JP7115839B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine comprising display means and display control means for controlling display of the display means.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a game machine including display means and display control means for controlling display of the display means (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, game information for a predetermined period is stored in the non-use area of the RWM. Specifically, as game information, the number of shot balls indicating the number of game balls that have been shot, the total number of prize balls that indicates the total number of game balls that have been paid out, and the like are stored. Then, based on the number of shot balls and the total number of prize balls stored in the non-use area of the RWM, the ball payout rate is calculated, and the calculated ball payout rate is displayed on the display device.

JP 2016-87235 A

However, in conventional gaming machines, there is a risk that the control burden for displaying the ball-out rate on the display device will increase.
That is, when all the processing necessary for displaying the pitching percentage on the display device is executed by the program stored in the non-use area of the ROM, the execution of the program stored in the use area of the ROM is performed. In the meantime, the number of times the program stored in the non-use area of the ROM is called increases, which may increase the control load.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to reduce the control load in controlling the display of the display means.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention provides a storage unit including a first area and a second area, and control information for controlling lighting of a lighting element included in display means. The control information set by the program stored in the second area can be cleared by the program stored in the first area, and the first area When the program stored in the second area is executed during execution of the program stored in the first area, a save process is executed to save the values of the registers used by the program stored in the first area. characterized by being
In general, processing for setting control information requires a larger amount of processing than processing for initializing control information.
Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the control information for controlling the lighting of the lighting elements included in the display means is set by the program stored in the second area (non-use area of the ROM). there is
This makes it possible to suppress an increase in the capacity of programs stored in the first area (area used in the ROM).
On the other hand, when the program stored in the second area is called during execution of the program stored in the first area, processing for setting the interrupt disabled state and use by the program stored in the first area are performed. Saving processing such as processing to protect (save) the registered registers is required. Therefore, as the number of times the program stored in the second area is called increases, the number of times of saving processing required increases, and as a result, the capacity of the program increases.
Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the control information for controlling the lighting of the lighting elements included in the display means is cleared by the program stored in the first area.
As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of times the program stored in the second area is called during the execution of the program stored in the first area, thereby suppressing an increase in the number of save processes. It is possible to suppress the increase in the capacity of the program.
As described above, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to reduce the control load in controlling the lighting of the lighting elements included in the display means.
Here, the first area corresponds to a use area m1, which will be described later. A non-use area m2 described later corresponds to the second area. A ROM 220, which will be described later, corresponds to the storage unit. A performance display device 61, which will be described later, corresponds to the display means. The control information corresponds to the value of the port register of the output port 4 . A main control circuit 200, which will be described later, corresponds to the control means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the control load when controlling the display of the display means.

1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a diagram showing the front of the game board, and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. 3 is an address map of a memory area used by the CPU 210. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing configurations of a main display and a performance display device; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing CPU initialization processing; 4 is a flowchart showing main loop processing; 7 is a flow chart showing saving processing at power-off. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing; 7 is a flowchart showing setting value management processing; 4 is a flowchart showing dynamic port output processing; 4 is a flowchart showing performance display device output processing. 4 is a flowchart showing switch management processing; It is a flow chart which shows normal figure starting ball detection processing. It is a flow chart showing a special figure 1 starting ball detection process. It is a flow chart showing a special figure 2 starting ball detection process. It is a flow chart showing a special symbol random number acquisition process. It is a flow chart showing a special game management process. It is a flow chart showing a special figure variation waiting process. It is a flow chart showing processing during special figure fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows processing during a special figure stop. It is a flow chart showing a big winning opening pre-opening process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a special electric power opening/closing switching process; FIG. It is a flow chart showing a big winning opening opening control process. It is a flow chart showing a special winning opening closing effective process. It is a flow chart showing a special winning opening opening end wait process. It is a flow chart showing normal game management processing. It is a flowchart which shows normal figure fluctuation waiting processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during normal figure fluctuation. It is a flow chart which shows processing during normal figure stop. It is a flow chart showing normal electric accessary product opening pre-processing. 10 is a flowchart showing normal electric open/close switching processing; It is a flow chart showing normal electric accessory opening control processing. It is a flow chart showing normal electric accessary product closing effective processing. It is a flowchart showing normal electric accessary product open end wait processing. 4 is a flowchart showing performance display device control processing. 4 is a flowchart showing sub timer interrupt processing; 4 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing; FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing pending command reception processing; FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing prefetch command reception processing; 9 is a flow chart showing variation command reception processing. 9 is a flowchart showing stop command reception processing; It is a figure which shows the circuit around CPU mounted in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the circuit around the input port mounted in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the input circuit of various detection signals mounted in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the circuit around the output port mounted in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the test signal output circuit mounted in the main control board. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a drive circuit for a main display and a performance display; 9 is a flowchart showing base ratio calculation processing;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1. FIG.

(Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a pachinko machine. A pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame unit 2, an inner frame unit 3, an integral door unit 4, and a game board unit 10. - 特許庁
The outer frame unit 2, the inner frame unit 3 and the integrated door unit 4 are fixed to each other via a hinge mechanism. Thereby, the inner frame unit 3 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2 . Further, the integral door unit 4 can be opened and closed with respect to each of the inner frame unit 3 and the outer frame unit 2 .
The outer frame unit 2 includes a rectangular frame (outer frame). The outer frame of the outer frame unit 2 is fixed to the island equipment of the game arcade.
The inner frame unit 3 includes a rectangular frame body (inner frame). The inner frame unit 3 is arranged inside the outer frame unit 2 .

The integrated door unit 4 is formed in a rectangular door shape. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a arranged substantially in the center, a decorative portion 4b arranged around the transparent plate 4a, a tray unit 5 arranged below the transparent plate 4a, and a tray. a firing handle 6 disposed laterally of the unit 5;
The transparent plate 4a is made of a transparent material such as resin or glass and formed into a flat plate shape. The decorative portion 4b is made of a transparent or translucent resin material and has a shape that protrudes forward. At each upper corner of the decorative portion 4b, there is provided a sound removing portion 4c in which a sound generating device (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. Each sound removal part 4c is provided with a plurality of sound removal holes through which the sound output by the sound generator 22 is passed. A plurality of frame lamps 20 (see FIG. 3) are arranged in the decorative portion 4b. Each frame lamp 20 includes a light-emitting element (LED) driven by dynamic lighting control.

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

A lending operation unit 7 is arranged on the upper surface of the tray unit 5 . The rental operation unit 7 has a ball rental button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating information recorded on the prepaid card. Then, when a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining credits of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 500 are displayed on the count display device 7c.
When the ball lending button 7a is operated while the prepaid card is inserted in the CR unit 500, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the receiving tray 5a. At this time, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded in the prepaid card is updated according to the number of game balls paid out, and the updated remaining frequency of the valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c.
Further, when the return button 7b is operated while the prepaid card with the remaining credit of the valuable medium is inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500. - 特許庁
Here, the prepaid cart includes, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a storage IC built-in medium, and the like.
The shooting handle 6 can be rotated by the player. A firing volume (not shown) is arranged inside the firing handle 6 to detect the angle at which the firing handle 6 is rotated. The launch volume outputs a detection signal corresponding to the detected angle to the payout control circuit 400 (see FIG. 3).

(Configuration of game board unit 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board unit 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the front of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
The game board unit 10 is supported by the inner frame unit 3 . Specifically, the game board unit 10 is attached to the inner side of the inner frame of the inner frame unit 3 . Thereby, the game board unit 10 is arranged on the back side of the integrated door unit 4 . A player can visually recognize a later-described game board 11 (game area 30) through the transparent plate 4a. In this embodiment, a game area 30, which will be described later, is formed between the back surface of the transparent plate 4a and the front surface of the game board 11. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit 10 includes a set board (not shown), a game board 11 attached to the set board, and various effect devices (main image display device 31, sub image display device 32, etc.).
The set plate is formed in a box shape with an open front side. An opening formed by a through hole is provided in a substantially central portion of the back plate of the set plate.
The game board 11 is attached to the front side of the set board. The game board 11 is made of resin and has a flat plate shape. An opening (not shown) consisting of a through hole is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 11 . The player can view the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 through the opening provided in the game board 11 and the opening provided in the set board.
Around the opening in the front of the game board 11, a game area 30 is formed in which game balls shot out according to the rotation operation of the shooting handle 6 flow down. In the game area 30, a left path formed on the left side of the main image display device 31 and a right path formed on the right side of the main image display device 31 are configured as paths along which game balls flow down. there is
A plurality of board surface lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are arranged in the game area 30 of the game board 11 . Each board lamp 21 includes a light-emitting element (LED) driven by dynamic lighting control.

The main image display device 31 is attached to the back side of the set plate. The main image display device 31 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. The main image display device 31 has a display screen 31a capable of displaying effect images.
The display screen 31a displays three first production pattern display areas a1 to a3 (not shown) in which a first production pattern z1 (not shown) and a second production pattern z2 (not shown) are displayed. It is possible to configure one second effect symbol display area a4 (not shown).
The first production pattern z1 includes identification information (symbols) such as numbers, letters, symbols, and characters. In each of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the first effect symbol z1. The second effect pattern z2 is composed of a color bar. In the second effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the second effect symbol z2.
The variable display of the production designs z1 and z2 means that the first production design z1 is moved (scrolled) in each of the first production design display areas a1 to a3, and the second production design displayed in the second production design display area a4. 2 Refers to a display in which the type of effect pattern z2 is changed (the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed).
The stop display of the production patterns z1 and z2 means that the first production pattern z1 of one type is stopped at the lottery result display position of each of the first production design display areas a1 to a3, and the second production design display area a4. , a display in which one type of second effect pattern z2 is displayed (a color bar represents a predetermined color).
Then, a combination of the first production pattern z1 stop-displayed in the three first production pattern display areas a1 to a3 and the second production pattern z2 stop-displayed in the second production design display area a4 produces a special design. The result of the lottery (first special symbol lottery or second special symbol lottery) is displayed.
Further, on the display screen 31a, reserved symbol display areas b1 and b2 (not shown) in which reserved symbols h (not shown) are displayed can be configured.
In the reserved symbol display area b1, the reserved symbol h corresponding to the starting information during the notification display (variation display and stop display of special symbols) is displayed. In the reserved design display area b2, a reserved design h corresponding to the starting information whose notification display is being reserved is displayed.

The sub-image display device 32 is arranged on the front side of the main image display device 31 .
The sub-image display device 32 is composed of a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display. The sub-image display device 32 has a display screen 32a capable of displaying effect images.
The sub-image display device 32 can be vertically displaced (moved) by a driving mechanism (not shown). Specifically, the sub-image display device 32 can be displaced within a predetermined range including an origin position (see FIG. 2) and an effect position (not shown) below the origin position. there is
The sub image display device 32 arranged (displaced) at the origin position is arranged above the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 and does not cover the display screen 31a. On the other hand, the sub-image display device 32 arranged (displaced) at the rendering position is arranged on the front side of the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 and covers part of the display screen 31a.

A first start port 51 is provided below the display screen 31 a in the game area 30 . The first starting port 51 is a ball-entering port (so-called “navel”) that opens upward, and is always capable of entering a game ball. The first starting port 51 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the left path (impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the right path).
In the first start port 51, a special figure 1 start port switch 101 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The special figure 1 starting port switch 101 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the first starting port 51 (entering the game ball into the first starting port 51) Output. The main control circuit 200 executes the first special symbol lottery according to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting port switch 101 .
On the left side of the first starting opening 51 in the game area 30, an upper left other winning opening 55, a middle left winning opening 56, and a lower left winning opening 57 are provided. Each of the other prize winning openings 55 to 57 is a ball entry opening that opens upward, and game balls can be entered at all times. Each of the other prize winning openings 55 to 57 is capable of entering game balls flowing down the left path (impossible to enter game balls flowing down the right path).
The game board 11 is provided with a left winning slot switch 106 (see FIG. 3). The left winning port switch 106 is a game ball entering the upper left other winning port 55 (a game ball entering the upper left other winning port 55), a game ball entering the left middle other winning port 56 (left middle other winning In response to the detection of the game ball entering the opening 56) and the game ball entering the lower left other winning opening 57 (the game ball entering the lower left other winning opening 57), a detection signal is generated by the main control circuit. 200 output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute a prize ball payout operation in response to the input of the detection signal from the left winning hole switch 106 .

A starting gate 41 is provided on the right side of the display screen 31 a in the game area 30 . The starting gate 41 is always formed so that game balls can pass through it. The starting gate 41 allows passage of game balls flowing down the right path (impossibility of passage of game balls flowing down the left path).
The starting gate 41 is provided with a gate switch 104 (see FIG. 3). The gate switch 104 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball passing through the start gate 41 (passage of the start gate 41 by the game ball). The main control circuit 200 executes a normal symbol lottery according to the input of the detection signal from the gate switch 104 .
A large winning opening 53 is provided below the starting gate 41 in the game area 30 . The big winning hole 53 is displaced between a closed state that makes it impossible for the game ball to enter the big winning hole 53 and an open state that makes it possible for the game ball to enter the big winning hole 53. A special electric accessory (special electric role) 53a (so-called "attacker") is provided.
The special electric accessory 53a is opened and closed by a large winning opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). The special electric accessory 53a is normally closed and the game balls cannot be entered into the big winning opening 53. Then, when the jackpot game state is generated, the special electric accessory 53a is brought into the open state, and the game ball can be entered. The big winning opening 53 allows entry of game balls flowing down the right path (impossibility of entry of game balls flowing down the left path).
A count switch 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the big winning opening 53 . The count switch 103 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the big winning hole 53 (entering the game ball into the big winning hole 53). The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute a prize ball payout operation in response to the input of the detection signal from the count switch 103 .

A second starting opening 52 is provided below the big winning opening 53 in the game area 30 . The second starting port 52 has a closed state that makes it impossible for a game ball to enter the second starting port 52, and an open state that allows a game ball to enter the second starting port 52. A displaceable ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electric accessory) 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) is provided.
The normal electric accessory 52a is opened and closed by a normal electric accessory solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). In the second starting port 52, the normal electric accessory 52a is normally in a closed state, making it impossible to enter the game ball. 52a is opened and a game ball can be entered. The second starting port 52 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right path (impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
Inside the second starting port 52, a special figure 2 starting port switch 102 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The special figure 2 starting port switch 102 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that entered the second starting port 52 (entering the game ball to the second starting port 52) Output. The main control circuit 200 executes the second special symbol lottery according to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 2 starting port switch 102 .
A right other prize winning opening 54 is provided below the second start opening 52 in the game area 30 . The right other prize winning port 54 is a ball entrance opening upward, and game balls can be entered at all times. The right other prize winning port 54 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right path (impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
A right prize winning port switch 105 (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the right other prize winning port 54 . The right winning opening switch 105 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the other right winning opening 54 (entrance of a gaming ball into the other right winning opening 54). . The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute a prize ball payout operation in response to the input of the detection signal from the right winning hole switch 105 .

At the lowest position in the game area 30, an out port 58 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered (won a prize) in any of the winning ports 51-57.
Here, the inner frame unit 3 includes a discharge path (not shown) through which game balls discharged from the game area 30 pass. Specifically, the discharge path is attached to the back side of the inner frame of the inner frame unit 3 . The pachinko machine 1 is configured such that all game balls hit into the game area 30 (all game balls discharged from the game area 30) pass through the discharge path. That is, the game ball launched into the game area 30 is discharged from the game area 30 by entering one of the winning openings 51 to 57 or by passing through the out opening 58, and flows into the discharge path. do.
Specifically, the game balls that have entered the winning holes 51 to 57 are guided to the discharge path after being detected by the switches 101 to 103, 105 and 106 provided in the winning holes. Also, the game ball discharged from the out port 58 is guided to the discharge path.
The inner frame unit 3 is provided with an out switch 109 (see FIG. 3). Then, the out switch 109 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball passing through the discharge path (a game ball discharged from the game area 30). As a result, all game balls ejected from the game area 30 are detected by the out switch 109 .
Furthermore, in the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the respective prize winning openings 51 to 57 and the starting gate 41. As shown in FIG.

A main display 60 is arranged on the game board 11 . The main display 60 includes a plurality of lighting elements (segments). Each lighting element is composed of a light-emitting element (LED in this embodiment).
Information about the game is displayed on the main display 60 . That is, the main display 60 includes a special figure 1 display device, a special figure 2 display device, a general figure display device, and a state display device.
Specifically, the main display 60 includes 32 lighting elements (LED1 to LED32). And, in the main display 60, LED1 ~ LED8 becomes a special figure 1 display device, LED7 ~ LED16 becomes a special figure 2 display device, LED17 ~ LED24 becomes a normal figure display device, LED25 ~ LED32 is a state display It is a device.
The special figure 1 display device is capable of performing variable display and stop display of the first special symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, in the special figure 1 display device, the result of the first special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped and displayed first special symbol.
The special figure 2 display device is capable of performing variable display and stop display of the second special pattern consisting of numbers, patterns, and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped and displayed second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in the special symbol display device and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 are the times when the variable display is started. , the time when the stop display is started, and the lottery results indicated by the stopped symbols are associated with each other.
Then, when the first special symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device becomes a specific symbol (jackpot symbol), or the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device ( When the stop symbol) becomes a specific symbol (big win symbol), a big win game state, which is a game state advantageous to the player, is generated.
The normal pattern display device can perform variable display and stop display of normal patterns consisting of numbers, patterns, and the like. Then, in the normal pattern display device, the result of the normal pattern lottery is displayed by the stopped normal symbols. Then, when the normal pattern stop-displayed on the normal pattern display device becomes a specific pattern (normal pattern per pattern), the normal pattern per game state, which is a game state advantageous to the player, is generated.
In the state display device, the number of times the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (special figure 1 pending number), the number of times the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is withheld (special figure 2 number of reservations), the number of times the display of the lottery result of the normal pattern lottery is withheld (the number of normal drawing reservations), the type of the jackpot game state (the number of times the round game is executed), the instruction to launch the game ball to the right path, etc. Is displayed.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with detection sensors for detecting various abnormal states.
In this embodiment, a glass frame opening sensor 107, an inner frame opening sensor 108, a vibration detection sensor 113, a radio wave detection sensor 114, a magnetic detection sensor 115, and the like are arranged as detection sensors.
The glass frame open sensor 107 detects opening of the integrated door unit 4 with respect to the inner frame unit 3 . Then, the glass frame opening sensor 107 transmits a detection signal (glass frame opening signal) to the main control circuit 200 via the payout control board e3 in response to the opening of the integrated door unit 4 with respect to the inner frame unit 3. do.
The inner frame open sensor 108 detects opening of the inner frame unit 3 with respect to the outer frame unit 2 . Then, the inner frame opening sensor 108 transmits a detection signal (inner frame opening signal) to the main control circuit 200 via the payout control board e3 in response to the opening of the inner frame unit 3 with respect to the outer frame unit 2. do.
The vibration detection sensor 113 detects vibration of the game board 11 . In this embodiment, the vibration detection sensor 113 is arranged on the game board 11 . Then, the vibration detection sensor 113 transmits a detection signal (board surface vibration detection sensor signal) to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of vibration of the game board 11 .
The radio wave detection sensor 114 detects radio waves generated around the game board 11 . In this embodiment, two radio wave detection sensors 114 are arranged on the game board 11 . Each radio wave detection sensor 114 transmits a detection signal (board surface radio wave detection sensor signal 1, board surface radio wave detection sensor signal 2) to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of radio waves.
The magnetism detection sensor 115 detects magnetism generated around the game board 11 . In this embodiment, three magnetic detection sensors 115 are arranged. Specifically, one magnetic detection sensor 115 is arranged in the inner frame unit 3 (discharge path). Also, two magnetic detection sensors 115 are arranged on the game board 11 . Then, the magnetic detection sensor 115 arranged in the inner frame unit 3 sends a detection signal (out port magnetic detection sensor signal) to the main control circuit 200 via the payout control board e3 in response to the detection of magnetism. send to. In addition, each magnetic detection sensor 115 arranged on the game board 11 sends a detection signal (board magnetic detection sensor signal 1, board magnetic detection sensor signal 2) to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of magnetism. to send.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine. FIG. 4 is an address map of the memory area used by the CPU 210. As shown in FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing circuits around the CPU mounted on the main control board. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a circuit around an input port mounted on the main control board. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an input circuit for various detection signals mounted on the main control board. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a circuit around an output port mounted on the main control board. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a test signal output circuit mounted on the main control board.
The pachinko machine 1 includes, as circuit boards, a main control board e1, a sub control board e2, a payout control board e3, an inner frame board e4, an external terminal board e5, a connection board e6, a panel board e7 and the like.
The main control board e1, the sub-control board e2, the payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4, the external terminal board e5, the connection board e6 and the panel board e7 are independent (separate) circuit boards. The main control board e1, the sub-control board e2, the dispensing control board e3, the inner frame board e4, the external terminal board e5, the connection board e6 and the panel board e7 are housed in individual board cases (not shown). ing.
A main control board e1, a sub-control board e2 and a panel board e7 are included in the game board unit 10. FIG. Specifically, the main control board e1, the sub-control board e2 and the panel board e7 are attached to the back side of the game board 11. As shown in FIG.
The payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4, the external terminal board e5 and the connection board e6 are included in the inner frame unit 3. Specifically, the payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4, the external terminal board e5 and the connection board e6 are attached to the back side of the inner frame provided in the inner frame unit 3.

The pachinko machine 1 also includes various control circuits.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 supplies a main control circuit 200, an effect control circuit 300, a payout control circuit 400, and a power source (electric power) to each control circuit 200, 300, 400, etc. and a power supply circuit 600 for supplying power.
Each of the control circuits 200, 300, and 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing programs related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and the CPU being stored in the ROM. A microcomputer having a RAM (Random Access Memory) that serves as a temporary storage area used to proceed with processing based on a program.

The main control circuit 200 is mounted on the main control board e1. The main control circuit 200 includes a CPU 210 , a ROM 220 , a RAM 230 , an input port 240 , an output port 250 , a frequency generation circuit 260 and a hard random number generation circuit 270 .
As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the input port 240 includes a plurality of input ports (input port 0 to input port 3 in this embodiment).

As shown in FIGS. 43 to 46, input port 0 receives a detection signal from the glass frame open sensor 107 (glass frame open signal), a detection signal from the inner frame open sensor 108 (inner frame open signal), and vibration detection. A detection signal from the sensor 113 (board vibration detection sensor signal), a detection signal from one radio wave detection sensor 114 (board surface radio wave detection sensor signal 2), and a detection signal from the three magnetic detection sensors 115 (out port magnetic detection sensor signal , board surface magnetism detection sensor signal 1, board surface magnetism detection sensor signal 2), etc. are input.
A detection signal from the glass frame open sensor 107 (glass frame open signal), a detection signal from the inner frame open sensor 108 (inner frame open signal), and a magnetic detection sensor 115 provided in the inner frame unit 3 A detection signal (out port magnetic detection sensor signal) is input to the input port 0 via the payout control board e3 and the inner frame board e4.
A detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 113 (board vibration detection sensor signal), a detection signal from one radio wave detection sensor 114 (board surface radio wave detection sensor signal 2), and each magnetic detection sensor provided on the game board 11 Detection signals from 115 (board magnetic detection sensor signal 1, board magnetic detection sensor signal 2) are input to input port 0 via panel substrate e7.

Input port 1 receives a RAM clear signal from the RAM clear switch, a detection signal (not shown) from the key rotation detection switch 111, a detection signal (not shown) from the set value selection switch, and the like.
Input port 2 receives a detection signal from the count switch 103, a detection signal from the right winning slot switch 105, a detection signal from the left winning slot switch 106, a detection signal from the out switch 109, and a signal from the radio wave detection sensor 114 on the other side. A detection signal (board surface radio wave detection sensor signal 1) and the like are input.
To the input port 3, a detection signal from the special figure 1 starter switch 101, a detection signal from the special figure 2 starter switch 102, a detection signal from the gate switch 104, etc. are input.
Each input port (input port 0 to input port 3) is provided with a reception storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor). In each reception storage area, 1-bit data indicating the reception state of the signal corresponding to the reception storage area is set.
Specifically, each reception storage area is set to "1" when the signal corresponding to the reception storage area is input, and is set to "1" when the signal corresponding to the reception storage area is not input. 0” is set.

As shown in FIG. 46, the output port 250 includes a plurality of output ports (output port 0 to output port 4 in this embodiment).
The output port 0 outputs data signals (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA7”) for controlling lighting of the main display 60 . A data signal output from the output port 0 is input to a source driver 510, which will be described later.
The output port 1 outputs common signals (“COM0” to “COM3”) for controlling lighting of the main display 60 and performance display device 61 . A common signal output from the output port 1 is input to a sink driver 530, which will be described later.
The output port 2 outputs external signals (OUT1 to OUT6, OUT8). An external signal output from the output port 2 is input to the hall computer 450 via the payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4 and the external terminal board e5.
External signals (OUT1 to OUT6, OUT8) output from the output port 2 are input to the hall computer 450 via the payout control board e3, the inner frame board e4 and the external terminal board e5.

The output port 3 outputs a control signal for controlling the drive of the normal electric accessory solenoid 64, a control signal for controlling the drive of the big winning opening solenoid 65, and the like. Each control signal output from the output port 3 is input to each solenoid 64, 65 via the panel substrate e7.
The output port 4 outputs data signals (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) for controlling lighting of the performance display device 61 . A data signal output from the output port 4 is input to a source driver 520, which will be described later.

The main control circuit 200 also includes a command output port 1 and a command output port 2 . Then, the CPU 210 transmits a control command (sub-command transmission signal) to the effect control circuit 300 from the command output port 1, and transmits a control command (transmitting a payout command) to the payout control circuit 400 from the command output port 2. signal).
Command output port 1 and command output port 2 each include a transmission data register (not shown), a FIFO (First In First Out) buffer (not shown), a transmission shift register (not shown), have.
The transmission data register outputs the control command input based on the subcommand transmission processing (step S2-4), which will be described later, to the FIFO buffer.
The FIFO buffer is composed of multiple registers and is capable of storing multiple control commands. The FIFO buffer stores the control commands input from the transmission data register and outputs the stored control commands to the transmission shift register in the input order.
The transmission shift register performs parallel-serial conversion on the control command input from the FIFO buffer, and transmits it to the effect control circuit 300 or the payout control circuit 400 as serial data.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 47, a test signal output circuit 900 is mounted on the main control board e1.
CPU210, in the test signal management process (step S4-18), which will be described later, to generate test information (test signal) indicating the internal state (jackpot game state, execution state of time saving control, probability state of special symbol lottery, etc.) and stores the generated test signal in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 . As a result, the test signal stored in the port output request buffer is output from the predetermined output port.
A test signal output from a predetermined output port is input to an interface board of a computer (not shown) for testing via a test signal output circuit 900 .
In addition, the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting opening switch 101, the detection signal from the special figure 2 starting opening switch 102, the detection signal from the gate switch 104, the detection signal from the count switch 103, the detection from the right winning opening switch 105 A signal, a detection signal from the left winning slot switch 106, a detection signal from the out switch 109, etc. are input to the input port 240 and input to the interface board of the computer for testing via the test signal output circuit 900. be.
Furthermore, a control signal for controlling the driving of each solenoid (ordinary electric accessory solenoid 64, big winning opening solenoid 65, etc.) output from the output port 3 is input to each solenoid 64, 65, and a test signal It is input to the interface board of the computer for testing via the output circuit 900 .

The main control circuit 200 includes a memory area used by the CPU 210 . As shown in FIG. 4, the memory area used by the CPU 210 includes a memory area (0000H to 2FFFH) allocated to the ROM 220 and a memory area (F000H to F3FFH) allocated to the RAM 230. .
Here, in FIG. 4, addresses for specifying memory areas are shown in hexadecimal numbers ("H" indicates hexadecimal numbers).

The ROM 220 (memory area of the ROM 220) is provided with a used area m1 (0000H to 1A7AH) and an unused area m2 (2000H to 2BFFH).
Programs and data for controlling the progress of the game are stored (stored) in the use area m1.
In the non-use area m2, there are programs and data for executing processing related to tests defined by gaming machine regulations, and programs and data for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 (a program for calculating a base ratio, which will be described later). and data) and are stored.
The used area m1 includes a program area (0000H to 0A89H), an unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH), and a data area (1000H to 1A7AH). A program for controlling the progress of the game is stored in the program area. On the other hand, the data area stores data for controlling the progress of the game. Note that the used area m1 may be configured without an unused area.
A program area (2000H to 27FFH) and a data area (2800H to 2BFFH) are provided in the unused area m2. The program area stores a program for executing processing related to tests defined by gaming machine regulations and a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 . On the other hand, the data area stores data for executing processing related to tests defined by gaming machine regulations and data for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 .
In addition to the used area m1 and the unused area m2, the ROM 220 is provided with an unused area (1A7BH to 1DFFH), a ROM comment area (1E00H to 1EFFH), a program management area (2FC0H to 2FFFH), and the like. there is
Arbitrary data such as program titles and versions are stored in the ROM comment area. On the other hand, the program management area stores information necessary for the CPU 210 to execute various programs.
Further, in the ROM 220, an unused area m3 of predetermined bytes (for example, 4 bytes or more) is provided between the used area m1 and the unused area m2. This clarifies the boundary between the use area m1 and the non-use area m2.

The RAM 230 (memory area of the RAM 230) is provided with a used area M1 (F000H to F1FFH) and an unused area M2 (F210H to F228H).
The use area M1 is used when executing a process based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1. That is, in the use area M1, various data are temporarily stored upon execution of processing based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1.
The non-use area M2 is a process based on a program stored in the non-use area m2 (a program for executing a process related to a test defined by gaming machine regulations, or a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61). used when executing That is, in the non-use area M2, a program stored in the non-use area m2 (a program for executing processing related to a test defined by gaming machine regulations, or a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61) Various data are temporarily stored in executing the processing based on.
Specifically, in the use area M1, input/output data in the main control circuit 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters (random number counter, timer counter, etc.), flags for managing lottery results and game states, etc. are temporarily stored. stored. In particular, in the use area M1, an area for storing starting information acquired with the input of a detection signal from each of the special figure 1 starter switch 101, the special figure 2 starter switch 102, and the gate switch 104 ( A starting information storage area (to be described later) is provided.
The used area M1 includes a work area (F000H to F12AH), an unused area (F12BH to F1D7H), and a stack area (F1D8H to F1FFH). The work area is used as an area for temporarily storing various data during execution of the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1. On the other hand, the stack area is used as an area for temporarily saving various data during execution of the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1. Note that the used area M1 may be configured without including an unused area.
A work area (F210H to F21FH) and a stack area (F220H to F228H) are provided in the unused area M2. In the work area, a program stored in the non-use area m2 (a program for executing a process related to a test defined by gaming machine regulations, or a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61) is being executed. In addition, it is used as an area for temporarily storing various data. On the other hand, the stack area is during execution of a program stored in the non-use area m2 (a program for executing processing related to a test defined by gaming machine regulations, or a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61). In addition, it is used as an area to temporarily save various data.
In addition, the RAM 230 is provided with an unused area M3 of predetermined bytes (4 bytes or more) between the used area M1 and the unused area M2. This clarifies the boundary between the use area M1 and the non-use area M2.

In particular, in the present embodiment, it is permitted to refer to the data stored in the non-use area M2 in the process based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1. there is
On the other hand, it is prohibited to rewrite (change) the data stored in the non-use area M2 by processing based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1. there is
Further, in the process based on the program stored in the non-use area m2 (the program for executing the process related to the test specified by the game machine regulations, or the program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61), the use area It is permitted to refer to the data stored in M1.
On the other hand, by processing based on a program stored in the non-use area m2 (a program for executing a process related to a test defined by gaming machine regulations, or a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61), the use area The data stored in M1 is prohibited from being rewritten (changed).
A game in the pachinko machine 1 can be progressed (completed) by a program (a program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1.

The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) at a predetermined clock frequency (12 [MHz] in this embodiment) and outputs this clock to the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270 respectively.
A hardware random number generating circuit 270 generates a first loop counter for generating a winning random number for a normal symbol lottery, a second loop counter for generating a big winning random number for a first special symbol lottery, and a big winning random number for a second special symbol lottery. It includes a third loop counter and a fourth loop counter that generates a reach group random number.
The first loop counter updates the value of the loop counter by 1 within a predetermined range (within the range of 0 to 65535 in this embodiment) each time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260. A winning random number for a normal pattern lottery is generated. In this embodiment, the value of the first loop counter is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s]/12 [MHz]=0.083 [μs]).
The second loop counter updates the value of the loop counter by 1 within a predetermined range (within the range of 0 to 65535 in this embodiment) each time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260. A jackpot random number for the first special symbol lottery is generated. In this embodiment, the value of the second loop counter is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s]/12 [MHz]=0.083 [μs]).
The third loop counter updates the value of the loop counter by 1 within a predetermined range (within the range of 0 to 65535 in this embodiment) each time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260. A jackpot random number for the second special symbol lottery is generated. In this embodiment, the value of the third loop counter is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s]/12 [MHz]=0.083 [μs]).
The fourth loop counter keeps the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (0 to 10006 in this embodiment) every time 32 clocks are input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (once when the clock frequency is divided by 32). within range) to generate a reach group random number. In this embodiment, the value of the fourth loop counter is updated every 2.666 [μs] (32 [s]/12 [MHz]=2.666 [μs]).

A set value operation unit (not shown) is provided on the main control board e1. The set value operation section has a key rotation detection switch 111 , a set value selection switch 112 and a set value display device 62 .
The key rotation detection switch 111 has an operation section capable of switching between a setting permission state and a setting prohibition state. The key rotation detection switch 111 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 when the operation unit is switched to the setting permission state. On the other hand, the key rotation detection switch 111 stops outputting the detection signal to the main control circuit 200 when the operation section is switched to the setting prohibition state.
In this embodiment, the operation portion of the key rotation detection switch 111 is provided with a keyhole into which a dedicated key is inserted. By inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole of the key rotation detection switch 111, it is possible to switch the state of the operation unit (setting permitted state or setting prohibited state). That is, the key rotation detection switch 111 cannot switch the state of the operation unit (setting permitted state or setting prohibited state) unless the dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole.
Further, in the key rotation detection switch 111, when the operation part is in the setting prohibited state, the dedicated key can be inserted into the keyhole and the dedicated key can be extracted from the keyhole. On the other hand, with the key rotation detection switch 111, it is impossible to insert the dedicated key into the keyhole and to remove the dedicated key from the keyhole when the operation unit is in the setting permission state. Become.
The set value selection switch 112 has an operation unit that can be pressed. Then, the set value selection switch 112 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 each time the operation unit is pressed.
The set value display device 62 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The set value display device 62 displays set values, which will be described later. Since the set value display device 62 is arranged on the back side of the game board 11, it cannot be visually recognized by the player.

Here, setting information (setting values) set in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The "setting information" is information that designates the probability of winning a special symbol lottery (first special symbol lottery and second special symbol lottery) (probability of winning a jackpot game state).
The RAM of the main control circuit 200 is provided with a setting information storage area. In the setting information storage area, any one value of "1" to "6" is set (stored) as the setting information. Then, in the pachinko machine 1, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery is determined according to the value set in the setting information storage area.
In the following description, the values stored in the setting information storage area are referred to as "setting values".
In this embodiment, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery corresponding to each setting value is, in order from the highest winning probability, the winning probability corresponding to the setting value = "6", the winning probability corresponding to the setting value = "5". , winning probability corresponding to set value = "4", winning probability corresponding to setting value = "3", winning probability corresponding to setting value = "2", winning probability corresponding to setting value = "1" (winning Probability "high" → Winning probability "low").

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to change (select) the set value when the power is turned on. Here, the change of the setting value is executed by the administrator of the pachinko machine 1 (such as an employee of the game hall where the pachinko machine 1 is installed).
In the pachinko machine 1, the setting value change permission state is started in response to the power being turned on while the operating portion of the key rotation detection switch 111 is displaced to the setting permission state.
During the setting value change permission state, the setting value display device 62 displays a value (setting value) set in the setting information storage area.
Further, during the setting value change permission state, the value (setting value) set in the setting information storage area is changed each time the setting value selection switch 112 is pressed. At this time, if the value (setting value) set in the setting information storage area is changed, the value displayed on the setting value display device 62 (value indicating the setting value) is changed accordingly. Be changed.
As a result, the administrator of the pachinko machine 1 sets a desired value from "1" to "6" as the setting value by pressing the setting value selection switch 112 while the setting value change is permitted. You can (choose).
Then, in the pachinko machine 1, the set value change permission state is ended in response to the operation section of the key rotation detection switch 111 being switched from the setting permission state to the setting prohibition state. This makes it impossible to change the value (setting value) set in the setting information storage area. In addition, display of the value indicating the set value on the set value display device 62 is ended in accordance with the termination of the set value change permitted state.

A performance display device 61 is provided on the main control board e1. Since the performance display device 61 is arranged on the back side of the game board 11, it cannot be visually recognized by the player.
The performance display device 61 includes a plurality of lighting elements (segments). Each lighting element is composed of a light-emitting element (LED in this embodiment).
The performance display device 61 displays the number of game balls launched into the game area 30 and a predetermined ball entrance (in this embodiment, the first start hole 51, the second start hole 52 and other winning holes 54 to 57). Information calculated based on the number of prize balls paid out according to the entry of the game ball into the game ball (a base ratio to be described later) is displayed.
The performance display device 61 includes four (four-digit) display units (not shown). Each display section is composed of eight lighting elements. That is, each display unit is composed of a 7-segment LED capable of displaying numbers, symbols, etc., and a dot-segment LED capable of displaying dots such as a decimal point.
Specifically, the performance display device 61 includes 32 lighting elements (LED33 to LED64). In the performance display device 61, LED33 to LED40 are the first digit display portion, LED41 to LED48 are the second digit display portion, LED49 to LED56 are the third digit display portion, and LED57 to LED64. is the fourth digit display.
The main control circuit 200 calculates a base ratio, which will be described later, during the occurrence of a predetermined game state (in the present embodiment, during the occurrence of the special figure low probability state and during the stop of the time saving control). Then, the calculated base ratio is displayed on the performance display device 61 .
The "base ratio" is the ratio (percentage) of the number of payouts to the number of outballs. The main control circuit 200 calculates the base ratio for each predetermined section (period).
In the present embodiment, a section in which a predetermined number (60000 [balls] in the present embodiment) of out balls is detected (discharged) is defined as the predetermined section. That is, each section starts when the previous section ends, and ends when the number of out-balls detected during the current section reaches a predetermined number (60000 [balls]). Then, the main control circuit 200 calculates the base ratio at any time (in real time) during each interval.
Here, a predetermined period of time may be defined as the predetermined interval. That is, the main control circuit 200 may be configured to calculate the base ratio every predetermined time.
"Number of out balls" refers to the number of out balls. “Out ball” refers to a game ball ejected from the game area 30 . In this embodiment, the out ball refers to a game ball that has passed through the discharge path (a game ball detected by the out switch 109).
Here, the game ball discharged from the out port 58 may be used as an out ball. Specifically, the out switch 109 may detect only the game ball discharged from the out port 58, and the game ball detected by the out switch 109 may be the out ball.
The "number of payouts" refers to the total number of prize balls paid out according to the entry of game balls into the first starting port 51, the second starting port 52 and the other winning ports 54-57.
The performance display device 61 alternately displays the first base ratio and the second base ratio every predetermined time (5.0 [s] in this embodiment).
The “first base ratio” is the base ratio of the current section (the base ratio calculated for the period from the start of the current section to the current time).
The “second base ratio” is the base ratio of the previous section (the final base ratio calculated for the previous section).
Specifically, in the performance display device 61, information for identifying the type of base ratio (first base ratio or second base ratio) is displayed by the upper two-digit display portion of the four-digit display portion. is displayed. In addition, in the performance display device 61, the base ratio (percentage) is displayed by the lower two-digit display part of the four-digit display part.

The effect control circuit 300 is mounted on the sub-control board e2.
The effect control circuit 300 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port.
Based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300 controls the display of effect images on the image display devices 31 and 32, lighting of the lamps 20 and 21, output of sound by the sound generator 22, various It controls the driving of a motor (not shown) that drives the movable body.
The ROM of the performance control circuit 300 stores a program relating to the progress of the performance, data necessary for the progress of the performance, and the like.
The RAM of the effect control circuit 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control circuit 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 determines the content of the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200 . Then, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, motor control data, etc. are generated according to a performance program (performance control table) corresponding to the content of the determined performance. Control signals based on the generated control data are output to the image display devices 31 and 32, the sound generator 22, the lamps 20 and 21, the motors, and the like.

The payout control circuit 400 is mounted on the payout control board e3.
The payout control circuit 400 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port.
The payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball shooting operation of the game ball shooting device 430 based on the detection signal input from the shooting volume.
Specifically, the payout control circuit 400 controls the shooting operation of the game ball by the game ball launcher 430 so as to shoot the game ball into the game area 30 with the intensity corresponding to the detection signal input from the shooting volume. do.
Also, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200 and the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500 .
Specifically, the ball rental button 7a transmits a ball rental operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board e6 in response to being pressed. Then, when the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal, it subtracts the power required to pay out a predetermined number of rental balls from the remaining power of the valuable medium recorded in the inserted prepaid card, While updating the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card, a ball lending instruction signal for instructing the dispensing of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the dispensing control circuit 400 via the connection board e6. Further, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls upon receiving the ball lending instruction signal.
The CR unit 500 transmits a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board e6 each time the prepaid cart is inserted and the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated. It is transmitted to the display device 7c. Then, when the frequency display device 7c receives the frequency signal, it displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return button 7b transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board e6 in response to being pressed. Then, when the CR unit 500 receives the return operation signal, it returns (discharges) the prepaid card with the remaining credits of the valuable medium.

Next, specific configurations of the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the main display and the performance display device. FIG. 48 shows a drive circuit for the main display and performance display.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main display 60 includes 32 lighting elements (LED1 to LED32). Further, the performance display device 61 includes 32 lighting elements (LED33 to LED64).
Then, the CPU 210 drives the lighting elements (LED1 to LED32) included in the main display 60 and the lighting elements (LED33 to LED64) included in the performance display device 61 by dynamic lighting control.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, a source driver (segment driver) 510, a source driver (segment driver) 520, and a sink driver (common driver) 530 are mounted on the main control board e1. there is

The source driver 510 controls lighting of the lighting elements (LED1 to LED32) included in the main display 60 .
The source driver 510 includes eight transistors TR1 to TR8. Each of the transistors TR1 to TR8 is an NPN transistor.
A power supply voltage Vcc is applied from a power supply circuit 600 to collector electrodes of the respective transistors TR1 to TR8. Data signals (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA7”) from the CPU 210 (output port 0) are input to the base electrodes of the transistors TR1 to TR8.

A data signal line DL1 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR1 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of LED1, LED9, LED17, and LED25 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL1.
Thus, when the data signal (“SEGDATA0”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR1 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL1. On the other hand, if the data signal (“SEGDATA0”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR1 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL1.
A data signal line DL2 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR2 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of LED2, LED10, LED18, and LED26 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL2.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“SEGDATA1”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR2 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL2. On the other hand, if the data signal (“SEGDATA1”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR2 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL2.
A data signal line DL3 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR3 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of LED3, LED11, LED19, and LED27 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL3.
Thus, when the data signal (“SEGDATA2”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR3 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL3. On the other hand, if the data signal (“SEGDATA2”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR3 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL3.
A data signal line DL4 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR4 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of LED4, LED12, LED20, and LED28 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL4.
Thus, when the data signal (“SEGDATA3”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR4 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL4. On the other hand, if the data signal (“SEGDATA3”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR4 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL4.

A data signal line DL5 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR5 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of LED5, LED13, LED21, and LED29 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL5.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“SEGDATA4”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR5 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL5. On the other hand, if the data signal (“SEGDATA4”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR5 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL5.
A data signal line DL6 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR6 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of LED6, LED14, LED22, and LED30 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL6.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“SEGDATA5”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR6 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL6. On the other hand, if the data signal (“SEGDATA5”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR6 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL6.
A data signal line DL7 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR7 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of LED7, LED15, LED23, and LED31 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL7.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“SEGDATA6”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR7 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL7. On the other hand, if the data signal (“SEGDATA6”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR7 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL7.
A data signal line DL8 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR8 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of LED8, LED16, LED24, and LED32 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL8.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“SEGDATA7”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR8 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL8. On the other hand, if the data signal (“SEGDATA7”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR8 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL8.

The source driver 520 controls lighting of the lighting elements (LED33 to LED64) included in the performance display device 61 .
The source driver 520 includes eight transistors TR9 to TR16. Each of the transistors TR9 to TR16 is an NPN transistor.
A power supply voltage Vcc is applied from a power supply circuit 600 to collector electrodes of the transistors TR9 to TR16. Data signals (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) from the CPU 210 (output port 4) are input to the base electrodes of the transistors TR9 to TR16.

A data signal line DL9 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR9 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of the LEDs 33, 41, 49 and 57 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL9.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“7SEGDATA0”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR9 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL9. On the other hand, if the data signal (“7SEGDATA0”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR9 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL9.
A data signal line DL10 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR10 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of the LEDs 34, 42, 50 and 58 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL10.
Thus, when the data signal (“7SEGDATA1”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR10 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL10. On the other hand, if the data signal (“7SEGDATA1”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR10 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL10.
A data signal line DL11 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR11 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of the LEDs 35, 43, 51 and 59 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL11.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“7SEGDATA2”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR11 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL11. On the other hand, if the data signal (“7SEGDATA2”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR11 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL11.
A data signal line DL12 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR12 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of the LEDs 36, 44, 52 and 60 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL12.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“7SEGDATA3”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR12 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL12. On the other hand, if the data signal (“7SEGDATA3”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR12 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL12.

A data signal line DL13 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR13 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of the LEDs 37, 45, 53 and 61 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL13.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“7SEGDATA4”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR13 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL13. On the other hand, if the data signal (“7SEGDATA4”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR13 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL13.
A data signal line DL14 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR14 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of the LEDs 38, 46, 54 and 62 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL14.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“7SEGDATA5”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR14 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL14. On the other hand, if the data signal (“7SEGDATA5”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR14 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL14.
A data signal line DL15 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR15 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of the LEDs 39, 47, 55 and 63 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL15.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“7SEGDATA6”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR15 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL15. On the other hand, if the data signal (“7SEGDATA6”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR15 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL15.
A data signal line DL16 is electrically connected to the emitter electrode of the transistor TR16 via a resistor. Anode electrodes of the LEDs 40, 48, 56 and 64 are electrically connected to the data signal line DL16.
Accordingly, when the data signal (“7SEGDATA7”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR16 (when the data signal becomes high level), the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line DL16. On the other hand, if the data signal (“7SEGDATA7”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR16 (when the data signal becomes low level), the power supply voltage Vcc is not applied to the data signal line CL16.

The sink driver 530 controls lighting of lighting elements (LED1 to LED32) included in the main display 60 and lighting elements (LED33 to LED64) included in the performance display device 61 .
The sink driver 530 includes four transistors TR17-TR20. Each of the transistors TR17 to TR20 is an NPN transistor.
An emitter electrode of each of the transistors TR17-TR20 is electrically connected to the ground terminal of the power supply circuit 600. FIG. Common signals (“COM0” to “COM3”) from the CPU 210 (output port 1) are input to the base electrodes of the transistors TR17 to TR20.

A common signal line CL1 is electrically connected to a collector electrode of the transistor TR17. Cathode electrodes of LED1 to LED8 (lighting element group a) of the main display 60 and LED33 to LED40 (lighting element group A) of the performance display device 61 are electrically connected to the common signal line CL1. ing.
Accordingly, when a common signal (“COM0”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR17 (when the common signal becomes high level), the common signal line CL1 is grounded to the ground terminal. On the other hand, if the common signal (“COM0”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR17 (when the common signal becomes low level), the common signal line CL1 is not grounded to the ground terminal.
A common signal line CL2 is electrically connected to a collector electrode of the transistor TR18. The cathode electrodes of LED9 to LED16 (lighting element group b) of the main display 60 and LED41 to LED48 (lighting element group B) of the performance display device 61 are electrically connected to the common signal line CL2. ing.
Accordingly, when a common signal (“COM1”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR18 (when the common signal becomes high level), the common signal line CL2 is grounded to the ground terminal. On the other hand, when the common signal (“COM1”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR18 (when the common signal becomes low level), the common signal line CL2 is not grounded to the ground terminal.
A common signal line CL3 is electrically connected to a collector electrode of the transistor TR19. Cathode electrodes of LED17 to LED24 (lighting element group c) of the main display 60 and LED49 to LED56 (lighting element group C) of the performance display device 61 are electrically connected to the common signal line CL3. ing.
Accordingly, when a common signal (“COM2”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR19 (when the common signal becomes high level), the common signal line CL3 is grounded to the ground terminal. On the other hand, if the common signal (“COM2”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR19 (when the common signal becomes low level), the common signal line CL3 is not grounded to the ground terminal.
A common signal line CL4 is electrically connected to the collector electrode of the transistor TR20. The cathode electrodes of LED25 to LED32 (lighting element group d) of the main display 60 and LED57 to LED64 (lighting element group D) of the performance display device 61 are electrically connected to the common signal line CL4. ing.
Accordingly, when a common signal (“COM3”) is input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR20 (when the common signal becomes high level), the common signal line CL4 is grounded to the ground terminal. On the other hand, when the common signal (“COM3”) is not input from the CPU 210 to the transistor TR20 (when the common signal becomes low level), the common signal line CL4 is not grounded to the ground terminal.

The sink driver 530 has a function of selecting a lighting element group (a group of lighting elements) that can be lit.
In this embodiment, a first lighting element group corresponding to the transistor TR17 (common signal line CL1), a second lighting element group corresponding to the transistor TR18 (common signal line CL2), and a transistor TR19 (common signal line CL3). A corresponding third lighting element group and a fourth lighting element group corresponding to the transistor TR20 (common signal line CL4) are configured.
The first lighting element group consists of LED1 to LED8 (lighting element group a) of the main display 60 and LED33 to LED40 of the performance display device 61 (lighting element group A).
The second lighting element group consists of LED9 to LED16 (lighting element group b) of the main display 60 and LED41 to LED48 of the performance display device 61 (lighting element group B).
The third lighting element group consists of LED17 to LED24 (lighting element group c) of the main display 60 and LED49 to LED56 of the performance display device 61 (lighting element group C).
The fourth lighting element group consists of LED25 to LED32 of the main display 60 (lighting element group d) and LED57 to LED64 of the performance display device 61 (lighting element group D).
All the lighting elements included in each of the first lighting element group to the fourth lighting element group are electrically connected to a common signal line corresponding to the lighting element group. That is, each lighting element (LED1 to LED8, LED33 to LED40) included in the first lighting element group is electrically connected to the common signal line CL1. Each lighting element (LED9 to LED16, LED41 to LED48) included in the second lighting element group is electrically connected to a common signal line CL2. Each lighting element (LED17 to LED24, LED49 to LED56) included in the third lighting element group is electrically connected to a common signal line CL3. Each lighting element (LED25 to LED32, LED57 to LED64) included in the fourth lighting element group is electrically connected to a common signal line CL4.
The CPU 210 outputs a common signal to one of the transistors TR17 to TR20 (brings the common signal to a high level). Then, the CPU 210 sequentially switches the transistor that outputs a common signal (puts the common signal to a high level) among the transistors TR17 to TR20 at a predetermined cycle.
Specifically, each time a dynamic port output process (step S4-4), which will be described later, is executed, among the transistors TR17 to TR20, a transistor that outputs a common signal (brings the common signal to a high level) is switched to a predetermined are switched in the order of
As a result, each time the dynamic port output process (step S4-4) is executed, the common signal line grounded to the ground terminal among the common signal lines CL1 to CL4 is switched in a predetermined order.
That is, the sink driver 530 grounds one common signal line among the common signal lines CL1 to CL4 in accordance with the common signals (“COM0” to “COM3”) input from the CPU 210. The group of lighting elements corresponding to the common signal line can be lit.

On the other hand, each of the source drivers 510 and 520 selects lighting elements to be lit from among the plurality of lighting elements included in the lighting element group (first lighting element group to fourth lighting element group) selected by the sink driver 530. have a function.
As described above, each lighting element group (first to fourth lighting element groups) consists of 16 lighting elements. The 16 lighting elements included in each lighting element group (first to fourth lighting element groups) are electrically connected to different data signal lines (transistors TR1 to TR16).
Then, the CPU 210 controls lighting (driving) of the lighting elements connected to the one common signal line while one of the common signal lines CL1 to CL4 is grounded. ) outputs a data signal to the transistors TR1 to TR16 corresponding to the lighting element to be turned on (makes the data signal high level).
Specifically, by the dynamic port output process (step S4-4), a common signal is output to one of the transistors TR17 to TR20, and the common signal is grounded by the output of the common signal. A data signal is output to the transistors TR1 to TR16 corresponding to the lighting elements to be lit among the lighting elements connected to the signal line.
As a result, the power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the data signal line corresponding to the lighting element to be lit among the lighting elements connected to the common signal line grounded according to the output of the common signal. , current flows through the lighting element to be lit, and the lighting element is lit.
As described above, the combination of the common data for selecting the common signal line to be grounded and the segment data for selecting the data signal line to which the power supply voltage Vcc is applied enables the LEDs 1 to 64 to be driven by dynamic lighting control. Become.
In particular, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a source driver 510 corresponding to the main display device 60 and a source driver 520 corresponding to the performance display device 61 . The source driver 510 controls application of the power supply voltage Vcc to the data signal lines DL1 to DL8 included in the main display 60. FIG. On the other hand, the source driver 520 controls application of the power supply voltage Vcc to the data signal lines DL9 to DL16 included in the performance display device 61. FIG. As a result, the application of the power voltage Vcc to the data signal line is controlled individually by the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 .
On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a common sync driver 530 for the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 . Further, the lighting element groups (first lighting element group to fourth lighting element group) corresponding to each of the common signal lines CL1 to CL4 are provided with lighting elements (lighting element groups) constituting the main display 60, and a lighting element (lighting element group) that configures the . That is, the lighting elements (lighting element group) constituting the main display 60 and the lighting elements (lighting element group) constituting the performance display device 61 are electrically connected to each of the common signal lines CL1 to CL4. there is A sink driver 530 controls the grounding of each of the common signal lines CL1 to CL4. As a result, the grounding of the common signal line is collectively controlled by the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 .
Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, it is not necessary to provide the sink driver 530 corresponding to each of the main display 60 and the performance display device 61. As a result, the output port ( output port for outputting a common signal).
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of parts required to control the lighting of the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 .
In addition, the main control circuit 200 (CPU 210) does not need to generate common signals respectively corresponding to the main display 60 and the performance display device 61, and control for lighting control of the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 is eliminated. It becomes possible to reduce the load.

(Regarding various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, a normal symbol lottery is executed when a game ball passes through a starting gate 41.例文帳に追加Then, when the normal symbol lottery is won, a normal per game state is generated. In the normal game state, the normal electric accessory 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can enter the second start port 52.
In this embodiment, one type of "per normal pattern" is set as the type of per normal per game state generated when winning the normal symbol lottery.

In the case of winning the ``permanent pattern'' (winning the normal pattern lottery), the normal pattern is controlled to be stopped and displayed as the ``permanent pattern'' in the general pattern display device.
On the other hand, when the normal pattern lottery is lost, the normal pattern display device is controlled so as to stop and display the normal pattern as a "missing pattern".
In the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to execute time-saving control as auxiliary control that is advantageous to the player.
During the execution of the time saving control, the time for performing the variable display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "variation time") is shortened compared to when the time saving control is stopped. In this embodiment, during execution of the time saving control, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved and the time for performing the variable display of the normal symbols is shortened as compared with the stop of the time saving control. In addition, during the execution of the time saving control, compared to the stop of the time saving control, in the normal figure per game state, the number of openings of the normal electric auditors 52a is increased, and the opening time of the normal electric auditors 52a be extended.
In the case of winning the "normal figure hit", the number of opening times of the normal electric accessory 52a is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the normal electric accessory 52a in each time is 0.5. [s] or 2.0 [s]. At this time, during execution of the time saving control, the number of opening times of the normal electric accessory 52a is set to 3 [times], and the opening time of the normal electric accessory 52a at each time is set to 2.0 [s]. set. On the other hand, while the time saving control is stopped, the number of opening times of the normal electric accessory 52a is set to 1 [times], and the opening time of the normal electric accessory 52a at each time is set to 0.5 [s]. be done.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed when the game ball enters the first start port 51, and the second special symbol lottery is executed when the game ball enters the second start port 52. A special design lottery is executed. Then, when winning the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, a big win game state is generated. In the jackpot game state, a round game is executed in which the special electric accessory 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state, and a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 53.
In the present embodiment, "jackpot 1" to "jackpot 5" are set as types of the jackpot gaming state generated when the first special symbol lottery is won, and are generated when the second special symbol lottery is won. "Big win 6" to "Big win 10" are set as the types of the big win gaming state.

When "big win 1" is won, the special pattern 1 display device is controlled so as to stop and display the special pattern as "big win 1 pattern". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as "chance symbols".
Here, the "chance design" is, for example, the first production design z1 (normal production design) stopped and displayed at the lottery result display positions of the three first production design display areas a1 to a3, "6, 6, 6 , etc., and the second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 shows a predetermined color.
When "big win 2" is won, the special figure 1 display device is controlled to stop and display the special symbol as "big win 2 symbol". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as "chance symbols".
When "big hit 3" is won, the special pattern 1 display device is controlled to stop and display the special pattern as "big hit 3 pattern". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as "bonus symbols".
Here, the "bonus symbol" is, for example, the first effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed at the lottery result display positions of the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and a predetermined number such as "1, 1, 1". In addition to being combined, the second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 shows a predetermined color.
When "big hit 4" is won, the special pattern 1 display device is controlled to stop and display the special pattern as "big hit 4 pattern". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as "bonus symbols".
When "big win 5" is won, the special figure 1 display device is controlled to stop and display the special pattern as "big win 5". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as "bonus symbols".
When "big win 6" is won, the special figure 2 display device is controlled to stop and display the special pattern as "big win 6 pattern". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as "hidden symbols".
Here, the "hidden symbol" is, for example, the first effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed at the lottery result display positions of the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and the predetermined number such as "1, 2, 3". In addition to being combined, the second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 shows a predetermined color.
When "big win 7" is won, the special figure 2 display device is controlled to stop and display the special pattern as "big win 7 pattern". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as "hidden symbols".
When "big hit 8" is won, the special figure 2 display device is controlled so that the special pattern is stopped and displayed as "big hit 8 pattern". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as "variable probability symbols".
Here, the "variable probability pattern" is, for example, the first production pattern z1 stopped and displayed at the lottery result display position of the three first production design display areas a1 to a3 is the same as "7, 7, 7". The second production pattern z2 stop-displayed in the second production pattern display area a4 shows a predetermined color while the "number patterns" showing odd numbers are aligned.
When "big win 9" is won, the special figure 2 display device is controlled to stop and display the special pattern as "big win 9 pattern". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as "variable probability symbols".
When "big hit 10" is won, the special figure 2 display device is controlled to stop and display the special pattern as "big hit 10 pattern". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as "variable probability symbols".

On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of "lost"), the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbols as "lost". At this time, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, the performance symbols z1 and z2 are controlled so as to be stopped and displayed as "missing symbols".
Here, the "missing symbol" is, for example, the first effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is stopped and displayed in at least one area such as "1, 6, 9". The number indicated by the displayed "number pattern" has a different combination from the number indicated by the "number pattern" stopped and displayed in the other area, and the second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. indicates a predetermined color.

When "jackpot 1" to "jackpot 10" are won, a predetermined number of round games are executed in the jackpot game state.
In this embodiment, when "jackpot 1", "jackpot 2", "jackpot 5", "jackpot 6" or "jackpot 7" is won, the number of round games is set to 4 [times]. On the other hand, when the "jackpot 3" is won, the number of round games is set to 12 [times]. On the other hand, when the "jackpot 4" is won, the number of round games is set to 8 [times]. On the other hand, when the "jackpot 8" is won, the number of round games is set to 15 [times]. On the other hand, when the "jackpot 9" is won, the number of round games is set to 10 [times]. On the other hand, when the "jackpot 10" is won, the number of round games is set to 5 [times].
When "jackpot 1" to "jackpot 10" are won, the maximum opening time of the special electric accessory 53a in each round game is set to a predetermined time (29.0 [s] in this embodiment). be. Then, in each round game, the set maximum opening time has elapsed since the special electric accessory 53a was opened, and the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 53 in the round game The game ends when one of the following two conditions is reached: reaching a predetermined upper limit number (10 [balls] in this embodiment).

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the game states related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery) are "special symbol low probability state", "special symbol high probability state", is stipulated.
During the occurrence of the "special symbol low probability state", the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is the first probability (hereinafter referred to as "low probability").
During the occurrence of the "special symbol high probability state", the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a second probability (hereinafter referred to as "high probability") higher than the first probability.
The main control circuit 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery are synchronized. Here, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery means the probability of winning a "win"("big win 1" to "big win 10") that causes a big win gaming state.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is a combination of the value (set value) set in the setting information storage area and the game state (special symbol low probability state or special symbol high probability state). It is a probability according to the combination.
Specifically, when the set value is "1" and the "special symbol low probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/319.69. On the other hand, when the set value is "1" and the "special symbol high probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/32.13.
On the other hand, when the set value is "2" and the "special symbol low probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/312.08. On the other hand, when the set value is "2" and the "special symbol high probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/31.36.
On the other hand, when the set value is "3" and the "special symbol low probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/304.82. On the other hand, when the set value is "3" and the "special symbol high probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/30.62.
On the other hand, when the set value is "4" and the "special symbol low probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/297.89. On the other hand, when the set value is "4" and the "special symbol high probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/29.93.
On the other hand, when the set value is "5" and the "special symbol low probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/291.27. On the other hand, when the set value is "5" and the "special symbol high probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/29.26.
On the other hand, when the set value is "6" and the "special symbol low probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/284.94. On the other hand, when the set value is "6" and the "special symbol high probability state" is occurring, the probability of winning the special symbol lottery (big hit probability) is 1/28.62.

If you win "jackpot 2" to "jackpot 5" or "jackpot 7", during the period from the end of the jackpot game state to the occurrence of the next jackpot game state, the "special low probability state" occur.
On the other hand, when "jackpot 1", "jackpot 6" or "jackpot 8" to "jackpot 10" are won, a "special pattern high probability state" is generated in response to the termination of the jackpot game state. In this embodiment, the "special figure high probability state" is started in response to the end of the big win game state, and ends in response to the start of the next big win game state (the end of the stop display of the "big win design").
In addition, the "special figure high probability state" is started according to the end of the jackpot game state, and the number of special symbol lotteries executed during the occurrence of the "special figure high probability state" is a predetermined number (for example, 10000 [ Times]) may be terminated according to reaching ("special figure low probability state" is generated) configuration.
Further, when "jackpot 1" to "jackpot 10" are won, time saving control is executed after the jackpot game state ends.
Time saving control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, winning a special symbol lottery ("big hit pattern" is stopped and displayed), and a predetermined number of times of time saving (in this embodiment, 70 [times] ), the notification display (variable display and stop display) of the special symbol is executed, and is terminated according to one of the conditions.

(Regarding control commands)
Next, control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 and control commands transmitted and received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 will be described.
The main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 are connected to each other via a harness for serial communication. Here, the communication between the main control circuit 200 and the production control circuit 300 is performed only in one direction from the main control circuit 200 to the production control circuit 300, and the communication from the production control circuit 300 to the main control circuit 200 is Not done.
Each control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 consists of 1-byte upper data indicating the type of control command and 1-byte lower data indicating the content of the control command. there is
Then, the main control circuit 200 transmits a control command composed of upper data and lower data to the effect control circuit 300 by serial communication. In the effect control circuit 300, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt occurs, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing.

In the pachinko machine 1, the control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 include a symbol type designation command, a variation mode designation command, a variation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, a game state designation command, a number of pending A designation command, an opening designation command, a round start designation command, a round end designation command, an ending designation command, a first prefetch designation command, a second prefetch designation command, a third prefetch designation command, and the like are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating the type of special symbol stop symbol (lottery result of special symbol lottery). The symbol type designation command designates the type of the special symbol stop symbol (one stop symbol number). The symbol type designation command is transmitted at the start of the variable display of special symbols. In this embodiment, the symbol type specifying command is set to correspond to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery.

The variation mode specification command is a command that specifies the type of variation mode (variation mode number). The variation mode specification command specifies the variation time associated with the variation mode number by specifying the variation mode number. The variation mode designation command designates the variation time of the first half period (form of the first half of the variation performance) of the variation display (variation performance) of the special symbol.
In the present embodiment, m (plurality) types are set as the types of variation modes, each of which is associated with a different variation time. Then, the variation mode designation command designates one of m types of variation mode types (variation mode numbers) (“variation mode m”).
The variation pattern specification command is a command that specifies the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number). The variation pattern specification command specifies the variation time associated with the variation pattern number by specifying the variation pattern number. The variation pattern specification command specifies the variation time of the second half period (mode of the second half period of the variation presentation) of the variation display (variation presentation) of the special symbol.
In this embodiment, n (plurality) kinds of fluctuation pattern types are set, each of which is associated with a different fluctuation time. Then, the variation pattern specification command specifies one (“variation pattern n”) of n types of variation pattern types (variation pattern numbers).
The variation mode designation command and the variation pattern designation command are transmitted at the start of the variable display of the special symbols.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of the special symbols (effect symbols z1, z2). The stop designation command is transmitted at the start of stop display of special symbols.
The game state designation command is a command for designating a game state (game state offset value).
Here, the "game state offset value" is information specifying the game state. In this embodiment, as the gaming state offset value, the value of the time saving control flag, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the last big hit design flag, and the value of the rotation number counter after the big hit, each combination A corresponding number is set.
The game state designation command designates one game state offset value. The game state designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when changing the special game phase, which will be described later, or the like.
Here, as the game state offset value, the value of the time saving control flag, the value of the special high probability state flag, the value of the previous big hit pattern flag, the value of the rotation number counter after the big hit, and the setting information storage area. It is also possible to configure a configuration in which numerical values corresponding to each combination of values (set values) are set. Then, when transmitting the game state designation command, the value of the time saving control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the last big hit pattern flag, and the number of revolutions after the big hit The value of the counter and the value stored in the setting information storage area are confirmed, the game state offset value corresponding to the confirmation result is calculated, and a game state designation command is issued to designate the calculated game state offset value. , may be stored in a sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230 (transmitted to the effect control circuit 300).

The pending number designation command is a command for designating the pending number. In this embodiment, the pending number designation command designates that the pending number (Special Figure 1 pending number or Special Figure 2 pending number) has increased by "1", the pending number has decreased by "1", the pending number, etc. .
Here, the "special figure 1 pending number" refers to the number of notice display (fluctuation display and stop display) of the first special symbol in the special figure 1 display device is reserved. In addition, the "special figure 2 pending number" refers to the number of notice display (fluctuation display and stop display) of the second special symbol in the special figure 2 display device is reserved.
The pending number designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when the starting information is stored, when the variable display of the special symbol is started, and the like. In this embodiment, as the reserved number designation command, those corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set.

The opening designation command is a command that designates the start of the opening period (the start of the jackpot game state). The opening designation command designates the type of the jackpot game state to start (one type of "jackpot 1" to "jackpot 10"). The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the opening period (at the start of the jackpot game state).
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The round start designation command is transmitted at the start of the round game.
The round end designation command is a command that designates the end of the round game. The round end designation command is transmitted at the end of the round game.
The ending designation command is a command that designates the start of the ending period. The ending specifying command is sent at the beginning of the ending period.

The first look-ahead designation command is a command for designating the type of stop design of the special design (one stop design number). In this embodiment, the first prefetch designation command is set to correspond to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery.
The second look-ahead designation command is a command that designates the contents of the variation mode. Specifically, the second look-ahead designation command indicates that the type of variation mode is undefined ("undefined value"), or one of m types of variation modes (variation mode number) ("variation mode m" ). The second prefetch designation command is transmitted when the start information is stored.
The third look-ahead designation command is a command that designates the contents of the variation pattern. Specifically, the third prefetch designation command is that the type of variation pattern is undefined (“undefined value”), or one of n types of variation patterns (variation pattern number) (“variation pattern n” ). The third prefetch designation command is transmitted when the start information is stored.

The main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 are connected to each other via a harness for serial communication. Here, communication between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is bidirectional. Each control command transmitted and received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 consists of 1-byte data.
Then, the main control circuit 200 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400 by serial communication. In the payout control circuit 400, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt occurs, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing. Also, the payout control circuit 400 transmits a control command to the main control circuit 200 through serial communication. In the main control circuit 200, when a control command is received from the payout control circuit 400, a serial communication reception interrupt occurs, and data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 by this interrupt processing.
In the pachinko machine 1, as a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400, a command for specifying the number of winning balls and the like are set.
The prize number designation command is a command for designating the number of prize balls to be paid out. In this embodiment, the number-of-prize-balls designation command designates the payout of n (n=1 to 15) prize balls. The prize ball number designation command is transmitted when the payout control circuit 400 executes the prize ball payout operation.
In the pachinko machine 1, the control commands transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200 include the occurrence/cancellation of an error during payout, the occurrence/cancellation of a full tank error, the occurrence/cancellation of a clogged ball error, and the like. A control command specifying each is set. Each control command is sent upon detection of occurrence/release of various errors.

(Processing executed by main control circuit 200)
Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 200 will be described.
First, the functions of hardware configured in the main control circuit 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 starts hard random number update processing.
In the hard random number update process, each time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (every 0.083 [μs] in this embodiment), the values of the first to third loop counters are changed within a predetermined range. (within the range of 0 to 65535 in this embodiment) is updated by "1".
Further, in the hard random number update process, every time 32 clocks are input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (every 2.666 [μs] in this embodiment), the value of the fourth loop counter falls within a predetermined range (this In the embodiment, it is updated by "1" in the range of 0 to 10006).
Then, the winning random number of the normal symbol lottery, the jackpot random number of the first special symbol lottery, the jackpot random number of the second special symbol lottery, and the reach group random number are respectively updated by the hard random number update processing. The hardware random number update process is executed as a function of the hardware random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 based on software, which will be described later.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the transmission shift registers of the command output ports 1 and 2 transmit the control commands stored in the FIFO buffers to the performance control circuit 300 or the payout control circuit 400. Start control command transmission processing. Note that the control command transmission process is executed as a function of the command output ports 1 and 2 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 based on software, which will be described later.

Each output port 0, 1, 4 includes a plurality of output terminals and a port register. In addition, the port register includes bits corresponding to each output terminal (area in which control data specifying output or stop is set). Each output port 0, 1, 4 controls the output of the control signal from the output terminal corresponding to the bit according to the value of each bit contained in the port register.
At this time, each of the output ports 0, 1, and 4 outputs the control signal output from the output terminal corresponding to each bit contained in the port register when the value of the bit is "0". When the value of the bit is "1", the control signal output from the output terminal corresponding to the bit is set to high level (output is stopped).
Specifically, the output port 0 is provided with output terminals corresponding to respective data signals for controlling lighting of the main display 60 . That is, output port 0 has an output terminal corresponding to "SEGDATA0", an output terminal corresponding to "SEGDATA1", an output terminal corresponding to "SEGDATA2", an output terminal corresponding to "SEGDATA3", and an output terminal corresponding to "SEGDATA4". , an output terminal corresponding to "SEGDATA5", an output terminal corresponding to "SEGDATA6", and an output terminal corresponding to "SEGDATA7".
The port register of output port 0 has a bit corresponding to "SEGDATA0", a bit corresponding to "SEGDATA1", a bit corresponding to "SEGDATA2", a bit corresponding to "SEGDATA3", and a bit corresponding to "SEGDATA4". It contains a corresponding bit, a bit corresponding to "SEGDATA5", a bit corresponding to "SEGDATA6", and a bit corresponding to "SEGDATA7".
As a result, for example, when "0" is set as the value of the bit corresponding to "SEGDATA0" in the port register, the data signal ("SEGDATA0") output from the output terminal corresponding to "SEGDATA0" is low level. On the other hand, when "1" is set as the value of the bit corresponding to "SEGDATA0" in the port register, the data signal ("SEGDATA0") output from the output terminal corresponding to "SEGDATA0" is at high level. Become.

Further, the output port 1 is provided with output terminals corresponding to respective common signals for controlling lighting of the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 . That is, the output port 1 is provided with an output terminal corresponding to "COM0", an output terminal corresponding to "COM1", an output terminal corresponding to "COM2", and an output terminal corresponding to "COM3". It is
Also, the port register of output port 1 includes a bit corresponding to "COM0", a bit corresponding to "COM1", a bit corresponding to "COM2", and a bit corresponding to "COM3". .
As a result, for example, when "0" is set as the value of the bit corresponding to "COM1" in the port register, the data signal ("COM1") output from the output terminal corresponding to "COM1" is low level. On the other hand, when "1" is set as the value of the bit corresponding to "COM1" in the port register, the data signal ("COM1") output from the output terminal corresponding to "COM1" is at high level. Become.

Also, the output port 4 is provided with output terminals corresponding to respective data signals for controlling lighting of the performance display device 61 . That is, the output port 4 has an output terminal corresponding to "7SEGDATA0", an output terminal corresponding to "7SEGDATA1", an output terminal corresponding to "7SEGDATA2", an output terminal corresponding to "7SEGDATA3", and an output terminal corresponding to "7SEGDATA4". , an output terminal corresponding to "7SEGDATA5", an output terminal corresponding to "7SEGDATA6", and an output terminal corresponding to "7SEGDATA7" are provided.
The port register of output port 4 has a bit corresponding to "7SEGDATA0", a bit corresponding to "7SEGDATA1", a bit corresponding to "7SEGDATA2", a bit corresponding to "7SEGDATA3", and a bit corresponding to "7SEGDATA4". It contains a corresponding bit, a bit corresponding to "7SEGDATA5", a bit corresponding to "7SEGDATA6", and a bit corresponding to "7SEGDATA7".
As a result, for example, when "0" is set as the value of the bit corresponding to "7SEGDATA4" in the port register, the data signal ("7SEGDATA4") output from the output terminal corresponding to "7SEGDATA4" is low level. On the other hand, when "1" is set as the value of the bit corresponding to "7SEGDATA4" in the port register, the data signal ("SEGDATA0") output from the output terminal corresponding to "7SEGDATA4" is at high level. Become.

Next, game control processing executed by the CPU 210 of the main control circuit 200 based on the program (software) stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing CPU initialization processing.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the CPU 210 starts the CPU initialization process shown in FIG. The CPU initialization process is a process based on a program for controlling the progress of the game. That is, the CPU initialization processing is processing based on a program stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220 .
When the CPU initialization process is started, first, the process moves to step S1-1.
In step S1-1, an initialization process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-2. In the initial setting process, a startup program is read from the ROM 220 and settings necessary for executing various processes are performed.
In step S1-2, wait processing time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-3. In the wait processing time setting process, a predetermined wait processing time is set in a timer counter. Then, measurement of the set wait processing time by the timer counter is started. Also, the RAM clear signal is read.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ram clear switch (see FIG. 44). When the power is turned on while the ram clear switch is pressed, a ram clear signal is input to the input port 240 (input port 1).
In the RAM clear signal read processing, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the RAM clear signal of the input port 240 is read.

In step S1-3, it is determined whether or not the wait processing time set in step S1-2 has passed. If it is determined that the wait processing time has passed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-4, If it is determined that the wait processing time has not elapsed (No), the process of step S1-3 is repeated.
In step S1-4, RAM access permission processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-5. In the RAM access permission process, necessary processes are executed to permit access to the work area of the RAM 230 .
Specifically, in the RAM access permission process, a value corresponding to access permission is stored as a RAM protection value in a predetermined area of RAM 230 . As a result, access to the RAM 230 by the CPU 210 is permitted.
In step S1-5, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the backup valid flag area of the RAM 230. If it is determined that "1" is set in the backup valid flag area (Yes), When the process proceeds to step S1-6 and it is determined that "0" is set in the backup valid flag area (No), the process proceeds to step S1-17.

In step S1-6, a used area checksum calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-7. In the used area checksum calculation process, the checksum is calculated based on the information stored in the used area M1 (F000H to F1FFH) of the RAM 230 among the backup information.
In step S1-7, a non-use area checksum calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-8. In the unused area checksum calculation process, the checksum is calculated based on the information stored in the unused area M2 (F210H to F228H) of the RAM 230 among the backup information.
In step S1-8, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in steps S1-6 and S1-7 is normal. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (Yes), step S1-9 , and if it is determined that the checksum is not normal (No), the process proceeds to step S1-17.
Here, "the checksum value of the used area M1 calculated in step S1-6 matches the checksum value of the used area M1 stored in the checksum buffer area" and "step S1- The checksum value of the unused area M2 calculated in 7 matches the checksum value of the unused area M2 stored in the checksum buffer area." Judge that the checksum is normal.
On the other hand, "the checksum value of the used area M1 calculated in step S1-6 matches the checksum value of the used area M1 stored in the checksum buffer area" and "step S1-7 The checksum value of the unused area M2 calculated in step must match the checksum value of the unused area M2 stored in the checksum buffer area." If not, it is determined that the checksum is not normal.

In step S1-9, based on the value read in step S1-2 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the RAM clear signal), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear signal is input. If it is determined that the ram clear signal has not been input (No), the process proceeds to step S1-10, and if it is determined that the ram clear signal has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-18.
In step S1-10, a backup effective flag cancellation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-11. In the backup valid flag cancellation process, “0” is set in the backup valid flag area of the RAM 230 .
In step S1-11, an initialization process at the time of power return is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-12. In the power recovery initialization process, data in the RAM 230 that should be initialized (cleared) when the power is recovered (when the data before the power shutdown is maintained) is initialized.
In step S1-12, subcommand transmission processing at power return is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-13. In the subcommand transmission process at the time of power recovery, a subcommand (control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300) specifying that the power has been recovered from the power shutdown is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. do. Also, a subcommand specifying the value set in the setting information storage area is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 .
In step S1-13, a payout command transmission process at the time of power recovery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the payout command transmission process at the time of power recovery, a payout command (a control command sent from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400) specifying that the power has recovered is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. do.

In step S1-14, a subcommand transmission process for effect return is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-15. In the effect return subcommand transmission process, the effect return subcommand (power return phase designation command, game state designation command, power return designation command, etc.) is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 .
Here, the "power return time phase designation command" is a control command for designating a special game phase for restoring the effect.
In the effect return subcommand transmission process, first, the current special game phase is confirmed based on the value of the special game phase flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 . Then, the confirmed special game phase is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230 at the time of power return phase designation command.
Also, a game state offset value is calculated based on the current game state. Specifically, the value of the time saving control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the last big hit pattern flag, and the value of the rotation counter after the big hit are confirmed. Then, the game state offset value corresponding to this confirmation result is calculated. Then, a game state designation command designating the calculated game state offset value is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230 .
At step S1-15, an interrupt setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-16. In the interrupt initial setting processing, initial setting of a CTC (counter/timer circuit), which is a peripheral device, is performed.
Specifically, the CPU 210 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment) in the CTC.

In step S1-16, a set value change permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to the main loop process (step S2-1).
In the setting value change permission process, first, it is determined whether or not the setting value change permission condition is satisfied. Then, when it is determined that the setting value change permission condition is satisfied, “1” is set in the setting value change permission flag area of the RAM 230 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting value change permission condition is not satisfied, the setting value change permission flag area of the RAM 230 is set to "0".
In this embodiment, both "a detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111" and "the inner frame unit 3 is opened (or the integrated door unit 4 is opened)". is determined to satisfy the set value change condition.
On the other hand, at least one of "the detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111" and "the inner frame unit 3 is opened (or the integrated door unit 4 is opened)" is not satisfied, it is determined that the set value change condition is not satisfied.
It should be noted that if both of "a detection signal is being input from the key rotation detection switch 111" and "the door opening information (external signal) is being output" are met, the set value change condition is satisfied. If at least one of the conditions "a detection signal is being input from the key rotation detection switch 111" and "the door opening information (external signal) is being output" is not satisfied, the setting is made. A configuration may be adopted in which it is determined that the value change condition is not satisfied.

In step S1-17, non-use area initialization processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-18. In the unused area initialization process, the unused area M2 of the RAM 230 is initialized.
Specifically, in the non-use area initialization process, the information stored in the non-use area M2 is cleared (initialized). As a result, the work area and stack area of the non-use area M2 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is saved, the contents thereof are erased.
In step S1-18, used area initialization processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-19. In the used area initialization process, the used area M1 of the RAM 230 is initialized.
Specifically, in the used area initialization process, the information stored in the used area M1 is cleared (initialized). As a result, the work area and stack area of the use area M1 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is saved, the contents thereof are erased.
That is, as the value of various flag areas (time saving control flag area, special figure high probability state flag area, previous big hit pattern flag area, special game phase flag area, normal game phase flag area, etc.), a predetermined initial value is set. . In addition, a predetermined initial value ("0" in this embodiment) is set as the value of various counter areas (time saving counter area, post-jackpot rpm counter area, etc.). Furthermore, a predetermined initial value (“3” in this embodiment) is set in the setting information storage area.
In this embodiment, when the checksum is not normal, the used area M1 is initialized after the non-used area M2 is initialized. On the other hand, when the checksum is normal, the use area M1 is initialized only when the RAM clear signal is input.
As a result, as long as the checksum is normal, even if the RAM clear signal is input, the non-use area M2 is not initialized. information stored in area M2) can be maintained.

In step S1-19, a RAM clearing subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-20. In the RAM clear subcommand transmission process, a subcommand specifying that the RAM clear has been executed is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 . Also, a subcommand designating the value (set value=“3”) set in the setting information storage area is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 .
In step S1-20, a payout command transmission process when RAM is cleared is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the payout command transmission process at the time of RAM clearing, a payout command specifying that the RAM clearing has been executed is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230 .

Next, main loop processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing main loop processing.
After completing the CPU initialization process (step S1-16) shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 210 starts the main loop process shown in FIG. The main loop processing is processing based on a program for controlling the progress of the game. That is, the main loop processing is processing based on the program stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220 .
When the main loop process is started, first, the process moves to step S2-1.
In step S2-1, interrupt prohibition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-2. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state is set to prohibit interrupts of other processes. As a result, during the period in which the interrupt prohibition state is set, execution of save processing at power-off, timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later, is prohibited.
In step S2-2, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-3. In the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
Here, "initial value random number" is a random number for determining the initial value and end value of soft random numbers (hit pattern random numbers, reach mode random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, etc.) that are random numbers generated on the program.
That is, the value of the loop counter that generates soft random numbers is updated within a preset range from the initial value to the end value. The initial value and end value of the loop counter that generates soft random numbers are changed each time the value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and end value of the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

At step S2-3, main command analysis processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-4. In the main command analysis process, the main command received from the payout control circuit 400 (control command sent from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200) is analyzed, and a process according to the analysis result is executed.
In step S2-4, subcommand transmission processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-5. In the subcommand transmission process, the subcommand stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 is output to the transmission data register of the output port 250 (command output port 1).
As a result, the subcommand input to the transmission data register is stored (stored) in the FIFO buffer. Then, the subcommands stored in the FIFO buffer are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 in a predetermined order by the transmission shift register.
At step S2-5, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-6. In the interrupt permission processing, the interrupt disabled state is released. As a result, during the period from the execution of the interrupt permission process of step S2-5 to the execution of the interrupt prohibition process of step S2-1, the execution of the saving process at power shutdown, the timer interrupt process, etc. is permitted. This is the interrupt enabled period.
In step S2-6, another random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-1. In the other random number update process, the soft random numbers excluding the hit pattern random numbers (reach mode random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, etc.) are updated.

Next, the power-off save process executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the saving process at power-off.
A power cutoff detection circuit (not shown) is connected to the power supply circuit 600 . The power cutoff detection circuit monitors the power supply voltage supplied by the power supply circuit 600, and outputs a power cutoff notice signal to the main control circuit 200 when the value of the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined reference value. .
When the CPU 210 receives the power-off notice signal, the CPU 210 starts the power-off saving process shown in FIG. 8 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process. The power-off save process is a process based on a program for controlling the progress of the game. That is, the saving process at power-off is a process based on a program stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220 .
When the power-off saving process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S3-1.
In step S3-1, register save processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-2. In the register saving process, the values of the registers used during execution of the main loop process are saved in the save area of the RAM 230 .
In step S3-2, power-off warning signal reading processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-3. In the power cut-off notice signal reading process, the power cut-off notice signal is read from the power cut-off detection circuit.
Specifically, in the power-off notice signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power-off notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-3, based on the value read in step S3-2 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power cut-off notice signal), whether the power cut-off notice signal is input from the power cut-off detection circuit. If it is determined that the power cut-off notice signal has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S3-4, and if it is determined that the power cut-off notice signal has not been input. If (No), the process proceeds to step S3-14.

In step S3-4, output port stop processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-5. In the output port stop processing, output of control signals and control commands by the output ports 250 (output port 0 to output port 4) is stopped. Also, the input of the detection signal to the input port 240 (input port 0 to input port 3) is stopped.
In particular, in the output port stop processing, the values of all bits contained in the port registers of each output port 0, 1, 4 are initialized.
Specifically, in the output port stop processing, the output of each data signal (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA7”) for controlling lighting of the main display 60 is stopped. That is, the value of each bit is set to "0" for all bits included in the port register of output port 0 (bits corresponding to "SEGDATA0" to "SEGDATA7"). As a result, the output of each data signal (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA7”) is stopped (becomes low level).
In the output port stop processing, the output of each common signal (“COM0” to “COM3”) for controlling lighting of the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 is stopped. That is, "0" is set as the value of each bit for all bits included in the port register of output port 1 (bits corresponding to "COM0" to "COM3"). As a result, the output of each common signal (“COM0” to “COM3”) is stopped (becomes low level).
Furthermore, in the output port stop processing, the output of each data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) for controlling lighting of the performance display device 61 is stopped. That is, the value of each bit is set to "0" for all bits included in the port register of output port 4 (bits corresponding to "7SEGDATA0" to "7SEGDATA7"). As a result, the output of each data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) is stopped (becomes low level).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the lighting of the main display 60 is controlled by processing based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220. Control data (driving data) and control data (driving data) for controlling lighting of the performance display device 61 are initialized.
Here, the control data for controlling the lighting of the main display 60 is the control data for controlling the output of each data signal (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA7”) (specifically, the port of output port 0). value of each bit contained in the register) and control data for controlling the output of each common signal ("COM0" to "COM3") (specifically, each bit contained in the port register of output port 1 value).
The control data for controlling the lighting of the performance display device 61 is the control data for controlling the output of each data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) (specifically, the port register of the output port 4). ), and control data for controlling the output of each common signal (“COM0” to “COM3”) (specifically, the value of each bit included in the port register of output port 1). value).
As a result, the control data for controlling the lighting of the main display 60 is processed (described later) based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220. Processing based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) set by the main display data signal output processing of step S30-5) and stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220 (step S3 -4 output port stop processing or main display data signal clear processing of step S30-1 described later).
On the other hand, the control data for controlling the lighting of the performance display device 61 is based on the program (the program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61) stored in the non-use area m2 (program area) of the ROM 220. Processing based on the program (program for controlling the progress of the game) set by the processing (performance display device data signal output processing in step S37-4 described later) and stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220 It is initialized by (the output port stop process of step S3-4 or the performance display device data signal clear process of step S30-2, which will be described later).
Here, in the output port stop processing, the main display device data signal control data set in the main display device data signal control data setting area (to be described later) is cleared (initialized), and the performance display device data signal control data (to be described later) is cleared (initialized). The configuration may be such that the performance display device data signal control data set in the setting area is cleared (initialized).

In step S3-5, a used area checksum saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-6. In the used area checksum saving process, the checksum is calculated based on the information stored in the used area M1 (F000H to F1FFH) of the RAM 230 . Then, the calculated checksum value is stored in the checksum buffer area.
In step S3-6, a non-use area checksum saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-7. In the unused area checksum storage process, the checksum is calculated based on the information stored in the unused area M2 (F210H to F228H) of the RAM 230. FIG. Then, the calculated checksum value is stored in the checksum buffer area.
In step S3-7, a backup valid flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-8. In the backup valid flag setting process, “1” is set in the backup valid flag area of the RAM 230 .
In step S3-8, RAM access prohibition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-9. In the RAM access prohibition processing, processing for prohibiting access to the work area of the RAM 230 is executed.
Specifically, in the RAM access prohibition process, a value corresponding to access prohibition is stored as a RAM protect value in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 . As a result, the CPU 210 is prohibited from accessing the work area (including the prohibited area and the stack area) of the RAM 230 .

At step S3-9, a loop counter setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-10. In the loop counter setting process, a predetermined number of power-off notice signal reading times is set as the value of the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-10, power-off warning signal reading processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-11. In the power cut-off notice signal reading process, the power cut-off notice signal is read from the power cut-off detection circuit.
Specifically, in the power-off notice signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power-off notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-11, based on the value read in step S3-10 (the value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal), whether the power cutoff notice signal is input from the power cutoff detection circuit. If it is determined that the power cut-off notice signal has not been input (No), the process proceeds to step S3-12, and if it is determined that the power cut-off notice signal has been input (Yes). goes to step S3-9.
At step S3-12, a loop counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-13. In the loop counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value set in the return determination loop counter is newly set in the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-13, it is determined whether or not the value of the loop counter for return determination is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the loop counter for return determination is "0" (Yes), the CPU When it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S3-10.
In step S3-14, a register return process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the original process is returned to. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S3-1 is restored. After completion of the register return processing, the program returns to the main loop processing (the program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment).
In response to the generation of the interrupt request signal, the CPU 210 starts timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 9 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop processing. The main loop processing is processing based on a program for controlling the progress of the game. That is, the main loop processing is processing based on the program stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220 .
When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the process moves to step S4-1.
In step S4-1, register save processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-2. In the register save process, the values of all registers used during execution of the main loop process are saved in the save area of the RAM 230 .
In step S4-2, interrupt permission processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-3. In the interrupt permission processing, interrupts are permitted.
In step S4-3, set value management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-4. The set value management process will be described later.
In step S4-4, dynamic port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-5. Dynamic port output processing will be described later.

In step S4-5, port input processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-6. Port input processing accurately captures the latest switch state.
Specifically, in the port input process, it is determined whether or not each detection signal input to the input ports 240 (input ports 0 to 3) is turned on. At this time, based on the information set in the reception storage area corresponding to each detection signal (each detection switch/detection sensor), it is determined whether or not the detection signal is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the ON state has occurred for each detection signal, information indicating that the ON state has occurred (detected) for the detection signal is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 .
Here, the "on state" refers to a state in which the detection signal is not input (low level) to the detection signal is input (high level).

At step S4-6, a timer update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-7. In the timer update process, various timers are updated. Specifically, in the timer update process, the value of various timer counters (special game timer, normal game timer, external information timer, etc.) is updated.
At step S4-7, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-8. The initial value random number update process in step S4-7 is the same process as the initial value random number update process in step S2-2. Specifically, in the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
In step S4-8, a hit symbol random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-9. In the winning symbol random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the winning symbol random number among the soft random numbers is updated.
In step S4-9, switch management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-10. In the switch management processing, processing (acquisition of various random numbers, etc.) is executed according to the state of each switch 101, 102, 104 (whether or not an ON state is detected). The switch management processing will be described later.

In step S4-10, an addition number calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-11. In the addition number calculation process, a value to be added to an out-ball number counter, which will be described later, and a value to be added to a payout number counter, which will be described later, are calculated and set.
That is, in the addition number calculation process, first, it is determined whether or not the game is in a predetermined game state. Then, when it is determined that the game state is not the predetermined game state, a non-predetermined game state addition number calculation process, which will be described later, is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined to be in the predetermined game state, a predetermined game state addition number calculation process to be described later is executed.
In this embodiment, when the "special figure low probability state" is occurring and the time saving control is being stopped, it is determined that the game state is a predetermined game state. On the other hand, when at least one of the conditions of "special figure high probability state" is occurring and that the time saving control is being executed is satisfied, it is determined that it is not the predetermined game state.

In the non-predetermined game state additional number calculation processing, first, the value stored in the out ball number additional value storage area is cleared, and the value stored in the payout number additional value storage area is cleared.
Next, in the out-ball number addition value storage area of the RAM 230, "0" is set as a value to be added to the out-ball number counter.
Next, in the payout amount addition value storage area of the RAM 230, "0" is set as a value to be added to the payout amount counter.

On the other hand, in the predetermined game state additional number calculation process, first, the value stored in the out-balls additional value storage area is cleared, and the value stored in the payout number additional value storage area is cleared. Also, "0" is set as the value of the counter for calculating the number of payouts.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the OUT switch 109 has been detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the out switch 109 is detected, "1" is set as the value to be added to the out ball number counter in the out ball number addition value storage area of the RAM 230 . On the other hand, when it is determined that the ON state of the out switch 109 is not detected, in the out ball number addition value storage area of the RAM 230, "0" is set as the value to be added to the out ball number counter.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the right winning opening switch winning ball 105 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the right winning hole switch winning ball 105 is detected, the value of the counter for calculating the number of payouts is set to the value of the winning ball paid out according to the entry of the game ball into the right other winning hole 54. Add the number "10". On the other hand, when it is determined that the ON state of the right winning hole switch winning ball 105 is not detected, addition to the value of the counter for calculating the number of payouts is not executed.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the left winning hole switch winning ball 106 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the left winning hole switch winning ball 106 is detected, the value of the counter for calculating the number of payouts is paid out according to the entry of game balls into the other left winning holes 55 to 57. Add "10" which is the number of prize balls. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ON state of the left winning hole switch winning ball 106 is not detected, addition to the value of the counter for calculating the number of payouts is not executed.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting port switch 101 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 start port switch 101 is detected, the value of the payout number calculation counter is the prize ball paid out according to the entry of the game ball to the first start port 51 Add the number "3". If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting port switch 101 is not detected, addition to the value of the counter for calculating the number of payouts is not performed.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 2 starting port switch 102 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 start port switch 102 is detected, the value of the payout number calculation counter is the prize ball paid out according to the entry of the game ball to the second start port 52 Add the number "1". If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting port switch 102 is not detected, addition to the value of the counter for calculating the number of payouts is not performed.
Next, in the payout amount addition value storage area of the RAM 230, the value of the payout amount calculation counter is set as the value to be added to the payout amount counter.

At step S4-11, a special game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-12. In the special game management process, the operation of the special figure display device and the operation of the special electric accessory 53a are managed. Special game management processing will be described later.
In step S4-12, normal game management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-13. The normal game management process manages the operation of the normal diagram display device and the operation of the normal electric accessory 52a. The normal game management process will be described later.

In step S4-13, error management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-14. In the error management process, various errors (abnormal states) are determined, and settings are made according to the determination result.
At step S4-14, a winning opening switch process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-15. In the prize-winning switch process, processes (such as updating various counters) are executed according to the states of the switches 101 to 103, 105, and 106 (whether or not the ON state is detected).
At step S4-15, a payout control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-16. In the payout control management process, a payout command is generated based on the value of the prize ball control counter set in step S4-14, and the generated payout command is transmitted.
In this embodiment, as prize ball control counters, a prize ball control counter 1 that stores the number of ball game balls entering the big winning hole 53 and the number of ball game balls entering the right other winning hole 54 are stored. a prize ball control counter 2 that stores the number of ball game balls that have entered the upper left, middle left, lower left and other prize openings 55 to 57; and a prize ball control counter 5 that stores the number of ball game balls entered into the second starting hole 52 are set.

Then, in the payout control management process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 1 is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 1 is equal to or greater than "1", a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number (15 [balls] in this embodiment) of prize balls is generated, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230 . As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 . After that, when the game ball payout device 440 completes the payout of the prize balls, the payout control circuit 400 transmits to the main control circuit 200 a main command designating the completion of the payout. Then, "1" is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 1 in accordance with the reception of the main command designating the completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is equal to or greater than "1", it generates a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10 [balls]) of prize balls, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230 . As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 . After that, "1" is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 2 in response to the reception of the main command designating the completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 3 is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 3 is equal to or greater than "1", it generates a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number (10 [balls] in this embodiment) of prize balls, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230 . As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 . After that, "1" is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 3 in response to the reception of the main command designating the completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is equal to or greater than "1", it generates a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 3 [balls]) of prize balls, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230 . As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 . After that, "1" is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 4 in response to the reception of the main command designating the completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 5 is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 5 is equal to or greater than "1", it generates a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 1 [ball]) of prize balls, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM230. As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 . After that, "1" is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 5 in response to the reception of the main command designating the completion of the payout.

In step S4-16, a firing position designation management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-17. In the firing position designation management process, processing related to designation of the firing position is executed.
Specifically, in the launch position designation management process, when the state of designating the launch of the game ball to the left path is changed to the state of designating the launch of the game ball to the right path (at the start of the jackpot game state, etc.) Then, a subcommand designating the launching of the game ball to the right path is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 . As a result, a subcommand specifying launching of the game ball to the right path is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 .

At step S4-17, an external information management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-18. In the external information management process, external information (external signal) to be output to hall computer 450 (or data display device) is set.
In this embodiment, the external information output from the pachinko machine 1 to an external device (electronic equipment such as a hall computer 450 and a data display device) includes information on the number of symbol determination times (OUT1), starting point information (OUT2), and jackpot information. Information (OUT3 to OUT6), security information, outlet payout number information (OUT8), set value changing information, etc. are defined.
"Symbol determination frequency information" is external information regarding the number of executions of the special symbol lottery (variation display and stop display of special symbols). CPU 210 outputs an external signal corresponding to the number of symbol determination times information to hall computer 450 (or data display device) every time the number of executions of stop display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number.
The “starting opening information” is external information regarding entry of game balls into the starting openings 51 and 52 . CPU 210 outputs an external signal corresponding to starting port information to hall computer 450 (or a data display device) each time the ON state of the detection signal input from starting port switches 101 and 102 is detected. .
The "jackpot information" is external information about the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. The main control circuit 200 outputs an external signal corresponding to the jackpot information to the hall computer 450 (or data display device) each time a jackpot gaming state is generated.
The "outlet payout information" is external information regarding the number of game balls ejected from the ejection path (or the number of game balls ejected from the outlet 58). The CPU 210 outputs an external signal corresponding to the information on the number of out-putting balls to the hole computer 450 each time the value of the out-ball number counter for external information reaches a predetermined value.
"Setting value changing information" is external information indicating that the setting value is being changed (setting value change permission condition is satisfied). CPU 210 always outputs an external signal corresponding to setting value changing information to hall computer 450 during a period in which “1” is set in the setting value changing flag area.

In the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information determination counter has reached a predetermined value (1 [times] in this embodiment). When it is determined that the value of the external information fixed number counter has reached a predetermined value, the pattern fixed number information (external signal) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 . After that, a predetermined value (1 [times] in this embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the external information fixed number counter. As a result, symbol determination count information (external signal) is output to hall computer 450 .
Further, in the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information starting entrance ball entry number counter has reached a predetermined value (1 [time] in the present embodiment). Then, when it is determined that the value of the external information starting hole entry number counter has reached a predetermined value, the starting hole information (external signal) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 . After that, a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 1 [time]) is subtracted from the value of the external information starting entrance number of times counter. As a result, starting point information (external signal) is output to hall computer 450 .
Further, in the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information jackpot frequency counter has reached a predetermined value (1 [times] in this embodiment). When it is determined that the value of the external information jackpot frequency counter has reached a predetermined value, the jackpot information (external signal) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 . Thereafter, a predetermined value (1 [times] in this embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the external information jackpot number counter. As a result, jackpot information (external signal) is output to hall computer 450 .
Also, in the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information out-ball number counter has reached a predetermined value (10 [balls] in this embodiment). Then, when it is determined that the value of the external information out ball number counter has reached a predetermined value, the out outlet payout information (external signal) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 . After that, a predetermined value (10 [balls] in this embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the external information out-ball number counter. As a result, the outlet payout information (external signal) is output to the hall computer 450 .
Furthermore, in the external information management process, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the set value changing flag area. Then, if it is determined that "1" is set in the setting value changing flag area, the setting value changing information (external signal) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 . As a result, setting value changing information (external signal) is output to hall computer 450 .

In step S4-18, test signal management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-19. In the test signal management process, test information (test signal) is set.
The test signal management processing is processing based on a program for executing processing related to testing defined by game machine regulations. That is, the test signal management processing is processing based on the program stored in the unused area m2 (program area) of the ROM 220 . The test signal tube is invoked during execution of timer interrupt processing.
Specifically, in the test signal management process, test information (test signal) indicating the internal state (jackpot game state, execution state of time saving control, probability state of special symbol lottery, etc.) is stored in the port output request buffer of RAM 230 memorize to
In step S4-19, performance display device control processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-20. The performance display device control processing will be described later.
At step S4-20, an LED display setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-21. In the LED display setting process, control data (driving data) for controlling lighting of a predetermined display device is set in the dynamic port output request buffer of RAM 230 .
At step S4-21, a solenoid data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-22. In the solenoid data setting process, control data (driving data) to be output to the solenoids 64 and 65 are stored (set) in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 .

In step S4-22, port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-23. In the port output process, various signals are output to the hall computer 450, the solenoids 64 and 65, and the like.
Specifically, in the port output process, various information (external signal, control signal, etc.) set in the port output request buffer is output to the output ports 250 (output port 2, output port 3). As a result, the external signal set in the port output request buffer is output to hall computer 450 . Further, each solenoid 64, 65 is driven and controlled based on the drive signal set in the port output request buffer.
In step S4-23, a register return process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the original process is returned to. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S4-1 is restored. After completion of the register return processing, the program returns to the main loop processing (the program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the set value management process of step S4-3 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing setting value management processing.
When the set value management process is executed in step S4-3, as shown in FIG. 10, the process first proceeds to step S29-1.
In step S29-1, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the setting value change permission flag area. If it is determined that "1" is set in the setting value change permission flag area (Yes), , the process proceeds to step S29-2, and if it is determined that "0" is set in the set value change permission flag area (No), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S4-4 ).
In step S29-2, it is determined whether or not the set value change permission condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the set value change permission condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S29-3, and the set value If it is determined that the change permission condition is not satisfied (No), the process proceeds to step S29-6.
As described above, both "the detection signal is being input from the key rotation detection switch 111" and "the inner frame unit 3 is open (or the integrated door unit 4 is open)" If the condition is satisfied, it is determined that the set value change condition is satisfied.
On the other hand, at least one of "the detection signal is input from the key rotation detection switch 111" and "the inner frame unit 3 is opened (or the integrated door unit 4 is opened)" is not satisfied, it is determined that the set value change condition is not satisfied.
Note that if both of the conditions of "the detection signal is being input from the key rotation detection switch 111" and "the door opening information (external signal) is being output", the set value change condition is satisfied. If at least one of the conditions "a detection signal is being input from the key rotation detection switch 111" and "the door opening information (external signal) is being output" is not satisfied, , it may be determined that the set value change condition is not satisfied.

In step S29-3, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the setting value selection switch 112. If it is determined that a detection signal has been input from the setting value selection switch 112 (Yes), step S29 If the process moves to -4 and it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the set value selection switch 112 (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process moves to the next process (step S4-4).
In step S29-4, set value change processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-5. In the setting value change process, the value (setting value) set in the setting information storage area is changed. Here, in the present embodiment, each time a detection signal is input from the setting value selection switch 112, a predetermined order (for example, setting value=“1”, setting value=“2”, setting value=“3”, setting Value=“4”, setting value=“5”, setting value=“6”, setting value=“1”, setting value=“2” . . . ), the setting value is changed.
In step S29-5, set value display update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-4) is performed. In the setting value display update process, the display of the setting values on the setting value display device 62 is updated.
Specifically, in the setting value display update process, first, a subcommand designating the value (setting value after change) set in the setting information storage area is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 .
In the set value display update process, next, the same value as the value set in the setting information storage area (set value after change) is set in the set value display counter. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments forming the set value display device 62, the segment corresponding to the value of the set value display counter is controlled to be lit.
In this embodiment, the setting values are displayed on the setting value display device 62 only while the setting value change permission condition is satisfied.

In step S29-6, set value change end processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-4) is performed.
In the set value change end process, "0" is set in the set value change permission flag area. It also initializes (clears) the value of the set value display counter. As a result, all the segments forming the set value display device 62 are turned off (display of the set values on the set value display device 62 ends).

Next, the dynamic port output processing in step S4-4 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing dynamic port output processing.
Dynamic port output processing is processing based on a program for controlling the progress of a game. That is, the dynamic port output processing is processing based on the program stored in the use area m1 (program area) of the ROM 220 .
When the dynamic port output process is executed in step S4-4, as shown in FIG. 11, the process first proceeds to step S30-1.
In step S30-1, main display data signal clear processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-2. In the main display data signal clear processing, the values of all bits contained in the port register of output port 0 are initialized.
Specifically, in the main display data signal clear processing, all bits included in the port register of output port 0 (bits corresponding to "SEGDATA0" to "SEGDATA7") are set to "0" as the value of each bit. set.
As a result, the output of each data signal (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA7”) is stopped (becomes low level).
Here, in the main display data signal clearing process, the main display data signal control data set in the main display data signal control data setting area may be cleared (initialized).

In step S30-2, performance display device data signal clear processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-3. In the performance display device data signal clear processing, the values of all bits contained in the port register of output port 4 are initialized.
Specifically, in the performance display device data signal clear processing, all bits included in the port register of output port 4 (bits corresponding to "7SEGDATA0" to "7SEGDATA7") are set to "0" as the value of each bit. set.
As a result, the output of each data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) is stopped (becomes low level).
Here, in the performance display device data signal clearing process, the performance display device data signal control data set in the performance display device data signal control data setting area may be cleared (initialized).

In step S30-3, common signal update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-4. In the common signal update process, common signal control data set in the common signal control data setting area is updated.
Specifically, the dynamic port output request buffer of RAM 230 includes a common signal control data setting area in which common signal control data is set (stored).
The common signal control data is information for controlling the output/stop of each common signal (each of "COM0" to "COM3").
In this embodiment, "common signal control data 1" to "common signal control data 4" are defined as common signal control data.
"Common signal control data 1" designates the output of "COM0" among "COM0" to "COM3", and designates the stop of the output of "COM1", "COM2", and "COM3". there is
The "common signal control data 2" designates the output of "COM1" among "COM0" to "COM3", and designates the stop of the output of "COM0", "COM2", and "COM3". there is
The "common signal control data 3" designates the output of "COM2" among "COM0" to "COM3", and designates the stop of the output of "COM0", "COM1", and "COM3". there is
The "common signal control data 4" designates the output of "COM3" among "COM0" to "COM3", and designates the stop of the output of "COM0", "COM1", and "COM2". there is
Then, in the common signal update process, one common signal control data among "common signal control data 1" to "common signal control data 4" is set as the common signal control data setting area. At this time, every time the common signal update process is executed, a predetermined order (for example, "common signal control data 1", "common signal control data 2", "common signal control data 3", "common signal control data 4") is performed. , ``common signal control data 1'', ``common signal control data 2'', . . . ) to change the common signal control data set in the common signal control data setting area.
As a result, each time the common signal update process is executed, the signals are output in a predetermined order (for example, "COM0", "COM1", "COM2", "COM3", "COM0", "COM1" . . . ). The common signal to be switched (common signal to be high level) is switched.

In step S30-4, common signal output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-5. In the common signal output processing, output of each common signal (each of "COM0" to "COM3") by the output port 1 is controlled according to the common signal control data set in the common signal control data setting area.
Specifically, in the common signal output process, each bit ("COM0" to "COM3") contained in the port register of the output port 1 is controlled according to the common signal control data set in the common signal control data setting area. set the value of the bit corresponding to
Thus, for each bit contained in the port register of output port 1, when the value of the bit is "1", the control signal output from the output terminal corresponding to the bit is controlled to high level, When the value of the bit is "0", the control signal output from the output terminal corresponding to the bit is controlled to low level.

In step S30-5, main display data signal output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-6. In the main display data signal output process, each data signal ("SEGDATA0" to "SEGDATA7") through the output port 0 is output according to the main display data signal control data set in the main display data signal control data setting area. Control output.
Specifically, the dynamic port output request buffer of RAM 230 includes a main display data signal control data setting area in which main display data signal control data is set (stored).
Here, the main display data signal control data is the value of the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 1 display device described later, the value of the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 2 display device described later, and the value of the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 2 display device described later. It is configured including the value of the general pattern display pattern counter and the like.
In the main display data signal output process, each bit ("SEGDATA0") contained in the port register of output port 0 is controlled according to the main display data signal control data set in the main display data signal control data setting area. to "SEGDATA7").
In this embodiment, the control data (included in the port register of output port 0) to be set in the port register of output port 0 is based on the main display device data signal control data set in the main display device data signal control data setting area. selects and acquires the control data that specifies the value to be set for each bit in the Then, the selected/obtained control data is set in the port register of the output port 0 .
Thus, for each bit contained in the port register of output port 0, when the value of the bit is "1", the control signal output from the output terminal corresponding to the bit is controlled to high level, When the value of the bit is "0", the control signal output from the output terminal corresponding to the bit is controlled to low level.

In step S30-6, interrupt prohibition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-7. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state is set to prohibit interrupts of other processes. As a result, during the period in which the interrupt prohibition state is set, execution of save processing at power-off, timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later, is prohibited.
In step S30-7, register save processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-8. In the register save process, the value of the flag register is saved in the save area of the RAM.
In step S30-8, performance display device output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-9. Performance display device output processing will be described later.
In step S30-9, register restoration processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-10. In the register restoration process, the value of the flag register saved in step S30-7 is restored.
At step S30-10, an interrupt permission process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-5). In the interrupt permission processing, the interrupt disabled state is released. As a result, execution of save processing at power-off, timer interrupt processing, and the like is permitted.

Next, the performance display device output in step S30-8 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing performance display device output processing.
The performance display device output processing is processing based on a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 . That is, the performance display device output processing is processing based on the program stored in the non-use area m2 (program area) of the ROM 220 . Performance display device output processing is called during execution of dynamic port output processing.
When the performance display device output process is called in step S30-8, as shown in FIG. 12, the process first proceeds to step S37-1.
In step S37-1, stack pointer save processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37-2. In the stack pointer save process, the value of the stack pointer used in the process based on the program stored in the use area m1 is saved in the save area of the RAM.
In step S37-2, an out-of-area stack pointer setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37-2. In the out-of-area stack pointer setting process, a stack pointer to be used for processing based on the program stored in the out-of-use area m2 is set.
In step S37-3, register saving processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37-4. In the register save process, the values of the registers used in the process based on the program stored in the use area m1 are saved in the save area of the RAM.

In step S37-4, performance display device data signal output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37-5. In the performance display device data signal output process, each data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) from the output port 4 is output according to the performance display device data signal control data set in the performance display device data signal control data setting area. Control output.
Specifically, the dynamic port output request buffer of RAM 230 includes a performance display device data signal control data setting area in which performance display device data signal control data is set (stored).
In the performance display device data signal output process, each bit ("7SEGDATA0") contained in the port register of the output port 4 is controlled according to the performance display device data signal control data set in the performance display device data signal control data setting area. to "7SEGDATA7").
In this embodiment, the control data (included in the port register of the output port 4) to be set in the port register of the output port 4 is based on the performance display device data signal control data set in the performance display device data signal control data setting area. selects and acquires the control data that specifies the value to be set for each bit in the Then, the selected/obtained control data is set in the port register of the output port 4 .
Thus, for each bit contained in the port register of the output port 4, when the value of the bit is "1", the control signal output from the output terminal corresponding to the bit is controlled to high level, When the value of the bit is "0", the control signal output from the output terminal corresponding to the bit is controlled to low level.

In step S37-5, register restoration processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37-6. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S37-3 (the value of the register used in the process based on the program stored in the use area m1) is restored.
In step S37-6, stack pointer recovery processing is executed, a series of processing is terminated, and the next processing (step S30-9) is performed. In the stack pointer restoration process, the value of the stack pointer saved in step S37-1 (the value of the stack pointer used in the process based on the program stored in the use area m1) is restored.

Next, the switch management processing at step S4-9 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing switch management processing.
When the switch management process is executed in step S4-9, as shown in FIG. 13, the process first proceeds to step S5-1.
In step S5-1, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the gate switch 104 has been detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the gate switch 104 has been detected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S5-2, and the gate If it is determined that the ON state of the switch 104 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-3.
In step S5-2, normal figure starting ball detection processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-3. Normal figure starting ball detection processing will be described later.

In step S5-3, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting opening switch 101 is detected, and if it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting opening switch 101 is detected (Yes), step When the process proceeds to S5-4 and it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting port switch 101 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-5.
In step S5-4, a special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-5. The special figure 1 starting ball detection processing will be described later.
In step S5-5, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 2 starter switch 102 is detected, and if it is determined that the on state of the special figure 2 starter switch 102 is detected (Yes), step When the process proceeds to S5-6 and it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting port switch 102 is not detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). do.
In step S5-6, a special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). The special figure 2 starting ball detection processing will be described later.

Next, normal figure starting ball detection processing in step S5-2 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing normal/normal starting ball detection processing.
When the normal chart starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-2, as shown in FIG. 14, the process first proceeds to step S6-1.
In step S6-1, normal figure random number acquisition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-2. In the general pattern random number acquisition process, the winning random number (random value) is acquired (loaded) from the loop counter corresponding to the normal symbol lottery.
In step S6-2, it is determined whether the value of the normal pattern reservation number counter is the upper limit value ("1" in this embodiment), and if it is determined that the value of the normal pattern reservation number counter is not the upper limit value (No), the process proceeds to step S6-3, and if it is determined that the value of the normal pattern pending number counter is the upper limit value (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S5- 3).
In step S6-3, normal figure pending number counter update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-4. In the general pattern reservation number counter update process, the value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the general pattern reservation number counter is newly set to the general pattern reservation number counter.
In step S6-4, the general pattern random number storage process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-3). In the general pattern random number storage process, the hit random number obtained in step S6-1 is stored in the general pattern start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the general pattern start information.

Next, the special figure 1 starting ball detection process of step S5-4 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special figure 1 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-4, as shown in FIG. 15, the process first proceeds to step S7-1.
In step S7-1, a special symbol identification value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, in the special symbol identification value setting area of the RAM 230, a special symbol identification value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is set. In addition, "1" is added to the value of the external information starting entrance ball entry count counter.
In step S7-2, a pending number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-3. In the pending number counter address setting process, in the pending number counter address setting area of the RAM 230, the address of the special figure 1 pending number counter is set.
In step S7-3, a special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-5). The special symbol random number acquisition process will be described later.

Next, the special figure 2 starting ball detection process of step S5-6 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special figure 2 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-6, as shown in FIG. 16, the process first proceeds to step S8-1.
In step S8-1, a special symbol identification value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, a special symbol identification value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value setting area of the RAM 230 . In addition, "1" is added to the value of the external information starting entrance ball entry count counter.
In step S8-2, a pending number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-3. In the pending number counter address setting process, in the pending number counter address area of the RAM 230, the address of the special figure 2 pending number counter is set.
In step S8-3, a special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). The special symbol random number acquisition process will be described later.

Next, the special symbol random number acquisition process of steps S7-3 and S8-3 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special symbol random number acquisition process.
When the special symbol random number acquisition process is executed in steps S7-3 and S8-3, as shown in FIG. 17, the process first proceeds to step S9-1.
In step S9-1, a special symbol identification value acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-2. In the special symbol identification value acquisition process, the special symbol identification value set in the special symbol identification value setting area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S9-2, a special figure pending number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-3. In the special figure pending number acquisition process, the value of the special figure pending number counter (special figure 1 pending number counter or special figure 2 pending number counter) specified by the address set in the pending number counter address area (special figure 1 pending Get (load) the number or special figure 2 pending number).
In step S9-3, a special random number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-4. In the special random number acquisition process, various random numbers (random numbers) such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, reach group random numbers, reach mode random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are obtained (loaded) from loop counters corresponding to each lottery. At this time, a corresponding loop counter is selected based on the special symbol identification value obtained in step S9-1.
In step S9-4, the number of reserved special figures acquired in step S9-2 (the number of reserved special figures 1 or the number of reserved special figures 2) is the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment). Then, if it is determined that the number of special figures pending is not the upper limit (No), the process proceeds to step S9-5, and if it is determined that the number of special figures pending is the upper limit (Yes), a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10 or S5-5).
In step S9-5, a special figure pending number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-6. In the special figure pending number counter update process, the value set in the special figure pending number counter (special figure 1 pending number counter or special figure 2 pending number counter) specified by the address set in the pending number counter address area The value obtained by adding "1" to is newly set to the special figure pending number counter.

In step S9-6, a special random number saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-7. In the special figure random number storage process, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the special figure start information storage area (special figure 1 start Information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area).
Specifically, the RAM 230 is a variable starting information storage area in which the starting information during execution of the notification display of the special symbol is stored, and a special figure 1 in which the starting determination is suspended Special figure 1 starting information is stored It is configured including a starting information storage area and a special figure 2 starting information storage area where the starting determination is suspended.
The special figure 1 starting information storage area is configured to include a first storage part to a fourth storage part as a storage part capable of storing the special figure 1 starting information. Different priorities are defined in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. That is, the priority of each storage unit is defined to be the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit (higher to lower) in descending order of priority. . Then, for the special figure 1 starting information stored in the special figure 1 starting information storage area, the starting determination is executed in order from the special figure 1 starting information stored in the storage unit with the higher priority.
The special figure 2 start information storage area is configured to include a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit as a storage unit capable of storing the special figure 2 start information. Different priorities are defined in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. That is, the priority of each storage unit is defined to be the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit (higher to lower) in descending order of priority. . Then, for the special figure 2 starting information stored in the special figure 2 starting information storage area, the starting determination is executed in order from the special figure 2 starting information stored in the storage unit with the higher priority.
And, if the special symbol identification value obtained in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, the various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 as special figure 1 start information, special figure 1 is stored in the start information storage area. At this time, the various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are stored in the storage section with the highest priority among the available storage sections. Specifically, when the value of the current Toku-zu 1 pending number counter = "1", various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are stored in the first storage unit. On the other hand, when the value of the current special figure 1 pending number counter = "2", various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are stored in the second storage unit. If the value of the current special figure 1 pending number counter = "3", various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are stored in the third storage unit. If the value of the current special figure 1 pending number counter = "4", the various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are stored in the fourth storage unit.
On the other hand, if the special symbol identification value obtained in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, the various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 as special figure 2 start information, special figure 2 Store in the start information storage area. At this time, the various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are stored in the storage section with the highest priority among the available storage sections. Specifically, when the value of the current Toku-zu 2 pending number counter = "1", various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are stored in the first storage unit. On the other hand, when the value of the current special figure 2 pending number counter = "2", various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are stored in the second storage unit. When the value of the current special figure 2 pending number counter = "3", various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are stored in the third storage unit. If the value of the current special figure 2 pending number counter = "4", the various random numbers obtained in step S9-3 are stored in the fourth storage unit.

In step S9-7, a hold number designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-8. In the pending number designation command setting process, a pending number designation command specifying that the special figure pending number (special figure 1 pending number or special figure 2 pending number) has increased by "1" is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230 do. At this time, if the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, the reserved number designation command specifying that the special figure 1 reserved number has increased by "1" is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230, and if the value corresponds to the second special symbol lottery, a reservation number designation command that specifies that the special figure 2 reservation number has increased by "1", the RAM 230 subcommand output request buffer.

At step S9-8, a preliminary determination process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10 or S5-5). In the prior determination process, the start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure) saved (stored) in the special figure start information storage area (special figure 1 start information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area) in step S9-6 2 starting information) (hereinafter referred to as "preliminary determination starting information"), various lottery results are determined in advance.
In this embodiment, for all starting information (special figure 1 starting information and special figure 2 starting information), prior determination of various lottery results is performed.
In addition, regarding the starting information acquired (stored) during the occurrence of the jackpot game state, the configuration may be such that the preliminary determination of various lottery results is not executed. In addition, for the special figure 2 start information acquired (stored) while the time saving control is stopped, the pre-judgment of various lottery results is not executed, and the special figure 1 start information acquired (stored) during the execution of the time saving control , it may be configured such that prior determination of various lottery results is not executed.

In the advance determination process, first, the advance special figure hit-loss determination process is executed.
In the preliminary special figure hit/loss determination process, the result of the special symbol lottery ("big hit" or "loss") is determined (preliminary special figure hit/loss determination).
The ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which the jackpot values of the special symbol lottery are registered. In addition, as a special figure winning lottery table, the setting value ("1" to "6") and the game state ("special figure low probability state" or "special figure high probability state") Correspond to each combination A special figure winning lottery table is stored.
Specifically, as a special figure winning lottery table, "Set value 1 low probability special figure winning lottery table", "Setting value 1 high probability special figure winning lottery table", "Set value 2 low probability special Figure winning lottery table", "Set value 2 high probability special figure winning lottery table", "Setting value 3 low probability special figure winning lottery table", "Setting value 3 high probability special figure winning lottery table" And, "setting value 4 low probability special figure winning lottery table", "setting value 4 high probability special figure winning lottery table", "setting value 5 low probability special figure winning lottery table", "setting value 5 high probability special figure win-loss lottery table”, “set value 6 low probability special figure win-loss lottery table”, and “set value 6 high probability special figure win-loss lottery table” are stored.

In the "setting value 1 low probability special figure winning lottery table", the setting value = "1" and "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (occurrence of "special figure low probability state" is in), it is selected. And, in the "setting value 1 low-probability special drawing lottery table", "0" to "204" among the jackpot random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as jackpot values.
In the "setting value 1 high probability special figure winning lottery table", the setting value = "1" and "1" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (occurrence of "special figure high probability state" is in), it is selected. And, in the "setting value 1 high probability special figure win-lose lottery table", "0" to "2039" among the jackpot random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as jackpot values.
"Set value 2 low probability special figure winning lottery table" has set value = "2" and "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (Occurrence of "special figure low probability state" is in), it is selected. And, in the "setting value 2 low-probability special figure win-lose lottery table", "0" to "209" among the jackpot random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as jackpot values.
In the "set value 2 high probability special figure winning lottery table", the set value = "2" and "1" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (occurrence of "special figure high probability state" is in), it is selected. Then, in the "setting value 2 high probability special figure win-lose lottery table", "0" to "2089" among the jackpot random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as jackpot values.
"Set value 3 low probability special figure winning lottery table" has set value = "3" and "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (Occurrence of "special figure low probability state" is in), it is selected. And, in the "set value 3 low-probability special drawing lottery table", "0" to "214" among the jackpot random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as jackpot values.
In the "set value 3 high probability special figure win-loss lottery table", the set value = "3" and "1" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (occurrence of "special figure high probability state" is in), it is selected. And, in the "set value 3 high probability special figure win-lose lottery table", "0" to "2139" among the big hit random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as big hit values.
"Set value 4 low probability special figure win-lose lottery table" has set value = "4" and "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (Occurrence of "special figure low probability state" is in), it is selected. Then, in the "setting value 4 low-probability special figure win-lose lottery table", "0" to "219" among the jackpot random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as jackpot values.
In the "setting value 4 high probability special figure winning lottery table", the setting value = "4" and "1" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (occurrence of "special figure high probability state" is in), it is selected. And, in the "setting value 4 high probability special figure winning lottery table", "0" to "2189" among the big winning random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as big winning values.
In the "set value 5 low probability special figure winning lottery table", the set value = "5" and "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (occurrence of "special figure low probability state" is in), it is selected. And, in the "set value 5 low-probability special figure win-lose lottery table", "0" to "224" among the big hit random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as big hit values.
In the "set value 5 high probability special figure winning lottery table", the set value = "5" and "1" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (occurrence of "special figure high probability state" is in), it is selected. Then, in the "setting value 5 high probability special figure win-lose lottery table", "0" to "2239" among the jackpot random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as jackpot values.
"Set value 6 low probability special figure win-lose lottery table" has set value = "6" and "0" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (Occurrence of "special figure low probability state" is in), it is selected. And, in the "setting value 5 low-probability special figure win-lose lottery table", "0" to "229" among the jackpot random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as jackpot values.
In the "set value 6 high probability special figure winning lottery table", the set value = "6" and "1" is set in the special figure high probability state flag area (occurrence of "special figure high probability state" is in), it is selected. Then, in the "set value 6 high probability special figure win-lose lottery table", "0" to "2289" among the jackpot random numbers "0" to "65535" are registered as jackpot values.

In the advance special figure hit-loss determination process, the value (set value) set in the setting information storage area and the current game state ("special figure high probability state" or "special figure low probability state") are confirmed. Then, read out the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result.
Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a "big hit" based on the big hit random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the read special symbol lottery table (preliminary special symbol lottery determination). .
Specifically, when the value of the jackpot random number included in the advance determination start information matches the jackpot value registered in the read special drawing lottery table, the result of the special pattern drawing is "jackpot". (Winning).
On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number included in the pre-judgment start information does not match the jackpot value registered in the read special drawing lottery table (if it matches the outlier value), the special design The result of the lottery is determined to be "lost" (lost).

In advance determination processing, next, advance special figure stop design determination is executed. In the prior special figure stop design determination processing, the type of the special figure stop design (stop design number) is determined (preliminary special figure stop design determination).
In this embodiment, five types (“big hit 1 symbol” to “big hit 5 symbols”) are defined as the types of “big hit symbols” corresponding to the first special symbol lottery. In addition, as the type of the "jackpot pattern" corresponding to the second special pattern lottery, five types ("jackpot 6 patterns" to "jackpot 10 patterns") are set.
Then, 50 kinds of "jackpot patterns" are defined as "jackpot patterns" (stop pattern numbers) belonging to the "jackpot 1 pattern". In addition, 20 types of "jackpot patterns" are defined as "jackpot patterns" (stop pattern numbers) belonging to the "jackpot 2 patterns". In addition, five types of "big-hit symbols" are defined as the "big-hit symbols" (stop symbol numbers) belonging to the "big-hit 3 symbols". In addition, 10 types of "jackpot patterns" are defined as the "jackpot patterns" (stop pattern numbers) belonging to the "jackpot 4 patterns". 15 types of "jackpot patterns" are defined as "jackpot patterns" (stop pattern numbers) belonging to the "jackpot 5 patterns".
As a result, when the first special symbol lottery is executed, with a probability of 50%, the game state after the end of the jackpot game state becomes a "special low probability state""jackpotpattern" (specifically, , "jackpot 1 pattern") is selected, and with a probability of 50%, the game state after the jackpot game state is "special high probability state""jackpotpattern" (specifically, "jackpot 2 patterns") ” to “big win 5 symbols”) are selected.
On the other hand, 20 kinds of "jackpot patterns" are defined as "jackpot patterns" (stop pattern numbers) belonging to the "jackpot 6 patterns". In addition, 50 types of "jackpot patterns" are defined as "jackpot patterns" (stop pattern numbers) belonging to the "jackpot 7 patterns". In addition, 15 types of "jackpot patterns" are defined as "jackpot patterns" (stop pattern numbers) belonging to the "jackpot 8 patterns". In addition, 10 types of "jackpot patterns" are defined as "jackpot patterns" (stop pattern numbers) belonging to the "jackpot 9 patterns". Five "jackpot patterns" are defined as "jackpot patterns" (stop pattern numbers) belonging to the "jackpot 10 patterns".
As a result, when the first special symbol lottery is executed, with a probability of 50%, the game state after the end of the jackpot game state becomes a "special low probability state""jackpotpattern" (specifically, , "jackpot 7 patterns") is selected, and with a probability of 50%, the game state after the jackpot game state is "special high probability state""jackpotpattern" (specifically, "jackpot 6 patterns") ”, “big hit 8 symbols” to “big hit 10 symbols”) are selected.

The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol lottery table in which the correspondence between the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the stop symbol number (the stop symbol number corresponding to the "big hit symbol") is registered.
Also, as the big win symbol lottery tables, a big win symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a big winning symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored.
Stop symbol numbers corresponding to "big win 1 symbol" to "big win 5 symbols" are registered as stop symbol numbers in the big win symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery. On the other hand, in the big win symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, stop symbol numbers corresponding to "big win 6 symbols" to "big win 10 symbols" are registered as stop symbol numbers.
In the pre-special figure stop symbol determination processing, when it is determined as a ``big hit'' (winning) by the pre-special figure win/loss determination, the type of the big hit symbol (stop symbol number) is determined (preliminary special figure stop symbol determination).
Specifically, when the pre-determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, the winning design random number included in the pre-determination start information and the big hit design lottery table corresponding to the first special design lottery are based on. , determines the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol number). On the other hand, when the pre-determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, the hit design random number included in the pre-determination start information and the big hit design lottery table corresponding to the second special design lottery are based on the big hit design. The type (stop symbol number) is determined.
On the other hand, in the pre-special figure stop design determination process, if it is determined to be "lost" (defeated) by the pre-special figure win-loss determination, the type of stop design (stop design number) is "missing design"("missing design "The stop design number corresponding to " is determined (preliminary special figure stop design determination).

In the advance determination process, next, a first prefetch designation command setting process is executed.
In the first prefetch designation command setting process, the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 stores a first prefetch designation command that designates the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number) determined by the advance special symbol stop symbol determination.

In the preliminary determination process, next, it is determined whether or not it is determined as a "big hit" (winning) by the preliminary special figure winning/losing determination.
Then, when it is determined that the "big hit" (winning) is determined by the prior special figure winning/losing determination, the prior special figure variation mode determination processing at the time of winning is executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is determined to be "lost" (lost) by the prior special figure winning/losing determination, a prior special figure variation determination process is executed at the time of defeat.

In the prior special figure variation mode determination process at the time of winning, first, the type of variation mode (variation mode number) is determined (previous variation mode determination at the time of winning).
The ROM 220 stores a win variation mode determination table in which correspondence between reach mode random numbers and variation mode types (variation mode numbers) is registered.
In addition, as a variation mode determination table at the time of winning, the type of jackpot pattern (“jackpot 1 pattern” to “jackpot 10 patterns”), game state (“special pattern high probability state” or “special pattern low probability state”, time saving counter , etc.) and a winning variation mode determination table corresponding to the combination of .
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as the types of variation modes (variation mode numbers), "pseudo-continuous fluctuation", "pseudo-continuous 2 fluctuation", "pseudo-continuous 3 fluctuation", "pseudo-continuous 4 fluctuation", is stipulated.
A plurality of variation modes (variation pattern numbers) associated with different variation times are defined as variation modes (variation pattern numbers) belonging to "pseudo continuous variation".
The expectation level of each type is, in descending order of expectation, the types belonging to "pseudo-continuous 4 fluctuation", "pseudo-continuous 3 fluctuation", "pseudo-continuous 2 fluctuation", and "pseudo-continuous fluctuation" (high expectation → low expectations).
"Expectation degree" means the possibility (degree) of occurrence of a big hit game state when the type of the variation mode is selected.
"Pseudo-run 2 variation", "pseudo-run 3 variation", and "pseudo-run 4 variation" are registered as the type of variation mode (variation mode number) in each winning variation mode determination table. (“Quasi continuous variation” is not registered).

In the prior variation mode determination at the time of winning, first, the type of jackpot pattern (stop pattern number) determined by the pre-special stop pattern determination, and the game state (“special pattern high probability state” or “special pattern low probability state”, The value of the time saving counter, etc.) is confirmed, and the winning fluctuation mode determination table corresponding to this confirmation result is read.
Then, the variation mode type (variation mode number) is determined based on the ready-to-win mode random number included in the pre-determination start information and the read winning variation mode determination table.

In the prior special figure variation mode determination processing at the time of winning, next, the second look-ahead designation command setting processing is executed.
In the second look-ahead designation command setting process, a second look-ahead designation command that designates the type of variation mode (variation mode number) determined by the preliminary variation mode determination at the time of winning is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In the prior special figure variation mode determination process at the time of winning, next, the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) is determined (prior variation pattern determination at the time of winning).
The ROM 220 stores a winning variation pattern determination table in which correspondences between variation pattern random numbers and types of variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) are registered.
In addition, the type of jackpot pattern (“jackpot 1 pattern” to “jackpot 10 patterns”), game state (“special pattern high probability state” or “special pattern low probability state”, value of time saving counter, etc.), and fluctuation mode and a variation pattern determination table at the time of winning corresponding to the combination of .
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, "non-reach variation", "normal reach variation", and "super reach variation" are defined as the types of variation patterns (variation pattern numbers).
In addition, a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) associated with different variation times are defined as variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) belonging to the “non-reach variation”.
Also, as the variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) belonging to the "normal reach variation", a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) associated with different variation times are defined.
In addition, a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) associated with different variation times are defined as variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) belonging to the "super reach variation".
In this embodiment, as fluctuation patterns (variation pattern numbers) belonging to the "super reach fluctuation", "super reach fluctuation 1", "super reach fluctuation 2", "super reach fluctuation 3", and "super reach fluctuation 4 ” and “super reach variation 5” are defined.
The degree of expectation for each type is defined to be "super reach fluctuation", "normal reach fluctuation", and "no reach fluctuation" (high expectation → low expectation) in order from the highest degree of expectation.
In addition, the degree of expectation of each variation pattern belonging to "super reach fluctuation" is, in order from the highest degree of expectation, "super reach fluctuation 5", "super reach fluctuation 4", "super reach fluctuation 3", "super reach fluctuation 2” and “super reach fluctuation 1” (high expectation→low expectation).
"Expectation degree" means the possibility (degree) of occurrence of a big hit game state when the type of the variation pattern is selected.
Then, in each winning fluctuation pattern determination table, "normal reach fluctuation" and "super reach fluctuation" are registered as the type of fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) ("no reach fluctuation" is registered. not).

In the preliminary variation pattern determination at the time of winning, first, the type of jackpot pattern (stop pattern number) determined by the preliminary special pattern stop pattern determination, and the game state ("special pattern high probability state" or "special pattern low probability state", The value of the time saving counter, etc.) and the type of variation mode (variation mode number) determined by the prior variation mode determination at the time of winning are confirmed, and the variation pattern determination table at the time of winning corresponding to the confirmation result is read.
Then, the variation pattern type (variation pattern number) is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the pre-determination start information and the read-out variation pattern determination table.

In the prior special figure variation mode determination processing at the time of winning, next, the third look-ahead designation command setting processing is executed.
In the third look-ahead specification command setting process, a third look-ahead specification command that specifies the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) determined by the prior variation pattern determination at the time of winning is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

On the other hand, in the preliminary special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, first, the type of reach group random number ("undefined value" or "fixed value") included in the preliminary determination start information is determined (preliminary random number type determination).
In this embodiment, "indefinite value" and "fixed value" are defined as the types of reach group random numbers.
"Indefinite value" means that the type of variation mode (variation mode number) and the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) are determined when acquiring (storing) the start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) Not, at the start of the variable display of special symbols based on the starting information (at the time of execution of step S11-7), based on the number of reservations at that time (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) etc., variation The type of mode (variation mode number) and the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) are determined.
"Fixed value" refers to acquisition of starting information (special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information) ( The type of variation mode (variation mode number) and the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) are determined at the time of storage (when step S9-8 is executed).
In this embodiment, the reach group random number value is updated within the range of "0" to "10006". Among "0" to "10006", "0" to "8499" are set as "indefinite values", and "8500" to "10006" are set as "fixed values".
Therefore, in the pre-random number type determination, if the value of the reach group random number included in the pre-determination start information is less than "8500", it is determined as an "indefinite value", and the reach group random number included in the pre-determination start information If the value is greater than or equal to "8500", it is determined as a "fixed value".

In the prior special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, when it is determined as "fixed value" by prior random number type determination, further, prior reach group determination and prior variation mode determination at the time of defeat are performed.
On the other hand, in the prior special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, when it is determined as "indefinite value" by prior random number type determination, the prior reach group determination and the prior variation mode determination at the time of defeat are not performed.
In prior reach group determination, the type of reach group (reach group number) is determined.
The ROM 220 stores a reach group determination table in which correspondences between reach mode random numbers and reach group types (reach group numbers) are registered.
Also, as reach group determination tables, a reach group determination table for indefinite values and a reach group determination table for fixed values are stored.
In this embodiment, "reach group 1", "reach group 2", and "reach group 3" are defined as the types of reach groups.
Then, only "reach group 1" is registered as the type of reach group in the variable value reach group determination table ("reach group 2" and "reach group 3" are not registered).
On the other hand, in the fixed value reach group determination table, only "reach group 2" and "reach group 3" are registered as reach group types ("reach group 1" is not registered).
As described above, the pre-reach group determination is performed only when the pre-random number type determination is determined to be a “fixed value”.
In prior reach group determination, the fixed value reach group determination table is read. Then, the type of the reach group is determined based on the reach group random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the read reach group determination table for fixed value.

In the preliminary fluctuation mode determination at the time of defeat, the type of fluctuation mode (variation mode number) is judged.
The ROM 220 stores a change mode determination table at the time of defeat in which correspondences between reach mode random numbers and types of change modes (change mode numbers) are registered.
In addition, as the fluctuation mode determination table at the time of failure, "variation mode determination table at the time of failure 1" corresponding to "reach group 1", "variation mode determination table at the time of failure 2" corresponding to "reach group 2", and "variation mode determination table at the time of failure 2"'Variation mode determination table 3 at the time of failure' corresponding to 'group 3' is stored.
Furthermore, as a "failure time fluctuation mode determination table 1", the number of reservations (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) and the execution status of time saving control (executing or stopping) Correspond to each combination "Failure time variation mode determination table 1" is stored.

In addition, only "pseudo-continuous fluctuation"("pseudo-continuous 2 fluctuation", "pseudo-continuous 3 fluctuation ” and “quasi-ream 4 variation” are not registered).
In addition, the contents of the "defeated variation mode determination table 1" corresponding to each number of reservations are set so that the larger the number of reservations, the more the type of variation mode (variation mode number) related to the shorter variation time is selected. there is
"Pseudo-continuous 2 variation", "Pseudo-continuous 3 variation", and "Pseudo-continuous 4 variation" are registered as the type of variation mode (variation mode number) in the "variation mode determination table 2 at the time of failure". (“Quasi continuous variation” is not registered).
"Pseudo-continuous 2 variation", "Pseudo-continuous 3 variation", and "Pseudo-continuous 4 variation" are registered as the type of variation mode (variation mode number) in the "variation mode determination table 3 at the time of failure". (“Quasi continuous variation” is not registered).

As described above, the prior variation mode determination at the time of failure is executed only when the prior random number type determination is determined to be a "fixed value".
In the preliminary fluctuation mode determination at the time of failure, first, the type of the reach group determined by the preliminary reach group determination is confirmed, and the fluctuation mode determination table at the time of failure corresponding to the confirmation result is read.
Then, the type of variation mode (variation mode number) is determined based on the reach mode random number included in the pre-determination start information and the read failure variation mode determination table.

In the pre-special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, next, the second look-ahead specified command setting process is executed.
In the second look-ahead specification command setting process, if the preliminary random number type determination determines that it is a "fixed value", the second The prefetch designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of RAM 230 .
On the other hand, if the preliminary random number type determination is "undefined value", a second look-ahead designation command specifying "undefined value" is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of RAM 230 .

In the preliminary special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, when it is determined as "fixed value" by preliminary random number type determination, further, prior variation pattern determination at the time of defeat is performed.
On the other hand, in the preliminary special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, when it is determined as "indefinite value" by prior random number type determination, prior variation pattern determination at the time of defeat is not executed.
In the preliminary fluctuation pattern determination at the time of defeat, the type of fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) is judged.
The ROM 220 stores a variation pattern determination table at the time of failure in which correspondences between variation pattern random numbers and types of variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) are registered.
In addition, as the fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of failure, "fluctuation pattern determination table 1 at the time of failure" corresponding to "reach group 1", "fluctuation pattern determination table 2 at the time of failure" corresponding to "reach group 2", "reach "Group 3" corresponding to "Variation pattern determination table 3 for failure" is stored.
Furthermore, as a "failure change pattern determination table 1", the number of reservations (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) and the execution status of time saving control (executing or stopping) Correspond to each combination "Failure change pattern determination table 1" is stored.

Then, in the "failure change pattern determination table 1", only "non-reach fluctuation" is registered as the type of fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) ("normal reach fluctuation" and "super reach fluctuation" are registered. not).
In addition, the contents of the "defeated variation pattern determination table 1" corresponding to each number of reservations are set so that the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) associated with a shorter variation time is selected as the number of reservations increases. there is
Only "normal reach fluctuation" is registered as the type of fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) in the "failure fluctuation pattern determination table 2"("no reach fluctuation" and "super reach fluctuation" are not registered ).
Only "super reach fluctuation" is registered as the type of fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) in the "failure change pattern determination table 3"("no reach fluctuation" and "normal reach fluctuation" are not registered ). It should be noted that "super reach 5" is not registered in the "failure fluctuation pattern determination table 3".

As described above, the prior variation pattern determination at the time of failure is performed only when the prior random number type determination is determined to be a "fixed value."
In the preliminary fluctuation pattern determination at the time of failure, first, the type of the reach group determined by the preliminary reach group determination is confirmed, and the fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of failure corresponding to the confirmation result is read.
Then, the variation pattern type (variation pattern number) is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the pre-determination start information and the read-out winning variation pattern determination table.

In the pre-special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, next, the third look-ahead specified command setting process is executed.
In the third look-ahead specification command setting process, if it is determined to be a "fixed value" by prior random number type determination, the third The prefetch designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of RAM 230 .
On the other hand, if the preliminary random number type determination is "undefined value", the third look-ahead designation command designating "undefined value" is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of RAM 230 .

As described above, if the value of the reach group random number included in the pre-determination start information is a "fixed value", the type of variation mode (variation mode number) and the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) are determined, Second and third look-ahead designation commands that designate the type of the determined variation mode and the type of variation pattern are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 .
On the other hand, if the value of the reach group random number included in the pre-determination start information is "indefinite value", the type of variation mode (variation mode number) and the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) are determined without , and the second and third look-ahead designation commands designating “indefinite value” are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 .

Next, the special game management process of step S4-11 will be explained.
FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing special game management processing.
In this embodiment, the game (hereinafter referred to as "special game") executed based on the special symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as "special game") as a stage / stage (hereinafter referred to as "special game phase"), "special symbol variation waiting state", "Special figure fluctuating state", "Special figure stop symbol display state", "Large winning opening pre-open state", "Large winning opening open control state", "Large winning opening closed valid state" and "Large winning opening open end" 7 "wait states" are defined.
Then, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value (special game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven special game phases is set.
Also, the ROM 220 stores a special game control module corresponding to each special game phase as a special game control module (program) for controlling (executing) the special game.
Then, in the special game management process, a special game control module corresponding to the value set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and a process based on the selected special game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the special game management process is executed in step S4-11, as shown in FIG. 18, the process first proceeds to step S10-1.
In step S10-1, special game phase acquisition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-2. In the special game phase acquisition process, the value (special game phase) set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S10-2, a special game control module acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-3. In the special game control module acquisition process, the special game control module corresponding to the value (special game phase) acquired in step S10-1 is read.
In step S10-3, a special game control module execution process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game control module execution process, the process based on the special game control module read in step S10-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value obtained in step S10-1 is a value corresponding to the "special figure fluctuation waiting state", the later-described special figure fluctuation waiting process is started, and the "special figure fluctuation state" If it is a value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation process described later is started, and if it is a value corresponding to the "special figure stop symbol display state", the special figure stop process described later is started, If the value corresponds to the "state before opening the big winning opening", the processing before opening the big winning opening is started, and if the value corresponds to the "control state for opening the big winning opening", it will be described later. When the big winning hole opening control process is started and the value corresponds to the "big winning hole closing valid state", the later-described big winning hole closing valid process is started and the "big winning hole opening end wait state" is entered. If it is a corresponding value, a later-described big winning opening opening end wait process is started.

Next, the special figure variation waiting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the special figure variation waiting process.
When the special figure variation waiting process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 19, the process first proceeds to step S11-1.
In step S11-1, it is determined whether the value of the special figure 2 reservation number counter is "1" or more, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 reservation number counter is not "1" or more (No) , moves to step S11-2, and if it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 pending number counter is greater than or equal to "1" (Yes), moves to step S11-3.
In step S11-2, it is determined whether the value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter is "1" or more, and if it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter is "1" or more (Yes) , the process moves to step S11-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter is not "1" or more (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S4-12 ).

In step S11-3, a special figure pending number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-4. In the special figure reservation number update process, the special figure reservation number (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure pending number update process, first, the starting information (special figure 1 starting Information and special figure 2 starting information) one starting information is selected as the determination starting information.
In this embodiment, for the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, priority is given to the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area, start determination (Special figure hit and drop determination, special figure stop pattern determination, special figure variation pattern determination, etc.) are executed.
Therefore, if one or more special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the first of the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is selected as determination start information. That is, the special figure 2 starting information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 2 starting information storage area is selected as the determination starting information.
On the other hand, if the special figure 2 starting information is not stored in the special figure 2 starting information storage area, the special figure 1 starting information stored in the special figure 1 starting information storage area is acquired first (storage ) is selected as determination start information. That is, the special figure 1 starting information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 1 starting information storage area is selected as the determination starting information.
Next, the value of the special figure reservation number counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter or special figure 2 reservation number counter) is updated.
Specifically, when the special figure 1 start information is determined start information, the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value set in the special figure 1 reservation number counter is newly added to the special figure 1 reservation number Set to counter.
On the other hand, if the special figure 2 start information is determined start information, the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value set in the special figure 2 reservation number counter is newly set to the special figure 2 reservation number counter do.
Next, the storage area of the determined start information is changed (shifted) from the start information storage area (special figure 1 start information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area) to the changing start information storage area.
Specifically, when the special figure 2 start information is determined as the determination start information, the special figure 2 start information (determination start information) stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area, It is stored (shifted) in the variable starting information storage area. Also, if the special figure 2 starting information is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the special figure 2 starting information storage area, the special figure 2 starting information stored in each storage unit is The data is stored (shifted) to a storage unit whose priority is one higher than that of the storage unit.
On the other hand, if the special figure 1 starting information is the determination starting information, the special figure 1 starting information (judgment starting information) stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 1 starting information storage area is started during fluctuation Store (shift) to the information storage area. Also, if the special figure 1 start information is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area, the special figure 1 start information stored in each storage unit is The data is stored (shifted) to a storage unit whose priority is one higher than that of the storage unit.

In step S11-4, a special figure hit-lose determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-5. In the special figure winning/losing determination process, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined (special figure winning/losing determination).
In the special figure hit-loss determination process, the value (setting value) set in the setting information storage area and the current game state ("special figure high probability state" or "special figure low probability state") are confirmed. , Read out the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result.
Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a ``big hit'' (special symbol winning/losing determination) based on the big winning random number included in the determination start information and the read special symbol winning/losing lottery table.
Specifically, when the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information matches the jackpot value registered in the read special drawing lottery table, the result of the special pattern drawing is a "jackpot" ( elected).
On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number included in the judgment start information does not match the jackpot value registered in the read special figure winning lottery table (if it matches the outlier value), the special symbol lottery The result of the above is determined as "missing" (failed).

In step S11-5, special figure stop design determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-6. In the special figure stop design determination process, the type of the special figure stop design (stop design number) is determined (special figure stop design determination).
In the special figure stop design determination process, when it is determined as "big hit" (winning) by the special figure hit/loss determination, the type of the big hit design (stop design number) is determined (special figure stop design determination).
Specifically, when the start information is the special figure 1 start information, the hit design random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot design lottery table corresponding to the first special design lottery are based on the jackpot design. The type (stop symbol number) is determined. On the other hand, when the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, the type of the jackpot design based on the hit design random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot design lottery table corresponding to the second special design lottery. (Stop symbol number) is determined.
On the other hand, in the special figure stop design determination process, when it is determined as "lost" (lost) by the special figure win-loss determination, the type of stop design (stop design number) is "lost design"("lostdesign") The corresponding stop design number) is determined (special figure stop design determination).
In the special figure stop symbol determination process, next, the determined stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 .
In step S11-6, a pattern type designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-7. In the symbol type designation command setting process, a symbol type designation command designating the type of the stop symbol (stop symbol number) determined in step S11-5 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S11-7, a special figure variation pattern determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-8. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the variation mode of the special symbol (variation mode type and variation pattern type) is determined.
Specifically, in the special figure variation pattern determination process, it is determined whether or not it is determined as a "big hit" (winning) by the special figure winning/losing determination. Then, when it is determined that it is determined to be a "big hit" (winning) by the special figure winning/losing determination, the winning special figure variation mode determination processing is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is determined to be "lost" (lost) by the special figure winning/losing determination, the special figure variation determination process is executed at the time of defeat.

In the special figure variation mode determination process at the time of winning, first, the type of variation mode (variation mode number) is determined (variation mode determination at the time of winning).
In the winning fluctuation mode determination, the type of jackpot pattern (stopped pattern number) determined by the special stop pattern determination, the game state ("special pattern high probability state" or "special pattern low probability state", the value of the time saving counter etc.), and read out the variation mode determination table at the time of winning corresponding to this confirmation result.
Then, the variation mode type (variation mode number) is determined based on the ready-to-win mode random number included in the determination start information and the read variation mode determination table at the time of winning.
In the special figure variation mode determination process at the time of winning, next, the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) is determined (variation pattern determination at the time of winning).
In the determination of the variation pattern at the time of winning, the type of jackpot pattern (stopped pattern number) determined by the special stop pattern determination, the game state ("special pattern high probability state" or "special pattern low probability state", the value of the time saving counter etc.) and the variation mode type (variation mode number) determined by the winning variation mode determination, and the winning variation pattern determination table corresponding to the confirmation result is read.
Then, the variation pattern type (variation pattern number) is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read-out winning variation pattern determination table.

On the other hand, in the special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, first, the type of reach group random number ("undefined value" or "fixed value") included in the determination start information is determined (random number type determination).
In the random number type determination, if the value of the reach group random number included in the determination start information is less than "8500", it is determined to be an "indefinite value", and the value of the reach group random number included in the determination start information is "8500". If it is equal to or above, it is determined as "fixed value".
In the special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, next, the reach group type (reach group number) is determined (reach group determination).
In the reach group determination, when it is determined as "fixed value" by the random number type determination, the reach group determination table for fixed values is read. Then, the reach group type is determined based on the reach group random number included in the determination start information and the read out reach group determination table for fixed values.
On the other hand, if the random number type determination is "indefinite value", the reach group determination table for indefinite value is read. Then, the type of the reach group is determined based on the reach group random number included in the determination start information and the read reach group determination table for indefinite values.
In the special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, next, the type of variation mode (variation mode number) is determined (variation mode determination at the time of defeat).
In the determination of fluctuation mode when losing, if it is determined as "fixed value" by random number type determination, the type of reach group determined by reach group determination is confirmed, and the variation mode determination when losing is performed corresponding to this confirmation result read the table. Then, the type of variation mode (variation mode number) is determined based on the ready-to-win mode random number included in the determination start information and the read-out failure variation mode determination table.
On the other hand, if it is determined to be "indefinite value" by random number type determination, the type of reach group determined by reach group determination, the number of reservations (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) and time saving control execution status (executing or stopped), and read out the change mode determination table at the time of failure corresponding to the confirmation result. Then, the type of variation mode (variation mode number) is determined based on the ready-to-win mode random number included in the determination start information and the read-out failure variation mode determination table.
In the special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, next, the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) is determined (determination of variation pattern at the time of defeat).
In the determination of fluctuation pattern at the time of rejection, if it is determined as a "fixed value" by the random number type determination, the reach group type determined by the reach group determination is confirmed, and the determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of failure corresponding to this confirmation result read the table. Then, the variation pattern type (variation pattern number) is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read-out failure variation pattern determination table.
On the other hand, if it is determined to be "indefinite value" by random number type determination, the type of reach group determined by reach group determination, the number of reservations (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) and time saving control and the execution status (executing or halted) of is confirmed, and the failure change pattern determination table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, the variation pattern type (variation pattern number) is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read-out failure variation pattern determination table.

In step S11-8, a variation pattern command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-9. In the variation pattern command setting process, a variation mode specification command specifying the variation mode type (variation mode number) determined in step S11-7 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer. Also, a variation pattern specification command specifying the variation pattern type (variation pattern number) determined in step S11-7 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S11-9, a special figure fluctuation time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-10. In the special figure fluctuation time setting process, the fluctuation time corresponding to the type of fluctuation mode (variation mode number) determined in step S11-7 (hereinafter referred to as "variation time 1") is acquired. Also, a variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation time 2”) corresponding to the variation pattern type (variation pattern number) determined in step S11-7 is obtained. Then, the total time of the acquired variable time 1 and variable time 2 is calculated. Then, the calculated total time is set in the special game timer.

In step S11-10, a special figure variation display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-11. In the special figure fluctuation display data setting process, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the special figure display device is set.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation display data setting process, first, a predetermined display time is set to the special figure display timer.
Next, when the determination starting information is the special figure 1 starting information, a predetermined initial value is set to the special figure display pattern counter corresponding to the special figure 1 display device. By this, the segment corresponding to the value set to the special figure display pattern counter corresponding to the special figure 1 display device among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device is lighting controlled.
On the other hand, when the determination starting information is the special figure 2 starting information, a predetermined initial value is set to the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 2 display device. By this, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device, the segment corresponding to the value set in the special figure display pattern counter corresponding to the special figure 2 display device is lighting controlled.

In step S11-11, a hold number designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-12. In the pending number designation command setting process, a pending number designation command specifying that the special figure pending number (special figure 1 pending number or special figure 2 pending number) has decreased by "1" is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230 do. At this time, if the determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, a reservation number designation command specifying that the special figure 1 reservation number has decreased by "1" is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230, If the determination starting information is the special figure 2 starting information, the reservation number designation command specifying that the special figure 2 reservation number has decreased by "1" is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S11-12, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "special figure fluctuating state" is set.

Next, the processing during special figure fluctuation executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing processing during special figure fluctuation.
When the special figure fluctuation process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 20, the process first proceeds to step S12-1.
In step S12-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S12-2. Then, when it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S12-4.
In step S12-2, it is determined whether the value of the special figure display timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is "0" (Yes), step S12- 3, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12).
In step S12-3, a special figure variation display data update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special figure fluctuation display data update process, the data for controlling the fluctuation display of the special figure display device is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation display data update process, "1" is added to the value set in the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 1 display device.

In step S12-4, a special figure stop display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-5. In the special figure stop display data setting process, data for controlling the stop display of the special figure display device is set.
Specifically, in the special figure stop display data setting process, the type (stop design number) of the stop design stored in the stop design storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, when ending the variable display of the first special symbol, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special symbol 1 display device. . By this, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device, the segment corresponding to the value set in the special figure display pattern counter corresponding to the special figure 1 display device is lighting controlled (stopped display).
On the other hand, when ending the variable display of the second special symbol, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set to the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special symbol 2 display device. By this, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device, the segment corresponding to the value set in the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 2 display device is lighting controlled (stopped display).
In step S12-5, a special figure stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-6. In the special figure stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time is set in the special game timer.
In step S12-6, a stop designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-7. In the stop designation command setting process, the stop designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer. Also, a predetermined number (1 [times] in the present embodiment) is added to the value of the external information fixed number counter.
In step S12-7, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "special figure stop symbol display state" is set.

Next, the special figure stopping process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing processing during special figure stop.
When the special figure stopping process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 21, the process first proceeds to step S13-1.
In step S13-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), to step S13-2 When it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12).
In step S13-2, it is determined whether or not the stop design is a "big hit design" (stop design number corresponding to the "big hit design"), and if it is determined that the stop design is not a "big hit design" (No) , the process proceeds to step S13-3, and when it is determined that the stopped symbol is the "big hit symbol" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-6.
In step S13-3, it is determined whether or not time-saving control is being executed, and if it is determined that time-saving control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-4, and time-saving control is being executed If it is determined that it is not (No), the process proceeds to step S13-5.
Here, in the time-saving control flag area of the RAM 230, if "1" is set, it is determined that the time-saving control is being executed, and if "0" is set, the time-saving control is executed. Determine not inside.

In step S13-4, a time saving control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-5. In the time saving control management process, it is determined whether or not to end the time saving control.
Specifically, in the time saving control management process, first, the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value of the time saving counter is newly set as the value of the time saving counter.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0". And when it determines with the value of a time saving counter being "0" (Yes), "0" is set to the time saving control flag area|region of RAM230 (time saving control is stopped). On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0", the state in which "1" is set in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained (the state in which the time saving control is being executed is maintained). .
In step S13-5, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "special figure variation waiting state" is set.
At step S13-6, game state update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-7. In the game state update process, the game state is updated.
Specifically, in the game state update process, "0" is set to the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM230. Moreover, "0" is set to the time saving control flag area|region of RAM230.

In step S13-7, a special electric service control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-8. In the special electric role control data setting process, control data for controlling the opening and closing of the special electric role item 53a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a special electric role control table corresponding to each type of "jackpot symbol" (each stop symbol number). In each special electric role control table, the effective time for closing the large winning opening, the closing time for the large winning opening, the number of round games, the number of opening/closing switching times corresponding to each round game, the control data (solenoid control data, control time data, etc.).
In the special electric role control data setting process, the special electric role control table corresponding to the "jackpot symbol" (stop symbol number) determined in step S11-5 is read, and the read special electric role control table is stored in the special electric role control table of the RAM 230. Set in the role control table area.
Next, "0" is set in the counter for the number of times the special electric service has been continuously operated.

At step S13-8, an opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-9. In the opening time setting process, the special electric role control table set in the special electric role control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and a predetermined opening time is set in the special game timer.
In step S13-9, an opening designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-10. In the opening designation command setting process, the opening designation command designating the "big hit pattern" (stop design number) determined in step S11-5 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer. Also, a predetermined number (1 [ball] in this embodiment) is added to the value of the external information jackpot number counter.
In step S13-10, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "state before opening the big winning opening" is set.

Next, the big winning opening pre-opening process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the pre-opening processing for the big winning opening.
When the big winning opening pre-opening process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 22, the process first proceeds to step S14-1.
In step S14-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), to step S14-2 When it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12).
In step S14-2, special electric service continuous operation number counter update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-3. In the special electric service continuous operation number counter update process, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the special electric service continuous operation number counter is newly set in the special electric service continuous operation number counter.
In step S14-3, a round start specifying command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-4. In the round start designation command setting process, the round start designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S14-4, a process for setting the number of opening/closing switching times for special electric power is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-5. In the special electric service open/close switching number setting process, the special electric service control table set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the open/close switching number corresponding to the value of the special service continuous operation counter is read. . Then, the opening/closing switching frequency read out is set in the special electric service opening/closing switching frequency counter.
Next, "0" is set as the value of the special electric winning number counter.
In step S14-5, a special electric power opening/closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-6. The special electric service open/close switching process will be described later.
In step S14-6, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "large winning opening opening control state" is set.

Next, the special electric power opening/closing switching processing in steps S14-5 and S16-3 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the special electric service opening/closing switching process.
When the special electric power opening/closing switching process is executed in steps S14-5 and S16-3, as shown in FIG. 23, the process first proceeds to step S15-1.
In step S15-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric service opening/closing switching number counter is "0". , the process proceeds to step S15-2, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric service open/close switching frequency counter is "0" (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S14-6 Or move to S16-4).
In step S15-2, a special electric service control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-3. In the special electric role control data setting process, control data for controlling the special electric accessory 53a to be in the open state or the closed state is set.
Specifically, in the special electric service control data setting process, the special electric service control table set in the special service control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the solenoid corresponding to the value of the special service open/close switching number counter is selected. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data specifying energization or energization stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 . As a result, the control of the big winning opening solenoid 65 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to be in an open state or a closed state.

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

Next, the big winning opening opening control process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the big winning opening opening control process.
When the big winning hole opening control process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 24, the process first proceeds to step S16-1.
In step S16-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), to step S16-2 If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S16-4.
In step S16-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric service open/close switching number counter is "0". , the process proceeds to step S16-3, and when it is determined that the value of the special electric service open/close switching frequency counter is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5.
In step S16-3, a special electric power opening/closing switching process (see FIG. 23) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-4.
In step S16-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric role winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (10 [balls] in this embodiment). If it is determined that the upper limit value has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5. ends the series of processes and shifts to the next process (step S4-12).

In step S16-5, a special winning opening control end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-6. In the big winning opening opening control end process, solenoid control data specifying de-energization is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 . As a result, the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to the closed state.
In step S16-6, a special winning opening closing effective time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-7. In the large winning opening closing effective time setting process, the special electric role control table set in the special electric role control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and a predetermined large winning opening closing valid time (interval time) is set by the special game timer. set to
In step S16-7, a round end designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-8. In the round end designation command setting process, the round end designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S16-8, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "large winning opening closed valid state" is set.

Next, a description will be given of the big winning opening closing valid process executed in step S10-3.
FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the big winning opening closing effective process.
When the big winning opening closing valid process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 25, the process first proceeds to step S17-1.
In step S17-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), to step S17-2 When it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12).
In step S17-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric service continuous operation number counter has reached the specified value, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric service continuous operation number counter has not reached the specified value (No ), the process proceeds to step S17-3, and when it is determined that the value of the special electric service continuous operation counter has reached the specified value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17-5.
Here, the special electric role control table set in the special electric role control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the number of round games specified in the special electric role control table is obtained as a specified value to make a determination. .
In step S17-3, a big winning opening closing time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-4. In the big winning opening closing time setting process, the special electric role control table set in the special electric role control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and a predetermined big winning opening closing time is set in the special game timer.
In step S17-4, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "state before opening the big winning opening" is set.

At step S17-5, an ending time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-6. In the ending time setting process, the special electric role control table set in the special electric role control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and a predetermined ending time is set in the special game timer.
In step S17-6, an ending designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-7. In the ending specifying command setting process, the ending specifying command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S17-7, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "big winning opening opening end wait state" is set.

Next, the wait process for ending the opening of the big winning opening executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing the waiting process for ending the opening of the big winning opening.
When the big winning opening end wait process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 26, the process first proceeds to step S18-1.
In step S18-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the special game timer is "0" (Yes), to step S18-2 When it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12).
At step S18-2, game state setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S18-3. In the game state setting process, the game state is set.
Specifically, in the game state setting process, the value of the special figure high probability state flag of the RAM 230 is set according to the type of the stop symbol (jackpot symbol). At this time, if the type of the stop symbol is "1 big win", "6 big wins", or "8 big wins" to "10 big wins", "1" is entered in the special symbol high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. set. On the other hand, when the types of the stopped symbols are “big hit 2 symbols” to “big hit 5 symbols” or “big hit 7 symbols”, “0” is set in the special symbol high probability state flag area of the RAM 230 .
Next, a predetermined number of times of time saving (in this embodiment, 70 [times]) is set in the time saving counter. Moreover, "1" is set to the time saving control flag area|region of RAM230.
Next, a value corresponding to the type of the big-hit symbol is set in the last-time big-hit symbol flag area of the RAM 230 .
In step S18-3, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the special game phase update process, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "special figure variation waiting state" is set.

Next, the normal game management process of step S4-12 will be explained.
FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing normal game management processing.
Here, in this embodiment, the game (hereinafter referred to as "normal game") executed based on the normal symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as "normal game") phase / stage (hereinafter referred to as "normal game phase"), "normal pattern fluctuation waiting state", "Normal figure fluctuating state", "Normal figure stop pattern display state", "Normal figure electric accessory open state", "Normal figure electric accessory open control state", "Normal figure electric accessory closed valid State” and “normal figure electric accessory open end wait state” are defined.
Then, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value (normal game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven normal game phases is set.
Also, the ROM 220 stores a normal game control module corresponding to each normal game phase as a normal game control module (program) for controlling (executing) the normal game.
Then, in the normal game management process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and the process based on the selected normal game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the normal game management process is executed in step S4-12, as shown in FIG. 27, the process first proceeds to step S19-1.
In step S19-1, normal game phase acquisition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-2. In the normal game phase acquisition process, the value (normal game phase) set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S19-2, normal game control module acquisition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-3. In the normal game control module acquisition process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value (normal game phase) acquired in step S19-1 is read.
In step S19-3, a normal game control module execution process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13). In the normal game control module execution process, the process based on the normal game control module read in step S19-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value obtained in step S19-1 is a value corresponding to the "normal pattern fluctuation waiting state", the normal pattern fluctuation waiting process described later is started, and the "normal pattern fluctuation state" If it is a value corresponding to the normal pattern fluctuation process described later is started, and if it is a value corresponding to the "normal pattern stop symbol display state", the normal pattern stop process described later is started, If the value corresponds to the "normal electric accessary product opening pre-state", the normal electric accessary product opening preprocessing described later is started, and if the value corresponds to the "normal electric accessary product opening control state" , the normal electric role product opening control process described later is started, and if the value corresponds to the "normal electric role product closing valid state", the normal electric role product closing valid process described later is started, and the "normal electric role If the value corresponds to "object release end wait state", the normal electric accessary product release end wait process described later is started.

Next, the general pattern fluctuation waiting process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing normal pattern change waiting processing.
When normal figure fluctuation waiting processing is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 28, the process first proceeds to step S20-1.
In step S20-1, it is determined whether the value of the general pattern reservation number counter is "1" or more, and if it is determined that the value of the general pattern reservation number counter is "1" or more (Yes) , Move to step S20-2, if it is determined that the value of the normal figure pending number counter is not "1" or more (No), end the series of processes and move to the next process (step S4-13) do.
In step S20-2, normal figure reservation number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-3. In the general pattern reservation number update process, the general pattern reservation number is updated.
Specifically, in the general pattern reservation number update process, one of the general pattern starting information stored in the general pattern starting information storage area of the RAM 230 is selected as the determination starting information.
In the present embodiment, of the general pattern start information stored in the general pattern start information storage area, the first general pattern start information acquired (stored) is selected as the determination start information.

In step S20-3, normal figure hit-lose determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-4. In the normal pattern lottery determination process, the result of the normal pattern lottery is determined (normal pattern hit/loss determination).
The ROM 220 stores a normal symbol lottery table in which winning values of the normal symbol lottery are registered. In addition, as the normal figure win-lose lottery table, the normal figure win-lose lottery table corresponding to the execution of the time saving control and the normal figure win-lose lottery table corresponding to the stop of the time saving control are stored.
In the normal figure win-lose lottery table corresponding to the stop of the time saving control, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is the first probability (1/99 in this embodiment). On the other hand, in the normal figure winning lottery table corresponding to the execution of the time saving control, the winning probability is the second probability higher than the first probability (1/1 in this embodiment), so that the hit value is registered. ing.
Then, in the normal figure hit-loss determination process, the hit random number included in the determination start information and the normal figure hit-loss lottery table corresponding to the current execution status of the time saving control (during execution or being stopped) Based on, carry out the judgment.
Specifically, when the value of the hit random number included in the determination start information matches the hit value, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined as "hit" (winning).
On the other hand, when the value of the hit random number included in the determination start information does not match the hit value, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined as "loss" (lost).

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

In step S20-6, normal figure fluctuation time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-7. In the general pattern fluctuation time setting process, the fluctuation time corresponding to the type of general pattern fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) determined in step S20-6 is obtained. And, the acquired fluctuation time is set to the normal game timer.
In step S20-7, normal figure fluctuation display data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-8. In the general pattern fluctuation display data setting process, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the general pattern display device is set.
Specifically, in the normal pattern fluctuation display data setting process, first, a predetermined display time is set in the normal pattern display timer.
Next, a predetermined initial value is set in the general pattern display pattern counter. As a result, lighting of the segment corresponding to the value of the normal pattern display symbol counter is controlled among the predetermined number of segments forming the normal pattern display device.
In step S20-8, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-13) is performed. In the ordinary game phase update process, in the ordinary game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "ordinary figure fluctuating state" is set.

Next, the process during normal figure fluctuation executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing processing during normal pattern fluctuation.
When the normal figure fluctuation process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 29, first, the process proceeds to step S21-1.
In step S21-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S21-2. Then, when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S21-4.
In step S21-2, it is determined whether the value of the normal map display timer is "0", and if it is determined that the value of the normal map display timer is "0" (Yes), step S21- 3, and when it is determined that the value of the normal map display timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S4-13) is performed.
In step S21-3, normal figure fluctuation display data update processing is executed, a series of processing is completed, and the next processing (step S4-13) is performed. In the normal map fluctuation display data update process, the data for controlling the variable display of the normal map display device is updated.
Specifically, in the general pattern fluctuation display data update process, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value of the general pattern display symbol counter is newly set to the general pattern display symbol counter.

In step S21-4, normal map stop display data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-5. In the normal map stop display data setting process, data for controlling the stop display of the normal map display device is set.
Specifically, in the general pattern stop display data setting process, the type of stop pattern (stop pattern number) stored in the stop pattern storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, a value corresponding to the type of the acquired stop symbol (stop symbol number) is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments that constitute the normal pattern display device, the segment corresponding to the value of the normal pattern display pattern counter is controlled to light up (stopped display).
In step S21-5, normal figure stop time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-6. In the normal figure stop time setting process, the predetermined stop time is set to the normal game timer.
In step S21-6, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-13) is performed. In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "normal figure stop symbol display state" is set.

Next, the process during normal figure stop executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing processing during normal map stop.
When the normal map stop process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 30, the process first proceeds to step S22-1.
In step S22-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), to step S22-2 When it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).
In step S22-2, it is determined whether or not the stop pattern is the "normal pattern per pattern", and if it is determined that the stop pattern is not the "normal per pattern" (No), the process proceeds to step S22-3. However, if it is determined that the stopped symbol is the "normal winning symbol" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-4.
In step S22-3, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-13) is performed. In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "normal figure fluctuation waiting state" is set.
In step S22-4, normal electric service control data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-5. In the ordinary electric role control data setting process, control data for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a normal electric work control table corresponding to the execution status of the time saving control (during execution or during suspension). In each ordinary electric duty control table, the time before opening the ordinary electric duty, the valid time for closing the ordinary electric duty, the waiting time for the end of opening, the number of open/close switching times, the control data corresponding to each open/close switching (solenoid control data, control time, etc.) data), etc.
In the ordinary electric service control data setting process, the ordinary electric service control table corresponding to the execution status of the time saving control (executing or stopped) is read, and the read ordinary electric service control table is stored in the ordinary electric service control table area of the RAM 230. set.
Next, referring to the ordinary electric work control table set in the ordinary electric work control table area of the RAM 230, the opening/closing switching times are read out. Then, the number of open/close switching times read out is set in the normal electric open/close switching number counter. In addition, "0" is set as the value of the winning number counter for the normal electric role.

At step S22-5, a normal electric service pre-opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-6. In the ordinary electric role opening time setting process, the ordinary electric role control table set in the ordinary electric role control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and a predetermined ordinary electric role opening time before the normal electric role opening is set in the ordinary game timer.
In step S22-6, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-13) is performed. In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "normal electric accessary product opening pre-state" is set.

Next, the normal electric accessary product opening preprocessing executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing normal electric accessory opening preprocessing.
When the normal electric accessory opening preprocessing is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 31, first, the process proceeds to step S23-1.
In step S23-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), to step S23-2 When it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).
In step S23-2, normal electric open/close switching processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23-3. The ordinary electric open/close switching process will be described later.
In step S23-3, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-13) is performed. In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "normal electric accessary product opening control state" is set.

Next, the ordinary electric open/close switching process in steps S23-2 and S25-3 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing the ordinary electric open/close switching process.
When the normal electric switch opening/closing process is executed in steps S23-2 and S25-3, as shown in FIG. 32, the process first proceeds to step S24-1.
In step S24-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal electric open/close switching frequency counter is "0". If it is determined that the normal electric open/close switching frequency counter is not "0" (No) , the process proceeds to step S24-2, and if it is determined that the value of the normal electric switch opening/closing number counter is "0" (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S23-3 Or move to S25-4).
In step S24-2, normal electric service control data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-3. In the normal electric role control data setting process, control data for controlling the normal electric accessory 52a to be in an open state or a closed state is set.
Specifically, in the normal electric power control data setting process, the normal electric power control table set in the normal electric power control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the solenoid corresponding to the value of the normal electric power open/close switching frequency counter is selected. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data specifying energization or energization stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 . As a result, control of the normal electric accessory solenoid 64 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the normal electric accessory 52a is controlled to the open state or the closed state.

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

Next, the normal electric accessory opening control process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing normal electric accessory opening control processing.
When the normal electric accessary product opening control process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 33, the process first proceeds to step S25-1.
In step S25-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), to step S25-2 If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal electric open/close switching frequency counter is "0". If it is determined that the normal electric open/close switching frequency counter is not "0" (No) , the process proceeds to step S25-3, and when it is determined that the value of the normal electric switch opening/closing number counter is "0" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5.
In step S25-3, normal electric open/close switching processing (see FIG. 32) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal electric winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (3 [ball] in this embodiment), and the value of the normal electric winning number counter reaches a predetermined value. If it is determined that the upper limit value has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5. ends the series of processes and proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).

In step S25-5, normal electric power opening control end processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-6. In the normal electric power opening control end process, solenoid control data specifying de-energization is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 . As a result, the normal electric accessory 52a is controlled to the closed state.
In step S25-6, normal electric service closing effective time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-7. In the ordinary electric role closing valid time setting process, the ordinary electric role closing valid time is set in the ordinary game timer by referring to the ordinary electric role control table set in the ordinary electric role control table area of the RAM 230 .
In step S25-7, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-13) is performed. In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "normal electric accessary product closing valid state" is set.

Next, the normal electric accessary product closing valid process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing normal electric accessary product closing valid processing.
When the normal electric accessary product closing valid process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 34, the process first proceeds to step S26-1.
In step S26-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), to step S26-2 When it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).
In step S26-2, an opening end wait time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S26-3. In the open end wait time setting process, the normal electric role control table set in the normal electric role control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and a predetermined open end wait time is set in the normal game timer.
In step S26-3, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-13) is performed. In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "normal electric accessary product opening end wait state" is set.

Next, the normal electric accessary product opening end wait process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing normal electric accessary product opening end wait processing.
When the normal electric accessary product opening end wait process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 35, the process first proceeds to step S27-1.
In step S27-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is "0", and when it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is "0" (Yes), to step S27-2 When it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not "0" (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).
In step S27-2, normal game phase update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-13) is performed. In the normal game phase update process, in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value corresponding to the "normal figure fluctuation waiting state" is set.

Next, the performance display device control processing in step S4-19 will be described.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing performance display device control processing.
The performance display device control processing is processing based on a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 . That is, the performance display device control processing is processing based on the program stored in the non-use area m2 (program area) of the ROM 220 . Performance display device control processing is called during execution of timer interrupt processing.
When the performance display device control process is called in step S4-19, as shown in FIG. 36, the process proceeds to step S28-1.
In step S28-1, stack pointer save processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-2. In the stack pointer save process, the value of the stack pointer used in the process based on the program stored in the use area m1 is saved in the save area of the RAM.
In step S28-2, register save processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-3. In the register save process, the values of the registers used in the process based on the program stored in the use area m1 are saved in the save area of the RAM.
At step S28-3, the number of balls is added, and the process proceeds to step S28-4.
In the number-of-balls addition process, the value stored in the number-of-out-balls addition value storage area of the RAM 230 is added to the value of the number-of-out-balls counter.
Next, the value stored in the payout additional value storage area of the RAM 230 is added to the value of the payout counter.
In step S28-4, base ratio calculation processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-5. The base ratio calculation process will be described later.

In step S28-5, performance display device display processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-6. In the performance display device display process, the performance display device 61 sets control data for displaying the base ratio.
Specifically, in the performance display device display process, in the performance display device data signal control data setting area, the base ratio calculated in step S38-4 (current base ratio of the current section) or step S38-2 Set the performance indicator data signal control data corresponding to the base ratio stored in (the final base ratio of the previous interval).
As a result, according to the performance display device data signal control data set in the performance display device data signal control data setting area, the performance display device 61 displays the current base ratio of the current section or the final ratio of the previous section Displays the base ratio.
At this time, in the performance display device 61, the current base ratio of the current section and the final base ratio of the previous section are alternately displayed at predetermined time intervals. The performance display device data signal control data corresponding to the base ratio and the performance display device data signal control data corresponding to the final base ratio of the previous section are alternately set every predetermined time.

In step S28-6, register restoration processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-7. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S28-2 (the value of the register used in the process based on the program stored in the use area m1) is restored.
In step S28-7, stack pointer return processing is executed, a series of processing is terminated, and the next processing (step S4-20) is performed. In the stack pointer restoration process, the value of the stack pointer saved in step S28-1 (the value of the stack pointer used in the process based on the program stored in the use area m1) is restored.

Next, the base ratio calculation processing in step S28-4 will be described.
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing base ratio calculation processing.
The base ratio calculation processing is processing based on a program for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 . That is, the base ratio calculation processing is processing based on a program stored in the unused area m2 (program area) of the ROM 220 . The base ratio calculation process is called during execution of the performance display device control process.
When the base ratio calculation process is called in step S28-4, as shown in FIG. 49, the process proceeds to step S38-1.
In step S38-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of out-balls counter has reached the reference value, and if it is determined that the value of the number of out-balls counter has reached the reference value (Yes), step S38. If it is determined that the value of the counter for the number of out balls has not reached the reference value (No), the process proceeds to step S38-4.
In this embodiment, the reference value=60000×n (n=integer). "n" is a value indicating the current section, and is set to "1" as an initial value.
In step S38-2, base ratio saving processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S38-3. In the base ratio storage process, the base ratio calculated in the previous base ratio calculation process (step S38-4) is saved (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 as the final base ratio of the previous section. In addition, the value of the payout number counter is reset ("0" is set as the value of the payout counter).
In step S38-3, reference value update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S38-4. In the reference value update process, "1" is added to the value (n) indicating the current section. This updates the reference value.
In step S38-4, base ratio calculation processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S28-5) is performed. In the base ratio calculation process, the base ratio is calculated based on the value of the number-of-out-balls counter and the value of the number-of-payouts counter.

(Various productions executed in pachinko machine 1)
Next, various effects executed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
First, the suspension effect (suspension display) executed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, each start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (special figure 1 start information storage area and special figure 2 start information storage area) is targeted A pending effect is executed.
The suspension effect is that the notification display (start determination) of the special symbol based on the start information that is the target of the suspension effect (hereinafter referred to as "suspension effect target start information") is suspended, or the suspension effect It is a production that suggests (notifies) that the notification display of the special symbol based on the target start information is being executed.
In the pending effect, the pending symbol h corresponding to the pending effect target starting information is displayed in the pending symbol display areas b1 to b3.

Specifically, in the reserved design display area b2, as a display position (display section) where the reserved design h is displayed, four storage units (first storage unit to fourth storage unit ), corresponding display positions are defined.
In addition, in the reserved design display area b3, as a display position (display section) where the reserved design h is displayed, each of the four storage units (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the special figure 2 start information storage area The display position corresponding to is specified.
Then, in the pending effect in which the special figure 1 starting information is the target pending effect target starting information, the pending pattern h corresponding to the pending effect target starting information is displayed in the pending symbol display areas b1 and b2.
That is, during the period when the pending effect target start information is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) (after obtaining the pending effect target start information, to the pending effect target start information During the period until execution of the start determination based on), the reserved design h corresponding to the reserved effect target start information is displayed in the reserved design display area b2.
At this time, the pending pattern h corresponding to the pending effect target start information is displayed at the display position corresponding to the storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) in which the pending effect target start information is stored.
On the other hand, during the period when the pending effect target start information is stored in the variable start information storage area (after the execution of the start determination based on the pending effect target start information, the end of the notification display of the special symbol based on the pending effect target start information During the period until), a suspended symbol h corresponding to the suspended effect target start information is displayed in the suspended symbol display area b1.
On the other hand, in the pending effect in which the special figure 2 starting information is the pending effect target starting information, the pending design h corresponding to the pending effect target starting information is displayed in the pending symbol display areas b1 and b3.
That is, during the period when the pending effect target start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) (after obtaining the pending effect target start information, to the pending effect target start information During the period until execution of the start determination based on), the reserved design h corresponding to the reserved effect target start information is displayed in the reserved design display area b3.
At this time, the pending pattern h corresponding to the pending effect target start information is displayed at the display position corresponding to the storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) in which the pending effect target start information is stored.
On the other hand, during the period when the pending effect target starting information is stored in the variable starting information storage area (after the execution of the start determination based on the pending effect target starting information, the end of the notification display of the special symbol based on the pending effect target starting information During the period until), a suspended symbol h corresponding to the suspended effect target start information is displayed in the suspended symbol display area b1.

For example, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the third storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area as the special figure 1 start information, and the special figure 1 start information is targeted. When it is executed, in response to the start of the pending effect, the pending symbol h corresponding to the pending effect target start information is displayed at the display position corresponding to the third storage part of the pending symbol display area b2.
After that, in response to the storage area for storing the pending effect target start information being changed (shifted) from the third storage unit to the second storage unit, the display area of the pending design h corresponding to the pending effect target start information. is changed (shifted) from the display position corresponding to the third storage unit to the display position corresponding to the second storage unit.
Further, in response to the storage area for storing the pending effect target start information being changed (shifted) from the second storage unit to the first storage unit, the display area of the pending design h corresponding to the pending effect target start information. is changed (shifted) from the display position corresponding to the second storage unit to the display position corresponding to the first storage unit.
Furthermore, the storage area for storing the pending effect target start information is changed (shifted) from the special figure 1 start information storage area (first storage unit) to the variable start information storage area. The display area of the reserved design h corresponding to the starting information is changed (shifted) from the reserved design display area b2 (display position corresponding to the first storage section) to the reserved design display area b1.
Then, according to the termination of the notification display of the special symbol based on the pending performance target start information, the display of the pending design h corresponding to the pending performance target start information in the pending design display area b1 is ended, thereby ending the pending performance. do.

In this embodiment, a normal pending effect and a pending notice effect are defined as types of the pending effect.
"Normal pending effect" is a type of pending effect that does not suggest the result of the preliminary determination (step S9-8) based on the pending effect target start information.
In this embodiment, "white", "blue", "green", "red", and "gold" are defined as the colors (types) of the reserved symbol h.
In the normal pending effect, a "white" pending pattern h is displayed as the pending pattern h corresponding to the pending effect target start information. Then, in the normal pending effect, the color of the pending pattern h corresponding to the pending effect target start information remains "white" and does not change.
The normal pending production is that the holding production target start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) is stored in the start information storage area (special figure 1 start information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area) , and ends in response to the end of the notification display of the special symbol based on the pending effect target start information.

The "suspended notice effect" is a type of prefetch notice effect, which will be described later. That is, the pending advance notice effect is a type of pending effect suggesting the result of preliminary determination (step S9-8) based on the pending effect target start information (starting information corresponding to the look-ahead target suspend information).
In this embodiment, the pending notice effect is a effect suggesting the result of prior special figure stop symbol determination (specifically, the possibility of being a "big hit symbol") based on the pending effect target starting information.
It should be noted that the pending notice effect may be configured to suggest the result of prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination (specifically, the possibility of being "super reach fluctuation") based on the pending effect target start information.
In the following description, the pending symbol h corresponding to the pending effect target start information that is the target of the pending preliminary effect is assumed to be the "prediction target pending symbol hy".
In the suspension notice effect, the color of the notice subject reserved pattern hy is changed. That is, in the pending notice effect, the color of the pending notice target pattern hy changes to any one of "blue", "green", "red" and "gold". In the pending notice performance, the color of the notice target pending symbol hy that finally changes suggests the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the big win game state based on the pending performance target starting information.
Here, the expectation level of each color of the reserved pattern h (noticeable reserved pattern hy) is, in descending order of the expected level, ``gold'', ``red'', ``green'', ``blue'', and ``white'' (expectation level high → low expectations).
That is, each color of the reserved pattern h (noticeable reserved pattern hy) is graded (ranked) in advance based on the degree of expectation. At this time, the stage (rank) of each color of the reserved pattern h is, in order from the highest stage (rank), "golden" (fifth stage), "red" (fourth stage), "green" (third stage) ), “blue” (second stage), and “white” (first stage) (high stage → low stage).
The “expectation degree” means the possibility (degree) of occurrence of a big win game state when the color is selected as the final color of the reserved symbol h (notice target reserved symbol hy).

In addition, when the suspension notice effect is executed, one or a plurality of suspension change opportunities and suspension change contents corresponding to each suspension change opportunity are set. Then, in the holding notice effect, the color of the notice target holding pattern hy changes according to the contents of holding change corresponding to the holding change opportunity each time when the holding change opportunity comes.
The “holding change opportunity” is a trigger for changing the color of the notice target holding pattern hy. Further, the "holding change content" is a content in which the color of the notice subject holding symbol hy is changed.
In this embodiment, as a hold change trigger, when prefetch target hold information (hold effect target start information) is acquired (at the time of storage), at the start of a variable effect related to the preceding hold information described later, prefetch target hold information (hold effect target start information), at the start of each pseudo-variation production included in the fluctuation production related to the prefetch target reservation information (especially at the start of the first pseudo-variation production), fluctuations related to the prefetch target reservation information The end of each pseudo-fluctuation performance included in the performance (in particular, the end of the second pseudo-fluctuation performance) is stipulated. Then, when the suspension notice effect is executed, one or a plurality of suspension change opportunities are set from among these suspension change opportunities.
Specifically, if the type of variation mode indicated by the prefetch target suspension information (suspension effect target start information) is a type belonging to "pseudo continuous variation", when acquiring the prefetch target suspension information (at the time of storage) and , At the start of the variable production related to the preceding pending information (when multiple preceding pending information is stored, at the start of the variable production related to each preceding pending information) and the start of the variable production related to the prefetch target pending information One or a plurality of pending change triggers are set from time and time.
On the other hand, if the type of variation mode indicated by the prefetch target suspension information (suspension effect target start information) is "pseudo continuous 2 variation", "pseudo continuous 3 variation" or "pseudo continuous 4 variation", the prefetch target suspension information At the time of acquisition (at the time of storage) and at the start of the variable production related to the preceding hold information (when multiple preceding hold information is stored, at the start of the variable production related to each preceding hold information), and the look-ahead target At the start of the variable production related to the pending information, at the start of each pseudo-variable production included in the variable production related to the pre-reading target pending information, and at the end of each pseudo-variable production included in the variable production related to the pre-reading target pending information One or a plurality of pending change triggers are set from time and time.
In this embodiment, the pending notice effect is executed only for the special figure 1 starting information among the special figure 1 starting information and the special figure 2 starting information.
Then, the suspension notice effect is started before the variable effect related to the prefetch target suspension information (starting information corresponding to the prefetch target suspension information) is started. Specifically, the pending notice effect is started in response to the start of the display of the notice target pending symbol hy (storage of the pending effect object start information), and the variable effect based on the start information corresponding to the notice object pending symbol hy. Terminates upon termination.

Next, the variation performance executed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, a first variable performance and a second variable performance are continuously executed as the variable performance during the execution of the variable display of the special symbols.
In the present embodiment, as the mode of the first variation effect (variation effect number), the mode corresponding to each type of variation mode (each variation mode number) is defined. In addition, as the aspect of the second variation effect (variation effect number), the aspect corresponding to each type of variation pattern (each variation pattern number) is defined.
In the following description, the first production design z1 displayed in the first production design display area a1 is assumed to be the "left design", and the first production design z1 displayed in the first production design display area a2 is assumed to be the "middle design". , the first effect symbol z1 displayed in the first effect symbol display area a3 is referred to as a "right symbol".

First, the mode of the first variation effect corresponding to each type of variation mode will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when "pseudo continuous variation"("pseudo continuous variation 2", "pseudo continuous variation 3" or "pseudo continuous variation 4") is selected (specified) as the type of variation mode, the first variation "Pseudo-continuous variation effect" is selected as the effect.
In the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous 2-fluctuation effect corresponding to the ``pseudo-continuous 2-fluctuation'' and the ``pseudo-continuous 3-fluctuation effect'' corresponding to the Effect” and a “pseudo-continuous 4-variation effect” corresponding to the “pseudo-continuous 4-variation” are defined.
The "pseudo-continuous variation effect" is an effect in which the variable display of the first effect symbol z1 is pseudo-executed a plurality of times during the execution of the variable display of the special symbol once. Specifically, the pseudo-continuous variation effect is configured including a plurality of pseudo-variation effects.
In this embodiment, the "pseudo-continuous 2-fluctuation effect" includes two pseudo-fluctuation effects. On the other hand, the "pseudo-continuous 3-fluctuation effect" includes three pseudo-fluctuation effects. On the other hand, the "pseudo-continuous 4-fluctuation effect" includes four pseudo-fluctuation effects.
In the following description, of the pseudo-variation effects included in the pseudo-continuous-variation effects, the final pseudo-variation effect is referred to as the "last-time pseudo-variation effect." In addition, of the pseudo-variation effects included in the pseudo-continuous-variation effects, the pseudo-variation effects of each time excluding the final-time pseudo-variation effect are referred to as "intermediate-time pseudo-variation effects".

Each pseudo-variation performance (half-time pseudo-variation performance and final-time pseudo-variation performance) includes a normal variation performance, a normal reach variation performance, and a pseudo-continuous performance.
"Normal variation effect" refers to a display effect in which the first effect symbol z1 is normally variably displayed in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Specifically, in the normal fluctuation effect, the left pattern, the middle pattern and the right pattern are displayed with normal fluctuation.
"Normal change display" refers to a display in which the types of the first effect symbols z1 displayed at the lottery result display positions of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are sequentially replaced.
The “lottery result display position” refers to the position where the first effect symbol z1 is stop-displayed in the stop effect described later.
In the "normal reach fluctuation effect", the first effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more of the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and is temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more areas. The combination of the 1st production pattern z1 which is connected means the display production|presentation which becomes a combination contained in a "jackpot pattern."
In the following description, in the normal reach variation effect (or reduced reach variation effect described later), the first effect symbol z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in a combination included in the "jackpot symbol" will be referred to as the "first It is called production pattern z1”.
Specifically, in the normal reach variation effect, the reach state is formed by the left symbol and the right symbol. That is, in the normal reach variation effect, the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the temporarily stopped left and right symbols are of the same type. In addition, in the normal reach fluctuation production, the middle pattern is usually displayed with fluctuation.
"Temporary stop display" is a state in which one type of first effect symbol z1 is moved (swinged, rotated, etc.) in a predetermined manner at the lottery result display positions of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. , refers to a display that continues for a predetermined period of time.

The "pseudo-continuous effect" is an effect that arouses whether or not the next pseudo-fluctuation effect will be executed.
The "pseudo-continuous effect" is a type of pseudo-continuous effect that encourages (suggests) whether or not the next pseudo-fluctuation effect will be executed depending on whether or not the pseudo-continuous continuation symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed.
The "pseudo continuous continuation symbol" includes information (characters of "NEXT" in the present embodiment) that encourages execution of the next pseudo-variation effect.
In this embodiment, a "pseudo-continuous continuation effect" and a "pseudo-continuous end effect" are defined as the "pseudo-continuous effect".
The "pseudo-continuous continuation effect" is an effect suggesting that the next pseudo-fluctuation effect will be executed after inciting whether or not the next pseudo-fluctuation effect will be executed.
Specifically, in the "pseudo-continuous effect", a pseudo-continuous continuation symbol (middle symbol) appears as a middle symbol, and the pseudo-continuous continuation symbol moves toward the lottery result display position. At this time, the moving speed of the pseudo continuous continuation symbol is slower than the moving speed of the first effect symbol z1 in the normal variation display. Then, in the "pseudo-continuous continuation performance", the pseudo-continuous continuation symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. This suggests that the next pseudo-fluctuation effect will be executed.
The "pseudo-continuous end effect" is an effect suggesting that the next pseudo-fluctuation effect will not be executed after inciting whether or not the next pseudo-fluctuation effect will be executed.
Specifically, in the “pseudo-continuous ending effect”, as in the pseudo-continuous continuous effect, a pseudo-continuous continuous pattern (medium pattern) appears as a middle symbol, and the pseudo-continuous continuous pattern (middle pattern) moves toward the lottery result display position. to move. At this time, the moving speed of the pseudo continuous continuation symbol is slower than the moving speed of the first effect symbol z1 in the normal variation display. Then, in the "pseudo-continuous end effect", the pseudo-continuous continuation symbol passes through the lottery result display position without being temporarily stopped. This suggests that the next pseudo-fluctuation effect will not be executed.

Specifically, in the midway pseudo-variation effect of each time, the ready-to-reach variation effect is executed after the normal change effect is executed according to the start. That is, after the left, middle and right symbols are displayed in normal fluctuation, the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the right and left symbols form the reach state. Then, during the execution of the ready-to-win variation performance (during the formation of the ready-to-win state), the pseudo-continuous continuous effect is executed.
The halfway pseudo-fluctuation effect of each time is terminated when the pseudo-continuous continuation effect ends. Then, the next pseudo-variation performance is started according to the end of the pseudo-variation performance on the way.
In the last round pseudo-variation performance of each time, the ready-to-reach variation performance is executed after the normal variation performance is executed according to the start. That is, after the left, middle and right symbols are displayed in normal fluctuation, the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the right and left symbols form the reach state. Then, while the ready-to-win fluctuation effect is being executed (during the formation of the ready-to-win state), the pseudo continuous end effect is executed.
The final pseudo-fluctuation effect of each round is terminated according to the end of the pseudo-continuous end effect. Then, according to the end of the final pseudo-variation performance, the second variation performance (normal reach variation performance or super reach variation performance) is started.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when "pseudo continuous variation" is selected (designated) as the type of variation mode, "pseudo continuous variation performance" is selected as the variation performance.
In this embodiment, modes corresponding to each type of "pseudo continuous variation" (each variation pattern number) are defined as the mode (variation performance number) of the "pseudo continuous variation effect".
The "pseudo continuous non-variation performance" includes a normal variation performance.
Specifically, in the "pseudo continuous variable effect", the "normal variable effect" is started according to the start thereof. That is, the normal fluctuation display of the left pattern, the middle pattern and the right pattern is started.
Then, in the "pseudo-continuous variable effect", the normal variable display of the left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol ("normal variable effect") is continued until the "pseudo-continuous variable effect" ends.
In addition, in the pseudo-continuous variation performance, the pseudo-variation performance (normal pseudo-variation performance or special pseudo-variation performance) is not executed.

Next, the aspect of the 2nd variation production|presentation corresponding to each kind of variation pattern is demonstrated.
In the pachinko machine 1, when "super reach variation" is selected (designated) as the type of variation pattern, "super reach variation performance" is selected as the second variation performance.
In the present embodiment, modes corresponding to various types of "super reach variation" (each variation pattern number) are defined as the mode (variation performance number) of "super reach variation effect".
Specifically, as a mode of "super reach variation performance", "super reach variation performance 1" corresponding to "super reach variation 1" and "super reach variation performance 2" corresponding to "super reach variation 2" , "super reach variation effect 3" corresponding to "super reach variation 3", "super reach variation effect 4" corresponding to "super reach variation 4", and "super reach variation 5" corresponding to "super reach variation Production 5” is stipulated.
As a result, the expectations of each aspect of the "super reach variation effect" are, in order from the highest level of expectation, "super reach change effect 5", "super reach change effect 4", "super reach change effect 3", " Super reach variation performance 2” and “super reach variation performance 1” (high expectation→low expectation).

The "super reach variation performance"("super reach variation performance 1" to "super reach variation performance 5") includes a reach variation performance, a reduced reach variation performance, and an advanced reach variation performance.
"Reduced reach fluctuation effect" refers to a display effect in which the first effect pattern z1 forming the reach state is displayed in a reduced size (temporary stop display). In particular, in the reduced reach fluctuation effect, only the first effect pattern z1 forming the reach state is displayed, and the display of the first effect pattern z1 not forming the reach state is omitted. Specifically, in the reduced reach variable display, the right and left symbols forming the reach state are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reduced state, and the medium symbols are not displayed.

The "advanced ready-to-win effect" is a effect that encourages the stop display of the "big hit symbol" in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4. The development reach production is executed during the reach variation production.
In this embodiment, as the types of advanced reach effects, "advanced reach effects 1" to "developed reach effects 5" with different contents are defined.
Then, in the "super reach variation performance 1", the "development reach performance 1" is executed as the development reach performance. The "developed reach effect 1" includes the display of the "developed reach effect image 1" on the display screen 31a. "Advanced reach effect image 1" is a effect image by "Character A".
On the other hand, in the "super reach variation effect 2", the "developed reach effect 2" is executed as the developed reach effect. The "developed reach effect 2" includes the display of the "developed reach effect image 2" on the display screen 31a. "Advanced reach effect image 2" is a effect image by "Character B".
On the other hand, in the "super reach variation performance 3", the "development reach performance 3" is executed as the development reach performance. The "developed reach effect 3" includes the display of the "developed reach effect image 3" on the display screen 31a. "Advanced reach effect image 3" is a effect image by "Character C".
On the other hand, in the "super reach variation effect 4", the "developed reach effect 4" is executed as the developed reach effect. The "developed reach effect 4" includes the display of the "developed reach effect image 4" on the display screen 31a. "Advanced reach effect image 4" is a effect image by "Character D".
On the other hand, in the "super reach variation production 5", the "development reach production 5" is executed as the development reach production. The "developed reach effect 5" includes the display of the "developed reach effect image 5" on the display screen 31a. "Advanced reach effect image 5" is a effect image by "Character E".

Specifically, in the "super reach variation performance 1" to "super reach variation performance 5", the reduced reach variation performance is executed after the normal reach variation performance is executed according to the start thereof.
That is, from the state in which the left pattern and the right pattern form the ready state, the left pattern and the right pattern forming the ready state are reduced, and the reduced left pattern is moved to the upper left end portion of the display screen 31a and reduced. The drawn right symbol is moved to the upper right end portion of the display screen 31a, and the display of the middle symbol disappears. At this time, the ready-to-win state is formed by the left symbol and the right symbol that are stop-displayed in the stop effect related to the predetermined stop effect number.
Then, in "super reach fluctuation production 1" to "super reach fluctuation production 5", during the period when the reduced reach fluctuation production is being executed, "development reach production"("development reach production 1" to "development reach production 5" ”) is executed.
In other words, the "advancement reach effect" is started in accordance with the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the reduced reach fluctuation effect. The "advanced reach performance" ends when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since its start.
``Super reach variation effect 1'' to ``super reach variation effect 5'' are terminated when the ``advanced reach effect'' ends. Then, the stop effect is started according to the end of the "super reach variation effect 1" to "super reach change effect 5".

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when "normal reach variation" is selected (designated) as the type of variation pattern, "normal reach variation presentation" is selected as the second variation presentation.
In the present embodiment, modes corresponding to each type of "normal reach variation" (each variation pattern number) are defined as the mode (variation performance number) of the "normal reach variation effect".
"Normal reach variation effect" is configured including normal reach variation effect.
Specifically, in the "normal reach variation effect", the normal reach variation effect is executed according to the start thereof. That is, the left pattern and the right pattern form the reach state. The normal reach variation effect is terminated when a predetermined time has passed since its start.
"Normal reach variation effect" is terminated when the normal reach variation effect ends. Then, the stop effect is started according to the end of the "normal reach fluctuation effect".
In addition, in the normal reach fluctuation production, the development reach production is not executed.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when "variation without reach" is selected (designated) as the type of variation pattern, "variation effect without reach" is selected as the second variation effect.
In the present embodiment, modes corresponding to various types (variation pattern numbers) of "non-reach variation" are defined as modes (variation performance numbers) of "variation performance without reach".
"Reach-less variable performance" is configured including normal variable performance.
Specifically, in the "non-reach fluctuation production", the "normal fluctuation production" is executed according to the start thereof. That is, the normal fluctuation display of the left pattern, the middle pattern and the right pattern is started.
Then, in the "non-reach fluctuation effect", the normal fluctuation display of the left, middle and right symbols ("normal fluctuation effect") is continued until the end of the "non-reach fluctuation effect". Then, the stop effect is started according to the end of the "no-reach fluctuation effect".
In addition, in the non-reach fluctuation production, the reach fluctuation production and the advanced reach production are not executed.

Next, the main announcement effect executed in the pachinko machine 1 will be explained.
In the pachinko machine 1, main notice performance is executed during execution of variable performance.
"Main notice effect" is a effect that is executed during a variable effect, suggesting the result of the start judgment (special figure hit / drop judgment, special figure stop pattern judgment, special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.) related to the variable production It is a production to do.
In this embodiment, the main notice effect is executed during the first variable effect. Then, the main notice effect suggests the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination (specifically, the possibility that the type of fluctuation pattern is "super reach fluctuation").
In this embodiment, the type of the main notice effect is defined as "cross-cut notice".

"Tsujigiri notice" is a second variable effect mode (specifically, the possibility that the second variable effect mode is "super reach variable effect" depending on the production mode (contents of the Tsujigiri notice image described later). expectations).
The tsujigiri advance notice includes display of a tsujigiri advance notice image on the display screen 31a. The tsujigiri preview image is an effect image in which the screen is torn and predetermined characters appear.
In this embodiment, "Tsujigiri Notice 1" to "Tsujigiri Notice 5" are defined as types (modes) of the Tsujigiri Notice.
In "Tsujigiri preview 1", "Tsujigiri preview image 1" is displayed as the Tsujigiri preview image. In the Tsujigiri preview image 1, the screen is torn and the characters "Chance!?" are displayed.
In the "Tsujigiri notice 2", the "Tsujigiri notice image 2" is displayed as the Tsujigiri notice image. In the Tsujigiri preview image 2, the screen is torn and the characters "Big chance!?" are displayed.
In the "Tsujigiri notice 3", the "Tsujigiri notice image 3" is displayed as the Tsujigiri notice image. In the Tsujigiri preview image 3, the screen is torn and the characters "Extreme heat!?" are displayed.
In "Tsujigiri notice 4", "Tsujigiri notice image 4" is displayed as the Tsujigiri notice image. In the Tsujigiri preview image 4, the screen is torn and the characters "Super heat!?" are displayed.
In the "Tsujigiri notice 5", the "Tsujigiri notice image 5" is displayed as the Tsujigiri notice image. In the Tsujigiri preview image 5, the screen is torn and the characters "Ranbu!!" are displayed.
The degree of expectation for each type of Tsujigiri notice is, in descending order of expectation, "Tsujigiri Notice 5", "Tsujigiri Notice 4", "Tsujigiri Notice 3", "Tsujigiri Notice 2", and "Tsujigiri Notice 1" (expectation level high → low expectations).

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the set value is suggested by the main notice effect.
That is, during the occurrence of the "special high-probability state", the higher the set value, the higher the probability that "Tsujigiri notice strength 1" to "Tsujigiri notice strength 5" will be selected as the performance strength of the Tsujigiri notice. Is high. As a result, during the occurrence of the "special figure high probability state", the higher the set value is, the higher the probability that the tsujigiri notice will be executed.
Therefore, during the occurrence of the "special figure high probability state", the set value is suggested according to the frequency of execution of the Tsujigiri advance notice.

Next, the sub-announcement effect executed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, a sub notice performance is executed during execution of the variable performance.
"Sub notice effect" is a effect that is executed during a variable effect, suggesting the result of the start judgment (special figure hit / drop judgment, special figure stop pattern judgment, special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.) related to the variable production It is a production to do.
In this embodiment, the sub-notice effect suggests the result of the special figure hit/loss determination (specifically, the possibility of being a "big hit").
In this embodiment, "character announcement" is defined as the type of sub announcement effect.

"Character notice" suggests the result (expectation level) of the special figure win-lose determination by its effect mode (the content of the character notice image described later).
The character preview includes display of a character preview image on the display screen 31a.
In this embodiment, "character announcement 1" to "character announcement 5" are defined as types (modes) of character announcement.
In "character preview 1", "character preview image 1" is displayed as a character preview image. In the character preview image 1, "character A" is displayed.
In "character notice 2", "character notice image 2" is displayed as a character notice image. In the character preview image 2, "Character B" is displayed.
In "character notice 3", "character notice image 3" is displayed as a character notice image. In the character preview image 3, "Character C" is displayed.
In "character notice 4", "character notice image 4" is displayed as a character notice image. In the character preview image 4, "character D" is displayed.
In "character notice 5", "character notice image 5" is displayed as a character notice image. In the character preview image 5, "character E" is displayed.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the set value is suggested by the sub-notice effect.
That is, the higher the set value is, the higher the probability that "character announcement intensity 1" to "character announcement intensity 5" will be selected as the effect intensity of character announcement. As a result, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the character announcement will be executed.
Therefore, setting values are suggested according to the frequency with which character announcements are performed.
Also, "character announcement 5" is selected only when the setting value is "5" or "6".
This suggests that the set value=“5” or “6” when “character announcement 5” is executed as the sub-notice effect.

(Processing executed by production control circuit 300)
Next, processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
First, CPU initialization processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
The performance control circuit 300 is provided with a reset circuit (not shown). The reset circuit generates a reset signal when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts CPU initialization processing (not shown) in response to the generation of the reset signal by the reset circuit.
When the CPU initialization process is started, first, various registers, various timers (frame timer, phase timer, etc.), clock pulse oscillator, various RAMs, etc. are initialized. Next, an effect random number update process for updating various random numbers for effect is executed. After that, the effect random number update process is repeatedly executed until various interrupt processes, which will be described later, are executed.

Next, command reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 executes command reception interrupt processing (not shown) in response to receiving a control command from the main control circuit 200 .
In the command reception interrupt process, the control command received from the main control circuit 200 is stored (stored) in the reception buffer area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 .

Next, sub-timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing sub timer interrupt processing.
The effect control circuit 300 includes a clock pulse generation circuit. The clock pulse generator circuit generates a clock pulse signal every predetermined period.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the sub-timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 37 every predetermined period based on the generation of the clock pulse by the clock pulse generation circuit. When the sub timer interrupt process is started, first, the process moves to step S31-1.
In step S31-1, register saving processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-2. In the register saving process, the value of the register is saved in the saving area of the RAM.
In step S31-2, timer update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-3. In the timer update process, various timers provided in the effect control circuit 300 are updated.
In step S31-3, command analysis processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-4. In the command analysis process, the control command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is analyzed, and the process corresponding to the received control command is executed. The command analysis processing will be described later.

In step S31-4, time schedule management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-5. The time schedule management process manages the progress of each performance.
Here, in the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, each effect (each aspect of the variable effect, each aspect of the stop effect, each aspect of the notice effect, each aspect of the pre-reading notice effect, each aspect of the pending effect, etc.) A production control table is stored.
The "effect control table" is information that defines the progress of effects (display effects, sound effects, lamp effects, movable object effects, etc.).
A plurality of pieces of process data are registered in chronological order in each effect control table. Each process data contains one or more command information. Each command information is a process of designating the start of a predetermined effect (display effect, sound effect, lamp effect or movable object effect). In particular, each command information includes information specifying the content of the effect to be started (display effect number, sound effect number, lamp effect number or movable object effect number).

In the time schedule management process, an effect control table corresponding to each effect set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 and an effect management timer corresponding to the effect (an effect management timer for measuring the elapsed time of the effect) ) and the progress of the production is managed.
Specifically, for each effect, out of the process data registered in the effect control table, the process based on the process data corresponding to the current value of the effect management timer is executed. As a result, the command information included in the process data is stored (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 .

In step S31-5, register return processing is executed, and the sub timer interrupt processing ends. In the register restoration process, the value of the register saved in step S31-1 is restored.

Next, the command analysis processing in step S31-3 will be described.
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing.
When the command analysis process is executed in step S31-3, as shown in FIG. 38, the process proceeds to step S32-1.
In step S32-1, a set value command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-2.
In the setting value command reception process, it is determined whether or not a subcommand designating a setting value has been received. Then, when it is determined that a subcommand specifying a setting value has been received, the setting value specified by the subcommand is saved (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 .
In step S32-2, a game state command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-3.
In the game state command reception process, it is determined whether or not a game state designation command has been received. Then, when it is determined that the game state designation command has been received, various production flags are set.
In step S32-3, a hold command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-4. The pending command reception process will be described later.
In step S32-4, prefetch command reception processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-5. The prefetch command reception processing will be described later.
In step S32-5, variation command reception processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-6. Variation command reception processing will be described later.
In step S32-6, a stop command reception process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S31-4). The stop command reception process will be described later.

Next, the pending command reception process of step S32-3 will be described.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing pending command reception processing.
When the hold command reception process is executed in step S32-3, as shown in FIG. 39, the process proceeds to step S36-1.
In step S36-1, it is determined whether or not a hold number designation command has been received, and if it is determined that a hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-2, and a hold number designation command is issued. If it is determined that it has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4).
In step S36-2, it is determined whether or not the hold number specifying command specifies an increase in the hold number (the hold number has increased by "1"). If it is determined that there is (Yes), the process moves to step S36-3, and the pending number designation command does not specify an increase in the pending number (designates that the pending number has decreased by "1") If so (No), the process proceeds to step S36-4.

In step S36-3, a pending number addition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-4.
In the pending number addition process, first, it is determined whether or not the pending number designation command designates an increase in the special figure 1 pending number.
Then, if it is determined that the pending number designation command specifies an increase in the special figure 1 pending number, the value set in the special figure 1 pending number counter plus "1" is newly added Set to special figure 1 pending number counter. In addition, the normal pending effect corresponding to the newly acquired (stored) special figure 1 starting information is set.
For this, the effect control table corresponding to the normal pending effect is read, and the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. - 特許庁At this time, as the display area for displaying the reserved design h, among the four display positions included in the reserved design display area b2, the storage unit (first storage unit to the fourth storage) are set. Here, the storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) in which the newly acquired special figure 1 starting information is stored determines based on the value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the pending number designation command specifies an increase in the number of special figures 2 pending, the value set in the special figure 2 pending number counter plus "1" is newly added Set to special figure 2 pending number counter. In addition, the normal pending effect corresponding to the newly acquired (stored) special figure 2 starting information is set.
For this, the effect control table corresponding to the normal pending effect is read, and the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. - 特許庁At this time, as the display area for displaying the reserved design h, among the four display positions included in the reserved design display area b3, the storage unit (first storage unit to the fourth storage) are set. Here, the storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) in which the newly acquired special figure 2 start information is stored determines based on the value of the special figure 2 reservation number counter.

In step S36-4, a reservation number subtraction process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4).
In the reservation number subtraction process, first, it is determined whether or not the reservation number designation command specifies the subtraction of the special figure 1 reservation number.
Then, if it is determined that the reservation number designation command specifies the subtraction of the special figure 1 reservation number, the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value set in the special figure 1 reservation number counter is newly Set to special figure 1 pending number counter. Also, the display position of each reserved design h displayed in the reserved design display area b2 is changed (shifted).
Specifically, the pending effect corresponding to the pending symbol h displayed in the pending symbol display area b1 is terminated. As a result, the display of the reserved pattern h corresponding to the finished reserved effect is ended.
Further, when the reserved design h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the first storage unit in the reserved design display area b2, the display position of the reserved design h is changed to the reserved design display area b2 (in the first storage unit corresponding display position) to the reserved design display area b1 (shift).
Further, when the reserved design h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the second storage unit in the reserved design display area b2, the display position of the reserved design h is changed from the display position corresponding to the second storage unit The display position is changed (shifted) to correspond to one storage unit.
Further, when the reserved design h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the third storage unit in the reserved design display area b2, the display position of the reserved design h is changed from the display position corresponding to the third storage unit to the 2 is changed (shifted) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.
Further, when the reserved design h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit in the reserved design display area b2, the display position of the reserved design h is changed from the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit to the 2 is changed (shifted) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the pending number designation command specifies the subtraction of the special figure 2 pending number, the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the value set in the special figure 2 pending number counter is newly Set to special figure 2 pending number counter. Also, the display position of each reserved design h displayed in the reserved design display area b3 is changed (shifted).
Specifically, the pending effect corresponding to the pending symbol h displayed in the pending symbol display area b1 is terminated. As a result, the display of the reserved pattern h corresponding to the finished reserved effect is terminated.
Further, when the reserved design h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the first storage unit in the reserved design display area b3, the display position of the reserved design h is set to the reserved design display area b3 (in the first storage unit corresponding display position) to the reserved design display area b1 (shift).
Further, when the reserved design h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the second storage unit in the reserved design display area b3, the display position of the reserved design h is changed from the display position corresponding to the second storage unit The display position is changed (shifted) to correspond to one storage unit.
Further, when the reserved design h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the third storage unit in the reserved design display area b3, the display position of the reserved design h is changed from the display position corresponding to the third storage unit to the 2 is changed (shifted) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.
Further, when the reserved design h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit in the reserved design display area b3, the display position of the reserved design h is changed from the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit to the 2 is changed (shifted) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.

Next, the prefetch command reception processing in step S32-4 will be described.
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing prefetch command reception processing.
When the prefetch command reception process is executed in step S32-4, as shown in FIG. 40, the process proceeds to step S33-1.
In step S33-1, it is determined whether or not a prefetching designation command (first prefetching designation command, second prefetching designation command, and third prefetching designation command) has been received, and if it is determined that a prefetching designation command has been received (Yes ), the process proceeds to step S33-2, and when it is determined that the prefetch designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).

In step S33-2, prefetch information analysis processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33-3. In the look-ahead information analysis process, the information specified by the look-ahead specification command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 as pending information.
A suspension information storage area capable of storing suspension information is set in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 . Also, as the reservation information storage area, the first reservation information storage area corresponding to the first special symbol lottery (special figure 1 start information storage area of RAM 230), the second special symbol lottery (special figure 2 start information storage area of RAM 230) ) is set.
The first pending information storage area includes first to fourth storage units as storage units capable of storing pending information. And, in the first pending information storage area, pending information corresponding to the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area is stored. That is, the hold information stored in the first storage unit of the first hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area. In addition, the hold information stored in the second storage unit of the first hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the second storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area. In addition, the hold information stored in the third storage unit of the first hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the third storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area. Further, the hold information stored in the fourth storage unit of the first hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the fourth storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area.
The second pending information storage area includes first to fourth storage units as storage units capable of storing pending information. And, in the second pending information storage area, pending information corresponding to the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is stored. That is, the hold information stored in the first storage unit of the second hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area. In addition, the hold information stored in the second storage unit of the second hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the second storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area. In addition, the hold information stored in the third storage unit of the second hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the third storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area. In addition, the hold information stored in the fourth storage unit of the second hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the fourth storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area.
Each of the pending information includes pattern information indicating the type of stop pattern, the first variation information indicating the contents of the variation mode ("variation mode number" or "indefinite value"), and the contents of the variation pattern ("variation pattern number" or and second variation information indicating "indefinite value").

In the look-ahead information analysis process, first, it is determined whether or not the received first look-ahead designation command corresponds to the first special symbol lottery.
Then, when it is determined that the received first look-ahead designation command corresponds to the first special symbol lottery, the type of stop design specified by the first look-ahead designation command ("lost design" or "jackpot p design ”), the contents of the variation mode specified by the second look-ahead specification command (“variation mode m” or “undefined value”), and the contents of the variation pattern specified by the third look-ahead specification command (“variation pattern n” or “ Analyze the symbol information corresponding to the type of the analyzed stop symbol, the first variation information corresponding to the contents of the analyzed variation mode, and the second corresponding to the contents of the analyzed variation pattern generating pending information including the variable information; Then, the generated pending information is stored (saved) in the first pending information storage area.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the received first look-ahead designation command corresponds to the second special symbol lottery, the type of stop design specified by the first look-ahead designation command ("lost design" or "jackpot p design ”), the contents of the variation mode specified by the second look-ahead specification command (“variation mode m” or “undefined value”), and the contents of the variation pattern specified by the third look-ahead specification command (“variation pattern n” or “ Analyze the symbol information corresponding to the type of the analyzed stop symbol, the first variation information corresponding to the contents of the analyzed variation mode, and the second corresponding to the contents of the analyzed variation pattern generating pending information including the variable information; Then, the generated pending information is stored (saved) in the second pending information storage area.
In the following description, the pending information stored in the pending information storage area in step S33-2 is referred to as "prefetch target pending information". In addition, among the pending information stored in the first pending information storage area, the pending information whose notification display (variable display and stop display) is executed prior to the prefetch target pending information is referred to as "preceding pending information".

In step S33-3, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, and if it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S33-4, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed. If it is determined that the process is being executed (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).
In this embodiment, "1" is set in the flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 during execution of the pre-reading notice effect. Therefore, in step S33-3, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is being executed based on whether or not "1" is set in the pre-reading notice effect in-progress flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. .
In step S33-4, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect execution condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect execution condition is met (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33-5, and the pre-reading notice effect execution condition is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).
In this embodiment, (1) the prefetch target hold information is hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 start information, (2) a predetermined number (in this embodiment, "2") or more advance hold information is stored (3) that there is no preceding hold information indicating the type (variation pattern number) belonging to "normal reach variation" or "super reach variation" as the type of variation pattern, (4) during stop of time saving control (5) that the jackpot game state is not occurring, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect execution condition is satisfied.
It should be noted that the content of the look-ahead advance notice effect execution condition can be changed as appropriate. That is, not all the conditions (1) to (5) above, but in the case of one or more conditions among the above (1) to (5), as a configuration that is determined to meet the pre-reading notice effect execution condition I don't mind. In addition, conditions different from the above conditions (1) to (5) may be included as conditions for executing the preview effect.

In step S33-5, a pre-reading notice effect lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33-6. In the pre-reading notice effect lottery process, a pre-reading notice effect lottery is executed for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect lottery.
The ROM of the performance control circuit 300 stores a pre-reading notice effect lottery table in which hit values of the pre-reading notice effect lottery are registered.
In the pre-reading notice effect lottery process, first, a pre-reading notice effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the obtained pre-reading notice effect lottery random number and the pre-reading notice effect lottery table.
In step S33-6, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect lottery executed in step S33-5 has been won. If it is determined that the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery has been lost (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5).

At step S33-7, a pre-reading notice effect setting process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5). In the pre-reading notice effect setting process, the content of the pre-reading notice effect (holding notice effect) is set.
Specifically, in the look-ahead notice effect setting process, first, the pending notice effect intensity setting process is executed. In the pending notice effect intensity setting process, the effect intensity of the pending notice effect is set.
In the present embodiment, "holding notice strength 1", "holding notice strength 2", "holding notice strength 3", and "holding notice strength 4" are defined as the production strength of the notice holding effect. .
The degree of expectation for each effect intensity is, in descending order of expectation, “holding notice strength 4”, “holding notice strength 3”, “holding notice strength 2”, “holding notice strength 1” (high expectation → low expectations).
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, a suspension notice effect intensity lottery table in which the correspondence between the effect intensity lottery random number and the effect intensity of the suspension notice effect (“suspension notice intensity 4” to “suspension notice intensity 1”) is registered. is stored.
Further, as a holding notice performance intensity lottery table, a holding notice performance intensity lottery table corresponding to each combination of a variation mode type, a variation pattern type, and a stop pattern type is stored.
In the pending notice effect intensity setting process, first, an effect intensity lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of variation mode indicated by the pre-reading target hold information, the type of the variation pattern indicated by the pre-reading target hold information, and the stop pattern type indicated by the pre-reading target hold information are confirmed, and the hold corresponding to this confirmation result Read out the advance notice effect intensity lottery table. Then, based on the acquired effect intensity lottery random number and the read pending notice effect intensity lottery table, the effect intensity of the pending notice effect is determined (judged).
In the pre-reading notice effect setting process, once the effect intensity of the pending notice effect is determined, next, the process proceeds to the final color setting process.

The final color setting process sets the final color.
In the following description, the reserved design h corresponding to the prefetch target reserved information is referred to as the "prefetch target reserved design".
"Final color" refers to the color of the prefetch target pending pattern that finally changes in the pending notice effect.
In this embodiment, when "holding notice strength 4" is determined as the effect intensity of the holding notice effect, "gold" is decided (determined) as the final color.
On the other hand, when "holding notice intensity 3" is determined as the effect intensity of the holding notice effect, "red" is determined (determined) as the final color.
On the other hand, when "holding notice intensity 2" is determined as the effect intensity of the holding notice effect, "green" is determined (determined) as the final color.
On the other hand, when "holding notice intensity 1" is determined as the effect intensity of the holding notice effect, "blue" is determined (determined) as the final color.
In the pre-reading notice effect setting process, when the final color is determined, next, the pending change trigger setting process is performed.
Here, depending on the mode of the suspension notice effect, it may be configured to suggest the setting value.
Specifically, a configuration may be adopted in which a color corresponding to a set value is selected as the final color when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
That is, in addition to "white", "blue", "green", "red" and "gold", a special color (for example, "rainbow") is defined as the color (type) of the reserved pattern h. Then, the final color is determined in consideration of the set values stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. FIG.
For example, when "holding notice intensity 4" is determined as the effect intensity of the holding notice effect, and the set value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 = "6" or "5", As the final color, one of "gold" and "rainbow" is determined. At this time, one of "gold" and "rainbow" is determined by lottery.
Incidentally, when "holding notice strength 3" to "holding notice strength 1" are determined as the effect intensity of the waiting notice effect, "rainbow color" is not decided as the final color. Further, when the set value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is "4" to "1", the final color "rainbow" is not determined.
As a result, it is possible to suggest a set value depending on the mode of the pending notice effect (the color of the pending symbol h).

In the pending change trigger setting process, a pending change trigger is set.
The ROM of the performance control circuit 300 stores a holding change opportunity lottery table in which the correspondence between the holding change opportunity lottery random number and the combination of the holding change opportunity is registered.
In addition, as a hold change opportunity lottery table, a hold change opportunity lottery table corresponding to each combination of the special figure 1 hold number ("3" or "4"), the type of variation mode, and the final color is stored. ing.
In the holding change trigger lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the variation mode indicated by the prefetch target hold information is "pseudo non-continuous variation", as a combination of hold change triggers, when prefetch target hold information is obtained (at the time of storage), A combination including at least one pending change opportunity is registered at the start of the variable performance related to the preceding pending information of each time and the start of the variable performance related to the prefetch target pending information.
On the other hand, in the hold change trigger lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of variation mode indicated by the prefetch target hold information is "pseudo continuation 2 variation" to "pseudo continuation 4 variation", prefetch target hold At the time of information acquisition (at the time of storage), at the start of the variable production related to the preceding pending information of each time, at the start of the variable production related to the pre-reading target pending information, each time pseudo-variable production included in the variable production related to the pre-reading target pending information A combination including at least one pending change opportunity is registered between the start time of and the end time of each pseudo-variable effect included in the variable effect related to the hold information to be read ahead.
In the hold change trigger setting process, first, a hold change trigger lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. Also, check the number of special figures 1 pending, the type of variation mode indicated by the prefetch target pending information, and the final color determined by the final color setting process, and the pending change opportunity lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result read out. Then, based on the acquired pending change opportunity lottery random number and the read pending change opportunity lottery table, a combination of pending change opportunities is determined (judged). Then, in accordance with the determined combination of pending change opportunities, one or a plurality of pending change opportunities related to the relevant pending notice effect are set.
In the pre-reading notice effect setting process, when the pending change trigger is set, next, the process proceeds to the pending change content setting process.

In the pending change content setting process, the pending change content corresponding to each pending change trigger is set.
Specifically, in the pending change content setting process, the color of the pre-reading target pending before change and the color of the pre-reading target pending design after change are set as the pending change content.
In the present embodiment, among the one or more hold change triggers set in the hold change trigger setting process, the hold change triggers that come later (later hold change triggers) are sequentially applied to each hold change trigger. A corresponding pending change is determined.
For example, if three hold change triggers are set in the hold change trigger setting process, the third (final) hold change trigger, the second hold change trigger, and the first hold change trigger are performed in this order. is determined.
Also, when determining the contents of the hold change corresponding to the hold change opportunity of each time, first, the color of the pre-reading target hold design after the change is determined, and then the color of the pre-reading target hold design before the change is determined. be. At this time, as the color of the pre-reading target reserved pattern before the change, a color with a lower degree of expectation than the color of the pre-reading target reserved pattern after the change is determined. As a result, the color of the prefetch target reserved pattern is changed (promoted) to a color with a high degree of expectation in response to the arrival of each reserved change opportunity.
The ROM of the performance control circuit 300 stores a pending change content lottery table in which the correspondence between the pending change content lottery random number and the color of the prefetch target pending symbol before change is registered.
Further, as a pending change content lottery table, a pending change content lottery table corresponding to each color of the pending pattern h (the color of the pre-read target pending pattern after change) is stored.
Then, in the reservation change content lottery table corresponding to each color of the reserved design h (the color of the pre-reading target reserved design after change), the color of the pre-reading target reserved design before change is compared with the color of the pre-reading target reserved design after change Then, only colors with low expectations are registered.
In the pending change content setting process, first, among the pending change triggers set in the pending change trigger setting process, the pending change details are determined for the final pending change trigger. For this, first, the color of the prefetch target reserved design after the change related to the last reserved change opportunity is determined. At this time, the final color determined in the final color setting process is determined as the color of the prefetch target reserved pattern after the change related to the final reserved change trigger. Next, the color of the prefetch target reserved design before the change related to the final reserved change opportunity is determined. For this, first, a pending change content lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, it reads the hold change content lottery table corresponding to the color of the pre-read target hold design after the change determined for the last hold change opportunity. Then, based on the acquired pending change content lottery random number and the read pending change content lottery table, the color of the pre-read target pending design before change related to the final pending change trigger is determined.
In the pending change content setting process, next, the pending change contents are determined for each pending change opportunity excluding the final pending change opportunity among the pending change opportunities set in the pending change opportunity setting process. At this time, the hold change contents corresponding to each hold change opportunity are determined in order from the hold change opportunity that arrives later.
In order to determine the content of the hold change corresponding to each hold change opportunity, first, the color of the prefetch target hold design after the change related to the hold change opportunity is determined. At this time, the color of the pre-reading target reserved design before change determined for the next pending change opportunity is determined as the color of the pre-reading target reserved design after change related to the current pending change opportunity. Next, the color of the prefetch target reserved design before the change related to the current reserved change opportunity is determined. For this, first, a pending change content lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, read the pending change content lottery table corresponding to the color of the pre-read target pending pattern after the change determined for this pending change opportunity. Then, based on the acquired pending change content lottery random number and the read pending change content lottery table, the color of the pre-read target pending pattern before change related to this pending change opportunity is determined.
In the pending change content setting process, next, the pending change content determined for each pending change trigger is set in association with the pending change trigger. Thereby, according to the arrival of each pending change opportunity, the color of the prefetch target pending pattern is changed (promoted) according to the pending change contents set for the relevant pending change opportunity.

In the pre-reading notice effect setting process, next, “1” is set in the pre-reading notice effect in-progress flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 .
As described above, the suspension notice effect is started in response to arrival of the first suspension change opportunity.
In addition, by a process (not shown), "0" is set in the pre-reading notice effect in-progress flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 according to the end of the pending notice effect.

Next, the variation command reception process of step S32-5 will be described.
FIG. 41 is a flow chart showing a variation command reception process.
When the variation command reception process is executed in step S32-5, as shown in FIG. 41, the process proceeds to step S34-1.
In step S34-1, it is determined whether or not a predetermined control command has been received. If it is determined that a predetermined control command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-2, and the predetermined control command is transmitted. If it is determined that it has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-6).
Here, the predetermined control command refers to a symbol type designation command, a variation mode designation command and a variation pattern designation command.
In step S34-2, stop effect determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-3. In the stop effect determination process, the mode of the stop effect (stop effect number) is determined.
Specifically, in the stop effect determination process, the mode of the stop effect (stop effect number) is determined based on the type of the stop symbol specified by the symbol type designation command. Then, the determined stop effect number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. - 特許庁
Here, depending on the mode of the stop effect, it may be configured to suggest the set value.
Specifically, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a configuration may be adopted in which a mode corresponding to a set value is selected as the mode of the stop effect.
That is, as the aspect (type) of the first production pattern z1, a normal production pattern and a special production pattern are defined. Then, in consideration of the set value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, the mode of the first effect symbol z1 to be stopped and displayed in the stop effect is determined.
For example, when the set value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is "6" or "5", the mode of the effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the stop effect is normal effect symbol and special effect symbol. It is configured such that one aspect of the production pattern is determined. At this time, one of the normal performance symbols and the special performance symbols is determined by lottery.
In addition, when the set value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is "4" to "1", the special effect symbol is used as the mode of the first effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the stop effect. is never determined.
As a result, it is possible to suggest the set value by the mode of the first effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the stop effect.

In step S34-3, a variable effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-4. In the variable effect determination process, the mode of the variable effect (variable effect number) is determined.
Specifically, in the variable effect determination process, first, the first variable effect determination process for determining the mode (variable effect number) of the first variable effect is executed.
The ROM of the performance control circuit 300 stores a first variable performance lottery table in which the correspondence between the type of variation mode (variation mode number) and the aspect of the first variation performance (variation performance number) is registered. .
In the first variation performance determination process, first, the first variation performance lottery table is read. Then, among the aspects of the first variation performance (variation performance number) registered in the first variation performance lottery table, the first variation performance corresponding to the type of variation mode (variation mode number) specified by the variation mode designation command Determine (select) the aspect of

In the variable effect determination process, next, a second variable effect determination process for determining the mode (variable effect number) of the second variable effect is executed.
The ROM of the performance control circuit 300 stores a second variable performance lottery table in which the correspondence between the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) and the aspect of the second variation performance (variation performance number) is registered. .
In the second variation performance determination process, first, the second variation performance lottery table is read. Then, the second variation performance corresponding to the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) specified by the variation pattern specification command among the aspects of the second variation performance (variation performance number) registered in the second variation performance lottery table Determine (select) the aspect of

In the variable effect determination process, next, as the mode (variable effect number) of the first variable effect, "pseudo-continuous variable effect"("pseudo-continuous 2-variable effect", "pseudo-continuous 3-variable effect", or "pseudo-continuous 4-variable effect ”) is determined. Then, when it is determined that the "pseudo-continuous variable effect" is determined as the mode (variable effect number) of the first variable effect, the mode of each "pseudo-continuous continuous effect" included in the "pseudo-continuous variable effect" and the mode of the "pseudo-continuous end effect" included in the "pseudo-continuous change effect".
Here, a configuration may be adopted in which the set value is suggested by a mode of "pseudo-continuous effect"("pseudo-continuous continuous effect" or "pseudo-continuous end effect").
Specifically, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a configuration may be adopted in which a mode corresponding to a set value is selected as the mode of the "pseudo continuous effect".
That is, as modes of the "pseudo continuous effect", a normal mode and a special mode are defined. In the "pseudo-continuous effect" relating to the normal mode, the normal pseudo-continuous continuous symbol is displayed as the "pseudo-continuous continuous symbol". On the other hand, in the "pseudo continuous effect" relating to the special mode, a special pseudo continuous continuous symbol is displayed as the "pseudo continuous continuous symbol". Then, considering the set values stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, the mode of the "pseudo-continuous effect" is determined.
For example, "pseudo-continuous 4-variation" is determined as the type of variation mode ("pseudo-continuous 4-variation effect" is determined as the mode of the first variation effect), and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. When the set value=“6” or “5”, one of the normal mode and the special mode is determined as the mode of the “pseudo continuous effect”. At this time, one of the normal mode and the special mode is determined by lottery.
In addition, when "pseudo-continuous 2 fluctuation" or "pseudo-continuous 3 fluctuation" is determined as the type of variation mode ("pseudo-continuous 2 fluctuation production" or "pseudo-continuous 3 fluctuation production" is determined as the mode of the first fluctuation production If determined), no special mode is determined as the mode of the "pseudo-continuous effect". Further, when the set value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is "4" to "1", the special mode is not determined as the mode of the "pseudo continuous effect". .
As a result, it is possible to suggest the set value by the mode of the "pseudo-continuous effect" (the mode of the pseudo-continuous continuation symbol).

In step S34-4, a notice effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-5. In the announcement effect determination process, the aspects of the main announcement effect and the sub-notice effect are determined.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the cross-cutting notice is executed as the main notice effect, and the character notice is executed as the sub notice effect.
In the notice effect determination processing, first, the effect intensity of the Tsujigiri notice (main notice effect) (whether or not to execute the Tsujigiri notice) is determined.
In the present embodiment, "Tsujigiri notice strength 0" to "Tsujigiri notice strength 5" are defined as the performance intensity of the tsujigiri notice.
Then, when "0" is determined as the performance intensity of the tsujigiri notice, the tsujigiri notice is not executed. On the other hand, when "Tsujigiri notice strength 1" to "Tsujigiri notice strength 5" are determined as the performance intensity of the Tsujigiri notice, the Tsujigiri notice is executed.
The degree of expectation for each effect strength of the tsujigiri notice is, in descending order of expectation, ``tsujigiri notice strength 5'', ``tsujigiri notice strength 4'', ``tsujigiri notice strength 3'', ``tsujigiri notice strength 2'', and ``tsujigiri notice strength''. Intensity 1” (high expectations → low expectations).
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, there is a Tsujigiri notice effect intensity lottery table in which the correspondence between the effect intensity lottery random number and the effect intensity of the Tsujigiri notice (“Tsujigiri notice intensity 0” to “Tsujigiri notice intensity 5”) is registered. stored.
In addition, as a tsujigiri notice effect intensity lottery table, a high probability tsujigiri notice effect intensity lottery table corresponding to the "special high probability state" and a high probability tsujigiri notice effect intensity lottery table corresponding to the "special low probability state" and are stored.
Furthermore, as a high-accuracy Tsujigiri notice effect intensity lottery table, a high-accuracy Tsujigiri notice effect intensity corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern type, a stop pattern type, and a set value ("1" to "6") A lottery table is stored.
In addition, as a low-probability Tsujigiri notice effect intensity lottery table, the low-probability Tsujigiri notice effect intensity corresponding to the combination of the type of variation pattern, the type of the stop pattern, and the set value ("1" to "6") A lottery table is stored.
In addition, the higher the accuracy of the Tsujigiri notice effect lottery table corresponding to the higher set value, the higher the probability that "Tsujigiri notice strength 1" to "Tsujigiri notice strength 5" will be selected as the effect strength of the Tsujigiri notice. . In other words, the probability of selecting "zero cross-cutting warning intensity" as the effect strength of the cross-cutting warning is lower in the high-accuracy time cross-cutting warning effect intensity lottery table corresponding to the higher set value.
As a result, during the occurrence of the "special figure high probability state", the higher the set value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, the higher the probability that the tsujigiri notice will be executed. .
In order to determine the effect intensity of the tsujigiri advance notice, first, a random number for the effect intensity lottery is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the current game state ("special figure high probability state" or "special figure low probability state"), the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command (variation pattern number), and the stop pattern specification command are specified A stop pattern type (stop pattern number) and a set value stored in a predetermined area of a RAM of a performance control circuit 300 are confirmed, and a cross-cutting notice performance intensity lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, based on the acquired effect intensity lottery random number and the read out Tsujigiri notice effect intensity lottery table, the effect intensity of the Tsujigiri notice is decided (determined).

When any one of "Tsujigiri notice intensity 1" to "Tsujigiri notice intensity 5" is determined as the effect intensity of the Tsujigiri notice, the type of the Tsujigiri notice is determined.
In the present embodiment, when "Tsujigiri notice strength 1" is determined as the performance intensity of the Tsujigiri notice, "Tsujigiri notice 1" is determined as the type of the Tsujigiri notice.
On the other hand, when "Tsujigiri notice intensity 2" is determined as the performance intensity of the Tsujigiri notice, "Tsujigiri notice 2" is determined as the type of the Tsujigiri notice.
On the other hand, when "Tsujigiri notice strength 3" is determined as the performance intensity of the Tsujigiri notice, "Tsujigiri notice 3" is determined as the type of the Tsujigiri notice.
On the other hand, when "Tsujigiri notice intensity 4" is determined as the performance intensity of the Tsujigiri notice, "Tsujigiri notice 4" is determined as the type of the Tsujigiri notice.
On the other hand, when "Tsujigiri notice strength 5" is determined as the performance intensity of the Tsujigiri notice, "Tsujigiri notice 5" is determined as the type of the Tsujigiri notice.

In the announcement effect determination process, next, the effect intensity of the character announcement (sub-notice effect) (whether or not to execute the sub-notice) is determined.
In this embodiment, "character announcement intensity 0" to "character announcement intensity 5" are defined as the effect intensity of the character announcement.
Then, when "zero character notice strength" is determined as the effect intensity of the character notice, the character notice is not executed. On the other hand, when "character announcement intensity 1" to "character announcement intensity 5" are determined as the effect intensity of the character announcement, the character announcement is executed.
Expectations for each production strength of character notice are, in order from the highest expectation, "character notice strength 5", "character notice strength 4", "character notice strength 3", "character notice strength 2", and "character notice Intensity 1” (high expectations → low expectations).
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, there is a character notice effect intensity lottery table in which the correspondence between the effect intensity lottery random number and the effect intensity of the character notice (“character notice intensity 0” to “character notice intensity 5”) is registered. stored.
Further, as a character notice effect intensity lottery table, a character notice effect intensity lottery table corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern type, a stop pattern type, and a set value (“1” to “6”) is stored. there is
Further, the character notice effect intensity lottery table corresponding to the higher set value has a higher probability of selecting "character notice intensity 1" to "character notice intensity 5" as the character notice effect intensity. In other words, the higher the character notice effect intensity lottery table corresponding to the higher set value, the lower the probability that "character notice intensity 0" will be selected as the effect intensity for character notice.
As a result, the higher the set value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, the higher the probability that the character announcement will be executed.
In addition, in the character announcement effect intensity lottery table corresponding to the set value "6" or "5", "character announcement intensity 0" to "character announcement intensity 5" are registered as the effect intensity of the character announcement.
On the other hand, in the character notice effect intensity lottery table corresponding to the set values "1" to "4", "character notice intensity 0" to "character notice intensity 4" are registered as the character notice effect intensity ("character Notice intensity 5” is not registered).
This suggests that the setting value=“6” or “5” when a character notice of a type corresponding to “character notice strength 5” (“character notice 5” to be described later) is executed. .
In order to determine the effect intensity of the character announcement, first, the effect intensity lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command (variation pattern number), the type of stop pattern specified by the stop design specification command (stop pattern number), and the RAM of the production control circuit 300 are stored in a predetermined area. are confirmed, and the character announcement effect intensity lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read out. Then, based on the obtained effect intensity lottery random number and the read out character announcement effect intensity lottery table, the effect intensity of the character announcement is determined (determined).

When any one of "character announcement intensity 1" to "character announcement intensity 5" is determined as the character announcement intensity, the type of character announcement is determined.
In the present embodiment, when "character announcement intensity 1" is determined as the effect intensity of the character announcement, "character announcement 1" is determined as the type of character announcement.
On the other hand, when "character announcement strength 2" is determined as the effect strength of character announcement, "character announcement 2" is determined as the type of character announcement.
On the other hand, when "character announcement intensity 3" is determined as the effect strength of character announcement, "character announcement 3" is determined as the type of character announcement.
On the other hand, when "character announcement intensity 4" is determined as the effect strength of character announcement, "character announcement 4" is determined as the type of character announcement.
On the other hand, when "character announcement intensity 5" is determined as the effect intensity of character announcement, "character announcement 5" is determined as the type of character announcement.

In step S34-5, a variable effect setting process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-6). In the variable performance setting process, a performance control table for variable performance is set.
Specifically, in the variable effect setting process, the effect control table corresponding to the first variable effect mode (variable effect number) determined in step S34-3 and the second variable effect mode determined in step S34-3 Read out the effect control table corresponding to (fluctuation effect number).
Next, the read production control table is synthesized to generate the production control table for the variable production. Then, the generated effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. - 特許庁By this, the variable production is started.
In addition, when "Pseudo-continuous variable effect"("Pseudo-continuous 2-variable effect", "Pseudo-continuous 3-variable effect" or "Pseudo-continuous 4-variable effect") is determined as the first variable effect mode (variable effect number) is set to the type determined in step S34-3 as the type of the "pseudo-continuous continuous effect" included in the "pseudo-continuous variable effect" for each time, and is included in the "pseudo-continuous variable effect". The type determined in step S34-3 is set as the type of "pseudo continuous end effect".
Further, in step S34-4, when "tsujigiri notice intensity 1" to "tsujigiri notice intensity 5" are determined as the performance intensity of the tsujigiri notice (when the tsujigiri notice is executed), in step S34-4, A performance control table corresponding to the determined type of Tsujigiri advance notice is read. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 . As a result, the tsujigiri advance notice is started at a predetermined timing during execution of the variable effect.
Furthermore, in step S34-4, when "character announcement intensity 1" to "character announcement intensity 5" are determined as the effect intensity of character announcement (when character announcement is executed), in step S34-4 A performance control table corresponding to the determined type of character announcement is read. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 . As a result, the character announcement is started at a predetermined timing during execution of the variable effect.

Next, the stop command reception process of step S32-6 will be described.
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing stop command reception processing.
When the stop command reception process is executed in step S32-6, as shown in FIG. 42, the process proceeds to step S35-1.
In step S35-1, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S35-2, where the stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that there is no (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-7).
In step S35-2, a stop effect setting process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-7). In the stop effect setting process, a stop effect control table is set.
Specifically, in the stop effect setting process, the effect control table corresponding to the stop effect number determined in step S34-2 is read. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 . As a result, the stop effect is started.
Here, in the stop effect, the left pattern, the middle pattern and the right pattern, which were temporarily stopped and displayed at the end of the variable effect, are stopped and displayed.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the base ratio in each section is calculated by the base ratio calculation processing (processing based on the program stored in the non-use area m2) of step S28-4. Here, as each section, a section in which a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 60000 [balls]) of out balls is detected (discharged) is defined.
Further, the performance display device data signal control data corresponding to the base ratio calculated in step S28-4 is obtained by the performance display device display processing (processing based on the program stored in the non-use area m2) of step S28-5. , is set in the performance display device data signal control data setting area.
Furthermore, the performance display device data signal control data set in the performance display device data signal control data setting region is performed by the performance display device output processing (processing based on the program stored in the non-use area m2) in step S30-8. , the value of each bit (bit corresponding to each of "7SEGDATA0" to "7SEGDATA7") included in the port register of output port 4 is set.
As a result, the output of each data signal (bit corresponding to each of "7SEGDATA0" to "7SEGDATA7") for controlling lighting of the performance display device 61 is controlled according to the value set in each bit.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the display of the performance display device 61 is updated, the output port 4 (bits corresponding to "7SEGDATA0" to "7SEGDATA7") contained in port registers 4 are cleared.
As a result, the output of each data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) for all data signals for controlling lighting of the performance display device 61 is stopped.
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, all bits contained in the port register of the output port 4 are cleared by the output port stop processing (processing based on the program stored in the use area m1) in step S3-4 when the power is cut off. (bits corresponding to "7SEGDATA0" to "7SEGDATA7") are cleared.
As a result, the output of each data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) for all data signals for controlling lighting of the performance display device 61 is stopped.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the control data for controlling the lighting of the performance display device 61 is set by processing based on the program stored in the non-use area m2, and the program stored in the use area m1 is set. Cleared (initialized) by processing based on
Here, the processing of clearing the control data for controlling the lighting of the performance display device 61 has a smaller amount of processing than the processing of setting the control data for controlling the lighting of the performance display device 61 .
Therefore, by clearing the control data for controlling the lighting of the performance display device 61 by the processing based on the program stored in the use area m1, the processing based on the program stored in the use area m1 is executed. Furthermore, the number of times the process based on the program stored in the non-use area m2 is called can be reduced.
As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of times that save processing such as processing for setting an interrupt disabled state and processing for protecting (saving) registers used during processing based on a program stored in the use area m1 is required. can reduce the size of the program.

(Action of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the action of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, a ROM 220 including a usable area m1 and an unusable area m2, and a CPU 210 for setting data signals ("7SEGDATA0" to "7SEGDATA7") for controlling the display of the performance display device 61; , with
Then, the CPU 210 initializes the data signals (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) set by the program stored in the non-use area m2 by the program stored in the use area m1.
Here, in general, the processing for setting the data signal requires more processing than the processing for initializing the data signal.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the data signal for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 is set by the program stored in the non-use area m2.
This makes it possible to suppress an increase in the capacity of the programs stored in the use area m2.
On the other hand, when the program stored in the non-use area m2 is called while the program stored in the use area m1 is being executed, the process of setting the interrupt disabled state and the program stored in the use area m1 are executed. Save processing such as processing to protect (save) the registers used by . Therefore, as the number of times the program stored in the non-use area m2 is called increases, the number of necessary saving processes increases, and as a result, the capacity of the program increases.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the data signal for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 is initialized by the program stored in the use area m1.
As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of times the program stored in the non-use area m2 is called during the execution of the program stored in the use area m1, thereby suppressing an increase in the number of save processes. It is possible to suppress an increase in the capacity of the program.
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 can reduce the control load when controlling the display of the performance display device 61 .

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, data signals (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 when power cutoff is detected (when a power cutoff notice signal is input). is initialized.
As a result, when the interruption of the power supply is detected, the output of the data signals (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) is stopped (low level), and the display of the base ratio by the performance display device 61 is stopped ( all segments go out).
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to prevent the display by the performance display device 61 from becoming inappropriate when the interruption of the power supply is detected.
That is, when the CPU 210 receives the power-off warning signal, the CPU 210 starts the saving process at power-off.
In particular, since execution of the timer interrupt process is prohibited during execution of the saving process at power shutdown, various processes for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 (for example, common signal update process in step S30-4, Performance display device data signal output processing in step S37-4, performance display device control processing in step S4-9, etc.) are not executed.
As a result, the display by the performance display device 61 is disabled, for example, only one of the four display devices included in the performance display device 61 is lit during the execution of the saving process at power-off. may be appropriate.
Therefore, in the present invention, by initializing the data signal for controlling the display of the performance display device 61 when the interruption of the power supply is detected, the display by the performance display device 61 is prevented from becoming inappropriate. is doing.

(Modification 1)
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, various modifications can be made to the above embodiments.
For example, in the above embodiment, all the lighting element groups (lighting element groups A to D) included in the performance display device 61 correspond to the plurality of lighting element groups (lighting element groups a to It is electrically connected to the common signal lines CL1 to CL4 corresponding to one of the lighting element groups d).
However, among the plurality of lighting element groups (lighting element group A to lighting element group D) included in the performance display device 61, some of the lighting element groups (lighting element groups) included in the main display 60 The element group a to lighting element group d) may be electrically connected to the common signal lines CL1 to CL4 corresponding to one of the lighting element groups.
For example, the lighting element group A is connected to the common signal line CL1 corresponding to the lighting element group a, the lighting element group B is connected to the common signal line CL2 corresponding to the lighting element group b, and the lighting element group C is connected to the common signal line CL2 corresponding to the lighting element group b. and the lighting element group D may be provided with a dedicated common signal line (and a transistor for controlling the grounding of the common signal line).

(Modification 2)
Further, in the above embodiment, the performance display device 61 includes a plurality of lighting element groups (lighting element group A to lighting element group D) electrically connected to different common signal lines.
However, the performance display device 61 may include only one lighting element group electrically connected to one common signal line.
That is, all the lighting elements included in the performance display device 61 correspond to one of the lighting element groups (lighting element group a to lighting element group d) included in the main display 60. It may be configured to be electrically connected to the common signal lines CL1 to CL4.

(Modification 3)
Further, in the above embodiment, the setting value is displayed on the setting value display device 62 .
However, the performance display device 61 may be configured to display the set values. That is, the setting value and the base ratio may be displayed on one display device.
At this time, the setting value and the base ratio may be displayed on different display units in one display device. Specifically, one display device may include one or more display units for displaying set values and one or more display units for displaying base ratios. .
Alternatively, the setting value and the base ratio may be displayed on the same display unit in one display device. Specifically, one display device is configured to include one or more display units (hereinafter referred to as "specific display units"), and in the specific display units, the set value and the base ratio are set at different times. It may be configured to be displayed together. That is, the object (information) displayed on the specific display portion may be switched from one of the setting value and the base ratio to the other in accordance with the occurrence of a predetermined trigger.
For example, in displaying both the set value and the base ratio on the performance display device 61, if the set value change is permitted, the set value is displayed, and if the set value change is not permitted, the base ratio is displayed. A configuration for displaying a ratio may be used. With such a configuration, it is possible to switch between the display regarding the setting value and the display regarding the base ratio depending on whether or not the setting value is permitted.

In particular, in a configuration in which both the setting value and the base ratio are displayed by one display device, the processing for displaying the base ratio (specifically, the base ratio calculation processing in step S28-4, the performance of step S28-5 Display device display processing, performance display device output processing in step S30-8, etc.) are executed by a program stored in the non-use area m2, and processing for displaying the set values (specifically, step S4 -3 setting value management processing, etc.) may be configured to be executed by a program stored in the use area m1. As a result, the display of the one display device is controlled by both the program stored in the use area m1 and the program stored in the non-use area m2.
Further, even in such a configuration, as in the above embodiment, a data signal for controlling the display of the one display device (a data signal for controlling the display of the base ratio and the set value ) is initialized (cleared) by the program stored in the use area m1, thereby suppressing an increase in the capacity of the program and increasing the base ratio and set value. Each display can be executed as appropriate.

(Modification 4)
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the work area and the stack area temporarily used when the processing related to the test defined by the gaming machine regulations is executed are provided in the unusable area M2 of the RAM 230 .
However, the work area and the stack area temporarily used when the processing related to the test defined by the gaming machine regulations is executed may be provided in the use area M1 of the RAM 230 .

Further, in the above embodiment, for each predetermined interval (period), the base ratio of the interval is calculated, and among the calculated base ratios, the base ratio corresponding to the current interval and the base ratio corresponding to the previous interval are calculated. , are stored (saved). In other words, the memory of the base ratio corresponding to the interval before the last one is erased.
However, a configuration may be adopted in which the base ratio is calculated for each predetermined interval (period), and all the calculated base ratios are stored (saved). That is, for all sections for which base ratios have been calculated, the base ratio corresponding to each section may be stored.

(Modification 5)
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation check (initial operation) may be performed for all the display units included in the performance display device 61 when the power is turned on. For example, when the power is turned on, all the lighting elements (segments) included in the performance display device 61 may be lighting controlled in a predetermined manner (for example, blinking continues for a predetermined time (5.0 [s])). do not have.

(Modification 6)
Further, in the above embodiment, the first base ratio (current section base ratio) and the second base ratio (previous section base ratio) are stored, and the performance display device 61 displays the first The base ratio and the second base ratio are alternately displayed at predetermined time intervals.
However, the base ratios for three or more different intervals (three intervals, four intervals, etc.) are stored, and the performance display device 61 sequentially displays the base ratios corresponding to each interval in a predetermined order. It does not matter if the configuration is At this time, the display of the base ratio on the performance display device 61 is switched from the base ratio corresponding to one section to the base ratio corresponding to another section every predetermined time (for example, 5.0 [s]). Any configuration is acceptable.

1 pachinko machine 60 main display 61 performance display device 200 main control circuit 210 CPU
220 ROMs
230 RAM
300 effect control circuit 400 payout control circuit m1 use area m2 use outside area

Claims (1)

a storage unit comprising a first area and a second area;
a control means capable of setting control information for controlling lighting of lighting elements included in the display means;
The control information set by the program stored in the second area can be cleared by the program stored in the first area ,
When the program stored in the second area is executed while the program stored in the first area is being executed, the values of the registers used by the program stored in the first area are saved. A game machine characterized in that a save process is executed .

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