JP6336011B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a suggestion effect that suggests a result of a jackpot determination that is executed when a game ball enters a start opening, and in particular, a sign effect that suggests execution of a suggestion effect related to a predetermined content The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that executes a suggestion effect that suggests a result of jackpot determination that is executed when a game ball enters a starting port is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start winning opening (start opening), a hit determination is performed to determine whether or not a big hit (specific game state) is caused, and the hit determination Based on the result, a variation display pattern determination is performed to select a variation display pattern to be executed from among a plurality of types of variation display patterns (contents of suggestion effects), and then the variation of the identification information based on the determined variation display pattern Display starts.
Here, for multiple types of variable display patterns, special display results (chances) that temporarily become non-specific display results are temporarily suspended from the start of variable display of identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. Then, a re-variation display pattern (an suggestive effect relating to predetermined contents) is included in which re-variation for performing variation display is performed once or a plurality of times.
In particular, in this gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped, a notice effect (predictive effect) for notifying the possibility of a special display result is executed. And the ratio which becomes a special display result is set so that it may differ according to the kind of executed notice effect.
This improves the player's expectation that the special display result is derived and re-variation is executed in this gaming machine.

JP 2010-115324 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the interest of the production is lowered.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the content of the notice effect is a content related to whether or not the special display result is temporarily stopped, so that the execution period of the notice effect and the contents of the effect are limited. Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, it is difficult to change (improve) the player's expectation that the re-variation is executed during the execution of the notice effect, and the interest of the effect may be reduced.
The subject of this invention is improving the interest of production.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first invention is acquired by a game information acquisition means for acquiring game information triggered by a game ball entering a starting port, and the game information acquisition means. A game determination means for executing a game determination including a hit determination for determining whether or not a specific gaming state is caused based on the game information and a notification mode determination for determining a notification mode; and a result of the hit determination. A specific notification in which a predetermined suggestion effect is associated as a notification mode, as a suggestion effect to be suggested, and an effect control means for executing the suggestion effect associated with the notification mode determined by the notification mode determination aspects include, in certain suggestion effect, indication change of the identification information are continuously artificially is performed, the effect control means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, suggesting execution of Jo Tokoro suggestion effect Comprises a specific effect executing means for executing a constant effect, in particular effect, effect is produced stepwise changes, the specific effect execution unit, when the specific notification manner is determined by the notification manner determination is an effect aspect of particular effect, if the final representation embodiment the changing, the specific notification manner by notification manner determination is not determined in the presentation mode of a specific effect, it does not change the final effect is produced It is characterized by that.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a specific effect that suggests execution of a predetermined suggestive effect is executed. In the specific effect, the effect mode changes stepwise. And when the specific alerting | reporting aspect is determined by alerting | reporting aspect determination, the effect aspect of a specific effect changes to a predetermined final effect aspect. On the other hand, when the specific notification mode is not determined by the notification mode determination, the specific mode of the production mode does not change to the predetermined final production mode.
Thereby, the player's expectation that the predetermined suggestive effect is executed can be improved as the specific effect effect mode approaches the predetermined final effect mode.
Therefore, the player's expectation that the predetermined suggestive effect is executed during execution of the specific effect can be improved in stages.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

  Here, start ports 51 and 52 described later correspond to the start ports. The game information corresponds to start information described later. The game information acquisition means corresponds to a main control device 200 (steps S102 and S106) described later. The specific gaming state corresponds to a jackpot gaming state described later. The jackpot determination described later corresponds to the hit determination. The suggestion effect corresponds to a notification effect (pseudo continuous effect, reach effect) described later. The notification pattern corresponds to a variation pattern (first variation pattern, second variation pattern) described later. The game determination means corresponds to a main control device 200 (steps S103, S107, S113, S115) described later. The predetermined suggestive effect corresponds to “ink-sink pseudo continuous effect” described later. The specific effect corresponds to a sign effect according to the first embodiment described later or a notice effect according to the second embodiment. The specific effect execution means corresponds to an effect control device 300 (step S204) described later.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the winning type in various lotteries. It is a figure explaining the control command 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 figure which shows the random number division | segmentation determination table at the time of winning, the 1st fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of winning, and the 2nd fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the random number division | segmentation determination table at the time of a loss, the 1st fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of a loss, and the 2nd fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of a loss. 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 a prize management effect management process. It is a flowchart which shows an alerting | reporting display management process. It is a figure which shows an example of the unit effect image corresponding to a 1st step. It is a figure which shows an example of the unit effect image corresponding to a 2nd step. It is a figure which shows an example of the unit effect image corresponding to a 3rd step. It is a figure which shows an example of the unit effect image corresponding to a 4th step. It is a figure which shows an example of the unit effect image corresponding to a 5th step. It is a figure which shows the change of the stage in the sign production, and its timing. It is a figure which shows an example of the change display of an effect design. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation ink pseudo | simulation symbol displayed temporarily stop in the ink pseudo | simulation continuous production.

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

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.

  A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular frame body 2, a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the front side of the frame body 2, and a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the upper front side of the front frame 3. A door 4, a saucer unit 5 disposed below the front door 4, and a launching handle 6 disposed on the side of the saucer unit 5 are provided.

  A game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front side of the front frame 3. The front door 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed on the front side of the game board 10 disposed on the front frame 3, and a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a. The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. The decoration part 4b is provided with a plurality of sound release holes 4c for allowing the sound output from the sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) disposed inside the decoration part 4b to pass therethrough.

  The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rented balls and prize balls), and an effect button 5b arranged on the front side of the saucer 5a. The effect button 5b is configured so that a player can perform a rotation operation and a push-in operation. The effect button 5b outputs an operation signal to the effect control device 300 (see FIG. 3) according to the rotation operation and the push-in operation.

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

(Configuration of game board 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, an image display device 20 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 10. 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, it is possible to configure three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (see FIG. 26) in which the effect symbol z1 (see FIG. 26) is displayed.
A symbol display device 23 is provided on the left side of the image display device 20. The symbol display device 23 is composed of, for example, LEDs. Then, in the effect symbol display area a4 of the symbol display device 23, an effect symbol z2 (not shown) is displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol display device 23 (effect symbol display area a4) is configured by a full color LED or the like.

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 numerals, characters, symbols, characters, and the like. In the present embodiment, as the effect design z1, a “numeric design” composed of numbers (any one of “1” to “9”) and a “bonus design composed of characters and characters” are included. ”And“ ink-juice pseudo-pattern ”configured to include characters and characters.
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.
And the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is displayed in a state in which a plurality of types of effect symbols z1 are scrolled in each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, and a color bar is represented in the effect symbol display area a4. This means displaying in a state where the colors are changed sequentially. In addition, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one effect symbol z1 is displayed in a stopped state at the lottery result display positions of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and in the effect symbol display area a4, Displaying in a state where the color bar represents a predetermined color. In the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is obtained by the combination of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the four areas a1 to a4. Is displayed.

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

  A second start port 52 is provided below the first start port. The second 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.

A first grand prize opening 53 is provided on the right side of the image display device 20. The first grand prize opening 53 is displaceable between a closed state that makes it impossible to enter the game ball into the grand prize opening 53 and an open state that allows the game ball to enter. A winning opening / closing member 53a (so-called “attacker”) is provided.
The first big prize opening / closing member 53a is opened and closed by a first big prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). The first grand prize opening 53 is normally closed with the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. When the symbol lottery is won and a predetermined jackpot gaming state is generated, the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is opened, and a gaming ball can be entered. A first big winning ball detection sensor 103 is arranged in the first big winning opening 53. The first big winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first big winning hole 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 first big winning ball detection sensor 103.

The first grand prize opening 53 is connected to a guide path 53b for guiding a game ball that has entered. The guide path 53 b extends from the right side of the image display device 20 to the lower side along the outer edge of the image display device 20. Specifically, one end of the guide path 53b communicates with a first big prize opening 53 disposed on the right side of the image display device 20, and an end on the other side is an image display. It communicates with a discharge hole 53 c provided below the apparatus 20. Then, the guide path 53b guides the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 53 to the discharge hole 53c. Further, the guide path 53b is formed of a transparent material so that a game ball passing through the guide path 53b can be viewed from the front side of the game board 10.
A discharge detection sensor 106 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the discharge hole 53c. The discharge detection sensor 106 outputs a detection signal to the effect control device 300 in response to detection of passage of the game ball through the discharge hole 53c. The effect control device 300 executes a predetermined effect in response to an input of a detection signal from the discharge detection sensor 106. The game balls that have passed through the discharge hole 53c are discharged to the back side of the game board 10 in the same manner as the game balls that have entered the start ports 51, 52, the second grand prize port 54, the out port 55, and the like.

A second grand prize opening 54 is provided below the first big prize opening 53. The second grand prize opening 54 is displaceable between a closed state where it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second grand prize opening 54 and an open state where the game ball can be entered. Two major winning opening / closing members 54a (so-called “attackers”) are provided.
The second big prize opening / closing member 54a is opened and closed by a second big prize opening solenoid 66 (see FIG. 3). The second grand prize opening 54 is normally closed with the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. When the symbol lottery is won and a predetermined jackpot gaming state is generated, the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. In the second big prize opening 54, a second big prize ball detection sensor 105 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The second big winning ball detection sensor 105 outputs a detection signal to the main control device 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the second big winning hole 54. Main controller 200 executes a game ball payout operation related to payout of prize balls by game ball payout device 440 in response to the input of a detection signal from second large winning ball detection sensor 105.

Below the second start port 52 in the game area 30, an out port 55 is provided for collecting game balls that have not won any of the ball 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, 54 and the gate 41.
A state display device 63 is provided below the second big prize opening 54. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. In the status display device 63, the number of times that the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (so-called “hold number”), the number of times that the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended, and the normal symbol The number of times the lottery result display is suspended, the type of jackpot gaming state (number of rounds), and the like are displayed.

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.

A shutter (not shown) is disposed on the front side of the image display device 20. The shutter is formed in a flat plate shape and can be displaced between a shielded state in which a predetermined region of the display region 21 of the image display device 20 is shielded and a released state in which the shield of the predetermined region is released. ing.
As shown in FIG. 2, the shutter is disposed at a position where it cannot be viewed from the front side of the game board 10 when the shutter is in the released state.

(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 105 and the control command input from the payout control device 400 to the CPU 210. The output port 250 outputs a control command to each of the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 400 and outputs a control signal to each display device 60 to 63 and each solenoid 64 to 66. 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 has start information (random number information) acquired in response to input of detection signals from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the general start ball detection sensor 104. An area for storing is provided. Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 includes a backup power supply circuit (not shown) that can supply power to the main control device 200 when power supply by the power supply device 600 is interrupted. Thus, the RAM 230 can hold information stored based on the power supply when the power supply 600 supplies power, and the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit when the power supply 600 is interrupted. The stored information can be held (saved). When main controller 200 detects the interruption of the power supply by power supply device 600, main controller 200 maintains (saves) information stored in RAM 230 based on the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit. When the return of power supply by the power supply device 600 is detected, the information stored in the RAM 230 is restored to the state before the saving process is executed based on the information saved by the saving process. Let Note that the power recovery includes turning on the power.

  The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 [s]). ) To generate a winning random number by updating one by one. Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.

The effect control device 300 displays the effect image z1 on the image display device 20, the display of the effect symbol z2 on the symbol display device 23, the lighting / flashing of the lamp 21, and the sound generation based on the control command received from the main control device 200. Each sound output by the device 22 is controlled.
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 effect control device 300 reads out the accessory control data in accordance with the effect program related to the determined effect contents, and controls the opening / closing of the shutter based on the read out accessory control data.
In addition, when the content of the effect using the effect button 5b is determined, the CPU of the effect control device 300 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the effect button 5b, and inputs the detection signal from the effect button 5b. The control data corresponding to the presence / absence of the signal is read out, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21, and the sound generator 22.
Furthermore, the CPU of the production control device 300 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the discharge detection sensor 106 when a predetermined production content is determined, and whether or not a detection signal is input from the discharge detection sensor 106. The control data corresponding to is read out, 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 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. Further, in the present embodiment, when the time reduction control is executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved as compared to when the control is not executed, and the start opening / closing member 52a in the game state per normal drawing is improved. Is increased, the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a in the game state per normal game is extended, and the time for displaying the variation of the normal symbol is shortened.
In the case of “winning”, the number of opening of the opening / closing member 52a is set to 1 or 3 times, and the opening time of the opening / closing member 52a at each time is 0.5 [s] or 2. Set to 0 [s]. At this time, the opening time and the number of times of opening 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 [s] during stoppage of the time reduction control. ] × 1 time. The opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a at each time ends when the opening time elapses after the start port opening / closing member 52a is 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 jackpot game state, a round game in which the first big prize opening / closing member 53a or the second big prize opening / closing member 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the first big prize opening 53 or the second big prize winning is performed. The game ball can enter the mouth 54.
As shown in FIG. 4B, in this embodiment, five types of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are set as the lottery results of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery). Has been.

When the “big hit 1” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 perform control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “normal big hit 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 “normal jackpot symbols”. The “normal jackpot symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, the same even number such as “2, 2, 2” in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. And the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is blue.
When the “big hit 2” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “probability big hit 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 with “probability big hit symbol”. The “probable variation jackpot symbol” displayed in the image display device 20 is, for example, the same odd number such as “1, 1, 1” in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. And the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is red.

When the “big hit 3” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol as “bonus 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 with “bonus 1 symbol”. The “bonus 1 symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, a combination in which the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are aligned with the bonus symbols, and the effect symbol display area a4. The effect design z2 that is stopped and displayed in FIG.
When the “big hit 4” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol as “bonus 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 “bonus 2 symbols”. The “bonus 2 symbols” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, a combination in which the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are aligned with the bonus symbols, and the effect symbol display area a4 It is assumed that the effect design z2 that is stopped and displayed is green.

When “Big Bonus 5” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol as “Bonus 3 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 with “bonus 3 symbols”. The “bonus 3 symbols” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, a combination in which the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are aligned with the bonus symbols, and the effect symbol display area a4. It is assumed that the effect design z2 stopped and displayed in red indicates red.
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” that is stopped and displayed in the image display device 20 is, for example, at least one of the effect symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, such as “1, 6, 9,” and the like. The effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the other area is different from the effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the other area, and the effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is white.

  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 a probability of winning a “win” (“big hit 1” to “big hit 5”) in which the big hit gaming state occurs.

In the case of winning the jackpot 1 or jackpot 2, the second jackpot opening / closing member 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state in the jackpot game state, and the game balls to the second jackpot 54 are You can enter the ball. In addition, when the “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is won, the number of round games is set to 15 times, and the longest opening time of the second big prize opening / closing member 54a in each round game is a predetermined time ( For example, 30.0 [s] is set. The opening of the second big prize opening / closing member 54a in each round game may be the longest opening time after the second big prize opening / closing member 54a is opened, or the opening to the second big prize opening 54 When the number of game balls entering reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), the game ends.
In the case of winning the “big hit 3”, “big hit 4” or “big hit 5”, the first big prize opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state in the big hit gaming state, and the first big prize opening 53 It is possible to enter a game ball into the. In addition, if “Win 3” is won, the number of round games is set to 5; if “Win 4” is selected, the number of round games is set to 10; In the case of winning, the number of round games is set to 15, and the longest opening time of the first big opening / closing member 53a in each round game is set to a predetermined time (for example, 30.0 [s]). Is done. The opening of the first big prize opening / closing member 53a in each round game may be the longest opening time after the first big prize opening / closing member 53a is opened, or the opening to the first big prize opening 53 When the number of game balls entering reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), the game ends.

In the case of winning the “big hit 1”, the “special figure low probability state” is generated in the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated. On the other hand, when winning from “big hit 2” to “big hit 5”, the “special figure high probability state” is displayed during the period from the end of this big hit gaming state until the next big hit gaming state occurs. Is born.
In addition, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 5”, 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 5”. After the short-time control is started, the special symbol of a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) is generated without causing the big hit gaming state. The notification display (variation display and stop display) is terminated.

(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, a first prefetch designation command, a second prefetch designation command, a third prefetch designation command, a first hold number designation command, a second hold number designation command, and the like are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a lottery result of a special symbol lottery) of a special symbol (effect symbol). The symbol type designation command has the following symbols (stop symbols) of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed: “offset symbol”, “normal jackpot symbol”, “probability jackpot symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol”, “bonus 2 symbol” And one of “Bonus 3 symbols” is designated. The symbol type designation command is transmitted at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol.

The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating variation patterns (notification display) variation patterns 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 variation pattern in 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) among the variation displays of the production symbols z1 and z2. (Hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern”). In the present embodiment, m (plurality) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the first variation pattern, in which notification effects (suggest 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, the first variation pattern defines the presence or absence of pseudo continuous variation display (when performing pseudo continuous variation display, the number of pseudo continuous variation displays, the type of pseudo continuous variation display), and the like. Specifically, “normal variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, and the like are set as the first variation pattern.

The “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which normal variation display is performed without performing pseudo continuous variation display during variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. 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 effect symbols z1 and z2.
Here, the normal variation display means 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. , Refers to a display that is sequentially changed (replaced). The pseudo continuous variation display means that the temporary display of the effect symbol z1 is performed at the lottery result display positions of all the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variable display of the effect symbol z2 is continued in the effect symbol display area a4. This means 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. Furthermore, the temporary stop display 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. Display.

In particular, as the “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation”, “pseudo continuous variation”, “three times pseudo continuous variation”, and “ink-pseudo pseudo continuous” which are executed different pseudo continuous effects (notification effects) are performed. "Variation" is set.
“One-time pseudo-continuous variation” is associated with a pseudo-continuous effect including one pseudo-continuous variation display as a notification effect. “2 times pseudo continuous variation” is associated with a pseudo continuous effect including two pseudo continuous variation displays as a notification effect. “3 times pseudo continuous variation” is associated with a pseudo continuous effect including three times of pseudo continuous variation display as a notification effect. “Ink stock pseudo continuous variation” is associated with a pseudo continuous effect including one specific pseudo continuous variation display (hereinafter referred to as “ink ink pseudo continuous effect”) as a notification effect. Here, the specific pseudo-continuous variation display means a pseudo-continuous display in which “ink-sink pseudo-symbol” is temporarily stopped and displayed at the lottery result display positions of all the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. In the ink-pseudo pseudo-continuous effect, a specific effect image is displayed after the specific pseudo-continuous display is executed.
The expected value of each first variation pattern is, in descending order of the expected value, “ink-pseudo pseudo continuous variation”, “3 times pseudo continuous variation”, “2 times pseudo continuous variation”, “1 time pseudo continuous variation”. , “Normal fluctuation pattern” (high expected value → low expected value). Here, the expected value refers to the degree of possibility that a jackpot gaming state will occur when the “variation pattern” is determined. That is, the content (notification effect) of each first variation pattern is an effect suggesting the result of the special symbol lottery.

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, which are associated with notification effects (suggest effects) having different contents. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of the n types of second variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, in the second variation pattern, the presence / absence of the reach effect (the type of reach effect when the reach effect is performed) is defined. Specifically, “normal fluctuation pattern”, “reach fluctuation pattern”, and the like are set as the second fluctuation pattern.
The “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which normal variation display is performed without reach display during 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. Here, the reach state means that the temporary display of the effect symbol z1 is performed 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. And the state where the kind of production | presentation symbol z1 temporarily stopped displayed in two or more area | regions becomes the same.
Here, in reach display (notification display according to “reach variation pattern”), the display mode of variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is different from the notification display according to the first variation pattern. Specifically, in the notification display according to the first variation pattern, the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 according to the first aspect is executed, and in the notification display according to the “reach variation pattern”, the effect symbol z1 according to the second aspect. The variable display of z2 is executed. In the present embodiment, the first mode is a mode in which the variable display of the effect symbol z <b> 1 is executed in substantially the entire display area 21. On the other hand, the second aspect is an aspect in which the effect symbol z1 (effect symbol display areas a1 to a3) is reduced as compared with the first aspect. In addition, a 2nd aspect is good also as an aspect which displays only the effect symbol z2 without displaying the effect symbol z1 compared with a 1st aspect, or reducing the number of the effect symbols z1 to display.

In particular, “normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “super reach A”, “super reach B”, and “special reach” in which different reach effects are executed are set as the “reach fluctuation pattern”.
“Normal reach A” is associated with “normal reach effect A” as a notification effect. “Normal reach B” is associated with “normal reach effect B” as a notification effect. “Super reach A” is associated with “super reach effect A” as a notification effect. “Super Reach B” is associated with “Super Reach B” as a notification effect. “Special reach” is associated with “special reach production” as a notification production.
The expected value of each second variation pattern is “special reach”, “super reach B”, “super reach A”, “normal reach B”, “normal reach A”, “normal variation in descending order of the expected value. “Pattern” (expected value high → expected value low). That is, the content (notification effect) of each second variation pattern is an effect suggesting the result of the special symbol lottery.
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 first prefetch designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a lottery result of a special symbol lottery) of a special symbol (effect symbols z1, z2). The first look-ahead designating command is the “stop symbol”, “ordinary jackpot symbol”, “probability jackpot symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol”, “bonus 2 symbol”, and “bonus 3 symbol” as stop symbols of the production symbols z1 and z2. ”Is specified. The first prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored.

The second prefetch designation command is a command for designating the first variation pattern (variation time). Specifically, the second look-ahead designation command indicates that the variation pattern is indefinite (“variation pattern indefinite”) or a first variation pattern (“variation pattern m”) of any one of a plurality of types of first variation patterns. ) Is specified. The second prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored.
In the second look-ahead designation command, when “variation pattern m” is designated, “normal variation pattern”, “1 time pseudo continuous variation”, “2 times pseudo continuous variation”, “3 times pseudo continuous variation”. "Or" ink ink pseudo continuous fluctuation "is specifically designated.
The third prefetch designation command is a command for designating the second variation pattern (variation time). Specifically, the third look-ahead designation command indicates that the second variation pattern is indefinite (“variation pattern indefinite”) or a second variation pattern (“variation pattern” which is one of a plurality of types of second variation patterns. n "). The third prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored.
In the third prefetch designation command, when “variation pattern n” is designated, “normal variation pattern”, “normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “super reach A”, “super reach B” or "Special reach" will be specifically specified.

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

(Processing executed by the main controller)
Next, processing executed by main controller 200 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main loop processing executed by the main controller.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 of the main controller 200 sets the value of the loop counter every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 s). A hard random number update process for updating one by one within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) is started. Then, by the hard random number update process, each of the random numbers per regular symbol in the normal symbol lottery, the big hit random numbers in the first special symbol lottery, and the big hit random numbers in the second special symbol lottery are updated. The hard random number update process is executed asynchronously with the main loop process shown in FIG.

Further, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, 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 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, a control command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Specifically, in the control command transmission process, the control command stored in the port output request buffer is 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 105 at the input port 240 is checked. When the detection signal input from any of the detection sensors 101 to 105 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step 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 winning ball payout process, the presence / absence of input of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 103 and 105 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 and 105, 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 first starting ball detection sensor 101, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of “3” prize balls is detected from the second starting ball detection sensor 102. When there is a signal input, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of “5” prize balls, and when a detection signal is inputted from the big prize ball detection sensors 103 and 105, “15 pieces”. Is stored in the port output request buffer. Then, the control command stored in the port output request buffer is transmitted to the payout control device 400.
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 sent to the ordinary 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 first big prize opening solenoid 65, the second. It is output to the big prize opening solenoid 66 or the like.
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. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a winning random number classification determination table, a winning first variation pattern determining table, and a winning second variation pattern determining table. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a random selection category determination table at the time of loss, a first variation pattern determination table at the time of loss, and a second variation pattern determination table at the time of loss.
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). When the process proceeds to step S101 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S104.
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 S104.
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. (Random number information) is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area of the RAM 230.
Also, in the special figure 1 random number storage process, a first hold number designation command for designating the special figure 1 hold number after the special figure 1 start information is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area is stored in the port output request buffer. Store. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the first hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S103, a prefetch determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104. In the pre-reading determination process, various lottery results are determined in advance based on the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area in step S102 (hereinafter referred to as “target special figure 1 start information”).
That is, in the prefetch determination process, first, the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number included in the target special figure 1 start information matches the winning value (pre-jacket determination).
Here, the ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which correspondence between jackpot random numbers and winning values is registered. In addition, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol low probability state and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol high probability state are stored as the special symbol lottery table. In the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure low probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure high probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1/39) higher than the first probability.
In the pre-reading determination process, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state is read and a preliminary jackpot determination is performed. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the first special symbol lottery is determined. Note that the currently set gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In the prefetch determination process, the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined. Specifically, when it is determined in the prior jackpot determination that the first special symbol lottery has been won, a stop symbol (a jackpot symbol) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the target special symbol 1 start information. On the other hand, when it is determined in the prior jackpot determination that the first special symbol lottery has been lost, the stop symbol is determined to be a “lost symbol”.
Here, the ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol determination table in which the correspondence between the jackpot symbol random number and the stop symbol (the jackpot symbol) is registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol determination table, a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored. The probability that each jackpot symbol is selected is different between the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery.
In the pre-reading determination process, using the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, the jackpot symbol (“normal jackpot symbol”, “probability variation jackpot symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol”, “bonus 2 symbol” or “ “Bonus 3 symbol”) is determined.
Further, in the pre-reading determination process, the determined stop symbol (“missing symbol”, “normal jackpot symbol”, “probability big hit symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol”, “bonus 2 symbol” or “bonus 3 symbol”) is designated. The first prefetch designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the first hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In the prefetch determination process, the content of the first variation pattern is determined. Specifically, the content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the target special figure 1 start information.
Here, the ROM 220 stores a random number classification determination table in which correspondences between the fluctuation pattern random numbers and the fluctuation pattern random numbers are registered. Further, a random number classification determination table corresponding to the result of the prior jackpot determination (big hit determination) is stored as the random number classification determination table.
As shown in FIG. 10 (a), only the “fixed value” is registered as the variation pattern classification in the winning random number classification determination table corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is won. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), “undefined value” and “fixed value” are included as variable pattern random number classifications in the random number classification determination table at the time of selection corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is lost. It is registered.
Here, the “undefined value” means that a special pattern related to the start information is not determined at the time of storage (acquisition) of start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information). At the start of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the number of hold (the number of special figure 1 hold or the number of special figure 2 hold) at the start of the variable display. It is a classification of the random number of fluctuation patterns to be performed. On the other hand, the “fixed value” is a variation pattern random number category in which the content of the variation pattern is determined when the starting information is stored, regardless of the number of suspensions at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol.
In the present embodiment, the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is updated within a range of 0 to 1999. In the winning random number classification determination table, the values of all the fluctuation pattern random numbers from 0 to 1999 are set to “fixed values”. On the other hand, in the lost random number classification determination table, the value of the fluctuation pattern random number in the range of 0 to 1700 is set to “undefined value”, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number in the range of 1701 to 1999 is set to “fixed value”. Yes.

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. Then, as the first variation pattern determination table, the first variation pattern determination table at the time of winning corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is won and the first variation pattern determination at the time of winning corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is lost. The table is stored. In addition, when the first variation pattern determination table at the time of defeat is selected, the first variation pattern determination table for undefined values at the time of defeat and the variation pattern random number classification are fixed values when the variation pattern random number classification is an indefinite value. A corresponding first variation pattern determination table for fixed values at the time of loss is stored.
As shown in FIG. 10B, the first fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of winning includes “normal fluctuation pattern” and “pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern” (“one-time pseudo continuous fluctuation”, "2 times pseudo continuous fluctuation", "3 times pseudo continuous fluctuation", and "inkbrush pseudo continuous fluctuation") are registered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the first variation pattern determination table for indefinite value at the time of a loss (the portion corresponding to the range of the variation pattern random number shown in FIG. 11 (b) in the range of 0 to 1700). Only the “normal variation pattern” is registered (“pseudo continuous variation pattern” is not registered). On the other hand, the first variation pattern determination table for fixed value at the time of loss selection (the portion corresponding to the range of variation pattern random numbers 1701 to 1999 shown in FIG. 11B) includes “normal variation pattern” and “pseudo continuous”. "Fluctuation patterns" ("1 time pseudo continuous fluctuation", "2 times pseudo continuous fluctuation", "3 times pseudo continuous fluctuation" and "ink juice pseudo continuous fluctuation") are registered.

  Further, in the ROM 220, as a first variation pattern determination table for indefinite value at the time of lost election, at the time of lost election corresponding to each combination of execution status of short-time control, the number of holdings (the number of holdings of special figure 1 or the number of holdings of special figure 2) A first variation pattern determination table for indefinite values is stored. Then, the first variation pattern determination table for indefinite value at the time of loss selection corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control has a shorter variation time than the first variation pattern determination table for the indeterminate value for loss selection corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control. A first variation pattern related to (for example, 0.5 [s]) is registered. In addition, the contents of the first variation pattern determination table for unsettled value at the time of selection are set so as to determine the first variation pattern related to a shorter variation time 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 second variation pattern determination table at the time of winning corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is won and the second variation pattern determination at the time of defeat corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is lost. The table is stored.
Further, as the second variation pattern determination table at the time of defeat, when the variation pattern random number second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the case where the variation pattern random number category is an indefinite value and the variation pattern random number category is a fixed value A corresponding second variation pattern determination table for fixed values at the time of loss is stored.
As shown in FIG. 10 (c), in the winning second variation pattern determination table, the contents of the second variation pattern include “reach variation pattern” (“normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “super reach A”. , “Super Reach B” and “Special Reach”) are registered.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11C, the second variation pattern determination table for indefinite value at the time of a loss (the portion corresponding to the range of the variation pattern random number shown in FIG. 11C) is 0 to 1700. Only the “normal fluctuation pattern” is registered (the “reach fluctuation pattern” is not registered). On the other hand, only the “reach variation pattern” is registered in the second variation pattern determination table for fixed values at the time of loss selection (the portion corresponding to the range of variation pattern random numbers 1701 to 1999 shown in FIG. 11C). ("Normal fluctuation pattern" is not registered).

  Further, in the ROM 220, as the second variation pattern determination table for the indefinite value at the time of lost election, at the time of the lost election corresponding to each combination of the execution status of the short-time control, the number of holdings (the number of holdings of Special Figure 1 or the number of Special Figure 2) A second variation pattern determination table for indefinite values is stored. Then, the second variation pattern determination table for indefinite value at the time of lost selection corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control has a shorter variation time than the second variation pattern determination table for the indefinite value at the time of loss selection corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control. A second variation pattern related to (for example, 0.5 [s]) is registered. In addition, the contents of the second variation pattern determination table for indefinite value for unsuccessful selection corresponding to each number of suspensions are set so that the second variation pattern related to the shorter variation time is determined as the number of suspensions increases.

In the pre-reading determination process, when it is determined that the first special symbol lottery is won in the prior jackpot determination, the winning random number classification determination table is first read to determine the variation pattern random number classification (this embodiment) Then, it is determined as “fixed value”).
Next, the first variation pattern determination table at the time of winning is read, and the contents of the first variation pattern (“normal variation pattern”, “1 time pseudo continuous variation”, “2 times pseudo continuous variation”, “3 times pseudo continuous variation) "Or" ink-sink pseudo continuous fluctuation "). Also, the second variation pattern determination table at the time of winning is read to determine the contents of the second variation pattern (“normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “super reach A”, “super reach B” or “special reach”) To do.
Further, a second prefetch designation command for designating the content of the determined first variation pattern (“variation pattern m”) and a third prefetch designation command for designating the content of the determined second variation pattern (“variation pattern n”). Stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the second prefetch designation command and the third prefetch designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the prior jackpot determination that the first special symbol lottery has been lost, the loss random number classification determination table is first read to determine the variation pattern random number classification.
If it is determined that the variation pattern random number category is “undefined value”, a second prefetch designation command for designating “variation pattern undefined” and a third prefetch designation command for designating “variation pattern undefined” Store in port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the second prefetch designation command and the third prefetch designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern random number category is “fixed value”, the first variation pattern determination table for fixed value at the time of loss is read and the contents of the first variation pattern (“normal variation pattern”, “ 1st pseudo continuous variation "," 2 times pseudo continuous variation "," 3 times pseudo continuous variation ", or" inkbrush pseudo continuous variation "). Also, the second variation pattern determination table at the time of loss is read to determine the content of the second variation pattern (“normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “super reach A”, “super reach B” or “special reach”) To do. Further, a second prefetch designation command for designating the content of the determined first variation pattern (“variation pattern m”) and a third prefetch designation command for designating the content of the determined second variation pattern (“variation pattern n”). Stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the second prefetch designation command and the third prefetch designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.

As described above, when the variation pattern random number classification is determined to be “undefined value”, the variation pattern is undefined without determining one specific variation pattern (first variation pattern and second variation pattern). The second prefetch designation command and the third prefetch designation command for instructing that are transmitted to the effect control device 300.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern random number category is “fixed value”, one specific variation pattern (first variation pattern and second variation pattern) is determined, and the determined variation pattern is The instructing second prefetch designation command and third prefetch designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S104, 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 S105 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 S105, 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 S106, and the upper limit number is 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 S106, special figure 2 random number storage processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S107. In the special figure 2 random number storage process, the big special random number, the big special symbol random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, etc. of the second special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are obtained as special figure 2 starting information. As shown in FIG.
In step S107, a prefetch determination process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the prefetch determination process, various lottery results are determined in advance based on the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area in step S106.
Note that the prefetch determination process in step S107 is the same as the prefetch determination process in step S103, and thus description thereof is omitted.

Next, the special figure variation process in step S35 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation process.
When the special figure variation process is executed in step S35, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the process proceeds to step S110.
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 the jackpot gaming state flag stored 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). Then, when the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot value, it is determined as “big hit”, and when the value of the jackpot random number does not match the jackpot value, it is determined as “out of”.
At this time, in the present embodiment, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information is given priority over the special figure 1 start information. Make a jackpot decision. Further, when a plurality of pieces of start information are stored in each start information storage area, the big hit determination is performed in order from the start information acquired (stored) in advance. Hereinafter, the start information for which the jackpot determination is executed in step S113 is referred to as “determination start information”.
The jackpot determination is performed in the same manner as the determination (preliminary jackpot determination) in the processes of steps S103 and S107. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot random number included in the determination start information and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the special symbol lottery is determined. Here, the currently set gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S114, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S115. In the stop symbol setting process, first, based on the processing result of step S113, a special symbol mode (stop symbol) to be displayed is determined.
The determination of the stop symbol is performed in the same manner as the determination in the processes of steps S103 and S107. Specifically, if it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information and the type of lottery related to the determination start information (the first special symbol lottery or the second special lottery) Based on the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the symbol lottery), the jackpot symbol ("normal jackpot symbol", "probable variation jackpot symbol", "bonus 1 symbol", "bonus 2 symbol" or "bonus 3 symbol") is determined. To do.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the jackpot determination, the stop symbol is determined to be the “lost symbol”.
In the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as the special symbol mode to be stopped. In addition, a symbol type designation command (“normal jackpot symbol designation”, “probable variation jackpot symbol designation”, “bonus 1 symbol designation”, “bonus 2 symbol designation”, “bonus 3 symbol designation” or “ Store the “designated symbol design”) 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.
That is, in the variation time setting process, first, the classification of the variation pattern random number is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information. The determination of the variation pattern random number classification is performed in the same manner as the determination in the processes of steps S103 and S107.
Specifically, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the random number classification determination table (the winning random number classification determination table or the winning random number classification determination table) corresponding to the jackpot determination result, the variation pattern random number Category ("fixed value" or "undefined value") is determined.
Next, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information, the contents of the first variation pattern (variation time) and the contents of the second variation pattern (variation time) are determined.
Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the first variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10B) at the time of winning, The contents of one variation pattern are determined. In the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the contents of the first variation pattern are “normal variation pattern”, “one-time pseudo continuous variation”, “two-time pseudo continuous variation”, “three times” “Pseudo continuous variation” or “inkpaste pseudo continuous variation” is determined.
If the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the second variation pattern is based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the second variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10C) at the time of winning. Determine the contents of. In the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the contents of the second variation pattern are “normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “super reach A”, “super reach B” or “special reach”. Is determined.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the first variation pattern determination table at the time of loss corresponding to the classification of the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the determined variation pattern random number (first value for undefined value at the time of loss) The content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the one variation pattern determination table or the first variation pattern determination table for fixed value at the time of loss (see FIG. 11B). At this time, if it is determined that the variation pattern category is “indefinite value”, the loss selection corresponding to the combination of the current time-shortening control execution status, the number of holdings (the special figure 1 holding number or the special figure 2 holding number), etc. The content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern determination table for time indefinite value.
In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern random number classification is “fixed value”, the contents of the first variation pattern are “normal variation pattern”, “one-time pseudo-continuous variation”, and “two-times pseudo-continuous variation”. , “3 times pseudo continuous variation” or “ink juice pseudo continuous variation” is determined. On the other hand, when the variation pattern random number is “indefinite value”, the “normal variation pattern” is determined as the content of the first variation pattern.
If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the change pattern random number included in the determination start information and the second change pattern determination table at the time of loss corresponding to the determined change pattern random number classification (the undefined value for the indefinite value at the time of loss). The content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the second variation pattern determination table or the second variation pattern determination table for fixed value at the time of loss (see FIG. 11C). At this time, if it is determined that the variation pattern category is “indefinite value”, the loss selection corresponding to the combination of the current time-shortening control execution status, the number of holdings (the special figure 1 holding number or the special figure 2 holding number), etc. The content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the second variation pattern determination table for time indefinite value.
In this embodiment, when the variation pattern random number classification is “fixed value”, the content of the second variation pattern is “reach variation pattern” (“normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “super reach A”). , “Super Reach B” or “Special Reach”). On the other hand, when the variation pattern random number category is “indefinite value”, the “normal variation pattern” is determined as the content of the second variation pattern.
In the variation time setting process, the first variation pattern designation command (variation pattern m designation) for designating the determined first variation pattern (variation time) and the second variation for designating the determined second variation pattern (variation time). The pattern designation command (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.

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 variable symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started to be displayed and the variation time is measured by the special symbol variation time timer set. To start.
In step 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 preset time.
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, whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S118 is a jackpot symbol (“normal jackpot symbol”, “probable variation jackpot symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol”, “bonus 2 symbol” or “bonus 3 symbol”). If it is determined that it is a jackpot symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S120. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot 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, based on the jackpot symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed in step S118, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (any one of “jackpot 1” to “big jackpot 5”) is confirmed. To do.
Next, a jackpot gaming state flag corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. In addition, a big winning opening (the first big winning opening 53 or the second big winning opening 54) corresponding to the type of the jackpot gaming state to be generated is set as the big winning opening to be opened in the round game. Further, the number of round games (“5 times”, “10 times” or “15” times) corresponding to the type of jackpot game state to be generated is set in the round game counter and also corresponds to the type of jackpot game state. The longest opening time (all in this embodiment, 30.0 [s]) is set in the round game timer.
Then, the opening and closing members 53a and 54a of the set prize winning openings 53 and 54 are started, the opening time of the opening and closing members 53a and 54a by the set round game timer is started, and the number of the winning prize opening entrances The counting of the number of game balls that enter the big winning openings 53 and 54 set by the counter is started.
Further, in the jackpot game start process, when the time reduction control is being executed, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag described in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted. In addition, the value of the time reduction counter is reset. Then, the state designation command for designating the end of the 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 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, when the value of the time reduction counter described later is “0”, it is determined that the time reduction control is terminated, and when the value of the time reduction counter is “1” or more, the time reduction control is performed. It is determined not to end.

In step S123, a time-saving control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted. In addition, the value of the time reduction counter is reset.
Further, in the time reduction control stop process, a state 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 updating 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. 13 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 the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S131, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing members 53a, 54a are being opened (round game). If it is determined that the opening / closing members 53a, 54a are being opened (Yes), the process proceeds to step S132. If it is determined that the opening / closing members 53a and 54a are not being opened (No), the process proceeds to step S134.

In step S132, it is determined whether or not the closing condition (round game end condition) of the opening members 53a and 54a is satisfied. If it is determined that the closing condition of the opening and closing members 53a and 54a is satisfied (Yes), step S133 is performed. If it is determined that the closing condition of the opening / closing members 53a and 54a is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, when the longest opening time set in the round game timer has elapsed, and the number of game balls entering the big winning holes 53 and 54 counted by the big winning opening number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10 It is determined that the closing condition of the opening members 53a and 54a is satisfied when one of the points has been achieved.

In step S133, a round game end process is executed to end a series of processes and return to the original process. In the round game end process, the open / close members 53a and 54a are closed, and the values of the round game timer and the winning prize entrance number counter are reset. Further, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the round game counter is newly set in the round game counter.
In step S134, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming condition is to be ended. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not to be ended (No), the process proceeds to step S135 and it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is to be ended (Yes). In the case, the process proceeds to step S136.
Here, when the value set in the round game counter becomes “0”, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is ended.

In step S135, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the round game start process, first, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the type of the current jackpot gaming state (any one of “big jackpot 1” to “big jackpot 5”) is confirmed. .
Next, as the big winning opening to be opened in the round game, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 53 or the second big winning opening 54) corresponding to the type of the current jackpot gaming state is set. Furthermore, the longest open time (all 30.0 [s] in this embodiment) corresponding to the type of the current jackpot gaming state is set in the round gaming timer.
Then, the opening and closing members 53a and 54a of the set prize winning openings 53 and 54 are started, the opening time of the opening and closing members 53a and 54a by the set round game timer is started, and the number of the winning prize opening entrances The counting of the number of game balls that enter the big winning openings 53 and 54 by the counter is started.

In step S136, a jackpot gaming state end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S137. In the jackpot gaming state end process, the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased).
Further, in the jackpot gaming state end process, when the type of jackpot gaming state related to the termination is “big hit 2” to “big hit 5”, the special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and A state designation command for designating the setting of the high probability state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
On the other hand, if the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 1”, a state designation command for setting the special figure low probability state flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and designating the setting of the special figure low probability state Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
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 S137, 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 S138, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not started (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the time reduction control is started after completion of all types of jackpot gaming states.
In step S138, a time reduction control execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction control execution process, the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the time reduction control is started. In addition, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “70” times) is set in the time reduction number counter.
In the time reduction control execution 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. 14 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 S140 as shown in FIG.
In step S140, based on the processing result in 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), When it transfers to step S141 and it determines with not detecting an input (No), a series of processes are complete | finished and it returns to the original process.
In step S141, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps 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 S142, 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 S142, a normal random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the routine random number storage process, the random number per ordinary figure of 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. 15 is a flowchart showing the common map change process.
When the normal map changing process is executed in step S38, as shown in FIG. 15, 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 being generated 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 the time-shortened control stop, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/80). On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1 / 1.1) higher than the first probability. Then, in the normal symbol hit determination process, the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the current execution state of the time-shortening control is read out, and the normal symbol hit determination is performed. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the normal symbol lottery is determined. 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 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. 16 is a flowchart showing the game process per common figure.
When the normal game processing is executed in step S39, as shown in FIG. 16, first, the process proceeds to step S170.
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 being generated is determined based on the game state flag per game stored 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. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process 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). 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 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 a special figure high probability state is received, a probability variation effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the special figure low probability state is received, the probability changing effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.

In step S202, a winning effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. The winning effect management process will be described later.
In step S203, a notification display management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S204. The notification display management process will be described later.
In step S204, a control information output process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S205. In the control information output process, the control information related to the set effect content is transmitted to the image display device 20. Thereby, the image display apparatus 20 displays an effect image in the display area 21 based on the received control information.
Further, in the control information output process, a control signal related to the set effect content is transmitted to each of the symbol display device 23, the lamp 21 and the sound generating device 22. Thereby, each of the symbol display device 23, the lamp 21, and the sound generator 22 is driven based on the control signal.
In step S205, an effect random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S206. 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, the effect random number includes a notice effect determination random number, a sign effect determination random number, and the like, which will be described later.
In step S206, other processes are executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the other processing, a control signal related to the set effect content is transmitted to a motor (not shown) that drives the shutter. Thereby, a motor etc. are driven based on a control signal.

Next, the winning effect management process in step S202 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the winning management management process.
When the winning effect management process is executed in step S202, the process first proceeds to step S210 as shown in FIG.
In step S210, it is determined whether or not the first hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S211 to specify the first hold number designation command. If it is determined that a command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S212. Whether or not the first hold number designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the first hold number designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S211, a holding number increase display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S212. In the number-of-holds increase display process, start information newly acquired in the number-of-holds display area (not shown) set in the display area 21 of the image display device 20 (see FIG. 1 start information or special figure 2 start information). The display of the number-of-holds display symbol (not shown) corresponding to is set.

In step S212, it is determined whether or not the second hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S213 to specify the second hold number designation command. If it is determined that a command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S214. Whether or not the second pending number designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the second pending number designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S213, a hold number decrease display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S214. In the number-of-holds reduction display process, in the number-of-holds display area set in the display area 21 of the image display device 20, the start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) where the special symbol notification display is started is displayed. Set the corresponding hold number display symbol to be erased.
In step S214, it is determined whether or not a prefetch designation command (first prefetch designation command, second prefetch designation command and third prefetch designation command) has been received, and if it is determined that all prefetch designation commands have been received (Yes) ), The process proceeds to step S215, and if it is determined that at least one prefetch designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Whether or not a prefetch designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the prefetch designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S215, prefetch information analysis processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S216. In the prefetch information analysis process, the contents designated by the received prefetch designation command are analyzed, and the information designated by the prefetch designation command is stored as hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Specifically, the content of the first variation pattern designated by the received second prefetch designation command (“variation pattern indefinite” or “variation pattern m”) and the second variation pattern designated by the received third prefetch designation command. The contents ("variation pattern indefinite" or "variation pattern n") are analyzed, and the contents of the designated first fluctuation pattern and the second fluctuation pattern are stored as hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM.
When the content of the second variation pattern designated by the third prefetch designation command is “variation pattern n”, the reach display information is included in the hold information. On the other hand, when the content of the second variation pattern designated by the third prefetch designation command is “undefined variation pattern”, the reach display information is not included in the hold information. Here, the reach display information is information indicating that the content of the second variation pattern related to the hold information is a “reach variation pattern”.
Specifically, the hold information can be stored in a predetermined region of the RAM of the effect control device 300 up to a predetermined number (eight in the present embodiment). Here, each hold information corresponds to each start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 of the main controller 200. Each hold information includes variation information indicating the content of the first variation pattern composed of predetermined bits, variation information indicating the content of the second variation pattern composed of predetermined bits, and predetermined information composed of 1 bit. . When reach display information is set, “1” is set as the predetermined information, and when reach display information is not set, “0” is set as the predetermined information.
Hereinafter, the hold information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM in step S215 is referred to as “target hold information”.

In step S216, it is determined whether or not a warning effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300. If it is determined that the warning effect flag is not set (No), step S217 is performed. If it is determined that the notice effect flag is set (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S217, it is determined whether or not the notice effect execution condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the notice effect execution condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S218, and it is determined that the notice effect execution condition is not satisfied. In this case, the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the notice effect execution condition is a condition for starting the notice effect. In addition, the notice effect (so-called “prefetch notice effect”) is the content of the first variation pattern (the content of the notification effect executed in the second variation pattern) or the content of the second variation pattern (first This refers to an effect that suggests the content of a notification effect that is executed in a two-variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the notice effect is an effect that suggests the execution of the “reach variation pattern” in the content of the second variation pattern related to the target hold information, particularly the notification display related to the target hold information.
As a notice effect, a predetermined effect image including a character or the like is displayed in the display area 21 of the image display device 20 during notification display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
And the hold information (henceforth "preceding hold information") by which the notification display of production design symbols z1 and z2 is executed ahead of the target hold information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the reach display information is If there is no preceding hold information to be included, it is determined that the notice effect execution condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the preceding hold information is not stored in the predetermined area of the RAM (only the target hold information is stored), or when the preceding hold information including the reach display information exists, the notice effect execution condition is set. Judge as not satisfying.

In step S218, a notice effect lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S219. In the notice effect lottery process, a lottery for determining whether to start the notice effect is executed.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the notice effect determination random number and the winning value of the notice effect lottery is registered. In addition, as the notice effect lottery table, the first notice effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the content of the second change pattern related to the target hold information is “reach change pattern” and the second change pattern related to the target hold information. A second notice effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the content is “normal variation pattern” (“variation pattern indefinite”) is stored.
In the first notice effect lottery table, the winning value of the notice effect lottery is set so that the winning probability is higher than that of the second notice effect lottery.
In the notice effect lottery process, first, a notice effect random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Moreover, the content of the 2nd fluctuation pattern which concerns on object hold information is confirmed, and the notice effect production lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read. Then, it is determined whether or not to start the notice effect based on the obtained notice effect determination random number and the notice effect lottery table.

In step S219, it is determined whether to start the notice effect lottery based on the notice effect lottery executed in step S218. If it is determined to start the notice effect (Yes), the process proceeds to step S220. When it is determined that the notice effect is not started (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S220, a notice effect setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notice effect setting process, the contents of the notice effect to be executed are respectively set during the notice display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 related to the advance hold information and during the notice display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 related to the target hold information.
Here, the ROM of the effect control apparatus 300 stores a notice effect content determination table in which the correspondence between the notice effect determination random number and the content of the notice effect is registered. In addition, a notice effect content determination table corresponding to the number of advance hold information is stored as the notice effect content determination table.
Then, in the notice effect setting process, first, the number of advance hold information is confirmed, and a notice effect content determination table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, based on the notice effect determination random number acquired in step S218 and the read notice effect content determination table, the contents of the notice effect to be executed are determined.
In addition, an effect program related to the content of the determined notice effect is read out, and based on this effect program, a notice effect to be executed during notification display related to each of the preceding hold information and target hold information is set.
Thereby, the set notice effect is executed in the notification display related to each hold information.
Further, in the notice effect setting process, the notice effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 in association with the target hold information.

Next, the notification display management process in step S203 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the notification display management process. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the unit effect image corresponding to the first stage. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the unit effect image corresponding to the second stage. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the unit effect image corresponding to the third stage. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the unit effect image corresponding to the fourth stage. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the unit effect image corresponding to the fifth stage. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a change in the stage and the timing in the indication effect.
When the notification display management process is executed in step S203, 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 S238. Here, the predetermined control command means a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
In step S231, it is determined whether or not a warning effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300. If it is determined that the warning effect flag is not set (No), step S232 is executed. If it is determined that the advance flag during flagging is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S233.

In step S232, normal variation display editing processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S234. In the normal variation display editing process, the effect image related to the first variation pattern is determined based on the content of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command. Further, the effect image related to the second variation pattern is determined based on the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command. Then, the change display (notification display) images of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are the combination of the effect image related to the first change pattern and the effect image related to the second change pattern are edited.
Further, in the normal variation display editing process, based on the symbol type designation command, the aspects of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed (“missing symbol”, “normal jackpot symbol”, “probability jackpot symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol”) , “Bonus 2 symbol” or “Bonus 3 symbol”).
In step S233, a notice effect change display editing process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S234. In the notice effect change display editing process, the effect image related to the first change pattern is determined based on the content of the first change pattern specified by the first change pattern specifying command. Further, the effect image related to the second variation pattern is determined based on the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command. Further, the content of the notice effect set for the hold information corresponding to the notification display is confirmed.
Then, the effect display image related to the first variation pattern, the effect image related to the second variation pattern, and the variation display (notification display) images of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are set in advance are edited.
In addition, in the notice effect change display editing process, on the basis of the symbol type designation command, the mode of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed (“out of symbol”, “normal jackpot symbol”, “probable bonus jackpot symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol” ”,“ Bonus 2 symbols ”or“ Bonus 3 symbols ”).

In step S234, a sign effect lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S235. In the sign effect lottery process, a lottery for determining whether to execute the sign effect is executed.
Here, the indication effect is an effect suggesting execution of the notification effect related to the predetermined content. In the present embodiment, the sign effect is an effect that suggests the execution of the “ink ink pseudo continuous effect” related to “ink ink pseudo continuous fluctuation”.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a sign effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the sign effect random number and the sign effect lottery value is registered.
In the sign effect lottery process, first, a sign effect random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Then, based on the acquired sign effect determination random number and the sign effect lottery table, it is determined whether to start the sign effect.

In step S235, based on the sign effect lottery executed in step S234, it is determined whether or not the sign effect lottery is executed. When it is determined that the sign effect is to be executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S236. When it determines with not performing a sign effect (No), it transfers to step S237.
In step S236, a sign effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S237. In the sign effect setting process, the contents of the sign effect to be executed during the notification display related to the variable display image of the effect symbols z1 and z2 edited in step S232 or step S233 are set.
In this embodiment, a unit effect image is displayed in the display area 21 of the image display device 20 as a sign effect. Further, unit effect images p1 to p5 corresponding to each of the first stage to the predetermined final stage (the fifth stage in the present embodiment) are set as the unit effect images. The indication effect includes unit effect images p1 to p5 corresponding to one stage or a plurality of unit effect images p1 to p5 having different stages.
In the unit effect images p1 to p5 corresponding to each of the first stage to the fifth stage, a display area corresponding to the stage is set. In the unit effect image corresponding to the upper level, a display area wider than that of the unit effect image corresponding to the lower level is set.
In addition, the unit effect images p1 to p5 are displayed on the front side with respect to various effect images such as an image related to the variable display of the effect symbol z1 and an image related to the notice effect. Specifically, the layer of each unit effect image p1-p5 is arrange | positioned in the upper layer with respect to the layer of other various effect images.

As shown in FIGS. 20 to 24, in the present embodiment, the unit effect images p1 to p5 corresponding to the respective stages are images showing a state in which the ink is drooped in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. . In FIGS. 20 to 24, the grayed out areas (in the present embodiment, composed of a plurality of separated areas) are the unit effect images p <b> 1 to p <b> 5.
As shown in FIG. 20, the unit effect image p <b> 1 corresponding to the first stage is an image showing a state where the ink is dripped in the first area of the display area 21. Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the unit effect image p2 corresponding to the second stage is an image showing a state in which the ink is dripped in the second area in addition to the first area in the display area 21. In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, the unit effect image p3 corresponding to the third stage is an image showing a state in which the ink is dripped in the third area in addition to the first area and the second area in the display area 21. It has become. In addition, as shown in FIG. 23, the unit effect image p4 corresponding to the fourth stage is a state in which ink is dripped in the fourth area in addition to the first area, the second area, and the third area in the display area 21. It is an image showing. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 24, the unit effect image p5 corresponding to the fifth stage includes a fifth area (display area) in addition to the first area, the second area, the third area, and the fourth area in the display area 21. 21 is an image showing a state in which the ink is dripped over almost the entire area 21.
Here, when the unit effect image p5 corresponding to the fifth stage is displayed, since the entire region of the display area 21 is covered with the unit effect image p5, the display area of the unit effect image p5 is displayed. In a part of them, the effect design z1 during the variable display is displayed. At this time, the number of effect symbol display areas is reduced as compared to before the unit effect image p5 corresponding to the fifth stage is displayed (in the present embodiment, only one of the effect symbol display areas a3 is set). In addition, the size of the effect symbol display area (effect symbol z1) is reduced.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the indication effect, when a plurality of unit effect images p1 to p5 having different levels are displayed, the unit effect images p1 to p4 corresponding to the lower level are displayed in order. In addition, the displayed unit effect images p1 to p5 are continuously displayed until the unit effect images p2 to p5 corresponding to the upper level are displayed or until the predictive effect ends. As a result, the sign effect is an effect in which the display area 21 of the image display device 20 is covered in stages with the ink ink hung.
The indication effect starts from any one of the first to fifth steps (unit effect images p1 to p5). In addition, the indication effect ends at any one stage from the first stage to the fifth stage (unit effect images p1 to p5).
Here, in the present embodiment, when the first variation pattern of the notification display is “inking pseudo continuous variation” (when “inking ink pseudo continuous effect” is executed), the sign effect is the fifth stage ( It is set to end with the unit effect image p5). On the other hand, when the first variation pattern related to the notification display is not “inking pseudo continuous variation” (when “inking pseudo simulated continuous effect” is not executed), the predictive effect reaches the fifth stage (unit effect image p5). It is set so as to end at any one of the first to fourth stages.
Furthermore, the number of times of changing to the upper stage in the indication effect is any one of 0 to 4 times.

Further, as shown in FIG. 25, a plurality of timings (in this embodiment, timings at which the display of the unit effect images p1 to p5 is started (timing at which the indication effect is started or timing at which a higher stage is changed) , “Timing 1” to “Timing 5”) are set.
Here, in “timing 1”, when 0.5 [s] has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, “timing 2” starts the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. When 3.5 [s] has elapsed since then, “Timing 3” indicates that when 6.0 [s] has elapsed since the start of the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, “Timing 4” When 8.5 [s] has elapsed since the start of the variable display of symbols z1 and z2, “timing 5” has passed 10.5 [s] since the start of variable display of effect symbols z1 and z2. It is time to do.
The indication effect starts from any one of “timing 1” to “timing 5”. Further, in the indication effect, it is possible to change to the higher level (unit effect images p2 to p5) at each of “timing 1” to “timing 5”. In addition, the indication effect ends at “timing 6”.
Here, in the present embodiment, when the indication effect is started at “timing 5” or changed to a higher level, the unit effect image p5 corresponding to the fifth level is set to be displayed. Yes. That is, when the ink-pseudo pseudo-continuous effect is not executed in the notification display, the indication effect is not started or changed to a higher level at “timing 5”.
In the present embodiment, the unit effect image p5 corresponding to the fifth stage is set not to be displayed at each of “timing 1” to “timing 4”. This prevents the state where substantially the entire display area 21 is covered with the unit effect image p5 from continuing for a long time.

The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a sign effect content determination table in which the correspondence between the sign effect determination random number and the sign effect pattern is registered. In addition, as the indication effect content determination table, a first indication effect content determination table corresponding to the case where the content of the first variation pattern designated by the received first variation pattern designation command is “ink ink pseudo continuous variation”, and reception The second predictive effect content determination table corresponding to the case where the content of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command is not “inking pseudo quasi-continuous variation” is stored.
The first indication effect content determination table is set to increase the probability that the indication effect pattern reaching the fifth stage (unit effect image p5) is selected as compared to the second indication effect content determination table. . In the present embodiment, only the predictive effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage (unit effect image p5) is registered in the first predictive effect content determination table. On the other hand, the predictive effect pattern reaching the fifth stage (unit effect image p5) is not registered in the second predictive effect content determination table. As a result, when the “ink-sink pseudo-continuous effect” is executed in the notification display, the predictive effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage is selected with a probability of 100%. On the other hand, when the “black ink pseudo continuous effect” is not executed in the notification display, the predictive effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage is not selected.

Specifically, for example, the following indication effect patterns 1 to 3 are registered in the first indication effect content determination table.
The indication effect pattern 1 starts displaying the unit effect image p1 at “timing 1”, starts displaying the unit effect image p2 at “timing 2”, and starts displaying the unit effect image p3 at “timing 3”. The display of the unit effect image p4 is started at “timing 4”, the display of the unit effect image p5 is started at “timing 5”, and the indication effect is ended at “timing 6” (from the first stage to the fifth Each of the stages is a displayed pattern).
The indication effect pattern 2 is a pattern in which the display of the unit effect image p3 is started at “timing 2”, the display of the unit effect image p5 is started at “timing 5”, and the indication effect is ended at “timing 6”. This is a pattern in which only the third stage and the fifth stage are displayed.
In the indication effect pattern 3, the display of the unit effect image p5 is started at “timing 5” and the indication effect is ended at “timing 6” (a pattern in which only the fifth stage is displayed).
On the other hand, for example, the following indication effect patterns 4 to 6 are registered in the second indication effect content determination table.
The indication effect pattern 4 starts displaying the unit effect image p1 at “timing 1”, starts displaying the unit effect image p2 at “timing 2”, and starts displaying the unit effect image p3 at “timing 3”. The display of the unit effect image p4 is started at “timing 4” and the predictive effect is ended at “timing 6” (the pattern where the predictive effect is finally ended in the fourth stage).
The indication effect pattern 5 is a pattern in which the display of the unit effect image p1 is started at “timing 2”, the display of the unit effect image p2 is started at “timing 4”, and the indication effect is ended at “timing 6” (final) In particular, this is a pattern in which the indication effect ends in the second stage).
The indication effect pattern 6 is a pattern in which the display of the unit effect image p3 is started at “timing 2” and the indication effect is ended at “timing 6” (a pattern in which the indication effect is finally ended in the third stage). ing.

In the indication effect setting process, first, the content of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command is confirmed, and the indication effect content determination table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, the predictive effect pattern to be executed is determined based on the predictive effect determination random number acquired in step S234 and the read predictive effect content determination table.
In addition, an effect program related to the determined sign effect pattern is read, and a sign effect to be executed during the notification display is set based on the effect program.
As a result, the indication effect of the set content is executed during the notification display.

In step S237, a variable display start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S238. In the variable display start process, the display of the variable display image edited in step S232 or step S233 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. In addition, the symbol display device 23 starts the variable display of the effect symbol z2.
In step S238, 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 S239 and it is determined that no stop designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S239, stop display start processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S240. In the stop display start process, in the display area 21 and the symbol display device 23 of the image display device 20, the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is terminated, and the effect symbols z1 and z2 according to the aspect set in step S232 or step S233 are displayed. Stop display (notification display).

In step S240, it is determined whether or not the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 ended in step S239 is a notification display related to the target of the notice effect, and it is determined that the display is a notification display related to the target of the notice effect. In (Yes), it transfers to step S241, and when it determines with it not being the alerting display which concerns on the object of a notice effect (No), a series of processes are complete | finished and it returns to the original process.
Here, if the flag during the notice effect is set corresponding to the hold information related to the notice display, the flag is determined to be the notice display related to the subject of the notice effect, and the hold information related to the notice display is handled. If the flag for the notice effect is not set, it is determined that the notification display is not related to the subject of the notice effect.
In step S241, a notice effect end process is executed, a series of processes are ended, and the process returns to the original process. In the notice effect end process, the notice effect in-progress flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 is canceled.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the display change of the effect symbol. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the ink-sink pseudo-pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the ink-sink pseudo-continuous effect.
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.
The start information stored in the start information storage area is subjected to jackpot determination to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot gaming state in a predetermined order. Further, when the jackpot determination is performed, the variation time (variation pattern) of the notification display for notifying the result of the jackpot determination is 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.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, in synchronization with the notification display of the special symbol, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23, the effect symbol z1 is based on the determined variation pattern. , Z2 is displayed, and then the effect symbols z1, z2 are stopped.
When the special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the jackpot game state, a round game in which the first big prize opening / closing member 53a or the second big prize opening / closing member 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the first big prize opening 53 or the second big prize winning is performed. A game ball can enter the mouth 54. Here, in the case of winning the “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, it becomes possible to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 54 in the round game. On the other hand, when “winning 3”, “winning 4” or “winning 5” is won, it becomes possible to enter a game ball into the first big winning opening 53 in the round game.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is started, whether or not to execute the indication effect during the variation display is determined by lottery. Here, the indication effect suggests whether or not the “ink juice pseudo continuous effect” is executed in the variation display (whether or not the first variation pattern of the variation display is “ink ink pseudo continuous variation”). It has become.
When it is determined to execute the indication effect, the content of the indication effect (the indication effect pattern) to be executed is determined by lottery. At this time, if the first variation pattern of the variation display is “ink ink pseudo continuous variation”, the predictive effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage is selected. On the other hand, when the “ink ink pseudo continuous fluctuation” is not executed in the notification display, the predictive effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage is not selected (the stages that finally reach are the first to fourth stages). The sign production pattern that is one of the stages is selected).
Further, when the predictive effect pattern is determined, the contents (stage change and timing) of the predictive effect executed during the variable display are set based on the effect program related to the predictive effect pattern. As a result, the indication effect of the set content is executed during the variation display.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the indication effect will be described.
First, an example of the indication effect that is executed when the first variation pattern of the variation display is “ink ink pseudo continuous variation” will be described.
That is, after the start of the variation display of the effect symbol z1 shown in FIG. 26, when “timing 1” is reached, the display of the unit effect image p1 (first stage) shown in FIG. 20 is started and the indication effect is started. The
When “timing 2” is reached, the display of the unit effect image p1 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p2 (second stage) shown in FIG. 21 is started. Thereby, the indication effect changes from the first stage to the second stage.
Further, at the “timing 3”, the display of the unit effect image p2 is ended, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p3 (third stage) shown in FIG. 22 is started. As a result, the indication effect changes from the second stage to the third stage.
Further, when “timing 4” is reached, the display of the unit effect image p3 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p4 (fourth stage) shown in FIG. 23 is started. As a result, the indication effect changes from the third stage to the fourth stage.
Furthermore, when “timing 5” is reached, the display of the unit effect image p4 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p5 (fifth stage (predetermined final stage)) shown in FIG. 24 is started. As a result, the indication effect changes from the fourth stage to the fifth stage.
Thereafter, when “timing 6” is reached, the display of the unit effect image p5 is ended, and the indication effect is ended. Simultaneously with the end of the sign effect, as shown in FIG. 27, the ink-ink pseudo-design is temporarily stopped and the ink ink pseudo-continuous effect is started. At this time, the ink-pseudo simulation that is temporarily stopped is displayed so as to divide the unit effect image p5.

Next, an example of the indication effect that is executed when the first variation pattern of the variation display is not the “ink ink pseudo continuous variation” will be described.
That is, after the start of the variation display of the effect symbol z1 shown in FIG. 26, when “timing 2” is reached, the display of the unit effect image p1 (first stage) shown in FIG. 20 is started and the indication effect is started. The
Further, when “timing 3” is reached, the display of the unit effect image p1 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p2 (second stage) shown in FIG. 21 is started. Thereby, the indication effect changes from the first stage to the second stage.
Furthermore, when “timing 4” is reached, the display of the unit effect image p2 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p3 (third stage) shown in FIG. 22 is started. As a result, the indication effect changes from the second stage to the third stage.
Thereafter, when “timing 6” is reached, the display of the unit effect image p3 is ended, and the indication effect is ended. Further, simultaneously with the end of the indication effect, the variation display based on the designated variation pattern is continued.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, starting information is acquired in response to a winning of a game ball in the starting ports 51 and 52, and a hit determination is executed based on the acquired starting information. Further, when the hit determination is executed, a variation pattern related to a notification display for notifying a result of the hit determination is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns (first variation pattern, second variation pattern), and then Notification display based on the determined variation pattern is executed.
Here, each of the plurality of types of variation patterns is associated with a notification effect (reach effect, pseudo-continuous effect) that suggests a result of the jackpot determination. Further, the contents of the notification effect associated with each variation pattern are different from each other in a plurality of types of variation patterns.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, in a predetermined case, a sign effect that suggests the execution of the “ink juice pseudo continuous effect” (notification effect of a predetermined content) is executed. Then, during execution of the sign effect, the effect area (display area) of the sign effect is expanded step by step up to a predetermined final stage (the fifth stage in the present embodiment).
At this time, when “ink-sink quasi-continuous variation” is determined as the variation pattern of the notification display, the effect area of the sign effect is set to a predetermined final value with a higher probability than when other variation patterns are determined. Expanded to the stage.
Thereby, when the effect area of the sign effect is expanded to the predetermined final stage, there is a possibility that the “ink-ink pseudo continuous effect” is subsequently executed compared to the case where the effect area is not expanded to the predetermined final stage. Get higher.
Therefore, as the effect area of the sign effect is expanded (the closer the effect area size is to the size corresponding to the predetermined final stage), the player's expectation that the “ink-sink pseudo-continuous effect” will be executed is increased. Can be improved.
Therefore, the player's sense of expectation that the “ink-pseudo pseudo-continuous effect” is executed during the execution of the sign effect can be improved step by step in proportion to the size of the effect area of the sign effect.

In the pachinko machine 1, the sign effect is composed of a plurality of unit effect images p1 to p5 corresponding to different stages. In the indication effect, a plurality of unit effect images p1 to p5 corresponding to different stages are displayed in order from the unit effect images p1 to p5 corresponding to the lower stages.
As a result, as the unit effect images p1 to p5 corresponding to the higher stages are displayed, the player's expectation that the ink ink pseudo continuous effect will be executed can be improved, and the interest of the sign effect is improved. It becomes possible to do.
In the pachinko machine 1, the unit effect images p1 to p5 constituting the sign effect are displayed in the display area 21 of the image display device 20 where the change display and stop display of the effect symbol z1 are executed.
Thereby, the player's attention to the sign effect can be increased, and the player's expectation that the ink ink pseudo continuous effect will be executed can be improved more reliably.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the unit effect images p1 to p5 are displayed in a superimposed manner on the front side of the variably displayed effect symbol z1, the image related to the notice effect, and the like.
As a result, the player's attention to the sign effect can be further increased. In addition, regardless of the execution of the notice effect, the sign effect can be generated at various timings and at a high frequency.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the ink-pseudo pseudo-continuous performance is executed.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine 11 according to the second embodiment is the same as the basic configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment. Accordingly, only the parts of the configuration of the pachinko machine 11 that are different from the configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described below.
The pachinko machine 11 is different from the pachinko machine 1 in that the contents of the indication effect are executed as the contents of the notice effect. In the pachinko machine 11, the sign effect is not executed.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine 11, the processing contents of step S215, step S217, step S218, step S220 and the like are different from those of the pachinko machine 1.
Hereinafter, the content of each process is demonstrated concretely.

In step S215 in the pachinko machine 11, a prefetch information analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S216. In the prefetch information analysis process, the contents designated by the received prefetch designation command are analyzed, and the information designated by the prefetch designation command is stored as hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Specifically, the content of the first variation pattern designated by the received second prefetch designation command (“variation pattern indefinite” or “variation pattern m”) and the second variation pattern designated by the received third prefetch designation command. The contents ("variation pattern indefinite" or "variation pattern n") are analyzed, and the contents of the designated first fluctuation pattern and the second fluctuation pattern are stored as hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Further, the content of the first variation pattern designated by the second prefetch designation command is “pseudo continuous variation”, and the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second prefetch designation command is “reach variation” (“variation”). If at least one of the patterns n ") is satisfied, the specific display information is set to be included in the hold information.
On the other hand, the content of the first variation pattern designated by the second prefetch designation command is “normal variation pattern” (“variation pattern indefinite” or “normal variation pattern” is designated), and second prefetch designation. When the contents of the second variation pattern specified by the command satisfy both “variation pattern indefinite”, the specific display information is not included in the hold information.
Here, the specific display information is information indicating that the variation pattern related to the hold information includes at least one of “pseudo continuous variation pattern” and “reach variation pattern”.

Specifically, the hold information can be stored in a predetermined region of the RAM of the effect control device 300 up to a predetermined number (eight in the present embodiment). Here, each hold information corresponds to each start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 of the main controller 200. Each hold information includes variation information indicating the content of the first variation pattern including predetermined bits, variation information indicating the content of the second variation pattern including predetermined bits, and specific information including one bit. . When the specific display information is set, “1” is set as the specific information, and when the specific display information is not set, “0” is set as the specific information.
Hereinafter, the hold information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM in step S215 is referred to as “target hold information”.

In step S217 in the pachinko machine 11, it is determined whether or not the notice effect execution condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the notice effect execution condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S218 and the notice effect execution condition is not satisfied. If it is determined, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, the notice effect execution condition is a condition for starting the notice effect. In addition, the notice effect (so-called “prefetch notice effect”) is the content of the first variation pattern (the content of the notification effect executed in the second variation pattern) or the content of the second variation pattern (first This refers to an effect that suggests the content of a notification effect that is executed in a two-variation pattern.
In the present embodiment, the notice effect is an effect that suggests execution of the contents of the first variation pattern related to the target hold information, in particular, the “ink juice pseudo continuous change” (ink ink pseudo continuous effect) in the notification display related to the target hold information. It has become.
And the hold information (henceforth "preceding hold information") by which the notification display of the production symbols z1 and z2 is executed prior to the target hold information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the specific display information is If there is no preceding hold information to be included, it is determined that the notice effect execution condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the preceding hold information is not stored in the predetermined area of the RAM (only the target hold information is stored), or when the preceding hold information including the specific display information exists, the notice effect execution condition is set. Judge as not satisfying.

In step S218 in the pachinko machine 11, a notice effect lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S219. In the notice effect lottery process, a lottery for determining whether to start the notice effect is executed.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the notice effect determination random number and the winning value of the notice effect lottery is registered. In addition, as the notice effect lottery table, the first notice pattern lottery table corresponding to the case where the content of the first variation pattern related to the target hold information is “ink-ink pseudo continuous change”, and the first change pattern related to the target hold information The second notice effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the content of is not “ink ink pseudo continuous variation” is stored.
In the first notice effect lottery table, the winning value of the notice effect lottery is set so that the winning probability is higher than that of the second notice effect lottery.
In the notice effect lottery process, first, a notice effect random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Moreover, the content of the 1st fluctuation pattern which concerns on object hold information is confirmed, and the notice effect lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read. Then, it is determined whether or not to start the notice effect based on the obtained notice effect determination random number and the notice effect lottery table.

In step S220 in the pachinko machine 11, a notice effect setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notice effect setting process, the contents of the notice effect to be executed are respectively set during the notice display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 related to the advance hold information and during the notice display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 related to the target hold information.
In the present embodiment, the notice effect is continuously executed over a plurality of times of effect symbols z1 and z2 informing display (informing display relating to one or more predecessor holding information and notifying display relating to target holding information). Is done. Further, as the notice effect, in the display area 21 of the image display device 20, the unit effect images p1 to p5 (FIGS. 20 to 24) corresponding to each of the first stage to the predetermined final stage (the fifth stage in the present embodiment). Display).
In the notice effect, when a plurality of unit effect images p1 to p5 having different levels are displayed, the unit effect images p1 to p4 corresponding to the lower level are sequentially displayed. In addition, the displayed unit effect images p1 to p5 are continuously displayed until the unit effect images p2 to p5 corresponding to the upper level are displayed or until the predictive effect ends. As a result, the sign effect is an effect in which the display area 21 of the image display device 20 is covered in stages with the ink ink hung.
The notice effect starts from any one of the first to fifth steps (unit effect images p1 to p5). In addition, the indication effect ends at any one stage from the first stage to the fifth stage (unit effect images p1 to p5).
Here, in the present embodiment, when the first variation pattern related to the target hold information is “ink-seed quasi-continuous variation” (when the ink-pseudo quasi-continuous effect is executed), the notice effect is the fifth stage (unit It is set to end with the effect image p5). On the other hand, when the first variation pattern related to the target hold information is not “ink-seed quasi-continuous variation” (when ink-ink quasi-continuous production is not executed), the indication effect reaches the fifth stage (unit effect image p5). Rather, it is set to end at any one of the first to fourth stages.
Furthermore, the number of times of changing to the upper stage in the notice effect is any one of 0 to 4 times.

The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a notice effect content determination table in which the correspondence between the notice effect determination random number and the notice effect pattern is registered. In addition, as the notice effect content determination table, the first notice effect content determination table corresponding to the case where the content of the first variation pattern related to the target hold information is “ink ink pseudo continuous change”, and the first related to the target hold information A second notice effect content determination table corresponding to a case where the content of the variation pattern is not “ink ink pseudo continuous variation” is stored.
In the first notice effect content determination table, the probability that the notice effect pattern reaching the fifth stage (unit effect image p5) is selected is higher than that in the second notice effect content determination table. In the present embodiment, only the notice effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage (unit effect image p5) is registered in the first notice effect content determination table. On the other hand, in the second notice effect content determination table, the notice effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage (unit effect image p5) is not registered. Thereby, when the ink-pseudo pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the notification display related to the target hold information, the notice effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage is selected with a probability of 100%. On the other hand, when the ink-pseudo pseudo continuous effect is not executed in the notification display related to the target hold information, the predictive effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage is not selected.
In addition, as the first notice effect content determination table and the second notice effect content determination table, a notice effect content determination table corresponding to the number of preceding hold information is set.

In the notice effect setting process, first, the contents of the first variation pattern related to the target hold information and the number of preceding hold information are confirmed, and the notice effect content determination table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, based on the notice effect determination random number acquired in step S218 and the read notice effect content determination table, the contents of the notice effect to be executed are determined.
In addition, an effect program related to the content of the determined notice effect is read out, and based on this effect program, a notice effect to be executed during notification display related to each of the preceding hold information and target hold information is set.
Thereby, the set notice effect is executed in the notification display related to each hold information.
Further, in the notice effect setting process, the notice effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 in association with the target hold information.

(Operation of pachinko machine 11)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 11 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 11, when each start information is acquired, various lottery results indicated by the start information (hereinafter referred to as “target start information”) are determined (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination”) prior to the jackpot determination. Based on the result of the prior determination, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect.
When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the content of the notice effect to be executed (notice effect pattern) is determined by lottery. At this time, if the first variation pattern related to the target start information is “ink-ink pseudo continuous variation”, the notice effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage is selected. On the other hand, if the first variation pattern related to the target start information is not “ink-seed quasi-continuous variation”, the notice effect pattern that reaches the fifth stage is not selected (the final stage is the first stage). To the fourth stage is selected as an indication effect pattern).
Then, when the notice effect pattern is determined, the contents (stage change and timing) of the notice effect executed during the notification display related to each preceding start information are set based on the effect program related to the notice effect pattern. In addition, the content (stage change and timing) of the notice effect executed during the notification display related to the target start information is set. Thereby, the notice effect of the set contents is executed during the notification display related to each start information.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the notice effect will be described.
First, an example of the notice effect that is executed when the first variation pattern related to the target start information is “ink-ink pseudo continuous variation” will be described. In this example, a case will be described in which three preceding start information are stored in the start information storage area, and execution of the notice effect is determined based on the storage of the fourth start information (target start information).
In other words, when the jackpot determination is executed for the first preceding start information, as shown in FIG. 26, the variable display of the effect symbol z1 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. Then, at a predetermined timing during the variation display of the effect symbol z1, the display of the unit effect image p1 (first stage) shown in FIG. 20 is started, and the notice effect is started.
Then, when the jackpot determination is executed for the second preceding start information, as shown in FIG. 20, the variable display of the effect symbol z <b> 1 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. Then, at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the effect design z1, the display of the unit effect image p1 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p2 (second stage) shown in FIG. 21 is started. As a result, the notice effect changes from the first stage to the second stage.
Further, when the jackpot determination is executed for the third preceding start information, as shown in FIG. 21, the variable display of the effect symbol z <b> 1 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. Then, at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the effect symbol z1, the display of the unit effect image p2 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p3 (third stage) shown in FIG. 22 is started. As a result, the notice effect changes from the second stage to the third stage.
Furthermore, when the jackpot determination is executed for the target start information, as shown in FIG. 22, the variable display of the effect symbol z <b> 1 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. Then, at the predetermined timing during the variation display of the effect design z1, the display of the unit effect image p3 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p5 (fifth stage) shown in FIG. 24 is started. As a result, the notice effect changes from the third stage to the fifth stage.
Thereafter, when the predetermined timing is reached, the display of the unit effect image p5 is ended, and the notice effect is ended. In addition, simultaneously with the end of the notice effect, as shown in FIG. 27, the ink ink pseudo-design is temporarily stopped and the ink ink pseudo continuous effect is started. At this time, the ink-pseudo simulation that is temporarily stopped is displayed so as to divide the unit effect image p5.

Next, an example of the notice effect that is executed when the first variation pattern related to the target start information is not “ink-sink quasi-continuous variation” will be described. In this example, a case will be described in which three preceding start information are stored in the start information storage area, and execution of the notice effect is determined based on the storage of the fourth start information (target start information).
In other words, when the jackpot determination is executed for the first preceding start information, as shown in FIG. 26, the variable display of the effect symbol z1 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. Then, at a predetermined timing during the variation display of the effect symbol z1, the display of the unit effect image p1 (first stage) shown in FIG. 20 is started, and the notice effect is started.
Then, when the jackpot determination is executed for the second preceding start information, as shown in FIG. 20, the variable display of the effect symbol z <b> 1 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. Then, at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the effect design z1, the display of the unit effect image p1 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p2 (second stage) shown in FIG. 21 is started. As a result, the notice effect changes from the first stage to the second stage.
Further, when the jackpot determination is executed for the third preceding start information, as shown in FIG. 21, the variable display of the effect symbol z <b> 1 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. Then, at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the effect symbol z1, the display of the unit effect image p2 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p3 (third stage) shown in FIG. 22 is started. As a result, the notice effect changes from the second stage to the third stage.
Furthermore, when the jackpot determination is executed for the target start information, as shown in FIG. 22, the variable display of the effect symbol z <b> 1 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. Then, when the predetermined timing is reached during the variation display of the effect symbol z1, the display of the unit effect image p3 is terminated, and at the same time, the display of the unit effect image p4 (fourth stage) shown in FIG. 23 is started. As a result, the notice effect changes from the third stage to the fourth stage.
Thereafter, when the predetermined timing is reached, the display of the unit effect image p4 is ended, and the notice effect is ended. Simultaneously with the end of the notice effect, the variation display based on the variation pattern related to the target start information continues.

(Operation of the pachinko machine 11)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 11 will be described.
The pachinko machine 11 determines various lottery results indicated by the start information ("pre-determination") prior to the jackpot determination when acquiring each start information, and based on the result of the pre-determination, changes related to the target start information It is determined whether or not to execute a notice effect that suggests the contents of the pattern (“ink-ink pseudo continuous effect”).
When the notice effect is executed, the notice effect is executed over a plurality of notification displays. During the notice effect, the effect area (display area) of the notice effect is set to a predetermined final stage (this In the embodiment, the scale is enlarged step by step up to the fifth stage).
At this time, when the variation pattern of the target start information is determined to be “ink-sink pseudo continuous variation”, the effect area of the notice effect is determined with a higher probability than when other variation patterns are determined. Expanded to the final stage.
Thereby, when the effect area of the notice effect is expanded to the predetermined final stage, there is a possibility that the “ink-sink pseudo-continuous effect” is subsequently executed compared to the case where the effect area is not expanded to the predetermined final stage. Get higher.
Therefore, the more the effect area of the notice effect is expanded (the closer the effect area is to the size corresponding to the predetermined final stage), the more the player's expectation that the “ink juice pseudo-continuous effect” will be executed. Can be improved.
Therefore, the player's expectation that the “ink-pseudo pseudo-continuous effect” is executed during the execution of the notice effect can be improved step by step in proportion to the size of the effect area of the notice effect.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 11, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the ink-pseudo pseudo-continuous performance is executed.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although each embodiment of the present invention was described, in the above-mentioned each embodiment, various changes are possible.
For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the unit effect images p1 to p5 corresponding to the respective stages are images that indicate a state in which the ink is drooped in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. However, the design, shape, etc. of the unit effect images p1 to p5 can be changed as appropriate. For example, each of the unit effect images p1 to p5 may be an image in which an object such as a petal dances in a range corresponding to the stage. The unit effect images p1 to p5 may be images having transparency. When the unit effect images p1 to p5 are images having transparency, it is possible to visually recognize various effect images such as the effect symbols z1 that are variably displayed via the unit effect images p1 to p5. Become.
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, one type of “ink ink quasi-continuous variation” associated with the ink ink quasi-continuous effect in which one specific quasi-continuous variation display is executed is set as the “ink ink quasi-continuous variation”. Yes. However, a plurality of types of “ink ink quasi-continuous fluctuations” may be set as the “ink ink quasi-continuous fluctuations”, which are different from each other in the number of specific pseudo continuous fluctuation displays performed in the ink ink quasi-continuous effect. For example, “single ink pseudo-continuous variation” associated with a single ink pseudo continuous effect in which a specific pseudo continuous variation display is executed, and ink ink pseudo continuous effect in which a specific pseudo continuous variation display is executed twice are supported. It is assumed that the attached “twice ink pseudo continuous variation” and “three times ink pseudo continuous variation” associated with the ink pseudo continuous effect in which the specific pseudo continuous variation display is executed three times are associated. Here, the expected values of “ink-seam quasi-continuous variation” are “3 times ink quasi-continuous variation”, “2 times ink quasi-continuous variation”, “1 time ink quasi-continuous variation” (expectation in descending order). (High value → Expected value low). In this case, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the indication effect is executed by executing the indication effect before the specific pseudo continuous variation display is executed each time. In addition, after the last specific pseudo continuous fluctuation display is executed (before the notification display related to the second fluctuation pattern is started), the specific pseudo continuous fluctuation display is further continued by executing the sign effect. It is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation (executed once more).
Moreover, in each said embodiment, when the 1st fluctuation | variation pattern of the said alerting | reporting display (notification display which concerns on object hold information) is "ink ink pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation", an indication effect (notice effect) is a 5th step (unit A sign effect pattern (notice effect pattern) ending in effect image p5) is selected. However, as the predictive effect pattern (notice effect pattern) selected when the first change pattern of the notification display is “ink ink quasi-continuous change”, the predictive effect (notice effect) is from the first stage to the fourth stage. A sign effect pattern (notice effect pattern) that ends at any stage may be included. In this case, after completion of the sign effect (notice effect) related to the final stage (any stage from the first stage to the fourth stage), the “ink ink pseudo continuous fluctuation” is executed.
In each of the above embodiments, the unit effect images p1 to p5 are displayed on the display area 21 of the image display device 20 with respect to various effect images such as an image related to the change display of the effect symbol z1 and an image related to the notice effect. , And displayed on the front side. However, the unit effect images p1 to p5 are displayed on a display device that is separate from the image display device 20 on which various effect images such as an image related to the variable display of the effect symbol z1 and an image related to the notice effect are displayed. It does not matter. Specifically, the pachinko machines 1 and 11 are configured to include a transmissive liquid crystal display device on the front side of the display area 21 of the image display device 20. Then, various effect images such as an image related to the variable display of the effect symbol z1 and an image related to the notice effect are displayed on the display area 21 of the image display device 20, and the unit effect images p1 to p5 are displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal display. Display in the display area of the device. Thus, the unit effect images p1 to p5 can be displayed on the front side with respect to various effect images such as an image related to the variable display of the effect symbol z1 and an image related to the notice effect.
In each of the above-described embodiments, the sign effect (notice effect) suggests execution of the “ink ink pseudo continuous effect” (“ink ink pseudo continuous display”). However, as long as the indication effect is an effect that suggests the result of the special symbol lottery, execution of another effect may be suggested.
Moreover, in each said embodiment, you may set so that the expectation value which the alerting effect which the said predictive effect suggests will be performed becomes high, so that the predictive effect (notice effect) which reaches a higher level is performed. Absent. Here, the expected value means the degree of possibility that the notification effect suggested by the sign effect is executed when the sign effect is executed.
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 1,11 Pachinko machine 10 Game board 20 Image display device 21 Display area 23 Graphic display device 30 Game area 41 Start gate 51 First start opening 52 Second start opening 52a Start opening opening / closing member 53 First big prize opening 53a First big Winner opening / closing member 54 Second grand prize opening 54a Second grand prize opening / closing member 60 General-purpose display device 61 Special figure 1 display device 62 Special figure 2 display device 63 Status display device 64 Start opening solenoid 65 First big prize opening solenoid 66 2nd grand prize opening solenoid 101 Special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 102 Special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 103 First big prize ball detection sensor 104 Universal figure start ball detection sensor 105 Second big prize ball detection sensor 200 Main controller 210 CPU
220 ROM
230 RAM
240 input port 250 output port 260 frequency generation circuit 270 hard random number generation circuit 300 effect control device 400 payout control device 440 game ball payout device p1 to p5 unit effect image

Claims (1)

Game information acquisition means for acquiring game information triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting port,
Based on the game information acquired by the game information acquisition means, a game determination for executing a game determination including a hit determination for determining whether or not to cause a specific gaming state and a notification mode determination for determining a notification mode Means,
As the suggestion effect that suggests the result of the hit determination, an effect control means for executing the suggestion effect associated with the notification mode determined by the notification mode determination, and
As a notification mode, a specific notification mode associated with a predetermined suggestion effect is included,
In the predetermined suggestion effect, a display in which the variation of the identification information continues in a pseudo manner is executed,
The presentation control means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, comprise a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect suggesting execution of Jo Tokoro suggestion effect,
The specific effect, effect is produced stepwise changed,
The specific demonstration execution unit, when the specific notification manner by notification manner determination is determination, the effect is produced for a specific effect, changing the final representation embodiment, the specific notification manner is determined by the notification manner determination It is If not in the gaming machine, characterized in that the representation embodiment of particular effect, does not change the final effect is produced.

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