the 2nd operation detection signal not being input (No), it transfers to step S265.
Here, whether or not the second operation detection signal is input is determined based on whether or not information indicating the input of the second operation detection signal is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S264, a selection target change process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S265. In the selection object changing process, in the main character selection effect image g1 displayed in the display area 21 of the image display device 20, the symbol x1, x2 selected by the selection frame x3 is currently selected from the two symbols x1, x2. Change from one that is currently selected to the other that is not currently selected.
In step S265, it is determined whether or not the “main character selection effect” end trigger set in step S234 has arrived. When it is determined that the “main character selection” end timing has not arrived (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
In step S266, a selected character determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S267. In the selected character confirmation process, the characters a and b corresponding to the symbols x1 and x2 selected by the selection frame x3 are confirmed as selected characters.

In step S267, a hero selection effect end process is executed, a series of processes are ended, and the process returns to the original process. In the main character selection effect ending process, the operation effective period flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled to end the operation effective period, and the display of the main character selection effect image g1 in the display area 21 of the image display device 20 is performed. Exit.
In step S268, it is determined whether or not the “main character selection effect” start opportunity set in step S234 has arrived. If it is determined that the “main character selection” start event has arrived (Yes), the process proceeds to step S269. If it is determined that the start timing of “main character selection” has not arrived (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S269, a hero selection effect start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the main character selection effect start process, an operation effective period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM to start the operation effective period, and the display of the main character selection effect image g1 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. .

Next, the jackpot presentation management process in step S204 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot presentation management process.
When the jackpot presentation management process is executed in step S204, the process first proceeds to step S280 as shown in FIG.
In step S280, it is determined whether an opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the opening designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S281, where it is determined that the opening designation command has not been received. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S283.
Whether or not the opening designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the opening designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S281, a big hit effect content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S282. In the jackpot effect content setting process, the effect content of the “hit effect” executed during the occurrence of the jackpot game state is set.
Specifically, in the jackpot effect content setting process, the effect program for “hit effect” is read out according to the read effect program (image data, lamp control data, sound control data, etc.). ). Then, the effect data that has been read out is set as effect data related to the “big hit effect” to be executed.
In step S282, a jackpot presentation start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S283. In the jackpot effect start process, the “hit effect” based on the effect data set in step S281 is started.

In step S283, it is determined whether an ending designation command has been received. If it is determined that an ending designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S284, where it is determined that no ending designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Whether or not an ending designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the ending designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S284, it is determined whether or not the “special figure high probability state” is occurring. If it is determined that the “special figure high probability state” is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S285. If it is determined that the “special figure high probability state” is not occurring (the “special figure low probability state” is occurring) (No), the process proceeds to step S289.
Whether or not the “special figure high probability state” is occurring is determined based on whether or not the special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S285, it is determined whether or not the type of the winning jackpot gaming state is “one jackpot 1” (whether or not the type of the jackpot gaming state that has been generated is “one jackpot 1”). If determined to be (Yes), the process proceeds to step S286, and if determined that it is not “big hit 1” (“big hit 2” or “big hit 3”) (No), the process proceeds to step S287. To do.

In step S286, a selection probability state lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S287. In the selection probability state lottery process, a selection probability state lottery for determining a selection probability state (“attack battle type priority state” or “battle battle type priority state”) to be generated is executed.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a selection probability state lottery table in which the correspondence between the selection probability state lottery random number and the selection probability state (“attack battle type priority state” or “battle battle battle type priority state”) is registered. Has been.
In the selection probability state lottery process, first, a selection probability state lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Then, the selection probability state to be generated is determined based on the acquired selection probability state lottery random number and the selection probability state lottery table.
Further, when it is determined that the “battle battle type priority state” is to be generated, a battle battle type priority state flag may be set in a predetermined area of the RAM to cause the “battle battle type priority state” to occur. If it is determined, the “attack battle type priority state flag” is not set in the processing area of the RAM.
In step S287, it is determined whether or not the type of the jackpot gaming state that has been won is “Big Jack 3” (whether or not the type of the jackpot gaming state that has been generated is “Big Jack 3”). If it is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S288, and if it is determined that it is not “big jackpot 3” (“big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 2”) (No), the process proceeds to step S289. To do.

In step S288, effect counter reset processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S289. In the effect counter reset process, an initial value (“1” in the present embodiment) is set as the count value of the effect counter.
In step S289, an ending effect content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S290. In the ending effect content setting process, the content of the ending effect is set.
Specifically, in the ending effect content setting process, an effect program for the ending effect is read, and effect data (image data, lamp control data, sound control data, etc.) related to the ending effect is read according to the read effect program. Then, the read effect data is set as effect data related to the ending effect to be executed.
In step S290, an ending effect start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the ending effect start process, the jackpot effect is ended and the ending effect based on the effect data set in step S289 is started.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the display change of the effect symbol.
In the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the start port (the first start port 51 or the second start port 52), various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a variation pattern random number are acquired, The acquired various random numbers are stored as start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) in the start information storage area (Special Figure 1 start information storage area or Special Figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. . Here, up to four pieces of start information are stored in each start information storage area.
With respect to the start-up information stored in the start-up information storage area, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot gaming state in a predetermined order. And if jackpot determination is performed about starting information, the variation time (variation pattern) concerning the alerting | reporting display which alert | reports the result of the said jackpot determination will be determined. Thereafter, on the display devices 61 and 62, after the special symbol variation display is started based on the determined variation time, the special symbol is stopped in a mode according to the result of the jackpot determination (special symbol lottery result). Display is performed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 24, when the jackpot determination is performed, the effect is displayed based on the determined variation pattern in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 in synchronization with the special symbol notification display. After the symbols z1 and z2 are displayed in a variable manner, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.
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 big prize opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big prize opening 53.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 has “big hit 1” to “big hit 3” as types of the big hit gaming state. In the case of winning the “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, the “special figure high probability state” is generated after the end of the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, if “winning 3” is won, a “special figure high probability state” is generated after the jackpot gaming state ends.
As a result, based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”, the jackpot gaming state related to the “jackpot 3” is generated after winning the “jackpot 1” or “jackpot 2”. “Special figure high probability state” is set during the period until the time (hereinafter referred to as “probability change period”).
Then, when “big hit 1” is won, “bonus symbol” is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4. On the other hand, when “big hit 2” or “big hit 3” is won, “chance symbols” are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4.
As a result, when the player wins “big jackpot 2” or “big jackpot 3”, the winning jackpot gaming state of the winning jackpot game state is displayed based on the stage symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the stage symbol display areas a1 to a4. The type cannot be determined.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when winning the “big hit 1” to “big hit 3” based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”, after the big hit gaming state ends As the first variation pattern related to the first variation display of the special symbol, “chance variation pattern” is selected.
Specifically, when winning a “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” based on a special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”, the “chance change pattern” “Winning chance fluctuation pattern” is selected.
In the “probable variation winning chance variation pattern”, during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, first, the “probable variation winning effect” is executed, suggesting that the current gaming state is the “special figure high probability state” ( Notification). Thereafter, the “hero selection effect” is executed, and the main character related to the “battle battle effect” (offensive battle reach ABR1 to ABR8) executed during the probability change period is selected during the “hero selection effect”. It becomes possible to do.
On the other hand, when winning the “big hit 3” based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”, the “probability change chance change pattern” is selected as the “chance change pattern”. The
In the “probable change chance change pattern”, the “probable change selection effect” is executed during the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, and it is suggested that the current gaming state is the “special figure low probability state” (notification). Is done.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, “battle reach” is used as the second variation pattern (“reach variation pattern”) related to the notification display for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special symbol high probability state”. have. In “Battle Reach”, “Battle Reproduction”, which is a rendition between the main character and the opponent character, is executed as a reach rendition.
When “battle reach” is executed, the result of the special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) related to the variable display and the special symbol lottery are won according to the mode of “battle presentation”. In some cases, a gaming state ("special figure high probability state" or "special figure low probability state") that occurs after the end of the jackpot gaming state is suggested.
Specifically, when “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is won, “battle reach” related to “battle effect” of “winning mode” is executed. On the other hand, when “big hit 3” is won, “battle reach” related to “battle presentation” of “defeat mode” is executed. On the other hand, when the “successful selection” is made in the special symbol lottery, the “battle reach” related to the “battle effect” of the “continuation mode” is executed.

In particular, the pachinko machine 1 has a “battle battle reach type” and a “battle battle reach type” as types of “battle reach”. The “Battle Reach Type” includes “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Representation” of “Victory Mode” and “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Representation” of “Continuation Mode” (“ “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Production” of “Defeat Mode” does not belong). On the other hand, the “Battle Reach Type” includes “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Representation” in “Victory Mode”, “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Representation” in “Continuous Mode”, and “Defeat Mode” “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Production” belongs.
As a result, when “attack battle reach type” is selected as the type of “battle reach”, “battle effect” or “ The “battle effect” related to “continuation mode” is executed (the “battle effect” related to “defeat mode” is not executed). On the other hand, when “Battle Reach Type” is selected as the “Battle Reach” type, “Battle Representation” and “Continuation Mode” related to “Victory Mode” are selected as “Battle Representation” related to “Battle Reach”. "Battle effect" related to "" or "Battle effect" related to "Defeat mode" is executed.
When “battle reach” is selected as the second variation pattern, first, a battle reach type lottery for determining the type of “battle reach” is executed. In the battle reach type lottery, when the “big hit 3” is won based on the special symbol lottery, “battle battle reach type” is selected as the type of “battle reach”. On the other hand, if you win the special symbol lottery, if you win a jackpot 1 based on the special symbol lottery, or if you win the jackpot 2 based on the special symbol lottery, “Type” or “Battle Battle Reach Type” is selected. At this time, during the occurrence of the “battle battle type priority state”, the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type” is set higher than the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type”, and the “battle battle type priority state” During the occurrence, the selection probability of the “attack battle reach type” is set lower than the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type”.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the “big hit 1” is won, at the start of the ending period related to the big hit gaming state, a selection probability state lottery for determining a selection probability state to be subsequently generated is executed. Then, according to the result of the selection probability state lottery, the “attack battle type priority state” or the “battle battle battle type priority state” is generated.
As a result, during the probability variation period, the selection probability state can be changed every time the “big hit 1” is won. When the selection probability state is changed, the appearance frequency of the “attack battle reach type” And the appearance frequency of “Battle Battle Reach Type” changes.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the case of the pachinko machine 1, when winning “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” (hereinafter referred to as “first type”), the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is the first probability after the jackpot gaming state ends. When the “Special figure high probability state” set to (High probability) is generated and “Big jackpot 3” (hereinafter referred to as “second type”) is won, A “special figure low probability state” is generated in which the winning probability of the symbol lottery is set to the second probability (low probability).
When winning the first type, “battle reach” (“battle effect”) related to “winning mode” is executed, and when winning the second type, “battle mode” related to “defeat mode” is executed. Reach "is executed.
This suggests the gaming state (“special high probability state” or “special low probability state”) to be generated based on the “battle reach” mode (“win mode” or “defeat mode”). Is possible.
In particular, the pachinko machine 1 has “battle battle reach type” and “attack battle reach type” as “battle reach” types. The plurality of “battle reach” belonging to “warfare battle type” includes “battle reach” related to “winning mode” and “battle reach” related to “defeat mode”. On the other hand, a plurality of “battle reach” belonging to “attack battle reach type” includes “battle reach” related to “win mode”, but includes “battle reach” related to “defeat mode”. Not.
When the first type is won, the battle reach type lottery is executed, and the type of “battle reach” to be executed is determined based on the battle reach type lottery.
As a result, for the “battle reach” related to the “battle battle reach type”, the gaming state (“special figure high”) that is generated based on the “battle reach” mode (“win mode” or “defeat mode”). "Probability state" or "Special figure low probability state") can be suggested. On the other hand, the “battle reach” related to the “attack battle reach type” is not based on the “battle reach” mode (“win mode” or “continuation mode”), and the game state (“special figure”) High probability state ") can be suggested.
Therefore, when the “battle reach” related to the “battle battle reach type” is executed during the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”, the player can end the “special figure high probability state”. If you play a game while feeling the nature, and the “Battle Reach” related to “Attack Battle Reach Type” is executed, there is no possibility that the “Special Figure High Probability State” will be terminated. You will have a game while holding it. Therefore, it becomes possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest of the game.
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the “battle battle type priority state” in which the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type” in the battle reach type lottery is set higher than the selection probability of the “battle battle reach type”, and the battle reach type lottery A plurality of selection probability states are set, including a “battle battle type priority state” in which the selection probability of “Battle Battle Reach Type” is set lower than the selection probability of “Battle Battle Reach Type”.
Then, when the “big hit 1” is won, a selection probability state lottery for determining one selection probability state among a plurality of selection probability states is executed, and the selection probability state determined by the selection probability state lottery is generated. The
As a result, each time a “big hit 1” is won, it is possible to change the probability of selecting “Battle Battle Reach Type” and the probability of selecting “Battle Battle Reach Type” in the Battle Reach Type Lottery It becomes.
Therefore, the appearance frequency of “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Reach Type” and the appearance frequency of “Battle Reach” related to “Battle Battle Reach Type” can be changed to further improve the interest of the game. It becomes possible.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, when the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special high probability state” is “lost”, the “battle reach” (“battle effect”) related to the “continuation mode” is executed. Is done. In addition, each of a plurality of “battle reach” belonging to “defense battle reach type” and a plurality of “battle reach” belonging to “attack battle reach type” includes “battle reach” related to “continuation mode” Yes. Then, when the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state” is “lost”, the battle reach type lottery is executed, and the “battle reach” is executed based on the battle reach type lottery. Is determined.
As a result, for the “Battle Reach” related to the “Battle Reach Type”, the special symbol lottery wins based on the “Battle Reach” mode (“Victory Mode”, “Defeat Mode” or “Continuation Mode”) In addition, it is possible to suggest each of the game states (“special figure high probability state” or “special figure low probability state”) to be generated when “winning” in the special symbol lottery. On the other hand, for “Battle Reach” related to “Attack Battle Reach Type”, based on the “Battle Reach” mode (“Victory Mode” or “Continuation Mode”), the winning of special symbol lottery and special symbol When the lottery is won, it is possible to suggest each of the game states to be generated (“special figure high probability state”).
Therefore, even when the special symbol lottery is “lost”, the “battle reach” (“battle effect”) can be executed, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the period from winning the first type to winning the second type based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state” (hereinafter referred to as “predetermined period”). The number of times “battle reach” related to “attack battle reach type” is executed is counted.
Then, when the “battle reach” related to the “attack battle reach type” is executed, based on the number of “battle reach” related to the “attack battle reach type” executed during the predetermined period, The content of “battle reach” related to “attack battle reach type” is determined.
As a result, the content of “battle reach” related to “attack battle reach type” can be changed according to the number of “battle reach” related to “attack battle reach type” executed during a predetermined period. It is possible to further improve the interest of the game.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, when “Special jackpot 1” or “Big jackpot 2” is won based on a special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “Special chart low probability state”, the “Special chart high probability state” is The “Special Figure High Probability State” is terminated when “Big Jack 3” is won based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “Special Figure High Probability State”. However, when a special jackpot gaming state type is won based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”, the “special figure high probability state” is started. When the special symbol lottery is executed a predetermined number of times during the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”, the “special figure high probability state” may be terminated. In addition, when a special jackpot gaming state type is won based on a special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure low probability state”, the “special figure high probability state” is started, and then the “ When the jackpot gaming state is generated a predetermined number of times during the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state”, the “special figure high probability state” may be terminated.

In the above embodiment, the effect counter is reset when “Big jackpot 3” is won based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state” (step S288). However, the player may select whether or not to reset the effect counter. For example, in the process of step S288, it is possible to select whether to reset the effect counter or maintain the count value of the effect counter based on the operation of the effect button 5b and the rotary selector 5c. I do not care.
Furthermore, when it is selected to maintain the count value of the effect counter, if the count value of the effect count is less than a first predetermined value (for example, “11”), the count value of the effect counter Is maintained as it is, and when the count value of the performance count is equal to or greater than the first predetermined value, the second predetermined value (for example, “1” in the present embodiment) as the value of the performance counter is greater than the initial value (for example, , “4”) may be set. Thus, when it is selected to maintain the count value of the production counter, if the battle battle reach ABR9 has already been reached, the next battle battle reach is the battle battle reach ABR4. Will start from.
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 5b Production button 5c Rotation type selector 10 Game board 20 Image display device 21 Display area 24 1st operation detection switch 25 2nd operation detection switch 30 Game area 41 Start gate 51 1st start port 52 2nd start port 52a Start Opening / closing member 53 Grand prize opening 53a Special winning opening / closing member 61 Special figure 1 display device 62 Special figure 2 display device 200 Main control device 300 Production control device g1 Main character selection production image

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A winning lottery means for executing a winning lottery to determine whether or not to cause a specific gaming state to be triggered when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance,
If you elected to the person or lottery, and per type determination means for determining an equivalent or type,
Specific game state control means for causing a specific game state corresponding to the winning type determined by the winning type determining means when winning the winning lottery,
If the first condition comprises a predetermined per type is determined by the per type determination unit is established, after completion of the specific game state corresponding to a predetermined per type, winning probability of this or lottery first probability the first is the occurrence of the winning probability state that is, when the second condition is satisfied, the winning probability to rise to second winning probability state winning probability of this or lottery is lower second probability than the first probability State control means;
As suggested effect you suggest winning probability state is caused by the previous SL winning probability state control means, when the first condition is satisfied, perform the suggested effect of the first aspect, the second condition is satisfied case includes a suggested presentation control means for executing an indication effect of the second aspect, the,
As the type of shown唆演unloading includes a first rendering genre, a second rendering genre, a,
As the suggestion effect corresponding to the first effect type, including the suggestion effect according to the first aspect and the suggestion effect according to the second aspect ,
As the suggestion effect corresponding to the second effect type, the suggestion effect according to the first aspect is included , and the suggestion effect according to the second aspect is not included .
The suggestion effect control means includes:
If the first condition is satisfied, the rendering genre selecting means for performing a rendering genre lottery to determine the type of shown唆effect,
An suggestion effect determining means for determining an suggestion effect to be executed from among the suggestion effects corresponding to the type determined by the effect type lottery,
Starring out the selection probability of the first production type is the first selection probability state to be higher than the selection probability of the second production type in the type lottery, Starring out the selection probability of the first production type in the type lottery selection probability of the second rendering genre A selection probability state control means capable of causing one selection probability state among a plurality of selection probability states including a lower second selection probability state ;
Counting means for counting the number of suggested effects corresponding to the second effect type executed during a period from when the first condition is satisfied to when the second condition is satisfied;
The selection probability state control means includes:
When a specific condition is satisfied, the channel selection to perform the selection probability state lottery to determine the択確rate state, to rise to the selection probability state determined by the selection probability state lottery,
The suggestion effect determining means is
When the second effect type is determined by the effect type lottery, the suggested effect to be executed is determined from the suggested effects corresponding to the second effect type based on the count value of the counting means. Gaming machine.

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