JP6901821B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game using a gaming ball.

In recent years, in a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine, a gaming machine that performs a look-ahead determination for preliminarily determining a result (big hit / loss) of a reserved ball when the reserved ball is stored is widely known. For example, in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine (hereinafter, “color) capable of changing the mode (for example, color) of the display related to the reserved ball (hereinafter, referred to as“ hold display ”) based on the result of the look-ahead determination is described as“ It is described as "conventional gaming machine").

In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, it is possible to change the mode of the hold display in multiple stages, and it is suggested that the degree of expectation (probability) of winning the jackpot is high each time the changing stage goes up. It is supposed to be done.

JP-A-2015-42226

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the hold display is, for example, "hold 1, hold 2, hold 3, hold 4" depending on the order in which the hold balls are stored and the order in which the hold balls are processed. Since it is displayed in a predetermined position (display area), it is not suitable for an effect of freely changing the position of the hold display itself. That is, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since the position of the hold display cannot be changed in various ways, the action of the hold change becomes monotonous.

As described above, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is a problem that the action of the hold change tends to be monotonous because the change of the hold display can only be provided in a stepwise manner.

Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of eliminating monotony in the action of pending change for the purpose of solving the above problems.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a starting area in which a game ball can enter, a determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when the game ball enters the starting area, and the determination information acquisition. A special game in which a hold storage means that stores a predetermined number of the determination information acquired by the means as a hold and the determination information that is stored as a hold by the hold storage means give a game profit advantageous to the player. In the display area of the effect display means, the special game determination means for determining whether or not the special determination information is the trigger for performing the effect, the effect display means having a display area for performing a predetermined effect display, and the special game. The effect control means includes an effect control means for controlling an effect display based on a determination result by the determination means, and the effect control means displays a hold display indicating that the hold has been stored by the hold storage means in a predetermined display area. Based on the hold display means to be displayed at the reference position and the determination result by the special game determination means, only the target hold display is moved to a specific position in the display area at a position different from the reference position. Further, the hold suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the hold suggestion effect suggesting that the hold is likely to be the special determination information by displaying the hold is provided, and the specific position is provided with the hold suggestion effect execution means. At least a first specific position close to the reference position and a second specific position close to the first specific position and far from the reference position are provided, and the hold suggestion effect executing means is held in the hold suggestion effect. When the display is moved, the hold display can be moved stepwise from the reference position to the first specific position, and further from the first specific position to the second specific position. After the hold display is displayed at the specific position, a predetermined effect according to the specific position can be executed before the hold change , and the hold display can be displayed from the reference position to the first specific position, and further. It is more likely that the hold is the special determination information than the rate of stepwise moving to the second specific position suggests that the hold is less likely to be the special determination information. It is characterized in that it is set higher when it suggests.

Further, in the above configuration, the hold display means further includes a hold display mode changing means for changing the hold display mode based on the determination result by the special game determination means, and the hold display mode changing means is said. The hold suggestion effect is executed by the hold suggestion effect execution means, and after the hold display is moved from the reference position to either the first specific position or the second specific position and displayed, the hold display is displayed. It is characterized by changing the mode.

Further, in the above configuration, the hold display mode changing means further includes a timing changing means capable of setting the timing for changing the hold display mode after the end of the hold suggestion effect by the hold suggestion effect execution means. It is also characterized by that.

Further, in the above configuration, the hold suggestion effect executing means moves the hold display stepwise from the reference position to the first specific position, and further from the first specific position to the second specific position. , The first movement locus display showing the locus that the hold display has moved from the reference position to the first specific position, and further, the locus showing the locus that the hold display has moved from the first specific position to the second specific position. (2) The movement locus display is further provided with a movement locus display means for displaying the movement locus display in the display area.

Further, in the above configuration, the movement locus display means can display a hold-related display related to the hold display as the first movement locus display and / or the second movement locus display. When the hold display is moved by the hold suggestion effect executing means, the hold-related display is displayed so as to move on the trajectory of the hold display in accordance with the movement of the hold display. There is.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of eliminating the monotony in the action of pending change.

It is external perspective view of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a figure seen from the front of the game board of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the hit symbol random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the operation table of an attacker device. It is a figure which shows the detail of the game state setting table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of the reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the details of a part of the reach mode determination random number determination table for loss. It is a figure which shows the details of a part of the reach mode determination random number determination table for a jackpot. It is a figure which shows the details of a part of the variation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of the fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the hit determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the ordinary symbol variation time determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the open / close control pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the CPU initialization processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the evacuation processing at the time of power failure in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start winning opening detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the pre-determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the specific area detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the general area detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation start processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the variation effect pattern determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation stop processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the post-stop processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the V prize setting process in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game end processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol variation start processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the processing after the normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the movable piece control processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the timer interrupt process of a sub-control board. It is a flowchart which shows the hold display mode determination process performed in a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead effect setting process performed in a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the pedestal notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the hold change action determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the timing change processing. It is a flowchart which shows the advance notice effect setting process performed in a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the notice decision processing. It is a flowchart which shows the hold change action determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the pedestal notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation effect setting process performed in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the detail of the hold display lottery table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the change scenario lottery table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the look-ahead notice decision table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the pedestal rise lottery table. It is a figure which shows the true action lottery table (partial excerpt). It is a figure (the 1) which shows the Gase action lottery table (partial excerpt). It is a figure (2) which shows the Gase action lottery table (partial excerpt). It is a figure which shows the detail of the notice decision table. It is a figure explaining an example of the pedestal notice (the pedestal notice about the pedestal which concerns on hold 1 to hold 4) in an effect display device. It is a figure explaining an example of the pedestal notice (the pedestal notice which concerns on hold 0) in an effect display device. It is a figure explaining an example (Cessna, a cylinder) of the hold change action in an effect display device. It is a figure explaining an example (shark, 1) of a hold change action in an effect display device. It is a figure explaining an example (harpoon) of a hold change action in an effect display device. It is a figure explaining an example (shark, 2) of the hold change action in an effect display device. It is a flowchart which shows the variation effect setting process in another form. It is a figure explaining an example of a pedestal button effect (an example in execution of a pedestal button effect) in an effect display device in another form. It is a figure explaining an example of the pedestal button effect (an example after the end of the pedestal button effect) in the effect display device in another form.

Hereinafter, in the embodiment of the present invention, the pachinko machine P, which is an example of the game machine, will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine P includes a vertically rectangular machine frame 1 installed in the island facility of the amusement park and a main body frame 2 attached to the machine frame 1 in a door shape so as to be openable and closable. A game board 14 (see FIG. 4) housed inside the main body frame 2, and a glass door 3 which is attached to the front surface of the main body frame 2 so as to be openable and closable in a door shape and has a large opening 4 formed in the center. A transparent glass plate 10 attached to the opening 4 of the glass door 3, a front board 6 having a saucer 5 which is openably and closably arranged under the main body frame 2 and accommodates a game ball, and a front board 6 It is provided with a handle 7 attached to the door.

The glass door 3 is connected to the main body frame 2 via a hinge mechanism portion 9 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, on the left side facing the pachinko machine P), and the hinge mechanism portion 9 is used as a fulcrum in the left-right direction. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the pachinko machine P) can be rotated in a direction to be released from the main body frame 2. Further, on the other end side, a lock mechanism for fixing the glass door 3 to the main body frame 2 is provided. The lock mechanism can be unlocked with a special key. Further, the glass door 3 is also provided with a door opening switch 303 (see FIG. 5) for detecting whether or not the glass door 3 is opened from the main body frame 2.

Further, one upper speaker 11 is attached to the upper part of the glass door 3 on each side, and one lower speaker 12 is attached to the lower right part of the glass door 3, and various music and effects related to the game are attached. It is possible to output sound. In the following, the upper speaker 11 and the lower speaker 12 are collectively referred to as speakers 11 and 12.

Further, decorative lamps 13A, 13B, 13C and the like capable of emitting light by a light emitting body such as an LED are provided around the glass door 3, and these decorative lamps 13A, 13B, 13C vary according to the progress of the game. It is possible to perform the light emitting mode of.

A saucer 5 that accommodates a game ball and can be discharged to the outside is attached to the front board 6. The saucer 5 not only accommodates the game balls thrown in by the player, but also can accommodate the game balls paid out as prize balls. Further, a launching device (not shown) for launching the game ball toward the game area 15 is attached to the lower portion of the main body frame 2, and the game ball housed in the saucer 5 is 1 in this launching device. It is supplied one by one.

Further, when the saucer 5 is filled with the game balls, the game balls are guided to the lower plate 8. On the bottom surface of the lower plate 8, a ball removal hole 8b for discharging a game ball from the lower plate 8 is formed. The ball removal hole 8b is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but by sliding the ball removal lever 8a to the left or right, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal lever 8a. It is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball removal hole 8b below the lower plate 8.

Then, when the handle 7 attached to the lower right of the front board 6 is rotated, the touch sensor 7a in the handle 7 detects that the player touches the handle 7, and the payout / launch control board 300 is used. Send a touch signal. When the payout / launch control board 300 receives the touch signal from the touch sensor 7a, the payout / launch control board 300 permits the firing solenoid 7c to be energized. Then, when the rotation angle of the handle 7 is changed, the gear directly connected to the handle 7 rotates, and the knob of the firing volume 7b connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 7b is applied to the firing solenoid 7c provided in the firing device. Then, when a voltage is applied to the launching solenoid 7c, the launching solenoid 7c operates according to the applied voltage, and the launching device moves the game ball to the game area 15 with the firing intensity according to the rotation angle of the handle 7. It is possible to fire. Further, when the handle 7 returns to the initial position, the detection angle of the firing volume 7b becomes 0 degrees, the voltage is not applied to the firing solenoid 7c, and the game ball is not fired.

An effect operation device 60 that the player presses and rotates is provided near the center of the front board 6. The effect operation device 60 has a touch button 61 whose central portion is a push-type switch (a touch button detection switch 61a detects a push operation) and a rotary selector (rotation operation detection switch 62a) whose peripheral portion performs a rotation operation. It is composed of a selector switch 62 (to detect), and is used in an advanced production (for example, a production that develops from normal reach to super reach), or when selecting a production or music during a jackpot game. It is done. It is also used for adjusting the volume of the speakers 11 and 12.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine P is provided with a main control board 100, a sub control board 200, a payout / launch control board 300, and the like on the back side. Subsequently, the configuration of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the board surface thereof, and the game area 15 can be observed through the glass plate 10 after being attached to the main body frame 2. The game area 15 is divided into a substantially circular shape by a guide rail 16a for sliding the game ball and a game ball regulation rail 16b, and the game ball launched by the launcher flows down in the game area 15. To do. Further, in the game area 15, the effect display device 40, the general winning opening 20, the gate 22, the stage 50, the first starting winning opening (starting opening) 24, and the second starting winning opening (starting opening) 26 The first big winning opening 71, the second big winning opening 81, the out opening 29, and the like are provided. Further, in the game area 15, a large number of game nails 17 (many game nails 17 are provided on the game board 14 as shown in the figure) and a windmill 21 are also provided. Further, at the lower right position of the game board 14, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold display 33, and the second special are located. A symbol hold indicator 34 and a normal symbol hold indicator 35 are provided.

The first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 are provided at intervals in the vertical direction, and the second starting winning opening 26 has a pair of movable pieces 26b to open and close the starting winning opening. When the solenoid 26c (see FIG. 5) is energized, the pair of movable pieces 26b rotate in a direction away from each other to expand the entrance of the second starting winning opening 26.
That is, in the second start winning opening 26, the starting winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c is not energized, and the first aspect in which the pair of movable pieces 26b is maintained in the closed state and the starting winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c are energized. The movable state is controlled in the second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 26b is opened.

When the second start winning opening 26 is controlled in the first aspect, the first starting winning opening 24 located directly above the second starting winning opening 26 becomes an obstacle and the second starting winning opening 26 becomes an obstacle. It is impossible or difficult to win a game ball in the starting winning opening 26. On the other hand, when the second starting winning opening 26 is controlled in the second aspect, the pair of movable pieces 26b functions as a saucer, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 26. Become. Then, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 26, a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball. Further, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 24, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball.

When the firing intensity of the launching device is weak to medium (so-called, when the gaming ball is launched aiming at the bukkomi), the area 18 on the left side of the gaming area 15 (effect display device 40) as shown by the game ball on the route L. (Left side of) will flow down, and there is a possibility of winning a prize in the first starting winning opening 24. When the firing intensity is low to medium, there is no possibility that the game ball will pass through the gate 22, so that the lottery for the normal symbol described later is not performed. Therefore, it is impossible to win a prize in the second start winning opening 26. A game performed while firing a game ball with such a firing intensity is also called a "left-handed game". Further, from this, the area 18 in which the game ball mainly flows down in the left-handed game is also referred to as the left-handed area 18.

Further, when the launch intensity of the launch device is medium to strong, the game ball flows down the area 19 on the right side of the game area 15 (the right side of the effect display device 40) as shown in the route R, and passes through the gate 22. The number of game balls to be played will increase. Therefore, since the lottery of ordinary symbols is performed, there is a possibility that the second starting winning opening 26 will be won. In this case, although it is lower than the winning of the second starting winning opening 26, there is a possibility that the first starting winning opening 24 will also be won. A game performed while firing a game ball with such a firing intensity is also called a "right-handed game". Further, from this, the area 19 in which the game ball mainly flows down in the right-handed game is also referred to as the right-handed area 19.

The first special symbol display device 30 displays the result of an electronic lottery (big hit lottery) related to the first special symbol (first special symbol), which is performed when the game ball wins a prize in the first start winning opening 24. Is for. Further, the second special symbol display device 31 is for displaying the result of the electronic lottery related to the second special symbol (second special symbol) performed when the game ball wins a prize in the second start winning opening 26. It is a thing.

More specifically, the special symbol display devices 30 and 31 display the lottery result related to the special symbol in such a manner that the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, a number or a pattern) is changed and then stopped. To do. In this embodiment, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display devices 30 and 31. The special symbol display devices 30 and 31 are provided at a distance from the lower right portion of the game board 14 so as not to enter the field of view of the player who is looking at the effect display device 40 at the same time. Then, the special figure fluctuates by blinking the 7-segment display, and the blinking stops and changes to the lighting display, so that the fluctuation of the special figure stops. The blinking time is the fluctuation time of the special figure (first special figure, second special figure).

Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 24 and the lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 26 are not performed at the same time. The execution order is the winning order of the game balls. That is, the game based on the next prize is played after the game related to the start winning opening that won the prize first is completed. Therefore, the lottery results of both the first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 are not displayed at the same time. In addition, the special symbol display devices 30 and 31 display the first special symbol display device 30 for displaying the fluctuation and stop of the first special figure, and the second special symbol display device 30 for displaying the fluctuation and stop of the second special figure. It is composed of a special figure display device 31.
As described above, in the present embodiment, since the lottery results of both the first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 are not displayed at the same time, the game balls are displayed in the two starting winning openings 24 and 26. The result of the lottery based on the winning of the prize may be displayed on one special symbol display device.

Then, when the game ball wins in the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26 and the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, such as during the fluctuation of the special figure or during the big hit game described later, certain conditions are met. This prize is stored as a prize memory (hold). More specifically, the winning memory in which the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 24 is stored as the first hold, and the winning memory in which the game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 26 is stored as the second hold.

For both of these holds, the number of holds that can be stored is set to 4, and the number (the number of holds that is stored) is the first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34, respectively. Is displayed. The first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34 are each composed of two LEDs. For example, when the first hold is one, the first special symbol hold display is displayed. When one LED of the device 33 is lit and the first hold is two, the two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 33 are lit together. When there are three first holds, one LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 33 lights up, and the other LED blinks. Further, when there are four first holds, the two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 33 blink. The second special symbol hold indicator 34 also displays the number of second holds in the same manner as described above.

The effect display device 40 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 14, and is the result of an electronic lottery related to the first special drawing performed when the game ball wins a prize in the first start winning opening 24, or the second start. A predetermined effect mode is displayed based on the result of the electronic lottery according to the second special figure performed when the game ball wins a prize in the winning opening 26, and a liquid crystal display device is used in the present embodiment. ing. In addition to displaying a background image on the entire screen of the effect display device 40, the first special figure or the second special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 as a part of a predetermined effect mode is displayed. The effect symbols 48 (48a, 48b, 48c) are variably displayed / stopped in synchronization with the second special figure which is variably displayed on the display device 31.

Further, the effect display device 40 is provided with hold display areas 42 and 44 for displaying (hold display) indicating the number of holds. Specifically, the first hold display area 42 is provided on the lower right side of the effect display device 40, and the second hold display area 44 is provided on the lower left side of the effect display device 40.

The first hold display area 42 is provided with four display areas from the display areas 42a to 42d. When there is one first hold, the display area 42a is held and the first hold is two. In this case, the display area 42a and the display area 42b are displayed on hold, when the first hold is three, the hold display is made in the three display areas 42a to 42c, and when the first hold is four, the display area is displayed. Hold display is made on four of 42a to 42d. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed in each of the display areas 42a to 42d in the first hold display area 42 is referred to as a hold display 42a to 42d.

A first pedestal area 43 is provided below the first hold display area 42, and the hold displays 42a to 42d displayed in the display areas 42a to 42d are placed on the first pedestal area 43, respectively. The pedestals 43a to 43d having such a shape are displayed. That is, the hold display 42a is associated with the pedestal 43a, the hold display 42b is associated with the pedestal 43b, the hold display 42c is associated with the pedestal 43c, and the hold display 42d is associated with the pedestal 43d. There is. Further, the pedestals 43a to 43d are always displayed regardless of whether or not the hold displays 42a to 42d associated with each of the pedestals 43a to 43d are displayed.

Further, the second hold display area 44 is also provided with four display areas from the display areas 44a to 44d, and the hold display is sequentially performed from the display areas 44a to 44d according to the number of holds. ing. In the following, the hold display displayed in the respective display areas 44a to 44d in the second hold display area 44 will be referred to as hold display 44a to 44d.

Further, a second pedestal area 45 is provided below the second hold display area 44, and the hold display 44a to 44d displayed in the display areas 44a to 44d is provided in the second pedestal area 45. The pedestals 45a to 45d having the same shape as each of them are displayed. That is, the hold display 44a is associated with the pedestal 45a, the hold display 44b is associated with the pedestal 45b, the hold display 44c is associated with the pedestal 45c, and the hold display 44d is associated with the pedestal 45d. There is. Further, the pedestals 45a to 45d are always displayed regardless of whether or not the hold displays 44a to 44d associated with each of the pedestals 45a to 45d are displayed.

For example, when one hold (hold display displayed in the display area 42a) is processed from the state shown in FIG. 4, the hold display is moved onto the processing display area 46 and displayed as a processing hold display. .. In the following, the processing hold display displayed in the processing display area 46 will be referred to as a processing hold display 46.

A processing pedestal area 47 is also provided below the processing display area 46, and the processing pedestal 47 having a shape such that the processing hold display 46 displayed in the processing display area 46 is placed is displayed. The processing pedestal 47 is also always displayed regardless of whether or not the processing hold display 46 is displayed.

Further, the pedestals 43a to 43d in the first pedestal area 43, the pedestals 45a to 45d in the second pedestal area 45, and the processing pedestal area 47 are displayed in the display area at the lower end of the display screen 40a of the effect display device 40. It is in contact with the interface area IF (hereinafter referred to as "if area IF") which is an image. The if region IF is apparently a shape that can be used as a substitute for a decorative member that borders the lower end of the display screen 40a, that is, an image (decorative image) shaped like a decorative member.

It should be noted that such an if area IF is provided, for example, when the effect image is displayed on the full effect display device 40 (display screen 40a), a real decorative member provided around the effect display device 40 or the like is provided. This is because the display of the edge portion (upper end portion, lower end portion, left end portion, right end portion, etc.) of the display screen 40a becomes difficult to see. Therefore, a static production image such as a production image having a shape imitating a decorative member or an elaborate design is mainly displayed. This makes it possible to ensure visibility without wasting the display area on the display screen 40a as much as possible.
Further, the if region IF in the present embodiment is limited to the lower end portion of the display screen 40a, but is not limited to this, for example, the four edge portions (upper end portion, lower end portion, left end portion, right end portion) of the display screen 40a. It may be provided in, or it may be a combination of any of these. Further, the if region IF may be provided at an arbitrary position (for example, a central portion) on the display screen 40a.

The hold display 42a to 42d, the hold display 44a to 44d, and the processing hold display 46 are usually displayed in gray, but for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the hold display may change to blue, yellow, red, or the like. It changes into an icon or the like.

The gate 22 has a structure through which a game ball can pass, and a magnetic sensor type gate detection switch 22a for detecting that the game ball has passed is built in the gate 22. Further, the ordinary symbol display device 32 for displaying the result of the electronic lottery related to the ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol) performed when the game ball passes through the gate 22 is adjacent to the special symbol display devices 30 and 31. It is provided. In the present embodiment, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is composed of one LED lamp, and the LED lamp is turned on when the normal symbol is hit, and the LED lamp is turned off when the normal symbol is lost. It should be noted that the blinking display of the LED lamp causes the normal drawing to fluctuate, and the blinking stops and the display changes to a lighting display or an extinguishing display to stop the fluctuation of the normal drawing. The blinking time is the fluctuation time of the normal map.

Further, since the gate 22 is provided only in the right-handed area 19, as described above, it can be said that there is almost no possibility that the game ball passes through the gate 22 when the left-handed game is performed. Therefore, when the left-handed game is being played, the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is not performed, and the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second starting winning opening 26 is not opened. Therefore, when the left-handed game is being performed, it is impossible for the game ball to win a prize in the second starting winning opening 26.

Then, if the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is a win (a normal symbol), it is possible to win a prize in the second start winning opening 26. That is, the start winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c is energized, and the movable state is controlled in the second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 26b are opened. That is, the second start winning opening 26 operates according to the lottery result at the gate 22. The configuration including the second starting winning opening 26, the pair of movable pieces 26b, and the starting winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c operates (open state / closed state) based on the lottery related to the normal symbol. Also called "thing".

The upper limit storage number of the normal symbols is also set to 4, and the number of stored symbols is the normal symbol hold display in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34. It is displayed on the vessel 35.

The display control of the special symbol display devices 30, 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the special symbol hold display 33, 34, and the normal symbol hold display 35 is performed by the main control board 100 (see FIG. 5). ..

An effect accessory device 41 is provided above the effect display device 40. The effect display device 41 is a movable accessory device that can be moved from above to below the effect display device 40 so as to cover the front surface of the effect display device 40 (structure, mechanism, etc. are shown in the figure). do not). The effect accessory device 41 operates when specific conditions (for example, winning a big hit, developing into a super reach, etc.) are satisfied. Then, when the effect accessory device 41 is activated, a part of the front surface of the effect display device 40 is covered (not shown).

Further, a stage 50 is provided below the effect display device 40. The stage 50 is a structure in which the game ball temporarily stays while rolling. A groove 52 is formed in the center of the stage 50, and a first starting winning opening 24 is arranged at a position directly below the groove 52. Therefore, the game ball that has fallen from the groove 52 is guided to the first starting winning opening 24 with a high probability.

As a result of the electronic lottery related to the first special figure performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 24, the first attacker device 70 becomes a big hit (special figure hit) and shifts to the big hit game. In the case, or when the result of the electronic lottery related to the second special figure, which is performed when the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 26, it becomes a big hit (per special figure) and the game shifts to the big hit game. It is a device that is opened as many times as possible. That is, the first attacker device 70 operates according to the lottery results at both start winning openings 24 and 26. Since the first attacker device 70 is a device that operates (opens / closes) based on a lottery related to a special symbol, it is also called a "special electric accessory".

The first attacker device 70 includes a plate-shaped lid member 70b that opens and closes in the front-rear direction about an axis horizontal to the board surface of the game board 14, and the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 70c (FIG. The lid member 70b is configured to rotate about a horizontal axis by driving (see 5). Then, when the lid member 70b is open, the first large winning opening 71 provided at the lower part of the game area 15 is exposed, so that the player can make the first large winning opening 71 win a game ball. it can.

That is, in the first attacker device 70, since the lid member 70b normally closes the first big winning opening 71, the game ball does not win in the first big winning opening 71, but when the game shifts to the big hit game, The lid member 70b is opened by a predetermined number of rounds to expose the first large winning opening 71. Therefore, in the big hit game, it is possible to make the game ball win in the first big winning opening 71. Then, when a game ball wins in the first prize opening 71, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball. That is, the player can get the ball by making the first big winning opening 71 win the game ball. The first large winning opening 71 is a horizontally long rectangular opening, and the lid member 70b of the first attacker device 70 has substantially the same shape as the first large winning opening 71. The details of the jackpot game will be described later.

The second attacker device 80 is provided above the first attacker device 70, and is a big hit as a result of an electronic lottery related to the first special figure, which is performed when a game ball wins a prize in the first start winning opening 24. As a result of the electronic lottery related to the 2nd special figure, which is held when the game shifts to the big hit game (per special figure) or when the game ball wins in the 2nd start winning opening 26, the big hit (hit the special figure) ), And when the game shifts to the jackpot game, the device is released in a predetermined round in the jackpot game. The second attacker device 80 is provided with a specific area 82 in which a game ball that has entered the second attacker device 80 can win a prize. X) is given a predetermined number of times.

The second attacker device 80 includes a movable piece 80b that opens and closes in the left-right direction about an axis perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 14, and drives a second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 80c (see FIG. 5). As a result, the movable piece 80b is configured to rotate around the vertical axis. Then, when the movable piece 80b is open, the second large winning opening 81 provided at the lower part of the game area 15 is exposed. A passage 81A, a specific area 82, and a general area 83 are provided in the second large winning opening 81, and the passage 81A is inclined downward toward the general area 83.

The specific area 82 is provided in the middle of the downward slope toward the general area 83. Further, the specific area 82 is provided with a slide plate 82b that opens and closes at a predetermined timing, and the slide plate 82b forms a part of the bottom surface (rolling surface on which the game ball rolls) of the passage 81A. ing.
Then, the slide plate 82b can slide and move along the bottom surface of the passage 81A by driving the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c (also referred to as “specific area opening / closing solenoid 82c”, see FIG. 5).

When the slide plate 82b is maintained in the closed state, the slide plate 82b forms a part of the bottom surface of the passage 81A, and the specific area 82 is closed. Therefore, the game ball cannot win a prize in the specific area 82.
On the other hand, when the slide plate 82b is maintained in the open state, the slide plate 82b slides on the bottom surface of the passage 81A, so that a part of the bottom surface of the passage 81A formed by the slide plate 82b is opened. Therefore, the specific area 82 is exposed. Therefore, the game ball can win a prize in the specific area 82.

By driving the slide plate 82b in this way, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 81 rolls in the passage 81A toward the general area 83, and the slide plate 82b is opened. When it is maintained, a prize is won in the specific area 82 while rolling in the passage 81A (following the route indicated by the route AB). On the other hand, when the slide plate 82b is maintained in the closed state, the passage 81A is rolled and the general area 83 is won without winning the specific area 82 (following the route indicated by the route AC). ..

Therefore, in the jackpot game, if a game ball enters the second attacker device 80 in a predetermined round in which the second attacker device 80 is opened, the game ball may win a prize in the specific area 82. Become.

Further, although not shown, the passage through which the game balls winning in the specific area 82 are discharged and the passage in which the game balls winning in the general area 83 are discharged have a structure in which they meet inside the game board. A second large winning opening detection switch 81a is provided at the merging point. That is, the second large winning opening detection switch 81a can detect both the game ball that has won the specific area 82 and the game ball that has won the general area 83. Then, when the second large winning opening detection switch 81a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. That is, when a game ball wins in the second prize opening 81, the predetermined number (3) of the game balls is paid out to the player as a prize ball.

Since the second attacker device 80 is a device that operates (opens / closes) based on a lottery related to a special symbol, it is also called a "special electric accessory".
The timing of operation of the second prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c and the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c is deviated by a predetermined time (details will be described later).

Further, when a game ball wins in the general prize opening 20, a predetermined number (for example, 6) of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball. Then, the game balls that did not enter any of the general winning opening 20, the first starting winning opening 24, the second starting winning opening 26, the first major winning opening 71, and the second major winning opening 81 are collected from the out opening 29. Will be done. It should be noted that, inside the general winning opening 20, the first starting winning opening 24, the second starting winning opening 26, the first major winning opening 71, and the second major winning opening 81, the passage of a game ball is detected, respectively. Detection switch 20a, 1st start winning opening detection switch 24a, 2nd starting winning opening detection switch 26a, 1st big winning opening detection switch 71a, 2nd big winning opening detection switch 81a, specific area detection switch 82a and general area detection switch 83a (see FIG. 5) is provided.
It should be noted that, without providing the second special winning opening detection switch 81a, a switch for detecting the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 81 may be configured by the specific area detection switch 82a and the general area detection switch 83a. ..

Next, each control board and the like constituting the pachinko machine P will be described with reference to FIG.

The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. Based on the input signals from each detection switch and various timer counters, the main CPU 100a reads the program stored in the main ROM 100b and performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or performs arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards depending on the result. The main RAM 100c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

On the input side of the main control board 100, a general winning opening detection switch 20a, a gate detection switch 22a, a first starting winning opening detection switch 24a, a second starting winning opening detection switch 26a, a first large winning opening detection switch 71a, The second big winning opening detection switch 81a, the specific area detection switch 82a, and the general area detection switch 83a are connected so that the detection signal of the game ball is input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 100, a start winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c that opens / closes a pair of movable pieces 26b of the second starting winning opening 26 and a lid member 70b of the first attacker device 70 are opened / closed. 1 The winning opening opening / closing solenoid 70c, the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 80c that opens / closes the movable piece 80b of the second attacker device 80, and the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c that opens / closes the slide plate 82b are connected. ..
Further, on the output side of the main control board 100, a first special symbol display device 30, a second special symbol display device 31, a normal symbol display device 32, a first special symbol hold display 33, and a second special symbol hold display are displayed. The 34 and the normal symbol hold display 35 are connected, and various signals are output via the output port.
Further, the main control board 100 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing the game machine in a hall computer or the like of a game store to the payout / launch control board 300.

The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores a program for game control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, a jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b)) referred to when determining the winning / failing result of a special symbol, and a winning symbol random number referred to when determining the type of special symbol. Judgment table (see FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b)), operation table for determining the opening / closing pattern of the attacker devices 70 and 80 (see FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (f)), and the game after the special game is completed. A game state setting table for determining a state (see FIG. 9), various tables referred to when determining a variation effect pattern (see FIGS. 10 to 14), and a reference when determining a hit / fail result of a normal symbol. Hit determination random number determination table (see FIG. 15), normal symbol fluctuation time determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (see FIG. 16), and control of the operation of the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second starting winning opening 26. An open / close control pattern table (see FIG. 17) and the like for this purpose are stored in the main ROM 100b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later in FIGS. 6 to 17.
It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely a list of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and a large number of tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 100c of the main control board 100 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 100c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , 1st special symbol storage area, 2nd special symbol storage area, V winning valid flag storage area, high probability game count (X) storage area, time saving game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, Number of open times (K) storage area, game state storage area, game state buffer, judgment storage area (0th storage unit), normal figure judgment storage area, normal figure stop symbol data storage area, production transmission data storage area, symbol type A data processing area, a group type data processing area, a fluctuation pattern number data processing area, a timer counter, a fluctuation time timer counter, a normal figure fluctuation time timer counter, a normal figure stop display time counter, and the like are provided. The game state storage area includes a time-saving game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special figure execution phase data storage area, and a normal figure execution phase data storage area. The above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The power supply board 600 is provided with a power supply plug 601 for supplying power to the power supply board 600, and is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor. The power supply voltage supplied to the pachinko machine P is monitored and the power supply is supplied. When the voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, a power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 100. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal reaches a high level, the main CPU 100a is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal becomes a low level, the main CPU 100a is in an operation stopped state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be communicable from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200 in one direction. .. The sub CPU 200a reads and calculates a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 or the input signals from the touch button detection switch 61a, the rotation operation detection switch 62a, and the timer counter 200d. Along with performing the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 400 or the lamp control board 500 based on the processing. The sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a. Further, the timer counter 200d has a function of measuring the time related to various effects and the like.

The sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for various games, and a table.
For example, the variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining the effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 100, and the effect symbol pattern determination for determining the combination of the effect symbol 48 to be stopped and displayed. A table (not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 200b. It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely a list of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and a large number of tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 200c of the sub control board 200 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 200c includes a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first hold storage area, and a second hold storage area. Etc. are provided. The above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The payout / launch control board 300 controls the launch of the game ball and the payout control of the prize ball. The payout / launch control board 300 includes a payout / launch CPU 300a, a payout / launch ROM 300b, and a payout / launch RAM 300c, and is bidirectionally connected to the main control board 100 so as to be communicable. The payout / launch CPU 300a reads the program stored in the payout / launch ROM 300b based on the input signals from the payout ball counting switch 302, the door opening switch 303, and the timer counter that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out. The arithmetic processing is performed, and the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 100 based on the processing. Further, a payout motor 301 of a prize ball payout device (not shown) for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player from the storage portion of the game balls is connected to the output side of the payout / launch control board 300. .. The payout / launch CPU 300a reads a predetermined program from the payout / launch ROM 300b and performs arithmetic processing based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100, and controls the payout motor 301 to perform a predetermined prize ball. To the player. At this time, the payout / firing RAM 300c functions as a data work area at the time of arithmetic processing of the payout / firing CPU 300a.

A game information output terminal board 308 is connected to the payout / launch control board 300. The game information output terminal board 308 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 100 to the hall computer 700 of the game store via the payout / launch control board 300. The game information output terminal board 308 is connected to the hall computer 700 via a LAN (not shown) in the game hall.

Further, a lower plate full tank detection switch 304 for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 8 is connected to the payout / launch control board 300. The lower plate full tank detection switch 304 is provided in a passage leading the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 8, and the game ball detection signal is input to the payout / launch control board 300. ..
Then, when a predetermined number or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 8 and the tank is full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 8, and the payout / launch control board 300 is discharged from the lower plate full tank detection switch 304. The game ball detection signal is continuously input toward. When the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout / launch control board 300 determines that the lower plate 8 is in a full tank state, and transmits a lower plate full tank command to the main control board 100. .. On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the lower plate full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the lower plate full tank state has been released, and the lower plate full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. ..

Further, the payout / launch control board 300 reads the touch signal from the touch sensor 7a and the input signal from the launch volume 7b, energizes the launch solenoid 7c, and launches the game ball.
Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 7c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided on the payout / firing control board 300. As a result, the number of firing game balls in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid 7c. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

The image control board 400 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) and a voice CPU, a voice ROM, and a voice RAM for controlling the image display of the effect display device 40. The image control board 400 is connected to the sub-control board 200 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the effect display device 40 and the speakers 11 and 12 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM stores a large amount of image data such as an effect symbol 48 and a background displayed on the effect display device 40, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 200. At the same time, the predetermined image data is read from the image ROM into the VRAM to control the display in the effect display device 40. The image CPU executes various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the effect display device 40, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are effect display. It is superimposed and displayed on the display screen of the device 40.

Further, a large amount of voice data output from the speakers 11 and 12 is stored in the voice ROM, and the voice CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 200 and the speaker. The audio output is controlled in 11 and 12.

The lamp control board 500 is provided inside a board surface lamp (not shown) provided on the game board 14, decorative lamps 13A, 13B, 13C provided on the glass door 3, and an effect operating device 60, and the effect operating device. It controls various light emitting devices including the LED 60b that emits light of 60. In addition, a drive source (not shown) such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 41 is energized and controlled. The lamp control board 500 is connected to the sub control board 200, and each of the above controls is performed based on the data transmitted from the sub control board 200.

Next, the details of the various tables stored in the main ROM 100b will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 17.

6 (a) and 6 (b) are diagrams showing a jackpot determination random number determination table to be referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the special symbol is a jackpot. The jackpot determination random number determination table determines the jackpot determination random number at the time of high probability shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the jackpot determination random number at the time of high probability shown in FIG. 6 (b). It consists of a high probability judgment table.

Specifically, the jackpot determination random number is triggered when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 (at the timing when the detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is input to the main control board 100). Alternatively, it is acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 26 (at the timing when the detection signal from the second starting winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100). Further, when each of the starting winning openings 24 and 26 is won, one big hit determination random number is acquired.

This jackpot determination random number is a hardware random number generated by a random number generator or the like (not shown) provided in the main control board 100. This hardware random number is generated by updating the value of the counter one by one in a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a clock signal input periodically.

In the present embodiment, the update speed related to the random number generation of the hardware random number is faster than the update speed of the software random number described later, and the randomness of the extracted counter value (so-called pseudo-random number) is increased. It is improving.

Here, the high-probability determination table shown in FIG. 6B has a higher probability of becoming a big hit than the low-probability determination table shown in FIG. 6A. More specifically, the high-probability determination table is The jackpot winning probability is set to about 1 / 110.3, and the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1 / 399.6 (so-called MAX spec) in the low probability determination table. That is, the high-probability determination table is set so that the probability of winning the jackpot is about 3.6 times higher than that of the low-probability determination table.

In this embodiment, the same jackpot determination random number determination table (low probability determination table and high probability determination table) is referred to in both the first special figure and the second special figure.

Further, for convenience of explanation, in the following description, the game state in which the lottery for winning or failing the jackpot is performed for the first special figure with reference to the low probability determination table, or the second special figure with reference to the low probability determination table. The game state in which a lottery for winning or losing a big hit is performed is called a "low probability game state". In addition, a game state in which a lottery for winning or losing a big hit is performed for the first special figure with reference to the high probability judgment table, or a lottery for winning or losing a big hit for the second special figure is performed with reference to the high probability judgment table. The gaming state is called a "high probability gaming state". Further, a gaming state in which a lottery related to a normal symbol is performed with reference to the non-time saving determination table (FIG. 15A), which will be described later, is referred to as a "non-time saving gaming state", and the time saving determination table (FIG. 15). The game state in which the lottery related to the normal symbol is performed with reference to (b)) is referred to as the "time saving game state".

Further, in the present embodiment, a fall determination random number is provided in addition to the jackpot determination random number, and the fall determination random number is a so-called fall success / failure that shifts the above-mentioned high-probability gaming state to a low-probability gaming state. It is a random number used for performing a lottery (hereinafter referred to as "fall lottery"). This fall lottery is performed with reference to the fall lottery determination table (agree with the fall determination random number determination table) shown in FIG. 6 (c).

As for the fall determination random number, similarly to the jackpot determination random number, the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a is input to the main control board 100 when the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 24 (the detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is input to the main control board 100. Acquired (at the timing when the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100) or when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 26. Will be done. Further, when each of the starting winning openings 24 and 26 is won, one fall determination random number is acquired.

This fall determination random number is a hardware random number generated by a random number generator or the like (not shown) provided in the main control board 100. This hardware random number is generated by updating the value of the counter one by one in a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a clock signal input periodically.

Here, in the fall lottery determination table shown in FIG. 6 (c), the probability of winning (that is, the probability of winning the fall lottery) is about 1 / 500.2, which is shown in FIG. 6 (b). The probability is considerably lower than the probability of a big hit (1 / 110.3.) In the high probability judgment table. This increases the possibility that the high-probability gaming state can be continued to some extent.

Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the fall lottery is performed prior to the lottery relating to the success or failure of the jackpot. In addition, in the low-probability gaming state, the result of the fall lottery is invalid (because it is not necessary to fall). Therefore, the fall determination random number may be acquired only in the high probability gaming state.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a hit symbol random number determination table to be referred to when determining the type of the special symbol. In this winning symbol random number determination table, the type of special symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number.

Specifically, in FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b) described above, when a jackpot determined random number value that is a jackpot is acquired, it corresponds to the starting winning opening that has acquired the jackpot determined random number value. The hit symbol random number is determined by the hit symbol random number determination table for the first special symbol jackpot or the hit symbol random number determination table for the second special symbol jackpot in FIG. 7 (a). In addition, in FIG. 6A or FIG. 6B, when the jackpot determination random number value that does not become a jackpot (that is, loses) is acquired, the determination by the winning symbol random number determination table is not performed.

Similar to the jackpot determination random number described above, the winning symbol random number is input to the main control board 100 when the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 24 (the detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is input to the main control board 100). Acquired (at the timing when the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100) or when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 26. Will be done. Further, when each of the starting winning openings 24 and 26 is won, one winning symbol random number is acquired.

This hit symbol random number is a software random number generated in the main control board 100. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter by 1 in a predetermined range (for example, in the range of 0 to 99) based on the interrupt signal input periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). To.

Further, while the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number determines whether or not the jackpot is won (whether or not the special symbol is correct), the winning symbol random number is for determining the type of the special symbol. .. That is, the content of the jackpot (type, number of rounds, number of electric support, attacker opening pattern) is determined by the winning symbol random number.

As shown in FIG. 7A, in the hit symbol random number determination table for the first special symbol jackpot, five types of special symbols 1 to 3 are predetermined as the types of special symbols. In FIG. 6A or FIG. 6B described above, when a jackpot determination random value that is a jackpot is acquired, the special symbol 1 to special symbol 3 are based on the winning symbol random value of 1 acquired at this time. The type of special symbol will be decided for one of them.

More specifically, in the hit symbol random number determination table for the first special symbol jackpot shown in FIG. 7A, the value of the hit symbol random number is 0 to 33, and the special symbol 1 (first special symbol) is used. The combination of special symbols displayed on the display device 30 is associated with "16R normal 1 symbol"), but the special symbol 2 (first special symbol) has a random number value of 34 to 39. The combination of special symbols displayed on the symbol display device 30 is associated with "16R specific 1 symbol"), but the special symbol 3 (first symbol) has a random number value of 40 to 99. The combination of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 30 is associated with "10R specific 1 symbol"), respectively. The selected ratios for each of the above are as shown in the figure.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the hit symbol random number determination table for the second special symbol jackpot, two types of special symbol 4 and special symbol 5 are predetermined as the types of special symbols. .. In FIG. 6A or FIG. 6B described above, when the jackpot determination random value that is the jackpot is acquired, the special symbol 4 and the special symbol 5 are based on the winning symbol random value of 1 acquired at this time. The type of special symbol will be decided on either side.

More specifically, in the hit symbol random number determination table for the second special symbol jackpot shown in FIG. 7 (b), the value of the hit symbol random number is 0 to 69, and the special symbol 4 (second special symbol) is used. The combination of special symbols displayed on the display device 31 is associated with "16R specific 2 symbols"), but the special symbol 5 (second special symbol) has a random number value of 70 to 99. The combination of special symbols displayed on the symbol display device 31 is associated with "4R specific 1 symbol"), respectively.

As will be described in detail later, in the combination of symbols associated with the special symbol type, "16R" has 16 rounds in the jackpot game, and "10R" has 10 rounds. That is, "4R" means that the number of rounds is four.

Further, "substantial 7R" and "substantial 4R" represent the number of rounds in which a prize ball can actually be obtained, in addition to the number of rounds in the jackpot game. For example, in the special symbol 1, out of the 16 rounds in the jackpot game, the number of rounds in which the prize ball can be obtained is 7 rounds. Further, in the special symbol 2, out of the 16 rounds in the jackpot game, the number of rounds in which the prize ball can be obtained is 7 rounds. Further, in the special symbol 3, the number of rounds in which the prize ball can be obtained is 4 out of the 10 rounds in the jackpot game.

Then, "specific" means a jackpot (described later) in which the gaming state is likely to be set to the high-probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, and "normal" means the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. Means each jackpot (described later) that is unlikely to be set in a high-probability gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, if the special symbol of any type of the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5 is used, the gaming state is set to the almost high-probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In the special symbol 1, the gaming state is hardly set to the high-probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game (details will be described later). Then, when the gaming state is set to the high-probability gaming state, the game in the high-probability gaming state continues until the fall lottery is won. In other words, if the player wins the fall lottery in the high-probability gaming state, the game shifts to the low-probability gaming state.

In addition, in FIG. 6A or FIG. 6B described above, when the jackpot determination random value that does not become a jackpot (that is, becomes a loss) is acquired, the special symbol 0 for loss is determined as the symbol. To. A "missing symbol" is associated with the special symbol 0 as a combination of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 30 and 31.

As described above, in the present embodiment, not only the types of special symbols that can be determined are different between the first special figure and the second special figure, but also the second special figure is compared with the first special figure. The table structure is advantageous for players (details will be described later).

8 (a) to 8 (e) are diagrams showing an operation table of the attacker device to which the opening / closing patterns of the first attacker device 70 or the second attacker device 80 are associated with each other. As the operation table of the attacker device, a separate table is provided for each type of special symbol.

The "number of round games (R)" defines how many times a round game is executed during a jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the number of round games during the jackpot game is 4 times (R = 4, 4 rounds), 10 times (R = 10, 10 rounds), and 16 times (R = 16, 16 rounds). There are three types.

The "opening count (K)" means the number of times that the first attacker device 70 or the second attacker device 80 is opened in one round game during the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, in any jackpot game, the second attacker device 80 is opened in a predetermined round game (final round game), and the first attacker device 70 is opened in other round games. .. Further, in one round game during the jackpot game, the number of times the first attacker device 70 is opened is one, and the number of times the second attacker device 80 is opened is one or two times. ..

The “opening time” refers to the time during which the attacker device (including both the first attacker device 70 and the second attacker device 80) is maintained in the open state. In the present embodiment, a round game in which the opening time in one round game is set to "29.0 seconds" x 1 time, and a round game in which the opening time is set to "0.1 seconds" x 1 time , "0.1 seconds" x 1 time + "28.0 seconds" x 1 time round game.

For example, in a round game in which the opening time is set to "29.0 seconds" or "28.0 seconds", the first big winning opening 71 after the first attacker device 70 or the second attacker device 80 is opened. Alternatively, it is sufficiently possible to win a plurality of game balls in the second large winning opening 81, but in a round game in which the opening time is set to "0.1 seconds", the first attacker device 70 or the first 2 Even if the attacker device 80 is opened, it closes immediately in 0.1 seconds, so it is difficult to make the first special winning opening 71 or the second special winning opening 81 win a game ball.
If a predetermined number (for example, 8) of prizes are won in one round game in the jackpot game, the first attacker device 70 or the first attacker device 70 or the first attacker device 70 or the first attacker device 70 or the first 2 The attacker device 80 is closed.

The “closing time (interval time)” refers to the time during which the first attacker device 70 or the second attacker device 80 closes between each round game or between each opening in the case of a jackpot game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the type of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) described above is determined, FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (e) are shown based on the type. Any one of the first operation table to the seventh operation table shown is determined.

The first operation table shown in FIG. 8A is determined when the type of the special symbol is "special symbol 1 (16R normal 1 symbol)", and the jackpot game controlled by the first operation table is the first time. The number of times the first attacker device 70 is opened in the 8th round game is 1 and the opening time is set to "0.1 seconds", and the 1st attacker device 70 in the 9th to 15th round games is opened. The number of times of opening is one, and the opening time is set to "29.0 seconds". Then, in the final (16th) round game, the number of times the second attacker device 80 is opened is one, and the opening time is set to "0.1 seconds", which is a big hit game.

The second operation table shown in FIG. 8B is determined when the type of the special symbol is "special symbol 2 (16R specific 1 symbol)", and the jackpot game controlled by the second operation table is the first time. ~ The number of times the first attacker device 70 is opened in the ninth round game is one, and the opening time is set to "0.1 seconds", and the first attacker device 70 in the tenth to fifteenth round games The number of times of opening is one, and the opening time is set to "29.0 seconds". Then, in the final (16th) round game, the number of times the second attacker device 80 is opened is two, the first opening time is "0.1 seconds", and the second opening time is "28.0". It will be a jackpot game set to "seconds".

The third operation table shown in FIG. 8C is determined when the type of the special symbol is "special symbol 3 (10R specific 1 symbol)", and the jackpot game controlled by the third operation table is the first time. ~ The number of times the first attacker device 70 is opened in the sixth round game is one, and the opening time is set to "0.1 seconds", and the first attacker device 70 in the seventh to ninth round games The number of times of opening is one, and the opening time is set to "29.0 seconds". Then, in the final (10th) round game, the number of times the second attacker device 80 is opened is two, the first opening time is "0.1 seconds", and the second opening time is "28.0". It will be a jackpot game set to "seconds".

The fourth operation table shown in FIG. 8D is determined when the type of the special symbol is "special symbol 4 (16R specific 2 symbols)", and the jackpot game controlled by the fourth operation table is the first time. The number of times the first attacker device 70 is opened in the fifteenth round game is one, and the opening time is set to "29.0 seconds". Then, in the final (16th) round game, the number of times the second attacker device 80 is opened is two, the first opening time is "0.1 seconds", and the second opening time is "28.0". It will be a jackpot game set to "seconds".

The fifth operation table shown in FIG. 8 (e) is determined when the type of the special symbol is "special symbol 5 (4R specific 1 symbol)", and the jackpot game controlled by the fifth operation table is the first time. The number of times the first attacker device 70 is opened in the third round game is one, and the opening time is set to "29.0 seconds". Then, in the final (fourth) round game, the number of times the second attacker device 80 is opened is two, the first opening time is "0.1 seconds", and the second opening time is "28.0". It will be a jackpot game set to "seconds".

As described above, in the second operating table (FIG. 8 (b)) to the fifth operating table (FIG. 8 (e)), the opening time of the second attacker device 80 in the final round game is "28.0". Since it is "seconds", it is sufficiently possible to win a game ball in the second large winning opening 81 (this is referred to as "first opening mode"). On the other hand, in the first operation table (FIG. 8A), the opening time of the second attacker device 80 in the final round game is "0.1 seconds", so that the second big winning opening 81 It is very difficult and almost impossible to win a game ball (this is called a "second opening mode").

Further, in the first operation table (FIG. 8 (a)) to the third operation table (FIG. 8 (c)), the first to eighth round games, the first to ninth round games, and the first to sixth round games, respectively. Although the first attacker device 70 is opened once, a round game is performed in which the opening time is "0.1 seconds". However, with the opening time of "0.1 seconds", it is difficult and almost impossible to make the first big winning opening 71 win the game ball. For example, in a round game of such a mode, although a prize ball cannot be obtained, it is possible to perform a so-called fanning effect because there is a considerable amount of time required.

From the above, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5 (the jackpot game controlled by the second operating table to the fifth operating table), the game ball is easily put into the second attacker device 80. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the specific area 82 will be won. In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second attacker device 80, the specific area 82 is won at a rate of almost 100%. As a result, only a fixed number of high-probability games (because the number of times until the fall lottery is won is indefinite) after the end of the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5 in which it is easy to win a prize in the specific area 82. It becomes possible to do.

On the other hand, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1 (the jackpot game controlled by the first operation table), it is difficult to put the game ball into the second attacker device 80, so that the specific area 82 can be won. The sex is almost zero. As a result, it is almost impossible to expect a high-probability game to be performed after the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1 in which it is difficult to win a prize in the specific area 82.

FIG. 9 is a game state setting table for setting the game state after the jackpot game is completed.
In the present embodiment, depending on whether or not it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area 82 during the big hit game (whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the specific area 82), after the end of the big hit game, It is decided whether the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state.

Then, in the present embodiment, as described above, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5, the prize is almost in the specific area 82, and in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1, the almost specific area is almost specified. It does not win 82. In the following, winning a prize in the specific area 82 is also referred to as "V winning", and non-winning (not winning) in the specific area 82 is also referred to as "V non-winning".

Therefore, in FIG. 9A, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5, it is a condition that the specific area 82 is won (V prize is won), and in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1. , A game state setting table (a table when a game is normally played, so-called regular route, regular pattern) on the condition that the specific area 82 is not won (V was not won) is shown. There is.

Then, FIG. 9B shows that in the jackpot game related to the special symbols 2 to 5, a trouble occurs (for example, a failure of the pachinko machine P, an act of the player stopping the launch, etc.). , On the condition that the specific area 82 was not won (V was not won), and in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1, the condition was that the specific area 82 was miraculously won (V was won). The game state setting table (so-called irregular route, irregular pattern) to be played is shown.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is prepared in advance with three states of "low probability mode", "time saving mode", and "probability variation mode" as game states (game modes). The "low-probability mode" consists of a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state ("low-probability / non-time-saving"), and the "time-saving mode" consists of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state ("low-probability / time-saving"). The "probability variation mode" is composed of a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state ("high probability / time-saving").

In the present embodiment, depending on whether or not it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area 82 during the big hit game (whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the specific area 82), after the end of the big hit game, It is decided whether the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state. Then, in the case of the high-probability gaming state, the number of times the high-probability gaming state continues (high-probability gaming number (X)) is determined. In addition, the number of times the time-saving game state continues (the number of time-saving games (J)) is given in either the high-probability gaming state or the low-probability gaming state. The high-probability game number (X) determined at this time is stored in the high-probability game number (X) storage area, and the time-saving game number (J) is stored in the time-saving game number (J) storage area.

Specifically, the correspondence between the type of the special symbol and the game state set after the end of the jackpot game related to the special symbol is as follows.

First, the case of the regular pattern shown in FIG. 9A will be described.

After the jackpot game related to "Special symbol 1 (16R normal 1 symbol)" is completed, the game state when the jackpot is won is any of "low probability mode", "time saving mode", and "probability variation mode". However, after the jackpot game is completed, the number of high-probability games is set to 0 and the number of time-saving games is set to 100.

After the jackpot game related to "Special symbol 2 (16R specific 1 symbol)" to "Special symbol 5 (4R specific 1 symbol)" is completed, the game state when the jackpot is won is "low probability mode" and "time reduction". In either of the "mode" and the "probability variation mode", the number of high-probability games is set to 10,000 and the number of time-saving games is set to 100 after the jackpot game is completed.

However, in the figure, as described in (Note 1), when the fall lottery is won, the high probability number of games (X) is immediately set to "0" even if the number of times has not reached 10,000. That is, even if the number of high-probability games (X) is set to 10000, the high probability occurs when either the fall lottery is won or the high-probability game is played 10000 times. It will shift from the gaming state to the low-probability gaming state.

Further, in the figure, as described in (Note 2), when the number of time-saving games (J) is set to 100, the case where the number of time-saving games (J) is less than 100 and the fall lottery is won. Even if there is, the time saving game can be performed up to 100 times. That is, the minimum guaranteed number of games for the time saving game (J) is 100 times. Further, even if the number of time-saving games (J) exceeds 100 times, the time-saving games will continue without ending unless the fall lottery is won. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number of time-saving games (J) set to 100 is 0 and the fall lottery has not yet been won, 50 is set. Further, when the number of time-saving games (J) set to 50 at this time becomes 0 and the fall lottery has not yet been won, 50 times are set again, and this process is repeated thereafter. It is supposed to be. Then, when the number of time-saving games (J) exceeds 100 times and the fall lottery is won, the time-saving game state is changed to the non-time-saving game state at that time.

Next, the case of the irregular pattern shown in FIG. 9B will be described.

After the jackpot game related to "Special symbol 1 (16R normal 1 symbol)" is completed, the game state when the jackpot is won is any of "low probability mode", "time saving mode", and "probability variation mode". However, after the jackpot game is completed, the number of high-probability games is set to "until the fall win", and the number of time-saving games is set to "100 times" or "up to the fall win if the number exceeds 100 times".

After the jackpot game related to "Special symbol 2 (16R specific 1 symbol)" to "Special symbol 5 (4R specific 1 symbol)" is completed, the game state when the jackpot is won is "low probability mode" and "time reduction". In either of the "mode" and the "probability variation mode", the number of high-probability games is set to 0 and the number of time-saving games is set to 100 after the jackpot game is completed.

That is, in the present embodiment, if the player is playing the game as usual, in most cases, as shown in the above regular pattern, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5, the specific area 82 is won. The high-probability game number (X) is given, and in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1, the high-probability game number (X) is not given without winning the specific area 82. However, if a trouble occurs in the pachinko machine P (including a failure of the pachinko machine P and other cases where the player does not play the game as usual, for example, the launch is stopped during the jackpot game). As shown in the irregular pattern, even in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5, a situation may occur in which the high probability number of games (X) is not given without winning the specific area 82. Further, even in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1, there is a possibility that the specific area 82 may be miraculously won. Therefore, in such a case, as shown in the irregular pattern above, the jackpot related to the special symbol 1 Even in the case of a game, a situation may occur in which a specific area 82 is won and a high probability number of games (X) is given.

Further, similarly to the jackpot determination random number and the winning symbol random number described above, the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a is sent to the main control board 100 when the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 24 (the detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is sent to the main control board 100. (At the timing of input) or when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 26 (at the timing when the detection signal from the second starting winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100). , Various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) for determining the variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time) are acquired. Further, when each of the starting winning openings 24 and 26 is won, one reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, respectively.

These various random numbers (reach group determined random numbers, reach mode determined random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers) are software random numbers generated in the main control board 100.
The reach group determination random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter by 1 in a predetermined range (for example, the range from 0 to 10006) based on the interrupt signal input periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Will be done.
Further, the reach mode determination random number updates the value of the loop counter by 1 in a predetermined range (for example, in the range of 0 to 250) based on the interrupt signal input periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Is generated by.
Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is obtained by updating the value of the loop counter by 1 in a predetermined range (for example, the range from 0 to 249) based on the interrupt signal input periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Generated.

Various determination tables for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 14.

The reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10 is a table for determining the reach group determination random number, and when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, a variation effect pattern (variation) for notifying the result. It is a judgment table that is referred to when determining the mode (mode and fluctuation time). The reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number determine the type of the group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table used for determining the variation effect pattern belongs.

On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the reach mode determination random number determination table is determined without determining the type of the group. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred only when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, and is not referred to when it is a big hit.

This reach group determination random number determination table is used for each game state, each type of starting winning opening, and the number of holds (U) storage area (first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold number (U2). ) Multiple are provided for each number of holds (number of holds) stored in the storage area). Here, as shown in FIG. 10, only the reach group determination random number determination table selected when the gaming state is the non-time saving game state will be described, and the description of the other reach group determination random number determination tables will be omitted.

When a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26, one reach group determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 10066. Then, when a loss occurs due to the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10 is determined according to the game state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, the type of starting winning opening, and the number of reservations. Is selected, and the type of the group is determined based on the acquired reach group determination random number and the selected reach group determination random number determination table.

Specifically, when the game state is a non-time saving game state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by winning the game ball to the first start winning opening 24 is lost. If the number of reserved first special figures at the time of the jackpot lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table shown in FIG. 10A is selected, and the first special figure at the time of the jackpot lottery is selected. When the number of pending numbers is 2 or 3, the second determination table shown in FIG. 10B is selected.

In addition, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by winning the game ball to the second starting winning slot 26 is lost, the jackpot is lost. The third determination table shown in FIG. 10 (c) is selected regardless of the number of holdings of the second special figure at the time of the lottery (that is, regardless of the number of holdings 0 to 3). ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, the “A group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 8999. If there is, "B group" is determined, "C group" is determined when the reach group determined random number is 9000-9899, and "D group" is determined when the reach group determined random number is 9900 to 10006. Is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, the “A group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 8999. If there is, "B group" is determined, "C group" is determined when the reach group determined random number is 9000-9899, and "D group" is determined when the reach group determined random number is 9900 to 10006. Is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, according to the third determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “A group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 10006. If there is, "B group" is decided.

Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the first hold is stored, a pre-judgment process for performing various determinations regarding the jackpot lottery for the first hold is performed before the start of the fluctuation based on the first hold. Will be executed. Then, the group type is determined at the start of the fluctuation, and also in the above-mentioned pre-determination process, the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table.

Here, when determining the group type, the reach group determination random number determination table according to the number of holds at the time of making this determination, that is, either the first determination table or the second determination table is referred to. However, in both the first judgment table and the second judgment table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, either the A group or the B group is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10066. In the case of, either the C group or the D group is determined.
Therefore, even if the number of holdings at the start of fluctuation and the number of holdings when executing the pre-judgment process are different, if the group type of either group A or group B is determined in the pre-judgment process, , Even at the start of fluctuation, if the group type of either Group A or Group B is determined and the group type of either Group C or Group D is determined in the pre-judgment process, even at the start of fluctuation. The group type of either C group or D group is determined.

The reach mode determination random number determination table determines the variation mode number used for determining the variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time), and also determines the variation pattern lottery table used for determining the variation pattern number described later. It is a thing.

The reach mode determination random number determination table is roughly divided into a loss reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 11) that is referred to when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, and a jackpot lottery result. It is provided with a reach mode determination random number determination table for jackpots (see FIG. 12), which is referred to when there is a case.

Further, a plurality of reach mode determination random number determination tables for loss are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, in the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10, the determination table for group A (FIG. 11 (a)) and the “group B” that are referred to when the “group A” is determined are determined. The B group judgment table (FIG. 11 (b)) referred to in the case of the case, the C group judgment table (FIG. 11 (c)) referred to when the "C group" is determined, and the "D group". The D group determination table (FIG. 11D), which is referred to when "is determined," will be described, and the description of the other loss reach mode determination random number determination table will be omitted.

When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26, one reach mode determination random number within the numerical value of 0 to 250 is acquired. Then, when a group is determined by the above-mentioned lottery for the group type, the reach mode determination random number determination table for loss corresponding to the determined group type is selected and selected as the acquired reach mode determination random number. The variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined based on the reach mode determination random number determination table for loss.

Specifically, for example, when "Group A" is determined by the above-mentioned lottery for the type of group, the determination table for Group A shown in FIG. 11A is selected and "Group B" is determined. In this case, when the B group judgment table shown in FIG. 11B is selected and the “C group” is determined, the C group judgment table shown in FIG. 11C is selected and the “D group” is selected. When is determined, the determination table for group D shown in FIG. 11D is selected.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11A, according to the determination table for group A, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “00H” is determined and the variation pattern is determined. The first variation table is selected as the random number determination table.

The variable mode number indicated by "00H" is the EVENT data constituting the control command transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and the EVENT data is composed of 1-byte data. In the notation "** H", numbers and letters (hexadecimal notation) from 0 to 9 and A to F are entered in *. That is, it is possible to create 256 combinations from "00H" to "FFH" in "** H".
In this EVENT data, 1-byte MODE data "** H" for identifying the classification of the command (* contains numbers and characters (hexadecimal notation) from 0 to 9, A to F). Is associated with each other to generate 2-byte command data of "MODE + EVENT", and this command data becomes a control command (variable mode command) transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

It should be noted that the variable mode number determined here is lost when the above-mentioned control command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and the reach is established / or the reach is not established from the start of the variation of the effect symbol on the effect display device 40. The variation mode until the stop is associated, and when this variation mode number is determined, the variation mode from the start of the variation of the effect symbol on the effect display device 40 until the reach is established, or the variation of the effect symbol 48. The variation mode from the start of is until the lost symbol stops without the reach being established will be determined.
Here, the variation mode after the variation of the effect symbol 48 starts is not only how the effect symbol 48 changes, but also whether or not a step-up effect or a pseudo-continuous effect is executed, a background change, and the like. It includes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, according to the B group determination table, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 99, the variation mode number “01H” is determined and the variation pattern is determined. The second variable table is selected as the lottery table. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 100 to 250, the variation mode number "02H" is determined, and the second variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, according to the C group determination table, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the variation pattern is determined. The third variable table is selected as the lottery table.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11D, according to the determination table for the D group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 89, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the variation pattern is determined. The third variable table is selected as the lottery table. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 90 to 250, the variation mode number "04H" is determined, and the fourth variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

Further, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each game state at the time of the jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of winning the jackpot) and for each type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is won. Here, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 12A) for the first special figure, which is referred to when the first start winning opening 24 is won in the non-time saving game state, will be described, and the other jackpot determination tables will be described. The description is omitted.

When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 in the non-time-saving game state and the jackpot is won, the jackpot determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 12A is selected.

Then, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 12A, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 99, the variable mode number "30H" is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The thirtieth variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 100 to 199, the variation mode number "31H" is determined, and the 31st variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 250, the variation mode number "32H" is determined, and the 32nd variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, a jackpot judgment table is provided for each game state at the time of the jackpot lottery and for each type of jackpot symbol, but the type of starting winning opening is taken into consideration. Then, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each game state at the time of the jackpot lottery, for each type of starting winning opening, and for each type of jackpot symbol.

The variation pattern random number determination table is for determining the variation pattern number used for determining the variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (d), the first variable table, the second variable table, the third variable table, and the fourth variable are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss. The table and the 30th variable table, the 31st variable table, and the 32nd variable table, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, will be described as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) to 13 (g). , Other fluctuation patterns The description of the random number judgment table will be omitted.

When a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26, one variation pattern random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 249. The variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number determination table determined by the reach group determination random number or the reach mode determination random number as described above.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, according to the first variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249. If, the variation pattern number "01H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, according to the second fluctuation table, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 99, the fluctuation pattern number "01H" is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 100 to 249. If, the variation pattern number "02H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, according to the third variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number "03H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13D, according to the fourth variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number "03H" is determined, and the variation pattern random numbers are 120 to 249. If, the variation pattern number "04H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), according to the thirtieth variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number "31H" is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 125. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "32H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), according to the 31st variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 29, the variation pattern number "30H" is determined, and the variation pattern random numbers are 30 to 30 to. When it is 109, the fluctuation pattern number "31H" is determined, and when the fluctuation pattern random number is 110 to 249, the fluctuation pattern number "32H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (g), according to the 32nd fluctuation table, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 59, the fluctuation pattern number "30H" is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 60 to 60 to. When it is 149, the fluctuation pattern number "31H" is determined, and when the fluctuation pattern random number is 150 to 249, the fluctuation pattern number "32H" is determined.

Similarly, other variation tables also determine a predetermined variation pattern number corresponding to a predetermined variation pattern random number (not shown).

The fluctuation pattern number indicated by the above "00H" or the like is also the EVENT data constituting the control command transmitted to the sub-control board 200 in the same manner as the above-mentioned fluctuation mode number, and the EVENT data is 1 byte. It consists of data. In the notation "** H", numbers and letters (hexadecimal notation) from 0 to 9 and A to F are entered in *. That is, it is possible to create 256 combinations from "00H" to "FFH" in "** H".
In this EVENT data, 1-byte MODE data "** H" for identifying the classification of the command (* contains numbers and characters (hexadecimal notation) from 0 to 9, A to F). Is associated with each other to generate 2-byte command data of "MODE + EVENT", and this command data becomes a control command (variation pattern command) transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

It should be noted that the variation pattern number determined here is associated with the variation mode after the reach of the effect symbol 48 in the effect display device 40 is established when the above-mentioned control command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. When the variation pattern number is determined, the variation mode after the reach is established is determined in the effect display device 40.
Here, the variation mode after the reach is established is, for example, a combination that develops into a normal reach, a super reach, or a combination that becomes a big hit or a loss via a reverse reach in which the reach is once lost and then restarted. Refers to the variation mode until the effect symbol 48 is stopped.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of the fluctuation, and when the jackpot lottery is performed, the result of the jackpot lottery is the game at the time of the jackpot lottery. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined according to the state, the number of holdings, and the like.

The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying the variation effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the mode of the variation effect pattern is determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, and a predetermined variation time is determined corresponding to the combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. There is.

FIG. 14 shows a fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 14 (a). According to the fluctuation time 1 determination table, the fluctuation time 1 is associated with each fluctuation mode number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the determined fluctuation mode number.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined as described above, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 14 (b). According to this fluctuation time 2 determination table, the fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the total time of the determined fluctuation time 1 and fluctuation time 2 is until the result of the jackpot lottery is notified. Time, that is, the time required for the fluctuation production (referred to as "variation time").

As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determination is made. The variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. In the sub-control board 200, the mode of the first half of the variation effect (until the reach is established) is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the latter half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command (until the reach is established). The mode (from the establishment of the reach to the stop of the fluctuation of the effect symbol) will be determined. In the following, the variable mode command and the variable pattern command may be collectively referred to as a variable command, and the details thereof will be described later.

In the present embodiment, the mode of the variation effect pattern is determined by the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mode of the first half of the variation effect pattern may be determined based on the variation pattern command, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect pattern may be determined based on the variation mode command.
Further, the mode of the variation effect pattern may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Further, the determination may be made based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

FIG. 15 shows a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball passes through the gate 22, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery") is performed in which whether or not to control the energization of the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is performed. Be told.

Specifically, one hit-determined random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 22 (at the timing when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 22a is input to the main control board 100). Will be done.

This hit determination random number is a hardware random number generated by a random number generator or the like (not shown) provided in the main control board 100. This hardware random number is generated by updating the value of the counter one by one in a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a clock signal input periodically.

When starting the regular drawing lottery in the non-time saving game state, the non-time saving determination table shown in FIG. 15A is referred to. According to this non-time saving determination table, when the hit determination random number was 1-32768, the hit symbol was determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the other hit determination random numbers (0, 32769 to 65535) were used. In this case, the lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is about 1 / 2.00. When the winning symbol is determined in this general drawing lottery, the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second starting winning opening 26 is controlled to be in the open state, and when the losing symbol is determined, the pair of movable pieces 26b is in the closed state. Is maintained at.

Further, when starting the regular drawing lottery in the time saving game state, the time saving determination table shown in FIG. 15B is referred to. According to the time saving determination table, when the hit determination random number is 1 to 65535, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when it is any other hit determination random number (0), the normal symbol is used. The lost pattern is determined as the type of. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time-saving game state, that is, the winning probability is about 1 / 1.00. Therefore, when the lottery is performed with reference to the time saving determination table, in most cases, the winning symbol will be won. That is, in the time-saving game state, the ratio in which the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to the open state is significantly increased as compared with the non-time-saving game state.

FIG. 16 shows a normal symbol fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the general drawing lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time determination table is referred to when determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time determination table, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 2.5 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state. The fluctuation time is determined to be 0.5 seconds. When the fluctuation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display device 32 is variable display (blinking display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned off.

Then, the winning symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is referred to with reference to the open / close control pattern table shown in FIG. Is open and closed. According to this open / close control pattern table, the number of times of opening (the number of times the pair of movable pieces 26b are controlled to the open state) and the opening time (the energization time of the start winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c, that is, the pair of movable pieces 26b are in the open state). The closing time (the time during which the start winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c is controlled to be energized multiple times) and the closing time (the energization suspension time between each opening) are used as control data for the second starting winning opening 26 for each gaming state. It is decided in advance.

Specifically, if the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second starting winning opening 26 is controlled to be opened only once for each normal drawing. At this time, the opening time (opening time) is 0.3 seconds.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second starting winning opening 26 is controlled to be opened only three times for one hit of the normal drawing. At this time, the opening time of the first to third times is 1.5 seconds, and the closing time (interval) from the first open state to the second open state and from the second open state The closing time until the third open state is 0.7 seconds. In this embodiment, since the open state is not established after the fourth time, no interval is provided after the third open state is completed.

From the above, in the time-saving game state, as described above, the lottery is performed with reference to the time-saving judgment table. Since the open state is set for 1.5 seconds × 3 times, the player can relatively easily win the game ball in the second start winning opening 26. Therefore, in the time-saving game state, the game can be performed without reducing the number of game balls so much.

Regarding the number of prize balls, etc., in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls when one ball is won (one prize) in the first start winning opening 24, and one ball is won in the second starting winning opening. The number of prize balls in the case of (one prize) is set as a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out to the player as prize balls for each one or more game balls.
Further, the prize balls related to the first starting winning opening 24 and the winning balls related to the second starting winning opening 26 may have different numbers of prize balls to be paid out for one prize, and the above prizes may be different from each other. The number of balls may be the same.
Furthermore, the expected value of the winning probability of the special symbol (the winning probability of the big hit in the big hit lottery) and the total number of winning game balls (total number of winning prize balls) (from the first hit to the end of the time-saving game state) The minimum number of winning balls to be paid out for one winning may be set based on the average number of balls to be paid out).
In addition, the winning probability of the special symbol, the expected value of the total number of game balls acquired, the number of times the first attacker device 70 is opened, the opening time of the first attacker device 70, and the maximum number of winning balls that can be entered into the first large winning opening 71. , When the number of prize balls to be paid out for one prize of the first big prize opening 71 satisfies a predetermined condition, the maximum number of games to be won by one big hit is the maximum number of games to be won according to the type of big hit. You may set the type of jackpot of the minimum number of game balls that is less than 1/4 of the number of balls. The same applies to the second attacker device 80 (second large winning opening 81).

Next, the procedure for processing the game in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The CPU initialization process (step S1) in the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

When power is supplied by the power supply board 600, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following CPU initialization processing.

(Step S2)
First, the main CPU 100a reads the boot program from the main ROM 100b as the initial setting process in response to the power-on, and also performs the setting process necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. The main control board 100 is provided with a power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply detection circuit. If the power off warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S5.

(Step S5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the wait processing time set in step S3 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the wait processing time has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S4, and if it is determined that the wait processing time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S6.

(Step S6)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a process necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 100c.

(Step S7)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is ON (= 1). A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the game board 14, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button and controls the main control. A RAM clear signal is output to the board 100. When the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear signal is input and the RAM clear flag is turned on.
At this time, if it is determined that the RAM clear flag is not ON, the process is transferred to step S11, and if it is determined that the RAM clear flag is ON, the process is transferred to step S8.

(Step S8)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an initialization process for clearing the data to be cleared in the main RAM 100c when the power is turned on (at the time of reset to clear the main RAM 100c).

(Step S9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a transmission process (this subcommand is set in the transmission data storage area for production) of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 that the main RAM 100c has been cleared. )I do.

(Step S10)
Next, the main CPU 100a transmits a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout / launch control board 300 that the main RAM 100c has been cleared (this payout command is sent to the payout transmission data storage area). Store in a set).

(Step S11)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a process necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S12)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the checksum calculated in step S11 does not match the checksum saved when the power is turned off.
At this time, if it is determined that the two do not match, the process is moved to step S8, and if it is determined that the two do not match (that is, they match), the process is performed in step S13. Transfer.

(Step S13)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an initialization process for clearing the data to be cleared in the main RAM 100c when the power is restored (when the data before the power is turned off is maintained without clearing the main RAM 100c). ..

(Step S14)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a subcommand (power restoration designation command) transmission process (this power restoration designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area) for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 that the power has been restored from the power failure. To do).

(Step S15)
Next, the main CPU 100a transmits a payout command (power return designation command) for transmitting to the payout / launch control board 300 that the power has been restored from the power failure (the power return designation command is sent to the payout transmission data storage area. Set to).

(Step S16)
Next, the main CPU 100a indicates, for example, a command indicating the type of the special symbol (command for specifying the special symbol type at power-on), a command indicating the number of first hold (command for specifying the number of hold 1), and the number of second hold. Sub-commands necessary for producing the initial state when the power is turned on, such as commands (second hold number specification command), stored commands that indicate the winning order of the first hold and the second hold (special symbol winning order command), etc. A subcommand set process (set a command in the production transmission data storage area) at power-on for transmission to the control board 200 is executed.

(Step S17)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S18)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process for disabling interrupts.

(Step S19)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number, which is referred to when updating the hit symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number, and the random number range is "0 to 99". That is, the hit symbol random number is updated with the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number at the time when the update is started as the initial value. Then, when the hit symbol random number goes around the random number range once, the hit symbol random number is continuously updated with the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number at that time as the initial value.

(Step S20)
Next, the main CPU 100a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout / launch control board 300, and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S21)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S22)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S23)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variation effect pattern (hereinafter, referred to as “variation effect random number”). After that, the processes after step S18 are repeated until the predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Evacuation processing when the power of the main control board is turned off)
The interrupt processing (retracting processing when the power is turned off) when the power is turned off in the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

The main CPU 100a monitors the power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, it interrupts during the interrupt permission period of the CPU initialization process (between the processes of the above steps S22 and S18) and when the power supply is turned off. Execute save processing.

(Step S31)
When the power cutoff warning signal is input, the main CPU 100a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 100a in the stack area.

(Step S32)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks the power off warning signal.

(Step S33)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected.
At this time, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S36, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S34. ..

(Step S34)
Next, the main CPU 100a restores the register of the main CPU 100a with the information saved in the step S31.

(Step S35)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the save process when the power is turned off.

(Step S36)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

(Step S37)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and saving the checksum.

(Step S38)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes the RAM protection setting process necessary for prohibiting access to the main RAM 100c.

(Step S39)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a predetermined number of times of power failure detection signal detection to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S40)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks the power off warning signal.

(Step S41)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected.
At this time, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S39, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S42. ..

(Step S42)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts "1" from the value of the loop counter set in step S39.

(Step S43)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the counter value of the loop counter is "0".
At this time, if it is determined that the counter value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S40, and if it is determined that the counter value is "0", the process is transferred to step S1 (the above). Move to the CPU initialization process).

When the power is actually cut off, the pachinko machine P stops operating while looping from step S39 to step S43.

(Timer interrupt processing on the main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

The main control board 100 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, 4 ms). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S1) is interrupted, and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

(Step S50)
First, the main CPU 100a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 100a in the stack area.

(Step S51)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are subtracted each time the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is performed, and the subtraction is stopped when the value reaches "0".

(Step S52)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number in the same manner as in step S19.

(Step S53)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding "1", and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to "0" and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the initial value for the hit symbol random number at that time. Updates the random number from the value of the random number.

(Step S100)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a switch management process. In this process, the main CPU 100a includes a general winning opening detection switch 20a, a gate detection switch 22a, a first starting winning opening detection switch 24a, a second starting winning opening detection switch 26a, a first large winning opening detection switch 71a, and a second large winning opening. A process of determining whether or not each of the winning opening detection switch 81a, the specific area detection switch 82a, and the general area detection switch 83a has been input is performed. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special game management process for controlling a special symbol and a special electric accessory (first attacker device 70, second attacker device 80). The details of this special game management process will be described later.

(Step S1100)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a normal game management process for controlling a normal symbol and a normal electric accessory (second start winning opening 26, a pair of movable pieces 26b, and a starting winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c). The details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S54)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an error management process for controlling the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on the opening of the glass door 3, a lower plate full tank command based on the lower plate 8 full state, or the like, the main CPU 100a responds. Generate an error specification command (door open specification command, full tank status specification command, etc.) and store it in the production transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 no longer receives the above-mentioned error designation command, the main CPU 100a generates a corresponding error cancellation command (door closing designation command, full tank status cancellation designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area.

(Step S60)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a payout control management process. In this process, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the game ball has won in the first large winning opening 71, the second large winning opening 81, the first starting winning opening 24, the second starting winning opening 26, and the general winning opening 20. When the check is performed and a prize is won, a command for specifying the number of payouts corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout / launch control board 300.

Specifically, the first winning opening detection switch 71a, the second winning opening detection switch 81a, the specific area detection switch 82a, the general area detection switch 83a, the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a, the second starting winning opening detection. When the detection signals from the switch 26a and the general winning opening detection switch 20a are input to the main CPU 100a, the main CPU 100a is provided with a prize ball counter (first large winning opening prize) corresponding to each detection signal. The ball counter, the 2nd big winning opening prize ball counter, the 1st starting winning opening winning ball counter, the 2nd starting winning opening winning ball counter, the general winning opening winning ball counter, none of which are shown) are updated and their respective detections are performed. The payout number designation command corresponding to the signal is transmitted to the payout / launch control board 300. After that, when the prize ball is paid out by the payout / launch control board 300, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 100a receives the payout command, the prize ball counter is subtracted. ..

(Step S70)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs data creation processing of external information data, start winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, ordinary symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

(Step S80)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an output control process. In this process, a port output process for outputting signals of the external information data, the start winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in step S70 is performed. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold display 33, the second special symbol hold display 34, and the normal symbol hold display 35. In order to turn on the LED, an LED display output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S70 is performed. Further, a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c is also performed.

(Step S90)
Next, the main CPU 100a restores the information saved in step S10 to the register of the main CPU 100a.

The switch management process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S110)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether the gate detection switch 22a has input a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 22. Further, when the gate detection switch 22a inputs a signal, the main CPU 100a adds "1" to the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, and a random number range (for example, 0) prepared in advance as a winning determination random number. One hit-determined random number value is extracted from ~ 65535), and the extracted hit-determined random number value is stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. However, when "4" is stored in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, "1" is added to the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, or a winning decision random value is extracted. Normally, the extracted random number value is not stored in the symbol hold storage area.

(Step S120)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 20. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening winning ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 24, and determines the jackpot. Set the predetermined data to do. The details of the first start winning opening detection switch processing will be described later.

(Step S130)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 26, and determines the jackpot. Set the predetermined data to do.

(Step S140)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first special winning opening detection switch 71a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first special winning opening 71. When the detection signal is input from the first special winning opening detection switch 71a, the main CPU 100a adds and updates predetermined data to the first large winning opening winning ball counter used for the winning ball, and at the same time, the first The counter of the first grand prize opening ball entry counter (C1) storage area for counting the game balls won in the grand prize opening 71 is added and updated.

(Step S150)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second special winning opening detection switch 81a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second special winning opening 81. When the detection signal is input from the second special winning opening detection switch 81a, the main CPU 100a adds and updates predetermined data to the second special winning opening winning ball counter used for the winning ball, and updates the second. The counter of the second grand prize opening ball entry counter (C2) storage area for counting the game balls won in the grand prize opening 81 is added and updated.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 82a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the specific area 82, and sets the game state to the high-probability gaming state. Therefore, predetermined data for indicating that the game ball has won a prize is set in the specific area 82. The details of this specific area detection switch processing will be described later.

(Step S310)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the general area detection switch 83a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general area 83, and the game ball has won the general area 83. Set the predetermined data to indicate. The details of this general area detection switch processing will be described later.

The first start winning opening detection switch input process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S201)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a is input.
At this time, if the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a is not input, the first start winning opening detection switch input process is terminated and the detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is output. If input, the process is moved to step S202.

(Step S202)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of adding and updating predetermined data to the first start winning opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball.

(Step S203)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than 4.
At this time, if it is determined that the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is not less than 4, the first start winning opening detection switch input process is terminated and the first special symbol hold. If it is determined that the data set in the number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S204.

(Step S204)
Next, the main CPU 100a adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

(Step S205)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a jackpot determination random value, searches for vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the jackpot into the vacant storage unit. Store the determined random number value.

Here, the first special symbol storage area is composed of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and each storage unit includes a jackpot determined random value, a fall determined random value, a hit symbol random value, and a reach group. The determined random value, the reach mode determined random value, and the fluctuation pattern random value are stored respectively. Further, the second special symbol storage area is composed of the fifth storage unit to the eighth storage unit, and similarly to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random value. , The fall determination random value, the winning symbol random value, the reach group determination random value, the reach mode determination random value, and the fluctuation pattern random value are stored respectively.

(Step S206)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a fall determination random value, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the fall into the vacant storage unit. Store the determined random number value.

(Step S207)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a hit symbol random value, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the hit symbol into the vacant storage unit. Store the symbol random value.

(Step S208)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a reach group determination random value, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the vacant storage unit into the vacant storage unit. Reach group determination Stores the random value.

(Step S209)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a reach mode determination random number value, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the vacant storage unit into the vacant storage unit. Reach mode determination Stores the random value.

(Step S210)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a variation pattern random value, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the variation in the vacant storage unit. Store the pattern random value.

From the above, various random numbers acquired in steps S205 to S210 (that is, jackpot determined random number value, fall determined random number value, hit symbol random number value, reach group determined random number value, reach mode determined random number value, fluctuation pattern random number value). Are all stored in a predetermined storage unit of the same first special symbol storage area.

(Step S220)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a pre-determination process for performing various determinations regarding the jackpot lottery before the start of fluctuation based on the random number values acquired in steps S205 to S210. The details of this pre-determination process will be described later.

(Step S211)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the look-ahead designation command (look-ahead A designation command, look-ahead B designation command) generated in the pre-determination process in step S220 in the production transmission data storage area. This look-ahead designation command includes at least the information related to the above-mentioned variation mode number and the information related to the variation pattern number. In addition, the look-ahead designation command also includes special symbol hold display data indicating the number of holds in order to update the number of first holds displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 33. When the process of this step S210 is completed, the first start winning opening detection switch input process is completed.

As described above, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 24, if there is a vacancy in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random value is not stored in the storage unit. When each random value is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number and there is no space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random value is not extracted (stored) and the first start winning opening detection switch is used. The input process is completed. However, even if there is no space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, the prize ball will be paid out for the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 24.

In the present embodiment, detailed description of the second start winning opening detection switch input process will be omitted, but even when a signal is input from the second starting winning opening detection switch 26a, the first start winning will be won. The same processing as the mouth detection switch input processing is performed. That is, as compared with the first start winning opening detection switch input process, although the data storage area is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area, the same process is performed.

The pre-determination process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 23.

(Step S221)
First, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6), and sets the selected table and the jackpot determination random number value acquired in step S205 described above. Based on this, the jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed. After that, the data related to the result of the determination (big hit or loss) is stored in the special figure data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S222)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the determination in step S221 is a big hit, the first special figure big hit symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 7A) is selected, and the table and the above-mentioned table are selected. The type of the jackpot symbol is determined based on the hit symbol random number value acquired in step S206.
On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S221 is lost, it is determined that the special symbol is special symbol 0 (missing symbol).
Then, the data related to the result of the determination (special symbol type) is stored in the symbol type data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c. Further, in this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S223)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S222 is a jackpot symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process is transferred to step S226, and if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S224.

(Step S224)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state.

(Step S225)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table (big hit determination table, see FIG. 12) based on the gaming state confirmed in step S224. When the process of this step S225 is completed, the process is transferred to step S232.

(Step S226)
On the other hand, in step S223, when it is determined that the special symbol is a lost symbol, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state and the current number of holdings.

(Step S227)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10) based on the current gaming state and the number of holdings confirmed in step S226.

(Step S228)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the type of the group based on the reach group determination random number acquired in step S207 and the reach group determination random number determination table selected in step S227, and determines the type of the group. Is stored in the group type data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S229)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the type of the group determined in step S228 is A group or B group.
At this time, if it is determined that it is neither the A group nor the B group, the process is transferred to step S231, and if it is determined that the group is A group or B group, the process is transferred to step S230.

As described above, when either the A group or the B group is determined in the preliminary determination process, the group type of the A group or the B group is determined even at the start of the fluctuation, and in the preliminary determination process. , C group or D group is determined, the group type of C group or D group is determined even at the start of fluctuation.
Therefore, when either the A group or the B group is determined at the start of the fluctuation, the main CPU 100a always determines that it is the A group or the B group in this step S229. If either the C group or the D group is determined at the start of the fluctuation, the main CPU 100a always determines that the C group or the D group is in the step S229.

(Step S230)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a look-ahead A designation command (pre-determination command) and ends the pre-determination process. This look-ahead A designation command is a command that includes at least information that the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss and that it is a variable effect pattern in which reach is not performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation effect pattern related to the group A and the group B is composed of the variation effect pattern in which reach is not performed. On the other hand, the variation effect pattern related to the C group and the D group is composed of the variation effect pattern in which the reach is always performed.

(Step S231)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S229 that it is neither group A nor group B, the main CPU 100a is based on the type of group determined in step S228 (that is, either group C or group D). Then, the reach mode determination random number determination table for loss (see FIG. 11) is selected.

(Step S232)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines either the jackpot determination table selected in step S225 or the loss reach mode determination random number determination table selected in step S231, and the reach mode determination acquired in step S208. The variation mode number and the variation pattern determination random number table are determined based on the random number value, and the variation mode number determined at this time is stored in the variation mode number data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S233)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S232.

(Step S234)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number value acquired in step S209 and the variation pattern random number determination table selected in step S233, and the determined variation pattern number Is stored in the variation pattern number data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S235)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a look-ahead B designation command (pre-determination command) corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step S232 and the variation pattern number determined in step S234, and performs the pre-determination process. finish. This look-ahead B designation command is a command that includes at least information that the result of the jackpot lottery is either a jackpot or a loss, and that it is a variable effect pattern in which reach is performed.

As a result of the above processing, for the newly stored first hold, the information related to the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined at the start of the change of the special symbol related to the first hold is stored in the first hold. At this point, a command for this information is pre-transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

The pre-determination process is also performed in the second start winning opening detection switch input process, but the details are omitted because the processing content is the same as described above. Further, in the present embodiment, the pre-determination process is similarly performed in both the first start winning opening detection switch input processing and the second starting winning opening detection switch input process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a specific game mode such as a probability variation mode or a time saving mode, the pre-determination process may not be executed in the first start winning opening detection switch input process.

The specific area detection switch input process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 24.

(Step S301)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 82a has been input.
At this time, if the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 82a is not input, the specific area detection switch input process is terminated, and if the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 82a is input, the process is performed in step S302. To move.

(Step S302)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the V winning valid flag is ON (= 1). The details will be described later, but the case where the V winning valid flag is turned on means that the second attacker device is operating (the final round game in the jackpot game is being executed).
At this time, if the V winning valid flag is not turned ON, the specific area detection switch input process is ended, and if the V winning valid flag is ON, the process is moved to step S303.

(Step S303)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns on the high-probability game flag. If the high-probability game flag is already turned on, the main CPU 100a keeps the high-probability game flag turned on in this step S303.

(Step S304)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the V winning designation command in the production transmission data storage area, and ends the specific area detection switch input process. The V prize designation command set at this time is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. Then, the sub-control board 200 controls the execution of the V-winning effect (details will be described later) based on the received V-winning designation command.

The general area detection switch input process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 25.

(Step S311)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the general area detection switch 83a has been input.
At this time, if the detection signal from the general area detection switch 83a is not input, the general area detection switch input process is terminated, and if the detection signal from the general area detection switch 83a is input, the process is performed in step S312. To move.

(Step S312)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the non-V winning designation command in the production transmission data storage area, and ends the general area detection switch input process. The non-V prize designation command set at this time is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. Then, the sub-control board 200 controls the execution of the V-winning effect based on the received non-V-winning designation command.
That is, when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 81, the command related to this winning is given to the sub-control board 200 regardless of whether the specific area 82 or the general area 83 is won. Is to be sent.

The special game management process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 26.

(Step S401)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special game management process is to be executed, and is stored in the special figure execution phase data storage area. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data "00" indicating the execution of the special symbol variation start process, data "01" indicating the execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data "01" indicating the execution of the post-stop process. 02 ”, data“ 03 ”indicating the execution of the special game control process, and data“ 04 ”indicating the execution of the special game end process.

(Step S500)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is "00", the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation start process. The details of this special symbol change start processing will be described later.

(Step S700)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is "01", the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol fluctuation stop processing. The details of this special symbol fluctuation stop processing will be described later.

(Step S800)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is "02", the main CPU 100a executes post-stop processing. The details of this post-stop processing will be described later.

(Step S900)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is "03", the main CPU 100a executes the special game control process. The details of this special game control process will be described later.

(Step S1000)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is "04", the main CPU 100a executes the special game end process. The details of this special game end process will be described later.

The special symbol variation start processing of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 27.

(Step S501)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data "00" indicating the execution of the special symbol variation start process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not "00", the special symbol variation start process is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is "00", the process is performed in step S502. To move.

(Step S502)
Next, the main CPU 100a uses the value stored in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area (a value corresponding to the second hold number at the time when this step S502 is executed, hereinafter, "second hold value". ) Is "1" or more.
At this time, if it is determined that the second reserved numerical value is not "1" or more, the process is transferred to step S504, and if it is determined that the second reserved numerical value is "1" or more, step S503 is performed. Move the process to.

(Step S503)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts "1" from the second reserved numerical value stored in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area and stores it.

(Step S504)
Next, the main CPU 100a uses the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area (a value corresponding to the first hold number at the time when this step S504 is executed, hereinafter, "first hold value". ) Is "1" or more.
At this time, if it is determined that the first reserved numerical value is not "1" or more, the process is transferred to step S514, and if it is determined that the first reserved numerical value is "1" or more, step S505 is performed. Move the process to.

(Step S505)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts "1" from the first reserved numerical value stored in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area and stores it.

(Step S506)
Next, the main CPU 100a shifts the data stored in the special symbol hold storage area corresponding to the special symbol hold number (U) storage area subtracted in step S503 or step S505.

Specifically, when the data stored in the first special symbol storage area corresponding to the first special symbol storage number (U1) storage area is shifted, the first in the first special symbol storage area is performed. Each data stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is the first special symbol. It will be erased from the reserved storage area. As a result, the jackpot determined random value, the winning symbol random value, the reach group determined random value, the reach mode determined random value, and the fluctuation pattern random value used in the previous game are deleted.

Further, when the data stored in the second special symbol storage area corresponding to the second special symbol storage number (U2) storage area is shifted, the fifth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area ~ Each data stored in the eighth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the fifth storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the fifth storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is the second special symbol. It will be erased from the reserved storage area. As a result, the jackpot determined random value, the winning symbol random value, the reach group determined random value, the reach mode determined random value, and the fluctuation pattern random value used in the previous game are deleted.

In the present embodiment, in steps S502 to S505, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area, but in the order in which the starting winning openings 24 and 26 are won. , The first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted in preference to the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S507)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a fall determination process for deriving the result of the fall lottery based on the fall lottery determination table and the fall determination random number written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) in step S506. To do.

(Step S508)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state based on the result of the fall lottery in step S507, and the selected table and the determination storage area (first) in step S506. The jackpot determination process for deriving the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number value written in the 0 storage unit) is executed. In this step S508, the current gaming state means a gaming state that reflects the result of the fall lottery in step S507. That is, in the present embodiment, when the fall lottery is won, the game state is immediately changed from the high-probability game state to the low-probability game state, and then the jackpot determination process is executed.

(Step S509)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the determination in step S508 is a jackpot, which start winning opening the game ball wins (that is, the first) is the jackpot determination random number value used for the determination. After confirming whether it is the 1st start winning opening 24 or the 2nd starting winning opening 26), a winning symbol random number determination table corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the determination storage area (the first) in step S506 are described. The type of the special symbol is determined based on the random number value of the winning symbol written in the 0 storage unit).

On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step S508 is a loss, the loss symbol is displayed regardless of which start winning opening the game ball wins, regardless of the jackpot determination random value used for the determination. decide.

The main CPU 100a stores the data corresponding to the special symbol determined in this way in the symbol type data processing area. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S510)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S509 in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number value, the reach mode determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) in step S506. Performs the variation effect pattern determination process related to the determination.

(Step S511)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. As a result, when the information stored in the symbol type data processing area is related to the first hold, the blinking display is started in the first special symbol display device 30, and when the information is related to the second hold, the second special is started. The blinking display is started on the symbol display device 31 (variable display start processing).

(Step S512)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the demo determination flag to 00H. That is, the demo judgment flag is cleared.

(Step S513)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets "01" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop process is executed in the special game management process, and ends the special symbol start process.

(Step S514)
If it is determined in step S504 that the first hold value is not "1" or more, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not 01H is set in the demo determination flag.
At this time, if 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the main CPU 100a ends the special symbol variation start process, and if it is determined that 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process is performed in step S515. To move.

(Step S515)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets 01H in the demo determination flag so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S516 described later.

(Step S516)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the demo designation command in the production transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol storage determination process.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 28.

(Step S601)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S509 is a jackpot symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process is transferred to step S604, and if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S602.

(Step S602)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state. As described above, when the fall lottery in step S507 is won, the current gaming state in this step S602 is a low-probability gaming state.

(Step S603)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table (big hit determination table) based on the gaming state confirmed in step S602.

(Step S604)
When it is determined in step S601 that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a confirms the type of the starting winning opening related to the determination of the lottery, and confirms the current gaming state and the current number of holds. ..

(Step S605)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the type of start winning opening, the game state, and the number of holdings confirmed in step S604.

(Step S606)
Next, the main CPU 100a groups based on the reach group determination random number stored in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) in step S506 and the reach group determination random number determination table selected in step S605. Is determined, and the type of the group is stored in the group type data processing area.

(Step S607)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the reach mode determination random number determination table (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step S606.

(Step S608)
Next, the main CPU 100a is stored in the jackpot determination table selected in step S603, the loss determination table selected in step 607, and the determination storage area (0th storage unit) in step S506. The variation mode number and the variation pattern determination random number table are determined based on the reach mode determination random number, and the variation mode number determined at this time is stored in the variation mode number data processing area.

(Step S609)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S608.

(Step S610)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table selected in step S609 and the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) in step S506. It is determined, and the determined variation pattern number is stored in the variation pattern number data processing area.

(Step S611)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation time determination table, the fluctuation mode number determined in step S608, and the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S610.

(Step S612)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the fluctuation time determined in step S611 in the fluctuation time timer counter.

(Step S613)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step S608, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step S610. Then, the main CPU 100a stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the production transmission data storage area.

The special symbol fluctuation stop processing of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

(Step S701)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data "01" indicating the execution of the special symbol fluctuation stop processing.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01", the special symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is "01", the process is performed in step S702. To move.

(Step S702)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation time timer counter has elapsed in step S612.
At this time, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S703.

(Step S703)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step S509 on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and stops the special symbol. Perform the display.

(Step S704)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S705)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time counter.

(Step S706)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets "02" in the execution phase data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special game management process, and ends the special symbol variation stop process.

Post-stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S801)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data "02" indicating the execution of the post-stop processing.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02", the post-stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the processing is moved to step S802. ..

(Step S802)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time counter has elapsed in step S705.
At this time, if it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S803.

(Step S803)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S804)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes the time saving number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag indicating that the current game state is the time-saving game state is turned on.
At this time, if it is determined that the time-saving game flag is ON, the value of the time-saving game number (J) in the time-saving game number (J) storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. Specifically, "1" is subtracted from the time-saving game count (J) stored in the time-saving game count (J) storage area, and the subtracted result is stored as a new time-saving game count (J). It is determined whether or not the memorized number of time-saving games (J) is "0", and when the number of times of time-saving games (J) = 0, it is determined whether or not the player has won the fall lottery ( Judgment is made from the current gaming state in step S803).
At this time, if the player has won the fall lottery (has fallen into a low-probability game state), the time-saving game flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area is turned off. On the other hand, if the player has not won the fall lottery (it is still in a high-probability game state), the value of the number of time-saving games (J) is updated to "50".
If it is determined that the number of time-saving games (J) is not 0, the main CPU 100a executes the process of this step S804 while keeping the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area ON.
If it is determined that the time saving game flag is not turned on, the process is moved to step S805 without performing the process in this step S804.

(Step S805)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes the high-accuracy number-of-times update process. Specifically, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the high-probability game flag indicating that the current game state is the high-probability game state is turned on.
At this time, when it is determined that the high-probability game flag is ON, the value of the high-probability game number (X) in the high-probability game number (X) storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. Specifically, "1" is subtracted from (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area, and the subtracted result is stored as a new high-probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the stored high-probability game count (X) is "0", and if it is determined that the high-probability game count (X) = 0, it is stored in the high-probability game flag storage area. Turn off the flag that has been set.
If it is determined that the number of high-probability games (X) is not 0, it is determined whether or not the player has won the fall lottery (determined from the current game state in step S803).
At this time, if the player has won the fall lottery (has fallen into a low-probability game state), the high-probability game has a high-probability game regardless of whether the value of the high-probability game number (X) is "0". Turns off the flag stored in the flag storage area. Then, the value stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area is cleared. On the other hand, when the fall lottery has not been won (the game is still in the high-probability game state), the main CPU 100a performs the process of this step S805 with the flag stored in the high-probability game flag storage area still ON. Execute.
If it is determined that the high-probability game flag is not turned on, the process is moved to step S806 without performing the process in this step S805.

(Step S806)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the special symbol displayed as stopped is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process is transferred to step S814, and the special symbol displayed as stopped is the jackpot symbol. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S807.

(Step S807)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot winning gaming state command for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 whether the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning is the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state.

(Step S808)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a process of resetting the current gaming state. Specifically, the data in the high-probability game flag storage area, the high-probability game number (X) storage area, the time-saving game flag storage area, and the time-saving game number (J) storage area are cleared.

(Step S809)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the timer counter to the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the special game.

(Step S810)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the production transmission data storage area.

(Step S811)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an operation table (see FIG. 8) in the main RAM 100c based on the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a has an operation table (any of the first operation table to the fifth operation table) determined for each type of the jackpot symbol. (See FIGS. 8A to 8E) is set.

(Step S812)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets "03" in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special game management process.

(Step S813)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current game state and stores the game state designation command in the production transmission data storage area. The game state designation command also includes information on the number of time reductions updated in step S804 and information on the number of high accuracy updates updated in step S805. As a result, the sub-control board 200 that has received the game state designation command can grasp the number of time reductions and the number of high accuracy times. Then, the post-stop processing is completed.

(Step S814)
If it is determined in step S806 that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol variation start process in the special game management process. So, "00" is set in the execution phase data. Then, the process is transferred to step S813.

The special game control process will be described with reference to FIG. 31.

(Step S901)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data "03" indicating the execution of the special game control process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is "03", the process is performed in step S902. Transfer.

(Step S902)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time set in the timer counter has elapsed in step S809.
At this time, if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S903.

(Step S903)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending process is in progress. The ending process is a standby process performed after the number of round games (R) reaches the maximum value (R = 4, R = 10 or R = 16 in the present embodiment) in the special game control process. Say.
At this time, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process is transferred to step S913, and if it is determined that the ending process is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S904.

(Step S904)
Next, the main CPU 100a opens and closes the first attacker device 70 and the second attacker device 80 based on the operation tables of the first attacker device 70 and the second attacker device 80 according to the type of the special symbol. Execute the mouth opening / closing control process. In this large winning opening open / closed control process, the operation table and the value of R in the number of round games (R) are referred to, and the round game corresponds to the "Rth round game" (hereinafter referred to as "R round game"). Control the operation (open / closed) of the attacker device.

(Step S950)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a V winning setting process for controlling the drive of the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c.

(Step S905)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not it is the time when the R round game is started based on the large winning opening opening / closing control process in step S904.
At this time, if it is determined that the R round game has not started, the process is shifted to step S907, and if it is determined that the R round game has started, step S906 is performed. Move the process to.

(Step S906)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a round game start command indicating the start of the R round game in the production transmission data storage area. The value of "R" in the R round game start command can be used to convey to the sub-control board 200 how many round games have been started.

(Step S907)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the R round game is completed based on the large winning opening opening / closing control process in step S904. That is, it is determined whether the opening time in one round game has elapsed, or whether a predetermined number of prizes (8 in the case of the first prize opening 71 and 5 in the case of the second prize opening 81) have been won. Will be done.
At this time, if it is determined that the R round game has not been completed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the R round game has been completed, the process is moved to step S908.

(Step S908)
Next, the main CPU 100a adds "1" to the number of round games (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

(Step S909)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) added in step S908 is the “maximum value”.
At this time, if it is determined that the number of round games (R) is not the "maximum value", the special game control process is terminated and the number of round games (R) is determined to be the "maximum value". The process is transferred to step S910.

(Step S910)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns off (= 0) the V winning valid flag.

(Step S911)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the timer counter.

(Step S912)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special game control process ends. The ending command may be provided for each type of special symbol.

(Step S913)
If it is determined in step S903 that the ending process is in progress, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time set in the timer counter in step S911 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S914.

(Step S914)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the production transmission data storage area.

(Step S915)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets "04" in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special game management process. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Next, the V winning setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 32.

(Step S951)
First, the main CPU 100a refers to the currently set operation table.

(Step S952)
Next, the main CPU 100a refers to the value of R in the number of round games (R) updated in step S908. That is, it is confirmed how many round games the round game to be started from now on is.

(Step S953)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the round is open by the second attacker device 80. That is, for the jackpot games related to the special symbols 1 to 5, the values of R in the number of round games (R) are the values "4", "10", and "16" indicating that they are the final round games, respectively. (That is, "R = 4", "R = 10", "R = 16") is determined.
At this time, if it is determined that the round is not the round that the second attacker device 80 opens, that is, it is not the final round, the V prize setting process is terminated and the round that the second attacker device 80 opens. That is, when it is determined that it is the final round, the process is moved to step S954.

(Step S954)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the V winning valid flag to ON (= 1).

(Step S955)
Next, the main CPU 100a drives the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c on the condition that the second attacker device 80 is opened, that is, it is the final round (slide plate drive processing). By driving the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c, the slide plate 82b in the specific area 82 slides and moves, and a part of the bottom surface of the passage 81A formed by the slide plate 82b becomes open, so that the specific area 82 becomes open. It will be exposed. As a result, the game ball can be won in the specific area 82.

Further, once the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c is driven, the state in which the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c is driven is maintained until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The predetermined end condition is that the sixth round game opened by the second attacker device 80 ends (the time related to the final round game elapses, or a predetermined number of games to the second large winning opening 81). There was a ball prize).
In other words, during the final round game in which the second attacker device 80 is opened a predetermined number of times (see FIG. 8), the specific area 82 is always maintained in an exposed state, so that the second large winning opening 81 If a game ball enters the inside, there is an extremely high possibility that the entered game ball will win a prize in the specific area 82. Therefore, when a trouble occurs in the pachinko machine P (such as an obstacle such as a ball jam, or the player intentionally makes it impossible or difficult to launch the game ball into the second attacker device 80). Except for the regular case), if a game ball enters the second major winning opening 81, almost all of them will win the specific area 82.
The opening / closing mode of the slide plate 82b is not limited to the above example. For example, a mode of opening according to the opening time of the second attacker device 80 (“0.1 seconds” opening when opening once, “0.1 seconds” opening when opening twice + “28. It may be "0 seconds" open, etc.).

The special game end processing will be described with reference to FIG. 33.

(Step S1001)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data "04" indicating the execution of the special game end process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04", the special game end process is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is "04", the process is performed in step S1002. Transfer.

(Step 1002)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the symbol type data processing area in step S508 and the like above) that triggered the execution of the completed special game, and ON / OFF of the high-probability game flag. , The game state after the end of the special game is set based on the game state setting table (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the jackpot symbol and the ON / OFF status of the high-probability game flag (see FIG. 22). Specifically, the main CPU 100a sets a time-saving game flag, a high-probability game number (X), and a time-saving game number (J).

For example, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol 3 and the high-probability game flag is ON, the time-saving game flag is turned ON, and the high-probability game count (X) is set to "10000" and the time-saving game count (J). ) Is set to "100".
If the jackpot symbol is the special symbol 1 and the high-probability game flag is not ON, the time-saving game flag is turned ON and "100" is set only for the number of time-saving games (J).

(Step S1003)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the game state designation command in the production transmission data storage area according to the game state set in step S1002. The game state setting command includes ON / OFF information of the high-probability game flag set in step S303, ON / OFF information of the time-saving game flag set in step S1002, and the number of high-probability games (X). Information and information on the number of time-saving games (J) are included.

(Step S1004)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets "00" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special game management process. Then, the special game end process is completed.

The normal game management process will be described with reference to FIG. 34.

(Step S1101)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the normal diagram execution phase data. This normal map execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the normal game management process is to be executed, and is stored in the normal map execution phase data storage area. Specifically, the normal symbol execution phase data includes data "10" indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation start processing, data "11" indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing, and execution of the normal symbol post-stop processing. The data “12” indicating the execution of the movable piece control process and the data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control process are included.

(Step S1200)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is "10", the main CPU 100a normally executes the symbol variation start process. The details of this normal symbol change start processing will be described later.

(Step S1300)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is "11", the main CPU 100a normally executes the symbol fluctuation stop process. The details of this normal symbol fluctuation stop processing will be described later.

(Step S1400)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is "12", the main CPU 100a normally executes post-processing after stopping the symbol. The details of this post-stop processing of the normal symbol will be described later.

(Step S1500)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is "13", the main CPU 100a executes the movable piece control process. The details of this movable piece control process will be described later.

The normal symbol variation start processing of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 35.

(Step S1201)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data "10" indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process.
At this time, if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is not "10", the normal symbol fluctuation start processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is "10", The process is transferred to step S1202.

(Step S1202)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of hold numbers (G) of the normal symbols stored in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is 1 or more.
At this time, when the number of holds (G) is "0", the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is not performed. Therefore, the process of starting the change of the normal symbol is terminated and the number of holds (G) of the normal symbol is "1" or more. If it is determined that there is, the process is moved to step S1203.

(Step S1203)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting "1" from the value (G) stored in the special symbol hold number (G) storage area.

(Step S1204)
Next, the main CPU 100a shifts the data stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written in the normal symbol determination storage area and erased from the normal symbol reservation storage area.

(Step S1205)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a hit determination random number determination table (either a non-time reduction determination table or a time reduction determination table) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the normal drawing in step S1204 above. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the determination storage area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol is executed.

Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the hit determination random number stored in the normal figure determination storage area is referred to with reference to the non-time saving determination table (FIG. 15A). judge. Further, when the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the hit determination random number stored in the normal drawing determination storage area is determined with reference to the time saving determination table (FIG. 15B).

(Step S1206)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S1205 is a hit.
At this time, if it is determined that it is not a hit (that is, it is a loss), the process is transferred to step S1208, and if it is determined that it is a hit, the process is transferred to step S1207.

(Step S1207)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the hit symbol data in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S1208)
When it is determined that the result of the winning determination process in step S1206 is not a hit (that is, a loss), the main CPU 100a stores the lost symbol data in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S1209)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state.

(Step S1210)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the fluctuation time of the normal symbol according to the current gaming state in the normal symbol fluctuation time timer counter with reference to the normal symbol fluctuation time determination table (FIG. 16). Specifically, the main CPU 100a sets "2.5 seconds" in the normal figure fluctuation time counter when the current game state is the non-time saving game state, and when the game state is the time saving game state, the normal CPU 100a is set. Figure Set the fluctuation time counter to "0.5 seconds".

(Step S1211)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variable display data for starting the variable display of the normal symbol. As a result, when the variation display of the normal symbol is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts the blinking display (normal symbol variation display start processing).

(Step S1212)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current game state as the game state at the start of fluctuation in the game state buffer.

(Step S1213)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets "11" in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol change stop process is executed in the normal game management process, and ends the normal symbol change start process.

The normal symbol fluctuation stop processing will be described with reference to FIG. 36.

(Step S1301)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data "11" indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.
At this time, if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is not "11", the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is "11", The process is transferred to step S1302.

(Step S1302)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol set in the normal symbol fluctuation time timer counter has elapsed in step S1210.
At this time, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S1303.

(Step S1303)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the stop display of the normal symbol.

(Step S1304)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the normal figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time counter.

(Step S1305)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets "12" in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-processing is executed in the normal game management process, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

The post-processing after stopping the normal symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 37.

(Step S1401)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data "12" indicating the execution of the normal symbol post-stop processing.
At this time, if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is not "12", the processing after stopping the normal symbol is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is "12", the normal symbol execution phase data is determined to be "12". The process is transferred to step S1402.

(Step S1402)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal figure stop display time set in the normal figure stop display time counter has elapsed in step S1304 (see FIG. 36).
At this time, if it is determined that the normal figure stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop has ended, and if it is determined that the normal figure stop display time has elapsed, the process is performed in step S1403. To move.

(Step S1403)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop-displayed normal symbol is a hit symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process is transferred to step S1405, and the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is the hit symbol. If it is determined, the process is moved to step S1404.

(Step S1404)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets "13" in the normal map execution phase data so that the movable piece control process is executed in the normal game management process. Then, the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated.

(Step S1405)
In step S1403, when it is determined that the stopped symbol is not a hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal game management process. As such, "10" is set in the general map execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated.

The movable piece control process will be described with reference to FIG. 38.

(Step S1501)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal figure execution phase data is the data "13" indicating the execution of the movable piece control process.
At this time, if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is "13", the step The process is transferred to S1502.

(Step S1502)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the pair of movable pieces 26b are in operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 26c is energized.
At this time, if it is determined that the pair of movable pieces 26b is in operation control, the process is transferred to step S1505, and if it is determined that the pair of movable pieces 26b is not in operation control, step S1503 Move the process to.

(Step S1503)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the game state at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol is the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state.

(Step S1504)
Next, the main CPU 100a refers to the open control pattern table (FIG. 17), and according to the gaming state confirmed in step S1503, the energization count (open) is used as the energization control data (open data) of the start winning opening solenoid 26c. Set the number of times) and the energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process is terminated.

(Step S1505)
If it is determined in step S1502 that the movable piece operation control is in progress, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step S1504 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S1506.

(Step S1506)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes the operation of the pair of movable pieces 26b, that is, the stop of energization of the start winning opening solenoid 26c.

(Step S1507)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets "10" in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol change start process is executed in the normal game management process. Then, the movable piece control process is terminated.

Next, the process executed by the sub CPU 200a on the sub control board 200 will be described.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
The main process of the sub-control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. 39.

When power is supplied by the power supply board 600, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 200a, and the sub CPU 200a performs the following main processing.

(Step S2000)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b and initializes and sets the flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 200c in response to the power being turned on.

(Step S2100)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a random number update process for variable effect. In this process, the sub CPU 200a is a random number stored in the sub RAM 200c (random number value for variation effect (random number value for variation effect A, random number value for variation effect B), random number value for hold display lottery, random number value for change scenario lottery). , Random number value for pre-reading advance notice determination, pedestal height determination random number value, true action determination random number value, Gase action determination random number value, relevant advance notice determination random number value, effect symbol determination random number value, etc.) Do. After that, the process of step S2100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

The variation effect random number (variation effect A random number, variation effect B random number) is a software random number generated in the sub-control board 200. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter by 1 in a predetermined range (for example, in the range of 0 to 99) based on the interrupt signal input periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). To.

Further, the hold display lottery random number, the change scenario lottery random number, the look-ahead advance notice determination random number, the pedestal height determination random number, the true action determination random number, the Gase action determination random number, and the advance notice determination random number are in the sub-control board 200. It is a software random number generated by. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter by 1 in a predetermined range (for example, in the range of 0 to 99) based on the interrupt signal input periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). To.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub-control board 200)
The timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. 40. Although not shown, the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the sub-control board 200 generates clock pulses at predetermined cycles (2 milliseconds), reads the timer interrupt processing program, and reads the sub-control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S2200)
First, the sub CPU 200a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 200a in the stack area.

(Step S2300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates various timer counters used in the sub control board 200.

(Step S3000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a command analysis process. In this process, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of analyzing the command stored in the receive buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

When the sub-control board 200 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process of the sub-control board 200 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. After that, the analysis process of the command received in the step S2400 is performed.

(Step S2400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a checks the signals of the touch button detection switch 61a and the rotation operation detection switch 62a, and performs the effect input control process related to the effect operation device 60.

Specifically, when there is an effect being executed, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the operation of the touch button 61 or the selector switch 62 can be accepted according to the progress of the effect. Further, when a signal from the touch button detection switch 61a or the rotation operation detection switch 62a is input, the sub CPU 200a issues a command indicating that the effect operation device 60 has been operated to the image control board 400 or the lamp control board 500. Perform the process of sending.

(Step S2500)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500.

(Step S2600)
Next, the sub CPU 200a restores the information saved in step S2200 to the register of the sub CPU 200a.

(Command analysis processing of sub-control board)
The command analysis process of the sub-control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. 41.

(Step S3001)
First, the sub CPU 200a confirms whether or not there is a command in the receive buffer, and determines whether or not the command has been received.
At this time, the sub CPU 200a ends the command analysis process when it is determined that there is no command in the receive buffer, and shifts the process to step S3002 when it is determined that there is a command in the receive buffer.

(Step S3002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is either a power recovery designation command or a RAM clear designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is neither a power recovery designation command nor a RAM clear designation command, the process is transferred to step S3003, and the command stored in the receive buffer is displayed. If it is determined that it is either a power recovery designation command or a RAM clear designation command, the process is moved to step S3020.

(Step S3020)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a power restoration process (also referred to as an initialization process). This power restoration process is a process for initializing various effect devices (effect display device 40, effect accessory device 41, etc.) at the time of recovery from power off or power on. For example, in the effect display device 40, a process of initializing the screen for enabling image display is performed. Further, when the effect accessory device 41 is at the position shown in FIG. 4 (this is referred to as an "initial position"), a position covering the front surface of the effect display device 40 from this initial position (this is referred to as a "specific position"). After moving to the initial position, processing such as returning to the initial position is performed (even if it is not in the initial position, it is moved to a specific position and then moved to the initial position. The position to be restored may be adjusted).

(Step S3003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a demo designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is not the demo-designated command, the process is moved to step S3004, and the command stored in the receive buffer is determined to be the demo-designated command. If so, the process is transferred to step S3030.

(Step S3030)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a demo effect determination process for determining the content (effect mode) of the demo effect.
Specifically, the demo effect pattern is determined, the determined demo effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the determined demo effect pattern information is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500. The data based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S3004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a look-ahead designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is not the look-ahead designation command, the process is transferred to step S3005, and it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is the start prize designation command. If so, the process is moved to step S3500.

(Step S3500)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the look-ahead designation command to determine the hold display mode and change time of the hold display in the effect display device 40, and images the hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode and change time. A hold display mode determination process to be transmitted to the control board 400 and the lamp control board 500 is performed.

In this hold display mode determination process, the hold display data is stored in the first of the first to fourth storage areas in the first hold storage area or the fifth to eighth storage areas in the second hold storage area. The vacant storage area is searched in order from the storage area or the fifth storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the vacant predetermined storage area. Specifically, in the case of the look-ahead designation command corresponding to the first start winning opening 24, the vacant storage area is searched in order from the first storage area in the first reserved storage area, and the vacant storage area is searched. The determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the storage area, and if the read-ahead designation command corresponds to the second start winning opening 26, the fifth storage area in the second hold storage area is vacated in order. The existing storage area is searched, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the vacant storage area. As a result, the effect display device 40 displays the current number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2).

(Step S4000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the look-ahead effect setting process. In this look-ahead effect setting process, it is determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice (pedestal notice) and the hold change action, which will be described later, based on the look-ahead designation command received in step S3004.

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead designation command includes information on the starting winning opening that won a prize and information on the number of holdings at the time of winning. However, this information is generated as the above-mentioned starting winning designation command and pre-reading. It may be sent separately from the specified command.

(Step S3005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol determination command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is not a symbol determination command, the process is transferred to step S3006, and it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol determination command. If so, the process is transferred to step S3050.

(Step S3050)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining the effect symbol 48 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 40 based on the content of the received symbol determination command.
Specifically, the symbol determination command is analyzed to determine the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 48 according to the presence or absence of the jackpot and the type of the jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area. At the same time, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S3006)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is not a variable pattern specification command, the process is transferred to step S3007, and it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is a variable pattern specification command. If so, the process is transferred to step S10000.

(Step S10000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the advance notice effect setting process. In this notice effect setting process, based on the fluctuation pattern designation command received in step S3006, it is determined whether or not the notice (pedestal notice) and the hold change action, which will be described later, can be executed.

(Step S20000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a variation effect setting process for determining the content (effect mode) of the variation effect executed by the effect display device 40 or the like based on the received variation pattern designation command.
Specifically, a process of determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed. After that, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the effect accessory device 41, the LED 60b (the light source that causes the effect operation device 60 to emit light), and the like are controlled based on the effect pattern. The variation mode of the effect symbol 48 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

(Step S3060)
Next, the sub CPU 200a shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and displays the information of the hold display data after the shift. The hold display mode update process to be transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500 is performed.

Specifically, the data of the display storage area and the start storage area in each storage area are stored in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, and the fourth storage area of the first reserved storage area. Shift to the previous storage area.
For example, the data in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area, the data in the third storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area. Here, after shifting the data in the fourth storage area, blank data is set in the new fourth storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is cleared. Then, the hold display data of the start storage area of the first storage area of the first hold storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, that is, the start storage area of the 0th storage area. As a result, the effect display device 40 displays the number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) after the shift.

In addition, the hold display data may include information relating to the hold display mode and the change time determined in step S3500 (details will be described later). Therefore, when the hold display data is shifted, these information (information relating to the hold display mode and the change time) are also shifted. As a result, the hold display can be changed at the desired timing (determined change time).

(Step S3007)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol determination command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is not a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step S3008, and it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol confirmation command. If so, the process is transferred to step S3070.

(Step S3070)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sends the data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S3040 and the stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 48 to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c in order to stop and display the effect symbol 48. Performs the effect symbol stop processing to be set in.

(Step S3008)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the game state specification command, the process is transferred to step S3009, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is the game state specification command. If so, the process is transferred to step S3080.

(Step S3080)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the game state based on the received game state designation command in the game state storage area (game state setting process). As a result, the current gaming state can be recognized on the sub-control board 200 side.

(Step S3009)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is an opening command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is not the opening command, the process is transferred to step S3010, and if it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is the opening command. Moves the process to step S3090.

(Step S3090)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a special game start effect determination process for determining the content (effect mode) of the jackpot game start effect (opening effect).
Specifically, the special game start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command and the effect symbol related to the jackpot (the effect symbol determined in the effect symbol determination process in step S3050), and the determined special game start effect pattern is produced. In order to set the pattern storage area and transmit the information of the determined special game start effect pattern to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the data based on the determined special game start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. To do.

(Step S3010)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the R round game start command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the R round game start command, the process is transferred to step S3010, and the command stored in the reception buffer is the R round game start command. If it is determined that, the process is transferred to step S3100.

(Step S3100)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a round game effect determination process for determining the content (effect mode) of the effect (round game effect) during the jackpot game.
Specifically, based on the R round game start command, the effect pattern during the round game is determined based on the number of round games the round game is, and the determined round game effect pattern is used as the effect pattern. In order to set the storage area and transmit the information of the determined round game effect pattern to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the data based on the determined round game effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. .. It should be noted that the effect pattern during the round game includes, for example, an effect mode for each round game, an effect mode straddling a plurality of round games, and the like.

(Step S3011)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is either a V winning designation command or a non-V winning designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is neither a V prize designation command nor a non-V prize designation command, the process is transferred to step S3012, and the command stored in the receive buffer is executed. If it is determined that the command is either a V prize designation command or a non-V prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S3110.

(Step S3110)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the V winning effect during the sixth round game (V winning effect processing). In this V-winning effect processing, when a V-winning designation command is received, an effect of notifying that the V-winning has been won is performed. In addition, when a non-V prize designation command is received, an effect suggesting that the V prize may have been won is performed. For example, when a V prize designation command is received, a message such as "Congratulations on V prize" is displayed. In addition, when a non-V prize designation command is received, a message such as "lucky" is displayed or a symbol such as "● ×" is displayed.

(Step S3012)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is an ending command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the receive buffer is not the ending command, the command analysis process is terminated and the command stored in the receive buffer is determined to be the ending command. Moves the process to step S3120.

(Step S3120)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a special game end effect determination process for determining the content (effect mode) of the end effect (ending effect) of the jackpot game.
Specifically, the special game end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined special game end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined special game end effect pattern is stored in the image control board 400. The data based on the determined special game end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c in order to transmit the information to the lamp control board 500. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

Next, the hold display mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 42.

(Step S3501)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the hold display lottery random value and the change scenario lottery random value updated in step S2100.

(Step S3502)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms the look-ahead designation command stored in the receive buffer and analyzes the command. Based on the result analyzed here, the processes after step S3503 are performed.

(Step S3503)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the hold display lottery. The hold display lottery is determined based on the hold display lottery table shown in FIG. 53 and the hold display lottery random number value acquired in step S3501. Then, in the hold display lottery table, the jackpot hold display lottery table (FIG. 53 (a)) is referred to when the analysis result of the look-ahead designation command is a jackpot according to the analysis result of the look-ahead designation command in step S3502. ), And a hold display lottery table for loss (FIG. 53 (b)) that is referred to when the analysis result of the look-ahead designation command is a loss.
For example, in the jackpot hold display lottery table, the rate at which the hold display changes to "blue" or higher (any of "blue" to "rainbow") is higher than that in the loss hold display lottery table. That is, in the jackpot hold display lottery table, the rate at which the hold display changes is about 70%, but in the loss hold display lottery table, the rate at which the hold display changes is about 30%.
Further, in the present embodiment, even if the hold display changes, the normal hold display is temporarily displayed at the time of winning the hold (at the moment of winning). After that, at what timing the hold display changes (this is referred to as "change time") is determined in the change scenario lottery in step S3505, which will be described later.
In the case of loss, a different hold display lottery table may be selected for the look-ahead A designation command and the look-ahead B designation command. For example, in the case of the look-ahead B designation command, the hold display lottery table in which the hold display is more likely to change than in the case of the look-ahead A designation command is more likely to be selected. With such a form, the hold display is more likely to change when there is a possibility of reach, so that the player can have a great sense of expectation due to the change in the hold display.

(Step S3504)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not it is determined that the hold display changes as a result of the hold display lottery in step S3503. That is, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the hold display mode is "blue" or higher.
At this time, if it is determined that the hold display does not change, the process is transferred to step S3506, and if it is determined that the hold display does not change, the process is transferred to step S3505.

(Step S3505)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a change scenario lottery. This change scenario lottery is determined based on the change scenario lottery table shown in FIG. 54 and the random number value for the change scenario lottery acquired in step S3501. Then, in the change scenario lottery table, the hold (hereinafter referred to as "the winning hold") at the time of receiving the look-ahead designation command is changed separately depending on which of hold 0 to hold 4 corresponds to. A scenario lottery table is provided.

For example, if the winning hold is hold 0, the hold 0 change scenario lottery table (FIG. 54 (a)) is selected, and if the winning hold is hold 1, the hold 1 change scenario lottery is selected. When the table (FIG. 54 (b)) is selected and the winning hold is on hold 2, the change scenario lottery table for hold 2 (FIG. 54 (c)) is selected and the winning hold is on hold 3. In that case, the change scenario lottery table for hold 3 (FIG. 54 (d)) is selected, and when the winning hold is hold 4, the change scenario lottery table for hold 4 (FIG. 54 (e)) is selected. Will be done.

In this change scenario lottery, the change time (timing to change the hold display) is determined based on the result of the hold display lottery. For example, in FIGS. 54 (a) to 54 (e), when the change time is determined to be "at the time of winning", the hold display changes immediately when the winning is held. However, in this case, as described above, the change occurs after the normal hold display is once performed.
On the other hand, if the change time is determined to be other than "at the time of winning", the holding display will change when the winning holding is shifted to the corresponding holding position.

(Step S3506)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the hold display data based on the result in the step S3503 and the result in the step S3505. At this time, when the hold display is changed, the hold display data including the information related to the hold display mode and the change time is set.

Next, the look-ahead effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 43.

(Step S5000)
First, the sub CPU 200a executes the look-ahead notice determination process. In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute "pedestal notice" as a look-ahead notice. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that a look-ahead notice of a type different from the pedestal notice can be determined.

(Step S4001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice (“pedestal notice”) in the look-ahead notice determination process in step S5000.
At this time, if it is decided not to execute the look-ahead notice (pedestal notice), the look-ahead notice determination process is terminated, and if it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice (pedestal notice), the step The process is transferred to S6000.

(Step S6000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the pedestal notice setting process.

(Step S7000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the pending change action determination process.

(Step S8000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the timing change process.

Next, the look-ahead notice determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 44.

(Step S5001)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the read-ahead notice determination random number value updated in step S2100.

(Step S5002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not it is determined that the hold display changes at the time of winning the prize hold. That is, in the hold display mode determination process of step S3500, the hold display mode related to the prize hold is determined to be "blue" or higher, and the change time is "at the time of winning". It is determined whether or not the data is on hold display data containing information.
At this time, if it is determined that the hold display does not change, the look-ahead notice determination process is terminated, and if it is determined that the hold display does not change, the process proceeds to step S5003.

(Step S5003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a look-ahead notice determination lottery. In this look-ahead notice decision lottery, whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice (pedestal notice) is determined based on the look-ahead notice decision table shown in FIG. 55 and the random value for the look-ahead notice decision acquired in step S5001. ..

Here, the look-ahead notice determination table shown in FIG. 55 will be described. The look-ahead notice determination table includes a jackpot look-ahead notice decision table (FIG. 55 (a)) and a loss look-ahead notice decision table (FIG. 55 (b)). And, the pre-reading notice decision table for jackpot (the pedestal notice is selected at about 50%) is compared with the pre-reading notice decision table for loss (the pedestal notice is selected at about 30%), and the pre-reading notice (pedestal notice) Is more likely to be executed.

Next, the pedestal notice setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 45.

(Step S6001)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the pedestal height determination random number value updated in step S2100.

(Step S6002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms the look-ahead designation command stored in the receive buffer and analyzes the command. Based on the result analyzed here, the processes after step S6003 are performed.

(Step S6003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a pedestal ascending lottery. This pedestal ascending lottery is executed based on the pedestal ascending lottery table shown in FIG. 56 and the pedestal height determining random number value acquired in step S6001.

Here, each of the pedestals 43a to 43d, the pedestals 45a to 45d, and the processing pedestal 47 described above can be displayed by changing the height (position) one step at a time from 0 step to 3 step. It has become. Then, in the pedestal raising lottery, it is decided whether or not to raise the pedestal from the current height.

In the present embodiment, the height of the pedestal is indicated by the height HN (N is a natural number of 0 to 3), and the height of the 0th step is called the height H0, which is the 1st step. The height is called height H1, the height of the second stage is called height H2, and the height of the third stage is called height H3.
The height HN of the pedestal is set to the height H0 in the initial state, and when the pedestal is raised by one step from the height H0 in the initial state, it becomes the height H1, and when it is further raised by one step, the height is H2. Then, when the height is further increased by one step, the height becomes H3. In other words, the height H0 in the initial state indicates the height of the pedestal when the pedestal is in the lowest position, and the height H3 raised to the highest stage (third stage) is the case where the pedestal is in the highest position. Shows the height of the pedestal.

Then, when it is decided to change the height of the pedestal, the effect is such that the pedestal extends upward, that is, the appearance of the pedestal rising (this is referred to as the "pedestal raising effect"). ") Is to be executed.
In the present embodiment, a mode in which the pedestal is raised by one step, a mode in which the pedestal is raised by two steps, and a mode in which the pedestal is raised by three steps are provided in one pedestal raising effect. The time required for the pedestal raising effect in which the pedestal is raised by one step is set to about 1 second. Further, the time required for the pedestal raising effect in the mode in which the pedestal is raised in two stages is set to about 2 seconds, and the time required for the pedestal raising effect in the mode in which the pedestal is raised in three stages is set to about 3 seconds.

Further, when the pedestal is raised, the pedestal raising effect is performed after the effect of vibrating the pedestal up and down at the current height (position) (vibration effect) is performed for about 3 seconds. ing. In this way, when the pedestal rises, this vibration effect and the pedestal rise effect are performed.

In this way, the time required when the pedestal rises is the total time of the vibration effect and the pedestal rise effect. That is, it takes about 4 seconds for the pedestal to reach the height (position) one step higher than the current height (position). Similarly, it takes about 5 seconds for the pedestal to reach the height (position) that is two steps higher than the current height (position), and the height that the pedestal is raised three steps from the current height (position) (the height (position)). It will take about 6 seconds to reach the position).

Here, the pedestal rising lottery table shown in FIG. 56 will be described. The pedestal ascending lottery table is a pedestal ascending lottery table (this is referred to as a "look-ahead pedestal ascending lottery table") referred to when the winning hold is on hold 1 to hold 4, and when the winning hold is on hold 0. It is roughly divided into a pedestal rising lottery table referred to in (this is referred to as "the pedestal rising lottery table").

Of these, the look-ahead pedestal ascending lottery table is provided with a jackpot pedestal ascending lottery table (FIG. 56 (a)) and a losing pedestal ascending lottery table (FIG. 56 (b)). In this look-ahead pedestal rise lottery table, the ratio is different for both jackpot and loss, but when the pedestal rises (when the height of the pedestal changes), it rises only one step. ing.

Then, when the pedestal is raised, the pedestal raising effect (in this case, the effect in which the pedestal is raised by only one step) is executed as a pedestal notice after the vibration effect is performed.

On the other hand, when the pedestal does not rise (when the height of the pedestal does not change), the pedestal notice may not be executed, or the pedestal notice in which only the above vibration effect is performed may be executed. There is.

As described above, the pedestal notice includes a pedestal notice in which the vibration effect and the pedestal rise effect are performed, and a pedestal notice in which only the vibration effect is performed.

On the other hand, the pedestal ascending lottery table includes a "big hit and height H0" pedestal ascending lottery table (FIG. 56 (c1)) and a "big hit and height H1" pedestal ascending lottery table (FIG. 56). (C2)), "Big hit and height H2" pedestal rise lottery table (Fig. 56 (c3)), and "Loss and height H0" pedestal rise lottery table (Fig. 56 (d1)) And "missing and for height H1" pedestal rising lottery table (Fig. 56 (d2)) and "missing and for height H2" pedestal rising lottery table (Fig. 56 (d3)) are provided. Has been done. In this pedestal rise lottery table, the ratio is different for both big hit and loss, but when the pedestal rises, the pedestal rise effect that rises from the current height to the height H3 at once is also selected. Can be done. That is, when the current height of the pedestal is the height H0, it is possible to select a pedestal raising effect in which the height is raised by three steps at a stretch to the height H3. Similarly, the current pedestal height is When the height is H1, it is possible to select a pedestal raising effect in which the height is raised by two steps at once up to the height H3. Further, when the current height of the pedestal is the height H2, the pedestal raising effect of raising the height by one step to the height H3 can be selected. In this way, in the case of hold 0 (when the variable effect related to the winning hold is executed), the height of the pedestal at that time is the highest level at once regardless of the height HN. It is possible to make the player expect the possibility of rising to H3.

On the other hand, even when the pedestal rise lottery table is referred to, if the pedestal does not rise, the pedestal notice may not be executed, or the pedestal notice in which only the above vibration effect is performed may be executed. It has become.

(Step S6004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not it is decided to execute the pedestal notice as a result of the pedestal rising lottery in step S6003. That is, when the pattern A1, the pattern H1, the pattern A11, the pattern A21, the pattern A31, the pattern H11, the pattern H21, and the pattern H31 are determined in each of the pedestal rising lottery tables shown in FIGS. 56 (a) to 56 (d3). Since the pedestal notice is not executed, it is determined whether or not a pattern other than these is determined.
At this time, if it is decided not to execute the pedestal notice, the pedestal notice setting process is ended, and if it is decided to execute the pedestal notice, the process is moved to step S6005.

(Step S6005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not it is determined that the pedestal is raised as a result of the pedestal rising lottery in step S6003.
At this time, if it is determined that the pedestal does not rise, the process is transferred to step S6009, and if it is determined that the pedestal does not rise, the process is transferred to step S6006.

(Step S6006)
Next, the sub CPU 200a has a pedestal height HN (N is a natural number of 0 to 3) based on the result of the pedestal ascending lottery in step S6003 in the storage area in which the hold display data related to the winning hold is stored. Data including information related to (entering) (this is called "pedestal height data") is stored. That is, the pedestal height data is also stored in the storage area related to the winning hold in the same manner as the hold display data, so that when the winning hold is shifted to the previous storage area or the like, the winning hold is set. This pedestal height data can be shifted together with the hold display data. As a result, it is possible to consider that the above-mentioned hold display data and the pedestal height data are related (associated with each other).

Further, in step S6005, until the pedestal height data is stored, no information about the pedestal height HN related to the winning hold is stored in the storage area related to the winning hold. That is, if the winning hold is shifted to the previous storage area or the like without the processing of this step S6006, the storage area after the shift of the winning hold is still in the pedestal. No information about the height HN remains stored. Due to this configuration, if the pedestal height data is not stored in the storage area where the arbitrary hold is stored, the height of the pedestal related to this arbitrary hold is in the initial state (that is,). , Height H0).

(Step S6007)
Next, the sub CPU 200a turns on (= 1) a flag (pedestal rising flag) indicating that the pedestal rises. This pedestal rising flag is turned ON / OFF in the pedestal rising flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S6008)
Next, based on the result of step S6003, the sub CPU 200a executes an effect pattern (pedestal advance notice) for executing the pedestal advance notice (in this case, the pedestal advance notice in which the vibration effect and the pedestal ascending effect are performed) related to the winning hold. A pedestal advance notice execution command is generated in order to transmit the pattern) to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, and this pedestal advance notice execution command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. As a result, the pedestal notice setting process is completed.

(Step S6009)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets an effect pattern (pedestal notice pattern) for executing the pedestal notice (in this case, the pedestal notice in which only the vibration effect is performed) related to the winning hold, based on the result of step S6003. , A pedestal advance notice execution command is generated to be transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, and this pedestal advance notice execution command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. As a result, the pedestal notice setting process is completed.

Then, when the pedestal advance notice execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500 in step S6008 or this step S6009, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, and the effect role are based on the pedestal advance notice execution command. The object device 41, the LED 60b (the light source that causes the effect operation device 60 to emit light), and the like are controlled.

An example of a case where the pedestal notice is actually executed on the effect display device 40 (display screen 40a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 61 and 62.

For example, consider a case where the pedestal notice is executed on the hold display 42d, which is the prize hold (FIG. 61 (a)). In this case, as a pedestal notice when it is determined that the pedestal 43d will rise, first, a vibration effect in which the pedestal 43d vibrates up and down is performed (FIG. 61 (b)).

Then, when the pedestal 43d rises, after this vibration effect, the pedestal raising effect is performed in which the pedestal 43d rises by one step to reach the height H1 (FIG. 61 (c)).

Then, when the height of the pedestal 43d reaches the height H1 (the pedestal ascending effect ends), the hold display 42d (normal hold display) changes to "blue" ("B" is blue ("B" is blue). It is a code indicating that it is BLUE) (FIG. 61 (d)).

Further, when the pedestal 43d rises by one step from the initial state (height H0), a mass 43d ₁ corresponding to the height H1 minutes appears under the pedestal 43d. As a result, the player can easily visually recognize that the pedestal 43d has been raised by one step.

On the other hand, when the pedestal 43d does not rise, the pedestal 43d does not rise and remains in the original position after the vibration effect (FIG. 61 (b) above) is performed, but the hold display 42d (normal hold display). ) Changes to the hold display 42 dB (FIG. 61 (e)).

Next, consider the case where the pedestal notice is executed in the processing hold 46 (FIG. 62 (a)). Also in this case, as a pedestal notice when it is determined that the processing pedestal 47 will rise, first, a vibration effect in which the processing pedestal 47 vibrates up and down is performed (FIG. 62 (b)).

Then, when the processing pedestal 47 rises, after this vibration effect, the processing pedestal 47 rises to any of the 1st to 3rd stages (reaches any of height H1 to height H3). The pedestal rise production is performed.

For example, when the processing pedestal 47 rises to three stages, as shown in FIG. 62 (c) ⇒ FIG. 62 (d) ⇒ FIG. 62 (e) ⇒ FIG. 62 (f), the processing pedestal 47 is raised one step at a time. An ascending mode of effect (a stepwise ascending mode of effect) is executed as a pedestal ascending effect.

As shown in FIGS. 62 (c) to 62 (f), when the pedestal rises in a plurality of stages in one pedestal raising effect, each time the pedestal rises one step at a time, there is a slight interval (for example, for example). (About 0.1 seconds to 0.5 seconds) may be inserted, or the pedestal may be raised at once without such an interval.

Further, when the processing pedestal 47 rises by one step from the initial state (height H0), a mass 47a corresponding to a height H1 minute appears under the processing pedestal 47. As a result, the player can easily visually recognize that the processing pedestal 47 has been raised by one step. When the processing pedestal 47 is further raised by one step, a new mass 47b appears under the mass 47a, and similarly, when the processing pedestal 47 is further raised by one step, a new mass 47c appears under the mass 47b. In this way, every time the processing pedestal 47 rises in two stages and three stages, a new mass (mass 47b, mass 47c) appears, so that the player can change the processing pedestal 47 into two stages and three stages. It is easy to visually recognize that the height has increased.

Then, when the processing pedestal 47 finishes rising (that is, when the pedestal rising effect ends), the processing hold display 46 (normal hold display) changes to a "tiger pattern" ("T" is a tiger pattern). (This is a code indicating that it is TIGER) (FIG. 62 (f)).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the pedestal notice can be executed when the hold display changes (see FIG. 44). That is, when the pedestal notice occurs, the pedestal may rise and the hold display may change, or the pedestal may not rise and the hold display may change. If the pedestal does not rise, the hold display changes immediately, while if the pedestal rises, the hold display changes after the pedestal has finished rising (details will be described later). That is, when viewed in chronological order, a series of effects are progressing in a flow such as "vibration effect ⇒ pedestal rise effect ⇒ pedestal has finished rising ⇒ hold display changes". In this way, first, the hold display is moved to a position where it changes, and then, in order to change the hold display, the mode of the hold display that moves up as the pedestal rises is changed in the middle of this up movement ( It is possible to achieve the effect of reducing the processing load that complicates the processing of the effect image, such as (gradual change).

Then, in the present embodiment, when the vibration effect is performed in the pedestal notice, it is determined that the hold display changes regardless of whether or not the pedestal rise effect is subsequently performed. Since it is configured in this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of security (a great expectation for winning the jackpot) that he / she can be confident of the change in the hold display only by generating the vibration effect.

However, in other words, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the hold display does not change unless the vibration effect is generated. For example, if the state in which the vibration effect does not occur continues, the state in which the hold display does not change will continue. For this reason, by expecting a change in the hold display, it becomes impossible to fully exert the effect of the effect of improving the interest of the player. In order to avoid such a situation, the pedestal notice (look-ahead notice) may be executed even when the hold display does not change.

Next, the pending change action determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S7001)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the true action determination random number value and the Gase action determination random number value updated in step S2100.

(Step S7002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not it is determined that the hold display changes at the time of winning the prize hold. That is, in the hold display mode determination process of step S3500, the hold display mode related to the prize hold is determined to be "blue" or higher, and the change time is "at the time of winning". It is determined whether or not the data is on hold display data containing information.
At this time, if it is determined that the hold display does not change, the process is transferred to step S7006, and if it is determined that the hold display does not change, the process is transferred to step S7003.

(Step S7003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a true action lottery. In this true action lottery, the hold change according to the true action production pattern is based on the true action lottery table (partial excerpt) shown in FIG. 57 and the true action determination random number value acquired in step S7001. Whether or not the action can be executed is determined. Then, when executing this pending change action, it is also determined which of the types (Cessna, cylinder, shark, harpoon) is executed.

For example, when the current height of the pedestal related to the prize holding is the height H0, the true action lottery table for the pedestal height H0 (FIG. 57 (a)) is selected. Similarly, when the current height of the pedestal related to the prize holding is the height H1, the true action lottery table for the pedestal height H1 (FIG. 57 (b)) is selected and the height is H2. In this case, the true action lottery table for pedestal height H2 (FIG. 57 (c)) is selected, and when the height is H3, the true action lottery table for pedestal height H3 (FIG. 57 (d)) is selected. Be selected.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the true action lottery table is provided according to the height of the pedestal and, by extension, the position of the hold display on the pedestal. The reason for this configuration is that if the height of the pedestal is different, the position of the hold display will also be different, so it is necessary to provide a corresponding hold change action pattern for each position of the hold display. is there.

Further, the start time (timing T1 to T3) is set for each of the pending change actions selected in the true action lottery table. For example, the hold change action whose timing is T1 is started "0 seconds after" that the winning hold is stored, that is, at the same time that the winning hold is stored. Further, the hold change action whose timing is T2 is started "6 seconds after the winning hold is stored", that is, 6 seconds after the winning hold is stored. Further, the hold change action whose timing is T3 is started "11 seconds after the winning hold is stored", that is, 11 seconds after the winning hold is stored.

(Step S7004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the Gase action lottery 2. In this Gase action lottery 2, based on the Gase action lottery table (partial excerpt) shown in FIGS. 58 and 59 and the random value for determining the Gase action acquired in step S7001, the production pattern of the Gase action is created. Whether or not to execute the pending change action is determined. Then, when executing this pending change action, it is also determined which of the types (Cessna, cylinder, shark, harpoon) is executed.

In the present embodiment, the Cessna collision determined by the true action, the Cessna return and the Cessna passage determined by the Gase action, are defined as "Cessna", which is a pending change action of the same type (same system). Similarly, the bomb explosion determined by the true action, the momentary bomb determined by the Gase action, and the unexploded bomb are the same type of pending change actions called "Bombe", and the shark change and Gase determined by the true action. The shark return and shark invariance determined by the action are the same type of pending change action called "shark", and the harpoon piercing determined by the true action and the harpoon waiting determined by the explosion action are called "harpoon". It is a type of pending change action.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the same type of pending change action is provided for each of the true action and the Gase action. Then, in the hold change action according to the effect pattern of the true action, the hold display changes, but in the hold change action according to the effect pattern of the Gase action, the hold display does not change. It is a difference from the action.

Then, in the Gase action lottery 2 in the present step S7004, only the Gase action of a type different from the type of the true action determined to be executed in the true action lottery of the above step S7003 is determined as the pending change action. There is. That is, as shown in FIGS. 58 and 59, the Gase action lottery table selected in the Gase action lottery 2 is selected according to the type of the true action determined as a result of the true action lottery in step S7003. Gase action lottery tables are provided separately.

For example, when "None" is determined as the true action, "Pedestal height H0 and for none" Gase action lottery table according to the current height HN of the pedestal related to the prize holding (Fig. 58 (a1)), "Pedestal height H1 and for none" Gase action lottery table (Fig. 58 (a2)), "Pedestal height H2 and for none" Gase action lottery table (Fig. 58 (a3)) ), “Pedestal height H3, and for none” Gase action lottery table (FIG. 58 (a4)).

In this way, when the true action is "None", all types of Gase actions can be selected as the Gase action regardless of the current height HN of the pedestal related to the winning hold. There is.

On the other hand, when "Cessna" is determined as the true action, the Gase action lottery table according to the current height HN of the pedestal related to the winning hold is selected. For example, when the current height of the pedestal related to the prize hold is the height H0, the “pedestal height H0 and for Cessna” Gase action lottery table (FIG. 58 (b1)) is selected. .. In addition, it is selected when the current height of the pedestal related to the prize hold is the "pedestal height H1 and for Cessna" Gase action lottery table, which is selected when the height is H1. "Pedestal height H2 and for Cessna" Gase action lottery table, and "Pedestal height H3 and for Cessna" Gase action lottery table selected when the height is H3 are omitted. However, in any case, if the true action is "Cessna", regardless of the current height HN of the pedestal related to the prize hold, the Gase action will be of a type other than "Cessna". Gase action can be selected. For example, in FIG. 58 (b1), the corresponding random value for determining the gas action is not assigned to the type “Cessna” (further, it is displayed in shading). That is, when the true action is determined to be "Cessna", the Gase action related to "Cessna" is not determined.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the true action and the gassing action, which have conflicting results, from being executed in duplicate even if they are of the same type, and causing a problem in the pending change action.

Similarly, when the "cylinder" is determined as the true action, the Gase action lottery table according to the current height NH of the pedestal related to the winning hold is selected. For example, when the current height of the pedestal related to the prize holding is H0, the “pedestal height H0 and for cylinder” gas action lottery table (FIG. 59 (c1)) is selected. .. In addition, it is selected when the current height of the pedestal related to the prize holding is the "pedestal height H1 and for cylinder" gas cylinder action lottery table, which is selected when the height is H1. "Pedestal height H2 and for cylinder" Gase action lottery table, and "Pedestal height H3 and for cylinder" Gase action lottery table selected when the height is H3 are omitted. However, in any case, if the true action is "cylinder", regardless of the current height HN of the pedestal related to the prize holding, the gas cylinder action is of a type other than "cylinder". Gase action can be selected. For example, in FIG. 59 (c1), the corresponding random value for determining the gas action is not assigned to the type “cylinder” (further, it is displayed in shading). That is, when the true action is determined to be "cylinder", the gas action related to "cylinder" is not determined.

In addition, when "shark" is determined as the true action, the Gase action lottery table according to the current height HN of the pedestal related to the winning hold is selected. For example, when the current height of the pedestal related to the prize hold is the height H0, the “pedestal height H0 and for shark” gasse action lottery table (FIG. 59 (d1)) is selected. .. It should be noted that the current height of the pedestal related to the prize hold is selected when the height is H1, the pedestal height is H1, and the shark action lottery table is selected when the height is H2. "Pedestal height H2 and for sharks" Gase action lottery table, and "Pedestal height H3 and for sharks" Gase action lottery table selected when the height is H3 are omitted. However, in any case, if the true action is "shark", regardless of the current height HN of the pedestal related to the prize holding, the type of action excluding "shark" is Gase actions can now be selected. For example, in FIG. 59 (d1), the corresponding random value for determining the gas action is not assigned to the type “shark” (further, it is displayed in shading). That is, when the true action is determined to be "shark", the Gase action related to "shark" is not determined.

In addition, when "harpoon" is determined as the true action, the Gase action lottery table according to the current height HN of the pedestal related to the prize holding is selected. For example, when the current height of the pedestal related to the prize holding is H0, the “pedestal height H0 and for harpoon” gasse action lottery table (FIG. 59 (e1)) is selected. .. It should be noted that the current height of the pedestal related to the prize holding is selected when the height is H1, the "pedestal height 1 and for the harpoon" gasse action lottery table, and the height is H2. "Pedestal height 2 and for harpoon" Gase action lottery table, and "Pedestal height 3 and for harpoon" Gase action lottery table selected when the height is H3 are omitted. However, in any case, if the true action is "harpoon", regardless of the current height HN of the pedestal related to the prize holding, the type of action excluding "harpoon" Gase action can be selected. For example, in FIG. 59 (e1), the corresponding random value for determining the gas action is not assigned to the type “harpoon” (further, it is displayed in shading). That is, when the true action is determined to be "harpoon", the Gase action related to "harpoon" is not determined.

In this way, even when the true action is "cylinder", "shark", and "harpoon", the true action and the gasse action, which have conflicting results, overlap even if they are of the same type, as in the case of "Cessna" described above. It is possible to prevent the pending change action from being executed.

Further, the start time (timing T1 to T3) is set for each of the pending change actions selected in the Gase action lottery table. For example, the hold change action whose timing is T1 is started "0 seconds after" that the winning hold is stored, that is, at the same time that the winning hold is stored. Further, the hold change action whose timing is T2 is started "6 seconds after the winning hold is stored", that is, 6 seconds after the winning hold is stored. Further, the hold change action whose timing is T3 is started "11 seconds after the winning hold is stored", that is, 11 seconds after the winning hold is stored.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the true action and the gasse action can be combined and executed as the pending change action. As a result, it is possible to add unexpectedness and fun to the effect side, such as a plurality of types of effects that cannot be considered in a conventional gaming machine occur at the same time. Further, in the present embodiment, when the true action and the Gase action are executed in combination, it is possible to prevent a situation in which actions of the same type are executed in duplicate.

(Step S7005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates effect pattern data (pending change action execution data) for executing both the true action determined in step S7003 and the Gase action determined in step S7004. Then, it is stored in the hold change action execution data storage area provided in the sub RAM 200c.

Further, when the true action is "none", in this step S7005, the effect pattern data (hold change action execution data) for executing only the Gase action is generated and stored in the hold change action execution data storage area. Will be done. In such a case, there is no direct hold change action for the hold display, and the hold display changes. That is, since only the Gase action is performed as the hold change action, the hold display does not change depending on this Gase action, and the hold display changes at another trigger or timing. In this case, since there is no true action, the hold display changes without any true action occurring.

If the true action is "None" and the Gase action is also "None", the effect pattern data (pending change action execution data) is not generated in this step S7005, and the pending change action is executed. No data is stored in the data storage area.

(Step S7006)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the Gase action lottery 1. In this Gase action lottery 1, based on the Gase action lottery table shown in FIGS. 58 (a1) to 58 (a4) described above and the random number value for Gase action acquired in step S7001, the production pattern of the Gase action is created. Whether or not to execute the pending change action is determined. Then, when executing this pending change action, it is also determined which of the types (Cessna, cylinder, shark, harpoon) is executed.

The case where the Gase action lottery 1 is performed in this step S7006 is a case where only the Gase action is executed without executing the true action. Therefore, there is no possibility that the above-mentioned problem, that is, the problem caused by the true action and the Gase action being executed in duplicate, will occur. Therefore, unlike the above-mentioned Gase action lottery 2, it is not necessary to refer to a separate Gase action lottery table for each type of true action. That is, in this step S7006, it is possible to determine the Gase action based only on the current height HN of the pedestal related to the winning hold. Therefore, in the Gase action lottery 1, all types of Gase actions can be selected by limiting the Gase action lottery tables that can be selected to the Gase action lottery tables shown in FIGS. 58 (a1) to 58 (a4). It has become.

(Step S7007)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates effect pattern data (hold change action execution data) for executing the Gase action determined in step S7006, and stores the effect pattern data (hold change action execution data) in the hold change action execution data storage area.
If the Gase action is "None", the effect pattern data (hold change action execution data) is not generated in this step S7007, and any data is stored in the hold change action execution data storage area. It is designed not to be done.

Next, the timing change process will be described with reference to FIG. 47.

(Step S8001)
First, the sub CPU 200a confirms whether or not data (hold change action execution data) is stored in the hold change action storage area.
At this time, if the data is not stored, the timing change process is terminated, and if the data is stored, the process is moved to step S8002.

(Step S8002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the pedestal rise flag is ON (= 1).
At this time, if it is determined that the pedestal rising flag is not turned ON, the process is moved to step S8008, and if it is determined that the pedestal rising flag is turned ON, the process is moved to step S8003.

(Step S8003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the timing of the hold change action related to the hold change action execution data stored in step S8001 corresponds to any of T1 to T2. For example, in the case of a pending change action in which both a true action and a gas action are executed, it is determined whether or not the timing of the first action to be executed corresponds to any of T1 to T2.
At this time, if it is determined that the timing of the hold change action does not correspond to any of T1 to T2, the process is moved to step S8008, and it is determined that the timing of the hold change action corresponds to any of T1 to T2. If so, the process is moved to step S8004.

(Step S8004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a changes the timing of the hold change action to T3, and then generates a hold change action execution command. Specifically, the hold change action execution data stored in the hold change action execution data storage area (see step S7005 above) is changed to a pattern of the same type whose timing is T3, and then held. Generate a change action execution command.

For example, when the hold change action execution data (hold change action execution data related to Cessna collision 1) based on the pattern H0AK2 (see FIG. 57 (a)) is stored in the hold change action execution data storage area, the pattern After changing (replacing) to the effect pattern data (pending change action execution data related to Cessna collision 3) based on H0AK4 (see FIG. 57A), a pending change action execution command is generated based on this pattern H0AK4. To. That is, the pending change action execution data based on the pattern H0AK2 is discarded, and the pending change action execution data based on the pattern H0AK4 is newly generated. Then, the hold change action execution command is generated based on the newly generated hold change action execution data (hold change action execution data related to the Cessna collision 3).

In this way, when the timing of the hold change action is T1 or T2, the reason for changing to T3 is that when the pedestal rises, the hold change is performed during the pedestal notice (vibration effect and pedestal rise effect). This is because no action is generated. As described above, the time required for the pedestal notice is about 4 to 6 seconds. Therefore, for example, when the timing is T1 or T2, the hold change action may occur in the middle of the pedestal notice. .. Then, if the hold change action occurs in the middle of the pedestal notice, there is a possibility that the hold change action is executed at a position different from the position of the hold display. Here, the position different from the position of the hold display corresponds to, for example, a position above the pedestal or the hold display. In this way, if the hold change action occurs at a position different from the hold display position, the hold change action, which is an effect in which some action for the hold display is executed, does not hold as the effect itself. .. In other words, the effect of the pending change action cannot be exhibited.
Therefore, when the pedestal rises, the timing of the hold change action is changed to T3 so that the hold change action can be executed after the pedestal notice is completely finished. In other words, when the pedestal notice is given, by changing the maximum value (about 6 seconds) of the time required for this pedestal notice to T3, which is the timing that exceeds more than enough time (about 11 seconds). Even in such a case, the hold change action can be surely generated after the ascending of the pedestal is completed.

(Step S8005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a turns off the pedestal rise flag (= 0).
This is because, as described above, when the process of this step S8005 is performed, the timing of the hold change action is already set in consideration of the time required for the pedestal notice (the time required for the effect of raising the pedestal) in step S8004. This is because the change to T3 does not cause any problem even if this flag indicating that the pedestal is rising is turned off.

(Step S8006)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the hold change action execution command (hold change action execution command based on the effect pattern data in which the timing of the hold change action is T3) generated in step S8004 in the transmission buffer.

Then, when the hold change action execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the effect accessory device 41, and the LED 60b ( The light source that causes the effect operation device 60 to emit light) and the like are controlled.

An example of a case where the hold change action is actually executed on the effect display device 40 (display screen 40a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 to 66.

For example, when "Cessna" is executed as a hold change action for the hold display 42c, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), an effect image AP (hereinafter, referred to as "Cessna AP") imitating a Cessna machine is displayed. Appears, and this Cessna AP approaches the hold display 42c (normal hold display). Then, when the Cessna AP collides with the hold display 42c, as shown in FIG. 63 (c), the hold display 42c is changed to “blue” (“B” is blue (BLUE)). It is a code indicating). That is, in this case, the pending change action is executed according to the effect pattern of the Cessna collision (true action).

When "cylinder" is executed as a hold change action for the hold display 42c, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), an effect image GB (hereinafter, referred to as "cylinder GB") imitating a gas cylinder is displayed. Appears so as to cover all the hold displays 42a to 42d. After that, when the cylinder GB explodes, the hold display 42c (normal hold display) becomes the hold display 42cB, as shown in FIG. 63 (c). That is, in this case, the hold change action is executed according to the effect pattern of the cylinder explosion (true action).

When "shark" is executed as a hold change action for the hold display 42a, as shown in FIG. 64 (a) ⇒ FIG. 64 (b), an effect image SK imitating a shark (hereinafter, "" "Shark SK") appears and eats the hold display 42a. Then, when the shark SK disappears, as shown in FIG. 64 (c), the hold display 42a (normal hold display) is changed to “green” and the hold display 42aG (“G” is green (GREEN)). It is a code indicating). That is, in this case, the hold change action is executed according to the effect pattern of the shark change (true action).

Further, when "harpoon" is executed as a hold change action for the processing hold display 46, as shown in FIG. 65 (a) ⇒ FIG. 65 (b), the effect images MO1 to MO13 imitating the harpoon ( Hereinafter, "harpoon MO1 to MO13") will appear and pierce the processing hold display 46. After that, as shown in FIG. 65 (c), the processing hold display 46 (normal hold display) is changed to "red", which is a code indicating that the process hold display 46R ("R" is red (RED)). ). That is, in this case, the hold change action is executed according to the effect pattern of the harpoon piercing (true action).

When the height of the pedestal is different from the initial state, the hold change action as shown in FIG. 66 is executed. In FIG. 66, squares 47a, 47b, 47c appear under the processing pedestal 47, and it is visible that the processing pedestal 47 is at the highest height H3.

For example, when "shark" is executed as a hold change action for the processing hold display 46 (above the processing pedestal 47 having a height H3), FIG. 66 (a) ⇒ FIG. 66 (b). As shown, the shark SK appears and jumps to the position of the processing hold display 46 (that is, the height exceeding the height H3 of the processing pedestal 47) and eats the hold display 46. Then, when the shark SK disappears, as shown in FIG. 66 (c), the processing hold display 46 (normal hold display) changes to a "tiger pattern", and the processing hold display 46T ("T" is a tiger pattern (TIGER)). It is a code indicating that). That is, in this case, the hold change action is executed according to the effect pattern of the shark change (true action).

In addition, since FIGS. 63 to 66 above show an example of the case where the hold change action is executed according to the effect pattern of the true action, the hold display is changed in each case. When the hold change action according to the effect pattern is executed, the hold display does not change in any case.

(Step S8007)
Next, the sub CPU 200a clears (erases) the data (hold change action execution data) stored in the hold change action execution data storage area. As a result, no data is stored in the hold change action execution data storage area.

(Step S8008)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates a hold change action execution command based on the data (hold change action execution data) stored in the hold change action execution data storage area. That is, in this case, the hold change action execution is performed based on the hold change action execution data (the timing of the hold change action is any of T1 to T3) stored in step S7005 or step S7007. The command is generated.

Next, the advance notice effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 48.

This advance notice effect setting process is a process executed when a variation pattern designation command is received. That is, it is a process performed when the winning hold or the like is shifted to the previous storage area or when the variation effect related to the winning hold or the like is executed. Further, since some of the processes include those in which the same processes as those described in FIGS. 43 to 47 are performed, the same contents as those described in FIGS. 43 to 47 are obtained. The same reference numerals are given to the processes, and the description thereof will be omitted.

(Step S11000)
First, the sub CPU 200a executes the advance notice determination process. In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the "pedestal notice" as the notice. In addition, a pre-reading notice of a type different from the pedestal notice may be determined.

(Step S10002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not it is decided to execute the advance notice determined in step S11000.
At this time, if it is decided to execute the notice (pedestal notice), the process is moved to step S13000, and if it is decided not to execute the notice (pedestal notice), step S12000. Move the process to.

(Step S12000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the pending change action determination process.

(Step S13000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the pedestal notice setting process.
Since the processes after step S13000 (step S7000 ⇒ step S8000) are the same as those described in FIGS. 46 and 47, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the advance notice determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 49.

(Step S11001)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the advance notice determination random number value updated in step S2100.

(Step S11002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not any of the hold displays (hold display 42 including process hold display 46 or hold display 44) is to be changed in the variation effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 200a confirms the contents of the hold display data stored in the storage area related to the hold for all the holds at the present time. Then, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not there is hold display data that includes information for changing the hold display as the hold display data and the change time has come.
At this time, if it is determined that none of the hold display changes (that is, there is no hold display data whose change time has come, or there is no hold display data containing information that changes the hold display), When the advance notice determination process is completed and it is determined that any of the hold display changes (that is, there is hold display data whose change time has come), the process is moved to step S11003.

(Step S11003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the advance notice determination lottery. In the advance notice determination lottery, whether or not the advance notice (pedestal advance notice) can be executed is determined based on the advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 60 and the advance notice determination random number value acquired in step S11001. ..

Here, the notice determination table shown in FIG. 60 will be described. The notice decision table is also provided with the notice decision table for big hits (FIG. 60 (a)) and the notice decision table for loss (FIG. 60 (b)). And, the notice decision table for big hits (the pedestal notice is selected at about 50%) is compared with the notice decision table for loss (the pedestal notice is selected at about 30%), the notice (pedestal notice). Is more likely to be executed.

Next, the pending change action determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

Note that steps S12001 (same as step S7001), step S12003 (same as step S7003), step S12004 (same as step S7004), and step S12006 (same as step S7006) are the same as the processes described with reference to FIG. Therefore, the description thereof will be omitted.

(Step S12002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not any of the hold displays (hold display 42 including process hold display 46 or hold display 44) is to be changed in the variation effect. The specific processing content in this step S1002 is the same as that in step S11002.
At this time, if it is determined that none of the hold displays changes, the process is transferred to step S12006, and if it is determined that any of the hold displays does not change, the process is transferred to step S12003.

(Step S12005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a is based on the effect pattern data (pending change action execution data) for executing both the true action determined in step S12003 and the Gase action determined in step S12004. Generate a hold change action execution command. Then, this hold change action execution command is set in the transmission buffer.

In this step S1205 as well, as in step S7005, when the true action is "none", the hold change is based on the effect pattern data (hold change action execution data) for executing only the Gase action. An action execution command is generated. In addition, when the true action is "None" and the Gase action is also "None", the hold change action execution command is not generated.

(Step S12007)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates a hold change action execution command based on the effect pattern data (hold change action execution data) for executing the Gase action determined in step S12006. Then, this hold change action execution command is set in the transmission buffer.

Even in this step S12007, as in the above step S7007, when the Gase action is "none", the hold change action execution command is not generated.

As described above, since the pending change action determination process is a process executed when the pedestal notice is not executed, it is not necessary to change the timing of the pending change action. Therefore, as described in step S1205 and step S12007, it is not necessary to temporarily store the effect pattern data for executing the true action or the gassing action in the hold change action execution data storage area, and the hold change action execution command. It is possible to generate.

Next, the pedestal notice setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

In addition, step S13001 (same as step S6001), step S13005 (same as step S6003), step S13006 (same as step S6004), step S13007 (same as step S6005), step S13009 (same as step S6007), step S13010 (same as step S6007). Since steps S13011 (same as step S6009) and steps S13011 (same as step S6009) are the same as each process described with reference to FIG. 45, the description thereof will be omitted.

(Step S13002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not any of the hold displays (hold display 42 including process hold display 46 or hold display 44) is to be changed in the variation effect. The specific processing content in this step S1302 is the same as that in step S11002.
At this time, if it is determined that none of the hold displays changes, the pedestal notice setting process is terminated, and if it is determined that any hold display does not change, the process proceeds to step S13003.

(Step S13003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms whether the pedestal height data is stored in the storage area related to the hold (the hold) determined in step S1302 to change the hold display, and the pedestal height data is stored. If so, it is determined whether or not the pedestal height data indicates the height H3. That is, it is determined whether or not the pedestal related to the hold has reached the height of the highest stage (three stages).
At this time, if it is determined that the height of the pedestal related to the hold is the height H3, the pedestal notice setting process is terminated, and if it is determined that the height is not H3, the process is performed in step S13005. To move.

(Step S1308)
Next, in the sub CPU 200a, the height HN of the pedestal based on the result of the pedestal ascending lottery in step S13005 (N is a natural number of 0 to 3 is entered in the storage area in which the hold display data related to the hold is stored. ) Is stored as pedestal height data. If the pedestal height data is already stored, the result of the pedestal rise lottery in step S13005 is added to the already stored pedestal height data to obtain new pedestal height data. After updating, the pedestal height data after this update is stored.

Next, the variation effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 52.

(Step S2001)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the variation effect random value (random value for variation effect A, random value for variation effect B) updated in step S2100.

(Step S20002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms the variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer and analyzes the command. Based on the result analyzed here, the processing after step S20003 is performed.

(Step S20003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the mode of the variation effect in the first half based on the random value for variation effect acquired in step S2001 and the analysis result in step S20002.

Specifically, one table is selected from a plurality of first half variation effect determination tables (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 200b based on the analysis result of the variation mode command included in the variation pattern designation command. This table is composed of a plurality of effect patterns associated with each other within a range of random numbers for variable effect. The plurality of production patterns are associated with the production modes before the reach is established. Therefore, one effect pattern for the first half can be determined by collating the table with the random value for variation effect acquired in step S2001.

(Step S20004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the mode of the variation effect in the latter half based on the random value for variation effect acquired in step S2001 and the analysis result in step S20002.
Specifically, one table is selected from a plurality of latter half variation effect determination tables (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 200b based on the analysis result of the variation pattern command included in the variation pattern designation command. This table is composed of a plurality of effect patterns associated with each other within a range of random numbers for variable effect. The plurality of effect patterns are associated with the effect modes from the establishment of the reach to the stop of the effect symbol. Therefore, one effect pattern for the latter half can be determined by collating the table with the random value for variation effect acquired in step S2001.

(Step S20005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates an effect execution command in order to transmit the effect pattern for the first half and the effect pattern for the second half determined in steps S20003 and S20004 to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500. This effect execution command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. As a result, the variable effect setting process is completed. When the effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11 and 12, the effect accessory device 41, and the LED 60b (effect operation device 60) are transmitted based on the effect execution command. The light source that emits light) is controlled.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, not only the mode of the hold display is changed, but also the pedestal that pretends to support the hold display is raised (as if riding). The hold display is moved to a position different from the position where it is normally displayed and displayed. And since it is possible to raise the pedestal higher according to the high possibility of winning the jackpot (the height of the expected value for winning the jackpot), the rising height of the pedestal is The higher the value, the more likely it is that the player has won the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to solve the problems in the conventional gaming machine (only a stepwise mode can be provided for the hold change, and the action of the hold change tends to be monotonous), and the monotony of the action of the hold change can be eliminated. It is possible to provide a game machine that can be used.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the mode of the hold display (for example, color) changes and the pedestal rises, the mode of the hold display is changed after the pedestal raising effect is completed. It is possible to change the timing of this change (time of change). Therefore, not only the timing of changing the mode of the hold display but also the timing of executing the hold change action of the true action or the gasse action can be changed so that the action is executed after the ascent of the pedestal is completed. Thereby, first, the hold display can be moved to the position after the pedestal is raised (the position where the mode of the hold display changes), and then the mode of the hold display can be changed. Furthermore, various effects related to the change in the mode of the hold display can be executed.

Because of this configuration, in the present embodiment, there may be a problem caused by changing the mode of the hold display while the pedestal is rising, for example, "the mode of the hold display during movement is gradually changed according to the movement. In order to change it, complicated processing and a large amount of image data etc. are required. "," There is a problem that the mode of this hold display is not changed even after the hold display is moved due to so-called processing omission etc. It is possible to avoid "occurrence" and the like. In other words, it reduces the burden of processing that complicates the processing of the production image, such as changing (gradually changing) the mode of the hold display that moves up as the pedestal rises during this up movement. It can be effective.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the pedestal that appears to support the hold display (as if riding) is raised. That is, the pedestal (hold-related display) that is related to the hold display is displayed, and when the hold display moves, the pedestal is displayed so as to move on the moving locus of the hold display. .. This makes it appear as if the pedestal is pushing up the hold display. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of solving the problems in the conventional gaming machine as described above and eliminating the monotony in the action of the pending change.

Further, according to the present embodiment, since the true action and / or the gassing action can be executed as the hold change action after the pedestal is raised, the position of the hold display is changed due to the rise of the pedestal. , + Α (plus alpha) can be given the possibility that these pending change actions will occur. This makes it possible to add more fun to the pending change action. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of eliminating the monotony in the action of pending change.

(Reference to other embodiments)
The above-described embodiment is an embodiment of the pachinko machine P of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. It can be changed to various forms.

In the above embodiment, it has been described as an example that the mode of the hold display is changed or the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot is suggested depending on whether or not the pedestal is raised in the pedestal notice, but the present invention is limited to this. Absent. Further, it may be in a form in which an effect using the pedestal after ascending can be executed. For example, as another embodiment of the above embodiment, in the variable effect setting process (FIG. 52 in the above embodiment), when the pedestal is raised, a button effect using the raised pedestal (hereinafter, referred to as “pedestal button effect”) is executed. A possible form can be given as an example. Hereinafter, the variation effect setting process in this other form will be described with reference to FIG. 67. The same reference numerals are given to the processes having the same contents as those described with reference to FIG. 52, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the variation effect setting process in another form, the same process as in FIG. 52 is performed in steps S20001 to S20004.

(Step S25001)
Following step S20004, the sub CPU 200a confirms whether the pedestal height data is stored in the storage area (that is, the 0th storage area) related to the hold (hold on which the variation effect is executed) in hold 0. ..

(Step S2502)
Next, when the pedestal height data is stored in the storage area confirmed in step S2,500, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the pedestal height data is the height H1 or higher. That is, it is determined whether or not the pedestal (that is, the processing pedestal 47) related to the hold on which the variation effect is executed is raised by at least one step or more.
At this time, if it is determined that the processing pedestal 47 has not risen by one step or more (that is, the height of the processing pedestal 47 remains the height of the initial stage (= height H0)), the step. The process is transferred to S25006, and when it is determined that the processing pedestal 47 is raised by one step or more (that is, the processing pedestal 47 has a height H1 or more), the processing is transferred to step S2503.

(Step S2503)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a pedestal button effect execution lottery. This pedestal button effect execution lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the pedestal button effect.

Specifically, in step S2001, a random number value (not shown) for pedestal button effect execution lottery is acquired. The pedestal button effect execution lottery random number value may be provided as, for example, a random number (0 to 99) updated in step S2100.

Then, the pedestal button effect execution lottery random value acquired at this time and the pedestal button effect table (not shown, but similarly to the tables shown in FIGS. 53 to 60 above, are stored in advance in the sub ROM 200b. Based on (table) and, it is decided whether or not to execute the pedestal button effect. For example, in the present alternative mode, the execution of the pedestal button effect is determined at a predetermined ratio (about 80%) in order to facilitate the occurrence of the pedestal button effect.

The rate of winning in the pedestal button effect execution lottery is not limited to the above-mentioned predetermined rate (80%). For example, if it is desired to generate more pedestal button effects, this predetermined ratio may be set high, and if it is desired to make it difficult to generate pedestal button effects, this predetermined ratio may be set low. Further, in the case of a big hit, the pedestal button effect may be easily generated, and in the case of a loss, the pedestal button effect may be less likely to occur.

Further, for example, when the height of the processing pedestal 47 is a predetermined height (for example, height H3), the execution of the pedestal button effect may be easily determined (the pedestal button effect execution lottery may be easily won). However, as the height of the processing pedestal 47 increases, it may be easier to determine the execution of the pedestal button effect. Further, when the height of the processing pedestal 47 is H1 or more, the execution of the pedestal button effect may be determined without fail. Further, a plurality of types of pedestal button effects having different production modes may be provided.

(Step S2504)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not it is decided to execute the pedestal button effect as a result of step S2503.
At this time, if it is not decided to execute the pedestal button effect (that is, the pedestal button effect is not executed), the process is moved to step S25006, and if it is decided to execute the pedestal button effect, The process is transferred to step S2005.

(Step S2005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates effect pattern data (pedestal button effect execution data) for executing the pedestal button effect.

(Step S25006)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates an effect execution command in order to transmit the effect pattern for the first half and the effect pattern for the second half determined in steps S20003 and S20004 to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500. This effect execution command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

Further, when the pedestal button effect execution data is generated in step S2005, the sub CPU 200a uses the pedestal button effect execution data, the effect pattern for the first half and the effect pattern for the second half determined in steps S20003 and S20004. An effect execution command is generated based on the effect pattern of, and this effect execution command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

In this step S25006, when the effect execution command is set in the transmission buffer, the variable effect setting process ends. Then, when the variation effect based on the effect execution command including the pedestal button effect execution data is executed, the pedestal button effect is executed during the variation effect. For example, in the present alternative mode, the timing at which the pedestal button effect is executed is set in the first half portion of the variable effect.

The mode of the pedestal button effect may be any mode that is not related to the content in the variable effect, or may be any mode that is related to the content in the variable effect. That is, the pedestal button effect may proceed independently of the variable effect, or may proceed while being involved in the variable effect.

An example of a case where the pedestal button effect is actually executed on the effect display device 40 (display screen 40a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 68 and 69.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 68A, the processing pedestal 47 will be described on the premise that the processing pedestal 47 has risen to the height H3 (highest stage). At this time, squares 47a, 47b, 47c appear under the processing pedestal 47, and it is visible that the processing pedestal 47 is at the highest height H3.

Then, the pedestal button effect proceeds in the following flow (indicated in the processing order 1 to 5).

(Processing order 1)
First, in the pedestal button effect, the variation display is started in each square (mass 47a, 47b, 47c) under the rising processing pedestal 47 with the start of the variation display of the effect symbols 48a to 48c. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 68A, it is shown that characters, patterns, etc. are fluctuatingly displayed at high speed in each of the squares 47a to 47c (arrows are attached in each square). Will be.

(Processing order 2)
Next, in the pedestal button effect, in order from the upper cell (in this example, the cell 47a), an effect image prompting the player's operation (pressing operation of the touch button 61) for stopping the variable display of the cell is displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 68A, an effect image CH1 imitating a button with “push” written on the left side of the square 47a is displayed. The effect image CH1 is displayed only for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) in which the pressing operation of the touch button 61 can be accepted.

(Processing order 3)
Then, in the pedestal button effect, when the touch button 61 is pressed while the effect image CH1 is being displayed, the variable display of the square 47a corresponding to the effect image CH1 is stopped, and some characters or patterns are displayed on the square 47a. Is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 68 (b), the characters "NEXT" are displayed in the square 47a.

After that, for the next square (mass 47b), similarly, the effect image CH2 ((written as "push") that prompts the player's operation (pressing operation of the touch button 61) for stopping the variable display of the square 47b An effect image imitating a button (not shown) is displayed, and if the touch button 61 is pressed while the effect image CH2 is being displayed, the variable display of the square 47b is stopped, and some characters or patterns are displayed. Etc. are displayed. In FIG. 68 (b), it is shown that the characters “NEXT” are also displayed on the square 47b.

On the other hand, in FIG. 68B, since the mass 47c is still being displayed in a variable manner, a player's operation (pressing the touch button 61) for stopping the variable display of the mass 47c is on the left side of the mass 47c. An effect image CH3 (an effect image imitating a button written as "press") prompting the operation) is displayed.

In addition, the characters, patterns, etc. displayed in each cell suggest the possibility that the variable effect develops into reach or super reach, and the possibility that a pseudo continuous effect occurs in the variable effect. For example, the character "NEXT" shown in FIG. 68B has a content suggesting that the pseudo-continuous production may be performed once. In addition, the letters and patterns displayed in each square suggest the letters "SP", which suggests that there is a possibility of developing into super reach, and that there is a high possibility that a big hit has been won. It also includes the letters "super heat" and a pattern that imitates "flame".

(Processing order 4)
Further, in the pedestal button effect, the above (processing order 1) to (processing order 3) are repeatedly executed as long as the cells in the variable display remain.

(Processing order 5)
Then, in the pedestal button effect, when there are no cells remaining in the variable display, that is, when the variable display of all the cells is completed, the change is made according to the combination of characters, patterns, etc. displayed in each cell. The production will develop into reach or super reach, or a pseudo-continuous production will occur in the variable production.

For example, FIG. 69A shows a state when the characters “NEXT” are displayed in all the squares as a result of the pedestal button effect. That is, in FIG. 69 (a), since a total of three characters "NEXT" are displayed, it is suggested that the pseudo continuous effect may be executed three times in the variable effect. ..

Then, in FIG. 69 (a), it is shown that the effect symbols 48a to 48c are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) at "7-6-5", but "NEXT" is the result of the pedestal button effect. Therefore, it is thought that the effect symbols 48a to 48c are completely stopped and displayed as they are, and as shown in FIG. 69 (b), the squares 47a disappear and the effect symbols 48a to 48c start the variable display again. It will be. That is, the first pseudo-continuous production is executed based on the content displayed on the square 47a.

Further, since the mass 47b and the mass 47c still remain, the possibility that the second pseudo-continuous production and the third pseudo-continuous production will be executed after that will increase. In this way, each time the effect corresponding to the characters and patterns displayed on each square is executed (including the case where it is not executed), the square disappears, and when all the squares disappear, the pedestal The production based on the result of the button production will be completed. Further, as the mass disappears as described above, the height of the processing pedestal 47 also decreases by one step, and finally returns to the height of 0 (the height of the initial stage).

In this way, in the pedestal button effect, when the result in each cell (in other words, "the right that the effect may occur") is obtained as a result of the pedestal button effect, the cell is used (in the cell). By using the above rights), the production of the suggested contents such as the characters and patterns displayed on this square will be executed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in addition to being able to exert the effect in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to provide further fun in terms of production by using the pedestal raised in the pedestal notice.

The main control board 100 in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of the determination information acquisition means, the hold storage means, and the special game determination means of the present invention.
Further, the sub-control board 200 in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of the effect control means, the hold display means, the hold suggestion effect execution means, the hold display mode changing means, and the movement locus display means of the present invention.
Further, the first starting winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 in the above embodiment correspond to an example of the starting region of the present invention.
Further, the effect display device 40 (display screen 40a) in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of the effect display means (display area) of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 7 Handle 7a Touch sensor 7b Launch volume 7c Launch solenoid 8 Lower plate 8a Ball removal lever 8b Ball removal hole 11 Upper speaker 12 Lower speaker 14 Game board 15 Game area 16a Guide rail 16b Game ball regulation rail 17 Game nail 18 Left-handed area 19 Right-handed area 20 General winning opening 20a General winning opening detection switch 22 Gate 22a Gate detection switch 24 1st starting winning opening 24a 1st starting winning opening detection switch 26 2nd starting winning opening 26a 2nd starting winning opening detection Switch 26b Pair of movable pieces 26c Start winning opening opening / closing solenoid 29 Out port 30 1st special symbol display device 31 2nd special symbol display device 32 Normal symbol display device 33 1st special symbol hold indicator 34 2nd special symbol hold indicator 35 Ordinary symbol hold display 40 Effect display device 41 Effect accessory device 42 1st hold display area 42a to 42d Display area 43a to 43d Pedestal 44 2nd hold display area 44a to 44d Display area 45a to 45d Pedestal 46 Processing display area 47 Processing pedestal 48 (48a, 48b, 48c) Production design 49 Image 50 Stage 52 Groove 60 Production operation device 60b LED
61 Touch button 61a Touch button detection switch 62 Selector switch 62a Rotation operation detection switch 70 1st attacker device 70b Lid member 70c 1st prize opening opening / closing solenoid 71 1st prize opening 71a 1st prize opening detection switch 80 2nd attacker Device 80b Movable piece 80c 2nd big winning opening open / close solenoid 81 2nd big winning opening 81a 2nd big winning opening detection switch 82 Specific area 82a Specific area detection switch 82b Slide plate 82c Slide plate opening / closing solenoid 83 General area 83a General area detection switch 100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b sub ROM
200c sub RAM
200d timer counter 300 payout / launch control board 300a payout CPU
300b payout ROM
300c payout RAM
301 Payout motor 302 Payout ball counting switch 303 Door open switch 304 Lower plate full tank detection switch 308 Game information output terminal board 400 Image control board 500 Lamp control board 600 Power supply board 601 Power supply plug 700 Hall computer IF interface area (if area)

Claims (1)

A starting area where a game ball can enter and
Judgment information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when a game ball enters the starting area,
A hold storage means that stores a predetermined number of the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means as a hold, and a hold storage means.
With the special game determination means for determining whether or not the determination information stored as the hold by the hold storage means is the special determination information that triggers the special game to give the player an advantageous game profit. ,
An effect display means having a display area for performing a predetermined effect display,
In the display area of the effect display means, an effect control means for controlling an effect display based on a determination result by the special game determination means, and
With
The effect control means
A hold display means for displaying a hold display indicating that the hold has been stored by the hold storage means at a predetermined reference position in the display area, and a hold display means.
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, only the target hold display is displayed at a position different from the reference position after being moved to a specific position in the display area, thereby displaying the hold. Is a hold suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a hold suggestion effect suggesting that is likely to be the special determination information, and
With more
The specific position is provided with at least a first specific position close to the reference position and a second specific position close to the first specific position and far from the reference position.
The holding suggestion effect execution means
When the hold display is moved in the hold suggestion effect, the hold display is moved stepwise from the reference position to the first specific position, and further from the first specific position to the second specific position. Is possible,
After the hold display is displayed at the specific position, a predetermined effect according to the specific position can be executed before the hold change.
When the ratio of gradually moving the hold display from the reference position to the first specific position and further to the second specific position suggests that the hold is unlikely to be the special determination information. The gaming machine is characterized in that the case where the hold suggests that the special determination information is more likely to be the special determination information is set higher than the above.

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