JP6598289B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a specific gaming state is caused by passing a specific area by a game ball after winning a specific lottery.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is known in which a specific gaming state is triggered when a specific lottery is won and then a game ball passes through a specific area (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, a special lottery (specific lottery) is executed when a game ball enters the starting port. When the special lottery is won, after the winning symbol is displayed, the condition device is activated. Furthermore, a big hit game (specific game state) is started in response to detecting passage of a special figure gate (specific region) by a game ball during operation of the condition device.

JP 2013-31533 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a risk that the interest of the production is reduced.
That is, in a conventional gaming machine, when a predetermined effect is started during a period from when the condition device is activated until passage of the special figure gate by the game ball is detected, the predetermined intention is determined by the player's intention. The middle part of the performance cannot be skipped, and the predetermined performance becomes redundant for the player, which may reduce the interest of the performance.
The subject of this invention is improving the interest of production.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, causes a specific lottery to execute a specific lottery and a predetermined gaming state when the specific lottery is won. A predetermined game state control means for causing a specific game state to be triggered by detection of passage of a specific area by a game ball during the occurrence of the predetermined game state; and Effect control means for starting a predetermined effect during the occurrence, wherein the predetermined effect includes a first effect and a second effect that is executed after the end of the first effect. The means is to satisfy one of the conditions that the game ball is detected to pass through the specific area during execution of the first effect and that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the first effect. In response, the first production Exit, the first performs a second effect to be executed after presentation of completion, regardless of the termination of the specific period passes is effective in the specific area by the game ball, predetermined from the start of the first effect According to the passage of time, it is possible to end the first effect and execute a second effect that is executed after the end of the first effect .

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a predetermined effect including the first effect and the second effect is started during the occurrence of the predetermined game state. Then, according to the establishment of one of the conditions that the passage of the specific area by the game ball is detected during the execution of the first effect and that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the first effect. The first effect is ended and the second effect is executed.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, during execution of the first effect, the player skips the remaining portion of the first effect by passing the game ball through the specific area, and the second effect. Can be started. That is, the middle part of the predetermined effect can be skipped by the player's intention.
Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention, the player can execute the entire predetermined effect by adjusting the timing of passing the game ball to the specific area, or can omit the intermediate portion of the predetermined effect. Can be selected.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.
Here, the establishment of the predetermined condition corresponds to the entry of a game ball into the starting ports 51 and 52 described later. As the specific lottery, a special symbol lottery described later is applicable. The specific lottery means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (steps S102, S105, S114) described later. The predetermined gaming state refers to a specific gate passage standby period (a period from the start of the operation of the condition device to the start of the operation of the accessory continuous operation device). The predetermined game state control means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S134) described later. Specific gates 42a and 42b, which will be described later, correspond to the specific region. The specific gaming state corresponds to a jackpot gaming state described later. The specific game state control means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S38) described later. As the predetermined effect, a winning type suggestion effect to be described later corresponds. The effect control means corresponds to an effect control circuit 300 (step S204), which will be described later. The first effect is a process effect described later. As the second effect, a result effect to be described later is applicable.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the winning type in various lotteries. It is a figure explaining the control command transmitted with respect to an effect control circuit from a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the main loop process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the serial communication reception interruption process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure random number memory process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot game standby process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual random number memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a common figure change process. It is a flowchart which shows a game process per common figure. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows a prize management effect management process. It is a flowchart which shows the production management process at the time of a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows stand-by production management processing. It is a flowchart which shows process effect management processing. It is a flowchart which shows a result production management process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot production management process. It is a figure which shows an example of the change display of an effect design. It is a figure which shows the flow of winning classification suggestion production.

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

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

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

A lending operation unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 includes a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c. Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating information recorded on the prepaid card. When a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. When the ball lending button 7a is operated with the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 500, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the tray 5a. At this time, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card is updated according to the number of paid-out game balls, and the updated remaining frequency of the valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. Further, when the return button 7 b is operated in a state where the prepaid card having the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500.
Here, the prepaid cart corresponds to, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a storage IC built-in medium, or the like.
The firing handle 6 can be rotated by the player. The firing handle 6 outputs a resistance value corresponding to the amount of rotation operation to the payout control circuit 400 (see FIG. 3) in response to the rotation operation.

(Configuration of game board 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 30 is formed on the front surface of the game board 10 in which game balls launched in response to the operation of the launch handle 6 flow down. In addition, an image display device 20 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 30. The game area 30 includes a left channel formed on the left side of the image display device 20 and a right channel formed on the right side of the image display device 20 as flow channels through which the game balls flow down. Yes.
The image display device 20 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. On the display screen 20a of the image display device 20, there are three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (see FIG. 24) where the effect symbol z1 (see FIG. 24) is displayed, and an effect symbol z2 (see FIG. 24). The displayed effect symbol display area a4 (see FIG. 24) can be configured. In addition, on the display screen 20a of the image display device 20, it is possible to configure the reserved symbol display areas b1 and b2 (see FIG. 24) in which the reserved symbol h (see FIG. 24) is displayed.

In each of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the effect symbol z1. The effect symbols z1 displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are configured to include identification information (symbols) such as numerals, characters, symbols and characters. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z1 has a “numeric symbol” configured to include numbers (any one of “1” to “8”).
In the effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the effect symbol z2. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z2 displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 includes a color bar.
The variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is a state in which a plurality of types of effect symbols z1 are scrolled in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (the types of effect symbols z1 displayed at the lottery result display position are sequentially changed. Display in the effect symbol display area a4, and the type of effect symbol z2 (the color represented by the color bar) is sequentially displayed. On the other hand, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is a display of the effect symbol display area a4 while displaying one kind of effect symbols z1 at the lottery result display positions of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. 1 indicates that one kind of effect design z2 is displayed (a color bar displays a predetermined color).
In the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is obtained by the combination of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the four areas a1 to a4. Is displayed.
In the holding symbol display area b1, a holding symbol h corresponding to the start information in the notification display (special symbol variation display and stop display) is displayed. On the other hand, the hold symbol display area b2 displays the hold symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display is held.

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

  A second start port 52 is provided below the first start port 51. The second start port 52 has a start port opening and closing which can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 52 and an open state in which a game ball can enter. A member 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) is provided. The start port opening / closing member 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second starter 52 is normally closed with the starter opening / closing member 52a closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the starter opening / closing member 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the second starting port 52. The main control circuit 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the detection signal input from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102. The second starting port 52 can enter a game ball that flows down the left channel and the right channel.

Below the second start port 52, a special winning port 53 is provided. The big prize opening 53 has a big prize opening opening / closing member that can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big prize opening 53 and an open state in which a game ball can be entered. 53a (so-called “attacker”) is provided.
The special prize opening / closing member 53a is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). Normally, the big prize opening 53 is closed when the big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, when the big hit gaming state occurs, the big prize opening 53 The opening / closing member 53a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. In the big prize opening 53, a big prize ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The special winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the special winning opening 53. The main control circuit 200 executes a game ball payout operation related to payout of a winning ball by the game ball paying device 440 (see FIG. 3) in response to an input of a detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103. The big prize opening 53 is capable of entering game balls flowing down the left channel and the right channel.

On the left side of the image display device 20, a first specific gate 42a (specific region) is provided. A second specific gate 42b (specific area) is provided on the right side of the image display device 20. The specific gates 42a and 42b are always formed so as to be able to pass by a game ball. A first specific sphere detection sensor 105 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first specific gate 42a. A second specific ball detection sensor 106 (see FIG. 3) is disposed at the second specific gate 42b. The specific ball detection sensors 105 and 106 output detection signals to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of the passage of the specific gates 42a and 42b by the game balls. The main control circuit 200 causes a big hit gaming state in response to input of detection signals from the specific ball detection sensors 105 and 106 during a specific gate passage waiting period described later. The first specific gate 42a can be passed by a game ball flowing down the left channel. The second specific gate 42b can be passed by a game ball flowing down the right channel.
Here, the main control circuit 200 validates the input of the detection signal from the specific sphere detection sensor during a specific gate passage standby period described later, and detects from the specific sphere detection sensor outside the specific gate passage standby period. Disable signal input.

In the game area 30, an out port 55 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the game entrances 51, 52, 53 is provided below the big winning entrance 53. In the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the entrances 51, 52, 53 and the gates 41, 42a, 42b.
A state display device 63 is provided to the right of the big prize opening 53. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. In the state display device 63, the number of times the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (so-called “hold number”), the number of times the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended, the normal symbol The number of times the lottery result display is suspended, the type of jackpot gaming state (number of round games executed), and the like are displayed.
Below the status display device 63, there are provided a general diagram display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a gaming state per universal symbol which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.
The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numerals, symbols, and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. And the lottery results indicated by the symbols displayed in a stopped state are associated with each other.
When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or when the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 62 becomes a specific symbol. The condition device is activated. Further, when the passing of the specific gates 42a and 42b by the game ball is detected during the operation of the condition device, a big hit gaming state is generated.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, an effect control circuit 300, a payout control circuit 400, and a power supply circuit 600 that supplies power (electric power) to each control circuit 200, 300, 400. It is equipped with.
Each control circuit 200, 300, 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU that is stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory), which is a temporary storage area used for proceeding with processing based on a program.

The main control circuit 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, an output port 250, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generation circuit 270.
The input port 240 outputs the detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 106 and the control command input from the payout control circuit 400 to the CPU 210. The output port 250 outputs a control command to each of the effect control circuit 300 and the payout control circuit 400 and outputs a control signal to each of the display devices 60 to 63 and each of the solenoids 64 and 65. Further, the output port 250 outputs information relating to the payout of prize balls of the pachinko machine 1 and an error signal to a hall computer (not shown).
The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a determination table for executing various lotteries and various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control circuit 300.

The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control circuit 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters such as a random number counter related to games, flags for managing lottery results and game states, and the like.
In particular, the RAM 230 acquires start information (game information) that is acquired when a detection signal is input from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the universal start ball detection sensor 104. Is provided in the starting information storage area. The starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.
In addition, as the starting information storage area, it is possible to store the starting information (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 starting information”) acquired when the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is input. Special figure 1 start information storage area and start information acquired in response to the input of a detection signal from special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 start information") can be stored. And a special figure 2 starting information storage area. In the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) is set as an upper limit, respectively, and start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) Can be stored.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 includes a backup power supply circuit (not shown) that can supply power to the main control circuit 200 when the power supply by the power supply circuit 600 is cut off. Thereby, the RAM 230 can hold information stored based on the power supply when the power supply circuit 600 supplies power, and the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit when the power supply circuit 600 cuts off power supply. The stored information can be held (saved).

  The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) at a predetermined clock frequency (in this embodiment, 12 [MHz]), and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 updates the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260, so Is generated. In the present embodiment, the value of the loop counter of the hard random number generation circuit 270 is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s] / 12 [MHz] = 0.083 [μs]). Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.

The effect control circuit 300 controls the display of the effect image on the image display device 20, the lighting of the lamp 21, the output of sound by the sound generator 22, and the like based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect and data necessary for the progress of the effect. The RAM of the effect control circuit 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control circuit 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 determines the effect contents to be executed based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200. Then, the image data, the lamp control data, and the sound control data are read according to the effect program related to the determined effect content, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21, and the sound generation device 22. To do.
In addition, when the content of the effect using the effect button 5b is determined, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 monitors whether or not the first operation signal is input from the first operation detection switch 24, and the first operation signal The control data corresponding to the presence / absence of the input is read, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21, and the sound generator 22.
Further, when the content of the effect using the rotary selector 5c is determined, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 monitors whether or not the second operation signal is input from the second operation detection switch 25 and performs the second operation. Control data corresponding to the presence / absence of signal input is read, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21, and the sound generator 22.

The payout control circuit 400 controls a game ball launching operation by the game ball launching device 423 based on a signal input from a launch volume (not shown) provided in the launch handle 6.
Specifically, the payout control circuit 400 is connected with a launch volume and game ball launcher 423. When the firing handle 6 is rotated, the firing volume outputs a signal corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the payout control circuit 400. Then, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball launching operation by the game ball launching device 423 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 30 with the strength according to the signal input from the launch volume.
Also, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200 and the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500.
Specifically, a game ball payout device 440 is connected to the payout control circuit 400. The game ball payout device 440 executes a game ball payout operation for paying out game balls to the tray 5a.
Based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200, the payout control circuit 400 controls a game ball payout operation related to payout of prize balls by the game ball payout device 440.

In addition, the ball lending button 7 a, the return button 7 b, the frequency display device 7 c, and the CR unit 500 are connected to the payout control circuit 400 via the connection board 410.
The ball lending button 7 a transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation.
When receiving the ball lending operation signal from the ball lending button 7a, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency necessary for paying out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card. Then, the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction signal instructing payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 via the connection board 410. .
Based on the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500, the payout control circuit 400 controls a game ball payout operation related to paying out a ball by the game ball payout device 440. Specifically, every time a ball lending instruction signal is received from the CR unit 500, a game ball payout operation related to paying out a predetermined number (for example, 25 [balls]) of game balls is controlled.

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

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

When the winning is “per symbol”, the normal symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “per symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is lost, the normal symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”.
Here, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to execute time reduction control as auxiliary control.
“Time-short control” refers to control in which the time during which a special symbol is changed and displayed (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation time”) is shortened compared to when the control is not executed. In the present embodiment, when the time reduction control is being executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved compared to when the control is not being executed, and the start port opening / closing member 52a is opened in the gaming state per normal drawing. The number of times is increased, the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a in the gaming state per ordinary drawing is extended, and the time for displaying the variation of the normal symbol is shortened.
When “winning” is selected, the number of opening of the start opening / closing member 52a is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the start opening / closing member 52a at each time is 0.5 [s. ] Or 2.0 [s]. At this time, the opening time and the number of opening times of the start port opening / closing member 52a are set to 2.0 [s] × 3 [times] during execution of the time reduction control, and 0.5 when the time reduction control is stopped. [S] × 1 [times] is set. The opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a at each time ends when the set opening time has elapsed since the start port opening / closing member 52a was opened.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, the condition device is activated. Further, when the passing of the specific gates 42a and 42b by the game ball is detected during the operation of the condition device (excluding the operation of the accessory continuous operation device), the big hit gaming state is generated.
In the big hit gaming state, a round game in which the big winning opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state is executed, and the gaming ball can enter the big winning opening 53.
As shown in FIG. 4 (b), in this embodiment, the type of jackpot gaming state that occurs when winning the lottery of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) “1” to “big hit 4” are set.

When the “big hit 1” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 1 symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “normal jackpot symbols”. The “normal jackpot symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, the same even number such as “2, 2, 2” where the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is And the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is blue.
When “Big jackpot 2” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Big jackpot 2 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “probability big hit symbol”. The “probable variation jackpot symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, the same odd number such as “1, 1, 1”, etc., where the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 And the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is red.
When “Big jackpot 3” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Big jackpot 3 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “probability big hit symbol”.
When “Big jackpot 4” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Big jackpot 4 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “probability big hit symbol”.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of “missing”), the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop displaying the special symbol as “missing symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “out of symbol”. The “missing symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the image display device 20 is “numerical symbol” that is stopped and displayed in at least one of the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, such as “1, 6, 9”, for example. Is different from the type of “numeric symbol” stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is white.

In the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 4”, a predetermined number of round games are executed in the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, when “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is won, the number of round games is set to 4 [times], and when “big hit 3” is won, the number of round games is If it is set to 8 [times] and “winning big 4” is won, the number of round games is set to 16 [times].
In each round game, the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 53 during the round game has reached a predetermined maximum number of prizes (in this embodiment, 10 [balls]), and the big prize opening The predetermined opening upper limit time (30.0 [s] in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the opening / closing member 53a is in the opened state, and the process is terminated according to the establishment of one of them.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 has a “special figure low probability state” and a “special figure high probability state” as the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery). is doing. In the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter referred to as “low probability”) (in this embodiment, 1/390). On the other hand, in the “special drawing high probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is higher than the first probability (hereinafter referred to as “high probability”) (in this embodiment, 1/39). Is set. The main control circuit 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery is synchronized with the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery.
Then, when the “big hit 1” is won, the “special figure low probability state” is generated during the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to the next operation of the condition device. On the other hand, when winning from “Big jackpot 2” to “Big jackpot 4”, the “special figure high probability state” is generated in the period from the end of the jackpot gaming state to the next operation of the condition device. The
Further, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 4”, the time reduction control is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. Short-time control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and after the start of the short-time control, the condition device is activated, or a special symbol notification display of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 [times]) The process ends in response to the execution of (variation display and stop display).

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

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, as control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, a second variation pattern designation command, Stop designation command, status designation command, first pending number designation command, second pending number designation command, conditional device operation designation command, accessory continuous actuator actuation designation command, round start designation command, round end designation command, ending designation command Etc. are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a lottery result of a special symbol lottery) of a special symbol (effect symbol). The symbol type designation command designates “out of symbol” or “hit p symbol” (one of “hit 1 symbol” to “hit 4 symbols”) as a special symbol stop symbol. The symbol type designation command is transmitted at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, symbols corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the symbol type designation command.

  The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating the content (variation pattern number) of the variation pattern related to the variation display of the special symbol (effect design z1, z2), respectively. In the present embodiment, each of the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command designates a variation pattern number, whereby the variation time (contents of variation pattern) associated with the variation pattern number is specified. specify.

The first variation pattern designation command is a first period (for example, a period from the start of variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2 to the start of “reach display” described later) in the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2. The contents of the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern”) are designated. In the present embodiment, as the contents of the first variation pattern, m types that are associated with different variation times are set. The first variation pattern designation command designates one of the contents of the m types of first variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, “normal variation pattern” and “pseudo continuous variation pattern” are set as types of the first variation pattern.
The “normal variation pattern” is a first variation pattern in which display (such as “pseudo continuous variation display” to be described later) that expects a jackpot gaming state to occur during the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2 is not performed. Type.
The “pseudo continuous variation pattern” refers to a type of the first variation pattern in which “pseudo continuous variation display” is performed one or more times during the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2.
The “pseudo continuous variation display” means that the variation display of the production symbol z2 in the production symbol display area a4 is continued, while the production symbol z1 is temporarily displayed at the lottery result display position in at least one of the production symbol display areas a1 to a3. After the stop display is performed, the display in which the normal variation display of the effect symbol z1 is performed again in all the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3.
“Temporary stop display” is a display in which one type of effect symbol z1 is swung (or rotated) at the lottery result display position (display that the effect symbol z1 displayed at the lottery result display position is not changed). Say.
“Normal variation display” refers to a display in which the effect symbols z1 displayed at the lottery result display position are sequentially changed (replaced). In addition, the lottery result display position refers to a position where the effect symbol z1 is stopped and displayed.

The second variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern of a second period (for example, a period from the start of “reach display” to the start of stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2) in the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. (Hereinafter referred to as “second variation pattern”). Here, the second period is a period after the first period. In the present embodiment, as the contents of the second variation pattern, n types that are associated with different variation times are set. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of the contents of the n types of second variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, “normal variation pattern” and “reach variation pattern” are set as types of the second variation pattern.
The “normal variation pattern” is a type of the second variation pattern in which a display (such as “reach display” to be described later) that expects a big hit gaming state to occur during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is not performed. Say.
The “reach variation pattern” refers to the type of the second variation pattern in which “reach display” is performed during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
“Reach display” means that the temporary display of the effect symbol z1 is performed in two or more of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4 is continued. A state (for example, two or more effect symbol displays) in which the effect symbols z1 that are temporarily stopped in two or more areas are included in the “big hit symbol” (“normal jackpot symbol” or “probability big hit symbol”) This is a state in which “numerical symbols” indicating the same numbers in the regions a1 to a3 are temporarily displayed.
In the present embodiment, “normal reach” in which “reach effect” is not executed and “super reach” in which “reach effect” is executed are set as types of “reach fluctuation pattern”.
The first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of n types of second variation patterns. The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted at the start of variation of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are set to correspond to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery, respectively.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a special symbol (effect symbols z1, z2). The stop designation command is transmitted when a special symbol is stopped.
The state designation command is a command for designating a gaming state. The state designation command designates one of the start of time reduction control, the end of time reduction control, the setting of the special figure high probability state, and the setting of the special figure low probability state. The state designation command is transmitted at the start or end of each control and when each probability is set.
The first number-of-holds designation command is a command for instructing that the number of special figure hold (the number of special figure 1 hold or the number of special figure 2 hold) has increased by “1”. The second hold number designation command is a command for instructing that the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has decreased by “1”. Here, the special figure 1 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. Further, the special figure 2 holding number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held.
The first number-of-holds designation command is transmitted at the time of storing the start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information). The second number-of-holds designation command is transmitted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). In the present embodiment, each of the first reserved number designation command and the second reserved number designation command is set to correspond to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery.

The conditional device operation designation command is a command for designating the start of operation of the conditional device. The conditional device operation designation command designates a winning of “one jackpot 1” to “big jackpot 4” (“big jackpot h”). The conditional device operation designation command is transmitted at the start of operation of the conditional device.
The accessory continuous operation device operation designation command is a command for designating the operation start (start of jackpot gaming state) of the accessory continuous operation device. The accessory continuous operation device operation designation command is transmitted when the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started.
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The round start designation command is transmitted at the start of the round game.
The round end designation command is a command for designating the end of the round game. The round end designation command is transmitted at the end of the round game.
The ending designation command is a command for designating the start of the ending period. The ending designation command is transmitted at the start of the ending period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S32, a soft random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33. In the soft lance update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the jackpot symbol random number among the soft random numbers is updated.
In step S33, a switch check process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34. In the switch check process, the presence or absence of input of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 106 at the input port 240 is checked. When the detection signal input from any of the detection sensors 101 to 106 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S34, a special figure random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35. The special figure random number storage process will be described later.
In step S35, special figure variation processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36. The special figure variation process will be described later.
In step S36, a special figure stop process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37. The special figure stop process will be described later.
In step S37, a big hit game standby process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S38. The jackpot game waiting process will be described later.
In step S38, a jackpot game process for controlling the jackpot game state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S39. The jackpot game process will be described later.

In step S39, a regular random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S40. The usual random number storage process will be described later.
In step S40, a normal map change process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41. The normal map changing process will be described later.
In step S41, a game process per ordinary figure is executed, and the process proceeds to step S42. The game process per usual game will be described later.
In step S42, a prize ball payout process for executing a prize ball payout operation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S43. In the winning ball payout process, the presence / absence of input of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 103 is determined based on the processing result of step S33. When a detection signal is input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103, a prize ball number designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Further, in the prize ball payout process, a control command is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400.
In the present embodiment, when a detection signal is input from the first starting ball detection sensor 101, an award ball number specifying command for specifying the number of award balls of 3 [spheres] is detected from the second starting ball detection sensor 102. When there is a signal input, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls of 1 [sphere]. When a detection signal is input from the big prize ball detection sensor 103, 5 [sphere] A prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls is stored in the port output request buffer. Then, the control command stored in the port output request buffer is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400.
When the payout control circuit 400 receives a prize ball number designation command from the main control circuit 200, the game ball payout operation relating to the payout of the game ball prize ball of the number of prize balls designated by the prize ball number designation command is a game ball. The payout device 440 is executed.

In step S43, port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S44. In the port output processing, various control signals are output to the ordinary figure display device 60, the special figure 1 display device 61, the special figure 2 display device 62, the status display device 63, the start port solenoid 64, the special prize opening solenoid 65, and the like. Is done.
In step S44, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S30 is restored. Then, after the completion of the register restoration process, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the special figure random number storage process in step S34 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing special figure random number storage processing.
When the special figure random number storage process is executed in step S34, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, based on the processing result of step S33, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S101 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S103.
In step S101, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 pending number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S102, and the upper limit number has been reached. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S103.
Here, the special figure 1 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 holding number is set to “4”.
In step S102, the special figure 1 random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S103. In the special figure 1 random number storage process, the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, variation pattern random number, etc. of the first special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random number values) obtained are obtained as the special figure 1 start information. (Random number information) is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area of the RAM 230.
In the special figure 1 random number storage process, a first hold number designation command for designating that the special figure 1 hold number has increased by 1 is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the first hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S103, based on the processing result of step S33, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected. If it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). When the process proceeds to step S104 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35).
In step S104, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35).
Here, the special figure 2 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 2 hold number is set to “4”.
In step S105, the special figure 2 random number storage process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35). In the special figure 2 random number storage process, the big special random number, the big special symbol random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, etc. of the second special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are obtained as special figure 2 starting information. As shown in FIG.
In the special figure 2 random number storage process, a first hold number designation command for designating that the special figure 2 hold number has increased by 1 is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the first hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.

Next, the special figure variation process in step S35 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation process.
When the special figure variation process is executed in step S35, as shown in FIG. 10, the process first proceeds to step S110.
In step S110, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation. When it is determined that the condition device is not in operation (No), the process proceeds to step S111 and it is determined that the condition device is in operation. In the case (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S36).
Here, “in operation of the conditional device” means that the conditional device in-operation flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Therefore, whether or not the conditional device is operating is determined based on whether or not the conditional device operating flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S111, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is stopped. If it is determined that the special symbol is not stopped (No), the process proceeds to step S112, and the special symbol is stopped. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S36).
Here, whether or not the special symbol is being stopped is determined based on whether or not the stop display flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S112, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S113 and the special symbol is being displayed. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S118.
Here, whether or not the special symbol is being displayed is determined based on whether or not the variable display flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S113, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S114, and the special figure hold number is determined. Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S36).
Here, the special figure hold number means the total number of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number.
In step S114, a jackpot determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S115. In the big hit determination process, it is included in the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. The jackpot random number is read out, and it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot value (jackpot determination). Then, when the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot value, it is determined as “big hit”, and when the value of the jackpot random number does not match the jackpot value, it is determined as “missed”.
In this embodiment, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the jackpot determination based on the special figure 2 start information is performed with priority over the special figure 1 start information. Do. Further, when a plurality of pieces of starting information are stored in each starting information storage area, the jackpot determination is performed in order from the starting information acquired (stored) in advance.
Hereinafter, the start information for which the jackpot determination is executed in step S114 is referred to as “determination start information”.

The ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which correspondences between jackpot random numbers and winning values are registered. In addition, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol low probability state and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol high probability state are stored as the special symbol lottery table. In the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure low probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is the first probability (in this embodiment, 1/390). On the other hand, in the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure high probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability higher than the first probability (1/39 in this embodiment). Yes. In the jackpot determination process, the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state is read out to determine the jackpot. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the special symbol lottery is determined.
Here, the currently set gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S115, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116. In the stop symbol setting process, a special symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set based on the processing result of step S114.
Specifically, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is won by the jackpot determination, the “hit symbol” is determined as the stop symbol. At this time, the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information is read, and the type of the jackpot symbol (the type of jackpot game state) is determined based on the read jackpot symbol random number.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery has been lost due to the jackpot determination, the “lost symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol determination table in which correspondences between jackpot symbol random numbers and jackpot symbols are registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol determination table, a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored. The jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery have different probabilities of selecting each jackpot symbol.

In the stop symbol setting process, when the determination start information is the special symbol 1 start information, based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination trigger information and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery Thus, the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot gaming state) is determined. On the other hand, if the determination start information is special figure 2 start information, the type of jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery Is determined.
Further, in the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as a special symbol form to be stopped. In addition, a symbol type designation command for designating the decided stop symbol (“missing symbol”, “one jackpot symbol”, “two jackpot symbol”, “three jackpot symbol” or “four jackpot symbol”) is input to the port output request buffer. Store. As a result, the symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 via the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S116, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S117. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is set.
Specifically, the fluctuation pattern random number included in the determination start information is read, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the contents of the first fluctuation pattern and the contents of the second fluctuation pattern) is determined based on the read fluctuation pattern random number. .
The ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is registered. Then, as the first variation pattern determination table, a first variation pattern determination table corresponding to each result of the jackpot determination (“big hit” or “out of”) is stored. In addition, a first variation pattern determination table corresponding to each of the combination of the execution status (running or stopped) of the short time control and the number of holdings is stored as a first variation pattern determination table corresponding to “displacement”. .
Then, the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control has a shorter variation time (in the present embodiment, 0.5 [ s]) is registered. In addition, the contents of the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to each number of suspensions are set so that the first variation pattern associated with a shorter variation time is determined as the number of suspensions increases.

The ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern is registered. Then, as the second variation pattern determination table, a second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination (“big hit” or “out of”) is stored. In addition, as the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to “displacement”, a second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each combination of the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short-time control and the number of pending is stored .
Then, the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the execution of the time-shortening control has a shorter variation time (0.5 [in this embodiment, 0.5 [ s]) is registered. Further, the contents of the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each number of pending are set so that the second variation pattern related to the shorter variation time is determined as the number of pending is larger.

In the variation time setting process, first, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the hit determination, the execution status of the short time control, the number of suspensions, etc. The contents of one variation pattern are determined.
Further, the content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the hit determination, the execution status of the short time control, the number of suspensions, and the like. . Here, the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Further, a first variation pattern designation command (designation of variation pattern m) for designating the content of the determined first variation pattern and a second variation pattern designation command (designation of variation pattern n) for designating the content of the determined second variation pattern. Stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S117, a variable display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S36). In the variation display start process, the variation display of the special symbol is started.
Specifically, the special symbol variation time determined in step S116 (variation time corresponding to the variation pattern) is set in the special symbol variation time timer. Here, the variation time of the special symbol means the total time of the variation time related to the first variation pattern and the variation time related to the second variation pattern.
Then, in the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, the variable symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started to be displayed and the variation time is measured by the special symbol variation time timer set. To start. Further, the variable display flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Further, the determination start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 is erased, and the determination start information is stored in the changing start information storage area of the RAM 230. Also, a special figure hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) is decremented by 1, and a second hold number designation command for designating that the special figure hold number has decreased by 1 is stored in the port output request buffer. To do. Thereby, the second hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 via the control command transmission process of step S13.
In step S118, based on the special symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S117 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S119, if it is determined that the set special symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing proceeds to the next processing (step S36).

In step S119, stop display start processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (step S36). In the stop display start process, stop display of special symbols is started.
Specifically, on the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is terminated. Further, the variable display flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased).
Further, the special symbol stop time (0.5 [s] in this embodiment) is set in the special symbol stop time timer. Then, in the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, stop display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, and measurement of the stop time by the set special symbol stop time timer is started. To start. In addition, a stop display flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Further, the stop designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.

Next, the special figure stop process in step S36 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing special figure stop processing.
When the special figure stop process is executed in step S36, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the process proceeds to step S130.
In step S130, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is being stopped. If it is determined that the special symbol is being stopped (Yes), the process proceeds to step S131, and the special symbol is not being stopped. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S37).
Here, whether or not the special symbol is being stopped is determined based on whether or not the stop display flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S131, based on the special symbol stop time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time set in step S119 has elapsed, and when it is determined that the special symbol stop time has elapsed (Yes). In step S132, if it is determined that the set special symbol stop time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing proceeds to the next processing (step S37).
In step S132, a stop display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S133. In the stop display end process, the special symbol stop display is ended.
Specifically, the stop display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is terminated on the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62. Also, the stop display flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased).

In step S133, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol whose stop display has been started in step S119 is a “big hit symbol”. If it is determined that it is a “big hit symbol” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S134. If it is determined that it is not a “hit symbol” (No), the process proceeds to step S135.
In step S134, a conditional device operation start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S37). In the condition device operation start process, the operation of the condition device is started.
Specifically, the condition device operating flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. At this time, the condition device operation flag corresponding to the “big hit symbol” (“big hit 1 symbol” to “big hit 4 symbol”) for which stop display is started in step S119 is set. In addition, the detection signal input from the specific detection sensors 105 and 106 is set to be valid. Thereby, the specific gate passage waiting period is started. Here, the “specific gate passage waiting period” refers to a period from the start of the operation of the condition device to the start of the operation of the accessory continuous operation device.
Further, when the time reduction control is being executed, the time reduction control is stopped, the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released, and the value of the time reduction counter is reset. Then, the state designation command for designating the end of the time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer. In addition, a condition device operation designation command corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot gaming state is stored in the port output request buffer. Thus, the state designation command and the condition device operation designation command are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process in step S13.

In step S135, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. If it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S136 and it is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S37).
Here, whether or not the time reduction control is being executed is determined based on whether or not the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S136, a time reduction counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S137. In the time reduction counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the time reduction counter is newly set in the time reduction counter.
In step S137, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is ended. When it is determined that the time reduction control is ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S138, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not ended (No). Then, the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S37).
In the present embodiment, when the value of the hour / hour counter is “0”, it is determined that the hour / hour control is terminated, and when the value of the hour / hour counter is “1” or more, it is determined that the hour / hour control is not terminated. To do.
In step S138, a time reduction control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S37). In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is erased.
In addition, a state designation command for designating the end of the time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.

Next, the jackpot game standby process in step S37 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game waiting process.
When the jackpot game standby process is executed in step S37, the process first proceeds to step S140 as shown in FIG.
In step S140, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation. If it is determined that the condition device is in operation (Yes), the process proceeds to step S141 and it is determined that the condition device is not in operation. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S38).
Here, whether or not the conditional device is operating is determined based on whether or not the conditional device operating flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S141, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation. If it is determined that the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (No), the process proceeds to step S142, and the accessory continuous operation is performed. If it is determined that the device is operating (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S38).
Here, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device means that the accessory continuous operation device operating flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 (the jackpot gaming state is being generated). Therefore, whether or not the accessory continuous action device is operating is determined based on whether or not the accessory continuous action device operating flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S142, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the specific sphere detection sensors 105 and 106. If it is determined that a detection signal is input from the specific sphere detection sensors 105 and 106 (Yes), the process proceeds to step S143. When it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the specific sphere detection sensors 105 and 106 (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S38).
In step S143, an accessory continuous action device operation start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S38). In the accessory continuous operation device operation start processing, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (a jackpot gaming state is started).
More specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operating flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, the detection signal input from the specific detection sensors 105 and 106 is set to be invalid. As a result, the specific gate passage waiting period ends.
Further, the accessory continuous operation device operation designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the accessory continuous action | operation apparatus operation | movement designation | designated command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.
Further, an opening period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined opening time is set in the opening period timer, and measurement of the opening time set by the opening period timer is started.

Next, the jackpot game process of step S38 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process.
When the jackpot game process is executed in step S38, the process first proceeds to step S300 as shown in FIG.
In step S300, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation. If it is determined that the accessory continuous operation device is in operation (Yes), the process proceeds to step S301. If it is determined that the operating device is not operating (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39).
Here, whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating is determined based on whether or not the accessory continuous operation device operating flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S301, it is determined whether it is during the opening period. If it is determined that it is during the opening period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S302, and if it is determined that it is not during the opening period (No). The process proceeds to step S304.
Here, whether or not it is during the opening period is determined based on whether or not a flag during the opening period is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S302, it is determined whether or not to end the opening period. If it is determined to end the opening period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S303, and if it is determined not to end the opening period (No). Then, the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39).
Here, when the opening time set in the opening period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the opening period ends.

In step S303, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39). In the round game start process, the opening period ends and the round game starts.
Specifically, first, based on the condition device operating flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (any one of “big jackpot 1” to “big jackpot 4”) is confirmed. .
Next, the number of round games is set in the round game counter based on the confirmed type of jackpot game state.
At this time, if the “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is won, four rounds are set as the number of round games. On the other hand, when “Big jackpot 3” is won, 8 is set as the number of round games. On the other hand, when the “big hit 4” is won, 16 is set as the number of round games.
In addition, a predetermined opening upper limit time is set in the round game timer. Then, opening of the opening / closing member 53a of the special winning opening 53 is started, and measurement of the opening time of the opening / closing member 53a by the set round game timer is started. In addition, the counting of the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 by the big prize opening number counter is started.
Further, the flag during the opening period set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released, and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Further, the round start designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the round start designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S304, it is determined whether it is during the interval period. If it is determined that it is during the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S305, and if it is determined that it is not during the interval period (No). The process proceeds to step S307.
Here, whether or not it is during the interval period is determined based on whether or not the flag during the interval period is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S305, it is determined whether to end the interval period. If it is determined to end the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S306, and if it is determined not to end the interval period (No). Then, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39).
Here, when the interval time set in the interval period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the interval period ends.

In step S306, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39). In the round game start process, the interval period ends and the round game starts.
Specifically, a predetermined opening upper limit time is set in the round game timer. Then, opening of the opening / closing member 53a of the special winning opening 53 is started, and measurement of the opening time of the opening / closing member 53a by the set round game timer is started. In addition, the counting of the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 by the big prize opening number counter is started.
In addition, the flag during the interval period set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released (erased), and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Further, the round start designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the round start designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.
In step S307, it is determined whether or not a round game is being performed. If it is determined that a round game is being performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S308, and if it is determined that a round game is not being performed (No). The process proceeds to step S313.
Here, whether or not it is during the round period is determined based on whether or not a round game flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S308, it is determined whether or not the round game end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S309, and the round game end condition is determined not to be satisfied. In (No), a series of processes are terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39).
Here, the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 53 during the round game has reached a predetermined maximum number of prizes (to the big prize openings 53 and 54 counted by the big prize opening number counter). Either the number of game balls entered has reached a predetermined maximum number of winnings) and the duration of the round game has reached a predetermined maximum opening time limit (the round game timer has timed out) If established, it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied.

In step S309, a round game end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S310. In the round game end process, the round game is ended.
Specifically, the special winning opening / closing member 53a is displaced to the closed state. In addition, the value of the winning prize entrance number counter is reset.
In addition, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the round game counter is newly set in the round game counter, and the in-round game flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.
Further, the round end designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the round end designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.
In step S310, it is determined whether or not the final round game has ended. If it is determined that the final round game has not ended (No), the process proceeds to step S311 and the final round game is completed. If it is determined that has been completed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S312.
Here, when the value set in the round game counter is “1” or more, it is determined that the last round game has not ended, and the value set in the round game counter is “0”. If it is, it is determined that the last round game has ended.

In step S311, an interval period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39). In the interval period start process, the interval period is started.
Specifically, the flag during the interval period is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. In addition, a predetermined interval time is set in the interval period timer, and measurement of the set interval time by the interval period timer is started.
In step S312, an ending period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39). In the ending period start process, the ending period is started.
Specifically, the ending period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined ending time is set in the ending period timer, and measurement of the ending time set by the ending period timer is started.
Further, the ending designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thus, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process in step S13.

In step S313, it is determined whether or not to end the ending period. If it is determined to end the ending period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S314, and if it is determined not to end the ending period (No). Then, the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39).
Here, when the ending time set in the ending period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the ending period ends.
In step S314, an accessory continuous operation device operation end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S315. In the accessory continuous operation device operation end process, the operation (big hit game state) of the accessory continuous operation device is ended (stopped).
Specifically, the in-use accessory continuous operation device operating flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled. Also, the conditional device operating flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled. Further, the flag during the ending period set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.
In addition, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 1”, a state designation command for setting the special figure low probability state flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and designating the setting of the special figure low probability state Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
On the other hand, when the type of jackpot gaming state related to the end is “jackpot 2” to “jackpot 4”, the special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 to set the special figure high probability state. A designated state designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S315, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is started. When it is determined that the time reduction control is started (Yes), the process proceeds to step S316, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not started (No). Then, the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39).
In the present embodiment, the time reduction control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to all types. Therefore, in step S215, it is always determined that the time reduction control is started.
In step S316, a time reduction control start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S39). In the time reduction control execution process, the time reduction control is started.
Specifically, the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the time reduction control is started. Further, a predetermined number of times (in the present embodiment, 50 [times]) is set in the time reduction counter.
In addition, a state designation command for designating the start of time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control circuit 300 through the control command transmission process of step S13.

Next, the regular random number storage process in step S39 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a general random number storage process.
When the regular random number storage process is executed in step S39, as shown in FIG. 14, the process first proceeds to step S180.
In step S180, based on the processing result in step S33, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104 has been detected. If it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes), When it transfers to step S181 and it determines with not detecting an input (No), a series of processes are complete | finished and it transfers to the following process (step S40).
In step S181, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S182 and the upper limit number has been reached. When it determines (Yes), a series of processes are complete | finished and it transfers to the following process (step S40).
Here, the number of common figure hold means the number of normal symbol notification display (variable display and stop display) held on the general figure display device 60. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved drawings is set to “4”.
In step S182, a regular random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S40). In the routine random number storage process, the random number per ordinary figure in the normal symbol lottery is acquired from the corresponding loop counter, and the obtained random number (random number value) is stored in the ordinary diagram start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the diagram start information. Remember.

Next, the general map change process in step S40 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the common map change process.
When the normal map change process is executed in step S40, the process first proceeds to step S150 as shown in FIG.
In step S150, it is determined whether or not a gaming state per universal figure is occurring. If it is determined that a gaming state per universal figure is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S151, and a game per universal figure is played. If it is determined that the state is occurring (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S41).
Here, whether or not the game state per game is occurring is determined based on the game state flag per game stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S151, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol notification is being displayed. If it is determined that the normal symbol notification is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S152, and the normal symbol notification is being displayed. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S157.
Here, the normal symbol notification display means a period during which the normal symbol change display or stop display is performed.
In step S152, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is “0”. If it is determined that the number of reserved drawings is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S153, where the number of reserved maps is Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S41).
In step S153, a normal hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S154. In the normal hit determination process, a random number per common figure included in the normal start information stored in the normal start information storage area of the RAM 230 is read, and whether the random number per common figure matches the win value. Determine whether or not (determine per common figure).

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

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

In step S156, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S41). In the notification display start process, normal symbol variation display is started.
Specifically, the variation time of the normal symbol determined in step S155 is set in the common symbol variation time timer. Then, the normal symbol display device 60 starts normal symbol variation display and starts measuring the variation time by the set common symbol variation time timer.
In step S157, based on the normal symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in step S156 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the set ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S158, if it is determined that the set normal symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing proceeds to the next processing (step S41).
In step S158, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S159. In the notification display end process, the normal symbol stop display is started.
Specifically, the general symbol display device 60 starts the normal symbol stop display by the stop symbol set in step S154. The normal symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 0.5 [s]).
In step S159, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol that is stopped and displayed in step S158 is a symbol per ordinary symbol. If it is determined that it is a symbol per ordinary symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S160. If it is determined that the symbol is not a normal symbol (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S41).

In step S160, a game state start process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S41).
In the game state start process per base figure, the game state flag per base figure is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the release time (0.5 [s] or 2.0 is set according to the current execution state of the time-saving control. [S]) is set to the start opening / closing member release timer.
Then, the opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a is started, and measurement of the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a by the set start port opening / closing member opening timer is started.

Next, the per-game game process in step S41 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the game process per common figure.
When the normal game processing is executed in step S41, the process first proceeds to step S170 as shown in FIG.
In step S170, it is determined whether or not a gaming state is occurring per common figure. If it is determined that a gaming state is occurring per common figure (Yes), the process proceeds to step S171. If it is determined that the gaming state is not occurring (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S42).
Here, whether or not the game state per game is occurring is determined based on the game state flag per game stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S171, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the start opening / closing member 52a is satisfied. If it is determined that the closing condition of the start opening / closing member 52a is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S172, If it is determined that the closing condition of the member 52a is not satisfied (No) (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S42).
Here, when the opening time set in the start opening / closing member opening timer has elapsed, it is determined that the closing condition of the start opening / closing member 52a is satisfied.
In step S172, a game state end process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S42). In the game state ending process per base figure, the game state per base figure is ended.
Specifically, the start opening / closing member 52a is closed, and the game state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released. Also, the value of the start port opening / closing member release timer is reset.

(Processing executed in the production control circuit)
Next, processing executed by the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing effect control processing executed by the effect control circuit.
When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 repeatedly executes a main process (not shown) after executing a predetermined initial setting process. Then, during execution of the main process, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 2.0 [ms]), and repeatedly executes the effect control process shown in FIG. To do.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300, first, the process proceeds to step S200.
In step S200, command reception processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S201. In the command reception process, it is checked whether or not the control command transmitted by the main control circuit 200 is received. If the control command is received, the received control command is analyzed and stored in the command buffer area of the RAM. To do.
In the command reception process, whether or not an operation signal is input from each of the first operation detection switch 24 and the second operation detection switch 25 is checked, and if an operation signal is input, Information indicating the input is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S201, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S202. In the effect flag setting process, it is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received. When it is determined that a state designation command has been received (when the state designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM), Set the production flag.
Specifically, when a state designation command designating the start of time reduction control is received, a time reduction effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the end of the time reduction control is received, the time reduction effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.
When a state designation command for designating “special figure high probability state” is received, a special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when a state designation command designating “special figure low probability state” is received, the special figure high probability state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.

In step S202, a winning effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. The winning effect management process will be described later.
In step S203, the production management process at the time of a change is performed and it transfers to step S204. The fluctuation production management process will be described later.
In step S204, standby effect management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S205. The standby production management process will be described later.
In step S205, a jackpot presentation management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S206. The jackpot production management process will be described later.
In step S206, an effect random number update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the effect random number update process, the value of a loop counter for generating various random numbers used for effect lottery is updated.

Next, the winning effect management process in step S202 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the winning management management process.
When the winning effect management process is executed in step S202, the process first proceeds to step S210 as shown in FIG.
In step S210, it is determined whether or not the first hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S211 to specify the first hold number designation command. If it is determined that a command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S212.
Whether or not the first hold number designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the first hold number designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S211, a holding number increase display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S212. In the holding number increase display process, the holding symbol h corresponding to the newly acquired starting information (special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information) is started in the reserved symbol display area b2.

In step S212, it is determined whether or not the second hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S213 to specify the second hold number designation command. If it is determined that a command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S303).
Whether or not the second pending number designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the second pending number designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S213, the hold number decrease display process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S303). In the number-of-holds reduction display process, the display of the hold symbol h corresponding to the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) for which the special symbol notification display is started is ended in the hold symbol display area b2. In the reserved symbol display area b1, the display of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display of the special symbol is started is started.
As a result, the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display of the special symbol is started is moved from the reserved symbol display area b2 to the reserved symbol display area b1.
Here, in the hold symbol display area b1, the hold symbol h corresponding to the start information related to the special symbol notification display (the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold information stored in the variable hold information storage area described later) Is displayed. On the other hand, in the holding symbol display area b2, there is a holding symbol h corresponding to the start information related to the holding of the special symbol notification display (holding symbol h corresponding to the holding information stored in the holding information storage area described later). Is displayed.

Next, the fluctuation production management process in step S203 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the production management process at the time of change.
When the fluctuating effect management process is executed in step S203, the process first proceeds to step S250 as shown in FIG.
In step S250, it is determined whether a predetermined control command has been received. If it is determined that the predetermined control command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S251, and the predetermined control command has not been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S256.
Here, the predetermined control command means a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
Whether or not a predetermined control command has been received is determined based on whether or not the symbol type designation command, the first variation pattern designation command, and the second variation pattern designation command are stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S251, a stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S252. In the stop symbol determination process, a specific mode of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed is determined.
Specifically, the specific mode (combination) of the stop symbols related to the production symbols z1 and z2 is determined based on the stop symbol specified by the symbol type designation command (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”).
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a stop symbol lottery table in which correspondences between stop symbol lottery random numbers and specific patterns of stop symbols are registered. The stop symbol lottery table includes a stop symbol lottery table corresponding to each of a plurality of types of stop symbols (“missing symbol” and “big hit p symbol”) that can be designated by a symbol type designation command.
In the stop symbol lottery table corresponding to “missing symbol”, multiple types of “missing symbols” are registered as specific modes of the stop symbol. In the present embodiment, each type of “offset symbol” is stopped and displayed in other regions by the number indicated by the “numeric symbol” that is stopped and displayed in at least one of the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. In other words, the effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is white.

In the stop symbol lottery table corresponding to “one jackpot symbol”, a plurality of types of “normal jackpot symbols” are registered as specific modes of the stop symbol. In the present embodiment, for each type of “normal jackpot symbol”, the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicates the same even number such as “2, 2, 2”, etc. The production symbols z2 that are arranged in “numeric symbols” and stopped and displayed in the production symbol display area a4 are blue.
In the stop symbol lottery tables corresponding to “2 jackpot symbols” to “4 jackpot symbols”, a plurality of types of “probability jackpot symbols” are registered as specific modes of the stop symbols. In the present embodiment, each type of “probable big hit symbol” indicates the same odd number such as “1, 1, 1”, etc., where the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. The production symbols z2 that are arranged in “numeric symbols” and stopped and displayed in the production symbol display area a4 are red.

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

In step S252, a variation effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S253. In the variation effect determination process, specific contents of the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 are determined.
Specifically, the specific content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the content of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command. Further, the specific content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command.
In step S253, a notice effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S254. Decide whether to perform the notice effect.
The “notice effect” is an effect executed during the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, and suggests (notifies) the result of the special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) related to the variable display. It has been directed.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the notice effect lottery random number and the winning value of the notice effect lottery is registered. In addition, as the notice effect lottery table, the first notice effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command is “hit p symbol” and the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command are “out of symbol”. And a second notice effect lottery table corresponding to the case of “ In the first notice effect lottery table, the winning value of the notice effect lottery is set so that the winning probability is higher than that of the second notice effect lottery.
In the notice effect determination process, first, a notice effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the notice effect lottery table corresponding to the stop symbol type designated by the symbol type designation command is read out. Then, based on the acquired notice effect lottery random number and the notice effect lottery table, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect.

In step S254, variable effect data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S255. In the variation effect data setting process, the effect data related to the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is set.
Specifically, according to the effect program corresponding to the specific content of the first variation pattern determined in step S252 and the effect program corresponding to the specific content of the second variation pattern, the variation display of the first period is performed. The effect data (scenario data) and the effect data (scenario data) related to the variable display in the second period are read out.
If it is determined in step S253 that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect data (scenario data) of the notice effect is read according to the notice effect production program.
Then, the effect data related to the change display in the first period and the effect data related to the change display in the second period are combined to edit the change effect data, and the edited change effect data is changed to the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. It is set as such effect data. At this time, when it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect data of the notice effect is combined with the variable effect data.
Then, the edited variation effect data is set as effect data related to the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be executed.

In step S255, a variable effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S256. In the variation effect start process, measurement of the variation time by the variation time timer is started, and an effect based on the variation effect data set in step S254 is started. Thereby, the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is started.
In step S256, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S257 and it is determined that no stop designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S204).
Whether or not the stop designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the stop designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S257, a stop display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S204). In the stop display start processing, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is terminated, and the effect symbols z1 and z2 based on the stop symbol data set in step S251 are stopped and displayed (notification display). To start. Here, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is continuously executed for a predetermined time.
In the stop display start process, the measurement of the variation time by the variation time timer is ended, and the variation time timer is reset.

Next, the standby effect management process in step S204 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the standby effect management process.
When the standby effect management process is executed in step S204, the process first proceeds to step S260 as shown in FIG.
In step S260, it is determined whether or not the winning category suggesting effect is being executed. If it is determined that the winning category suggesting effect is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S261 and the winning category suggesting effect is executed. When it determines with it being in (Yes), it transfers to step S264.
Here, whether or not the winning type suggestion effect is being executed is determined based on whether or not the winning type suggestion effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
In step S261, it is determined whether or not a conditional device operation designation command has been received. If it is determined that a conditional device operation designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S262, and a conditional device operation designation command is received. If it is determined that it has not been performed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S205).
Whether or not the conditional device operation designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the conditional device operation designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S262, a winning type suggestion effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S263. In the winning category suggestion effect determination process, specific contents of the winning category suggestion effect are determined.
Here, the “winning category suggestion effect” is an effect that suggests the type of the winning jackpot gaming state. In the present embodiment, in the winning type suggestion effect, acquired winning ball number suggestion information indicating the number of winning balls that can be acquired in the jackpot gaming state that is generated thereafter is displayed. In the winning category suggestion effect, the winning jackpot gaming state type (number of round games) is suggested based on the winning ball suggestion information.
Specifically, the winning category suggestion effect includes a process effect and a result effect that starts after the process effect ends.
The process effect is an effect that indicates a process up to the result indicated by the result effect (an effect that does not clearly notify the content suggested by the winning type suggestion effect). The process effect is started in response to the reception of the conditional device operation designation command, that a predetermined effect time (25.0 [s] in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start, and that the accessory continuous operation device is activated. The process is terminated when one of the specified commands is received. In the process effect, on the display screen 20a of the image display device 20, a count-up image including the display of acquired prize ball suggestion information is displayed. In the count-up image, the number of winning balls indicated by the acquired winning ball number suggestion information is gradually increased (counted up). As a result, the process effect is an effect of encouraging that the type of jackpot game state with more round games is won.
The result effect is an effect indicating the result (an effect of definitive notification of the content suggested by the winning type suggestion effect). The result effect is started in response to the end (interruption) of the process effect, and a predetermined effect duration time (5.0 [s] in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the reception of the accessory continuous operation device operation designation command. It is ended according to. In the result effect, a winning ball number suggestion image including display of the acquired winning ball number suggestion information is displayed on the display screen 20a of the image display device 20. Then, in the winning ball number suggestion image, the winning ball number corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot gaming state is displayed as the winning ball number indicated by the acquired winning ball number suggestion information. As a result, the result effect is an effect for definite notification of the type of the winning jackpot game state.

Here, in this embodiment, every time 1 [ball] game ball enters the big winning opening 53, 5 [ball] prize balls are paid out. In addition, in “big hit 1” and “big hit 2”, 4 round games are executed, in “big hit 3”, 8 round games are executed, and in “big hit 4”, 16 round games are executed. Is done. Furthermore, in each round game, a predetermined open upper limit time has elapsed since the grand prize opening opening / closing member 53a is opened, and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 is a predetermined prize. The process is terminated when one of the upper limit numbers (10 [spheres] in the present embodiment) has been achieved.
Therefore, in the jackpot game related to “big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 2”, the theoretical maximum number of winning balls that can be obtained by the jackpot game is 200 [balls] (5 [balls] × 10 [balls] (predetermined The maximum number of winnings) × 4 (number of round games) = 200 [balls]).
On the other hand, in the jackpot game related to “big jackpot 3”, the theoretical maximum number of winning balls that can be obtained by the jackpot game is 400 [balls] (5 [balls] × 10 [balls] (predetermined maximum number of winning prizes) × 8 (number of round games) = 400 [ball]).
On the other hand, in the jackpot game related to “big jackpot 4”, the theoretical maximum number of winning balls that can be obtained by the jackpot game is 800 [balls] (5 [balls] × 10 [balls] (predetermined maximum number of winning prizes) × 16 (number of round games) = 800 [ball]).

In addition, as specific contents of the winning category suggestion effect, “winning category suggesting effect 1” corresponding to “big hit 1”, “winning category suggesting effect 2” corresponding to “big hit 2”, and “big hit 3” Corresponding “winning type suggestion effect 3” and “winning type suggestion effect 4” corresponding to “big hit 4” are set.
Then, in the process effects relating to each of the “winning type suggestion effect 1” and “winning type suggestion effect 2”, 100 [balls] is displayed as the initial value of the number of winning balls indicated by the acquired winning ball number suggestion information. The number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number suggestion information is increased by a predetermined number and finally reaches 200 [balls]. In the result presentation, 200 [balls] is displayed as the final value (determined value) of the number of winning balls indicated by the winning ball number suggestion information, and the theoretical number of winning balls that can be acquired in the generated jackpot gaming state is displayed. It is notified that it is 200 [balls] ("big hit 1" or "big hit 2" was won).
On the other hand, in the process effect related to “winning category suggestion effect 3”, 100 [balls] is displayed as the initial value of the award ball number indicated by the acquired award ball number suggestion information, and the award ball number indicated by the acquired award ball number suggestion information Is increased by a predetermined number, and finally reaches 400 [spheres]. In the result presentation, 400 [balls] is displayed as the final value (determined value) of the number of winning balls indicated by the winning ball number suggestion information, and the theoretical number of winning balls that can be acquired in the generated jackpot gaming state is displayed. It is informed that it is 400 [sphere] ("big hit 3" has been won).
On the other hand, in the process effect related to “winning category suggestion effect 4”, 100 [balls] is displayed as the initial value of the award ball number indicated by the acquired award ball number suggestion information, and the award ball number indicated by the acquired award ball number suggestion information Is increased by a predetermined number, and finally reaches 800 [sphere]. In the result presentation, 800 [balls] is displayed as the final value (determined value) of the number of winning balls indicated by the winning ball number suggestion information, and the theoretical number of winning balls that can be acquired in the generated jackpot gaming state is displayed. It is informed that it is 800 [ball] ("Winning 4" is won).

In the winning type suggestion effect determination process, as the specific content of the winning type suggestion effect, specific contents corresponding to the jackpot gaming state type ("big hit 1" to "big hit 4") specified by the conditional device operation designation command Decide.
Then, according to the effect program corresponding to the specific content of the determined winning type suggestion effect, the effect data (scenario data) related to the winning type suggestion effect (process effect and result effect) is read, and the read effect data is It is set as effect data related to the winning category suggesting effect to be executed.

In step S263, a winning category suggestion effect start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S205). In the winning category suggestion effect start processing, the winning category suggestion effect is started.
Specifically, an effect time related to the process effect (25.0 [s] in the present embodiment) is set in the process effect timer. Then, the process effect based on the effect data set in step S262 is started, and the measurement of the effect time by the set process effect timer is started. Thereby, the display of the count-up image is started on the display screen 20a of the image display device 20.
Further, the process effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Further, the winning type suggesting effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the effect control circuit 300 RAM.
In step S264, it is determined whether or not the process effect is being executed. If it is determined that the process effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S265, and the process effect is not being executed (result effect). (No), the process proceeds to step S266.
Here, whether or not the process effect is being executed is determined based on whether or not the process effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
In step S265, the process effect management process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S205). The process effect management process will be described later.
In step S266, the result effect management process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S205). The result presentation management process will be described later.

Next, the process effect management process in step S265 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the process effect management process.
When the process effect management process is executed in step S265, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the process effect management process proceeds to step S270.
In step S270, it is determined whether or not an accessory continuous actuating device operation designation command has been received. If it is determined that an accessory continuous actuating device operation designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S271. When it determines with not having received the thing continuous operation apparatus operation | movement designation | designated command (No), it transfers to step S272.
Whether or not an accessory continuous actuator operation designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the accessory continuous actuator activation designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S271, an effect skip process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S205). In the effect skip process, the process effect is interrupted and the result effect is started.
Specifically, a predetermined effect continuation time (5.0 [s] in the present embodiment) is set in the result effect timer. Then, the process effect being executed is interrupted, and the result effect based on the effect data set in step S262 is started, and the measurement of the predetermined effect continuation time by the set result effect timer is started. As a result, the display of the count-up image is interrupted on the display screen 20a of the image display device 20, and the display of the winning ball number suggestion image is started.
Further, the in-process effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is canceled. In addition, the result effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Further, the big hit effect start flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

In step S272, based on the process effect timer, it is determined whether or not the effect time related to the process effect set in step S263 has elapsed, and it is determined that the effect time related to the set process effect has elapsed (Yes). In step S273, when it is determined that the production time related to the set process production has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing proceeds to the next processing (step S205).
In step S273, the effect switching process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S205). In the effect switching process, the process effect is ended and the result effect is started.
Specifically, the process effect is ended, and the result effect based on the effect data set in step S262 is started. As a result, the display of the count-up image is terminated on the display screen 20a of the image display device 20, and the display of the winning ball number suggestion image is started.
Further, the in-process effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is canceled. In addition, the result effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

Next, the result effect management process in step S266 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the result presentation management process.
When the result effect management process is executed in step S266, the process first proceeds to step S280 as shown in FIG.
In step S280, it is determined whether or not a predetermined effect duration is set in the result effect timer. If it is determined that a predetermined effect duration is set in the result effect timer (Yes), step S281 is performed. If it is determined that the predetermined effect duration is not set in the result effect timer (No), the process proceeds to step S283.
In step S281, based on the result effect timer, it is determined whether or not a predetermined effect duration has elapsed. If it is determined that the predetermined effect duration has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S282. If it is determined that the predetermined production duration time has not elapsed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S205).
In step S282, a winning type suggestion effect end process is executed, a series of processes are ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S205). In the winning category suggestion effect end process, the winning category suggestion effect is terminated.
Specifically, the result presentation ends. Further, the result presentation flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the presentation control circuit 300 is canceled. Further, the winning type suggestion in-progress flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is canceled.
In step S283, it is determined whether or not an accessory continuous action device operation designation command has been received. If it is determined that an accessory continuous action device operation designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S284. When it determines with not receiving the thing continuous operation apparatus action | operation designation | designated command (No), a series of processes are complete | finished and it transfers to the following process (step S205).
Whether or not an accessory continuous actuator operation designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the accessory continuous actuator activation designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S284, an effect duration setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S205). In the effect duration setting process, a predetermined effect duration is set in the result effect timer, and measurement of the predetermined effect duration by the set result effect timer is started.
Further, the big hit effect start flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

Next, the jackpot presentation management process in step S205 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot presentation management process.
When the jackpot presentation management process is executed in step S205, the process first proceeds to step S290 as shown in FIG.
In step S290, it is determined whether or not the jackpot effect start flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. If it is determined that the jackpot effect start flag is set (Yes), step S291 is performed. When it is determined that the jackpot effect start flag is not set (No), the process proceeds to step S292.
In step S291, a jackpot presentation start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S292. In the jackpot presentation start process, the jackpot presentation is started.
Specifically, in accordance with the effect program for the jackpot effect, effect data (scenario data) related to the jackpot effect is read, and the read effect data is set as effect data to be executed. And the jackpot production based on the set production data is started.
Further, the big hit effect start flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is canceled.

In step S292, it is determined whether an ending designation command has been received. If it is determined that an ending designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S293, where it is determined that no ending designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S206).
Whether or not an ending designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the ending designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S293, an ending effect start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S206). In the ending effect start process, the ending effect is started.
Specifically, in accordance with the effect program for the ending effect, effect data (scenario data) related to the ending effect is read, and the read effect data is set as effect data to be executed. And the ending effect based on the set effect data is started.
Here, the ending effect is ended when a predetermined time elapses from the start.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation display of effect symbols. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a flow of a winning category suggesting effect.
In the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the starting port (the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 52), various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired. The obtained various random numbers are stored as start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) in the start information storage area (Special Figure 1 start information storage area or Special Figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. Is done.
The start information stored in the start information storage area is subjected to jackpot determination for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot gaming state in a predetermined order. Further, when it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is caused by the jackpot determination, the type of the jackpot gaming state to be generated (any one of “jackpot 1” to “jackpot 4”) is determined. Further, when the jackpot determination is performed, the variation display variation time (variation pattern) for notifying the result of the jackpot determination is determined. After that, on the display devices 61 and 62, after the special symbol variation display is started based on the determined variation time, the special symbol is stopped in a mode according to the result of the jackpot determination (the special symbol lottery result). Display is performed.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 in synchronism with the special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display), the effect is based on the determined variation pattern. After the variable display of the symbols z1 and z2, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped.

When the special symbol lottery is won, after the stop display of the “big hit symbol” is finished, the operation of the condition device is started, and the detection signal input from the specific detection sensors 105 and 106 becomes valid. Thereby, the specific gate passage waiting period is started.
When the passage of the specific gates 42a and 42b by the game ball is detected during the specific gate passage waiting period, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started, and the jackpot gaming state is started. As a result, the specific gate passage waiting period ends.
When the jackpot game state is started, round games corresponding to the determined type of jackpot game state are executed, and in each round game, the big prize opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state. It is possible to enter a game ball into the big prize opening 53.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, in response to the start of the operation of the condition device (start of the specific gate passage waiting period), the winning type suggestion effect that suggests the type of the winning jackpot gaming state is started. The winning type suggestion effect includes a process effect that does not definitely suggest the type of the winning jackpot gaming state and a result effect that definitely suggests the type of the winning jackpot gaming state.
Then, in response to the start of the operation of the condition device, the process effect is first started among the winning category suggestion effects. In the process effect, a count-up image including the display of the award winning ball number suggestion information is displayed on the display screen 20a of the image display device 20, and the award ball number indicated by the acquired award ball number suggesting information is gradually increased (counting up). Is done.
As shown in FIG. 25 (a), the specific gate 42a by the game ball from the start of the process effect until the effect time (25.0 [s] in the present embodiment) related to the process effect elapses. , 42b is not detected, the process effect is ended and the result effect is started in accordance with the elapse of the effect time related to the process effect. Then, after the passage of the specific gates 42a and 42b by the game ball is detected, the result effect is continued until a predetermined effect duration time (5.0 [s] in the present embodiment) elapses.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), when the passage of the specific gates 42a and 42b by the game ball is detected before the production time related to the process production elapses from the start of the process production, In response to detection of the passing of the specific gates 42a and 42b by the game ball, the process effect is interrupted and the result effect is started. Thereby, the execution of the remaining part of the process effect (“skip part” shown in FIG. 25B) is omitted (skip). The result effect is continued until a predetermined effect duration time elapses from the detection of the passage of the specific gates 42a and 42b by the game ball.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, during the specific gate standby period, a winning category suggestion effect including a process effect and a result effect is started. And when passage of specific gate 42a, 42b by a game ball is detected during execution of a process effect, the said process effect is complete | finished and a result effect is performed.
Thereby, during execution of the process effect, the player can start the result effect by skipping the remaining part of the process effect by passing the game ball through the specific gates 42a and 42b. That is, the middle part of the winning category suggesting effect can be skipped by the player's intention.
Therefore, the player adjusts the timing of passing the game ball to the specific gates 42a and 42b, thereby executing the entire winning type suggesting effect or omitting the middle part of the winning type suggesting effect, Can be selected.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.
In particular, the pachinko machine 1 skips the portion indicating the process (process effect) in the winning category suggestion effect at the player's intention and executes the portion indicating the result (result effect) in the winning category suggestion effect early. Can be made.
Therefore, it is possible to select whether to enjoy the process of the winning category suggesting effect or to grasp the result of the winning category suggesting effect at an early stage according to the player's intention.
Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest of the production.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, in the winning type suggesting effect, the type of the winning jackpot gaming state is suggested by notifying the theoretical maximum number of winning balls that can be obtained by the jackpot game.
However, in the winning type suggestion effect, it may be configured to indicate the type of the winning jackpot game by notifying the number of round games to be executed.
Also, a game state ("special figure high probability state" or "special figure low probability state") that occurs after the winning jackpot gaming state ends by the winning type suggestion effect, and is executed after the winning jackpot gaming state ends A configuration suggesting the number of time reductions related to the time reduction control may be used.
Here, the “number of time reductions” refers to the number of special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) related to the termination condition of time reduction control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Game board 20 Image display apparatus 20a Display screen 30 Game area 41 Start gate 42a 1st specific gate 42b 2nd specific gate 51 1st start-up port 52 2nd start-up port 52a Start-up opening / closing member 53 Large winning opening 53a Large Prize opening opening / closing member 105 First specific detection sensor 106 Second specific detection sensor 200 Main control circuit 210 CPU
220 ROM
230 RAM
300 Production control circuit

Claims (1)

Specific lottery means for executing a specific lottery triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition;
A predetermined game state control means for causing a predetermined game state when the specific lottery is won;
Specific game state control means for generating a specific game state triggered by the passage of a specific area by a game ball detected during the occurrence of the predetermined game state;
Production control means for starting a predetermined production during the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state,
The predetermined effect includes a first effect and a second effect that is executed after the end of the first effect,
The effect control means is one of the conditions that the passing of the specific area by the game ball is detected during the execution of the first effect and that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the first effect. In response to the establishment of the first effect, the second effect is executed after the first effect is ended, and the end of the specific period in which the passage of the specific area by the game ball is effective. It is possible to end the first effect and execute a second effect that is executed after the end of the first effect in response to the predetermined time having elapsed since the start of the first effect. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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