JP6755141B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that suggests an increase or decrease in the number of possessed balls.

Conventionally, a gaming machine that suggests an increase or decrease in the number of possessed balls is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this game machine, the number of balls held as game balls that can be used for the game is displayed on the effect symbol display device.
Specifically, when the IC card inserted in the CR unit has a memory of the number of balls held at the start of the game, the number of balls held is stored in the RAM of the main control device as the number of balls held. The display of the number of balls held by the number of balls held information is started. Alternatively, if the IC card inserted in the CR unit does not remember the number of balls held at the start of the game and the player rents out the game balls, the number of rented game balls is the number of balls held. It is stored in the RAM of the main control device as the number information, and the display of the number of balls held indicated by the number of balls held information is started.
If a prize is detected in each winning opening during the game, the number of prize balls given according to the winning is added to the number of balls held in the ball holding information, and the display of the number of balls held is updated. Will be done. Further, when a winning ball or an out ball is detected during the game, "1" is subtracted from the number of balls held indicated by the ball holding information, and the display of the number of balls held is updated. Further, when the game balls are rented during the game, the number of the rented game balls is added to the number of balls held indicated by the ball information, and the display of the number of balls held is updated.
Then, when the operation of the counting SW by the player is detected at the end of the game, the display of the number of balls held is ended, and the ball holding information stored in the RAM of the main control device is cleared.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-144880

However, with a conventional game machine, there is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced.
That is, in the conventional game machine, the number of balls held is always displayed during the game. For this reason, during a period in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball (for example, during the occurrence of a normal game state), the number of balls held may gradually decrease, and the interest of the game may decline.
An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first invention calculates the increase / decrease number of balls held based on the number of game balls discharged from the game area and the number of prize balls paid out. The means for calculating the number of balls to be increased or decreased and the effect control means for displaying suggestive information suggesting the number of balls to be increased or decreased are provided. The calculation of the number of balls increased or decreased is started according to the start of the period, and the value of the counter for counting the number of balls increased or decreased is not updated to less than 0, so that the number of balls increased or decreased suggested by the suggestion information. Is not less than 0.
In the gaming machine according to the first invention, the calculation of the increase / decrease number of possessed balls is started in accordance with the start of a specific period in which the acquisition of prize balls becomes easy. Then, the suggestion information suggesting the calculated number of balls to increase or decrease is displayed.
As a result, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the number of balls held increases / decreases is calculated during a specific period during which it becomes easy to acquire prize balls, and suggestive information suggesting the calculated number of balls held increases / decreases is displayed. To. On the other hand, during the period when it is difficult to obtain the prize balls, the number of balls held is not calculated and the suggestion information is not displayed.
Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, there is an increased possibility that the number of balls held by the suggested information increases while the suggested information is displayed (the number of balls held increased / decreased suggested by the suggested information decreases). Possibility decreases).
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Here, as the game area, the game area 30 described later corresponds. The number of balls held increases or decreases, which will be described later, corresponds to the number of balls held. The effect control circuit 300 (counter for increasing / decreasing the number of held balls), which will be described later, corresponds to the means for calculating the number of holding balls. As the suggestion information, the ball holding increase / decrease suggestion information x (holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number), which will be described later, corresponds. The effect control circuit 300 (steps S33-2, S33-4, S33-7) described later corresponds to the effect control means. The specific game period corresponds to the specific game period described later.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of the game board, and schematically showed the part necessary for explanation. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the CPU initialization processing. It is a flowchart which shows the main loop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the evacuation processing at the time of power-off. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the switch management process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal figure start ball detection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a starting ball detection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a starting ball detection process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows the special game management process. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure change waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during special figure change. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during stop of a special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the processing before opening the big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric service opening / closing switching processing. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening opening control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening closure effective processing. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening opening end wait processing. It is a flowchart which shows a normal game management process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal figure fluctuation waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of a normal figure. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during stop of a normal figure. It is a flowchart which shows the processing before opening of a normal electric accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary electric service opening / closing switching processing. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary electric accessory opening control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary electric accessory closing effective processing. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary electric accessory opening end weight processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process during a specific game period. It is a flowchart which shows the possession ball increase / decrease number management process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the opening effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the departure notice production. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the departure notice production. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of the departure notice production. It is a flowchart which shows the departure notice production management process. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing to execute the addition effect and the addition precursor effect. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball number notification production management processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the prize ball number notification production. It is a flowchart which shows the addition effect management process. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition prize ball number update process. It is a flowchart which shows the ending effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the progress example of the game which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the progress example of the game which concerns on the 1st modification. It is a figure which shows the progress example of the game which concerns on the 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows the progress of the game which concerns on the 3rd modification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present 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.
The pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 arranged on the front side of the outer frame 2, and a door unit 4 arranged on the front side of the inner frame 3. There is.
The inner frame 3 is formed in a rectangular shape and is arranged so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. A game board unit 10 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the inside of the inner frame 3.
The door unit 4 is formed in a rectangular door shape, and is arranged so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. As a result, the door unit 4 can open and close the front side of the game board unit 10 (game board 11 described later) attached to the inner frame 3. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a arranged at a substantially central portion, a decorative portion 4b arranged around the transparent plate 4a, a saucer unit 5 arranged under the transparent plate 4a, and a saucer. It includes a launch handle 6 arranged on the side of the unit 5.
The transparent plate 4a is formed in a flat plate shape by a transparent material such as resin or glass, and is arranged on the front side of the game board unit 10 (game board 11) attached to the inner frame 3. As a result, the player can visually recognize the game board unit 10 (game board 11) through the transparent plate 4a.
The decorative portion 4b is formed of a transparent or translucent resin material and 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 arranged. Each sound extraction unit 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the sound output by the sound generator 22 passes.
Further, a plurality of frame lamps 20 are arranged inside the decorative portion 4b. Each frame lamp 20 has a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) driven by dynamic lighting control.

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

Further, a lending operation unit 7 is arranged on the upper surface of the saucer unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 has a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to the CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating the information recorded on the prepaid card. Then, when the prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c.
Further, 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 saucer 5a. At this time, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card is updated according to the number of game balls paid out, and the remaining frequency of the updated valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c.
Further, if the return button 7b is operated with the prepaid card having the remaining frequency of the valuable medium inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500.
Here, as the prepaid cart, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a medium with a built-in storage IC, or the like is applicable.
The firing handle 6 can be rotated by the player. Inside the launch handle 6, a launch volume (not shown) for detecting the angle at which the launch handle 6 is rotated is arranged. The firing volume outputs a detection signal according to the detected angle to the payout control circuit 400 (see FIG. 3).

(Structure of game board unit 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board unit 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the front surface of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
The game board unit 10 includes a set plate (not shown), a game board 11 attached to the front side of the set plate, and a main image display device 31 attached to the back side of the set plate.
The set plate is formed in a box shape with the front side open. An opening formed of a through hole is provided at a substantially central portion of the back plate of the set plate.
The game board 11 is formed of a resin in a flat plate shape. As shown in FIG. 2, an opening (not shown) formed of a through hole is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 11. Then, the player can visually recognize the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 through the opening provided in the game board 11 and the opening provided in the set plate.
A game area 30 is formed around the opening in the front surface of the game board 11 on which the game ball launched in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 6 flows down. Then, in the game area 30, as a path through which the game ball flows down, a left path formed on the left side of the main image display device 31 and a right path formed on the right side of the main image display device 31 are configured. There is.
Further, a plurality of board surface lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are arranged in the game area 30 of the game board 11. Each board lamp 21 has a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) driven by dynamic lighting control.

The main image display device 31 is composed of a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. The main image display device 31 has a display screen 31a capable of displaying an effect image.
On the display screen 31a, three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (see FIGS. 36 to 38) on which the first effect symbol z1 (see FIGS. 36 to 38) are displayed, and a second effect symbol z2 (see FIGS. 36 to 38). It is possible to configure one second effect symbol display area a4 (not shown) on which (not shown) is displayed.
The first effect symbol z1 is configured to include identification information (design) such as numbers, characters, symbols, and characters. In each of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the first effect symbol z1. The second effect symbol z2 is composed of a color bar. In the second effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the second effect symbol z2.
The variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that the first effect symbol z1 is moved (scrolled) in each of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 and is displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. 2 The display in which the type of the effect symbol z2 is changed (the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed). Further, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one type of the first effect symbol z1 is stopped and the second effect symbol is displayed at the lottery result display positions of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. In the area a4, it means a display in which one kind of the second effect symbol z2 is displayed (the color bar represents a predetermined color). Then, a special symbol is created by combining the first effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 and the second effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. The result of the lottery (first special symbol lottery or second special symbol lottery) is displayed.
Further, on the display screen 31a, it is possible to configure the reserved symbol display areas b1 and b2 (not shown) on which the reserved symbol h (not shown) is displayed.
In the reserved symbol display area b1, the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information in the notification display (variation display and stop display of the special symbol) is displayed. In the reserved symbol display area b2, the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display is suspended is displayed.

A sub image display device 32 is arranged above the main image display device 31.
The sub-image display device 32 is composed of variable display devices such as a liquid crystal display and a CRT display. The sub-image display device 32 has a display screen 32a capable of displaying an effect image.
A first starting port (first starting winning opening) 51 is provided below the display screen 31a in the game area 30. The first starting port 51 is an entry port (so-called “navel”) that opens upward, and a game ball can enter the ball at all times. The first starting port 51 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the left path (it is impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the right path).
A special drawing 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the first starting port 51. Special FIG. 1 The starting ball detection sensor 101 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball (the game ball entering the first starting port 51) that has entered the first starting port 51. And output. 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.
On the left side of the first starting port 51 in the game area 30, an upper left other winning opening 55, a left middle other winning opening 56, and a lower left other winning opening 57 are provided. Each of the other winning openings 55 to 57 is an entrance opening that opens upward, and a game ball can be entered at all times. Each other winning opening 55-57 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the left route (it is not possible to enter a game ball flowing down the right route).
An upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the upper left other winning opening 55. The upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the upper left other winning opening 55 (the entry of the game ball into the upper left other winning opening 55). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the prize ball payout operation in response to the input of the detection signal from the upper left other prize ball detection sensor 106.
A left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the left middle other winning ball 56. The left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 transmits a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the left middle other winning opening 56 (the entry of the game ball into the left middle other winning opening 56). Output to. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the prize ball payout operation in response to the input of the detection signal from the left middle other prize ball detection sensor 107.
A lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the lower left other winning ball 57. The lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 transmits a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the lower left other winning opening 57 (the entry of the game ball into the lower left other winning opening 57). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the prize ball payout operation in response to the input of the detection signal from the lower left other prize ball detection sensor 108.

A start gate 41 is provided on the right side of the display screen 31a in the game area 30. The starting gate 41 is formed so that it can be passed by a game ball at all times. The starting gate 41 is capable of passing a game ball flowing down the right path (it is impossible for a game ball flowing down the left path).
A start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3) is provided at the start gate 41. The start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball passing through the start gate 41 (passage of the start gate 41 by the game ball). The main control circuit 200 executes a normal symbol lottery in response to an input of a detection signal from the normal symbol start ball detection sensor 104.
A second starting port (second starting winning opening) 52 is provided below the starting gate 41 in the game area 30. The second starting port 52 has a closed state that prevents the game ball from entering the second starting port 52 and an open state that allows the game ball to enter the second starting port 52. An ordinary electric accessory 52a (so-called "electric tulip") that can be displaced is provided.
The ordinary electric accessory 52a is opened and closed by a starting port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). At the second starting port 52, the normal electric accessory 52a is normally closed so that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 52. However, when the ordinary symbol lottery is won, the ordinary electric accessory 52 The 52a is set to the open state, and a game ball can be entered. The second starting port 52 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right path (it is impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
A special drawing 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the second start port 52 (the entry of the game ball into the second start port 52). And output. The main control circuit 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.

A large winning opening 53 is provided below the second starting opening 52 in the game area 30. The large winning opening 53 is displaced into a closed state that makes it impossible for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 53 and an open state that allows the game ball to enter the large winning opening 53. A special electric accessory 53a (so-called "attacker") capable of displacement is provided.
The special electric accessory 53a is opened and closed by the large winning opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). In the large winning opening 53, the special electric accessory 53a is normally closed and it is impossible to enter a game ball, but the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won. Then, when the jackpot game state occurs, the special electric accessory 53a is opened and the game ball can be entered. The large winning opening 53 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right route (it is impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the left route).
In the present embodiment, among the game balls flowing down the right path, all the game balls that did not enter the second starting port 52 are configured to pass (flow down) the front side of the grand prize opening 52. There is. As a result, the player can adjust the entry status of the game ball into the out port 58 by adjusting the timing of launching the game ball on the right path during the occurrence of the jackpot game state.
That is, the game ball is launched by adjusting the launch timing of the game ball to the right path so that the game ball passes the front side of the grand prize opening 53 during the period when the special electric accessory 53a is in the open state. It is possible to allow all the game balls to enter the large winning opening 53 or the second starting port 52 and prevent the game balls from entering the out opening 58.
On the other hand, the game ball is launched by adjusting the launch timing of the game ball to the right path so that the game ball passes the front side of the grand prize opening 53 during the period when the special electric accessory 53a is closed. The game ball can be put into the out port 58.
A large winning ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the large winning opening 53. The large winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 53 (the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 53). The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the prize ball payout operation in response to the input of the detection signal from the large prize ball detection sensor 103.

At the lowermost position in the game area 30, an out port 58 for discharging a game ball that has not won (winned) in any of the winning ports 51 to 53 and 55 to 57 is provided.
A first out ball detection sensor 109a (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the out port 58. The first out ball detection sensor 109a outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the out port 58 (the entry of the game ball into the out port 58).
Here, the first out-ball detection sensor 109a may be configured to output a detection signal to the effect control circuit 300.
On the back side of the game board 11, a discharge path (not shown) through which the game balls discharged from the game area 30 pass is provided. Then, in the game board 11, all the game balls launched into the game area 30 (all the game balls discharged from the game area 30) are configured to pass through the discharge path. That is, the game ball launched into the game area 30 is discharged from the game area 30 by entering any of the winning openings 51 to 53, 55 to 57 or by passing through the out opening 58. ..
Specifically, the game balls that have entered each of the winning openings 51 to 53, 55 to 57 are guided to the discharge path after being detected by the detection sensors 101 to 103, 106 to 108 arranged in the winning openings. It is detected by the second out-ball detection sensor 109b, which will be described later.
Further, the game ball discharged from the out port 58 is detected by the first out ball detection sensor 109a arranged in the out port 58, and then guided to the discharge path, and the second out ball detection sensor described later is described. Detected by 109b.
A second out-ball detection sensor 109b (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the discharge path. The second out-ball detection sensor 109b outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball (game ball discharged from the game area 30) passing through the discharge path. As a result, all the game balls ejected from the game area 30 (all the game balls launched into the game area 30) are detected by the second out ball detection sensor 109b.
Here, the second out-ball detection sensor 109b may be configured to output a detection signal to the effect control circuit 300.
Further, in the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game ball to each of the winning openings 51 to 53, 55 to 57 and the starting gate 41.

A status display device 63 is provided at the lower right of the second starting port 52 on the game board 11. The status display device 63 is composed of LEDs and the like. The status display device 63 includes a special figure 1 hold number display, a special figure 2 hold number display, a normal figure hold number display, a round number display, a right-handed display, and the like.
The number of times the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is held (special figure 1 hold number) is displayed on the special figure 1 hold number indicator. The number of times the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is held (special figure 2 hold number) is displayed on the special figure 2 hold number indicator. The number of times the display of the lottery result of the ordinary symbol lottery is held (the number of times the normal figure is held) is displayed on the normal figure hold number display. On the round number display, the type of jackpot game state (number of times the round game is executed) is displayed. On the right-handed display, an instruction to launch a game ball to the right-hand path is displayed.
Below the state display device 63 on the game board 11, a normal figure display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62 are provided. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is composed of a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The normal symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of a normal symbol composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, in the ordinary symbol display device 60, the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is displayed by the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal map display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a game state per normal figure, which is a game state advantageous to the player, is generated.

The special figure 1 display device 61 is capable of performing variable display and stop display of the first special symbol composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, in the special figure 1 display device 61, the result of the first special symbol lottery is displayed by the first special symbol which is stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 display device 62 is capable of performing variable display and stop display of the second special symbol composed 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 second special symbol which is stopped and displayed.
Here, the display of the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol) in 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 variable display. The time when the stop display is started, the time when the stop display is started, and the lottery result indicated by the stopped display symbol are associated with each other.
Then, when the first special symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or the second special symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 62. ) Is a specific symbol, a jackpot game state, which is a game state advantageous to the player, is generated.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with various abnormality detection sensors 110 (see FIG. 3) that detect various abnormal states. The various abnormality detection sensors 110 include a radio wave detection sensor that detects radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor that detects magnetism, a vibration detection sensor that detects vibration, an inner frame opening sensor that detects opening of the inner frame 3, and opening of the door unit 4. It includes a glass frame opening sensor and the like to detect. Then, the various abnormality detection sensors 110 output the detection signal corresponding to the abnormal state to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the various abnormal states.

(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 a configuration of a control system of a 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 the control circuits 200, 300, 400, and the like. And have.
Each control circuit 200, 300, 400 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU stored in the ROM. It is a microcomputer provided with a RAM (Random Access Memory) which is a temporary storage area used to proceed with processing based on a program. The main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300, and the payout control circuit 400 are mounted on separate boards.

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 is composed of a plurality of input ports (in this embodiment, an input port 0, an input port 1, an input port 2 and an input port 3).
A detection signal from various abnormality detection sensors 110, a RAM clear signal from the RAM clear switch, and the like are input to the input port 0.
The input port 1 has a detection signal from the large winning ball detection sensor 103, a detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106, a detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107, and a lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108. , The detection signal from the first out-ball detection sensor 109a, the detection signal from the second out-ball detection sensor 109b, and the like are input.
The input port 2 has a detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101, a detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102, a detection signal from the normal figure starting ball detection sensor 104, and a power cutoff detection circuit. A power cutoff warning signal or the like is input.
A control command from the payout control circuit 400 is input to the input port 3.
Each input port (input port 0 to input port 2) is provided with a reception storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor). In each reception storage area, 1-bit data indicating the reception state of the signal corresponding to the reception storage area is set. Specifically, "1" is set in each reception storage area when the signal corresponding to the reception storage area is input, and "1" is set when the signal corresponding to the reception storage area is not input. 0 ”is set.

The output port 250 is composed of a plurality of output ports (in this embodiment, an output port 0, an output port 1 and an output port 2).
The output port 0 outputs a control signal to each display device 60 to 63 and each solenoid 64, 65.
The output port 1 transmits a control command to the effect control circuit 300.
The output port 2 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400. Further, the output port 2 outputs external information (information regarding the payout of prize balls, information regarding the occurrence of an error (abnormal state), etc.) to the hall computer 700 via the payout control circuit 400 and the external terminal board 420. ..

The output port 1 has a transmission data register (not shown), a FIFO (First In First Out) buffer (not shown), and a transmission shift register (not shown).
The transmission data register outputs a control command input based on the subcommand transmission process (step S2-4) described later to the FIFO buffer.
The FIFO buffer is composed of a plurality of registers and can store a plurality of control commands. Then, the FIFO buffer stores the control commands input from the transmission data register and outputs the stored control commands to the transmission shift register in the input order.
The transmission shift register performs parallel-serial conversion on the control command input from the FIFO buffer and transmits it as serial data to the effect control circuit 300.

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 lottery table for executing various lottery, various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control circuit 300, and the like.
The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control circuit 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters (random number counter, timer counter, etc.), lottery results, flags for managing the game state, and the like.
In particular, the RAM 230 stores start information acquired by inputting detection signals from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the normal figure start ball detection sensor 104. Areas are provided. Here, the start information refers to information such as various random numbers acquired with the input of each detection signal as a trigger.

The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronous signal) at a predetermined clock frequency (12 [MHz] in this embodiment), 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 each of a winning random number in the normal symbol lottery, a winning random number in the first special symbol lottery, and a winning random number in the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 updates the value of the loop counter by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, within the range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260, so that the winning random number is generated. To generate. 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]).
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 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port.
Based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300 displays the effect images on the image display devices 31 and 32, lights the lamps 20 and 21, and outputs the sound by the sound generator 22. Control.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect, data necessary for the progress of the effect, and the like.
In the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, control commands received from the main control circuit 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like are temporarily stored.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 determines the content of the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200. Then, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and the like are generated according to the effect program (effect control table) corresponding to the determined content of the effect. Then, the control signal based on the generated control data is output to the image display devices 31, 32, the sound generator 22, the lamps 20, 21, and the like.

The payout control circuit 400 controls the launching operation of the gaming ball by the gaming ball launching device 430 based on the detection signal input from the firing volume.
Specifically, the payout control circuit 400 controls the launching operation of the gaming ball by the gaming ball launching device 430 so that the gaming ball is launched into the gaming area 30 with a strength corresponding to the detection signal input from the firing volume. To do.
Further, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on each of the control command received from the main control circuit 200 and the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500.
Specifically, the ball lending button 7a transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. Then, when the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency required for paying out a predetermined number of ball lending from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card. Along with updating the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card, a ball lending instruction signal instructing the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 via the connection board 410. Further, the payout control circuit 400 controls the payout operation of the game balls by the game ball payout device 440 so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls when the ball lending instruction signal is received.
The CR unit 500 transmits a frequency signal indicating the residual frequency of the valuable medium when the prepaid cart is inserted and when the record of the residual frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated via the connection board 410. It is transmitted to the display device 7c. Then, when the frequency display device 7c receives the frequency signal, the frequency display device 7c displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return button 7b transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. Then, when the CR unit 500 receives the return operation signal, it returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

(About various lottery)
Next, various lottery executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, a normal symbol lottery is executed when the game ball passes through the starting gate 41. Then, when the normal symbol lottery is won, a game state is generated per normal symbol. In the normal game state, the ordinary electric accessory 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can enter the second starting port 52.
In the present embodiment, one type of "per normal figure" is set as the type of the game state per normal figure that occurs when the ordinary symbol lottery is won.

When the "normal symbol hit" is won (the ordinary symbol lottery is won), the normal symbol display device 60 is controlled so that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the "normal symbol per symbol".
On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the normal symbol display device 60 is controlled so that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the "missing symbol".
In the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to execute a time saving control as an auxiliary control that is advantageous to the player.
During the execution of the time reduction control, the time for displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "variation time") is shortened as compared with the time when the time reduction control is stopped. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved and the time for displaying the variation of the normal symbol is shortened during the execution of the time reduction control as compared with the case where the time reduction control is stopped. Further, during the execution of the time reduction control, the number of times the normal electric accessory 52a is opened is increased and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is increased in the game state per game as compared with the time reduction control is stopped. It will be extended.
When the "per-figure" is won, the number of times the ordinary electric accessory 52a is opened is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is 0.5. It is set to [s] or 2.0 [s]. At this time, during the execution of the time reduction control, the number of times the normal electric accessory 52a is opened is set to 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is set to 2.0 [s]. Set. On the other hand, while the time reduction control is stopped, the number of times the normal electric accessory 52a is opened is set to 1 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 0.5 [s] each time. Will be done.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed when the game ball enters the first starting port 51, and the second special symbol lottery is executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. Then, when the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a jackpot game state occurs. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the special electric accessory 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 53.
In the present embodiment, "big hit 1" and "big hit 2" are set as the types of jackpot game states that occur when the first special symbol lottery is won, and are generated when the second special symbol lottery is won. As the type of the jackpot game state, "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" are set.

When the "big hit 1" is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 is controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the "big hit 1 symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed at the "chance symbol".
Here, in the "chance symbol", for example, the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are in a predetermined combination such as "1, 2, 1", and the effect symbol display area. The effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed on a4 indicates a predetermined color.
When the "big hit 2" is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 is controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the "big hit 2 symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed at the "chance symbol".
When the "big hit 3" is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the "big hit 3 symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed by the "bonus symbol".
Here, in the "bonus symbol", for example, the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are aligned with "number symbols" indicating the same number such as "7, 7, 7". At the same time, the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 indicates a predetermined color.
When the "big hit 4" is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the "big hit 4 symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed by the "bonus symbol".
When the "big hit 5" is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the "big hit 5 symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed by the "bonus symbol".
When the "big hit 6" is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the "big hit 6 symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed by the "bonus symbol".
When the "big hit 7" is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the "big hit 7 symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed by the "bonus 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 so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the "missing symbol". At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed at the "outlier symbol".
Here, the "outlier symbol" is a "number" in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is stopped and displayed in at least one area such as "1, 6, 9". The number indicated by the "symbol" is a different combination from the number indicated by the "numerical symbol" stopped and displayed in another area, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 indicates a predetermined color. ..

When "Big hit 1" to "Big hit 7" are won, a predetermined number of round games (15 [times] in this embodiment) are executed in the big hit game state.
In each round game, the maximum opening time set after the special electric accessory 53a is opened and the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 53 during the round game are predetermined. It ends when one of the conditions of reaching the upper limit (10 [spheres] in the present embodiment) is satisfied.
In the present embodiment, as the types of round games, a winning difficult round in which the first predetermined time is set as the longest opening time and a winning easy round in which the second predetermined time longer than the first predetermined time is set as the longest opening time. ,have.
The first predetermined time is set to a time (0.1 [s] in the present embodiment) at which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 53 during the round game. On the other hand, the second predetermined time is set to a time (29.0 [s] in the present embodiment) that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 53 during the round game.

If "Big hit 1" or "Big hit 2" is won, 5 [times] round games (1st to 5th round games) out of 15 [times] round games will be easy-to-win rounds, and 10 The [times] round game (6th to 15th round games) is a difficult round to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds when "big hit 1" or "big hit 2" is won is 5 [times].
Here, the "substantial number of rounds" refers to the number of easy-to-win rounds executed in the jackpot game state.
If you win the "Big Hit 3", out of the 15 [times] round games, 4 [times] round games (1st to 4th round games) will be easy-to-win rounds, and 11 [times] rounds. The game (5th to 15th round games) is a difficult round to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds when the "big hit 3" is won is 4 [times].
If you win the "Big Hit 4", out of the 15 [times] round games, 6 [times] round games (1st to 6th round games) will be easy to win, and 9 [times] rounds. The game (7th to 15th round game) is a difficult round to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds when the "big hit 3" is won is 6 [times].
If you win the "Big Hit 5", out of the 15 [times] round games, 8 [times] round games (1st to 8th round games) will be easy-to-win rounds, and 7 [times] rounds. The game (9th to 15th round games) is a difficult round to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds when the "big hit 3" is won becomes 8 [times].
If you win the "Big Hit 6", out of the 15 [times] round games, 10 [times] round games (1st to 10th round games) will be easy-to-win rounds, and 5 [times] rounds. The game (11th to 15th round games) is a difficult round to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds when the "big hit 3" is won becomes 10 [times].
If the "big hit 7" is won, all (15 [times]) round games out of the 15 [times] round games will be easy-to-win rounds. As a result, the actual number of rounds when the "big hit 7" is won becomes 15 [times].
Here, in "big hit 3" to "big hit 7", the number of round games executed during the occurrence of the big hit game state is the same (15 [times] in this embodiment), and the big hit The number of easy-to-win rounds performed during the occurrence of the gaming state is different from each other. As a result, in the "big hit 3" to "big hit 7", the number of executions of the round game displayed on the status display device 63 when the big hit game state is won is the same as each other, and the player acquires the prize depending on the big hit game state. It is possible to make the expected number of prize balls, which is the number of expected prize balls, different from each other.
Further, in "Big hit 3" to "Big hit 7", it is assumed that the difficult winning round is executed after all the easy winning rounds are executed.

In the pachinko machine 1, "special symbol low probability state" and "special symbol high probability state" are set as game states related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (first special symbol lottery and second special symbol lottery). Has been done. In the "special symbol low probability state", the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter referred to as "low probability") (1/320 in the present embodiment).
On the other hand, in the "special symbol high probability state", the winning probability of the special symbol lottery becomes a second probability (hereinafter referred to as "high probability") higher than the first probability (1/32 in this embodiment). Set.
The main control circuit 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery are synchronized. Here, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery means the probability of winning the "hit"("big hit 1" to "big hit 7") in which the big hit game state occurs.

When "Big hit 1" or "Big hit 3" to "Big hit 7" is won, the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the "special figure high probability state".
On the other hand, when the "big hit 2" is won, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state becomes the "special figure low probability state".
The "special figure high probability state" is started at the end of the jackpot game state. Then, in the "special symbol high probability state", the notification display (variation display and stop display) of the special symbol having a predetermined probability variation number (100 [times] in this embodiment) has been executed, and the special symbol lottery has been performed. It will be terminated according to the establishment of one of the winning (the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed).

Further, when "Big hit 1" to "Big hit 7" are won, the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state.
The time saving control is started at the end of the jackpot game state. Then, as for the time saving control, the notification display (variable display and stop display) of the special symbol has been executed a predetermined number of times (100 [times] in this embodiment), and the special symbol lottery has been won (big hit). The symbol is stopped and displayed), and the process ends when one of them is established.

(About control commands)
Next, a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 and a control command transmitted and received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 will be described.
The main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 are connected to each other via a harness for serial communication. Here, the communication between the main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 is performed in only one direction from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, and the 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 high-level data indicating the type of control command and 1-byte low-level data indicating the content of the control command. There is.
Then, the main control circuit 200 transmits a control command composed of upper data and lower 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 reception interrupt is generated, and the control command data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing.

In the pachinko machine 1, the control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 include a symbol type designation command, a first fluctuation pattern designation command, a second fluctuation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, and a game state designation. Command, hold number designation command, opening designation command, round start designation command, round end designation command, ending designation command, 1st start prize designation command, 2nd start prize designation command, big prize designation command, other prize designation command, 1st A 1-out designation command, a second out designation command, etc. are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating the type of the stop symbol (lottery result of the special symbol lottery) of the special symbol (effect symbol z1, z2). The symbol type specification command specifies "missing symbol" or "big hit p symbol" (one of "big hit 1 symbol" to "big hit 7 symbol") as the type of the stop symbol of the special symbol. The symbol type specification command is transmitted at the start of the variable display of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the symbol type designation command is set to correspond to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery.

The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating the variation pattern type (variation pattern number) of the special symbols (effect symbols z1 and z2), respectively. In the present embodiment, the first fluctuation pattern designation command and the second fluctuation pattern designation command each specify a fluctuation pattern (variation time) associated with the fluctuation pattern number by designating the fluctuation pattern number. ..
The first fluctuation pattern designation command specifies a fluctuation pattern for the first half of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (hereinafter, referred to as "first fluctuation pattern").
In the present embodiment, as the first fluctuation pattern, m (plurality) types in which different fluctuation times are associated with each other are set. Then, the first variation pattern designation command specifies one of m types of first variation patterns.
The second fluctuation pattern designation command specifies a fluctuation pattern for the latter half of the fluctuation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (hereinafter, referred to as "second fluctuation pattern").
In the present embodiment, as the second fluctuation pattern, n (plurality) types in which different fluctuation times are associated with each other are set. Then, the second fluctuation pattern designation command specifies one of the n types of second fluctuation patterns.
The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted at the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

The stop designation command is a command for designating a stop display of special symbols (effect symbols z1, z2). The stop specification command is sent at the start of the stop display of the special symbol.
The game state designation command is a command for designating a game state (game state offset value).
Here, the "game state offset value" is information that specifies the game state. In the present embodiment, as the game state offset value, each combination of the time saving control flag value, the special figure high probability state flag value, the previous jackpot symbol flag value, and the jackpot after rotation speed counter value is used. The corresponding numerical value is set.
Then, the game state specification command specifies one game state offset value. The game state specification command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when the special game phase described later is changed, or the like.

The hold number specification command is a command for specifying the hold number. In the present embodiment, the hold number designation command specifies that the hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) has increased by "1", the hold number has decreased by "1", the hold number, and the like. ..
Here, the "special figure 1 hold number" means the number of hold of the notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol in the special figure 1 display device 61. Further, the “special figure 2 hold number” means a number in which the notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 is held.
The hold number specification command is transmitted at the time of turning on the power, storing the start information, starting the variable display of the special symbol, and the like. In the present embodiment, as the hold number designation command, a command corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is set.

The opening designation command is a command for designating the start of the opening period (start of the jackpot game state). The opening designation command specifies the type of jackpot game state to be started (any of "big hit 1" to "big hit 7"). The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the opening period (at the start of the jackpot game state).
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The round start specification command is sent at the start of the easy winning round (not sent at the beginning of the difficult winning round).
The round end designation command is a command for designating the end of a round game. The round end specification command is sent at the end of the easy winning round (not sent at the end of the difficult winning round).
The ending specification command is a command that specifies the start of the ending period. The ending specification command is sent at the beginning of the ending period.

The first start winning prize designation command is a command for designating a winning (winning) of a game ball to the first starting opening 51. The first start winning award designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101.
The second start winning prize designation command is a command for designating a winning (winning) of a game ball to the second starting opening 52. The second start winning prize designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102.
The big prize designation command is a command for designating a prize (winning ball) of a game ball to the big prize opening 53. The grand prize designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the grand prize ball detection sensor 103.
The other winning designation command is a command for designating a winning (winning) of a game ball to the other winning openings 55 to 57. The other prize designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signals from the other prize ball detection sensors 106 to 108.
The first out designation command is a command for designating the entry (discharge) of the game ball into the out port 58. The first out designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the first out ball detection sensor 109a.
The second out designation command is a command for designating the discharge of the game ball from the discharge path. The second out designation command is transmitted in response to the input of the detection signal from the second out ball detection sensor 109b.

The main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 are connected to each other via a harness for serial communication. Here, communication between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is performed in both directions. Each control command transmitted and received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is composed of 1 byte of data.
Then, the main control circuit 200 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400 by serial communication. In the payout control circuit 400, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the control command data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing. Further, the payout control circuit 400 transmits a control command to the main control circuit 200 by serial communication. In the main control circuit 200, when a control command is received from the payout control circuit 400, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the control command data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 by this interrupt processing.
In the pachinko machine 1, a prize ball number designation command or the like is set as a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400.
The prize ball number designation command is a command for designating the number of prize balls to be paid out. In the present embodiment, the prize ball number designation command specifies the payout of n (n = 1 to 15) prize balls. The prize ball number designation command is transmitted when the prize ball payout operation is executed by the payout control circuit 400.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the control commands transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200 include the occurrence / cancellation of a payout error, the occurrence / cancellation of a full tank error, and the occurrence / cancellation of a ball jam error. Control commands that specify each are set. Each control command is sent when the occurrence / cancellation of various errors is detected.

(Processing executed by the main control circuit 200)
Next, the process 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 power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the hard random number generation circuit 270 has a loop counter value every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (in this embodiment, every 0.083 [μs]). Is started in the hard random number update process for updating by "1" within a predetermined range (in the range of 0 to 65535 in this embodiment). Then, the hard random number update process updates each of the winning random number of the normal symbol lottery, the jackpot random number of the first special symbol lottery, and the jackpot random number of the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number update process is executed as a function of the hard random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on the software.
Further, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the transmission shift register of the output port 1 (output port 250) transmits a control command stored in the FIFO buffer to the effect control circuit 300. Start processing. The control command transmission process is executed as a function of the output port 1 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on the software.

Next, the game control process executed by the CPU 210 of the main control circuit 200 based on the program (software) related to the progress of the game stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the CPU initialization process.
When the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the CPU 210 starts the CPU initialization process shown in FIG. When the CPU initialization process is started, the process first proceeds to step S1-1.
In step S1-1, the initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-2. In the initial setting process, the settings necessary for executing various processes are made.
Specifically, in the initial setting process, the start address of the stack area is set in the stack pointer. In addition, a vector interrupt mode is set as the interrupt mode.
In step S1-2, the wait time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-3. In the wait time setting process, a predetermined wait processing time is set in the timer counter. Then, the measurement of the wait processing time set by the timer counter is started.
In step S1-3, the RAM clear signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-4. In the RAM clear signal read process, the RAM clear signal is read.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ram clear switch (not shown). Then, when the power is turned on while the ram clear switch is being pressed, the ram clear signal is input to the input port 240 (input port 0).
In the RAM clear signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the ram clear signal of the input port 240 is read.

In step S1-4, it is determined whether or not the wait processing time set in step S1-2 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the wait processing time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-5. If it is determined that the wait processing time has not elapsed (No), the processing of steps S1-4 is repeated.
In step S1-5, the RAM access permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-6. In the RAM access permission process, a process necessary for permitting access to the work area of the RAM 230 is executed.
Specifically, in the RAM access permission process, a value corresponding to the access permission is stored as a RAM protect value in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the CPU 210 is in a state where access to the work area (including the prohibited area and the stack area) of the RAM 230 is permitted.
In steps S1-6, it is determined whether or not the ram clear signal is input based on the value read in step S1-3 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the ram clear signal), and the ram clear signal is output. If it is determined that no input has been made (No), the process proceeds to step S1-7, and if it is determined that a ram clear signal has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-16.

In step S1-7, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff occurrence information is saved in the power cutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230, and if it is determined that the power cutoff occurrence information is saved (Yes), the step is taken. When the process proceeds to S1-8 and it is determined that the power cutoff occurrence information is not saved (No), the process proceeds to steps S1-16.
In step S1-8, the checksum calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-9. In the checksum calculation process, the checksum is calculated based on the backup information.
Here, the "backup information" is stored in all areas of the RAM 230 work area (work area including the prohibited area and the stack area) except the power cutoff occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area. Refers to information.
In step S1-9, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S1-8 is normal, and if it is determined that the checksum is normal (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-10. If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (No), the process proceeds to steps S1-16.
Here, if the checksum value calculated in step S1-8 matches the checksum value stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is normal, and step S1 If the checksum value calculated in -8 does not match the checksum value stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is not normal.

In step S1-10, the power cutoff occurrence information release process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-11. In the power cutoff occurrence information release process, the power cutoff occurrence information set in the power cutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased).
In step S1-11, the game state return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-12. In the game state return process, various values are set in the work area of the RAM 230 based on the backup information, and the game state when the occurrence of power interruption is detected is returned.
Specifically, in the game state return processing, the values of various flags (time reduction control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous jackpot symbol flag, special game phase flag, normal game phase flag, etc.) are set based on the backup information. At the same time, set the values of various counters (revolution counter after big hit, time reduction counter, probability variation counter, etc.).
As a result, based on the backup information, the information stored in the RAM 230 is restored to the state when the occurrence of the power cutoff is detected.
In step S1-12, the subcommand transmission process when the power is restored is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-13. In the subcommand transmission process when the power is restored, the subcommand (control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300) that specifies that the power has been restored is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do.
In step S1-13, the payout command transmission process when the power is restored is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the payout command transmission process when the power is restored, the payout command (control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400) that specifies that the power has been cut off is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do.

In step S1-14, the effect return subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-15. In the effect start subcommand transmission process, the effect return subcommands (power return phase designation command, game state designation command, etc.) are stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Here, the "power return phase designation command" is a control command for designating a special game phase for returning the effect.
In the effect return subcommand transmission process, first, the current special game phase is confirmed based on the value of the special game phase flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. Then, the power return phase specification command for designating the confirmed special game phase is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In addition, the game state offset value is calculated based on the current game state. Specifically, check the value of the time saving control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the rotation speed counter after the jackpot. Then, the game state offset value corresponding to this confirmation result is calculated. Then, the game state specification command for specifying the calculated game state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S1-15, the interrupt setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to the main loop process (step S2-1). In the interrupt initial setting process, the CTC (counter / timer circuit), which is a peripheral device, is initialized.
Specifically, the CPU 210 sets an interrupt vector register, and also sets an interrupt count value (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment) in the CTC.

In step S1-16, the RAM clear process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-17. In the RAM clear process, the RAM 230 is initialized.
Specifically, in the RAM clear process, the information stored in the RAM 230 (excluding the prohibited area) is cleared (erased). As a result, the work area and the stack area of the RAM 230 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is saved, the contents are erased.
Specifically, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, a predetermined initial value is set as a value of various flags (time reduction control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous jackpot symbol flag, special game phase flag, normal game phase flag, etc.). At the same time, a predetermined initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) is set as a value of various counters (such as a large hit post-rotation counter).
In step S1-17, the subcommand transmission process at the time of clearing the RAM is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-18. In the RAM clear subcommand transmission process, the subcommand that specifies that the RAM clear has been executed is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S1-18, the issue command transmission process at the time of RAM clear is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the RAM clear payout command transmission process, the payout command specifying that the RAM clear has been executed is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, the main loop process executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the main loop processing.
When the CPU initialization process (step S1-15) shown in FIG. 4 is completed, the CPU 210 starts the main loop process shown in FIG. When the main loop process is started, the process first proceeds to step S2-1.
In step S2-1, interrupt prohibition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-2. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt disable state that prohibits interrupts of other processes is set. As a result, during the period in which the interrupt prohibition state is set, execution of the power-off save time processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later, is prohibited.
In step S2-2, the initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-3. In the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
Here, the "initial value random number" is a random number for determining the initial value and the end value of the soft random number (hit symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number, etc.) which is a random number generated on the program.
That is, the value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated within the range from the preset initial value to the end value. Then, the initial value and the end value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number are changed every time the value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and the end value of the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

In step S2-3, the main command analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-4. In the main command analysis process, the main command received from the payout control circuit 400 (the control command transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200) is analyzed, and the process according to the analysis result is executed.
In step S2-4, the subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-5. In the subcommand transmission process, the subcommand stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 is output to the transmission data register of the output port 250 (output port 1).
As a result, the subcommand input to the transmission data register is stored (stored) in the FIFO buffer. Then, the subcommands stored in the FIFO buffer are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 in a predetermined order by the transmission shift register.
In step S2-5, interrupt enable processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-6. In the interrupt enable processing, the interrupt disable state is canceled. As a result, during the period from the execution of the interrupt enable processing in step S2-5 to the execution of the interrupt prohibition process in step S2-1, execution of the power-off save processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like is permitted. This is the interrupt enable period.
In step S2-6, other random number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-1. In the other random number update process, the soft random numbers excluding the winning symbol random numbers (variable pattern random numbers, etc.) are updated.

Next, the evacuation process when the power is cut off, which is executed by the CPU 210, will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an evacuation process when the power is cut off.
A power supply cutoff detection circuit (not shown) is connected to the power supply circuit 600. Then, the power supply cutoff detection circuit monitors the power supply voltage supplied by the power supply circuit 600, and outputs a power supply cutoff warning signal to the main control circuit 300 when the value of the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined reference value. ..
Upon receiving the power cutoff warning signal, the CPU 210 starts the power cutoff save process shown in FIG. 6 during the interrupt enable period of the main loop process. When the power-off time evacuation process is started, the process first proceeds to step S3-1.
In step S3-1, the register save process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-2. In the register save process, the value of the register used during the execution of the main loop process is saved in the save area of the RAM 230.
In step S3-2, the power cutoff warning signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-3. In the power cutoff warning signal reading process, the power cutoff notice signal is read from the power cutoff detection circuit.
Specifically, in the power cutoff warning signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-3, is the power cutoff notice signal input from the power cutoff detection circuit based on the value read in step S3-2 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal)? When it is determined whether or not (bit check) is performed and it is determined that the power cutoff warning signal has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S3-4 and it is determined that the power cutoff notice signal has not been input. In (No), the process proceeds to step S3-13.

In step S3-4, the output port stop processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-5. In the output port stop processing, the output of the control signal and the control command by the output port 250 (output port 0 to output port 2) is stopped. Further, the input of the detection signal to the input port 240 (input port 0 to input port 3) is stopped.
In step S3-5, the checksum saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-6. In the checksum saving process, the checksum is calculated for the information stored in all the work areas of the RAM 230 except the power cutoff occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area. Then, the calculated checksum value is saved in the checksum buffer area.
In step S3-6, the power cutoff occurrence information setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-7. In the power cutoff occurrence information setting process, the power cutoff occurrence information is set (saved) in the power cutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S3-7, the RAM access prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-8. In the RAM access prohibition process, a process for prohibiting access to the work area of the RAM 230 is executed.
Specifically, in the RAM access prohibition process, a value corresponding to the access prohibition is stored as the RAM protect value in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the CPU 210 is prohibited from accessing the work area (including the prohibited area and the stack area) of the RAM 230.

In step S3-8, the loop counter setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-9. In the loop counter setting process, a predetermined number of times of reading the power cutoff warning signal is set as the value of the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-9, the power cutoff warning signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-10. In the power cutoff warning signal reading process, the power cutoff notice signal is read from the power cutoff detection circuit.
Specifically, in the power cutoff warning signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-10, is the power cutoff notice signal input from the power cutoff detection circuit based on the value read in step S3-9 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal)? When it is determined whether or not the power cutoff warning signal has been input (No), the process proceeds to step S3-11, and when it is determined that the power cutoff notice signal has been input (Yes). Goes to step S3-8.
In step S3-11, the loop counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-12. In the loop counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value set in the return determination loop counter is newly set in the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-12, it is determined whether or not the value of the return determination loop counter is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is "0" (Yes), the CPU When the process proceeds to the initialization process (step S1-1) and it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S3-9.
In step S3-13, the register return process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the original process is restored. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S3-1 is restored. Then, after the register return processing is completed, the process returns to the main loop processing (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment).
The CPU 210 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 during the interrupt enable period of the main loop process in response to the generation of the interrupt request signal. When the timer interrupt processing is started, the process first proceeds to step S4-1.
In step S4-1, the register save process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-2. In the register save process, the values of all the registers used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the save area of the RAM 230.
In step S4-2, interrupt enable processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-3. In the interrupt enable process, interrupts are allowed.
In step S4-3, the dynamic port output process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-4. In the dynamic port output process, a control signal is output to each display device 60 to 63 (each LED).
Specifically, in the dynamic port output process, the drive information (drive signal) set in the dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230 is output to the output port 250 (output port 0). As a result, each of the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED) is lighting-controlled by the dynamic lighting method based on the drive signal set in the dynamic port output request buffer.

In step S4-4, the port input process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-5. In the port input process, the latest switch status is accurately acquired.
Here, the RAM 230 is set with an input port 0 state flag area, an input port 1 state flag area, and an input port 2 state flag area.
The input port 0 state flag area is configured to include a switch state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 0. Each switch state storage area contains 1-bit data (a state in which a signal is input or a state in which no signal is input) of a signal (detection sensor) corresponding to the switch state storage area. "1" or "0") is set. Specifically, when the signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, "1" is set, and the signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Occasionally, "0" is set.
In the present embodiment, the input port 0 state flag area is the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor, and the vibration detection sensor. From the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the inner frame open sensor, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the glass frame open sensor, and the RAM clear switch. It is configured to include a switch state storage area corresponding to the RAM clear signal of.

The input port 1 state flag area is configured to include a switch state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 1. In each switch state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating the switch state of the signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is set. Specifically, when the signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, "1" is set, and the signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Occasionally, "0" is set.
In the present embodiment, the input port 1 state flag area is the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 and the switch state corresponding to the detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. The storage area, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the large winning ball detection sensor 103, and the first out ball detection sensor 109a. It is configured to include a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from and a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the second out-ball detection sensor 109b.

The input port 2 state flag area is configured to include a switch state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 2. In each switch state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating the switch state of the signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is set. Specifically, when the signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, "1" is set, and the signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Occasionally, "0" is set.
In the present embodiment, the input port 2 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 and a switch corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102. It is configured to include a state storage area, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the normal figure start ball detection sensor 104, and a switch state storage area corresponding to a power cutoff warning signal from the power cutoff detection circuit. There is.

Further, the RAM 230 is set with an input port 1 on detection flag area and an input port 2 on detection flag area.
The input port 1 on detection flag area is configured to include an on-state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 1. In each on-state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating whether or not an on-state has been detected for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is set. Specifically, in each on-state storage area, when the on-state is detected for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area, "1" is set, and the on-state is set for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area. If not detected, "0" is set.
Here, the "on state" means a state in which the signal is input from the state in which the signal is not input.
In the present embodiment, the input port 1 on detection flag area corresponds to the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 and the on state corresponding to the detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. The state storage area, the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the large winning ball detection sensor 103, and the first out ball detection sensor. It is configured to include an on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from 109a and an on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the second out-ball detection sensor 109b.
In the following explanation, the value set (stored) in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is defined as "upper left other winning opening switch bit data", and the left middle other winning ball detection. The value set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the sensor 107 is set as "left middle other winning opening switch bit data", and the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is set. The value set in is "lower left other winning opening switch bit data", and the value set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the winning ball detection sensor 103 is "big winning opening switch bit data". The value set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the first out-ball detection sensor 109a is set as the "first out-switch bit data", and corresponds to the detection signal from the second out-ball detection sensor 109b. The value set in the on-state storage area is set as the "second outswitch bit data".
That is, the input port 1 on detection flag (value set in the input port 1 on detection flag area) includes the upper left other winning opening switch bit data, the left middle other winning opening switch bit data, and the lower left other winning opening switch bit. It is composed of data, a large winning opening switch bit data, a first outswitch bit data, and a second outswitch bit data.

The input port 2 on detection flag area is configured to include an on-state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 2. In each on-state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating whether or not an on-state has been detected for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is set. Specifically, in each on-state storage area, when the on-state is detected for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area, "1" is set, and the on-state is set for the signal corresponding to the on-state storage area. If not detected, "0" is set.
In the present embodiment, the input port 2 on detection flag area corresponds to the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 and the detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102. It is configured to include an on-state storage area, an on-state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the normal figure start ball detection sensor 104, and an on-state storage area corresponding to a power cutoff warning signal from the power cutoff detection circuit. ing.
In the following description, the value set (stored) in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 is referred to as "first start port switch bit data", and special figure 2 start ball. The value set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the detection sensor 102 is set as "second start port switch bit data", and the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the normal start ball detection sensor 104 is set. The value set in is referred to as "gate switch bit data", and the value set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the power cutoff warning signal from the power cutoff detection circuit is referred to as "power cutoff switch bit data".
That is, the input port 2 on detection flag (value set in the input port 2 on detection flag area) includes the first start port switch bit data, the second start port switch bit data, the gate switch bit data, and the power supply. It is configured to include cutoff switch bit data.

In the port input process, first, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 0 is read. Then, based on the read value, the value of each switch state storage area in the input port 0 state flag area is updated.
Specifically, when "1" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal, "1" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal, and the reception storage corresponding to the signal is set. When "0" is set in the area, "0" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal.

Next, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 1 is read. Then, the input port 1 is turned on based on the read value and the value set in each switch state storage area of the input port 1 state flag area (the value set in the process according to the previous step S4-4). Update the value (each switch bit data) of each on-state storage area of the detection flag area.
Specifically, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal (value set in the process according to the previous step S4-4) and the reception storage area corresponding to the signal are set. Check the set value and. Then, for each signal, when "0" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and "1" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, the signal is set. "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the above, and "0" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the signal in other cases.
Here, "other cases" means that "0" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and "0" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. , When "1" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and "0" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, and the switch state corresponding to the signal. This means a case where "1" is set in the storage area and "1" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal.
Next, the value of each switch state storage area of the input port 1 state flag area is updated based on the read value (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 1).
Specifically, when "1" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal, "1" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal, and the reception storage corresponding to the signal is set. When "0" is set in the area, "0" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal.
As described above, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area in the previous step S4-4 is "0", and the value set in the switch state storage area in the current step S4-4 is "0". If it is "1", "1" is set in the on-state storage area in step S4-4 this time (the on-state is detected).

Next, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 2 is read. Then, based on the read value and the value set in each switch state storage area of the input port 2 state flag area (value set in the process according to the previous step S4-4), the input port 2 is turned on. The value (switch bit data) of each on-state storage area in the detection flag area is updated.
Specifically, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal (value set in the process according to the previous step S4-4) and the reception storage area corresponding to the signal are set. Check the set value and. Then, for each signal, when "0" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and "1" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, the signal is set. "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the above, and "0" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the signal in other cases.
Here, "other cases" means that "0" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and "0" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. , When "1" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and "0" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, and the switch state corresponding to the signal. This means a case where "1" is set in the storage area and "1" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal.
Next, the value of each switch state storage area of the input port 2 state flag area is updated based on the read value (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 2).
Specifically, when "1" is set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal, "1" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal, and the reception storage corresponding to the signal is set. When "0" is set in the area, "0" is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal.
As described above, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area in the previous step S4-4 is "0", and the value set in the switch state storage area in the current step S4-4 is "0". If it is "1", "1" is set in the on-state storage area in step S4-4 this time (the on-state is detected).

In step S4-5, the timer update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-6. In the timer update process, various timers are updated. Specifically, in the timer update process, the values of various timer counters (special game timer, normal game timer, external information timer, etc.) are updated.
In step S4-6, the initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-7. The initial value random number update process in step S4-6 is the same process as the initial value random number update process in step S2-2. Specifically, in the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
In step S4-7, the winning symbol random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-8. In the hit symbol random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the hit symbol random number among the soft random numbers is updated.
In step S4-8, the switch management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-9. In the switch management process, processing (acquisition of various random numbers, etc.) according to the state (presence or absence of detection of the on state) of each starting ball detection sensor 101-103, 106 to 108, 109a, 109b is executed. The switch management process will be described later.
In step S4-9, the special game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-10. In the special game management process, the operations of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 and the operations of the special electric accessory 53a are managed. The special game management process will be described later.
In step S4-10, the normal game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-11. In the ordinary game management process, the operation of the normal drawing display device 60 and the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 52a are managed. The normal game management process will be described later.
In step S4-11, the error management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-12. In the error management process, various errors (abnormal states) are determined and settings are made according to the determination results.

In step S4-12, the winning opening switch process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-13. In the winning opening switch processing, processing (update of various counters, etc.) according to the state (whether or not the on state is detected) of each detection sensor 101-103, 106 to 108 is executed.
Specifically, in the winning opening switch processing, first, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the large winning ball detection sensor 103 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the large prize ball detection sensor 103 is detected, the value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the prize ball control counter 1 described later is newly added to the prize ball control counter. Set to 1.
In the winning opening switch processing, it is next determined whether or not the ON state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is detected, the value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the prize ball control counter 2 described later is newly controlled. Set to counter 2.
In the winning opening switch processing, it is next determined whether or not the ON state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the prize ball detection sensor 107 in the middle left is detected, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the prize ball control counter 2 described later is newly added to the prize ball. Set to the control counter 2.
In the winning opening switch processing, it is next determined whether or not the ON state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected, the value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the prize ball control counter 2 described later is newly controlled. Set to counter 2.
In the winning opening switch process, it is next determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the prize ball control counter 3 described later is newly added to the prize ball. Set to the control counter 3. Further, when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 is detected, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the start port counter for external information is newly added for external information. Set to the start port counter.
In the winning opening switch process, it is next determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the prize ball control counter 4 described later is newly added to the prize ball. Set to the control counter 4. Further, when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the starting port counter for external information is newly added for external information. Set to the start port counter.
In the winning opening switch process, it is next determined whether or not the ON state of the second out-ball detection sensor 109b is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is detected, the value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the external information out switch counter is newly added to the external information out. Set to the switch counter.

In step S4-13, the payout control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-14. In the payout control management process, a payout command is generated based on the value of the prize ball control counter set in step S4-12, and the generated payout command is transmitted.
In the present embodiment, as the prize ball control counters, the prize ball control counter 1 in which the number of ball game balls entered in the large winning opening 53 is stored, and the upper left, middle left, lower left and other winning openings 55 to 57 are entered. A prize ball control counter 2 that stores the number of ball game balls, a prize ball control counter 3 that stores the number of ball game balls that have entered the first starting port 51, and a ball game ball that has entered the second starting port 52. The prize ball control counter 4 and which stores the number of the prize balls are set.

Then, in the payout control management process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 1 is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 1 is "1" or more, a payout command for designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls (15 [balls] in this embodiment) is generated. The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command for designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. After that, when the payout control circuit 400 completes the payout of the prize ball by the game ball payout device 440, the payout control circuit 400 transmits a main command for designating the completion of the payout to the main control circuit 200. Then, "1" is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 1 in response to the reception of the main command that specifies the completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is "1" or more, a payout command for designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls (10 [balls] in this embodiment) is generated. The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command for designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. After that, "1" is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 2 in response to the reception of the main command that specifies the completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 3 is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 3 is "1" or more, a payout command for designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls (4 [balls] in this embodiment) is generated. The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command for designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. After that, "1" is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 3 in response to the reception of the main command that specifies the completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is "1" or more, a payout command for designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls (5 [balls] in this embodiment) is generated. The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command for designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. After that, "1" is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 4 in response to the reception of the main command that specifies the completion of the payout.

In step S4-14, the launch position designation management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-15. In the launch position designation management process, the process related to the designation of the launch position is executed.
Specifically, in the launch position designation management process, when changing from a state in which the launch of the game ball to the left route is specified to a state in which the launch of the game ball to the right route is specified (at the start of the jackpot game state, etc.). In addition, a subcommand that specifies the launch of the game ball to the right path is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a subcommand for designating the launch of the game ball to the right path is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
In step S4-15, the external information management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-16. In the external information management process, external information (external signal) to be output to the hall computer 700 is set.
Specifically, in the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the start port counter for external information has reached a predetermined value (1 [sphere] in this embodiment). Then, when it is determined that the value of the start port counter for external information has reached a predetermined value, the port of the RAM 230 provides external information indicating that the number of balls entering the start ports 51 and 52 has reached the predetermined number. Store in the output request buffer. After that, a predetermined value (1 [sphere] in this embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the start port counter for external information.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information outswitch counter has reached a predetermined value. Then, when it is determined that the value of the out switch counter for external information has reached a predetermined value, the external information indicating that the number of game balls detected by the second out ball detection sensor 109b has reached the predetermined number is provided. Stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230. After that, a predetermined value is subtracted from the value of the outswitch counter for external information.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information timer (timer counter) is "1" or more. When it is determined that the value of the external information timer is "1" or more, external information indicating the occurrence of an abnormal state is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S4-16, the test signal management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-17. In the test signal management process, test information (test signal) is set.
Specifically, in the test signal management process, test information indicating an internal state (big hit game state, time saving control execution state, probability state of special symbol lottery, etc.) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S4-17, the LED display setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-18. In the LED display setting process, drive information (drive signal) for controlling lighting of each display device 60 to 63 (each LED) is set in the dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S4-18, the solenoid data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-19. In the solenoid data setting process, the drive information (drive signal) output to each of the solenoids 64 and 65 is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S4-19, the port output process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-20. In the port output process, various signals are output to the hall computer 700, each solenoid 64, 65, and the like.
Specifically, in the port output process, various information (external signal, control signal, etc.) set in the port output request buffer is output to the output port 250 (output port 0). As a result, the external signal set in the port output request buffer is output to the hall computer 700 via the payout control circuit 400 and the external terminal board 420. Further, the solenoids 64 and 65 are driven and controlled based on the drive signal set in the port output request buffer.
In step S4-20, the register return process is executed, a series of processes are completed, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S4-1 is restored. Then, after the register return processing is completed, the process returns to the main loop processing (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the switch management process in step S4-8 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the switch management process.
When the switch management process is executed in step S4-8, first, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds to step S5-1.
In step S5-1, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the normal figure start ball detection sensor 104 is detected, and if it is determined that the ON state of the normal figure start ball detection sensor 104 is detected (Yes), the step. If it is determined in S5-2 that the ON state of the normal figure start ball detection sensor 104 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-3.
Here, when "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the normal drawing start ball detection sensor 104 (when the gate switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "1"). Is determined to have detected the on state of the normal figure start ball detection sensor 104, and "0" is set in the on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the normal figure start ball detection sensor 104 (input port). 2 When the gate switch bit data of the ON detection flag is “0”), it is determined that the ON state of the start ball detection sensor 104 is not detected.
In step S5-2, the normal drawing start ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-3. The normal figure starting ball detection process will be described later.

In step S5-3, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected, and when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected (Yes). , Step S5-4, and if it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-5.
Here, when "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (the first start port switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "1". In the case of), it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected, and “0” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101. If (when the first start port switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "0"), it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 has not been detected.
In step S5-4, the special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-5. Special Figure 1 The starting ball detection process will be described later.
In step S5-5, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected, and when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected (Yes). , Step S5-6, and if it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-7.
Here, when "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 (the second start port switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "1". In the case of), it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected, and “0” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102. If (when the second start port switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "0"), it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 has not been detected.
In step S5-6, the special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-7. Special Figure 2 The starting ball detection process will be described later.

In step S5-7, it is determined whether or not the on state of the large winning ball detection sensor 103 is detected, and if it is determined that the on state of the large winning ball detection sensor 103 is detected (Yes), step S5- If it is determined that the ON state of the large winning ball detection sensor 103 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-9.
Here, when "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the large winning ball detection sensor 103 (when the large winning port switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "1". ), It is determined that the ON state of the large prize ball detection sensor 103 is detected, and “0” is set in the on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the large prize ball detection sensor 103 (input port 2). When the large winning opening switch bit data of the on detection flag is "0"), it is determined that the on state of the large winning ball detection sensor 103 has not been detected.
In step S5-8, the big winning ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-9. In the big prize ball detection process, the big prize designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-9, it is determined whether or not the on state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is detected, and if it is determined that the on state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is detected (Yes), step S5-9 is performed. If it is determined in S5-10 that the ON state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-11.
Here, when "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 (the upper left other winning port switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "1". In some cases), it is determined that the on state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 has been detected, and "0" is set in the on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106. (When the upper left other winning opening switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "0"), it is determined that the on state of the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is not detected.
In step S5-10, the other winning ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-11. In the other winning ball detection process, the other winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-11, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 is detected, and when it is determined that the ON state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 is detected (Yes). If it is determined that the ON state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-12.
Here, when "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 (the left middle other winning port switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "1". ”), It is determined that the on state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 has been detected, and“ 0 ”is set in the on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. If it is set to (when the left middle other winning ball detection sensor bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "0"), it is determined that the on state of the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 is not detected. ..
In step S5-12, the other winning ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-13. In the other winning ball detection process, the other winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-13, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected, and if it is determined that the ON state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is detected (Yes), step S5-13. If it is determined in S5-14 that the ON state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-15.
Here, when "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 (the lower left other winning port switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "1". In some cases), it is determined that the ON state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 has been detected, and "0" is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108. (When the lower left other winning opening switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "0"), it is determined that the ON state of the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 has not been detected.
In step S5-14, the other winning ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-15. In the other winning ball detection process, the other winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-15, it is determined whether or not the on state of the first out ball detection sensor 109a is detected, and if it is determined that the on state of the first out ball detection sensor 109a is detected (Yes), step S5-15. If it is determined in S5-16 that the ON state of the first out-ball detection sensor 109a has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-17.
Here, when "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the first out-ball detection sensor 109a (the first out-switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "1". In the case), it is determined that the on state of the first out ball detection sensor 109a is detected, and "0" is set in the on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the first out ball detection sensor 109a (case). When the first out switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "0"), it is determined that the on state of the first out ball detection sensor 109a is not detected.
In step S5-16, the first out-ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-17. In the first out ball detection process, the first out designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S5-17, it is determined whether or not the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is detected, and if it is determined that the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is detected (Yes), the step is taken. When the process proceeds to S5-18 and it is determined that the ON state of the second out-ball detection sensor 109b has not been detected (No), the series of processes is completed and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9). To do.
Here, when "1" is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the second out-ball detection sensor 109b (the second out-switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is "1". In the case), it is determined that the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is detected, and "0" is set in the on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the second out ball detection sensor 109b (case). When the second out switch bit data of the input port 2 on detection flag is “0”), it is determined that the on state of the second out ball detection sensor 109b is not detected.
In step S5-18, the second out-ball detection process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9). In the second out ball detection process, the second out designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal drawing start ball detection process of step S5-2 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a normal drawing start ball detection process.
When the normal figure start ball detection process is executed in step S5-2, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S6-1.
In step S6-1, the normal figure random number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-2. In the normal figure random number acquisition process, the winning random number (random number value) is acquired (loaded) from the loop counter corresponding to the normal symbol lottery.
In step S6-2, when it is determined whether or not the value of the normal figure hold number counter is the upper limit value (“1” in the present embodiment), and it is determined that the value of the normal figure hold number counter is not the upper limit value. In (No), the process proceeds to step S6-3, and when it is determined that the value of the normal figure hold number counter is the upper limit value (Yes), a series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S5-). Move to 3).
In step S6-3, the normal figure hold number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-4. In the normal figure hold number counter update process, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the normal figure hold number counter is newly set in the normal figure hold number counter.
In step S6-4, the normal figure random number storage process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-3). In the normal figure random number storage process, the winning random number acquired in step S6-1 is stored in the normal figure start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the normal figure start information.

Next, the special figure 1 starting ball detection process of step S5-4 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a special drawing 1 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-4, first, as shown in FIG. 10, the process proceeds to step S7-1.
In step S7-1, the special symbol identification value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, the special symbol identification value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value setting area of the RAM 230.
In step S7-2, the hold number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-3. In the hold number counter address setting process, the address of the hold number counter is set in the hold number counter address setting area of the RAM 230.
In step S7-3, the winning designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-4. In the prize designation command setting process, the first start prize designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S7-4, the special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-5). The special symbol random number acquisition process will be described later.

Next, the special figure 2 starting ball detection process of step S5-6 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special drawing 2 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-6, first, as shown in FIG. 11, the process proceeds to step S8-1.
In step S8-1, the special symbol identification value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, a special symbol identification value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value area of the RAM 230.
In step S8-2, the hold number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-3. In the hold number counter address setting process, the address of the hold number counter in FIG. 2 is set in the hold number counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S8-3, the winning designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-4. In the prize designation command setting process, the second start prize designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S8-4, the special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-7). The special symbol random number acquisition process will be described later.

Next, the special symbol random number acquisition process in steps S7-4 and S8-4 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol random number acquisition process.
When the special symbol random number acquisition process is executed in steps S7-3 and S8-3, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the process proceeds to step S9-1.
In step S9-1, the special symbol identification value acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-2. In the special symbol identification value acquisition process, the special symbol identification value set in the special symbol identification value area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S9-2, the special figure pending number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-3. In the special figure hold number acquisition process, the value of the special figure hold number counter (special figure 1 hold number counter or special figure 2 hold number counter) specified by the address set in the hold number counter address area (special figure 1 hold). Acquire (load) the number or special figure 2 pending number).
In step S9-3, the special figure random number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-4. In the special figure random number acquisition process, various random numbers (random number values) such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, and a variable pattern random number are acquired (loaded) from a loop counter corresponding to each lottery. At this time, the corresponding loop counter is selected based on the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1.
In step S9-4, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) acquired in step S9-2 is the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment). If it is determined that the number of reserved special figures is not the upper limit (No), the process proceeds to step S9-5, and if it is determined that the number of reserved special figures is not the upper limit (Yes), a series of processes are performed. Is completed and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9 or S5-5).

In step S9-5, the special figure hold number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-6. In the special figure hold number counter update process, the value set in the special figure hold number counter (special figure 1 hold number counter or special figure 2 hold number counter) specified by the address set in the hold number counter address area. A value obtained by adding "1" to the counter is newly set in the special figure hold count counter.
In step S9-6, the special figure random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-7. In the special figure random number storage process, various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are used as special figure start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) in the special figure start information storage area (special figure 1 start) of the RAM 230. It is stored in the information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area). At this time, if the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, various random numbers (special figure 1 start information) are stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area. Then, when the value corresponds to the second special symbol lottery, various random numbers (special figure 2 start information) are stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area.
In step S9-7, the hold number designation command setting process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9 or S5-5). In the hold number specification command setting process, the hold number specification command that specifies that the special figure hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) has increased by "1" is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do. At this time, if the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, a hold number designation command for designating that the number of special symbol 1 hold has increased by "1". Is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230, and when the value corresponds to the second special symbol lottery, the hold number specification command for specifying that the special figure 2 hold number has increased by "1" is sent to the RAM 230. Stored in the subcommand output request buffer of.

Next, the special game management process of step S4-9 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special game management process.
In the present embodiment, as the phase / stage (hereinafter referred to as "special game phase") of the game (hereinafter referred to as "special game") executed based on the special symbol lottery, "special figure change waiting state", "Special figure changing state", "Special figure stop symbol display state", "Large winning opening opening state", "Large winning opening opening control state", "Large winning opening closing effective state" and "Large winning opening opening end" Seven "wait states" are specified.
Then, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value (special game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven special game phases is set.
Further, the ROM 220 stores a special game control module corresponding to each special game phase as a special game control module (program) for controlling (execution) the special game.
Then, in the special game management process, the special game control module corresponding to the value set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and the process based on the selected special game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the special game management process is executed in step S4-9, first, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds to step S10-1.
In step S10-1, the special game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-2. In the special game phase acquisition process, the value (special game phase) set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S10-2, the special game control module acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-3. In the special game control module acquisition process, the special game control module corresponding to the value (special game phase) acquired in step S10-1 is read out.
In step S10-3, the special game control module execution process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game control module execution process, the process based on the special game control module read out in step S10-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S10-1 is a value corresponding to the "special figure change waiting state", the special figure change waiting process described later is started, and the "special figure changing state" is started. If the value corresponds to, the special figure changing process described later is started, and if the value corresponds to the "special figure stopped symbol display state", the special figure stopped processing described later is started. If it is a value corresponding to the "large winning opening opening state", the large winning opening pre-opening process described later is started, and if it is a value corresponding to the "large winning opening opening control state", it will be described later. When the large winning opening opening control process is started and the value corresponds to the "large winning opening closing effective state", the large winning opening closing effective processing described later is started and the "large winning opening opening end wait state" is set. If it is a corresponding value, the large winning opening opening end wait process described later is started.

Next, the special figure change waiting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special figure change waiting process.
When the special figure change waiting process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the process proceeds to step S11-1.
In step S11-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is "1" or more, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is not "1" or more (No). Goes to step S11-2, and if it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is "1" or more (Yes), it goes to step S11-3.
In step S11-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 hold number counter is "1" or more, and it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 hold number counter is "1" or more (Yes). In step S11-3, when it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 hold number counter is not "1" or more (Yes), a series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S4-10) is completed. ).
In step S11-3, the special figure pending number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-4. In the special figure hold number update process, the special figure hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure hold number update process, first, the start information (special figure 1 start) stored in the start information storage area (special figure 1 start information storage area and special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230 is used. The start information of one of the information and the special figure 2 start information) is selected as the judgment start information.
In the present embodiment, the start determination of the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is prioritized over the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area. (Special figure winning judgment, special figure stop symbol judgment, special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.) is executed.
Therefore, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is acquired (stored) first. ) Is selected as the determination start information.
On the other hand, when the special figure 2 start information is not stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area is acquired (stored) first. ) Is selected as the determination start information.
Next, the value of the special figure hold number counter (special figure 1 hold number counter or special figure 2 hold number counter) is updated. At this time, if the determined determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value set in the special figure 1 hold number counter is newly reserved for the special figure 1. Set to the number counter. On the other hand, when the determined determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value set in the special figure 2 hold number counter is newly added to the special figure 2 hold number. Set to the counter.

In step S11-4, the special figure winning determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-5. In the special figure winning determination process, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined (special drawing winning determination).
The ROM 220 stores a special figure winning lottery table in which the jackpot value of the special symbol lottery is registered. Further, as the special figure winning lottery table, a special drawing winning lottery table corresponding to the "special figure winning lottery state" and a special drawing winning lottery table corresponding to the "special figure winning lottery state" are stored.
In the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the "special figure low probability state", the jackpot value is registered so that the winning probability is the first probability (1/320 in this embodiment). On the other hand, in the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the "special figure high probability state", the jackpot value is set to a second probability (1/32 in this embodiment) in which the winning probability is higher than the first probability. It is registered.
Then, in the special figure winning judgment process, the jackpot random number included in the judgment start information, the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the current game state (“special figure low probability state” or “special figure high probability state”), and Based on, the special figure winning judgment is executed.
Specifically, when the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information matches the jackpot value, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be "big hit" (winning).
On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information does not match the jackpot value, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be "missing" (lost).

In step S11-5, the special figure stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-6. In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number) of the special symbol is determined (special symbol stop symbol determination).
The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol lottery table in which correspondence between the value of the winning symbol random number and the type of jackpot symbol (“big hit 1 symbol” to “big hit 7 symbol”) is registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol lottery table, a jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored.
Then, in the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, "big hit 1 symbol" and "big hit 2 symbol" are registered as the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol number). On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, "big hit 3 symbols" to "big hit 7 symbols" are registered as the types of jackpot symbols (stop symbol numbers).
In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, when the special symbol winning determination determines "big hit" (winning), the type of the big hit symbol is determined. Specifically, when the determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery are used. Determine the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol number). On the other hand, when the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, the jackpot symbol is based on the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery. Determine the type (stop symbol number).
On the other hand, if it is determined as "missing" (lost) by the special symbol winning determination, "missing symbol" is determined as the type of stopped symbol (stop symbol number).
Next, the determined stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S11-6, the symbol type designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-7. In the symbol type designation command setting process, the symbol type designation command for specifying the type of the stop symbol (stop symbol number) determined in step S11-5 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S11-7, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-8. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the type (variation pattern number) of the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined (special figure variation pattern determination).
The ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern lottery table in which correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is registered. Then, as the second variable pattern lottery table, a second variable pattern lottery table corresponding to the "big hit" and a second variable pattern lottery table corresponding to the "missing" are stored.
Further, as the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to "missing", the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each combination of the execution status (execution or stop) of the time saving control and the number of holds is stored. ing. Then, in the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control, the variation time (for example, 0.5 [s]) is shorter than that of the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the time reduction control being stopped. The type of the second fluctuation pattern according to the above is registered. Further, the contents of the second fluctuation pattern lottery table corresponding to each holding number are set so that the type of the second fluctuation pattern related to the shorter fluctuation time is determined as the number of holdings increases.
Further, the ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern lottery table in which correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is registered. Then, as the first variation pattern lottery table, the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each type of the second variation pattern is stored.
In the special figure variation pattern determination process, first, the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the result of the special figure winning determination, the execution status of the time saving control, the number of holds, and the like is read out. Then, the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read second variation pattern lottery table.
Next, the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the determined type of the second variation pattern is read out. Then, the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read first variation pattern lottery table.

In step S11-8, the variation pattern command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-9. In the variation pattern command setting process, the first variation pattern specification command for specifying the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern determined in step S11-7 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer. Further, the second variation pattern specification command for specifying the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern determined in step S11-7 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S11-9, the special figure fluctuation time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-10. In the special figure fluctuation time setting process, the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “variation time 1”) corresponding to the type (variation pattern number) of one fluctuation pattern determined in step S11-7 is acquired. Further, the fluctuation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation time 2”) corresponding to the type (variation pattern number) of the second fluctuation pattern determined in step S11-7 is acquired. Then, the total time of the acquired fluctuation time 1 and fluctuation time 2 is calculated. Then, the calculated total time is set in the special game timer.
In step S11-10, the special figure variation display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-11. In the special figure variation display data setting process, data for controlling the variation display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is set.
Specifically, in the special figure variation display data setting process, first, a predetermined display time is set in the special figure display timer.
Next, when the determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, a predetermined initial value is set in the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 1 display device 61. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device 61, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.
On the other hand, when the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, a predetermined initial value is set in the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 2 display device 62. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device 62, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.

In step S11-11, the hold number designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-12. In the hold number specification command setting process, the hold number specification command that specifies that the special figure hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) has decreased by "1" is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do. At this time, when the determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, the hold number designation command for specifying that the special figure 1 hold number has decreased by "1" is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. When the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, the hold number designation command for specifying that the special figure 2 hold number has decreased by "1" is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S11-12, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "special figure changing state" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the process during special figure change executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing during the change of the special figure.
When the special figure changing process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 15, first, the process proceeds to step S12-1.
In step S12-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S12-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S12-4.
In step S12-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure display timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is "0" (Yes), step S12- When the process proceeds to 3 and it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S12-3, the special figure variation display data update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special figure variation display data update process, the data for controlling the variation display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is updated.
Specifically, in the special symbol variation display data update process, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value of the special symbol display symbol counter is newly set in the special symbol display symbol counter.

In step S12-4, the special figure stop display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-5. In the special figure stop display data setting process, data for controlling the stop display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is set.
Specifically, in the special symbol stop display data setting process, the type of the stop symbol (stop symbol number) stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, when the variable display of the first special symbol is terminated, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special symbol 1 display device 61. To do. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device 61, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is lit (stopped display).
On the other hand, when the variation display of the second special symbol is terminated, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special symbol 2 display device 62. .. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device 62, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is lit (stopped display).
In step S12-5, the special figure stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-6. In the special figure stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time is set in the special game timer.

In step S12-6, the stop designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-7. In the stop specification command setting process, the stop specification command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S12-7, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "special figure stop symbol display state" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special figure stopped processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing during the stop of the special figure.
When the special figure stop processing is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 16, first, the process proceeds to step S13-1.
In step S13-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), step S13-2 is performed. When the transition is made and it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S13-2, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a "big hit symbol", and if it is determined that the stop symbol is not a "big hit symbol" (No), the process proceeds to step S13-3 and the stop symbol is stopped. If is determined to be a "big hit symbol" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-6.

In step S13-3, the time saving control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-4. In the time saving control management process, the time saving control is managed.
Specifically, in the time saving control management process, first, it is determined whether or not the time saving control is being executed. Here, in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230, if "1" is set, it is determined that the time saving control is being executed, and if "0" is set, the time saving control is executed. Judge that it is not inside.
Then, when it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed, first, a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value of the time reduction counter is newly set as the value of the time reduction counter. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". Then, when it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is "0", "0" is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 (the time reduction control is stopped). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not "0", the state in which "1" is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained (the state in which the time reduction control is executed is maintained). ..
On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving control is not being executed, the process proceeds to the next process (step S13-4).

In step S13-4, the special figure high probability state management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-5. In the special figure high probability state management process, the special figure high probability state is managed.
Specifically, in the special figure high probability state management process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure high probability state is occurring. Here, when "1" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the special figure high probability state is occurring, and when "0" is set. Determines that the special figure high probability state is not occurring (the special figure low probability state is occurring).
Then, when it is determined that the special figure high probability state is occurring, first, a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value of the probability variation counter is newly set as the value of the probability variation counter. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0". Then, when it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is "0", "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230 (the special figure high probability state is terminated and the special figure low probability). Cause a condition). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is not "0", the state in which "1" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained (the special figure high probability state is maintained). ..
On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure high probability state is not occurring, the process proceeds to the next process (step S13-5).

In step S13-5, the special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "special figure change waiting state" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In addition, the game state offset value is calculated based on the current game state. Specifically, check the value of the time saving control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the rotation speed counter after the jackpot. Then, the game state offset value corresponding to this confirmation result is calculated. Then, the game state specification command for specifying the calculated game state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S13-6, the game state update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-7. In the game state update process, the game state is updated.
Specifically, in the game state update process, "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. Further, "0" is set in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S13-7, the special electric service control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-8. In the special electric accessory control data setting process, control data for opening / closing control of the special electric accessory 53a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a special electric service control table corresponding to each type of jackpot game state. Then, each special electric service control table has an opening time, a large winning opening closing effective time, a large winning opening closing time, an ending time, a number of round games, an opening / closing switching number corresponding to each round game, and opening / closing switching of each time. Corresponding control data (solenoid control data, control time data (maximum opening time)), etc. are specified.
In the special electric service control data setting process, the special electric service control table corresponding to the type of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) is read, and the read special electric service control table is set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230.
Next, "0" is set in the special electric service continuous operation count counter.

In step S13-8, the opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-9. In the opening time setting process, a predetermined opening time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special electric service control table set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S13-9, the opening designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-10. In the opening specification command setting process, the opening specification command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S13-10, the special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "state before opening the large winning opening" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In addition, the game state offset value is calculated based on the current game state. Specifically, check the value of the time saving control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the rotation speed counter after the jackpot. Then, the game state offset value corresponding to this confirmation result is calculated. Then, the game state specification command for specifying the calculated game state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, the large winning opening pre-opening process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.
When the large winning opening pre-opening process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 17, first, the process proceeds to step S14-1.
In step S14-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), step S14-2 is performed. When the transition is made and it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S14-2, the special electric service continuous operation number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-3. In the special electric service continuous operation counter update process, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the special electric service continuous operation counter is newly set in the special electric service continuous operation counter.
In step S14-3, the round start designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-4. In the round start specification command setting process, the round start specification command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S14-4, the special electric service opening / closing switching number setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-5. In the special electric service open / close switching count setting process, the open / close switching count corresponding to the value of the special electric service continuous operation count counter is read by referring to the special electric service control table set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230. .. Then, the read open / close switching count is set in the special electric service open / close switching counter.
Next, "0" is set as the value of the special electric service winning number counter.
In step S14-5, the special electric service opening / closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-6. The special electric service opening / closing switching process will be described later.
In step S14-6, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "large winning opening open control state" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special electric service opening / closing switching process in steps S14-5 and S16-3 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special electric service opening / closing switching process.
When the special electric service opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S14-5 and S16-3, as shown in FIG. 18, first, the process proceeds to step S15-1.
In step S15-1, when it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric service opening / closing switching counter is "0" and it is determined that the value of the special electric service opening / closing switching counter is not "0" (No). Moves to step S15-2, and when it is determined that the value of the special electric service open / close switching count counter is "0" (Yes), a series of processes is completed and the next process (step S14-6). Or shift to S16-4).
In step S15-2, the special electric service control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-3. In the special electric accessory control data setting process, control data for controlling the special electric accessory 53a to the open state or the closed state is set.
Specifically, in the special electric service control data setting process, the solenoid corresponding to the value of the special electric service open / close switching count counter is referred to by referring to the special electric service control table set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data for designating energization or energization stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the control of the large winning opening solenoid 65 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to the open state or the closed state.

In step S15-3, the special electric service control time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-4. In the special electric service control time setting process, the control time for continuing the control based on the solenoid control data set in step S15-2 is set.
Specifically, in the special electric service control time setting process, the control corresponding to the value of the special electric service open / close switching counter is referred to by referring to the special electric service control table set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230. Read the time. Then, the read control time is set in the special game timer.
In step S15-4, the special electric service open / close switching count counter update process is executed, a series of processes are completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S14-6 or S16-4). In the special electric service opening / closing switching counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value set in the special electric service opening / closing switching counter is newly set in the special electric service opening / closing switching counter.

Next, the large winning opening opening control process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a large winning opening opening control process.
When the large winning opening opening control process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 19, first, the process proceeds to step S16-1.
In step S16-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), step S16-2 is performed. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S16-4.
In step S16-2, when it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric service opening / closing switching counter is "0" and it is determined that the value of the special electric service opening / closing switching counter is not "0" (No). Goes to step S16-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric service opening / closing switching count counter is "0" (Yes), it goes to step S16-5.
In step S16-3, the special electric service opening / closing switching process (see FIG. 18) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-4.
In step S16-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric service winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (10 [balls] in this embodiment), and the value of the special electric service winning number counter is predetermined. When it is determined that the upper limit value of (Yes) has been reached, the process proceeds to step S16-5, and when it is determined that the value of the special electric service winning number counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value (No). Ends a series of processes and proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).

In step S16-5, the process of ending the large winning opening control is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-6. In the large winning opening opening control end process, the solenoid control data that specifies the stop of energization is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to the closed state.
In step S16-6, the large winning opening closing effective time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-7. In the special electric service control table area set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230, the special electric service control table is set to set a predetermined large prize opening closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer. Set to.
In step S16-7, the round end designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-8. In the round end specification command setting process, the round end specification command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S16-8, the special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "large winning opening closed effective state" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the large winning opening closing effective processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a large winning opening closing effective process.
When the large winning opening closing effective process is executed in step S10-3, first, as shown in FIG. 20, the process proceeds to step S17-1.
In step S17-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), step S17-2 is performed. When the transition is made and it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S17-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric service continuous operation count counter has reached the specified value, and it is determined that the value of the special electric service continuous operation counter has not reached the specified value (No. ), The process proceeds to step S17-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric service continuous operation number counter has reached the specified value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17-5.
Here, with reference to the special electric service control table set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230, the number of round games specified in the special electric service control table is acquired as a specified value and a determination is made. ..
In step S17-3, the large winning opening closing time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-4. In the large winning opening closing time setting process, a predetermined large winning opening closing time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special electric service control table set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-4, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "state before opening the large winning opening" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S17-5, the ending time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-6. In the ending time setting process, a predetermined ending time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special electric service control table set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-6, the ending designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-7. In the ending specification command setting process, the ending specification command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S17-7, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "large winning opening opening end wait state" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the large winning opening opening end wait process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a wait process for opening the opening of the large winning opening.
When the large winning opening opening end wait process is executed in step S10-3, first, as shown in FIG. 21, the process proceeds to step S18-1.
In step S18-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), step S18-2 is performed. When the transition is made and it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S18-2, the game state setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S18-3. In the game state setting process, the game state is set.
Specifically, in the game state setting process, first, the value of the special figure high probability state flag of the RAM 230 is set according to the type of the stop symbol (big hit symbol).
At this time, when the type of the stop symbol is "big hit 1 symbol" or "big hit 3 symbol" to "big hit 7 symbol", "1" is set in the special symbol high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined number of probability changes (100 [times] in this embodiment) is set in the probability change counter.
On the other hand, when the type of the stop symbol is "big hit 2 symbol", the state in which "0" is set in the special symbol high probability state flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained.
Next, in the game state setting process, the value of the time reduction control flag of the RAM 230 is set according to the type of the stop symbol (big hit symbol).
At this time, in the present embodiment, "1" is set in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230 regardless of the type of the stop symbol. Further, a predetermined number of time reductions (100 [times] in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter.
Here, the time is shortened according to the game state before the jackpot game state is generated (combination of the game state related to the special symbol lottery (special figure high probability state or special figure low probability state) and the execution state of the time reduction control). The number of time reductions set in the number counter may be different.
In the game state setting process, next, a value corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol (type of the jackpot game state) is set in the previous jackpot symbol flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S18-3, the special game phase update process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "special figure change waiting state" is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In addition, the game state offset value is calculated based on the current game state. Specifically, check the value of the time saving control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the rotation speed counter after the jackpot. Then, the game state offset value corresponding to this confirmation result is calculated. Then, the game state specification command for specifying the calculated game state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal game management process of step S4-10 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a normal game management process.
Here, in the present embodiment, as a phase / stage (hereinafter referred to as "ordinary game phase") of a game (hereinafter referred to as "ordinary game") executed based on the ordinary symbol lottery, "waiting for change in ordinary figure". "State", "Fluctuating state of the normal figure", "Stop symbol display state of the normal figure", "State before opening the electric accessory of the normal figure", "Control state of opening the electric accessory of the normal figure", "Closed of the electric accessory of the normal figure" Seven states are specified: "state" and "normal figure electric accessory opening end wait state".
Then, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value (normal game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven normal game phases is set.
Further, the ROM 220 stores a normal game control module corresponding to each normal game phase as a normal game control module (program) for controlling (execution) the normal game.
Then, in the normal game management process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and the process based on the selected normal game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the normal game management process is executed in step S4-10, first, as shown in FIG. 22, the process proceeds to step S19-1.
In step S19-1, the normal game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-2. In the normal game phase acquisition process, the value (normal game phase) set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S19-2, the normal game control module acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-3. In the normal game control module acquisition process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value (normal game phase) acquired in step S19-1 is read out.
In step S19-3, the normal game control module execution process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game control module execution process, the process based on the normal game control module read out in step S19-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S19-1 is a value corresponding to the "normal map fluctuation waiting state", the normal map fluctuation waiting process described later is started, and the "normal map changing state" is started. If the value corresponds to, the process during normal figure change described later is started, and if the value corresponds to the "normal figure stop symbol display state", the process during normal figure stop described later is started. When the value corresponds to the "normal electric accessory opening pre-opening state", the normal electric accessory opening pre-processing described later is started, and when the value corresponds to the "ordinary electric accessory opening control state". , The ordinary electric accessory opening control process described later is started, and when the value corresponds to the "ordinary electric accessory closing effective state", the ordinary electric accessory closing effective process described later is started and the "ordinary electric accessory closing effective state" is started. When the value corresponds to the "object release end wait state", the normal electric accessory release end wait process described later is started.

Next, the normal map fluctuation waiting process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the normal map fluctuation waiting process.
When the normal figure fluctuation waiting process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 23, first, the process proceeds to step S20-1.
In step S20-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal figure hold number counter is "1" or more, and when it is determined that the value of the normal figure hold number counter is "1" or more (Yes). , Step S20-2, and if it is determined that the value of the normal figure hold number counter is not "1" or more (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). To do.
In step S20-2, the process of updating the number of reserved numbers is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-3. In the normal figure hold number update process, the normal figure hold number is updated.
Specifically, in the normal map hold number update process, one of the normal map start information stored in the normal map start information storage area of the RAM 230 is selected as the determination start information.
In the present embodiment, among the normal map start information stored in the normal map start information storage area, the earliest acquired (stored) normal map start information is selected as the determination start information.

In step S20-3, the normal figure winning determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-4. In the normal figure winning judgment process, the result of the normal symbol lottery is judged (normal figure winning judgment).
The ROM 220 stores a regular drawing winning lottery table in which winning prices for ordinary symbol lottery are registered. Further, as the normal drawing winning lottery table, a general drawing winning lottery table corresponding to the execution of the time saving control and a general drawing winning lottery table corresponding to the time saving control being stopped are stored.
In the general drawing winning lottery table corresponding to the time saving control being stopped, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (1/99 in this embodiment). On the other hand, in the normal drawing winning lottery table corresponding to the execution of the time saving control, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the second probability (1/1 in the present embodiment) higher than the first probability. ing.
Then, in the normal figure winning judgment process, the normal figure winning lottery table corresponding to the current execution status (during execution or stop) of the time saving control is used as a basis for the winning random number included in the judgment start information. Execute the judgment.
Specifically, when the value of the winning random number included in the determination start information matches the winning value, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined to be "winning" (winning).
On the other hand, if the value of the winning random number included in the determination start information does not match the winning value, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined to be "missing" (lost).

In step S20-4, the normal figure stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-5. In the normal symbol stop symbol determination process, the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number) of the normal symbol is determined (normal symbol stop symbol determination).
Specifically, in the normal symbol stop symbol determination process, when it is determined as "winning" (winning) by the normal symbol winning judgment, "normal symbol per symbol" is used as the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number). judge.
On the other hand, if it is determined to be "missing" (lost) by the normal symbol winning determination, "missing symbol" is determined as the type of stopped symbol (stop symbol number).
Next, the determined stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S20-5, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-6. In the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination process, the type (variation pattern number) of the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined (normal figure fluctuation pattern determination).
Specifically, in the normal map fluctuation pattern determination process, when the time saving control is stopped, the first type (2.0 in the present embodiment) is used as the normal map fluctuation pattern type (variation pattern number). The type corresponding to the fluctuation time of [s]) is determined.
On the other hand, when the time reduction control is being executed, the second type (in the present embodiment, the type corresponding to the fluctuation time of 0.5 [s]) is used as the type (variation pattern number) of the normal map fluctuation pattern. To judge.

In step S20-6, the normal map fluctuation time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-7. In the normal map fluctuation time setting process, the fluctuation time corresponding to the type (variation pattern number) of the normal map fluctuation pattern determined in step S20-6 is acquired. Then, the acquired fluctuation time is set in the normal game timer.
In step S20-7, the normal map variation display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-8. In the normal map fluctuation display data setting process, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the normal map display device 60 is set.
Specifically, in the normal map variation display data setting process, first, a predetermined display time is set in the normal map display timer.
Next, a predetermined initial value is set in the normal figure display symbol counter. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments constituting the normal figure display device 60, the segment corresponding to the value of the normal figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.
In step S20-8, the normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "normal game phase changing state" is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map.
When the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 24, first, the process proceeds to step S21-1.
In step S21-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S21-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S21-4.
In step S21-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal figure display timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal figure display timer is "0" (Yes), step S21- When the process proceeds to 3 and it is determined that the value of the normal map display timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S21-3, the normal map variation display data update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal map fluctuation display data update process, the data for controlling the fluctuation display of the normal map display device 60 is updated.
Specifically, in the normal figure variation display data update process, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value of the normal figure display symbol counter is newly set in the normal figure display symbol counter.

In step S21-4, the normal figure stop display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-5. In the normal map stop display data setting process, data for controlling the stop display of the normal map display device 60 is set.
Specifically, in the normal symbol stop display data setting process, the type of the stop symbol (stop symbol number) stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments constituting the normal figure display device 60, the segment corresponding to the value of the normal figure display symbol counter is lit (stop display).
In step S21-5, the normal figure stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-6. In the normal figure stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time is set in the normal game timer.
In step S21-6, the normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "normal figure stop symbol display state" is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the process of stopping the normal drawing executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing while the normal drawing is stopped.
When the normal figure stopped processing is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 25, first, the process proceeds to step S22-1.
In step S22-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), step S22-2 is performed. When the transition is made and it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S22-2, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a "normal symbol per symbol", and if it is determined that the stop symbol is not a "normal symbol per symbol" (No), the process proceeds to step S22-3. Then, when it is determined (Yes) that the stop symbol is a “normal symbol per symbol”, the process proceeds to step S22-4.
In step S22-3, the normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "normal map fluctuation waiting state" is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-4, the ordinary electric service control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-5. In the ordinary electric accessory control data setting process, control data for opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a normal electric service control table corresponding to the execution status (execution or stop) of the time saving control. Then, in each ordinary electric service control table, the time before the ordinary electric service is opened, the normal electric service closing effective time, the opening end wait time, the number of times of opening / closing switching, and the control data corresponding to each opening / closing switching (solenoid control data, control time). Data) etc. are specified.
In the normal electric service control data setting process, the normal electric service control table corresponding to the execution status (execution or stop) of the time saving control is read, and the read normal electric service control table is stored in the normal electric service control table area of the RAM 230. Set.
Next, the number of open / close switching is read out with reference to the ordinary electric service control table set in the ordinary electric service control table area of the RAM 230. Then, the read open / close switching count is set in the normal electric service open / close switching counter. In addition, "0" is set as the value of the ordinary electric service winning number counter.

In step S22-5, the time setting process before opening the normal electric service is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-6. In the normal electric service opening time setting process, a predetermined normal electric service opening time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal electric service control table set in the normal electric service control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-6, the normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "normal electric accessory opening state" is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the ordinary electric accessory opening pretreatment executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process of the ordinary electric accessory.
When the normal electric accessory opening pretreatment is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 26, first, the process proceeds to step S23-1.
In step S23-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), step S23-2 is performed. When the transition is made and it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S23-2, the normal electric service opening / closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23-3. The normal electric service opening / closing switching process will be described later.
In step S23-3, the normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "normal electric accessory release control state" is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric service opening / closing switching process in steps S23-2 and S25-3 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a normal electric service opening / closing switching process.
When the normal electric service opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S23-2 and S25-3, as shown in FIG. 27, first, the process proceeds to step S24-1.
In step S24-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal electric service opening / closing switching counter is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal electric service opening / closing switching counter is not "0" (No). Moves to step S24-2, and when it is determined that the value of the normal electric service open / close switching count counter is "0" (Yes), a series of processes is completed and the next process (step S23-3). Or move to S25-4).
In step S24-2, the ordinary electric service control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-3. In the ordinary electric accessory control data setting process, control data for controlling the ordinary electric accessory 52a to the open state or the closed state is set.
Specifically, in the normal electric service control data setting process, the solenoid corresponding to the value of the normal electric service open / close switching count counter is referred to by referring to the normal electric service control table set in the normal electric service control table area of the RAM 230. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data for designating energization or energization stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the control of the start port solenoid 64 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the normal electric accessory 52a is controlled to the open state or the closed state.

In step S24-3, the normal electric service control time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-4. In the normal electric service control time setting process, the control time for continuing the control based on the solenoid control data set in step S24-2 is set.
Specifically, in the normal electric service control time setting process, the control corresponding to the value of the normal electric service open / close switching count counter is referred to by referring to the normal electric service control table set in the normal electric service control table area of the RAM 230. Read the time. Then, the read control time is set in the normal game timer.
In step S24-4, the normal electric service open / close switching number counter update process is executed, a series of processes are completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S23-3 or S25-4). In the normal electric service opening / closing switching counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value set in the normal electric service opening / closing switching counter is newly set in the normal electric service opening / closing switching counter.

Next, the ordinary electric accessory opening control process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory opening control process.
When the ordinary electric accessory opening control process is executed in step S19-3, first, as shown in FIG. 28, the process proceeds to step S25-1.
In step S25-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), step S25-2 is performed. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-2, when it is determined whether or not the value of the normal electric service opening / closing switching counter is "0" and it is determined that the value of the normal electric service opening / closing switching counter is not "0" (No). Steps to step S25-3, and if it is determined that the value of the normal electric service opening / closing switching count counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5.
In step S25-3, the normal electric service opening / closing switching process (see FIG. 27) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the ordinary electric service winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (3 [balls] in this embodiment), and the value of the ordinary electric service winning number counter is predetermined. When it is determined that the upper limit value of (Yes) has been reached, the process proceeds to step S25-5, and when it is determined that the value of the ordinary electric service winning number counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value (No). Ends a series of processes and proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).

In step S25-5, the normal electric service release control end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-6. In the normal electric service release control end process, the solenoid control data for designating the power supply stop is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the normally electric accessory 52a is controlled to the closed state.
In step S25-6, the normal electric service closing effective time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-7. In the ordinary electric service closing effective time setting process, a predetermined ordinary electric service closing effective time is set in the ordinary game timer with reference to the ordinary electric service control table set in the ordinary electric service control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S25-7, the normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "normal electric accessory closed effective state" is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric accessory closing effective process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory closing effective process.
When the normal electric accessory closing effective process is executed in step S19-3, first, as shown in FIG. 29, the process proceeds to step S26-1.
In step S26-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), step S26-2 is performed. When the transition is made and it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S26-2, the opening end wait time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S26-3. In the release end wait time setting process, a predetermined release end wait time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal electric service control table set in the normal electric service control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S26-3, the normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "normal electric accessory release end wait state" is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the ordinary electric accessory opening end wait process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory opening end wait process.
When the ordinary electric accessory opening end wait process is executed in step S19-3, first, as shown in FIG. 30, the process proceeds to step S27-1.
In step S27-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), step S27-2 is performed. When the transition is made and it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S27-2, the normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the "normal map fluctuation waiting state" is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

(Processing executed by the effect control circuit 300)
Next, the effect control process executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 based on the program (software) stored in the ROM will be described.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect control process.
When the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 repeatedly executes the main loop process (not shown) after executing the CPU initialization process (not shown).
Further, the frequency generation circuit (not shown) of the effect control circuit 300 generates a timer interrupt request signal every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment). Then, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the effect control process shown in FIG. 31 during the interrupt enable period of the main loop process in response to the generation of the timer interrupt request signal.
When the effect control process is started, the process proceeds to step S32-1.
In step S32-1, register save processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-2. In the register save processing, the value of the register used during the execution of the main loop processing is saved in the RAM save area.
In step S32-2, the timer update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-3. In the timer update process, various timers are updated. Specifically, in the timer update process, the values of various timer counters (effect update timer, effect time timer, etc., which will be described later) are updated.

In step S32-3, the effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-4. In the effect flag setting process, various effect flags are set.
Specifically, in the effect flag setting process, first, the flag update process during the jackpot game state is executed.
In the jackpot game state flag update process, it is determined whether or not the opening designation command has been received.
Then, when it is determined that the opening designation command has been received, the type of "big hit symbol" (type of jackpot game state) designated by the opening designation command is set in the flag area during the jackpot game state of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Corresponding values (in this embodiment, "1" to "7") are set.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to the next process (specific game period start process).

Next, in the effect flag setting process, the specific game period start process is executed.
Here, the "specific game period" means a period in which a game state that is advantageous to the player is generated. In the present embodiment, the specific game period refers to a period in which at least one game state is generated among the jackpot game state, the special figure high probability state, and the state in which the time saving control is executed.
Here, the specific game period may be a period in which at least one of the jackpot game state and the special figure high probability state is generated.
In the specific game period start process, it is determined whether or not the opening designation command has been received.
Then, when it is determined that the opening designation command has been received, it is further determined whether or not the specific game period is in effect. At this time, if "1" is set in the flag area during the specific game period of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the game is in the specific game period, and "0" is set in the flag area during the specific game period. If it is set, it is determined that it is not in the specific game period.
Then, if it is determined that the game is not in the specific game period, the processing at the start of the specific period is executed. In the processing at the start of the specific period, "1" is set in the flag area during the specific game period. As a result, the specific game period is started. In addition, an initial value (“0” in this embodiment) is set as the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter. Further, "1" is set in the specific game period start flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific game period is in progress, the state in which "1" is set in the flag area during the specific game period is maintained. As a result, the specific game period continues.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to the next process (probability state update process).

Here, in the specific game period start process, it may be configured to determine whether or not to start the specific game period in consideration of the type of the jackpot game state designated by the received opening designation command.
That is, when it is determined that the opening designation command has been received and it is not during the specific game period, the type of the jackpot game state designated by the received opening designation command is further confirmed.
Then, the type of the confirmed jackpot game state is "big hit 1" or "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" (the type of the jackpot game state in which the "special figure high probability state" occurs after the end of the jackpot game state). If, "1" is set in the flag area during the specific game period of the RAM, and the specific game period is started.
On the other hand, when the confirmed jackpot game state type is "big hit 2" (the type of jackpot game state in which the "special figure low probability state" occurs after the end of the jackpot game state), the specific game of the RAM The state in which "0" is set in the flag area is maintained during the period, and the specific game period is not started.

Next, in the effect flag setting process, the probability state update process is executed.
In the probability state update process, it is determined whether or not the game state specification command has been received.
When it is determined that the game state designation command has been received, the game state offset value specified by the received game state designation command and the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 are set. Based on the value and the value, it is determined whether or not the gaming state (special figure high probability state or special figure low probability state) related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery has been updated (changed). Then, when it is determined that the game state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery has been updated, the value of the flag area in the special symbol high probability state is updated.
Specifically, when the received game state specification command (game state offset value) specifies the special figure high probability state, and "1" is set in the flag area during the special figure high probability state. Maintains a state in which "1" is set in the flag area during the special figure high probability state.
On the other hand, when the received game state specification command (game state offset value) specifies the special figure high probability state and "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area, the special figure is special. Figure Set "1" in the flag area during the high probability state.
On the other hand, when the received game state specification command (game state offset value) specifies the special figure low probability state and "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area, the special figure is special. Figure Maintains the state in which "0" is set in the flag area during the high probability state.
On the other hand, when the received game state specification command (game state offset value) specifies the special figure low probability state and "1" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area, the special figure is special. Figure Set "0" in the flag area during the high probability state.

In the effect flag setting process, next, the time saving state update process is executed.
In the time saving state update process, it is determined whether or not the game state specification command has been received.
When it is determined that the game state specification command has been received, the game state offset value specified by the received game state specification command and the value set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 are used. Based on, it is determined whether or not the execution status (execution or stop) of the time saving control has been updated (changed). Then, when it is determined that the execution status of the time saving control has been updated, the value of the flag area during the time saving control is updated.
Specifically, when the received game state specification command (game state offset value) specifies that the time reduction control is being executed and the time reduction control flag area is set to "1", the time reduction is performed. The state in which "1" is set in the control flag area is maintained.
On the other hand, when the received game state specification command (game state offset value) specifies that the time reduction control is being executed and "0" is set in the time reduction control flag area, the time reduction control flag is set. Set "1" in the area.
On the other hand, if the received game state specification command (game state offset value) specifies that the time reduction control is stopped, and "0" is set in the time reduction control flag area, the time reduction control flag is set. The state in which "0" is set in the area is maintained.
On the other hand, when the received game state specification command (game state offset value) specifies that the time reduction control is stopped, and "1" is set in the time reduction control flag area, the time reduction control flag is set. Set "0" in the area. Further, "1" is set in the specific period end determination flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

Next, in the effect flag setting process, a specific period end process is executed.
In the specific period end process, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the specific period end determination flag area.
Then, when it is determined that "1" is set in the specific period end determination flag area, it is further determined whether or not "0" is set in the flag area during the jackpot game state.
Then, when it is determined that "0" is set in the flag area during the jackpot game state, the processing at the end of the specific period is executed.
In the processing at the end of the specific period, "0" is set in the flag area during the specific game period of the RAM. As a result, the specific game period ends. Further, "1" is set in the specific game period end flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Further, "0" is set in the specific period end determination flag area.
On the other hand, when it is determined that "0" is not set in the flag area during the jackpot game state ("1" to "7" are set), "1" is set in the flag area during the specific game period of the RAM. Maintains the set state. As a result, the specific game period continues. In addition, "0" is set in the specific period end determination flag area.
On the other hand, when it is determined that "0" is set in the specific period end determination flag area, the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4).

In step S32-4, the effect setting process is executed during the specific game period, and the process proceeds to step S32-5. The effect setting process during the specific game period will be described later.
In step S32-5, the number of possessed balls increase / decrease management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-6. The ball holding increase / decrease number management process will be described later.
In step S32-6, the hold effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-7. In the hold effect setting process, the hold effect is set.
Specifically, in the hold effect setting process, it is determined whether or not a hold number designation command for designating that the hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) has increased by "1" has been received.
Then, when it is determined that the hold number designation command for specifying that the hold number has increased by "1" has been received, the newly acquired start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 1 start information or special figure 1 start information or special figure 1 start information or special figure 1 start information or special figure 1 start information or special figure 1 start information The process for starting the display of the reserved symbol h corresponding to (Fig. 2 start information) is executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number specification command for specifying that the hold number has decreased by "1" has been received, the start information (special figure 1) in which the notification display of the special symbol is started in the hold symbol display area b2. The display of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information or the special figure 2 start information) is terminated, and a process for starting the display of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information is executed in the reserved symbol display area b1.

In step S32-7, the variation effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-8. In the variable effect setting process, a variable effect is set.
Specifically, in the variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined control command has been received. Here, the predetermined control command means a symbol type designation command, a first fluctuation pattern designation command, and a second fluctuation pattern designation command.
Then, when it is determined that a predetermined control command has been received, first, the mode (stop effect) of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (stop symbols) to be stopped and displayed based on the type of the stop symbol specified by the symbol type designation command. Executes the stop symbol determination process for determining the number).

In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, a stop symbol determination table in which the correspondence between the stop symbol determination random number and the mode of the stop symbol (stop effect number) is registered is stored. Then, as the stop symbol determination table, there is a stop symbol determination table corresponding to each type of stop symbol (“missing symbol” or “big hit p symbol”) that can be specified by the symbol type designation command.
In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to the "missing symbol", a plurality of types of "missing symbol (missing symbol)" are registered as the mode of the stop symbol.
Each type of "off mode" is a "numerical symbol" in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is stopped and displayed in at least one area such as "1, 6, 9". The numbers indicated by are different from the numbers indicated by the "numerical symbols" that are stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbols z2 that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 show a predetermined color. ..
In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to the "big hit 1 symbol" or the "big hit 2 symbol", a plurality of types of "chance modes (chance symbols)" are registered as the modes of the stop symbols.
In each type of "chance mode", the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 become a predetermined combination such as "1, 2, 1", and the effect symbol display area a4 The stopped-displayed effect symbol z2 is in a mode showing a predetermined color.
In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to "3 jackpot symbols" to "7 jackpot symbols", a plurality of types of "bonus modes (bonus symbols)" are registered as modes of the stop symbols.
In each type of "bonus mode", the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are aligned with "numerical symbols" indicating the same number such as "7, 7, 7". The effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 indicates a predetermined color.

In this embodiment, eight types of "1 symbol" to "8 symbols" are set as the "bonus mode".
In the following explanation, the "bonus mode" consisting of "number symbols" indicating the number "1" is "1 symbol", and the "bonus mode" consisting of "number symbols" indicating the number "2" is "2 symbols". , "Bonus mode" consisting of "number symbol" indicating the number of "3" is "3 symbol", and "bonus mode" consisting of "number symbol" indicating the number of "4" is "4 symbol", "5""Bonusmode" consisting of "number symbols" indicating the numbers of "5 symbols" indicates "5 symbols", and "bonus embodiments" consisting of "number symbols" indicating the numbers of "6" indicate the numbers of "6 symbols" and "7". The "bonus mode" consisting of "number symbols" is defined as "7 symbols", and the "bonus mode" consisting of "number symbols" indicating the numbers "8" is defined as "8 symbols".

In particular, "7 symbols" are registered only in the stop symbol determination table corresponding to the "big hit 7 symbols", and are not registered in the stop symbol determination table corresponding to other types of "big hit symbols".
As a result, the "15 rounds confirmed production", which is the ball launch notice production corresponding to the "7 symbols" described later, can be executed only when the "big hit 7" (actual number of rounds = 15 [times]) is won. It has become.
Further, among "Big hit 3" to "Big hit 7", the probability that "8 symbols" is selected is set higher as the type of the big hit gaming state has a larger number of actual rounds.
Specifically, the probability that "8 symbols" are selected corresponds to the stop symbol determination table corresponding to "big hit 7 symbols", the stop symbol determination table corresponding to "big hit 6 symbols", and "big hit 5 symbols". The stop symbol determination table, the stop symbol determination table corresponding to the "big hit 4 symbols", and the stop symbol determination table corresponding to the "big hit 3 symbols" are set higher (high → low) in this order.
As a result, the probability that the "button advance notice effect", which is the ball launch advance notice effect corresponding to the "8 symbols" to be described later, is executed is higher as the type of the jackpot game state in which the actual number of rounds is larger.

In the stop symbol determination process, first, a stop symbol determination random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the type of the stop symbol specified by the symbol type specification command is confirmed, and the stop symbol determination table corresponding to this confirmation result is read. Then, the mode (stop effect number) of the stop symbol is determined based on the acquired stop symbol determination random number and the stop symbol determination table. Further, the determined mode of the stop symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In the variation effect setting process, when it is determined that a predetermined control command has been received, the variation effect determination process is next executed.
In the variation effect determination process, first, the mode (variation effect number) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the type of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command. Further, the mode (variation effect number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the type of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command.
Next, the effect control table corresponding to the determined mode of the first variation pattern (variation effect number) and the effect control table corresponding to the determined mode of the second variation pattern (variation effect number) are read from the ROM. In addition, the read effect control table is combined to generate an effect control table related to the variation effect. Then, the generated effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. As a result, the variable effect based on the set effect control table is started.
Here, the "effect control table" is information that defines the progress of the effect (display effect, sound effect, lamp effect, etc.).

In step S32-8, the stop effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-9. In the stop effect setting process, the stop effect is set.
Specifically, in the stop effect setting process, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received.
Then, when it is determined that the stop designation command has been received, the effect control table corresponding to the mode (stop effect number) of the stop symbol set in step S32-7 is read from the ROM. In addition, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. As a result, the stop effect based on the set effect control table is started.

In step S32-9, the jackpot effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-10. The jackpot effect setting process will be described later.
In step S32-10, the register return process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S32-1 is restored. Then, after the register return processing is completed, the process returns to the main loop processing (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the effect setting process during the specific game period in step S32-4 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process during the specific game period.
When the effect setting process during the specific game period is executed in step S32-4, first, as shown in FIG. 32, the process proceeds to step S33-1.
In step S33-1, it is determined whether or not the start of the specific game period is specified, and if it is determined that the start of the specific game period is specified (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-2. If it is determined that the start of the specific game period is not specified (No), the process proceeds to step S33-3.
Here, when "1" is set in the specific game period start flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the start of the specific game period is specified, and the specific game period start flag area is set. When "0" is set, it is determined that the start of the specific game period is not specified.

In step S33-2, the process of starting the effect of suggesting the increase / decrease in the number of possessed balls is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33-3. In the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect start processing, the possession ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect is started.
The "increase / decrease number of balls held" suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the increase / decrease in the number of balls held during the specific game period.
The "number of balls held" means the number of balls held by the player increased or decreased. The number of balls held increases or decreases is calculated based on the number of game balls discharged from the game area 30 during the specific game period and the number of prize balls paid out during the specific game period.
That is, the number of balls held at a predetermined time point during the specific game period is the total number of prize balls paid out during the period from the start of the specific game period to the predetermined time point, from the start time of the specific game period to the predetermined time point. It is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of game balls discharged from the game area 30 during the period of.
In the present embodiment, a holding ball increase / decrease counter for counting the number of holding ball increase / decrease is provided. The holding ball increase / decrease counter starts counting the holding ball increase / decrease number according to the start of the specific game period, and ends counting the holding ball increase / decrease number according to the end of the specific game period. Then, during the specific game period, each time a game ball wins (wins) in each winning opening 51-53, 55-57, the number of prize balls paid out according to the winning is the number of balls held by the counter. It is added to the value. Further, during the specific game period, "1" is subtracted from the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter every time the game ball is ejected from the game area 30.
In the present embodiment, the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter is not updated to less than "0". As a result, the lower limit of the number of suggested numbers of ball holdings displayed in the information indicating the number of balls held increases / decreases becomes "0". That is, the number of suggested number of balls held in the ball holding increase / decrease suggestion information x does not become a negative value (negative value).
The value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter may be configured to be updated to less than "0". In such a configuration, the number of suggested number of balls held in the ball holding increase / decrease suggestion information x may be a negative value (negative value).

Specifically, during the specific game period, each time the first start prize designation command is received, "4", which is the number of prize balls paid out according to the prize of the game ball to the first start port 51, is set. It is added to the value of the ball holding increase / decrease counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, each time a second start prize designation command is received, the number of prize balls paid out according to the prize of the game ball to the second start port 52 is increased or decreased. It is added to the value of the number counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, each time a large prize designation command is received, the number of prize balls paid out according to the winning of the game ball to the large prize opening 53 is "15", which is the number of balls held by the counter. It is added to the value.
In addition, during the specific game period, each time a command for designating another prize is received, the number of prize balls paid out according to the winning of the game balls to the other prize openings 55 to 57 is "10", which is the number of balls held. It is added to the value of the counter.
Further, during the specific game period, "1" is subtracted from the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter every time the second out designation command is received.

Here, each time a game ball wins (wins) in each of the winning openings 51 to 53, 55 to 57, the number of prize balls paid out according to the winning is based on the number of winning balls paid out from the game area 30 by the winning. The value obtained by subtracting the number "1" may be added to the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter.
Specifically, during the specific game period, each time the first start prize designation command is received, "3" (the number of prize balls to be paid out "4" -the number of game balls to be discharged "1" = "3" ) Is added to the value of the ball holding increase / decrease counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, each time the second start prize designation command is received, "4" (the number of prize balls to be paid out "5"-the number of game balls to be discharged "1" = "4"). Is added to the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, each time a large prize designation command is received, "14" (number of prize balls to be paid out "15" -number of game balls to be discharged "1" = "14") is held. Add to the value of the increment / decrement counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, each time another prize designation command is received, "9" (number of prize balls to be paid out "10" -number of game balls to be discharged "1" = "9") is held. Add to the value of the increment / decrement counter.
Further, during the specific game period, every time the first out designation command is received, "1" is subtracted from the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter.
With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the control load of the effect control circuit 300.

The holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect includes the display of the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x (see FIGS. 36 to 41, 44, 49, 50, etc.). Then, in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect, the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x suggests the holding ball increase / decrease number during the specific game period.
Specifically, the number of holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is a number suggesting the number of holding ball increase / decrease (hereinafter referred to as "the number of holding ball increase / decrease suggestion") and a predetermined unit (in this embodiment, "PT (point)". ) ”), And are included. In the present embodiment, the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is displayed in a predetermined area of the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31.
Here, the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x may be displayed in a predetermined area of the display screen 32a of the sub-image display device 32. With such a configuration, the sub-image display device 32 is configured to be able to be displaced to a first position (see FIG. 2) and a second position below the first position. Then, the sub-image display device 32 is displaced to the first position during the non-execution of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect, and the sub image display device 32 is moved to the second position during the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect. Displace.
In the present embodiment, the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (display of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x) is started at the start of the specific game period and ends at the end of the specific game period.
Here, the configuration in which the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (display of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x) is started in response to the end of the jackpot game state (“first hit” described later) that triggers the start of the specific game period. It doesn't matter.

In the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect start process, the effect control table corresponding to the possession ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (start time effect) is read from the ROM. In addition, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Further, the value of the current ball holding ball increase / decrease counter is set as the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number (value) displayed in the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.
As a result, the effect at the start of the effect of suggesting the increase / decrease in the number of balls held based on the set effect control table is started. At the start of the ball holding increase / decrease suggestion effect, an image suggesting the start of a specific game period is displayed, and "0" is displayed as the ball hold increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball hold increase / decrease suggestion information x. To.
Further, in the effect start processing for suggesting the number of holding balls, a predetermined update value (value corresponding to 300 [s] in this embodiment) is set in the effect update timer.
Further, in the effect-starting process for suggesting the increase / decrease in the number of balls held, "0" is set in the specific game period start flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

In step S33-3, it is determined whether or not the end of the specific game period is specified, and if it is determined that the end of the specific game period is specified (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-4. If it is determined that the end of the specific game period is not specified (No), the process proceeds to step S33-5.
Here, when "1" is set in the specific game period end flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the end of the specific game period is specified, and the specific game period end flag area is set. When "0" is set, it is determined that the end of the specific game period is not specified.
In step S33-4, the process of ending the effect of suggesting the increase / decrease in the number of possessed balls is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33-5. In the process of ending the suggestion effect of the number of balls held, the effect of suggesting the number of balls held ends.
Specifically, in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect end process, the effect control table corresponding to the possession ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (end time effect) is read from the ROM. In addition, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
As a result, the effect at the end of the effect of suggesting the increase / decrease in the number of balls held based on the set effect control table is started. At the end of the effect of suggesting the number of holding balls, an image suggesting the end of the specific game period is displayed, and the number of suggested numbers of holding balls displayed in the information x suggesting the number of holding balls is expanded to specify the specified number. The final result of the number of balls held during the game period is suggested.
Further, in the effect processing for suggesting the increase / decrease in the number of balls held, "0" is set in the specific game period end flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

In step S33-5, it is determined whether or not it is in the specific game period, and if it is determined that it is in the specific game period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-6 and it is determined that it is not in the specific game period. If (No), the series of processes is completed and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).
Here, when "1" is set in the flag area during the specific game period of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the game is in the specific game period, and "0" is set in the flag area during the specific game period. If it is set, it is determined that it is not in the specific game period.
In step S33-6, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect update timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the effect update timer is "0" (Yes), step S33-7 is performed. If it is determined that the value of the effect update timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).

In step S33-7, the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5). In the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect update process, the content of the possession ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (the number of possession ball increase / decrease suggestion information displayed in the possession ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x) is updated.
Specifically, in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect update process, the effect control table corresponding to the possession ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect is read from the ROM. In addition, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Further, the value of the current ball holding ball increase / decrease counter is set as the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number (value) displayed in the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.
As a result, the effect of suggesting the increase / decrease in the number of balls held is updated (continued) based on the set effect control table. At this time, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter is displayed as the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.
Further, in the effect update process for suggesting the increase / decrease in the number of possessed balls, a predetermined update value (in the present embodiment, a value corresponding to 300 [s]) is set in the effect update timer.
As described above, during the execution of the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is displayed at each predetermined time (300 [s] in this embodiment). It is updated according to the value of the ball holding increase / decrease counter.
Here, during the period in which the jackpot game state is not generated, the number of suggested ball holding balls displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is calculated every predetermined time (300 [s] in this embodiment). It is updated according to the value of the ball holding increase / decrease counter, and during the period when the jackpot game state is generated, at the start of each round game (easy-to-win round), the end of each round game (easy-to-win round) Occasionally, or at the start of the ending period, the number of suggested number of balls increased / decreased displayed in the information x of suggested number of balls increased / decreased may be updated according to the value of the number of held balls counter.

In addition, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter increases or decreases by a predetermined number during the execution of the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is the holding ball at that time. It may be configured to be updated according to the value of the increase / decrease counter.
For example, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter increases by "1", the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated to match the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter. To do. In addition, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter decreases by "1", the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated to match the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter. To do. As a result, the number of suggested numbers of ball holdings displayed in the information indicating the number of balls increasing / decreasing can always be matched with the value of the number of holding balls counter.
Alternatively, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter increases by "100", the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated to match the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter. To do. In addition, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter decreases by "100", the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated to match the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter. To do. As a result, when the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter becomes a multiple of "100", the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated. That is, the number of suggested numbers of increased / decreased number of held balls displayed in the suggested number of increased / decreased number of held balls x can be displayed as a multiple of "100".
In addition, during the period when the jackpot game state is not generated, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter increases / decreases by a predetermined number, the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is the holding ball. It is updated according to the value of the increase / decrease counter, and during the period when the jackpot game state is generated, at the start of each round game (easy winning round), at the end of each round game (easy winning round), Alternatively, at the start of the ending period, the number of suggested ball holding balls displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x may be updated according to the value of the holding ball increase / decrease number counter.

In addition, every time a predetermined number of game balls are discharged from the discharge path during the execution of the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is the number of ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion. The configuration may be updated according to the value of the counter.
Specifically, "1" is added to the value of the predetermined counter each time the second out designation command is received (every time the game ball is discharged from the discharge path) during the execution of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect. .. Then, in response to the value of the predetermined counter reaching a predetermined value (for example, "10"), the number of suggested ball holdings displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is changed to the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter at that time. The value of the predetermined counter is reset (set to "0") while updating so as to match.
As a result, it is possible to change the timing at which the number of suggested ball holding balls displayed in the number of suggested number of holding ball increase / decrease information x is updated according to the driving situation of the game ball into the game area 30.
In addition, during the period when the jackpot game state is not generated, every time a predetermined number of game balls are discharged from the discharge path, the number of suggested ball holding balls displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is the holding ball. It is updated according to the value of the increase / decrease counter, and during the period when the jackpot game state is generated, at the start of each round game (easy winning round), at the end of each round game (easy winning round), Alternatively, at the start of the ending period, the number of suggested ball holding balls displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x may be updated according to the value of the holding ball increase / decrease number counter.

Further, every time a predetermined number of game balls are ejected from the out port 58 during the execution of the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is changed. The configuration may be updated according to the value of the number counter.
Specifically, "1" is added to the value of the predetermined counter each time the first out designation command is received (every time the game ball enters the out port 58) during the execution of the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect. To do. Then, in response to the value of the predetermined counter reaching a predetermined value (for example, "10"), the number of suggested ball holdings displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is changed to the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter at that time. The value of the predetermined counter is reset (set to "0") while updating so as to match.
As a result, it is possible to change the timing at which the number of suggested number of held balls displayed in the suggested number of increased / decreased number of held balls is updated according to the entry status of the game ball into the out port 50.
In addition, during the period when the jackpot game state is not generated, every time a predetermined number of game balls are ejected from the out port 58, the number of suggested ball holding balls displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is held. It is updated according to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter, and during the period when the jackpot game state is generated, at the start of each round game (easy winning round), at the end of each round game (easy winning round). Alternatively, at the start of the ending period, the number of suggested ball holding balls displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x may be updated according to the value of the holding ball increase / decrease number counter.

Next, the ball holding increase / decrease number management process in step S32-5 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the ball holding increase / decrease number management process.
When the ball holding ball increase / decrease number management process is executed in step S32-5, first, as shown in FIG. 33, the process proceeds to step S34-1.
In step S34-1, it is determined whether or not it is in the specific game period, and if it is determined that it is in the specific game period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-2 and it is determined that it is not in the specific game period. If (No), the series of processes is completed and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-6).
Here, when "1" is set in the flag area during the specific game period of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the game is in the specific game period, and "0" is set in the flag area during the specific game period. If it is set, it is determined that it is not in the specific game period.

In step S34-2, it is determined whether or not the first start prize designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the first start prize designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-3, and the first step is performed. 1 When it is determined that the start prize designation command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S34-4.
In step S34-3, the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-4. In the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter is updated.
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, each type of prize designation command (first start prize designation command, second start prize designation command, large prize designation command and other prize designation command, respectively), the number of balls to be added, and the number of balls to be added are displayed. The possession ball increase number judgment table in which the correspondence of is registered is stored.
In the holding ball increase number judgment table, the number of holding balls added corresponding to the first starting prize designation command is "4" (the same value as the number of winning balls paid out according to the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 51). ) Is registered, and "5" (the same value as the number of prize balls paid out according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 52) is set as the number of balls to be added corresponding to the second start prize designation command. It is registered, and "15" (the same value as the number of prize balls paid out according to the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 53) is registered as the number of balls to be added corresponding to the big prize designation command. As the number of balls to be added corresponding to the other prize designation command, "10" (the same value as the number of prize balls paid out in response to the winning of the game balls to the other prize openings 55 to 57) is registered.
In the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, first, the holding ball increase number determination table is read from the ROM. Then, based on the read-out table for determining the number of balls to be added, the number of balls to be added (“4” in the present embodiment) corresponding to the first start winning prize designation command is acquired. Further, the acquired number of balls to be added is added to the value of the number of balls to increase / decrease counter. As a result, the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter is increased by "4".

In step S34-4, it is determined whether or not the second start winning designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the second starting winning designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-5, and the second step is performed. 2 If it is determined that the start prize designation command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S34-6.
In step S34-5, the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-6. In the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter is updated.
Specifically, in the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, first, the holding ball increase number determination table is read from the ROM. Then, based on the read-out table for determining the number of balls to be added, the number of balls to be added (“5” in the present embodiment) corresponding to the second start winning designation command is acquired. Further, the acquired number of balls to be added is added to the value of the number of balls to increase / decrease counter. As a result, the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter is increased by "5".

In step S34-6, it is determined whether or not the grand prize designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the grand prize designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-7, and the grand prize designation command is executed. If it is determined that the command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S34-8.
In step S34-7, the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-8. In the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter is updated.
Specifically, in the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, first, the holding ball increase number determination table is read from the ROM. Then, based on the read-out table for determining the number of balls to be added, the number of balls to be added (“15” in this embodiment) corresponding to the large prize designation command is acquired. Further, the acquired number of balls to be added is added to the value of the number of balls to increase / decrease counter. As a result, the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter is increased by "15".

In step S34-8, it is determined whether or not the other prize designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the other prize designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-9, and the other prize designation command is executed. If it is determined that the command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S34-10.
In step S34-9, the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-10. In the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter is updated.
Specifically, in the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, first, the holding ball increase number determination table is read from the ROM. Then, based on the read-out table for determining the number of balls to be added, the number of balls to be added (“10” in this embodiment) corresponding to the other winning designation command is acquired. Further, the acquired number of balls to be added is added to the value of the number of balls to increase / decrease counter. As a result, the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter is increased by "10".

In step S34-10, it is determined whether or not the second out designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the second out designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-11 and the second out If it is determined that the designated command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-6).
In step S34-11, the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process is executed, a series of processes are completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-6). In the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter is updated.
Specifically, in the holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, "1" is subtracted from the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter. As a result, the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter is reduced by "1".

Here, as described above, each time a game ball wins (wins) in each of the winning openings 51 to 53, 55 to 57, the number of prize balls paid out according to the winning is calculated from the game area 30 by the winning. A value obtained by subtracting "1", which is the number of game balls to be paid out, may be added to the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter.
In such a configuration, in the holding ball increase number determination table, "3" (paid out according to the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 51) as the holding ball addition number corresponding to the first starting prize designation command. Number of prize balls "4" -Number of game balls to be discharged "1" = "3") is registered, and "4" (to the second start port 52) is added as the number of balls to be added corresponding to the second start prize designation command. The number of prize balls paid out according to the winning of the game ball "5"-the number of game balls discharged "1" = "4") is registered, and "14" is added as the number of balls to be added corresponding to the big prize designation command. (The number of prize balls paid out according to the winning of the game ball to the large prize opening 53-the number of game balls discharged "1" = "14") is registered, and it corresponds to the other prize designation command. Register "9" as the number of balls to be added (the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the winning of game balls to other winning openings 55 to 57-the number of game balls to be discharged "1" = "9"). To do.
Then, in the step S34-3, S34-5, S34-7, S34-9 holding ball increase / decrease counter update process, the holding ball addition number is acquired based on the holding ball increase number determination table.
Further, in step S34-10, it is determined whether or not the first out designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the first out designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S34-11 to increase or decrease the number of balls held. Subtract "1" from the value of the number counter.

Next, the jackpot effect setting process in step S32-9 will be described.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the jackpot effect setting process.
When the jackpot effect setting process is executed in step S32-9, first, as shown in FIG. 34, the process proceeds to step S35-1.
In step S35-1, the opening effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35-2. The opening effect setting process will be described later.
In step S35-2, the departure notice effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35-3. The departure notice production management process will be described later.
In step S35-3, the prize ball number notification effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35-4. The prize ball number notification effect management process will be described later.
In step S35-4, the additional effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35-5. The additional production management process will be described later.
In step S35-5, the winning prize ball number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35-6. The process of updating the number of prize balls won will be described later.
In step S35-6, the ending effect setting process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-10). The ending effect setting process will be described later.

Next, the opening effect setting process of step S35-1 will be described.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the opening effect setting process. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a first example of the departure notice effect. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a second example of the departure notice effect. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a third example of the departure notice effect.
When the opening effect setting process is executed in step S35-1, first, as shown in FIG. 35, the process proceeds to step S36-1.
In step S36-1, it is determined whether or not the opening designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the opening designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-2 and the opening designation command is received. If it is determined that there is no such process (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-2).
In step S36-2, it is determined whether or not the opening designation command specifies "big hit 1" or "big hit 2", and "big hit 1" or "big hit 2" is not specified ("big hit 3" to When it is determined (No) that "Big hit 7" is specified), the process proceeds to step S36-3, and when it is determined that "Big hit 1" or "Big hit 2" is specified (Yes). Goes to step S36-10.
In step S36-3, it is determined whether or not the mode of the stop symbol displayed as stopped in step S32-8 is "8 symbols", and if it is determined to be "8 symbols" (Yes), step S36-3. If it is determined in S36-4 that it is not "8 symbols"("1symbol" to "7 symbols") (No), the process proceeds to step S36-7.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1, when "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" are won, the ball launch notice effect is executed during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state.
The "ball launch notice effect" is an effect that suggests the expected number of prize balls related to the type of winning jackpot game state, either alone or in combination with the additional effect (described later), which will be described later. It has become.
In the present embodiment, the ball departure notice effect is executed during the period from the start of the opening period related to the jackpot game state to the start of the first winning easy round.
In addition, the additional effect (the effect of notifying the number of winning balls) is executed during the period from the start of the first easy winning round to the start of the final easy winning round.
The "expected number of prize balls" means the number of prize balls that a player can expect to obtain depending on the jackpot game state. In the present embodiment, the expected number of prize balls for each type (type of jackpot game state) is set based on the number of easy-to-win rounds executed in the jackpot game state of the type.
Specifically, the expected number of prize balls related to "big hit 3" is 600 balls (15 [balls] (the number of prize balls paid out each time one game ball enters the big prize opening 53) x 10 [ Ball] (predetermined (winning) upper limit number of one round game) x 4 [times] (number of easy winning rounds) = 600 [ball]).
The expected number of prize balls related to "big hit 4" is 900 balls (15 [balls] (the number of prize balls paid out each time one game ball enters the big prize opening 53) x 10 [balls] (1 time). Predetermined (winning) upper limit number of round games) x 6 [times] (number of easy winning rounds) = 780 [balls]).
The expected number of prize balls related to "big hit 5" is 1200 balls (15 [balls] (the number of prize balls paid out each time one game ball enters the big prize opening 53) x 10 [balls] (1 time). The predetermined (winning) upper limit number of round games) x 8 [times] (number of easy winning rounds) = 1200 [balls]).
The expected number of prize balls related to "big hit 6" is 1500 balls (15 [balls] (the number of prize balls paid out each time one game ball enters the big prize opening 53) x 10 [balls] (1 time). The predetermined (winning) upper limit number of round games) × 10 [times] (number of easy winning rounds) = 1500 [balls]) is set.
The expected number of prize balls related to "big hit 7" is 2250 balls (15 [balls] (the number of prize balls paid out each time one game ball enters the big prize opening 53) x 10 [balls] (1 time). (Predetermined number of round games (winning) upper limit) x 15 [times] (number of easy-to-win rounds (number of long-time open times)) = 2250 [balls]).
In the present embodiment, the type of the jackpot gaming state with the largest number of expected prize balls among "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" is "big hit 7". Therefore, in the following description, the expected number of prize balls (2250 [balls]) related to "big hit 7" is defined as the "maximum number of expected prize balls".

Further, in the present embodiment, as the ball launch notice effect, the ball launch notice effect (8 types of ball launch notice effect) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of "bonus modes"("1symbol" to "8 symbols") is provided. It is set.
In each type of ball launch notice effect, the effect images by the characters A to H included in the "bonus mode" corresponding to the ball launch notice effect are displayed.
In each type of advance notice production, the number of advance prize balls p (see FIGS. 36 to 38), which is information suggesting the expected number of prize balls (the number of easy-to-win rounds) related to the type of winning jackpot game state, is displayed. Will be done. In particular, in each type of advance notice production, an effect image is displayed in which the displayed value of the advance prize balls p is increased up to the expected number of prize balls related to the type of the winning jackpot game state. Then, in the eight types of ball launch notice effects, the effect contents (whether or not to use the effect button 5b, etc.) related to the increase in the value of the advance prize ball number p are different from each other.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, when any one of "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" is won, it is based on the determined mode of the stop symbol ("1 symbol" to "8 symbol"). Therefore, the type of the ball launch notice effect to be executed during the occurrence of the jackpot game state is determined.
In addition, when executing the ball launch notice effect, the final value of the notice prize ball number p to be finally displayed in the ball launch notice effect (hereinafter referred to as "the final value of the notice prize ball number") is determined. ..
At this time, the final value of the number of advance prize balls is set to be less than or equal to the expected number of prize balls related to the type of winning jackpot game state (hereinafter referred to as "expected number of prize balls by winning type"). In addition, the final value of the number of advance prize balls is set to be a multiple of the maximum number of prize balls in the round.
The "maximum number of prize balls in a round" means the maximum number of prize balls that a player can obtain based on one easy-to-win round. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of prize balls in the round is 150 balls (15 [balls] (the number of prize balls paid out each time one game ball enters the large winning opening 53) x 10 [balls] (once). The predetermined (winning) upper limit number of round games) = 150 [balls]).
Thereby, based on the final value of the number of notice prize balls displayed via the number of notice prize balls p, it is possible to suggest to the player the number of easy-to-win rounds executed in the jackpot game state.
In the present embodiment, in each of "big hit 3" to "big hit 7", the final value of the number of preliminary prize balls is any of the maximum number of round prize balls x "y"("y" = "1" to "15". The value is set to be).
In addition, when executing the ball launch notice effect, the initial value of the notice prize ball number p to be displayed first in the ball launch notice effect (hereinafter, "preliminary prize ball number initial value") is determined.
At this time, the initial value of the number of notice prize balls is set to be less than the final value of the number of notice prize balls ("the upper limit value of the number of notice prize balls" when the "button notice effect" described later is executed). .. In addition, the initial value of the number of advance prize balls is set to be a multiple of the maximum number of prize balls in the round.
In the present embodiment, the initial value of the number of advance prize balls is set to 300 for all types of advance notice effects.

Further, when executing the "button notice effect" (ball launch notice effect), the upper limit value of the notice prize ball number p displayed in the "button notice effect" (hereinafter, "preliminary prize ball number upper limit value" is used. ) Is determined.
At this time, the upper limit of the number of advance prize balls is set to be equal to or less than the expected number of prize balls for each winning type. In addition, the upper limit of the number of advance prize balls is set to be a multiple of the maximum number of prize balls in the round. The upper limit of the number of advance prize balls is set so as to be the maximum number of prize balls in the round × "y"("y" is any value from "1" to "15").
Then, as a result of executing the "button advance notice effect", when the value of the advance notice prize ball number p is increased to the advance notice prize ball number upper limit value based on the operation of the effect button 5b, the advance notice prize ball number upper limit value is increased. Is determined as the final value of the number of notice prize balls, and if the value of the number of notice prize balls p is not increased to the upper limit of the number of notice prize balls due to insufficient operation of the effect button 5b, the value of the number of notice prize balls p is used. Based on this, the final value of the number of advance prize balls is determined (as will be described later, the value after the value of the number of advance prize balls p is corrected is determined as the final value of the number of advance prize balls).
In addition, in the ball launch notice production excluding the "button notice effect" among the multiple types of ball launch notice production, the value of the notice prize ball number p is always from the initial value of the notice prize ball number to the final value of the notice prize ball number. The production content (production scenario) is set so as to be increased.

For example, in the "hammer effect" which is the ball launch notice effect corresponding to the "2 symbols", the hammer effect image y1 is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 as shown in FIG. In the hammer effect image y1, the number of notice prize balls p is displayed, and the effect image by "character B" is displayed.
Specifically, in the hammer effect image y1, a predetermined initial value of the number of advance prize balls is displayed as the initial value of the number of advance prize balls p, and "Character B" repeats the number of advance notice balls p. The tapping effect image is displayed. Then, each time the notice prize ball number p is hit, the value of the notice prize ball number p is increased by a predetermined number, and a production image that finally reaches the predetermined notice prize ball number final value is displayed. ..
Further, in the hammer effect image y1, in the reduced effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, the stop symbols related to the "bonus mode"("2symbols") determined in step S212 are displayed.

Further, in the "15 round finalized effect" which is the ball launch notice effect corresponding to the "7 symbols", the 15 round finalized effect image y2 is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 as shown in FIG. 37. To. In the 15-round final production image y2, the number of notice prize balls p is displayed, and the production image by "character G" is displayed.
Specifically, in the 15-round final production image y2, a predetermined initial value of the number of advance prize balls is displayed as the initial value of the number of advance prize balls p, and the effect image in which the "character G" repeatedly jumps. Is displayed. Then, each time the "character G" jumps, the value of the number of notice prize balls p is increased by a predetermined number, and a production image that finally reaches the final value of the number of notice prize balls determined in advance is displayed.
At this time, since the "15 round final production" can be selected only when the "big hit 7" is won, the final value of the number of advance prize balls matches the maximum number of expected prize balls. Therefore, in the 15-round finalized production image y2, when the value of the number of notice prize balls p reaches the final value of the number of notice prize balls, the jackpot game state in which the expected number of prize balls is the largest among the types of the plurality of jackpot game states. The characters "MAX Bonus !!" indicating that the type ("Big hit 7") has been won are displayed.
Further, in the 15-round finalized effect image y2, the stopped symbols related to the "bonus mode"("7symbols") determined in step S212 are displayed in the reduced effect symbol display areas a1 to a3.

Further, in the "button notice effect" which is the ball departure notice effect corresponding to the "8 symbols", the button notice effect image y3 is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 as shown in FIG. 38. In the button notice effect image y3, the number of advance prize balls p is displayed, and the effect image by "character H" is displayed.
Specifically, in the "button notice effect", an operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button 5b is effective is set. Then, in the button advance notice effect image y3, a predetermined advance notice prize ball number initial value is displayed as the initial value of the advance notice prize ball number p, and the effect image in which "character H" prompts the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is displayed. Is displayed. Further, each time the effect button 5b is pressed, an effect image is displayed in which the value of the number of notice prize balls p is increased by a predetermined number. In the present embodiment, the value of the advance prize ball number p (“updated prize ball number” described later), which is increased each time the effect button 5b is pressed, is determined in advance as the remaining time of the operation valid period described later. Based on the difference between the upper limit of the number of notice prize balls and the current value of the number of notice prize balls p, etc., it is determined by lottery each time the effect button 5b is pressed. Further, in the button notice effect image y3, a time bar indicating the remaining time of the operation valid period is displayed.
Then, after the end of the operation validity period, if the current value of the advance notice prize ball number p reaches the predetermined advance notice prize ball number upper limit value, the advance notice prize ball number upper limit value is the final notice prize ball number. If the value is determined as a value and the current value of the advance notice prize balls p has not reached the predetermined upper limit value of the advance notice prize balls, as will be described later, based on the current value of the advance notice prize balls p. The final value of the number of prize balls will be decided.
Further, in the button notice effect image y3, the stop symbols related to the "bonus mode"("8symbols") determined in step S212 are displayed in the reduced effect symbol display areas a1 to a3.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, if the final value of the number of advance prize balls does not reach the value of the expected number of prize balls of the winning type as a result of executing the announcement of the departure of the ball, a jackpot game state is occurring (described later, "" During the execution of the "Prize ball number notification effect"), one or more additional effects are executed, and the value of the advance notice prize balls p is the expected number of prize balls for each winning type due to the one or multiple additional effects. Is increased to the value of.
On the other hand, if the final value of the number of prize balls for the advance notice has reached the value of the expected number of prize balls for the winning type as a result of the execution of the advance notice effect, the additional effect is not executed.
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, when any of "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" is won, the winning type expected prize ball is produced by the ball launch notice effect, or by the ball launch notice effect and the additional effect. The number (the number of easy-to-win rounds) is suggested to the player.

In step S36-4, the advance notice prize ball number upper limit value determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-5. In the advance notice prize ball number upper limit determination process, the advance notice prize ball number upper limit value which is the upper limit value of the advance notice prize ball number p in the "button advance notice effect" is determined.
The upper limit of the number of advance prize balls is determined to be equal to or less than the expected number of prize balls for each winning type.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a notice prize ball number upper limit lottery table in which correspondence between the advance notice effect random number and the advance prize ball number upper limit value is registered. Then, as the notice prize ball number upper limit lottery table, the notice prize ball number upper limit lottery table corresponding to each of "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" is stored.
In the notice prize ball number upper limit lottery table corresponding to each type of jackpot game state (“big hit 3” to “big hit 7”), the expectation related to the type of jackpot game state corresponding to the notice prize ball number upper limit lottery table. The upper limit of the number of advance notice prize balls set below the value of the number of prize balls (the upper limit of the number of advance notice prize balls related to different values) is registered.
In the advance notice prize ball number upper limit value determination process, first, the ball exit notice effect random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the type of jackpot game state (“big hit 3” to “big hit 7”) designated by the opening designation command is confirmed, and the notice prize ball number upper limit lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read out. Then, the upper limit of the number of advance prize balls is determined based on the acquired random number for the advance notice of the number of balls and the upper limit of the number of advance prize balls.

In step S36-5, the button notice effect content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-6. In the button notice effect content setting process, the effect data of the "button notice effect" is set.
Here, in the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, a button advance notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the ball departure advance notice effect random number and the mode (button advance notice effect number) of the "button advance notice effect" is registered is stored. .. Then, as the button advance notice effect lottery table, the button advance notice effect lottery table corresponding to each upper limit value of the number of advance notice prize balls that can be determined in step S36-4 is stored.
In the button notice effect lottery table corresponding to the upper limit of the number of advance notice balls, a plurality of different types of button advance notice effects (button notice effect numbers) are registered.
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, an effect control table corresponding to each mode (each button advance notice effect number) of the button advance notice effect is stored.
Then, in the effect control table corresponding to each button advance notice effect number, the content of the advance notice prize ball number update process (step S243) (contents of the "update number lottery" described later) and the number of advance notice prize balls related to the button advance notice effect The initial value, the production time of the button notice effect, etc. are included. The initial value of the number of notice prize balls is set to a value less than the upper limit value of the number of notice prize balls determined in step S36-4 (300 [balls] in this embodiment).

In the button notice effect content setting process, first, the upper limit value of the number of notice prize balls determined in step S36-4 is confirmed, and the button notice effect lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read out. Then, the mode of the button advance notice effect (button advance notice effect number) is determined based on the ball launch advance notice effect random number and the button advance notice effect lottery table acquired in step S36-4.
In addition, the effect control table corresponding to the determined mode of the button advance notice effect (button advance notice effect number) is read from the ROM. In addition, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Further, according to the read effect control table, the initial value of the advance notice prize ball number p (initial value of the advance notice prize ball number (300 [balls])) to be displayed in the "button advance notice effect" is set, and the "button advance notice effect" is performed. As the upper limit of the number of notice prize balls to be displayed in step S36-4, the upper limit of the number of notice prize balls determined in step S36-4 is set.
Further, the effect time included in the read effect control table is set in the effect time timer.

In step S36-6, the button notice effect start process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-2). In the button advance notice effect start process, the "button advance notice effect" based on the effect control table set in step S36-5 is started.
As a result, the display of the button notice effect image y3 is started on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31.
In the button advance notice effect start process, next, "1" is set in the flag area during the operation valid period of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. As a result, the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 5b is valid is started.
In the present embodiment, the operation valid period coincides with the period in which the button notice effect is executed. Then, during the operation valid period, the execution of the advance notice prize ball number update process (step S243) described later based on the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b (input of the first operation signal) is permitted. On the other hand, outside the operation valid period, the execution of the advance notice prize ball number update process based on the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b (input of the first operation signal) is prohibited.
Next, in the button advance notice effect start process, "1" is set in the flag area corresponding to the "button advance notice effect" among the plurality of flag areas during the exit notice effect of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
In addition, the measurement of the effect time set in the effect time timer is started.

In step S36-7, the preliminary prize ball number final value determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-8. In the advance notice prize ball number final value determination process, the advance notice prize ball number final value, which is the final value of the advance notice prize ball number in the advance notice production, is determined.
Here, the final value of the number of advance prize balls is determined to be equal to or less than the expected number of prize balls for each winning type.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a lottery table for the final value of the number of advance prize balls in which the correspondence between the random number of the advance notice effect and the final value of the number of advance prize balls is registered. Then, as the preliminary prize ball number final value lottery table, the preliminary prize ball number final value lottery table corresponding to each of "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" is stored.
In the notice prize ball number final value lottery table corresponding to each type of jackpot game state (“big hit 3” to “big hit 7”), the expectation related to the type of jackpot game state corresponding to the notice prize ball number final value lottery table. The final value of the number of notice prize balls set below the value of the number of prize balls (the final value of the number of multiple notice prize balls related to different values) is registered.
Then, in the process of determining the final value of the number of prize balls, first, a random number for the advance notice of the ball is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the type of jackpot game state (“big hit 3” to “big hit 7”) designated by the opening designation command is confirmed, and the preliminary prize ball number final value lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read out. Then, the final value of the number of advance prize balls is determined based on the acquired random number for the advance notice of the number of balls and the final value lottery table of the number of advance prize balls.

In step S36-8, the departure notice effect content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-9. In the departure notice effect content setting process, the effect data of the departure notice effect is set.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a ball departure notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the ball departure notice effect random number and the mode of the ball departure notice effect (ball departure notice effect number) is registered. Then, as a ball launch notice production lottery table, a combination of each type of "bonus mode"("1symbol" to "8 symbols") and a plurality of advance notice prize ball number final values that can be determined in step S36-7. The lottery table for the announcement of the departure of the ball corresponding to each of the above is stored.
In the ball launch notice production lottery table corresponding to each type of "bonus mode"("1symbol" to "8 symbols"), the mode of the ball launch notice effect corresponding to the "bonus mode" of the type is registered. There is.
For example, in the ball launch notice effect lottery table corresponding to "2 symbols", a plurality of types of "hammer effects" having different effect contents are registered (other types of ball departure notice effect modes are registered. No (same for the ball launch notice production lottery table corresponding to other types of "bonus modes"). In addition, a plurality of types of "15 round finalized effects" having different effects are registered in the ball launch notice effect lottery table corresponding to the "7 symbols".
In addition, in the ball launch notice production lottery table corresponding to each notice prize ball number final value, the final value of the notice prize ball number p finally displayed in the ball launch notice production is the final value of the notice prize ball number. The mode of the ball notice effect is registered.
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, an effect control table corresponding to each mode (each exit notice effect number) of the departure notice effect is stored.
The effect control table corresponding to each departure notice effect number includes an initial value of the number of advance prize balls related to the departure advance notice effect, an effect time of the departure advance notice effect, and the like. The initial value of the number of notice prize balls is set to a value less than the final value of the number of notice prize balls determined in step S36-7 (300 [balls] in this embodiment).

In the departure notice effect content setting process, first, the mode of the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S32-8 and the final value of the number of notice prize balls determined in step S36-7 are confirmed, and the confirmation result is supported. Read out the lottery table for the announcement of the departure of the ball. Then, the mode (ball launch notice effect number) of the ball launch notice effect is determined based on the ball departure notice effect random number and the ball departure notice effect lottery table acquired in step S36-7.
In addition, the effect control table corresponding to the determined mode of the ball departure notice effect (ball departure notice effect number) is read from the ROM. In addition, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In addition, according to the read effect control table, the initial value of the number of advance prize balls p to be displayed in the advance notice effect (initial value of the number of advance prize balls (300 [balls])) is set and displayed in the advance notice effect. As the final value of the number of notice prize balls p to be performed, the final value of the number of notice prize balls determined in step S36-7 is set.
Further, the effect time included in the read effect control table is set in the effect time timer.

In step S36-9, the departure notice effect start process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-2). In the ball departure notice effect start process, the “ball departure notice effect” based on the effect control table set in step S36-8 is started.
As a result, the display of the effect image related to the ball departure notice effect is started on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31.
Next, in the departure notice effect start process, "1" is set in the flag area corresponding to the type of the departure notice effect to be started among the plurality of flag areas during the departure notice effect of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. ..
Further, the measurement of the effect time set in the effect time timer is started.

In step S36-10, the opening effect content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-11. In the opening effect content setting process, the effect data of the opening effect is set.
Specifically, in the opening effect content setting process, the effect control table corresponding to the opening effect is read from the ROM. In addition, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S36-11, the opening effect start process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-2). In the opening effect start process, the “opening effect” based on the effect control table set in step S36-11 is started.

Next, the departure notice effect management process of step S35-2 will be described.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the departure notice effect management process. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of an effect of notifying the final value of the number of prize balls. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of the additional effect. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of the timing of executing the additional effect and the additional precursor effect.
When the departure notice effect management process is executed in step S35-2, first, as shown in FIG. 39, the process proceeds to step S240.
In step S240, it is determined whether or not the departure notice effect is being executed, and if it is determined that the departure notice effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S241, and the departure notice effect is produced. If it is determined that the process is not being executed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the next process (step S35-3).
When "1" is set in any of the flag areas of the plurality of flag areas for the announcement of the departure of the ball from the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, it is determined that the announcement of the departure of the ball is being executed. When "0" is set in all the flag areas during the departure notice effect, it is determined that the departure notice effect is not being executed.
In step S241, it is determined whether or not the "button advance notice effect" is being executed, and if it is determined that the "button advance notice effect" is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S242 and the "button advance notice" is executed. If it is determined that the "effect" is not being executed (another type of launch notice effect is being executed), the process proceeds to step S248.
When "1" is set in the flag area corresponding to the "button advance notice effect" among the plurality of ball launch advance notice effect flag areas of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, the "button advance notice effect" is being executed. If "0" is set in the flag area corresponding to the "button notice effect", it is determined that the "button notice effect" is not being executed.

In step S242, it is determined whether or not the first operation signal has been input from the first operation detection switch 24, and if it is determined that the first operation signal has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S243 and the first operation is performed. If it is determined that no operation signal has been input (No), the process proceeds to step S244.
Here, whether or not the first operation signal is input is determined based on whether or not the information indicating the input of the first operation signal is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S243, the advance notice prize ball number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S244. In the advance notice prize ball number update process, the value of the advance notice prize ball number p displayed in the button advance notice effect image y3 is updated.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a lottery table for the number of updated prize balls in which the correspondence between the random number for determining the number of updated prize balls and the number of updated prize balls is registered. Then, as the renewal prize ball number lottery table, the renewal prize ball number lottery table corresponding to each combination of the remaining time of the operation validity period, the difference between the upper limit value of the notice prize ball number and the current notice prize ball number p value, etc. Is stored.

In the advance prize ball number update process, first, the update prize ball number determination random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the remaining time of the operation valid period, the difference between the upper limit of the number of advance notice prize balls determined in step S36-4 and the current value of the number of advance notice prize balls p, etc. are confirmed, and the update prize corresponding to this confirmation result is obtained. Read the ball number lottery table. Then, the number of renewal prize balls is determined based on the acquired random number for determining the number of renewal prize balls and the renewal prize ball number lottery table (renewal number lottery).
Further, the number of renewal prize balls determined by the renewal number lottery is added to the current value of the number of advance notice prize balls p to update the displayed value of the number of advance notice prize balls p. Here, in the advance notice prize ball number update process, it is possible to update up to the upper limit value of the advance notice prize ball number determined in step S36-4.

In step S244, it is determined whether or not to end the button advance notice effect, and if it is determined that the button advance notice effect is ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S245 and it is determined that the button advance notice effect is not ended (No). ) Ends a series of processes and returns to the original process.
Here, if the value of the effect time timer is "0", it is determined that the button advance notice effect is ended, and if the value of the effect time timer is "1" or more, the button advance notice effect must be ended. judge.
In step S245, the operation valid period end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S246. In the operation valid period end process, "0" is set in the flag area during the operation valid period of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. As a result, the operation validity period ends.
In step S246, the preliminary prize ball number final value determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S247. In the advance notice prize ball number final value determination process, the advance notice prize ball number final value, which is the final value of the advance notice prize ball number p in the "button advance notice effect", is determined.
Here, the final value of the number of advance prize balls is determined to be equal to or less than the expected number of prize balls for each winning type.
Specifically, in the notice prize ball number final value determination process, it is determined whether or not the value of the notice prize ball number p has reached the notice prize ball number upper limit value determined in step S36-4, and the notice prize ball number is determined. When it is determined that the value of the number p has reached the upper limit of the number of advance prize balls, the upper limit of the number of advance prize balls is determined as the final value of the number of advance prize balls.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the advance notice prize balls p has not reached the upper limit value of the advance notice prize balls, it is determined whether or not the value of the advance notice prize balls p matches the round delimiter value. If it is determined that the value of the number of notice prize balls p matches the round delimiter value, the number of notice prize balls p is determined as the final value of the number of notice prize balls. Here, the round delimiter value is obtained by the maximum number of prize balls in the round (150 [balls] in this embodiment) x "y"("y" = any value from "1" to "15"). The value to be given.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the number of notice prize balls p does not match the round delimiter value, the value of the number of notice prize balls p among the round delimiter values larger than the value of the number of notice prize balls p is used. The closest value is determined as the final value of the number of advance prize balls (correction processing).
For example, when the value of the notice prize ball number p is "220 [ball]", the final value of the notice prize ball number is determined to be "300 [ball]" based on the correction process. When the value of the notice prize ball number p is "715 [ball]", the final value of the notice prize ball number is determined to be "750 [ball]" based on the correction process.

In step S247, the button notice effect end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S250. In the button notice effect end process, the button notice effect is ended.
Further, "0" is set in the flag area corresponding to the "button notice effect" among the plurality of flag areas during the exit notice effect of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.
In step S248, it is determined whether or not to end the departure notice effect, and if it is determined to end the departure notice effect (Yes), the process proceeds to step S249, and it is determined that the departure notice effect is not ended. In the case (No), the series of processes is completed and the process returns to the next process (step S35-3).
Here, when the value of the effect time timer is "0", it is determined that the departure notice effect is ended, and when the value of the effect time timer is "1" or more, the departure notice effect is ended. Judge not to.
In step S249, the exiting notice effect end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S250. In the departure notice production end processing, the running departure notice production is ended.
Further, "0" is set in the flag area corresponding to the type of the finished ball advance notice effect among the plurality of ball exit advance notice effect flag areas of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

In step S250, the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect start processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S251. In the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect start processing, the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect for notifying the advance notice prize ball number final value is started.
Specifically, in the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect start processing, the effect control table corresponding to the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect is read from the ROM. In addition, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Further, the final value of the number of advance prize balls determined in step S36-7 or step S246 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Then, "1" is set in the flag area during the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, and the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect is started.
In the notice prize ball number final value notification effect, the notice prize ball number final value notification effect image h shown in FIG. 40 is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31. In the notice prize ball number final value notification effect image h, the notice prize ball number p is displayed, and the characters included in the "bonus mode"("1symbol" to "8 symbols") determined in step S32-7. The effect images by A to H are displayed. At this time, the final value of the number of notice prize balls determined in step S36-7 or step S246 is displayed as the value of the number of notice prize balls p. Further, in the notice prize ball number final value notification effect image h, in the reduced effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, the "bonus mode"("1symbol" to "8 symbols") determined in step S32-7 is set. The stop symbol is displayed.

In step S251, it is determined whether or not the final value of the number of advance prize balls determined in step S36-7 or step S246 is less than the value of the expected number of prize balls of the winning type, and the value is less than the value of the expected number of prize balls of the winning type. If it is determined that there is (Yes), the process proceeds to step S252, and if it is determined that the value is not less than the value of the expected number of prize balls of the winning type (matches the value of the expected number of prize balls of the winning type) (No). Goes to step S253.
In step S252, the additional effect content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S253. In the additional effect content setting process, the effect data of the additional effect is set.
The "additional production" is a series of productions that suggests the expected number of prize balls (the number of easy-to-win rounds to be executed) related to the type of winning jackpot game state in a series of the ball departure notice production.
In the present embodiment, the additional effect is executed during the period from the start of the first easy winning round to the start of the final easy winning round.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, in the additional effect, the value of the number of advance prize balls p displayed in the prize ball number notification effect image i related to the prize ball number notification effect is set to the expected number of prize balls by winning type. It is a production that increases the value of.
The additional effect is executed once or a plurality of times during the execution of the prize ball number notification effect. At this time, the value added to the notice prize ball number p by each additional production is a multiple of the round maximum prize ball number (in this embodiment, the round maximum prize ball number × "y"("y" = "1"). ~ Any value of "13").

In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, an additional effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the additional effect random number and the mode of the additional effect (additional effect number) is registered is stored. Then, as an additional effect lottery table, the final value of the number of advance prize balls determined in step S36-7 or step S246 and the expected number of prize balls by winning type (600 [balls], 900 [balls], 1200 [balls], 1500 An additional effect lottery table corresponding to each combination of [ball] and 2250 [ball]) is stored.
In each additional production lottery table, the mode of the additional production that increases the value of the advance prize ball number p from the final value of the advance prize ball number corresponding to the additional production lottery table to the value of the expected prize ball number of the winning type is registered. There is. Further, in each additional effect lottery table, a plurality of types of additional effects different from each other are registered. Further, the timing for executing the first additional effect is set earlier as the additional effect lottery table corresponding to the expected number of prize balls for each winning type having a smaller value.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an effect control table corresponding to each mode of the additional effect (each additional effect number).
Then, in the effect control table corresponding to each additional effect number, the number of times the additional effect is executed, the timing of executing the additional effect each time (execution trigger), and the effect content of each additional effect (added to the number of advance prize balls p). The value to be performed, the content of the effect image), etc. are included.
In particular, in the present embodiment, a first execution trigger and a second execution trigger are set as timings (execution triggers) for executing the additional effect each time. Then, each additional effect is executed in response to the arrival of one of the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger (the execution trigger that has arrived earlier) related to the additional effect.
The "first execution opportunity (first execution condition)" is an opportunity (condition to be established) that arrives according to the progress of the jackpot game state.
The "second execution opportunity (second execution condition)" is an opportunity (established) that arrives according to the number of game balls entering the out port 58 (value of the effect counter described later) during the occurrence of the jackpot game state. Condition).

For example, as shown in FIG. 42A, in the mode of the predetermined additional effect (additional effect related to the predetermined additional effect number), one additional effect is set to be executed.
Then, it is stipulated that the fourth easy-to-win round has been completed as the first execution opportunity of the first additional production. In addition, as the second execution trigger of the first additional effect, the value of the effect counter reaches "7" (the number of game balls entering the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot game state). 7 [The ball] has been reached) is stipulated.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 42B, if the second execution trigger arrives before the first execution trigger (trigger C) arrives, 1 according to the arrival of the second execution trigger. The second additional effect is executed (started). In this case, the first execution trigger (trigger C) is not used.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), if the first execution trigger (trigger C) arrives before the second execution trigger arrives, it corresponds to the arrival of the first execution trigger (trigger C). Then, the first additional effect is executed (started). In this case, the second execution trigger is not used.

Then, in the additional effect content setting process, first, the additional effect random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the final value of the number of advance prize balls and the expected number of prize balls for each winning type determined in step S36-7 or step S246 are confirmed, and the additional effect lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read out. Then, the mode of the additional effect (additional effect number) is determined based on the acquired additional effect random number and the additional effect lottery table.
In addition, the effect control table corresponding to the determined mode of the additional effect (additional effect number) is read from the ROM. Then, according to the read effect control table, the number of times the additional effect is executed, the timing of executing the additional effect each time (first execution trigger and second execution trigger), and the effect data of each additional effect (preliminary prize ball number p). (Value to be added to, image data, lamp control data, sound control data, etc.) are set.
Further, "1" is set in the additional effect frau area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

In step S253, it is determined whether or not the final value of the number of advance prize balls determined in step S36-7 or step S246 is less than the maximum expected number of prize balls, and it is determined that the final value is less than the maximum expected number of prize balls. In the case (Yes), the process proceeds to step S254, and when it is determined that the value is not less than the maximum expected number of prize balls (matches the maximum expected number of prize balls) (No), a series of processes is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-3).
In step S254, the addition precursor effect timing setting process is executed, a series of processes are completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-3). In the additional precursor effect timing setting process, the timing for executing the additional precursor effect is set.
The "additional precursor effect" is an effect that suggests the execution of the additional effect.
In the present embodiment, the additional precursor effect is executed once or a plurality of times during the period from the start of the first easy winning round to the start of the final easy winning round.
Specifically, the additional precursor effect is an effect of turning on / blinking the lamp 21. In the present embodiment, four types of additional precursory effects are set: "outlier precursory effect", "weak precursory effect", "medium precursory effect", and "strong precursory effect".
The "offset precursor effect" is an effect in which the lamp 21 is lit / blinked in "white". It should be noted that the "out-of-order effect" has the same content as the "out effect" described later.
The "weak precursor effect" is an effect in which the lamp 21 is lit / blinked in "green".
The "middle precursor effect" is an effect in which the lamp 21 is lit / blinked in "yellow".
The "strong precursor effect" is an effect in which the lamp 21 is lit / blinked in "red".

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, the mode of the additional precursor effect is determined based on the additional precursor effect content lottery at the timing of executing the additional effect each time. Therefore, in the additional precursor effect timing setting process of step S254, the timing of executing the additional precursor effect content lottery (timing of executing the additional precursor effect) and the content of the additional precursor effect content lottery are determined.
In the present embodiment, three types of "weak precursor lottery", "medium precursor lottery", and "strong precursor lottery" are set as the contents of the additional precursor effect content lottery.
In the "weak precursor lottery", the probability of winning the "weak precursor lottery" is compared with the probability of winning the other effects ("medium precursor lottery", "strong precursor lottery", and "missing precursor effect" respectively). This is a lottery for the content of the additional precursory effects that are set high.
In the "middle precursor lottery", the probability of winning the "middle precursor lottery" is compared with the probability of winning other effects ("weak precursor lottery", "strong precursor lottery", and "missing precursor effect" respectively). This is a lottery for the content of the additional precursory effects that are set high.
In the "strong precursor lottery", the probability of winning the "strong precursor effect" is compared with the probability of winning other effects ("weak precursor lottery", "medium precursor lottery", and "missing precursor effect" respectively). This is a lottery for the content of the additional precursory effects that are set high.

In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, a precursor effect content lottery program lottery table in which correspondence between the additional precursor effect random number and the additional precursor effect content lottery number is registered is stored. Then, as the precursor effect content lottery program lottery table, the execution status of the additional effect (whether or not the additional effect is executed, and if the additional effect is executed, the mode of the additional effect set in step S252 (additional effect). The precursor effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to each of the number of times is executed, the timing of executing the additional effect of each time, and the value added to the number of notice prize balls p in each additional effect)) is stored.
In each precursor effect content lottery program lottery table, a plurality of types of additional precursor effect content lottery numbers related to different contents are registered.
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, an effect control table corresponding to each additional precursor effect content lottery number is stored.
Then, in the effect control table corresponding to each additional precursor effect content lottery number, the number of times the additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) is executed, the timing of executing each additional precursor effect content lottery (execution opportunity), each time Additional precursory effect content The content of the lottery (“weak precursory lottery”, “medium precursory lottery” or “strong precursory lottery”) is included.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger are set as the timing (execution trigger) for executing the additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) each time. Then, in each additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect), one of the first execution opportunity and the second execution opportunity related to the additional precursor effect content lottery (the execution opportunity that arrived earlier) has arrived. Is executed according to.
The "first execution opportunity (first execution condition)" is an opportunity (condition to be established) that arrives according to the progress of the jackpot game state.
The "second execution opportunity (second execution condition)" is an opportunity (established) that arrives according to the number of game balls entering the out port 58 (value of the effect counter described later) during the occurrence of the jackpot game state. Condition).

For example, as shown in FIG. 42A, the effect control table corresponding to the predetermined additional precursor effect content lottery number is set to execute the additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) twice. ..
Then, it is stipulated that 5.0 [s] has passed from the start of the fourth easy-to-win round as the first execution trigger of the first additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect). In addition, the value of the production counter reached "5" as the second execution trigger of the first additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) (to the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot game state). The number of game balls entered has reached 5 [balls]).
In addition, it is stipulated that 10.0 [s] has passed from the start of the fourth easy-to-win round as the first execution trigger of the second additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect). In addition, as the second execution trigger of the second additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect), the value of the effect counter has reached "6" (to the out port 58 during the occurrence of the jackpot game state). The number of game balls entered has reached 6 [balls]).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 42B, the first additional precursor effect content lottery is performed before the first execution opportunity (trigger A) related to the first additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) arrives. When the second execution opportunity related to (additional precursor effect) arrives, the first additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) is executed (started) in response to the arrival of the second execution opportunity. In this case, the first execution trigger (trigger A) related to the first additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) is not used.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), before the second execution opportunity for the first additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) arrives, the first additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) When the first execution trigger (trigger A) related to the above has arrived, the first additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) is executed (started) in response to the arrival of the first execution opportunity (trigger A). Will be done. In this case, the second execution trigger is not used.
Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), before the first execution opportunity (trigger B) related to the second additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) arrives, the second additional precursor effect content lottery ( When the second execution opportunity related to the additional precursor effect) arrives, the second additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) is executed (started) in response to the arrival of the second execution opportunity. In this case, the first execution trigger (trigger B) related to the second additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) is not used.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), before the second execution opportunity for the second additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) arrives, the second additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) When the first execution trigger (trigger B) related to the above has arrived, the second additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) is executed (started) in response to the arrival of the first execution opportunity (trigger B). Will be done. In this case, the second execution trigger is not used.

Then, in the precursor effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to the case where the additional effect is executed, the additional precursor effect content lottery is executed as compared with the precursor effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to the case where the additional effect is not executed. It is set so that the probability of a lottery is high. In addition, in the precursor effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to the case where the additional effect is executed, the additional precursor effect with stronger content is compared with the precursor effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to the case where the additional effect is not executed. There is a high probability that "strong precursor production"> "medium precursor production"> "weak precursor production"> "missing precursor production") will be selected. Additional precursor production content lottery ("strong precursor lottery"> "medium precursor lottery"> " Weak precursor lottery ”) is set to increase the probability of being selected. Further, in the precursor effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to the case where the additional effect is executed, the larger the value added to the number of notice prize balls p in each additional effect, the more the additional effect executed immediately before the additional effect. There is a high probability that an additional precursor effect with stronger content will be selected as the precursor effect content lottery. There is a probability that the additional precursor effect content lottery ("strong precursor lottery"> "medium precursor lottery"> "weak precursor lottery") will be selected. It is set to be high.

Then, in the additional precursor effect timing setting process, first, the additional precursor effect random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the execution status of the additional effect is confirmed, and the precursor effect content lottery program lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read out. Then, the additional precursor effect content lottery number is determined based on the acquired additional precursor effect random number and the precursor effect content lottery program lottery table.
In addition, the effect control table corresponding to the determined additional precursor effect content lottery number is read from the ROM. Then, according to the read effect control table, the number of times the additional precursor effect content lottery (additional precursor effect) is executed, the timing of executing the additional precursor effect content lottery each time (first execution opportunity and second execution opportunity), each time Additional precursor effect content Set the content of the lottery (“weak precursor lottery”, “medium precursor lottery” or “strong precursor lottery”).
Further, "1" is set in the additional effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

Next, the prize ball number notification effect management process in step S35-3 will be described.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the prize ball number notification effect management process. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of the prize ball number notification effect.
When the prize ball number notification effect management process is executed in step S35-3, first, as shown in FIG. 43, the process proceeds to step S260.
In step S260, it is determined whether or not the round game start designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the round game start designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S261 and the round game start designation command is received. If it is determined that the command is not performed (No), the process proceeds to step S265.
In step S261, the round start processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S262. In the round start processing, counting of the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 53 by the round winning number counter is started.
Here, during the round game, "1" is added to the value of the round winning number counter every time a large winning prize designation command is received by a process (not shown).
Further, in the round game start processing, "1" is added to the value of the easy-to-win round number counter.

In step S262, it is determined whether or not the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect is being executed, and if it is determined that the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect is being executed (Yes), step S263 is performed. If it is determined that the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S265.
When "1" is set in the flag area during the notification of the final value of the number of advance prize balls in the RAM of the effect control device 300, it is determined that the announcement of the final value of the number of advance prize balls is being executed, and the advance notice prize is given. When "0" is set in the flag area during the final value notification effect of the number of balls, it is determined that the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect is not being executed.
In step S263, the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S264. In the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect end process, the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect being executed is ended, and "0" is set in the advance notice prize ball number final value notification effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control device 300. To set.

In step S264, the prize ball number notification effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S265. In the prize ball number notification effect start process, the prize ball number notification effect is started.
The "prize ball number notification effect" is an effect that suggests to the player the number of prize balls paid out during the occurrence of the jackpot game state.
In the prize ball number notification effect, the prize ball number notification effect image i is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31. As shown in FIG. 44, the prize ball number notification effect image i shows the number of prize balls q, which is information suggesting the number of prize balls won by the player (the number of digested easy-to-win rounds). The display of the effect images by the characters A to H included in the "bonus mode"("1symbol" to "8 symbols") determined in step S32-7 is included. Here, the value of the acquired prize ball number q matches the count value of the prize ball number counter.
Further, the prize ball number notification effect image i includes a display of the advance notice number of prize balls p. Further, in the prize ball number notification effect image i, in the reduced effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, the stop symbols related to the "bonus mode"("1symbol" to "8 symbols") determined in step S212 are displayed. Display is included.

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an effect control table corresponding to each "bonus mode"("1symbol" to "8 symbols") as an effect control table for the prize ball number notification effect.
In the prize ball number notification effect start process, the effect control table (effect control table for the prize ball number notification effect) corresponding to the "bonus mode"("1symbol" to "8 symbols") determined in step S32-7 is displayed. read out. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Further, "0" is set as the initial value of the prize ball number counter (the initial value of the acquired prize ball number q displayed in the prize ball number notification effect image i). Further, as the initial value of the notice prize balls q displayed in the prize ball number notification effect image i, the final value of the notice prize balls determined in step S36-7 or step S246 is set.
Then, "1" is set in the prize ball number notification effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control device 300, and the prize ball number notification effect is started. As a result, the display of the prize ball number notification effect image i is started on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31. In addition, the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball counter, the number of game balls that entered the out port 58 by the production counter, and the easy-to-win round by the easy-to-win round counter were executed. Each of the counts is started.

In step S265, it is determined whether or not the round game end designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the round game end designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S266 and the round game end designation command is received. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-4).
In step S266, it is determined whether or not the value of the round winning number counter has reached the predetermined upper limit number (10 [balls] in the present embodiment), and when it is determined that the value has not reached the predetermined upper limit number (No). Moves to step S267, and if it is determined that the predetermined upper limit number has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S268.

In step S267, the winning prize ball number correction process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S268. In the prize ball number correction process, the value of the prize ball counter is corrected.
Specifically, in the prize ball number correction process, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball counter has reached the maximum number of prize balls in the total round, and the value of the prize ball counter becomes the maximum number of prize balls in the total round. If it is determined that the value has been reached, the process proceeds to the next process (step S268). On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the prize ball counter has not reached the maximum number of prize balls in the total round, the correction process is executed.
The "maximum number of prize balls in the total round" means the maximum number of prize balls that the player can obtain based on the easy-to-win round that has already been executed in the jackpot game state.
For example, when the value of the easy-to-win round counter is "2", the total number of round maximum prize balls is 300 [balls] (150 [balls] (round maximum number of prize balls) x 2 [times] (already). The number of easy winning rounds executed) = 300 [balls]). If the value of the easy-to-win round counter is "6", the total number of round maximum prize balls is 900 [balls] (150 [balls] (round maximum number of prize balls) x 6 [times] (already). The number of easy winning rounds executed) = 900 [balls]).
In the correction process, the value of the prize ball counter is corrected to the maximum number of prize balls in the total round. As a result, the value of the number of prize balls won q is corrected to the maximum number of prize balls in the total round.
As described above, at the end of each easy winning round, the value of the number of winning balls q will always match the maximum number of winning balls in the total round.

In step S268, the round end processing is executed, the series of processing is completed, and the process proceeds to the next processing (step S35-4). In the round end processing, an initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) is set as the count value of the round prize counter (the count value of the round prize counter is reset).

Next, the additional effect management process of step S35-4 will be described.
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the additional effect management process.
When the additional effect management process is executed in step S35-4, as shown in FIG. 45, first, the process proceeds to step S270.
In step S270, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the additional effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control device 300, and it is determined that "1" is set in the additional effect flag area (Yes). In step S271, if it is determined that "1" is not set in the additional effect flag area ("0" is set in the additional effect flag area) (No), step S276 is performed. Transition.
In step S271, it is determined whether or not the first out designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the first out designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S272 and the first out designation command is received. If it is determined that the command is not performed (No), the process proceeds to step S273.
In step S272, the effect counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S273. In the effect counter update process, "1" is added to the count value of the effect counter.

In step S273, it is determined whether or not the trigger for executing the additional precursor effect has arrived, and if it is determined that the trigger for executing the additional precursor effect has arrived (Yes), the process proceeds to step S274 and the execution of the additional precursor effect is executed. If it is determined that the opportunity has not arrived (No), the process proceeds to step S278.
That is, based on the content set in step S254, it is determined whether or not the execution opportunity has arrived for each additional precursor effect content lottery (excluding those that have already been started).
Specifically, for each additional precursor effect content lottery, it is determined whether or not one of the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger related to the additional precursor effect content lottery has arrived. Then, when it is determined that one of the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger has arrived, it is determined that the execution trigger of the additional precursor effect content lottery has arrived. On the other hand, when it is determined that both the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger have not arrived, it is determined that the execution trigger of the additional precursor effect content lottery has not arrived.
In step S274, the addition precursor effect content lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S275. In the content of the additional precursor effect, the mode of the additional precursor effect to be executed (one of "missing precursor effect", "weak precursor effect", "medium precursor effect", and "strong precursor effect") is determined.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 has a correspondence between the additional precursor effect random number and the mode of the additional precursor effect (“missing precursor effect”, “weak precursor effect”, “medium precursor effect”, and “strong precursor effect”). The registered additional precursor effect content lottery table is stored. Then, as the additional precursor effect content lottery table, the additional precursor effect content corresponding to each of the content of the additional precursor effect lottery (“weak precursor lottery”, “medium precursor lottery”, and “strong precursor lottery”) that can be determined in step S254. The lottery table is stored.

In the additional precursor effect content lottery table corresponding to the "weak precursor lottery", the probability of winning the "weak precursor effect" is the other effects ("medium precursor lottery", "strong precursor lottery", and "missing precursor effect". It is set higher than the probability of winning each).
In the additional precursor effect content lottery table corresponding to the "middle precursor lottery", the probability of winning the "middle precursor effect" is the other effects ("weak precursor lottery", "strong precursor lottery", and "missing precursor effect". It is set higher than the probability of winning each).
In the additional precursor effect content lottery table corresponding to the "strong precursor lottery", the probability of winning the "strong precursor effect" is the other effects ("weak precursor lottery", "medium precursor lottery", and "missing precursor effect". It is set higher than the probability of winning each).

In the additional precursor effect content lottery process, first, based on the content set in step S254, the content of the additional precursor effect lottery determined that the execution opportunity has arrived in step S273 is confirmed, and the confirmation result is supported. Read the lottery table for the additional sign effect. Then, the mode of the additional precursor effect is determined based on the additional precursor effect random number acquired in step S254 and the additional precursor effect content lottery table.
Further, the effect control table corresponding to the determined mode of the additional precursor effect is read out. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In step S275, the additional precursor effect execution process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-5). In the additional precursor effect execution process, the effect based on the effect data set in step S254 is started. As a result, the addition precursor effect is started, and the lighting / blinking of the lamp 21 is started.
In step S276, it is determined whether or not the first out designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the first out designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S277 and the first out designation command is received. If it is determined that the command has not been performed (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next predetermined (step S35-5).
In step S277, the out effect execution process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-5). In the out effect execution process, "out effect" is started.
Specifically, in the out effect execution process, the effect control table corresponding to the "out effect" is read out. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Then, the production based on the set production data is started. As a result, the out effect is started, and the lighting / blinking of the lamp 21 is started.
The content of the "out effect" is the same as the content of the "outlier effect".

In step S278, it is determined whether or not the execution opportunity of the additional effect has arrived, and if it is determined that the execution opportunity of the additional effect has arrived (Yes), the process proceeds to step S279, and the execution opportunity of the additional effect has arrived. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-5).
That is, based on the content set in step S252, it is determined whether or not the execution opportunity has arrived for each additional effect (excluding those that have already been started).
Specifically, for each additional effect, it is determined whether or not one of the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger related to the additional effect has arrived. Then, when it is determined that one of the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger has arrived, it is determined that the execution trigger of the additional effect has arrived. On the other hand, when it is determined that both the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger have not arrived, it is determined that the execution trigger of the additional effect has not arrived.
In step S279, the additional effect execution process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-5). In the additional effect execution process, based on the content set in step S252, an effect based on the effect data related to the additional effect determined that the execution opportunity has arrived in step S278 is started.
As a result, the additional effect is started, and the value of the number of notice prize balls p displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 (the number of notice prize balls p displayed in the prize ball number notification effect image i) is changed. , Increased based on the set production data.

Next, the process of updating the number of winning prize balls in step S35-5 will be described.
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the process of updating the number of winning prize balls.
When the winning prize ball number update process is executed in step S35-5, as shown in FIG. 46, first, the process proceeds to step S280.
In step S280, it is determined whether or not the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, and if it is determined that the prize ball number notification effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S281 and the number of prize balls is determined. If it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-6).
When "1" is set in the prize ball number notification effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control device 300, it is determined that the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, and the prize ball number notification effect flag area is determined. When "0" is set in, it is determined that the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed.
In step S281, it is determined whether or not the grand prize designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the grand prize designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S281 and the grand prize designation command has not been received. If (No) is determined, a series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-6).
In step S282, the winning prize ball number display update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S35-6). In the prize ball number display update process, the value of the prize ball number q displayed in the prize ball number notification effect image i is updated.
Specifically, in the winning prize ball number display update process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the round winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (10 [balls] in this embodiment).
Then, when it is determined that the value of the round winning number counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value, "15", which is the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 53, is set as the prize ball. Add to the value of the number counter.
Further, the value of the number of acquired prize balls q displayed in the prize ball number notification effect image i is increased so as to match the count value of the updated number of prize balls counter. As a result, the number of newly paid out prize balls (15 [balls]) is added to the value of the number of winning prize balls q.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round winning number counter has reached the predetermined upper limit value, the addition of the prize ball counter is not executed, and the value of the winning prize ball q is not updated.
As a result, in each round game (easy-to-win round), when the winning of the game ball (over winning) to the large winning opening 53 exceeding the predetermined upper limit number (10 [balls] in this embodiment) is detected. Is not added to the value of the prize ball counter for the prize balls paid out in response to the over winning. Therefore, the upper limit of the value added to the value of the prize ball counter in each round game is 150 [balls].

Next, the ending effect setting process of step S35-6 will be described.
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the ending effect setting process.
When the ending effect setting process is executed in step S35-6, as shown in FIG. 47, the process first proceeds to step S290.
In step S290, it is determined whether or not the ending designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the ending designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S291, and it is determined that the ending designation command has not been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is completed and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-10).
In step S291, it is determined whether or not the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, and if it is determined that the prize ball number notification effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S292, and the number of prize balls is increased. If it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S293.
When "1" is set in the prize ball number notification effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control device 300, it is determined that the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, and the prize ball number notification effect flag area is determined. When "0" is set in, it is determined that the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed.
In step S292, the prize ball number notification effect end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S293. In the prize ball number notification effect end process, the running prize ball number notification effect is ended.
Further, "0" is set in the flag area during the prize ball number notification effect of the RAM of the effect control device 300. Further, an initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) is set as each value of the prize ball counter, the effect counter, and the winning round number counter (the value of each counter is reset).
Further, "0" is set in the additional effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control device 300. Further, "0" is set in the flag area during the jackpot game state.
In step S293, the ending effect start process is executed, the series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-10). In the ending effect start process, the effect control table corresponding to the ending effect is read out. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Furthermore, the ending effect based on the set effect data is started.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the main control device 200, various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired when the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 51 or the second starting port 52). , The acquired various random numbers are stored 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 as start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information). Will be done.
Regarding the start information stored in the start information storage area, a special figure winning determination (step S11-4) for determining whether or not to cause a jackpot gaming state and a type of stop symbol are determined in a predetermined order. Includes special figure stop symbol determination (step S11-5) and special figure variation pattern determination (step S11-7) for determining the type of variation pattern (type of first variation pattern and type of second variation pattern). The start determination is executed.
Then, when the start determination is executed, after the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 execute the variation display of the special symbol based on the type (fluctuation time) of the variation pattern determined by the special figure variation pattern determination. , The stop display of the special symbol is executed based on the type of the stop symbol determined by the special symbol stop symbol determination.

Further, when it is determined that the special symbol has been won, it corresponds to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed after the stop display of the jackpot symbol related to the type determined by the special symbol stop symbol determination is executed. A jackpot game state occurs.
Then, in the big hit game state, a round game in which the big winning opening opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 53.
In the present embodiment, "big hit 1" to "big hit 7" are set as the type of the jackpot symbol. Then, when "big hit 1" to "big hit 7" are won, 15 [times] round games are executed in the big hit game state.
At this time, if "Big hit 1" or "Big hit 2" is won, 5 [times] of the 15 [times] round games will be easy to win, and 10 [times] round games will be played. It will be a difficult round to win. As a result, the actual number of rounds when "big hit 1" or "big hit 2" is won is 5 [times].
On the other hand, when the "big hit 3" is won, 4 [times] round games out of 15 [times] round games are easy-to-win rounds, and 11 [times] round games are difficult-to-win rounds. As a result, the actual number of rounds when the "big hit 3" is won is 4 [times].
On the other hand, if the "big hit 4" is won, of the 15 [times] round games, 6 [times] round games will be easy-to-win rounds, and 9 [times] round games will be difficult-to-win rounds. As a result, the actual number of rounds when the "big hit 3" is won is 6 [times].
On the other hand, if the "big hit 5" is won, of the 15 [times] round games, 8 [times] round games will be easy-to-win rounds, and 7 [times] round games will be difficult-to-win rounds. As a result, the actual number of rounds when the "big hit 3" is won becomes 8 [times].
On the other hand, when the "big hit 6" is won, 10 [times] round games out of 15 [times] round games are easy-to-win rounds, and 5 [times] round games are difficult-to-win rounds. As a result, the actual number of rounds when the "big hit 3" is won becomes 10 [times].
On the other hand, if the "big hit 7" is won, all (15 [times]) round games out of the 15 [times] round games will be easy-to-win rounds. As a result, the actual number of rounds when the "big hit 7" is won becomes 15 [times].

In addition, when "big hit 1" or "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" is won, the "special figure high probability state" is started according to the end of the big hit gaming state.
In the "special symbol high probability state" started in response to the end of the jackpot game state, 100 [times] of special symbol notification display was executed during the "special symbol high probability state", and the special symbol It will be terminated when one of the conditions of winning the lottery is satisfied.
On the other hand, when the "big hit 2" is won, the "special figure high probability state" is not started (the "special figure low probability state" is maintained) according to the end of the big hit game state.
Further, when the "big hit 1" to "big hit 7" are won, the time saving control is started according to the end of the big hit gaming state.
The time saving control started in response to the end of the jackpot game state is one of the fact that the notification display of 100 [times] of the special symbol was executed during the execution of the time saving control and that the special symbol lottery was won. It is terminated when the condition of is satisfied.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, during the specific game period, which is advantageous to the player (easy to obtain a prize ball), as compared with the period during which the normal gaming state is generated, during the specific game machine period. In addition to the calculation of the number of balls held in the above, the effect of suggesting the number of balls increased / decreased suggesting the calculated number of balls increased / decreased is executed.
The "normal game state" is a non-occurrence of a jackpot game state, a occurrence of a "special figure low probability state" (a non-occurrence of a "specific high probability state"), and a time saving control. The game is in a stopped game state.
In the present embodiment, the specific game period is a period in which at least one game state is generated among the jackpot game state, the special figure high probability state, and the state in which the time saving control is executed.
Specifically, the specific game period is a predetermined number of times from the start of the big hit game state (hereinafter referred to as "first hit") that is generated by winning the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the normal game state. It is the period until the time saving control is stopped according to the digestion (the value of the time saving counter becomes "0").

Then, during the specific game period, the number of balls held by the ball held ball increase / decrease counter is counted.
Specifically, during the specific game period, every time the first start prize designation command is received (every time the game ball wins the first start opening 51), the game ball wins the first start opening 51. The number of prize balls paid out accordingly, "4", is added to the value of the ball holding increase / decrease counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, each time a second start prize designation command is received (every time a game ball wins in the second start port 52), the game ball is paid out according to the prize in the second start port 52. The number of prize balls to be awarded, "5", is added to the value of the ball holding increase / decrease counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the prize of the game ball to the large prize opening 53 each time the large prize designation command is received (every time the game ball wins the large prize opening 53). "15" is added to the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter.
In addition, during the specific game period, each time a command for designating another prize is received (every time a game ball wins in each of the other prize openings 55 to 57), the game ball wins in the other prize openings 55 to 57. The number of prize balls to be paid out, "10", is added to the value of the ball holding increase / decrease counter.
Further, during the specific game period, "1" is subtracted from the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter every time the second out designation command is received (every time the game ball is discharged from the discharge path).

In addition, during the specific game period, the effect of suggesting the increase / decrease in the number of balls held is executed.
Then, in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect, the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31, and the number indicated by the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x (the number of holding ball increase / decrease suggestion). Suggests the number of balls held during a specific game period.
Specifically, during the specific game period, the number of suggested number of balls held in the ball holding increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated every predetermined time (300 [s] in this embodiment). At this time, the suggested number of ball holding increase / decrease is updated so as to match the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" are won, the expected number of prize balls related to the type of the winning big hit game state (executed in the big hit game state) during the occurrence of the big hit game state. The number of notice prize balls p, which is information suggesting the number of easy-to-win rounds), is displayed.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the "big hit 3" to "big hit 7" are won, the number of prize balls acquired by the player during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state (the jackpot game). The number of winning balls q, which is information suggesting (the number of easy-to-win rounds already executed in the state), is displayed.
That is, the advance prize ball number p functions as a "round number display" (display indicating the total number of easy-to-win rounds (effective number of rounds) executed during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state). On the other hand, the number of prize balls q won is "round display" (how many times the current easy-to-win round is the easy-to-win round during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, or has already been digested during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. It functions as (display showing the number of easy winning rounds executed).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, during the period during which the jackpot game state is not generated during the specific game period, the number of balls held during the specific game period is increased or decreased on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31. The information x that suggests the number of balls to be increased or decreased is displayed.
On the other hand, during the specific game period, during the period when the jackpot game state is occurring, the information suggesting the number of balls held during the specific game period is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31. It suggests the number of balls increase / decrease suggestion information x, the number of notice prize balls p which is information suggesting the expected number of prize balls related to the jackpot game state, and the number of prize balls acquired by the player during the occurrence of the jackpot game state. The number of winning prize balls q, which is information, is displayed.

Next, an example of progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a progress example of the game according to the present embodiment.
In the game progress example shown in FIG. 48, it is assumed that the "big hit 1" (first hit) is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the normal game state, and the specific game period is started. In addition, it is assumed that two jackpot game states (“big hit 7” and “big hit 4”) are won by a special symbol lottery executed during the specific game period. Further, it is assumed that the time saving control and the special figure high probability state) started in response to the end of "big hit 4" are terminated in response to the digestion of the predetermined time saving number (predetermined probability variation number).
As shown in FIG. 48, in the progress example of the game, the specific game period is started and the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect is started according to the start of the first hit "big hit 1".
In addition, according to the end of "big hit 1", a special figure high probability state is generated, time reduction control is started, and a specific game period is continued.
In addition, by winning the "big hit 7" based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure high probability state (during the execution of the time reduction control), the big hit game state is generated and the specific game period continues. ..
In addition, according to the end of "big hit 7", a special figure high probability state is generated, a time saving control is started, and a specific game period is continued.
In addition, by winning the "big hit 4" based on the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure high probability state (during the execution of the time reduction control), the big hit game state is generated and the specific game period continues. ..
Further, according to the end of the "big hit 4", a special figure high probability state is generated, the time saving control is started, and the specific game period is continued.
Then, the time saving control and the special figure high probability state started in response to the end of the "big hit 4" are terminated in response to the digestion of the predetermined time saving number (predetermined probability variation number), so that the normal gaming state is set and the specific game is changed. As the period ends, the effect of suggesting the number of balls to increase or decrease will end.

Next, a specific example of the effect of suggesting the increase / decrease in the number of balls held will be described.
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a first example of a ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a second example of a ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect.
In the game progress example shown in FIG. 48, the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (display of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x) is started in response to the start of the first hit “big hit 1”.
As shown in FIG. 49A, at the start of the first hit, “0”, which is the initial value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter, is displayed as the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number indicated by the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.
Then, during the first hit, when the number of prize balls of 750 [balls] is paid out and the game balls of 50 [balls] are discharged from the game area 30 (discharge path), as shown in FIG. 49 (b). At the end of the first hit, "700" (750 [ball] -50 [ball] = 700 [ball]) is displayed as the number of suggested ball holding ball increase / decrease indicated by the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.
In addition, when the special symbol lottery is not won and 50 [balls] of the game balls are discharged from the game area 30 (discharge path) during the period from the end of the first hit to the elapse of 300 [s]. , As shown in FIG. 49 (c), when 300 [s] elapses from the end of the first hit, the number of suggested number of balls increased / decreased indicated by the information x suggests the number of balls increased / decreased is “650” (700 [balls] -50. [Sphere] = 650 [Sphere]) is displayed.
After that, when 360 [s] elapses from the end of the first hit (before 300 [s] elapses from the previous update of the suggested number of balls held), if the "big hit 7" is won, the result is shown in FIG. 49 (d). As shown, when 360 [s] elapses from the end of the first hit, "650" is displayed as the number of suggested number of balls to be increased or decreased indicated by the information for suggesting the number of balls to be increased or decreased, and the "bonus symbol" is stopped and displayed. In this example, it is assumed that "7 symbols" is selected as the "bonus symbol".
Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), in response to the start of "big hit 7" (before 300 [s] elapses from the previous update of the number of suggested ball increase / decrease), "15 rounds" as a ball launch notice effect. "Final production" is started. At this time, "650" is displayed as the number of suggested numbers of ball holdings indicated by the information x suggesting the number of balls held.
Furthermore, at the start of the first round game (easy-to-win round), the update timing of the number of suggested ball increase / decrease has arrived, and during the period from the previous update of the number of suggested ball increase / decrease to the update of the current number of suggested ball increase / decrease. In addition, when 10 [balls] of game balls are discharged from the game area 30 (discharge path), as shown in FIG. 50 (b), at the start of the first round game, the number of balls held increase / decrease suggestion information x "640" (650 [sphere] -10 [sphere] = 640 [sphere]) is displayed as the number of suggested numbers for increasing or decreasing the number of holding balls.
Further, as shown in FIG. 50B, the display of the number of winning prize balls q and the display of the number of advance prize balls p are started in accordance with the start of the first round game. At this time, "0", which is the initial value of the prize ball counter, is displayed as the number of prize balls q. Further, as the number of advance prize balls p, "2250", which is the maximum number of expected prize balls, is displayed.
After that, at the start of the second easy-to-win round, the timing for updating the suggested number of balls to increase or decrease has arrived, and during the period from the previous update of the suggested number of balls to increase or decrease to the update of the suggested number of balls to increase or decrease this time, 150 [ When the number of prize balls of [balls] is paid out and the game balls of 15 [balls] are discharged from the game area 30 (discharge path), as shown in FIG. 50 (c), the start of the second easy-to-win round. Occasionally, "775" (640 [sphere] + 150 [sphere] -15 [sphere] = 775 [sphere]) is displayed as the number of suggested increase / decrease in the number of possessed balls indicated by the suggested number of increased / decreased number of possessed balls x.
Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), the number of prize balls won q is updated to "150", which is the maximum number of prize balls in the total round so far, according to the start of the second round game.
Then, during the period from the start of the first round game to the start of the 15th round game, the number of prize balls of 2250 [balls] is paid out, and the game balls of 250 [balls] are in the game area 30 ( When the ball is discharged from the discharge path), as shown in FIG. 50 (d), at the end of the 15th round game, the number of ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x indicates “2640” (640 [640 [ Sphere] +2250 [sphere] -250 [sphere] = 2640 [sphere]) is displayed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), at the start of the 15th round game, "2250", which is the maximum number of prize balls in the total round so far, is displayed as the number of prize balls q.

As described above, the player can grasp the number of balls held during the specific game period based on the information x suggesting the number of balls held during the specific game period.
Therefore, the player can more accurately grasp the number of balls held during the game.
For example, if 5000 [balls] of game balls are fired by the "first hit" and the number of balls held during the specific game period started by the "first hit" is 5500 [balls], the total It becomes possible to grasp that the number of game balls of 500 [balls] (5500 [balls] -5000 [balls] = 500 [balls]) has increased.

(Action of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the calculation of the number of balls held increases or decreases is started according to the start of the specific game period in which the prize balls can be easily acquired. Then, the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x suggesting the calculated ball holding ball increase / decrease number is displayed.
As a result, during the specific game period in which the prize balls can be easily acquired, the number of balls held increases / decreases is calculated, and the number of balls held increase / decrease suggestion information x suggesting the calculated number of balls held increases / decreases is displayed. On the other hand, during the period in which the normal gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball is occurring, the number of balls held is not calculated and the information x suggesting the number of balls held is not displayed.
Therefore, while the number of holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is displayed, the possibility that the number of holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x suggests increases is improved (the number of holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x suggests). The possibility that the number of suggestions will decrease) will decrease, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the content of the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x (the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number) is updated every time a predetermined time (300 [s] in this embodiment) elapses during the specific game period. Will be done.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the content of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x from being updated too frequently, and to improve the interest of the production.

(Modification example)
Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various modifications can be made in the above embodiment.
For example, in the above embodiment, "big hit" and "missing" are set as the lottery result of the special symbol lottery.
However, as the lottery result of the special symbol lottery, "big hit", "small hit" and "missing" may be set.
Then, when the "small hit" is won, a small hit game state occurs. During the occurrence of the small hit game state, a plurality of small hit games are executed. Then, in each small hit game, the special electric accessory 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state.
Specifically, in each small hit game, the set predetermined opening time has elapsed since the special electric accessory 53a was opened, and the game to the large winning opening 53 during the small hit game. It is terminated when one of the conditions that the number of balls entering the ball reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, 10 [balls]) is satisfied.
Then, in each small hit game, the predetermined opening time is set to a time (for example, 0.1 [s]) at which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 53 during the small hit game. ..
In addition, when the "small hit" is won, the game state (the game state related to the special symbol lottery (special figure high probability state or special figure low probability state) and the time saving control execution state) may be changed. Absent.
As a result, if a "small hit" is won by a special symbol lottery executed during the specific game period, the specific game period will not end due to the winning of the "small hit", and the "small hit" will not end. The specific game period continues even after the end of.
In addition, when the "small hit" is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the normal game state, the specific game period is not started by the winning of the "small hit".

Further, in the above embodiment, the "special figure high probability state" starts according to the end of the jackpot gaming state according to the predetermined type (in the above embodiment, "big hit 1" or "big hit 3" to "big hit 7"). Then, it is terminated according to the execution of the notification display (variation display and stop display) of the special symbol of the predetermined probability variation number (so-called "ST type").
However, the special figure high probability state may be started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to the predetermined probability variation type, and may be terminated when the jackpot gaming state related to the predetermined normal type is won (so-called "loop"). type").
Specifically, the type of the jackpot game state includes "big hit a" (predetermined probability variation type) and "big hit b" (predetermined normal type). Then, when the "big hit a" is won, a special figure high probability state is generated according to the end of the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the "big hit b" is won, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set as the special figure low probability state. That is, when the "big hit b" is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special symbol high probability state, the special symbol is specially displayed according to the start of the "big hit b" (the end of the stop display of the special symbol). Figure Causes a low probability state.
Alternatively, the special figure high probability state may be started in response to the end of the jackpot game state according to a predetermined type, and may be terminated when the fall lottery is won (so-called "fall lottery type").
Specifically, the fall determination random number is included in the start information acquired in response to the winning of the game ball to the start ports 51 and 52. In addition, during the occurrence of the special figure high probability state, the fall judgment is included in the start judgment. In the fall determination, it is determined whether or not to end the special figure high probability state based on the fall determination random number included in the start information. Then, when it is determined by the fall determination that the special figure high probability state is terminated, a specific low probability state is generated according to the determination.
Alternatively, the special figure high probability state may be started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to a predetermined type, and then terminated when a predetermined number of "big hits" are won (so-called "limiter"). type").

Further, in the above embodiment, when the "big hit" is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the normal gaming state, the "big hit" is defined as the "first hit". Then, the specific game period is started according to the start of the "first hit".
However, when a specific type of "big hit" is won by a special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure low probability state (regardless of the execution status of the time saving control), the "big hit" is regarded as "first hit". It may be configured to be used. At this time, the specific type of "big hit" is defined as a "big hit" in which a special figure high probability state occurs after the end of the big hit game state. Then, the specific game period is started according to the start of the "first hit". With such a configuration, during the specific game period, one of the jackpot game state and the special figure high probability state is generated.
Specifically, if the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure low probability state wins the type of "big hit" in which the special figure high probability state occurs after the end of the jackpot game state, A specific game period is started according to the start of the jackpot game state.
On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure low probability state wins the type of "big hit" in which the special figure low probability state occurs after the end of the jackpot game state, the specific game period Does not start.
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a progress example of the game according to the first modification.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51, when the "big hit 2" is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure low probability state, the specific game period is not started.
On the other hand, if the "big hit 1" is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the special figure low probability state (in the example shown in FIG. 51, the time saving state is occurring), the big hit A specific game period is started according to the start of the game state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific game period is terminated according to the digestion of the predetermined time reduction number of times (the value of the time reduction counter becomes "0").
However, the specific game period may be terminated according to the digestion of the predetermined probability variation number (the value of the probability variation counter becomes "0").
Alternatively, if the specific game period is won by a special symbol lottery executed during the specific game period, and the special symbol low probability state is generated after the end of the jackpot game state, the jackpot game is won. It may be configured to be terminated according to the termination of the state. With such a configuration, during the specific game period, one of the jackpot game state and the special figure high probability state is generated.
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a progress example of the game according to the second modification.
Specifically, in the above embodiment, "big hit 2" is included as a type of jackpot game state that occurs when the second special symbol lottery is won.
Then, as shown in FIG. 52, when the "big hit 2" is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the specific game period, the specific game period ends according to the end of the big hit game state.
Alternatively, when the specific game period is won by a special symbol lottery executed during the specific game period to the type of "big hit" in which the time reduction control is not started after the end of the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state ends. The configuration may be terminated accordingly.

Further, in the above embodiment, the calculation of the number of balls held increases / decreases is started according to the start of the "first hit" (big hit game state) (the start of the specific game period), and the calculated number of balls held increases / decreases is suggested. The effect of suggesting the number of balls to increase or decrease is started.
However, the calculation of the increase / decrease in the number of balls held is started according to the start of the "first hit" (the start of the specific game period), and the calculated increase / decrease in the number of balls held is calculated according to the end of the "first hit" (big hit game state). It may be configured to start the effect of suggesting the number of balls to increase or decrease.
FIG. 53 is a diagram showing the progress of the game according to the third modification.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53, when the "big hit 1" is won by the special symbol lottery executed during the occurrence of the normal game state, the specific game period corresponds to the start of the "big hit 1". Is started, and the counting of the number of balls held by the ball holding increase / decrease counter is started.
After that, in response to the end of "big hit 1", a special figure high probability state is generated, and the effect of suggesting the number of balls to increase or decrease (display of the information suggesting the number of balls to increase or decrease x) is started.
With such a configuration, for example, during the occurrence of "big hit 1", the number of prize balls of 750 [balls] was paid out, and the game balls of 60 [balls] were discharged from the game area 30 (discharge path). In this case, the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter at the end of "big hit 1" is "690" (750 [ball] -60 [ball] = 690 [ball]).
Therefore, at the start of the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, "690" is displayed as the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number indicated by the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x.

Further, in the above embodiment, during the execution of the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x every predetermined time (300 [s] in this embodiment). Is updated according to the value of the ball holding ball increase / decrease counter.
However, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter increases or decreases by a predetermined number during the execution of the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is the number of holding ball increase / decrease. The configuration may be updated according to the value of the counter.
For example, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter increases by "100", the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated so as to match the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter. .. In addition, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter decreases by "100", the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is updated so as to match the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter. ..
As a result, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter becomes a multiple of the predetermined increase / decrease number (“100”), the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is the holding ball increase / decrease counter. Updated to match the value.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make the update timing of the content of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x irregular, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.
Alternatively, every time the value of the holding ball increase / decrease counter is updated during the execution of the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is the holding ball increase / decrease counter. It may be configured to be updated to match the value of.
With such a configuration, it is possible to always match the number of suggested ball holding balls displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x with the value of the holding ball increase / decrease number counter.
Alternatively, during the execution of the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, each time a predetermined number of game balls are discharged from the out port 58, the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion number displayed in the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is changed. The configuration may be updated according to the value of the number counter.
For example, every time 10 [balls] of game balls are ejected from the out port 58 during the execution of the number of holding ball increase / decrease, the number of holding ball increase / decrease suggestion displayed in the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is changed. Update to match the value of the number counter.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make the update timing of the content of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x irregular, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

Further, in the above embodiment, during the execution of the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion effect, the ball holding ball increase / decrease displayed in the ball holding ball increase / decrease suggestion information x is always every predetermined time (300 [s] in this embodiment). The suggested number is updated according to the value of the ball holding increase / decrease counter.
However, during the execution of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect, during the period in which the jackpot game state is not generated, the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is displayed every predetermined time (300 [s] in this embodiment). The displayed number of suggestions for increasing / decreasing the number of balls held is updated according to the value of the counter for increasing / decreasing the number of balls held, and during the period when the jackpot game state is occurring, each time at the start of each round game (easy-to-win round). At the end of the round game (easy-to-win round) or at the beginning of the ending period, the number of suggested ball increase / decrease displayed in the information x for the number of ball increase / decrease is updated according to the value of the ball increase / decrease counter. It may be configured as such.

Further, in the above embodiment, the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (display of the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x) is always executed during the specific game period.
However, during the specific game period, the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (display of the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x) is not executed during the occurrence of the jackpot game state, and is held during the non-occurrence of the jackpot game state. It may be configured to execute the ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect (display of the ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x). Even in such a configuration, during the specific game period, the counting of the number of holding balls is continued by the holding ball increase / decrease counter regardless of the execution status of the holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion effect.
With such a configuration, during the specific game period, the display of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is terminated according to the start of the jackpot game state. Then, during the occurrence of the jackpot game state, the advance prize ball number p and the acquired prize ball number q are displayed without displaying the possession ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x. Further, in response to the end of the jackpot game state, the display of the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x is restarted. At this time, the number of suggested numbers of ball holdings indicated by the information indicating the number of balls held increases / decreases matches the value of the number of balls held ball increase / decrease counter.
This makes it possible for the player to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing the ball holding ball increase / decrease number suggestion information x as "round number display" or "round display".
That is, as described above, during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, the number of advance prize balls p is displayed as the "number of rounds display" (display indicating the total number of easy-to-win rounds executed during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state). It functions and the number of winning balls q is "round display" (how many easy-to-win rounds the current easy-to-win round is during the occurrence of the jackpot game state, or already during the occurrence of the jackpot game state. It functions as a display showing the number of easy-to-win rounds that have been digested (executed).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the above-mentioned misidentification by not executing the display of the number of possession ball increase / decrease suggestion information x during the occurrence of the jackpot game state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the advance notice prize is provided as information suggesting the expected number of prize balls (the number of easy-to-win rounds) related to the type of the winning jackpot game state during the execution of the ball launch notice effect and the prize ball number notification effect. The number of balls p is displayed.
However, the first suggestion icon (image) may be displayed as information suggesting the number of easy-to-win rounds related to the type of winning jackpot game state during the execution of the ball launch notice effect and the prize ball number notification effect. I do not care. Specifically, the number of first suggestion icons displayed suggests the number of easy-to-win rounds related to the type of winning jackpot game state (the number of first suggestion icons displayed is as "round number display"). It may be configured (to function).
Further, in the above embodiment, the number of prize balls q won is displayed as information suggesting the number of prize balls acquired by the player (the number of digested easy-to-win rounds) during the execution of the prize ball number notification effect. ..
However, a second suggestion icon (image) may be displayed as information suggesting the number of easy-to-win rounds that have been digested during the execution of the prize ball number notification effect. Specifically, the number of second suggestion icons displayed may indicate the number of easy-to-win rounds that have been digested (the number of second suggestion icons displayed functions as a "round display"). Absent.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 may be a so-called "1 type 2 type mixed type".
Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 is further provided with a center accessory. The center accessory can be passed by an entrance, an opening / closing means for opening and closing the entrance, an inner game area where the game ball entered from the entry port flows down, and a game ball flowing down the inner game area. It includes a specific area.
In addition, only the "special symbol low probability state" is set as the game state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery) ("special symbol high probability state" is not set). ..
In addition, "big hit", "small hit" and "missing" are set as the lottery result of the special symbol lottery.
In addition, the time reduction control related to the predetermined number of time reductions is started according to the end of the jackpot game state.
Then, when the "small hit" is won by the special symbol lottery, a small hit game state occurs. During the occurrence of the small hit game state, one or a plurality of small hit games are executed. In each small hit game, the opening / closing means of the center accessory is displaced from the closed state to the open state. Further, when the passage of a specific area by a game ball entering the inner game area of the center accessory is detected during the occurrence of the small hit game state, the big hit game state is generated after the end of the small hit game state. Let me.
Even with such a configuration, the specific gaming period is a period in which a gaming state that is advantageous to the player is generated.
That is, the specific game period is a period in which at least one game state is generated among the small hit game state and the state in which the time reduction control is executed.
Specifically, the specific game period starts according to the start of the small hit game state when the "small hit" is won by the special symbol lottery executed while the time reduction control is stopped, and then the time reduction. It is terminated when the time saving control is stopped by the number of times of digestion.

Further, the configuration according to the above embodiment and the configuration according to the above modification can be appropriately combined and implemented.

1 Pachinko machine 30 Game area 51 1st start port 52 2nd start port 53 Large winning opening 55 Upper left other winning opening 56 Left middle other winning opening 57 Lower left other winning opening 58 Out opening 101 Special figure 1 Starting ball detection sensor 102 Special figure 2 Starting ball detection sensor 103 Large winning ball detection sensor 106 Upper left other winning ball detection sensor 107 Middle left Other winning ball detection sensor 108 Lower left Other winning ball detection sensor 109a 1st out ball detection sensor 109b 2nd out ball detection sensor 200 Main control Circuit 300 Production control circuit

Claims (1)

A means for calculating the number of balls to be held based on the number of game balls discharged from the game area and the number of prize balls paid out, and a means for calculating the number of balls to be held.
It is provided with an effect control means for displaying suggestion information suggesting the number of balls held.
The means for calculating the increase / decrease in the number of held balls starts calculating the number of increased / decreased balls in response to the start of a specific period during which the prize balls can be easily acquired.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of balls increased or decreased suggested by the suggestion information is not less than 0 because the value of the counter for counting the number of balls increased or decreased is not updated to less than 0.

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