JP7115887B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine that executes a suggestive effect in which the effect stage shifts according to the operation of an operating means.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine that executes a suggestive effect in which the effect stage shifts according to the operation of an operation means (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, when a "jackpot" is determined, the output of the sound effect is stopped and the lamp is turned off in response to the pressing operation of the stop button. As a result, the player is given the illusion that he or she has won a big prize, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

JP 2004-129984 A

However, there is a risk that the conventional game machine will lose interest in the game.
That is, in the conventional game machine, it is possible to suggest that a "big win" has been determined in response to the operation of pressing the stop button, but it is not possible to suggest the advantage of the determined "big win". Therefore, the content of the presentation becomes monotonous, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game may decrease.
An object of the present invention is to improve the amusement of games.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first invention comprises game control means for executing a game according to the result of game determination, and a suggestive effect for shifting the effect stage according to the operation of the operation means. and an effect control means for performing the game, during execution of the suggestive effect, one effective period is set during which the operation of the operating means is valid, and in the suggestive effect, the advantage of the result of the game determination is high. The higher the stage, the stage that can be reached finally becomes higher, and when the predetermined result is determined by the game determination, the operation of the operation means during the one valid period is accompanied by the operation of two or more stages. It is possible to change the performance stage without skipping the performance stage on the way to the performance stage, and when the operation of the operation means during the one valid period is detected, the operation of the operation means during the one valid period. The value of the performance counter is updated up to the upper limit value corresponding to the timing when the operation is detected, and the stage of performance changes according to the value of the performance counter .
In the gaming machine according to the first invention, the suggestive effect is executed in which the effect stage shifts according to the operation of the operating means. In particular, in the suggestive effect, the higher the advantage of the game determination result, the higher the effect stage that can be finally reached.
Thus, when winning (big hit, small win, etc.) is determined by game determination, the advantage of the determined winning (big hit, small win, etc.) can be suggested by the performance stage reached during the suggestion performance. It becomes possible. In particular, it is possible to give motivation to the player to operate the operating means.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.
Here, the game determination includes prior determination (preliminary special figure hit/drop determination, pre-special figure stop pattern determination, pre-special figure variation mode determination, etc.), start determination (special figure hit/drop determination, special figure stop pattern determination, special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.). A main control circuit 200, which will be described later, corresponds to the game control means. As the operating means, a production button 5b, which will be described later, corresponds. A hidden button notice, which will be described later, corresponds to the suggestive effect. An effect control circuit 300, which will be described later, corresponds to the effect control means.

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

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. 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; 9 is a flowchart showing setting value management 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 flow chart showing processing during special figure stop. It is a flow chart showing a first big winning opening pre-opening process. It is a flow chart showing a first big winning opening opening control process. It is a flow chart showing a first big winning opening closing effective process. It is a flow chart showing a wait process for the end of the opening of the first big winning opening. It is a flow chart which shows a second big winning opening pre-opening process. It is a flow chart which shows a second big winning opening opening control process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd big winning a prize mouth closing effective process. It is a flow chart showing a wait process for the end of opening the second big winning opening. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special electric power opening/closing switching process; FIG. 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. It is a flow chart showing normal electric accessory opening control processing. 10 is a flowchart showing normal electric open/close switching 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. 9 is a flowchart showing base ratio calculation 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; 9 is a flowchart showing addition value selection processing; It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st counter upper limit selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd counter upper limit selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of a 3rd counter upper limit selection table.

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 (not shown) are arranged in the decorative portion 4b. Each frame lamp includes a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) 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. A button lamp 77 (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the effect button 5b. The button lamp 77 includes a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs).
The rotary selector 5c (so-called "jog dial") is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape and arranged so as to surround the performance 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 game board 11 and various effects devices (image display device 31, accessory device 70, etc.) attached to the game board 11 .
The game board 11 is made of resin and has a flat plate shape. In front of the game board 11, a game area 30 is formed in which game balls launched in response 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 image display device 31 and a right path formed on the right side of the image display device 31 are configured as paths along which game balls flow.
Also, the game board 11 is provided with a plurality of board surface lamps (not shown).
Each board lamp includes a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) driven by dynamic lighting control.

The 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 image display device 31 has a display screen 31a capable of displaying effect images.
The display screen 31a has three first production pattern display areas a1 to a3 (not shown) in which the first production pattern z1 (see FIGS. 53 and 55) is displayed, and a second production pattern z2 (not shown). ) is 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, the display screen 31a can be configured with reserved pattern display areas b1 and b2 (not shown) in which reserved patterns h (not shown) are displayed.
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.

A accessory device 70 is provided below the image display device 31 .
The accessory device 70 includes a ball entry port 71, a game ball distribution unit 72, a first start port 51, a discharge port 73, a V prize lamp 74, a notice lamp 75 (see FIG. 3), and a button press. and a lamp 76 (see FIG. 3).
The ball entrance 71 is a ball entrance opening upward, and game balls can be entered at all times. The ball entrance 71 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the left path (impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the right path).
The game ball distribution unit 72 divides the game balls guided by the first guide path 71a into which the game balls entered from the ball inlet 71 flow into and the game balls guided by the first guide path 71a into the second guide path 71b and the third guide path. and a distribution member 71d for distributing to one of the guideways of the paths 71c.
Each of the guide paths 71a, 71b, 71c guides the inflowing game balls downward. Each guideway 71a, 71b, 71c is made of a transparent material so that a game ball passing through it can be visually recognized from the outside.

The distribution member 71d has a first state in which game balls that have passed through the first guideway 71a are distributed to the second guideway 71b, and a second state in which game balls that have passed through the first guideway 71a are distributed to the third guideway 71c. It is possible to displace between two states.
The distribution member 71d is always driven while the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. At this time, the distribution member 71d is displaced from one of the first state and the second state to the other state at predetermined time intervals. The distribution member 71d is driven by a distribution member solenoid 63 (see FIG. 3).
In the game ball distribution unit 72, the probability that the game ball distributed to the second guide path 71b enters the first start port 51 and the probability that the game ball distributed to the third guide path 71c enters the first start port 51 The probability of entering the ball is different. That is, the probability that the game ball distributed to the third guideway 71c enters the first starting port 51 is compared with the probability that the game ball distributed to the second guideway 71b enters the first starting port 51. and is getting higher.
Specifically, the lower end of the second guide path 71 b communicates with the discharge path 73 . As a result, all game balls passing through the second guide path 71b are discharged from the discharge path 73 to the game area 30. As shown in FIG. Therefore, the probability that the game ball distributed to the second guideway 71b enters the first starting port 51 is 0%.
On the other hand, the first starting port 51 is provided at the lower end of the third guideway 71c. As a result, all game balls passing through the third guideway 71c enter the first starting port 51. As shown in FIG. Therefore, the probability that the game ball distributed to the third guideway 71c enters the first starting port 51 is 100%.

Here, the game balls distributed to the second guideway 71b are distributed to one of the first starting port 51 and the discharge port 73, and the game balls distributed to the third guideway 71c are the first starting A configuration in which one of the port 51 and the discharge port 73 is distributed may be used.
Specifically, in the game ball distribution unit 72, a first distribution means for distributing the game balls passing through the second guide path 71b to one of the first start port 51 and the discharge port 73 is provided, A second distribution means for distributing the game balls passing through the 3 guiding paths 71c to one of the first starting port 51 and the discharge port 73 may be provided.
Even in such a configuration, the probability that a game ball distributed to the third guideway 71c enters the first starting hole 51 is calculated as follows: Compared to the probability of entering 51, make it higher.
That is, the probability that a game ball passing through the third guide path 71c is sorted to the first starting port 51 by the second sorting means is calculated as the probability that the game ball passing through the second guide path 71b is the first starting port 51 by the first sorting means. Compared with the probability of being sorted to the mouth 51, it is made higher.

The first starting port 51 (so-called “navel”) is a ball-entering port that opens upward, and is always capable of entering a game ball. As described above, the first starting port 51 is capable of entering a game ball passing through the third guideway 71c (impossible to enter a game ball passing through the second guideway 71b).
Inside the first starting port 51, a special figure 1 starting 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 .

The V prize lamp 74 includes a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs). In this embodiment, the V prize lamps 74 are composed of dot matrix LEDs.
The V prize lamp 74 is controlled to light up in a predetermined manner when passage of the game ball through the V area is detected. At this time, the letter "V" is displayed by the V prize lamp 74. FIG. Thereby, passage of the V area by the game ball is reported. The V region will be described later.
The warning lamp 75 includes a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs). In this embodiment, the notice lamp 75 is composed of a pair of dot matrix LEDs arranged above the game ball distribution section 72 . The notice lamp 75 is used in the "hidden button notice" described later.
The button pressing lamp 76 includes a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) arranged around the game ball distribution section 72 . The button depression lamp 76 is used in the "hidden button notice" described later.
In the accessory device 70, all the game balls entering from the ball entrance 71 enter the first guideway 71a. Then, the game ball entering the first guideway 71a is sorted to one of the second guideway 71b and the third guideway 71c by the sorting member 71d.
All the game balls distributed to the second guide path 71b are discharged to the game area 30 again through the discharge port 73 after passing through the second guide path 71b.
On the other hand, all the game balls distributed to the third guideway 71c enter the first starting port 51 after passing through the third guideway 71c.

On the left side of the accessory device 70, an upper left other prize winning port 55 and a lower left other prize winning port 56 are provided. Each of the other prize-winning openings 55 and 56 is a ball-entering opening that opens upward, and game balls can be entered at all times. The other winning openings 55 and 56 are 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 106a (see FIG. 3). The left winning hole switch 106a is a game ball entered into the upper left other winning hole 55 (entering a game ball into the upper left other winning hole 55) and a game ball entering the lower left other winning hole 56 (lower left other winning hole A detection signal is output to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the entry of the game ball into 56). 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 106a.

A starting gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 31 . The starting gate 41 is always formed so that game balls can pass through it. The starting gate 41 is capable of passing game balls flowing down the right path (impossible to pass 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 .

Below the starting gate 41, a second starting port 52 (so-called "velo electric chew") is provided. 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).
The second start port 52 has a closed state that makes it impossible (difficult) to enter the game ball into the second start port 52, and a state that allows (easy) entry of the game ball into the second start port 52. A normal electric accessory (ordinary electric role) 52a is provided which can be displaced to an open state to open.
In this embodiment, the second starting port 52 is a substantially rectangular hole that opens toward the front side. The ordinary electric accessory 52a is configured including an opening/closing plate for opening/closing the second starting port 52. As shown in FIG. The opening/closing plate is formed in a substantially square flat plate shape. The opening/closing plate can be displaced (opened/closed) in the shape of a door on the upper side about an opening/closing shaft provided along the lower side.
Specifically, the opening/closing plate can be displaced between a first state in which the second starting port 52 is blocked and a second state in which the upper side is tilted toward the front side.
When the normal electric accessory 52a is displaced to the closed state, the opening/closing plate closes the second starting port 52, thereby preventing the game ball flowing down the right path from entering the second starting port 52.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory 52a is displaced to the open state, the game ball falling on the back surface of the opening/closing plate is guided to the second starting port 52 by the upper side of the opening/closing plate falling toward the front side. be.
The ordinary electric accessory 52a is displaced (opened/closed) by a starting 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.
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 first big prize winning opening 53 (so-called “attacker”) is provided below the second starting opening 52 . The first big winning hole 53 allows entry of game balls flowing down the right path (impossibility of entry of game balls flowing down the left path).
The first big winning hole 53 has a closed state that makes it impossible for a game ball to enter the first big winning hole 53 and an open state that makes it possible for a game ball to enter the first big winning hole 53. , and a first special electric accessory (special electric role) 53a that can be displaced.
The first special electric accessory 53a is opened and closed by the first big winning opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). Normally, the first special electric accessory 53a is in a closed state and the game ball cannot enter the first big winning port 53. However, when a small winning game state is generated, , the first special electric accessory 53a is opened, and a game ball can be entered.
A first count switch 103a (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the first big winning hole 53. As shown in FIG. The first count switch 103a sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the first big winning hole 53 (entering the game ball into the first big winning hole 53). 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 first count switch 103a.

In the first big winning hole 53, there are a V area (not shown) through which a game ball can pass, a discharge area (not shown) through which a game ball can pass, and the first big winning hole 53. Distributing means (not shown) for distributing a game ball that has entered inside to one of the V area and the discharge area is provided.
A V-region switch 105 (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the V-region. The V area switch 105 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has passed through the V area (passage of the game ball through the V area). The main control circuit 200 generates a jackpot game state with the input of the detection signal from the V area switch 105 as a trigger.
The sorting means has a V passage state in which game balls that have entered the first large prize winning port 53 are sorted into the V region, and a non-V passage state in which game balls that have entered the first large prize winning port 53 are sorted into the discharge region. and can be displaced.
That is, when the sorting means is displaced to the V passage state, all the game balls entering the first big winning hole 53 are sorted to the V area. This makes it impossible for the game ball entering the first big winning hole 53 to pass through the ejection area.
On the other hand, when the sorting means is displaced to the non-V-passing state, all the game balls entering the first big winning hole 53 are sorted to the discharge area. This makes it impossible for the game ball entering the first big winning hole 53 to pass through the V area.
The distribution means is displaced by a V distribution solenoid 67 (see FIG. 3).
In this embodiment, a game ball that enters the first big prize hole 53 is first detected by the first count switch a, and then sorted by the sorting means to one of the V area and the discharge area. After passing through the area, it is ejected to the back side (ejection path) of the game board 11 .

Below the first big winning hole 53, a second big winning hole 54 (so-called “attacker”) is provided. The second big winning hole 54 allows entry of game balls flowing down the right path (impossibility of entry of game balls flowing down the left path).
The second big winning port 54 has a closed state that makes it impossible for game balls to enter the second big winning port 54, and an open state that makes it possible for game balls to enter the second big winning port 54. and a second special electric accessory (special electric accessory) 54a that can be displaced.
The second special electric accessory 54a is opened and closed by a second prize winning opening solenoid 66 (see FIG. 3). In the second big winning port 54, the second special electric accessory 54a is normally in a closed state, making it impossible to enter the game ball. The second special electric accessory 54a is opened, and the game ball can be entered.
A second count switch 103b (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the second big winning hole 54. As shown in FIG. The second count switch 103b sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the second big winning hole 54 (entering the game ball into the second big winning hole 54). 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 second count switch 103b.

A right other prize winning port 57 is provided below the second big prize winning port 54 . The right other prize winning opening 57 is a ball entrance opened upward, and is always capable of entering a game ball. The right other prize-winning opening 57 allows entry of game balls flowing down the right path (impossibility of entry of game balls flowing down the left path).
A right winning opening switch 106b (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the right other winning opening 57. As shown in FIG. The right winning opening switch 106b 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 57 (entrance of a gaming ball into the other right winning opening 57). . 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 opening switch 106b.

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 entered into the respective winning openings 51 to 57 are detected by the switches 101, 102, 103a, 103b, 105, 106a, and 106b provided in the winning openings, and then are sent to the discharge path. Induced. 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 normal 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 general 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 symbols stopped and displayed are associated with each other.
And, when the first special symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device becomes a specific symbol (small hit symbol), or the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device When the (stop symbol) becomes a specific symbol (small winning symbol), a small winning 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 results of the normal pattern lottery are displayed by the stopped normal symbols. Then, when the normal pattern stopped and 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 The number of pending), the number of times the display of the lottery result of the normal pattern lottery is suspended (number of normal pattern pending), the instruction to launch the game ball to the right path, etc. are 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 open sensor 107 transmits a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 via the payout control board e3 in accordance with the opening of the integrated door unit 4 with respect to the inner frame unit 3.
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 to the main control circuit 200 via the payout control board e3 in accordance with the opening of the inner frame unit 3 with respect to the outer frame unit 2.
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 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 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 magnetism detection sensor 115 arranged in the inner frame unit 3 transmits a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 via the payout control board e3 in response to detection of magnetism. Further, each magnetic detection sensor 115 arranged on the game board 11 transmits a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in accordance with detection of magnetism.

(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.
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 comprising 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 .
The input port 240 includes a plurality of input ports (input port 0 to input port 3 in this embodiment).

Input port 0 receives a detection signal from the glass frame opening sensor 107, a detection signal from the inner frame opening sensor 108, a detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 113, a detection signal from one of the radio wave detection sensors 114, and three magnetic detection signals. A detection signal or the like from the sensor 115 is input.
A detection signal from the glass frame opening sensor 107, a detection signal from the inner frame opening sensor 108, and a detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor 115 arranged in the inner frame unit 3 are sent to the payout control board e3 and the inner frame board. It is input to input port 0 via e4.
A detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 113, a detection signal from one of the radio wave detection sensors 114, and a detection signal from each magnetic detection sensor 115 disposed on the game board 11 are input via the panel substrate e7. Input to port 0.

Input port 1 receives a RAM clear signal from the RAM clear switch, a detection signal from the key rotation detection switch 111, a detection signal from the set value selection switch, and the like.
Input port 2 receives a detection signal from the first count switch 103a, a detection signal from the second count switch 103b, a detection signal from the V area switch 105, a detection signal from the left winning opening switch 106a, and a right winning opening switch 106b. , a detection signal from the out switch 109, a detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor 114 on the other side, 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.

The output port 250 includes a plurality of output ports (output port 0 to output port 4 in this embodiment).
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 (not shown) of the main display 60 .
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 (not shown) common to the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 .
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 driving of the distribution member solenoid 63, a control signal for controlling the driving of the normal electric accessory solenoid 64, and a control signal for controlling the driving of the first big winning opening solenoid 65. A control signal, a control signal for controlling the driving of the second big winning opening solenoid 66, a control signal for controlling the driving of the V distribution solenoid 67, and the like are output. Each control signal output from the output port 3 is input to each solenoid 63-67 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 (not shown) of the performance display device 61 .

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, a test signal output circuit (not shown) 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 test computer (not shown) via a test signal output circuit.
In addition, the detection signal from the special figure 1 starter switch 101, the detection signal from the special figure 2 starter switch 102, the detection signal from the first count switch 103a, the detection signal from the second count switch 103b, the gate switch 104 , the detection signal from the V area switch 105, the detection signal from the left winning slot switch 106a, the detection signal from the right winning slot switch 106b, the detection signal from the out switch 109, etc. are input to the input port 240. Together with this, it is input to the interface board of the computer for testing via the test signal output circuit.
Furthermore, the control signals for controlling the driving of the solenoids 63 to 67 output from the output port 3 are input to the solenoids 63 to 67, and are transmitted through the test signal output circuit to the test computer interface. input to the board.

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 unused areas (1A7BH to 1DFFH), ROM comment areas (1E00H to 1EFFH), program management areas (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 for temporarily saving 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 used area M1 and the non-used 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 generation 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 winning random number for a first special symbol lottery, and a 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 winning 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 winning 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 (see FIG. 3), a set value selection switch 112 (see FIG. 3), and a set value display device 62 (see FIG. 3).
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 unit 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.
"Setting information" is information that designates the probability of winning a special symbol lottery (first special symbol lottery and second special symbol lottery) (in this embodiment, the probability of winning a "small hit").
The RAM of the main control circuit 200 is provided with a setting information storage area. Any one value of "1" to "6" is set (stored) in the setting information storage area 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 indicating the 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 sections (not shown). Each display 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 out balls. The main control circuit 200 calculates the base ratio in each predetermined section (period).
In the present embodiment, as the predetermined section, a section in which a predetermined number (60000 [balls] in the present embodiment) of out balls is detected (discharged) is defined. 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 start port 51, the second start port 52 and the other prize 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 displays the effect image on the image display device 31, lights the lamps 74 to 77, outputs the sound by the sound generator 22, various movable bodies ( (not shown)).
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 device 31, the sound generator 22, the lamps 74 to 77, 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. When the CR unit 500 receives the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card with remaining credits of the valuable medium.

(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
In this embodiment, as a result of the normal symbol lottery, "general pattern hit" and "loss" are stipulated.
Then, when the "general figure per" is won by the normal symbol lottery, the general per figure 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 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.
In this embodiment, "minor win" and "loss" are set as the result of the first special symbol lottery. In addition, as a result of the second special symbol lottery, "minor hit" and "loss" are set.
In particular, the probability of winning the second special symbol lottery (in this embodiment, the probability of winning a "small hit") is higher than the probability of winning the first special symbol lottery. Also, as the winning probability of each special symbol lottery, the probability corresponding to the set value is set.
When a "small win" is won by the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, a small winning game state is generated. In the small winning game state, a small winning game is executed in which the first special electric accessory 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can enter the first big winning hole 53.
Then, when passage of the V area by the game ball entering the first big winning hole 53 is detected during execution of the small winning game, a big winning game state is generated in response to the end of the small winning game state. be. On the other hand, when passage of the V area by the game ball entering the first big winning hole 53 during execution of the small winning game is not detected, the big winning game state is not generated.
In the jackpot game state, a round game is executed in which the second special electric accessory 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can enter the second big winning hole 54.例文帳に追加

When a "small hit" is won by the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the winning type is selected. In this embodiment, "small win 1" and "small win 2" are defined as winning types. Then, when the "small win" is won by the first special symbol lottery, one of the "small win 1" and "small win 2" is selected. Further, when a "small win" is won by the second special symbol lottery, a "small win 2" is selected.
Here, the "small win 2" is a winning type with a higher degree of advantage than the "small win 1". “Advantage” means the degree of advantage to the player. When the ``small win'' is won by the second special symbol lottery, the probability of selecting the ``small win 2'' is higher than when the ``small win'' is won by the first special symbol lottery. It's becoming

When "small hit 1" is won, the stop pattern (display mode) corresponding to "small hit 1 pattern" is stop-displayed in the special figure 1 display device or the special figure 2 display device. Further, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, stop symbols (display mode) corresponding to the "small hit performance symbol" are stop-displayed.
Here, the "small hit effect pattern" is, for example, the first effect pattern z1 stopped and displayed at the lottery result display position of the three first effect pattern display areas a1 to a3, such as "7, 7, 7", The second production pattern z2 stop-displayed in the second production pattern display area a4 is displayed in a predetermined color.
When the "small hit 2" is won, the stop pattern (display mode) corresponding to the "small hit 2 pattern" is stop-displayed in the special figure 1 display device or the special figure 2 display device. Further, in the same manner as the "small hit 1", the stop pattern (display mode) corresponding to the "small hit production pattern" is stop-displayed in the production pattern display areas a1 to a4.
On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of "lost"), the stop symbol (display mode) corresponding to the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed in the special figure 1 display device or the special figure 2 display device. . In addition, in the performance symbol display areas a1 to a4, stop symbols (display mode) corresponding to the "loss performance symbol" are stop-displayed.
Here, the "missing effect 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 in at least one area such as "1, 6, 9". The number indicated by the displayed "number pattern" is combined differently from the number indicated by the "number pattern" stopped and displayed in other areas, and the second effect symbol stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. It is assumed that z2 indicates a predetermined color.

During the occurrence of the small-hit game state, the small-hit game is executed a predetermined number of times (1 [time] in this embodiment).
Each small hit game is (1) that a predetermined maximum opening time (5.0 [s] in this embodiment) has passed since the first special electric accessory 53a is opened, and (2) the number of game balls entered into the first big winning hole 53 during execution of the small winning game reaches a predetermined upper limit number (1 [ball] in this embodiment); Terminates when the conditions are met.
During the occurrence of the jackpot game state, the round game is executed a predetermined number of times (9 [times] in this embodiment).
In each round game, (1) a predetermined maximum open time (29.0 [s] in this embodiment) has passed since the second special electric accessory 54a was opened, and ( 2) one of the following conditions: that the number of game balls entering the second big prize hole 54 during the execution of the round game reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 [balls] in this embodiment); Terminates upon success.

When "small win 2" is won, 4 [times] is set as the number of times of time saving at the end of the big win game state. As a result, time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state.
Time saving control is started in response to the end of the jackpot game state, (1) the occurrence of the jackpot game state, and (2) the number of times of time saving (in this embodiment, 4 [times]) of special symbols. The display (variable display and stop display) is completed when one of the conditions is satisfied.
On the other hand, when "small win 1" is won, 0 [times] is set as the number of times of time saving at the end of the big win game state. As a result, time saving control is not executed after the end of the jackpot game state.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, it becomes easier to enter a game ball into the first start hole 51 than to enter the game ball into the second start hole 52 while the time saving control is stopped. As a result, the player launches the game ball toward the left path, aiming to enter the game ball into the first starting hole 51 .
Further, when a "small win" is won by the first special symbol lottery, a small win game state is generated. Then, while the small winning game state is occurring, the first special electric accessory 53a is displaced to the open state, and the game ball can enter the first big winning hole 53.例文帳に追加As a result, the player launches the game ball toward the right path, aiming at entry of the game ball into the first big winning hole 53 (passage of the game ball through the V area).
Further, when passage of the game ball through the V area is detected during occurrence of the small winning game state, the big winning game state is caused according to the end of the small winning game state. Then, while the big win game state is occurring, the second special electric accessory 54a is displaced to the open state, and the game ball can enter the second big winning hole 54.例文帳に追加As a result, the player launches the game ball toward the right path, aiming to enter the game ball into the second big winning hole 54 .
In particular, when "small win 2" is won, time saving control is executed after the big win game state is finished. During execution of the time saving control, it becomes easier to enter the game ball into the second starting hole 52 than to enter the game ball into the first starting hole 51 . As a result, the player hits the game ball to the right side path aiming at entry of the game ball into the second start hole 52 (passage of the start gate 41 by the game ball).
On the other hand, when the "small win 1" is won, the time saving control is not executed after the big win game state is ended. As a result, the player hits the game ball to the right path again aiming at entering the game ball into the first starting hole 51 .

(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, as control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, the symbol type designation command, the variation mode designation command, the variation pattern designation command, the stop designation command, the game state designation command, the number of time reduction Designation command Winning designation command Hold number designation command Opening designation command Round start designation command Round end designation command Ending designation command V winning designation command V non-winning designation command 1st look-ahead designation command 2nd look-ahead A specified command, a third prefetch specified command, a demonstration specified command, etc. are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating the type of the stopped symbol ("missing symbol", "small winning 1 symbol" or "small winning 2 symbols"). 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 specifying command specifies one (“variation mode m”) of the m kinds of variation mode types (variation mode numbers).
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 the present 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 the 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 the stop display of 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 that designates the execution status of the time saving control (during execution or during suspension). The game state designation command is transmitted when the special game phase is updated.
The time saving frequency specification command is a command that specifies the remaining time saving frequency (the value of the time saving counter). The time saving number designation command is transmitted when the value of the time saving counter is updated.
The winning designation command is a command for designating the entry (winning) of a game ball into each entrance. In the present embodiment, the winning designation command includes entering a game ball into the first starting hole 51, entering a game ball into the second starting hole 52, entering a game ball into the first big winning hole 53, Entering a game ball into the second big winning hole 54, entering a game ball into the left other winning holes 55, 56, entering a game ball into the right other winning hole 57, etc. are specified. The winning designation command is transmitted when the entry of a game ball into each entry hole is detected.

The pending number designation command is a command for designating the pending number. In this embodiment, the pending number designation command specifies 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 reserved 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 specifying command is a command specifying the start of the opening period. The opening designation command designates the start of the small winning game state or the start of the big winning game state. The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the opening period (at the start of the small winning game state or the big winning game state).
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round (small winning game or round game). Specifically, the round start designation command designates the start of one of the first to tenth rounds.
In this embodiment, the first round is the small winning game that is executed during the occurrence of the small winning game state. Also, the first to ninth round games executed during the occurrence of the jackpot game state are referred to as the second to tenth rounds. As a result, 10 [times] rounds are executed through the small winning game state and the big winning game state. A round start designation command is sent at the start of each round.
The round end designation command is a command that designates the end of the round. A round end designation command is sent at the end of each round.
The ending designation command is a command that designates the start of the ending period. The ending designation command designates the end of the small-hit game state (passage of the game ball through the V area is not detected) or the end of the big-hit game state. The ending specifying command is sent at the beginning of the ending period.
The V winning designation command is a command for designating passage of the V area by the game ball (V winning). The V winning designation command is transmitted when the passing of the game ball through the V area is detected.
The V non-winning designation command is a command that designates that the passage of the V area by the game ball (V winning) has not been detected. The V non-winning designation command is transmitted at the end of the small winning game.

The first look-ahead designation command is a command for designating the type of stop design ("missing design", "small winning 1 design" or "small winning 2 designs"). 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 demonstration designation command is a command that designates the start of the customer waiting state. The demonstration designation command is sent at the start of the customer waiting state.

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 normal symbol lottery win random number, the first special symbol lottery win random number, the second special symbol lottery win random number, and the reach group random number are respectively updated by the hardware random number update process. 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.

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. 5 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 (not shown). 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 that designates 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 area 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, the value of the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230 is confirmed, and a game state designation command designating information corresponding to this confirmation result 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, a predetermined initial value is set as the value of various flag areas (time saving control flag area, special game phase flag area, normal game phase flag area, etc.). 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. 6 is a flowchart showing main loop processing.
After completing the CPU initialization process (step S1-16) shown in FIG. 5, 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 canceled. 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. 7 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 warning 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. 7 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 the 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 saving area of the RAM 230 .
In step S3-2, power-off notice signal read 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. As a result, the output of each data signal (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA7”) for controlling lighting of the main display 60 is stopped. Further, 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. Furthermore, the output of each data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) for controlling lighting of the performance display device 61 is stopped.

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, "1" is subtracted from the return determination loop counter value.
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. 8 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. 8 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. In dynamic port output processing, a control signal is output to each LED that constitutes the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 .
Specifically, in dynamic port output processing, first, the values of all bits included in the port register of output port 0 are initialized. As a result, the output of each data signal (“SEGDATA0” to “SEGDATA7”) is stopped (becomes low level).
Next, the values of all bits contained in the port register of output port 4 are initialized. As a result, the output of each data signal (“7SEGDATA0” to “7SEGDATA7”) is stopped (becomes low level).
Next, the common signal control data set in the common signal control data setting area included in the dynamic port output request buffer of RAM 230 is updated. As a result, the common signal to be output (common signal to be high level) is switched each time the dynamic port output process is executed. In this embodiment, the lighting of the main display 60 and the performance display device 61 is controlled by a common signal.
Next, according to the common signal control data set in the common signal control data setting area, the output of each common signal (each of "COM0" to "COM3") from the output port 1 is controlled.
Next, each data signal ("SEGDATA0" to "SEGDATA7'') output.
Next, each data signal ("7SEGDATA0" to "7SEGDATA7'') output.

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 port 240 (input port 0 to input port 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).

In step S4-6, timer update processing 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, 105 (whether or not the 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 that the game state is the predetermined game state, a predetermined game state addition number calculation process, which will be described later, is executed.
In the present embodiment, when the time saving control is being stopped, it is determined that the game is in a predetermined game state. On the other hand, when the time saving control is being executed, it is determined that the game state 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 the 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, "0" 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 .
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the left winning hole switch winning ball 106a is detected. When it is determined that the ON state of the left winning hole switch winning ball 106a 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 and 56. 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 106a 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 right winning opening switch winning ball 106b is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the right winning hole switch winning ball 106b 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 57. Add the number "10". On the other hand, when it is determined that the ON state of the right winning hole switch winning ball 106b 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 starting port switch 101 is detected, the value of the counter for calculating the number of payouts is the prize ball paid out according to the entering ball of the game ball to the first starting 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 set to the prize ball paid out according to the entering ball 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 (the special figure 1 display device and the special figure 2 display device) and the operation of the special electric auditors 53a and 54a 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, 102, 103a, 103b, 106a, and 106b (whether or not the ON state is detected).
Specifically, in the winning opening switch process, first, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting opening switch 101 is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting port switch 101 is detected, the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is added to "1", and the game ball enters the first starting port 51 A win designation command designating a ball is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. - 特許庁
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 starting port switch 102 is detected, the value of the prize ball control counter 5 is added to "1", and the game ball enters the second starting port 52 A win designation command designating a ball is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. - 特許庁
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the first count switch 103a has been detected. When it is determined that the ON state of the first count switch 103a is detected, "1" is added to the value of the prize ball control counter 1, and the game ball enters the first big prize hole 53. is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the second count switch 103b has been detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the second count switch 103b is detected, "1" is added to the value of the prize ball control counter 1, and the game ball enters the second big prize hole 54. is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the left winning port switch 106a is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the left winning hole switch 106a is detected, "1" is added to the value of the winning ball control counter 2, and the game ball enters the other left winning holes 55, 56. A win designation command designating a ball is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. - 特許庁
Next, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the right winning opening switch 106b is detected. Then, when it is determined that the ON state of the right winning hole switch 106b is detected, "1" is added to the value of the winning ball control counter 3, and the entry of the game ball to the other right winning hole 57 is prohibited. The designated winning designation command is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230 .

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 that have entered the big prize openings 53 and 54 and a ball game ball that has entered the left other prize openings 55 and 56 is stored. A prize ball control counter 2 storing a number, a prize ball control counter 3 storing the number of ball game balls entering the right other prize opening 57, and the number of ball game balls entering the first starting hole 51 are stored. A prize ball control counter 4 to be stored and a prize ball control counter 5 to store the number of ball game balls entering 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 receiving 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 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 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 changing from the state of designating the launch of the game ball to the left path to the state of designating the launch of the game ball to the right path (at the start of the small winning game state, etc.) ), 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 (an electronic device such as a hall computer 450, a data display device, etc.) includes pattern determination number information, starting opening information, jackpot information, security information, out Information on the number of payouts, information on changing setting values, 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). The CPU 210 outputs an external signal corresponding to the number of symbol determination times information to the hall computer 450 (or the data display device) every time the number of executions of the stop display of the 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 hall computer 450 each time the value of the out-ball number counter for external information reaches a predetermined value.
"Setting value change information" is external information indicating that the setting value is being changed (that the 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 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 . Thereafter, 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 process is a process based on a program for executing processes related to tests defined by gaming 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 each solenoid 63 to 67 is stored (set) in the port output request buffer of 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 63 to 67, 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 63 to 67 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. 9 is a flowchart showing setting value management processing.
When the setting value management process is executed in step S4-3, as shown in FIG. 9, 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 switch management processing at step S4-9 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing switch management processing.
When the switch management process is executed in step S4-9, as shown in FIG. 10, 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 process proceeds to step S5-7.
In step S5-6, a special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-7. The special figure 2 starting ball detection processing will be described later.
At step S5-7, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the V-region switch 105 has been detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the V-region switch 105 has not been detected (No), the series of processing ends and the next processing (step S4-10) is performed.

In step S5-8, V passage detection processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the next processing (step S4-10) is performed.
In the V passage detection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is during the V valid period.
The "V valid period" is a period from the start of the first round (small winning game) until the valid time (interval time) for closing the big winning opening after the end of the first round elapses.
Then, when it is determined that it is during the V valid period, "1" is set in the V winning flag area of the RAM 230, and the V winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not within the V valid period, the process ends and the next process (step S4-10) is performed.
In this embodiment, the value (special game phase) set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is a value corresponding to the "first large winning opening open control state" or the "first large winning opening closed effective state". If it is, it is determined that it is in the V winning valid period, and if it is a value corresponding to another special game phase, it is determined that it is not in the V winning valid period.

Next, normal figure starting ball detection processing in step S5-2 will be described.
FIG. 11 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. 11, first, the process 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, "1" is added to the value of 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. 12 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. 12, 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. 13 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. 13, 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 S5-7). 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. 14 is a flow chart showing the 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. 14, 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 reservation number acquisition process, the value of the special figure reservation number counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter or special figure 2 reservation number counter) specified by the address set in the reservation number counter address area (special figure 1 reservation 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 winning random numbers, winning pattern random numbers, reach group random numbers, reach mode random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are acquired (loaded) from loop counters corresponding to each lottery. At this time, a corresponding loop counter is selected based on the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1.
In step S9-4, it is determined whether the special figure reservation number (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) acquired in step S9-2 is the upper limit, and the special figure reservation number is not the upper limit If it is determined (No), the process proceeds to step S9-5, and if it is determined that the special figure reservation number is the upper limit (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S5 -5 or S5-7).
In this embodiment, the upper limit of the special figure 1 reservation number is set to "4". On the other hand, the upper limit of the special figure 2 reservation number is set to "4".
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 , add "1".

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 reserved.
Special figure 1 start information storage area is configured to include four storage units (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) as a storage unit capable of storing special figure 1 start information. Different priorities are defined in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. That is, the priority of each memory is defined to be the first memory, the second memory, the third memory, and the fourth memory (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.
Special figure 2 starting information storage area is configured to include four storage units (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) as a storage unit capable of storing special figure 2 starting information. Different priorities are defined in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. That is, the priority of each memory is defined to be the first memory, the second memory, the third memory, and the fourth memory (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. When 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. If 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.

In step S9-8, a preliminary determination process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-5 or S5-7). 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 , may be configured such that the preliminary 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 ("small hit" or "loss") is determined (preliminary special figure hit-loss determination).
The ROM 220 stores a special symbol winning lottery table in which a small winning value of a special symbol lottery is registered. In addition, as a special figure winning lottery table, a special figure winning lottery table corresponding to each set value ("1" to "6") is stored.
In the advance special figure winning/losing determination process, the value (setting value) set in the setting information storage area is checked, and the special figure winning/losing lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read.
Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a "small hit" based on the hit random number included in the pre-determination start information and the read special symbol winning lottery table (preliminary special symbol winning determination). do.
Specifically, if the value of the hit random number included in the advance determination start information matches the small hit value registered in the read special symbol lottery table, the result of the special symbol lottery is set to "small It is judged as "hit" (winning).
On the other hand, if the value of the hit random number included in the pre-judgment start information does not match the small hit value registered in the read special drawing lottery table (if it matches the outlier value), special The result of the design lottery is determined as "lost" (lost).

In advance determination processing, next, advance special figure stop design determination is executed. In the preliminary special figure stop design determination processing, the type of the special symbol stop design is determined (preliminary special figure stop design determination).
In the advance special figure stop design determination processing, when it is determined as "small hit" (winning) by the preliminary special figure win-loss determination, the type of the small hit design (winning type) is determined (preliminary small hit design design determination). .
The ROM 220 stores a small winning symbol lottery table in which correspondences between winning symbol random numbers and types of small winning symbols are registered. Also, as small winning symbol lottery tables, a small winning symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a small winning symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored.
Then, in the small winning symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, "small winning 1 symbol" (50%) and "small winning 2 symbols" (50%) as the type of small winning symbol (winning type). is registered.
In the small winning symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, only "2 small winning symbols" (100%) are registered as the type of small winning symbol (winning type) ("1 small winning symbol"). is not registered).
In the pre-special figure stop symbol determination process, if it is determined as a "small hit" (winning) by the pre-special figure winning judgment, the type of the pre-judgment start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) After confirmation, the small winning symbol lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, the type of the small winning symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number included in the advance determination start information and the read small winning symbol lottery table.
On the other hand, in the preliminary special figure stop design determination process, when it is determined as "lost" (lost) by the preliminary special figure winning/losing determination, "lost design" is determined as the type of the stop design.

In the advance determination process, next, a first prefetch designation command setting process is executed.
In the first look-ahead specification command setting process, a first look-ahead specification command that specifies the type of the stop symbol determined by the preliminary special figure stop symbol determination is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230 .

In the prior determination process, next, it is determined whether or not it is determined as a "minor hit" (winning) by the prior special figure winning/losing determination.
Then, when it is determined that it is determined to be a "small hit" (winning) by the preliminary 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 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.
Also, as a winning variation pattern determination table, a winning variation pattern determination table corresponding to the execution of the time saving control and a winning variation pattern determination table corresponding to the stop of the time saving control are stored.
In the present embodiment, as the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number), "no-reach variation" and "reach variation" 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 “non-reach variation”.
Also, as the variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) belonging to the "reach variation", a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) associated with different variation times are defined. In the present embodiment, "reach fluctuation 1" to "reach fluctuation 3" associated with mutually different fluctuation times are defined as fluctuation patterns (variation pattern numbers) belonging to "reach fluctuation".
The degree of expectation for each type of fluctuation pattern is defined to be “reach fluctuation” and “non-reach fluctuation” (high degree of expectation → low degree of expectation) in order from the highest degree of 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, only "reach fluctuation" is registered as the type of fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) ("non-reach fluctuation" is not registered).
In the prior variation pattern determination at the time of winning, first, the execution status of the current time saving control is 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 process at the time of winning, next, the type of variation mode (variation mode number) is determined (previous variation mode determination at the time of winning).
The ROM 220 stores a winning variation mode determination table in which correspondences between reach mode random numbers and variation mode types (variation mode numbers) are registered.
Further, as a winning variation mode determination table, a winning variation mode determination table corresponding to each type of variation pattern is stored.
In this embodiment, only "normal fluctuation" is defined as the type of fluctuation mode (variation mode number).
Also, as the variation modes (variation mode numbers) belonging to the "normal variation", a plurality of variation modes (variation mode numbers) associated with different variation times are defined.
Then, only the "normal fluctuation" associated with the fluctuation time of 0 [s] is registered in the winning fluctuation mode determination table corresponding to the "reach fluctuation". As a result, when "reach fluctuation" is selected as the type of fluctuation mode, "normal fluctuation" associated with the fluctuation time of 0 [s] is always selected.
In the winning-time prior variation mode determination, first, the result of the winning-time prior variation pattern determination is confirmed, and the winning-time variation mode determination table corresponding to the 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 third look-ahead designation command setting process 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 "8500" or more, it is determined as a "fixed value".

In the preliminary special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, if it is determined to be a "fixed value" by the preliminary random number type determination, further, prior reach group determination, prior variation pattern determination at the time of defeat, and prior variation mode determination at the time of defeat and run
On the other hand, in the pre-special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, if it is determined to be "indefinite value" by the prior random number type determination, the pre-reach group determination, the prior variation pattern determination at the time of failure, and the variation mode determination at the time of failure , do not run.
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" and "reach group 2" are defined as the types of reach groups.
Then, only "reach group 1" is registered as the type of reach group in the reach group determination table for indefinite value ("reach group 2" is not registered).
On the other hand, in the reach group determination table for fixed value, only "reach group 2" is registered as the type of reach group ("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 values.

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 in which the correspondence between variation pattern random numbers and variation pattern types (variation pattern numbers) is registered.
In addition, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table at the time of failure, "fluctuation pattern judgment table at the time of failure 1" corresponding to "reach group 1" and "fluctuation pattern judgment table at the time of failure 2" corresponding to "reach group 2" are stored. It is
In addition, 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 time variation pattern determination table 1" is stored.

In addition, only "no-reach fluctuation" is registered as the type of fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) in the "failure-time fluctuation pattern determination table 1"("reachfluctuation" is not registered).
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 "reach fluctuation" is registered as the type of fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) in the "failure fluctuation pattern determination table 2"("non-reachfluctuation" is not registered).

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 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 judgment table at the time of failure, "variation mode judgment table at the time of failure 1" corresponding to "reach group 1" and "variation mode judgment table at the time of failure 2" corresponding to "reach group 2" are stored. It is
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.

Then, only "normal fluctuation" is registered as the type of fluctuation mode (variation mode number) in the "failure fluctuation mode determination table 1".
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
Only the "normal fluctuation" associated with the fluctuation time of 0 [s] is registered in the "failure fluctuation mode determination table 2". As a result, when "reach fluctuation" is selected as the type of fluctuation mode, "normal fluctuation" associated with a fluctuation time of 0 [s] is always selected.

As described above, the preliminary fluctuation mode 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 mode determination at the time of defeat, 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 designation 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 pre-random number type determination is "undefined value", the second look-ahead designation command designating "undefined value" is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of RAM 230 .

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 results in an “undefined value”, a third look-ahead designation command designating an “undefined value” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 .

As described above, when 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. 15 is a flowchart 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") phase / stage (hereinafter referred to as "special game phase"), "special symbol variation waiting state" and , ``Special figure fluctuating state'', ``Special figure stop symbol display state'', ``First big prize opening pre-open state'', ``First big prize opening control state'', and ``First big prize opening "closed valid state", "waiting state for completion of opening of the first large prize winning opening", "state before opening the second large winning prize", "controlled state of opening of the second large prize opening", and "closed state of the second large prize winning opening". "Valid state" and "Wait state for ending the opening of the second big prize opening" are stipulated.
Then, in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value (special game phase flag) corresponding to one of the 11 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. 15, 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 terminated, 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 special figure fluctuation waiting processing described later 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 "pre-opening state of the first big winning opening", the processing before opening the first big winning opening is started, and the value corresponds to the "control state of opening the first big winning opening". In this case, the first big winning hole opening control process to be described later is started, and if the value corresponds to the "first big winning hole closing valid state", the first big winning hole closing valid process to be described later is started. If the value corresponds to the "first big winning opening end wait state", the first big winning opening ending wait process described later is started, and corresponds to the "second big winning mouth opening pre-open state". If it is a value corresponding to the second big winning hole opening preprocessing described later, and if it is a value corresponding to the "second big winning hole opening control state", the second big winning hole opening described later When the control process is started and the value corresponds to the "second big winning opening closing valid state", the second big winning opening closing valid process to be described later is started, and the "second big winning opening closing end waiting state" is started. , a wait process for ending the opening of the second big winning opening, which will be described later, is started.

Next, the special figure variation waiting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation waiting process.
When the special figure variation waiting process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 16, 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) In, if it moves to step S11-3 and determines that the value of the special figure 1 pending number counter is not "1" or more (Yes), it moves to step S11-13.

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, the special figure 2 starting information stored in the special figure 2 starting information storage area has priority over the special figure 1 starting information stored in the special figure 1 starting information storage area, starting determination (Special figure hit and drop determination, special figure stop pattern determination, special figure variation pattern determination, etc.) are executed.
Therefore, if the special figure 2 start information is stored in the storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is the first The acquired (stored) information is selected as the determination starting 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 start information is not stored in the storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area is the first The acquired (stored) information is selected as the determination starting 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, "1" is subtracted from the value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter.
On the other hand, when the special figure 2 start information is determined start information, "1" is subtracted from the value of the special figure 2 reservation number counter.
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 start information is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 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.
On the other hand, if the special figure 1 starting information is the determination starting information, the special figure 1 starting information (determination 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 winning/losing determination process, the value (set value) set in the setting information storage area is checked, and the special figure winning/losing lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read.
Then, based on the winning random number included in the determination start information and the read special symbol winning lottery table, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is "small winning" (special symbol winning determination).
Specifically, if the value of the hit random number included in the determination start information matches the small hit value registered in the read special symbol lottery table, the result of the special symbol lottery is ” (winning).
On the other hand, if the value of the hit random number included in the determination start information does not match the small hit value registered in the read special figure winning lottery table (if it matches the outlier value), the special symbol The result of the lottery is determined to be "lost" (lost).

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, first, the type of the special figure stop design is determined (special figure stop design determination).
That is, when it is determined as a "small hit" (winning) by the special figure hit-lose determination, the type of "small hit design" is determined.
Specifically, first, the type of determination starting information (special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information) is confirmed, and the small winning symbol lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read. Then, the type of the small winning symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the read small winning symbol lottery table.
On the other hand, when it is determined to be "lost" (lost) by the special figure win-lose determination, "missing design" is determined as the type of the stop design.

In the special figure stop design determination process, next, the stop design of the special design (segment data/stop design number) is determined.
The ROM 220 stores a segment data table in which correspondences between winning symbol random numbers and stop symbols (seg data/stop symbol numbers) are registered.
In addition, as a segment data table, a segment data table corresponding to "small winning 1 symbol", a segment data table corresponding to "small winning 2 symbols", and a segment data table corresponding to "losing symbol" are stored. ing.
In order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol, first, the result of the special symbol stop symbol determination is confirmed, and the segment data table corresponding to this confirmation result is read. Then, based on the hit symbol random number included in the determination start information and the read segment data table, the stop symbol (seg data/stop symbol number) is determined.
In the special figure stop design determination process, next, the determined stop design (segment data/stop design number) is stored in the stop design 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, the symbol type designation command designating the type of the stop symbol 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 "small hit" (winning) by the special figure winning/losing determination. Then, when it is determined that it is determined to be a "minor hit" (winning) by the special figure winning/losing determination, the 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 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 pattern (variation pattern number) is determined (variation pattern determination at the time of winning).
In winning variation pattern determination, the current execution status of time saving control is checked, and a 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.
In the special figure variation mode determination process at the time of winning, next, the type of variation mode (variation mode number) is determined (variation mode determination at the time of winning).
In the winning variation mode determination, the type of variation pattern (variation mode number) determined by the winning variation pattern determination is confirmed, and the winning variation mode determination table corresponding to the 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 determination start information and the read variation mode determination table at the time of winning.

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 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 fixed value.
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 undefined value.
In the special figure variation mode determination process at the time of defeat, next, the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) is determined (variation pattern determination 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 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 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 reach mode random number included in the determination start information and the read-out variation mode determination table at failure.
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 is confirmed, and the failure change mode determination table 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 determination start information and the read-out variation mode determination table at failure.

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 start information is the special figure 1 start information, predetermined seg data is set as the seg data corresponding to the special figure 1 display device. Thereby, lighting control of the segment corresponding to the set segment data is performed among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device.
On the other hand, if the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, the predetermined seg data is set as the seg data corresponding to the special figure 2 display device. Thereby, lighting control of the segment corresponding to the set segment data is performed among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device.

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.
At step S11-13, a demonstration designation command setting process is executed, a series of processes is completed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-12). In the demonstration designation command setting process, the demonstration designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of RAM 230 .

Next, the processing during special figure fluctuation executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 17 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. 17, 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 variation display data update process, when the variation display of the first special symbol is being executed, the segment data corresponding to the special figure 1 display device is updated. On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed, the segment data corresponding to the special figure 2 display device is updated.

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 stop design (segment data/stop design number) stored in the stop design storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, when ending the variable display of the first special symbol, the acquired segment data (or the acquired segment data corresponding to the stop symbol number) is set as the segment data corresponding to the special figure 1 display device. Thereby, lighting control (stop display) is performed for the segment corresponding to the set segment data among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device.
On the other hand, when ending the variable display of the second special symbol, the acquired segment data (or the acquired segment data corresponding to the stop symbol number) is set as the segment data corresponding to the special figure 2 display device. Thereby, lighting control (stop display) is performed for the segment corresponding to the set segment data among the predetermined number of segments that constitute the special figure 2 display device.
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. 18 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. 18, 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 type of the stopped design is a "small winning design", and if it is determined that the type of the stopped design is not a "small winning design" (No), step S13-3. , and when it is determined that the type of the stop symbol is a "small hit symbol" (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-5.

In step S13-3, a time saving control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-4. In the time saving control management process, the time saving control is managed.
Specifically, in the time saving control management process, first, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230 . And when it determines with "1" being set to the time saving control flag area|region, the time saving end determination process mentioned later is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that "1" is not set in the time saving control flag area ("0" is set), the next process (step S13-4 ).
In the time saving end determination process, first, "1" is subtracted from the value of the time saving counter.
Next, a time-saving number designation command that designates the value of the time-saving counter after subtraction (remaining time-saving number of times) is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter after the subtraction is "0".
And when it determines with the value of the time saving counter after subtraction being "0", it sets "0" to a time saving control flag area|region. Shortening of working hours control is stopped by this. Furthermore, the game state designation command which designates the stop of time saving control is housed in the subcommand output request buffer.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (is "1" or more), the state in which "1" is set in the time saving control flag area is maintained. Shortening of working hours control is continued by this.
In step S13-4, 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 variation waiting state" is set.

In step S13-5, a time saving control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-6. In the time saving control management process, the time saving control is managed.
Specifically, in the time saving control management process, first, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230 . And when it determines with "1" being set to the time saving control flag area|region, the time saving end determination process mentioned later is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that "1" is not set in the time saving control flag area ("0" is set), the time saving end determination process is not executed, and the next process (step S13-6 ).
In the time saving end determination process, first, "1" is subtracted from the value of the time saving counter.
Next, a time-saving number designation command that designates the value of the time-saving counter after subtraction (remaining time-saving number of times) is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter after the subtraction is "0".
And when it determines with the value of the time saving counter after subtraction being "0", it sets "0" to a time saving control flag area|region. Shortening of working hours control is stopped by this. Furthermore, the game state designation command which designates the stop of time saving control is housed in the subcommand output request buffer.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (is "1" or more), the state in which "1" is set in the time saving control flag area is maintained. Shortening of working hours control is continued by this.

In step S13-6, a first special electrician control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-7. In the first special electric role control data setting process, control data for opening/closing control of the first special electric role item 53a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a first special electric role control table. And, in the first special electric role control table, the opening time, the closing effective time of the big winning mouth, the closing time of the big winning mouth, the ending time, the number of rounds (number of small winning games), each round (small winning game) Control data (solenoid control data, control time data) of the corresponding first big winning opening solenoid 65, control data of the V distribution solenoid 67 corresponding to each round (small winning game) (solenoid control data, control time data) etc. are stipulated.
In the first special electric role control data setting process, the first special electric role control table is read, and the read first special electric role control table is set in the special electric role control table area of the RAM 230 .
Next, "0" is set in the counter for the number of times the special electric service has been continuously operated.

In step S13-7, small hit opening time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-8. In the small winning opening time setting process, the first 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 S13-8, a small hit opening designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-9. In the small-hit opening designation command setting process, the opening designation command designating the start of the small-hit game state is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S13-9, 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 "first big winning opening pre-open state" is set.

Next, the pre-opening process for the first big winning opening executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the pre-opening process of the first big winning hole.
When the first big winning hole pre-opening process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 19, 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, "1" is added to the value of 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, a round start designation command designating the start of the round corresponding to the value of the special electric service continuous operation number counter 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 first special electric service control table set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the opening/closing switching number corresponding to the value of the special service continuous operation counter is set. read out. Then, the opening/closing switching frequency read out is set in the special electric service opening/closing switching frequency counter. Also, the first special electric accessory 53a (first big winning opening solenoid 65) is set as the type of the special electric role that performs opening/closing switching.
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 "first big winning opening open control state" is set.

Next, the first big winning hole opening control process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the first big winning hole opening control process.
When the first big winning hole opening control process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 20, 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 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-4. The special electric service open/close switching process will be described later.
In step S16-4, it is determined whether the value of the special electric role winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (1 [ball] in this embodiment), and the value of the special electric role 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 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 hole opening control end process, solenoid control data specifying de-energization is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 . As a result, the first 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 valid time setting process, a predetermined large winning opening closing valid time (interval time) is set by referring to the first special electrical role control table set in the special electrical role control table area of the RAM 230 . Set the game timer.
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, a round end designation command designating the end of the round corresponding to the value of the special electric service continuous operation number counter 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 "first big winning opening closed valid state" is set.

Next, a description will be given of the first big winning opening closing valid process executed in step S10-3.
FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing the first big winning opening closing effective process.
When the first big winning opening closing valid process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 21, 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 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 reached the specified value (Yes ), the process proceeds to step S17-3, and when 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 S17-9.
Here, referring to the first special electric role control table set in the special electric role control table area of the RAM 230, the number of rounds defined in the first special electric role control table is obtained as a specified value. make a judgment.
In step S17-3, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the V winning flag area of the RAM 230. If it is determined that "1" is set in the V winning flag area (Yes), When it is determined that "0" is set in the V winning flag area (No), the process proceeds to step S17-11.

At step S17-4, game state update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-5. In the game state update process, the game state is updated.
Specifically, in the game state update process, first, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the time saving control flag area of the RAM 230 . And when it determines with "1" being set to the time saving control flag area|region, the time saving end processing mentioned later is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that "1" is not set in the time saving control flag area ("0" is set), the next process (step S17-5) without executing the time saving end process transition to
In the time saving end process, first, "0" is set to the time saving control flag area of the RAM230. Shortening of working hours control is stopped by this. Furthermore, the game state designation command which designates the stop of time saving control is housed in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S17-5, a second special electrician control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-6. In the second special electric role control data setting process, control data for opening/closing control of the second special electric role item 54a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a second special electric role control table. The second special electronic role control table corresponds to the opening time, the closing effective time of the big winning opening, the closing time of the big winning opening, the ending time, the number of rounds (number of round games), and each round (round game). Control data (solenoid control data, control time data) and the like of the second big winning opening solenoid 66 are defined.
In the second special electric role control data setting process, the second special electric role control table is read, and the read second special electric role control table is set in the special electric role control table area of the RAM 230 .
Note that the value of the special electric service continuous operation number counter is maintained.

In step S17-6, a jackpot opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-7. In the jackpot opening time setting process, the second 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 S17-7, a jackpot opening designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-8. In the jackpot opening designation command setting process, an opening designation command designating the start of the jackpot gaming state is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S17-8, 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 second big winning opening" is set.

In step S17-9, a big winning opening closing time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-10. In the big winning hole closing time setting process, the first 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 hole closing time is set in the special game timer.
In step S17-10, 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 "first large winning opening pre-open state" is set.

In step S17-11, small hit ending time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-12. In the small winning ending time setting process, the first 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 S17-12, a small hit ending designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-13. In the small-hit ending specification command setting process, the ending specification command for specifying the end of the small-hit game state is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S17-13, 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 "first big winning opening open end wait state" is set.

Next, the waiting process for ending the opening of the first big winning opening executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the wait process for ending the opening of the first big winning hole.
When the first big winning hole opening end wait process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 22, 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).
In step S18-2, a V non-winning designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S18-3. In the V non-winning designation command setting process, the V non-winning designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
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 pre-opening process for the second big winning opening executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the pre-opening process of the second big winning opening.
When the second big winning hole pre-opening process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 23, the process first proceeds to step S40-1.
In step S40-1, 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 S40-2 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 S40-2, special electric service continuous operation number counter update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S40-3. In the special electric service continuous operation number counter update process, "1" is added to the value of the special electric service continuous operation number counter.
In step S40-3, a round start designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S40-4. In the round start designation command setting process, a round start designation command designating the start of the round corresponding to the value of the special electric service continuous operation number counter is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S40-4, a process for setting the number of opening/closing switching times for special electric power is executed, and the process proceeds to step S40-5. In the special electric service open/close switching number setting process, the second special electric service control table set in the special electric service control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the opening/closing switching number corresponding to the value of the special service continuous operation counter is set. read out. Then, the opening/closing switching frequency read out is set in the special electric service opening/closing switching frequency counter. In addition, the second special electric accessory 54a (the second big winning opening solenoid 66) is set as the type of the special electric role that performs open/close switching.
Next, "0" is set as the value of the special electric winning number counter.
In step S40-5, a special electric power opening/closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S40-6. The special electric service open/close switching process will be described later.
In step S40-6, 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 "second big winning opening open control state" is set.

Next, the second big winning opening control process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing the second big winning hole opening control process.
When the second big winning hole opening control process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 24, the process first proceeds to step S41-1.
In step S41-1, 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 S41-2 If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not "0" (No), the process proceeds to step S41-4.
In step S41-2, 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 S41-3, 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 S41-5.
In step S41-3, a special electric power opening/closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41-4. The special electric service open/close switching process will be described later.
In step S41-4, 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 S41-5. ends the series of processes and shifts to the next process (step S4-12).

In step S41-5, a special winning opening control end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41-6. In the big winning hole opening control end process, solenoid control data specifying de-energization is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 . As a result, the second special electric accessory 54a is controlled to the closed state.
In step S41-6, a special winning opening closing effective time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41-7. In the large winning opening closing effective time setting process, the second 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 the game timer.
In step S41-7, a round end designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41-8. In the round end designation command setting process, a round end designation command designating the end of the round corresponding to the value of the special electric service continuous operation number counter is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S41-8, 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 "second big winning opening closed valid state" is set.

Next, a description will be given of the second big winning opening closing effective process executed in step S10-3.
FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the second big winning opening closing effective process.
When the second big winning opening closing valid process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 25, the process first proceeds to step S42-1.
In step S42-1, 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 S42-2. 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 S42-2, 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 reached the specified value (Yes ), the process proceeds to step S42-3, and when 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 S42-6.
Here, the second 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 defined in the second special electric role control table is obtained as a specified value. to make a decision.

In step S42-3, a jackpot ending time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S42-4. In the jackpot ending time setting process, the second 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 S42-4, a jackpot ending designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S42-5. In the jackpot ending designation command setting process, an ending designation command designating the end of the jackpot game state is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S42-5, 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 "second big winning opening end wait state" is set.
In step S42-6, a big winning opening closing time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S42-7. In the big winning hole closing time setting process, the second 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 hole closing time is set in the special game timer.
In step S42-7, 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 "state before opening the second big winning opening" is set.

Next, the waiting process for ending the opening of the second big winning opening, which is executed in step S10-3, will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing the waiting process for ending the opening of the second big winning opening.
When the second big winning opening end wait process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 26, the process first proceeds to step S43-1.
In step S43-1, 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 S43-2 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 S43-2, game state setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S43-3. In the game state setting process, the game state is set.
Specifically, in the gaming state setting process, first, the type of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) is determined.
Then, when it is determined that the type of the stopped symbol is "small winning 2 symbols", a predetermined number of times of time saving (in this embodiment, 4 [times]) is set in the time saving counter. Moreover, "1" is set to the time saving control flag area|region of RAM230. Time saving control is started by this. In addition, the game state designation command which designates the start of time saving control and the time saving frequency designation command which designates the value of the time saving counter after setting are housed in the subcommand output request buffer.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of the stopped symbol is "one small winning symbol", a predetermined number of times of time saving (in this embodiment, 0 [time]) is set in the time saving counter. Moreover, the state where "0" is set to the time saving control flag area|region of RAM230 is maintained. Shortening of working hours control is not started by this.
Next, “0” is set in the V winning flag area of the RAM 230 .
In step S43-4, 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 variation waiting state" is set.

Next, the special electric service open/close switching processing in steps S14-5, S16-3, S40-5 and S41-3 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special electric service open/close switching process.
When the special electric power opening/closing switching process is executed in steps S14-5 and S16-3, as shown in FIG. 27, 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 , S16-4, S40-6, S41-4).
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 first special electric role item 53a or the second special electric role item 54a to be in an open state or a closed state is set.
Specifically, in the special electric service control data setting process, the special electric service control table (first special service control table or second special service control table) set in the special service control table area of the RAM 230 is set to By referring to it, the solenoid control data corresponding to the value of the special electric service open/close switching frequency counter is read out. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data specifying energization or energization stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 . At this time, the read solenoid control data is set in the area corresponding to the type (first special electric accessory 53a or second special electric accessory 54a) set as the special electric role that executes opening/closing switching. Thereby, based on the set solenoid data, the control of the first big winning opening solenoid 65 or the second big winning opening solenoid 66 is started, and the first special electric accessory 53a or the second special electric accessory 54a It is controlled to be open or closed.

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 (first special service control table or second special service control table) set in the special service control table area of the RAM 230 is set to By referring to it, the control time corresponding to the value of the special electric service open/close switching frequency counter is read. 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 (steps S14-6, S16-4, S40-6, S41-4). . In the special electric service opening/closing switching frequency counter update process, "1" is subtracted from the value of the special electric service opening/closing switching frequency counter.

Next, the normal game management process of step S4-12 will be explained.
FIG. 28 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 role before opening state", "Normal figure electric role item opening control state", "Normal figure "Electric accessary product closed valid state" and "Usually electric accessary product open end wait state" are stipulated.
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. 28, 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. 29 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. 29, 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 general pattern winning/losing 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, predetermined segment data is set as segment data corresponding to the normal map display device. As a result, lighting of the segment corresponding to the set segment data is controlled among the predetermined number of segments that constitute the normal map 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. 30 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. 30, 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 regular pattern fluctuation display data update process, the segment data corresponding to the regular pattern display device is updated.

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 stop pattern (segment data) stored in the stop pattern storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, the acquired segment data (seg data related to the stop symbol) is set as the segment data corresponding to the normal pattern display device. As a result, of the predetermined number of segments that constitute the normal map display device, the segment corresponding to the set segment data is controlled to be lit (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. 31 is a flow chart showing processing during normal map stoppage.
When the normal map stop process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 31, 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 period 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. 32 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. 32, the process first 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 normal electric accessary product opening control process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart 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 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-4. The ordinary electric open/close switching process will be described later.
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 shifts 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 designating 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 ordinary electric open/close switching processing in steps S23-2 and S25-3 will be described.
FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing normal electric open/close switching processing.
When the ordinary electric open/close switching process is executed in steps S23-2 and S25-3, as shown in FIG. 34, 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 ordinary electric work control time setting process, the ordinary electric work control table set in the ordinary electric work control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and control corresponding to the value of the normal electric work 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 normal electric switch switching frequency counter update process, "1" is subtracted from the value of the normal electric switch switching frequency counter.

Next, the normal electric accessary product closing valid process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 35 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. 35, 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).
At 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. 36 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. 36, 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. 37 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. 37, 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 completed, 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. 38 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. 38, 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). Note that "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.
(holding performance)
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 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.
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 the present embodiment, a normal pending effect and a pending notice effect are defined as modes (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, as the types (modes) of the reserved symbol h, normal reserve and special reserve are defined.
In the normal suspension effect, normal suspension is displayed as the suspension pattern h corresponding to the start information for the suspension effect.
The normal pending effect is that the starting information for the pending effect (special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information) is stored in the starting information storage area (special figure 1 starting information storage area or special figure 2 starting 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.

(Holding notice effect)
The "holding notice effect" is a kind of look-ahead notice effect. That is, the pending advance notice effect is a type of pending effect that indicates the result of preliminary determination (step S9-8) based on predetermined starting information by the mode of the pending symbol h corresponding to the starting information.
In the following description, the start information targeted for the suspension notice effect is referred to as "hold notice target start information". In addition, the pending design h corresponding to the pending notice target start information is set as the "notice target pending design hy".
In the present embodiment, the pending notice effect is a effect suggesting the result of pre-special figure stop design determination based on the pending notice target start information (specifically, the possibility of being a "small winning design").
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 "reach fluctuation") based on the pending notice target start information.
In the suspension notice performance, a special suspension is displayed as the notice object suspension pattern hy.
In this embodiment, "blue reservation", "green reservation", "purple reservation", and "red reservation" are defined as special reservation modes (types).
Then, in the pending notice effect, the state of the preliminary notice target pending pattern hy changes, and depending on the state of the final notice target pending pattern hy displayed, the result of advance determination based on the pending notice target start information (specifically, Possibility of occurrence of small hit gaming state) is suggested.
Here, the degree of expectation for each aspect of the special hold is, in descending order of expectation, “red hold”, “purple hold”, “green hold”, and “blue hold” (high expectation→low expectation). It is stipulated to be "Expectation degree" refers to the possibility (degree) of occurrence of a small-hit game state (the same applies hereinafter).

When the suspension notice performance 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 pending notice effect, the state of the notice subject pending pattern hy changes according to the content of the pending change corresponding to the pending change opportunity each time the hold change opportunity comes.
The "holding change opportunity" is a trigger for changing the state of the notice target holding symbol hy. Further, the "holding change content" is a content in which the state of the notice subject holding pattern hy changes.
In this embodiment, as the pending change opportunity, the time of starting the variable effect corresponding to each preceding pending information, the time of starting the variable effect corresponding to the start information for pending notice, etc. are defined. Then, when the suspension notice performance is executed, one or a plurality of suspension change opportunities are set from among these suspension change opportunities.
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.

(Variation production)
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 this embodiment, as the mode of the first variable effect (variable effect number), the mode corresponding to each type of variable mode (each variable 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.

Specifically, as the first variable effect mode (variable effect number), "normal variable effect" corresponding to "normal change" is defined.
In addition, as the mode (variation performance number) of the "normal variation performance", the mode corresponding to each type (each variation pattern number) of the "normal variation" is defined.
"Normal variation effect" is a display effect in which the first effect symbol z1 is displayed in normal variation in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Specifically, in the "normal variation effect", the left pattern, the middle symbol and the right symbol are displayed in normal variation.
"Normal change display" refers to a display in which the types of the first effect symbol 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 variation effect", the normal variation display of the middle symbol and the right symbol is continued from the start to the end.

On the other hand, as the mode of the second variable effect (variable effect number), "no reach variable effect" corresponding to "no reach change" and "reach variable effect" corresponding to "reach change" are defined. .
In addition, as the mode (fluctuation effect number) of the "variation effect without reach", the mode corresponding to each type (variation pattern number) of "variation without reach" is defined.
Further, as the mode (variation performance number) of the "reach variation effect", the mode corresponding to each type (each variation pattern number) of the "reach variation" is defined.
In the "non-reach variable effect", similarly to the "normal variable effect", the first effect symbol z1 is displayed in normal fluctuation in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Concretely, in the "non-reach fluctuation effect", the left pattern, the middle pattern and the right pattern are displayed with normal fluctuation.
In the "non-reach fluctuation production", the normal fluctuation display of the medium and right symbols is continued from the start to the end. Then, the stop effect is started according to the end of the "no-reach fluctuation effect".
The “reach fluctuation effect” is a display effect in which a reach state is formed. Specifically, in the "reach variation effect", the reach state is formed by the left symbol and the right symbol. That is, in the "reach fluctuation effect", the left pattern and the right pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the combination of the temporarily stopped left and right patterns is a combination included in the "small hit effect pattern". In addition, in the "reach variation effect", the middle pattern is normally displayed in a variable manner.
"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.

(Notice production)
Next, the advance notice effect executed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the advance notice performance is executed during execution of the variable performance.
"Notice effect" is a effect that is executed during a variable effect, suggesting the result of the start determination (special figure hit / drop determination, special figure stop pattern determination, special figure fluctuation pattern determination, etc.) related to the variable effect It is a performance.
In this embodiment, a plurality of types including an announcement notice and a hidden button notice are defined as the types of the notice effect.

(announcement production)
The "announcement notice" is a notice production that suggests the result of the special figure win-loss determination depending on the content of the production (specifically, the content of the notification image described later).
In this embodiment, an announcement notice may be performed only during execution of time saving control (it is not performed while time saving control is stopped).
The announcement notice is an effect using the effect button 5b. That is, the operation valid state is set during execution of the announcement notice. Then, during the period in which the operation valid state is set, the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is validated. On the other hand, during the period in which the operation valid state is cancelled, the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is invalidated.
Specifically, in the announcement notice, the operation valid state is set according to the lapse of a predetermined introduction time from the start. In addition, (1) it is detected that a predetermined operation valid time has elapsed since the setting of the operation valid state, and (2) pressing operation of the effect button 5b for a predetermined number of times (1 [time] in this embodiment) is detected. The operation valid state is canceled when one of the conditions is satisfied. Further, when the predetermined notification time elapses after the operation valid state is canceled, the notification notice is terminated.
In the following description, the period from the start of the announcement notice until the predetermined introduction time elapses (until the operation enabled state is set) is referred to as the "introduction period". Also, the period from setting of the operation valid state to release of the operation valid state is defined as "operation valid period". Furthermore, the period from the release of the operation valid state to the elapse of a predetermined notification time (until the end of the notification notice) is defined as an "announcement period".

The announcement notice includes the display of the effect image on the display screen 31a. In the present embodiment, an "introduction image", a "button image", an "announcement image", etc. are defined as effect images corresponding to the announcement notice.
The "introductory image" is displayed during the introductory period. The "introductory image" is information suggesting that it is possible to press the effect button 5b (that the effective period of operation is started) (in this embodiment, the text "PUSH the button to announce it immediately!"). It is configured including the display of
The "button image" is displayed during the operation valid period. The "button image" is a display of an icon imitating the effect button 5b, a display of information (characters "PUSH!" in this embodiment) prompting the user to press the effect button 5b, and a and display of information indicating the remaining time (in this embodiment, a time bar indicating the remaining time).
The "notification image" is displayed during the notification period.
In this embodiment, as the types of the "notification image", a "winning notification image" and a "failure notification image" are defined.
The "winning notification image" is an image that suggests that a "small hit" (winning) has been determined by the special figure winning/losing determination.
The "rejection notification image" is an image that suggests that "missing" (rejection) has been determined by the special figure winning/losing determination.
In particular, in the announcement notice, the button lamp 77 is lit during the valid operation period. That is, in the advance notice, lighting of the button lamp 77 is started in response to the start of the operation valid state, and lighting of the button lamp 77 is finished in response to the start of the operation valid state.
As a result, in the notice notice, the button lamp 77 is lit and various effects images are displayed to indicate that the operation is valid (that the operation valid state is being set), especially during the execution of the notice notice. is suggested to the player.

In the announcement notice, the display of the introductory image is started according to the start.
Further, when a predetermined introductory time has elapsed from the start of the announcement notice, the operation valid state is set, the display of the introductory image is ended, and the display of the button image is started.
Further, in the notice notice, (1) a predetermined operation valid time has elapsed since the setting of the operation valid state, and (2) pressing operation of the effect button 5b a predetermined number of times (1 [time] in this embodiment). is detected, the operation valid state is cancelled. Then, when the operation enabled state is released, the display of the button image is terminated and the display of the notification image is started.
At this time, when the result of the special figure hit/loss determination is "small hit", the "winning notification image" is displayed as the notification image. On the other hand, when the result of the special figure win-lose determination is "loss", a "failure notification image" is displayed as the notification image.
Furthermore, the display of the notification image is terminated when a predetermined notification time elapses after the operation valid state is canceled, thereby ending the notification notice.

(hidden button notice)
The "hidden button notice" is a notice effect suggesting the result of the special figure win-lose determination depending on the content of the effect (specifically, the operation mode of the notice lamp 75). In particular, the hidden button notice is a notice effect suggesting the winning type (advantage of the winning "small win") depending on the content of the effect.
In this embodiment, the hidden button announcement can be executed only when "reach fluctuation"("reach fluctuation 1" to "reach fluctuation 3") is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern.
The hidden button notice is an effect using the effect button 5b, like the announcement notice. That is, the operation valid state is set during execution of the hidden button advance notice. Then, during the period in which the operation valid state is set, the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is validated. On the other hand, during the period in which the operation valid state is cancelled, the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is invalidated.
Specifically, in the hidden button notice, the operation valid state is set according to its start. In addition, (1) a predetermined operation effective time has elapsed since the setting of the operation effective state, and (2) the value of the effect stage counter, which will be described later, reaches a predetermined maximum value ("4" in this embodiment). The operation valid state is canceled according to the establishment of one of the conditions.
In the following description, the period from when the operation valid state is set until the operation valid state is released is referred to as the "operation valid period".

In particular, the hidden button announcement is executed throughout the period from the start to the end of the variable effect. Thereby, when the hidden button announcement is executed, the period from the start to the end of the variable effect becomes the operation effective period. That is, when the hidden button announcement is executed, the operation valid state is set according to the start of the variable effect. Then, as the predetermined operation valid time, the same time as the production time (variation time) of the variable production is set.
Also, when the hidden button announcement is executed, the fact that the hidden button announcement is being executed (during the operation valid period) is not suggested to the player. That is, in the hidden button notice, the button lamp 77 is not lit during the operation valid period, and other effects suggesting that the hidden button notice is being executed (during the operation valid period). is not executed.
On the other hand, in the hidden button advance notice, an effect indicating that the pressing operation of the effect button 5b has been detected (accepted) is executed in response to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b.
In this embodiment, the button depression lamp 76 is lit for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 [s]) each time a depression operation of the effect button 5b is detected during the operation valid period.
As a result, during the execution of the hidden button advance notice, the player presses the effect button 5b for the first time to enable the pressing operation of the effect button 5b (during the effective period of the operation). It becomes possible to recognize that the button notice is being executed. In other words, the player cannot recognize that the hidden button announcement is being executed unless the effect button 5b is pressed.

In the hidden button announcement, the content of the effect changes step by step according to the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the valid operation period. Then, depending on the stage of the performance content that is finally reached (hereinafter referred to as "performance stage"), the result of the special hit/loss determination, in particular, the winning type (advantage of the winning "small hit") is suggested.
Specifically, in the hidden button announcement, the presentation stage (operation mode) of the announcement lamp 75 changes step by step according to the pressing operation of the presentation button 5b during the operation valid period. Then, depending on the performance stage that is finally reached, the result of the special hit/loss determination, especially the winning type (advantage of the winning "small hit") is suggested.
In the hidden button notice, the presentation stage of the notice lamp 75 is four stages (initial stage, first stage, second stage, third stage) from the initial stage (0th stage) to the final stage (4th stage). , in the order of the final stage). At this time, the production stage is changed (promoted) by one stage.
In each production stage from the initial stage (0th stage) to the second stage, the warning lamp 75 is turned off (operation mode).
On the other hand, in the third stage, the warning lamp 75 is turned on (operation mode).
On the other hand, in the final stage (fourth stage), the warning lamp 75 is blinking (operation mode).
As described above, in the hidden button notice, the notice lamp 75 is turned off from the initial stage to the second stage. The state changes to a lighting state, and furthermore, by advancing from the third stage to the final stage, the warning lamp 75 changes from a lighting state to a blinking state.
Here, when the production stage reaches a stage higher than the second stage, the light emission operation (lighting or blinking) of the notice lamp 75 is performed at the end of the small winning game state (by the game ball during the occurrence of the small winning game state). If the passage of the V area is not detected), or until the start of the big win game state (if the passage of the V area by the game ball is detected during the occurrence of the small win game state).
In the hidden button advance notice, when the result of the special symbol win-lose determination is "lost", the performance stage does not reach a stage higher than the second stage.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure hit-lose determination is "small hit", the production stage can reach a stage higher than the second stage.
In particular, when the type of the won "small win" is "small win 1", the performance stage does not reach the final stage.
On the other hand, when the type of the "small win" won is "small win 2", the production stage can reach the final stage.
As a result, the player cannot grasp the result of the special figure win-lose determination when the performance stage is any stage from the initial stage to the second stage.
On the other hand, when the performance stage reaches the third stage, the player can grasp that the result of the special figure hit/loss determination is a "small hit" (winning). At this time, the winning type (“small win 1” or “small win 2”) cannot be grasped.
On the other hand, when the performance stage reaches the fourth stage, the player can grasp that the "small win 2" has been won.
As a result, in the hidden button notice, not only the result of the special hit-loss judgment (the possibility that the result of the special hit-loss judgment is a win) but also the winning type is given to the player depending on the final stage of production. It is possible to suggest
Here, in this embodiment, from the initial stage to the second stage, the effect content of the hidden button notice does not change. However, from the initial stage to the second stage, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the effect content of the hidden button notice changes according to the effect stage. For example, from the initial stage to the second stage, the color of the button pressing lamp 76 that is lit in response to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b may be different.

In addition, in the hidden button announcement, the first announcement sound is generated by the sound generator 22 in response to the fact that the presentation stage has been promoted from the second stage to the third stage (the value of the presentation stage counter has reached "3"). output from As a result, when the production stage is promoted from the second stage to the third stage according to the pressing operation of the production button 5b, the first notification sound is output according to the pressing operation.
Furthermore, in the hidden button announcement, the second announcement sound is generated by the sound generator 22 in response to the fact that the production stage has been promoted from the third stage to the highest stage (the value of the production stage counter has reached "4"). output from As a result, when the production stage is promoted from the third stage to the fourth stage according to the pressing operation of the rendering button 5b, the second notification sound is output according to the pressing operation. Here, the second notification sound is a sound effect (sound) different from the first notification sound.
On the other hand, in the hidden button announcement, except for the above case, no effect sound (voice) is output in response to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b.
That is, as described above, in the hidden button advance notice, the button press lamp 76 is lit for a predetermined period of time each time a pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected during the operation valid period. At this time, in principle, no sound effect is output in response to the detection of the pressing operation. However, if the value of the effect stage counter reaches "3" or "4" due to the pressing operation, a predetermined effect sound (first notification sound or second notification sound) is output according to the pressing operation. be done.

The performance control circuit 300 includes an operation valid elapsed time timer for counting the operation valid elapsed time T. In the hidden button advance notice, measurement of the operation valid elapsed time T by the operation valid elapsed time timer is started according to the start of the operation valid period (setting of the operation valid state), and the operation measured by the operation valid elapsed time timer When the valid elapsed time T reaches a predetermined operation valid time, the operation valid period ends (the operation valid state is canceled).
The "valid operation elapsed time T" is the elapsed time from the setting of the valid operation state (the start of the valid operation period).
In addition, the effect control circuit 300 includes a effect stage counter that counts the effect stages. Then, in the hidden button announcement, the effect content is set according to the value of the effect stage counter. That is, as the operation mode of the notice lamp 75, an operation mode corresponding to the value of the effect stage counter is set.
That is, at the start of the valid operation period, a predetermined initial value ("0" in this embodiment) is set as the value of the effect stage counter. As a result, at the start of the valid operation period, the rendering stage becomes the initial stage (0th stage), and the warning lamp 75 is turned off.
In addition, in the hidden button advance notice, each time a pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the operation valid period is detected, an additional value, which will be described later, is selected, and the selected additional value is added to the current value of the effect stage counter. be. At this time, in this embodiment, one of "0" and "1" is selected as the additional value. As a result, when "1" is selected as the additional value, the value of the performance stage counter is increased by "1", and the performance stage is increased by one stage.
At this time, when the value of the effect stage counter after the addition is "1" to "2", the effect stage becomes the first stage or the second stage, and the state in which the notice lamp 75 is extinguished is maintained. .
On the other hand, when the value of the effect stage counter after the addition is "3", the effect stage becomes the third stage, and the operation mode of the notice lamp 75 changes from the off state to the on state. do.
On the other hand, when the value of the effect stage counter after the addition is "4" (maximum value), the effect stage is the final stage, and the operation mode of the notice lamp 75 changes from the lighting state to blinking. change to state.
The "additional value" is a value that is added to the value of the effect stage counter in accordance with detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b each time.

When the hidden button announcement is executed, the final reached value is selected in advance. By pressing the effect button 5b during the effective period of operation, the value of the effect stage counter can be increased to a preselected final value. That is, it is possible to reach the production stage up to the pre-selected final reach value.
In addition, in the hidden button notice, if the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the operation valid period is insufficient, the value of the effect stage counter does not reach the preselected final reached value, and the operation valid elapsed time When T reaches the operation valid time, the operation valid period ends.
In particular, when the result of the special figure hit-lose determination is "loss", one of the values "1" to "2" is selected as the final attainment value. As a result, when the result of the special hit-lose determination is "lost", the value of the production stage counter can be increased to a value of "3" or more by pressing the production button 5b during the operation valid period. becomes impossible.
On the other hand, when "small win 1" is won, any value from "1" to "3" is selected as the final value. As a result, when the "small win 1" is won, it becomes impossible to increase the value of the performance stage counter to a value of "4" or more by pressing the performance button 5b during the operation valid period. .
On the other hand, when the "small win 2" is won, any value from "1" to "4" is selected as the final value.

Here, the hidden button notice has a lower priority than the announcement notice.
That is, in the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute both the hidden button announcement and the notification announcement during one variable effect, the hidden button announcement is not executed.
In this case, with respect to the hidden button advance notice, the selection of the addition value, the addition of the value of the effect stage counter, etc. are executed internally each time the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the operation valid period is detected. , the effect corresponding to the value of the effect stage counter (the operation of the notice lamp 75 (the operation of lighting, blinking, etc.)) may not be executed.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the content of the presentation becomes complicated due to the duplication of the presentation using the presentation button 5b.

(Method of selecting additional value)
Next, a method of selecting the additional value in the hidden button advance notice will be described.
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of a first counter upper limit value selection table. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of a second counter upper limit value selection table. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of a third counter upper limit value selection table.
As described above, in the hidden button advance notice, the additional value is selected according to the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the operation valid period.
That is, during execution of the hidden button advance notice, the additional value selection process (see FIG. 45) is executed each time the depression operation of the effect button 5b is detected during the operation valid period.
In the addition value selection process, first, a counter upper limit value acquisition process is executed. In the counter upper limit value acquisition process, the counter upper limit value is acquired.
"Counter upper limit" is a value that designates the upper limit of the value of the effect stage counter that is permitted to reach. In other words, the counter upper limit value is a value that designates the upper limit of the effect stage that is permitted to reach. That is, in each additional value selection process, the additional value is selected so that the value of the effect stage counter after adding the additional value does not exceed the acquired counter upper limit value.
In particular, in the hidden button advance notice, the operation valid period is divided into a plurality of performance intervals with the operation valid elapsed time T as a reference. Also, a counter upper limit value corresponding to each effect section is defined. Then, in the additional value selection process, the counter upper limit value corresponding to the timing (effect section) at which the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected is acquired.

Specifically, as described above, the hidden button notice can be executed when "reach fluctuation"("reach fluctuation 1" to "reach fluctuation 3") is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern.
Then, when the hidden button announcement is executed, the operation valid time corresponding to the selected variation pattern type (“reach variation 1” to “reach variation 3”) is set.
Here, as described above, when the hidden button notice is executed, the period from the start to the end of the variable effect becomes the operation effective period. Therefore, when the hidden button announcement is executed, the same time as the variation time associated with the selected variation pattern type is set as the operation valid time.
Specifically, "reach fluctuation 1" is associated with 10.0 [s] as the fluctuation time. Therefore, when "reach variation 1" is selected, 10.0 [s] is set as the effective operation time.
On the other hand, "reach fluctuation 2" is associated with 15.0 [s] as the fluctuation time. Therefore, when "reach variation 2" is selected, 15.0 [s] is set as the effective operation time.
On the other hand, "reach fluctuation 3" is associated with 20.0 [s] as the fluctuation time. Therefore, when "reach variation 3" is selected, 20.0 [s] is set as the effective operation time.

Specifically, in the hidden button notice, when "reach variation 1" is selected as the type of variation pattern, 10.0 [s] is set as the operation valid time. A period from the setting of the operation valid state until the operation valid elapsed time T reaches the operation valid time (10.0 [s]) is divided into "10" effect intervals.
That is, in the hidden button notice executed when "Reach fluctuation 1" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the effect section corresponds to 0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 1.0 [s] effect interval 1, effect interval 2 corresponding to 1.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 2.0 [s], and 2.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 3.0 [ s], the effect interval 4 corresponding to 3.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 4.0 [s], and 4.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < Effect section 5 corresponding to 5.0 [s], effect section 6 corresponding to 5.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 6.0 [s], and 6.0 [s] ≤ operation effective Effect section 7 corresponding to elapsed time T < 7.0 [s], Effect section 8 corresponding to 7.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 8.0 [s], and 8.0 [s] ] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 9.0 [s] and the rendering interval 10 corresponding to 9.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 10.0 [s] defined.
A counter upper limit value is defined for each performance section (performance section 1 to performance section 10).

On the other hand, in the hidden button advance notice, when "reach variation 2" is selected as the type of variation pattern, 15.0 [s] is set as the operation valid time. A period from the setting of the operation valid state until the operation valid elapsed time T reaches the operation valid time (15.0 [s]) is divided into "10" effect intervals.
That is, in the hidden button notice executed when "Reach fluctuation 2" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the effect section corresponds to 0 [s] ≤ operation valid elapsed time T < 1.5 [s] Effect section 1 corresponding to 1.5 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 3.0 [s], and 3.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 4.5 [ s], the effect interval 4 corresponding to 4.5 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 6.0 [s], and 6.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < Effect section 5 corresponding to 7.5 [s], effect section 6 corresponding to 7.5 [s] ≤ operation valid elapsed time T < 9.0 [s], and 9.0 [s] ≤ operation valid Effect section 7 corresponding to elapsed time T < 10.5 [s], Effect section 8 corresponding to 10.5 [s] ≤ operation valid elapsed time T < 12.0 [s], 12.0 [s ] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 13.5 [s] and the rendering interval 10 corresponding to 13.5 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 15.0 [s] defined.
A counter upper limit value is defined for each performance section (performance section 1 to performance section 10).

On the other hand, in the hidden button advance notice, when "reach variation 3" is selected as the type of variation pattern, 20.0 [s] is set as the operation valid time. Then, the period from the setting of the operation valid state until the operation valid elapsed time T reaches the operation valid time (20.0 [s]) is divided into "10" performance sections.
That is, in the hidden button notice executed when "reach fluctuation 3" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the effect section corresponds to 0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 2.0 [s] Effect section 1 corresponding to 2.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 4.0 [s], and 4.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 6.0 [ s], the effect interval 4 corresponding to 6.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 8.0 [s], and 8.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < Effect section 5 corresponding to 10.0 [s], effect section 6 corresponding to 10.0 [s] ≤ operation valid elapsed time T < 12.0 [s], and 12.0 [s] ≤ operation valid Effect section 7 corresponding to elapsed time T < 14.0 [s], Effect section 8 corresponding to 14.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 16.0 [s], 16.0 [s ] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 18.0 [s] and the rendering interval 10 corresponding to 18.0 [s] ≤ operation effective elapsed time T < 20.0 [s] defined.
A counter upper limit value is defined for each performance section (performance section 1 to performance section 10).

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a counter upper limit value selection table in which correspondence between effect intervals and counter upper limit values is registered.
Also, as counter upper limit value selection tables, a first counter upper limit value selection table corresponding to "reach fluctuation 1", a second counter upper limit value selection table corresponding to "reach fluctuation 2", and a counter upper limit value selection table corresponding to "reach fluctuation 3" and a third counter upper limit value selection table are stored.
As shown in FIGS. 46 to 48, each counter upper limit value selection table includes a predetermined number of records (“16” in this embodiment). That is, each counter upper limit value selection table includes records corresponding to record numbers 1 to 16, respectively.
Each record includes a predetermined number (“10” in this embodiment) of fields. That is, each record includes fields corresponding to field numbers 1 to 10, respectively.

In each counter upper limit value selection table, one button scenario is formed by information registered (stored) in each record. That is, one button scenario is registered in each record.
Further, in each counter upper limit value selection table, fields corresponding to each of the effect section 1 to the effect section 10 are defined in each record. A counter upper limit value corresponding to each effect section is registered in a field corresponding to each effect section.
Specifically, in each record included in each counter upper limit value selection table, the field corresponding to field number 1 is associated with effect section 1, and the counter upper limit value corresponding to effect period 1 is stored. Also, the field corresponding to the field number 2 is associated with the effect section 2, and the counter upper limit value corresponding to the effect section 2 is stored. Also, the field corresponding to the field number 3 is associated with the effect section 3, and the counter upper limit value corresponding to the effect section 3 is stored. Also, the field corresponding to the field number 4 is associated with the effect section 4, and the counter upper limit value corresponding to the effect section 4 is stored. Also, the field corresponding to the field number 5 is associated with the effect section 5, and the counter upper limit value corresponding to the effect section 5 is stored. Also, the field corresponding to the field number 6 is associated with the effect section 6, and the counter upper limit value corresponding to the effect section 6 is stored. Also, the field corresponding to the field number 7 is associated with the effect section 7, and the counter upper limit value corresponding to the effect section 7 is stored. Also, the field corresponding to the field number 8 is associated with the effect section 8, and the counter upper limit value corresponding to the effect section 8 is stored. Also, the field corresponding to the field number 9 is associated with the effect section 9, and the counter upper limit value corresponding to the effect section 9 is stored. Also, the field corresponding to the field number 10 is associated with the effect section 10, and the counter upper limit value corresponding to the effect section 10 is stored.

A predetermined number (“16” in this embodiment) of button scenarios are registered in each counter upper limit value selection table.
Specifically, "button scenario A1" to "button scenario A16" are registered as button scenarios in the first counter upper limit value selection table.
On the other hand, "button scenario B1" to "button scenario B16" are registered as button scenarios in the second counter upper limit value selection table.
On the other hand, "button scenario C1" to "button scenario C16" are registered as button scenarios in the third counter upper limit value selection table.
The "button scenario" is information indicating the counter upper limit value corresponding to each of the "10" production sections (production section 1 to production section 10).
In other words, each button scenario is configured to include counter upper limit values corresponding to the effect sections 1 to 10, respectively.
In particular, in each button scenario, of the two production intervals that are adjacent (consecutive) in chronological order, the counter upper limit value corresponding to the later production interval is lower than the counter upper limit value corresponding to the previous production interval. , is defined to be the same value or a larger value. That is, in each button scenario, the later the effect section, the larger the counter upper limit value corresponding to the effect section.

In each counter upper limit value selection table, one button scenario is registered in each record.
For example, in the first counter upper limit value selection table, "button scenario A1" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 1, "button scenario A2" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 2, and "button scenario A2" is registered in record number 3. "Button scenario A3" is registered in the record corresponding to , "Button scenario A4" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 4, and "Button scenario A5" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 5. , "button scenario A6" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 6, "button scenario A7" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 7, and "button scenario A8" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 8. ” is registered, “button scenario A9” is registered in the record corresponding to record number 9, “button scenario A10” is registered in the record corresponding to record number 10, and “button scenario A10” is registered in the record corresponding to record number 11, "Button scenario A11" is registered, "Button scenario A12" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 12, and "Button scenario A13" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 13, corresponding to record number 14. "Button scenario A14" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 15, "Button scenario A15" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 15, and "Button scenario A16" is registered in the record corresponding to record number 16. .

In "Button Scenario A1" to "Button Scenario A16", distribution of the counter upper limit value in effect section 1 to effect section 10 is different from each other.
In particular, "Button Scenario A1" to "Button Scenario A4" are button scenarios that are selected when "1" is selected as the final attainment value. In "Button Scenario A1" to "Button Scenario A4", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "1". As a result, when "button scenario A1" to "button scenario A4" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "1" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.
"Button scenario A5" to "Button scenario A8" are button scenarios that are selected when "2" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario A5" to "button scenario A8", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "2". As a result, when "button scenario A5" to "button scenario A8" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "2" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.
"Button scenario A9" to "button scenario A12" are button scenarios that are selected when "3" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario A9" to "button scenario A12", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "3". As a result, when "button scenario A9" to "button scenario A12" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "3" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.
"Button scenario A13" to "button scenario A16" are button scenarios that are selected when "4" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario A13" to "button scenario A16", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "4". As a result, when "button scenario A13" to "button scenario A16" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "4" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.

In "Button Scenario B1" to "Button Scenario B16", distribution of the counter upper limit value in effect section 1 to effect section 10 is different from each other.
"Button scenario B1" to "button scenario B4" are button scenarios that are selected when "1" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario B1" to "button scenario B4", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "1". As a result, when "button scenario B1" to "button scenario B4" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "1" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.
"Button scenario B5" to "button scenario B8" are button scenarios that are selected when "2" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario B5" to "button scenario B8", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "2". As a result, when "button scenario B5" to "button scenario B8" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "2" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.
"Button scenario B9" to "button scenario B12" are button scenarios that are selected when "3" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario B9" to "button scenario B12", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "3". As a result, when "button scenario B9" to "button scenario B12" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "3" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.
"Button scenario B13" to "button scenario B16" are button scenarios that are selected when "4" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario B13" to "button scenario B16", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "4". As a result, when "button scenario B13" to "button scenario B16" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "4" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.

In "Button Scenario C1" to "Button Scenario C16", distribution of the counter upper limit value in effect section 1 to effect section 10 is different from each other.
"Button scenario C1" to "button scenario C4" are button scenarios that are selected when "1" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario C1" to "button scenario C4", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "1". As a result, when "button scenario C1" to "button scenario C4" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "1" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.
"Button scenario C5" to "button scenario C8" are button scenarios that are selected when "2" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario C5" to "button scenario C8", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "2". As a result, when "button scenario C5" to "button scenario C8" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "2" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.
"Button scenario C9" to "button scenario C12" are button scenarios that are selected when "3" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario C9" to "button scenario C12", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "3". As a result, when "button scenario C9" to "button scenario C12" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "3" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.
"Button scenario C13" to "button scenario C16" are button scenarios that are selected when "4" is selected as the final attainment value. In "button scenario C13" to "button scenario C16", the maximum counter upper limit value included in the button scenario is "4". As a result, when "button scenario C13" to "button scenario C16" are selected, the value of the effect stage counter can reach "4" by pressing the effect button 5b during the operation valid period. It becomes possible.

When the hidden button announcement is executed, a predetermined initial value ("0" in this embodiment) is set as the value of the effect stage counter before the operation valid period starts.
Also, the table address referred to in the additional value selection process is set in the table address setting area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 .
At this time, when "reach fluctuation 1" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the table address of the first counter upper limit value selection table is set in the table address setting area.
On the other hand, when "reach fluctuation 2" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the table address of the second counter upper limit value selection table is set in the table address setting area.
On the other hand, when "reach fluctuation 3" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the table address of the third counter upper limit value selection table is set in the table address setting area.
Furthermore, when the hidden button notice is executed, a button scenario is selected before the operation valid period starts, and the record number corresponding to the selected button scenario is the record number of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Set in the setting area.
At this time, when "reach variation 1" is selected as the type of variation pattern, one button scenario is selected from "button scenario A1" to "button scenario A16", and the selected button scenario A corresponding record number is set in the record number setting area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 .
On the other hand, when "reach variation 2" is selected as the type of variation pattern, one button scenario is selected from "button scenario B1" to "button scenario B16", and corresponds to the selected button scenario. The record number to be played is set in the record number setting area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 .
On the other hand, when "reach variation 3" is selected as the type of variation pattern, one button scenario is selected from "button scenario C1" to "button scenario C16", and corresponds to the selected button scenario. The record number to be played is set in the record number setting area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 .

In the counter upper limit value acquisition process, first, a table corresponding to the table address set in the table address setting area is selected as the table to be referenced.
At this time, when "reach fluctuation 1" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the first counter upper limit value selection table is selected. On the other hand, when "reach fluctuation 2" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the second counter upper limit value selection table is selected. On the other hand, when "reach fluctuation 3" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the third counter upper limit value selection table is selected.
Next, as a reference record, a record corresponding to the record number set in the record number setting area is selected from among the records included in the selected table.
Next, the field number corresponding to the current valid operation elapsed time timer value (operation valid elapsed time T) is obtained.
Next, the field corresponding to the obtained field number is selected from among the fields included in the selected record as the field to be referenced.
Then, the counter upper limit value stored in the selected field is acquired.

In the additional value selection process, next, the addable value calculation process is executed. In the addable value calculation process, an addable value is calculated.
The "addable value" is the upper limit value of the additional value that can be selected in the current additional value selection process.
The addable value is a value obtained by subtracting the current production stage counter value from the counter upper limit value acquired in the counter upper limit acquisition process (addable value=counter upper limit value−production stage counter value).

In the additional value selection process, next, an additional value lottery process is executed. In the additional value lottery process, an additional value is selected by lottery. At this time, a value equal to or smaller than the addable value calculated in the addable value calculation process is selected as the added value.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an addition value lottery table in which the correspondence between the addition value lottery random number and the addition value is registered.
In addition, as the additional value lottery table, the additional value lottery table at the time of winning corresponding to the case where the result of the special figure winning and losing judgment is "small hit", and the losing corresponding to the case where the result of the special figure winning and losing judgment is "miss" A time addition value lottery table is stored.
Furthermore, as winning addition value lottery tables, an addition value lottery table corresponding to the case where the addable value=“0” and an addition value lottery table corresponding to the case where the addable value=“1” or more are provided. , are stored.
Further, as additional value lottery tables at the time of losing, an additional value lottery table corresponding to the case where the addable value = "0" and an additional value lottery table corresponding to the case where the addable value = "1" or more are provided. , are stored.
Then, only "0" is registered as the additional value in the additional value lottery tables (the winning additional value lottery table and the losing additional value lottery table) corresponding to the case where the addable value = "0". . As a result, when the addable value calculated by the addable value calculation process=“0”, “0” is selected as the added value.
On the other hand, in the additional value lottery tables (winning additional value lottery table and losing additional value lottery table) corresponding to the case where the addable value=“1” or more, “0” and “1” are displayed as the additional value. ” is registered. As a result, when the addable value calculated by the addable value calculation process is equal to or greater than "1", one of "0" and "1" is selected as the added value. At this time, the winning additional value lottery table has a higher probability of selecting "1" than the losing additional value lottery table.
In the addition value lottery process, first, an addition value lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the addable value calculated in the addable value calculation process and the type of the stop design designated by the design type designation command ("small winning design" or "losing design") are confirmed, and this confirmation is performed. Read the addition value lottery table corresponding to the result. Then, the additional value is determined (selected) based on the acquired additional value lottery random number and the read additional value lottery table.

In the additional value selection process, effect update process is then executed. In the effect update process, the effect content of the hidden button notice is updated according to the additional value selected in the additional value lottery process.
That is, the additional value selected in the additional value lottery process is added to the value of the current effect stage counter. Then, the operation mode of the notice lamp 75 is updated to the operation mode according to the value of the effect stage counter after addition.

For example, when "reach variation 1" is selected as the variation pattern type and "button scenario A13" is selected as the button scenario, in the table address setting area, the first counter upper limit value selection table is set, and the record number=“13” corresponding to “button scenario A13” is set in the record number setting area.
As a result, in each additional value selection process, the additional value (effect content) is selected based on the record corresponding to the record number 13 among the records included in the first counter upper limit value selection table.
For example, at the time when the measured value of the operation valid elapsed time timer (operation valid elapsed time T) = 2.1 [s] (assuming that the value of the presentation stage counter at this time = "0"), the presentation button 5b is detected, the field number=“3” corresponding to the point in time is acquired. Also, the counter upper limit value=“1” stored in the field corresponding to the obtained field number=“3” is obtained (see FIG. 46). Furthermore, the value=“1” obtained by subtracting the current production stage counter value=“0” from the obtained counter upper limit value=“1” is calculated as an addable value. Then, an additional value is selected based on the calculated addable value=“1”. At this time, one of "0" and "1" is selected as the additional value by lottery. Then, the selected addition value is added to the current value of the effect stage counter, and the operation mode of the notice lamp 75 is updated to the operation mode according to the value of the effect stage counter after the addition.
After that, when the measured value of the operation valid elapsed time timer (operation valid elapsed time T) = 7.2 [s] (assuming that the value of the presentation stage counter at this time = "2"), the presentation button 5b is detected, the field number=“8” corresponding to the point in time is obtained. Also, the counter upper limit value=“4” stored in the field corresponding to the obtained field number=“8” is obtained (see FIG. 46). Furthermore, the value=“2” obtained by subtracting the current effect stage counter value=“2” from the acquired counter upper limit value=“4” is calculated as an addable value. Then, an additional value is selected based on the calculated addable value=“2”. At this time, one of "0" and "1" is selected as the additional value by lottery. Then, the selected addition value is added to the current value of the effect stage counter, and the operation mode of the notice lamp 75 is updated to the operation mode according to the value of the effect stage counter after the addition.

(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. 39 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. 39 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 designating 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 control 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 particular, when the effect control table corresponding to the hidden button announcement is set, the above additional value selection process is executed in the time schedule management process. Specific contents of the additional value selection process will be described later.

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. 40 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing.
When the command analysis process is executed in step S31-3, as shown in FIG. 40, 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 pending 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. 41 is a flowchart showing pending command reception processing.
When the hold command reception process is executed in step S32-3, as shown in FIG. 41, the process proceeds to step S36-1.
In step S36-1, it is determined whether or not the pending number designation command has been received, and if it is determined that the pending number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-2, and the pending number designation command is issued. If it is determined that it has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S32-4) is performed.
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, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4).
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 number of special figures 1 pending, 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 start information is set.
For this, an 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 start 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, it sets the normal pending effect corresponding to the newly acquired (stored) special figure 2 start information.
For this, an 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 pending 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 set 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 3 change (shift) 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 ended. 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 3 change (shift) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.

Next, the prefetch command reception processing in step S32-4 will be described.
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing prefetch command reception processing.
When the prefetch command reception process is executed in step S32-4, as shown in FIG. 42, 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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", "small hit 1 Design" or "small hit 2 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 ("fluctuation pattern n" or "indefinite value") is analyzed, symbol information corresponding to the type of the analyzed stop symbol, first variation information corresponding to the content of the analyzed variation mode, and the analyzed variation and second variation information corresponding to the content of the pattern. Then, the generated pending information is stored (saved) in the first pending information storage area.
On the other hand, if 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", "small hit 1 Design" or "small hit 2 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 ("fluctuation pattern n" or "indefinite value") is analyzed, symbol information corresponding to the type of the analyzed stop symbol, first variation information corresponding to the content of the analyzed variation mode, and the analyzed variation and second variation information corresponding to the content of the pattern. 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 the hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 start information, (2) a predetermined number (in this embodiment, "1") or more advance hold information is stored (3) that there is no preceding hold information indicating the type (variation pattern number) belonging to "reach fluctuation" as the type of fluctuation pattern, (4) that the time saving control is being stopped, (5) When all the conditions such as that the jackpot game state is not occurring are satisfied, 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 obtained 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.
In the pre-reading announcement effect setting process, first, the pending final mode selection process is executed. In the final pending mode selection process, the final pending mode is selected and set.
“Final Suspension Mode” refers to the mode of the notice object pending symbol hy that finally changes in the pending notice performance.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a final pending color lottery table in which the correspondence between the final pending mode lottery random number and the final pending mode is registered.
In addition, as the final holding mode lottery table, the final holding mode lottery table corresponding to each type of variation pattern is stored.
In the final pending mode selection process, first, a final pending mode lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the type of variation pattern indicated by the prefetch target suspension information is confirmed, and the suspension final mode lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read. Then, a final pending mode is selected (determined) based on the acquired final pending mode lottery random number and the read final pending mode lottery table.

In the look-ahead notice effect setting process, next, a pending change opportunity selection process is executed. In the pending change trigger selection process, a pending change trigger is selected and set.
The ROM of the performance control circuit 300 stores a holding change opportunity lottery table in which correspondence between a holding change opportunity lottery random number and a holding change pattern is registered.
The "holding change pattern" is information (scenario data) specifying a combination of holding change triggers.
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 ("2" to "4") and the hold final mode is stored.
In the pending change opportunity selection process, first, a pending change opportunity lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the special figure 1 reservation number and the reservation final mode selected in the reservation final mode selection process are confirmed, and the reservation change opportunity lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read. Then, based on the acquired pending change opportunity lottery random number and the read pending change opportunity lottery table, the pending change pattern is determined (judged). Then, according to the determined pending change pattern, 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, next, a pending change content selection process is executed. In the pending change content selection process, the pending change content corresponding to each pending change trigger is selected and set.
Specifically, in the pending change content selection process, as the pending change content corresponding to each pending change opportunity, there are a mode of the notice subject pending pattern hy before the change and a mode of the notice subject pending pattern hy after the change. set.
In the present embodiment, among the one or more hold change opportunities set in the hold change opportunity selection process, each hold change opportunity is selected in order from the hold change opportunity that arrives (occurs) later (later hold change opportunity). A pending change content corresponding to the change trigger is selected.
For example, if 3 [times] hold change trigger is set in the hold change trigger selection process, the third (final) hold change trigger, the second hold change trigger, and the first hold change trigger are performed in this order. , the hold change content corresponding to each hold change trigger is selected.
In addition, when selecting the content of the pending change corresponding to the pending change opportunity of each time, first, the aspect of the notice subject pending pattern hy after the change is selected, and then the aspect of the notice subject pending pattern hy before the change is selected. selected. At this time, as the mode of the notice target reserved design hy before the change, a mode with a lower degree of expectation than the mode of the notice target reserved design hy after the change is determined. As a result, the mode of the notice target retained pattern hy changes (promotes) to a mode with a high degree of expectation in accordance with the arrival of each pending 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 mode of the notice target pending symbol hy before the change is registered.
Further, as a pending change content lottery table, a pending change content lottery table corresponding to each mode of the pending pattern h (mode of the notice subject pending pattern hy after change) is stored.
Then, in the pending change content lottery table corresponding to each aspect of the reserved pattern h (aspect of the notice subject reserved pattern hy after change), the notice subject reserved pattern hy after change is selected as the aspect of the notice subject reserved pattern hy before change. Only modes with low expectations are registered compared to the mode of .
In the pending change content selection process, first, among the pending change triggers set in the pending change trigger selection process, the pending change details are selected for the final pending change trigger. For this, first, the aspect of the notice subject pending symbol hy after the change related to the final pending change trigger is selected. At this time, the final pending mode selected in the final pending mode selection process is selected as the mode of the notice target pending pattern hy after the change related to the final pending change opportunity. Next, the mode of the notice object pending symbol hy before the change related to the final pending change trigger is selected. For this, first, a pending change content lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the holding change content lottery table corresponding to the form of the notice target holding pattern hy after the change selected for the holding change opportunity of the final round is read. Then, based on the obtained pending change content lottery random number and the read pending change content lottery table, the state of the pre-notification target pending symbol hy related to the final pending change trigger is selected.
In the pending change content selection process, next, the pending change contents are selected for each pending change opportunity excluding the final pending change opportunity among the pending change opportunities set in the pending change opportunity selection 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 pending change corresponding to each pending change opportunity, first, the aspect of the notice subject pending pattern hy after the change related to the relevant pending change opportunity is determined. At this time, the mode of the pre-change notice subject reserved pattern hy already selected for the next pending change opportunity is selected as the mode of the notice subject reserved pattern hy after change related to the current pending change opportunity. Next, the aspect of the notice object pending symbol hy before the change related to the present pending change opportunity is determined. For this, first, a pending change content lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the holding change content lottery table corresponding to the mode of the notice target holding pattern hy after the change selected for the current holding change opportunity is read. Then, based on the obtained pending change content lottery random number and the read pending change content lottery table, the aspect of the pre-notification subject pending symbol hy related to the present pending change opportunity is selected.
In the pending change content selection process, next, the pending change content selected for each pending change trigger is set in association with the pending change trigger. Thereby, according to the arrival of each hold change opportunity, the state of the notice target hold pattern hy is changed (promoted) according to the hold change contents set for the hold 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 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. 43 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. 43, 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

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 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 mode of the announcement effect is selected.
In the announcement effect determination process, first, an announcement announcement setting process is executed.
In the notification advance notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the current game state is executing the time saving control. Then, when it is determined that the current game state is during execution of the time-saving control, an announcement notice lottery process is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current game state is during stop of the time saving control, it is determined not to execute the announcement notice.
In the notice notice lottery process, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice notice.
The ROM of the performance control circuit 300 stores an announcement notice lottery table in which hit values of the announcement notice lottery are registered.
In the announcement announcement lottery process, first, an announcement announcement lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the announcement notice lottery table is read. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the announcement announcement based on the acquired announcement announcement lottery random number and the read announcement announcement lottery table.
At this time, when the value of the obtained announcement announcement lottery random number matches the winning value registered in the read announcement announcement lottery table, it is determined that the announcement announcement is to be executed. On the other hand, when the value of the obtained announcement announcement lottery random number does not match the winning value registered in the read announcement announcement lottery table, it is determined that the announcement announcement is not executed.
When it is decided to execute the announcement notice, the type of "announcement image" is selected.
At this time, when the type of the stop symbol specified by the symbol type specifying command is the "small hit symbol", the "winning notification image" is selected as the type of the "notification image". On the other hand, when the type of the stopped symbol specified by the symbol type specifying command is the "lost symbol", the "rejection notification image" is selected as the type of the "notification image".

In the advance notice effect determination process, next, a hidden button advance notice setting process is executed.
In the hidden button advance notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is “reach variation” (“reach variation 1” to “reach variation 3”). Then, when it is determined that the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is "reach variation", hidden button advance notice lottery processing is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is not "reach variation", it is determined not to execute the hidden button announcement.
In the hidden button advance notice lottery process, it is determined whether or not to execute the hidden button advance notice.
The ROM of the performance control circuit 300 stores a hidden button advance notice lottery table in which hit values of the hidden button advance notice lottery are registered.
In the hidden button advance notice lottery process, first, a hidden button advance notice lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the hidden button notice lottery table is read. Based on the acquired hidden button advance notice lottery random number and the read hidden button advance notice lottery table, it is determined whether or not to execute the hidden button advance notice.
At this time, if the value of the obtained hidden button advance notice lottery random number matches the hit value registered in the read hidden button advance notice lottery table, it is determined that the hidden button advance notice is to be executed. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired hidden button advance notice lottery random number does not match the winning value registered in the read hidden button advance notice lottery table, it is determined that the hidden button advance notice is not executed.
If it is decided to execute the hidden button announcement, button scenario selection processing is executed.
In the button scenario selection process, first, the final reached value is selected.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a final attainment value lottery table in which correspondence between final attainment value lottery random numbers and final attainment values (“1” to “4”) is registered.
In addition, as the final attainment value lottery table, a final attainment value lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the stop symbol is "one small winning symbol" and a table corresponding to the case where the type of the stopping symbol is "two small winning symbols" are provided. A final attainment value lottery table and a final attainment value lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the stopped symbol is "lost symbol" are stored.
Then, "1" to "3" are registered as the final reached value in the final reached value lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the stopped symbol is "1 small winning symbol". As a result, when the "small win 1" is won, one of the values "1" to "3" is selected as the final value.
On the other hand, "1" to "4" are registered as the final reached value in the final reached value lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the stopped symbol is "two small winning symbols". As a result, when the "small win 2" is won, one of the values "1" to "4" is selected as the final value.
On the other hand, "1" to "2" are registered as the final reached value in the final reached value lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the stopped symbol is "lost symbol". As a result, when the result of the special figure hit-lose determination is "loss", one of the values "1" to "2" is selected as the final attainment value.
To select the final reached value, first, a final reached value lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command is confirmed, and the final reached value lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, the final attainment value is selected (determined) based on the obtained final attainment value lottery random number and the read final attainment value lottery table.
In the button scenario selection process, next, a button scenario is selected.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a button scenario lottery table in which correspondence between button scenario lottery random numbers and button scenarios is registered.
Further, as button scenario lottery tables, a first button scenario lottery table corresponding to "reach fluctuation 1", a second button scenario lottery table corresponding to "reach fluctuation 2", and a third button scenario lottery table corresponding to "reach fluctuation 3" A button scenario lottery table and are stored.
Furthermore, as the first button scenario lottery table, the first button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final achievement value = "1", the first button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final achievement value = "2", and the final achievement value = A first button scenario lottery table corresponding to "3" and a first button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final reached value="4" are stored.
In addition, as the second button scenario lottery table, a second button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final achievement value = "1", a second button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final achievement value = "2", and a final achievement value = A second button scenario lottery table corresponding to "3" and a second button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final value="4" are stored.
In addition, as the third button scenario lottery table, the third button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final achievement value = "1", the third button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final achievement value = "2", and the final achievement value = A third button scenario lottery table corresponding to "3" and a third button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final value="4" are stored.
"Button scenario A1" to "button scenario A4" are registered as button scenarios in the first button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final attainment value=“1”.
On the other hand, "Button Scenario A5" to "Button Scenario A8" are registered as button scenarios in the first button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final achievement value = "2".
On the other hand, "button scenario A9" to "button scenario A12" are registered as button scenarios in the first button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final attainment value = "3".
On the other hand, "Button Scenario A13" to "Button Scenario A16" are registered as button scenarios in the first button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final achievement value = "4".
On the other hand, "Button Scenario B1" to "Button Scenario B4" are registered as button scenarios in the second button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final attainment value = "1".
On the other hand, "Button Scenario B5" to "Button Scenario B8" are registered as button scenarios in the second button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final attainment value = "2".
On the other hand, "Button Scenario B9" to "Button Scenario B12" are registered as button scenarios in the second button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final attainment value = "3".
On the other hand, "Button Scenario B13" to "Button Scenario B16" are registered as button scenarios in the second button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final attainment value = "4".
On the other hand, "Button Scenario C1" to "Button Scenario C4" are registered as button scenarios in the third button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final attainment value = "1".
On the other hand, "Button Scenario C5" to "Button Scenario C8" are registered as button scenarios in the third button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final attainment value = "2".
On the other hand, "Button Scenario C9" to "Button Scenario C12" are registered as button scenarios in the third button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final attainment value = "3".
On the other hand, "Button Scenario C13" to "Button Scenario C16" are registered as button scenarios in the third button scenario lottery table corresponding to the final attainment value = "4".
To select a button scenario, first, a button scenario lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of "reach fluctuation" designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the selected final reach value are confirmed, and the button scenario lottery table corresponding to this confirmation result is read. Then, a button scenario is selected (determined) based on the obtained button scenario lottery random number and the read button scenario lottery table.

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As a result, the variable production is started.

Also, when it is decided to execute the notice notice in step S34-4, the effect control table corresponding to the notice notice is read. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 . Also, the type selected in step S34-4 is set as the type of "notification image". As a result, the notice notice is started at a predetermined timing during execution of the variable performance.

Also, when it is determined in step S34-4 to execute the hidden button advance notice, the effect control table corresponding to the hidden button advance notice is read out. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 . Also, a predetermined initial value (“0” in this embodiment) is set as the value of the effect stage counter.
Further, as a predetermined operation valid time, an operation valid time corresponding to the type of "reach fluctuation" specified by the variation pattern specifying command is set. At this time, when "reach variation 1" is specified, 10.0 [s] is set as the effective operation time. On the other hand, when "reach variation 2" is specified, 15.0 [s] is set as the effective operation time. On the other hand, when "reach variation 3" is specified, 20.0 [s] is set as the effective operation time.
Also, in the table address setting area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, a table address corresponding to the type of "reach variation" specified by the variation pattern specification command is set. At this time, when "reach fluctuation 1" is specified, the table address of the first counter upper limit value selection table is set as the table address. On the other hand, when "reach fluctuation 2" is specified, the table address of the second counter upper limit value selection table is set as the table address. On the other hand, when "reach fluctuation 3" is specified, the table address of the third counter upper limit value selection table is set as the table address.
Furthermore, in the record number setting area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, the record number corresponding to the button scenario selected in step S34-4 is set.
As a result, the hidden button announcement is started at a predetermined timing during execution of the variable effect. Then, during the operation effective period of the hidden button notice, each time the depression operation of the effect button 5b is detected, the table address set in the table address setting area and the record number set in the record number setting area are changed. , an additional value (effect content) is selected.

Next, the stop command reception process of step S32-6 will be described.
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing stop command reception processing.
When the stop command reception process is executed in step S32-6, as shown in FIG. 44, 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.

Next, the addition value selection process executed in the time schedule management process of step S31-4 will be described.
FIG. 45 is a flow chart showing the addition value selection process.
The additional value selection process is a process for updating the effect contents in response to detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the operation valid period during execution of the hidden button advance notice.
During the valid operation period, it is determined whether or not the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected (whether or not the first operation signal is input) each time the time schedule management process is executed. At this time, if it is determined that the pressing operation of the effect button 5b has been detected, the additional value selection process is executed.
When the addition value selection process is executed, as shown in FIG. 45, the process proceeds to step S41-1.

In step S41-1, operation valid elapsed time acquisition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41-2. In the operation valid elapsed time acquisition process, the current measurement value of the operation valid elapsed time timer (=operation valid elapsed time T) is acquired.
In step S41-2, a counter upper limit acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41-3. In the counter upper limit value acquisition process, the counter upper limit value is acquired.
Specifically, in the counter upper limit acquisition process, first, a table corresponding to the table address set in the table address setting area (the table address set in step S34-5) is selected as the table to be referenced.
At this time, when "reach fluctuation 1" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the first counter upper limit value selection table is selected. On the other hand, when "reach fluctuation 2" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the second counter upper limit value selection table is selected. When "reach fluctuation 3" is selected as the type of fluctuation pattern, the third counter upper limit value selection table is selected.
Next, as a reference record, a record corresponding to the record number set in the record number setting area (the record number set in step S34-5) is selected from among the records included in the selected table.
Next, the field number corresponding to the valid operation elapsed time T obtained in step S41-1 is obtained. That is, the field number corresponding to the effect section to which the operation valid elapsed time T obtained in step S41-1 belongs is obtained.
Next, the field corresponding to the obtained field number is selected from among the fields included in the selected record as the field to be referenced.
Then, the counter upper limit value stored in the selected field is obtained.

In step S41-3, addable value calculation processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41-4. In the addable value calculation process, an addable value is calculated.
Specifically, in the addable value calculation process, the addable value is calculated by subtracting the current effect stage counter value from the counter upper limit value obtained in step S41-2.
In step S41-4, an additional value lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41-5. In the additional value lottery process, an additional value is selected.
Specifically, in the addition value lottery process, first, an addition value lottery random number is obtained from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the additional value lottery table corresponding to the addable value calculated in step S41-3 is read. Then, the additional value is determined (selected) based on the acquired additional value lottery random number and the read additional value lottery table.
In step S41-5, effect update processing is executed, and the current addition value selection processing is terminated. In the effect update process, the effect content of the hidden button notice is updated.
Specifically, in the effect update process, first, the addition value selected in step S41-4 is added to the value of the current effect stage counter.
Next, as the operation mode of the notice lamp 75, an operation mode corresponding to the value of the effect stage counter after addition is set. As a result, the effect content of the hidden button notice is updated.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when "reach variation" is selected as the type of variation pattern, a hidden button announcement is executed during the variation presentation.
During execution of the hidden button notice, the effect stage of the notice lamp 75 changes according to the pressing operation of the effect button 5b. And, depending on the performance stage that is finally reached, the result of the special hit/loss determination, especially the winning type (advantage of the winning "small hit") is suggested.
That is, during the execution of the hidden button advance notice, the stage of presentation changes by four stages at maximum.
At this time, when the result of the special figure hit-lose determination is "lost", the production stage does not reach a stage higher than the second stage.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure hit/loss determination is "small hit", the production stage can reach a stage higher than the second stage.
In particular, when the type of the won "small win" is "small win 1", the performance stage does not reach the final stage.
On the other hand, when the type of the "small win" won is "small win 2", the production stage can reach the final stage.
As a result, depending on the production stage that is finally reached, it is possible to notify the player of not only the result of the special hit-loss determination (the possibility that the result of the special hit-loss determination is winning) but also the winning type. becomes.
In particular, when the production stage reaches the final stage, first, by reaching the third stage, the result of the special hit-loss determination is a "small hit" (at least, among the multiple types of winning types, The winning type with the lowest degree of advantage (specifically, "small hit 1") is guaranteed to be won), and after that, by reaching the final stage, among the multiple types of winning types, It is notified that the winning type with the highest degree of advantage (specifically, "small win 2") has been won.
As described above, the player's expectation for the occurrence of an advantageous game state can be improved step by step, especially after the player has grasped that the result of the special prize win-lose determination is winning. Furthermore, it is possible to gradually improve the player's expectation for the occurrence of a game state with a higher degree of advantage.

Also, when the hidden button announcement is executed, the period from the start to the end of the variable effect becomes the operation effective period.
In particular, during execution of the hidden button announcement, it is not suggested to the player that the hidden button announcement is being executed. That is, in the hidden button advance notice, the button lamp 77 is not lit during the operation valid period, and other effects suggesting that the hidden button advance notice is being executed are not executed.
On the other hand, during execution of the hidden button advance notice, the button depression lamp 76 is lit every time the depression operation of the effect button 5b is detected. As a result, the player first notices that the effect button 5b can be pressed by pressing the effect button 5b, and as a result, the player can predict that the hidden button announcement is being executed. It becomes possible.
As a result, by continuing the pressing operation of the production button 5b to the player who predicted that the hidden button announcement is being executed, the result of the special prize winning/losing determination is notified, and in turn, the winning type is notified. It is possible to give a sense of expectation.

Further, during the execution of the hidden button advance notice, it is determined by lottery whether or not to promote the stage of presentation according to the button scenario selected in advance according to the pressing operation of the presentation button 5b.
As a result, when the hidden button notice is executed, there is a possibility that the performance stage will be promoted throughout the operation effective period, that is, throughout the period from the start to the end of the variable performance.
Therefore, it is possible to give the player who has predicted that the hidden button announcement is being executed a motivation to press the effect button 5b throughout the period from the start to the end of the variable effect.

As described above, according to the hidden button notice, it is possible to gradually improve the player's sense of expectation throughout the period from the start to the end of the variable presentation, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(Action of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the action of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, a hidden button advance notice is executed in which the stage of performance shifts according to the pressing operation of the performance button 5b. In particular, in the hidden button notice, the higher the advantage of the result of the game judgment (special figure hit / drop judgment, special figure stop pattern judgment, special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.), the higher the production stage that can be finally reached. Become.
As a result, when winning (big win, small win, etc.) is determined by game determination, it is possible to suggest the determined advantage (type) of winning by the performance stage reached during the hidden button notice. . In particular, it is possible to give motivation to the player to operate the effect button 5b. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(Modification)
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-described embodiment, the detection of passage of the game ball through the V area during the V valid period is a trigger, and the jackpot game state is generated.
However, the detection of passage of the game ball through the V area during the V valid period may be used as a trigger to cause the special figure high probability state.
That is, as a result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery), a "jackpot" is defined. Also, as game states relating to the probability of winning a ``jackpot'' by a special symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as ``jackpot winning probability''), a ``special pattern low probability state'' and a ``special pattern high probability state'' are defined.
Also, during the occurrence of the "special symbol low probability state", the special symbol lottery jackpot winning probability is the first probability, and during the occurrence of the "special symbol high probability state", the special symbol lottery jackpot winning probability. The probability is assumed to be a second probability higher than the first probability.
Then, when a "jackpot" is won by a special symbol lottery, a jackpot game state is generated, and when passage of the game ball through the V area is detected during the occurrence of the jackpot game state (during the V valid period). , According to the end of the jackpot game state, "special figure high probability state" is generated.

In addition, in the above embodiment, two types of winning types (specifically, "small win 1" and "small win 2") are defined as winning types.
However, as the winning types, three or more winning types having different advantages may be defined.
Even in such a configuration, in the hidden button notice, the higher the degree of advantage of the winning type won, the higher the performance stage that can finally be reached.
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, only "small win" is defined as the winning type.
However, in the above-described embodiment, the winning type may include "big win".
In such a configuration, when the "big win" is won, the big win game state is caused without causing the small win game state.
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, in a plurality of winning types, the advantages are different depending on whether or not the time saving control is started after the end of the jackpot game state.
However, in a plurality of winning types, the advantages may differ depending on whether or not the probability variation control is started after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the case of such a configuration, during the execution of the probability fluctuation control, the probability of winning the election ("small hit" or "big hit") by the special hit-loss determination is high compared to when the probability fluctuation control is stopped. configuration.
Alternatively, in a plurality of winning types, the advantages may differ depending on the number of rounds executed during the occurrence of the jackpot game state.

1 pachinko machine 31a display screen 200 main control circuit 300 effect control circuit 75 notice lamp 76 button pressing lamp

Claims (1)

A game control means for executing a game according to the result of the game determination;
a production control means for executing a suggestive production in which the production stage shifts according to the operation of the operating means;
During the execution of the suggestive effect, one effective period is set during which the operation of the operation means is valid, and in the suggestive effect, the higher the advantage of the game determination result, the more likely it is to finally reach. When the possible stage of performance becomes higher and a predetermined result is determined by the game determination, an intermediate stage of performance is skipped to a stage higher than two stages in accordance with the operation of the operating means during the one effective period. and when an operation of the operation means is detected during the one effective period, the time is determined according to the timing at which the operation of the operating means is detected during the one effective period. The game machine is characterized in that the value of a performance counter is updated with an upper limit value as a limit, and the stage of performance changes according to the value of the performance counter .

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