JP6524714B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Pachinko machines (hereinafter, also referred to as pachinko machines) and slot machines are known as a type of game machine. For example, in a pachinko machine, special information is acquired based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition, a lottery is performed based on the acquired special information, and a bonus is given to the player according to the result of the lottery. A configuration is known that generates a gaming state. Among these pachinko machines, after the end of the special game state, while transitioning to the high probability mode where the winning probability of the lottery becomes high, for example, the tulip-type electric character opens and closes frequently in the high probability mode There is a system having a configuration for starting an auxiliary gaming state for assisting establishment of acquisition conditions such as a mode (hereinafter also referred to as a high frequency support mode). In addition to these configurations, there is known a configuration in which a high probability mode is ended triggered by winning as in a fall lottery, and an auxiliary gaming state such as a high frequency support mode is ended (for example, Patent Document 1) ).

JP, 2010-234144, A

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

  The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized as the following modes.

[Form]
An information acquisition unit that acquires special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Auxiliary game state start means for starting an auxiliary game state for assisting establishment of the acquisition condition;
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, whether or not an auxiliary gaming state ending condition which is a condition for ending the auxiliary gaming state and a privilege giving condition which is a condition for giving a bonus to the player are satisfied Determining means for determining
The auxiliary gaming state is ended when it is determined by the determination means that the auxiliary gaming state ending condition is satisfied after the predetermined number of game times have been completed since the auxiliary gaming state started. Auxiliary gaming state end means,
Special gaming state starting means for starting a special gaming state for giving a bonus to the player when it is judged by the judging means that the privilege giving condition is satisfied;
Display means for displaying the result of the judgment as to whether or not the privilege giving condition is satisfied by the judgment means, one game time each;
Setting means for setting a unit game time, which is a time required for one game time, for each game time,
An effect execution unit that executes an effect in each of the game times;
Control means for controlling the effect executing means;
Destination determination means for performing the determination on the special information earlier than the determination means;
A gaming machine comprising
The control means
At least one of the auxiliary gaming state ending condition and the privilege giving condition is in a game number after a predetermined number of times being executed, which is a game number of times after the predetermined number of gaming times is ended after the auxiliary gaming state is started. In the case where there is a specific game time which is a game time related to the special information determined by the destination determining means when satisfied,
The first effect is made to be executed by the effect executing means in the preceding game time which is the game time after the predetermined number of times executed before the specific game time and which is a game time not yet executed,
In the above specific game times, the second effect of notifying the result of the determination for a particular information relating to the specific game times comprises means Ru is executed to the demonstration execution means,
A game machine characterized in that the effect execution means includes means for displaying an image suggesting the result of the determination on the special information relating to the specific game time immediately after the start of the specific game time .

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

It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol and display surface which are variably displayed in symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view explaining contents of various counters used for a big hit lottery and the like. It is explanatory drawing explaining the success / failure table stored in the success / failure table memory area. It is explanatory drawing explaining the content of the distribution table set to the pachinko machine. It is a time chart explaining an example (comparative example 1) of processing at the time of winning a fall lottery in a general pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view showing an example of battle production and result announcement production. It is a time chart explaining an example (comparative example 2) of processing at the time of winning a fall lottery in a general pachinko machine. It is a time chart explaining the processing at the time of winning a fall lottery in a pachinko machine. It is the flowchart which showed the general flow of the processing which the pachinko machine is performing. It is an explanatory view explaining a display surface of a symbol display device when battle production is performed using a plurality of preceding game times. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows winning a prize processing for starting openings. It is a flowchart which shows the prior determination process. It is a flow chart which shows battle production execution judging processing. It is a flow chart which shows winning a prize processing for through. It is a flowchart which shows normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows data setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows change start processing. It is a flow chart which shows setting processing of change time. It is a flowchart which shows battle production time control processing. It is an explanatory view showing game state transition processing. It is a flow chart which shows big winning a prize opening and closing processing. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer processing at the time of completion | finish of open / close execution mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electronic combination support. It is a flow chart which shows electronic switch opening and closing control processing. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a voice emission control device and a display control device. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows a command corresponding | compatible process. It is a flow chart which shows pending command corresponding processing. It is a flowchart which shows the update process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a battle production setting process. It is a flow chart which shows result announcement production setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the update process at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing performed in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the command interruption process performed in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the V interruption process performed in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing explaining the difference between 2nd Embodiment and 1st Embodiment. In a pachinko machine of a 2nd embodiment, it is a time chart explaining an example of processing at the time of winning a fall lottery. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows winning a prize processing for starting openings. It is a flowchart which shows the prior determination process. It is a flow chart which shows winning a prize processing for through. It is a flowchart which shows normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows data setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows change start processing. It is a flow chart which shows setting processing of change time. It is a flow chart which shows game state transition processing. It is a flow chart which shows big winning a prize opening and closing processing. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer processing at the time of completion | finish of open / close execution mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electronic combination support. It is a flow chart which shows electronic switch opening and closing control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows a command corresponding | compatible process. It is a flow chart which shows pending command corresponding processing. It is a flowchart which shows the update process at the time of a prize. It is a flow chart which shows battle production execution judging processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a battle production setting process. It is a flow chart which shows result announcement production setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the update process at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing performed by a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the command interruption process performed by a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows V interrupt processing performed by a display control apparatus.

Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the drawings.
A. First embodiment:
A1. Structure of gaming machine:
A2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine:
A3. Outline of processing by gaming machine A4. Various processes executed in main controller:
A5. Electrical configuration of voice emission control device and display control device:
A6. Various processes executed in the sound emission control apparatus and the display control apparatus:
B. Second embodiment:
B1. Outline of processing by the gaming machine of the second embodiment:
B2. Various processes executed in main controller:
B3. Various processes executed in the sound emission control apparatus and the display control apparatus:
C. Modification:
D. About the invention group extracted from each above-mentioned embodiment etc .:

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

  An open window 18 is formed in a substantially central portion of the front door frame 14. Around the window portion 18 of the front door frame 14, resin parts and electric decoration parts for decorating the pachinko machine 10 are provided. An electric decoration part is comprised by the light emission means which consists of various lamps, such as LED. The light emitting means plays a role of enhancing the rendering effect by lighting up or flashing at each game play, jackpot win, reach occurrence, etc. performed by the pachinko machine 10. Further, on the back side of the front door frame 14, a glass unit 19 made of two glass sheets is disposed, and the opened window portion 18 is sealed by the glass unit 19. A game board to be described later is detachably attached to the inner frame 13, and the player of the pachinko machine 10 can visually recognize the game board from the front of the pachinko machine 10 via the glass unit 19. Details of the game board will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

  The first control unit 51 includes a main controller 60. The main control device 60 has a main control board having a function to control the main control of the game and a function to monitor the power supply. The main control substrate is accommodated in a substrate box made of a transparent resin material.

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

  The third control unit 53 includes a payout control device 70 and a emission control device 80. The payout control device 70 performs payout control to pay out the winning balls. When an instruction to launch a game ball is input from the main control device 60, the shot control device 80 plays the game ball so as to launch a game ball whose strength corresponds to the amount of pivotal operation of the operation handle 25 by the player. Control the ball launch mechanism. In addition, on the back surface of the inner frame 13, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 54, slope connected to the lower side of the tank 54 and gently sloping so that the game balls flow downstream. The tank rails 55 having the above, the case rails 56 vertically connected to the downstream side of the tank rails 55, and the supply of gaming balls from the case rails 56 receive a predetermined number of gaming balls according to an instruction from the payout control device 70 A plurality of devices necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 10, such as the dispensing device 71, are provided.

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

  FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30. As shown in FIG. The game board 30 is made of plywood, and a game area PA is formed on the front thereof. An inner rail portion 31a and an outer rail portion 31b are attached to the game board 30 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA. Between the inner rail portion 31a and the outer rail portion 31b, a guide rail 31 for guiding a game ball is formed. The game balls fired from the game ball launch mechanism are guided to the induction rail 31 and released to the top of the game area PA, and then flow down the game area PA. In the game area PA, a plurality of nails 42 are implanted substantially perpendicularly to the game board 30, and various features such as a windmill are disposed. The nails 42 and the windmill disperse and organize the falling directions of the game balls flowing down the game area PA.

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

  As illustrated, a plurality of general winning openings 32 are provided on the game board 30. In the present embodiment, when the gaming ball has won in the general winning opening 32, ten gaming balls are paid out from the payout device 71 as a winning ball.

  The first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34 are both open upward, and are arranged side by side in the vertical direction such that the first starting opening 33 is above the second starting opening 34. In the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is won in the first starting opening 33, three gaming balls are paid out as winning balls. The second starting port 34 is provided with a motorized accessory 34a consisting of a pair of left and right movable pieces. When the motorized accessory 34a is in the closed state, the gaming ball can not win the second starting opening 34. On the other hand, when the motorized role thing 34a is in the open state, the gaming ball can win a prize in the second starting opening 34. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is won in the second starting opening 34, four game balls are paid out as winning balls. In addition, an out port 43 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 30, and game balls that have not won prizes in various winning ports are discharged from the game area PA through the out port 43.

  The through gate 35 has a through hole penetrating in the longitudinal direction. When the gaming ball wins the through gate 35, that is, when the gaming ball passes through the through hole of the through gate 35, the main control device 60 performs an internal lottery (electric combination opening lottery) using the winning as a trigger. As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination is won, the electric combination 34a shifts to the open condition in which the electric combination is opened in a predetermined manner. Since the through gate 35 is disposed on the upstream side of the second starting opening 34 in the flow direction of the game ball, the game ball that has won the through gate 35 flows down the game area PA after winning. It is possible to win a prize at the starting opening 34. In the present embodiment, even if a game ball is won in the through gate 35, the payout of the winning ball is not executed.

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

  The special drawing unit 37 includes a first result display unit 37a and a second result display unit 37b. Each of the first result display unit 37 a and the second result display unit 37 b is configured of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner. The first result display unit 37a performs variable display or display as a display mode until the display corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the segment display when a big hit lottery is triggered by the winning of the first start opening 33 as a trigger. Make a predetermined display. When the lottery is completed, the first result display unit 37a causes the segment indicator to display a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result.

  The second result display unit 37b performs variable display or display as a display mode until a display corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the segment display when a big hit lottery is triggered by the winning of the second start port 34 as a trigger. Make a predetermined display. When the lottery is finished, the second result display unit 37b causes the segment display to display a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result.

  The special drawing unit 37 further includes a first hold display unit 37c and a second hold display unit 37d formed of LED lamps, at positions adjacent to the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b. In the present embodiment, up to four gaming balls having won the first starting opening 33 are held. The first hold display unit 37c displays the number of first start ports 33 to be held according to the color and combination of the LED lamps to be lighted. Further, in the present embodiment, a maximum of four gaming balls having won the second starting opening 34 are reserved. The second hold display unit 37 d displays the number of held second starting ports 34 according to the color and the combination of the LED lamps to be lighted.

  The drawing unit 38 is configured by a light emitting display unit in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged in a predetermined manner. When the motor-operated combination open lottery is triggered by the winning on the through gate 35, the drawing unit 38 causes the light-emitting display to turn on, blink, or display a predetermined mode as a display mode of the light-emitting display. When the motorized combination opening lottery ends, the drawing unit 38 displays a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result. The special drawing unit 37 and the drawing unit 38 are not limited to being configured by a light emitting display by a segment display or an LED lamp, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, a CRT or a dot matrix display For example, it may be configured by various display devices capable of showing a lottery and a lottery result.

  The round display unit 39 is constituted by a light emitting display unit in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged in a predetermined manner, and displays the number of round games generated in the opening / closing execution mode or displays corresponding to it. A round game is an open / close door until either a predetermined upper limit continuation time elapses or a predetermined upper limit number of gaming balls wins the variable winning device 36 is satisfied. It is a game which continues the open state of 36b. The number of round games varies depending on the type of jackpot winning that triggered the transition. The round display unit 39 starts displaying the number of round games when the opening / closing execution mode is started, and ends when the opening / closing execution mode is ended and a new game cycle is started.

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

  When the first result display unit 37a performs the variable display or the predetermined display based on the winning on the first starting opening 33, the symbol display device 41 performs the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol accordingly. Further, when the second result display unit 37b performs the variable display or the predetermined display based on the winning on the second starting opening 34, the symbol display device 41 performs the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol accordingly. . The symbol display device 41 is not limited to the display effect triggered by the winning of the first start port 33 or the second start port 34, but also performs a display effect in the open / close execution mode to be shifted when a big hit is won. Hereinafter, the details of the symbol display device 41 will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a symbol and a display surface 41 a which is variably displayed in the symbol display device 41. FIG. 4A is an explanatory view showing a symbol variably displayed in the symbol display device 41. FIG. As shown to Fig.4 (a), the symbol display apparatus 41 is fluctuated and displayed the symbol which shows 1-8 of a number. In addition, you may employ | adopt the symbol in which symbols, such as a character, were attached | subjected to each symbol which shows 1-8 of a number as a symbol by which a variable display is carried out.

  FIG.4 (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the display surface 41a of the symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. As shown in the figure, on the display surface 41a, three symbol rows Z1, Z2 and Z3 of left, middle and right are displayed. In each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the symbols of numbers 1 to 8 shown in FIG. 4 (a) are arranged in ascending or descending order of the numbers, and each symbol row has periodicity from the top to the bottom or from the bottom A variable display that scrolls up is performed. As shown in FIG. 4B, after the variable display by scrolling, one symbol is displayed in a state of being stopped on the effective line L for each symbol row. Specifically, when the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34, the variable display in which the symbols of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 periodically scroll in a predetermined direction is started. Then, each symbol to be scrolled changes from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the symbol row Z1, the symbol row Z3 and the symbol row Z2, and finally, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in each symbol row Z1 to Z3. . When the variation display of the symbol is finished and the stop display is made, and if the result of the big hit lottery by the main control device 60 is a big hit, the predetermined combination of predetermined symbols is on the effective line L It is formed. For example, the same combination of symbols is formed on the effective line L. In addition, the aspect of the variation display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-mentioned aspect, the number of symbol rows, the number of effective lines, the direction of the variation display of symbols in the symbol rows, the symbols of each symbol row The aspect of the variable display of symbols, such as number, can adopt various aspects.

  Here, the gaming round is a unit of processing for notifying the player of the lottery result of the jackpot lottery about the special information acquired based on the winning of either the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34 to the player It is. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 notifies the player of the lottery result of one jackpot lottery for one special information every game time. When the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment acquires special information based on the winning of either the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34, the first result display unit 37a or the second result per one game cycle. After the segment display is variably displayed on any one of the display units 37b, the segment display is stopped and displayed so as to be a display corresponding to the lottery result of the acquired special information. In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment acquires the special information based on the winning of either the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34, it is determined in the symbol display device 41 every one game cycle. After the symbol row is variably displayed, the symbol row is stopped and displayed so as to be displayed corresponding to the lottery result of the acquired special information. Also, the time required for one game is also referred to as unit game time. The unit game time is constituted by the fluctuation time which is the time from when the fluctuation display is started until the predetermined lottery result is stopped and displayed, and the stop time which is the time when the predetermined lottery result is stopped and displayed. There is.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4B, on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, a first hold display area Ds1 and a second hold display area Ds2 are displayed. In the first suspension display area Ds1, the number of suspension based on the winning on the first starting opening 33 is displayed. In the second hold display area Ds2, the number of hold based on the winning on the second starting opening 34 is displayed. In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum number of game balls reserved in the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34 is up to four.

A2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine:
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the present description, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described using a block diagram.

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

  The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. To the input side of the MPU 62, various detection sensors 67a to 67e, a payout control device 70, and a power failure monitoring circuit 86 provided in the power supply device 85 are connected. The MPU 62 receives the supply of stable 24 V DC power from the power supply device 85 via the power failure monitoring circuit 86. The power supply device 85 is connected to a commercial power supply as an external power supply, converts external power supplied from the commercial power supply into operation power required by the main control device 60, the payout control device 70, etc. Supply power. Further, the MPU 62 is provided with a plurality of winning openings such as the general winning opening 32, the first starting opening 33, the second starting opening 34, the through gate 35, and the variable winning device 36 as various detecting sensors 67a to 67e. A determination is made as to whether or not the game balls, which are connected to the detection sensor and run down the game area PA during the game, have won a prize at each winning opening. Furthermore, the MPU 62 executes a jackpot lottery based on the winnings on the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34, and executes an electric combination opening lottery based on the winning on the through gate 35.

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

  Specifically, in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 executes drive control of the variable winning drive unit 36 c such that the open / close door 36 b is opened or closed. Further, when the electric combination is opened as a result of the electric combination release lottery, the MPU 62 executes the drive control of the electric combination drive unit 34 b such that the electric combination 34 a is opened. In each game time, the MPU 62 executes display control of the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b in the main display unit 45, and in the opening / closing execution mode, the round display unit 39 in the main display unit 45. Execute display control of.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of various counters used for the jackpot lottery and the like. The various counter information is used when the MPU 62 performs a jackpot lottery, setting of display of the main display unit 45, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 41, and the like. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is used for the jackpot lottery. The jackpot type counter C2 is used to determine the jackpot type such as the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result. A reach random number counter C3 is used for a reach lottery whether or not to generate a reach when changing out a symbol row displayed on the symbol display device 41. A falling random number counter C4 is used for a falling lottery whether or not to end the high probability mode (also referred to as high probability gaming state). Note that the high probability mode is a gaming state started by winning the probability variation jackpot, and refers to a gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery is relatively higher than that in the low probability mode.

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

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

  The RAM 64 is provided with a pending information storage area 64b. The pending information storage area 64b is configured of a first result display unit pending area Ra, a second result display unit pending area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total pending number storage area. When the gaming ball wins in the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34 sequentially, each value of the big hit random number counter C1, big hit type counter C2, reach random number counter C3 and falling random number counter C4 at the winning timing is reserved information storage area It is stored in time series in 64b.

  Details of the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described. The jackpot random number counter C1 is used for the jackpot lottery as described above. For example, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 599, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. When the big hit random number counter C1 makes one revolution, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the large hitting random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599).

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and the updated value is stored in the hold information storage area 64b of the RAM 64 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34. Specifically, the updated value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the first result display area Ra for holding information storage area 64b at the timing when the gaming ball has won in the first starting hole 33, and the second starting opening It is stored in the second result display area reserve area Rb of the reserve information storage area 64b at the timing when the gaming ball wins in 34. The value of the random number for winning the big hit is stored as a yes / no table in the yes / no table storage area 63 a of the ROM 63.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory view for explaining the success / failure table stored in the success / failure table storage area 63a. In the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode and a high probability mode are set as a lottery mode of the jackpot lottery. FIG. 7A shows a yes / no table for the low probability mode, and FIG. 7B shows a yes / no table for the high probability mode. As shown in FIG. 7A, under the gaming state in which the win / fail table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the jackpot lottery, the number of random numbers for jackpot win is two. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, under the gaming state in which the success or failure table for the high probability mode is referred to in the jackpot lottery, the number of random numbers for jackpot win is 20. Further, the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is the jackpot winning in the low probability mode is included in the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is the jackpot winning in the high probability mode. The number and value of random numbers to be won are arbitrary as long as the probability of winning in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode.

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

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

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

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

  The number of times of opening and closing of the open / close door 36b, the open limit time for one open, and the open limit number for one open are winnings on the variable winning device 36 between the start and the end of the open / close execution mode. The open mode of the open / close door 36b is optional as long as the occurrence frequency of is higher in the high-frequency winning mode than in the low-frequency winning mode. Specifically, if the high frequency winning mode has a greater number of opening and closing times, a longer opening limit time for one opening, or a larger number of opening limits for one opening than the low frequency winning mode. Good. In order to clarify the difference between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening / closing execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode, substantially no winning on the variable winning device 36 may occur.

  In the pachinko machine 10, as a mode of lottery mode of the big hit lottery after the (2) opening and closing execution mode ends, a probability change lottery mode in which a big hit lottery is performed using a high probability use failure table as a success or failure table A normal lottery mode for performing a jackpot lottery can be set using a low probability success or failure table. As described with reference to FIG. 7, in the case of performing the jackpot lottery using the high probability success or failure table, the jackpot is won in comparison to the case of performing the big hit lottery using the low probability success or failure table. The probability of doing is high.

  In the pachinko machine 10, as a mode of the support mode of the motorized role 34a of the second starting opening 34 after the above (3) opening and closing execution mode ends, the firing of the gaming ball continues in the same manner to the gaming area PA In the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode so that the frequency at which the motorized part 34a of the second starting port 34 is opened per unit time is relatively high and low when compared in the situation where Can be set.

  Specifically, in the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the winning combination in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C5 is the same, but in the high-frequency support mode In the low frequency support mode, the number of times the motorized accessory 34a is in the open state may be set more frequently when the electronic winning combination is won, and one open time may be set longer. In the high frequency support mode, when the opening is elected and the open state of the motorized accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closing time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state is , May be set shorter than one open time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum securing time for setting the next electric combination opening lottery after the one electric combination opening lottery is performed is set shorter than in the low frequency support mode. May be

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of the winning of the second starting opening 34 is higher than that in the low frequency support mode. That is, the high frequency support mode functions as an auxiliary gaming state which assists the establishment of the special information acquisition condition.

  In the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning in the first start port 33 is higher than that of the second start port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning to the second start port 34 is higher than the first start port 33. The probability of winning will increase. In the case of a high-frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the ball much because a payout of a predetermined number of game balls is executed when a winning on the second starting opening 34 occurs. Can.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency with which the high frequency support mode is to be in the open state per unit time rather than the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above, and, for example, The probability of winning the winning combination may be increased. In addition, in the configuration in which a plurality of types of securing time are secured in which the next electric combination opening lottery is performed after one electric combination opening lottery is performed, the low frequency is set in the high frequency support mode. It may be set so that a short securing time may be easily selected or the average securing time may be shorter than the support mode. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the securing time secured upon the execution of the next electric combination opening lottery after the one electric combination opening lottery is performed is shortened. Even if the average time of securing time is shortened and the probability of winning is increased, any one or any combination of conditions is applied to enhance the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode. Good.

  As described above, it is possible to set multiple types of jackpots for the pachinko machine 10. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot type counter C2 is used to sort the plurality of jackpot types. The distribution destination of the jackpot type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63 as a distribution table.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of the distribution table set in the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 8 (a) shows a distribution table for the first starting port, and FIG. 8 (b) shows a distribution table for the second starting port.

  As shown in the distribution table for the first starting port in FIG. 8A, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the 16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, 16R as a jackpot type based on the first start aperture 33 Jackpot, 8R Normal Jackpot is set.

  The mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is the high frequency winning mode, and the hit / off lottery mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the high probability mode, the opening / closing execution mode After the end of the support mode is a jackpot that becomes a frequent support mode.

  The mode of opening and closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening and closing execution mode is the high frequency winning mode, the success or failure lottery mode after the end of the opening and closing execution mode is the low probability mode, and the opening and closing execution mode After the end of the support mode is a jackpot that becomes a frequent support mode.

  In the distribution table for the first starting opening, among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of "0 to 39", "0 to 13" corresponds to 16R probability variation big hits, and "14 to 27" are 8R normal big hits “28 to 33” corresponds to the 16R normal jackpot, and “34 to 39” corresponds to the 8R normal jackpot.

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

  Next, as shown in the distribution table for the second start-up port in FIG. 8B, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a jackpot type based on the second start-up port 34, 16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit Is set. In the distribution table for the second starting opening, among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of "0 to 39", "0 to 27" corresponds to the 16R probability variation jackpot, and "28 to 39" is the 8R probability variation jackpot It corresponds to That is, in the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment, all the jackpots based on the winning of the second starting opening 34 become probability variation jackpots. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the distribution mode of the type of jackpot when the jackpot is won is the case where the jackpot is won based on the winning of the first starting opening 33, and the second This is different from the case where the jackpot is won based on the winning of the starting opening 34.

  As described above, the distribution mode of the jackpot types of the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34 has a clear difference in the advantage for the player. Therefore, the player plays a game while expecting the winning of the second starting opening 34 among the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34 to occur. If the result is out in the success or failure lottery, there is no transition to the open / close execution mode, and no change in the success or failure lottery mode or the support mode occurs.

  As described above, the MPU 62 carries out a jackpot lottery using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE, and uses the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE to perform the jackpot type The MPU 62 further determines the stop display on the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b using the value of the big hit random number counter C1 and the value of the big hit type counter C2. Determine the display mode. In the determination, the stop result table stored in the stop result table storage area 63f of the ROM 63 is referred to.

  Next, the details of the reach random number counter C3 will be described. For example, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 238, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold information storage area 64b of the RAM 64 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34. Specifically, the updated value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first result display area holding area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the gaming ball is won in the first starting opening 33, and the gaming ball is in the second starting opening 34 The updated value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the second result display holding area Rb of the RAM 64 at the timing of winning. The value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the first result display area reserve area Ra or the second result display area reserve area Rb moves to the execution area AE, and then the reach determination table storage area 63c of the ROM 63. The table is compared with the reach determination table stored in the table to determine whether to generate a reach. However, as a result of the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won and the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 determines the reach occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3.

  The reach means that there is a possibility that a combination of symbols corresponding to a big hit may be established for some symbol rows among a plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. It is displayed, and refers to the display state in which the variation display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows in that state. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the combination of the symbol corresponding to big hit means the combination of the same symbol in a predetermined effective line. Specifically, on the display surface 41a of FIG. 4 (b), first, the symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol row Z1, and then the same symbols as Z1 are stopped and displayed in the symbol rows Z3 to form a reach line. In the situation in which the said reach line is formed, it becomes reach by performing the change display of a symbol in symbol row Z2. When a big hit occurs, the same symbol as the symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed on the symbol column Z2.

  Also, for reach, while reach line is formed, while performing fluctuation display of symbols in the remaining symbol rows, and performing reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on the background screen, There is a method of performing reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image over substantially the entire display surface 41a after reducing or non-displaying a combination of symbols on which a reach line is formed. In addition, when reach effect is performed or before the reach display, it is determined whether the advance display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character is to be performed using the reach random number counter C3 or another counter. May be

  Next, the details of the falling random number counter C4 will be described. The falling random number counter C4 is used when executing a falling lottery which is a determination as to whether or not to end the high probability mode in the gaming state where the drawing mode is the high probability mode. When winning in the falling lottery, the lottery mode in the game round is changed from the high probability mode to the low probability mode.

  For example, the falling random number counter C4 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 119, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum. The falling random number counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold information storage area 64b of the RAM 64 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34. Specifically, the updated value of the falling random number counter C4 is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the gaming ball wins in the first starting opening 33, and the gaming ball is in the second starting opening 34 At the timing of winning, the updated value of the falling random number counter C4 is stored in the second result display holding area Rb of the RAM 64. Then, the value of the falling random number counter C4 stored in the first result display area reserve area Ra or the second result display area reserve area Rb moves to the execution area AE, and then the fall coincidence determination table storage area 63d of the ROM 63 The table is collated with the fall possibility determination table stored in the table to determine whether to end the high probability mode. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the value of the random number for winning the fall lottery is stored in the fall coincidence determination table. That is, in the high probability mode game round, the probability of winning the falling lottery and ending the high probability mode and becoming the low probability mode is 1/60. In the present embodiment, the falling lottery is not executed in the game cycle of the low probability mode.

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

  Next, details of the motor-operated product release counter C5 will be described. For example, the motor-operated product release counter C5 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 249, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The motorized jack release counter C5 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold combination area 64c of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether to control the motorized jack 34a in the open state using the stored value of the motorized jack release counter C5. For example, if C4 = 0 to 199, the motorized accessory 34a is controlled to be in the open state, and if C4 = 200 to 249, the motorized accessory 34a is controlled to be in the closed state.

  In addition, the combination of one set of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the fallen random number counter C4 stored in the first result display area reserve area Ra relates to the hold information related to the first starting opening 33 The combination of one set of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the fallen random number counter C4 stored in the second result display area Rb relates to the second starting port 34. The hold information corresponds to the hold information, and the hold information corresponds to the special information in the present invention.

A3. Outline of processing by gaming machine:
Next, an outline of processing executed by the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the present description, in order to facilitate understanding of the features of the process executed by the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment, the outline of the process executed in a general pachinko machine is first described as a comparative example, Then, the outline | summary of the process which the pachinko machine 10 performs is demonstrated.

A3-1. Comparative example:
FIG. 9 is a time chart for explaining an example (comparative example 1) of the process when the player has won a falling lottery in a general pachinko machine. In this example, as a general pachinko machine, after transitioning to the high frequency support mode, transition to the low frequency support mode when the number of games reaches a predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100 times) A description will be given using a pachinko machine configured. However, this pachinko machine is in the support mode if the high probability mode is continued as the lottery mode at that time even if the game run in the high frequency support mode is continuously performed 100 times. As frequent support mode will continue.

  FIG. 9A shows the state of the lottery mode and the state of the support mode in the pachinko machine as the first comparative example. In FIG. 9, the numbers (eg, [1], [60]) shown in [] indicate the number of times the game has been executed since the high frequency support mode was started. For example, [n] indicates that it is a gaming cycle to be executed n times after the high frequency support mode is started. In addition, the gaming cycle to be executed n times after the high frequency support mode is started may be described simply as "n gaming cycle".

  As a comparative example 1, FIG. 9 (a) wins a probability change big hit by a big hit lottery, and after the end of the big hit, the lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, and thereafter, the high frequency support mode is started 60th It shows the case where the lottery mode is won by the game round to be executed and the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode. Further, in the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 1, the lottery result in the falling lottery is reflected in the lottery mode of the jackpot lottery in the game round. That is, in the case of the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 1, in the gaming round executed the 60th after the high frequency support mode is started, the lottery for falling is won and the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode. Then, a jackpot lottery is executed in the low probability mode from the game run which is executed 60th after the high frequency support mode is started.

  On the other hand, with regard to the support mode, even when the high probability mode is ended and the high probability mode is shifted to the low probability mode, the high probability is won even if the fall lottery is won in the game round executed 60th after the high frequency support mode is started The high frequency support mode is continued until reaching the 100th game run after the high frequency support mode after transition to the support mode is started.

  FIG. 9B shows effects of the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 1 executed in the game round (57 times to 61 times) before and after the 60th game round winning the fall lottery, each state of the lottery mode and the support mode. Is shown. Since this pachinko machine has not won a fall lottery or a big hit lottery until the 60th game cycle (57 times to 59 times), the game cycle until 59 times is the result of the jackpot lottery in each game cycle Execute a normal effect (also referred to as a normal effect) for announcing a notice or a lottery result. Then, in the 60th game cycle in which the falling lottery is won, for example, a battle effect (hereinafter also referred to as battle effect) in which the player character and the enemy character confront each other is executed. The battle effect is an effect that indicates to the player whether the outcome is an advantageous outcome or an adverse outcome for the player. In the present embodiment, when the battle effect is won in the fall lottery, when the jackpot lottery is won, or when it is not any of them (when neither of the fall lottery and the big hit lottery is won) It is an effect that suggests

  Then, after execution of the battle effect, a result notification effect of notifying the lottery result of the falling lottery and the big hit lottery is executed. In the result notification effect, effects corresponding to the lottery results of the falling lottery and the big hit lottery are executed. Specifically, a defeat effect in which the player character loses when the lottery is won, a victory effect in which the player character wins when the jackpot lottery is won, and the player character with neither of them Execute a draw effect in which the enemy character is a draw. In the case of Comparative Example 1, since the player has won the fall lottery in the 60th game run, the defeat effect is executed as the result notification effect.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing an example of a battle effect and a result notification effect. FIG. 10 (a) shows a battle effect, FIG. 10 (b) shows a defeat effect as a result notification effect, and FIG. 10 (c) shows a victory effect as a result notification effect. In the battle effect shown in FIG. 10A, an image in which a female character on the player side and a male character on the enemy side are confronted is displayed on the symbol display device 41, and sound and light associated with the image are displayed as speakers 46. And the various lamps 47 are output. However, battle rendition may be other modes.

  Further, the defeat effect shown in FIG. 10 (b) causes the symbol display device 41 to display an image in which the female character on the player side is sad due to defeat, and also causes the speaker 46 and various lamps 47 to accompany the sound and light associated with the image. Is an aspect which makes it output. However, the defeat effect as the result notification effect may be in another mode.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9B, by winning the fall lottery in the 60th game run, the lottery mode shifts from the high probability mode to the low probability mode with the start of the game run, but on the other hand, Since the support mode continues the high frequency support mode, the player of the pachinko machine of the comparative example 1 can not recognize that the player has won the fall due to the state of the support mode during the period during which the battle effect is being executed. . Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation and a sense of urgency for the results of the falling lottery and the big hit lottery by the battle effect and the result notification effect executed thereafter.

  FIG. 11 is a time chart for explaining an example (comparative example 2) of the process when the player wins a falling lottery in a general pachinko machine. The difference between Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2 is the number of times the game has been executed from the start of the high frequency support mode until the winning of a fall is won. In Comparative Example 1, the case of winning the falling lottery in the 60th game was described, but in Comparative Example 2, as shown in FIG. 11A, the case of winning the falling lottery in the 120th game was It shows.

  In FIG. 11A, as a comparative example 2, a jackpot lottery is won by a probability change jackpot, and after the end of the jackpot, the lottery mode shifts to a high probability mode, and then a lottery lottery is won at the 120th game round , Shows a case where the lottery mode has shifted to the low probability mode. Further, similarly to the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 1, in the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 2, the lottery result in the falling lottery is reflected in the lottery mode of the jackpot lottery in the game run. That is, in the case of the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 2, the lottery mode is switched to the low probability mode in the 120th game run, and the lottery for the fall is won. Then, the jackpot lottery is executed in the low probability mode from the 120th game run.

  Regarding the support mode, as described in Comparative Example 1, after transitioning to the high frequency support mode, if the number of games reaches a predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100), the low frequency support mode is set. Transition. However, even if the number of games in the high frequency support mode reaches 100 times, the high frequency support mode is continued as the support mode if the high probability mode is continued as the lottery mode at that time. Ru. Therefore, in the case of Comparative Example 2, since the high probability mode is continued until the 120th game time, the high frequency support mode is continued. Then, with the fall lottery winning in the 120th game run and the lottery mode shifting from the high probability mode to the low probability mode, the support mode also shifts from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode.

  FIG. 11 (b) shows effects of the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 2 executed in the game round (117 times to 121 times) before and after the 120th game round winning the fall lottery, each state of the lottery mode and the support mode. Is shown. Since the present pachinko machine has not won the fall lottery or the big hit lottery until the 120th game cycle (117 times to 119 times), the normal effect is executed until the 120th game cycle. Then, in the 120th game cycle in which the fall lottery is won, for example, as described in the first comparative example, the battle effect is executed.

  Then, after execution of the battle effect, a result notification effect of notifying the lottery result of the falling lottery and the big hit lottery is executed. In the result notification effect, effects corresponding to the lottery results of the falling lottery and the big hit lottery are executed. Specifically, if the player wins the fall lottery and does not win the jackpot lottery, the player character loses the defeat effect, and the player wins the jackpot lottery (including the case of winning the fall lottery) a game If the player character has won the victory effect, or if neither of them, the player character and the enemy character draw a draw effect to be drawn. In the case of Comparative Example 2, since the player has won the fall lottery in the 120th game run, the defeat effect is executed as the result notification effect.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, when the fall lottery is won in the 120th game run, the lottery mode shifts from the high probability mode to the low probability mode with the start of the game run. In addition, with the transition of the lottery mode to the low probability mode, the support mode shifts from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode. The timing at which the support mode transitions to the low frequency support mode is simultaneous with the timing at which the lottery mode transitions to the low probability mode. Therefore, the low frequency support mode is entered at the same time as the 120th game run is started.

  Therefore, in the case of Comparative Example 2, the player recognizes that the high frequency support mode has ended and the low frequency support mode has been entered before the result notification effect is executed in the 120th game cycle. In this case, the results of the 120th game round fall lottery and the big hit lottery may be recognized without intervention of the result notification effect. That is, it is possible for the player to predict, during execution of the battle effect, the type of the effect notification effect to be executed thereafter (whether it is a victory effect, a defeat effect or a draw effect). Therefore, the player may not be able to give the player a sense of expectation or a sense of urgency for the results of the fall lottery and the big hit lottery in the 120th game run by the battle effect and the result notification effect.

  As described with reference to Comparative Example 1, in the case of a general pachinko machine, when the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode as the drawing mode shifts to the high probability mode, the predetermined number of times (this embodiment) In the case of winning the fall lottery by the game times of 100 times, the high frequency support mode is continued, so the effect (in the present embodiment) to give a sense of expectation and tension to the result of the fall lottery and the jackpot lottery It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and a sense of urgency by the battle effect) and the result notification effect.

  However, as described in the second comparative example, the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode as the lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, and the game is repeated a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) If the player wins the fall lottery after reaching the event, the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode at the same time as the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode, so the player is more likely than the result notification effect is executed. When it is recognized that the high frequency support mode has ended before, the result of the falling lottery and the big hit lottery of the game round may be recognized without intervention of the result notification effect. In this case, the player can not give the player a sense of expectation or a sense of urgency by the battle effect and the result notification effect. Specifically, in the case where the game cycle in the high probability mode continues 100 times or more and the high frequency support mode is set, when the battle effect is started, the player character and the enemy side Although the player does not know which of the characters wins until the result notification (that is, it does not know until the result notification whether to win the jackpot lottery or fall lottery), but the player is By recognizing that high-frequency support has ended during the period in which the battle effect is being executed, it is predicted during the battle effect that the player character loses the current battle (the winning lottery is won). I can do it.

A3-2. Outline of processing by the pachinko machine 10:
Next, an outline of processing in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. A different point between the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment and the pachinko machines shown in Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2 is the timing of executing a battle effect and a result notification effect. The outline of the process will be described below.

  FIG. 12 is a time chart for explaining the process in the case of winning the fall lottery in the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 12A shows the state of the drawing mode of the pachinko machine 10 and the state of the support mode when the player has won the falling lottery in the 120th game run. As shown in FIG. 12 (a), in the present description, the jackpot is won by a jackpot lottery and the lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode after the jackpot is ended, and then it falls to the 120th game round It shows a case where the lottery mode is shifted to the low probability mode by being won. Further, similarly to the pachinko machines of Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2, in the pachinko machine 10, the lottery result in the falling lottery is reflected in the lottery mode of the jackpot lottery in the game round. That is, in the case of the pachinko machine 10, in the 120th game run, the lottery for falling is won and the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode. Then, the jackpot lottery is executed in the low probability mode from the 120th game run.

  With regard to the support mode, the pachinko machine 10, like the pachinko machines of Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2 above, after transitioning to the high frequency support mode, the game frequency is a predetermined reference game frequency (specifically, 100 times Transition to low frequency support mode when it reaches). However, even if the number of games in the high frequency support mode reaches 100 times, the high frequency support mode is continued as the support mode if the high probability mode is continued as the lottery mode at that time. Ru. That is, when the game is played after the number of games in the high frequency support mode reaches 100 times, when the winning of the falling lottery is won, the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode from the gaming cycle winning the falling lottery and the high frequency support The mode ends.

  Further, similarly to the pachinko machines of Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the high probability mode is continued as the lottery mode until the 120th game round is reached, The frequent support mode is continued as the support mode. Then, in the 120th time, the fall lottery is won, and the support mode is also shifted from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode as the lottery mode is shifted from the high probability mode to the low probability mode.

  FIG. 12 (b) shows the effects of the pachinko machine 10 in the game run (117 times to 121 times) before and after the 120th game run for which the fall lottery was won, and shows the states of the lottery mode and the support mode. There is. As illustrated, when winning the fall lottery in the 120th game run, the pachinko machine 10 is executed earlier than the 120th game run which is the game run for winning the fall lottery (hereinafter also referred to as the specific game run) The battle effect is executed in the played game run (hereinafter also referred to as the preceding game run).

  Here, the specific game time is a game time related to the special information determined that at least one of the jackpot lottery and fall lottery has been won by the first determination process, and the game time (pending game time) that has not been executed yet Say. The preceding game time is a game time that is executed before the specific game time, and means a game time (held game time) that has not been executed yet. In addition, with the first judgment processing, the judgment of the jackpot lottery, which is executed based on the special information (holding information) acquired based on the winning of either of the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34 The determination is performed prior to determination processing such as determination of type, determination of presence / absence of reach, and determination of success or failure of a fall lottery. The determination process is performed when the hold information is a target of the jackpot lottery by the main control device 60. The pachinko machine 10 sequentially notifies the result (lottery result) of the determination of the success or failure of the big hit lottery by the determination process every one game cycle.

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

  And, with the start of the 120th game times (specific game times) winning the fall lottery, the result notification effect is executed, and the player is notified of the result of the judgment of success or failure of the fall lottery and the big hit lottery for the special information pertaining to the specific game times. Do. In the case of the pachinko machine 10, since the battle effect is executed in the preceding game, the high frequency support mode is not ended when the battle effect is executed as in the comparative example 2. The high frequency support mode is ended in the 120th specified game cycle when the result notification effect is executed.

  Therefore, at the time of execution of the preceding game, the player can not recognize the result of the determination in the 120th specified game via the change of the state of the high frequency support mode. Therefore, by executing the battle effect in the preceding game times, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the lottery results of the fall lottery and the big hit lottery pertaining to the specific game times to be executed subsequently. It is possible to improve interest.

  FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the flow of processing performed by the pachinko machine 10 in order to execute battle effects in the preceding game play and result announcement effects in the specific game play. The flowchart shown in FIG. 13 is an outline of the process executed by the pachinko machine 10, and the detailed process is omitted. Detailed processing will be described later.

  In step S101, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won the first start opening 33 or the second start opening 34 (start winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to each start opening. If it is determined in step S101 that a winning on the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34 has been detected (S101: YES), the process proceeds to step S102 and a winning on the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34 is made. Get special information (pending information) based on it. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 103.

  In step S103, an earlier determination process is performed. As described above, the first determination process is performed based on the special information acquired based on the winning of either the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34. Judgment (judgment about the jackpot lottery or falling lottery) The processing is to execute the determination prior to the processing). The pachinko machine 10 executes the first determination processing whenever necessary on the basis of the special information acquired by the winning, whenever the winning is generated in either the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34, and the first determination The determination result by the processing is stored in the destination determination processing result storage area 64f (FIG. 5) of the main RAM 64 for each held game number related to each winning. After executing step 103, the process proceeds to step S104.

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

[Battle production execution condition]
(1) A battle effect is executed using one hold game time (preceding game time), and a condition in which a result notification effect becomes executable in the specific game time: <Conditions 1 to 4>
· <Condition 1>: the judgment result of the special information to be processed in the first judgment process is "winning in falling lottery" or "winning in big hit lottery" or "winning in falling lottery and big hit lottery, value of jackpot random number counter Is a specific value "(the hold game times are specified game times).
· <Condition 2>: The special information of the pending game number that satisfies <Condition 1> is acquired by the winning of the second starting opening.
<Condition 3>: A high probability mode should be set when the hold game times satisfying <condition 1> are executed as game times.
· <Condition 4>: A pending game cycle (preceding game cycle) which has not been executed yet exists immediately before the pending game cycle (specific game cycle) related to the special information satisfying <Condition 1> (the preceding game cycle) The change time of the has not been determined).
· <Condition 5>: The result of the judgment by the destination judgment process of the special information related to the preceding game time which is executed one before the pending game time (specific game time) satisfying the <condition 1> is "a winning in the fall lottery" Or "Do not win the jackpot lottery" or "I will not win the fall lottery and the jackpot lottery, the value of the jackpot random number counter does not fall under any of the specific value".
(2) A battle effect is executed using two pending game times (preceding game times), and a condition in which a result notification can be executed in a specific game time: <conditions 1 to 5> + <conditions 6 to 7>
· <Condition 6>: There is a pending game time (preceding game time) that has not been executed two before the pending game time (specific game time) that satisfies <Condition 1> (variation of the preceding game time) That time has not been determined).
・ <Condition 7>: The result of the judgment by the destination judgment process of the special information related to the preceding game performed two times before the held game ad (specific game performed) that satisfies <Condition 1> is "winning in fall lottery" Or "Do not win the jackpot lottery" or "I will not win the fall lottery and the jackpot lottery, the value of the jackpot random number counter does not fall under any of the specific value".
(3) A battle effect is executed using three pending game times (preceding game times), and a condition that results notification can be executed in the specific game times: <conditions 1 to 6> + <conditions 7 to 8>
· <Condition 8>: There must be a hold game time (preceding game time) that has not been executed three times before the hold game time that satisfies <Condition 1> (the fluctuation time of the preceding game time is determined Not that).
· <Condition 9>: The result of the judgment by the destination judgment process of the special information pertaining to the preceding game time which is executed three times before the pending game time (specific game time) satisfying the <condition 1> is "a winning in the fall lottery" Or "Do not win the jackpot lottery" or "I will not win the fall lottery and the jackpot lottery, the value of the jackpot random number counter does not fall under any of the specific value".

  The <condition 1> is a condition for determining whether or not the result notification effect can be executed in the game round in which the target determination process is performed. In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is selected to be eligible for the fall lottery and the big hit lottery in addition to the case where the game time for which the first determination process is to be processed is “win in the falling lottery” and “win in the big hit lottery”. Also, even when the value of the jackpot random number counter is a specific value, the result announcement effect is executed. The pachinko machine 10 executes defeat presentation in the case of "fall win lottery", executes victory presentation in the case of "big hit lottery", and does not win "fall lottery and big hit lottery, jackpot random number In the case where the value of the counter is a specific value, a draw effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the player has won the falling lottery and the jackpot lottery, the winning effect is executed as the result notification effect.

  <Condition 2> indicates that the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment executes the result notification effect only in the game run executed by the winning of the second starting opening. As shown in <Condition 3>, the game times for executing the result notification effect is a condition that the lottery mode at the start time of the game times is the high probability mode. If the lottery mode is the low probability mode at the start of the game run where the result notification effect is executed, the lottery mode is the low probability mode regardless of the success or failure of the falling lottery, so the battle effect is temporarily executed in the preceding game cycle and specified Even if the result announcement effect is executed in the game, the player can recognize that the battle effect executed before the result announcement effect is not for noticing the winning of the fall lottery, and the battle effect and the result announcement This is because the rendering does not function effectively. <Condition 4> and <Condition 5> are conditions for determining whether or not there is a preceding game cycle in which a battle effect can be executed before the specific game cycle in which the effect notification effect is executed. In addition, it is a condition that the fluctuation time is not determined at the time of determination of the battle production execution condition, in the preceding game generation shown in <condition 4>.

  <Condition 6> and <Condition 7> are conditions for determining whether or not there are two preceding game times in which the battle effect can be executed before the specific game time to execute the effect notification effect. It should be noted that, in the preceding game generation shown in <Condition 6>, it is a condition that the fluctuation time is not determined at the time of determination of the battle effect execution condition.

  <Condition 8> and <Condition 9> are conditions for determining whether or not there are three preceding game times in which the battle effect can be executed before the specific game time to execute the effect notification effect. It should be noted that, in the preceding game generation shown in <condition 8>, it is a condition that the fluctuation time is not determined at the time of determination of the battle effect execution condition.

  If it is determined in step S104 whether or not the battle rendering execution condition is satisfied based on the determination result by the destination determination process for each of the held game times, it is determined that the battle rendering execution condition is satisfied, step S105. Go to On the other hand, when it is determined that the battle effect execution condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S105, the number of preceding game times for executing the battle effect is determined. In step S104, only <Condition 1> to <Condition 4> of the battle effect execution condition is satisfied, and battle effect is executed using one hold game time (preceding game time), and a result notice effect in the specific game time If it is determined that it is executable, the number of preceding game times for executing the battle effect is determined once. In step S104, only the <condition 1> to the <condition 7> of the battle effect execution condition are satisfied, and the battle effect is executed using the two pending game times (preceding game times), and the result notice effect in the specific game time If it is determined that the game is executable, it is determined by the lottery process whether to execute the battle effect using one preceding game cycle or to execute the battle effect using two preceding game cycles Be done. In step S104, the battle effect is executed using three pending game times (preceding game times), satisfying the <condition 1> to the <condition 9> of the battle effect execution condition, and the result notice effect is given in the specific game time If it is determined that execution is possible, one battle game is used to execute battle rendition, or two battles are used to execute battle rendition, or three times. Whether or not to execute the battle effect is determined by the lottery process. Note that FIG. 12 (b) shows a case where the battle effect is executed using two preceding game times. After executing step S105, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, the fluctuation time of the preceding game cycle for executing the battle effect is set as the fluctuation time for the battle effect. That is, the setting method of the unit game time for the preceding game times is different from the setting method of the unit game time for the game times executed earlier than the preceding game times, and the battle using the preceding game times Change to a setting method that can be performed.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the time of the battle effect is constant (for example, x seconds). That is, even when the battle effect is performed using any number of game times, the battle effect is performed in a fixed time. The time for the battle effect to be executed in the one game cycle in the case of executing the battle game using the one game cycle is x seconds, and in the case where the battle game is executed using the two game cycles. The total time of the battle effect to be executed in two game times is x seconds, and the total time of the battle effect to be executed in the three game times in the case of executing the battle effect using three game times is x It is a second. For example, when executing a battle effect in one preceding game cycle, assuming that the stop time is a given time t seconds, the variation time of the preceding game cycle is such that the unit game time of one game cycle is x seconds. Is set to (x−t) seconds. Specifically, the fluctuation time table (stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e) used when determining the fluctuation time of the game time corresponds to (x-t) seconds with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS The fluctuation time of the preceding game is set to (x−t) seconds by changing to the fluctuation time table for battle effect in which the value is output and determining the fluctuation time of the preceding game.

  In the case of executing battle effects in two preceding game times, the fluctuation time of the preceding game times (x / 2-t) so that the unit game time of one game time is (x / 2) seconds. Set to seconds. Specifically, for a battle effect, a fluctuation time table used when determining fluctuation times of game times is output with a value corresponding to (x / 2−t) seconds with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS By changing to the fluctuation time table and determining the fluctuation time of the preceding game time, the fluctuation time of the preceding game time is set to (x / 2−t) seconds.

  When the battle effect is executed in three preceding game times, the fluctuation time of the preceding game times (x / 3-t) so that the fluctuation time of the preceding game times is (x / 3) seconds. Set to seconds. Specifically, for a battle effect, a fluctuation time table used when determining fluctuation times of game times is output with a value corresponding to (x / 3-t) seconds with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS By changing to the fluctuation time table and determining the fluctuation time of the preceding game time, the fluctuation time of the preceding game time is set to (x / 3-t) seconds. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the stop time is a fixed time t, the unit game time of the preceding game is determined by determining the change time. After performing step S106, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, battle rendition is executed in the preceding gaming session in which the fluctuation time has been set using the battle rendition fluctuation time table in step S106. In addition, battle production is performed in the number of preceding game times determined to execute battle production in step S105. When performing battle production using a plurality of preceding game times, a series of battle effects are executed over the plurality of preceding game times.

  As described above, when there are specific game times in the hold game times and there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession, the number of preceding game times to which an effect constituting at least a part of the battle effect is allocated is Determined by lottery. In addition, the setting method of unit game time for each of a plurality of consecutive preceding game times is a setting method different from the setting method of unit game time for the game times executed earlier than the preceding game times, and sequentially It changes into the setting method which can perform battle production using a plurality of precedent game times executed. Specifically, each unit game time of a plurality of advance game times is set to a time length obtained by dividing the time length (x seconds) in which the battle effect can be executed by the number of advance game times. Then, at least a part of each of the plurality of successive preceding game times is configured to have a battle effect such that the battle effect is configured by sequentially and continuously executing the effects according to the plurality of consecutive preceding game times. An effect is assigned, and the assigned effect is executed in each of a plurality of consecutive preceding game times.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory view for explaining the display surface 41 a of the symbol display device 41 when the battle effect is performed using a plurality of preceding game times. As shown in the figure, when the battle effect is executed, the display surface 41a is divided into a display area 41aS and a display area 41aL. And in display field 41aS, change display and stop display of a symbol are performed. Specifically, of the unit game time, the fluctuation display of the symbol is executed in the fluctuation time, and the stop display of the symbol is executed in the stop time. For example, when the battle effect is performed using two preceding game times, the variable display and the stop display are performed twice in the display area 41aS.

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

  It returns to the explanation of FIG. After executing step S107, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the fluctuation time of the specific game number is set as the fluctuation time for result notification effect. Specifically, the fluctuation time table (stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e) used when determining the fluctuation time of the game times is a time set for result notification effect with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS By changing to a fluctuation time table for result presentation effect in which a value corresponding to (for example, y seconds) is output and determining the fluctuation time of the specific game time, the fluctuation time of the specific game time is set to y seconds. In the present embodiment, the time length (y seconds in the present description) in which the result notification effect can be executed is shorter than the time length (x seconds in the present description) in which the battle effect can be executed. , Set the fluctuation time (y seconds) of the specific game times. By setting the time of the result notification effect to be shorter than the time of the battle effect for giving the player a sense of expectation, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the result notification effect. That is, after giving a sense of expectation by battle rendition, by notifying the result in a short period of time, it is possible to add clarity to the game property and to give tonation to the player's mind.

  In step S109, the result notification effect is executed in the specific gaming session in which the change time is set using the result notification effect variable time table in step S108. In the present embodiment, the result notification effect notifies the result (lottery result) of the success / failure determination of the falling lottery and the big hit lottery immediately after the start of the specific game cycle. As shown in FIG. 12, since the high probability mode has continued over 100 times, the high frequency support mode has also continued over 100 times along with it, but in the 120th game round, it falls Since winning, the high probability mode is changed to the low probability mode, and the support mode is also changed to the low frequency support mode immediately after the start of the 120th game cycle. In the 120th game session, notification of the result (lottery result) of the success / failure determination of the fall lottery and the big hit lottery and the change to the low frequency support mode are executed almost simultaneously.

  Therefore, as in the pachinko machine of Comparative Example 2, the player ends the high-frequency support mode and shifts to the low-frequency support mode before the result notification effect is executed in the 120th game cycle. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize the result of the 120th game round fall lottery and the big hit lottery without recognizing the effect notification effect.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 whether or not the battle rendering execution condition is satisfied based on the determination result by the destination determination process for each held game number, it is determined that the battle rendering execution condition is not satisfied. Proceed to step S110.

  In step S110, setting processing of the normal effect is executed. In the present description, the normal effect means being out of the jackpot lottery and being out of reach in the non-reach case, being out of the jackpot lottery and being out of the reach occurrence (reach effect), or winning the first starting opening Say effects other than battle effects and result announcement effects such as effects for big hit when winning in the big hit lottery based on. The pachinko machine 10 sets the fluctuation time table (stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e) used when determining the fluctuation time of the game play as the setting process of the normal effect in the fluctuation time table for the normal effect, Determine the game time fluctuation time. After executing step S110, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, the normal effect is executed in the game session in which the fluctuation time is set using the fluctuation time table for normal effect in step S110. In the above, the general flow of the process which the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment performs is demonstrated.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the method of setting the unit game time for the preceding game is different from the method for setting the unit game time for the game executed prior to the preceding game. Since it is a setting method and it changes to the setting method which can perform battle production using precedence game times, the specified game times concerning the special information judged that at least one of the jackpot lottery and fall lottery was elected exist In the case, it is possible to execute battle rendition in the preceding game times which are executed earlier than the specific game times. In the present embodiment, the unit game time consists of a fluctuation time and a stop time. Therefore, changing the setting method of the fluctuation time is synonymous with changing the setting method of the unit game time.

  As described above, when it is determined that the falling lottery has been won in the specific game play, the high probability mode ends and the high frequency support mode ends. Therefore, as in Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2, when adopting a configuration in which the battle effect and the result notification effect are executed in the specific game time, the player makes a big hit lottery by the result notification effect in the specific game time. The recognition result of the fall lottery may be recognized by recognizing the end of the high-frequency support mode before recognizing the lottery result of the fall lottery (for example, at the time of executing the battle effect). That is, in the case of adopting a configuration in which the battle effect and the result notification effect are executed in the specific game times, the player continues or ends the high frequency support mode continuation or termination of the lottery results of the big hit lottery and fall lottery in the specified game times. It may be recognized by the presence or absence of the change of the state, and the player may not be able to give the player a sense of expectation for the result of the lottery by the battle effect. Also, the player may recognize the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery without the intervention of the result notification.

  On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the battle effect is executed in the preceding gaming round which is executed before the specific gaming round. At the time of execution of the preceding game time, the player can not recognize the result of the determination in the specific game time through the change of the state of the high frequency support mode. Therefore, by performing battle rendition in the preceding game times, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation with respect to the result of the determination relating to the specific game times executed thereafter, and to improve interest in the game. Can.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a plurality of preceding game times are continuously present, the battle effect is performed using a plurality of consecutive preceding game times, so that over the plurality of preceding game times, It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery pertaining to the specific game run to be executed.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the number of preceding game times to which a predetermined effect that constitutes at least a part of the battle effect is allocated is determined by lottery, the number of preceding game times for which battle effect is executed varies. By giving a to, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation for the result of the success or failure judgment of the jackpot lottery and fall lottery pertaining to the specific game time. Furthermore, since each unit game time of a plurality of advance game times is set to a time length obtained by dividing the time length in which the battle effect can be executed by the number of advance game times, the advance game time to execute the battle effect The setting of the unit game time can be realized by simple processing.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 sets the time length of the result notification effect shorter than the time length of the battle effect. By giving a sense of expectation by battle rendition, by notifying the result in a short period of time, it is possible to add clarity to the game property and to give tonation to the player's mind.

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

  The main MPU 62 of the main control unit 60 executes timer interrupt processing and normal processing in order to advance the game of each game play. The MPU 62 executes NMI interrupt processing activated by the input of a power failure signal in addition to timer interrupt processing and normal processing, but the description of these processing is omitted.

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

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

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

  In step S203, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the fallen random number counter C4, and the motorized combination release counter C5 are updated. Specifically, 1 is added to each of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the fallen random number counter C4 and the motorized combination release counter C5, and their respective counter values reach the maximum value. In the case, clear each to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C5 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

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

  In step S205, a winning process for through is accompanied by a winning on the through gate 35. Details of the through winning process of step S205 will be described later. After executing step S205, the MPU 62 ends the timer interrupt process.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a winning process for the starting opening. In step S301, it is determined based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the first start hole 33 whether or not the gaming ball has won the first start hole 33 (start winning). In step S301, when it is determined that the gaming ball has won the first starting opening 33 (S301: YES), the process proceeds to step S302, and a winning ball command for causing the payout control device 70 to pay out three gaming balls Set Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S303.

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

  In step S304, the start pending number RaN (hereinafter, also referred to as a first start pending number RaN), which is a value stored in the pending number storage area of the first result display portion pending area Ra, is read, and the first starting pending number RaN is set as a target of processing described later. The first starting reservation number RaN indicates the number of holdings based on the winning on the first starting opening 33. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S309.

  In step S301, when it is determined that the gaming ball has not won the first starting opening 33 (S301: NO), the process proceeds to step S305, and it is determined whether the gaming ball has won the second starting opening 34 2 Determined by the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the start port 34.

  In step S305, when it is determined that the gaming ball has won the second starting opening 34 (S305: YES), the process proceeds to step S306, and a winning ball command for causing the payout control device 70 to pay out four gaming balls Set Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S307. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S305 that the gaming ball has not won the second starting opening 34 (S305: NO), the winning processing for the main starting opening is ended.

  In step S307, an external signal setting process is performed in order to signal the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won in the second starting opening 34. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S308.

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

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

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

  In step S312, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the fallen random number counter C4 updated in step S203 (FIG. 15) are stored in the empty storage area of the corresponding hold area for result display unit. Among them, the first storage area is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of holdings to which 1 is added in step S310. Specifically, when the first start reservation number RaN is set as a processing target, the large hit random number counter C1, the large hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the fallen random number counter C4 updated in step S203 Each value is stored in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the first result display holding area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start reservation number RaN to which 1 is added in step S310. When the second start reservation number RbN is set as a processing target, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the fallen random number counter C4 updated in step S203 are used. The first storage area of the free storage areas of the second result display area reserve area Rb, ie, the storage area corresponding to the second start reserve number RbN obtained by adding 1 in step S310. After executing step S312, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S313, an earlier determination process is performed. The first determination process is based on the information (hold information) of each value of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the fallen random number counter C4, the hit or not determination result (lottery result) of the big hit lottery, It is a process to execute determination of the type, the presence or absence of reach, the determination result of the fall lottery (lottery result), and the like before the hold information becomes a target of the jackpot lottery by the main control device 60. Details of the prior determination process will be described later. After performing step S313, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S314, battle effect execution determination processing is executed. The battle effect execution determination process is a process of determining whether or not to execute the battle effect and the result notification effect based on the determination result of the earlier determination process. Details of the battle effect execution determination process will be described later. After executing step S314, the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S315, processing for setting a hold command is executed. Specifically, the determination result of the prior determination process executed based on the information (pending information) of each value of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the fallen random number counter C4, and the battle effect Information on the battle effect game number YpN set by the execution determination process is set as the hold command. The battle effect game number YpN will be described in a battle effect execution determination process (FIG. 18) described later.

  In the hold command, the hold information indicates the determination result by the prior determination processing based on the occurrence of the winning to the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34 and the holding information acquired based on the winning, the main control unit This is a command for causing the control device on the sub side to confirm before the target of the jackpot lottery by 60. The hold command is transmitted to the sound emission control apparatus 90 in the external output process (FIG. 20: step S702) of the normal process described later.

  Further, when the voice emission control device 90 receives the hold command transmitted based on the winning on the first start opening 33, the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 is increased in the number of hold. Is sent to the display control apparatus 100 in order to make it change according to. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the increase in the number of hold. On the other hand, when the hold command transmitted based on the winning on the second start opening 34 is received, the voice emission control device 90 increases the number of the hold in the second hold display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41. Is sent to the display control apparatus 100 in order to make it change according to. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the second hold display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the increase in the number of holdings.

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the prior determination process. As described above, in the first determination process, based on the hold information, the hold information is a determination result such as a determination of the success or failure of the big hit lottery, a determination of the type of the big hit, a determination of presence or absence of reach, This processing is executed before the main control device 60 becomes a target of the jackpot lottery.

  In step S401, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the storage area by winning on the starting opening in the starting opening winning combination process (FIG. 16) is grasped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402, and the lottery mode at the time when the jackpot lottery due to the current prize is executed as the game time is determined. Specifically, the determination result of the prior determination process executed by the winning before the current winning is read out from the corresponding storage area, and the presence or absence of a definite variation big hit that occurs before the big winning lottery due to the current winning, By grasping the presence or absence of the winning in the lottery, the lottery mode at the time when the big hit lottery by the current winning is executed as the game time is determined.

  In step S402, when it is determined that the lottery mode is the low probability mode at the time when the big hit lottery due to the current prize is executed as the game time (S402: YES), the process proceeds to step S403 and a hit / fail table storage area Referring to the pass / fail table for the low probability mode stored in 63a. After that, the process proceeds to step S408, and as a result of referring to the success / failure table for the low probability mode, it is determined whether the information of the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to a jackpot.

  On the other hand, at step S402, when it is determined that the lottery mode is not the low probability mode at the time when the big hit lottery due to the current prize is executed as a game turn (S402: NO), the process proceeds to step S404 and The value of the falling random number counter C4 stored in the storage area is grasped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S405, with reference to the fall possibility determination table stored in the fall possibility determination table storage area 63d, it is determined whether or not a fall lottery has been won.

  In step S405, when it is determined that the fall lottery has been won (S405: YES), the fall election information is stored in the first determination processing result storage area 64f, and the process proceeds to step S403. In step S403, as described above, the probability table for the low probability mode stored in the probability table storage area 63a is referred to. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S408, and as a result of referring to the low probability mode acceptance table, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to a jackpot.

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

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

  In step S411, as a result of referring to the distribution table, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 grasped this time corresponds to the probability variation jackpot. In step S411, when it is determined that it corresponds to the probability variation jackpot (S411: YES), the process proceeds to step S412, and the probability variation jackpot information is stored in the first determination processing result storage area 64f. Thereafter, the first determination process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S411 that the probability variation jackpot is not supported (S411: NO), the process proceeds to step S413, and the normal jackpot information is stored in the first determination processing result storage area 64f. Thereafter, the first determination process is ended.

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

  If it is determined in step S416 that the reach has been generated (S416: YES), the process proceeds to step S417, and the reach generation information is stored in the first determination process result storage area 64f. Thereafter, the first determination process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S416 that the reach has not been generated (S416: NO), the first determination process is ended.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing battle effect execution determination processing. In step S501, it is determined whether the battle effect execution flag is ON. The battle effect execution flag is capable of executing a battle effect in the currently held pending game period, based on the determination result by the prior determination process for each pending game period and the battle effect execution condition described above It is turned ON when it is determined, and is turned OFF when the setting process of the fluctuation time for the held game number for executing the battle effect is finished. In addition, determination of whether battle production is executable is performed in step S503-S504 mentioned later.

  In step S501, when it is determined that the battle effect execution flag is ON (S501: YES), the battle effect execution determination process is ended as it is. That is, when it is determined that it is possible to execute the battle effect in the currently held pending game times, the battle effect execution determination process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that the battle effect execution flag is not ON (S501: NO), the process proceeds to step S502 to determine first the determination result by the first determination process of the currently held pending game number. It reads out from the result storage area 64f and grasps. For example, when four pending game times are currently pending, each decision result by the prior decision process executed for each winning on the starting port related to the four pending game cycles is stored as a first decision process result Read out from the area 64f and grasp. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S503.

  In step S503, it is determined whether the determination result by the first determination process of the holding game number read out from the first determination process result storage area 64f satisfies the above-described battle effect execution condition, and the process proceeds to step S504.

  In step S504, when it is determined that the determination result by the destination determination process of the holding game times satisfies the battle effect execution condition (S504: YES), the process proceeds to step S505. On the other hand, in step S504, when it is determined that the determination result by the destination determination process of the on-hold game time does not satisfy the battle effect execution condition (S504: NO), the battle effect execution determination process is ended as it is.

  In step S505, when the battle effect is executable, it is determined whether or not the number of held game times (battle effect executable game number BtN) that can be used to execute the battle effect is 2 or more. As described above, the battle effect execution condition is a condition for determining whether or not the battle effect can be executed in the currently held pending game times, and the battle effect can be executed. In this case, it is a condition for determining the number (BtN) of pending game times that can be used to execute the battle effect. The main MPU 62 determines the battle effect executable game number BtN by collating the determination result of the first determination process of the holding game times and the battle effect execution condition.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the through winning process. In step S601, it is determined whether the gaming ball has won the through gate 35 or not. In step S601, when it is determined that the gaming ball has won in the through gate 35 (S601: YES), the process proceeds to step S602, and whether or not the number of bonus items reserved SN is less than the upper limit (4 in this embodiment) Determine if It should be noted that the number-of-items-reserved number SN is a value indicating the number of winnings on the through gate 35 which has been suspended for performing the electric combination opening symbol. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the number of bonus items held SN is four. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S601 that the game ball has not won in the through gate 35 (S601: NO), the through processing for this through is ended.

  If it is determined in step S602 that the number is less than the upper limit (less than 4) of the bonus item holding number SN (S602: YES), the process proceeds to step S603, and 1 is added to the bonus item holding number SN. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S604.

  In step S604, the value of the motorized product release counter C5 updated in step S203 (FIG. 15) is stored in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the power storage area 64c of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the through winning process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the value of the bonus item holding number SN is not less than the upper limit (S602: NO), that is, if the value of the bonus item holding number SN is greater than or equal to the upper limit value, The through winning process is ended without storing the value of the motorized product release counter C5.

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

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

  In step S702, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the normal process previously executed is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, it determines the presence or absence of a winning ball command, and if the winning ball command is set, it sends it to the payout control device 70. Also, when commands relating to effects such as variable commands, type commands, and hold commands are set, they are transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. After executing step S702, the process proceeds to step S703.

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

  In step S704, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 70 are read, and the process proceeds to step S705. In step S705, game number control processing for controlling the game in each game number is executed. In the game number control process, a jackpot lottery, setting of variable display of symbols by the symbol display device 41, display control of the first result display unit 37a, and the second result display unit 37b, etc. are performed. Details of the game number control process will be described later. After executing step S705, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S706, a game state transition process is executed to shift the game state. By executing the gaming state transition process, the gaming state transitions to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like. Details of the game state transition process will be described later. Then, it progresses to step S707.

  In step S 707, a process for supporting the combination for driving and controlling the motorized part 34 a provided in the second starting port 34 is executed. In the electric support process, it is determined whether or not the motor-operated part 34a is in the open state. The details of the processing for electronic mail support will be described later. Then, it progresses to step S708.

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

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the game number control process. In step S801, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode flag of the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The opening / closing execution mode flag is turned ON when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition processing described later, and is turned OFF when ending the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition processing.

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

  In step S802, it is determined whether or not the main display unit 45 is displaying variable. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any one of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b is in the variable display mode. This determination is made by determining whether or not the variation display flag of the variation display flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The variable display in progress flag is turned on when the variable display is started for one of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b, and is turned off when the variable display is ended.

  If it is determined in step S802 that the main display unit 45 is not displaying the variable display (S802: NO), the process proceeds to the processing for starting the game play of steps S803 to S805. In step S 803, it is determined whether the total pending number CRN is “0”. The case where the total reserve number CRN is "0" means that the reserve number for start is "0" for any of the first start port 33 and the second start port 34. Therefore, when it is determined in step S803 that the total number of held pieces CRN is "0" (S803: YES), the game play control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S803 that the total pending number CRN is not "0" (S803: NO), the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, data setting processing for setting data stored in the first result display area reserve area Ra or the second result display area reserve area Rb to the state after the start of fluctuation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S805. move on. Details of the data setting process will be described later.

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

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S802 that the main display unit 45 is in the variable display (S802: YES), the processing for game play progression in steps S807 to S809 is executed.

  In step S 807, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the current game number has elapsed. The fluctuation time is, as described above, a time from when the symbol row starts to fluctuate until all the symbol rows are stopped, which is a part of the unit game time. Specifically, in step S 807, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation time information stored in the fluctuation time counter area (various counter areas 64 d) of the RAM 64 has become “0”. The value of the fluctuation time information is set in a fluctuation time setting process (FIG. 23: S1016) described later. The value of the set fluctuation time information is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt process is activated.

  If it is determined in step S 807 that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S 807: NO), the process proceeds to step S 808 to execute fluctuation display processing. The variable display process is a process of changing the display mode in the result display unit according to the current game run. After executing step S808, the game number control process ends.

  If it is determined in step S 807 that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S 807: YES), the process proceeds to step S 809 to execute fluctuation end processing. In the end process of variation, the result display unit is displayed so that the form of the symbol to be displayed on the result display unit determined in the variation start process (FIG. 23) described later is displayed on the result display unit according to the current game round. Display control. After executing step S809, the game number control process ends.

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

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

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed refers to the case where the total hold number CRN is 1 or more as described with reference to FIG. 21 (see FIG. 21: S803). In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start reservation number RbN is "0", and if it is not "0", that is, the suspension information for variable display is stored in the second result display unit 37b. If the first start reservation number RaN is 1 or more, the data stored in the second result display area Rb is set as the target of the data setting process. Thus, when the hold information is stored in both of the first result display unit reserved area Ra and the second result display unit reserved area Rb, the second result display unit corresponding to the second start port 34 is stored. The hold information stored in the hold area Rb is prioritized.

  In step S902, the first start reservation number RaN of the first result display area suspension area Ra is decremented by one, and then the process proceeds to step S903, where the total reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S904. In step S904, the data stored in the first area of the first result display holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S905.

  In step S905, processing is performed to shift data stored in the storage area of the first result display holding area Ra. The data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first to fourth areas toward the lower area. Specifically, the data in the first area is cleared, and the data in each area is shifted in the following order: second area → first area, third area → second area, fourth area → third area. After executing step S905, the process proceeds to step S906.

  In step S906, when the second result display unit flag of the various flag storage area 64e is ON, the flag is turned OFF, and when it is not ON, the state is maintained. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying which of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b is the target of the start of the current variable display. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S 907.

  In step S 907, a shift command is set. The shift command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 90, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that data in the hold area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 63g of the ROM 63, information that the suspension area targeted for the current data shift corresponds to the suspension area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, the first starting opening 33 The shift command including the information on that it corresponds to is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control apparatus 90. Thereafter, the data setting process is ended.

  The shift command set in step S 907 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S 702 in the normal process (FIG. 20). The voice light emission control device 90 transmits a command for changing the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holdings to the display control device 100 based on the received shift command. Do. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold.

  If it is determined in step S901 that the second start reservation number RbN is not "0" (S901: NO), the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S908 to S913 is executed as described above. Do.

  In step S908, the second start reservation number RbN of the second result display area reserve area Rb is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S909. In step S909, the total pending number CRN is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S910, and the data stored in the first area of the second result display area pending area Rb is moved to the execution area AE. Then, it progresses to step S911.

  In step S911, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second result display area reserve area Rb is executed. The data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first to fourth areas toward the lower area. Specifically, the data in the first area is cleared, and the data in each area is shifted in the following order: second area → first area, third area → second area, fourth area → third area. After executing step S911, the process proceeds to step S912.

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

  In step S913, a shift command is set. The shift command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 90, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that data in the hold area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 63g of the ROM 63, information that the suspension area that is the target of the current data shift corresponds to the suspension area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the second starting port 34 The shift command including the information on that it corresponds to is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control apparatus 90. Thereafter, the data setting process is ended.

  The shift command set in step S 913 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S 702 in the normal process (FIG. 20). The voice emission control device 90 causes the display control device 100 to change the display in the second hold display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of held pieces based on the received shift command. Send. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the second hold display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold.

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the change start process. In step S1001, it is determined whether the success or failure lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the high probability mode flag of the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The high probability mode flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 62 whether or not the success or failure lottery mode is the high probability mode, and in the present embodiment, it is turned ON at the end of the open / close execution mode relating to winning of the probability variation jackpot. After that, when the jackpot is won normally, or when it is won the fall lottery is turned OFF.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the mode is the high probability mode (S1001: YES), the process proceeds to step S1002, and the fall determination of the falling lottery is executed. Specifically, the value of the fall random number counter C4 stored in the hold information storage area 64b as hold information of the current game round is set as a fall win in the fall suitability decision table of the fall suitability decision table storage area 63d It is determined whether or not it matches the specified value. If it is determined in step S1002 that the falling lottery has not been won (S1002: NO), the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S <b> 1003, the determination on the yes / no is performed with reference to the yes / no table for the high probability mode. Specifically, whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot win in the high probability table for high probability mode shown in FIG. 7B. Determine if Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1006.

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

  In step S <b> 1005, the determination on the yes / no is performed with reference to the yes / no table for the low probability mode. Specifically, whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot win in the low probability mode success / failure table shown in FIG. 7A. Determine if Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1006.

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

  In step S1007, it is determined whether the second result display unit flag of the RAM 64 is ON. If it is determined in step S1007 that the second result display unit flag is not ON (S1007: NO), the process proceeds to step S1008 and refers to the distribution table for the first starting port (see FIG. 8A). Then, a distribution determination is made. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is either the numerical range of 16R probability variation jackpot, the numerical range of 8R probability variation jackpot, the numerical range of 16R normal jackpot, or the numerical range of 8R regular jackpot Determine if it is included in

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1007 that the second result display unit flag is ON (S1007: YES), the process proceeds to step S1009, and the distribution table for the second starting port (see FIG. 8B). Perform the distribution judgment with reference to. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is either the numerical range of 16R probability variation jackpot, the numerical range of 8R probability variation jackpot, the numerical range of 16R normal jackpot, or the numerical range of 8R regular jackpot Determine if it is included in After the process of step S1008 or step S1009 is performed. The process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S1010, it is determined whether the type of jackpot distributed in step S1008 or step S1009 is a probability variation jackpot. If it is determined in step S1010 that the game result is a probability variation jackpot (S1010: YES), the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step S1011, the stop result setting process for the probability variation jackpot is executed. The stop result setting process for the big variation is the state in which the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b displays any stop result in the current game round that will win the big variation hit It is a process for setting whether to end the display. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for the probability variation big hit stored in the stop result table storage area 63f, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the type of the jackpot distributed in step S1008 or step S1009 is obtained. The address information is acquired and stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1011, the process proceeds to step S1012.

  In step S1012, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the big hit type assigned in step S1008 or step S1009 is turned ON. Specifically, the 16R probability variation flag is turned ON when the 16R probability variation jackpot is hit, and the 8R probability variation flag is turned ON when the 8R probability variation jackpot is hit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1016.

  In step S1010, when it is determined that the type of jackpot distributed in step S1008 or step S1009 is not a probability variation jackpot (S1010: NO), that is, when the type of jackpot distributed is a normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1013.

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

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

  If it is determined in step S1006 that the result of the jackpot lottery in step S1003 or step S1005 is not a jackpot win (S1006: NO), the process proceeds to step S1015 to execute stop result setting processing for disconnection. The stop result setting process for out of time ends the fluctuation display in a state where any stop result is displayed on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b in the current game round where the disconnection result is obtained. Is a process for setting the Specifically, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is acquired by referring to the stop result table for disconnection at the stop result table storage area 63f. Then, the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1015, the process proceeds to step S1016.

  In step S1016, a variation time setting process is performed. The setting process of the fluctuation time is to set fluctuation time which is the time required for the current game round in the first result display section 37a or the second result display section 37b based on the presence or absence of the big hit and the presence or absence of the reach occurrence. Processing. Details of the setting process of the fluctuation time will be described later. After executing step S1016, the process proceeds to step S1017.

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

  In step S1020, a type command is set. The type command includes information on the presence or absence of the jackpot and the result of the distribution determination. That is, the type command includes information of 16R probability variation jackpot information, 8R probability variation jackpot information, 16R normal jackpot information, 8R normal jackpot information, or information of outlier results as jackpot type information.

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

  In step S1021, the variation display of symbols is started on the result display unit corresponding to the current game round among the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b. Specifically, when the second result display unit flag of the RAM 64 is not ON, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is identified as the first result display unit 37a, and the variable display is started, If the second result display unit flag is ON, it is determined that the result display unit corresponding to the current game is the second result display unit 37b, and the variable display is started. After executing step S1021, the variation start process is ended.

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

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

  In step S1102, it is determined whether the battle effect execution flag is ON. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the battle effect execution flag of the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. In addition, as described above, the battle effect execution flag is to execute the battle effect in the currently held pending game frequency based on the determination result by the destination determination process for each pending game frequency and the battle effect execution condition. Is a flag that is turned ON when it is determined that it is possible, and is turned OFF when the setting process of the fluctuation time for the holding game number for executing the battle effect is ended. If the battle effect execution flag is ON (S1102: YES), in steps S1103 to S1113, setting processing of the fluctuation time for battle effect is executed. The setting process (S1103 to S1113) of the fluctuation time for battle effect will be described later. If it is determined in step S1102 that the battle effect execution flag is not ON (S1102: NO), the process proceeds to step S1114.

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

  In step S1117, it is determined whether reach is generated in the current game run. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit flag or the normal big hit flag of the RAM 64 is ON, and when any flag is ON, it is determined that the reach occurs (S1117: YES) , And proceeds to step S1118. In addition, even if none of the above flags is ON, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of a reach, then a reach occurs. It judges (S1117: YES) and progresses to Step S1118. In addition, in specifying the presence or absence of the occurrence of the reach using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 63 is referred to.

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

  In step S1117, when it is determined that the reach does not occur in the current game run (S1117: NO), the process proceeds to step S1119 and refers to the reach non-occurrence variation time table stored in the variation time table storage area 63e. Then, the fluctuation time corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS of this time is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1120, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the fluctuation time ends.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation time information stored in the reach non-occurrence variation time table is set so that the variation time becomes shorter as the number of total reserved numbers CRN increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured not to depend on the number of total reserved numbers CRN, and the variation time may be set shorter as the number of total reserved numbers CRN decreases. In addition, when the second start pending number RbN is “0”, the variation time becomes shorter as the number of the first start pending number RaN increases, and the second start pending number RbN is “1” or more. May be set so that the variation time becomes shorter as the number of second start reservation numbers RbN increases. In addition, when the second start pending number RbN is “0”, the variation time becomes longer as the number of the first start pending number RaN increases, and the second start pending number RbN is “1” or more. The variation time may increase as the number of second start reservation numbers RbN increases, or may be set to be constant without depending on the respective hold numbers RaN and RbN.

  Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, reach non-occurrence so that a shorter fluctuation time is selected as compared with the situation where the number of holding information is the same as the situation where the support mode is the low frequency support mode A variation time table may be set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected fluctuation time may be the same, or may be opposite to the above relationship.

  Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the fluctuation time at the time of reach occurrence, and the fluctuation time that is easy to be selected and the fluctuation time that is hard to be selected may differ between the jackpot winning time and the outreach time. Good. Further, the fluctuation time table for the probability variation jackpot, the fluctuation time table for the regular jackpot, the fluctuation time table for the outreach, and the fluctuation time table for the complete outlier may be individually set.

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

  In step S1103, battle effect time control processing is executed. The battle effect time control process is a process of determining the timing of referring to the variable time table for battle effect. Specifically, when executing a battle effect using three game times (preceding game times), four game times including the game times for result notification effects (specific game times) are on hold When the battle effect time control flag (for 3 game times) is turned on at the timing existing as a turn, and the battle effect is executed using two game times (preceding game times), the game times for result announcement effect Turn ON the battle production time control flag (for 2 game times) at the timing when 3 game times including (specified game times) exist as a hold game time, and use one game time (preceding game times) When executing a battle effect, a battle effect time control flag (for one game operation) is set at a timing when two game operations including a game operation (specific game operation) for result notification operation exist as a hold game operation. It is processing to set ON. In addition, a battle production time control flag is turned ON at the timing which refers to the fluctuation time table for battle production, and is a flag turned OFF when the setting processing of the fluctuation time about the holding game time which performs battle production ends. It is. Details of the battle effect time control process will be described later. After executing step S1103, the process proceeds to step S1104.

  In step S1104, it is determined whether or not a battle effect time control flag (for three game runs) is ON. If the battle effect time control flag (for 3 games) is ON (S1104: YES), the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, with reference to the variable time table for battle effect (for 3 game times) stored in the variable time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63, a series of battles in 3 game times for the value of the fluctuation type counter CS. Acquisition of fluctuation time information that can be executed. As described in step S106 of FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the variable time table for battle effect (for 3 game times) is a fixed time with respect to the value of the change type counter CS (x / 3-t It is a table where fluctuation time information corresponding to fluctuation time of seconds is output. As described above, "t" indicates the stop time (fixed time), and "x" indicates the time (fixed time) of the battle effect. After executing step S1105, the process proceeds to step S1110.

  On the other hand, if the battle effect time control flag (for 3 game times) is not ON in step S1104 (S1104: NO), the process proceeds to step S1106, and the battle effect time control flag (for 2 game times) is ON. It is determined whether or not. If the battle effect time control flag (for 2 games) is ON (S1106: YES), the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1107, with reference to the variable time table for battle effect (for 2 game times) stored in the variable time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63, a series of battles in 2 game times for the value of the fluctuation type counter CS. Acquisition of fluctuation time information that can be executed. As described in step S106 of FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the variable time table for battle effect (for 2 game times) is a fixed time relative to the value of the change type counter CS (x / 2−t It is a table where fluctuation time information corresponding to fluctuation time of seconds is output. After executing step S1107, the process proceeds to step S1110.

  In step S1106, if the battle effect time control flag (for 2 game times) is not ON (S1106: NO), the process proceeds to step S110118 and whether or not the battle effect time control flag (for 1 game times) is ON or not Determine if If the battle effect time control flag (for one game cycle) is ON (S1108: YES), the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1109, with reference to the variable time table for battle effect (for one game cycle) stored in the variable time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63, a series of battles in one game cycle for the value of the fluctuation type counter CS. Acquisition of fluctuation time information that can be executed. As described in step S106 of FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the battle effect variation time table (for one game cycle) is a fixed time (x−t) seconds with respect to the value of the variation type counter CS. The fluctuation time information corresponding to the fluctuation time of is output. After executing step S1109, the process proceeds to step S1110.

  In step S1108, when the battle effect time control flag (for one game cycle) is not ON (S1108: NO), the process proceeds to step S1117. Even if the battle effect execution flag is ON in step S1102, if none of the battle effect time control flags for 3 game operations, 2 game operations and 1 game operation are ON, for example, 4 times It is a case where a battle effect is executed in one game cycle when there is a held game cycle. In this case, in order to use 1 game time for battle effect and 1 game time for result notification effect, among the existing 4 held game times, 2 game cycles to be executed first are set fluctuation time as a normal game time I do. In such a case, the process proceeds from step S1108 to step S1117.

  After referring to the variation table for battle effect in steps S1105, S1107, and S1109, the process proceeds to step S1110, where the value of the battle effect game frequency YpN is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S1111, it is determined whether or not the battle effect game number YpN = 0. That is, in the case of executing the battle effect in 3 game times, the variation time for battle effect is set over 3 game times, or in the case of executing the battle effect in 2 game times, the battle effect over 2 game times It is determined whether a variation time for battle has been set, or if a battle effect is to be executed one game time, a variation time for battle effect has been set for one game time.

  If it is determined in step S1111 that the battle effect game count YpN is not 0 (S1111: NO), the process proceeds to step S1120, and the acquired fluctuation time information is provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Set to After that, the setting process of the fluctuation time ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1111 that the battle effect game count YpN is 0 (S1111: YES), the process proceeds to step S1112. Note that the battle effect game number YpN = 0 indicates that the battle effect variable time has been set in each game cycle set as the battle effect game number (YpN).

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

  In step S1113, the result notification effect flag is set to ON. As described above, the result notification effect flag is a flag that is turned on at the end of the process of setting the variation time for battle effect, and is turned off at the end of the process of setting the time of variation for the result notification effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1120, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the fluctuation time ends.

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

  In step S1115, referring to the variation time table for result notification effect stored in the variation time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63, variation time information in which result notification effect can be executed for the value of the variation type counter CS get. As described in step S108 of FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the variation time table for effect notification effect is for the fixed time (y) seconds set for effect notification effect with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS. It is a table where fluctuation time information corresponding to fluctuation time is outputted. After executing step S1115, the process proceeds to step S1116.

  In step S1116, the result notification effect flag is set to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1120, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the fluctuation time ends.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing battle effect time control processing. In step S1201, it is determined whether the battle effect time control flag is ON. As described above, the battle effect time control flag is turned ON at the timing of referring to the fluctuation time table for battle effect, and is turned OFF when the setting process of the fluctuation time for the held game times for executing the battle effect is finished. Is a flag that

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

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

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

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

  In step S1206, it is determined whether YpN = 2. If it is determined in step S1206 that YpN = 2 (S1206: YES), the process advances to step S1207 to turn on a battle effect time control flag (for two game runs). On the other hand, if it is determined that YpN is not 2 in step S1207, that is, if YpN = 1 (S1206: NO), the process proceeds to step S1208 to turn on the battle effect time control flag (for one game cycle). Do.

  After the battle effect time control flag is set to ON in the process of any one of steps S1205, S1207 and S1208, the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, the value of the battle effect game frequency YpN is set as a command as YpN information. In the present embodiment, the YpN information is transmitted to the sound emission control apparatus 90 as part of the variation command. After executing step S1209, the battle effect time control process ends.

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

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory view showing a game state transition process. In step S1301, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode is in progress. If it is determined in step S1301 that the open / close execution mode is not in effect (S1301: NO), the process proceeds to step S1302, and the variation display of the symbol in the first result display portion 37a or the second result display portion 37b of one game cycle is It is determined whether it is the end timing. If it is determined in step S1302 that it is not the timing at which the variable display ends (S1302: NO), the present gaming state transition processing is ended as it is.

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

  If it is determined in step S1303 that any of the above flags is ON (S1303: YES), the process proceeds to step S1304 to execute round display start processing for notifying the type of the current opening / closing execution mode Do. Specifically, the address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64 is confirmed. And based on the confirmed address information, while specifying stop result data corresponding to the said address information out of the stop result data group memorize | stored in ROM63, while specifying the content of the round count from the specified stop result data Check. Thereafter, the contents of the confirmed round number are output to the round display unit 39 in the main display unit 45. Thereby, the round display unit 39 displays the information on the round related to the output. After executing step S1304, the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, the number of rounds in the open / close execution mode this time is determined. Specifically, the jackpot type flag (16R positive variation flag, 8R positive variation flag, 16R normal flag, 8R positive variation flag) stored in the RAM 64 is confirmed. If it is determined in step S1305 that the jackpot type flag stored in the RAM 64 is the 16R positive variation flag or the 16R normal flag (S1305: YES), the process proceeds to step S1306 and provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. “16” is set in the first round counter area RC1. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the open / close door 36b is opened. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1305 that the jackpot type flag stored in the RAM 64 is the 8R positive variation flag or the 8R normal flag (S1305: NO), the process proceeds to step S1307 and provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Set "8" in the first round counter area RC1. After executing step S1306 or step S1307, the process proceeds to step S1308.

  In step S1308, an opening command is set. The set opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control apparatus 90 in step S702 in the normal process (FIG. 20). The opening command includes information on the number of rounds in the open / close execution mode this time. The sound emission control apparatus 90 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the open / close execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. After executing step S1308, the present gaming state transition processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the open / close execution mode is in progress (S1301: YES), the process advances to step S1309 to execute the special winning opening / closing process. Specifically, when the special winning opening 36a is closed, the large winning is achieved by setting the variable winning driving portion 36c to a driving state, on condition that the first round counter area RC1 is "1" or more. Open the mouth 36a. In addition, when the special winning opening 36a is open, the variable winning drive unit on condition that the opening limit time has elapsed from the opening of the special winning opening 36a or that the opening limit number is winning. The driving state of 36c is stopped and the big winning opening 36a is closed. Details of the special winning opening opening and closing process will be described later. After executing step S1309, the process proceeds to step S1310.

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

  In step S1312, transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed. The transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is a process for setting various modes of the game play after the end of the open / close execution mode this time. Details of the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode will be described later. After executing step S1312, the process proceeds to step S1313.

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

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

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

  In step S1403, it is determined whether the value of the first timer counter area T1 provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 is "0". In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing continuation time of the special winning opening 36a. If it is determined in step S1403 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is not "0" (S1403: NO), the present special winning opening / closing process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1403 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is "0" (S1403: YES), the process proceeds to step S1404 and the variable winning drive portion opens the big winning opening 36a. The 36c is in the drive state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1405.

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

  In step S1406, an open command is set. Thereafter, the present special winning opening opening and closing process is ended. The release command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100, which are control devices on the sub side, to recognize that the opening of the big winning opening 36a has been started. By the external output processing (FIG. 20: step S702), it is transmitted to the sound emission control apparatus 90. The sound emission control device 90 specifies that opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has been started based on the received opening command, and the effect contents of the various lamps 47 and the speaker 46 can be displayed as the special winning opening 36a. Update to the contents corresponding to the opening of the. Further, the sound emission control device 90 transmits the release command to the display control device 100 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 100 specifies that opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has been started based on the received opening command, and the effect contents in the symbol display device 41 are as follows: opening of the special winning opening 36a Update to the content corresponding to the start.

  When it is determined in step S1401 that the special winning opening 36a is open (step S1401: YES), the process proceeds to step S1407, and it is determined whether the value of the first timer counter area T1 is "0". Do. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a parameter for measuring the open continuation time of the special winning opening 36a. If it is determined in step S1407 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is not "0" (S1407: NO), the process proceeds to step S1408.

  In step S1408, it is determined from the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 36 whether or not the gaming ball has won in the special winning opening 36a. If it is determined in step S1408 that no winning has occurred (S1408: NO), the present special winning opening / closing process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1408 that a winning has occurred (S1408: YES), the process proceeds to step S1409, where the value of the winning counter area PC is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1410.

  In step S1410, it is determined whether the value of the winning counter area PC is "0". When it is determined in step S1410 that the value of the winning counter area PC is not "0" (S1410: NO), the present special winning opening opening / closing process is ended.

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

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

  The set closing command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100, which are control devices on the sub side, to recognize that the opening of the big winning opening 36a has ended, and the normal processing In the external output process (FIG. 20: step S702) of FIG. The sound emission control device 90 specifies that the opening of the big winning opening 36a for one round is finished based on the received closing command, and the contents of the effects of the various lamps 47 and the speakers 46 are Update to the contents corresponding to the end of release. Further, the sound emission control device 90 transmits the closing command to the display control device 100 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 100 specifies that the opening of the big winning opening 36a for one round is finished based on the received closing command, and the effect contents in the symbol display device 41 are finished, the opening of the big winning opening 36a is finished Update to the content corresponding to what you did.

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode. In step S 1501, it is determined whether the flag corresponding to the probable variation big hit as the big hit type flag is set to ON in the RAM 64. That is, it is determined whether or not the 16R probability change flag or the 8R probability change flag of the RAM 64 is ON.

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

  In step S1503, the high probability mode flag is set to ON, and then, in step S1504, the high frequency support mode flag is set to ON. As a result, after the opening / closing execution mode is ended, the game mode is shifted to the gaming state in which the success or failure lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. The high probability mode and the high frequency support mode are maintained at least until the next big hit is generated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1505.

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

  In step S1506, a high probability mode command, which is a command including information for causing the control device on the sub side to recognize that the success or failure lottery mode is the high probability mode, is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. Do. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1510.

  If it is determined in step S1501 that the 16R normal flag or the 8R normal flag is ON in the RAM 64 (S1501: NO), the process proceeds to step S1507 to execute the flag deletion process. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1508.

  In step S1508, after setting the high frequency support mode flag to ON, the process proceeds to step S1509, and 100 is set in the game number counter PNC provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1510.

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

<Processing for telegraph support>
Next, a process for electronic mail support will be described. The processing for electronic part support is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine for normal processing (FIG. 20: S 707).

  FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing the processing for electronic part support. In step S1601, it is determined whether support is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether the in-support flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The in-support flag is a flag that is turned on when the motorized accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 is in the open state, and is turned off when the motorized part 34a in the second start port 34 is returned to the closed state. If it is determined in step S1601 that the in-support flag is not ON (S1601: NO), the process proceeds to step S1602.

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

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

  When it is determined in step S1603 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not “0” (S1603: NO), the electronic control support process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S1603: YES), the process proceeds to step S1604.

  In step S1604, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the fluctuation display of the symbol in the drawing unit 38. If it is determined in step S1604 that the end timing of the variable display is reached (S1604: YES), the process advances to step S1605 to set the disconnection display, and then the electronic control support process ends. By setting the off-set display, the variation display of the symbols in the common drawing unit 38 is ended in the state where the off-display is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1604 that the end timing of the variable display is not reached (S1604: NO), the process proceeds to step S1606.

  In step S1606, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus item holding number SN is larger than "0". If it is determined in step S1606 that the value of the number of bonus items held SN is "0" (S1606: NO), the present support routine processing ends as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1606 that the value of the number of bonus items held SN is larger than "0" (S1606: YES), the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress, and then the process proceeds to step S1608 to determine whether or not the high frequency support mode is in effect. If it is not the open / close execution mode at step S1607 (S1607: NO) and if it is the high frequency support mode at step S1608 (S1608: YES), the process proceeds to step S1609 to perform the electric combination open lottery. Specifically, when the value stored in the holding position 64c is shifted and the value of the motorized product release counter C5 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the motorized product released lottery is performed. It will be won. Further, at the same time as the motor-operated combination opening lottery, "750" (that is, 1.5 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. The second timer counter area T2 is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt process is activated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1610.

  In step S1610, it is determined whether or not the result of the electric combination open lottery in step S1609 is the support winning. If it is determined in step S1610 that the result of the motorized character opening lottery is support winning (S1610: YES), the process proceeds to step S1611 to turn on the support winning flag and provide in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. "3" is set in the second round counter area RC2 which has been set. The second round counter area RC2 is a counter area for counting the number of times the motorized jack 34a has been released. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1612. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1610 that the result of the electric combination open lottery is not the support winning (S1610: NO), the process proceeds to step S1612 without executing the process of step S1611.

  In step S1612, it is determined whether the success or failure lottery mode is the low probability mode. If it is determined in step S1612 that the success or failure lottery mode is the low probability mode (S1612: YES), the process proceeds to step S1613. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1612 that the success or failure lottery mode is not the low probability mode (S1612: NO), the electronic control support process ends.

  In step S1613, it is determined whether the game number counter area is "0". In the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode, the game number counter is decremented by one each time one game cycle is over. When it is determined in step S1613 that the number-of-games counter area is not "0" (S1613: NO), the electronic control support process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1613 that the game number counter area is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1614 and the high frequency support mode flag is set to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1615.

  In step S 1615, a low frequency support command, which is a command including information for causing the control device on the sub side to recognize that the support mode is the low frequency support mode, is set as a command to be transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. Do. After that, the electronic mail support process ends.

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

  If it is determined in step S1607 that the mode is the open / close execution mode (S1607: YES), or if it is determined in step S1618 that it is not the high frequency support mode (S1608: NO), the process proceeds to step S1616. I do. Specifically, when the value stored in the holding position 64c is shifted and the value of the motorized product release counter C5 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the motorized product released lottery is performed. It will be won. Further, at the same time as the motor-operated combination release lottery, “14750” (that is, 29.5 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1617.

  In step S1617, it is determined whether or not the result of the electric combination open lottery in step S1616 is support win. If it is determined in step S1617 that no support win has been made (S1617: NO), the present support for electric power transmission process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1617 that support is won (S1617: YES), the process advances to step S1618 to turn on the support win flag and set "1" in the second round counter area RC2 , Finish the processing for this boardroom support.

  If it is determined in step S1602 that the support winning flag is ON (S1602: YES), the process proceeds to step S1619 to determine whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the fluctuation time of the drawing unit 38. If it is determined in step S1619 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S1619: NO), this is the process of displaying for the electric wave support as it is during the fluctuation display of the pattern in the drawing unit 38. Finish. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1619 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S1619: YES), the process proceeds to step S1620.

  In step S1620, a hit display is set. Thereby, the variation display of the pattern in the drawing unit 38 is ended in a state where the hit display is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1621 to turn on the in-support flag and turn off the support winning flag. After that, the processing for the electric wave support is finished.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the in-support flag is ON (S1601: YES), the process proceeds to step S1622 to execute electronic combination open / close control processing for opening / closing control of the motorized combination 34a. After that, the processing for the electric wave support is finished.

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the electronic combination open / close control process. In step S1701, it is determined whether the motorized jack 34a is open. Whether or not the motorized accessory 34a is in the open state is determined based on whether or not the motorized symbol drive unit 34b is in the driven state. If it is determined that the motor-operated combination 34a is open (S1701: YES), the process proceeds to step S1702.

  In step S1702, it is determined whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the open continuation time of the motor-operated accessory 34a. If it is determined in step S1702 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not “0” (S1702: NO), the present on-off control control process is ended. That is, when the open continuation time of the motorized accessory 34a has not ended, the present opening and closing control processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step S1702 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S1702: YES), the process proceeds to step S1703, and a closing process is performed to control the motorized prize 34a in the closed state. "250" (ie, 0.5 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. That is, when the second timer counter area T2 as the measuring means of the open continuation time of the motorized part 34a is "0", the motorized part 34a is closed and, in this case, the second timer counter area T2 is motorized. The second timer counter area T2 is set to "250", which is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration time of the accessory 34a. After step S1703 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1704.

  In step S1704, after the value of the second round counter area RC2 is decremented by 1, the process proceeds to step S1705, and it is determined whether the value of the second round counter area RC2 is "0". In step S1705, when it is determined that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not "0" (S1705: NO), the present electronic combination control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1705 that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is "0" (S1705: YES), the process proceeds to step S1706, and the support flag is turned off. Thereafter, the electronic control unit control processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1701 that the motorized jack 34a is not open (S1701: NO), the process proceeds to step S1707 to determine whether the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration time of the motorized accessory 34a. In step S1707, when it is determined that the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S1707: NO), the present electronic combination opening / closing control processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1707 that the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S1707: YES), the process proceeds to step S1708 to execute an opening process for controlling the motorized part 34a in an open state. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1709.

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

  If it is determined in step S1710 that the high-frequency support mode is in progress (S1710: YES), the process proceeds to step S1711, and "800" (i.e., 1.6 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. Thereafter, the electronic control unit control processing ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1709 that the mode is the open / close execution mode (S1709: YES), or if it is determined in step S1710 that it is not the high frequency support mode (S1710: NO), the process proceeds to step S1712. "100" (ie, 0.2 sec) is set in the timer counter area T2. Thereafter, the electronic control unit control processing ends.

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

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

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

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

  The MPU 92 is provided with an input port and an output port. The main control unit 60 is connected to the input side of the MPU 92. The main control unit 60 receives various commands. While the effect operation button 24, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 are connected to the output side of the MPU 92, the display control device 100 is connected.

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

  The MPU 102 analyzes various commands received from the sound emission control apparatus 90 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the various commands received, and implements control of the VDP 105 (specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 105). .

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

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

  The VDP 105 is a kind of drawing circuit, and directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. The VDP 105 is also referred to as a "drawing chip" because it is formed into an IC chip, and is a kind of microcomputer chip incorporating firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 105 adjusts the respective timings of the MPU 102, the video RAM 107, etc. to intervene in reading and writing of data, and reads out the image data to be stored in the video RAM 107 from the character ROM 106 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 106 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 106 stores bit map type image data of various display symbols, a color pallet table to be referred to when determining a color to be expressed in each dot of the bit map image, and the like. It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 106 and store image data etc. in a shared manner in each character ROM 106. It is also possible to store in the character ROM 106 the JPEG format image data for background image stored in the program ROM 103.

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

  Hereinafter, the MPU 62, the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 of the main control unit 60 will also be referred to as the main MPU 62, the main ROM 63 and the main RAM 64 respectively, and the MPU 92, the ROM 93 and the RAM 94 of the sound emission control unit 90 will be the sound side MPU 92 and the sound side, respectively. Also referred to as the ROM 93 and the sound light side RAM 94, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 is also referred to as the display side MPU 102.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1804, an audio output control process for controlling the audio output of the speaker 46 is executed. In the audio output control process, audio output control of the speaker 46 is performed based on the audio output data read out in the command corresponding process of step S1802. After executing step S1804, the present timer interrupt processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1909, an effect setting process is performed. In the effect setting process, a notice effect to be executed in the current game run, a stop symbol, a fluctuation display pattern, and the like are set. Details of the effect setting process will be described later. After executing step S1909, the process proceeds to step S1910.

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

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

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

  In step S1916, other setting processing is executed. In the other setting process, for example, the setting of the effect content corresponding to the release command and the setting of the effect content corresponding to the closing command are performed. Further, when the rendering operation button 24 is pressed, a rendering operation command for recognizing that the rendering operation button 24 is pressed is transmitted to the display MPU 102.

<Hold command handling process>
Next, the pending command handling process will be described. The hold command handling process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control apparatus 90 as a subroutine of the command handling process (FIG. 33: S1902).

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

  In step S2001, an update process at the time of winning is performed. In the update process at the time of winning, the number of pending information obtained based on the winning on the first starting opening 33, the number of pending information obtained based on the winning on the second starting opening 34, and these pending A process is performed to enable the sound light side MPU 92 to specify the total number of pieces of information. Details of the update process at the time of winning in step S2001 will be described later. Hereinafter, the number of pieces of hold information acquired based on the winning of the first start opening 33 is also referred to as the “first number of held pieces”, and the number of pieces of hold information acquired based on the winning of the second start opening 34 is It is also referred to as "second pending number", and the total number of the first pending number and the second pending number is also referred to as "total pending number". After executing step S2001, the process proceeds to step S2002.

  In step S2002, a hold display control process is performed. Specifically, the number of pieces of suspension information acquired based on the winning of the first starting opening 33 specified in step S2001, and the number of the suspension information acquired based on the winning of the second starting opening 34 The display mode (the color and combination of the LED lamps to be lighted) of the first hold display unit 37c and the second hold display unit 37d are controlled based on the above. After executing step S2002, the pending command handling process is ended.

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

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing update processing at the time of winning. In step S 2101, it is determined whether the hold command that has been read this time has been transmitted based on the winning on the first starting opening 33. If it is determined in step S 2101 that the hold command that has been read this time is transmitted based on the winning on the first starting opening 33 (S 2101: YES), the process proceeds to step S 2102 and the sound light is emitted. Update processing of the first hold count counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the side RAM 94 is executed. The first hold count counter area is a counter area for specifying the number of hold information acquired based on the winning on the first starting opening 33 in the sound-light MPU 92. In the update process of the first hold count counter area, the information of the first hold count counter area is updated to the information of the hold count included in the hold command which is the current read target. After executing step S2102, the process proceeds to step S2104.

  In step S 2101, when it is determined that the hold command that has been read this time is not transmitted based on the winning on the first start opening 33 (S 2101: NO), that is, the hold command is the second start opening If it is determined that the data has been sent based on the winning on 34, the process proceeds to step S2103, and the process of updating the second hold count counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the sound light side RAM 94 is executed. . The second hold number counter area is a counter area for specifying the number of pieces of hold information acquired based on the winning on the second start port 34 in the sound light side MPU 92. In the update processing of the second hold count counter area, the information of the second hold count counter area is updated to the information of the hold count included in the command that is the current read target. After executing step S2103, the process proceeds to step S2104.

  The reason why the processes in steps S2102 and S2103 are performed as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, while the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, backup power is supplied to the RAM 64 of the main control device 60, whereas backup power is supplied to the RAM 94 of the sound emission control device 90. I will not. Therefore, when the power is shut off in a situation where the hold information relating to the winning to the first start port 33 or the second start port 34 is stored in the RAM 64 of the main control device 60, the main control device 60 holds the hold information. While the sound emission control device 90 stores and holds the information, it is determined that the hold information is zero. In this case, assuming that voice emission control device 90 counts up the first hold count counter area or the second hold count counter area every time it receives a hold command, main controller 60 actually stores the hold. There may be a disadvantage that the number of pending information being held and the number of pending information kept in the audio light emission control device 90 do not match. On the other hand, as in the above-described embodiment, main control device 60 transmits a hold command including information on the hold number, and voice emission control unit 90 transmits the hold command every time it receives the hold command. By adopting a configuration in which the information on the number of pending pieces included is set in the first pending number counter area or the second pending number counter area, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience.

  In step S2104, the total hold number counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the sound light side RAM 94 is updated. In the total reserved number counter area, the sum of the number of pieces of suspension information acquired based on the winning of the first starting opening 33 and the number of the suspending information acquired based on the winning of the second starting opening 34 is heard. It is a counter area for specifying in side MPU92. In the updating process, the information of the total number of holding units counter area is the information of the sum of the information of the number of holding units measured in the first number of holding units counter area and the information of the number of holding units measured in the second number of holding units counter area Update to After executing step S2104, the update process at the time of the winning combination is ended.

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

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

  In step S2201, the variation command received this time is read out, and from the command, the presence or absence of the big hit, the big hit type, the presence or absence of falling fall, the presence or absence of the reach occurrence, and information of the variation time are grasped. Then, the grasped information is stored in the register of the sound light side MPU 92. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2202.

  In step S2202, it is determined whether or not YpN information indicating the number of times of playing the battle effect is included in the variation command, and whether or not the battle effect setting flag is ON. The battle effect setting flag is turned ON when the effect of the first game time of the plurality of game times is set when the battle effect is executed using the game times of a plurality of times, and the plurality of games are performed It is turned OFF when the final game play of the game is set. The battle effect setting flag is turned on / off in a battle effect setting process (S2203) described later.

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

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

  In step S2204, it is determined whether the result notification effect setting flag is ON. The result notification effect setting flag is turned ON when setting the result notification effect at the next game number, and is turned OFF when the result notification effect setting process is ended. To be If it is determined in step S2204 that the result notification effect setting flag is ON (S2204: YES), the process advances to step S2205 to execute result notification effect setting processing. The result notification effect setting process is a process for setting the result notification effect to be performed in the current game run. Details of the result notification effect setting process will be described later. After executing step S2205, the process proceeds to step S2211.

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

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

  In step S2209, an immediate notification effect setting process is executed. In the immediate notification effect, the game frequency of high frequency support mode is executed 100 times or more, and the game frequency of winning the big hit lottery or the game frequency of winning the falling lottery also exists in the holding game frequency Regardless, when the battle effect execution condition is not satisfied, and the game is not executed in the game run executed earlier than the game run, the game run elected to the jackpot lottery or the game run elected to the fall lottery, It is an effect of notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the lottery result of the fall lottery with the start of the game play. If the battle effect is not executed in the game round executed prior to the game round winning the jackpot lottery or the game round winning in the fall lottery, the battle effect in the game round winning the jackpot lottery or the fall lottery When the player executes the notice notification effect and the result notification effect, the player recognizes the continuation or the end of the high frequency support mode at the start time of the game turn, thereby making the jackpot lottery or fall lottery not via the battle effect in the game turn The lottery result can be easily guessed, and it becomes difficult to impart a sense of expectation or a sense of urgency by battle rendition. Therefore, in the gaming round, the battle announcement is not executed, but the result announcement presentation is executed immediately after the start of the gaming round, and the player is notified of the lottery result of the jackpot lottery or the falling lottery. The immediate notification effect setting process is a process of setting to execute the immediate notification effect in the current game run. After executing step S2209, the process proceeds to step S2211.

  If it is determined in step S2206 that the high frequency support mode flag is not ON (S2206: NO), or if it is determined in step S2207 that the value of the high frequency support mode counter HSC does not exceed 100 (S2207: NO) Or, if it is determined in step S2208 that the jackpot lottery in the current game round is not winning and the falling lottery is not winning (S2208: NO), the process proceeds to step S2210, and the effect setting process at the normal time is performed. Run. Specifically, the jackpot lottery based on winning out to the jackpot lottery based on the winning production to the first starting opening out of out production in the case of reach non-occurrence, out of the jackpot lottery and out rendering in the case of reach generation (reach production) A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute effects other than a battle effect, a result notification effect, and an immediate notification effect, such as an effect for a jackpot in the case of winning, and a normal notification effect. It is set to execute the normal effect in the times. After executing step S2210, the process proceeds to step S2211.

  In step S2211, a process of setting a stop symbol is executed. In the setting process of the stop symbol, when the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game round is 16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 16R normal jackpot or 8R normal jackpot, the same symbol on the effective line L The information corresponding to the stop result in which the combination is established is set as the information of the current stop symbol. Specifically, when the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game round is a 16R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, the same odd symbol combination may be selected as the same symbol combination and the same. Even symbol combinations may be selected. In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the selectivity is the same for the combination of the same odd symbol and the combination of the same even symbol, but instead, the former is more selective than the latter The configuration may have a high rate, and the latter may have a higher selectivity than the former. Also, the combination of "7" symbols is selected only in the case of the 16R probability variation jackpot. In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game round is 16R normal jackpot or 8R normal jackpot, the combination of the same even symbols is selected as the combination of the same symbols.

  If the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game round is an outlier, the presence or absence of reach is determined from the content of the fluctuation command. When it is determined that it corresponds to the reach occurrence, it is a stop result in which the combination of the same symbol is not established on the effective line L, which corresponds to the stop result in which the combination of reach symbols is established on the effective line L The information is determined as the information on the result of the current stop. On the other hand, if it is determined that the same symbol combination is not established on the effective line L when it is determined that it does not correspond to the reach occurrence, the stop result is not a combination of reach symbols on the effective line L Corresponding information is set as the information of the current stop symbol. After executing step S2211, the process proceeds to step S2212.

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

  In step S2213, the effect type information, the stop symbol type information, and the variation display pattern type information set in the current game run are set in the effect command. Thereafter, the process advances to step S2214 to transmit the effect command to the display MPU 102. The display MPU 102 executes a process of causing the symbol display device 41 to display the effect content corresponding to the received effect command. After step S2214 is executed, the process proceeds to step S2215, and after the update process at the start of fluctuation is executed, the effect setting process is ended. Details of the update process at the start of the change will be described later.

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

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

  In step S2301, it is determined whether or not YpN information indicating the number of times of playing the battle effect is included in the variation command. If it is determined in step S2301 that YpN information indicating the number of times of playing the battle effect is included in the variation command (S2301: YES), the process proceeds to step S2302.

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

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

  In step S2304, a battle effect setting flag (for 3 game rounds) is turned on. As described above, the battle effect setting flag is turned ON when the first game effect of the plurality of game times is set when the battle effect is executed using the game times of a plurality of times. When the effect of the last game time of the plurality of game times is set, it is turned OFF. That is, when the battle effect setting flag (for 3 game times) is used to execute the battle effect using 3 game times, the effect of the first (first) game time of the 3 game times is set When turned on, it is turned on, and turned off when the last (third) of the three game times is set. After executing step S2304, the process proceeds to step S2305.

  In step S2305, 2 is set to battle game frequency counter BPC. The battle game frequency counter BPC is used to count the number of times of three game rounds in which the setting of the round should be performed when performing a series of battle effects using three game times. After executing step S2305, the battle effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2302 that YpN = 3 does not hold (S2302: NO), the flow proceeds to step S2306.

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

  In step S2307, a battle effect setting process for 2 game cycles (1/2) is executed. The battle effect setting process for two game operations (1/2) sets the effect to be executed in the first game operation in the case of executing a series of battle effects using two game operations in the current game operation It is a process for After executing step S2307, the process proceeds to step S2308.

  In step S2308, a battle effect setting flag (for two game runs) is turned on. When the battle effect setting flag (for 2 game times) is used to execute the battle effect using 2 game times, the effect of the first (first) game time of the 2 game times is set When it is turned on, it is turned off when the last (second) of the two game times is set. After executing step S2308, the battle effect setting process ends.

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

  In step S2309, a battle production setting process for one game is executed. The battle effect setting process for one game cycle is a process for setting an effect when executing a battle effect using one game cycle in the current game cycle. After executing step S2309, the process proceeds to step S2310.

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

  If it is determined in step S2301 that the command for variation does not include YpN information indicating the number of times of playing the battle effect (S2301: NO), the process proceeds to step S2311.

  In step S2311, it is determined whether or not a battle effect setting flag (for 3 game rounds) is ON. If it is determined in step S2311 that the battle effect setting flag (for 3 games) is ON (S2311: YES), the flow proceeds to step S2312.

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

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

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

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

  In step S2316, the battle effect setting flag (for 3 game rounds) is turned off. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2317, and the result notification effect setting flag is set to ON. After executing step S2317, the battle effect setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S2311 that the battle effect setting flag (for 3 games) is not ON (S2311: NO), the flow proceeds to step S2318.

  In step S2318, a battle effect setting process for 2 game cycles (for 2/2) is executed. The battle effect setting process for 2 game times (for 2/2) sets an effect to be executed in the second game time in the case of executing a series of battle effects using 2 game times in the current game time It is a process for After executing step S2318, the process proceeds to step S2319.

  In step S2319, a battle effect setting flag (for two game runs) is turned off. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2320, and the result notification effect setting flag is set to ON. After executing step S2320, the battle effect setting process ends.

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

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing result notification effect setting processing. In step S2401, it is determined whether or not a jackpot lottery has been won in the current game run. In the present embodiment, the battle effect and the result notification effect are executed only in the game round based on the winning of the second starting opening 34. Moreover, in the big hit lottery based on the winning of the second starting opening 34, the classification of the type of big hit is 16R probability variation big hit and 8R probability variation big hit (see FIG. 8 (b)). Therefore, in step S2401, it is substantially determined whether or not the lottery result of the jackpot lottery by the current game run is a probability variation jackpot. If it is determined in step S2401 that the lottery result of the jackpot lottery due to the current game run is a probability variation jackpot (S2401: YES), the process proceeds to step S2402.

  In step S2402, a victory effect setting process is executed. Specifically, in the current game session, a victory effect is set to be executed as a result notification effect. After executing step S2402, the process advances to step S2406 to turn off the result notification effect setting flag. Thereafter, the result notification effect setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S2401 that the jackpot has not been won by the jackpot lottery due to the current game run (S2401: NO), the flow proceeds to step S2403.

  In step S 2403, it is determined whether or not a fall lottery in the current game run has been won. If it is determined in step S 2403 that the fall lottery has been won in the current game run (S 2403: YES), the process proceeds to step S 2404.

  In step S2404, a defeat effect setting process is executed. Specifically, in this game play, it is set to execute the defeat effect as the effect notification effect. After executing step S2404, the process advances to step S2406 to turn off the result notification effect setting flag. Thereafter, the result notification effect setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S 2403 that the fall lottery has not been won in the current game run (S 2403: NO), the process proceeds to step S 2405.

  In step S2405, a draw effect setting process is executed. Specifically, in the current game session, a draw effect is set to be performed as a result notification effect. After executing step S2405, the process advances to step S2406 to turn off the result notification effect setting flag. Thereafter, the result notification effect setting process ends.

  As can be seen from the arrangement order of step S2401 and step S2403 in the flowchart of result notification effect setting processing, when determining the type of result notification effect, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the lottery result of the fall lottery are as follows: Prioritize the lottery results of the jackpot lottery. For example, in the case of winning the big hit lottery in the game time and also winning the falling lottery, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is given priority, and it is set to execute the victory effect as the result notification effect.

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

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2501 that the fluctuation command received this time is not the first fluctuation command (S2501: NO), processing proceeds to step S2503 and is stored in the total hold number counter area of the sound side RAM 94. The information on the total pending number counter area is updated so that the total pending number is decremented by one. Thereafter, the update process at the start of the change is ended.

<Various Processes Executed in Display Control Device>
Next, processing executed by the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the V interrupt signal is a signal that is generated to the VDP 105 every 20 milliseconds for which drawing processing of an image for one frame is completed, and is transmitted to the MPU 102. Therefore, when the MPU 102 executes the V interrupt process in synchronization with the V interrupt signal, the drawing instruction to the VDP 105 is performed every 20 milliseconds when the image drawing process for one frame is completed. For this reason, the VDP 105 does not receive a drawing instruction of the next image at a stage where the drawing processing or the display processing of the image is not finished, so the drawing of a new image is started or displayed while drawing the image. It is possible to suppress the development of the image accompanying the new drawing instruction in the frame buffer area in which the image information in the middle is stored. The details of the process of each step of the V interrupt process will be described below.

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

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

  In the command handling process (S2801), all the commands stored in the command storage area at that time are analyzed, and a process corresponding to all the analyzed commands is executed. The reason will be described. The command determination process is performed at an interval of 20 milliseconds in which the V interrupt process is executed, and therefore, there is a high possibility that a plurality of commands are stored in the command storage area in the 20 milliseconds. In particular, when the content of the effect is set by the sound emission control device 90 and the effect is started, there is a high possibility that various commands for specifying the content of the effect are simultaneously stored in the command storage area. Therefore, by analyzing and executing these commands at one time, it quickly grasps the mode of the effects such as the notice effect and the stop pattern set by the sound emission control device 90, and displays the effect image according to the mode The drawing of the image can be controlled to be displayed on the device 41.

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

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

  In step S2804, drawing processing is performed. In the drawing process, the types of various characters constituting one frame and parameters necessary for drawing each character, which are determined by the task process (S2803), are transmitted to the VDP 105. The VDP 105 performs drawing processing of an image based on these pieces of information, and also causes the symbol display device 41 to display an image drawn based on the information received at the time of the previous V interrupt processing, together with the drive signal. The image data is transmitted to the symbol display device 41. After that, the process advances to step S2805 to execute other processes, and then the V interrupt process ends. In the above, an example of the concrete control for performing battle production and result announcement production in pachinko machine 10 was explained.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the method of setting the unit game time for the preceding game, and the method of setting the unit game time for the game performed prior to the preceding game Is a different setting method, and it changes to a setting method in which the battle effect can be performed using the preceding game times, so the specified game times pertaining to the special information determined that at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery has won If it exists, battle effects can be executed in the preceding game times that are executed before the specific game times. When the lottery mode is the high probability mode, the determination of whether the jackpot lottery or fall lottery is successful is important as an opportunity to give the player a sense of expectation. The battle effect acts very effectively as an effect of giving a sense of tension and a sense of expectation to the mind of the player before announcing the result of the determination of success or failure of the lottery, and exciting the game. Since the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment changes the unit game time of the preceding game turn to a setting method in which the battle effect can be executed, an opportunity to execute the battle effect and a unit game time in which the battle effect can be executed are possible. As long as possible. In the present embodiment, the unit game time consists of a fluctuation time and a stop time. Therefore, changing the setting method of the fluctuation time is synonymous with changing the setting method of the unit game time.

  In the above embodiment, when the lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the battle effect is performed. In the high frequency support mode, since the game ball is likely to be won in the second starting opening 34, the holding game times are more likely to occur, and the battle is performed compared to the case where the battle effect is executed in the low frequency support mode. The presentation can be performed with high frequency. Furthermore, since a state in which a plurality of game times are held is more likely to occur as compared with the case where the battle effect is performed in the low frequency support mode, a battle effect using a plurality of game times (preceding game times) is It can be run frequently.

  As described above, when it is determined that the falling lottery has been won in the specific game play, the high probability mode ends and the high frequency support mode ends. Therefore, as in Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2, when adopting a configuration in which the battle effect and the result notification effect are executed in the specific game time, the player makes a big hit lottery by the result notification effect in the specific game time. The recognition result of the fall lottery may be recognized by recognizing the end of the high-frequency support mode before recognizing the lottery result of the fall lottery (for example, at the time of executing the battle effect). That is, in the case of adopting a configuration in which the battle effect and the result notification effect are executed in the specific game times, the player continues or ends the high frequency support mode continuation or termination of the lottery results of the big hit lottery and fall lottery in the specified game times. It may be recognized by the presence or absence of the change of the state, and the player may not be able to give the player a sense of expectation for the result of the lottery by the battle effect. Also, the player may recognize the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery without the intervention of the result notification.

  On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the battle effect is executed in the preceding gaming round which is executed before the specific gaming round. At the time of execution of the preceding game time, the player can not recognize the result of the determination in the specific game time through the change of the state of the high frequency support mode. Therefore, by performing battle rendition in the preceding game times, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation with respect to the result of the determination relating to the specific game times executed thereafter, and to improve interest in the game. Can.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a plurality of preceding game times are continuously present, the battle effect is performed using a plurality of consecutive preceding game times, so that over the plurality of preceding game times, It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery pertaining to the specific game run to be executed.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the number of preceding game times to which a predetermined effect that constitutes at least a part of the battle effect is allocated is determined by lottery, the number of preceding game times for which battle effect is executed varies. By giving a to, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation for the result of the success or failure judgment of the jackpot lottery and fall lottery pertaining to the specific game time. Furthermore, since each unit game time of a plurality of advance game times is set to a time length obtained by dividing the time length in which the battle effect can be executed by the number of advance game times, the advance game time to execute the battle effect The setting of the unit game time can be realized by simple processing.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 sets the time length of the result notification effect shorter than the time length of the battle effect. By giving a sense of expectation by battle rendition, by notifying the result in a short period of time, it is possible to add clarity to the game property and to give tonation to the player's mind.

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

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory view for explaining the difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment. FIG. 43 (a) shows an outline of processing executed by the main control device and the sound emission control device in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 43 (b) shows an outline of processing executed by the main control device and the sound emission control device in the pachinko machine of the first embodiment.

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

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), in the second embodiment, the main control device transmits the determination result of the first determination process to the voice emission control device, and the voice emission control device determines the first determination process. Based on the result, a battle effect execution determination process is performed to determine the battle effect execution condition and determine the number of games for executing the battle effect.

  In addition, when the main control device in the second embodiment recognizes that the number of times of execution of game times since the start of the high frequency support mode exceeds 100 times, the 100th after the high frequency support mode is started The setting method of the fluctuation time for the game play after the game play ends is different from the setting method of the fluctuation time for the game play before the 100th game play ends after the high frequency support mode is started It is a method, It changes into the setting method in which battle production can be performed in advance game time. In the present embodiment, when the main control device recognizes that the number of times of execution of game times in the high frequency support mode exceeds 100 times, the fluctuation time in the 101st and subsequent game times in the high frequency support mode is a predetermined fixed time Control to be (z seconds). In the present embodiment, the unit game time consists of a fluctuation time and a stop time (t seconds). Therefore, it controls so that the unit game time in the game times after the 101st time in high frequency support mode will actually become fixed time of (z + t) second.

  The sound emission control apparatus according to the second embodiment determines a battle effect execution condition and determines the number of times of playing the battle effect, based on the determination result of the destination determination process received from the main control apparatus. Is executed, and if it is determined that the battle effect or the result notification effect is executed by the battle effect execution determination processing, the main control device performs the battle effect or the result notification effect for the game round in which the variation time is set to a constant Make settings. In addition, the voice light emission control device determines the number of times of playing the battle effect in the battle effect execution determination process (battle effect game frequency YpN) by lottery, when there are a plurality of preceding game times continuously. When the number of battle effect games is plural, the voice emission control device controls to execute battle effect having a time length corresponding to the total time of each unit game time of a plurality of successive preceding game times Do. In the present embodiment, since the unit game time is composed of the fluctuation time and the stop time, and the stop time is constant, changing the setting method of the fluctuation time changes the setting method of the unit game time It is synonymous with.

  FIG. 44 is a time chart for explaining an example of processing in the case of winning a falling lottery in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 44 shows a case where the number of times of execution of game times in the high-frequency support mode exceeds 100 times, and the 110th game round of falling lottery is won. As illustrated, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as in the case of the pachinko machine described in the first embodiment, even when the number of games in the high-frequency support mode has reached 100 times, at that time When the high probability mode is continued as the lottery mode, the high frequency support mode is continued as the support mode. That is, when the game is played after the number of games in the high frequency support mode reaches 100 times, when the winning of the falling lottery is won, the lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode from the gaming cycle winning the falling lottery and the high frequency support The mode ends.

  As described above, when the pachinko machine of the second embodiment recognizes that the number of times the game has been executed exceeds 100 times since the high-frequency support mode is started, the high-frequency support mode is started 100 How to set the variation time for the game run after the end of the game run and how to set the variation time for the game play before the 100th game run is over after the high frequency support mode is started It is a different setting method, and it changes into the setting method in which battle production can be performed in a precedence game time. In the example shown in FIG. 44, the main control device of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is the 101st game cycle or later, which is the game cycle after the 100th game cycle is over after the high frequency support mode is started. The unit game time is controlled so as to become a constant time of (z + t) seconds, in consideration of the constant time of z seconds, that is, the stop time t seconds.

  The sound emission control apparatus of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment recognizes that the 110th game round is won by the fall lottery after the high frequency support mode is started by executing the battle effect execution determination process. Specifically, based on the determination result of the first determination process received from the main control device and the battle effect execution condition, the sound emission control device causes the 110th game round to fall after the high frequency support mode is started. While recognizing that the player wins the game, it is determined whether or not the battle effect can be executed in the game times before 110th (preceding game times). In this example, as a result of the determination, the sound emission control device determines to execute a series of battle effects using the 108th and 109th game times which are the preceding game times, and the 110th specified game Decide to execute the result announcement effect in the times. Then, the sound emission control device sets a series of battle effects for the 108th and 109th game times in which the unit game time is set to a predetermined time (z + t) seconds by the main control device, and the main control device The result notification effect is set for the 110th game cycle in which the unit game time is set to a predetermined time (z + t) seconds. The outline of the process by the gaming machine of the second embodiment has been described above.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the high frequency support mode is a setting method of the unit game time for the game times after the high frequency support mode is started and 100 times of game times are ended. It is a setting method different from the setting method of the unit game time about the game time before 100 times of game times end after the game is started, and it is changed to the setting method which can execute battle effect using the preceding game time Therefore, when there is a game time (specific game time) in which at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery wins, the battle effect can be executed using the preceding game time before the specific game time. . At the time of execution of the previous game time, the player can not recognize the result of the determination in the specific game time through the change of the auxiliary game state. Therefore, by performing battle rendition in the preceding game times, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation with respect to the result of the determination relating to the specific game times executed thereafter, and to improve interest in the game. Can.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession, a battle effect having a time length corresponding to the total time of each unit game time of a plurality of successive preceding game times is executed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the result of the determination relating to the specific game times to be executed subsequently over a plurality of preceding game times.

  Furthermore, when there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession, the voice emission control device determines the number of games for executing the battle effect in the battle effect execution determination process by lottery, so that the preceding game in which the battle effect is executed By giving the variation with the lottery to the number of rounds, it is possible to give a tonality to the expectation for the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the falling lottery pertaining to the specific game circulation.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment controls so that the fluctuation time in the 101st and subsequent game times in the high frequency support mode becomes a predetermined constant time (z seconds). That is, the unit game time of the same time length is set to each of the game times after the 101st time in the high frequency support mode. Therefore, the setting of the unit game time of the preceding game to execute the battle effect can be realized by a simple process.

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

  In addition, although the process performed by the pachinko machine of the second embodiment and the process performed by the pachinko machine of the first embodiment may be the same in some cases, the flowchart showing the process is illustrated to facilitate understanding. And the description is omitted.

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

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

  In the winning opening process for the starting opening in the present embodiment, the battle effect execution determination process (FIG. 16: S314) that has been executed in the starting opening winning process (see FIG. 16) in the first embodiment is not executed. As described with reference to FIG. 43, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment causes the sound emission control device 90 to determine whether or not to execute the battle effect.

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

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

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

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

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

<Data setting process>
FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing data setting processing. The data setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 50: S4504) of the game number control process. The data setting process in the present embodiment is the same as the data setting process (see FIG. 22) in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

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

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

  In step S4801, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the fluctuation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 64a of the RAM 64 is acquired. Then, it progresses to step S4802.

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

  In step S4803, it is determined whether the value of the game number counter PNC is zero. As described above, the number-of-games counter PNC is used to count the number of games when the high-frequency support mode is executed with the number of games limited. If it is determined in step S4803 that PNC = 0, that is, if the game is continuously executed 100 times or more in the high frequency support mode (S4803: YES), the fluctuation time table storage area 63e is displayed. The fluctuation time corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS of this time is acquired with reference to the fluctuation time table for a specific state stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4808, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the fluctuation time ends.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the fluctuation time information stored in the fluctuation table for specific states is a fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation time of a fixed time (z seconds) with respect to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS. It is a table to which information is output.

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

  In step S4805, it is determined whether reach is generated in the current game run. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit flag or the normal big hit flag of the RAM 64 is ON, and when any flag is ON, it is determined that the reach occurs (S 4805: YES) Proceed to step S4806. In addition, even if none of the above flags is ON, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of a reach, then a reach occurs. The determination is made (S4805: YES), and the process proceeds to step S4806. In addition, in specifying the presence or absence of the occurrence of the reach using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 63 is referred to.

  In step S4806, the fluctuation generation time information corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS of this time is acquired with reference to the fluctuation generation time table for reach generation stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63e of the ROM 63. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4808, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the fluctuation time ends.

  In step S4805, when it is determined that the reach does not occur in the current game run (S4805: NO), the process proceeds to step S4807 and refers to the non-reach occurrence change time table stored in the change time table storage area 63e. Then, the fluctuation time corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS of this time is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4808, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the fluctuation time ends.

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

<Big winning opening opening and closing processing>
FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening / closing process. The special winning opening / closing process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 54: S4909) of the gaming state transition process. Since the special winning opening / closing process in the present embodiment is the same as the special winning opening / closing process (see FIG. 27) in the first embodiment, the description will be omitted.

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

<Processing for telegraph support>
FIG. 57 is a flowchart of the electronic-support-support process. The processing for electronic part support is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of normal processing (FIG. 49: S4407). Since the processing for electronic-support combination in the present embodiment is the same as the electronic-support processing (see FIG. 29) in the first embodiment, the description will be omitted.

<Electronic work opening and closing control process>
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the electronic combination open / close control process. The electronic combination opening / closing control process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 57: S5222) of the electronic combination support process. The electronic combination open / close control process in the present embodiment is the same as the electronic combination open / close control process (see FIG. 30) in the first embodiment, so the description will be omitted.

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

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

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

<Hold command handling process>
FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing pending command handling processing. The hold command handling process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control apparatus 90 as a subroutine for the command handling process (FIG. 60: S5502).

  The difference between the on-hold command handling process in the present embodiment and the on-hold command handling process in the first embodiment is that the battle effect execution determination process is executed in step S5603 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 43 (a), in the present embodiment, the sound emission control device 90 executes the determination as to whether or not the battle effect is to be performed. The other processes (S5601 and S5602) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

<Update process when winning>
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing update processing at the time of winning. The update process at the time of winning is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine (FIG. 61: S5601) of the hold command handling process. Since the update process at the time of winning in the present embodiment is the same as the update process at the time of winning (see FIG. 35) in the first embodiment, the description will be omitted.

<Battle production execution determination processing>
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing battle effect execution determination processing. The battle effect execution determination process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control apparatus 90 as a subroutine (FIG. 61: S5603) of the hold command handling process. The battle effect execution determination process in the present embodiment is a process corresponding to the battle effect execution determination process (see FIG. 18) executed in the main control device 60 in the first embodiment. The battle effect execution determination process receives the determination result of the destination determination process executed by the main control unit 60 as a hold command, and determines whether or not the battle effect can be executed using the determination result of the destination determination process. I do.

  In step S5801, it is determined whether or not the gaming state at the time when the target game cycle of the battle effect execution determination processing is executed is the specific gaming state. Specifically, based on the lottery results of the big hit lottery and fall lottery of each held game number acquired from the judgment result of the first judgment processing included in the held command received from the main control device 60, the battle effect execution judgment processing It is determined whether or not the game cycle is being executed continuously 100 times or more in the high frequency support mode at the time the game cycle to be processed is executed.

  If it is determined in step S5801 that the gaming state at the time when the target game cycle of the battle effect execution determination processing is executed is determined to be the specific gaming state (S5801: YES), the flow proceeds to step S5802. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5801 that the gaming state at the time when the target game cycle of the battle effect execution determination process is executed is determined not to be the specific gaming state (S5801: NO), the battle effect execution determination as it is End the process. The processes after step S5802 are the same as the processes in the battle effect execution determination process (FIG. 18) in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

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

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

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

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

  The processes other than step S5903 and step S5912 are the same as the effect setting process (see FIG. 36) in the first embodiment, so the description will be omitted.

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

  In step S6001, it is determined whether a battle effect setting flag (for two game cycles or for three game cycles) is ON. The battle effect setting flag is turned ON when the effect of the first game time of the plurality of game times is set when the battle effect is executed using the game times of a plurality of times, and the plurality of games are performed It is turned OFF when the final game play of the game is set. That is, the battle effect setting flag (for 2 game times) sets the effect of the first (first) game time of the 2 game times when executing the battle effect using the 2 game times. When it is turned on, it is turned on, and turned off when the last (second) of the two game times is set. When the battle effect setting flag (for 3 game times) is used to execute the battle effect using 3 game times, the effect of the first (first) game time of 3 game times is set When it is turned on, it is turned off when the last (third) of the three game times has been set.

  When it is determined in step S6001 that neither the battle effect setting flag (for 2 game cycles) nor the battle effect setting flag (for 3 game cycles) is ON (S6001: NO), that is, the setting of the battle effect is 1 If not, the process proceeds to step S6002.

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

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

  In step S6004, a battle effect setting flag (for three game runs) is turned on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6005, and 2 is set to the battle game number counter BPC. The battle game frequency counter BPC is used to count the number of times of three game rounds in which the setting of the round should be performed when performing a series of battle effects using three game times. After executing step S6005, the battle effect setting process ends.

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

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

  In step S6007, a battle effect setting process for 2 game cycles (1/2) is executed. The battle effect setting process for two game operations (1/2) sets the effect to be executed in the first game operation in the case of executing a series of battle effects using two game operations in the current game operation It is a process for After executing step S6007, the process proceeds to step S6008.

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

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

  In step S6009, a battle production setting process for one game is executed. The battle effect setting process for one game cycle is a process for setting an effect when executing a battle effect using one game cycle in the current game cycle. After executing step S6009, the process proceeds to step S6010.

  In step S6010, the result notification effect setting flag is turned ON, and the battle effect execution flag is turned OFF. The result notification effect setting flag is turned ON when setting the result notification effect at the next game number, and is turned OFF when the result notification effect setting process is ended. It is a flag that is turned on. The battle effect execution flag is determined in the battle effect execution determination process (FIG. 63) that it is possible to execute the battle effect in the currently held pending game turn based on the battle effect execution condition. It is a flag to be turned ON (FIG. 63: S5810). After executing step S6010, the battle effect setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S6001 that the battle effect setting flag (for 2 game cycles or 3 game cycles) is ON (S6001: YES), the process proceeds to step S6011.

  In step S6011, it is determined whether or not a battle effect setting flag (for 3 game runs) is ON. If it is determined in step S6011 that the battle effect setting flag (for 3 game runs) is ON (S6011: YES), the flow proceeds to step S6012.

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

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

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

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

  In step S6016, the battle effect setting flag (for 3 game rounds) is turned off. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6017 to turn on the result notification effect setting flag and turn off the battle effect execution flag. After executing step S6017, the battle effect setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S6011 that the battle effect setting flag (for 3 games) is not ON (S6011: NO), the flow proceeds to step S6018.

  In step S6018, a battle effect setting process for two games (for 2/2) is executed. The battle effect setting process for 2 game times (for 2/2) sets an effect to be executed in the second game time in the case of executing a series of battle effects using 2 game times in the current game time It is a process for After executing step S6018, the process proceeds to step S6019.

  In step S6019, a battle effect setting flag (for two game runs) is turned off. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6020, and the result notification effect setting flag is turned on, and the battle effect execution flag is turned off. After executing step S6020, the battle effect setting process ends.

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

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

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

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the method of setting the unit game time for the game times after 100 times of game times have been completed since the high frequency support mode was started. It is a setting method different from the setting method of the unit game time about the game time before 100 times of game times end after the support mode is started, and the setting method in which the battle effect can be executed using the preceding game time Since it changes to, when there are game times (specific game times) in which at least one of the jackpot lottery and fall lottery wins, execute the battle effect using the preceding game times earlier than the specific game times. Can. At the time of execution of the previous game time, the player can not recognize the result of the determination in the specific game time through the change of the auxiliary game state. Therefore, by performing battle rendition in the preceding game times, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation with respect to the result of the determination relating to the specific game times executed thereafter, and to improve interest in the game. Can.

In addition, when there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession, a battle effect having a time length corresponding to the total time of each unit game time of a plurality of successive preceding game times is executed. Therefore,
It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the result of the determination relating to the specific game times to be executed over a plurality of preceding game times.

  Furthermore, when there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession, the voice emission control device determines the number of games for executing the battle effect in the battle effect execution determination process by lottery, so that the preceding game in which the battle effect is executed By giving the variation with the lottery to the number of rounds, it is possible to give a tonality to the expectation for the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the falling lottery pertaining to the specific game circulation.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment controls so that the fluctuation time in 100 or more game times in the high frequency support mode becomes a predetermined constant time (z seconds). That is, the unit game time of the same time length is set for each of 100 or more game times in the high frequency support mode. Therefore, the setting of the unit game time of the preceding game to execute the battle effect can be realized by a simple process.

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

C1. Modification 1:
In the above embodiment, the gaming state in the high frequency support mode is adopted as the auxiliary gaming state, but another gaming state may be adopted as long as it is a gaming state that assists the establishment of the special information acquisition condition. For example, the gaming state is adopted in which the probability of winning in the second starting opening 34 is lower than that in the high frequency support mode, but the probability of winning in the second starting opening 34 is higher than that in the low frequency support mode. It is also good.

C2. Modification 2:
In the above embodiment, as the condition (second condition) for ending the auxiliary gaming state (the high frequency support mode in the above embodiment), the condition of winning the falling lottery is adopted, but other conditions are adopted. May be For example, a lottery for ending the high frequency support mode may be executed every game time. Specifically, it can be realized by adopting a high frequency support mode end lottery counter as a counter value acquired by winning on the starting opening and making the counter value one of the special information. However, as in the above embodiment, assuming that the second condition is to win the falling lottery, since the high probability mode ends with the end of the high frequency support mode, the high probability support mode in addition to the high frequency support mode in the specific game A further tense feeling that the mode is also finished can be given to the player by the battle effect in the preceding game, and the interest can be improved.

C3. Modification 3:
In the above embodiment, in the battle effect execution determination process, when there are a plurality of preceding game times, the battle effect game number YpN has been determined by lottery, but the number of preceding game times is the same as the battle effect game number YpN The number YpN of battle effect games may be always set to a fixed value (for example, YpN = 2) when there are a plurality of preceding game times. Also, regardless of the number of preceding game times being single or plural, the number of battle effect games YpN may always be set to 1. When YpN is always set to 1, there is no need to execute the lottery process of how many times the preceding game is to be executed for the battle effect, so the process can be simplified compared to the above embodiment. it can. Also, if there is one preceding game, it is possible to execute battle rendition. On the other hand, as in the above embodiment, when the value of YpN is determined by lottery, the start / end timing of the battle effect is different from the start / end timing of the variation of the symbol, so the game is unexpected As well as giving tonation to the player's mind.

C4. Modification 4:
In the above embodiment, another method may be adopted as a setting method of each unit game time of a plurality of preceding game times. For example, each unit game time of a plurality of advance game times may be different from one another. As an example, for example, when the time during which the battle effect can be executed is 20 seconds, and there are three preceding game times, the unit game time of the first preceding game cycle is 10 seconds, and the second preceding game is performed. It is assumed that the unit gaming time of each preceding gaming time is set in advance corresponding to the number of preceding gaming cycles, such as the unit gaming time of six times and the unit gaming time of the third preceding gaming time of four seconds. It is also good. The time in which the battle effect can be performed may be different from the total time of the unit game time of the preceding game cycle in which the battle effect is performed. If the total time of the unit game time of the preceding game to execute the battle effect is longer than the time when the battle effect can be executed, the battle effect can be executed.

C5. Modification 5:
In the above embodiment, after shifting to the high frequency support mode, if the number of games has not reached the predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100 times), the winning lottery is won and the high probability mode is selected. Although the high frequency support mode does not end even if it ends, the configuration is adopted, but other configurations may be adopted. For example, after transitioning to the high frequency support mode, even if the number of games has not reached the predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100 times), if the fall lottery is won and the high probability mode ends, the high frequency The support mode may be simultaneously terminated. In the first embodiment, even after the transition to the high frequency support mode, even if the number of games has not reached the predetermined reference number of games (specifically, 100 times), the battle effect is executed in the preceding game. Since the configuration to execute the result notification effect in the specific game time is adopted, even if the configuration of this modification is adopted, the specific game time to be executed later is executed by executing the battle effect in the preceding game time. The player can be given a sense of expectation with respect to the result of the big hit lottery and the falling lottery, and interest in the game can be improved.

C6. Modification 6:
In the above embodiment, the battle effect is adopted as the effect (first effect) to be executed in the game times (preceding game times) before the game times (specific game times) in which the result notification effect is executed, Other effects may be adopted. For example, if the first effect is one of the effects to be executed in the game times (preceding game times) before the game times (specific game times) in which the result notification effect is executed, the effect of any aspect Can be adopted. That is, if the first effect indicates that there is a possibility that the result notification effect may be executed in the game round after the effect is executed, an effect of any mode can be adopted. . The first effect is preferably an effect that indicates to the player whether the outcome is an advantageous outcome or an adverse outcome for the player.

C7. Modification 7:
In the above-described embodiment, at least a portion of the battle effect is generated in each of the plurality of preceding game times so that a series of battle effects are configured by continuously executing the effects according to the plurality of each preceding game times. Although the structure which allocates the predetermined | prescribed effect which comprises and performs the predetermined | prescribed effect allocated in each of several continuous preceding game times was employ | adopted, not only such a structure but another structure may be employ | adopted. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the same or different battle rendition is performed in each of the plurality of preceding game times.

C8. Modification 8:
In the said embodiment, although the time length of result announcement production adopted the structure shorter than the time length of battle production, you may employ | adopt not only such a structure but another structure. The time length of the result notification effect may be equal to the time length of the battle effect or may be longer than the time length of the battle effect.

C9. Modification 9:
The battle production execution condition which is a condition for executing the battle effect is not limited to the condition shown in the above embodiment, but other conditions may be adopted if it is a condition necessary for executing the battle effect in the preceding game. May be A condition in which a part of the condition is deleted from the above-described battle effect execution condition may be adopted, or another condition may be added, or a condition completely different from the above-described battle effect execution condition is adopted. You may

C10. Modification 10:
Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, such as a pachinko machine in which the motorized role opens a predetermined number of times when game balls enter a specific area of a special device, or a game ball enters a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines such as a pachinko machine that becomes a jackpot by generating rights and a pachinko machine equipped with other features, an arrange ball machine, and a ball.

  A non-ball-ball type game machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of kinds of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts the rotation of the reels by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line visible from the display window after the reel is stopped by the passage of a predetermined time, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

  In addition, the gaming machine main body supported in an openable and closable manner by the outer frame is provided with the storage section and the loading device, and the start lever is operated after the predetermined number of gaming balls stored in the storage section are loaded by the loading device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated by starting to rotate the reels.

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

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

<Feature A group>
The feature group A is extracted from the above-described embodiments, variations, or a combination thereof.
[Feature A1]
An information acquisition unit that acquires special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Auxiliary game state start means for starting an auxiliary game state for assisting establishment of the acquisition condition;
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, whether or not an auxiliary gaming state ending condition which is a condition for ending the auxiliary gaming state and a privilege giving condition which is a condition for giving a bonus to the player are satisfied Determining means for determining
Auxiliary gaming state ending means for ending the auxiliary gaming state when it is judged by the judging means that the auxiliary gaming state ending condition is satisfied,
Special gaming state starting means for starting a special gaming state for giving a bonus to the player when it is judged by the judging means that the privilege giving condition is satisfied;
Display means for displaying the result of the judgment as to whether or not the privilege giving condition is satisfied by the judgment means, one game time each;
Setting means for setting a unit game time, which is a time required for one game time, for each game time,
An effect execution unit that executes an effect in each of the game times;
Control means for controlling the effect executing means;
Destination determination means for performing the determination on the special information earlier than the determination means;
A gaming machine comprising
A specific game cycle, which is a game cycle related to the special information determined to satisfy at least one of the auxiliary game state end condition and the benefit provision condition by the destination determination unit, which is a game cycle that has not been executed yet If it exists,
The control means
In the preceding game times which are game times executed earlier than the specific game times and which are game times not executed yet, the effect executing means is caused to execute the first effect,
In the specific game time, the effect execution means is caused to execute a second effect of notifying the result of the determination on the special information related to the specific game time,
The setting means is
The setting method of the unit game time for the preceding game time is different from the setting method of the unit game time for the game time executed earlier than the preceding game time, and the preceding game time It changes to the setting method which can use said 1st presentation, The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the feature A1, the setting method of the unit game time for the preceding game is different from the setting method of the unit game time for the game performed prior to the preceding game, and the preceding game Since it changes to a setting method in which the first effect can be executed using the times, the game times (specific game times) pertaining to the special information determined to satisfy at least one of the auxiliary game state end conditions and the benefit provision conditions If it exists, it is possible to execute the first effect in the preceding game times which are executed before the specific game times.

  Here, in the specific game time, when it is determined by the determination means that the auxiliary gaming state end condition is satisfied, the auxiliary gaming state is ended. As the auxiliary gaming state, for example, a high frequency support mode which is a mode in which a tulip-type electric character opens and closes frequently can be adopted. Temporarily, when adopting a configuration in which the first effect and the second effect are executed in the specific game time, the player recognizes the result of the determination before the second effect in the specific game time. By recognizing the end of the auxiliary gaming state (for example, at the time of execution of the first effect), the result of the determination that the auxiliary gaming state ending condition is satisfied may be recognized. That is, in the case of adopting a configuration in which the first effect and the second effect are executed in the specific game time, the player determines that the result of the determination in the specific game time is continuation or termination of the auxiliary game state. It may be recognized by the presence or absence of a change, and there may be cases where it is not possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the result of the determination by the first effect. In addition, the player may recognize the result of the determination that the auxiliary gaming state end condition is satisfied without the intervention of the second effect.

  On the other hand, in the feature A1, the first effect is executed in the preceding game times which are executed before the specific game times. At the time of execution of the previous game time, the player can not recognize the result of the determination in the specific game time through the change of the auxiliary game state. Therefore, by executing the first effect in the preceding game times, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation with respect to the result of the determination relating to the specific game times to be executed thereafter, thereby improving interest in the game. Can be

[Feature A2]
The gaming machine according to feature A1,
When there are the specific game times and there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession,
The control means
At least the first effect is provided in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times such that the first effect is configured by the effects relating to the plurality of consecutive previous game times being continuously executed. In addition to allocating a predetermined effect constituting a part, the effect executing means is made to execute the allocated predetermined effect in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times,
The setting means is
The setting method of the unit game time for the plurality of consecutive preceding game times is different from the setting method of the unit game time for the game times executed earlier than the preceding game times, A game machine characterized by changing to a setting method in which the first effect can be executed by using a plurality of preceding game times that exist continuously.

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

[Feature A3]
A game machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, wherein
The control means
A game machine characterized by randomly determining the number of the preceding game times which causes the effect executing means to execute the first effect when a plurality of the preceding game times exist.

  According to the feature A3, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation to the result of the determination according to the specific game number by giving variation with a lottery to the number of preceding game numbers in which the first effect is executed.

[Feature A4]
A game machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, wherein
The control means
A game machine characterized by executing the first effect using a predetermined number of the preceding game times.

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

[Feature A5]
A game machine according to any one of features A2 to A4, wherein
The setting means, when there are a plurality of the preceding game times in a row, each unit game time of the plurality of preceding game times, the time length which can execute the first effect is the preceding game time It is set to the length of time divided by the number of game machines.

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

[Feature A6]
A game machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, wherein
A game machine characterized in that the time length of the second effect is shorter than the time length of the first effect.

  According to the feature A6, by giving a sense of expectation by the first effect and then notifying the result in a short period of time, it is possible to add clarity to the game property and to give tonation to the player's mind.

[Feature A7]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, wherein
High probability game state start means for starting a high probability game state in which the probability that the benefit provision condition is satisfied is improved;
High probability gaming state ending means for ending the high probability gaming state when it is judged by the judging means that the auxiliary gaming state ending condition is satisfied;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A7, since the high probability gaming state ending means is provided, a further tense feeling such as the high probability gaming state may be ended in addition to the auxiliary gaming state in the specific gaming turn, the first in the preceding gaming round It is possible to give to the player by the effect of 1, it is possible to improve the interest.

[Feature A8]
A game machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, wherein
A game machine characterized in that the first effect is an effect that indicates to the player that there is a possibility that the result is either an advantageous result or an adverse result for the player.

  According to the feature A8, the first effect is an effect that suggests to the player that the first effect may result in either an advantageous result or an adverse result for the player. The player who recognizes the above can be given a tense feeling as to which result is to be achieved, and the interest can be improved.

<Feature B group>
The feature B group is extracted from the above-described embodiments, variations, or a combination thereof.
[Feature B1]
An information acquisition unit that acquires special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Auxiliary game state start means for starting an auxiliary game state for assisting establishment of the acquisition condition;
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, whether or not an auxiliary gaming state ending condition which is a condition for ending the auxiliary gaming state and a privilege giving condition which is a condition for giving a bonus to the player are satisfied Determining means for determining
The auxiliary gaming state is ended when it is determined by the determination means that the auxiliary gaming state ending condition is satisfied after the predetermined number of game times have been completed since the auxiliary gaming state started. Auxiliary gaming state end means,
Special gaming state starting means for starting a special gaming state for giving a bonus to the player when it is judged by the judging means that the privilege giving condition is satisfied;
Display means for displaying the result of the judgment as to whether or not the privilege giving condition is satisfied by the judgment means, one game time each;
Setting means for setting a unit game time, which is a time required for one game time, for each game time,
An effect execution unit that executes an effect in each of the game times;
Control means for controlling the effect executing means;
Destination determination means for performing the determination on the special information earlier than the determination means;
A gaming machine comprising
The control means
At least one of the auxiliary gaming state ending condition and the privilege giving condition is in a game number after a predetermined number of times being executed, which is a game number of times after the predetermined number of gaming times is ended after the auxiliary gaming state is started. In the case where there is a specific game time which is a game time related to the special information determined by the destination determining means when satisfied,
The first effect is made to be executed by the effect executing means in the preceding game time which is the game time after the predetermined number of times executed before the specific game time and which is a game time which has not been executed yet.
In the specific game time, the effect execution means is caused to execute a second effect of notifying the result of the determination on the special information related to the specific game time,
The setting means is
The method for setting the unit game time for the predetermined number of times after the execution of the predetermined number of times is the unit for the predetermined number of times before the execution of the predetermined number of times before the predetermined number of times ends. It is a setting method different from the setting method of a game time, Comprising: It changes into the setting method which can perform the said 1st presentation using the said advance game time. The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the feature B1, the method of setting the unit game time for the predetermined number of times after the execution of the game is the predetermined number of times before the predetermined number of times before the end of the predetermined number of times. This is a setting method different from the setting method of unit game time, and is changed to a setting method in which the first effect can be executed using the preceding game times, so at least one of the auxiliary game state end condition and the benefit provision condition is satisfied. When there are game times (specific game times) related to the special information determined to be, the first effect can be executed using the preceding game times earlier than the specific game times.

  Here, in the specific game time, the auxiliary game state is determined after the auxiliary game state has been started and after the predetermined number of game times have ended and the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied, the auxiliary game is performed. The state ends. As the auxiliary gaming state, for example, a high frequency support mode which is a mode in which a tulip-type electric character opens and closes frequently can be adopted. Temporarily, when adopting a configuration in which the first effect and the second effect are executed in the specific game time, the player recognizes the result of the determination before the second effect in the specific game time. By recognizing the end of the auxiliary gaming state (for example, at the time of execution of the first effect), the result of the determination that the auxiliary gaming state ending condition is satisfied may be recognized. That is, in the case of adopting a configuration in which the first effect and the second effect are executed in the specific game time, the player determines that the result of the determination in the specific game time is continuation or termination of the auxiliary game state. It may be recognized by the presence or absence of a change, and there may be cases where it is not possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the result of the determination by the first effect. In addition, the player may recognize the result of the determination that the auxiliary gaming state end condition is satisfied without the intervention of the second effect.

  On the other hand, in the feature B1, the first effect is executed in the preceding game times which are executed before the specific game times. At the time of execution of the previous game time, the player can not recognize the result of the determination in the specific game time through the change of the auxiliary game state. Therefore, by executing the first effect in the preceding game times, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation with respect to the result of the determination relating to the specific game times to be executed thereafter, thereby improving interest in the game. Can be

[Feature B2]
The gaming machine according to feature B1,
When there are the specific game times and there are a plurality of preceding game times in succession,
The control means
Allowing the effect executing means to execute the first effect having a temporal length corresponding to the total time of each unit game time of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times using the consecutive plurality of preceding game times A game machine characterized by

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

[Feature B3]
A game machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, wherein
The control means
A game machine characterized by randomly determining the number of the preceding game times which causes the effect executing means to execute the first effect when a plurality of the preceding game times exist.

  According to the feature B3, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation to the result of the determination relating to the specific game number by giving variation by lottery to the number of preceding game numbers in which the first effect is executed.

[Feature B4]
A game machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, wherein
The control means
A game machine characterized by executing the first effect using a predetermined number of the preceding game times.

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

[Feature B5]
A game machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, wherein
A game machine characterized in that the setting means sets a unit game time of the same time length for each of the game times after the predetermined number of times of execution.

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

[Feature B6]
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, wherein
High probability game state start means for starting a high probability game state in which the probability that the benefit provision condition is satisfied is improved;
High probability gaming state ending means for ending the high probability gaming state when it is judged by the judging means that the auxiliary gaming state ending condition is satisfied;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B6, since the high probability gaming state ending means is provided, a further tense feeling that the high probability gaming state is also ended in addition to the auxiliary gaming state in the specific gaming number, the first in the preceding gaming number It is possible to give to the player by the effect of 1, it is possible to improve the interest.

[Feature B7]
A game machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, wherein
A game machine characterized in that the first effect is an effect that indicates to the player that there is a possibility that the result is either an advantageous result or an adverse result for the player.

  According to the feature B7, since the first effect is an effect that indicates to the player that the first effect may be an advantageous result or an adverse result for the player, the first effect The player who recognizes the above can be given a tense feeling as to which result is to be achieved, and the interest can be improved.

<Feature C group>
The feature C group is extracted from the above-described embodiments, modifications, or a combination thereof.

[Feature C1]
An information acquisition unit that acquires special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
An effect executing means for executing an effect;
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, whether or not there is a specific game time which is a game time related to the special information satisfying a predetermined condition and which has not been executed yet Specific game times determination means to determine,
When there is the specified game time, the game is executed before the specified game time, and from the preceding game time which is a game time that has not been executed yet, a specific effect is the effect execution means Determining means for determining an execution precedent game to be executed by the player;
Control means for causing the effect executing means to execute the specific effect in the execution preceding game times determined by the determining means;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

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

  According to the feature C1, since the specific effect is executed in the preceding game time which is executed prior to the specific game time which is the game time related to the special information satisfying the predetermined condition, the player is given the specific effect. An expectation can be given with certainty.

[Feature C2]
The gaming machine according to feature C1,
The control means
If the execution preceding game times determined by the determining means are a plurality of consecutive advance game times,
At least a portion of the specific effect is provided in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times such that the specified effect is configured by continuously performing the effects according to the plurality of consecutive preceding game times A game machine characterized in that the effect executing means is caused to execute the predetermined effect assigned in each of the plurality of consecutive preceding game times, while assigning a predetermined effect constituting the game.

  According to the feature C2, since a specific effect is performed using a plurality of consecutive advance game times, giving the player a sense of expectation for the specific game times to be executed over the plurality of advance game times. Can.

[Feature C3]
A game machine according to feature C1 or feature C2, wherein
A game machine characterized in that the determination means determines the execution preceding game times from among the preceding game times by lottery.

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

[Feature C4]
A game machine according to feature C1 or feature C2, wherein
A game machine characterized in that the determination means determines the execution preceding game times as the predetermined advance game times.

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

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

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

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

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

[Feature C7]
The gaming machine according to feature C5,
The control means
When the specific game times determination unit determines that the benefit provision condition is satisfied based on the special information related to the specific game times,
A game machine characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute an effect that suggests that a result advantageous to the player has been determined in the specific game play.

  According to the feature C7, it is possible to provide a player with a sense of pleasure or satisfaction in a specific gaming session, which has recognized an effect that suggests that a result advantageous to the player has been determined.

[Feature C8]
A gaming machine according to feature C6,
The control means
When the specific game times determination unit determines that the auxiliary game state end condition is satisfied based on the special information related to the specific game times,
A game machine characterized by causing the effect executing means to execute an effect which suggests that a result disadvantageous to the player has been determined in the specific game play.

  According to the feature C8, in the specific game play, an effect that suggests that the player has an adverse outcome has been determined is performed, so that it is possible to impart intonation in the player's mind.

[Feature C9]
A game machine according to any one of features C1 to C8, wherein
A game machine characterized in that the particular effect is an effect that indicates to the player that there is a possibility that the result is either an advantageous result or an adverse result for the player.

  According to the feature C9, it is possible to give a sense of expectation or a sense of urgency to the player who has recognized the specific effect.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or applied to each of the features is described below.

Pachinko game machine: Launching means for launching game balls toward the game area based on the player's shooting operation, and starting ball entry provided in the game area and capable of entering the game balls flowing down the game area An information acquisition unit for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the starting ball storage unit;
A game machine comprising: acquisition information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means when a game ball enters the starting ball storage portion.

  Throttle type gaming machines such as slot machines: A pattern display device for variably displaying a plurality of patterns, variable display of the plurality of patterns is started due to the operation of the start operation means, and the cause is due to the operation of the stop operation means And / or a variable display of the plurality of symbols is stopped when a predetermined time elapses, and a game machine which provides a bonus to the player according to the symbols after the stop.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and modifications, and can be realized in various configurations without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the technical features in the embodiments corresponding to the technical features in the respective forms described in the section of the summary of the invention, and the technical features in the modified examples are for solving some or all of the problems described above, or Replacements or combinations can be made as appropriate to achieve part or all of the effects. Also, if the technical features are not described as essential in the present specification, they can be deleted as appropriate.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Outer frame 12 ... Pachinko machine main body 13 ... Inner frame 14 ... Front door frame 15 ... Hinge 16 ... Hinge 17 ... Cylinder lock 18. .. Window portion 19: Glass unit 20: Upper plate 21: Lower plate 22: Discharge port 23: Lever 24: Directional operation button 25: Operation handle 30: Game board 31 ... induction rail 31a ... inner rail section 31b ... outer rail section 32 ... general winning opening 33 ... first starting port 34 ... second starting port 34a ... electric Character 34b ... Motorized role drive 35 ... Through gate 36 ... Variable winning device 36a ... Large winning opening 36b ... Opening door 36c ... Variable winning drive 37 ... Special Figure unit 37a ... 1st result display section 37b ... 2nd result display section 37c ... 1st suspension display section 37d ... 2nd suspension display section 38 ... popular drawing unit 39 ... round Display 40: Variable display unit 41: Symbol display 41a ... display surface 41 aL ... display area 41 aS ... display area 42 ... nail 43 ... out port 45 ... main display section 46 ... speaker 47 ... various lamps 51 .. . 1st control unit 52 2nd control unit 53 3rd control unit 54 tank 55 tank rail 56 case rail 60 main controller 61 main Control board 63a ... success or failure table storage area 63b ... distribution table storage area 63c ... reach determination table storage area 63d ... fall likely or not determination table storage area 63e ... fluctuation time table storage area 63f. .. Stop result table storage area 63g ... Command information storage area 64a ... Lottery counter buffer 64b ... Pending information storage area 64c ... Electric power holding area 64d ... Various counter areas 64e ... Various flag storage area 64f ... Foreword Processing result storage area 67a ... various detection sensors 70 ... payout control device 71 ... payout device 80 ... launch control device 81 ... gaming ball launch mechanism 85 ... power supply device 86 ... power failure Supervisory circuit 90 ... sound emission control device 91 ... sound emission control board 93 ... sound side ROM
93a ... table storage area for suspension confirmation 93b ... variation display pattern table storage area 94a ... various flags storage area 94b ... various counter areas 94c ... lottery counter area 100 ... display control device 101 ... display control board

Claims (1)

An information acquisition unit that acquires special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Auxiliary game state start means for starting an auxiliary game state for assisting establishment of the acquisition condition;
Based on the special information stored in the special information storage means, whether or not an auxiliary gaming state ending condition which is a condition for ending the auxiliary gaming state and a privilege giving condition which is a condition for giving a bonus to the player are satisfied Determining means for determining
The auxiliary gaming state is ended when it is determined by the determination means that the auxiliary gaming state ending condition is satisfied after the predetermined number of game times have been completed since the auxiliary gaming state started. Auxiliary gaming state end means,
Special gaming state starting means for starting a special gaming state for giving a bonus to the player when it is judged by the judging means that the privilege giving condition is satisfied;
Display means for displaying the result of the judgment as to whether or not the privilege giving condition is satisfied by the judgment means, one game time each;
Setting means for setting a unit game time, which is a time required for one game time, for each game time,
An effect execution unit that executes an effect in each of the game times;
Control means for controlling the effect executing means;
Destination determination means for performing the determination on the special information earlier than the determination means;
A gaming machine comprising
The control means
At least one of the auxiliary gaming state ending condition and the privilege giving condition is in a game number after a predetermined number of times being executed, which is a game number of times after the predetermined number of gaming times is ended after the auxiliary gaming state is started. In the case where there is a specific game time which is a game time related to the special information determined by the destination determining means when satisfied,
The first effect is made to be executed by the effect executing means in the preceding game time which is the game time after the predetermined number of times executed before the specific game time and which is a game time not yet executed,
In the above specific game times, the second effect of notifying the result of the determination for a particular information relating to the specific game times comprises means Ru is executed to the demonstration execution means,
A game machine characterized in that the effect execution means includes means for displaying an image suggesting the result of the determination on the special information relating to the specific game time immediately after the start of the specific game time .