JP2019024976A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance performance effect.SOLUTION: In a pachinko machine 1, a "pseudo continuous performance" is included in a performance associated with the class of a variation pattern determined by a prior determination, and when the "pseudo continuous performance" is selected as a target of a stock prior notice performance, the stock prior notice performance targeted for the "pseudo continuous performance" is executed. In particular, modes associated respectively with a plurality of classes of the "pseudo continuous performance" are provided as the modes of the stock prior notice performance (modes of an in-release stock image s2). In addition, when a mode of the stock prior notice performance associated with one class among the plurality of classes of the "pseudo continuous performance" is set and then another class is selected from among the plurality of classes of the "pseudo continuous performance," a mode of the stock prior notice performance associated with the other class is set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a suggestion effect that suggests the start of a specific effect.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that executes a suggestion effect that suggests the start of a specific effect is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, the remaining time until the reach effect is started when it is determined that the effect performed during the variable display related to the predetermined hold information includes the reach effect based on the result of the prior determination. A timer notice effect that suggests is executed.

JP, 2006-2217, A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a risk that the effect of production is reduced.
That is, in a conventional gaming machine, when a specific mode of reach effect is set at the start of variable display, the timer notice effect mode set at the time of execution of the prior determination is There is a possibility that a situation that does not match the set aspect of the reach production occurs and the production effect is lowered.
An object of the present invention is to improve the production effect.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is a game information acquisition unit that acquires game information, and a variation that determines a variation mode based on the game information acquired by the game information acquisition unit. When a specific effect is included in the effects associated with the variation mode determined by the mode determining unit and the variation mode determining unit, one of the specific effect modes is selected from the plurality of specific effect modes. Based on the game information acquired by the game information acquisition means, the specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect according to the specific effect mode selected by the specific effect mode selection means, the specific effect mode selection means, and the game information acquisition means, Among the pre-variation mode determination means for determining the variation mode and the effects associated with the variation mode determined by the prior variation mode determination means, the target of the suggestion effect An effect selecting means for selecting an output, and a suggestion effect mode setting means for setting a suggestive effect mode corresponding to any one of the specific effect modes among the plurality of specific effect modes when the specific effect is selected by the effect selecting unit. And suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect according to the suggestion effect mode set by the suggestion effect mode setting means, wherein the suggestion effect mode setting means corresponds to one specific effect mode After setting an aspect, when another specific effect aspect is selected by the specific effect aspect selection means, a suggestion effect aspect corresponding to the other specific effect aspect is set.

In the gaming machine according to the first invention, when the specific effect is included in the effect associated with the variation mode determined by the prior variation mode determination means, and the specific effect is selected as the target of the suggestion effect The suggestion effect for the specific effect is executed.
In particular, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, as the suggestion effect mode, a suggestion effect mode corresponding to each of the plurality of specific effect modes is defined.
Then, after another suggested effect mode is selected after the suggested effect mode corresponding to the one specified effect mode is set, the suggested effect mode corresponding to the other specified effect mode is set.
Thereby, when the specific effect according to the other specific effect mode is executed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the situation in which the suggested effect corresponding to the one specific effect mode is executed.
Therefore, the aspect of the suggestion effect and the aspect of the specific effect can be matched, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  Here, the game information corresponds to start information described later (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information). The game information acquisition means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S9-3) which will be described later. The variation mode corresponds to the type of variation pattern described later. The variation control means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S11-8) described later. The specific effect corresponds to a “pseudo continuous continuation effect” described later. As the plurality of specific effect forms, “pseudo continuous continuation effect A” and “pseudo continuous continuation effect B” described later are applicable. The specific effect mode selection means corresponds to an effect control circuit 300 (step S34-3) described later. The specific effect execution means corresponds to an effect control circuit 300 (step S34-5) described later. A main control circuit 200 (step S9-8), which will be described later, corresponds to the advance variation mode determination means. As the effect selection means, an effect control circuit 300 (step S33-5) described later corresponds. The suggestion effect mode setting means corresponds to an effect control circuit 300 (step S33-5) described later. The suggestion effect execution means corresponds to the effect control circuit 300 (step S33-5).

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

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the classification of jackpot game state. It is a flowchart which shows CPU initialization processing. It is a flowchart which shows a main loop process. It is a flowchart which shows the saving process at the time of a power supply interruption. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows switch management processing. It is a flowchart which shows a usual start ball | bowl detection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a starting ball detection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a starting ball detection process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a special game management process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a special electric role opening / closing switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening release control process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening closing effective process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening release end wait process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal game management process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual figure change waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during usual figure change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a usual figure stop. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric role opening / closing switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory closing effective process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release completion | finish weight process. It is a flowchart which shows a sub timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a stop command reception process. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal fluctuation effect. It is a figure which shows an example of reach fluctuation production. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo-continuous production A. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st step of the pseudo | simulation continuous production B. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd step of the pseudo | simulation continuous effect B. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 3rd step of the pseudo | simulation continuous effect B. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the stock discharge effect image A. It is a figure which shows an example of the stock discharge effect image B. It is a flowchart which shows a stock discharge opportunity monitoring process.

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

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2, and a door unit 4 disposed on the front side of the inner frame 3. Yes.
The inner frame 3 is formed in a rectangular shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. A game board unit 10 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the inner side of the inner frame 3.
The door unit 4 is formed in a rectangular door shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. Thereby, the door unit 4 can open and close the front side of a game board unit 10 (game board 11 described later) attached to the inner frame 3. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed substantially at the center, a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a, a tray unit 5 disposed below the transparent plate 4a, and a tray. A firing handle 6 disposed on the side of the unit 5.

The transparent plate 4 a is formed in a flat plate shape using a transparent material such as resin or glass, and is disposed on the front side of the game board unit 10 (game board 11) attached to the inner frame 3. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game board unit 10 (game board 11) through the transparent plate 4a.
The decorative portion 4b is formed of a transparent or translucent resin material, and has a shape that bulges forward. Each corner on the upper side of the decorative portion 4b is provided with a sound extraction portion 4c in which a sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. Each sound extraction part 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the sound output from the sound generator 22 passes. In addition, a plurality of frame lamps 20 (see FIG. 3) are disposed in the decorative portion 4b. Each frame lamp 20 includes a light emitting element (LED) driven by dynamic lighting control.

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

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

(Configuration of the game board unit 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board unit 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit 10 includes a set board (not shown), a game board 11 attached to the set board, and various effect devices (main image display device 31, sub) attached to the set board. Image display device 32).
The set plate is formed in a box shape whose front side is open. An opening made of a through hole is provided at a substantially central portion of the back plate of the set plate.
The game board 11 is attached to the front side of the set board. The game board 11 is formed in a flat plate shape with resin. An opening (not shown) made up of a through hole is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 11. The player can view the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 through the opening provided in the game board 11 and the opening provided in the set board.
Around the opening in the front of the game board 11, a game area 30 is formed in which game balls launched in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 6 flow down. The game area 30 includes a left path formed on the left side of the main image display device 31 and a right path formed on the right side of the main image display device 31 as paths through which the game balls flow down. Yes.
Further, a plurality of board surface lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are disposed in the game area 30 of the game board 11. Each panel lamp 21 includes a light emitting element (LED) driven by dynamic lighting control.

The main image display device 31 is attached to the back side of the set plate. The main image display device 31 includes a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. The main image display device 31 has a display screen 31a capable of displaying effect images.
The display screen 31a includes first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (not shown) in which the first effect symbol z1 (see FIGS. 38 and 39) is displayed and a second effect symbol z2 (not shown). It is possible to configure a second effect symbol display area (not shown) to be displayed.
In each of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, change display and stop display of the first effect symbol z1 are executed. On the other hand, in the second effect symbol display area a4, the change display and the stop display of the second effect symbol z2 are executed.
In the present embodiment, a normal effect symbol and a pseudo continuous continuation symbol are defined as types of the first effect symbol z1.
“Normal production symbol” suggests (notifies) the result of the special symbol lottery (start determination). The normal performance symbol is configured to include identification information (number, character, symbol, character, etc.) that suggests the result of the special symbol lottery (start determination). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of normal effect symbols configured to include different identification information (in the present embodiment, numbers) are defined as the normal effect symbols.
The “pseudo continuous continuation symbol” indicates the start (execution) of the next pseudo fluctuation effect (re-change effect). The pseudo continuous continuation symbol is configured without including identification information. Details of the pseudo continuous continuation symbol will be described later.
The second effect symbol z2 suggests (notifies) the result of the special symbol lottery (start determination). The 2nd production design z2 is constituted including discernment information (shape, color, etc.) which suggests the result of special design lottery (starting judgment). In the present embodiment, as the second effect design z2, a plurality of types of second effect designs z2 configured to include different identification information (colors in the present embodiment) are defined.

In each first effect symbol display area a1 to a3, a variable display of the first effect symbol z1 and a stop display of the first effect symbol z1 are executed. The variable display of the first effect symbol z1 refers to a display in which the first effect symbol z1 is moved (scrolled) in a predetermined manner. The stop display of the first effect symbol z1 refers to a display in which one type of the first effect symbol z1 (normal effect symbol) is stopped at the lottery result display position.
In the second effect symbol display area a4, a change display of the second effect symbol z2 and a stop display of the second effect symbol z2 are executed. In the present embodiment, the second effect symbol display area a4 is configured by a color bar capable of displaying one of a plurality of colors. The variation display of the second effect symbol z2 refers to a display in which the color represented by the second effect symbol display area a4 (the type of the second effect symbol z2) is sequentially changed. The stop display of the second effect symbol z2 refers to a display in which the second effect symbol display area represents one color (one kind of second effect symbol z2).
In the following description, “change display of effect symbols” means that in each first effect symbol display area a1 to a3, the first effect symbol z1 is moved in a predetermined manner, and the second effect symbol display area a4 represents. The type of the 2nd production design z2 says the display changed sequentially.
On the other hand, “stop display of effect design” means that the first effect design z1 of one type is stopped at the lottery result display positions of the first effect design display areas a1 to a3, and the second effect design display area. a4 means a display representing one kind of second effect symbol z2.
A combination of the type of the first effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 and the type of the second effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 The result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is suggested (notified).
In addition, on the display screen 31a, reserved symbol display areas b1 to b3 (not shown) in which the reserved symbol h (see FIGS. 38 to 45) is displayed can be configured.
In the hold symbol display area b1, a hold symbol h corresponding to the start information during the notification display (special symbol change display or stop display) is displayed.
In the reserved symbol display area b2, a reserved symbol h corresponding to the special figure 1 start information for which the notification display is reserved is displayed.
In the reserved symbol display area b3, the reserved symbol h corresponding to the special figure 2 start information for which the notification display is reserved is displayed.

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

A first start port 51 is provided below the display screen 31 a in the game area 30. The first start port 51 is a ball entrance that opens upward (so-called “nose”), and game balls can always be entered. The first start port 51 is capable of entering a game ball that flows down the left path (cannot enter a game ball that flows down the right path).
A special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first start port 51. The special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the first start port 51 (a game ball has entered the first start port 51). Output. The main control circuit 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101.
On the left side of the first starting port 51 in the game area 30, an upper left other winning port 55, a left middle other winning port 56, and a lower left other winning port 57 are provided. Each of the other winning holes 55 to 57 is a ball opening that opens upward, and game balls can always be entered. Each of the other winning prize openings 55 to 57 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the left path (impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the right path).
In the upper left other winning opening 55, an upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the upper left other winning port 55 (game ball entering the upper left other winning port 55). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106.
A left middle other winning ball detecting sensor 107 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the left middle other winning opening 56. The left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the left middle other winning port 56 (game ball entering the left middle other winning port 56). Output for. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107.
A lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the lower left other winning opening 57. The lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the lower left other winning port 57 (game ball entering the lower left other winning port 57). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108.

A start gate 41 is provided on the right side of the display screen 31 a in the game area 30. The start gate 41 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The start gate 41 is capable of passing a game ball flowing down the right path (cannot pass a game ball flowing down the left path).
The start gate 41 is provided with a normal start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). The normal start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball passing through the start gate 41 (passing of the start gate 41 by the game ball). The main control circuit 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104.
Below the start gate 41 in the game area 30, a big prize opening 53 is provided. The grand prize opening 53 is displaced between a closed state in which gaming balls cannot enter the grand prize opening 53 and an open state in which gaming balls can enter the grand prize opening 53. A special electric combination (special electric combination) 53a (so-called “attacker”) is provided.
The special electric accessory 53a is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). The special winning opening 53 is normally closed with the special electric accessory 53a closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, the first winning symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won. Thus, when the jackpot gaming state is generated, the special electric accessory 53a is opened, and a gaming ball can be entered. The big prize opening 53 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right path (it is impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
In the big prize opening 53, a big prize ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The big winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the gaming ball that has entered the big winning port 53 (the gaming ball has entered the big winning port 53). The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103.

A second start port 52 is provided below the special winning port 53 in the game area 30. The second start port 52 includes a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 52 and an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 52. An ordinary electric combination (ordinary electric combination) 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) that can be displaced is provided.
The ordinary electric accessory 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 52 is normally closed with the ordinary electric accessory 52a closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. The second starting port 52 can enter a game ball flowing down the right path (cannot enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the second start port 52 (the game ball has entered the second start port 52). Output. The main control circuit 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the detection signal input from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.
A right other winning port 54 is provided below the second starting port 52 in the game area 30. The other right winning port 54 is a ball opening that opens upward, and a game ball can be always entered. The right other winning port 54 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right path (cannot enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
A right other winning ball detection sensor 105 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the right other winning opening 54. The right other winning ball detection sensor 105 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the right other winning port 54 (the game ball entering the right other winning port 54). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the right other winning ball detection sensor 105.

In the lowermost position in the game area 30, an out port 58 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered (winned) any of the winning ports 51-57.
Here, a discharge path (not shown) through which the game balls discharged from the game area 30 pass is provided on the back side of the game board 11. The game board 11 is configured such that all game balls launched into the game area 30 (all game balls discharged from the game area 30) pass through the discharge path. That is, the game balls launched into the game area 30 are discharged from the game area 30 by entering any of the winning ports 51 to 57 or passing through the out port 58.
Specifically, the game balls that have entered the winning holes 51 to 57 are detected by the detection sensors 101 to 103 and 105 to 108 disposed in the winning holes, and then guided to the discharge path. In addition, the game ball discharged from the out port 58 is guided to the discharge path.
An out ball detection sensor 109 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the discharge path. The out-ball detection sensor 109 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball passing through the discharge path (game ball discharged from the game area 30). Thereby, all the game balls discharged from the game area 30 are detected by the out ball detection sensor 109.
Here, in the present embodiment, the out ball detection sensor 109 may be configured to detect only the game ball discharged from the out port 58.
Further, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 30 so as to guide the game balls to the winning ports 51 to 57 and the start gate 41.

A state display device 63 is provided below the second start port 52 in the game board 11. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. The status display device 63 includes a special figure 1 hold number display, a special figure 2 hold number display, a universal figure hold number display, a round number display, a right-handed display, and the like.
The special figure 1 number-of-holds indicator displays the number of times the display of the lottery results of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (special figure 1 number of holds). The special figure 2 number-of-holds indicator displays the number of times the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended (special figure 2 number of reservations). The number of times that the display of the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is put on hold is displayed on the usual figure hold number display (the number of hold of the normal figure). On the round number display, the type of the big hit gaming state (the number of round games executed) is displayed. On the right-handed display, an instruction for launching a game ball to the right path is displayed.
Also, below the status display device 63 in the game board 11, a general-purpose display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62 are provided. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a gaming state per universal symbol which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.

The special figure 1 display device 61 can execute a variable display and a stop display of the first special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed.
The special figure 2 display device 62 can execute change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. , The time when the stop display is started, and the lottery results indicated by the symbols that are stopped and displayed.
Then, when the first special symbol (stopped symbol) stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or the second special symbol (stopped symbol) stopped and displayed on the special symbol 2 display device 62 ) Becomes a specific symbol, a jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is generated.
Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with various abnormality detection sensors 110 (see FIG. 3) for detecting various abnormal states. The various abnormality detection sensors 110 include a radio wave detection sensor that detects radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor that detects magnetism, a vibration detection sensor that detects vibration, an inner frame opening sensor that detects the opening of the inner frame 3, and an opening of the door unit 4. A glass frame opening sensor for detecting the above is included. Various abnormality detection sensors 110 output detection signals corresponding to the abnormal states to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of various abnormal states.

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

The main control circuit 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, an output port 250, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generation circuit 270.
The input port 240 includes a plurality of input ports (in this embodiment, input port 0, input port 1, input port 2, and input port 3).
The input port 0 receives detection signals from various abnormality detection sensors 110, a RAM clear signal from the RAM clear switch, and the like.
The input port 1 includes a detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103, a detection signal from the right other winning ball detection sensor 105, a detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106, and a left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. , A detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, a detection signal from the out ball detection sensor 109, and the like.
The input port 2 includes a detection signal from the special ball start ball detection sensor 101, a detection signal from the special ball start ball detection sensor 102, a detection signal from the general ball start ball detection sensor 104, and a power cut-off detection circuit. A power shutdown notice signal or the like is input.
A control command from the payout control circuit 400 is input to the input port 3.
Each input port (input port 0 to input port 2) is provided with a reception storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor). In each reception storage area, 1-bit data indicating a reception state of a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is set. Specifically, each reception storage area is set to “1” when a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is input, and when a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is not input, “0” is set.

The output port 250 includes a plurality of output ports (in this embodiment, output port 0, output port 1, and output port 2).
The output port 0 outputs control signals to the display devices 60 to 63 and the solenoids 64 and 65.
The output port 1 transmits a control command to the effect control circuit 300.
The output port 2 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400. The output port 2 outputs external information (information relating to payout of prize balls, information relating to occurrence of an error (abnormal state), etc.) to the hall computer 450 via the payout control circuit 400 and the external terminal board 420. .

The output port 1 includes a transmission data register (not shown), a FIFO (First In First Out) buffer (not shown), and a transmission shift register (not shown).
The transmission data register outputs a control command input based on a subcommand transmission process (step S2-4), which will be described later, to the FIFO buffer.
The FIFO buffer is composed of a plurality of registers, and can store a plurality of control commands. The FIFO buffer stores the control command input from the transmission data register and outputs the stored control command 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 as serial data.

The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a lottery table for executing various lotteries, various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control circuit 300, and the like.
The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control circuit 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters (random number counter, timer counter, etc.), flags for managing lottery results and gaming states, and the like.
In particular, the RAM 230 stores start information that is acquired in response to input of detection signals from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the universal start ball detection sensor 104. An area is provided. Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.

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

The effect control circuit 300 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 effect images on the image display devices 31 and 32, lights the lamps 20 and 21, outputs sound by the sound generator 22, and various types. It controls the drive of a motor (not shown) that drives the movable body.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect, data necessary for the progress of the effect, and the like.
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, and the like are generated in accordance with an effect program (effect control table) corresponding to the content of the determined effect. And the control signal based on each produced | generated control data is output with respect to each image display apparatuses 31 and 32, the sound generator 22, each lamp | ramp 20, 21, each motor, etc. FIG.

The payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball launching operation by the game ball launcher 430 based on the detection signal input from the launch volume.
Specifically, the payout control circuit 400 controls the launch operation of the game ball by the game ball launching device 430 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 30 with a strength according to the detection signal input from the launch volume. To 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 lending button 7 a transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. When the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency necessary for paying out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card, The record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction signal instructing payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 via the connection board 410. Further, when the payout control circuit 400 receives the ball lending instruction signal, 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.
When the prepaid cart is inserted and when the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, the CR unit 500 transmits a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board 410. It transmits with respect to the display apparatus 7c. When the frequency signal is received, the frequency display device 7c displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return button 7 b transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. When receiving the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating types of winning game states (winning types).
In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passage of the start gate 41 by a game ball as an opportunity. When a normal symbol lottery is won, a gaming state is generated per regular drawing. In the normal game state, the ordinary electric accessory 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can enter the second start port 52.
In the present embodiment, one type of “per common figure” is set as the type of game state per common figure that occurs when the normal symbol lottery is won.

In the case of winning the “per symbol” (winning the normal symbol lottery), the normal symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “per symbol”.
On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the general symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”.
The pachinko machine 1 can execute time-shortening control as auxiliary control that is advantageous to the player.
During execution of the time reduction control, the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) is shortened as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped. In the present embodiment, during the execution of the time reduction control, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved and the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol is shortened as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped. In addition, during execution of the time reduction control, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is increased in the gaming state per drawing as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is increased. Extended.
In the case of winning the “per ordinary”, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is 0.5. [S] or 2.0 [s] is set. At this time, during the execution of the short-time control, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is set to 2.0 [s]. Is set. On the other hand, while the short-time control is stopped, the number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 1 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is set to 0.5 [s]. Is done.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the special electric accessory 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 53.
As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are set as the types of jackpot gaming state to be generated when the first special symbol lottery is won, and the second special symbol lottery As the types of jackpot gaming states that are generated when the winning is made, “six jackpots” to “10 jackpots” are set.

In the case where “big hit 1” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at “big hit 1 symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
Here, the “chance symbol” is, for example, the first effect symbol z1 (normal effect symbol) that is stopped and displayed at the lottery result display positions in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is “6, 6, 6”. ”And the like, and the second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color.
When the “big hit 2” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 2 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
In the case of winning the “big hit 3”, the special figure 1 display device 61 controls the special symbol to stop and display at the “big hit 3 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”.
Here, the “bonus symbol” is a predetermined symbol such as “1, 1, 1” in which the first effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed at the lottery result display positions in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, for example. In addition to the combination, the second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color.
When the “big hit 4” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 4 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”.
In the case of winning the “big hit 5”, the special figure 1 display device 61 controls the special symbols to be stopped and displayed at the “big hit 5 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”.
In the case of winning the “big hit 6”, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbols to be stopped and displayed at the “big hit 6 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “latent symbols”.
Here, the “latent symbol” is, for example, the first effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed at the lottery result display positions in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is “1, 2, 3,” or the like. In addition to the combination, the second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color.
In the case of winning the “big hit 7”, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbols to be stopped and displayed at the “big hit 7 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “latent symbols”.
In the case of winning the “big hit 8”, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbols to be stopped and displayed at the “big hit 8 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “probability change symbols”.
Here, the “probable change symbol” is the same as the first effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed at the lottery result display positions in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, for example, “7, 7, 7”, etc. The second effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4 is displayed in a predetermined color while being arranged with “numeric symbols” indicating odd numbers.
When the “big hit 9” is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 9 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “probability change symbols”.
When the “big hit 10” is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbols to be stopped and displayed at the “big hit 10 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “probability change symbols”.

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

In the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 10”, a predetermined number of round games are executed in the big hit gaming state.
In the present embodiment, when winning “one jackpot”, “two jackpots”, “5 jackpots”, “6 jackpots” or “7 jackpots”, the number of round games is set to 4 [times]. On the other hand, when “big hit 3” is won, the number of round games is set to 12 [times]. On the other hand, when “big hit 4” is won, the number of round games is set to 8 [times]. On the other hand, when the “big hit 8” is won, the number of round games is set to 15 [times]. On the other hand, when “big hit 9” is won, the number of round games is set to 10 [times]. On the other hand, when “big hit 10” is won, the number of round games is set to 5 [times].
In the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 10”, the longest opening time of the special electric accessory 53a in each round game is set to a predetermined time (29.0 [s] in this embodiment). The In each round game, the longest open time set after the special electric accessory 53a is opened, and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 in the round game is The process is terminated when one of the predetermined upper limit numbers (10 [sphere] in the present embodiment) has been reached.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1, as a gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery), the “special symbol low probability state” and the “special symbol high probability state” , Is set.
In the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter referred to as “low probability”) (for example, 1/320).
In the “special figure high probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a second probability (hereinafter, “high probability”) higher than the first probability (for example, 1/32).
The main control circuit 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery is synchronized with the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery. Here, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery means a probability of winning a “win” (“big hit 1” to “big hit 10”) in which a big hit gaming state occurs.
If you win “Big Jack 2” to “Big Jack 5” or “Big Jack 7”, “Special Low Probability State” will be displayed during the period from the end of the jackpot gaming state to the next occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. Is born.
On the other hand, in the case of winning “big hit 1”, “big hit 6” or “big hit 8” to “big hit 10”, a “special figure high probability state” is generated according to the end of the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the “special figure high probability state” is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is ended in response to the start of the next jackpot gaming state (end of the stop display of the “jackpot symbol”).
Note that the “special figure high probability state” is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the number of special symbol lotteries executed during the occurrence of the “special figure high probability state” has reached a predetermined number of times. Accordingly, a configuration may be adopted in which the process is terminated (a “special figure low probability state” is generated).
In addition, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 10”, the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot gaming state ends.
Time-shortening control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, winning a special symbol lottery ("Big jackpot symbol" is stopped and displayed), and a predetermined number of times (70 [times] in this embodiment) ), The special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is executed, and the process is terminated when one of them is established.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 and control commands transmitted / 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 serial communication harness. Here, communication between the main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 is performed only in one direction from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, and communication from the effect control circuit 300 to the main control circuit 200 is performed. Not done.
Each control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 is composed of 1-byte upper data indicating the type of the control command and 1-byte lower data indicating the contents of the control command. Yes.
Then, the main control circuit 200 transmits a control command composed of upper data and lower data to the effect control circuit 300 by serial communication. In the effect control circuit 300, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the 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, a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, a second variation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, a game state designation A command, a hold number designation command, an opening designation command, a round start designation command, a round end designation command, an ending designation command, a first prefetch designation command, a second prefetch designation command, a third prefetch designation command, and the like are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating a special symbol stop symbol type (a lottery result of special symbol lottery). The symbol type designation command designates “out of symbol” or “big hit p symbol” (one of “one jackpot symbol” to “10 jackpot symbols”) as the special symbol stop symbol type. The symbol type designation command is transmitted when the special symbol variable display is started. In the present embodiment, symbols corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the symbol type designation command.

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

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a special symbol (effect symbols z1, z2). The stop designation command is transmitted at the start of the special symbol stop display.
The game state designation command is a command for designating a game state (game state offset value).
Here, the “gaming state offset value” is information for designating the gaming state. In the present embodiment, as the gaming state offset value, each of the combinations of the value of the short-time control flag, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the jackpot after rotation counter Corresponding numerical value is set.
The gaming state designation command designates one gaming state offset value. The game state designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on or when a special game phase to be described later is changed.

The hold number designation command is a command for designating the hold number. In the present embodiment, the number-of-holds designation command designates that the number of holds (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has increased by “1”, that the hold number has decreased by “1”, the hold number, etc. .
Here, the “special figure 1 hold number” means the number of the notice display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. Further, the “special figure 2 hold number” refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held.
The number-of-holds designation command is transmitted when power is turned on, when starting information is stored, when a special symbol variation display is started, or the like. In the present embodiment, commands corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the hold number designation commands.

The opening designation command is a command for designating the start of the opening period (start of the jackpot gaming state). The opening designation command designates the type of the jackpot gaming state to be started (any one of “jackpot 1” to “jackpot 10”). The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the opening period (at the start of the jackpot gaming state).
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The round start designation command is transmitted at the start of the round game.
The round end designation command is a command for designating the end of the round game. The round end designation command is transmitted at the end of the round game.
The ending designation command is a command for designating the start of the ending period. The ending designation command is transmitted at the start of the ending period.

The first prefetch designation command is a command for designating a special symbol stop symbol type. The first look-ahead designation command designates “out of symbol” or “hit p symbol” (one of “hit 1 symbol” to “hit 10 symbols”) as the stop symbol type of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the first prefetch designation command is set corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery.
The second prefetch designation command is a command for designating the contents of the first variation pattern. Specifically, the second look-ahead designation command indicates that the type of the first variation pattern is undefined (“variation pattern undefined”) or one of the m types of first variation patterns (variation pattern numbers). Specify a thing ("variation pattern m"). The second prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored.
The third prefetch designation command is a command for designating the content of the second variation pattern. Specifically, the third prefetch designation command indicates that the type of the second variation pattern is indefinite (“variation pattern indefinite”) or one of the n types of second variation patterns (variation pattern numbers). Specify a thing ("variation pattern n"). The third prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored.

The main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 are connected to each other via a harness for serial communication. Here, communication between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is performed in both directions. Each control command transmitted / received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is composed of 1-byte data.
The main control circuit 200 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400 by serial communication. In the payout control circuit 400, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the 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 by serial communication. When receiving a control command from the payout control circuit 400, the main control circuit 200 generates a serial communication reception interrupt, and stores the data of the control command in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 by this interrupt processing.
In the pachinko machine 1, a prize ball number designation command or the like is set as a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400.
The prize ball number designation command is a command for designating the number of prize balls to be paid out. In the present embodiment, the prize ball number designation command designates the payout of n (n = 1 to 15) prize balls. The award ball number designation command is transmitted when the award ball payout operation is executed by the payout control circuit 400.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, control commands transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200 include occurrence / release of payout errors, occurrence / release of full tank errors, occurrence / release of ball clogging errors, etc. Control commands that specify each are set. Each control command is transmitted 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 the hardware configured in the main control circuit 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 receives the value of the loop counter every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (in this embodiment, every 0.083 [μs]). Is started within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, within a range of 0 to 65535), and a hard random number update process is started. Then, the hard random number update process updates each of the normal symbol lottery random numbers, the first special symbol lottery jackpot random numbers, and the second special symbol lottery jackpot random numbers. The hard random number update process is executed as a function of the hard random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.
When power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the transmission shift register of the output port 1 (output port 250) transmits a control command stored in the FIFO buffer to the effect control circuit 300. Start processing. The control command transmission process is executed as a function of the output port 1 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.

Next, a game control process executed by the CPU 210 of the main control circuit 200 based on a program (software) related to the progress of the game stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the CPU initialization process.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the CPU 210 starts the CPU initialization process shown in FIG. When the CPU initialization process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S1-1.
In step S1-1, an initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-2. In the initial setting process, settings necessary for executing various processes are performed.
Specifically, in the initial setting process, the top address of the stack area is set in the stack pointer. Also, a vector type interrupt mode is set as the interrupt mode.
In step S1-2, a wait processing time setting process 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 the timer counter. Then, measurement of the set wait processing time by the timer counter is started.
In step S1-3, a RAM clear signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-4. In the RAM clear signal reading process, the RAM clear signal is read.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ram clear switch (not shown). When power is turned on while the ram clear switch is pressed, a ram clear signal is input to the input port 240 (input port 0).
In the RAM clear signal reading process, a value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the ram clear signal of the input port 240 is read.

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

In step S1-7, it is determined whether or not power interruption occurrence information is stored in the power interruption occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230. If it is determined that the power interruption occurrence information is saved (Yes), If the process proceeds to S1-8 and it is determined that the power interruption occurrence information is not stored (No), the process proceeds to Step S1-16.
In step S1-8, a checksum calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-9. In the checksum calculation process, a checksum is calculated based on the backup information.
Here, the “backup information” is stored in all areas of the RAM 230 excluding the power shutdown occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area in the work area (work area including the use prohibited area and the stack area). Information.
In step S1-9, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S1-8 is normal. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-10. If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (No), the process proceeds to step S1-16.
If the checksum value calculated in step S1-8 matches the checksum value stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is normal, and step S1. If the checksum value calculated in -8 does not match the checksum value stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is not normal.

In step S1-10, a power shutdown occurrence information release process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-11. In the power cutoff occurrence information release process, the power cutoff occurrence information set in the power cutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230 is released (erased).
In step S1-11, a game state return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-12. In the gaming state return process, various values are set in the work area of the RAM 230 based on the backup information, and the gaming state when the occurrence of power interruption is detected is restored.
Specifically, in the game state return process, the values of various flags (time-short control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous jackpot symbol flag, special game phase flag, normal game phase flag, etc.) are set based on the backup information. In addition to setting, values of various counters (hour-counter counter, big hit rear rotation number counter, etc.) are set.
As a result, based on the backup information, the information stored in the RAM 230 is restored to the state when the occurrence of power shutdown is detected.
In step S1-12, a power recovery subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-13. In the power-return subcommand transmission process, a subcommand (control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300) designating that the power supply has been restored is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do.
In step S1-13, a power supply return payout command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the power return payout command transmission process, a payout command (control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400) designating that the power supply has been restored from the power shutdown is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do.

In step S1-14, an effect return subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-15. In the effect return subcommand transmission process, the effect return subcommand (power recovery return phase designation command, gaming state designation command, power supply restoration designation command, etc.) is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Here, the “power supply restoration phase designation command” is a control command for designating a special game phase in which the performance is restored.
In the effect return subcommand transmission process, first, the current special game phase is confirmed based on the value of the special game phase flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Then, a power return phase designation command for designating the confirmed special game phase is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Also, a gaming state offset value is calculated based on the current gaming state. Specifically, the value of the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the jackpot after rotation counter are confirmed. Then, a gaming state offset value corresponding to the confirmation result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command that designates the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S1-15, an interrupt setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to a main loop process (step S2-1). In the interrupt initial setting process, the CTC (counter / timer circuit), which is a peripheral device, is initialized.
Specifically, the CPU 210 sets an interrupt vector register, and sets an interrupt count value (4.0 [ms] in the present embodiment) in the CTC.

In step S1-16, a RAM clear process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-17. In the RAM clear process, the RAM 230 is initialized.
Specifically, in the RAM clear process, information stored in the RAM 230 (excluding the use-prohibited area) is cleared (erased). As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 230 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Specifically, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, predetermined initial values are set as values of various flags (time reduction control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous jackpot symbol flag, special game phase flag, normal game phase flag, etc.). In addition to the setting, a predetermined initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) is set as the value of various counters (hour-counter counter, big hit rear rotation number counter, etc.).
In step S1-17, RAM clear subcommand transmission processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S1-18. In the RAM clear subcommand transmission process, a subcommand designating that the RAM clear has been executed is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM230.
In step S1-18, a RAM clear payout command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the RAM clear payout command transmission process, a payout command designating that the RAM clear 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 the main loop process.
When the CPU initialization process (step S1-15) shown in FIG. 5 ends, the CPU 210 starts the main loop process shown in FIG. When the main loop process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S2-1.
In step S2-1, an interrupt prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-2. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting interrupts of other processes is set. As a result, during a period in which the interrupt disabled state is set, execution of power-off saving processing, 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, the “initial value random number” is a random number for determining an initial value and an end value of a soft random number (a winning design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, etc.) that is a random number generated in the program.
That is, the value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated within a range from a preset initial value to an end value. The initial value and end value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number are changed every time the value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and end value of the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

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

Next, the power-off saving process executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the power-off saving process.
The power supply circuit 600 is connected to a power cutoff detection circuit (not shown). The power shutdown detection circuit monitors the power supply voltage supplied by the power supply circuit 600, and outputs a power shutdown notice signal to the main control circuit 200 when the value of the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined reference value. .
When the CPU 210 receives the power-off notice signal, the CPU 210 starts the power-off saving process shown in FIG. 7 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process. When the power saving shutdown process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S3-1.
In step S3-1, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-2. In the register saving process, the register value used during the execution of the main loop process is saved in the saving area of the RAM 230.
In step S3-2, a power-off notice signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-3. In the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the power shutdown notice signal is read from the power shutdown detection circuit.
Specifically, in the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-3, based on the value read in step S3-2 (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal), is the power shutdown notice signal input from the power shutdown detection circuit? If it is determined (bit check) and it is determined that the power shutdown notice signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S3-4, and it is determined that the power shutdown notice signal is not input. In (No), it transfers to step S3-13.

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

In step S3-8, a loop counter setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-9. In the loop counter setting process, a predetermined number of times of power-off notice signal reading is set as the value of the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-9, a power-off notice signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-10. In the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the power shutdown notice signal is read from the power shutdown detection circuit.
Specifically, in the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-10, based on the value read in step S3-9 (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal), is the power shutdown notice signal input from the power shutdown detection circuit? If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not input (No), the process proceeds to step S3-11, and if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is input (Yes). Shifts to Step S3-8.
In step S3-11, a loop counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-12. In the loop counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the return determination loop counter is newly set in the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-12, it is determined whether or not the value of the return determination loop counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is “0” (Yes), the CPU If the process proceeds to the initialization process (step S1-1) and it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S3-9.
In step S3-13, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S3-1 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (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 the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process. When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S4-1.
In step S4-1, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-2. In the register saving process, all register values used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230.
In step S4-2, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-3. In the interrupt permission process, an interrupt is permitted.
In step S4-3, dynamic port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-4. In the dynamic port output process, a control signal is output to each of the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED).
Specifically, in the dynamic port output process, the drive information (drive signal) set in the dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230 is output to the output port 250 (output port 0). Accordingly, the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED) are controlled to be turned on by the dynamic lighting method based on the drive signal set in the dynamic port output request buffer.

In step S4-4, port input processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-5. In the port input process, the latest switch state is accurately acquired.
Here, an input port 0 status flag area, an input port 1 status flag area, and an input port 2 status flag area are set in the RAM 230.
The input port 0 status flag area includes a switch status storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 0. In each switch state storage area, 1-bit data (a state in which a signal is input or a state in which a signal is not input) of a signal (detection sensor) corresponding to the switch state storage area (a state in which no signal is input) “1” or “0”) is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, “1” is set, and a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Sometimes “0” is set.
In this embodiment, the input port 0 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor, and a vibration detection sensor. From the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the inner frame opening sensor, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the glass frame opening sensor, and the RAM clear switch And a switch state storage area corresponding to the RAM clear signal.

The input port 1 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 1. In each switch state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating a switch state of a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, “1” is set, and a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Sometimes “0” is set.
In this embodiment, the input port 1 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 and a switch state corresponding to a detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. A storage area, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the right other winning ball detection sensor 105, and a big winning ball detection sensor 103 And a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the out-sphere detection sensor 109.

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

Further, the RAM 230 is set with an input port 1 on detection flag area and an input port 2 on detection flag area.
The input port 1 ON detection flag area includes an ON state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 1. In each on-state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating whether an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is set. Specifically, each on-state storage area is set to “1” when an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area, and an on-state is set for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area. When not detected, “0” is set.
Here, the “on state” refers to a state in which the signal is not input and the signal is input.
In the present embodiment, the input port 1 ON detection flag area includes an ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 and an ON signal corresponding to the detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. A state storage area, an ON state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, an ON state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the right other winning ball detection sensor 105, and a big winning ball detection sensor The on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from 103 and the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the out-sphere detection sensor 109 are configured.

In the following description, the value set (stored) in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is “upper left other winning mouth switch bit data”, and the left middle other winning ball detection is performed. The value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the sensor 107 is “left middle other winning opening switch bit data”, and the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108. The value set in the left lower other winning opening switch bit data is set, and the value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the right other winning ball detection sensor 105 is set as “right other winning opening switch bit. Data ”and the value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103 is called“ big winning opening switch bit data ”. The value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the ball detection sensor 109 and "out switch bit data".
That is, the input port 1 on detection flag (value set in the input port 1 on detection flag area) includes the upper left other winning opening switch bit data, the left middle other winning opening switch bit data, and the lower left other winning opening switch bit. Data, right other prize opening switch bit data, big prize opening switch bit data, and out switch bit data.

The input port 2 on detection flag area includes an on state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 2. In each on-state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating whether an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is set. Specifically, each on-state storage area is set to “1” when an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area, and an on-state is set for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area. When not detected, “0” is set.
In the present embodiment, the input port 2 ON detection flag area corresponds to the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 and the detection signal from the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102. An on-state storage area, an on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the normal start ball detection sensor 104, and an on-state storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal from the power cutoff detection circuit. ing.

In the following description, the value set (stored) in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 is referred to as "first start port switch bit data", and the special figure 2 start ball The value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the detection sensor 102 is “second start port switch bit data”, and the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the general start ball detection sensor 104 The value set to “gate switch bit data” is referred to as “gate switch bit data”, and the value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal from the power cutoff detection circuit is referred to as “power cutoff switch bit data”.
That is, the input port 2 on detection flag (value set in the input port 2 on detection flag area) includes the first start port switch bit data, the second start port switch bit data, the gate switch bit data, the power supply And cut-off switch bit data.

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

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

Next, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 2 is read. Based on the read value and the value set in each switch state storage area of the input port 2 state flag area (the value set in the process related to the previous step S4-4), the input port 2 ON The value (switch bit data) of each on-state storage area in the detection flag area is updated.
Specifically, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal (the value set in the previous step S4-4) and the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. Check the set value. For each signal, when “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, the signal “1” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to, and “0” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the signal in other cases.
Here, “other cases” means that “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “0” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. When “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “0” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, and the switch state corresponding to the signal This is the case where “1” is set in the storage area and “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal.
Next, based on the read value (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 2), the value of each switch state storage area of the input port 2 state flag area is updated.
Specifically, when “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal, “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal, and the reception storage corresponding to the signal is performed. When “0” is set in the area, “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal.
Thus, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area in the previous step S4-4 is “0”, and the value set in the switch state storage area in the current step S4-4 is “0”. If it is “1”, “1” is set in the ON state storage area in this step S4-4 (ON state is detected).

In step S4-5, timer update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-6. In the timer update process, various timers are updated. Specifically, in the timer update process, the values of various timer counters (special game timer, normal game timer, external information timer, etc.) are updated.
In step S4-6, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-7. The initial value random number update process in step S4-6 is the same process as the initial value random number update process in step S2-2. Specifically, in the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
In step S4-7, a winning symbol random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-8. In the winning symbol random number update process, the value of a loop counter for generating a winning symbol random number among soft random numbers is updated.
In step S4-8, switch management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-9. In the switch management process, a process (such as acquisition of various random numbers) according to the state of each start ball detection sensor 101, 102, 104 (whether or not an on state is detected) is executed. The switch management process will be described later.
In step S4-9, a special game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-10. In the special game management process, the operation of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 and the operation of the special electric accessory 53a are managed. The special game management process will be described later.
In step S4-10, a normal game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-11. In the normal game management process, the operation of the general-purpose display device 60 and the operation of the normal electric accessory 52a are managed. The normal game management process will be described later.

In step S4-11, an error management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-12. In the error management process, various errors (abnormal conditions) are determined, and settings are made according to the determination results.
In step S4-12, a winning opening switch process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-13. In the winning opening switch processing, processing (update of various counters, etc.) according to the state of each of the detection sensors 101 to 103 and 105 to 109 (whether or not an on state is detected) is executed.
In step S4-13, a payout control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-14. In the payout control management process, a payout command is generated based on the value of the prize ball control counter set in step S4-12, and the generated payout command is transmitted.
In the present embodiment, as the prize ball control counter, the prize ball control counter 1 that stores the number of ball game balls that have entered the big prize opening 53 and the number of ball game balls that have entered the right other prize opening 54 are stored. The prize ball control counter 2, the prize ball control counter 3 in which the number of ball game balls entered in the upper left / left middle / lower left winning holes 55 to 57 are stored, and the ball game ball entered in the first start opening 51 And the prize ball control counter 4 in which the number of ball game balls that have entered the second start port 52 are stored.

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. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 1 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (15 [balls] in this embodiment) of payout 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 payout of the prize ball by the game ball payout device 440 is completed, the payout control circuit 400 transmits a main command designating the completion of the payout to the main control circuit 200. Then, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 1 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10 [balls]) of payout 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. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 2 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 3 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 3 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10 [balls]) of payout 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. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 3 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (3 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. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 4 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 5 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 5 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (1 [ball] in the present embodiment) of the 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. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 5 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.

In step S4-14, a launch position designation management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-15. In the launch position designation management process, a process related to launch position designation is executed.
Specifically, in the launch position designation management process, when changing from a state in which the launch of the game ball to the left route is designated to a state in which the launch of the game ball to the right route is designated (at the start of the jackpot game state, etc.) In addition, a subcommand designating 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 for designating the launch of the game ball on the right path is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
In step S4-15, external information management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-16. In the external information management process, external information (external signal) to be output to the hall computer 450 is set.
Specifically, in the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information start port counter has reached a predetermined value (1 [sphere] in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the value of the external information start port counter has reached a predetermined value, external information indicating that the number of balls entering the start ports 51 and 52 has reached a predetermined number is stored in the port of the RAM 230. Store in the output request buffer. Thereafter, a predetermined value (1 [sphere] in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the external information start port counter.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information out switch counter has reached a predetermined value. When it is determined that the value of the external information out switch counter has reached a predetermined value, external information indicating that the number of detected game balls detected by the out ball detection sensor 109 has reached a predetermined number is stored in the RAM 230. Store in port output request buffer. Thereafter, a predetermined value is subtracted from the value of the external information out switch counter.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information timer (timer counter) is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the external information timer is “1” or more, external information indicating the occurrence of an abnormal state is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.

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

In step S4-19, port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-20. In the port output process, various signals are output to the hall computer 450, the solenoids 64 and 65, and the like.
Specifically, in the port output process, various information (external signals, control signals, etc.) set in the port output request buffer is output to the output port 250 (output port 0). As a result, the external signal set in the port output request buffer is output to the hall computer 450 via the payout control circuit 400 and the external terminal board 420. Further, the solenoids 64 and 65 are driven and controlled based on the drive signal set in the port output request buffer.
In step S4-20, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S4-1 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the switch management process in step S4-8 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the switch management process.
When the switch management process is executed in step S4-8, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S5-1.
In step S5-1, it is determined whether or not the on-state of the general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 has been detected. If it is determined that the on-state of the general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 has been detected (Yes), If the process proceeds to S5-2 and it is determined that the on-state of the normal start ball detection sensor 104 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to Step S5-3.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the normal start ball detection sensor 104 (when the gate switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). In the case where it is determined that the ON state of the general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 has been detected, and “0” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 (input port) When the gate switch bit data of the 2-on detection flag is “0”), it is determined that the on-state of the normal start ball detection sensor 104 is not detected.
In step S5-2, a normal start ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-3. The normal start ball detection process will be described later.

In step S5-3, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected (Yes), When the process proceeds to step S5-4 and it is determined that the on-state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-5.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (the first start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). ), It is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and "0" is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101. If the first start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “0”, it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 is not detected.
In step S5-4, the special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-5. The special figure 1 starting ball detection process will be described later.
In step S5-5, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected (Yes), When the process proceeds to step S5-6 and it is determined that the on-state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is not detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S4-9) is performed. ).
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 (the second start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). ), It is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected, and "0" is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102. If the second start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “0”, it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 is not detected.
In step S5-6, the special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9). The special figure 2 starting ball detection process will be described later.

Next, the normal starting ball detection process in step S5-2 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a general-purpose starting ball detection process.
When the normal starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-2, as shown in FIG. 10, first, the process proceeds to step S6-1.
In step S6-1, a normal random number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-2. In the routine random number acquisition process, a winning random number (random number value) is acquired (loaded) from a loop counter corresponding to the normal symbol lottery.
In step S6-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is an upper limit value (in this embodiment, “1”), and it is determined that the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is not the upper limit value. In (No), the process proceeds to step S6-3, and when it is determined that the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is the upper limit value (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S5- Move to 3).
In step S6-3, the usual figure holding number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-4. In the usual figure pending number counter update process, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the usual figure pending number counter is newly set in the usual figure pending number counter.
In step S6-4, a regular random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-3). In the usual random number saving process, the winning random number acquired in step S6-1 is stored in the usual figure start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the usual figure start information.

Next, the special figure 1 starting ball detection process of step S5-4 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special figure 1 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 1 start ball detection process is executed in step S5-4, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the process 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, a special symbol identification value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value setting area of the RAM 230.
In step S7-2, a holding number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-3. In the holding number counter address setting process, the address of the special figure 1 holding number counter is set in the holding number counter address setting area of the RAM 230.
In step S7-3, a special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, a series of processes are 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. 12 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. 12, first, the process 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 step S8-2, a holding number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-3. In the holding number counter address setting process, the address of the special figure 2 holding number counter is set in the holding number counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S8-3, a special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9). The special symbol random number acquisition process will be described later.

Next, the special symbol random number acquisition process in steps S7-3 and S8-3 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special symbol random number acquisition process.
When the special symbol random number acquisition process is executed in steps S7-3 and S8-3, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the process 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 hold number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-3. In the special figure hold number acquisition process, the value of the special figure hold number counter (special figure 1 hold number counter or special figure 2 hold number counter) specified by the address set in the hold number counter address area (special figure 1 hold number) Number or special figure 2 hold number) is acquired (loaded).
In step S9-3, a special figure random number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-4. In the special figure random number acquisition process, various random numbers (random number values) such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers are acquired (loaded) from the loop counter corresponding to each lottery. At this time, the corresponding loop counter is selected based on the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1.
In step S9-4, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) acquired in step S9-2 is an upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not the upper limit value (No), the process proceeds to step S9-5. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (Yes), a series of processes is performed. And the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9 or S5-5).
In step S9-5, a special figure holding number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-6. In the special figure hold number counter update process, the value set in the special figure hold number counter (special figure 1 hold number counter or special figure 2 hold number counter) specified by the address set in the hold number counter address area A value obtained by adding “1” to is newly set in the special figure holding number counter.

In step S9-6, a special figure random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-7. In the special figure random number storing process, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are used as special figure start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) as a 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 stores a changing start information storage area in which start information during execution of special symbol notification display is stored, and a special figure 1 start information in which start determination is suspended. It includes a start information storage area and a special figure 2 start information storage area where start determination is suspended.
The special figure 1 start information storage area includes a first storage part to a fourth storage part as a storage part capable of storing the special figure 1 start information. Different priority orders are defined in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. That is, the priority order of each storage unit is defined to be the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit (upper order → lower order) in descending order of priority. . The special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area is subjected to start determination in order from the special figure 1 start information stored in the higher priority storage unit.
The special figure 2 start information storage area includes a first storage part to a fourth storage part as a storage part capable of storing the special figure 2 start information. Different priority orders are defined in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. That is, the priority order of each storage unit is defined to be the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit (upper order → lower order) in descending order of priority. . And the special figure 2 starting information memorize | stored in the special figure 2 starting information storage area performs starting determination in an order from the special figure 2 starting information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part with a high priority.
If the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are used as the special diagram 1 start information. 1 Store in the start information storage area. At this time, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the highest priority storage unit among the free storage units. Specifically, when the value of the current special figure 1 hold number counter = “1”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the first storage unit. On the other hand, if the current value of the special figure 1 holding number counter = “2”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the second storage unit. If the value of the current special figure 1 hold number counter = “3”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the third storage unit. If the value of the current special figure 1 hold number counter = “4”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the fourth storage unit.
On the other hand, when the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are used as the special diagram 2 starting information. 2 Store in the start information storage area. At this time, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the highest priority storage unit among the free storage units. Specifically, when the value of the current special figure 2 hold number counter = “1”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the first storage unit. On the other hand, if the value of the current special figure 2 hold number counter = “2”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the second storage unit. If the value of the current special figure 2 hold number counter = “3”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the third storage unit. When the value of the current special figure 2 hold number counter = “4”, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored in the fourth storage unit.

In step S9-7, the number-of-holds designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-8. In the hold number designation command setting process, a hold number designation command for designating that the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has increased by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do. At this time, if the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, the number-of-holds designation command for designating that the number of special symbol 1 reservations 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 hold number designation command for designating that the special figure 2 hold number has increased by "1" is stored in the RAM 230. Is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S9-8, a pre-determination process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9 or S5-5). In the pre-determination process, the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure) saved (stored) in the special figure start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) in step S9-6. (2 start information) (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination start information”), various lottery results are determined in advance.
In the present embodiment, for the start information acquired (stored) during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, the preliminary determination of various lottery results is not executed, and the first prefetch designation command and the second prefetch designation command based on the start information And the third prefetch designation command is not transmitted.
In addition, for the special figure 2 start information acquired (stored) during stoppage of the time reduction control, the preliminary determination of various lottery results is not executed, and the first prefetch designation command, the second prefetch designation command based on the start information, and The third prefetch designation command is not transmitted.
Further, with respect to the special figure 1 start information acquired (stored) during the execution of the time reduction control, the preliminary determination of various lottery results is not executed, and the first prefetch designation command, the second prefetch designation command based on the start information, and The third prefetch designation command is not transmitted.
As described above, when the special figure 1 start information is acquired (stored) during the non-occurrence of the big hit gaming state and during the stop of the time reduction control, various lottery results can be preliminarily determined based on the start information. The first prefetch designation command, the second prefetch designation command, and the third prefetch designation command are transmitted according to the result of the prior determination.
In addition, when the special figure 2 start information is acquired (stored) during the non-occurrence of the big hit gaming state and the execution of the time reduction control, the preliminary determination of various lottery results is executed based on the start information. Then, the first prefetch designation command, the second prefetch designation command, and the third prefetch designation command are transmitted according to the result of the prior determination.
Note that it is possible to adopt a configuration in which pre-determination of various lottery results is executed for all acquired (stored) start-up information.

In the pre-determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a jackpot gaming state is occurring (hereinafter referred to as “first determination”). Here, a value (special game phase) set in a special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, which will be described later, is a special game phase related to the jackpot gaming state ("pre-big winning opening state", "big winning opening release control state"). ”,“ Large winning opening closed valid state ”or“ Large winning opening open wait state ”), it is determined that the big hit gaming state is occurring and corresponds to other special gaming phases If it is a value to be played, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring.
If it is determined by the first determination that the big hit gaming state is occurring, the process is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9 or step S5-5).
On the other hand, if it is determined by the first determination that the big hit gaming state is not occurring, it is further determined whether or not the time-shortening control is being executed (hereinafter referred to as “second determination”). Here, if “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed, and if “0” is set, execution of the time reduction control is executed. It is determined that it is not in progress (time-short control is being stopped).
If it is determined by the second determination that the time-shortening control is not being executed, it is further determined whether or not the pre-determined start information stored (stored) in step S9-6 is the special figure 1 start information (hereinafter referred to as the special figure start information) And “third determination”).
When it is determined by the third determination that the preliminary determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, a “lottery result preliminary determination process” described later is executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined by the third determination that the pre-determined start information is not the special figure 1 start information (the special figure 2 start information), the process is terminated and the next process (step S4-9 or step S5). Move to -5).
On the other hand, if it is determined by the second determination that the time reduction control is being executed, it is further determined whether or not the preliminary determination start information stored (stored) in step S9-6 is the special figure 2 start information. (Hereinafter referred to as “fourth determination”).
When it is determined by the fourth determination that the preliminary determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, a “lottery result preliminary determination process” described later is executed.
On the other hand, if it is determined by the fourth determination that the pre-determined start information is not the special figure 2 start information (the special figure 1 start information), the process is terminated and the next process (step S4-9 or step S5). Move to -5).

Next, the “lottery result prior determination process” will be described.
In the lottery result preliminary determination process, first, a special special symbol winning determination process is executed. In the special special symbol winning determination process, a special symbol lottery result ("big hit" or "out of game") is determined (preliminary special symbol winning determination).
The ROM 220 stores a special symbol winning lottery table in which the jackpot value of the special symbol lottery is registered. Further, as the special figure winning lottery table, a special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure low probability state” and a special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure high probability state” are stored.
In the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure low probability state”, the jackpot value is registered so that the winning probability is the first probability (in this embodiment, 1/320). On the other hand, in the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure high probability state”, the jackpot value is set so that the winning probability is a second probability higher than the first probability (1/32 in this embodiment). It is registered.
In the special special symbol winning determination process, the jackpot random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the special special symbol winning lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state (“special figure high probability state” or “special figure low probability state”); Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is “big hit” (pre-special symbol winning determination).
Specifically, if it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number included in the preliminary determination start information matches the jackpot value registered in the special figure winning lottery table, the result of the special symbol lottery is set to “ "(Winning).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number included in the pre-judgment start information does not match the jackpot value registered in the special figure winning lottery table, the result of the special symbol lottery is set to “out” ).

In the lottery result pre-determination process, pre-special drawing stop symbol determination is executed next. In the pre-special symbol stop symbol determination process, the special symbol stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is determined (pre-special symbol stop symbol determination).
In the pachinko machine 1, stop symbol numbers (identification values) corresponding to various types of stop symbols are defined. This makes it possible to identify the type of stop symbol based on the stop symbol number.
In the present embodiment, ten types of “hit jackpot symbols” (“one jackpot symbol” to “10 jackpot symbols”) are defined as “hit jackpot symbol” (type of jackpot game state). In addition, stop symbol numbers corresponding to each type of “big hit symbol” are defined so that the stop symbol numbers are consecutive in 10 types of “big hit symbol”.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, “1” is defined as the stop symbol number corresponding to “one jackpot symbol”, “2” is defined as the stop symbol number corresponding to “two jackpot symbols”, “3” is defined as a stop symbol number corresponding to “3 jackpots”, “4” is defined as a stop symbol number corresponding to “4 jackpots”, and as a stop symbol number corresponding to “5 jackpots” “5” is defined, “6” is defined as the stop symbol number corresponding to “6 jackpots”, “7” is defined as the stop symbol number corresponding to “7 jackpots”, and “8 jackpots” “8” is defined as the stop symbol number corresponding to “9”, “9” is defined as the stop symbol number corresponding to “9 jackpots”, and “10” is defined as the stop symbol number corresponding to “10 jackpots”. It is.
In this embodiment, the stop symbol number (data specifying each stop symbol number) corresponding to each type of “big hit symbol” is 1-byte (8 bits) data.

The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol lottery table in which the correspondence between the value of the winning symbol random number and the stop symbol number (stop symbol number corresponding to the “big bonus symbol”) is registered.
Further, as the jackpot symbol lottery table, a jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored.
In the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, stop symbol numbers corresponding to “one jackpot symbol” to “five jackpot symbols” are registered as stop symbol numbers. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, stop symbol numbers corresponding to “6 jackpot symbols” to “10 jackpot symbols” are registered as stop symbol numbers.
In the pre-special symbol stop symbol determination process, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol (winning) is determined by the pre-special symbol winning determination, the type (stop symbol number) of the jackpot symbol is determined (pre-special symbol stop symbol determination).
Specifically, when the preliminary determination start information is special chart 1 start information, based on the winning symbol random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery The type (stop symbol number) of the jackpot symbol is determined. On the other hand, if the pre-determined start information is the special figure 2 start information, the jackpot symbol based on the winning symbol random number included in the pre-determined start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery Type (stop symbol number) is determined.
On the other hand, in the pre-special symbol stop symbol determination process, if it is determined to be “out of” (decision) by the pre-special symbol winning determination, “stop symbol” (“extra symbol” is selected as the stop symbol type (stop symbol number). Is determined (preliminary special symbol stop symbol determination).
Next, in the lottery result prior determination process, a first prefetch designation command setting process is executed.
In the first prefetch designation command setting process, a first prefetch designation command for designating the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number) determined by the pre-special symbol stop symbol determination is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In the lottery result pre-determination process, next, a pre-special drawing variation pattern determination process is executed. In the prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, the content of the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined (preliminary special figure fluctuation pattern determination).
In the advance special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, first, the classification (type) of reach random numbers included in the advance determination start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) is determined.
In the present embodiment, “undefined value” and “fixed value” are defined as the reach random number classification.
“Indefinite value” means a special pattern based on the start information, when the start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) is acquired (stored), and the type (variation pattern number) of the change pattern is not determined. At the start of the fluctuation display (when executing step S11-7), the type of fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern number) is determined based on the number of holdings at that time (the number of holdings of special figure 1 or the number of holdings of special figure 2), etc. It is a category of reach random numbers.
“Fixed value” means acquisition of start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) regardless of the number of holdings at the start of special symbol fluctuation display (when step S11-7 is executed). This is a reach random number category in which the type of variation pattern (variation pattern number) is determined at the time of storage (when step S9-8 is executed).
The ROM 220 stores a random number classification determination table in which correspondences between reach random numbers and reach random number classifications are registered.
In addition, as the random number classification determination table, the winning random number classification determination table corresponding to the case where it is determined to be a winning ("big hit") by the prior special figure winning determination, and the winning ("missing") determined by the prior special figure winning determination And a random selection category determination table at the time of selection corresponding to the case of being performed.
In the winning random number classification determination table, only “fixed value” is registered as the reach random number classification. On the other hand, “undefined value” and “fixed value” are registered as the reach random number classification in the random number classification determination table at the time of loss.
In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number is updated within the range of “0” to “1999”. In the winning random number classification determination table, all reach values from “0” to “1999” are defined as “fixed values”. On the other hand, in the lost random number classification determination table, the reach random number value in the range of “0” to “1700” is set to “indefinite value”, and the reach random number value in the range of “1701” to “1999” is set to “fixed value”. ".

When determining the reach random number classification, first, the result of the pre-special drawing winning determination is confirmed.
Then, when it is determined that the winning ("big hit") is determined by the prior special figure winning determination, the reach random number included in the preliminary determination starting information (Special Figure 1 starting information or Special Figure 2 starting information) and the winning random number classification Based on the determination table, the reach random number classification is determined (in this case, it is determined as “fixed value”).
On the other hand, if it is determined to be a loss ("missing") by the special special symbol winning determination, it is based on the reach random number included in the preliminary determination start information (special figure 1 start information) and the random number classification determination table at the time of loss. Thus, the classification of the fluctuation pattern random number is determined (in this case, it is determined as “fixed value” or “indefinite value”).

In the prior special figure variation pattern determination, next, the content of the second variation pattern is determined (preliminary second variation pattern determination).
The ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the reach random number and the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is registered.
Further, as the second variation pattern lottery table, the second variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning corresponding to the case where it is determined that the winning ("big hit") is determined by the prior special figure winning determination (or special figure winning determination described later), Stored is a second variation pattern lottery table at the time of defeat corresponding to a case where a defeat (“out”) is determined by a prior special figure win determination (or a special figure win determination described later).
Also, as the second variation pattern lottery table at the time of defeat, it corresponds to the case where the second variation pattern lottery table for undefined value at the time of defeat corresponding to the case where the reach random number category is an indefinite value, and the case where the category of the reach random number is a fixed value And a second variation pattern lottery table for fixed values at the time of loss.
Furthermore, the ROM 220 includes the number of holdings (the number of holdings of Fig. 1 or the number of holdings of Fig. 2) as the second variation pattern lottery table for the indefinite value at the time of a loss, The second variation pattern lottery table for indefinite value at the time of loss corresponding to each of the combinations is stored.
Then, the second fluctuation pattern lottery for unsettled value corresponding to each holding number is determined so that the type (fluctuation pattern number) of the second fluctuation pattern associated with the shorter fluctuation time is determined as the number of holdings increases. The table contents are set.

In the present embodiment, the type (variation pattern number) belonging to “variation without reach”, the type (variation pattern number) belonging to “normal reach variation”, “super reach” as the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern. Types (variation pattern numbers) belonging to “variation” are defined.
Further, a plurality of types (variation pattern numbers) associated with different variation times are defined as the types (variation pattern numbers) of the second variation pattern belonging to “variation without reach”.
Also, a plurality of types (variation pattern numbers) associated with different variation times are defined as the types (variation pattern numbers) of the second variation pattern belonging to “normal reach variation”.
Further, a plurality of types (variation pattern numbers) associated with different variation times are defined as the types (variation pattern numbers) of the second variation pattern belonging to “super reach variation”.
In the present embodiment, as the types (variation pattern numbers) of the second variation pattern belonging to “super reach variation”, “super reach variation 1”, “super reach variation 2”, “super reach variation 3”, “ “Super reach variation 4” and “Super reach variation 5” are defined.
The second variation pattern expectation levels are, in descending order of expectation, types belonging to “super reach variation”, types belonging to “normal reach variation”, types belonging to “non-reach variation” (high expectation level → (Expectation is low).
The second degree of expectation of each of the second fluctuation patterns belonging to “super reach fluctuation” is “super reach fluctuation 5”, “super reach fluctuation 4”, “super reach fluctuation 3”, in descending order of expectation. It is defined to be “super reach variation 2” and “super reach variation 1” (high expectation → low expectation).
“Expectation” refers to the possibility (degree) of occurrence of a jackpot gaming state when the type of the variation pattern is selected (hereinafter the same).

In the second variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning, the types belonging to “normal reach variation” and the types belonging to “super reach variation” are registered as types (variation pattern numbers) of the second variation pattern (“ The category belonging to “no reach change” is not registered).
On the other hand, in the second variation pattern lottery table for fixed values at the time of loss, the types belonging to “normal reach variation” and the types belonging to “super reach variation” are registered as the types (variation pattern numbers) of the second variation pattern. (Types that belong to “variation without reach” are not registered).
On the other hand, in the second variation pattern lottery table for indefinite value at the time of a loss, only the type belonging to “variation without reach” is registered as the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern (belongs to “normal reach variation”). The type and the type belonging to “super reach fluctuation” are not registered).
Thus, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination described later, when the reach random number category is determined to be “fixed value”, the second fluctuation pattern type (variation pattern number) belongs to “normal reach fluctuation”. A type or a type belonging to “super reach fluctuation” is selected.
On the other hand, in the special figure variation pattern determination, when it is determined that the reach random number category is “indefinite value”, the type belonging to “variation without reach” is selected as the second variation pattern type (variation pattern number). Selected.

In the preliminary second variation pattern determination, first, the result of the preliminary special figure winning determination is confirmed.
Then, when it is determined that the winning ("big hit") is determined by the pre-special chart winning determination, the reach random number included in the pre-determined starting information (special chart 1 starting information or special chart 2 starting information) and the winning second The type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern lottery table.
On the other hand, the classification of the reach random number included in the pre-determined start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) is determined as “Fixed Value”. If it is determined that there is, the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the reach random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the second variation pattern lottery table for fixed value at the time of loss. To do.
On the other hand, the reach random number included in the pre-determined start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) is determined to be “undefined value” when it is determined to be unsuccessful (“failure”) by the pre-special chart winning determination. When it is determined that there is, “variation pattern indefinite” is determined as the content of the second variation pattern.

In the prior special figure variation pattern determination, next, the content of the first variation pattern is determined (preliminary first variation pattern determination).
The ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the first variation pattern type (variation pattern number) is registered.
Also, as the first variation pattern lottery table, the type of the second variation pattern (variation pattern number) and the result of the pre-special drawing winning determination (or special drawing winning determination described later) (“winning” or “losing”) The first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each of the combinations is stored.
In the present embodiment, as the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern, a type belonging to “variation without pseudo-continuous”, “pseudo-continuous 2 variation”, and “pseudo-continuous 3 variation” are defined. .
In addition, a plurality of types (variation pattern numbers) associated with different variation times are defined as the types (variation pattern numbers) of the first variation pattern belonging to the “pseudo-variable variation”.
The first degree of expectation of each type of the first variation pattern is, in descending order of expectation, types belonging to “pseudo-continuous 3 fluctuation”, “pseudo-continuous 2 fluctuation”, and “pseudo-continuous fluctuation” (high expectation → expected degree). Low).

In the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to various types (variation pattern numbers) belonging to “super reach variation”, “pseudo-series 2 variation” and “pseudo variation” are classified as the first variation pattern type (variation pattern number). "3 consecutive fluctuations" is registered (the type belonging to "no pseudo continuous fluctuation" is registered).
On the other hand, in the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each type (variation pattern number) belonging to “normal reach variation”, “pseudo continuous variation” is registered as the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern. (The type belonging to “no quasi-continuous variation” and “the quasi-continuous 3 variation” are not registered).
On the other hand, the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each type (variation pattern number) belonging to “non-reach variation” belongs to “pseudo-continuous variation” as the first variation pattern type (variation pattern number). The type is registered ("pseudo-continuous 2 fluctuation" and "pseudo-continuous 3 fluctuation" are not registered).
Thus, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process described later, when a type belonging to “super reach fluctuation” is determined as the type of the second fluctuation pattern, “pseudo-continuous two fluctuation” is set as the type of the first fluctuation pattern. Alternatively, “pseudo-continuous 3 variation” is determined.
On the other hand, in the special figure variation pattern determination process, when the type belonging to “normal reach variation” is determined as the type of the second variation pattern, “pseudo-continuous variation 2” is determined as the type of the first variation pattern. .
On the other hand, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, when the type belonging to “variation without reach” is determined as the type of the second fluctuation pattern, the type belonging to “variation without pseudo-continuation” is selected as the type of the first fluctuation pattern. Determined.

In the preliminary first variation pattern determination, first, the result of the preliminary second variation pattern determination is confirmed.
Then, when “variation pattern undefined” is determined by the second variation pattern determination in advance, “variation pattern undefined” is determined as the content of the first variation pattern.
On the other hand, when one type (fluctuation pattern number) is determined by the prior second variation pattern determination, the variation pattern number determined by the prior second variation pattern determination and the result of the prior special figure winning determination (“winning” ”Or“ losing ”), the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the combination is read out. Then, the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the preliminary determination start information and the read first variation pattern lottery table.

In the lottery result prior determination process, next, the second and third prefetch designation command setting processes are executed, the lottery result preliminary determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9 or step S5-5). To do.
In the second and third prefetch designation command setting processing, a second prefetch designation command for designating the contents of the first variation pattern (“variation pattern number” or “variation pattern indefinite”) determined by the first variation pattern determination in advance, A third prefetch designation command for designating the content of the second variation pattern (“variation pattern number” or “variation pattern indefinite”) determined by the second variation pattern determination in advance is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do.

As described above, when it is determined that the reach random number classification included in the pre-determination start information is “indefinite value”, the specific variation pattern type (variation pattern number) is not determined, and the variation pattern is determined. Is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach random number classification included in the pre-determination start information is “fixed value”, the specific variation pattern type (variation pattern number) is determined, and the determined variation pattern is determined. Are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.

Next, the special game management process in step S4-9 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special game management process.
In the present embodiment, as a stage / stage (hereinafter referred to as “special game phase”) of a game (hereinafter referred to as “special game”) executed based on a special symbol lottery, `` Special figure changing state '', `` Special figure stop symbol display state '', `` Big prize opening before opening '', `` Big prize opening opening control state '', `` Large winning opening closed effective state '' and `` Large winning opening closed '' Seven "wait states" are defined.
In the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value (special game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven special game phases is set.
The ROM 220 stores special game control modules corresponding to each special game phase as special game control modules (programs) for controlling (executing) special games.
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 S4-9, the process first proceeds to step S10-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S10-1, a special game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-2. In the special game phase acquisition process, the value (special game phase) set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S10-2, 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 are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game control module execution process, a process based on the special game control module read in step S10-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S10-1 is a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state”, a special figure change waiting process described later is started, and the “special figure change waiting state” is started. In the case of a value corresponding to, a special figure changing process to be described later is started, and in the case of a value corresponding to "special figure stop symbol display state", a special figure stopping process to be described later is started, When the value corresponds to “a state before opening the big prize opening”, a pre-opening process for a special prize opening described later is started. When the value of the winning prize opening control process is started and the value corresponds to the “Large winning opening closed effective state”, the winning opening closing effective process described later is started, and the “Large winning opening open wait state” is entered. When the value is a corresponding value, a special winning opening opening end wait process described later is performed. It is started.

Next, the special figure variation waiting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation waiting process.
When the special figure fluctuation waiting process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 15, the process first proceeds to step S11-1.
In step S11-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is “1” or more, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is not “1” or more (No). Shifts to step S11-2, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is “1” or more (Yes), shifts to step S11-3.
In step S11-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 hold number counter is “1” or more, and it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 hold number counter is “1” or more (Yes). In step S11-3, if it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 holding number counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (Yes), the series of processing is terminated and the next processing (step S4-10) is performed. ).

In step S11-3, a special figure hold number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-4. In the special figure hold number update process, the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure hold number update process, first, the start information (special figure 1 start) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. Information and special figure 2 start information) is selected as determination start information.
In this embodiment, the start determination for the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is given priority over the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area. (Special figure winning judgment, special figure stop symbol judgment, special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.) are executed.
Accordingly, when one or more special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the first of the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area. Obtained (stored) is selected as the determination start information. That is, the special figure 2 start information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area is selected as the determination start information.
On the other hand, when the special figure 2 start information is not stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area is first acquired (stored). ) Is selected as the determination start information. That is, the special figure 1 start information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area is selected as the determination start information.
Next, the value of the special figure hold number counter (the special figure 1 hold number counter or the special figure 2 hold number counter) is updated.
Specifically, when the special figure 1 start information is set as the determination start information, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 1 hold number counter is newly added to the special figure 1 hold number. Set to counter.
On the other hand, when the special figure 2 start information is determined start information, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 2 hold number counter is newly set in the special figure 2 hold number counter. To do.
Next, the determination start information storage area is changed (shifted) from the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) to the changing start information storage area.
Specifically, when the special figure 2 start information is determined 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 is Store (shift) in the starting information storage area during fluctuation. Further, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the second storage part to the fourth storage part of the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information stored in each storage part is The data is stored (shifted) in the storage unit that has a higher priority than the storage unit.
On the other hand, when the special figure 1 start information is determined start information, the special figure 1 start information (determination start information) stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area is used as the start during fluctuation. Store (shift) in the information storage area. In addition, when the special figure 1 start information is stored in the second storage part to the fourth storage part of the special figure 1 start information storage area, the special figure 1 start information stored in each storage part is The data is stored (shifted) in the storage unit that has a higher priority than the storage unit.

In step S11-4, a special figure winning determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-5. In the special symbol winning determination process, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined (special symbol winning determination).
In the special figure winning determination process, based on the jackpot random number included in the determination start information and the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state ("special figure low probability state" or "special figure high probability state"). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is “big hit”.
Specifically, if it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information matches the jackpot value registered in the special figure winning lottery table, the result of the special symbol lottery is set to “big hit”. (Winning) is determined.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information does not match the jackpot value registered in the special figure winning lottery table, the result of the special symbol lottery is “off” (losing) Is determined.

In step S11-5, a special figure stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-6. In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, the special symbol stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is determined (special symbol stop symbol determination).
In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol (winning) is determined by the special symbol winning symbol determination, the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol number) is determined.
Specifically, when the determination start information is special figure 1 start information, based on the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, The type of the jackpot symbol (stop symbol number) is determined. On the other hand, if the determination start information is special figure 2 start information, the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are determined. The type (stop symbol number) is determined.
On the other hand, in the special symbol stop symbol determination process, if it is determined as “out of” (decision) by the special symbol winning determination, the stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set to “exclude symbol” (“out symbol”). The corresponding stop symbol number) is determined.
In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, next, the determined stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S11-6, a symbol type designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-7. In the symbol type designation command setting process, the symbol type designation command for designating the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number) determined in step S11-5 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S11-7, special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-8. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the type (variation pattern number) of the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined (special pattern variation pattern determination).
In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, first, the reach random number classification included in the determination start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) is determined.
Specifically, when it is determined that the winning ("big hit") is determined by the special figure winning determination, the reach random number included in the determination start information (special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information) and the winning random number The reach random number classification is determined based on the classification determination table (in this case, it is determined as “fixed value”).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the selection is lost ("missing") by the special figure winning determination, the reach random number included in the determination start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) and the random number classification determination table at the time of loss Based on the above, the reach random number classification is determined.

In the special figure variation pattern determination process, next, the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined (second variation pattern determination).
Specifically, when it is determined that the winning ("big hit") is determined by the special figure winning determination, the reach random number included in the determination starting information (special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information) The type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the two variation pattern lottery table.
On the other hand, when the special figure winning determination is determined to be a loss (“out of”), and the reach random number classification included in the determination start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) is “fixed value”. If it is determined, the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the reach random number included in the determination start information and the second variation pattern lottery table for fixed value at the time of loss.
On the other hand, when the special figure winning determination is determined to be a loss (“out of”) and the reach random number classification included in the determination start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) is “indefinite value” If determined, unsuccessful at the time of defeat corresponding to the combination of the current number of holdings (the number of holdings of special figure 1 or the number of holdings of special figure 2) and the execution status of the current time reduction control (running or stopped) The value second variation pattern lottery table is read. Then, the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the reach random number included in the determination start information and the read second variation pattern lottery table for indefinite value at the time of loss.

In the special figure variation pattern determination process, next, the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is determined (first variation pattern determination).
Specifically, the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the combination of the variation pattern number determined by the second variation pattern determination and the special figure winning determination result (“winning” or “losing”) is read. Then, the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read first variation pattern lottery table.

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

In step S11-10, special figure fluctuation display data setting processing 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 devices 61 and 62 is set.
Specifically, in the special figure variation display data setting process, first, a predetermined display time is set in the special figure display timer.
Next, when the determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, a predetermined initial value is set in the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 1 display device 61. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device 61, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.
On the other hand, when the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, a predetermined initial value is set in the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 2 display device 62. Thereby, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device 62, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.

In step S11-11, a hold number designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-12. In the number-of-holds designation command setting process, a number-of-holds designation command that designates that the number of special figure holds (number of special figure 1 hold or number of special figure 2 hold) has decreased by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do. At this time, if the judgment start information is the special figure 1 start information, the pending number designation command for designating that the special figure 1 pending number has decreased by "1" is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230, If the judgment start information is the special figure 2 start information, a hold number designation command for designating that the special figure 2 hold number has decreased by "1" is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S11-12, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure changing state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special figure changing process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special figure changing process.
When the special figure changing process is executed in step S10-3, the process first proceeds to step S12-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S12-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S12-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S12-4.
In step S12-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure display timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is "0" (Yes), step S12- 3. If it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S12-3, a special figure fluctuation display data update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special figure fluctuation display data update processing, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure change display data update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is newly set in the special figure display symbol counter.

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 devices 61 and 62 is set.
Specifically, in the special symbol stop display data setting process, the stop symbol type (stop symbol number) stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, when the variable display of the first special symbol is terminated, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special symbol 1 display device 61. To do. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device 61, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to light (stop display).
On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special symbol is terminated, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special symbol 2 display device 62. . Thereby, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device 62, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit (stop display).
In step S12-5, a special figure stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-6. In the special figure stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time is set in the special game timer.
In step S12-6, a stop designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-7. In the stop specification command setting process, the stop specification command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S12-7, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure stop symbol display state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special figure stopping process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special figure stopping process.
When the special figure stopping process is executed in step S10-3, the process first proceeds to step S13-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S13-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S13-2, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is “hit symbol” (stop symbol number corresponding to “hit symbol”), and when it is determined that the stop symbol is not “hit symbol” (No). Moves to step S13-3, and if it is determined that the stop symbol is a “hit symbol” (Yes), the procedure moves to step S13-6.
In step S13-3, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. If it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-4 and the time reduction control is being executed. If not (No), the process proceeds to step S13-5.
Here, if “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed, and if “0” is set, execution of the time reduction control is executed. Judge that it is not in.

In step S13-4, a time reduction control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-5. In the time reduction control management process, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is terminated.
Specifically, in the time reduction control management process, first, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value of the time reduction counter is newly set as the value of the time reduction counter.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (Yes), “0” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 (time reduction control is stopped). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, a state where “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained (a state where the time reduction control is being executed is maintained). .
In step S13-5, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S13-6, a game state update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-7. In the game state update process, the game state is updated.
Specifically, in the game state update process, “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. Also, “0” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S13-7, a special power control data setting process is executed and the process proceeds to step S13-8. In the special electric combination control data setting process, control data for opening and closing the special electric combination 53a is set.
The ROM 220 stores special electric role control tables corresponding to each type of “hit symbol” (each stop symbol number). Each special power control table includes a special winning opening closing effective time, a special winning opening closing time, the number of round games, the number of opening / closing switching corresponding to each round game, and control data (solenoid) corresponding to each opening / closing switching. Control data, control time data) and the like.
In the special power control data setting process, the special power control table corresponding to the “hit symbol” (stop symbol number) determined in step S11-5 is read, and the read special power control table is read as the special power control table in the RAM 230. Set in the role control table area.
Next, “0” is set in the special electric utility continuous operation number counter.

In step S13-8, an opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-9. In the opening time setting process, a predetermined opening time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special power control table set in the special power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S13-9, an opening designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-10. In the opening designation command setting process, the opening designation command for designating the “hit symbol” (stop symbol number) determined in step S11-5 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S13-10, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “pre-big prize opening state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the big winning opening opening pre-processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening.
When the big prize opening pre-processing is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 18, first, the process proceeds to step S14-1.
In step S14-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S14-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S14-2, a special electric combination continuous operation number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-3. In the special electric power continuous operation frequency counter update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the special electric power continuous operation frequency counter is newly set in the special electric power continuous operation frequency counter.
In step S14-3, a round start designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-4. In the round start designation command setting process, the round start designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S14-4, a special electric utility opening / closing switching frequency setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-5. In the special power combination opening / closing switching number setting process, the special power combination control table set in the special power combination control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to and the opening / closing switching number corresponding to the value of the special power combination continuous operation number counter is read. . Then, the read opening / closing switching frequency is set in the special electric utility switching frequency counter.
Next, “0” is set as the value of the special electric winning prize counter.
In step S14-5, a special power combination opening / closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-6. The special electric role opening / closing switching process will be described later.
In step S14-6, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening release control state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special power combination opening / closing switching process of steps S14-5 and S16-3 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special power combination opening / closing switching process.
When the special power combination opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S14-5 and S16-3, as shown in FIG. 19, first, the process proceeds to step S15-1.
In step S15-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power utility switching frequency counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the special power service switching frequency counter is not “0” (No). Moves to step S15-2, and when it is determined that the value of the special electric power switch on / off switching counter is “0” (Yes), the series of processing ends and the next processing (step S14-6) Alternatively, the process proceeds to S16-4).
In step S15-2, a special power combination control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-3. In the special electric combination control data setting process, control data for controlling the special electric combination 53a to the open state or the closed state is set.
Specifically, in the special power control data setting process, a special power control table set in the special power control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the solenoid corresponding to the value of the special power on / off switching counter Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data designating energization or deenergization) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, the control of the special winning opening solenoid 65 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to be in an open state or a closed state.

In step S15-3, a special power control time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-4. In the special power 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 power combination control time setting process, the special power role control table set in the special power role control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the control corresponding to the value of the special power role opening / closing switching frequency counter is referred to. Read time. Then, the read control time is set in the special game timer.
In step S15-4, a special power combination opening / closing switching number counter update process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S14-6 or S16-4). In the special electric utility switching frequency counter updating process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special electric power switching frequency counter is newly set in the special electric power switching frequency counter.

Next, the special winning opening opening control process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening control process.
When the big prize opening opening control process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 20, first, the process proceeds to step S16-1.
In step S16-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds 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 power combination switching frequency counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the special power switching frequency counter is not “0” (No). The process proceeds to step S16-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric power switching on / off counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5.
In step S16-3, a special power combination opening / closing switching process (see FIG. 19) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-4.
In step S16-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power prize winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (10 [ball] in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the upper limit value has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric winning prize counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value (No). Terminates the series of processes and proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).

In step S16-5, a special winning opening opening control end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-6. In the special winning opening opening control end process, solenoid control data for designating the energization stop is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to be closed.
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 special winning opening closing time setting process, the special winning combination closing effective time (interval time) is obtained by referring to the special electronic control table set in the special electric control table area of the RAM 230, and the special game timer. Set to.
In step S16-7, a round end designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-8. In the round end designation command setting process, the round end designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S16-8, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening closed effective state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special winning opening closing effective process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening closing effective process.
When the big winning opening closing effective process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the process proceeds to step S17-1.
In step S17-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S17-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power combination continuous operation number counter has reached a specified value, and when it is determined that the value of the special power combination continuous operation number counter has not reached the specified value (No ), The process proceeds to step S17-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric power continuous operation number counter has reached the specified value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17-5.
Here, referring to the special power combination control table set in the special power role control table area of the RAM 230, the number of round games defined in the special power role control table is acquired as a specified value to make a determination. .
In step S17-3, a special winning opening closing time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-4. In the special winning opening closing time setting process, a special winning combination closing time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special electric control table set in the special electric control control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-4, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “pre-big prize opening state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S17-5, an ending time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-6. In the ending time setting process, a special ending time is set in the special game timer with reference to a special power control table set in the special power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-6, an ending designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-7. In the ending designation command setting process, the ending designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S17-7, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening free wait state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special winning opening free weighting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening free weighting process.
When the big prize opening opening end weight process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 22, first, the process proceeds to step S18-1.
In step S18-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S18-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S18-2, a game state setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S18-3. In the game state setting process, the game state is set.
Specifically, in the game state setting process, the value of the special figure high probability state flag in the RAM 230 is set according to the type of the stop symbol (big hit symbol). At this time, if the type of the stop symbol is “1 jackpot symbol”, “6 jackpots” or “8 jackpots” to “10 jackpots”, the special symbol high probability state flag area of the RAM 230 is “1”. Set. On the other hand, when the type of the stop symbol is “2 jackpots” to “5 jackpots” or “7 jackpots”, “0” is set in the special symbol high probability state flag area of the RAM 230.
Next, a predetermined time reduction count (70 [times] in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter. Also, “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230.
Next, a value corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol is set in the previous jackpot symbol flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S18-3, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal game management process in step S4-10 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the normal game management process.
Here, in this embodiment, as the stage / stage (hereinafter referred to as “normal game phase”) of the game (hereinafter referred to as “normal game phase”) executed based on the normal symbol lottery, `` Status '', `` Normal diagram changing status '', `` Normal diagram stop symbol display status '', `` Multi-plan electric accessory release state '', `` Multi-plan electric feature release control status '', `` Multi-plan electric feature closure enabled Seven states are defined: “state” and “usually waiting state for opening the electric accessory release”.
Then, a value (ordinary game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven normal game phases is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
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.
In the normal game management process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and the process based on the selected normal game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the normal game management process is executed in step S4-10, the process first proceeds to step S19-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S19-1, a normal game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-2. In the normal game phase acquisition process, the value (normal game phase) set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S19-2, a normal game control module acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-3. In the normal game control module acquisition process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value acquired in step S19-1 (normal game phase) is read.
In step S19-3, a normal game control module execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game control module execution process, a process based on the normal game control module read in step S19-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S19-1 is a value corresponding to the “waiting state for normal map change”, a process for waiting for a normal map change to be described later is started, and the “current state for normal map change” is started. In the case of a value corresponding to, the process of changing the normal map described later is started, and in the case of the value corresponding to the "general map stop symbol display state", the process of stopping the normal map described later is started, When it is a value corresponding to “a state before opening an ordinary electric accessory”, a normal electric accessory opening pre-processing described later is started, and when it is a value corresponding to “an ordinary electric accessory opening control state”. When the normal electric actor release control process described later is started and the value corresponds to the “normal electric actor closing effective state”, the normal electric actor closing effective process described later is started, If the value corresponds to the `` object release end wait state '', Electric won game open end wait process is started.

Next, the process of waiting for a change in the normal map executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a normal variation waiting process.
When the normal variation waiting process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 24, first, the process proceeds to step S20-1.
In step S20-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the pending map counter is “1” or more, and when it is determined that the value of the pending map counter is “1” or more (Yes). , The process proceeds to step S20-2, and if it is determined that the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11) To do.
In step S20-2, a general-purpose hold number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-3. In the general figure hold number update process, the general figure hold number is updated.
Specifically, in the normal figure reservation number update process, one start information among the general figure start information stored in the normal start information storage area of the RAM 230 is selected as determination start information.
In the present embodiment, the universal chart start information acquired (stored) first among the general chart start information stored in the universal chart start information storage area is selected as the determination start information.

In step S20-3, a normal winning determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-4. In the normal figure winning determination process, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined (normal figure winning determination).
The ROM 220 stores a common symbol winning lottery table in which the winning value of the normal symbol lottery is registered. In addition, as a common figure winning lottery table, a common figure winning lottery table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control and a common figure winning lottery table corresponding to the stoppage of the time reduction control are stored.
In the general-purpose winning lottery table corresponding to the stoppage of the short-time control, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is the first probability (1/99 in the present embodiment). On the other hand, the win value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (1/1 in the present embodiment) higher than the first probability in the common figure winning lottery table corresponding to the execution of the short-time control. ing.
Then, in the normal figure winning determination process, the normal figure winning lottery is determined based on the winning random number included in the determination start information and the normal figure winning lottery table corresponding to the current execution status of the time reduction control (running or stopped). Make a decision.
Specifically, when the value of the winning random number included in the determination start information matches the winning value, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined as “winning” (winning).
On the other hand, if the value of the winning random number included in the determination start information does not match the winning value, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined to be “out” (losing).

In step S20-4, a common figure stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-5. In the general symbol stop symbol determination process, the type (stop symbol number) of the normal symbol stop symbol is determined (normal symbol stop symbol determination).
Specifically, in the general symbol stop symbol determination process, if it is determined to be “winning” (winning) by the common symbol winning determination, “stop per symbol” is set as the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number). judge.
On the other hand, if it is determined as “out of” (decision) by the normal symbol winning determination, “out of 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, a normal fluctuation pattern determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-6. In the normal pattern variation pattern determination process, the type (variation pattern number) of the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined (normal pattern variation pattern determination).
Specifically, in the normal map variation pattern determination process, when the time reduction control is stopped, the first type (2.0 in the present embodiment) is set as the type of the general map variation pattern (variation pattern number). The type corresponding to the variation time of [s] is determined.
On the other hand, when the time-shortening control is being executed, the second type (in this embodiment, the type corresponding to the fluctuation time of 0.5 [s]) is used as the type of the normal fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number). Determine.

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

Next, the process during normal map change executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the process during normal map change.
When the normal map changing process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 25, 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”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S21-2. 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 or not the value of the common map display timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the general map display timer is “0” (Yes), step S21− If it is determined that the value of the normal display timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S21-3, a normal map display data update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the general map display data update process, data for controlling the variable display of the general map display device 60 is updated.
More specifically, in the normal map display data update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the general map display symbol counter is newly set in the general symbol display symbol counter.

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

Next, the routine stoppage process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing during normal stoppage.
When the normal map stop process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 26, 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 if it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S22-2, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is “per symbol”. If it is determined that the stop symbol is not “per symbol” (No), the process proceeds to step S22-3. If it is determined that the stop symbol is “per symbol” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-4.
In step S22-3, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal state waiting state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-4, normal electric control data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-5. In the ordinary electric combination control data setting process, control data for opening and closing the ordinary electric combination 52a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a normal power control table corresponding to the execution status (during execution or stoppage) of the time reduction control. Each normal power control table includes a time before opening a normal power, a normal power close effective time, an open end wait time, the number of opening / closing switching, and control data corresponding to each opening / closing switching (solenoid control data, control time). Data).
In the normal power combination control data setting process, the normal power role control table corresponding to the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short time control is read, and the read normal power role control table is read in the normal power role control table area of the RAM 230. Set.
Next, the number of times of opening / closing switching is read with reference to the normal power control table set in the normal power control table area of the RAM 230. Then, the read opening / closing switching frequency is set in the normal electric utility switching frequency counter. Also, “0” is set as the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter.

In step S22-5, a normal electric utility opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-6. In the normal power combination opening time setting process, a predetermined normal power combination release time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal power control table set in the normal power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-6, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “state before the normal electric game object is released” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric accessory opening pre-processing executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the process for releasing the ordinary electric accessory.
When the normal electric accessory release pre-processing is executed in step S19-3, the process first proceeds to step S23-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S23-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S23-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S23-2, a normal power combination opening / closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23-3. The normal power combination opening / closing switching process will be described later.
In step S23-3, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “ordinary electric accessory release control state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric combination opening / closing switching process in steps S23-2 and S25-3 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the normal power combination opening / closing switching process.
When the ordinary power combination opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S23-2 and S25-3, the process first proceeds to step S24-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S24-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is not “0” (No). Shifts to step S24-2, and when it is determined that the value of the normal electric utility opening / closing switching number counter is “0” (Yes), the series of processing is terminated and the next processing (step S23-3) is performed. Alternatively, the process proceeds to S25-4).
In step S24-2, an ordinary electronic combination control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-3. In the ordinary electric combination control data setting process, control data for controlling the ordinary electric combination 52a to an open state or a closed state is set.
Specifically, in the normal power combination control data setting process, a solenoid corresponding to the value of the normal power combination open / close switching number counter is referred to by referring to the normal power combination control table set in the normal power combination control table area of the RAM 230. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data designating energization or deenergization) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, control of the start opening solenoid 64 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the ordinary electric accessory 52a is controlled to be in an open state or a closed state.

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

Next, the ordinary electric accessory release control process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory release control process.
When the ordinary electric accessory release control process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 29, first, the process proceeds to step S25-1.
In step S25-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds 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 power combination opening / closing switching number counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is not “0” (No). The process proceeds to step S25-3, and if it is determined that the value of the ordinary power combination switching number counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5.
In step S25-3, an ordinary power combination opening / closing switching process (see FIG. 28) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the ordinary electronic winning prize counter has reached a predetermined upper limit (3 [ball] in the present embodiment), and the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is predetermined. If it is determined that the upper limit value has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5, and if it is determined that the value of the ordinary electronic winning prize counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value (No). Terminates the series of processes and proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).

In step S25-5, a normal electric utility release control end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-6. In the normal power combination release control end process, solenoid control data for designating the energization stop is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 52a is controlled to be closed.
In step S25-6, normal electric utility closing effective time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-7. In the normal power combination closing valid time setting process, a normal power combination closing effective time is set in the normal game timer by referring to the normal power combination control table set in the normal power combination control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S25-7, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal electric accessory closing valid state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric accessory closing effective process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the normal electric accessory closing effective process.
When the normal electric accessory closing effective process is executed in step S19-3, the process first proceeds to step S26-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S26-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S26-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S26-2, an opening end wait time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S26-3. In the opening end wait time setting process, a predetermined opening end waiting time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal power combination control table set in the normal power combination control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S26-3, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “ordinary electric accessory release end wait state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the ordinary electric accessory opening end weight process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory opening end weight process.
When the ordinary electric accessory release end weight process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 31, first, the process proceeds to step S27-1.
In step S27-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S27-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S27-2, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal state waiting state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

(Processing executed by the effect control circuit 300)
Next, processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
First, the CPU initialization process executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
The effect 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 a CPU initialization process (not shown) in response to the generation of a 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, effect random number update processing for updating various effect random numbers is executed. Thereafter, the effect random number update process is repeatedly executed until various interrupt processes 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 a command reception interrupt process (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. 32 is a flowchart showing the sub-timer interrupt process.
The effect control circuit 300 includes a clock pulse generation circuit. The clock pulse generation 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. 32 at predetermined intervals 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 proceeds to step S31-1.
In step S31-1, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-2. In the register saving process, the register value 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, a control command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the received control command is executed. The command analysis process will be described later.

In step S31-4, a time schedule management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-5. In the time schedule management process, the progress of each performance is managed.
Here, the ROM of the effect control circuit 300 corresponds to each effect (each aspect of the change 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 hold effect, etc.) An effect control table is stored.
The “effect control table” is information that defines the progress of the effects (display effects, sound effects, lamp effects, movable object effects, etc.).
In each effect control table, a plurality of process data are registered in time series. Each process data includes one or a plurality of 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 for specifying the contents 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 (effect management timer for measuring the elapsed time of the effect) ) To manage the progress of the production.
Specifically, for each effect, the process based on the process data corresponding to the current value of the effect management timer among the process data registered in the effect control table is executed. Thereby, the command information included in the process data is stored (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300.

  In step S31-5, a register restoration process is executed, and the sub timer interrupt process is terminated. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S31-1 is restored.

Next, a hold effect (hold display) executed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, each start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area) is targeted. The hold effect is executed.
The holding effect is that a special symbol notification display (starting determination) based on start information (hereinafter referred to as “holding effect target start information”) that is a target of the holding effect is held, or a holding effect. It is an effect that suggests (notifies) that a special symbol notification display based on the target start information is being executed.
In the hold effect, the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display areas b1 to b3.

Specifically, in the reserved symbol display area b2, as the display position (display unit) where the reserved symbol h is displayed, four storage units (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the special figure 1 start information storage region ) Is specified for each display position.
In the reserved symbol display area b3, each of the four storage units (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the special figure 2 start information storage region is used as a display position (display unit) where the reserved symbol h is displayed. The display position corresponding to is defined.
And in the hold effect which uses the special figure 1 start information as the target hold effect target start information, the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display areas b1 and b2.
That is, during the period in which the hold production target start information is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area (the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit) (after the acquisition of the hold production target start information, During the period before the start determination based on), the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display area b2.
At this time, the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold 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 hold effect target start information is stored.
On the other hand, during the period when the hold production target start information is stored in the changing start information storage area (after the start determination based on the hold production target start information is executed, the special symbol notification display based on the hold production target start information ends. In the period up to), the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display area b1.
On the other hand, in the hold effect using the special figure 2 start information as the hold effect target start information, the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display areas b1 and b3.
That is, during the period in which the hold production target start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area (the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit) (after acquisition of the hold production target start information, During the period before the start determination based on), the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display area b3.
At this time, the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold 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 hold effect target start information is stored.
On the other hand, during the period when the hold production target start information is stored in the changing start information storage area (after the start determination based on the hold production target start information is executed, the special symbol notification display based on the hold production target start information ends. In the period up to), the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed in the hold symbol display area b1.

For example, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are stored as special figure 1 start information in the third storage unit of the special figure 1 start information storage area, and a holding effect for the special figure 1 start information is provided. When executed, the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information is displayed at the display position corresponding to the third storage unit in the hold symbol display area b2 in response to the start of the hold effect.
Thereafter, the display area of the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information in response to the storage area storing the hold effect target start information being changed (shifted) from the third storage unit to the second storage unit. However, the display position corresponding to the third storage unit is changed (shifted) to the display position corresponding to the second storage unit.
In addition, when the storage area for storing the hold effect target start information is changed (shifted) from the second storage unit to the first storage unit, the display area of the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information However, the display position corresponding to the second storage unit is changed (shifted) to the display position corresponding to the first storage unit.
Further, the storage area for storing the hold production target start information is changed (shifted) from the special figure 1 start information storage area (first storage unit) to the changing start information storage area. The display area of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information is changed (shifted) from the reserved symbol display area b2 (display position corresponding to the first storage unit) to the reserved symbol display area b1.
Then, in response to the end of the special symbol notification display based on the hold effect target start information, the display of the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information in the hold symbol display area b1 is ended, whereby the hold effect ends. To do.

In the present embodiment, a normal hold effect and a hold notice effect are defined as the types of hold effects.
“Normal hold effect” is a type of hold effect that does not suggest the result of the preliminary determination (step S9-8) based on the hold effect target start information.
In the present embodiment, “white”, “blue”, “green”, “red”, and “gold” are defined as colors (types) of the reserved symbol h.
In the normal hold effect, a “white” hold symbol h is displayed as the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information. In the normal holding effect, the color of the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding effect target start information remains “white” and does not change.
In the normal hold effect, the hold effect target start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) is stored in the start information storage area (Special Figure 1 start information storage area or Special Figure 2 start information storage area). Is started in response to the end of the notification display of the special symbol based on the hold production target start information.

The “holding notice effect” is a kind of prefetch notice effect described later. That is, the hold notice effect is a type of hold effect that suggests the result of prior determination (step S9-8) based on the hold effect target start information (start information corresponding to the prefetch target hold information).
In the present embodiment, the hold notice effect is an effect that suggests a result of pre-special symbol stop symbol determination based on the hold effect target start information (specifically, a possibility of being a “hit symbol”).
It should be noted that the hold notice effect may be configured to suggest a result of the prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination based on the hold effect target start information (specifically, there is a possibility of “super reach fluctuation”).
In the following description, the hold symbol h corresponding to the hold effect target start information that is the target of the hold notice effect is referred to as “notice target hold symbol hy”.
In the hold notice effect, the color of the notice target hold symbol hy changes. That is, in the hold notice effect, the color of the notice target hold symbol hy changes to one of “blue”, “green”, “red”, and “gold”. In the hold notice effect, the color of the notice object hold symbol hy that finally changes suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot gaming state will occur based on the hold effect target start information.
Here, the expected degree of each color of the reserved symbol h (preliminary subject reserved symbol hy) is “golden”, “red”, “green”, “blue”, “white” (expected degree) in descending order of the expected degree. High → low expectation).
That is, each color of the reserved symbol h (preliminary subject reserved symbol hy) is previously graded (ranked) based on the expectation. At this time, the stage (order) of each color of the reserved symbol h is “gold” (fifth stage), “red” (fourth stage), “green” (third stage) in order from the highest stage (rank). ), “Blue” (second stage), and “white” (first stage) (step high → step low).
The “expected degree” refers to the possibility (degree) that a jackpot gaming state will occur when the color is selected as the final color of the reserved symbol h (preliminary subject reserved symbol hy).

Further, when the hold notice effect is executed, one or more hold change triggers and hold change contents corresponding to each hold change trigger are set. In the hold notice effect, the color of the notice target hold symbol hy changes according to the hold change content corresponding to the hold change trigger in accordance with the arrival of each hold change trigger.
The “holding change opportunity” is an opportunity for the color of the notice target holding symbol hy to change. Further, the “holding change content” is a content in which the color of the notice target holding symbol hy changes.
In the present embodiment, as a hold change trigger, when prefetch target hold information (hold effect production start information) is acquired (at the time of storage), when a variation production related to advance hold information described later is started, prefetch target hold information (hold production target) Start information), at the start of each pseudo-change effect included in the change effect related to the pre-read target hold information (particularly at the start of the first pseudo-change effect), changes related to the pre-read target hold information The end time of each pseudo variation effect included in the effect (in particular, the end of the second pseudo variation effect) is defined. When the hold notice effect is executed, one or more hold change triggers are set from these hold change triggers.
Specifically, when the type of the first variation pattern indicated by the prefetch target hold information (holding production target start information) is a type belonging to “pseudo-continuous variation”, when the prefetch target hold information is acquired (when stored) ), At the start of the variation effect related to the preceding hold information (when a plurality of preceding hold information is stored, at the start of the variation effect related to each preceding hold information), and the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information One or a plurality of hold change triggers are set from the time of starting.
On the other hand, when the type of the first variation pattern indicated by the prefetch target hold information (holding production target start information) is “pseudo continuous 2 variation” or “pseudo continuous 3 variation”, the prefetch target hold information is acquired (stored). ), The start of the variation effect related to the advance hold information (when a plurality of advance hold information is stored, the start of the change effect related to each advance hold information), and the change related to the prefetch target hold information At the start of the production, at the start of each pseudo variation effect included in the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information, and at the end of each time pseudo variation effect included in the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information From this, one or a plurality of pending change triggers are set.
In this embodiment, the hold notice effect is executed only for the special figure 1 start information among the special figure 1 start information and the special figure 2 start information.
The hold notice effect is started before the change effect related to the prefetch target hold information (starting information corresponding to the prefetch target hold information) is started. Specifically, the hold notice effect is started in response to the start of display of the notice subject hold symbol hy (storage of the hold effect subject start information), and the variable effect based on the start information corresponding to the notice subject hold symbol hy is displayed. It is ended according to the end.

Next, the fluctuating effects executed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal variation effect. FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of reach variation effects. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of the pseudo-continuous effect A. As illustrated in FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first stage of the pseudo-continuous effect B. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second stage of the pseudo-continuous effect B. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of a third stage of the pseudo-continuous effect B. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stock release effect image A. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stock release effect image B.
In the pachinko machine 1, during the execution of the variation display of the special symbol, the first variation effect corresponding to the first variation pattern and the second variation effect corresponding to the second variation pattern are continuously executed as the variation effect. Is done.
In the present embodiment, modes corresponding to various types of the first variation pattern (variation pattern numbers) are defined as the first variation production mode (variation production number). In addition, as modes of the second variation effect (variation effect numbers), modes corresponding to various types of the second variation patterns (variation pattern numbers) are defined.
In the following description, the first effect symbol z1 displayed in the first effect symbol display area a1 is “left symbol”, and the first effect symbol z1 displayed in the first effect symbol display area a2 is “middle symbol”. The first effect symbol z1 displayed in the first effect symbol display area a3 is referred to as a “right symbol”.

First, the aspect of the first variation effect corresponding to each type of the first variation pattern will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when “pseudo continuous variation” (“pseudo continuous 2 variation” or “pseudo continuous 3 variation”) is selected (designated) as the type of the first variation pattern, “Variation effect” is selected.
In the present embodiment, as a pseudo continuous variation effect mode (variation effect number), “pseudo continuous 2 variation effect” corresponding to “pseudo continuous 2 variation” and “pseudo continuous 3 variation” corresponding to “pseudo continuous 3 variation”. "Direction" is defined.
The “pseudo continuous variation effect” is an effect in which the variable display of the first effect symbol z1 is executed a plurality of times in a pseudo manner during the execution of one special symbol variation display. Specifically, the pseudo continuous variation effect includes a plurality of pseudo variation effects.
In the present embodiment, the “pseudo-continuous two-change effect” is configured to include two pseudo-change effects. On the other hand, the “pseudo-continuous three-variation effect” is configured to include three pseudo-variation effects.
In the following description, among the pseudo variation effects included in the pseudo continuous variation effect, the last pseudo variation effect is referred to as a “last pseudo variation effect”. In addition, among the pseudo variation effects included in the pseudo continuous variation effect, each time pseudo variation effect excluding the last round pseudo variation effect is referred to as “halfway pseudo variation effect”.

Each of the pseudo-variation effects (half-time pseudo-variation effect and final pseudo-variation effect) includes a normal variation effect, a normal reach variation effect, and a pseudo-continuous effect.
“Normal variation effect” refers to a display effect in which the first effect symbol z1 is normally varied and displayed in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (see FIG. 38). Specifically, in the normal variation effect, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are normally displayed in a variable manner.
“Normal variation display” refers to a display in which the types of the first effect symbols z1 displayed at the lottery result display positions in the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are sequentially switched.
The “lottery result display position” refers to a position where the first effect symbol z1 is stopped and displayed in a stop effect to be described later.
In the “normal reach fluctuation effect”, the first effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more areas among the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and is temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more areas. The combination of the first effect symbols z1 is a display effect that is a combination included in the “big hit symbol” (see FIG. 39).
In the following description, in the normal reach variation effect (or the reduced reach variation effect described later), the first effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in a combination included in the “big hit symbol” is referred to as “the first state that forms the reach state”. It is referred to as “design z1”.
Specifically, in the normal reach variation effect, the reach state is formed by the left symbol and the right symbol. That is, in the normal reach variation effect, the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the left symbol and the right symbol that are temporarily stopped are of the same type. In the normal reach variation effect, the middle symbols are 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 in the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. A display that continues for a predetermined time.

The “pseudo-continuous effect” is an effect that inquires whether or not the next pseudo-variable effect is executed.
In the present embodiment, “pseudo-continuous effect A” and “pseudo-continuous effect B” are defined as the types of pseudo-continuous effects.
“Pseudo-continuous effect A” is a type of pseudo-continuous effect that indicates (implies) whether or not the next pseudo-variable effect is to be executed depending on whether or not the pseudo-continuous continuation symbol is displayed temporarily. .
The “pseudo continuous continuation symbol” is configured to include information (in this embodiment, “NEXT” characters) encouraging execution of the next pseudo variation effect (see FIG. 40).
In the present embodiment, “pseudo continuous effect A” and “pseudo continuous end effect A” are defined as “pseudo continuous effect A”.
The “pseudo continuous continuation effect A” is an effect suggesting that the next pseudo variation effect is executed after asking whether or not the next pseudo variation effect is executed.
Specifically, in the “pseudo continuous continuation effect A”, a pseudo continuous continuation symbol (middle symbol) appears as a middle symbol, and the pseudo continuous continuation symbol moves toward the lottery result display position (see FIG. 40). ). At this time, the moving speed of the pseudo continuous continuation symbol is slower than the moving speed of the first effect symbol z1 in the normal variation display. In the “pseudo continuous continuation effect A”, the pseudo continuous continuation symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. This suggests that the next pseudo-variation effect will be executed.
The “pseudo continuous end effect A” is an effect that suggests that the next pseudo variation effect is not executed after asking whether or not the next pseudo change effect is executed.
Specifically, in the “pseudo-continuation end effect A”, as in the case of the pseudo-continuation effect, a pseudo-continuation symbol (medium symbol) appears as a middle symbol, and the pseudo-continuation symbol is displayed at the lottery result display position. It moves toward (see FIG. 40). At this time, the moving speed of the pseudo continuous continuation symbol is slower than the moving speed of the first effect symbol z1 in the normal variation display. In the “pseudo continuous end effect A”, the pseudo continuous continuation symbol passes through the lottery result display position without being temporarily displayed. This suggests that the next pseudo fluctuation effect is not executed.

“Pseudo-continuous effect B” is a type of pseudo-continuous effect that indicates (implies) whether or not the next pseudo-variable effect will be executed, depending on the result (success or failure) of a predetermined game.
In the present embodiment, “pseudo continuous effect B” and “pseudo continuous end effect B” are defined as “pseudo continuous effect B”.
The “pseudo continuous continuation effect B” is an effect suggesting that the next pseudo variation effect is executed after asking whether or not the next pseudo variation effect is executed.
The “pseudo continuous end effect B” is an effect that suggests that the next pseudo-variable effect is not executed after asking whether or not the next pseudo-variable effect is executed.

Specifically, the “pseudo-continuous effect B” (“pseudo-continuous effect B” and “pseudo-continuous effect B”) includes a generation effect, a button effect, and a result effect.
The “generation effect” is an effect for notifying the start of a pseudo-continuous effect (game). The generated effect includes the display of the generated effect image on the display screen 31a. As shown in FIG. 41, the generated effect image includes information that suggests the start of a pseudo-continuous effect (game) (in this embodiment, a character “continuation challenge”).
The “button effect” is an effect of encouraging the game result (success or failure) according to the pressing operation state of the effect button 5b. The button effect includes the display of the button effect image on the display screen 31a.
As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, the button effect image includes a figure imitating the effect button 5b, information that prompts the user to press the effect button 5b (in this embodiment, “PUSH”), and an operation enabled state. Information indicating the remaining time until is canceled (in this embodiment, a time bar indicating the remaining time). In particular, the button effect image includes a plurality of characters.
In the button effect, all characters included in the button effect image are displayed in monotone (black and white) according to the start (see FIG. 42).
In addition, in the button effect, a plurality of characters included in the button effect image are displayed in a predetermined order from a monotone display in accordance with the number of times the pressing operation of the effect button 5b is detected during the setting of the operation effective state. The display changes to color (see FIG. 43). That is, in the button effect, the number of characters displayed in color in the button effect image increases as the number of detections of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b increases during the setting of the operation valid state.
In the button effect, whether or not the next pseudo-variable effect is executed depends on whether or not all characters included in the button effect image are changed from monotone display to color display (game result). It is suggested.

In the present embodiment, “first button effect” and “second button effect” are defined as the types of button effects.
In the “first button effect”, the operation effective state is set (started) in response to the start, and the display of the button effect image is started.
The operation valid state relating to the first button effect is that the number of detections of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the setting has reached the predetermined upper limit number, and that the predetermined upper limit time has elapsed since the start (setting). It is canceled (terminated) when one of the conditions is met.
In particular, in the first button effect, all characters included in the button effect image are displayed in color according to the release of the operation enabled state (the game result is successful).
That is, in the first button effect, when the number of detections of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the setting of the operation effective state reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the last character in the button effect image is The display changes from a monotone display to a color display.
On the other hand, in the first button effect, if the predetermined upper limit time has elapsed since the start of the operation effective state without the number of detections of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b during the setting of the operation effective state reaching the predetermined upper limit number, In response to this, all characters included in the button effect image change from monotone display to color display.
In the “second button effect”, the operation effective state is set (started) in response to the start, and the display of the button effect image is started.
The operation enabled state related to the second button effect is canceled (terminated) in response to the elapse of a predetermined upper limit time from the start (setting).
In particular, in the second button effect, at least one character among the plurality of characters included in the button effect image is displayed in monochrome regardless of the number of times the pressing operation of the effect button 5a is detected during the setting of the operation enabled state. Maintained. Then, for at least one of the plurality of characters included in the button effect image, the operation valid state is canceled while the monochrome display is maintained (the game result is failed).
In the “pseudo continuous effect B”, the “first button effect” is executed as the button effect. On the other hand, in the “pseudo continuous end effect B”, the “second button effect” is executed as the button effect.

“Result effect” is an effect suggesting the result of the game. That is, the result effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the next pseudo-variable effect will be executed.
In the present embodiment, “success effect” and “failure effect” are defined as “result effect”.
The “success effect” is an effect suggesting that the game is successful (the next pseudo-variable effect is executed). The success effect includes the display of the success effect image on the display screen 31a. The success effect image is configured to include information (in this embodiment, a character “chance!”) Indicating that the game is successful.
The “failure effect” is an effect suggesting that the game has failed (the next pseudo-variable effect is not executed). The failure effect includes the display of the failure effect image on the display screen 31a. The failure effect image is configured to include information indicating that the game has failed (in this embodiment, a character “sorry!”).
In the “pseudo continuous continuation effect B”, a “success effect” is executed as a result effect. On the other hand, in the “pseudo continuous end effect B”, a “failure effect” is executed as a result effect.

Specifically, in each half-time pseudo variation effect, the reach variation effect is executed after the normal variation effect is executed in response to the start. That is, as shown in FIG. 38, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are normally displayed in a variable manner, and then the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. A state is formed. Then, a pseudo-continuous effect (“pseudo-continuous effect A” or “pseudo-continuous effect B”) is executed while the reach variation effect is being executed (while the reach state is being formed).
As shown in FIG. 40, in the “pseudo continuous continuation effect A”, a pseudo continuous continuation symbol appears as a middle symbol, and the pseudo continuous continuation symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, the “pseudo continuous continuation effect A” is ended in response to the pseudo continuous continuation symbol being temporarily stopped and displayed.
On the other hand, in the “pseudo continuous continuation effect B”, the generation effect is started in response to the start. As shown in FIG. 41, in the generated effect, the generated effect image is displayed on the display screen 31a. The generated effect is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start.
Further, in the “pseudo continuous continuation effect B”, the first button effect is started in response to the end of the generated effect. In the first button effect, the operation effective state is set (started) in response to the start, and the display of the button effect image is started on the display screen 31a as shown in FIG. The operation valid state is canceled (terminated) when the number of detections of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b reaches the predetermined upper limit number or when the predetermined upper limit time has elapsed. In the first button effect, the display of all characters included in the button effect image changes from monochrome to color in response to the release of the operation enabled state. Thus, the first button effect is ended.
Furthermore, in the “pseudo continuous continuation effect B”, a successful effect is started in response to the end of the first button effect. In the success effect, the success effect image is displayed on the display screen 31a. The successful performance is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start. Then, the “pseudo continuous continuation effect B” is ended according to the end of the successful effect.
The halfway pseudo-variation effect of each time is ended according to the end of the pseudo-continuous effect. Then, in response to the end of the midway pseudo variation effect, the next pseudo variation effect is started.

In each final pseudo variation effect, the reach variation effect is executed after the normal variation effect is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 38, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are normally displayed in a variable manner, and then the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. A state is formed. Then, during execution of the reach variation effect (during formation of the reach state), a pseudo-continuous effect (“pseudo continuous end effect A” or “pseudo continuous end effect B”) is executed.
As shown in FIG. 40, in the “pseudo continuous end effect A”, a pseudo continuous continuation symbol appears as an intermediate symbol, and the pseudo continuous continuation symbol passes through the lottery result display position without being temporarily stopped. Then, in response to the fact that the pseudo continuous continuation symbol has passed the lottery result display position, the “pseudo continuous end effect A” is ended.
On the other hand, in the “pseudo continuous end effect B”, the generated effect is started in response to the start. As shown in FIG. 41, in the generated effect, the generated effect image is displayed on the display screen 31a. The generated effect is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start.
In the “pseudo continuous end effect B”, the second button effect is started in response to the end of the generated effect. In the second button effect, the operation effective state is set (started) in response to the start, and the display of the button effect image is started on the display screen 31a as shown in FIG. The operation valid state is canceled (terminated) when the predetermined upper limit time has elapsed. Then, in the second button effect, the operation valid state is canceled with monochrome display maintained for at least one of the plurality of characters included in the button effect image. Thereby, the second button effect is ended.
Furthermore, in the “pseudo continuous end effect B”, a failure effect is started in response to the end of the second button effect. In the failure effect, the failure effect image is displayed on the display screen 31a. The failure effect is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start. Then, in response to the end of the failure effect, the “pseudo continuous end effect B” is ended.
Each time of the last pseudo-variation effect is ended in accordance with the end of the pseudo-continuous effect. Then, the second variation effect (normal reach variation effect or super reach variation effect) is started in response to the end of the final pseudo variation effect.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when “variation without pseudo-continuous” is selected (designated) as the type of the first variation pattern, “variable rendering without pseudo-continuous” is selected as the variation effect.
In the present embodiment, modes corresponding to various types (variation pattern numbers) of “pseudo-continuous variation” are defined as modes (variable rendering number) of “pseudo-continuous variation rendering”.
The “pseudo-continuous variation effect” is configured to include a normal variation effect.
Specifically, in the “pseudo-continuous variation effect”, the “normal variation effect” is started in response to the start. That is, as shown in FIG. 38, the normal variation display of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is started.
Then, in the “pseudo continuous variation effect”, the normal variation display (“normal variation effect”) of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is continued until the end of the “pseudo continuous variation effect”.
It should be noted that the pseudo variation effect (normal pseudo variation effect or special pseudo variation effect) is not executed in the pseudo continuous variation effect.

Next, the aspect of the second variation effect corresponding to each type of the second variation pattern will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when “super reach variation” is selected (designated) as the type of the second variation pattern, “super reach variation effect” is selected as the second variation effect.
In the present embodiment, modes corresponding to various types of “super reach variation” (variation pattern numbers) are defined as “super reach variation effect” modes (variation effect numbers).
Specifically, as a mode of “super reach fluctuation production”, “super reach fluctuation production 1” corresponding to “super reach fluctuation 1” and “super reach fluctuation production 2” corresponding to “super reach fluctuation 2” , “Super reach variation production 3” corresponding to “Super reach variation 3”, “Super reach variation production 4” corresponding to “Super reach variation 4”, and “Super reach variation 5” corresponding to “Super reach variation 5” Production 5 ”is defined.
As a result, the expectation level of each aspect of the “super reach variation effect” is “super reach variation effect 5”, “super reach change effect 4”, “super reach change effect 3”, “ “Super reach fluctuation production 2” and “Super reach fluctuation production 1” (high expectation → low expectation).

The “super reach variation effect” (“super reach change effect 1” to “super reach change effect 5”) includes a reach change effect, a reduced reach change effect, and an advanced reach effect.
The “reduction reach variation effect” refers to a display effect in which the first effect symbol z1 forming the reach state is reduced (temporarily stopped) (not shown). In particular, in the reduced reach variation effect, only the first effect symbol z1 that forms the reach state is displayed, and the display of the first effect symbol z1 that does not form the reach state is omitted. Specifically, in the reduced reach variation display, the right symbol and the left symbol forming the reach state are temporarily stopped in a reduced state, and the middle symbol is not displayed.

The “development reach effect” is an effect encouraging that the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4. The development reach production is executed during the reach variation production.
In this embodiment, “Development Reach Production 1” to “Development Reach Production 5” having different contents are defined as types of development reach production.
Then, in “super reach fluctuation production 1”, “development reach production 1” is executed as the development reach production. “Development reach effect 1” includes the display of “Development reach effect image 1” on the display screen 31a. “Development reach effect image 1” is an effect image by “character A”.
On the other hand, in the “super reach fluctuation production 2”, “development reach production 2” is executed as the development reach production. “Development reach effect 2” includes the display of “development reach effect image 2” on the display screen 31a. “Development reach effect image 2” is an effect image by “character B”.
On the other hand, in the “super reach variation effect 3”, the “advance reach effect 3” is executed as the advance reach effect. “Development reach effect 3” includes display of “Development reach effect image 3” on the display screen 31a. “Development reach effect image 3” is an effect image by “character C”.
On the other hand, in the “super reach fluctuation effect 4”, the “advance reach effect 4” is executed as the advance reach effect. “Development reach effect 4” includes a display of “development reach effect image 4” on the display screen 31a. “Development reach effect image 4” is an effect image by “character D”.
On the other hand, in the “super reach fluctuation effect 5”, the “advance reach effect 5” is executed as the advance reach effect. “Development reach effect 5” includes a display of “development reach effect image 5” on the display screen 31a. “Development reach effect image 5” is an effect image by “character E”.
As a result, the expectation level for each type of “Development Reach Production” is “Development Reach Production 5”, “Development Reach Production 4”, “Development Reach Production 3”, and “Development Reach Production 2” in descending order of expectation. ”,“ Development Reach Production 1 ”(High Expectation → Low Expectation).

Specifically, in “super reach variation effect 1” to “super reach variation effect 5”, the reduced reach variation effect is executed after the normal reach variation effect is executed.
That is, from the state in which the left symbol and the right symbol form the reach state (see FIG. 39), the left symbol and the right symbol that form the reach state are reduced, and the reduced left symbol is the upper left corner of the display screen 31a. The reduced right symbol is moved to the upper right end of the display screen 31a, and the display of the middle symbol disappears. At this time, a reach state is formed by the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed in the stop effect related to the predetermined stop effect number.
In the “super reach variation effect 1” to “super reach variation effect 5”, during the period when the reduced reach change effect is being executed, the “development reach effect” (“development reach effect 1” to “development reach effect 5”. )) Is executed.
That is, the “development reach effect” is started in response to the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the reduced reach fluctuation effect. The “development reach production” is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start.
“Super-reach fluctuation effect 1” to “super-reach fluctuation effect 5” are ended in accordance with the end of “development reach effect”. Then, the stop effect is started in response to the end of “super reach change effect 1” to “super reach change effect 5”.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when “normal reach variation” is selected (designated) as the type of the second variation pattern, “normal reach variation effect” is selected as the second variation effect.
In the present embodiment, modes corresponding to various types of “normal reach variation” (variation pattern numbers) are defined as modes (variation effect numbers) of “normal reach variation effects”.
The “normal reach fluctuation effect” includes a normal reach fluctuation effect.
Specifically, in the “normal reach variation effect”, the normal reach variation effect is executed in response to the start. That is, as shown in FIG. 39, the left symbol and the right symbol form a reach state. The normal reach variation effect is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start thereof.
The “normal reach variation effect” is terminated in response to the end of the normal reach variation effect. Then, the stop effect is started in response to the end of the “normal reach fluctuation effect”.
In the normal reach variation production, the development reach production is not executed.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when “variation without reach” is selected (designated) as the type of the second variation pattern, “variation effect without reach” is selected as the second variation effect.
In the present embodiment, modes corresponding to various types (variation pattern numbers) of “variation without reach” are defined as modes (variation rendering number) of “reaching variation without reach”.
The “reachless variation effect” includes a normal variation effect.
Specifically, in the “reaching variation effect without reach”, the “normal variation effect” is executed in response to the start. That is, as shown in FIG. 38, the normal variation display of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is started.
In the “reaching variation effect without reach”, the normal variation display (“normal variation effect”) of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is continued until the end of the “reach variation variation effect”. Then, the stop effect is started in response to the end of the “non-reach fluctuation effect”.
Note that the reach variation effect and the development reach effect are not executed in the reachless change effect.

Next, the stock notice effect executed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The “stock notice effect” is a kind of prefetch notice effect. That is, the stock notice effect is an effect that suggests the content of the prefetch target hold information (the result of the prior determination based on the start information corresponding to the prefetch target hold information (step S9-8)).
In the present embodiment, the stock notice effect is an effect suggesting the result of the prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination related to the prefetch target hold information.
Specifically, the stock notice effect is a variation effect based on start information that is a target of the stock notice effect (a change effect related to the prefetch target hold information), and is a plurality of specific target effects that are defined in advance. This is an effect suggesting that any specific target effect is executed.
In the present embodiment, as a specific target effect, a “pseudo-continuous effect” included in the “pseudo-continuous two-change effect”, a first “pseudo-continuous effect” included in the “pseudo-continuous three effect”, and “ The second “pseudo-continuation effect” included in the “pseudo-ream variation effect”, the “development reach effect 3” included in the “super-reach variation effect 3”, and the “development” included in the “super-reach variation effect 4” “Reach Production 4” and “Development Reach Production 5” included in “Super Reach Variation Production 5” are defined.

Specifically, the stock notice effect is executed when at least one specific target effect is included in the variable effect related to the prefetch target hold information (starting information corresponding to the prefetch target hold information).
When the stock notice effect is executed, one or a plurality of specific target effects are selected as the notice target effect among the specified object effects included in the changing effect related to the prefetch target hold information. At this time, in this embodiment, the notice target effect is selected with the upper limit of three. Then, the stock notice effect corresponding to each of the selected one or more notice object effects is executed.
Thus, in the present embodiment, a maximum of three stock notice effects are executed in parallel in time for one pre-read target hold information (one start information). That is, among the specific target effects included in the variable effects related to one prefetch target hold information (one start information), a maximum of three specific target effects are selected as the notification target effects, and each selected notification target effect is selected. Stock notice effect corresponding to is executed.
In addition, when a stock notice effect is executed, a stock start opportunity and a stock release opportunity are set for each stock notice effect.
The “stock start opportunity” is an opportunity to start the stock notice effect. That is, in response to the arrival of the stock start opportunity, a stock notice effect (specifically, a standby effect described later) is started. In each stock notice effect, the timing before the start of the change effect based on the start information that is the target of the stock notice effect (during execution of the change effect related to the advance hold information described later) is set as a stock start opportunity. . Thereby, each stock notice effect (standby effect) is executed across a plurality of variable effects.
The “stock release opportunity” is an opportunity to start a stock release effect described later. That is, the stock release effect is started in response to the arrival of the stock release opportunity. Here, in each stock notice effect, as a stock release opportunity (at the start of the stock release effect), a stock release effect is provided for a start event of the notice subject effect related to the stock notice effect (at the start of the notice target effect). The earlier timing is set by the production time. Thus, when each stock notice effect is executed, the notice subject effect related to the stock notice effect is started in response to the end of the stock release effect included in the stock notice effect.

In each stock notice effect, a stock image s corresponding to the stock notice effect is displayed on the display screen 31a. That is, in each stock notice effect, the stock image s corresponding to the notice subject effect related to the stock notice effect is displayed.
Each stock notice effect includes a standby effect and a stock release effect.
The “standby effect” is an effect that suggests that execution of the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect is on standby.
The “stock release effect” is an effect suggesting that the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect is executed (started). Further, in the stock release effect, the content of the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect is suggested.
In each stock notice effect, a stand-by effect is started in response to the start. Further, in response to the arrival of the stock release opportunity related to the stock notice effect, the standby effect is ended and the stock release effect is started. Then, in response to the end of the stock release effect, the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect is executed (started).

In the present embodiment, the stock image s is an image imitating a ticket. In particular, a standby stock image s1 and a discharging stock image s2 are defined as modes (types) of the stock image s.
As shown in FIGS. 38 to 43, the waiting stock image s1 is an image showing the front side of the ticket. In the present embodiment, the standby stock image s1 displays only information (in this embodiment, “ticket” in the present embodiment) indicating that the execution of the notice target effect is waiting. Thereby, the player cannot grasp the content of the notice target effect related to the stock image s (the pending notice effect) based on the standby stock image s1.
As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the discharging stock image s2 is an image showing the back side of the ticket. In the present embodiment, the stock image s2 being released includes information that suggests the content of the notice target effect related to the stock image s (the pending notice effect).
That is, a mode corresponding to each of the specific target effects is defined as a mode (type) of the stock image s2 being released. Specifically, as a mode (type) of the stock image s2 being released, a “first mode” corresponding to the “pseudo continuous continuation effect A” and a “second mode” corresponding to the “pseudo continuous continuation effect B” , “Third mode” corresponding to “development reach effect 3”, “fourth mode” corresponding to “development reach effect 4”, and “fifth mode” corresponding to “development reach effect 5” It is prescribed.
The stock image s2 being released according to the “first aspect” is information that indicates that the content of the notice target effect related to the stock image s (the pending notice effect) is “pseudo continuous effect A” (this embodiment) In FIG. 44, the characters “NEXT!” Are included (see FIG. 44).
The stock image s2 being released according to the “second aspect” is information indicating that the content of the notice target effect related to the stock image s (the pending notice effect) is “pseudo continuous effect B” (this embodiment) Then, it is configured to include the characters “chance!” (See FIG. 45).
The stock image s2 being released according to the “third aspect” is information that indicates that the content of the notice target effect related to the stock image s (the hold notice effect) is “development reach effect 3” (in this embodiment, , “Character C”).
The stock image s2 being released according to the “fourth aspect” is information indicating that the content of the notice target effect related to the stock image s (the pending notice effect) is “development reach effect 4” (in this embodiment, , The name of “character D”).
The releasing stock image s2 according to the “fifth aspect” is information indicating that the content of the notice target effect related to the stock image s (the hold notice effect) is “development reach effect 5” (in this embodiment, (Name of “character E”).

The interface image if displayed on the display screen 31a is provided with three standby stock image display areas. In each standby stock image display area, one standby stock image s1 can be displayed.
The “interface image if” is an image that decorates the surroundings of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4.
Specifically, the interface image if includes a position where the effect symbol z1 is displayed (effect symbol display areas a1 to a4), a position where the reserved symbol h is displayed (holding symbol display areas b1 to b3), and a standby stock image. This is an image that demarcates the position where s1 is displayed (standby stock image display area) and the like.
As shown in FIGS. 38 to 45, the interface image if is an image imitating a decorated frame. In the present embodiment, the interface image if includes an image simulating the upper frame and an image simulating the lower frame.
In the stand-by effects included in each stock notice effect, the stand-by stock image s1 corresponding to the stock notice effect is displayed in the stand-by stock image display area.
In the stock release effect included in each stock notice effect, the waiting stock image s1 corresponding to the stock notice effect is jumped out of the waiting stock image display area, and the waiting stock image s1 is turned over to turn the stock notice. A releasing stock image s2 corresponding to the effect appears.
Specifically, each stock notice effect is started in response to the arrival of a preset stock start opportunity. In each stock notice effect, a stand-by effect is started in response to the start, and display of the stand-by stock image s1 corresponding to the stock notice effect is started in the stand-by stock image display area. At this time, the player cannot grasp (recognize) the content of the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect.
In each stock notice effect, the standby effect is ended and the stock release effect is started in response to the arrival of a preset stock release opportunity. Then, in the stock release effect, the standby stock image s1 corresponding to the stock notice effect is turned over after jumping out of the standby stock image display area, and is changed to the standby stock image s1 and is being released. Is displayed. Thereby, the player can grasp (recognize) the content of the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect. The display of the stock image s2 being released is terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start.
In each stock notice effect, the stock release effect is ended in accordance with the end of the display of the stock image s2 being released, and thus the stock notice effect is ended.
Then, according to the end of the stock notice effect, the notice subject effect related to the stock notice effect is executed (started).

In particular, in the main control circuit 200, when starting information is acquired, a pre-determination for determining the contents of the variation pattern (first variation pattern and second variation pattern) is executed, and a prefetching designation command ( A first prefetch designation command, a second prefetch designation command, and a third prefetch designation command) are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
Thereby, in the production control circuit 300, when the start information is acquired (when the preliminary determination is executed), the type of the first variation pattern (“variation pattern number” or “variation pattern indefinite”) and the type of the second variation pattern ( It is possible to grasp (discriminate) “variation pattern number” or “variation pattern indefinite”). Then, based on the type of the variation pattern, it can be determined whether or not the specific target effect is included in the effect corresponding to the type of the variation pattern.
On the other hand, in the production control circuit 300, for specific modes (fluctuation production number, stop production number, notice production number, etc.) such as a fluctuation production, a stop production, a notice production, etc., at the start of the fluctuation production based on the start information ( Is selected (determined) at the time of start determination.
That is, with respect to the predetermined effect, a specific mode is not selected when starting information is acquired (when pre-determination is performed), and a plurality of effects are selected when starting a varying effect based on the starting information (when starting determination is performed). One aspect is selected among the aspects.
In the present embodiment, for the pseudo-continuous effects (“pseudo-continuous effect” and “pseudo-continuous effect”), a specific mode is not selected when starting information is acquired (when pre-determination is executed). One mode is selected from among a plurality of modes at the start of the fluctuating effect based on the information (when starting determination is performed).
Therefore, if “pseudo-continuous 2 variation” or “pseudo-continuous 3 variation” is determined as the type of the first variation pattern by the prior determination based on the predetermined starting information, Although it can be determined that the “continuous effect” (“pseudo continuous effect” and “pseudo continuous effect”) is included, the type of “pseudo continuous effect” (“pseudo continuous effect” and “pseudo continuous effect”) Cannot be judged.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when starting information is acquired (when pre-determination is performed), it is determined whether or not to execute a stock notice effect for the start information, and the stock notice effect is executed. Is determined, the contents of the stock notice effect (the notice subject effect, the stock start opportunity, the stock release opportunity, the state of the stock image s2 being released, etc.) are set.
Here, as described above, in the stock notice effect, the aspect corresponding to the notice subject effect is selected (set) as the form of the released stock image s2.
Therefore, when the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is selected as the notice target effect, the mode of the release stock image s2 is selected (set) when the start information is acquired (when the preliminary determination is performed).
However, when starting information is acquired (when pre-determination is executed), the type of pseudo-continuous production effect (“pseudo-continuous production effect A” or “pseudo-continuous production effect B”) for each time is not selected. The mode of the stock image s2 cannot be determined.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, when the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is selected as the notice target effect when the start information is acquired (when the preliminary determination is performed), the type of the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is “ Assuming that it is “pseudo continuous continuation effect A”, the “first mode” is selected (set) as the mode of the emission stock image s2.
In addition, when the stock release opportunity arrives, the type of the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” that has already been determined is confirmed, and the type of the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” that has been confirmed is the assumed “pseudo continuous continuation effect”. It is determined whether or not it matches the type (“pseudo continuous continuation effect A”).
And when it is determined that the confirmed type of “pseudo continuous continuation effect” matches the assumed type of “pseudo continuous continuation effect” (“pseudo continuous continuation effect A”), it is already selected. The aspect of the emission stock image s2 that is (set) is maintained.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the confirmed type of “pseudo continuous continuation effect” does not match the assumed type of “pseudo continuous continuation effect” (“pseudo continuous continuation effect A”), it is already selected. Instead of the (set) mode of the released stock image s2, the mode of the released stock image s2 corresponding to the confirmed type of “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is selected (set).
As described above, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the contents of the notice target effect and the mode of the released stock image s2 do not match.

Next, the command analysis process in step S31-3 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing.
When the command analysis process is executed in step S31-3, as shown in FIG. 33, the process proceeds to step S32-1.
In step S32-1, a game state command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-2.
In the gaming state reception process, it is determined whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received. And when it determines with having received the game state designation | designated command, the setting of various effect flags is performed.
In step S32-2, a hold command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-3. The hold command reception process will be described later.
In step S32-3, a prefetch command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-4. The prefetch command reception process will be described later.
In step S32-4, a variable command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-5. The variable command reception process will be described later.
In step S32-5, stop command reception processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (step S31-4). The stop command reception process will be described later.

Next, the hold command reception process in step S32-2 will be described.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a hold command reception process.
When the hold command reception process is executed in step S32-2, the process proceeds to step S36-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S36-1, it is determined whether or not a hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that a hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-2, and the hold number designation command is changed. 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 S32-3).
In step S36-2, it is determined whether or not the hold number designation command designates an increase in the hold number (that the hold number has increased by “1”), and the hold number designation command designates an increase in the hold number. If it is determined that there is (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36-3, and the hold number designation command does not designate an increase in the hold number (designates that the hold number has decreased by “1”). When it determines (No), it transfers to step S36-4.

In step S36-3, the number-of-holds addition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36-4.
In the hold number addition process, first, it is determined whether or not the hold number designation command specifies an increase in the special figure 1 hold number.
If it is determined that the hold number designation command specifies an increase in the special figure 1 hold number, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the special figure 1 hold number counter is newly set. Special figure 1 Set to the number of hold counter. In addition, a normal hold effect corresponding to the newly acquired (stored) special figure 1 start information is set.
For this, the effect control table corresponding to the normal hold effect is read, and the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. At this time, as a display area for displaying the reserved symbol h, a storage unit (first storage unit) in which newly acquired special figure 1 start information is stored among the four display positions included in the reserved symbol display region b2. Display position corresponding to .about.fourth storage unit) is set. Here, the memory | storage part (1st memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in which the newly acquired special figure 1 starting information is memorize | stored is determined based on the value of a special figure 1 hold | maintenance number counter.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the hold number designation command specifies an increase in the special figure 2 hold number, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the special figure 2 hold number counter is newly set. Special figure 2 Set to the number-of-holds counter. In addition, a normal hold effect corresponding to the newly acquired (stored) special figure 2 start information is set.
For this, the effect control table corresponding to the normal hold effect is read, and the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. At this time, as a display area for displaying the reserved symbol h, a storage unit (first storage unit) in which newly acquired special figure 2 start information is stored among the four display positions included in the reserved symbol display region b3. Display position corresponding to .about.fourth storage unit) is set. Here, the memory | storage part (1st memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in which the newly acquired special figure 2 starting information is memorize | stored is determined based on the value of a special figure 2 reservation number counter.

In step S36-4, the number-of-holds subtraction process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-3).
In the hold number subtraction process, first, it is determined whether or not the hold number designation command specifies subtraction of the special figure 1 hold number.
If it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number subtraction is specified by the hold number designation command, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 1 hold number counter is newly set. Special figure 1 Set to the number of hold counter. Further, the display position of each reserved symbol h displayed in the reserved symbol display area b2 is changed (shifted).
Specifically, the holding effect corresponding to the holding symbol h displayed in the holding symbol display area b1 is terminated. Thereby, the display of the hold symbol h corresponding to the ended hold effect is ended.
Further, when the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the first storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b2, the display position of the reserved symbol h is set to the reserved symbol display area b2 (in the first storage unit). The corresponding display position is changed (shifted) to the reserved symbol display area b1.
In addition, when the hold symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the second storage unit in the hold symbol display area b2, the display position of the hold symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the second storage unit to the second display unit b2. Change (shift) to the display position corresponding to one storage unit.
Further, when the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the third storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b2, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the third storage unit to the second display unit b2. 2 Change (shift) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.
In addition, when the holding symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit in the holding symbol display area b2, the display position of the holding symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit to the second display unit b2. 2 Change (shift) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the hold number designation command specifies subtraction of the special figure 2 hold number, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 2 hold number counter is newly set. Special figure 2 Set to the number of hold counter In addition, the display position of each reserved symbol h displayed in the reserved symbol display area b3 is changed (shifted).
Specifically, the holding effect corresponding to the holding symbol h displayed in the holding symbol display area b1 is terminated. Thereby, the display of the hold symbol h corresponding to the ended hold effect is ended.
In addition, when the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the first storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b3, the display position of the reserved symbol h is set to the reserved symbol display area b3 (in the first storage unit). The corresponding display position is changed (shifted) to the reserved symbol display area b1.
In addition, when the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the second storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b3, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the second storage unit to the second display unit b3. Change (shift) to the display position corresponding to one storage unit.
In addition, when the reserved symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the third storage unit in the reserved symbol display area b3, the display position of the reserved symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the third storage unit to the second display unit b3. 2 Change (shift) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.
In addition, when the holding symbol h is displayed at the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit in the holding symbol display area b3, the display position of the holding symbol h is changed from the display position corresponding to the fourth storage unit to the second display unit b3. 2 Change (shift) to the display position corresponding to the storage unit.

Next, the prefetch command reception process in step S32-3 will be described.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing prefetch command reception processing.
When the prefetch command reception process is executed in step S32-3, the process proceeds to step S33-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S33-1, it is determined whether or not a prefetch designation command (first prefetch designation command, second prefetch designation command and third prefetch designation command) has been received, and if it is determined that a prefetch designation command has been received (Yes) ), The process proceeds to step S33-2, and if 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 S32-4).

In step S33-2, a prefetch information analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33-3. In the prefetch information analysis process, information designated by the prefetch designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 as the hold information.
In the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, a hold information storage area capable of storing hold information is set. In addition, as a reserved information storage area, a first reserved information storage area corresponding to the first special symbol lottery (Special Figure 1 start information storage area of the RAM 230) and a second special symbol lottery (Special Figure 2 start information storage area of the RAM 230). ) Corresponding to the second hold information storage area.
The first hold information storage area includes a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit as a storage unit capable of storing the hold information. In the first hold information storage area, hold 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. Further, 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. Further, 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 hold information storage area includes a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit as a storage unit capable of storing the hold information. In the second hold information storage area, hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is stored. That is, the hold information stored in the first storage unit of the second hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the first storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area. Further, the hold information stored in the second storage unit of the second hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the second storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area. Further, the hold information stored in the third storage unit of the second hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the third storage unit of the special figure 2 start information storage area. Further, the hold information stored in the fourth storage section of the second hold information storage area corresponds to the special figure 1 start information stored in the fourth storage section of the special figure 2 start information storage area.
Each hold information includes symbol information indicating the type of stop symbol, first variation information indicating the content of the first variation pattern (“variation pattern number” or “variation pattern indefinite”), and content of the second variation pattern (“ Second variation information indicating “variation pattern number” or “variation pattern indefinite”).

In the prefetch information analysis process, first, it is determined whether or not the received first prefetch designation command corresponds to the first special symbol lottery.
When it is determined that the received first prefetching designation command corresponds to the first special symbol lottery, the type of stop symbol designated by the first prefetching designation command (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol” )), The content of the first variation pattern designated by the second prefetch designation command (“variation pattern indefinite” or “variation pattern m”), and the content of the second variation pattern designated by the third prefetch designation command (“variation”). "Pattern indefinite" or "variation pattern n"), the symbol information corresponding to the analyzed stop symbol type, the first variation information corresponding to the content of the analyzed first variation pattern, and the analyzed first The holding information including the second fluctuation information corresponding to the contents of the two fluctuation patterns is generated. Then, the generated hold information is stored (saved) in the first hold information storage area.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received first prefetching designation command corresponds to the second special symbol lottery, the type of stop symbol designated by the first prefetching designation command (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol” )), The content of the first variation pattern designated by the second prefetch designation command (“variation pattern m”), and the content of the second variation pattern designated by the third prefetch designation command (“variation pattern indefinite” or “variation”). Pattern n "), and the symbol information corresponding to the analyzed stop symbol type, the first variation information corresponding to the analyzed first variation pattern content, and the analyzed second variation pattern content The hold information including the corresponding second variation information is generated. Then, the generated hold information is stored (saved) in the second hold information storage area.
In the following description, the hold information stored in the hold information storage area in step S33-2 is referred to as “prefetch target hold information”. Further, among the hold information stored in the first hold information storage area, the hold information for which notification display (variable display and stop display) is executed before the prefetch target hold information is referred to as “preceding hold information”.

In step S33-3, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the pre-reading notice effect flag area in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, and “1” is not set in the pre-reading notice effect flag area ( If it is determined that "0" is set (No), the process proceeds to step S33-4, and if it is determined that "1" is set in the pre-reading notice effect flag area (Yes). Terminates the series of processes and proceeds to the next process (step S32-4).
In the present embodiment, a hold notice effect and a stock notice effect are defined as the prefetch notice effect. Then, for one start-up information (Special Figure 1 start-up information), one or a plurality of pre-read notice notice effects can be set (executed) at the same time among the hold notice effect and the stock notice effect. However, the prefetching notice effect for one start information and the prefetch notice effect for other start information are not set (executed) at the same time.
Then, when at least one pre-reading notice effect is set out of the hold notice effect and the stock notice effect for one start-up information, “1” is set in the pre-reading notice effect flag area accordingly. Is set. Thereafter, “0” is set in the prefetching notice effect flag area in response to the end of all the prefetching notice effects for the one start-up information. And during the period when “1” is set in the pre-reading notice effect flag area, the pre-reading notice effect for other start information is not set.

In step S33-4, a hold notice effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33-5. In the hold notice effect setting process, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold notice effect, and when it is decided to execute the hold notice effect, the content of the hold notice effect is set.
Specifically, in the hold notice effect setting process, it is first determined whether or not a hold notice effect execution condition is satisfied.
In the present embodiment, (1) the prefetch target hold information is the hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 start information, and (2) the predecessor hold information of a predetermined number (“2” in the present embodiment) or more is stored. (3) No preceding hold information indicating a type (variation pattern number) belonging to “normal reach fluctuation” or “super reach fluctuation” as the type of the second fluctuation pattern, and (4) stop of time reduction control. It is determined that the hold notice effect execution condition is satisfied when all the conditions of (5) that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring are satisfied.
Note that the contents of the hold notice effect execution condition can be changed as appropriate. That is, as a configuration in which it is determined that the hold notice effect execution condition is satisfied when not all of the above conditions (1) to (5) but one or more of the above conditions (1) to (5) are satisfied. It doesn't matter. In addition, other conditions different from the above conditions (1) to (5) may be included as the hold notice effect execution condition.
In the hold notice effect setting process, when it is determined that the hold notice effect execution condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the hold notice effect lottery process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the hold notice effect execution condition is not satisfied, the hold notice effect setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S33-5.

In the hold notice effect lottery process, the hold notice effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the hold notice effect is executed.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a hold notice effect lottery table in which the winning value of the hold notice effect lottery is registered.
In the hold notice effect lottery process, first, a hold notice effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the pending notice effect lottery table is read out. Further, it is determined whether to execute the hold notice effect based on the acquired hold notice effect lottery random number and the read hold notice effect lottery table.
In the hold notice effect setting process, when it is determined that the hold notice effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to the hold notice effect strength setting process, and when it is determined that the hold notice effect is not executed, the hold notice effect setting process. And the process proceeds to step S33-5.

In the hold notice effect intensity setting process, the effect intensity of the hold notice effect is set.
In the present embodiment, “holding notice strength 1”, “holding notice strength 2”, “holding notice strength 3”, and “holding notice strength 4” are defined as the presentation strength of the hold notice effect. .
Then, the expectation level of each effect strength is, in descending order of expectation, “holding notice strength 4”, “holding notice strength 3”, “holding notice strength 2”, “holding notice strength 1” (high expectation → (Expectation is low).
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, a reserved notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the effect intensity lottery random number and the effect intensity of the hold notice effect ("hold notice intensity 4" to "hold notice intensity 1") is registered. Is stored.
In addition, a hold notice effect strength lottery table corresponding to each combination of the first variation pattern type, the second change pattern type, and the stop symbol type is stored as the hold notice effect strength lottery table. .
In the hold notice effect intensity setting process, first, an effect intensity lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the first variation pattern type indicated by the prefetch target hold information, the second variation pattern type indicated by the prefetch target hold information, and the stop symbol type indicated by the prefetch target hold information are confirmed. The pending notice effect strength lottery table corresponding to is read. And based on the acquired effect intensity | strength lottery random number and the read hold notice effect intensity | strength lottery table, the effect intensity | strength of a hold notice effect is determined (determination).
In the hold notice effect setting process, when the effect intensity of the hold notice effect is determined, the process proceeds to the final color setting process.

In the final color setting process, the final color is set.
In the following description, the hold symbol h corresponding to the prefetch target hold information is referred to as “prefetch target hold symbol”.
The “final color” refers to the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol that finally changes in the reservation notice effect.
In this embodiment, when “holding notice strength 4” is determined as the effect intensity of the holding notice effect, “gold” is determined (determined) as the final color.
On the other hand, when “holding notice strength 3” is determined as the effect intensity of the holding notice effect, “red” is determined (determined) as the final color.
On the other hand, when “holding notice strength 2” is determined as the effect intensity of the holding notice effect, “green” is determined (determined) as the final color.
On the other hand, when “holding notice strength 1” is determined as the effect intensity of the holding notice effect, “blue” is determined (determined) as the final color.
In the hold notice effect setting process, when the final color is determined, the process proceeds to a hold change opportunity setting process.

In the hold change trigger setting process, a hold change trigger is set.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a pending change opportunity lottery table in which correspondences between pending change opportunity lottery random numbers and combinations of pending change timings are registered.
Further, as the pending change opportunity lottery table, the pending change opportunity lottery table corresponding to each combination of the special figure 1 pending number (“3” or “4”), the first variation pattern type, and the final color is provided. Stored.
The special figure 1 hold number is “4” (when the hold information acquired (stored) with the special figure 1 hold number being “3” becomes the prefetch target hold information), and the prefetch target hold information indicates the first In the hold change opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of one change pattern is “pseudo-continuous change”, as a combination of hold change triggers, when prefetch target hold information is acquired (when stored), the first advance hold At the start of the variation effect related to the information, at the start of the variation effect related to the second preceding hold information, at the start of the variation effect related to the third preceding hold information, and at the start of the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information Among them, a combination including at least one hold change opportunity is registered.
On the other hand, the special figure 1 hold number is “3” (when the hold information acquired (stored) with the special figure 1 hold number being “2” becomes the prefetch target hold information), and the prefetch target hold information is In the hold change opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern to be shown is “pseudo-continuous change”, the pre-read target hold information is acquired (stored) as the combination of the hold change opportunity, the first time A combination including at least one hold change opportunity among the start of the change effect related to the advance hold information, the start of the change effect related to the second advance hold information, and the start of the change effect related to the prefetch target hold information Is registered.
On the other hand, the special figure 1 hold number is “4” (when the hold information acquired (stored) with the special figure 1 hold number being “3” becomes the prefetch target hold information), and the prefetch target hold information is In the hold change opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern shown is “pseudo-continuous 2 change”, as a combination of hold change triggers, when prefetch target hold information is acquired (when stored), the first time At the start of the variation effect related to the advance hold information, at the start of the variation effect related to the second advance hold information, at the start of the variation effect related to the third advance hold information, at the start of the change effect related to the prefetch target hold information , At the start of the first simulated variation effect included in the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information, at the end of the first pseudo variation effect included in the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information, the variation related to the prefetch target hold information Included in production Second at the beginning of the pseudo variation effect, and, among the second at the end of the pseudo variation effect included in fluctuation effect according to the prefetched hold information, a combination comprising at least one pending change trigger is registered.
On the other hand, the special figure 1 hold number is “3” (when the hold information acquired (stored) with the special figure 1 hold number being “2” becomes the prefetch target hold information), and the prefetch target hold information is In the hold change opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern shown is “pseudo-continuous 2 change”, as a combination of hold change triggers, when prefetch target hold information is acquired (when stored), the first time The first time included in the variation effect related to the pre-read target hold information, the start of the variable effect related to the pre-read target hold information, the start of the variable effect related to the pre-read target hold information, At the start of the pseudo-variable effect, at the end of the first pseudo-variable effect included in the variable effect related to the pre-read target hold information, at the start of the second pseudo-variable effect included in the variable effect related to the pre-read target hold information, And look ahead Of the second at the end of the pseudo variation effect included in fluctuation effect according to the elephants hold information, a combination comprising at least one pending change trigger is registered.
On the other hand, the special figure 1 hold number is “4” (when the hold information acquired (stored) with the special figure 1 hold number being “3” becomes the prefetch target hold information), and the prefetch target hold information is In the hold change opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern shown is “pseudo-continuous 3 change”, as a combination of hold change triggers, when prefetch target hold information is acquired (when stored), the first time At the start of the variation effect related to the advance hold information, at the start of the variation effect related to the second advance hold information, at the start of the variation effect related to the third advance hold information, at the start of the change effect related to the prefetch target hold information , At the start of the first simulated variation effect included in the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information, at the end of the first pseudo variation effect included in the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information, the variation related to the prefetch target hold information Included in production At the start of the second pseudo variation effect, at the end of the second pseudo variation effect included in the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information, and to start the third pseudo change effect included in the change effect related to the prefetch target hold information The combination including at least one hold change opportunity is registered among the time and the end of the third pseudo change effect included in the change effect related to the prefetch target hold information.
On the other hand, the special figure 1 hold number is “3” (when the hold information acquired (stored) with the special figure 1 hold number being “2” becomes the prefetch target hold information), and the prefetch target hold information is In the hold change opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern shown is “pseudo-continuous 2 change”, as a combination of hold change triggers, when prefetch target hold information is acquired (when stored), the first time The first time included in the variation effect related to the pre-read target hold information, the start of the variable effect related to the pre-read target hold information, the start of the variable effect related to the pre-read target hold information, At the start of the pseudo-variable effect, at the end of the first pseudo-variable effect included in the variable effect related to the pre-read target hold information, at the start of the second pseudo-variable effect included in the variable effect related to the pre-read target hold information, Pre-read coverage At the end of the second pseudo variation effect included in the variation effect related to information, at the start of the third pseudo variation effect included in the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information, and to the variation effect related to the prefetch target hold information A combination including at least one hold change opportunity is registered at the end of the third pseudo-variation effect included.
In the hold change opportunity setting process, first, a hold change opportunity lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the special figure 1 hold count, the type of the first variation pattern indicated by the prefetch target hold information, and the final color determined in the final color setting process are checked, and the hold change opportunity lottery corresponding to this check result Read the table. Then, based on the acquired on-hold change opportunity lottery random number and the read on-hold change opportunity lottery table, a combination of on-hold change opportunity lots is determined (determined). Then, according to the determined combination of hold change triggers, one or more hold change triggers related to the hold notice effect are set.
In the hold notice effect setting process, when a hold change opportunity is set, the process proceeds to a hold change content setting process.

In the hold change content setting process, the hold change content corresponding to each hold change opportunity is set.
Specifically, in the pending change content setting process, as the pending change content, the color of the prefetch target hold before the change and the color of the prefetch target hold symbol after the change are set.
In the present embodiment, among one or more hold change triggers set in the hold change trigger setting process, each hold change trigger is assigned to each hold in turn, starting with the subsequent hold change trigger (later hold change trigger). The corresponding pending change content is determined.
For example, when the hold change trigger is set three times in the hold change trigger setting process, each time in the order of the third hold change trigger, the second hold change trigger, and the first hold change trigger. The pending change content corresponding to the pending change opportunity is determined.
Also, when determining the hold change content corresponding to each hold change opportunity, the color of the pre-read target hold symbol after the change is first determined, and then the color of the pre-read target hold symbol before the change is determined. The At this time, as the color of the prefetch target reserved symbol before the change, a color having a low expectation is determined as compared with the color of the prefetch target reserved symbol after the change. As a result, the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol is changed (promoted) to a color with a high degree of expectation in accordance with the arrival of each hold change opportunity.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a pending change content lottery table in which correspondences between the pending change content lottery random numbers and the color of the prefetch target pending symbol before the change are registered.
In addition, as the pending change content lottery table, a pending change content lottery table corresponding to each color of the reserved symbol h (the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol after the change) is stored.
Then, in the reserved change content lottery table corresponding to each color of the reserved symbol h (color of the pre-read target reserved symbol after the change), the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol after the change is compared with the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol after the change. Only colors with low expectation are registered.
In the hold change content setting process, first, the hold change content is determined for the last hold change trigger among the hold change triggers set in the hold change trigger setting process. For this purpose, first, the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol after the change related to the last change change opportunity is determined. At this time, the final color determined in the final color setting process is determined as the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol after the change related to the final hold change opportunity. Next, the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol before the change related to the last change change trigger is determined. For this purpose, 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 color of the pre-read target holding symbol after the change determined for the last holding change opportunity is read. Then, based on the acquired reserved change content lottery random number and the read reserved change content lottery table, the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol before the change related to the final hold change opportunity is determined.
In the hold change content setting process, next, the hold change contents are determined for each hold change opportunity except for the last hold change trigger among the hold change triggers set in the hold change trigger setting process. At this time, the hold change content corresponding to each hold change trigger is determined in order from the hold change trigger that comes later.
In order to determine the hold change content corresponding to each hold change trigger, first, the color of the pre-read target hold symbol after the change related to the hold change trigger is determined. At this time, the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol before the change determined for the next hold change trigger is determined as the color of the pre-read target hold symbol after the change related to the current hold change trigger. Next, the color of the prefetch target reserved symbol before the change related to the current hold change opportunity is determined. For this purpose, 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 color of the pre-read target holding symbol after the change determined for the current holding change opportunity is read. Then, based on the acquired reserved change content lottery random number and the read reserved change content lottery table, the color of the pre-read target reserved symbol before the change related to the current hold change opportunity is determined.
In the hold change content setting process, the hold change content determined for each hold change trigger is set in association with the hold change trigger. As a result, according to the arrival of each hold change opportunity, the color of the prefetch target hold symbol is changed (promoted) in accordance with the hold change content set for the hold change trigger.

In the hold notice effect setting process, next, “1” is set in the notice effect emphasis controlling flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. Thereby, the notice effect emphasis control (color correction control and light emission suppression control) is started.
It should be noted that “0” is set in the flag area during the notice effect emphasis control in response to the arrival of the first hold change opportunity related to the hold notice effect by a process not shown. Thereby, the notice effect emphasis control (color correction control and light emission suppression control) is stopped.
In the hold notice effect setting process, next, “1” is set in the prefetch notice effect flag area in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, and the process proceeds to step S33-5.
As described above, the hold notice effect is started in response to the arrival of the first hold change opportunity.
It should be noted that, by a process not shown in the drawing, in the pre-reading notice effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 in response to completion of all the prefetching notice effects corresponding to the prefetch target hold information (starting information corresponding to the prefetch target hold information). “0” is set.

In step S33-5, a stock notice effect setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4). In the stock notice effect setting process, it is determined whether or not to execute the stock notice effect, and when it is decided to execute the stock notice effect, the contents of the stock notice effect are set.
Specifically, in the stock notice effect setting process, it is first determined whether or not a stock notice effect execution condition is satisfied.
In this embodiment, when at least one specific target effect is included in the content of the variation effect (the first variation effect and the second variation effect) indicated by the prefetch target hold information, Determined.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the specific target effect, the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” included in the “pseudo continuous two change effect” and the first “pseudo continuous continuation” included in the “pseudo continuous three change effect”. "Direction", "Pseudo-continuous effect" for the second time included in "Pseudo-ream change effect", "Development reach effect 3" included in "Super-reach change effect 3", and "Super-reach change effect 4" “Development Reach Production 4” included in “Super Reach Variation Production 5” and “Development Reach Production 5” included in “Super Reach Variation Production 5”.
Therefore, (1) the type of the first variation pattern indicated by the prefetch target hold information is “pseudo continuous 2 change” or “pseudo continuous 3 change”, and (2) the second change pattern indicated by the prefetch target hold information. When the condition of at least one of “Super-reach fluctuation 3” to “Super-reach fluctuation 5” is satisfied, it is determined that the stock notice effect execution execution condition is satisfied.
In the stock notice effect setting process, when it is determined that the stock notice effect execution condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the stock notice effect lottery process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stock notice effect execution condition is not satisfied, the stock notice effect setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S32-4.

In the stock notice effect lottery process, the stock notice effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the stock notice effect is executed.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a stock notice effect lottery table in which the winning value of the stock notice effect lottery is registered.
In the stock notice effect lottery process, first, a stock notice effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the stock notice effect lottery table is read out. Further, it is determined whether or not to execute the stock notice effect based on the acquired stock notice effect lottery random number and the read stock notice effect lottery table.
In the stock notice effect setting process, when it is determined that the stock notice effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to the notice target effect setting process. When it is determined that the stock notice effect is not to be executed, the stock notice effect setting process is performed. When finished, the process proceeds to step S32-4.

In the notice target effect setting process, one or a plurality of specific target effects are set as the notice target effect, with three as the upper limit among the specific target effects included in the variable effect related to the prefetch target hold information.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a notice target effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the notice target effect lottery random numbers and the combination of the notice target effect is registered.
In addition, the notice target effect lottery table corresponding to each combination of the first variation pattern type and the second variation pattern type is stored as the notice target effect lottery table.
The notice target effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern is “pseudo-continuous 2 change” and the type of the second change pattern is “super reach change 3” includes combinations of the notice target effects. As described above, a combination in which at least one specific target effect is a notice target effect is registered among “pseudo-continuous effect” and “development reach effect 3”.
On the other hand, the notice target effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern is “pseudo-continuous 2 change” and the type of the second change pattern is “super reach change 4” As a combination of the above, a combination in which at least one specific target effect is a notice target effect is registered among “pseudo continuous effect” and “development reach effect 4”.
On the other hand, the notice target effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern is “pseudo-continuous 2 change” and the type of the second change pattern is “super reach change 5” As a combination of the above, a combination in which at least one specific target effect is a notice target effect among the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” and “development reach effect 5” is registered.
On the other hand, the notice target effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern is “pseudo-continuous 3 change” and the type of the second change pattern is “super reach change 3” Of the first “pseudo continuous continuation effect”, the second “pseudo continuous continuation effect” and the “development reach effect 3”, a combination in which at least one specific target effect is a notice target effect is registered. Yes.
On the other hand, the notice target effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern is “pseudo-continuous 3 change” and the type of the second change pattern is “super reach change 4” Of the first “pseudo continuous continuation effect”, the second “pseudo continuous continuation effect”, and the “development reach effect 4”, a combination that uses at least one specific target effect as a notification target effect is registered. Yes.
On the other hand, the notice target effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the type of the first change pattern is “pseudo-continuous 3 change” and the type of the second change pattern is “super reach change 5” Of the first “pseudo continuous continuation effect”, the second “pseudo continuous continuation effect”, and the “development reach effect 5”, a combination that uses at least one specific target effect as a notification target effect is registered. Yes.
In the notice target effect setting process, first, a notice target effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the type of the first variation pattern indicated by the prefetch target hold information and the type of the second variation pattern indicated by the prefetch target hold information are confirmed, and the notice target effect lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, based on the acquired notice effect lottery random number and the notice effect lottery table, a combination of notice object effects is determined.
Then, one or a plurality of notice target effects are set according to the determined combination of the notice target effects. Thereby, the stock notice effect (display of the stock image s) corresponding to each notice target effect is executed.
In the stock notice effect setting process, when the notice object effect is set, the process proceeds to a stock start opportunity setting process.

In the stock start opportunity setting process, a stock start opportunity corresponding to each stock notice effect (each notice target effect) is set.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a stock start opportunity lottery table in which correspondences between stock start opportunity lottery random numbers and combinations of stock start triggers are registered.
In addition, a stock start opportunity lottery table corresponding to each combination of the number of notice target effects and the special figure 1 hold number ("3" or "4") is stored as the stock start opportunity lottery table.
The hold information acquired (stored) in a state where the number of notice target effects is “1” and the special figure 1 hold number is “4” (the special figure 1 hold number is “3” has become the prefetch target hold information. In the stock start opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case of the At the end of the fluctuating effect related to the second preceding hold information, at the start of the fluctuating effect related to the second preceding hold information, at the end of the fluctuating effect related to the second preceding hold information, the fluctuation related to the third preceding hold information A combination consisting of one stock start opportunity is registered at the start of the production and at the end of the variation production related to the third pre-holding information.
On the other hand, the hold information acquired (stored) in a state where the number of notice target effects is “2” and the special figure 1 hold number is “4” (the special figure 1 hold number is “3” is the prefetch target hold information. In the stock start opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the pre-reading target hold information is acquired (stored), the start of the fluctuating effect related to the first preceding hold information At the end of the variation effect related to the first advance hold information, at the start of the change effect related to the second advance hold information, at the end of the change effect related to the second advance hold information, to the third advance hold information The combination which consists of two stock start opportunities is registered at the time of the start of the variation | change effect which concerns, and the time of the end of the variation | change effect which concerns on the 3rd advance hold information.
On the other hand, the hold information acquired (stored) in the state where the number of notice target effects is “3” and the special figure 1 hold number is “4” (the special figure 1 hold number is “3” is the prefetch target hold information. In the stock start opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the pre-reading target hold information is acquired (stored), the start of the fluctuating effect related to the first preceding hold information At the end of the variation effect related to the first advance hold information, at the start of the change effect related to the second advance hold information, at the end of the change effect related to the second advance hold information, to the third advance hold information A combination of three stock start triggers is registered at the start of the fluctuating effect and at the end of the fluctuating effect related to the third on-hold information.
On the other hand, the hold information acquired (stored) in the state where the number of notice target effects is “1” and the special figure 1 hold number is “3” (the special figure 1 hold number is “2” is the prefetch target hold information. In the stock start opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the pre-reading target hold information is acquired (stored), the start of the fluctuating effect related to the first preceding hold information One stock at the end of the fluctuating effect relating to the first preceding hold information, at the beginning of the fluctuating effect relating to the second preceding hold information, and at the end of the changing effect relating to the second preceding hold information A combination of start timings is registered.
On the other hand, the hold information acquired (stored) in a state where the number of notice target effects is “2” and the special figure 1 hold number is “3” (the special figure 1 hold number is “2” is the prefetch target hold information. In the stock start opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the pre-reading target hold information is acquired (stored), the start of the fluctuating effect related to the first preceding hold information Two stocks: at the end of the fluctuating effect related to the first preceding hold information, at the start of the fluctuating effect related to the second preceding hold information, and at the end of the fluctuating effect related to the second preceding hold information A combination of start timings is registered.
On the other hand, the hold information acquired (stored) in the state where the number of notice target effects is “3” and the special figure 1 hold number is “3” (the special figure 1 hold number is “2” is the prefetch target hold information. In the stock start opportunity lottery table corresponding to the case where the pre-reading target hold information is acquired (stored), the start of the fluctuating effect related to the first preceding hold information Three stocks at the end of the fluctuating effect related to the first preceding hold information, at the start of the fluctuating effect related to the second preceding hold information, and at the end of the fluctuating effect related to the second preceding hold information A combination of start timings is registered.
In the stock start opportunity setting process, first, a stock start opportunity lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the number of notice handling effects set in the notice target effect setting process and the special figure 1 hold number are confirmed, and a stock start opportunity lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And based on the acquired stock start opportunity lottery random number and the read stock start opportunity lottery table, the combination of the stock start opportunity is determined (determined).
Then, according to the determined combination of stock start triggers, a stock start trigger corresponding to each stock notice effect (each notice target effect) is set. Accordingly, the stock notice effect (standby effect) is started in response to the arrival of the stock start opportunity set for each stock notice effect.
In the stock notice effect setting process, when a stock start opportunity related to each stock notice effect is set, the process proceeds to a stock image mode setting process.

In the stock image mode setting process, the mode of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to each stock notice effect (each notice target effect) is set.
At this time, the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” (at this time, the type of “pseudo continuous continuation effect A” and “pseudo continuous continuation effect B” is used as the notice target effect related to each stock notice effect. If any) is set to “unknown”, the “first mode” is set as the mode of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to the stock notice effect.
On the other hand, when “development reach effect 3” is set as the notice target effect related to each stock notice effect, “third form” is set as the state of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to the stock notice effect. Is done.
On the other hand, when “development reach effect 4” is set as the notice target effect related to each stock notice effect, “fourth form” is set as the state of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to the stock notice effect. Is done.
On the other hand, when “development reach effect 5” is set as the notice target effect related to each stock notice effect, “fifth form” is set as the state of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to the stock notice effect. Is done.
And the aspect of the determined stock image s2 in discharge | release is set about each stock notice effect.
Then, in the stock notice effect setting process, when the state of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to each stock notice effect is set, the process proceeds to a stock release opportunity setting process.

In the stock release opportunity setting process, a stock release opportunity corresponding to each stock notice effect (each notice target effect) is set.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a stock release opportunity lottery table in which the correspondence between each notice target effect (each specific target effect) and a stock release opportunity is registered.
In the stock release opportunity setting process, first, a stock release opportunity lottery table is read. Then, based on the read stock release opportunity lottery table, for each stock notice effect, a stock release opportunity corresponding to the notice subject effect related to the stock notice effect is determined (determined).
Then, the determined stock release trigger is set for each stock notice effect. Thereby, according to the arrival of the stock release trigger set for each stock notice effect, the stock release effect (display of the stock image being released s2) related to the stock notice effect is started. At this time, in the stock release effect included in each stock notice effect, the aspect (set in the stock image form setting process described above or step S40-4 described later) is set for the stock notice effect (the stock image s2 being released). The discharging stock image s2 according to the aspect) is displayed.

In the stock notice effect setting process, next, “1” is set in the prefetch notice effect flag area in the RAM of the effect control circuit 300, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-4). .
As described above, according to the arrival of each stock start opportunity, the stock notice effect corresponding to the stock start opportunity is started.
It should be noted that, by a process not shown in the drawing, in the pre-reading notice effect flag area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300 in response to completion of all the prefetching notice effects corresponding to the prefetch target hold information (starting information corresponding to the prefetch target hold information). “0” is set.

Next, the fluctuation command reception process in step S32-4 will be described.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the variable command reception process.
When the variable command reception process is executed in step S32-4, the process proceeds to step S34-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S34-1, it is determined whether a predetermined control command has been received. If it is determined that the predetermined control command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S34-2, and the predetermined control command is changed. 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 S32-5).
Here, the predetermined control commands are a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
In step S34-2, a stop effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-3. In the stop effect determination process, a stop effect mode (stop effect number) is determined.
Specifically, in the stop effect determination process, the stop effect mode (stop effect number) is determined based on the stop symbol type specified by the symbol type specifying command. Then, the determined stop production number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the production control circuit 300.

In step S34-3, a variation effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-4. In the variation effect determination process, a variation effect mode (variation effect number) is determined.
Specifically, in the variation effect determination process, first, a second variation effect determination process for determining an aspect (variation effect number) of the second variation effect is executed.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a second variation effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the second variation pattern type (variation pattern number) and the second variation effect mode (variation effect number) is registered. ing.
In the second variation effect determination process, first, the second variation effect lottery table is read. Then, among the second variation effect modes (variation effect numbers) registered in the second variation effect lottery table, this corresponds to the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command. The mode of the second variation effect is determined (selected).

In the variation effect determination process, next, a first variation effect determination process for determining a mode (variation effect number) of the first variation effect is executed.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a first variation effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the first variation pattern type (variation pattern number) and the first variation effect mode (variation effect number) is registered. ing.
In the first variation effect determination process, first, the first variation effect lottery table is read. Then, among the first variation effect modes (variation effect numbers) registered in the first variation effect lottery table, this corresponds to the first variation pattern type (variation pattern number) designated by the first variation pattern designation command. The mode of the first variation effect is determined (selected).

In the variation effect determination process, next, whether or not “pseudo continuous variation effect” (“pseudo continuous 2 variation effect” or “pseudo continuous 3 variation effect”) is determined as the first variation effect mode (variation effect number). Determine. When it is determined that “pseudo continuous variation effect” is determined as the first variation effect mode (variation effect number), the type of “pseudo continuous effect” included in each “pseudo continuous variation effect” ("Pseudo continuous effect A" or "pseudo continuous effect B") and the type of "pseudo continuous end effect"("pseudo continuous end effect A" or "pseudo continuous end" included in the "pseudo continuous variation effect") Production B ").
In the present embodiment, the type of “pseudo continuous continuation effect” and the type of “pseudo continuous end effect” are determined by random number lottery.

In step S34-4, a notice effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34-5. In the notice effect determination process, whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined, and if it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect form of the notice effect is determined.
Here, the notice effect will be described.
The “notice effect” is an effect that is executed during the variation effect, and suggests the result of start determination (special figure winning determination, special figure stop symbol determination, special diagram variation pattern determination, etc.) related to the variable effect. It has been directed.
In the present embodiment, the notice effect indicates the possibility (expectation) that a jackpot gaming state will occur after the end of the variation effect.
Note that the notice effect may be configured to indicate the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination (specifically, the second fluctuation pattern may be “super-reach fluctuation”).
In the present embodiment, the notice effect is executed at the start of the first variation effect.
In the present embodiment, “slash cutting notice” is defined as the notice effect.

“Sword-cutting notice” is a type of notice effect that suggests the possibility (expected degree) of occurrence of a jackpot gaming state after the end of the variation effect, depending on the effect mode (the content of a slash-cut notice image described later). .
The slashing notice includes a display of a slashing notice image on the display screen 31a. The slashing preview image is an effect image in which the screen is cut and predetermined characters appear.
In the present embodiment, “slash cutting notice 1” to “slash cutting notice 5” are defined as types of slash cutting notice.
In “Tsubakiri notice 1”, “Tsubakiri notice 1” is displayed as a Tsubakiri notice. In the slashing preview image 1, the screen is torn and the characters “chance !?” are displayed.
In “Sword-cutting notice 2”, “Sword-cutting notice 2” is displayed as a slash-cutting notice image. In the slashing preview image 2, the screen is torn and the characters “Great chance !?” are displayed.
In “Tsubakiri notice 3”, “Tsubakiri notice 3” is displayed as a Tsubakiri notice. In the slashing preview image 3, the screen is torn and the characters “Intense heat !?” are displayed.
In the “slash cutting notice 4”, a “slash cutting notice image 4” is displayed as a slash cutting notice image. In the slash cutting notice image 4, the screen is torn and the characters “super heat !?” are displayed.
In “Sword-cutting notice 5”, “Sword-cutting notice 5” is displayed as a slash-cutting notice image. In the slashing preview image 5, the screen is torn and the characters “Ranbu !?” are displayed.
The expectation level of each of the slashing notices is “Scarlet notice 5”, “Slash notice 4”, “Slash notice 3”, “Slash notice 2”, and “Slash notice 1” (expectation). High → low expectation).

In the notice effect determining process, first, the effect strength of the slashing notice (whether or not to execute the slashing notice) is determined.
In the present embodiment, “sword-cutting notice strength 0” to “sword-cutting notice strength 5” are stipulated as the effect strength of the sword-cutting notice.
Then, when the “slashing notice strength 0” is determined as the effect strength of the slashing notice, the slashing notice is not executed. On the other hand, when “slashing notice strength 1” to “slashing notice strength 5” is determined as the effect strength of the slashing notice, the slashing notice is executed.
The expectation level of each production strength of the slashing advance notice is, in descending order of expectation, “slashing notice strength 5”, “slashing notice strength 4”, “slashing notice strength 3”, “slashing notice strength 2”, “slashing notice” It is defined to be “strength 1” (high expectation → low expectation).
In the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, there is an effect strength lottery table in which the effect strength lottery random numbers and the effect strengths of the effect of the slashing notice (“辻 slash advance notice strength 0” to “辻 slash advance notice strength 5”) are registered. Stored.
In addition, the slashing notice effect intensity lottery table corresponding to each combination of the first variation pattern type, the second variation pattern type, and the stop symbol type is stored as the slashing notice effect strength lottery table. .
In order to determine the effect intensity of the slashing notice, first, an effect intensity lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. The type of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command, the type of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command, and the type of stop symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command After confirming, the slashing notice effect intensity lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read out. Then, based on the acquired effect strength lottery random number and the read slashing notice effect strength lottery table, the slashing notice effect strength is determined (determined).

As the effect strength of the slashing notice, the type of the slashing notice is determined when any of the effect strengths of “Slashing notice strength 1” to “Sword cutting notice strength 5” is determined.
In the present embodiment, when the “slashing notice strength 1” is determined as the effect strength of the slashing notice, “slashing notice 1” is determined as the type of the slashing notice.
On the other hand, when “slashing advance notice strength 2” is determined as the effect strength of the slashing notice, “slashing notice 2” is determined as the type of slashing notice.
On the other hand, when “slashing notice level 3” is determined as the effect strength of the slashing notice, “slashing notice 3” is determined as the type of slashing notice.
On the other hand, when “slashing notice level 4” is determined as the effect strength of the slashing notice, “slashing notice 4” is determined as the type of slashing notice.
On the other hand, when the “slashing notice level 5” is determined as the effect strength of the slashing notice, “slashing notice 5” is determined as the type of slashing notice.

In step S34-5, a variation effect setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S32-5). In the variation effect setting process, an effect control table for the variation effect is set.
Specifically, in the variation effect setting process, the effect control table corresponding to the first variation effect mode (variation effect number) determined in step S34-3 and the second variation effect mode determined in step S34-3. An effect control table corresponding to (variable effect number) is read out.
Next, the effect control tables that have been read out are combined to generate an effect control table related to the change effect. Then, the generated effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. Thereby, the fluctuating effect is started.
Further, when “pseudo-continuous variation effect” (“pseudo-continuous 2 variation effect” or “pseudo-continuous 3 variation effect”) is determined as the first variation effect mode (variation effect number), The type determined in step S34-3 is set as the type of “pseudo-continuous effect” for each time included in “effect”, and the type of “pseudo-continuous effect” included in the “pseudo-variable effect” As a result, the type determined in step S34-3 is set.
Furthermore, when “slash cutting notice strength 1” to “slash cutting notice strength 5” is determined as the effect strength of the slashing notice in step S34-4 (when the slashing notice notice is executed), in step S34-4. An effect control table corresponding to the determined type of slashing notice is read out. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 200. Thus, the slashing notice is started at a predetermined timing during the execution of the variation effect.

Next, the stop command reception process in step S32-5 will be described.
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing stop command reception processing.
When the stop command reception process is executed in step S32-5, the process proceeds to step S35-1, as shown in FIG.
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 and 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 S31-4).
In step S35-2, a stop effect setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S31-4). In the stop effect setting process, an effect control table for stop effect is set.
Specifically, in the stop effect setting process, an 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 200. Thereby, a stop effect is started.
Here, in the stop effect, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol that were temporarily stopped at the end of the variation effect are stopped and displayed.

Next, the stock release trigger monitoring process included in the time schedule management process (step S31-4) will be described.
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing stock release trigger monitoring processing.
When the stock release opportunity monitoring process is executed in the time schedule management process, the process proceeds to step S40-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S40-1, it is determined whether or not a stock release opportunity has arrived. If it is determined that a stock release opportunity has arrived (Yes), the process proceeds to step S40-2, and a stock release opportunity has arrived. When it is determined that there is no (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (next process in the time schedule management process).
In step S40-2, it is determined whether or not the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect corresponding to the incoming stock release opportunity is a “pseudo continuous effect”, and the notice target effect is a “pseudo continuous effect”. If it is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S40-3, and if it is determined that the notice target effect is not the “pseudo continuous effect” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the next process ( The process proceeds to the next process in the time schedule management process.

In step S40-3, it is determined whether or not the type of the notice subject effect (“pseudo continuous continuation effect”) related to the stock notice effect corresponding to the incoming stock release opportunity is “pseudo continuous continuation effect B”. When it is determined that the type of the target effect is “pseudo continuous continuation effect B” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S40-4, and the type of notification target effect is not “pseudo continuous continuation effect B” (“pseudo continuous continuation effect B”). If it is determined that it is “continuation effect A” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (the next process in the time schedule management process).
In step S40-4, a stock image mode replacement process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (the next process in the time schedule management process).
In the stock image mode replacement process, the “first mode” set in step S33-5 is used as the mode (type) of the stock image s2 being released related to the stock notice effect corresponding to the stock release trigger that has arrived. The “second mode” is set.
Thus, the display of the stock image s2 being released according to the “second mode” is started in response to the arrival of the stock release opportunity.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, etc., are triggered by the entrance of game balls into the starting port (the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 52). The acquired random numbers are acquired (step S9-3), and the acquired random numbers are used as start information (speci? C figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) as a start information storage area (special figure 1 start information storage area or special figure 2). (Step S9-6).
In the pachinko machine 1, the special symbol winning determination (step S11-4) for determining the result of the special symbol lottery in a predetermined order with respect to the starting information stored in the starting information storage area, and the special symbol stop symbol Special symbol stop symbol determination (step S11-5) for determining the type of symbol (stop symbol number), and special symbol variation pattern determination (step S11-7) for determining the type of variation pattern of special symbol (variation pattern number). The start determination including is executed.
When the start determination is executed, the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 execute the special symbol variation display according to the variation pattern type (variation pattern number) determined by the special diagram variation pattern determination. The special symbol stop display is executed according to the stop symbol type (stop symbol number) determined by the special symbol stop symbol determination.
In response to the start of the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is started on the display screen 31a.
When the start determination is executed, the effect control circuit 300 determines the change effect mode (change effect number) based on the type of the change pattern determined by the special figure change pattern determination. A stop effect mode (stop effect number) is determined based on the stop symbol type determined by the stop symbol determination.
At this time, if it is determined that “pseudo continuous variation effect” is determined as the first variation effect mode (variation effect number), the “pseudo continuous effect” of each time included in the “pseudo continuous variation effect” is determined. The type (“pseudo-continuous effect A” or “pseudo-continuous effect B”) and the type of “pseudo-continuous effect” included in the “pseudo-continuous effect” (“pseudo-continuous effect A” or “pseudo-continuous effect”) End effect B ”) is determined.
Then, in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol, the variation representation (variation display of the representation symbols z1 and z2) according to the determined mode is executed in the representation symbol display areas a1 to a4. In addition, a stop effect (stop display of effect symbols z1 and z2) according to the determined mode is executed in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol. At this time, in the stop effect, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the type of stop symbol determined by the special symbol stop symbol determination.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, when acquiring (storing) each start information, based on the start information, a pre-special symbol winning determination for determining the result of the special symbol lottery and the special symbol stop symbol type (stop symbol number) ) Is determined in advance (step S9-8), and includes a prior special pattern variation pattern determination that determines the content of the variation pattern of the special symbol (variation pattern number or variation pattern is incorrect). Executed.
When the prior determination is executed, it is determined whether or not the type of the variation pattern (first variation pattern or second variation pattern) determined by the prior determination is a type associated with the specific target effect. The
If the type of the variation pattern (first variation pattern or second variation pattern) determined by the prior determination is determined to be a type associated with the specific target effect, the prior determination is performed. The execution of the stock notice effect for the start information (hereinafter referred to as “stock notice target start information”) is determined.
When execution of the stock notice effect is determined, next, one or more of the specific target effects associated with the type of the variation pattern (first variation pattern or second variation pattern) determined by the prior determination A plurality of specific target effects are selected as the notice target effects. Thereby, the stock notice effect corresponding to each notice subject effect is executed.
When the notice target effect is selected, next, for each stock notice effect, a stock start opportunity, a mode of the stock image s2 being released (a mode of the stock release effect), and a stock release opportunity are set.
At this time, in this embodiment, when “pseudo continuous continuation effect” (the type of “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is unknown at this time) is set as the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect, the stock The “first aspect” is set as the aspect of the discharging stock image s2 corresponding to the notice effect. That is, when “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is set as the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect, “pseudo continuous continuation effect A” is set as the aspect of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to the stock notice effect. Corresponding aspects are set.
On the other hand, when “development reach effect 3” is set as the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect, “third form” is set as the state of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to the stock notice effect. The
On the other hand, when “development reach effect 4” is set as the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect, “fourth aspect” is set as the state of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to the stock notice effect. The
On the other hand, when “development reach effect 5” is set as the notice target effect related to the stock notice effect, “fifth aspect” is set as the state of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to the stock notice effect. The
As described above, in accordance with the arrival of each stock start opportunity, the standby effect related to the stock notice effect corresponding to the stock start opportunity is started. That is, before the start of the fluctuating effect based on the stock notice target start information, the standby effect related to each stock notice effect for the stock notice target start information is started.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the type (aspect) of a predetermined specific target effect (in this embodiment, “pseudo continuous continuation effect”) is the time when a variable effect including the specific target effect starts (when the start determination is performed). To be determined.
Therefore, when the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is set as the notice target effect, depending on the type of the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” determined at the start of the variable effect, the preset stock image s2 being released. It is necessary to replace this aspect.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, in accordance with the arrival (occurrence) of the stock release trigger corresponding to each stock notice effect, it is determined whether the notice subject effect corresponding to the stock notice effect is a “pseudo continuous continuation effect”. Is done.
If it is determined that the notice target effect corresponding to the stock notice effect is a “pseudo continuous effect”, the type of the “pseudo continuous effect” is “pseudo continuous effect B”. It is determined whether or not.
Then, when it is determined that the type of the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is “pseudo continuous continuation effect B”, the stock notice effect target start is performed as the state of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to the stock notice effect. A “second mode” is set instead of the “first mode” set at the time of information acquisition (at the time of execution of prior determination).
In other words, as an aspect of the stock image s2 being released corresponding to the stock notice effect, the aspect corresponding to the “pseudo continuous effect A” set when the stock notice effect target start information is acquired (when the preliminary determination is performed). Instead, a mode corresponding to “pseudo continuous continuation effect B” is set.
Thereby, according to the arrival of each stock release trigger, the stock release effect related to the stock notice effect corresponding to the stock release trigger is started. That is, the discharging stock image s2 according to the aspect set for the stock notice effect is displayed. At this time, when the mode of the stock image s2 being released is replaced, the stock image s2 being released according to the mode after the replacement is displayed.
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, when starting information is acquired (when pre-determination is executed), the type of pseudo-continuous effect is not selected, and when the varying effect based on the starting information is started (when starting determination is started). ), Even if the type of the pseudo-continuous effect is selected, in the stock notice effect that uses the pseudo-continuous effect as the notice target effect, the mode of the stock image s2 being released and the content of the notice target effect , Can be matched.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is included in the effect associated with the type of the variation pattern determined by the prior determination, and the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is selected as the target of the stock notice effect. In such a case, the stock notice effect for the “pseudo continuous effect” is executed.
In particular, a mode corresponding to each of a plurality of types of “pseudo continuous continuation effects” is defined as a mode of the stock notice effect (in this embodiment, a mode of the stock image s2 being released).
Then, after the stock notice effect mode corresponding to one of the plurality of “pseudo continuous effect” types is set, another type is selected from the plurality of “pseudo continuous effect” types. In such a case, an aspect of the stock notice effect corresponding to another type is set.
Thereby, when the “pseudo continuous continuation effect” according to another type is executed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the situation where the stock notice effect according to the aspect corresponding to the one type is executed.
Therefore, the aspect of the stock notice effect and the “pseudo continuous effect” aspect can be matched, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, as the specific target effect, a “pseudo-continuous effect” included in the “pseudo-continuous two-change effect” and a first “pseudo-continuous effect” included in the “pseudo-continuous three variable effect” , Included in the second “pseudo-continuous effect” included in the “pseudo-continuous variation effect”, “advanced reach effect 3” included in the “super-reach variation effect 3”, and “super-reach variation effect 4” “Development reach production 4” and “Development reach production 5” included in “Super reach fluctuation production 5” are defined.
However, other specific effects (other specific target effects) may be defined as the specific target effects. For example, a notice effect (a notice effect by displaying an effect image, a notice effect by driving a movable body, etc.), a promotion effect, or the like may be defined as the specific effect.
The “promotion effect” is a combination of the combination of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are displayed temporarily stopped from the combination corresponding to the first type jackpot gaming state (the jackpot symbol) corresponding to the second type jackpot gaming state ( This is a production changed to a jackpot symbol.
At this time, the first type is a type in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is “special figure low probability state”, and the second type is the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is “special figure”. The type can be a “high probability state”.
Alternatively, the first type is a type in which the number of round games executed during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is a first predetermined number, and the second type is a round executed during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. The number of games can be a type that is a second predetermined number of times greater than the first predetermined number of times.
In particular, in the above embodiment, “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is defined as the specific target effect, and a plurality of types are defined as the type of “pseudo continuous continuation effect”. In addition, the type of “pseudo continuous continuation effect” is selected at the start of the change effect (when the start determination is executed). Further, when the “prediction continuous effect” is selected as the notice target effect at the time of starting information acquisition (when the preliminary determination is executed), the “pseudo continuous effect” (stock image s2 being released) is selected as the mode of the stock notice effect (discharging stock image s2). Of the types of “continuous effects” (a plurality of types), a mode corresponding to one type is set. Then, when the stock release opportunity arrives, the type different from the type corresponding to the already set aspect of the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2) as the kind of “pseudo continuous effect” that is the notice target effect Is set, the aspect of the stock notice effect (the stock image s2 being released) is changed. At this time, the mode of the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2) is changed to a mode corresponding to the set type of “pseudo continuous effect”.
However, a plurality of types are defined as the types (modes) of “other specific target effects”, and the type of “other specific target effects” is determined at the start of the variation effect (when the start determination is performed). The configuration may be selected.
In such a configuration, when “other specific target effect” is selected as the notice target effect at the time of starting information acquisition (when the preliminary determination is performed), as a mode of the stock notice effect (the stock image s2 being released), Of the types (a plurality of types) of “other specific target effects”, a mode corresponding to one type is set. And when the stock release opportunity arrives, the type corresponding to the aspect of the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2) that has already been set as the type of “other specific target effect” that is set as the notice target effect When a different type is set, the aspect of the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2) is changed. At this time, the mode of the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2) is set to the type of “other specific target effect” that is set (the type of “other specific target effect” determined at the time of starting determination, etc.) ).

For example, “a slashing notice” may be defined as “another specific target effect”.
In the case of such a configuration, a mode corresponding to various types of slash cutting notice (“辻 slashing notice 1” to “辻 slashing notice 5”) is defined as a form of the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2).
When the start information is acquired (when the preliminary judgment is executed), if the execution of the “slashing advance notice” is determined and the “slashing advance notice” is selected as the notice subject effect, As the mode of the image s2), a mode corresponding to one type is set from among the “slashing notice 1” to “slashing notice 5”. It should be noted that either the configuration in which the type of “slashing advance notice” is determined or the configuration in which the type of “slashing advance notice” is not determined at the time of execution of the prior determination may be used.
Thereafter, the type of “slashing advance notice” is set (determined) at the start of the changing effect including the notice target effect (start determination). Then, when the start timing of the slashing notice comes, the type of the “slashing notice” that is set as the notice target effect is different from the type corresponding to the already set aspect of the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2). When the type is set, the aspect of the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2) is changed. At this time, the mode of the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2) is changed to a mode corresponding to the set type of “slashing notice” (type of “slashing notice” determined at the time of starting determination). .

Alternatively, when the start information is acquired (when the preliminary judgment is executed), if the execution of the “slashing advance notice” is determined and the “slashing advance notice” is selected as the notice target effect, the stock advance notice effect (stock being released) As the mode of the image s2), a mode corresponding to one type is set from among the “slashing notice 1” to “slashing notice 5”. It should be noted that either the configuration in which the type of “slashing advance notice” is determined or the configuration in which the type of “slashing advance notice” is not determined at the time of execution of the prior determination may be used.
After that, when it is determined (determined) not to execute the “cutting notice” at the start of the variable effect including the notice target effect (start determination), the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2) Is changed to a special mode. At this time, it is possible to change the stock start opportunity.
Then, as a “special aspect”, an aspect that does not suggest execution of a specific effect (an aspect that is not associated with a specific effect) is defined.

Alternatively, when the start information is acquired (when the preliminary judgment is executed), if the execution of the “slashing advance notice” is determined and the “slashing advance notice” is selected as the notice target effect, the stock advance notice effect (stock being released) As the mode of the image s2), a mode corresponding to one type is set from among the “slashing notice 1” to “slashing notice 5”. It should be noted that either the configuration in which the type of “slashing advance notice” is determined or the configuration in which the type of “slashing advance notice” is not determined at the time of execution of the prior determination may be used.
After that, at the start of the variable effect including the notice target effect (at the time of starting determination), it is decided to execute another notice effect in place of the “辻 slash notice” (without executing the “sword kill notice”). In this case, the aspect of the stock notice effect (the stock image being released s2) may be changed to a form corresponding to the other notice effect.

Further, as "other specific target effect", a hold notice effect (hold change content corresponding to each hold change opportunity) may be defined.
In the case of such a configuration, a mode corresponding to each holding change content (for example, the color of the holding symbol h after the change) is defined as a mode of the stock notice effect (the stock image s2 being released).
When the start information is acquired (when the preliminary determination is performed), it is determined that the hold notice effect is to be executed, and the hold change trigger (hold change content) related to the hold notice effect is selected as the notice target effect. As an aspect of the stock notice effect (the stock image s2 being released), any one of the reserved change contents (the color of the reserved symbol h ("blue", "green", "red", and "gold")) A mode corresponding to (color) is set. In addition, as a configuration in which the hold change content corresponding to each hold change trigger is determined at the time of execution of the prior determination, the hold change content corresponding to the hold change trigger is determined when each hold change trigger arrives Or either.
Thereafter, when the hold change opportunity arrives, the hold change content corresponding to the hold change opportunity is set (determined). At this time, as the pending change content (the color of the reserved symbol h after the change), the pending change content (the color of the reserved symbol h after the change) corresponding to the already set stock notice effect (the stock image s2 being released) ) Is changed, the aspect of the stock notice effect (the stock image s2 being released) is changed. At this time, the mode of the stock notice effect (the stock image s2 being released) is changed to a mode corresponding to the set hold change content (hold change content determined when the hold change trigger arrives).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 11 Game board 31 Main image display apparatus 31a Display screen 200 Main control circuit 300 Production control circuit s Stock image s1 Standby stock image s2 Emission stock image

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Game information acquisition means for acquiring game information;
A variation mode determination unit that determines a variation mode based on the game information acquired by the game information acquisition unit;
A specific effect mode selection for selecting any one of a plurality of specific effect modes when a specific effect is included in the effect associated with the variation mode determined by the variation mode determination unit. Means,
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect according to the specific effect mode selected by the specific effect mode selection means;
Based on the game information acquired by the game information acquisition unit, a prior variation mode determination unit that determines a variation mode;
An effect selection means for selecting an effect to be the target of the suggestion effect from effects associated with the variation mode determined by the prior variation mode determination unit;
When a specific effect is selected by the effect selecting means, an suggested effect mode setting unit that sets an suggested effect mode corresponding to any one of the specific effect modes;
An suggestion effect executing means for executing an suggestion effect according to the suggestion effect mode set by the suggestion effect mode setting means,
The suggestion effect mode setting means sets the suggestion effect mode corresponding to one specific effect mode, and then when another specific effect mode is selected by the specific effect mode selection means, A gaming machine characterized by setting a corresponding suggestion effect mode.

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